Solar Turbine Operation Manual 4

Volume I
Systems Operator's Guide

Titan™ 130 Gas Turbine-Driven Mechanical Drive Set
Dresser-Rand / PTTEP
Zawtika Platform, Offshore Burma
3M271
Volume I
Volume I

Solar Turbines Incorporated

P.O. Box 85376
San Diego, CA 92186–5376
Solar, Saturn, Centaur, Mars, Mercury, Taurus, Titan, SoLoNOx, and Turbotronic are
trademarks of Solar Turbines Incorporated. Cat and Caterpillar are trademarks of Caterpillar Inc.
Specifications subject to change without notice. Printed in the U.S.A.
PUBLICATION NUMBER: SOG 12-3M271 10/12

PROPRIETARY NOTICE
This copyrighted work and the information herein is proprietary to Caterpillar Inc., Solar
Turbines Incorporated, and/or subsidiaries of either. Without express written proprietor
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Services and refer to the publication number appearing on the bottom of the title page.
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3M271 FOREWORD
FOREWORD
This technical manual covers the Titan™ 130 Gas Turbine-Driven Mechanical Drive Set
designed and manufactured by Solar Turbines Incorporated in San Diego, California.
Procured under Solar Project Definition No. 3M27 by Dresser-Rand for PTTEP
International Limited, this equipment is designated for the Zawtika Platform, offshore
Burma installation site.
Training for this and other equipment is available. For the latest class and
registration information, visit the Customer Support section of our home page at
www.solarturbines.com .
EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION
This equipment is identified as follows:
Model Number(s) Titan™

Assembly Number(s) 2-3M271
Serial Number(s) KM12592, KM12898, KM12899
TECHNICAL MANUAL OVERVIEW
The technical manual is provided in a four-volume set. Part numbers referred to within the
manual set are Solar part numbers unless otherwise specified. Each volume of the set
stands alone and is described in the following paragraphs.
Volume I - Systems Operator's Guide
Volume I is for equipment operator use. Locations and descriptions for all operator
controls and indicators are provided. Procedures for starting, stopping, and operating the
equipment are also included.
Volume II - Maintenance Instructions
Volume II is for maintenance and field service personnel use. The functions of major
systems and subsystems are described, and component descriptions are included.
Maintenance instructions, and alignment and checkout procedures are provided. The
introduction chapter provides maintenance schedules, torque tables and maintenance
information for the mechanical systems on the package.
Volume III - Supplementary Data
Volume III is a collection of standard, copyrighted documents that cover supplier-provided

components and assemblies. These documents, passed on by Solar Turbines from its
suppliers, are only available in the English language; therefore, these documents cannot
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be translated into other languages. Documents in this volume are arranged and tabbed
alphabetically by the names of the suppliers, as listed on the Supplementary Data sheet
furnished in the front of this volume.
Volume IV - Illustrated Parts List
Volume IV lists part numbers, part names, quantities required, reference designators, and
drawings to locate parts used in the turbine package. Various indices are provided to aid
the user in locating piece parts within the package.
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3M271 CONTENTS
CONTENTS
Chapter Page
FOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . vii
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . xv
LIST OF TABLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . xxi
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . S.1
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1
1.2 SOLAR TURBINES' TECHNICAL TRAINING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2
2 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

2.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 2.1
2.2 UNIT CONTROL PANEL CONTROLS AND INDICATORS . . . . . . . . .. . 2.2
2.2.1 Turbine Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 2.5
2.2.2 Video Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 2.13
KEYBOARD CONTROL KEYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 2.13
ELECTRONIC POINTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 2.14
TT4000 SCREENS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 2.14
2.2.3 Fire and Gas System Controller Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 2.16
2.3 AUXILIARY UNIT CONTROL PANEL CONTROLS AND INDICATORS . .. . 2.19
2.3.1 TT4000S Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 2.25
2.4 REMOTE MULTI-UNIT CONTROL PANEL CONTROLS AND
INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 2.27
2.4.1 TT4000 Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 2.27
KEYBOARD CONTROL KEYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 2.28
ELECTRONIC POINTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 2.30
2.5 PACKAGE CONTROLS AND INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 2.31
2.5.1 Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 2.31
3 SOFTWARE SCREENS
3.1 TT4000S OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.1
3.1.1 Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.1
3.1.2 Discrete Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.1
3.1.3 Onscreen Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.2
3.2 SCREENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.3
3.2.1 Summary Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.3
ENGINE SUMMARY SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.3
TURBINE TEMPERATURE SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.4
T5 TEMPERATURES SCREEN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.5
TURBINE VIBRATION SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.6
GB VAC PUMP VALVES SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.7
SEAL GAS VALVES SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.8
N2 AND AIR VALVES SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.10
FUEL GAS VALVES SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.12
FUEL SYSTEM GAS SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.14
LUBE SYSTEM SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.15
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3.2 SCREENS, CONTD

ENCLOSURE SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.16
COMPRESSOR TEMPERATURE SCREEN. . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.18
HPC UNIT VALVES SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.18
LPC UNIT VALVES SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.22
COMP TRANSMITTER SCREEN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.26
COMPRESSOR VIBRATION SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.27
GEARBOX TEMP SCREEN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.28
GEARBOX VIBRATION SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.29
HP SURGE CONTROL SCREEN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.30
LP SURGE CONTROL SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.32
LOAD SHARE CONTROL SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.34
MAINTENANCE SCREEN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.36
ALARM LOG SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.45
ALARM SUMMARY SCREEN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.46
EVENT LOG SCREEN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.47
STRIP CHART SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.49
3.3 TT4000 OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.52
3.3.1 Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.52
3.3.2 Discrete Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.52
3.3.3 Onscreen Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.52
3.4 TT4000 SCREENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.53
3.4.1 Summary Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.53
OPERATION SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.53
TEMPERATURE SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.55
FUEL SYSTEM SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.56
LUBE SYSTEM SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.57
DRIVER VIBRATION SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.58
MAAG GEARBOX SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.60
DRIVEN VIBRATION SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.61
LOAD SHARE CONTROL SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.62
ENCLOSURE SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.65
ENGINE PERFORMANCE - GAS SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.66
HP COMPRESSOR PERFORMANCE SCREEN . . . . . . . . .. . 3.72
LP COMPRESSOR PERFORMANCE SCREEN . . . . . . . . .. . 3.73
3.4.2 Alarm Event Screens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.74
ALARM SUMMARY SCREEN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.74
EVENT LOG SCREEN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.75
ALARM LOG SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.77
3.4.3 Tools Screens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.78
COMP TRANSMITTERS SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.78
UNIT VALVES SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.79
HP SURGE CONTROL SCREEN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.80
LP SURGE CONTROL SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.82
MAINTENANCE SCREEN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.84
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3.4 TT4000 SCREENS, CONTD

