Alarms 7fa Process GF - Signal

7FA Process Alarms - TYPICAL
7FA Process Alarms - TYPICAL - Gas Fuel

Based on a gas only unit with a MK VI and EX2100
Arranged by Signal Name
NOTE: These alarms are not specific to any particular 7FA+e application. User MUST confirm if alarm signals and values are applicable to their unit.
COLOR CODES: Runbacks / load

reductions to
FSNL Turbine Shutdown TRIPS
NOTE: Column I has codes for Alarm, Runback, Shutdown and Trips that can be used to sort this list.
Configured by Peter Warren, GE-ELC 2012, rev 3-2013
A = Alarm;
R=
Severity MASTER
Alarm Text / Associated Device(s) Result of Alarm Conditon / Recommended Runback;
Signal Name Systems Possible Cause(s) 1-low RESET
Description and Alarm setpoints Operator Action S=
5-high Required
Shutdown;
T = Trip
BTGJ1_1_ALM BRG METAL TEMP T/C BT-GJ1-1A, High bearing 2-5 Check if other lube oil and bearing temps.
GEN JOURNAL #1 High temp. alarm temperature caused by depending high. If all others high, could be lube oil
HIGH setting = 265 oF Devices
excess rubbing, bearing on cause cooling issue. If only this is high it could be a
NO A
(129.4 oC) wear or hot oil from bad T/C, try switching to backup element. If
other source, bad still high, could be a probem w/ bearing.
thermocouple
GEN JOURNAL #1 High temp. alarm temperature caused by depending high. If all others high, could be lube oil
NO A
thermocouple
GEN JOURNAL #2 High temp alarm temperature caused by depending high. If all others high, could be lube oil
NO A
thermocouple
GEN JOURNAL #2 High temp alarm temperature caused by depending high. If all others high, could be lube oil
NO A
thermocouple
BTJ1_1_ALM BRG METAL TEMP T/C BT-J1-1A, High High bearing 2-5 Check if other lube oil and bearing temps.
TURB JOURNAL alarm temp setting = temperature caused by depending high. If all others high, could be lube oil
#1 HIGH 265 oF (129.4 oC) Devices
NO A
wear or hot oil from bad T/C, try switching to backup element. If
thermocouple
TURB JOURNAL temp. alarm setting = temperature caused by depending high. If all others high, could be lube oil
NO A
thermocouple
NO A
thermocouple
NO A
thermocouple
BTTA1_14_ALM BRG METAL TEMP T/C BT-TA1-14A, High bearing 2-5 Check if other lube oil and bearing temps.
THRUST ACTIVE High temp. alarm temperature caused by depending high. If all others high, could be lube oil
14 HIGH setting = 265 oF Devices
NO A
thermocouple
BTTA1_7_ALM BRG METAL TEMP T/C BT-TA1-7A, High bearing 2-5 Check if other lube oil and bearing temps.
THRUST ACTIVE 7 High temp. alarm temperature caused by depending high. If all others high, could be lube oil
NO A
thermocouple
BTTI1_4_ALM BRG METAL TEMP T/C BT-TI1-4A, High High bearing 2-5 Check if other lube oil and bearing temps.
THRUST temp. alarm setting = temperature caused by depending high. If all others high, could be lube oil
INACTIVE 4 HIGH 265 oF (129.4 oC) excess rubbing, bearing on cause cooling issue. If only this is high it could be a
Devices NO A
thermocouple
BTTI1_8_ALM BRG METAL TEMP T/C BT-TI1-8A, High High bearing 2-5 Check if other lube oil and bearing temps.
THRUST temp. alarm setting = temperature caused by depending high. If all others high, could be lube oil
INACTIVE 8 HIGH 265 oF (129.4 oC) excess rubbing, bearing on cause cooling issue. If only this is high it could be a
Devices NO A
thermocouple
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A = Alarm;
R=
Severity MASTER
5-high Required
Shutdown;
T = Trip
DTHYGH_ALM DEW POINT
TEMPERATURE Inlet A
HIGH ALARM
DTHYGHH_ALM DEW POINT
TEMPERATURE
Inlet A
HIGH HIGH
ALARM
L12H_ACC_ALM PROT MODULE 77HT-1, 2, 3. Alarm if 77HT-1, 2, 3speed 5 There is no longer a backup overspeed trip in
SPEED SGNL VPRO detects loss of probes to TPRO not the event the primary overspeed, via VTUR
LOSS (DECEL speed signal from getting a speed reading. fails. Recommend shutdown to troubleshoot.
DET) speed probes. Devices Probes may have failed, Verify speed probe wiring. NO A
wiring issue or problem
with TPRO board.
L12H_ALM ELECTRICAL 77NH-1, 2, 3. Alarm Overspeed trip possible 5 Turbine will trip (L4POST). Investigate cause
OVERSPEED TRIP and primary after load rejection or if of overspeed. Did load rejection occur fom
- HP overspeed trip via turbine speed otherwise base or very high load ? Was there an
VTUR board if speed exceeds 110%. This excursion on the grid ?
> 110% during alarm will occur if VTUR
overspeed test or detects 110% speed
normal operation. Controls before or at the same YES T
time as VPRO. Either
this alarm or
L12H_P_ALM occurs
during an overspeed
trip test.
L12H_FLT_ALM LOSS OF 77NH-1, 2, 3, 77HT-1, 77HT-1, 2, 3speed 5 The TPRO speed signals are used as part of
PROTECTIVE HP 2, 3. Alarm if VPRO probes to TPRO not the sync check logic in VPRO, without this
SPEED SIGNALS detects zero speed (≤ getting a speed reading. logic sync. cannot occur. Also, loss of these
1.2 rpm) even though Probes may have failed, speeds probes will cause the backup
VTUR detects > 54 wiring issue or problem overspeed trip to not function. Recommend
rpm (L14HT =1) Devices with TPRO board. shutdown and troubleshoot problem. NO A
Alternatively 77NH-1, 2,
3 speed probes could
be reading speed
erroneously
L12H_P_ALM PROTECTIVE 77HT-1, 2, 3. Alarm Overspeed trip possible 5 Turbine will trip (L4POST). Investigate cause
OVERSPEED and secondary after load rejection or if of overspeed. Did load rejection occur fom
STATUS overspeed trip via turbine speed otherwise base or very high load ? Was there an
VPRO if speed > exceeds 110%. This excursion on the grid ?
110% during alarm will occur if
overspeed test or VPRO detects 110%
normal operation. Controls speed before or at the YES T
same time as VTUR.
Either this alarm or
L12H_ALM occurs
during an overspeed
trip test.
L12HBLT_ALM PROTECTIVE No Overspeed Bolt N/A N/A

OVERSPEED used at this site.
Devices N/A A
BOLT TRIP Therefore alarm not
used.
L12HF_ALM CONTROL SPEED 77NH-1, 2, 3. Alarm 77NH-1, 2, 3 speed 5 Turbine will trip (L4PST). Determine cause of
SIGNAL LOSS - HP and turbine trip if probes to TTUR not loss of speed signal. CAUTION:: This alarm is
detected speed < 5%. getting a speed reading. latched until a MASTER RESET is selected.
Devices Probes may have failed, Also, turning gear will be disabled while this YES T
wiring issue or problem alarm is present. Therefore the unit will not go
with TTUR board. on turning gear unless a MASTER RESET is
selected.
L12HFD_C_ALM CONTROL SPEED 77NH-1, 2, 3, 77HT-1, Problem with 77NH-1, 5 Turbine will trip (L4PST). Determine problem
SIGNAL TROUBLE 2, 3. Alarm and turbine 2, 3 speed probes into with speed probes.
trip if speed detected TTUR board. Probes
by VPRO is > 5% getting false reading,
Devices YES T
higher than speed wiring issue, problem
detected by VTUR. with probes, or problem
with TTUR board.
L12HFD_P_ALM PROTECTIVE 77NH-1, 2, 3, 77HT-1, Problem with 77HT-1, 5 Turbine will trip (L4PST). Determine probe
SPEED SIGNAL 2, 3. Alarm and turbine 2, 3 speed probes into with sped probes.
TROUBLE trip if speed detected TPRO board. Probes
by VTUR is > 5% getting false reading,
Devices YES T
higher than speed wiring issue, problem
detected by VPRO. with probes, or problem
with TPRO board.
L20QB1_ALM LIFT OIL SUPPLY 20QB1 lift oil solenoid 63QB-1 is reset (lift oil 3 Observe lift oil supply press. Gauge reading
ISOLATION VALVE vlv. pressure present) even on outside of lube oil skid. If reading > 2870
DID NOT CLOSE 63QB-1 = low if lift oil though 20QB-1 is de- psig then 20QB1 is stuck open. Measure
press. <2740+-30psig, energized, 20QB-1 across output on MK VI, should be 0 V, if not
reset if >2900+-30psig Hydraulic stuck open, 63QB-1 not then MK VI relay stuck, if so then probelm w/ NO A
functioning correctly solenoid. If reading less than 2770 psig then
63QB-1 is defective. Must fix defective
component prior to re-start of turbine.
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A = Alarm;
R=
Severity MASTER
5-high Required
Shutdown;
T = Trip
L21_78_A1_AL LPSO ALARM: 21/78-A1 relay output Fault in the generator, 5 LPSO relay is only a back-up protection.
DISTANCE RELAY on LPSO. Isophase Bus Duct, There should be a trip from the primary relays
TRIP GSU Step-up and a thorough investigation of the tripping
transformer, generator should be conducted.
Generator breaker and percentage NO R
of the lne depending on
the setting required by
the customer.
L21_78_A2_AL LPSO ALARM:OUT-

OF-STEP RELAY
Generator A
TRIP
L21_78_A3_AL LPSO ALARM: 21/78-A3 relay output AC power is lost in one 4 Generator Voltmeter should be checked for
VOLTAGE on LPSO. or more phases due to what phase (s) has (have) no reading (s).
TRANSFER FUSE Generator blown fuse (s), Depending on the severity of the condition of NO A
FAIL disconnected wire (s), the unit, normal shutdown should be
defective PT, etc. performed.
L21_78FA_ALM LPSO RELAY 21/78-FAIL relay Defective relay board 4 LPSO relay is not functioning properly which
CRITICAL SELF output on LPSO (s) or other internal might cause undesirable tripping. Servicing of
Generator NO A
TEST FAILURE inicating critical self- problem with LPSO. the relay is recommended. Also ref. GEK-
test failure. 106266 for more details.
L21_78PS_ALM LPSO RELAY 21/78-PS relay output Loss of power to LPSO 4 LPSO relay is de-activated. Relay checkout
POWER SUPPLY on LPSO indicates due to blown power must be conducted.
LOSS loss of power Generator supply fuse(s) or fault in NO A
the power supply circuit.
L25A_ENAB_AL K25A RELAY HAS K25A synch check All of the sunc. Check 4 View VPRO diagnostic alarms in Toolbox.
NOT BEEN relay on the MK VI. conditions have ben Investigate any diagnostics found, verify K25A
ENABLED Alarm if not enabled met but the K25A relay relay operatio and that connecions on TREG
when it should be. has not been enabled. and to VPRO are secure.
Could be a defective
Generator relay, a problem with NO A
the TREG board, or
loose connection
between the TREG and
VPRO boards.
L26BT2H_ALM TURBINE 26BT-2, High alarm at Cooling & Sealing air 3-5 Note other alarms on HMI as they may help
COMPARTMENT 350+/-2 oF (177 oC) leak, exhaust fan(s) not depending pinpoint problem. Pysically verify at least one
TEMPERATURE HV running, defective on cause 88BT fan is running. Verify temp. w/ second NO A
HIGH temperature switch source. If high temp. verified, should not
operate long in this condition.
L26CTH_ALM CONTROL PANEL MK VI <R>, <S>, or Inside of MK VI panel is 2 Check temperatute inside MK VI panel, verify
TEMPERATURE <T> VTCC card cold too warm, possibly due ventilation ports are not blocked. Also check
HIGH junction temp. Alarm if MK6 to PEECC temperature temperatue control inside PEECC is working NO A
> 110 oF (43 oC) being too warm. properly.
L26EX_ALM EX2K POWER Exciter Power Inside of LEC 2 NOTE: Overtemperature may trip exciter,
CONV MODULE conversion module (Excite/LCI therefore must cool it down before the temp
TEMP HIGH temp. detector compartment) too high trip. Verify ac is working in LEC. Verify
Exciter warm, inside of exciter exciter cooling fans are operating. Determine NO R
is to warm,exciter other sources of heating.
cooling fans not
running.
L26EX_T_ALM EX2K PWR Exciter conversion Inside of LEC 5 Exciter will trip causing the generator breaker
CONVERSION mod temp. detector (exciter/LCI to open. This alarm will be preceded by the
MOD TEMP HIGH- compartment) may be high power conversion mod temp alarm
TRIP Exciter too warm, inside of (L26EX_ALM) NO R
exciter too warm, exiter
cooling fans not
operating.
L26GAC23_ALM GEN COLLECTOR DT-GAC-23, High limit Collector cab. inlet air 2 Verify good air flow into generator collector
INLET o o temp. is too warm while cab, check for high DP alarm for collector
= 113 F (45 C) Generator NO A
TEMPERATURE generator breaker cab. fan which would restrict air flow.
HIGH closed.
L26GAH17_ALM GEN COLLECTOR DT-GAH-17, High limit Collector cab. outlet air 2 verify good air flow into generator collector
OUTLET o temp. too warm while cab, check for high DP alarm for collector
= CTIM + 36 F (45
TEMPERATURE o
C) generator breaker cab. Fan which would restrict air flow.
HIGH Generator closed. Excess heat NO A
being produced inside
collector cab.
L26GGC_ALM GENERATOR DT-GGC-10, 11, 12, Inadequate cooling to 3 check cooling water system for proper flow
COLD GAS 13, High alarm if max. generator and temperature.
TEMPERATURE of these >113 oF (45 Generator NO A
HIGH o
C) w/ bkr closed
L26GGCS_ALM GEN HIGH COLD DT-GGC-10, 11, 12, Inadequate H2 3 Observe HMI for other RTD alarms, verify
GAS 13, High spread alarm circulation or RTD not cooling water, checks both H2 readings,
TEMPERATURE if max. - min. >15 oF Generator reading correctly. check rotor fan for high DP. If one RTD is far NO A
SPREAD (8.34 oC) from others, try using spare RTD element.
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A = Alarm;
R=
Severity MASTER
5-high Required
Shutdown;
T = Trip
L26GGF_ALM GENERATOR RTD All generator temp. One or more RTD's not 3 Observe RTD screen for any anomalies.
OUT OF LIMITS monitor RTD's (does reading correctly and Observe HMI for other RTD alarms. If one
not include DT-GSC-7, probably disconnected. RTD is far from the others try using spare
8, 9, DT-GGK-24, DT- If reading ≥ 800 oF the element.
GAC-23, DT_GAH- signal leg is most likely
17.). Alarm if any ≥ Generator NO A
disconnected. If reading
800 oF (427 oC) or if ≤ -100 oF the reference
any ≤ -100 oF (-73 oC). leg is most likely
disconnected.
L26GGFH_ALM GENERATOR RTD All generator RTD's One or more RTD's 1 Observe RTD screen for any anomalies.
HIGH FAILURE not included in reading ≥ 800 oF (427 Observe HMI for other RTD alarms. If one
DETECTED generator temp. o
C). Signal leg of RTD RTD is far from the others try using spare
monitor (mentioned Generator most likely element. NO A
above). Alarm occurs disconnected.
when any RTD reads
o o
≥ 800 F (427 C)
L26GGFL_ALM GENERATOR RTD All generator RTD's One or more RTD's 1 Observe RTD screen for any anomalies.
LOW FAILURE not included in reading ≤ -100 oF (-73 Observe HMI for other RTD alarms. If one
DETECTED generator temp. o
C). Reference leg of RTD is far from the others try using spare
monitor (mentioned Generator RTD most likely element. NO A
above). Alarm occurs disconnected.
when any RTD reads
o o
≥ 800 F (427 C)
L26GGHA GENERATOR HOT DT-GGH-28, DT-GGH- Generator too warm 3 If no cold gas high alarm, may have problem
GAS 29. Alarm if either is > due to poor H2 with H2 concentraion or circulation. Verify H2
TEMPERATURE 212 oF (100 oC) Generator
circulation, high rotor concentration and check for high DP on rotor
NO A
HIGH fan differential, or fan. Also check cooling water.
inadequate cooling
water.
L26GGK_ALM GEN FRAME DT-GGK-24. Alarm if Generator too warm 3 If no hot gas high alarm, may have problem
COMMON COLD > 145 oF (62.8 oC) due to poor H2 with H2 concentraion or circulation. Verify H2
GAS TEMP HIGH and generator breaker circulation, high rotor concentration and check for high DP on rotor
Generator NO A
closed. fan differential, or fan. Also check cooling water.
inadequate cooling
water.
L26GSC_ALM GENERATOR DT-GSC-7, 8, 9. Generator too warm 5 If no cold gas high alarm, may have problem
STATOR CENTER Alarm if any one > 275 due to poor H2 with H2 concentraion or circulation. Verify H2
o
TEMPERATURE F (135 oC) while circulation, high rotor concentration and check for high DP on rotor
HIGH generator breaker is fan differential, or fan. Also check cooling water. If cooling
Generator NO S
closed. inadequate cooling system OK try reducing VAR's and/or load.
water. Also, coulod be NOTE: turbine will shutdown if at least two
caused by excessive RTD's exceed alarm limit.
VAR's or load.
L26QN_ALM LUBE OIL TANK LT-OT-3A, 4A. Alarm Lube oil heater not 2 Check HMI screen to see if lube oil heater is
TEMPERATURE if higher of the two < working properly or not on. If so, verify lube oil temp. on temp. gauge
LOW 41 oF (5 oC) at all. This could be due on side of reservoir. If indeed < 41 oF will need
to moisture on heater to troubleshoot issue.
head (side of reservoir)
LO NO A
causing short to ground
tripping MCC, blown
starter fuse, problem
with T/C's.
L26SPH_ALM DLN HIGH TT-XD-1 thru 27. Possible bad exhaust 5 NOTE: will cause loss of Quat permissive and
EXHAUST Alarm when TTXSP1 T/C's but unlikely due to runback to mode 4. Recommend shutdown
SPREAD > 160 oF (71 oC) and Devices
at least two reading until remedied. Contact GE.
YES R
LOCKOUT TTXSP2 > 130 oF very different from
others. More likely a
(54.4 oC)
combustion issue.
L27ADN_ALM Air Processing unit 27AD-1 APU Loss of power to APU 1 APU is only used for the filter cleaning
undervoltage Alarm undervoltage relay. skid. system. Should be fixed if filter cleaning
Alarm if loss of power. desired. Will most likely be accompanied by
CA NO A
other APU/air inlet alarms. NOTE: if filters
dirty and can't be cleaned turbine my
shutdown on high inlet filter DP.
L27BN_ALM BUS 27BS - ac bus usually due to line 1 Typically requires no action as this is a status
UNDERVOLTAGE - undervoltage while breaker or air switch in only. However, the alarm must be cleared
NO AUTO SYNCH voltage still on MCC 1 Generator switchyard being open before a synch can occur. NO A
and MCC's powered by
aux power source.
L27DZ_ALM DC POWER MK VI VCMI voltage Could be a partial 2 Don't recommend troubleshooting while
SUPPLY monitor. Alarm if ground on either the - turbine running, Measure each side to ground
UNDERVOLTAGE (+125V - (-)125V) < Electrical 125 or -125 side of the to see which is grounded and investigate NO A
90 VDC DC bus to or in the MK ground from there.
VI.
L27ESL_ALM DC MOTOR 27ES-1 undervoltage MCC is probably turned 1-5 Severity = 1 if no H2 in generator so pump
UNDERVOLTAGE - relay in seal oil MCC. off. would not be needed. However. Severity = 5 if
SEAL OIL Alarms if no DC power Electrical H2 in generator and ac pumps are lost. Turn NO A
to DC Seal oil pump MCC on to clear alarm and ensure a backup
MCC. seal for the generator H2.
L27F1_ALM FIRE 27F-1 undervoltage DC breaker is probably 1-5 Severity = 1 if unit not operating, however
PROTECTION relay. Alarms if DC off in DC breaker panel severity = 5 if there is a fire with unit running
Electrical NO A
TRIP RELAY power lost to relay in PEECC. as no fans or lube oil will turn off. Turn on
UNDERVOLTAGE panel in PEECC. breaker to clear alarm.
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A = Alarm;
R=
Severity MASTER
5-high Required
Shutdown;
T = Trip
L27MC1AN_ALM PCC 27MC-1A Power to the associated 1-5 Severity = 1 if unit not operating, however
UNDERVOLTAGE undervoltage relay. load on MCC is severity = 5 if unit is operating and power is
Alarms when no disconnected or fuse for lost as this circuit supplies ac power to
voltage to ac breaker relay is blown. (ref. several devices used for unit operation. This
Electrical NO A
panel on MCC 1 (site PEECC drawings) will be accompanied by several alarms re:
specific-may montior device failures, if not then fuse is probably
other load) blown. Reference PEECC drawings for
location and wiring.
L27MC1EN_ALM MCC essential bus 27MC-1E Power to E bus is 1-5 Severity = 1 if unit not operating, however
Voltage normal undervoltage relay. diconnected or fuse is severity = 5 if unit is operating and power is
Alarms when no blown. (ref. PEECC lost. This will most likely be accompanied by
volage on MCC E bus Electrical drawings) several other alarms re: device failures, if not NO A
(site specific-posibly then fuse is probably blown. Reference
power to ac breaker PEECC drawings for location andwiring.
panel)
L27MC1N_ALM PCC 27MC-1 undervoltage Power to MCC 1 is 1-5 Severity = 1 if unit not operating, however
UNDERVOLTAGE relay. Alarms when no diconnected or the fuse severity = 5 if unit is operating and power is
voltage to MCC 1. for the relay is blown. lost as this circuit supplies ac power to
Electrical (ref. PEECC drawings). several devices used for unit operation. This NO A
will be accompanied by several alarms re:
device failures, if not then fuse is probably
blown.
L27MC2N_ALM PCC 27MC-2 undervoltage power to MCC 2 is 1-5 Severity = 1 if unit not operating, however
UNDERVOLTAGE relay. Alarms when no diconnected or the fuse severity = 5 if unit is operating and power is
voltage to MCC 2. for the relay is blown. lost as this circuit supplies ac power to
Electrical (ref. PEECC drawings). several devices used for unit operation. This NO A
will be accompanied by several alarms re:
device failures, if not then fuse is probably
blown.
L27QEL_ALM DC MOTOR 27QE-1 undervoltage MCC is probably turned 1-5 Severity = 1 if unit is not operating and off
UNDERVOLTAGE relay. Alarms if no DC off. cooldown, severity = 3 if in cooldown period
(LUBE OIL) power to DC lube oil and loss ofpower occurs. Severity = 5 if unit
Electrical NO A
pump MCC. operating and loss of ac occurs. This will also
cause a pre-ignition trip. Turn on MCC to clear
alarm and ensure backup lube oil.
L28FD_ALM FLAME 28FD-1, 2, 3, 4. Alarm Flame < 25% could be 1-5 Severity = 1 if unit not operating. Alarm usualy
DETECTOR if any flame detector < caused by dirty flame seen when removing or cleaning detectors for
TROUBLE 15% after start detector, bad water wash or maintenance. Severity while
sequence complete, connection or defective operating depends on number of detectors
L3=1 (I.e. > 95% TBAI card, flame seen reading low. Loss of flame trip will occur if
Devices NO T
speed) or if flame when < 13.5 % speed three read lower than 15%. Can view flame
detected on any could be caused by intensities on FLAME HMI screen.
detector at < 13.5% intermittent connection,
speed. defective TBAI card.
L28FD_SD CHAMBER 28FD-1, 2, 3, 4. Alarm Flame detector possibly 2-4 Alarm will only be seen during shutdown.
FLAMED OUT if any flame detector dirty, bad connection, Clean flame detector. Shine light on it and
DURING that was working when defective TBAI card, or verify stable signal in MK VI. If strong stable
SHUTDOWN shutdown was initiated chamber blew out prior signal, then problem could be with combustor.
Devices NO A
reads <15% prior to to 'ramp to blowout'. OK to run but monitor and contact GE if it
'ramp to blowout'. occurs consistently after cleaning and
checking detect.
L28FDT_ALM LOSS OF FLAME 28FD-1, 2, 3, 4. Trip The most common 5 Turbine will trip (L4POST). Do not re-start unit
TRIP occurs when at least cause is running out of until cause of loss of fuel flow and/or pressure,
three detectors do not fuel or inadequate or inability to detect flame has been remedied.
read > 20% at >95% pressure to maintain
Devices YES T
turbine speed. fuel flow but could also
be due to flame
detectors being dirty or
failure.
L2SFT_ALM STARTUP FUEL 96SR-1, 2, 90SR-1. No or low fuel 5 Turbine will trip (L4PST). Do not re-start unit
FLOW EXCESSIVE Trip occurs when SRV pressure/flow during until cause of loss of fuel flow and/or pressure
TRIP open > 20% with no startup causing SRV to has been remedied. Note that this alarm will
flame present. open > 20% to try to occur if valve is stroked > 20% during
GF YES T
compensate. Defective calibration and this is OK.
servo, or valve badly
out of calibration.
L30BC1N_ALM BATTERY Battery charger Battery charger turned 1 There are two battery chargers so if only one
CHARGER #1 AC undervolt. relay and off. Breaker on MCC 1 has this alarm then this a low severity at the
TROUBLE 27MC-1. Alarm if MCC to battery charger # 1 is moment, however, the charger should be re-
Electrical NO A
1 power normal but no off. energized as soon as possible.
ac at battery charger.