STRIP CHART SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.93
CONSTANTS SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.95
3.5 HISTORICAL DATA ANALYZER TOOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.98
3.5.1 Analyze Data Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.99
3.5.2 Data Review/Export . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.104
3.5.3 Analyze Event Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.105
HISTORICAL LOG VIEW SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.107
3.6 REPORTS AND DOCUMENTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.109
3.6.1 Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.109
3.6.2 Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3.109
4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
4.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1
4.2 CONTROL MODES OF UNIT OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2
4.2.1 Manual Ngp Control Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2
LOAD SHARE CONTROL AND LOAD EQUALIZATION
FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2
4.2.2 Automatic Ngp Control (Process Control) Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3
LOAD SHARE CONTROL AND LOAD EQUALIZATION
FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 4.3
4.3 UNIT OPERATION USING UNIT CONTROL PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 4.5
4.3.1 Unit Control Panel Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 4.6
4.3.2 Unit Control Mode Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 4.6
AUTOMATIC NGP CONTROL (PROCESS CONTROL) MODE .. . 4.6
MANUAL NGP CONTROL MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 4.7
4.3.3 Preparation For Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 4.8
4.3.4 Start Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 4.9
4.3.5 Operational Checkout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 4.11
4.3.6 Manual Ngp Control Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 4.11
NGP SETPOINT SOURCE SELECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 4.11
NGP SETPOINT ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 4.12
4.3.7 Automatic Ngp Control (Process Control) Mode Procedures . . . .. . 4.13
PROCESS SETPOINT SOURCE SELECTION . . . . . . . . . .. . 4.13
PROCESS SETPOINT ADJUSTMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 4.14
CUSTOMER SETPOINT TRACKING FEATURE . . . . . . . . .. . 4.14
4.3.8 Load Share Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 4.15
LOAD SHARE CONTROL ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION . . . .. . 4.15
TRANSMIT SETPOINT FEATURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 4.15
4.3.9 Load Equalizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 4.15
4.3.10 Shutdown Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 4.16
NORMAL STOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 4.16
PRESSURIZED FAST STOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 4.17
EMERGENCY STOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 4.18
CONTROL SYSTEM STOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 4.18
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4.3 UNIT OPERATION USING UNIT CONTROL PANEL, CONTD

4.3.11 Computer Startup and Shutdown Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 4.20
START-UP OF COMPUTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 4.20
START-UP OF TT4000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 4.21
SHUTDOWN OF TT4000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 4.21
SHUTDOWN OF COMPUTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 4.22
4.4 UNIT OPERATION USING AUXILIARY UNIT CONTROL PANEL . . . . .. . 4.23
4.4.1 Auxiliary Unit Control Panel Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 4.24
4.4.9 Load Equalizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 4.33
NORMAL STOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 4.34
EMERGENCY STOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 4.36
4.5 UNIT OPERATION USING REMOTE MULTI-UNIT CONTROL PANEL. . .. . 4.40
4.5.1 Remote Multi-Unit Control Panel Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 4.41
AT THE UNIT CONTROL PANEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 4.41
AT THE AUXILIARY UNIT CONTROL PANEL. . . . . . . . . . .. . 4.41
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4.5 UNIT OPERATION USING REMOTE MULTI-UNIT

CONTROL PANEL, CONTD
CUSTOMER SETPOINT TRACKING FEATURE . . . . . . . . .. . 4.49
4.5.9 Load Equalizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 4.50
NORMAL STOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 4.51
EMERGENCY STOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 4.52
4.5.11 Computer Startup and Shutdown Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 4.55
START-UP OF COMPUTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 4.55
START-UP OF TT4000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 4.55
SHUTDOWN OF TT4000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 4.56
SHUTDOWN OF COMPUTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 4.56
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
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2.2.1 Unit Control Panel Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3
2.2.2 Turbine Control Panel Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6
2.2.3 TTWebViewer Icon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
2.2.4 TTWebViewer Pull-Down Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
2.2.5 Fire and Gas System Controller Module Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . 2.16
2.3.1 Auxiliary Unit Control Panel Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
2.4.1 TTWebViewer Icon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.27
2.4.2 TTWebViewer Pull-Down Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.28
2.5.1 Enclosure Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.32
3.1.1 Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1
3.2.1 Engine Summary Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3
3.2.2 Timers Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4
3.2.3 Turbine Temperature Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5
3.2.4 T5 Temperatures Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6
3.2.5 Turbine Vibration Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.7
3.2.6 GB Vac Pump Valves Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.8
3.2.7 Start/Stop Pump Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.8
3.2.8 Seal Gas Valves Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.9
3.2.9 Yard Valve Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.9
3.2.10 SG SDV161 Valve Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10
3.2.11 SG SDV633 Valve Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10
3.2.12 N2 and Air Valves Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.11
3.2.14 Sep N2 Valve Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.12
3.2.15 Sep Air Valve Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.12
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3.2.16 Fuel Gas Valves Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.13
3.2.18 FG Supply Valve Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.14
3.2.19 FG Vent Valve Pop-Up Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.14
3.2.20 Fuel System Gas Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15
3.2.21 Fuel Valves Pop-up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15
3.2.22 Lube System Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.16
3.2.23 Backup Lube Pump Check Pop-Up Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.16
3.2.24 Enclosure Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.17
3.2.25 Fan Select Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.17
3.2.26 Vent Fan Interrupt Enable Confirmation Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . 3.18
3.2.27 Compressor Temperature Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.18
3.2.28 HPC Unit Valves Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.19
3.2.29 Lube/Seal Valve Pop-Up Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20
3.2.31 Loading Valve Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20
3.2.32 Vent Valve Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.21
3.2.33 Suction Valve Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.21
3.2.34 Discharge Valve Pop-Up Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.21
3.2.35 Cold Bypass Valve Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.22
3.2.36 Scrubber Valve Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.22
3.2.37 LPC Unit Valves Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.23
3.2.38 Lube/Seal Valve Pop-Up Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.24
3.2.40 Loading Valve Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.24
3.2.41 Vent Valve Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
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3.2.42 Suction Valve Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
3.2.43 Discharge Valve Pop-Up Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
3.2.44 Cold Bypass Valve Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.26
3.2.45 Scrubber Valve Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.26
3.2.46 Compressor Transmitters Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.27
3.2.47 Compressor Vibration Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.28
3.2.48 Gearbox Temperature Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.29
3.2.49 Gearbox Vibration Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.30
3.2.50 HP Surge Control Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.31
3.2.51 Surge Control Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.31
3.2.52 Manual Surge Control Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.32
3.2.53 LP Surge Control Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.33
3.2.54 Surge Control Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.33
3.2.55 Manual Surge Control Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.34
3.2.56 Load Share Control Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.35
3.2.57 Maintenance Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.38
3.2.58 Test Crank Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.38
3.2.59 On-Crank Water Wash Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.39
3.2.60 On-Line Water Wash Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.39
3.2.61 Slow Roll Stop Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.39
3.2.62 VFD Config Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.40
3.2.63 VFD Data Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.40
3.2.64 VFD Starter Data Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.41
3.2.65 VFD Lube Pump #1 Data Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.41
3.2.66 VFD Lube Pump #2 Data Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.42
3.2.67 Fail To Load Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.42
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3.2.68 Backup Overspeed System Test Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.43
3.2.69 Backup Overspeed Test Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.43
3.2.70 Guide Vane Cycle Test Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.44
3.2.71 Pump Select Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.44
3.2.72 Control Mode Selection Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.45
3.2.73 Alarm Log Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.46
3.2.74 Alarm Summary Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.47
3.2.75 Event Log Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.48
3.2.76 Strip Chart Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
3.2.77 Strip Chart Add/Remove Tag Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.51
3.3.1 Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.52
3.4.1 Operation Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.54
3.4.2 Control Mode Selection Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.54
3.4.3 Turbine Control Start Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.55
3.4.4 Turbine Control Reset Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.55
3.4.5 Turbine Control Stop Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.55
3.4.6 Temperature Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.56
3.4.7 Fuel System Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.57
3.4.8 Lube System Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.58
3.4.9 Backup Lube Oil Pump Test Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.58
3.4.10 VibDriver Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.59
3.4.11 MAAG Gearbox Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.61
3.4.12 Start/Stop Pump Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.61
3.4.13 VibDriven Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.62
3.4.14 Load Share Control Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.64
3.4.15 Enclosure Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.66
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3.4.16 Vent Fan Interrupt Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.66
3.4.17 Engine Performance - Gas Fuel Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.67
3.4.18 HP Compressor Performance Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.73
3.4.19 LP Compressor Performance Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.74
3.4.20 Alarm Summary Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.75
3.4.21 Event Log Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.76
3.4.22 Alarm Log Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.78
3.4.23 Compressor Transmitters Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.79
3.4.24 Unit Valves Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.80
3.4.25 HP Surge Control Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.81
3.4.26 Anti-Surge Control Auto Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.81
3.4.27 Anti-Surge Control Manual Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.82
3.4.28 Surge Control Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.83
3.4.29 Anti-Surge Control Auto Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.83
3.4.30 Anti-Surge Control Manual Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.83
3.4.31 Maintenance Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.86
3.4.32 Test Crank Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.86
3.4.33 On-Crank Water Wash Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.87
3.4.34 On-Line Water Wash Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.87
3.4.35 Fail To Load Enable Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.87
3.4.36 Fail To Load Inhibit Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.88
3.4.37 Slow Roll Stop Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.88
3.4.38 Backup Lube Oil Pump Test Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.88
3.4.39 Guide Vane Cycle Test Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.89
3.4.40 Backup Overspeed System Test Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.89
3.4.41 Overspeed Test Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.90
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3.4.42 Fan Select Fan 1 Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.90
3.4.43 Fan Select Fan 2 Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.90
3.4.44 VFD Driven Post Lube Pump Select Pump 1 Pop-Up Window. . . . . . . . . 3.90
3.4.45 VFD Driven Post Lube Pump Select Pump 2 Pop-Up Window. . . . . . . . . 3.91
3.4.46 AC Start Motor VFD Configuration Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.91
3.4.47 AC Start Motor VFD Data Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.91
3.4.48 Main Lube Oil Pump #1 VFD Configure Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . 3.92
3.4.49 Main Lube Oil Pump #1 VFD Data Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.92
3.4.50 Main Liquid Fuel #2 VFD Configure Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.92
3.4.51 Main Lube Oil Pump VFD #2 Data Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.93
3.4.52 Strip Chart Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.94
3.4.53 Strip Chart Add/Remove Tag Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.95
3.4.54 Constants Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.97
3.4.55 Set Point Value Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.97
3.5.1 Historical Data Analyzer Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.98
3.5.2 Historical Analyzer Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.99
3.5.3 Log Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.99
3.5.4 Tag List Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.100
3.5.5 Status Message Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.101
3.5.6 Tag Configuration Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.101
3.5.7 Historical Data Analyzer Strip Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.102
3.5.8 Historical Data Analyzer X/Y Plot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.103
3.5.9 Historical Analyzer Help Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.104
3.5.10 Data Table Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.105
3.5.11 Historical Analyzer Events Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.107
3.5.12 Historical Log View Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.108
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LIST OF TABLES
Table Page
2.2.1 Unit Control Panel Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5
2.2.2 Turbine Control Panel Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6
2.2.3 Fire and Gas System Controller Module Controls and Indicators . . . . 2.16
2.3.1 Auxiliary Unit Control Panel Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . 2.21
2.5.1 Enclosure Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.34
3.4.1 Performance Map Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.68
3.4.2 Power Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.68
3.4.3 T5 Temperature Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.69
3.4.4 Fuel Flow Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.70
3.4.5 Compressor Discharge Pressure (Pcd) Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.71
4.2.1 Manual Ngp Control Mode Options and Configurations . . . . . . . . . 4.3
4.2.2 Automatic Ngp Control (Process Control) Mode Options and

Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4
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Mechanical Drive SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
EQUIPMENT SAFETY LABELS
Safety labels attached to the equipment are described in this section.
Safety and warning labels are in categories as detailed in the following subsections.
Caution, Warning and Danger labels may be accompanied with a Prohibition symbol, as
shown in the following figure. The use of the prohibition symbol indicates a potentially
hazardous situation or practice which is not to be allowed.
Caution and Warning labels may be accompanied with a Safety Alert symbol, as shown in
the following figure. The use of the Safety Alert symbol with Caution and Warning labels
increases the severity of the label.
• Danger - On the package, label has a red border, with white lettering on black,
as shown in the following figure. In the print version, colors are not shown.
Danger is the most severe safety label. The signal word Danger indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury. Danger labels identify the most serious hazards.
• Warning - On the package, label has an orange border, with white lettering on
black, as shown in the following figure. In the print version, colors are not shown.
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SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Mechanical Drive
The signal word Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Hazards identified with the signal
word Warning present a lesser degree of risk of injury than those identified by
the signal word Danger.
• Caution - On the package, label has a yellow border, with white lettering on black,
as shown in the following figure. In the print version, colors are not shown.
The signal word Caution used with a safety alert symbol indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
The signal word Caution used without a safety alert symbol indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
• Notice - On the package, label has a blue border with white lettering on black, as
shown in the following figure. In the print version, colors are not shown.
The signal word Notice indicates a statement of policy relating directly or indirectly
to the safety of personnel or protection of property. The statement of policy is on
the Notice label. A circle around the statement requires mandatory action. The
Notice signal word is not to be associated directly with a hazard or hazardous
situation, and may not be used in place of Danger, Warning or Caution labels.
GENERAL
Solar turbine-driven packages are designed for safe and reliable operation. The packages
include features which protect the equipment from damaging malfunctions and unsafe
operation.
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Personnel must become familiar with the following safety requirements and must observe
the safety requirements at all times. Maximum safety of personnel is of primary importance,
followed by protection of equipment from damage. Careful adherence to these safety
requirements will minimize hazards or injury to personnel and equipment.
Included are procedures for certain operating malfunctions and precautions for personnel
working in special environments (such as in an explosive atmosphere, or where there are
dangerous substances).
MANUAL SAFETY WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES
Three types of safety notices are used in the manual to emphasize critical information:
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES.
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES are explained in order of significance as follows:
A WARNING identifies procedures, practices, conditions, or

precautions, which if not heeded, could result in personal injury
or loss of life.
A CAUTION identifies precautions, which if not observed,

could result in damage or destruction of equipment.
NOTE
A NOTE highlights information necessary to understand or
follow a procedure, practice, condition, or description.
SAFETY INSPECTION
Careful attention to the package is required. A walkaround visual safety inspection is

recommended to ensure that no foreign objects are lying on, in, or around the package.
Perform the safety inspection before start-up, once each day of operation, and after
shutdown. It is especially important to inspect the package before and after maintenance
or repair. Inspect the package for the following unsafe conditions:
• Inspect for fuel gas leaks and lube oil leaks in hot areas.
• Look for leaking gas, sour gas, or condensate in drip pans.
• Check drain lines for leaks.
• Inspect for frayed or skinned electrical wiring. Eliminate high voltages.
• Inspect for broken or cracked anchor bolts or structural members.

• Look for obstructions or loose material in air inlet and exhaust ducts. Check inlet
and vent lines for rocks, paper, bird nests, or other foreign matter. Verify that
package and its vicinity are clean and unobstructed.
Following is a list of actions to enhance safe operation:
• Know the location of shutoff valves, switches, and telephones.
• Note the location of the customer-furnished emergency shutoff valve that should
be installed in the fuel line to the package.
• Know emergency shutdown procedures and other emergency equipment or

systems.
• Know emergency procedures applicable to the specific installation.
• Know where the fire extinguishers are and how to use them.
• If other equipment is operating or being serviced nearby, determine if this

will create a hazardous condition that could cause personal injury, or affect
safe operation or servicing of Solar equipment. Do not operate the package if
hazardous or unsafe conditions appear to be likely.
WARNINGS
The following warnings cover Solar turbine-driven packages. Failure to observe these
warnings could result in personal injury or loss of life. The order of listing does not indicate
the order of importance. Each item is important for personnel safety. These warnings
(and others not listed below which may be applicable to the specific installation) must
be observed during service and operation of the package.
Operate the unit only when it is safe. Unsafe conditions are:
- Fuel gas leaks, lube oil leaks in hot areas
- Frayed or skinned electrical wiring
- Broken or cracked anchor bolts or structural members
Accumulations of natural gas, fuel fumes, oil tank vent

leakage, or solvent fumes can be explosive and must be
avoided. This is done by proper ventilation, elimination of
leaks, and by confining the use of solvents to appropriate
maintenance facilities.
Only qualified personnel may operate the unit. The operator

must understand turbine and driven equipment operation and
function, including controls, indicators, and operating limits.

Hearing and eye protection, as well as hard hats, safety

goggles, ear plugs, and protective clothing, must be used by
personnel in the vicinity of the operating machine.
The unit complies with user-specified noise level

requirements. Noise levels may be further reduced by the
user with modifications to the user's building or equipment.
Modifications shall not interfere with safe operation or
efficiency of the unit.
Ensure other personnel are nearby. NEVER WORK ALONE.
Never wire around automatic shutdown devices, or bypass

software alarms and shutdowns. They prevent personnel
injury and damage to the equipment.
When working on a nonoperating package, lock out the start

circuit by opening the control circuit breaker and rotating
the OFF/LOCAL/REMOTE, OFF/LOCAL/AUXILIARY or
OFF/LOCAL/AUX keyswitch to OFF. Attach temporary DO
NOT START tag to control switch to warn against inadvertent
closing of the switch.
Verify operation of the personal gas monitor (sniffer) and use

the monitor to ensure a gasfree environment.
Check that operation of switches and valves cannot endanger

personnel and/or equipment.
Do not allow any bare wiring on or in vicinity of package.
Do not step on electrical conduit or junction boxes or use them

as supports.
Prevent tripping by stowing unnecessary tools and parts.
Smoking, open flame, or spark-producing devices (such as

cigarette lighters) are NOT allowed in the package vicinity AT
ANY TIME.
Handle battery electrolyte with care. The battery MUST be kept

clean.
Avoid personal contact with hot sections of equipment.
Eliminate any fuel or oil leaks as soon as detected.

Check to ensure there is no pressure in any system lines

before disconnecting them. High pressure lines may be
pressurized up to 5000 psi (34 473 kPa, 345 bar, or 352
kg/cm2).
Use care when performing high voltage ignition system

checks. Stand on a rubber mat and wear shockproof gloves
and protective eye equipment.
Stand clear of all pressure lines and fittings during start and
operation.
Wear protective equipment (face shields, masks, goggles,

gloves, or clothing) and observe fire precautions when using
cleaning solvents or solutions. Avoid skin contact with solvents
or solutions. DO NOT INHALE FUMES.
When welding or cutting package components, observe

fire prevention requirements stipulated in National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) Standard No. 51B for cutting
and welding procedures. This standard has been adopted by
the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of
the United States Government as a national standard.
Turn off fuel supply and shut off service air/gas supply to
pneumatic-operated pump motors when turbine is shut down
for maintenance. This will prevent possible injury to personnel
working on the unit.
Use care when troubleshooting or performing maintenance

procedures. Voltages can be dangerously high. Never override
interlocks. Verify all main circuit breakers are open (OFF), so
that engine will not start unexpectedly while maintenance or
inspection work on engine is in progress.
When working in areas with a known or potential hydrogen

sulfide (H2S) hazard, wear masks, goggles, gloves, or other
protective equipment. H2S deadens the sense of smell in 2 to
15 minutes, making it difficult to detect. Exposure can cause
severe poisoning and CAN BE FATAL.
Discharge all high-voltage circuits by using a heavy insulated

cable. Short each phase to ground before working on or
around equipment. Residual voltages which might remain
stored for several hours after shutdown could be lethal.

Oil heater operation is automatically sequenced to ensure safe

operation of the heater. Operating the oil tank heater when oil
is not at the required level creates a fire hazard. To avoid injury
to personnel or damage to equipment by fire, do not manually
bypass lube oil heater interlocks.
CAUTIONS
The following cautions cover Solar turbine-driven packages. Failure to observe these
cautions could result in damage to or destruction of equipment. The order of listing does
not indicate order of importance. Each item is important to overall equipment safety.
These cautions (and others which may be applicable to a specific installation site) must
be observed during all service and operation of the package.
Prevent foreign matter (such as ice) from entering air inlet.

Foreign objects in the air inlet will cause severe damage.
Protect air inlet from entry of contaminants such as moisture,

dust, sand, and oil mist.
Bleed all air from fuel system prior to operating equipment. Air
in fuel system could cause malfunction and/or shutdown.
Under severe environmental conditions, ensure that inlet air

filtration system is free of restrictions that could reduce inlet
air pressure. Use snow covers, de-icers, and sand/dust filters
to protect the inlet air system.
Before operating equipment, ensure that covers are removed

from air inlet, exhaust, and vents. These openings must remain
unobstructed during operation.
Watch instruments and indicator lights closely, especially

during start-up. Engine speed and turbine temperature are
best indications of performance or impending malfunctions.
During the start cycle, monitor engine speed and temperature.

Rapid rise of turbine temperature with no corresponding
speed increase indicates engine compressor surge. If engine
compressor surge occurs, do not wait for controls to actuate.
PRESS STOP SWITCH IMMEDIATELY.
In the event of malfunction shutdown, do not attempt another

start until the cause is determined and corrected.

Do not exceed starter motor crank cycle limits.
Do not allow the turbine to rotate in reverse-from-normal

rotation. Reverse rotation can cause serious damage to the
turbine.
Cap all open lines and fittings during maintenance to prevent

entry of contaminants. Use caps and blanks specifically
intended for closing lines or fittings. DO NOT USE TAPE.
Keep package and vicinity clean and unobstructed. Keep

maintenance work areas clean to ensure clean assembly.
Cleanliness is important due to high speeds and close
tolerances of turbine parts.
Do not overfill the oil tank. Ensure that clearance is maintained

over the oil tank vent, and vent exhaust is directed away from
engine air inlet and exhaust ducts.
Do not flex cables unnecessarily. Repeated flexing of wiring

connections contributes to early fatigue failure.
Keep covers, doors, and panels in place and explosionproof

enclosures closed, with all fasteners installed and tightened,
when package access is not required.
Do not pull on electrical cables to disconnect. Disconnect by

grasping connectors only.
Do not add water to discharged battery. Electrolyte level rises

considerably during charging.
Verify check valves and other flow devices are correctly

installed relative to direction of flow.
When applicable, allow pre/post lube oil pump to complete the

postlube cycle before shutting off service air/gas supply.
Ensure that any system unsafe to operate is locked out and

controls and switches are tagged "DO NOT OPERATE."
Verify that exhaust collector drains are not connected

to common drain manifolds. Common drain manifolds
sometimes drain or vent flammable gases and/or fluids.
When using electrical welding procedures on package skid,

ensure proper grounding of welding equipment to prevent
damage to electrical components mounted on the package.