L30BTA_ALM BEARING METAL All bearing metal High bearing 3-5 Check if other lube oil and bearing temps.
TEMPERATURE T/C's. Alarm if any one temperature caused by depending high. If all others high, could be lube oil
HIGH T/C indicates bearing excess rubbing, bearing on cause cooling issue. If only this is high it could be a
Devices NO A
> 265 oF (129.4 oC) wear or hot oil from bad T/C, try switching to backup element. If
thermocouple
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A = Alarm;
R=
Severity MASTER
5-high Required
Shutdown;
T = Trip
L30CC1_ALM FIRE 30CC1 contact input Caused by any 2-5 Check tank pressure and that panel is
PROTECTION from fire protection combination of: depending powered on. Check ball valve/limit switch in
SYSTEM panel 1. Low pressure in tank on cause pilot control cabinet. Should be valved in
TROUBLE 2. Fire protection panel service position. In main control cabinet
off observe error codes on the three zone control
3. Ball valve/limit switch boards. GE does not recommend operating
FP NO A
in pilot control cabinet turbine with this alarm, however, Chemetron
closed has said that syste will still operate w/ a
4. Fault detected by ground fault.
system (I.e. ground
fault most common)
L30CC2_ALM FIRE
PROTECTION
FP A
SYSTEM
TROUBLE
L30CD TURNING GEAR Turning gear Turning gear MCC may 2 The turning gear will trip and a master reset is
UNABLE TO permissive and speed be off or starter fuse required before trying again. Ensure turning
ROTATE SHAFT probes. Alarm when may be blown. Oil may gear MCC is on, fuse is good, and lube oil
rotor still < 4.68 rpm Starting be too cold causing heater MCC is on. Also verify lube oil temp is YES A
20 secs. after Turning excess friction. > 70 oF (21 oC).
gear permissive.
L30CDR_ALM ALARM: Cold AT-ID-1,2, 3 and Turbine has been at < 2 This is just a reminder to close the damper
Ambient - Close speed probes (L14HR 54 rpm for 90 minutes door. The alarm will occur even if the damper
Inlet -
Damper Door speed relay) while ambient temp. < - door is already closed. It is important to NO A
special
25 oF (-32 oC) ensure door is closed at this temperature.
L30CLSD_ALM Alarm: Inlet Damper 4ID1CLOSE damper Limit switches either 2 Verify position of damper door, if full closed
Door Not Fully close relay, 33ID-1, 2, indicate open or not fully troubleshoot incorrect status from limit
Closed 3, 4, 33TQOF, closed 75 seconds after swithces. If not closing troubleshoot cause.
33TQCF close command issued.
Inlet -
Door could be stuck, NO A
special
fuse blown or limit
switches
malfunctioning.
L30CMULOW_A S17 Life Alarm - New S17 protection Too much time with the 5 Contact GE product service at 888-4GE-
Call PAC 888-4GE- alarm. Will annunciate compressor operating PSGS.
PSGS if the turbine has in potentially unsafe
exceeded the allowed conditions (I.e.
time for the Turbine exclsiusion zone). NO A
compressor to operate
in unsafe regions (I.e.
the exclusion zone)
L30COM_EXFLT EXICTER TO MKVI EGD link between MK No heartbeat detected 3 Address communication problem, check all
COMMUNICATION VI and Exciter between MK VI and ethernet connections and switches.
FAULT Exciter or EGD link
between MK VI and
Exciter NO A
exciter is not healthy
due to disconnect or
communications
problem.
L30COM_SSFLT EGD LINK TO THE EGD link between MK EGD link between the 1-5 NOTE: Turbine cannot be started with this
LCI FAULT VI and LCI MK VI and LCI is depending fault. Also could cause a trip (L3SMT) if alarm
unhealthy due to being on mode occurs during start. Once above 90% speed
Electrical NO T
disconnected or other of this alarm is irrelevant.
communications operation
problem.
L30COMM_IO_R VCMI IO STATE <R> VCMI card in slot VCMI board has 1-5 This may or may not indicate a serious
EXCHANGE FOR 1 monitoring for detected a problem with depending condition however data between cores for
<R> FAILED unusual activity the IONet bwteen this on cause voting is shared over this comm link.
NO but
core and others. Check Investigate as per Toolbox diagnostic alarm.
need to do
toolbox for diagnostic This alarm is cleared by selecting A
DIAG
alarms on VCMI, DIAGNOSTIC RESET on the HMI. If the
RESET
alarm persists it should be investigated. If this
cannot be easily determined or resolved
contact GE.
L30COMM_IO_S VCMI IO STATE <S> VCMI card in slot VCMI board has 1-5 This may or may not indicate a serious
<S> FAILED unusual activity the IONet bwteen this on cause voting is shared over this comm link.
NO but
need to do
MK6 toolbox for diagnostic This alarm is cleared by selecting A
DIAG
RESET
contact GE.
L30COMM_IO_T VCMI IO STATE <T> VCMI card in slot VCMI board has 1-5 This may or may not indicate a serious
<T> FAILED unusual activity the IONet bwteen this on cause voting is shared over this comm link.
NO but
need to do
MK6 toolbox for diagnostic This alarm is cleared by selecting A
DIAG
RESET
contact GE.
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A = Alarm;
R=
Severity MASTER
5-high Required
Shutdown;
T = Trip
L30CSURG COMPRESSOR 96CD-1A, -1B & -1C. Possible compressor 5 Turbine will not trip. Compressor will be
STALL DETECTED Alarm if rate of change stall. protected via compressor operating limit
and drop in protection. Verify CPD transducers are
compressor discharge CSA working properly, if so, and if proble persists, YES A
pressure exceed IO contact GE.
Config threshold limits.
L30CTD_ALM Compressor CT-DA-1, 2, 3. Alarm Could indicate an 5 Turbine will not trip but condition may result in
Discharge Temp if diff. Between any anomaly with combustion reference temperature variation.
High Spread two T/C's ≥ 25 oF (14 Devices compressor flow or a Verify T/C's with T/C simulator. If T/C's are YES A
o
C). bad CTD T/C. OK will need to investigate cause of high
spreads. Contact GE.
L30CTDHSPR S17 CTD Profile CT-DA-1, 2, 3. Alarm The flow 5 Verify CTD thermocouple integrity. If OK
Change - Call PAC if the relationship characateristics of the contact GE product servive at 888-4GE-
888-4GE-PSGS between these T/C's compressor have PSGS.
Turbine NO A
changes indicating a changed, could indicate
change in compressor problem with S17.
profile.
L30DGP_F GEN PROT FAIL- DGP 74CR-1 relay. Problem with DGP or 5 This alarm indicates the start of a 10 minute
SHUTDOWN Alarms if there is a possible a CT failure timer, after which the unit will be shutdown
TIMER INITIATED critical self test failure Generator due to there not being reliable generator NO S
in the DGP. protection. Accompanied by a 'DGP failure'
alarm.
L30DGP_SD GEN PROT DGP 74CR-1 relay. Occurs 10 minutes after 5 Turbine is being shutdown ! No operator
FAILURE Alarms if there is a the preceeding intervention is possible.
Generator NO S
SHUTDOWN critical self test failure L30DGP_CD alarm has
INITIATED in theDGP. been intiated.
L30DPFLT_ALM DEW POINT 96TD-1 sensor fails power or analog signal 1 Will not effect operation of turbine except for
TEMPERATURE low, therefore alarms wires disconnected, some ambient calculations. If anti-icing is
SENSOR FAULT when dewpoint < -76 mirror dirty, sensor currently enabled and at base load will see a
o
F (-60 oC) inlet failure. sudden load loss due to IBH opening to as NO A
high as 50%. Verify power and analog signals.
Clean mirror, check sensor & replace if
defective.
L30DRYFLTA HYDROGEN GAS
DRYER COMMON Generator A
TROUBLE
L30ET_ALM EXCITATION Contact input from Presence of one or 4 Investigate ASAP as problem may be severe.
TRANSFORMER Excitation transformer more problems w/ Inspect isolation xfmr., depending on severity
TROUBLE if there is a problem. transformer - pressure of the problem unit may require a shutdown
surge, overtemperture,
Exciter NO A
or low/high oil level.
Could also be caused
by excessive generator
load.
l30EX_ALM EX2100 EXCITER contact input from Diagnostic alarm in the 3 View exciter diagnostic alarms on
ALARM exciter if there is a EX2100. GEN/EXCITER HMI screen and take
Exciter NO A
problem necessary action. Can also view in Toolbox
through the exciter uc file.
L30EX_FSP EXCITER FAILURE EGD command from Alarm occurs if MK VI 3 Manual Stop should be initiated either in the
TO STOP MK VI to exciter to does not receive a EX2100 window in the MKVI HMI display or in
stop & EGD feedback 'stopped' feedback from the EX2100 keypad (M1 or M2, whichever is
Exciter NO A
from exciter that it has exciter 10 secs. after a in control).
stopped. stop command has
been issued.
L30EX_FTS EXCITER FAILURE EGD command from Alarm occurs if MK VI 3 Will not be able to startup without the 'started'
TO START MK VI to exciter to does not receive a status from exciter, or if already at synch
start & EGD feedback 'started' feedback from speed when alarm ocurs, will not be able to
Exciter NO A
from exciter that it has exciter 10 secs. after a synch. Need to determine reason for not
started. start command has starting.
been issued.
L30EX_RS EXCITER NOT EGD status to MK VI if Fault in the exciter, any 3 Will not be able to startup with this status from
READY TO START exciter is stopped but open 86 contact in the exciter, or if already at synch speed when
not ready to start. Exciter 86 string to the alarm ocurs, will not be able to synch. Need to NO A
excitation circuit. determine reason for not starting.
L30EX_TRIP_A EX2100 TRIP EGD status from Fault in the exciter due 5 Will not be able to start turbine with this
exciter that it has to one or more exciter status. Also, this will trip the turbine during
NO but
tripped. protection schemes startup w/ the LCI and will be accompanied by
must select
being activated. a 'Starting device trip' (L3SMT). Will also
START or
Exciter cause generator breaker to trip if online. Can T
RESYNC
view cause by viewing EX2100 faults on the
prior to re-
HMI display or in the uc file in Toolbox. May
synch
have to reset 86x lockouts prior to re-sync as
well.
L30EZAL_ALM S17 Protective S17 internal MK VI Operator has not raised 5 Load will automatically be lowered until the
Zone Auto Load logic. Alarm when or lowered load within unit is no longer on compressor protection
Lower turbine is being 15 minutes of receiving (out of the exclsusion zone). Operator
automatically unloaded the S17 protective zone- intervention cannot prevent this and the
if operating in the Turbine Raise or lower load RAISE PB will be disabled. This alarm will NO R
exclusion zone for 15 alarm clear once it is safe to load again. NOTE: If
mins. (LEXZONE_ALM). either PRESELECT or BASE load is not
selected at this time the unit will continue to
unload to FSNL.
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A = Alarm;
R=
Severity MASTER
5-high Required
Shutdown;
T = Trip
L30FD_ALM FAILURE TO 28FD-11, 12, 13, 14. spark plugs 1-5 If spark plugs not plugged in will also get a
IGNITE Alarm and termination disconnected or not depending channel fault alarm. Verify that the flame
of ignition if no flame working, flame on detectors and spark plugs are working, verify
detected 30 secs. detectors disconnected, uregency fuel supply is valved in. After fail to ignite the
Devices YES T
After start of ignition dirty, or otherwise not to startup unit trip (L30FIG) and coastdown, however, It
cycle (gas valves working, no fuel. can be re-started as soon as problem is fixed
open). and after a MASTER RESET and START.
L30FGWI_ALM FUEL GAS SYS FTG-1A, 1B, 2A. Gas Fuel Performance 5 Runback to mode 3 is initiated. Variation in
LOWER DUE TO Alarm if calculated gas heater failure. Loss of MWI could lead to non-critical gas control
WOBBE INDEX fuel modified wobbe gas fuel thermocouples. valve operation and subsequent flow split
GF NO R
index falls outside +/- inaccuracy which could result in high
5% of the design combustion dynamics and NOx.
wobbe index.
L30FORCED_AL SIGNAL FORCING Will alarm if any Someone has 2 Operation is not recommended with any signal
ENABLED boolean or analog intentionally forced a forced. Can only view forced signals inside
MK6 NO A
values are forced in signal in the MK VI. Toolbox by selecting VIEW ->FORCE LISTS
the MK VI.
L30FPG2L_ALM GAS FUEL INTER- 96FG-2A, 2B, 2C. Low P2 pressure 5 Unit will unload until P2 pressure is within
VALVE PRESS. 96GC-1, 2. 65GC-1, possibly due to low acceptable operating limits. If running out of
(P2) LOW Alarm if fuel flow is too supply pressure r fuel then the unit will eventually trip despite
low requiring PM1 to running out of fuel or shedding load. If this alarm occurs verify that
open too much for other causes. Possible fuel supply is OK.
current mode of problem with SRV
operationor if P2 GF causing it to not NO R
pressure is lower than regulate P2 pressure
expected to support properly. Flow
current mode of restriction through stop
operation. These valve.
setting change as load
changes.
L30FTGH_ALM FUEL GAS FTG-1A, 1B, 2A. Performance heater 3 May cause unit runback. Will need to adjust
TEMPERATURE Alarm if fuel temp, > either not set to the temperature setpoint of fuel heaters to within
HIGH 335 oF (168 oC), GF correct temperature or site secific spec. provided by GE. NO R
resets at 331 oF (166 not workng properly.
o
C)
L30FTGHH_ALM FTG HIGH-HIGH - FTG-1A, 1B, 2A. Performance heater 5 Will trip the fuel gas heater by removing the
HEATER TRIP Alarm if fuel temp, > either not set to the permissive. Will also run the unit back due to
380 oF (168 C), resets GF correct temperature or mode 3 not having heated fuel after heater YES R
at 370 oF (166 oC) not workng properly. trip.
L30FTGSD_ALM FUEL GAS FTG-1A, 1B, 2A. Performance heater 5 This condition will shut the turbine down.
TEMPERATURE Alarm if fuel temp, > either not set to the Ensure that the cause of the problem has
GF NO S
HIGH-HIGH 390 oF (199 C). No correct temperature or been resolved prior to re-start.
SHUTDOWN reset. not workng properly.
L30G_ALM GENERATOR
BREAKER Generator A
FAILURE
L30GMFLT_A GENERATOR
OVERHEATING Generator A
NOT VERIFIED
L30GMS_A GMS INDICATES
GENERATOR Generator A
OVERHEATING
L30GMSVAL_A GENERATOR
OVERHEATING Generator A
VERIFIED
L30H2PUR_LA HYD PURITY LOW H2 analyzers QT- One or both analyzers 4 Verify flow through each H2 analyzer (w/o
- INCREASING 290A, 290B, high flow are reading low H2 < scavenging) is 500 cc/min. and that the
SCAVENGING scav. solenoids 85% on drain normal scavenging flow is set to 500 cc/min.
L20SCAV1 & enlargements and/or in addition to this flow. If alarm is only related
L20SCAV2. Alarm and the casing purity is < to drain enlargements select CASING on H2
energize assoc. scav. 95%. This could be due HMI screen to verify the low concentration. If
solenoid on low H2 to normal scavenging alarm is only on one H2 analyzer it may be out
concentration. Generator flow not being high of calibration or there is a problem asociated NO A
enough, low H2 with drain enlargemnet. Can re-calibrate while
pressure, H2 in turbine running but must force out auto-purge
generator being logic and monitor closely (consult H2 panel
contaminated with air or maintenance manual). The high flow
another gas. scavnging can be cancelled by selecting
CANCEL on the H2 screen.
L30H2PUR_LLA HYD PURITY LOW H2 analyzers QT- One or both analyzers 5 Turbine shutdown will occur 6 secs. after this
LOW-SHUTDOWN 290A, 290B, casing are reading low H2 < alarm occurs (ref. L94H_ALM for details).
RECOMMEND sample solenoids 80% on drain Auto-purge will occur once speed < 43 rpm.
L20CASE1 & enlargements and/or Shutdown can be prevented if remedial action
L20CASE2. Shutdown the casing purity is < can ve taken within 6 seconds.
& auto-purge on low 90%. This could be due
low H2 concentration. Generator to normal scavenging NO S
flow not being high
enough, low H2
pressure, H2 in
generator being
contaminated with air or
another gas.
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A = Alarm;
R=
Severity MASTER
5-high Required
Shutdown;
T = Trip
L30H2TRBL1A GAS ANALYZER Contact output from loss of power or some 3 This will not cause a shutdown or auto-purge.
#1 GENERAL analyzer # 1, open other internal fault. Ensure H2 analyzer is on a UPS system &
FAULT when there is any kind that its breaker is not turned off. If there is a
of fault. genuine fault, check all wiring and connections
Generator and ensure that analyzer is not overheating. NO A
NOTE: If both analyzers fail an auto-purge will
not occur but a shutdown is recommended as
there is now no protection for low H2.
L30H2TRBL2A GAS ANALYZER Contact output from loss of power or some 3 This will not cause a shutdown or auto-purge.
#2 GENERAL analyzer # 2, open other internal fault. Ensure H2 analyzer is on a UPS system &
FAULT when there is any kind that its breaker is not turned off. If there is a
of fault. genuine fault, check all wiring and connections
Generator and ensure that analyzer is not overheating. NO A
NOTE: If both analyzers fail an auto-purge will
not occur but a shutdown is recommended as
there is now no protection for low H2.
L30HYGFLT_A DEW POINT

Generator A
SENSOR FAULT
L30IGMA EXCESSIVE Contact input from H2 Too much moisture in 3 This is an alarm only but the condition should
MOISTURE AT gas dryer. Alarm when H2 gas. be investigated and addressed ASAP.
GAS DRYER too much moisture Generator NO A
INLET detected in H2.
L30LOA_ALM BEARING DRAIN Alarm if any bearing Oil draining from 5 Should be taken seriously as this could
TEMPERATURE drain T/C's LT-B1D- associated bearing is indicate that lube oil temperature is increasing
HIGH 1A, LT-B2D-1A, LT- hotter than normal (this overall. This will cause the bearing header
G1D-1A, LT-G2D-1A LO may be reflectd on temperature to increase and utlimately result NO A
> 200 oF (93 oC) bearing metal temps.). in a trip (L63QTX) if not corrected. Can view
Clog in bearing drain drain temperatues on LUBE OIL HMI screen.
line.
L30LTA_ALM HIGH LOAD Alarm and runback if Bearing #2 load tunnel 5 Verify 88BN fan(s) are running and that air
TUNNEL TEMP - median of TT-IB-1, 2 is overheating, possibly flows freeley though dampers on turbine roof,
AUTO UNLOAD and 3 > 335 oF (168 due to 88BN fans not observe the readings for TT-IB-1, 2 and 3.
o
C). running. Two or more The temp. used is the median of the three.
TT-IB T/C's may be See if there is a large discrepancy between
CSA touching the side of the them. Need to determine cause of NO R
inner barrel causing overheating or runback will be repeated. May
them to measure metal also receive L30LTOPW_ALM.
temperature instead of
air temperature.
L30LTDIF_ALM LOAD TUNNEL Alarms if difference Faulty wiring to one or 3 Verify 88BN's are running, test T/C and T/C
THERMOCOUPLE between min & max. more T/C's, one or input on the MK VI. If these are working
TROUBLE temps. of TT-IB-1, 2 more T/C's are touching properly verify good airflow through ducts on
and 3 > 50 oF (10 oC) the side of the load turbine roof for these fans. If possible, verufy
during operation or > tunnel, possible faulty tht no T/C's are touching the side of the load
100 oF (37.8 oC) CSA T/C input on the MK VI. tunnel. NO A
during shutdown. Some other anomaly
causing uneven heating
of # 2 bearing area.
L30LTOPW_ALM WARNING - LOAD Alarm if median of TT- Faulty wiring to one or 5 Verify 88BN fan(s) are running and that air
TUNNEL IB-1, 2, and 3 > 335 oF more T/C's, one or flows freeley though dampers on turbine roof,
OVERHEATING (168 oC). more T/C's are touching observe the readings for TT-IB-1, 2 and 3.
the side of the load The temp. used is the median of the three.
tunnel, possible faulty See if there is a large discrepancy between
CSA NO R
T/C input on the MK VI. them. Need to determine cause of
Some other anomaly overheating or runback will be repeated. May
causing overheating of be accompanied by alarm L30LTA_ALM.
# 2 bearing area.
L30LTT_ALM LOAD TUNNEL Trip occurs when Faulty wiring to one or 5 Turbine will trip (L4POST). Verify 88BN fan(s)
TEMPERATURE median of TT-IB-1, 2, more T/C's, one or are running and that air flows freeley though
HIGH TRIP and 3 > 500 oF (260 more T/C's are touching dampers on turbine roof, observe the readings
oC). the side of the load for TT-IB-1, 2 and 3. The temp. used is the
tunnel, possible faulty median of the three. See if there is a large
CSA YES T
T/C input on the MK VI. discrepancy between them. Need to
Some other anomaly determine cause of overheating or runback
causing overheating of will be repeated. Should also get
# 2 bearing area. L30LTA_ALM alarm.
L30NROUT_ALM TURB NEAR Unit load is just above This can be due to 2 If shutting down then this alarm is a normal
DROPOUT EMISS the transfer from intentional unloading or indication and occurs just prior to transferring
COMPL MODE mode 6 to mode 5. actual operation at this from mode 6 to mode 5, however, if not
GF NO A
load shutting down,increase load until this alarm
clears to avoid inadvertently transferring out of
mode 6.
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A = Alarm;
R=
Severity MASTER
5-high Required
Shutdown;
T = Trip
L30OPEN_ALM ALARM: INLET AIR 33ID1, 2 damper open Damper door may be 1-5 Unit cannot be started until damper door is full
DAMPER DOOR limit switches & jammed, actuator fuse depending open. Investigate all possible causes.
NOT FULLY OPEN 4ID1OPEN MK VI may be blown or power on
output to damper door disconnected, limit urgency to
Inlet -
actuator. Alarm if switch(es) may have start unit NO A
special
damper door is not failed
open 75 secs. After
OPEN command
issued from MK VI
L30OUT_ALM TURB OUT OF uses L26TTRS4 This is a normal status 3 This will be preceed by alarm
EMISSIONS internal logic and indication. Occurs L30NROUT_ALM. This is a normal status to
COMPLIANT L52GX. Alarm occurs because the unit has inform the operator that the unit is no longer in
MODE if unit transfers out of transferred out of mode mode 6 (emissions compliant mode) which will
GF NO A
mode 6 while the 6, the low emissions clear when the generator breaker is open or
generator breaker is mode. the unit is loaded to mode 6. This will always
closed. occur during a normal shutdown.
L30RT_ON_ALM REMOTE TUNING - Internal logic. Alarms A GE controls Engineer 1 This is anormal status during DLN tuning. This
SPLIT BIAS when the remote DLN has intentionaly turned should never be seen when DLN tuning is not
GF NO A
ACTIVE tuning has been turned this on for DLN tuning taking place.
on.
L30SG1_ALM EXCITER 30SG-1 contact input Contacts in ignition 1-5 This alarm can be used for troubleshooting a
CHANNEL FAILED from ignition transfomer should close depending FAIL TO IGNITE alarm as it points to the
WITH IGNITOR ON transformer. Alarms when it is excited during on ignition transformer or its power source as
on no feedback from ignition. No feedback urgency to being the cause of no ignition. This will need
ignition transformer Devices from contacts may be start unit to be addressed prior to startup. NO A
during ignition period. due to no power to
transformer during
ignition or other failure.
L30SPA COMBUSTION TT-XD-1 thru 27. Could be caused by a 4 Don't recommend troubleshooting while
TROUBLE Alarm if #1 exhaust bad or degrading turbine running, Measure each side to ground
spread, TTXSP1 Exhaust exhaust thermocouple to see which is grounded and investigate YES A
,exceeds the alllowed, or indicate a ground from there.
TTXSPL combustion problem.
L30SPT HIGH EXHAUST TT-XD-1 thru 27. Trip Flameout in one or 5 Turbine Trip will result if machine is above
TEMPERATURE occurs if: more combustors. 95% speed. This is typically caused by a
SPREAD TRIP 1. a combustion combustion problem but may be the result of
trouble exists and the something else like running out of fuel. View
second largest spread trip history and alarms to determine if there
exceeds 0.8 times the were any abnormal conditions prior to the trip.
allowable spread and If the cause was something that can easily be
the first and second addressed (like running out of fuel) then fix the
lowest thermocouples problem and re-start. Otherwsie if cause is not
are adjacent obviously something other than the
2. if an exhaust combustion system contact GE and send trip
thermocouple trouble history data and exhaust T/C data if available.
exists and the second Also, if it appears to be a combustion issue a
largest spread re-start is not recommended without approval
exceeds 0.8 times the Devices from GE. YES T
allowable spread and
the second and third
lowest thermocouples
are adjacent
3. if the third spread
exceeds 0.8 times the
allowable spread or if
a combustion trouble
exists and a controller
failure occurs
L30SPTA EXHAUST TT-XD-1 thru 27. This condition is not 5 Erroneous readings could result in a high
THERMOCOUPLE Alarm if #1 exhaust operationally possible spread trip or otherwise throw off the TTRF1
TROUBLE spread, TTXSP1 and indicates a problem calculations. At earliest convenience verify all
exceeds the second Devices with the exhaust T/C exhaust T/C's using T/C tester for type K. NO T
allowed spread readings. Also verify T/C's inserted as per GE spec.. If
TTKSP2 all check out OK and conditon persists contact
GE.