Shut off control gas to yard valves to prevent accidental

opening of valves when package is shut down. Serious
damage to bearings could result.
OPERATING MALFUNCTIONS
Certain operating conditions constitute abnormal turbine engine operation. Identification

of the following malfunctions helps in determining package maintenance or repair
requirements.
Engine Compressor Surge
If engine compressor surge occurs, do not wait for controls to

actuate. PRESS STOP SWITCH IMMEDIATELY. Surge can
cause serious engine damage.
All turbines are subject to engine compressor surge under certain conditions. Transient
conditions in fuel or air systems can cause the engine to surge as described by the
following sounds and conditions:
1. Surge in the lower speed range could be indicated by the engine failing to
accelerate, coupled with increased exhaust temperatures, and a sound of
buffeting or fluttering air.
2. Surge in the higher speed range could be indicated by a loud roar and/or popping
noises, plus engine failure to accelerate to rated speed.
NOTE
If surge occurs, shut down the engine immediately to prevent
the rapid buildup of damaging temperatures. After the engine
has coasted to a stop, attempt to restart as usual. If surge
occurs a second time, contact Solar Turbines Customer
Service.
Gas Compressor Surge
Certain operating conditions may lead to gas compressor surge. Compressor surge is a
key concern.
Indications of surge vary from minor compressor speed fluctuations to severe compressor
speed oscillations with noise and vibration of station piping.

Compressor surge may occur with the unit operating at an intermediate power level
because of a pipeline condition change such as a reduced flow to the compressor or an
increased pressure ratio across the compressor. If this occurs, and the compressor set
does not have a surge control system, increase the turbine speed slightly.
If surge occurs during compressor operation, and it cannot be corrected by increasing the
turbine engine speed slightly, shut down the package. Investigate the cause of the surge,
such as faulty yard valves, or contact Solar Turbines Customer Services for assistance.
Explosive Atmosphere
Accumulations of natural gas, fuel fumes, oil tank vent leakage, or solvent fumes can be
explosive and must be avoided. This is accomplished by proper ventilation, elimination of
leaks, and by confining the use of solvents to appropriate maintenance facilities.
Relying on the sense of smell to determine the presence of

natural gas is not reliable and can be dangerous. Natural gas
has no odor unless an odorizer has been added. Pipeline gas
usually has no odor because the odorizer is not added until
gas reaches the distributor.
A gas detection device (sniffer) more accurately determines if

and where gas leakage exists. The sniffer must be operating
properly (refer to manufacturer's operating instructions) before
making checks. Sniffers MUST be calibrated periodically.
NEVER rely on a sniffer that is out of calibration, or one
suspected of being out of calibration.
If there is any doubt regarding gas leakage, a sniffer must be

used to ensure that there is no leakage. Using a sniffer is the
primary method to determine the presence of an explosive
atmosphere. A soap solution may be used to determine the
source of a leakage.
Any hazardous condition must be corrected before continuing

with checkout procedures. This is a mandatory requirement.
At installation and during maintenance of station equipment, observe the following

precautions:
1. Check piping for structural soundness. Verify that piping is properly supported
and all connections are made in accordance with the best standard practices.
Avoid unconventional or makeshift plumbing at all times.

2. Prior to admitting gas into lines or systems, test for leaks and inspect to ensure
all connections are properly made and all unused ports are plugged. Ensure that
all flanged connections include required gaskets and that bolts are tight. Verify
that lines have been cleared before pressurizing.
3. Ensure that vent systems which handle natural gas are properly installed before
operation of the equipment. Check that vents terminate in an area far enough
from equipment or building to prevent any possibility of gas being carried back
into the work area. Check vent systems to ensure that all unused ports are
plugged to prevent gas escaping into the package enclosure or building. Check
vent lines for bird nests, insects, ice, or any other obstructions that would prevent
proper venting.
4. If gas detection equipment is installed in the package or in the building, confirm

proper operation of this equipment before admitting gas into the systems.
5. When admitting gas into a system for the first time, listen for gas leaks. (Do not
place your ear or head where there are suspected leaks.) Use a gas sniffer. Never
attempt to check gas leaks by feeling for the suspected area with the hands or
fingers. This method can be very dangerous as gas pressures can exceed 150
psi (1034 kPa, 10 bar, or 11 kg/cm2). A pinhole leak of high pressure gas can
amputate a finger or hand. Use a piece of cloth (streamer) attached to a stick to
test for leaks.
6. Once gas has been admitted to equipment, use a gas sniffer to ensure the
absence of gas before opening any explosionproof enclosure for troubleshooting.
7. Battery connections are not enclosed in an explosionproof housing. Verify that

battery, battery charger, and circuit breakers are in nonexplosive environments
with an explosionproof interconnection to the package. Test with a gas sniffer to
ensure absence of explosive atmosphere when maintaining battery connections.
FIRST AID
Solar recommends that personnel working in the vicinity of

the equipment described in these operating and maintenance
instructions be trained in first aid, and specifically, to deal with
injuries including the following:
• Electric shock
• Inhalation of toxic gases, natural gas, or CO2
• Bleeding
• Broken bones

• Chemical burns
— Sulfuric or other acid
— Preservative powder (dicyclohexyl ammonium nitrate)
• Flame, heat, steam, or hot water burns
• Head, neck, or spinal injury

1 INTRODUCTION
3M271 INTRODUCTION
1.1 GENERAL
This publication is for equipment operator use. Only qualified personnel may operate the
unit. The operator must understand package equipment, systems, operation, operating
limits, and controls and indicators prior to package operation. Refer to the Safety
Requirements in the front of this manual prior to package operation. Chapters of this
manual are described in the following paragraphs.
Chapter 1, Introduction, describes the contents of this volume.
Chapter 2, Controls and Indicators, provides illustrations and corresponding tables that
describe package controls and indicators. Sections are arranged by component location
relative to the package. Table information includes:
Index No. (Index Number): The number that corresponds to the number
referencing an item on the illustration. A dash (-) in the Index No. column
indicates the part is not illustrated.
Nomenclature: The as-labeled component name and description of the type

of component, such as ALARM SUMMARY Light, ENGINE HOURS/START
COUNTER Meter, or EMERGENCY STOP Switch.
Ref. Desig. (Reference Designator): The alphanumeric designator used on the

electrical schematic, such as SH0471, AT1100, or SB0472.
Description: A brief physical and/or functional summary of the component.
Chapter 3, software screens, contains customer specific screens and information.
Chapter 4, Operating Instructions, contains step-by-step procedures for starting, operating

and stopping the equipment from the unit control panel, auxiliary unit control panel (if
applicable), and remote unit control panel (if applicable).
Appendix A, TT4000 Troubleshooting Guide provides a list of problems, possible causes,

and possible resolutions for TT4000 computer and software.
10/12 © 2012 Solar Turbines Incorporated. All rights reserved. 1.1

INTRODUCTION 3M271
1.2 SOLAR TURBINES' TECHNICAL TRAINING

Solar Turbines recommends technical training for operators and maintenance personnel
working on Solar turbomachinery. Solar Technical Training can be contacted at the
following address:
Solar Turbines Incorporated
Technical Training, Mail Zone SP1A
9250A Sky Park Court
San Diego, CA 92123–5398, USA
Phone: (+1) 858–715–2060
E-mail: training_tech@solarturbines.com
Internet: www.solarturbines.com
1.2 © 2012 Solar Turbines Incorporated. All rights reserved. 10/12

2 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
3M271 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
2.1 GENERAL
This chapter includes illustrations and tables that describe operator controls and indicators.
Each illustration is accompanied by a corresponding table which lists the items referenced
in the illustration. The illustration shows location of components, while the table lists their
physical and functional characteristics. Installation drawings, mechanical drawings, and
the electrical schematic provided with the package are project specific, have more detailed
information, and should be used with this chapter.
The following illustrations and tables are arranged by systems to allow the operator to
check the controls and indicators of each system to assure the package is set up correctly
for operation. The systems incorporated in this chapter include the following:
• Unit control panel controls and indicators
— Turbine control panel
— Computer
† TT4000 screens
— Fire and gas system controller module
• Auxiliary unit control panel controls and indicators
— TT4000S screens
• Remote unit control panel controls and indicators
— Monitor and Computer
† TT4000 screens
• Package control and indicators
— Enclosure

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 3M271
2.2 UNIT CONTROL PANEL CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

The controls and indicators for the unit control panel are shown in Figure 2.2.1 and are
listed in Table 2.2.1.
NOTE
Only index numbers for operator controls and indicators are
listed in the following table.

Figure 2.2.1 Unit Control Panel Controls and Indicators

Figure 2.2.1 Unit Control Panel Controls and Indicators, Contd

Table 2.2.1 Unit Control Panel Controls and Indicators
Index
No. Nomenclature Ref. Desig. Description
1 TURBINE CONTROL - Refer to Subsection 2.2.1.
Panel
2 VIDEO Computer AT0190 Refer to Subsection 2.2.2.
3 Keyboard AT0190K Refer to Subsection 2.2.2.
4 CONTROL SYSTEM HA0273 Horn sounds alarm to alert operator of control
ALARM Horn system alarm or shutdown condition. Alarm
is silenced by pressing HORN SILENCE
Switch (SB0401) or ACKNOWLEDGE Switch
(SB0402).
16 FIRE AND AT0170 Refer to Subsection 2.2.3.
GAS SYSTEM
CONTROLLER Module
- ENGINE PC0470 Dual-function (engine starts counter and
HOURS/START engine operating hours) meter assembly.
COUNTER Meter ENGINE STARTS meter increments when
engine T5 reaches lightoff temperature.
Logs cumulative number of starts. ENGINE
HOURS meter begins to log cumulative
engine operating time at starter dropout
setpoint. Logs time in hundredths of an hour,
up to 99999.99 hours.
2.2.1 Turbine Control Panel
The controls and indicators for the turbine control panel are shown in Figure 2.2.2 and are

Figure 2.2.2 Turbine Control Panel Controls and Indicators
Table 2.2.2 Turbine Control Panel Controls and Indicators
Index
1 READY Light HL0400 Light illuminates to indicate system is ready
to start, no active shutdown indications
exist, and OFF/LOCAL/AUXILIARY
Keyswitch (SA0400) is in any other position
but OFF. Light extinguishes when START
Switch (SB0405) is pressed.

Table 2.2.2 Turbine Control Panel Controls and Indicators, Contd
Index
2 STARTING Light HL0401 Light illuminates when START Switch
(SB0405) is pressed. STARTING Light will
flash and continue flashing until starter
dropout speed is reached.
3 READY TO LOAD Light HL0402 Light illuminates 20 seconds after Ngp
reaches 69 percent. Light remains
illuminated until ON LOAD Light (HL0403)
illuminates.
4 ON LOAD Light HL0403 Light illuminates when Ngp reaches 90
percent and engine assumes driven
equipment load.
5 Spare HL0404
6 LOCAL/AUX Light HL0405 Split-type, (LOCAL, AUX) dual-function
indicator light illuminates to indicate
selected mode. Mode is selected
by rotating OFF/LOCAL/AUXILIARY
Keyswitch (SA0400).
7 Spare HL0406
8 COOLDOWN Light HL0407 Light illuminates when NORMAL STOP
Switch (SB0406) is pressed and system
begins cooldown cycle. Light extinguishes
when cooldown cycle times out and engine
shuts down.
9 STOPPING Light HL0408 Light illuminates when normal, emergency,
or control system stop is initiated. Light
extinguishes when restart timer has timed
out after engine shutdown.
10 ALARM SUMMARY Light HL0409 Light illuminates to indicate an alarm
condition. Light remains illuminated until
condition is cleared and system is reset.
11 BACKUP ACTIVE Light HL0410 Light illuminates to indicate backup relay
system is activated by one of following
events:
• Failure of microprocessor
• Detection of fire
• Detection of engine overspeed by

backup overspeed monitor
• Pressing of emergency stop

switch

Index
NOTE
The backup relay system will maintain
lube oil pump operation to avoid
possible damage to the engine or
driven equipment.
Rotate BACKUP RESET Keyswitch
(SA0401) clockwise to reset backup relay
system.
NOTE
The backup relay system cannot be
reset until after the ACKNOWLEDGE
and RESET switches are pressed.
Light extinguishes when backup relay

system has been reset.
12 SHUTDOWN SUMMARY HL0411 Light illuminates if shutdown is initiated
Light manually or automatically. Light remains
illuminated until control system is reset.
13 Spare SH0400
14 Spare SH0401
15 Spare SH0402
16 Spare SH0403
17 OFF / LOCAL / AUXILIARY SA0400
Keyswitch CAUTION
Rotating the keyswitch to the OFF
position, when the unit is operating,
will initiate a control system stop of the
engine with no cooldown cycle.
Three-position (OFF, LOCAL, AUXILIARY)

rotary-selector keyswitch. In OFF position,
start sequence is inhibited. In LOCAL
position, package operation is controlled
from unit control panel. In AUXILIARY
position, package operation is controlled
from auxiliary unit control panel. Normal
and emergency stop functions remain
active regardless of LOCAL or AUXILIARY
selection.