L30SS_ALM STATIC STARTER EGD status from LCI Diagnostic alarm in the 4 If alarm occurs during startup it may not
(LCI) alarming abnormal LCI, possible cooling cause a problem or it may trip the unit,
condition Starting fault. depending on severity. Investigate problem NO T
prior to running LCI again. Can view alarm on
LCI front panel.
L30SSCON_ALM STATIS STARTER 89ND, 89SS, EGD Connect sequence not 1-5 Will not be able to start the turbine with this
CONNECT status from LCI. Alarm complete if any of the depending condition. Severity depends on urgency to
SEQUENCE if connect sequence following conditions are on start turbine. Verify operation of 89SS and
TROUBLE not complete 30 true: urgency to 89ND.
seconds after MK VI 1. 89ND not open start
issues permissive to Starting 2. 89SS not closed NO A
connect. 3. EX2100 not
connected to the LCI
4. , no lss_connect
status from LCI over
EGD.
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A = Alarm;
R=
Severity MASTER
5-high Required
Shutdown;
T = Trip
L30TF_ALM TURB AIR INLET 27TF-1 & 63CA-1 in power disconnected 2 Air filter cleaning system will not work at all
SYS/INSTRUMENT series. Alarm when from filter cleaning with power off and effectiveness greatly
S FAULT loss of power to air system control panel, reduced with low pressure. Verify power to
inlet filter cleaning los of pressure from control panel. Verify APU pressure to cleaning
panel or APU pressure Inlet APU skid to inlet filter system approx. 90 psi, if OK then switch is NO A
to cleaning system < cleaning system, frozen defective/frozen. NOTE: Turbine could
60 psi. 63CA-1 pressure switch shutdown on high filter DP if clogged filters
(if winter). cannot be cleaned.
L30TWW_ALM WHEELSPACE All wheelspace T/C's. Wheespaces are still 2 Cannot perform offline water wash until this
TEMP HIGH - W Alarm if an offline too warm for water permissive is met. Can crank cool the turbine
W INHIBIT water wash is wash. Must be < 150 F. to expedite the coling process. CAUTION: DO
attempted when the WW Unit needs to cool NOT open turbine compartment doors to try to NO A
max wheelspace further. cool the unit faster.
temp. > 150 oF (65.5
o
C)
L30TXA_ALM EXHAUST TT-XD-1 thru 27. Combustion problem. 5 Will cause unit to unload if the breaker is
TEMPERATURE Alarm if average closed. Unit will not trip unless TTXM
HIGH exhaust temp. (TTXM) continues to increase. Can view TTXM and
Devices NO R
> (Temp. Control Ref. TTRXB on EXHAUST screen on the HMI.
(TTRXB) + 25 oF) Take exhaust trend data and contact GE.
L30WSA1_ALM WHEELSPACE All wheelspace T/C's. The two T/C's in each 2 Will not effect operation but eroneous T/C
TEMP Alarm if difference pair should measure should be replaced/ re-positioned when
DIFFERENTIAL between any pair of approx. the same temp. turbine shutdown.
Devices NO A
HIGH T/C's > 150 oF (65.5 If this diff. exists then
o
C) one T/C may be bad or
out of position.
L30WSA2_ALM WHEELSPACE All wheelspace T/C's. Could be the result of a 2-5 If just one T/C reads high then most likely bad
TEMPERATURE Different alarm setting bad T/C or out of depending and low severity but should be fixed. If more
HIGH based on location. position. Could also on cause than one T/C reading high alarm then could be
Devices NO A
Alarm if temp. > indicate a cooling & a critical coling problem. Shutdown turbine
setpoint on HMI sealing air problem. and contact GE.
screen
L30WWX_ALM WATER WASH NOT USED AT THIS N/A N/A
COMPT TEMP SITE WW N/A A
HIGH OR LOW
L32DW_ALM GENERATOR Alarm if generator The load has been This is an undesirable condition as the
NO but
BREAKER TRIP breaker trips @ -3 decreased too much or generator is being motored by consuming
must select
REVERSE POWER MW after 3 secs. due other conditon causing load. Breaker will trip in this condition. Re-
START or
to reverse power and Generator influx of power. close breaker only after addressing cause of A
RESYNC in
the unit has not been reverse power.
order to re-
shutdown and has not
sync
tripped.
L32DWF_ALM GENERATOR 96GG-1, 96GW-1. Failure of both MW 5 generator breaker will trip on reverse power.
WATTS Alarms on failure of transducers at the Cannot re-sync until problem has been
TRANSDUCER both MW xdcrs same time, possibly due addressed. Since both XDCRS must fail for
Generator NO R
FAILURE causing them to both to power loss. this alarm it is probably due to loss of power,
read < -160 MW check other alarms for indication of root
problem.
L33CDMN_ALM AT MIN TNR turbine speed = 95% Generator breaker 5 Speed will not decrease further than 95% until
REVERSE POWER but reverse power has should have opened at load is < 2 MW and breaker trips. Should
NOT DETECTED not been detected Generator +2 MW during determine cause of load not decreasing but NO A
during shutdown. shutdown but did not. trip breaker manually if necessary.
L33TH3_ALM IBH MANUAL 33TH-3 on IBH The manual isolation Will be accompanied by a bleed heat system
ISOLATION VALVE manual isolation valve. valve is not fully open. fault alarm and the IBH valve will trip open,
NOT OPEN Alarm if valve is not NOTE: isolation valve which could be accompanied by a sudden
fully open. IBH must be full open to change in load. Ensure isolation valve is fully YES A
reset switch. open. After master reset the IBH valve should
return to its normal operating position.
L33VS4_ALM GAS AUX STOP 33VS4-1,2. Alarm if Limit switch out of 5 If valve not full open resulting in low P2
VALVE POSITION stop valve not full position, no hydraulic pressure turbine will be shutdown. If alarm
FAULT open or full closed pressure to valve. occurs while loading this will most likely occur.
GF NO A
within 10 secs. after Recommend shutdown and adddress issue.
open/close command.
L39VA_ALM HIGH VIBRATION 39V-1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, Bowed rotor, not being 4 Could be a precursor to a high vibration
4A, 4B, 5A. Alarm if on turning gear long shutdown or trip. Check vibration levels on
any one seismic enough prior to start, SEISMIC screen on HMI Do other sensors
sensor on turbine or rotor imbalance, show high vibration ? If not then could be a
generator indicates problem with bearing. bad sensor. If so then most likely a vibration
radial vibration of > Could also be a faulty issue. If unit was not on cooldown for at least
Devices NO A
0.5 in/s. sensor if it is the only 4 hours put back on cooldown or try cranking
one reading high. the unit to work out the rotor bow. If still
alarms trend vibration data for troubleshooting
and future diagnosis. If vibration persists
contact GE and present vibration data.
L39VCA_ALM PROXIMETER 96VC-11, 12. Alarm if Problem with thrust 4 Take note of alarm, suggest trending thrust
POSITION HIGH either Bently probe bearing, other problem data while loading unloading and when not
VIB - ALARM indicates active or Devices with rotor causing synchronized to trend thrust activity to aid in NO A
inactive thrust > 25 excess thrust or thrust troubleshhoting.
mils. imbalance.
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A = Alarm;
R=
Severity MASTER
5-high Required
Shutdown;
T = Trip
L39VCDD_ALM PROXIMETER 96VC-11, 12. Alarm if Problem with thrust 5 Turbine will not automatically shutdown but it
POSITION HIGH either Bently probe bearing, other problem is recommended until cause is determined..
VIB - DANGER indicates active or with rotor causing Suggest trending thrust data while loading
Devices NO S
inactive thrust > 30 excess thrust or thrust unloading and when not synchronized to trend
mils. imbalance. thrust activity to aid in troubleshooting.
L39VD1_ALM VIBRATION 39V-1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, This would be a normal 1 This alarm can be ignored but do verify that
SENSOR 4A, 4B, 5A. Alarm to circumstance if a someone has in fact disabled this sensor input
DISABLED indicate that one or sensor failed and its in the MK VI software. The disabled sensor
more vibration sensor input was disabled by a will be indicated on the SEISMIC screen of the
input(s) has been Devices GE Controls Field HMI. NO A
intentionally disabled Engineer in order to
in the MK VI s/w. prevent an erroneous
high vibration alarm,
shutdown or trip
L39VD2_ALM VIBRATION 39V-1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, All of the wires to the 5 Turbine will shutdown automatically. It can be
GROUP DISABLED 4A, 4B, 5A. Alarm & sensors on the turbine restarted with alarm present but will shutdown
- SHUTDOWN turbine shutdown if all and/or generator have again if condition still exists. Verify all wiring to
turbine sensors and/or been severed or sensors and check all connections, check
all generator sensors shorted, the TVIB board connections between TVIB and VVIB boards,
have become on the MK VI has failed verify TVIB board OK. The disabled group will
disabled. (I.e these all go the the be indicated on the SEISMIC screen of the
Devices NO S
same TVIB board, the HMI.
connection between
TVIB and VVIB is loose
or has failed. Someone
has disabled all sensors
in the MK VI s/w
L39VD3_ALM VIBRATION 39V-1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, The wires to the 5 Turbine cannot be started with this alarm
START INHIBIT 4A, 4B, 5A. Alarm if ≥ sensors on the turbine present. Verify all wiring to sensors and
3 sensors on the and/or generator have checks all connections, check connections
turbine are faulty or been severed or between TVIB and VVIB boards, verify TVIB
disabled and/or all shorted, the TVIB board board OK. The faukty sensors can be seen on
sensors on the on the MK VI has failed the SEISMIC screen of the HMI.
generator are faulty or (I.e these all go the the
Devices NO A
disabled. same TVIB board, the
connection between
TVIB and VVIB is loose
or has failed. Someone
has disabled all sensors
in the MK VI s/w
L39VDIFF_ALM VIBRATION 39V-1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, Faulty sensor, wiring 3 Will not shutdown turbine or prevent start but
SENSOR 4A, 4B, 5A. Alarm if issue, problem with should be checked investigated to ensure no
DIFFERENTIAL diff. between any two input on TVIB board, eroneous vibration alarms. Can determine
TROUBLE redundant sensors loose connection what pair has the differential on the SEISMIC
Devices NO A
(I.e. 39V-1A, B) ≥ 0.1 between TVIB and screen of the HMI.
in/s VVIB boards. One of
the two sensors could
be loose.
L39VF_ALM VIBRATION 39V-1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, Bad sensor, wiring 3 Will not shutdown turbine or prevent start but
TRANSDUCER 4A, 4B, 5A. Alarm if issue, loose connection should be checked investigated to ensure no
FAULT one or more sensors between TVIB and eroneous vibration alarms. Can determine
Devices NO A
is not healthy (as VVIB boards or bad which sensor is faulty on the SEISMIC screen
detected by the MK TVIB board of the HMI
VI)
L39VS10A_ALM PROXIMETER 39VS-101, 102. Alarm Bowed rotor, not being 4 Could be a precursor to a high vibration
HIGH VIB ALARM if either X or Y Bently on turning gear long shutdown or trip and may be accompanied by
COLLECTOR END probes on generator enough prior to start, high vibration readings from seismic detectors
collector end detect rotor imbalance, (see SEISMIC screen on HMI). Check
vibration >5.9 mils p- problem with bearing. vibration levels on Bently rack. Do other
p Could also be a faulty sensors show high vibration ? Do the seismic
sensor if it is the only sensors show high vibration ? If not then could
Devices one reading high. be a bad probe. If so then most likely a NO A
vibration issue. If unit was not on cooldown
for at least 4 hours put back on cooldown or
try cranking the unit to work out the rotor bow.
If still alarms trend bently data for
troubleshooting and future diagnosis. If
vibration persists contact GE and present
vibration trends.
L39VS10D_ALM PROXIMETER 39VS-101, 102. Alarm Bowed rotor, not being 5 Turbine will not shutdown or trip but may if
HIGH VIB if either X or Y Bently on turning gear long accompanied by high vibration readings from
DANGER probes on generator enough prior to start, seismic detectors (see SEISMIS screen on
COLLECTOR END collector end detect rotor imbalance, HMI). Check vibration levels on Bently rack.
vibration >8.66 mils p- problem with bearing. Do other sensors show high vibration ? Do the
p Could also be a faulty seismic sensors show high vibration ? If not
sensor if it is the only then could be a bad probe. If so then most
Devices one reading high. likely a vibration issue. If unit was not on NO S
cooldown for at least 4 hours put back on
cooldown or try cranking the unit to work out
the rotor bow. If still alarms trend bently data
for troubleshooting and future diagnosis. If
vibration trends.
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A = Alarm;
R=
Severity MASTER
5-high Required
Shutdown;
T = Trip
L39VS1A_ALM PROXIMETER 39VS-11, 12. Alarm if Bowed rotor, not being 4 Could be a precursor to a high vibration
HIGH VIB ALARM either X or Y Bently on turning gear long shutdown or trip and may be accompanied by
BRG #1 probes on turbine # 1 enough prior to start, high vibration readings from seismic detectors
bearing detect rotor imbalance, (see SEISMIC screen on HMI). Check
vibration trends.
L39VS1D_ALM PROXIMETER 39VS-11, 12. Alarm if Bowed rotor, not being 5 Turbine will not shutdown or trip but may if
HIGH VIB either X or Y Bently on turning gear long accompanied by high vibration readings from
DANGER BRG #1 probes on turbine # 1 enough prior to start, seismic detectors (see SEISMIS screen on
bearing detect rotor imbalance, HMI). Check vibration levels on Bently rack.
vibration trends.
BRG #2 probes on turbine # 2 enough prior to start, high vibration readings from seismic detectors
bearing detect rotor imbalance, (see SEISMIC screen on HMI). Check
vibration trends.
DANGER BRG #2 probes on turbine # 2 enough prior to start, seismic detectors (see SEISMIS screen on
bearing detect rotor imbalance, HMI). Check vibration levels on Bently rack.
vibration trends.
COUPLING END probes on generator enough prior to start, high vibration readings from seismic detectors
coupling end detect rotor imbalance, (see SEISMIC screen on HMI). Check
vibration trends.
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A = Alarm;
R=
Severity MASTER
5-high Required
Shutdown;
T = Trip
DANGER probes on generator enough prior to start, seismic detectors (see SEISMIS screen on
COUPLING END coupling end detect rotor imbalance, HMI). Check vibration levels on Bently rack.
vibration trends.
L39VSD_ALM HIGH VIBRATION 39V-1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, Bowed rotor, not being 5 Turbine will shutdown. Check vibration levels
SHUTDOWN 4A, 4B, 5A. Alarm and on turning gear long on SEISMIC screen on HMI Do other sensors
shutdown if: 1. 3 enough prior to start, show high vibration ? If not then could be a
sensors fail on the rotor imbalance, bad sensor. If so then most likely a vibration
turbine or all sensors problem with bearing. issue. If unit was not on cooldown for at least
fail on the generator Could also be a faulty 4 hours put back on cooldown or try cranking
2. if any turbine sensor sensor if it is the only the unit to work out the rotor bow. If still
detects > 0.82 in/s one reading high. alarms trend vibration data for troubleshooting
while another turbine and future diagnosis. If vibration persists
Devices YES S
sensor detects > 0.5 contact GE and present vibration trends.
in/s
3. if any generator
sensor detects > 0.71
in/s while any other
generator sensor
detects > 0.5 in/s
L39VTX_ALM HIGH VIBRATION 39V-1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, Bowed rotor, not being 5 Turbine will trip. Check vibration levels on
TRIP 4A, 4B, 5A. Alarm and on turning gear long SEISMIC screen on HMI. Do other sensors
shutdown if: 1. 3 enough prior to start, show high vibration ? If not then could be a
sensors fail on the rotor imbalance, bad sensor. If so then most likely a vibration
turbine or all sensors problem with bearing. issue. If unit was not on cooldown for at least
fail on the generator Could also be a faulty 4 hours put back on cooldown or try cranking
2. if any turbine sensor sensor if it is the only the unit to work out the rotor bow. If still
detects > 1.0 in/s one reading high. alarms trend vibration data for troubleshooting
Devices YES T
while another turbine and future diagnosis. If vibration persists
sensor detects > 0.5 contact GE and present vibration trends.
in/s
3. if any generator
sensor detects > 1.0
in/s while any other
generator sensor
detects > 0.5 in/s
L3A_ALM TURBINE 77NH-1, -2, -3. Alarm Grid failure event. 5 May result in loss of power to the auxilliaries
UNDERSPEED when machine is at which would result in turbine trip since the
complete sequence generator circuit breaker will open. IBH
Controls NO T
and speed drops system and exhaust frame blowers will be
below 94%. disabled and compressor bleed valves will
open.
L3AFDEP_ALM EXHAUST 96EP-1. Alarm if fault with 96EP-1 xdcr. 2 96EP-1 will not be able to measure exhaust
PRESSURE meas. exh. pressure > input to MK VI could be pressure correctly. No direct effect on turbine
TRANSDUCER 35 inH2O or < -10 PM due to faulty xdcr or operation but will effect performance calcs if YES A
TROUBLE inH2O . TBAI card on MK VI or being done externally.
wiring issue
L3APFLT_ALM AMBIENT PRESS If voted value of 96AP- Could be caused by 4 The average site pressure of 28.507 inHg will
FAULT-XFER TO 1A, 1B, 1C < 25.96 fauly transmitters, faulty be used. Will not effect turbine operation
SITE CONST inHg or > 31.05 inHg it TBAI cards in the MK drastically but will effect calculations of IBH
is assumed that PM VI, or faulty wiring. flow, Mass air flow, Compressor ratio, aand YES A
ambient pressure compressor disch. Press. (absolute).
sensors are
erroneous.
L3BHF1_ALM IBH CONTROL 96TH-1, 65EP-3. Most likely due to 4 Will not effect turbine operation BUT IBH will
VALVE NOT Alarm if IBH position > erroneous position trip and fail open if error exceeds 15%,
TRACKING 10% from specified feedback, due to wiring, accompanied by reduction in output..
position for 15 s. IBH feedback deviated from NO A
cal., instrument air
turned off, TBAI card in
MKVI
L3BHF3_ALM IBH FAULT - 96TH-1, 65EP-3, Bleed heat control valve 5 IBH valve will fail open which could result in a
COMPR LIM REF 96AP-1A, 1B, 1C. Inlet failure. reduction in output. Verify IBH posision and
FAILED OPEN Bleed Heat control feedback, verify instrument air to IBH valve,
valve 15 % out of verify wiring.
position for 15
IBH YES A
seconds when above
operating speed or
ambient pressure
exceeds 31.05 inHg
(1.05 bar).
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A = Alarm;
R=
Severity MASTER
5-high Required
Shutdown;
T = Trip
L3BHFT_ALM DLN BLEED HEAT 96TH-1, 65EP-1, Error between 4 IBH valve will fail open which could result in a
SYSTEM FAULT 33TH-3, 96BH-2. reference & feedback > reduction in output. May also receive
Alarm and IBH trip if > 15% due to failed L33TH3_ALM and/or LCPBHP_ALM, use
95% speed AND fault feedback, wiring issue, these and other alarms or diagnostic alarms
with IBH system cal. issue or loss of to troubleshoot cause of fault. Ensure 96BH-2
IBH instrument air. Manual valved in, ensure instrument air pressure at YES A
isolation valve not fully IBH valve, stroke IBH valve & verify feedback
open (L33TH3_ALM), OK, verify wiring
or downstream IBH
press. (abs.) < 5psig
(LCPBHP_ALM)
L3CP_ALM CUSTOMER L3CP start permissive Start permissive from 4 Cannot start turbine without this permissive.
PERMISSIVE TO is not present DCS is not active. Enable permissive to start from DCS manually
START DISABLED Condition monitored by or by resolve condition preventing it.
Starting NO A
DCS preventing this or
operator has
intentionally disabled.
L3CPRI_ALM INLET PRESS 96CS-1. Alarm if Transmitter failure or is 5 Will result in CPR innaccuracy. Inlet total
DROP press. Drop < -0.1 valved out. pressure drop will clamp to the high or low
PM NO A
MEASUREMENT inH2O or >9 inH2O. limit.Will result in CPR innaccuracy.
FAULT
L3D_UCVB_AF UCVB AIRFLOW Temp. sensor on rack fan probably not 5 check filter on top of R,S and T cores and
OR UCVE card in slot 1 of running and/or ensure it is not clogged with dust, ensure fan
OVERTEMPERAT R, S or T core in MK excessive dust on filter is running, ensure temp.in PEECC is not too
URE TROUBLE VI detects overtemp. and/or UCVE card, warm, verify ac in PEECC is working properly.
MK6 NO A
condition could also be overtemp.
In PEECC or air
dampers in MK VI panel
clogged..
L3D_UCVB_OT UCVB Temp. sensor on fan probably not running 5 check filter on top of R,S and T cores and
OVERTEMPERAT UCVE card in slot 1 of and/or excessive dust ensure it is not clogged with dust, ensure fan
URE R, S or T core in MK on filter and/or UCVE is running, ensure temp.in PEECC is not too
VI detects overtemp. MK6 card. NOTE: The UVVE warm, verify ac in PEECC is working properly NO A
condition card is used instead of and tht vent ports in MK VI panel are not
the UCVB card. blocked or clogged.
11` MANUAL FSR 96GG-1, 96GW-1. Since MW value used is 5 Turbine will be unable to load. FSR will be
CTRL REQUIRED Alarms if MW not > higher of the two xdcrs clamped to the last good FSR value before
TO REDUCE LOAD 2MW 5 secs after this would be caused by the fault. Open breaker and determine cause
breaker closes. failure of both of alarm. Will be accompanied by alarm
Generator YES A
transducers or other L3DWBCOKZ_AL, and then LDWATT_ALM if
major power flow prob. sustained for 30 secs.. If MW xdcrs OK then
could indicate power flow problem, contact
GE.
L3DWBCOKZ_AL FSR LIMITED DUE 96GG-1, 96GW-1. Since MW value used is 5 Turbine will be unable to load. FSR will be
TO DWATT Alarms if MW not > higher of the two xdcrs clamped to the last good FSR value before
XDUCER FAILURE 2MW 5 secs after this would be caused by the fault. Open breaker and determine cause
breaker closes. failure of both of alarm. Will be accompanied by alarm
Generator YES A
transducers or other L3DWBCOKZ_A1, and then LDWATT_ALM if
major power flow prob. sustained for 30 secs.. If MW xdcrs OK then
could indicate power flow problem, contact
GE.
L3GCV1FLT GCV1 SERVO 65GC-1, 96GC-1, 2. Servo out of cal. or bias 5 Turbine will trip (L4PRET). Check servo
TROUBLE Alarm and turbine trip is out of adjustment, calibrations and position feedbacks from
if: servo oil inlet filter is LVDT's (all should read approx. 0.7 volts
1. position FB < -1.5% dirty, debris in servo, when valve closed), verify wiring to servo and
while PM1 is enabled problem w/ LVDT's or LVDT, check high DP indicator on servo filter,
(ignition or flame) wiring, problem with verify trip oil pressure and hydraulic pressure
2. position FB > 1.5% GF servo or wiring, no trip is in spec. Observe other alarms for indication YES T
while PM1 not enabled oil, low/high hydraulic of possible causes. Turbine cannot be started
3. servocurrent < pressure, problem with with this alarm present.
37.5% while PM1 not TSVO board in the MK
enabled. VI.
enabled. VI.
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A = Alarm;
R=
Severity MASTER
5-high Required
Shutdown;
T = Trip
enabled. VI.
L3GCVQFLT QUATERNARY GC 65GC-4, 96GC-7, 8. Servo out of cal. or bias 5 Turbine will trip (L4PRET). Check servo
V SERVO Alarm and turbine trip is out of adjustment, calibrations and position feedbacks from
TROUBLE if: servo oil inlet filter is LVDT's (all should read approx. 0.7 volts
while Quat is enabled problem w/ LVDT's or LVDT, check high DP indicator on servo filter,
while Quat not enabled oil, low/high hydraulic of possible causes. Turbine cannot be started
37.5% while Quat not TSVO board in the MK
enabled. VI.
L3GFIVP GAS FUEL 96FG-2A, 2B, 2C. Wiring to at least 2 5 Turbine will trip (L4PRET). Check wiring to
INTERVALVE Alarm and turbine trip transmitters 96FG transmiters, ensure valved in, check
PRESSURE if voted P2 pressure < - GF disconnected, problem calibrations. YES T
TROUBLE 5 psig. with transmitters or
TBAI boards
L3GRVA_ALM STOP/SPEED 90SR-1, 96SR-1, 2. Servo out of cal. or bias 4 NOTE: Turbine will trip (L4PRET) if position
RATIO VALVE Alarm if SRV position is out of adjustment, error increases to 5% (see L3GRVT_ALM).
NOT TRACKING > 3% from reference servo oil inlet filter is Confirm LVDT feedback (should be approx.
before warmup is dirty, devris in servo, 0.7 v when valve closed), verify calibration,
complete. problem w/ LVDT's or check wiring ,verify trip and hydraulic
wiring, problem with pressures are correct and present.
GF NO T
servo wiring, no trip oil,
low/high hydraulic
pressure, problem with
TSVO board in the MK
VI.
L3GRVFLT GAS RATIO 90SR-1, 96SR-1, 2. Valve out of calibration, 5 Turbine will trip (L4PRET). Verify valve
VALVE POSITION Alarm and turbine trip problem with LVDT calibration, check all wiring for servo and
SERVO TROUBLE if: feedback(s) or wiring to LVDT's. verify proper feedvback from LVDT's
1. position FB < - LVDT's, or problem with (should be approx. 0.7 v when valve is
6.67% while SRV is servo. Problem with closed), verify wiring.
enabled (ignition or TSVO board.
flame) GF YES T
2. position FB > 5%
while SRV not enabled
3. servo current <
37.5% while SRV not
enabled.
L3GRVT_ALM STOP/SPEED 90SR-1, 96SR-1, 2. Servo out of cal. or bias 5 Turbine will trip (L4PRET). Confirm LVDT
RATIO VALVE Alarm and turbine trip is out of adjustment, feedback (should be approx. 0.7 v when valve
NOT TRACKING if SRV position > 5% servo oil inlet filter is closed), verify calibration, check wiring ,verify
TRIP from reference before dirty, devris in servo, trip and hydraulic pressures are correct and
warmup is complete. problem w/ LVDT's or present.
wiring, problem with
GF YES T
servo wiring, no trip oil,
low/high hydraulic
pressure, problem with
TSVO board in the MK
VI.
L3IGVFLT_ALM IGV POSITION 90TV-1, 96TV-1, 2. IGV's closed more than 4 Check IGV's for binding, measure angle and
SERVO FAULT Alarm if IGV FB < mechanical stop, IGV's confirm correct position feedback, verify
26.5o or if IGV FB > IGV jammed, servo or LVDT LVDT feedback OK (should be approx. 0.7 v YES A
29.5o while disabled. problem or servo out of when IGV's full closed), verify IGV cal.
cal.
L3MP_ALM MASTER speed > 5.4 rpm & faulty solenoid output on 4 Turbine will not start in this condition, must
PROTECTIVE 20FG-1 & 20VS-1 TPRO or TREG baoard address the problem.
Starting NO A
START CHECK output status's in MK VI.
ETR FAULT disagree in VPRO.
L3SFLT_ALM CONTROL VCMI diagnositc alarm Has been known to be 5 Will prevent startup of turbine and will trip
SYSTEM FAULT in 2 out of 3 cores caused by ground faults turbine if operating < 95% speed. To NO but
TRIP when turbine speed < (accomp. by ground determine cause, in Toolbox go to Mark VI must do
95% and is not being Controls fault alarm), and if the IO\Rack 0 Channel R, S or T (simplex)\slot 1: DIAG- T
shutdown associated processor VCMI and right click. Select view diagnostics NOSTIC
has been rebooted. alarm. If problem cannot be solved contact RESET
GE.
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A = Alarm;
R=
Severity MASTER
5-high Required
Shutdown;
T = Trip
L3SMT STARTING 89ND, 89SS, 52SS, Trip occurs if any of the 5 Turbine will trip (L4PRET) and if there is flame
DEVICE TRIP Ex2100, and 77NH- following conditions are will register as a trip. Must take renedial action
(See Trip List for 1,2,3 (speed probes). true: before a re-start to ensure no further trips.
1. static start connection
further detail) Trip occurs when the
sequence is not complete
startup sequence
within 30 sec during start
does not occur within up
specific paremeters 2. an internal LCI fault is
detected during startup
(L4SSTX)
3. when turbine speed
Starting YES T
drops > 5 % speed for 1
sec during startup period
(excluding coast to fire)
4. when the Static Starter
is given a torque and run
command, and the speed
has remained below 1%
for 45 sec.
L3SSDIS_ALM STATIC STARTER 89ND, 89SS, EGD Disconnect sequence 1-5 Will not be able to proceed with
DISCONNECT status from LCI. Alarm not complete if any of depending synchronization until the problem is resolved.
SEQ TRBL if connect sequence the following conditions on Severity varies depending on urgency to
not complete 30 are true: urgency to synch generator and nature of cause of
seconds after MK VI Starting 1. 89ND not closed go online disconnect trouble. NO A
issues permissive to 2. 89SS not open
disconnect. 3. EX2100 not
disconnected from the
LCI.
L3TFLT_ALM LOSS OF COMPR 96CD-1A & 1C. Trip if Most commonly due to 5 Turbine will trip (L4POST). Determine cause
DISCHARGE CPD pressure < 35 CPD transmitter of CPD transmitters not sensing pressure.
PRESS BIAS psig at ≥95% speed. isolation valves not Enusre all transmitters valved in and wiring is
CSA YES T
opened after waterwash OK, verify cal.
or sense lines blocked.
L3TNRERRX DWATT TOO LOW 96GG-1, 96GW-1, Gas fuel system non- 5 The output is limited to prevent windup of the
TO SUPPORT TNR- 77NH-1, -2, -3. Alarm critical. due to loss of fuel governor. If gas supply pressure drops, at
TNR LOWER if the gas fuel system supply pressure. some point the P2 pressure begins to
goes non-critical due decrease and later the load will start to drop
to loss of gas supply off. The speed error would respond by
pressure or other requesting more fuel flow. If speed error
cause, lowering P2 exceeds 0.7% for more than 5 seconds the
presure and therefore GF fuel governor is lowered and break any "base NO R
MW outputso that the load" or "preselected load" commands.This
speed errror > 0.7% will switch unit out or preselect or base select
for more than 5 sec.s. to manual mode and speed/load reference will
be decreased until speed is within 7% of
reference. Investigate fuel supply and
determine loss of pressure.
L3VTCC_ALM EXHAUST TC VTCC boards in MK See Toolbox to 5 Possible loss of T/C monitoring capability.
VTCC VI. Internally determine actual Should be investigated as soon as possible.
COMMUNICATION generated alarm if any diagnostic alarm. Cold View diagnostic alarms in Toolbox and
S FAULT of the three VTCC be due to shorted or troubleshoot accordingly.
boards, associated w/ MK6 disconnected T/C, NO A
<R>, <S>, or <T> problem with TBTC
exhaust T/C's has a board.
diagnositc alarm.
L3WCTIM_ALM WATER WASH CT-IF-1A, 1B, 2A. CTIM < 50 deg F. 2 CTIM ≥ ambient temp., depending on IBH
INHIBITED-AIR Alarm if online water position. Therefore, either reduce load until
TEMP LOW wash attempted when WW IBH opens enough to increase CTIM to 50 oF NO A
CTIM < 50 oF (10 oC) or wait until ambient temp. > 50 oF.
L3Z_ALM FAILURE TO Auto sync logic. Alarm generator breaker is not 4 Possible that another protection relay is
SYNCHRONIZE if failure to closing when sync pulse preventing breaker close. Need to determine
synchronize within 60 is produced by the MK cause of failure of breaker to close. Reference
secs. While auto sync Generator VI. GPP drawings for all sync permissives. Select NO A
permissves have been sync off to reset auto sync timer before
met. attempting another auto sync
L43ADJ_ALM VSVO IN The L43ADJ1 or Done intentionally by a 1 Should never see this alarm during normal
CALIBRATION L43ADJ2 logic has GE Controls Engineer in operation.
MODE been forced in MK6 order to perform NO A
Toolbox. calibration on gas
valves or IGV's
L43EX_ALM EXCITER MANUAL EGD Status from Exciter has been placed 2 Check to see if there are any exciter faults on
(FVR) EX2100 that it is in in manual mode, either GEN/EXCITER screen of HMI.One ofthese
REGULATOR manual regulator manually by an operator may have placed exciter in manual. If and
Exciter NO A
ACTIVE mode if turbine > field or by an exciter fault when faults cleared. Select AUTO on the
flashing speed (98%). that has occurred. GEN/EXCITER screen
L43MAINT_ALM MAINTENANCE -
FORCING MODE MK6 A
ENABLED
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A = Alarm;
R=
Severity MASTER
5-high Required
Shutdown;
T = Trip
L43QSON GEN SEAL OIL 63SA-1, 63ST-1A, Sometimes ocurs when 3 The aux seal oil pump will turn on. Reset aux
PRESS LOW- 63ST-1B. Alarm if seal oil is cold and switching seal oil pump with RESET button on motor
START AUX PUMP oil diff. press. dips < cooldown on. Could screen. If alarm re-occurs check/adjust diff.
Generator NO A
4.5 psid while lube oil also indicate diff. reg. press. setting.
pump is running. out of adjustment.
L45FTX_ALM FIRE DETECTED 45FTX input from fire FIRE !! 5 Turbine will trip, all fans will shut off, and
protection panel. Aarm hydrualic pumps will shut off. Will be
when there is a fire. FP accompanied by an alarm indicating the zone YES T
where the fire is and CO2 discharge into that
zone.
L45H3H_ALM HAZ GAS Alarm if 45HGT-1 > If 45 HGT-1, then H2 5 A trip will occur if the voted sensors in either
MONITOR RACK 25% LEL or 45HA-8 > leak from generator into region detect a high-high condition (45HGT-
YES if trip
#1 LEVEL HIGH- 25% LEL HG GTE. If 45HA-8, then 7A, 7B, 7C > 25% LEL or 45HA-9A, 9B, or 9C T
ocurs
HIGH gas leak in gas valve > 25% LEL.
compartment.
L45H3L_ALM HAZ GAS Alarm if 45HGT-1 > If 45 HGT-1, then H2 4 Turbine will continue to operate but operator
MONITOR RACK 10% LEL or 45HA-8 > leak from generator into should monitor % LEL on haz gas detector
#1 LEVEL HIGH 10% LEL GTE. If 45HA-8, then rack in PEECC. A trip will occur if the voted
HG NO A
gas leak in gas valve sensors in either region detect a high-high
compartment. condition (45HGT- 7A, 7B, 7C > 25% LEL or
45HA-9A, 9B, or 9C > 25% LEL
L45H4H_ALM HAZ GAS Alarm if 45HGT-2 > If 45 HGT-2, then H2 5 A trip will occur if the voted sensors in either
MONITOR RACK 25% LEL or 45HT-1 > leak from generator into region detect a high-high condition (45HGT-
YES if trip
#2 LEVEL HIGH- 15%. HG GTE. If 45HT-1, then 7A, 7B, 7C > 25% LEL or 45HT-5A, 5B, or 5C T
ocurs
HIGH gas leak in lower turbine > 17% LEL.
compartment.
L45H4L_ALM HAZ GAS Alarm if 45HGT-2 > If 45 HGT-2, then H2 4 Turbine will continue to operate but operator
MONITOR RACK 10% LEL or 45HT-1 > leak from generator into should monitor %LEL on haz gas detector
#2 LEVEL HIGH 5%. GTE. If 45HT-1, then rack in PEECC. A trip will occur if the voted
HG NO A
gas leak in lower turbine sensors in either region detect a high-high
compartment. condition (45HGT- 7A, 7B, 7C > 25% LEL or
45HA-9A, 9B, or 9C > 25% LEL
L45H5H_ALM HAZ GAS Alarm if 45HA-7 > If 45 HA-7, then gas 5 A trip will occur if the voted sensors in either
MONITOR RACK 25% LEL or 45HT-2 > leak in gas valve region detect a high-high condition (45HA-9A,
#3 LEVEL HIGH- 15%. compartment. If 45HT- 9B, or 9C > 25% LEL or 45HT-5A, 5B, 5C > YES if trip
HG T
HIGH 2, then gas leak in lower 17% LEL. ocurs
turbine compartment.
L45H5L_ALM HAZ GAS Alarm if 45HA-7 > If 45 HA-7, then gas 3 Turbine will continue to operate but operator
MONITOR RACK 10% LEL or 45HT-2 > leak in gas valve should monitor % LEL on haz gas detector
#3 LEVEL HIGH 5%. compartment. If 45HT- rack in PEECC. A trip will occur if the voted
HG NO A
2, then gas leak in lower sensors in either region detect a high-high
turbine compartment. condition (45HGT- 7A, 7B, 7C > 25% LEL or
45HA-9A, 9B, or 9C > 25% LEL
L45HF1_ALM GAS MONITOR 45HF-1 contact output usually caused by loss 2 Will not effect turbine operation but will lose
RACK #1 to MKVI. Alarm if fault of power to rack. Could ability to monitor sensors connected to this
TROUBLE in rack HG also be due to internal rack. NO A
fault in rack or with a
sensor.
sensor.
sensor.
L45SCCA_ALM SMOKE 45-SCCA smoke Possible fire in PEECC 5 May need to shutdown turbine if fire in PEECC
DETECTED - detectors in series in
FP NO A
PEECC PEECC. Alarm when
smoke detected.
L45SCCB_ALM SMOKE 45-SCCB smoke Possible fire in PEECC 5 May need to shutdown turbine if fire is in
DETECTED - detector in battery Battery Compartment PEECC Battery compartment as these power
FP NO A
PEECC BATTERY compt. Alarm when the MK VI. Also, shutdown battery chargers.
COMPT smoke detected.
L45SECA_ALM SMOKE
DETECTED -
FP A
EXCITER -
MANUAL
L45SECB_ALM Room Over/under temp. sensor in LEC ac or heat set to 1 Check ac/heater in LEC and ensure they are
Temperature Alarm detects temp. > 90 oF Electrical inapprorpriates setpoint working correctly. Can adjust temp. alarm NO A
- Exciter/LCI or < 50 oF. setpoints if necessary.
L45SGCA_ALM SMOKE
DETECTED - GCC - FP A
MANUAL
L45SGCB_ALM SMOKE
DETECTED - GCC - FP A
BATTERY CMPT
L45SGEA_ALM SMOKE
DETECTED - GEC - FP A
MANUAL
L45SGEB_ALM SMOKE
DETECTED - GEC - FP A
BATTERY CMPT
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A = Alarm;
R=
Severity MASTER
5-high Required
Shutdown;
T = Trip
L45SGTA_ALM SMOKE
DETECTED - GTE - FP A
MANUAL
L45SGTB_ALM SMOKE
DETECTED - GTE - FP A
BATTERY CMPT
L45SLIA_ALM SMOKE
DETECTED - LCI - FP A
MANUAL
L45SLIB_ALM SMOKE
DETECTED - LCI - FP A
BATTERY CMPT
L48_ALM INCOMPLETE 52GX-1 generator Breaker has not closed, 1 No operator action required, status only.
SEQUENCE breaker status. Alarm usually intentional. This Alarm will clear when generator breaker is
occurs if breaker not is just a status. closed or turbine is shutdown.
Starting NO A
closed 30 mins. After
start in AUTO or
CRANK
L48WW WATER WASH no water wash flow 13 One or more water 2 Cannot perform water wash with this
FLOW TROUBLE secs. water water wash valves most likely condition. Check position of water wash
TRIP LOGIC wash on selected closed preventing flow valves.
WW NO A
from water wash tank to
water wash manifold.
L49BD_ALM DIFFUSER COMPT 49BD-1, 49BD-2. Too much current to fan 2 Will cause lag fan to start and this fan to
VENT FAN Alarm if overload on motor, possibly due to shutoff accompanied by lag fan running alarm.
MOTOR either 88BD-1 or 88BD- problem with fan motor Reset lag fan running alarm by selecting lag
OVERLOAD 2 fan motor or starter or too much fan as lead. Reset overload alarm by
HV air flow. Overload could resetting overload on MCC. Investigate cause NO A
be slightly out of of overload condition. Measure motor current
adjustment. and if within FLA spec. try increasing overload
setting slightly
L49BL_ALM ACCESS COMPT 49BL-1, 49BL-2. Too much current to fan 2 Will cause lag fan to start and this fan to
VENT FAN Alarm if overload on motor, possibly due to shutoff accompanied by fan trouble alarm.
MOTOR either 88BL-1 or 88BL- problem with fan motor Reset fan troublealarm by selecting lag fan as
OVERLOAD 2 fan motor or starter or too much lead. Reset overload alarm by resetting
HV NO A
air flow. Overload could overload on MCC. Investigate cause of
be slightly out of overload condition. Measure motor current
setting slightly
L49BN_ALM #2 BRG AREA LAG 49BN-1, 49BN-2. Too much current to fan 2 Will cause lag fan to start and this fan to
FAN MOTOR Alarm if overload on motor, possibly due to shutoff accompanied by lag fan running alarm.
OVERLOAD either 88BN-1 or 88BN- problem with fan motor Reset lag fan running alarm by selecting lag
2 fan motor or starter or too much fan as lead. Reset overload alarm by
CSA air flow. Overload could resetting overload on MCC. Investigate cause NO A
setting slightly
L49BT_ALM TURBINE COMPT 49BT-1, 49BT-2. Too much current to fan 4 Will cause lag fan to start and this fan to
VENT FAN Alarm if overload on motor, possibly due to shutoff accompanied by fan trouble alarm.
OVERLOAD either 88BT-1 or 88BT- problem with fan motor Reset fan troublealarm by selecting lag fan as
2 fan motor or starter or too much lead. Reset overload alarm by resetting
HV NO A
air flow. Overload could overload on MCC. Investigate cause of
be slightly out of overload condition. Measure motor current
setting slightly
L49ES1_ALM DC EMERGENCY 49ES-1. Alarm if Too much current to 4 Note: pump will continue to operate even
SEAL OIL PUMP overload on DC seal pump motor, possibly though alarm indicates an overload condition.
MOTOR oil pump, 88ES-1 due to problem with Reset overload on DC pump MCC. Measure
OVERLOAD motor or starter or too motor current and if within FLA spec. try
Generator NO A
much oil flow. Overload increasing overload setting slightly
could be slightly out of
adjustment.
L49EX_ALM EXCITATION
TRANSFORMER
Exciter A
OVERLOAD (GEC)
L49HQ_ALM HYDRAULIC OIL 49HQ-1, 49HQ-2. Too much current to 5 Will cause lag pump to start and this pump to
PUMP MOTOR Alarm if overload on pump motor, possibly shutoff (w/ 5 sec. overlap) accompanied by
OVERLOAD either 88HQ-1 or due to problem with aux hydraulic pump running alarm. Reset aux
88HQ-2 pump motor motor or starter or too hydr. pump running alarm by selecting lag
much oil flow. Overload pump as lead. Reset overload alarm by
HO NO A
could be slightly out of resetting overload on MCC. Investigate cause
adjustment. of overload condition. Measure motor current
and if within FLA spec. try increasing overload
setting slightly
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A = Alarm;
R=
Severity MASTER
5-high Required
Shutdown;
T = Trip
L49QA_ALM AUX LUBE OIL 49QA-1, 49QA-2. Too much current to 5 Will cause lag pump to start and this pump to
PUMP MOTOR Alarm if overload on pump motor, possibly shutoff (w/ 10 sec. overlap) accompanied by
OVERLOAD either 88QA-1 or due to problem with standby lube oil pump running alarm. Reset
88QA-2 pump motor. motor or starter or too standby lube oil pump running alarm by
much oil flow. Overload selecting lag pump as lead. Reset overload
LO NO A
could be slightly out of alarm by resetting overload on MCC.
adjustment. Investigate cause of overload condition.
Measure motor current and if within FLA spec.
try increasing overload setting slightly
L49QE_ALM DC EMERGENCY 49QE-1. Alarm if Too much current to 4 Note: pump will continue to operate even
LUBE OIL PUMP overload on DC lube pump motor, possibly though alarm indicates an overload condition.
MOTOR oil pump, 88QE-1. due to problem with Reset overload on DC pump MCC. Measure
OVERLOAD motor or starter or too motor current and if within FLA spec. try
LO NO A
much oil flow. Overload increasing overload setting slightly
adjustment.
L49QS1_ALM GEN AUX SEAL 49QS-1. Alarm if Too much current to 4 Note: pump will continue to operate even
OIL PUMP MOTOR overload on aux seal pump motor, possibly though alarm indicates an overload condition.
OVERLOAD oil pump, 88QS-1. due to problem with Reset overload on MCC. Measure motor
motor or starter or too current and if within FLA spec. try increasing
Generator NO A
much oil flow. Overload overload setting slightly
adjustment.
L49QT_ALM LUBE OIL 49QT-1. Alarm if Too much current to 3 Note: Heaters will continue to operate even
HEATERS overload on lube oil heaters, possibly due to though alarm indicates an overload condition.
OVERLOAD heaters, 23QT-1, 2, 3. problem with heater. Reset overload on MCC (may need to turn
Often caused by heaters off so overload can cool). Measure
moisture between heater current and if within FLA spec. try
LO NO A
heater terminals at increasing overload setting slightly
head of heater.
Overload could be
slightly out of
adjustment.
L49QV_ALM LUBE OIL MIST 49QV-1, 49QV-2. Too much current to 3 Will cause lag mist eliminatorto start and this
ELIMINATOR Alarm if overload on mist eliminator motor, one to shutoff accompanied by lag mist
MOTOR either 88QV-1A or possibly due to problem eliminator running alarm. Reset lag mist
OVERLOAD 88QV-1B mist with fan motor or starter eliminator running alarm by selecting the lag
eliminator motor. LO or too much air flow. as lead. Reset overload alarm by resetting NO A
Overload could be overload on MCC. Investigate cause of
slightly out of overload condition. Measure motor current
setting slightly
L49TE_ALM GTE COOLING
Generator A
FAN OVERLOAD
L49TG_ALM TURNING GEAR 49TG-1, Alarm if Too much current to fan 2 Note: turning gear will continue to operate
MOTOR overload on 88TG-1 motor, possibly due to even though alarm indicates an overload
OVERLOAD turning gear motor. problem with fan motor condition. Investigate cause of overload
or starter or too much condition. Measure motor current and if within
Starting NO A
air flow. Overload could FLA spec. try increasing overload setting
be slightly out of slightly> May not be ble to reset overload with
adjustment. turning gear on but do not want to turn off if
rotor is hot.
L49TK_ALM TURB SHELL & 49TK-1, 49TK-2. Too much current to fan 2 Will cause lag fan to start and this fan to
EXH FRAME MTR Alarm if overload on motor, possibly due to shutoff accompanied by lag fan running alarm.
OVERLOAD either 88TK-1 or 88TK- problem with fan motor Reset lag fan running alarm by selecting lag
2 fan motor. or starter or too much fan as lead. Reset overload alarm by
CSA air flow. Overload could resetting overload on MCC. Investigate cause NO A
setting slightly
L49VG_ALM LOAD 49VG-1, 49VG-2. Too much current to fan 2 Will cause lag fan to start and this fan to
COMPARTMENT Alarm if overload on motor, possibly due to shutoff accompanied by lag fan running alarm.
VENT FANS either 88VG-1 or problem with fan motor Reset lag fan running alarm by selecting lag
OVERLOAD 88VG-2 fan motor. or starter or too much fan as lead. Reset overload alarm by
HV air flow. Overload could resetting overload on MCC. Investigate cause NO A
setting slightly
L49X_ALM AUXILIARY 49X contact on all Too much current to 2 The suspect heater will continue to operate
MOTOR space & humidity one or more heaters, with this alarm. It is not obvious which heater
OVERLOAD heaters wired in possibly due to problem has the overload as they are all in series.
series. Alarm if with heater, thermostat Reset all heater overloads on the MCC's until
overload occurs on switch could be stuck alarm clears. Once culprit identified
Electrical NO A
one or more heaters. closed, or heater could investigate cause of overload. Measure
be dirty. One or more current and if within FLA spec. try increasing
overloads could be out setting slightly.
of adjustment.
L4CT_ALM CUSTOMER TRIP 4CT input to MK VI Any customer trips 5 Turbine will trip. Must remedy cause of
from customer DCS. wired in series to this customer trip pior to re-start. Will be caused
Trip if contacts open. Controls contact input on the MK by either a L4CTDCS_ALM or YES T
VI (I.e. low drum level, L4CTSUBS_ALM trip.
etc.)
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A = Alarm;
R=
Severity MASTER
5-high Required
Shutdown;
T = Trip
L4CTDCS_ALM CUSTOMER Contact input from One or more multpile 5 This alarms feeds the L4CT_ALM
TRIPS INPUT DCS opens to trip trips in series in the (CUSTOMER TRIP) which will occur as well.
FROM DCS turbine Controls DCS logic including low Check DCS for alarms that indicate cause of YES T
drum level and low trip.
feedwater flow.
L4CTSUBS_ALM CUSTOMER contact intput from One or more trips in 5 This alarms feeds the L4CT_ALM
TRIPS INPUT substation opens to series in the (CUSTOMER TRIP) which will occur as well.
FROM trip turbine. Controls substation/DCS logic Check DCS/substation for alarms that indicate YES T
SUBSTATION indicating a problem in cause of trip.
the substation.
L4EXOFF_ALM EX2K OPERATOR Exciter STOP Operator has selected 2 This alarm will only occur if turbine is >
SELECTED pushbutton. Alarm will EXCITER STOP flashing speed (98%) and exciter is
EXCITATION OFF occur if STOP intentionally stopped The exciter will ignore
Exciter NO A
selected above this pushbutton command while online. Start
flashing speed (98%). exciter to clear alarm.
L4IGVT_ALM INLET GUIDE 90TV-1, 96TV-1, 2. No hydraulic pressure 5 Turbine will trip. Will be preceded by IGV out
VANE CONTROL Trip if speed < 95% to IGV's, clogged filter of position alarm. Must remedy cause of IGV's
FAULT TRIP and IGV position error on servo, problem with being out of position prior to re-start. Will be
> 7.5 deg. from 20TV-1 trip solenoid accompanied by L86IGVA_ALM. Verify LVDT
reference OR if speed allowing trip oil to drain, feedbacks (should be 0.7 v when IGV's
IGV YES T
> 95% and IGV failure of both LVDT's, closed), check high DP indicator on servo,
posiion < 38 deg. failure of servo output verify wiring, vrify IGV cal., check for binding
on MK VI or servo, of IGV's.
IGV's mechanically
stuck.
L4T_LTH_ALM LUBE OIL TEMP HI LT-TH-1A, 2A, 3A. Loss of cooling water to 5 Will be preceed by a high lube oil temp. alarm.