Index
18 EMERGENCY STOP SB0400 Pushbutton switch pressed to initiate
Switch immediate engine shutdown with no
cooldown cycle.
NOTE
Fuel is shut off to the engine and the
engine shuts down.
STOPPING Light (HL0408) illuminates. Pull

switch to reset circuit.
19 OPEN LPC SURGE CTRL SH0404 Pushbutton switch pressed to open LP
VALVE Switch compressor surge control recycle valve.
NOTE
OFF/LOCAL/AUXILIARY Keyswitch
(SA0400) must be in LOCAL position
and manual surge control mode must
be selected prior to switch operation.
20 CLOSE LPC SURGE SH0405 Pushbutton switch pressed to close LP
CTRL VALVE Switch compressor surge control recycle valve.
NOTE
21 OPEN HPC SURGE CTRL SH0406 Pushbutton switch pressed to open HP
VALVE Switch compressor surge control recycle valve.
NOTE
22 CLOSE HPC SURGE SH0407 Pushbutton switch pressed to close HP
CTRL VALVE Switch compressor surge control recycle valve.
NOTE

Index
23 HORN SILENCE Switch SB0401
CAUTION
Pressing HORN SILENCE Switch
does not clear malfunction condition.
Pushbutton switch pressed to silence

Control System Alarm Horn (HA0273)
after an alarm or shutdown has occurred.
Additional alarm or shutdown will reactivate
alarm horn. HORN SILENCE Switch or
ACKNOWLEDGE Switch (SB0402) must
be pressed again to silence alarm horn.
24 ACKNOWLEDGE Switch SB0402
CAUTION
Pressing ACKNOWLEDGE Switch
Pushbutton switch pressed to

acknowledge alarm or shutdown.
enables RESET Switch (SB0403), which
allows system to be reset when alarm
or shutdown becomes inactive. Pressing
ACKNOWLEDGE Switch also silences
Additional alarm or shutdown will reactivate
alarm horn. ACKNOWLEDGE Switch or
HORN SILENCE Switch (SB0401) must be
pressed again to silence alarm horn.
NOTE
prior to switch operation.

Index
25 RESET Switch SB0403 Pushbutton switch pressed to clear alarm
or shutdown indication and reset control
system.
NOTE
Start is permitted only if shutdowns
are inactive and control system has
been reset.
26 LAMP TEST Switch SB0404 Pushbutton switch pressed to illuminate all
indicator lights.
NOTE
All lights illuminated indicate all light
circuits are intact.
27 BACKUP RESET SA0401 Rotary, two-position (OFF, ON) keyswitch
Keyswitch rotated clockwise to reset backup relay
system.
NOTE
BACKUP ACTIVE Light (HL0410)

extinguishes when backup relay system
has been reset.
28 NORMAL STOP Switch SB0406 Pushbutton switch pressed to initiate
cooldown stop sequence.
NOTE
Engine speed is reduced to idle
speed. Idle speed is maintained for
a preselected cooldown cycle before
fuel is shut off and engine shuts down.

Index
29 START Switch SB0405 Pushbutton switch pressed to initiate start
sequence.
NOTE
(SA0400) must be in LOCAL
position with READY Light (HL0400)
illuminated before a start can be
initiated.
30 AUTO/MANUAL SH0408 Split-type, dual-function switch, with
Switch/Light individual indicator lights, illuminates to
indicate mode selection. When manual
mode is selected, MANUAL light is
illuminated and Ngp setpoint is set directly
by INCREASE and DECREASE switches.
When automatic mode is selected, AUTO
light is illuminated and Ngp setpoint is set
by process controller.
NOTE
31 DECREASE (Down Arrow) SB0407 Pushbutton switch pressed to decrease
Switch engine speed. Engine speed gradually
decreases until minimum speed setpoint
has been reached for duration in which
switch is pressed.
NOTE
32 INCREASE (Up Arrow) SB0408 Pushbutton switch pressed to increase
Switch engine speed. Engine speed gradually
increases until maximum speed setpoint
has been reached for duration in which
switch is pressed.
NOTE

2.2.2 Video Computer
The video computer is the operator's main monitoring and secondary operating interface
with the control system. The computer is an industrial personal computer with a color
video monitor and software. It collects data from the programmable logic controller (PLC),
processes and stores the computational results, and generates formatted screens.
Video computer screens provide graphic and tabular presentation of real-time and stored
data. Using the screens, the operator monitors package operating conditions, changes
device operating modes (pumps ON or OFF), changes programming constants, and
selects printer functions.
KEYBOARD CONTROL KEYS
Tab Key
The TAB key is used to highlight screen titles on the menu tree or onscreen buttons.
NOTE
Highlighted screen titles or onscreen buttons are selected
(activated) by the ENTER key.
Cursor Control
The cursor is controlled by the up, down, left, and right arrow keys on the numeric/control
keypad. These keys are used to move the arrow cursor up and down on the Alarm
Summary and Event Log screens.
Enter
The ENTER key is used to select (activate) a highlighted screen title on the menu tree or
onscreen button.
NOTE
Screen titles on the menu tree or onscreen buttons are
highlighted by the TAB key.
Escape
The ESC (Escape) key is used to cancel an operation in progress.
Function Keys
The function keys are used to activate features prompted by the screen.
Numeric Keys
The numeric keys are used to input numerical data.

Alpha Keys
The alpha keys are used to input scripted data.
Home and End Keys
The HOME key is used to select the first parameter on the first page of the screen. The
END key is used to select the last parameter on the last page of the screen.
Page Up and Page Down Keys
The PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN keys are used to scroll through multiple page screens.
Print Screen Key
The PRINT SCREEN key is used to print the current screen.
ELECTRONIC POINTERS
Electronic pointers, such as a trackball or mouse, are used to access screens or to activate
onscreen functions. Use the trackball or mouse to position the cursor to the desired position
and click the left trackball or mouse button to access the desired screen or to activate the
desired onscreen function.
NOTE
Any operation that can be performed with a mouse can be
performed with the trackball.
TT4000 SCREENS
Refer to Chapter 3 or to the TT4000 Help Menu located in the online TT4000 software for
a description of all standard TT4000 screens and features. Use the following procedures
to access the online TT4000 Help menu.
NOTE
Before the online TT4000 software TT4000 Help menu can be
accessed, the software startup procedures must be performed
per instructions in Subsection 4.3.11.
1. At the monitor, click on the top-left TTWebViewer icon, Figure 2.2.3.
NOTE
Selecting the TTWebViewer icon will open up the
TTWebViewer Pull-Down Menu.

Figure 2.2.3 TTWebViewer Icon
2. From TTWebViewer Pull-Down Menu, click on Help, Figure 2.2.4.
Figure 2.2.4 TTWebViewer Pull-Down Menu
NOTE
Selecting Help, will open up the TT4000 Help file and the
TT4000 Help menu will appear.
3. From the TT4000 Help menu, select unit/package type and desired screen.
NOTE
For a list of alarms and shutdowns, refer to the Software
Cause and Effect Drawing that is provided in the
RSLogix/9000_999/Reports folder of the Project CD-ROM.

2.2.3 Fire and Gas System Controller Module
The controls and indicators for the fire and gas system controller module are shown in
Figure 2.2.5 and are listed in Table 2.2.3. For more information, refer to Supplementary
Data.
Figure 2.2.5 Fire and Gas System Controller Module Controls and Indicators
Table 2.2.3 Fire and Gas System Controller Module Controls and Indicators
Index
No. Nomenclature Description
1 CONTROLNET LEDs LEDs illuminate red or green to indicate ControlNet
status. Refer to Supplementary Data for ControlNet
status indications.
2 TEXT screen Text screen shows fire detection system status, active
alarms, and faults. Refer to Supplementary Data for
text screen options.
3 FIRE ALARM LED LED illuminates red when any fire alarm is active (fire
detected).
4 TROUBLE LED LED illuminates yellow to indicate a fire detection
system fault has been detected (trouble relay is active).
Refer to Supplementary Data for trouble conditions.