TRIP Trip if voted value > lube oil system, high Need to investigate cause of hot lube oil prior
175 oF (79.4 oC). LO bearing temps., to re-start YES T
obstruction in lube oil
drain lines.
L4TG_ALM TURNING GEAR 52TG-1 contact from MCC is shut off or the 1-5 If rotor is cool then this is not severe,
TROUBLE turning gear MCC. fuse is blown in the depending however, if the roror is hot this needs to be
Alarm if starter not starter circuit. on temp. remedied immediately so that turning gear
Starting NO A
picked up within 2 sec. of rotor can operate to prevent rotor bow.
of run command from
MK VI.
L50AT2FA_ALM AUX PWR TRAFR
OVERCURRENT Electrical A
RELAY FAILURE
L50AT4FA_ALM AUX BUS
OVERCURRENT Electrical A
RELAY FAILURE
L50BF_FA_ALM BREAKER
FAILURE RELAY Electrical A
FAILURE
L50RE_FA_ALM INADVERTANT Inadvertent Relay failure or problem 2 Examine relay for error messages. Possibly
ENERGIZATION energization relay, Electrical with CT circuit to the replace relay. See GPP drawing. NO A
RELAY FAILURE 50RE, has failed. rely.
L52G_ALM GENERATOR 52GX-1 generator Intentional breaker open 3 Alarm will occur during normal shutdown when
BREAKER breaker status. Alarms during normal shutdown breaker opens as a status message that the NO
TRIPPED for 1 second when or breaker was tripped breaker has opened. Alarm will clear after 1 but must
generator breaker by MK VI, GPP relay(s), second. If breaker tripped due to a fault, there select
open after being Generator DGP or customer will normally be other alarms that point to START or A
closed device due to a fault cause of trip. RESYNC
requiring disconnect before re-
from the grid. synch.
L52HG1_ALM GENERATOR 52HG-1 contact from MCC is off, blown fuse 4 These heaters are important to keep moisture
COMPARTMENT MCC. Alarm if 23HG- in MCC starter circuit. out of the generator windings and must be on
Generator NO A
HEATER 1A, 1B, 2 heaters do when breaker open. Ensure MCC on and
TROUBLE not turn on. verify fuse.
L52HQ_ALM AUX HYDRAULIC 52HQ-1,2 statuses Lead hydrulic pump has 5 Indicates problem with lead hydraulic pump &
OIL PUMP MOTOR with MK VI logic. stopped, has will be accomanied by appropriate alarm.
RUNNING Alarm if lag hydraulic overloaded, or is locked Select lag pump as lead to clear this alarm
pump is running. HO out due to loss of supply and investigate problem with lead pump. NO A
presure from lube oil
pump (L49HQ_ALM).
L52QALAG_ALM STANDBY LUBE 52QA-1,2 statuses Lead lube oil pump has 5 Indicates problem with lead lube oil pump &
OIL PUMP MOTOR with MK VI logic. stopped or has will be accompanied by appropriate alarm.
RUNNING Alarm if lag lube oil overloaded Select lag pump as lead to clear this alarm
LO NO A
pump is running. (L49QA_ALM). and investigate problem with lead pump.
Shutdown recommended as there is no longer
a reliable backup lube oil pump.
L52QS_ALM AUXILIARY SEAL 52QS-1. Alarm if aux Seal oil DP has 2 There is no harm in this pump running while
OIL PUMP seal oil pump running decreased < 4.5 psid lube oil is running but the cause should be
RUNNING during cooldown while lube oil is running investigated. Reset aux seal oil and alarm by
period during the24 hr. selecteing RESET button on motor screen.
Generator cooldown period. This Other alarms will point to cause of this pump NO A
could be due to loss of turning on.
lube oil or loss of or
transient in seal oil DP
L52TEH_ALM GEN TERM ENCL 52TEH-1. Alarm if MCC could be turned 4 These heaters are important to keep moisture
HEATER NOT heater not on within 30 off or the fuse in the out of the generator terminals and must be on
Generator NO A
RUNNING sec. After run starter circuit may be when breaker open. Ensure MCC on and
command. blown. verify fuse.
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A = Alarm;
R=
Severity MASTER
5-high Required
Shutdown;
T = Trip
L59BN_FA_ALM BUS GROUND
FAULT RELAY Electrical A
FAILURE
L5CFG_TRP_AL VPRO - OS STPNT
CONFIG ERROR MK6 A
TRIP
L5E_ALM EMERGENCY MK VI E-Stop E-Stop button on MK VI 5 Turbine will trip (L4PST)
MANUAL TRIP - Controls has been pressed YES T
MKVI PANEL
L5ESTOP1_ALM E-STOP 1 Alarm if any E-Stop E-Stop has been 5 Turbine will trip via E-stop (L4PST). Will be
PROTECTIVE has been pressed pressed in control room accompanied by either a L5E_ALM (MK VI
Controls YES T
CIRCUIT or on MK VI door. door E-stop) or an R5E_ALM (control room E-
LATCHED stop).
L5ESTOP1_FZA VPRO - Alarm if any E-Stop E-Stop has been 5 Turbine will trip via E-stop (L4PST). Will be
EMERGENCY has been pressed pressed in control room accompanied by either a L5E_ALM (MK VI
Controls YES T
STOP PB or on MK VI door. door E-stop) or an R5E_ALM (control room E-
DEPRESSED stop).
L60AFLT_ALM GENERATOR
POTENTIAL
Electrical A
TRANSFORMER
TROUBLE
L60BFLT_ALM BUS POTENTIAL
TRANSFORMER Electrical A
TROUBLE
L60BOG_ALM TURBINE Alarm when turbine Occurs if fuel flow is 5 Turbine will trip (L3SMT). This alarm will be
STARTUP trips due to speed restricted or if problem accompanied by other alarms which may
BOGGED DOWN - decreasing > 5% for > with LCI, exciter, indicate the source of the problem.
TRIP 1 sec. during startup, Starting problem with fuel/air YES T
except coastdown to mixture, or other
fire. system problem
preventing acceleration
L60FSRG_ALM FSR GAG NOT AT HMI Pushbuttons and Someone has selected 5 Since FSR = minimum ofall FSR settings, the
MAX LIMIT internal MKVI logic. the MANUAL FSR GAG GAG setting needs to be increased back to
Alarm when not at Controls which presets it to the 125% to move it out of the way else it may be NO A
max limit. current FSR. less than all other FSR settings and will limit
FSR.
L60PSNA_ALM TURBINE FAILED Alarm if turbine Occurs if fuel flow is 5 The turbine will be shutdown. If everything
TO ACCEL AT acceleration is < 0.05 restricted or if problem checks out OK contact GE to troubleshoot
PART SPEED %/s for 60 sec. during with LCI, exciter or possible fuel air mixture problem in control
startup other system problem system.
Starting NO S
preventing acceleration.
Could also be a fuel/air
mixture problem
L63AD4L_ALM AIR PROCESSING 63AD-4. Alarm if APU press. switch not 3 Check supply pressure to APU, if 0 then
UNIT LOW supply pressure to sensing ≥ 85 psi from supply solenoid is de-energized, probably due
PRESSURE APU < 85 psi. CPD. APU supply to high APU temp.. Check thermostat for fan
CA NO A
solenoid probably and troubleshoot. If supply pressure OK then
tripped due to high APU may have faulty or out of cal. APU press. sw.
temp.
L63AG_ALM LOAD COMPT 63AG-1, 2. Alarm if Fan not running or 3 Will cause lag fan to start and this fan to
VENT FAN 88VG-1 or 88VG-2 running backwards, shutoff accompanied by lag fan running alarm.
PRESSURE LOW press. sw. has not door to load Reset lag fan running alarm by selecting lag
detected - 0.4 inH2O compartment is open fan as lead. Ensure fan operates when turned
10 sec. after fan run HV preventing a negative on, if recently re-wired ensure correct rotation, NO A
command pressure on fan, press. chek cal. on pressure switch and that ambient
sw. out of cal., or port is clear, ensure load comaprtment door is
ambient port on switch closed.
clogged.
L63AT_ALM TURBINE COMPT 63AT-1, 2. Alarmis Fan not running or 3 Will cause lag fan to start and this fan to
VENT FAN 88BT-1 or 88BT-2 running backwards, shutoff accompanied by fan trouble alarm.
PRESSURE LOW press. sw. has not press. sw. out of cal., or Reset fan troublealarm by selecting lag fan as
detected - 0.4 inH2O ambient port on switch lead. Ensure fan operates when turned on, if
HV NO A
15 sec. after fan run clogged. recently re-wired ensure correct rotation, chek
command cal. on pressure switch and that ambient port
is clear. Ensure trurbine compartment door is
closed.
L63AT5_ALM TURBINE COMPT 63AT-5. Alarm if Selected fan not running 4 Will not cause lag fan to start unless
DIFF VENT FAN press. in turbine or running backwards, accompanied by vent fan pressure low alarm.
PRESS LOW compartment > -0.2 door to turbine Ensure trubine compartment door is closed. If
inH2O 15 sec. after compartment is open door was closed, try selecting lag fan as lead,
88BT-1 or 88BT-2 fan preventing a negative if alarm clears then problem with lead fan.
is commanded to run. HV pressure (common Ensure fan operates when turned on, if NO A
during operator rounds), recently re-wired ensure correct rotation,
press. sw. out of cal., or check cal. on pressure switch and that
ambient port on switch ambient port is clear.
clogged.
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A = Alarm;
R=
Severity MASTER
5-high Required
Shutdown;
T = Trip
L63BD_ALM DIFFUSER COMPT 63BD-3, 4. Alarm if Fan not running or 3 Will cause lag fan to start and this fan to
FAN - PRESSURE 88BD-1 or 88BD-2 running backwards, shutoff accompanied by lag fan running alarm.
LOW press. sw. has not door to diffuser Reset lag fan running alarm by selecting lag
detected -0.4 inH2O compartment is open fan as lead. Ensure fan operates when turned
10 sec. after fan run (common during on, if recently re-wired ensure correct rotation,
command. HV operator rounds) chek cal. on pressure switch and that ambient NO A
preventing a negative port is clear. Ensure diffuser compartment
pressure on fan, press. door is closed.
sw. out of cal., or
ambient port on switch
clogged.
L63BLAT_ALM ACCESS COMPT 63AT-1, 2. Alarm if Fan not running or 3 Will cause lag fan to start and this fan to
PRESS LOW 88BL-1 or 88BL-2 running backwards, shutoff accompanied by fan trouble alarm.
W/FAN RUNNING press. sw. has not door to lube oil Reset fan trouble alarm by selecting lag fan
detected -0.4 inH2O compartment is open as lead. Ensure fan operates when turned on,
15 sec. after fan run (common during if recently re-wired ensure correct rotation,
command. HV operator rounds) chek cal. on pressure switch and that ambient NO A
preventing a negative port is clear. Ensure lube oil compartment
pressure on fan, press. door is closed.
sw. out of cal., or
clogged.
L63CF_ALM COLLECTOR HSG 63CF-1. Alarm id DP clogged filter, problem 2 May cause excess heating of collector cab.,
VENT FILT DIFF across filter > 1.6 with vent fan circulation. check filter and clean, check circulation and
Generator NO A
PRESS HIGH inH2O open collector cab. door for cooling until
problem remedied.
L63CT5L_ALM GENERATOR 63CT-1. Alarm if CO2 Most likely running out 3 Need to ensure adequate CO2 and pressure
PURGE CO2 manifold pressure of CO2 due to either for generator auto-purge. Verify content of
PRESSURE LOW decreases < 275 psi. Generator generator purge or leak, CO2 botttles, that they are valved in and that NO A
CO2 bottles may not be pressure OK.
turned on.
L63DSA_LA SEAL OIL DIFF see L43QSON and
PRESSURE LOW L63SAL_ALM alarms. Generator A
L63EAH_ALM EXHAUST DUCT 63EA-1. Alarm if stack damper closed or 4 Turbine will trip if exhaust pressure increases
PRESSURE HIGH exhaust duct pressure other obstruction to to 24 inH2O. May want to shut down and
PM NO T
> 20 inH2O exhaust flow in HRSG investigate cause fo alarm before trip occurs.
or stack
L63ETF_SENSR EXHAUST DUCT 63EA-1, 63ET-1, 2. faulty switch, switch out 2 Will not effect turbine operation but should be
PRESS SWITCH Alarm if: of calibration, wiring addressed to avoid erroneous alarm or trip.
FAILURE 1. 63ET-1 or 63ET-2 issue, switch)es) not Check switch feedback to Mark VI, verify
indicates > 24 inH2O valves in wiring and that switches are valved into
but no trip correct position.
2. if trip occurs but
PM NO A
either 63EA-1 does
not indicates press. >
20 inH20
3. either of 63ET-1, 2
do not indicate press.
> 24 in H2O
L63ETH_ALM EXHAUST DUCT 63EA-1, 63ET-1, 2. stack damper closed or 5 Turbine trip will occur (L4PST). Must remdy
PRESSURE HIGH Trip if exhaust other obstruction to cause pior toa re-start
TRIP pressure > 20 inH2O exhaust flow in HRSG
on 63EA-1 and > 24 or stack
PM YES T
inH2O on any one of
63ET-1, 2 OR >24
inH2O on both of
63ET-1, 2.
L63FGD1H_ALM Gas Fuel Strainer 63EA-1, 63ET-1, 2. faulty wiring to press. 4 may not be able to protect against high
diff pressure Alarm if: sw. not reading exhaust pressure correctly, should remedy
Transmitter Alarm 1. 63ET-1 or 63ET-2 correctly, clogged ASAP. Verify switches valved in correctly in
indicates > 24 inH2O sense line to switch (i.e. JB on turbine roof, determine problem switch
but no trip water), ambient port of and verify switch cal. and that ambient port
2. if trip occurs but switch clogged (i.e not clogged, verify downard slope from switch,
GF NO A
either 63EA-1 does bugs), switch not valved erify no water in sense lines.
not indicates press. > in correctly in JB on
20 inH20 turbine roof, switch out
3. either of 63ET-1, 2 of cal.
do not indicate press.
> 24 in H2O
L63FGL_ALM GAS FUEL 96FG-1. Alarm if gas Regulator/relief valve 5 need to address ASAP if unit is operting as
PRESSURE LOW suppply pressure < GF out of adjustment, fuel this may result in loss of flame trip due to NO A
430 psi. supply turned off. inadequate fuel supply.
L63GGPHA GENERATOR H2 63GH-1, PT-2950. Commonly caused by 3 If high press. seen by PT-2950 will get second
PRESSURE HIGH Alarm if H2 pressure 'cold' H2 press. set too high press. alarm as well. Decrease setting on
in generator ≥ 34 psi high when unit not H2 regulator R2 on H2 intake manifold
as measured by either operating, then press. SLIGHTLY. Best practice is set H2 press. to
Generator NO A
device. increases due to heat 30 psi when generator is not operating.
when producing power.
Also could be faulty
regulator.
L63GGPLA GENERATOR H2 63GL-1. PT-2950. Common if H2 pressure 3 Verify adequate H2 supply. Increase setting
PRESSURE LOW Alarm if H2 pressure has been set to 30 psi on H2 regulator R2 on H2 intake manifold.
in generator ≤ 28 psi. when generator Best practice is the set H2 press. to 30 psi
Generator operating instead of when gen. not operating NO A
cold. Also could be due
to low H2 supply.
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A = Alarm;
R=
Severity MASTER
5-high Required
Shutdown;
T = Trip
L63H2PLA HYDROGEN
SUPPLY Generator A
PRESSURE LOW
L63HFH_ALM HYDRAULIC OIL 63HF-1, 2. Alarm if Clogged filter. DP 4 Verify filter DP on appropriate DP gauge on
FILTER DIFF filter DP > 100 psid for switch not valved in or side of lube oil skid. If OK then check switch
HO NO A
PRESSURE HIGH operating pump. out of cal. cal. and that it is valved in correctly. switch to
other filter and clean dirty filter.
L63HGL_ALM GAS FUEL 63HG-1, 2, 3. Alarm if Switches valved out or 5 Will cause turbine trip L4POST). Need to
HYDRAULIC TRIP 2 out of 3 switches out of cal., 20FG-1 determine cause of low trip oil prior to re-start.
PRESS LOW detect trip oil press. < and/or 20TV-1 trip
20 psi. TO solenoids not YES T
functioning correctly not
allowing adequate trip
oil press
L63HGL_SENSR GAS FUEL 63HG-1, 2, 3, 33VS4- One of 63HG-1, 2 or 3 4 verify trip oil pressure on gauge on side of lbe
HYDRAULIC 1, 2. Alarm if stop not valved in, wiring oil skid, verify that stop valve is not closed or
PRESSURE SW valve is either not issue with switch, open, verify all 3 trip oil pressure switches is
TROUBLE closed or open but low TO blockage in sensing line valved in, verify cal. of suspect switch. Since 1 NO A
trip oil detected on one to switch. switch indicates low press. already turbine will
of 63HG -1, 2, 3. trip if only 1 more reads low.
L63HQ1L_ALM HYDRAULIC 63HQ-A, 1B. Alarm if Problem with switch or 5 Will cause lag pump to start and this pump to
SUPPLY 88HQ-1 or 88HQ-2 switch valved out. shutoff (w/ 5 sec. overlap) accompanied by
PRESSURE LOW outlet press. < 1450 Pump MCC is turned off aux hydraulic pump running alarm. Reset aux
psi. or starter fuse is blown, hydr. pump running alarm by selecting lag
could indicate problem pump as lead. Verify that pump MCC is
HO NO A
with pump. turned on and that fuse is OK. Verify pump
outlet pressure on gauge at side of lube oil
skid, if OK then problem with switch, if low
could be problem w/ pump.
L63QAL_ALM LUBE OIL 63QA-1A, 1B. Alarm if Problem with switch or 5 Will cause lag pump to start and this pump to
PRESSURE LOW 88QA-1, or 88QA-2 switch valved out. shutoff (w/ 10 sec. overlap) accompanied by
outlet press. < 83 psi, Pump MCC is turned off standby lube oil pump running alarm. Reset
while rotor turning. or starter fuse is blown, standby lube oil pump running alarm by
LO NO A
could indicate problem selecting lag pump as lead. Verify pump
with pump. outlet pressure on gauge on side of lube oil
skid, if OK then problem with switch, if low
could be problem w/ pump
L63QB_ALM BEARING LIFT OIL 63QB-1, 20QB-1. Could occur 2-5 Alarm will usually clear right after occurring if
SUPPLY Alarm if lift oil press. < inermittently if oil is depending problem is cold oil, if alarm sustained then
PRESSURE LOW 2740 ± 30 psi 8 secs. cold, ac breaker turned on cause need to invetigate why 20QB-1 not working.
After 20QB-1 solenoid off in distrib. panel, Verify breaker in ac panel is turned on and
HO NO A
energized. faulty MK VI relay on verify MK VI relay OK. Verify hydraulic pump
TRLY board, faulty running
wiring, no hydraulic
pressure
L63QEZ EMERGENCY 63QE-1. Alarm if ≥ 10 63QE-1 switch valved 5 DC pump is tested after START selected, if
LUBE OIL PUMP psi not detected at out or DC lube oil pump test fails startup sequence will be aborted.
TEST FAILED outlet of emergency did not start due to Cannot not start turbine until rectified. Verify
LO YES A
lube oil pump during MCC being turned off or DC lube oil pump is on and starter fuse OK,
test at startup. fuse blown in starter verify 63QE-1 switch valved in and cal'd
circuit
L63QQ1H_ALM MAIN LUBE OIL 63QQ-21, 22. Alarm if clogged filter, DP switch 5 Verify filter DP on appropriate DP gauge on
FILTER DIFF DP across filter > 15 not valved in or out of side of lube oil skid. If high switch to other
PRESSURE HIGH psid. LO calibration. filter and clean dirty filter, if OK then check NO A
switch cal. and that it is valved in correctly.
Switch to other filter.
L63QT_SENSR TURB LUBE OIL 63QA-1A, 1B, 63QT- One of 63QA-1A, 1B, 5 Could lose low lube oil protection if switches
HEADER PRESS 2A, 2B. Alarm if any 63QT-2A, 2B not valved not functioning properly. Correct prior to next
SW FAULT one of these sensors in, wiring issue with start.
does not indicate low switch, blockage in
lube oil press. when sensing line to switch.
turbine and lube oil
LO NO A
pumps not operating
OR if low lube oil trip
occurs but either
63QT-2A or 63QT-2B
does not detect lube
oil press. < 8 psi.
L63QTX TURB LUBE OIL 63QT-2A, 2B. Trip if Loss of lube oil 5 Turbine wil trip and DC lube oil pump will turn
HEADER PRESS either both switches pressure at farthest end on. If accompanied by 'Lube oil pressure low'
LOW - TRIP detect lube oil header of lube oil system. alarm then problem is with supply from
press. < 8 psi OR if Could be caused by pump(s), else it is between pumps and
one detects < 8 psi lube oil header pressure switches. Verufy lube oil outlet, header and
and either 63QA-1A, regulator being out of 63QT pressures on approriate gauges. If all
1B detects < 83 psi. LO cal. or loss of lube oil OK then problem w/ switch(es),else problem YES T
pump(s)., or break in with lube oil supply, verify lube oil pumo
lube oil supply line. MCC's are on an starter fuses OK
switch out of cal.
(unlikely due to 2 out or
3 voting).
L63QTX_ALM TURBINE LUBE Redundant alarm - See L63QTX 5 See L63QTX

OIL HEADER Same condition as for
LO YES A
PRESS LOW TRIP L63QTX
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A = Alarm;
R=
Severity MASTER
5-high Required
Shutdown;
T = Trip
L63QV_ALM LOW VACUUM IN 63QV-1. Alarm if The operating mist 3 Will cause lag mist eliminator to start and this
LUBE OIL vacuum in lube oil eliminator is not one to shutoff accompanied by lag mist
RESERVOIR resevoir < 4 inH2O. producing enough eliminator running alarm. Reset lag mist
vacuum or is not eliminator running alarm by selecting the lag
operating. as lead. Ensure 88QV-1A, 1B MCC's are
LO turned on. Adjust vacuum of mist eliminator by NO A
adjusting gate valve on mist eliminator tank in
lube oil skid. Use gauge on side of lube oil
skid to verify vacuum, should be 5 - 7 in H2O.
while lube oil pump is running.
L63SAL_ALM SEAL OIL FILTER 63SA-1. Alarm if seal Often seen when 2-5 This alarm will cause the aux seal oil pump to
DIFF PRESSURE DP decreases to < 4.5 turning coodown on for depending start, verify seal oil diff. press. OK (should be
LOW psid, even if only a the first time after not on cause approx. 6.5 psid), then reset aux seal oil pump
quick transient. operating. Could be due by selecting RESET on tne motor screen. If
to low seal oil flow or alarm occurs consistently then wil need to
other restriction, seal oil investigate possible problems w/seal oil
Generator NO A
differential pressure set system. NOTE: If condition is sustained for 20
too low, cold oil secs. DC seal oil pump will start. If DC seal oil
pump runs for 20 minutes and auto-purge will
occur. Therefore, if diff press. OK be sure to
reset DC pump prior to 20 minutes.
L63ST_ALM SEAL OIL 63SA-1, 63ST-1A, 1B. Loss of seal oil 5 NOTE: Turbine will shutdown and auto-purge
DIFFERENTIAL Alarm & auto-purge of differential pressure the H2 in the generator when the speed
PRESS LOW gen. If either 63SA-1 possibly caused by decreases to < 43 rpm. Also, aux seal oil
SHUTDOWN inicates < 4.5 psid & restrited flow, pump will start if not already running and then
one of 63ST-1A, 1B differential regulator out DC seal oil pump will start 10 secs. later if
indicates < 3.5 psid of adjustment, loss of seal oil diff. press. still too low. There is no
seal oil diff. press. for seal oil supply (I.e lube way to stop the shutdown but the auto-purge
6 secs. OR if both and aux seal oil), or can be prevented if H2 casing purity > 90%,
63ST-1A and 63ST- Generator break in seal oil supply seal oil diff. press. > 5.5 psid, speed > 43 rpm NO S
1B indicated < 3.5 line. and a MASTER RESET is selected. Once
psid seal oil diff. below 43 rpm the auto-purge will commence
press. for 6 secs. and cannot be prevented. The DC pump will
continue to run for 30 minutes and will then
shut off. The aux seal oil pump will run
indefinitely and can be reset only if lube oil is
running and seal oil diff. press. > 5.5 psid.
L63STX_ALM SEAL OIL PRESS 63SA-1, 63ST-1A, 1B. One of 63SA-1, 63ST- 4 Verify actual seal oil diff. press. on DP gauge
SHUTDOWN SW Alarm if no low seal 1A, 1B not valved in, in seal oil module. If OK then problem is with
TROUBLE diff. trip but one of wiring issue with switch, switch. Determine cause of erroneous switch
63ST-1A, 1B indicates blockage in sensing line reading. CAUTION: If one switch is already
diff. press. < 3.5 psid. to switch. sensing low pressure then only one 63QT
OR if 63SA-1 indicates Generator switch needs to indicate low pressure in order NO A
OK pressure but one to initiate shutdown and auto-purge instead of
63ST-1A, 1B indicates the usual 2/3 voting.
low pressure.
L63TF1H_ALM TURBINE AIR 63TF-1. Alarm if air Inlet filters dirty or iced 5 CAUTION: turbine shtudown will occr if DP
INLET inlet differential up. increases > 8 inH2O. Verify inlet DP on DP
DIFFERENTIAL pressure > 6 inH2O. gauge in panel next to air inlet. If < 6 inH2O
PRESS HIGH switch may be out of cal., if ≥ 6 in H2O must
Inlet reduce DP. Run air cleaning system w/ short NO S
interval until DP decreases,. address any icing
issues. Follow up by setting air cleaning
system for auto-clean as needed.
L63TFH_ALM TURB INLT DIFF 63TF-1, 63TF-2A, 2B. Inlet filters dirty or iced 5 Turbine will be shtudown. Verify inlet DP on
PRESS HI AUTO Turbine shutdown if up. DP gauge in panel next to air inlet. If < 8
SHUTDOWN either 63TF-1 inH2O switch may be out of cal., if ≥ 8 in H2O
indicates DP > 6 must reduce DP. Run air cleaning system w/
inH2O and one of short interval until DP decreases,. address
Inlet NO S
63TF-2A, 2B indicates any icing issues. Follow up by setting air
DP > 8 inH2O OR if cleaning system for auto-clean as needed.
both 63TF-2A, 2B
indicate DP > 8
inH2O.
L63TFH_SENSR TURB AIR INLET 63TF-2A, 2B. Alarm if One of 63TF-1, 63TF- 3 Verify actual DP on DP gauge in panel next to
DIFF PRESS no high DP shutdown 2A, 2B not valved in, air inlet. If < 8 inH2O determine which switch
SWITCHES FAULT but either 63TF-2A or wiring issue with switch, reads high DP and address cause. NOTE:
63TF-2B indicates DP Inlet blockage in sensing line with one switch already indicating high DP NO S
> 8 inH2O. to switch. turbine will shutdown if only one more reads
high instead of the usual 2/3 voting.
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A = Alarm;
R=
Severity MASTER
5-high Required
Shutdown;
T = Trip
L64D_ALM BATTERY 125VDC Bus monitoring via Typically caused by 3 Measure from each bus to ground. Should be
GROUND VCMI VME board. short or partial short to an even split of +/- 62.5 VDC. If + is less, then
Alarm if (+) 125VDC ground on one or more ground is on (+) bus, if (-) is less, then ground
bus < 30VDC or if (-) MK VI io's. (typically is on (-) bus. Once suspect bus is determined
125VDC bus > -30 found on digitial io). troubleshoot cause or contact GE.
VDC. Common during Troubleshooting tip: all wires labelled 107
Electrical commissioning and may should be + approx. 62.5 VDC. One 107 NO A
occur if any re-wiring leaving the MK VI may be tied to several
done during commercial switches in the field but each switch will have
ops. Could also be in its own unique (-) return to the MK VI.
DC supply to DC
breaker panel or to MK
VI.
L71QH_ALM LUBE OIL LEVEL 71QH-1. Alarm if lube Too much oil has been 2 This will not effect operation but if level is
HIGH oil level ≥ 3" above LO added to reservoir. above blowoutpanels some oil should be NO A
normal level. removed.
L71QL_ALM LUBE OIL LEVEL 71QL-1, 2. Alarm if oil Not enough oil was 4 Will shut off lube oil heaters if they were
LOW level ≤ 3" below added to reservoir or operating and prevent them from operating.
normal level. LO there is a leak Without heaters oil may be too cold for NO A
somewhere. startup. Recommend adding oil to the correct
level.
L71QLX_ALM LUBE OIL LEVEL 71QL-1, 2. Alarm if oil Not enough oil was 4 This alarm confirms that the lube oil heaters
LOW - STOP level ≤ 3" below added to reservoir or have been disabled due to low oil level.
HEATERS normal level and only LO there is a leak Recommend adding oil to the correct level. NO A
if heaters were initially somewhere. (see also L71QL_ALM)
operating.
L71SDH_ALM SEAL OIL DRAIN 71SDH-1. Aram if Seal oil differential 5 Need to determine cause of excess oil in drain
LIQUID LEVEL drain enlargemt level ≥ pressure too high enlargement. Will not get start permissive to
HIGH 5". allowing oil to leak into start turbine w/ this alarm present.
Generator generator or seal oil NO A
system operating with
no pressure in
generator.
L72ESX_ALM EMERGENCY 72ESX in DC Seal oil If only the aux seal oil 5 CAUTION: Once started the DC pump is
SEAL OIL PUMP MCC indicating that pump is running the DC latched on. After 20 minutes of operation an
RUNNING DC seal oil pump is seal oil pump will start auto-purge will be initiated (see L94H_ALM),
running. immediately upon loss Therefore, be sure to reset DC pump with
of ac or if aux seal oil RESET button on HMI screen as soon as
pump becomes condition which caused it to turn on has been
disabled. It will also rectified.
start on low seal oil
Generator NO A
differential pressure *NOTE: Always know why this pump is
sustained for 10 secs.. running !!
If a lube oil pump is
running the DC seal oil
pump will only start if
low seal oil pressure is
sustained for 10 secs.
L72QEX_ALM EMERGENCY 72QEX in DC Lube oil This alarm corresponds 5 DC pump will operate :
LUBE OIL PUMP MCC indicating that to: 1. During 30 sec. Test when starting turbine
MOTOR RUNNING DC lube oil pumpis 1. Normal lube oil pump 2. If loss of lube oil while on cooldown or if
running. test at turbine start. turbine is operating.
2. Problem with lube oil 3. After reaching 0 speed, if 24 hour cooldown
system caused by: Loss period not complete and if hottest bng metal
of ac power causing ac temp. > 150 oF (65.5 oC), DC pump will turn
pump to shutdown, loss on every 57 minutes for 3 minutes until
of lube oil pressure cooldown period has ended or hottest bearing
while turbine operating temp. < 150 oF. Need to investigate cause of
(see L63QTX alarm) or failure prior to re-start.
loss of lube oil pressure
while on cooldown *NOTE: Always know why this pump is
LO during 24 hour period. running !! NO A
Loss in pressure could
be due to regulator out
of cal., break in lube oil
line, problem with
switch(es), obstruction
in switch sample lines,
clogged lube oil filters.
3. To annunciate cyclic
operation when running
after allow lube oil or
loss of ac trip.
L74_1_ALM DGP PS 74-1 contact output on Fuse Faulure for DGP 2 See GPP drawings for power connections.
MONITOR/LOCKO DGP Check fuses for the DGP
Electrical NO A
UT RELAY FUSE
FAIL
L741_2_ALM LOSS OF DC
POWER TO DGP Electrical A
TRIP CIRCUITS
L74A_ALM DGP - EXCESSIVE 74A contact output on Voltage too high for 3 Reduce excitation (lower voltage/avars)
VOLTS PER DGP. Alarm if turbine speed and/or raise turbine speed (only if offline)
Generator NO A
HERTZ excessive V/Hz
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A = Alarm;
R=
Severity MASTER
5-high Required
Shutdown;
T = Trip
L74B_ALM DGP - NEGATIVE 74B contact output on Negative sequencing 3 Reference DGP manual
SEQUENCING DGP. Alarm if current detected
Generator NO A
CURRENT negative sequence
current.
L74CR_ALM DGP - 1 FAILURE 74CR contact output DGP in unhealthy. 5 Will eventually cause a turbine shutdown ( see
on DGP. Alarm if Check DGP display for L30DGP_F and L30DGP_SD)
Generator NO S
critical self- test alarm indication.
failure. Possibly a CT failure.
L74D_ALM DGP - SYSTEM 74D contact output on Turbine speed too fast. 4 Could result in turbine shutdown, correct
OVERFREQUENC DGP. Alarm if system Could occur if grid speed if offline, if online need to wait for grid
Y over-frequency frequency to high (when to settle down, if after load rejection should
Generator NO S
connected), temporarily clear right away.
after load rejection, or
at FSNL
L74ECHL_ALM Excitation Compt 74ECHL Hi/Low Faulty heater or ac unit 2 Verify ac and heater (whichever applicable) in
High/Low ALarm temperature in in LEC, temp. not being LEC regulating temp. properly. CAUTION: too
Exciter NO A
excitation regulated properly hot could lead to exciter trip but will have
compartment. alarms first.
L74G_ALM DGP TRIP OF 74G contact output on Fault on line, problem 5 Unit will trip via the 86G1 relay tied to the
UNIT VIA 86G1 DGP. Alarm if turbine with generator output, CUSTOMER TRIP input (customer specific).
Generator YES T
has been tripped via problem with GSU Investigate and correct problem prior to re-
86G1. (customer specific) start.
L74G1_ALM DGP - EX AND 74G1 contact output GPP protection. 5 Breaker wil trip. Investigate prior to re-start or NO but
GEN BREAKER on DGP. Alarm if resync. See other alarms for possible cause START or
TRIP VIA 86G2 generator bkr tripped of trip. RESYNC
via 86G2 Generator must be R
selected
prior to re-
sync
L74G2_ALM DGP - DIRECT 74G2 contact output GPP protection. 5 Breaker wil trip. Investigate prior to re-start or NO but
TRIP OF on DGP. Alarm if DGP resync. See other alarms for possible cause START or
GENERATOR has tripped gen bkr. of trip. Check GPP drawings. RESYNC
BREAKER directly Generator must be R
selected
prior to re-
sync
L74HT_ALM CONTROL
COMPARTMENT MK6 A
TEMP HIGH
L74HT2_ALM Battery Compt 74LT-1, 2 or 74HT-1, Cooling fan not 2 Adjust thermostat in battery compartment to
Hig/Low Temp 2. Alarm if temp. < or operating or operating appropriate high and low settings (I.e. 90
Electrical NO A
Alarm > than manually set too long. oFand 50 oF, respectively).
setpoints.
L74NC_PS_ALM DGP-1-NON- 74NC/PS contact Power supply failure 2 Investigate alarm on DGP to determine
CRITICAL AND/OR output on DGP. Alarm alarm typically due to cause. Will not cause breaker or turbine trip or
POWER FAIL if power supply fails or loss of power to DGP. shutdown but if not addressed may lead to
Generator NO A
if non-critical self test Non-critical alarm one of these. Investigate, note any DGP
failure. probably due to an alarms
alarm.
L83AI_ALM Anti-Icing required 96TH-1, 65EP-1, Error between IBH 3 May also have alarms L3BH1_ALM,
but failed due to BH 33TH-3, 96BH-2. reference & feedback > L3BH3_ALM and L3BHFT_ALM. If IBH trips
Fault Alarm if there is an 15% due to failed due to these alarms then IBH will be full open
IBH position fault and feedback, wiring issue, and anti-icing is not an issue. If IBH does not
IBH YES A
anti-icing is required. cal. issue or loss of trip anti-icing will not be able to control it and
instrument air. icing could occur. Verify wiring, feedback,
verify instrument air is turned on.
L83HOST_ALM OVERSPEED Overspeed Test mode Intentional overspeed 3 The turbine speed will be increased to 110%
TEST MODE has ben selected from Controls test where it will trip. Look for anything unusual YES A
SELECTED HMI and prepare for trip.
L83MAI_ALM ANTI-ICING
MANUAL
IBH A
CONTROL ACTIVE
L83RBO_ALM REMOTE All speed probes and Sudden load shed (I.e 3 gas valves will automatically adjust for
BREAKER OPEN MK VI internal logic. load rejection on line or reduced fueld demand to prevent overspeed,
DETECTED Alarm if speed > generator breaker trip). compressor bleed valves will open to
101.5% and accommodate loss of load and to prevent
acceleration > 3%/s Electrical cpmressor surge. Unit should assume FSNL NO A
operation. If line breaker has tripped will need
to open generator breaker, close line breaker
and re-sync generator breaker.
L86AT_ALM AUX POWER

LOCKOUT - TRIP
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A = Alarm;
R=
Severity MASTER
5-high Required
Shutdown;
T = Trip
L86BD_ALM EXHAUST 52BD-1, 2 status from Fan not running or 3 Lag fan will be runing and this fan will stop.
DIFFUSER FAN 88BD-1, 2 MCC's and running backwards, Reset alarm by selecting lag fan as lead.
TROUBLE MK VI internal logic. door to diffuser Ensure fan operates when turned on, if
Alarm if lag fan is compartment is open recently re-wired ensure correct rotation, chek
running. (common during cal. on pressure switch and that ambient port
operator rounds) is clear. Ensure diffuser compartment door is
preventing a negative closed. Ensure MCC turned on and that
pressure on fan, press. starter fuse is OK. Reset overlod if tripped.
sw. out of cal., or
HV NO A
clogged. Overload on
lead fan, lead fan
pressure switch not
indicating fan is running,
lead fan not operating.
Also see L49BD_ALM
and L63BD_ALM
alarms.
L86BFT_ALM GEN BRKR
FAILURE
Electrical A
LOCKOUT RELAY
TRIP
L86BL_ALM ACCESSORY 52BL-1, 2 status from Lead fan not running or 3 Lag fan will be running and his fan will stop.
COMPT COOLING fan 88BL-1, 2 MCC's running backwards, Reset alarm by selecting lag fan as lead.
FAN TROUBLE & MK VI internal logic. door to lube oil Ensure fan operates when turned on, if
Alarm if lag fan is compartment is open recently re-wired ensure correct rotation, chek
running. (common during cal. on pressure switch and that ambient port
operator rounds) is clear. Ensure lube oil compartment door is
preventing a negative closed. Verify MCC is on and that starter fuse
pressure on fan, press. is OK, reset overload if tripped.
HV NO A
sw. out of cal., or
clogged, overload on
lead fan, lead fan not
operating. See
L49BL_ALM and
L63BLAT_ALM alarms.
L86BN_ALM #2 BRG AREA LAG 52BN-1, 2 status from Lead fan not running, 3 Lag fan will be running and his fan will stop.
COOLING FAN 88BN-1, 2 MCC's and running backwards, or Reset alarm by selecting lag fan as lead.
RUNNING MK VI internal logic. too much air flow, Ensure fan operates when turned on, if
Alarm if lag fan press. sw. out of cal., or recently re-wired ensure correct rotation, chek
running. ambient port on switch cal. on pressure switch and that ambient port
CSA clogged, overload on is clear. Verify air flow OK (verify all covers NO A
lead fan., overload on installed on #2 bearing area - will effect air
lead fan or lead fan not flow) Verify MCC is on and that starter fuse is
operating. Also see OK, reset overload if tripped.
L49BN_ALM alarm.
L86BT_ALM TURBINE COMPT 52BT-1, 2 status from Fan not running or 3 Will cause lag fan to start and this fan to
COOLING FAN 88BT-1, 2 MCC's and running backwards, shutoff accompanied by fan trouble alarm.
TROUBLE MK VI internal logic. press. sw. out of cal., or Reset fan trouble alarm by selecting lag fan
Alarm if lag fan ambient port on switch as lead. Ensure fan operates when turned
running. clogged, overload on on, if recently re-wired ensure correct rotation,
HV NO A
lead fan or lead fan not chek cal. on pressure switch and that ambient
operating. See also port is clear. Ensure trurbine compartment
L49BT_ALM and door is closed. verify MCC is on and the
L63AT_ALM alarms. starter fuse is OK, reset overlod of tripped.
L86CBA_ALM COMPRESSOR 33CB-1, 2, 3, 4, 20CB- Bleed valve could be 5 Verify valve position. Shutdown and repair
BLEED VALVE 1, 2. Alarm if any stuck, CPD air not recommended. Will still be allowed to operae
POSITION compressor bleed getting to valve, 20CB- but not recommended if valve is not closed.
TROUBLE valve still open 11 1, 2 solenoids not firing Turbine may trip when breaker is opened if
CSA YES A
secs. After close or are jammed, failure limit switch indicating closed instead of open
command. inside bleed valve. or if valve jams. Turbine cannot be re-started
Failure of valve limit until all valves indicate correct position.
switch.
L86CBT_ALM COMP BLEED 33CB-1, 2, 3, 4, 20CB- 20CB-1 or 20CB-2 5 Turbine wil trip to protect against compressor
VALVE POS 1, 2, 52GX-1. Trip if solenoid may be stuck surge (L4POST). Turbine cannot be re-started
TROUBLE-TRIP any compressor bleed preventing air from until all valves indicate correct position.
valve still closed after CSA venting from valve, bled YES T
generator breaker is valve could be stuck
opened. closed, failure of bleed
valve limit switch.
L86FPG2HT_A POST-IGNITION 96FG-1, 2, 3. Turbine Gas supply pressure 5 Turbine will trip (L4PST). Remedy cause of
P2 HIGH TRIP trip if P2 press. > 44.6 too high, problem with high P2 pressure prior to re-start. Ensure gas
psi for ≥ 5 secs. during stop/ratio valve supply pressure within spec., examine trip log
ignition or warmup. positioning or leak in to determine what P2 press. Was prior to trip,
GF stop/ ratio valve seat. leak test stop/ratio valve, also ensure 96FG YES T
Will also get alarm after xdcrs valve in correctly.
a low P2 press. trip if
valved incorrectly.
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A = Alarm;
R=
Severity MASTER
5-high Required
Shutdown;
T = Trip
L86FPG2IH_AL PRE-IGNITION P2 96FG-1, 2, 3. Turbine Stop and stop/ratio 5 Determine cause of high P2 pressure pior to
PRESS HIGH IGN trip & ignition abort if valves should be closed re-start. Examine trip logs to determine P2
INHIBIT P2 press. > 6 psi for 5 prior to ignition but both pressure, ensure vent valve operates as
secs. prior to ignition. could have a leak intended (20FG-1), check stop/ratio and stop
allowing P2 press. to valve for leaks when closed. Verify 96FG
GF YES A
increase. Also, if vent transmitters are valved in correctly.
valve is stuck closed P2
press. from last run
may not have bled off.
L86FPG2LT_A POST-IGNITION 96FG-1, 2, 3. Trip if Possibly running out of 5 Turbine will trip (L4PST). Determine cause of
P2 LOW TRIP P2 press. < 28.56 psi fuel, problem wih low P2 pressure pior to re-start. Examine trip
for 15 secs. after stop/ratio valve logs to determine P1 & P2 pressures, verify
ignition during the positioning, stop valve adequate fuel supply presure, verify operation
warmup period.. not fully open restricting of stop/ratio and stop valves, Verify 96FG
GF flow, possible problem transmitter cals. YES T
with 96FG transmitter
cals..96GF- 1, 2, 3
valved to atmosphere
(I.e. after a cal.)
L86G1A_ALM UNIT TRIP VIA Contact input from Some condition has 5 Turbine will trip via CUSTOMER TRIP input
86G-1A LOCKOUT 86G-1A relay on GPP. tripped the 86G1 relay, (L4T). Investigate cause of problem prior to re-
RELAY Alarm if gas turbine Electrical see sheet 8 of the GPP start. See sheet 8 of the GPP drawings to YES T
tripped via this relay. drawing determine causes of trip. See other alarms for
possibe indication as well.
L86G2A_ALM EX AND GEN Contact input from Some condition has 5 Breaker will trip. See sheet 8A of the GPP NO but
BREAKER TRIP 86G-2A relay on GPP. tripped the 86G2 relay, drawings to determine cause of relay trip. See START or
VIA 86G-2A Alarm if EX and gen see sheet 8A of the other alarms for indication of possible causes RESYNC
bkr tripped via this Electrical GPP drawings of trip. must be R
relay. selected
prior to re-
sync
L86G2B_ALM EX AND GEN Contact input from Some condition has 5 Breaker will trip. See sheet 8A of the GPP NO but
BREAKER TRIP 86G-1A relay on GPP. tripped the 86G2 relay, drawings to determine cause of relay trip. See START or
VIA 86G-2B Alarm if EX and gen see sheet 8A of the other alarms for indication of possible causes RESYNC
bkr tripped via this Electrical GPP drawings of trip. must be R
relay. selected
prior to re-
sync
L86GCV1A_ALM PM1 GCV OUT OF 96GC-1, 2, 65GC- 1, Low hydraulic pressure 5 CAUTION: A turbine trip will occur if position
POSITION 2. Alarm if position > or trip oil pressure at error > 5%. Recommend shutdown before trip
3% from reference for valve, dirty servo filters, occurs. Verify hydraulic and trip oil pressures
5 secs. problem with LVDT at valve OK, check servo filter high DP
GF feedbacks, valve out of indicator, verify LVDT feedback (approx. 0.7 V NO A
cal., poblem w/ servo w/ valve closed), verify valve calibration and
(I.e. bias), problem with servo bias, verify TSVO board.
TSVO bord on MK VI.
L86GCV1T_ALM PM1 GCV OUT OF 96GC- 1, 2, 65GC- 1, Low hydraulic pressure 5 Turbine will trip (L4PST). Verify hydraulic and
POSITION TRIP 2. Trip if position > 5% or trip oil pressure at trip oil pressures at valve OK, check servo
from reference for 10 valve, dirty servo filters, filter high DP indicator, verify LVDT feedback
secs. problem with LVDT (approx. 0.7 V w/ valve closed), verify valve
GF feedbacks, valve out of calibration and servo bias, verify TSVO board. YES T
cal., poblem w/ servo
(I.e. bias), problem with
TSVO bord on MK VI.
L86GCV2A_ALM PM2 GCV OUT OF 96GC- 3, 4, 65GC- 3, Low hydraulic pressure 5 CAUTION: A turbine trip will occur if position
TSVO bord on MK VI.
L86GCV2T_ALM PM2 GCV OUT OF 96GC-3, 4, 65GC- 3, Low hydraulic pressure 5 Turbine will trip (L4PST). Verify hydraulic and
POSITION TRIP 4. Trip if position > 5% or trip oil pressure at trip oil pressures at valve OK, check servo
from reference for 10 valve, dirty servo filters, filter high DP indicator, verify LVDT feedback
secs. problem with LVDT (approx. 0.7 V w/ valve closed), verify valve
TSVO bord on MK VI.
L86GCV3A_ALM PM3 GCV OUT OF 96GC- 5, 6, 65GC- 5, Low hydraulic pressure 5 CAUTION: A turbine trip will occur if position
TSVO bord on MK VI.
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A = Alarm;
R=
Severity MASTER
5-high Required
Shutdown;
T = Trip
L86GCV3T_ALM PM3 GCV OUT OF 96GC- 5, 6, 65GC- 5, Low hydraulic pressure 5 Turbine will trip (L4PST). Verify hydraulic and
POSITION TRIP 6. Alarm if position > or trip oil pressure at trip oil pressures at valve OK, check servo
5% from reference for valve, dirty servo filters, filter high DP indicator, verify LVDT feedback
10 secs. problem with LVDT (approx. 0.7 V w/ valve closed), verify valve
TSVO bord on MK VI.
L86GCVQA_ALM QUATERNARY 96GC- 7, 8, 65GC- 7, Low hydraulic pressure 5 CAUTION: A turbine trip will occur if position
GCV OUT OF 8. Alarm if position > or trip oil pressure at error > 5%. Recommend shutdown before trip
POSITION 3% from reference for valve, dirty servo filters, occurs. Verify hydraulic and trip oil pressures
TSVO bord on MK VI.
L86GCVQT_ALM QUATERNARY 96GC- 7, 8, 65GC- 7, Low hydraulic pressure 5 Turbine will trip (L4PST). Verify hydraulic and
GCV OUT OF 8. Alarm if position > or trip oil pressure at trip oil pressures at valve OK, check servo
POSITION TRIP 5% from reference for valve, dirty servo filters, filter high DP indicator, verify LVDT feedback
10 secs. problem with LVDT (approx. 0.7 V w/ valve closed), verify valve
TSVO bord on MK VI.
L86GVA_ALM INLET GUIDE 90TV-1, 2, 96TV-1, 2. IGV's binding, low 5 This alarm drives trip alarm L4IGVT_ALM.
VANE CONTROL Alarm if position > 7.5 hydraulic pressure or Turbine will only trip if speed < 95%. Verify no
TROUBLE o trip oil pressure at mechanical binding of IGV's, verify hydraulic
from reference for 5
secs., regardless of actuator, dirty servo and trip oil pressures, check servo filter high
turbine speed. Trip if filters, problem with DP indicator, verify LVDT feedback (should be
speed < 95%. IGV LVDT feedbacks, IGV's approx. 0.7 V ac when IGV's full closed), NO T
out of cal., poblem w/ verify calibration.
servo (I.e. bias),
problem with TSVO
board on MK VI.
L86HD_ALM HYDRAULIC 63HG-1, 2, 3. Alarm if Gas valve or IGV 5 Turbine start will be locked out with this alarm
PROTECTIVE trip press. detected on calibration being present. Verify switches valved in and working
TROUBLE any of these switches performed or trip oil properly, verify trip solenoids operating
LOCKOUT while turbine not running for testing while properly.
operating (L4 = 0) turbine not operating,
switch(es) not valved in
TO properly or otherwise YES A
not functioning properly,
trip oil not draining
properly, 20TV-1 or 20
FG-1 solenoids stuck
closed.
L86HL3_ALM ACCESSORY 52HL-2 status from MCC not on, fuse in 2 Heater keeps moisture out of motor windings
COMPT HUMIDITY 23HT-2 MCC starter circuit blown, and should operate when intended. Verify
HEATER NOT ON indicating heater not problem with heater MCC on and starter fuse OK, if MCC tripped
operating 5 secs after HV causing MCC to trip check heater wiring and verify 26HL-3 NO A
run command. thermostat is working correctly (may be
causing heater to stay on all the time)
L86HQ1_ALM (88HQ-1) 63HQ-6A. Alarm if Loss of lube oil 5 88HQ-1 will shut off and 88HQ-2 will start
HYDRAULIC lube oil supply press. pressure at hydraulic immediately. Turbine will not shutdown but
PUMP IS LOCKED < 10 psi at inlet of pump intake. Could be may trip during transfer of pumps due to loss
OUT 88HQ-1 hydraulic due to break in lube oil of flame if hydraulic accumulator not charged.
pump. line, 63HQ-6A not Will be accompanied by lag pump running
HO NO A
operating correctly or alarm and should also get a low lube oil
not valved in, lube oil pressure alarm as each hydrulic pump is fed
pump(s) have turned from either lube oil pump. verify operation of
off. lube oil pumps. Examine other alarms for
possibe cause of failure.
L86HQ2_ALM (88HQ-2) 63HQ-6B. Alarm if Loss of lube oil 5 88HQ-2 will shut off and 88HQ-1 will start
HYDRAULIC lube oil supply press. pressure at hydraulic immediately. Turbine will not shutdown but
PUMP IS LOCKED < 10 psi at inlet of pump intake. Could be may trip during transfer of pumps due to loss
OUT 88HQ-2 hydraulic due to break in lube oil of flame if hydraulic accumulator not charged.
pump. line, 63HQ-6A not Will be accompanied by lag pump running
HO NO A
operating correctly or alarm and should also get a low lube oil
not valved in, lube oil pressure alarm as each hydrulic pump is fed
pump(s) have turned from either lube oil pump. verify operation of
off. lube oil pumps. Examine other alarms for
possibe cause of failure.
L86HQLO_ALM BOTH HYDRAULIC 63HQ-6A, 6B. Alarm if Loss of lube oil 5 Both 88HQ-1 and 88HQ-2 will stop imediately.
PUMPS LOCKED supply pressure < 10 pressure at hydraulic Turbine will trip on loss of flame because
OUT psi at inlet of both pump intake. Could be there will be no trip or hydraulic oil. Should
88HQ-1, 2 hydaulic due to break in lube oil also get a low lube oil pressure alarm.
pumps. line, 63HQ-6A, 6B not Examine other alarms for possible causes of
HO NO A
operating correctly or failure and loss of lube oil pressure.
not valved in, lube oil
pump(s) have turned
off, other failure of lube
oil system.
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A = Alarm;
R=
Severity MASTER
5-high Required
Shutdown;
T = Trip
L86HT3_ALM TURBINE COMPT 52HT-3 status from MCC not on, fuse in 2 Heater keeps moisture out of motor windings
HUMIDITY 23HT-3 MCC starter circuit blown, an should operate when intended. Verify MCC
HEATER indicating heater not problem with heater on and starter fuse OK, if MCC tripped check
HV NO A
TROUBLE operating 5 secs after causing MCC to trip heater wiring and verify 26HT-3 thermostat is
run command. working correctly (may be causing heater to
stay onall the time)
L86LOTR_ALM LUBE OIL LT-TH-1A, 2A, 3A. T/C's have become 5 This conditon will force cooling water bypass =
THERMOCOUPLE Alarm if 2 out of 3 disconnected or have 0% (full cooling) since lube oil temp. trip is
FAILURE T/C's (LTH) indicate < failed, fault on VTCC disabled. Troubleshoot effected T/C's by
0 oF which indicates boards on MKV. switching to second element and see if temp.
T/C failure. LO reading OK. If not, look for breaks in wiring, NO A
use T/C meas. device to verify T/C signals at
MK VI. Do not recommend operating turbine
for long in this condition.
L86MP MASTER PTR protective trip A turbine trip has 5 NOTE: This is the main reason a MASTER
PROTECTIVE relays on TRPG board occurred. RESET has to be performed after every trip -
STARTUP and ETR Emergency to reset this latched alarm condition and trip
LOCKOUT trip relays on TREG relay(s). Cannot re-start unit with this alarm
board. Alarm if any trip present
Controls YES A
relay has been
activated (will always
be the case after a
trip.
L86QV_ALM LUBE MIST 52QV-1, 2 status from The lag mist eliminator 3 Lag mist eliminator is running and lead has
ELIMINATOR LAG 88QV-1A, 1B MCC's is operating. Causes shut off. Reset alarm by selecting the lag as
MOTOR RUNNING could be due to the lead lead. Ensure 88QV-1A, 1B MCC's are turned
mist eliminator not on. Ensure lead fan operates when turned on,
producing enough adjust vacuum of mist eliminator by adjusting
LO NO A
vacuum, is not gate valve on mist eliminator tank in lube oil
operating, or has skid. Use gausge on side of lube oil skid to
overloaded. verify vacuum, should be 5 - 7 in H2O. while
lube oil pump is running. Reset overload if
tripped.
L86RE_ALM GENERATOR contact input from Reverse energization 5 Generator breaker will trip and turbine will go
BREAKER 86RE relay on GPP. relay picks up in the to FSNL.
TRIPPED VIA Alarm if gen bkr Generator generator protection NO R
86RE tripped due to reverse
energization.
L86S AUTO VTUR board in MK VI. Failure of K25 relay on 5 Will not be able to synch until this has been
SYNCHRONIZING Alarm if synch function the VTUR card in the addressed. Recommend contacting GE.
LOCKOUT is locked out. MK VI. Could be a
Generator NO A
defective relay, stuck
relay contacts, or a
defective VTUR card.
L86T2_ALM TRIP 52G AND 52L
Generator R
VIA 86T-2
L86TCI COMPRESSOR CT-IF-1A, 1B, 2A. Faulty T/C, wiring 3 Probably OK if alarm only occurs for short
INLET Alarm if (highest problem with T/C, T/C time during loading/unloading. If sustained
THERMOCOUPLE reading - lowest not in well correctly, T/C then investigate. Test T/C's and verify wiring
DISAGREE reading) > 10 oF (5.56 otherwise damaged. OK. CT-IF-2A is only one element used in a 2
o
C). Have seen this alarm element head, try switching to spare element.
Devices YES A
occasionally while CT-IF-1A, 1B are two elements in the same
loading for short time head, therefore there is no spare to test with.
but then it clears as air
flow stabilizes.
L86TFB_ALM EXHAUST TT-XD-1 thru 27. Trip T/C wiring issue, 5 Turbine will trip. Cannot re-start until problem
THERMOCOUPLE if avg. exhaust temp. possibly dueto break in corrected.
S OPEN TRIP < 250 oF (121 oC) Devices wiring. YES T
when speed > 1800
rpm.
L86TK_ALM TURB SHELL & 52TK-1, 2 from MCC's Lead fan not running, 3 Lag fan will be running and this fan will stop.
EXH FRAME LAG for 88TK-1, 2. Alarm if running backwards, Reset alarm by selecting lag fan as lead.
FAN RUNNING lag fan is running. press. sw. out of cal., or Ensure fan operates when turned on, if
ambient port on switch recently re-wired ensure correct rotation, chek
clogged, overload on cal. on pressure switch and that ambient port
lead fan., possibly due is clear. Verify air flow OK. Verify MCC is on
to too much air flow, or and that starter fuse is OK, reset overload if
CSA NO A
lead fan not operating. tripped.
Check valve at fan
outlet may be stuck
closed. Also see
L49TK_ALM and
L63TK_ALM alarm.
L86TT_ALM GSU
LOCKOUT TRIP
L86TXT_ALM EXHAUST OVER TT-XD-1 thru 27. Trip Potential loss of 5 Turbine will trip (L4POST). This condition
TEMPERATURE if avg. exhaust temp. temperature control and could cause overtemperature of hot gas path
TRIP > 1240 oF (671 oC) or protection components. Contact GE.
Controls YES T
40 oF (22.24 oC)
above TTRXB temp.
control reference.
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A = Alarm;
R=
Severity MASTER
5-high Required
Shutdown;
T = Trip
L86VG_ALM LOAD 52VG-1, 2 status from Lead fan not running, 3 Lag fan will be running and this fan will stop.
COMPARTMENT 88VG-1, 2 MCC's. running backwards, Reset alarm by selecting lag fan as lead.
VENT LAG FAN Alarm if lag fan is press. sw. out of cal., or Ensure fan operates when turned on, if
RUNNING running. ambient port on switch recently re-wired ensure correct rotation, chek
clogged, overload on cal. on pressure switch and that ambient port
lead fan., possibly due is clear. Verify air flow OK. Verify MCC is on
HV to too much air flow, or and that starter fuse is OK, reset overload if NO A
lead fan not operating, tripped. verify doors to load compartment are
load compartment door closed.
may be open. Also see
L49VG_ALM and
L63VG_ALM alarm.
L86VS3_ALM GAS VALVE 52VS-3 status from MCC not on, fuse in 2 Heater keeps moisture out of motor windings
COMPARTMENT 23VS-3 MCC starter circuit blown, an should operate when intended. Verify MCC
HEATER NOT ON indicating heater not problem with heater on and starter fuse OK, if MCC tripped check
HV NO A
operating 5 secs after causing MCC to trip heater wiring and verify 26VS-3 thermostat is
run command. working correctly (may be causing heater to
stay on all the time)
L86WWX_ALM WATER WASH 86WWX contact input PLC is turned off, low 2 Will prevent startup of water wash and will
SKID CONTROL from water wash relay. flow or pressure while abort waterwash if operting. Verify water wash
LOCKOUT Alarm if fault in water operating, oher fault in valve lineup and that there is flow and
WW NO A
wash system while it is water wash system. pressure at water wash supply pump. Also
operating. verify that PLC is turned on and operating
correctly.
L87T_FAIL_AL TRANSFER DIFF
RELAY SELF TEST Electrical A
FAILURE
L87TT6_ALM UNIT
DIFFERENTIAL
Electrical A
RELAY
OPERATED
L90EXL_ALM EXCITER BRIDGE Temp. sensor in One or more SCR's 5 This alarm will cause turbine to automatically
TEMPERATURE exciter power have failed and/or the lower load until temeperture is within limits or
HIGH conversion module. bridge is overloaded until the minimim FSR is reached.
Alarm if either temp.
Exciter NO R
high or temp. high trip
alarms occur. (see
these two alarms
above)
L90TTL EXH FRAME & #2 63TK-1, 2, 63BN-1, 2. Failure of both 88TK-1 5 Turbine will unload until breaker opens or
BRG COOLING Alarm & unload if & 2 or 88BN-1 & 2 problem is corrected. Recommend shutdown
TRBLE - UNLD either both 88TK-1, 2 and correction of problem. Investigate why
stop operating or if CSA fans have stopped running. NO R
both 88BN-1, 2 stop
operating with breaker
closed.
L94F1B_ALM FIRE 94F-1B contact input Fire in Turbine 5 Turbine will trip (L4PST), CO2 will be released
PROTECTION from fire protection Compartment or gas in Zone 1. All fans and hydraulic pumps will
FP YES T
RELEASED IN panel. Fire detected in valve compartment. shut off. Will be accompanied by
ZONE #1 Zone 1. L45FTX_ALM alarm.
L94F2B_ALM FIRE 94F-2B contact input Fire in # 2 bearing / load 5 Turbine will trip (L4PST), CO2 will be released
PROTECTION from fire protection tunnel area. in Zone 2. All fans and hydraulic pumps will
FP YES T
RELEASED IN panel. Fire detected in shut off. Will be accompanied by
L94F3B_ALM FIRE 94F-3B contact input Fire in lube oil 5 Turbine will trip (L4PST), CO2 will be released
PROTECTION from fire protection compartment. in Zone 3. All fans and hydraulic pumps will
FP YES T
RELEASED IN panel. Fire detected in shut off. Will be accompanied by
L94FGLI_ALM GAS AUX STOP 20VS-3, 33VS4-1, 2. valve jammed, no 5 Turbine will shutdown. May be accompanied
VLV TROUBLE Alarm & shutdown if hydraulic pressure, by other alarms which will aid in
10 secs. after open 20VS-4 stuck open or troubleshoting. Verify operation of 20VS-4
command the stop not energizing, problem solenoid, stroke valve and observe proper
GF YES S
valve is either closed with TREG or TRPG operation and proper position indication,
or not full open and P2 boards, no feedback check TREG and TRPG boards if solenoid
pressure is low. from limit switches, does not operate, verify wiring to valve and
wiring issue from limit switches
L94FIG FAILURE TO 28FD-11, 12, 13, 14. spark plugs 1 Turbine will trip (L4PRET). If spark plugs not
IGNITE ON GAS - Alarm and termination disconnected or not plugged in will also get a channel fault alarm.
TRIP of ignition if no flame working, flame Verify that the flame detectors and spark
detected 30 secs. detectors disconnected, plugs are working, verify fuel supply is valved
After start of ignition Controls dirty, or otherwise not in. After fail to ignite unit will coast down. YES T
cycle (gas valves working, no fuel, Upon a master reset and restart request from
open). inappropriate fuel/air the operator the machine will purge and
mixture for ambient attempt another ignition.
conditions.
L94GEN GENERATOR If two or more High generator temp. 5 Shutdown will be initiated. Investigate cause
VENTILLATION generator stator of generator overgeating. Verify cooling
TROUBLE RTD's indicate high Generator system OK and RTD's are woeking correctly. YES S
SHUTDOWN temp a shutdown is
initiated.
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A = Alarm;
R=
Severity MASTER
5-high Required
Shutdown;
T = Trip
L94H_ALM GENERATOR 63SA-1, 63ST-1A, 1B, Loss of seal oil 5 Turbine will shutdown and auto-purge the H2
HYDROGEN 72ESX from DC Seal differential pressure in the generator when the speed decreases to
PURGE oil pump MCC, QT- possibly caused by < 43 rpm. Also, aux seal oil pump will start if
SHUTDOWN 290A, B. Shutdown restrited flow, not already running and then DC seal oil pump
and auto-purge differential regulator out will start 10 secs. later if seal oil diff. press.
Initiated if: of adjustment, loss of still too low. There is no way to stop the
1. seal oil diff press < seal oil supply (I.e lube shutdown but the auto-purge can be
4.5 psi on 63SA-1 and and aux seal oil), or prevented if H2 casing purity > 90%, seal oil
< 3.5 psi on either of break in seal oil supply diff. press. > 5.5 psid, speed > 43 rpm and a
63ST-1A, 1B line. MASTER RESET is selected. Once below 43
2. < 3.5 psi on both rpm the auto-purge will commence and cannot
63ST-1A, 1B OR if DC Generator One or both analyzers be prevented. If the DC pump is running it will YES S
seal oil pump has run are reading low H2 < continue to run for 30 minutes and will then
for 20 minutes 80% and/or the casing shut off. The aux seal oil pump will run
3. hydrogn purity < 90 purity is < 90%. This indefinitely and can be reset only if lube oil is
on the casing could be due to normal running and seal oil diff. press. > 5.5 psid. If
(preceed by <85% on scavenging flow not problem due to low H2 concentration will also
drain elnlergaments. being high enough, low receive L30H2PUR_LLA, if low seal oil diff.
for > 9 sec. H2 pressure, H2 in press. will also receive, L63SAL_ALM,
generator being L63ST_ALM and DC Seal oil pump will be
contaminated with air or operating with a L72ESX_ALM.
another gas.
L96FGH_ALM FUEL GAS 96FG-1. Alarm if fuel Gas regulator out of 1-4 verify correct regulator settings. If too high
PRESSURE HIGH supply press. > 475 adjustment if the alarm depending could effect regulation of P2 pressure and/or
psi occurs when the turbine on cause high P2 press. Trip.
has flame. On some whether
sites press. must be set turbine
GF NO A
> 475 psi when turbine operating.
not operating so that it
will be at correct
pressure when
operating.
L96FGL_ALM GAS FUEL 96FG-1. Alarm if fuel Gas regulator out of 1-4 If turbine is not operating and fuel gas has
SUPPLY supply press. < 430 adjustment if the alarm depending been vented then this is of no concern. Ensure
PRESSURE LOW psi. occurs when the turbine on alarm is not present when starting unit or while
has flame. Alarm will whether operating. Low Fuel pressure could result in
GF NO S/T
occur when turbine is turbine Low P2 pressure trip, fail to ignite trip, or loss
not operatiing and fuel operating. of flame trip once ignited.
gas has been vented.
LAFPAP_SENSR BAROMETRIC 96AP-1A, 1B, 1C. One or more 2 If only 1 sensor is faulty then 2/3 voting will
PRESSURE Alarm if transmitters transmiters out of cal. ensure correct readings. Should correct
TRANSDUCERS disagree by > 2 in Hg. PM or possible wiring issue. problem at next avail. Time as if additional NO A
DISAGREE sensor fails then could effect all flow
calculations
LCPBHP_ALM IBH PRESSURE 96CD-1A, 1B,1C, 96BH-1, 2 not valved in, 3 IBH flow calculations will not be accurate and
TRANSDUCER 96BH-1, 2. Alarm if pressure trapped or will effect all IBH/IGV scheduling at part loads,
FAULT (CPD - upstream IBH retsriction in sample mass flow calculations, and other functions
press.) > 30 psig OR if line, out of calibration, depending on IBH flow. Shutdown not needed
IBH NO A
downstream BH or ambient port but should investigate as soon as convenient.
press. (absolute) < 5 plugged, manual IBH
psig. isolation valve not open,
LCPD_SENSR COMP 96CD-1A, 1B, 1C. One or more 4 Should address ASAP as this could lead to a
DISCHARGE Alarm if diff. between transmitters not valved trip due to L3TFLT_ALM.
XDUCER DIFF any two transmitters > in, out of calibration,
FAULT HIGH 10 psi sensor line blocked, still
CSA NO A
isolated after water
wash, ambient port
plugged, wiring issue.
LCPRERR_ALM IBH FAULT - 96CD-1A, -1B, -1C, Compressor operation 5 Compressor operation exceeds design limits.
COMPR PRESS 96CS-1, 96AP-1A, - exceeds design limits. Turbine will trip (L4POST). Contact GE.
RATIO ERROR 1B, -1C. Trip when Loss of IGV Control.
HIGH compressor pressure
IBH NO T
ratio is 0.2 above the
compressor operating
limit for 3 sec.
LCTDA_ALM COMPR See alarm

DISCHARGE L3CTD_ALM
Devices A
TEMP HIGH
SPREAD
LDWATT_ALM MEGAWATT 96GG-1, 96GW-1. Failure of one or both 4 May also be accompanied by
TRANSDUCER Alarm if bkr. closed MW transducers. L3DWBCOKZ_AL, and L3DWBCOKZ_A1
SIGNAL TROUBLE AND: alarms.
1. |dwatt1 - dwatt2| > Turbine will be unable to load. FSR will be
(max of 3 MW or 10% clamped to the last good FSR value before
of DWATT) Generator the fault. Compare station MW reading with NO A
2. if DWATT ≤ 2 MW DWATT1 and DWATT2 to determine suspect
25 secs. after bkr. has transducer. Open breaker and determine
closed. cause of alarm. If MW xdcrs OK then could
indicate power flow problem, contact GE.
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A = Alarm;
R=
Severity MASTER
5-high Required
Shutdown;
T = Trip
LELHAH_ALM GAS FUEL COMPT 45HA-9A, 9B, 9C gas leak from one or 4 Reading wll be indicated on haz gas
HAZ GAS LEVEL located between gas more gas lines or gas monitoring rack in PEECC. CAUTION: turbine
HIGH valve and turb. valves. trip will occur if voted %LEL > 25%. If > 10%
compts.. Alarm if HG recommend shutdown and fix leak to reduce NO A
voted %LEL ≥ 10% risk of trip. Turbine start will not be permitted
with high %LEL alarm present.
LELHAHH_ALM GAS COMPT HAZ 45HA-9A, 9B, 9C gas leak from one or 5 Turbine will trip (L4POST). %LEL reading will
GAS LEVEL HIGH located between gas more gas lines or gas be displayed on haz gas monitoring rack in
HIGH TRIP valve and turb. HG valves. PEECC. Determine cause of leak prior to re- YES T
compts.. Alarm & trip start. Re-start will not be permitted with high
if voted %LEL ≥ 25% %LEL alarm present.
LELHF_ALM HAZ GAS SYSTEM 45HT-5A, B, C, 45HA- %LEL reading < 0% 2 Observe related channels on haz gas detector
ANALOG SIGNAL 9A, B, C, 45HGT-7A, indicates analog signal rack in PECC and determine wihich channel
FAULT B, C. Alarm if any one fault. Possible wiring reads <-6.25%. Note any fault alarms. Verify
of these indicates < - HG issue or problem with sensor and wring OK. Consult user manual for NO A
6.25 % LEL. channel in haz gas further troubleshooting.
detector rack in
PEECC.
LELHGTH_ALM GEN COL CAB 45HGT-7A, 7B, 7C H2 leak from generator, 4 Reading wll be indicated on haz gas
HAZ GAS LEVEL located in collector H2 analyzer assy., H2 monitoring rack in PEECC. CAUTION: turbine
HIGH cab.. Alarm if voted manifold or valves. trip will occur if voted %LEL > 25%. If > 10%
%LEL ≥ 10%. HG recommend shutdown and fix leak to reduce NO A
risk of trip. Turbine start will not be permitted
with high %LEL alarm present.
LELHGTHH_ALM GEN COL CAB 45HGT-7A, 7B, 7C H2 leak from generator, 5 Turbine will trip (L4POST). %LEL reading will
HAZ GAS LEVEL located in collector H2 analyzer assy., H2 be displayed on haz gas monitoring rack in
HI-HI TRIP cab.. Alarm if voted manifold or valves. PEECC. Determine cause of leak prior to re-
HG YES T
%LEL ≥ 25%. start. Re-start will not be permitted with high
%LEL alarm present. Reset channel when
resolved
LELHTH_ALM TURB COMPT HAZ 45HT-5A, 5B, 5C Gas leak inside turbine 4 Reading wll be indicated on haz gas
GAS LEVEL HIGH located in exhaust fan compartment, probably monitoring rack in PEECC as well as HAZ
duct. Alarm if voted on a flange on GAS HMI screen. CAUTION: turbine trip will
%LEL > 5%. combustors occur if voted %LEL > 17%. If > 10%
recommend shutdown and fix leak to reduce
HG NO A
rick of trip. Turbine start will not be permitted
with high %LEL alarm present. If no flame in
turbine, this alarm will cause 88BT-1 or 2 to
run 10 min. minimum and until %LEL < 5%.
LELHTHH_ALM TURB COMPT HAZ 45HT-5A, 5B, 5C Gas leak inside turbine 5 Turbine will trip (L4POST). %LEL reading will
GAS LEVEL HIGH located in exhaust fan compartment, probably be displayed on haz gas monitoring rack in
HIGH TRIP duct. Alarm if voted on a flange on PEECC as well as on haz gas HMI screen.
%LEL > 5%. combustors Determine cause of leak prior to re-start. Re-
HG YES T
start will not be permitted with high %LEL
alarm present. If no flame this alarm will
cause 88BT-1 or 2 to run 10 min. minimum
and until %LEL < 5%..
LEXZONE_ALM S17 Protective S17 internal MK VI Turbine is operating in 5 This alarm will be accompanied by a large red
Zone - Raise or logic. Alarm when the excluion zone indicator on the startup screen on the HMI.
Lower Load turbine is operating in (function of ambient Operator must raise or lower the load out of
the exclusion zone, temperature - will only the exclusion zone or the turbine load will
most probable on a occur with cold automaticaly be lowered after 15 minutes in
cold day. Turbine ambients). See site this zone. NO R
specific data or contact
product service 888-
4GE-PSGS for specific
details.
LFQGUV_ALM GAS FUEL MASS 96FM-1. Alarm if fuel Indicates problem with 2 Display and calc. for mass exhaust flow will be
FLOW OUT OF flow either > 53.125 flow sensor. One or inaccurate. Address when convenient.
RANGE #/s or < -3.125 #/s. both sense lines
blocked or
disconnected, orifice
GF not installed properly or NO A
problem w/ orifice, RTD
disconnected or
problem w/ RTD, wires
to transmitter
disconnected.
LFSRCPR_ALM COMPR LIM FSR 96CD-1A, -1B, -1C, Compressor operating 5 FSR suppression will result in reduction in
BACKUP 96CS-1, 96AP-1A, - limit exceeded. At cold output.
CONTROL ACTIVE 1B, -1C. Alarm when ambients it is possible
fuel governor is being to exceed the inlet
controlled by bleed heat capability to
Compressor increase operating limit
Operating Limit margin and FSR
protection. Controls supression is required. NO R
Compressor
Protection will limit fuel
when compressor
ratio is at or exceeds
the compressor
operating limit.
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A = Alarm;
R=
Severity MASTER
5-high Required
Shutdown;
T = Trip
LFTG_ALM GAS FUEL FTG-1A, 2A, 3A. Bad T/C, wiring issue, 3 Gas valves will automatically adjust for
THERMOCOUPLE Alarm if diff. between bad T/C input on MK VI reduced fueld demand to prevent overspeed,
SIGNAL TROUBLE any two > 10 oF (5.6 TBTC card. compressor bleed valves will open to
o
C). GF accommodate loss of load and to prevent NO A
cpmressor surge. Unit should assume FSNL
operation. If line breaker has tripped will need
to o
LH2FDPA GEN ROTOR FAN PDT-292. Alarm if Severe air resrtiction 3 Check sensing lines for blockage and ensire
DIFF PRESSURE rotor fan differential > across rotor fan but transmitter is valved in. verify transmitter cal.
HIGH 40 inH2O more likely a blocked
sensing line on the
Generator NO A
transmitter or gas
trapped in a sensing
line, or transmitter out
of calibration
LH2GPHA GEN H2 GAS PDT-2950. Alarm if H2 Commonly caused by 3 If high press. seen by PT-2950 will get second
PRESSURE HIGH press. In gen. > 34 'cold' H2 press. being high press. alarm as well. Decrease setting on
psi. set too high when unit H2 regulator R2 on H2 intake manifold
not operating, then SLIGHTLY. Don't set too low or press. will be
Generator press. increases due to too ow when not operating. Best practice is NO A
heat when producing set H2 press. to 30 psi when generator is not
power. Also could be operating. Also see alarm L63GGPHA.
faulty regulator.
LH2LLDHA GEN LIQUID 71WG-1. Alarm if Condensation, seal oil 3 Ensure generator heaters on when breaker
LEVEL HIGH liquid level in leak, or cooling water not closed, check seal oil sys. for possible
generator ≥ 5.12" Generator leak high seal oil diff. causing oil leakage into NO A
generator, check cooling water system for
possible leaks.
LH2LLDHHA GEN LIQUID 71WG-2.Alarm if liuid Condensation, seal oil 5 Ensure generator heaters on when breaker
LEVEL HIGH HIGH level in generator ≥ leak, or cooling water not closed, check seal oil sys. for possible
7.88" leak high seal oil diff. causing oil leakage into
Generator generator, check cooling water system for NO A
possible leaks. Recommend generator
breaker be opened if problem not resolved
quickly.
LH2SPLA HYDROGEN 63HH-1. Alarm if H2 H2 bottles empty, near 4 Should check/replace H2 bottles as
SUPPLY manifold pressure ≤ empty, or not valved in. necessary. NOTE: Even though H2 pressure
PRESSURE LOW 60 psig. Generator is OK in generator, 2000 cc/min is still needed NO A
for flow through analyzers and normal
scavenging
LIDESTOP_ALM Alarm: Inlet Damper STOP PB from startup STOP PB on HMI 2 Select the Inlect damper door RESET PB on NO but
Door Manually HMI screen. Alarm if Startup screen has the HMI STARTUP screen in order to clear Inlet
Stopped PB is selected at any been manually selected. alarm and operate door. Damper
Inlet -
time. door A
special
RESET
must be
selected.
LKE1_ENAB_AL KE1 RELAY KE1 economizing Problem with relay or 4 KE1 is enabled to limit current to the trip relay
ENABLED relay on TREG board. problem with TREG once it has energized. If KE1 is enabled
Alarm if enabled when board. before energization of the trip relay then the
it should be disabled trip relay may not be able to be energized
MK6 NO A
which would prevent a turbine start. Check for
VPRO diagnostics inToolbox, troubleshoot
TREG board, contact GE if necessary.
MK6 NO A
MK6 NO A
LOEL_ACTV EX2K EGD signal from VAR's are too high 3 Exciter will be protected by this limit but VAR's
OVEREXCITATION exciter that (more positive or more need to be reduced. If VAR control is not
LIMITER IS overexcitation limit has lagging power factor) available then the excitation voltage will need
Exciter NO A
ACTIVE been reached. reaching its Over to be reduced.
Excitation Limiter
setting.
LOEL_ACUM EX2K OVEREX EGD signal from VAR's are too high and 4 Lower the excitation voltage immediately.
HAS ACCUM TO exciter that time to trip Exciter time to trip is NO A
ALARM LEVEL is accumulating. accumulating.
LPTBAD FAILED PT EGD signal from One or more PT fuses 3 Exciter will be transferred from AUTO
FEEDBACK exciter that PT is busted or problem in Regulator to MANUAL Regulator. See GPP
Exciter NO A
feedback had failed. the PT AC power drawings, check fuses.
circuit.
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A = Alarm;
R=
Severity MASTER
5-high Required
Shutdown;
T = Trip
LSS_CON_FAIL STATIC STARTER EGD signal from LCI Isolation Transformer 5 Unit cannot be started. Investigate for the
FAILURE TO indicating ac power up breaker did not close, cause of the problem.
POWER UP but no lss_con status no AC power to the
Starting Isolation Transformer or NO A
problem in the Isolation
Transformer AC power
circuit.
LTB1D_ALM #1 JOURNAL LT-B1D-1A. Alarm if High bearing metal 5 Turbine will not trip on this alarm but condition
BEARING DRAIN temp. ≥ 200 oF (93 temps., obtruction in may lead to high lube oil header trip (see
TEMP HIGH o
C). drain lines, hotter than L4T_LTH_ALM) if header temp. ≥ 175 oF (98
LO NO A
normal lube oil. o
C). Can view all lube oil temperatures on
BEARING TEMP. HMI screen.
LTB2D_ALM #2 JOURNAL LT-B2D-1A. Alarm if High bearing metal 5 Turbine will not trip on this alarm but condition
BEARING DRAIN temp. ≥ 200 oF (93 temps., obtruction in may lead to high lube oil header trip (see
TEMP HIGH o
LO NO A
normal lube oil. o
LTG1D_ALM #1 GEN JOURNAL LT-G1D-1A. Alarm if High bearing metal 5 Turbine will not trip on this alarm but condition
BRG DRAIN TEMP temp. ≥ 200 oF (93 temps., obtruction in may lead to high lube oil header trip (see
HIGH o
LO NO A
normal lube oil. o
LTG2D_ALM #2 GEN JOURNAL LT-G2D-1A. Alarm if High bearing metal 5 Turbine will not trip on this alarm but condition
BRG DRAIN TEMP temp. ≥ 200 oF (93 temps., obtruction in may lead to high lube oil header trip (see
HIGH o
LO o NO A
normal lube oil. C). Can view all lube oil temperatures on
LTH_ALM LUBE OIL LT-TH-1A, 2A, 3A. Loss of cooling water to 5 Will normally be accompanied by high bearing
HEADER Alarm if header temp. lube oil system, high metal or lube oil drain alarms that can help
TEMPERATURE ≥ 165 oF (74 oC). bearing temps., determine source of problem. Need to
HIGH obstruction in lube oil investigate cause of hot lube oil prior to re-
drain lines, loss of start. CAUTION: turbine will trip if temp. ≥ 175
o
controls of cooling F (98 oC) (see L4T-LTH_ALM). Check %
water bypass valve. cooling water bypass on lube oil screen, if not
LO NO A
0% switch to manual and reduce bypass to
0% to try to cool lube oil. If temp. continues to
increase recommend shutdown immediately
as high temp. trip could occur within 1 minute
of this alarm. Can view all lube oil
temperatures on LUBE OIL HMI screen.
LTH_DIF_ALM LUBE OIL TRIP LT-TH-1A, 2A, 3A. Could be bad T/C 4 Could cause erroneous trip on high lube oil
TEMP DIFF HI Alarm if dif. Between element, wiring issue or temp. if second T/C fails. Determine which
any two ≥ 25 oF (14 LO
bad input on TBTC card T/C reading erroneously, switch to spare
NO A
o
C). on MK VI. element inT/C head, verify wiring. Simulate
input to MK VI and also read T/C with T/C
simulator.
LUEL_ACTV EX2K EGD signal from VAR's are too low 3 EX2100 Raise KV/MVAR command should be
UNDEREXCITATIO exciter to MKVI (more negative or more activated until the UEL_ACTV alarm is reset.
N LIMITER IS indicating UEL is leading power factor)
Exciter NO A
ACTIVE active. reaching its Under
Excitation Limiter
setting.
LVHZ_ACTV EX2K VOLTS/HZ EGD signal from The generator voltage 4 EX2100 Lower KV/MVAR command or MKVI
LIMITER IS exciter to MK VI gets high enough or the Raise Speed/Frequency command should be
ACTIVE indicating v/hz limiter generator frequency activated until V/Hz alarm is reset.
is active. Exciter reduces and reaches NO A
the V/Hz Regulator
setting of 1.1 p.u.
LVTFF_ALM FUSE FAILURE OF contact input to MK VI blown fuse 3 Check DGP for alarms and reference GPP
VT CONNECTED from GPP (see GPP drawings for fuse locations
Generator NO A
TO DGP-1 drawings)
R5E_ALM EMERGENCY Control room E-stop Control room E-stop 5 Turbine will trip (L4PST). Do not re-sart until
REMOTE MANUAL has been pressed. cause of E-stop has been determined, must
Controls YES T
TRIP - Ctrl Rm reset E-stop PB before a re-start will be
permitted.
XUCVXR0S02_A <R> SLOT 2 UCVX Internally generated See Toolbox for actual 5 May possibly see this alarm if the MK VI was
DIAGNOSTIC diagnostic alarm on alarm. Runtime failure intentionally rebooted, otherwise contact GE.
DIAG-
ALARM UCVE board in <R> in processor logic or
MK6 NOSTIC A
core. other failure of board.
RESET
This is normaly not
recoverable.
XUCVXS0S02_A <S> SLOT 2 UCVX Internally generated See Toolbox for actual 5 May possibly see this alarm if the MK VI was
DIAG-
ALARM UCVE board in <S> in processor logic or
MK6 NOSTIC A
RESET
This is normaly not
recoverable.
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A = Alarm;
R=
Severity MASTER
5-high Required
Shutdown;
T = Trip
XUCVXT0S02_A <T> SLOT 2 UCVX Internally generated See Toolbox for actual 5 May possibly see this alarm if the MK VI was
DIAG-
ALARM UCVE board in <T> in processor logic or
MK6 NOSTIC A
RESET
This is normaly not
recoverable.
XVAICR0S14_A <R> SLOT 14 VAIC Internally generated See Toolbox for actual 3 May be an intermittent condition. Determine
DIAGNOSTIC diagnostic alarm on alarm. Analog input out alarm from Toolbox and troubleshoot. Also
ALARM VAIC board in slot 14 of range, other failure of verify all connections from TBAI cards to
DIAG-
of <R> core. TBAI or VAIC card, VAIC cards.
MK6 NOSTIC A
loose or broken
RESET
connections between
TBAI and VAIC boards.
DIAG-
MK6 NOSTIC A
loose or broken
RESET
connections between
DIAG-
MK6 NOSTIC A
loose or broken
RESET
connections between
XVAICS0S14_A <S> SLOT 14 VAIC Internally generated See Toolbox for actual 3 May be an intermittent condition. Determine
DIAG-
of <S> core. TBAI or VAIC card, VAIC cards.
MK6 NOSTIC A
loose or broken
RESET
connections between
XVAICS0S15_A <S> SLOT 15 VAIC Internally generated See Toolbox for actual 3 May be an intermittent condition. Determine
DIAG-
of <S> core. TBAI or VAIC card, VAIC cards.
MK6 NOSTIC A
loose or broken
RESET
connections between
XVAICT0S14_A <T> SLOT 14 VAIC Internally generated See Toolbox for actual 3 May be an intermittent condition. Determine
DIAG-
of <T> core. TBAI or VAIC card, VAIC cards.
MK6 NOSTIC A
loose or broken
RESET
connections between
XVAICT0S15_A <T> SLOT 15 VAIC Internally generated See Toolbox for actual 3 May be an intermittent condition. Determine
DIAG-
of <T> core. TBAI or VAIC card, VAIC cards.
MK6 NOSTIC A
loose or broken
RESET
connections between
XVCMIR0S01_A <R> SLOT 1 VCMI Internally generated See Toolbox for actual 4 usually a sustained condition. Could indicate a
DIAGNOSTIC diagnostic alarm on alarm. Usually realeted serious problem with power distribution in MK
ALARM VCMI board in slot 1 to a problem w/ one or VI. Verify power distrib.module and voltages,
DIAG-
of <R> core. more voltages and/or check for ground faults (usu. Accompanied by
MK6 NOSTIC A
power distrib. module. ground fault alarm)
RESET
Could indicate ground
fault somewhere.
XVCMIS0S01_A <S> SLOT 1 VCMI Internally generated See Toolbox for actual 4 usually a sustained condition. Could indicate a
DIAG-
of <S> core. more voltages and/or check for ground faults (usu. Accompanied by
MK6 NOSTIC A
RESET
fault somewhere.
XVCMIT0S01_A <T> SLOT 1 VCMI Internally generated See Toolbox for actual 4 usually a sustained condition. Could indicate a
DIAG-
of <T> core. more voltages and/or check for ground faults (usu. Accompanied by
MK6 NOSTIC A
RESET
fault somewhere.
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A = Alarm;
R=
Severity MASTER
5-high Required
Shutdown;
T = Trip
XVCRCR0S08_A <R> SLOT 8 VCRC Internally generated See Toolbox for actual 3 Can be intermittent or sustained. Troubleshoot
DIAGNOSTIC diagnostic alarm on alarm. Could indicate as per error message in Toolbox, check
ALARM VCRC board in slot 8 voter mismatch (if TMR connections between VCRC and TBCI and
of <R> core. board) between cores TRLY boards, verify boards OK, check for
for given contact input, possible ground faults, fuses, relay operation.
bad or stuck relay on
TRLY board, ground DIAG-
MK6 fault on IO on TBCI or NOSTIC A
TRLY baords, loose RESET
connection between
TBCI OR TRLY and
VCRC board, problem
with VCRC, TBAI or
TRLY board.
XVCRCR0S09_A <R> SLOT 9 VCRC Internally generated See Toolbox for actual 3 Can be intermittent or sustained. Troubleshoot
of <R> core. board) between cores TRLY boards, verify boards OK, check for
connection between
TBCI OR TRLY and
VCRC board, problem
with VCRC, TBAI or
TRLY board.
XVCRCR0S12_A <R> SLOT 12 Internally generated See Toolbox for actual 3 Can be intermittent or sustained. Troubleshoot
VCRC diagnostic alarm on alarm. Could indicate as per error message in Toolbox, check
DIAGNOSTIC VCRC board in slot 12 voter mismatch (if TMR connections between VCRC and TBCI and
ALARM of <R> core. board) between cores TRLY boards, verify boards OK, check for
connection between
TBCI OR TRLY and
VCRC board, problem
with VCRC, TBAI or
TRLY board.
connection between
TBCI OR TRLY and
VCRC board, problem
with VCRC, TBAI or
TRLY board.
connection between
TBCI OR TRLY and
VCRC board, problem
with VCRC, TBAI or
TRLY board.
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A = Alarm;
R=
Severity MASTER
5-high Required
Shutdown;
T = Trip
XVCRCS0S08_A <S> SLOT 8 VCRC Internally generated See Toolbox for actual 3 Can be intermittent or sustained. Troubleshoot
of <S> core. board) between cores TRLY boards, verify boards OK, check for
connection between
TBCI OR TRLY and
VCRC board, problem
with VCRC, TBAI or
TRLY board.
XVCRCS0S09_A <S> SLOT 9 VCRC Internally generated See Toolbox for actual 3 Can be intermittent or sustained. Troubleshoot
of <S> core. board) between cores TRLY boards, verify boards OK, check for
connection between
TBCI OR TRLY and
VCRC board, problem
with VCRC, TBAI or
TRLY board.
XVCRCS0S12_A <S> SLOT 12 Internally generated See Toolbox for actual 3 Can be intermittent or sustained. Troubleshoot
ALARM of <S> core. board) between cores TRLY boards, verify boards OK, check for
connection between
TBCI OR TRLY and
VCRC board, problem
with VCRC, TBAI or
TRLY board.
connection between
TBCI OR TRLY and
VCRC board, problem
with VCRC, TBAI or
TRLY board.
connection between
TBCI OR TRLY and
VCRC board, problem
with VCRC, TBAI or
TRLY board.
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A = Alarm;
R=
Severity MASTER
5-high Required
Shutdown;
T = Trip
XVCRCT0S08_A <T> SLOT 8 VCRC Internally generated See Toolbox for actual 3 Can be intermittent or sustained. Troubleshoot
of <T> core. board) between cores TRLY boards, verify boards OK, check for
connection between
TBCI OR TRLY and
VCRC board, problem
with VCRC, TBAI or
TRLY board.
XVCRCT0S09_A <T> SLOT 9 VCRC Internally generated See Toolbox for actual 3 Can be intermittent or sustained. Troubleshoot
of <T> core. board) between cores TRLY boards, verify boards OK, check for
connection between
TBCI OR TRLY and
VCRC board, problem
with VCRC, TBAI or
TRLY board.
XVCRCT0S12_A <T> SLOT 12 Internally generated See Toolbox for actual 3 Can be intermittent or sustained. Troubleshoot
ALARM of <T> core. board) between cores TRLY boards, verify boards OK, check for
connection between
TBCI OR TRLY and
VCRC board, problem
with VCRC, TBAI or
TRLY board.
XVCRCT0S13_A <T> SLOT 13 Internally generated See Toolbox for actual 3 Can be intermittent or sustained. Troubleshoot
ALARM of <T> core. board) between cores TRLY boards, verify boards OK, check for
connection between
TBCI OR TRLY and
VCRC board, problem
with VCRC, TBAI or
TRLY board.
XVPROR8S01_A <X> VPRO Internally generated Check Toolbox for 4 Troubleshoot as per Toolbox alarm. Verify all
DIAGNOSTIC diagnostic alarm on actual alarm. Could be wiring and voltages to TREG/TPRO boards,
ALARM <X> VPRO board. problem with +/- 125 esnure connections are tight, replace board(s)
VDC or 28 VDC if necessary. Contact GE if problem is
supplies to board, faulty sustained. NOTE: Since this is the protection
relay operation or relay module an abnormal condition may cause a
in the wrong position, turbine trip. DIAG-
MK6 wrong relay feedback, NOSTIC A
unhealthy io, loose RESET
connection between
VPRO and TREG
and/orTPRO boards,
loose io wiring
connection, unhealthy io
or io out of range.
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A = Alarm;
R=
Severity MASTER
5-high Required
Shutdown;
T = Trip
XVPROS8S02_A <Y> VPRO Internally generated Check Toolbox for 4 Troubleshoot as per Toolbox alarm. Verify all
ALARM <Y> VPRO Board. problem with +/- 125 esnure connections are tight, replace board(s)
connection between
VPRO and TREG
and/orTPRO boards,
loose io wiring
or io out of range.
XVPROT8S03_A <Z> VPRO Internally generated Check Toolbox for 4 Troubleshoot as per Toolbox alarm. Verify all
ALARM <Z> VPRO board. problem with +/- 125 esnure connections are tight, replace board(s)
connection between
VPRO and TREG
and/orTPRO boards,
loose io wiring
or io out of range.
XVRTDS0S20_A <S> SLOT 20 Internally generated See Toolbox for actual 3 Could be intermittent or sustained.
VRTD diagnostic alarm on alarm. Could be caused Troubleshoot after determining alarm in
DIAGNOSTIC VRTD board in slot 20 by loose RTD Toolbox. Verify RTD wiring, if bad RTD
ALARM of <S> core. connection, bad RTD suspected verify with RTD tester. Also view
element, short to RTD signals on RTD HMI screen to determine
ground in RTD circuit, bad RTD. DIAG-
MK6 RTD reading out of NOSTIC A
range, bad TRTD or RESET
VRTD board. Could
also be a loose
connection between
TRTD and VRTD
boards.
XVRTDT0S20_A <T> SLOT 20 Internally generated See Toolbox for actual 3 Could be intermittent or sustained.
VRTD diagnostic alarm on alarm. Could be caused Troubleshoot after determining alarm in
DIAGNOSTIC VRTD board in slot 20 by loose RTD Toolbox. Verify RTD wiring, if bad RTD
ALARM of <T> core. connection, bad RTD suspected verify with RTD tester. Also view
element, short to RTD signals on RTD HMI scren to determine
ground in RTD circuit, bad RTD. DIAG-
MK6 RTD reading out of NOSTIC A
range, bad TRTD or RESET
VRTD board. Could
also be a loose
connection between
TRTD and VRTD
boards.
XVSVOR0S05_A <R> SLOT 5 VSVO Internally generated See Toolbox for actual 4 Could result in turbine trip if it causes gas
DIAGNOSTIC diagnostic alarm on alarm. Could be caused valves to deviate from reference position. If
ALARM VSVO board in slot 5 by no servo current, too alarm is sustained recommend shutdown and
of <R> core. much servo current or investigate. Troubleshoot as per Toolbox
servo current different alarm. Verify connections between boards and
from reference, or to servos and LVDT's. verify servo currents
failure of TSVO or and LVDT voltages. DIAG-
MK6 VSVO card. LVDT NOSTIC A
voltage mismatch or out RESET
of range. Could also be
due to loose connection
between TSVO and
VSVO boards.
XVSVOR0S10_A <R> SLOT 10 Internally generated See Toolbox for actual 4 Could result in turbine trip if it causes gas
VSVO diagnostic alarm on alarm. Could be caused valves to deviate from reference position. If
DIAGNOSTIC VSVO board in slot 10 by no servo current, too alarm is sustained recommend shutdown and
ALARM of <R> core. much servo current or investigate. Troubleshoot as per Toolbox
between TSVO and
VSVO boards.
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A = Alarm;
R=
Severity MASTER
5-high Required
Shutdown;
T = Trip
XVSVOS0S05_A <S> SLOT 5 VSVO Internally generated See Toolbox for actual 4 Could result in turbine trip if it causes gas
of <S> core. much servo current or investigate. Troubleshoot as per Toolbox
between TSVO and
VSVO boards.
XVSVOS0S10_A <S> SLOT 10 Internally generated See Toolbox for actual 4 Could result in turbine trip if it causes gas
ALARM of <S> core. much servo current or investigate. Troubleshoot as per Toolbox
between TSVO and
VSVO boards.
XVSVOT0S05_A <T> SLOT 5 VSVO Internally generated See Toolbox for actual 4 Could result in turbine trip if it causes gas
of <T> core. much servo current or investigate. Troubleshoot as per Toolbox
between TSVO and
VSVO boards.
XVSVOT0S10_A <T> SLOT 10 Internally generated See Toolbox for actual 4 Could result in turbine trip if it causes gas
ALARM of <T> core. much servo current or investigate. Troubleshoot as per Toolbox
between TSVO and
VSVO boards.
XVTCCR0S21_A <R> SLOT 21 Internally generated See Toolbox for actual 4 Could cause turbine trip due to exhaust T/C
VTCC diagnostic alarm on alarm. Could be caused problems. Could be sustained or intermittent.
DIAGNOSTIC VTCC board in slot 21 by disconnected or bad Troubleshoot as per Toolbox alarm. Verify
DIAG-
ALARM of <R> core T/C, fault on TBTC or T/C's and connections.
MK6 NOSTIC A
VTCC board, or loose
RESET
conection between
TBTC ad VTCC board.
XVTCCS0S18_A <S> SLOT 18 Internally generated See Toolbox for actual 4 Could cause turbine trip due to exhaust T/C
DIAG-
ALARM of <S> core. T/C, fault on TBTC or T/C's and connections.
MK6 NOSTIC A
RESET
conection between
TBTC ad VTCC board.
XVTCCS0S21_A <S> SLOT 21 Internally generated See Toolbox for actual 4 Could cause turbine trip due to exhaust T/C
DIAG-
ALARM of <S> core. T/C, fault on TBTC or T/C's and connections.
MK6 NOSTIC A
RESET
conection between
TBTC ad VTCC board.
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A = Alarm;
R=
Severity MASTER
5-high Required
Shutdown;
T = Trip
XVTCCT0S21_A <T> SLOT 21 Internally generated See Toolbox for actual 4 Could cause turbine trip due to exhaust T/C
DIAG-
ALARM of <T> core. T/C, fault on TBTC or T/C's and connections.
MK6 NOSTIC A
RESET
conection between
TBTC ad VTCC board.
XVTURR0S07_A <R> SLOT 7 VTUR Internally generated Check Toolbox for 4 Troubleshoot as per Toolbox alarm. Verify all
DIAGNOSTIC diagnostic alarm on actual alarms. Could be io wiring for TRPG and TPRO devices, verify
ALARM VTUR board in slot 7 due to problems with connections between boards and ensure
of <R> core. sync relays, speed connections are tight, replace board(s) if
probes or PT inputs on necessary. Contact GE if problem is
TPRO, problems with sustained. NOTE: Since TRPG is part of the DIAG-
MK6 20VS-4 or 20FG-1 trip relay logic a turbine trip could occur. NOSTIC A
solenoid ouputs on RESET
TRPG board, loose
connectioin between
VPRO and TPRO
and/or TRPG boards.
XVTURS0S07_A <S> SLOT 7 VTUR Internally generated Check Toolbox for 4 Troubleshoot as per Toolbox alarm. Verify all
of <S> core. sync relays, speed connections are tight, replace board(s) if
TRPG board, loose
connectioin between
VPRO and TPRO
and/or TRPG boards.
XVTURT0S07_A <T> SLOT 7 VTUR Internally generated Check Toolbox for 4 Troubleshoot as per Toolbox alarm. Verify all
of <T> core. sync relays, speed connections are tight, replace board(s) if
TRPG board, loose
connectioin between
VPRO and TPRO
and/or TRPG boards.
XVVIBR0S16_A <R> SLOT 16 VVIB Internally generated See Toolbox for actual 4 Could cause turbine trip due to erroneous high
DIAGNOSTIC diagnostic alarm on alarm. Could be caused vibration signals. Troubleshoot as per Toolbox
ALARM VVIB board in slot 16 by disconnected or alarm. Verify connections between TVIB and
of <R> core. failed seismic sensor or VVIB boards and to sensors.
bently probe, short
DIAG-
circuit in excitation or
MK6 NOSTIC A
feedback, signal out of
RESET
range, loose connection
between TVIB and
VVIB boards.
XVVIBS0S16_A <S> SLOT 16 VVIB Internally generated See Toolbox for actual 4 Could cause turbine trip due to erroneous high
of <S> core. failed seismic sensor or VVIB boards and to sensors.
bently probe, short
DIAG-
MK6 NOSTIC A
RESET
between TVIB and
VVIB boards.
XVVIBT0S16_A <T> SLOT 16 VVIB Internally generated See Toolbox for actual 4 Could cause turbine trip due to erroneous high
of <T> core. failed seismic sensor or VVIB boards and to sensors.
bently probe, short
DIAG-
MK6 NOSTIC A
RESET
between TVIB and
VVIB boards.
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