Table 2.2.3 Fire and Gas System Controller Module Controls and Indicators, Contd
Index
5 INHIBIT LED LED illuminates yellow to indicate any device or point
is inhibited.
6 POWER LED LED illuminates green to indicate power is supplied to
fire and gas system controller module.
7 HIGH GAS LED LED illuminates red to indicate any gas detector is at or
above the high gas alarm value.
8 CNTRL FLT LED LED illuminates yellow to indicate a processor fault has
occurred.
9 OUT INHIBIT LED LED illuminates yellow to indicate any output is inhibited.
10 SUPR LED LED illuminates yellow to indicate any supervisory input
is active.
11 LOW GAS LED LED illuminates red to indicate any gas detector is at or
above the low gas alarm value.
12 LON FAULT LED LED illuminates yellow to indicate a signaling line circuit
fault is detected (open or short).
13 ACK LED LED illuminates yellow to indicate Acknowledge
Pushbutton is pressed.
14 SILENCE LED LED illuminates yellow to indicate Silence Pushbutton
is pressed.
15 CANCEL Pushbutton Pushbutton pressed to cancel selected command and
return the text screen to previously selected screen
option.
16 ENTER Pushbutton Pushbutton pressed to select text screen menu options
and to advance text screen menu to additional option
lists.
17 NEXT Pushbutton Pushbutton pressed to scroll through text screen menu
options. Each time pushbutton is pressed, current
options list indexes up one list item.
18 PREVIOUS Pushbutton Pushbutton pressed to scroll through text screen menu
options. Each time pushbutton is pressed, current
options list indexes down one list item.
19 RESET Pushbutton Pushbutton pressed to reset all latched controller
outputs.
20 ACKNOWLEDGE Pushbutton pressed to silence fire and gas system
Pushbutton controller module internal audible alarm buzzer.

Table 2.2.3 Fire and Gas System Controller Module Controls and Indicators, Contd
Index
21 SILENCE Pushbutton Pushbutton pressed to set silence status in user logic.
NOTE
SILENCE LED will illuminate when pushbutton is
pressed.
- AUDIBLE ALARM Buzzer Buzzer sounds when any alarm or trouble condition
occurs. A different tone pattern is generated for alarm,
trouble, supervisory, and gas conditions.
NOTE
Refer to Supplementary Data for alarm and
trouble condition tone patterns.
If multiple alarm or trouble conditions occur at same
time, priority of alarms is first fire; second supervisory;
third trouble; fourth high gas, and fifth; low gas. Buzzer
will remain active until ACKNOWLEDGE Pushbutton or
RESET Pushbutton is pressed.

2.3 AUXILIARY UNIT CONTROL PANEL CONTROLS

AND INDICATORS
The controls and indicators for the auxiliary unit control panel are shown in Figure 2.3.1
and are listed in Table 2.3.1.
NOTE

Figure 2.3.1 Auxiliary Unit Control Panel Controls and Indicators

Table 2.3.1 Auxiliary Unit Control Panel Controls and Indicators
Index
1 CONTROL SYSTEM HA0472 Horn sounds alarm to alert operator
ALARM Horn of control system alarm or shutdown
condition. Alarm is silenced by pressing
HORN SILENCE Switch (SB0471) or
ACKNOWLEDGE Switch (SB0473).
2 FIRE SYSTEM AUTO Light HL0171 Light illuminates to indicate FIRE SYSTEM
AUTO/INHIBIT switch is in AUTO position.
(Automatic operation of fire suppression
system enabled.)
3 FIRE SYSTEM INHIBITED HL0172 Light illuminates to indicate FIRE
Light SYSTEM AUTO/INHIBIT switch is in
INHIBIT position. (Automatic operation of
fire suppression system is disabled.)
4 FIRE SYSTEM HL0173 Light illuminates to indicate fire
DISCHARGED Light extinguishing agent was discharged into
enclosure.
5 FIRE SYSTEM SA0170 Two-position (AUTO, INHIBIT) keylock
AUTO/INHIBIT Keyswitch switch rotated to select fire suppression
system mode of operation. In AUTO
position, automatic operation of fire
suppression system is enabled. In INHIBIT
position, automatic operation of fire
suppression system is disabled.
6 FIRE SYSTEM MANUAL SB0170 Pushbutton switch pressed to manually
RELEASE Switch release fire extinguishing agent into
enclosure. Switch also signals control
system to initiate engine shutdown.
NOTE
The FIRE SYSTEM MANUAL
RELEASE Switch is protected by a
cover, which must be lifted before the
switch can be pressed.
If FIRE SYSTEM AUTO/INHIBIT

Keyswitch position is in INHIBIT,
manual release of fire extinguishing
agent can only be performed at the
fire cylinder cabinet by breaking the
protective glass and then pulling the
mechanical latch.

Table 2.3.1 Auxiliary Unit Control Panel Controls and Indicators, Contd
Index
7 DIGITAL Terminal AT1100 Terminal used for controlling and
monitoring turbine package. Refer to
Supplementary Data for controls and
indicators of digital terminal. Refer to
Chapter 3 for a description of TT4000S
screens and features.
NOTE
For a list of alarms and shutdowns,
refer to the Software Cause and
Effect Drawing that is provided in the
RSLogix/9000_999/Reports folder of
the Project CD-ROM.
8 HORN SILENCE Switch SB0471
CAUTION
Pressing HORN SILENCE Switch
Pushbutton switch pressed to silence

Additional alarm or shutdown will
reactivate alarm horn. HORN SILENCE
Switch or ACKNOWLEDGE Switch
(SB0473) must be pressed again to
silence alarm horn.

Index
9 ACKNOWLEDGE Switch SB0473
CAUTION
Pushbutton switch pressed to

acknowledge alarm or shutdown.
enables RESET Switch (SB0474), which
allows system to be reset when alarm
or shutdown becomes inactive. Pressing
ACKNOWLEDGE Switch also silences
Additional alarm or shutdown will
reactivate alarm horn. ACKNOWLEDGE
Switch or HORN SILENCE Switch
(SB0471) must be pressed again to
silence alarm horn.
NOTE
(SA0400) must be in AUXILIARY
position prior to switch operation.
10 RESET Switch SB0474 Pushbutton switch pressed to clear alarm
or shutdown indication and reset control
system.
NOTE

Index
11 SPEED DECREASE SA0471 Three-position (DECREASE, spring
INCREASE Switch return-to-center, INCREASE) switch
rotated and held to decrease or increase
engine speed. While switch is held in
DECREASE position, engine speed
gradually decreases until minimum speed
setpoint is reached. While switch is held
in INCREASE position, engine speed
gradually increases until maximum speed
setpoint is reached.
NOTE
12 START/STARTING SH0471 Pushbutton switch pressed to initiate start
Switch/Light sequence. Light flashes until start cycle is
completed.
NOTE
13 STOP/STOPPING SH0470 Pushbutton switch pressed to initiate
Switch/Light cooldown stop sequence.
NOTE
Engine speed is reduced to idle
speed. Idle speed is maintained for
a preselected cooldown cycle before
fuel is shut off and engine is shut
down.
Light illuminates when normal, emergency,

or control system stop is initiated. Light
extinguishes when restart timer has timed
out after engine shutdown.

Index
14 BACKUP SYSTEM SH0472 Light illuminates to indicate backup relay
ACTIVE/RESET system is activated by one of following
Switch/Light events:
• Failure of microprocessor
• Detection of fire
• Detection of engine overspeed

by backup overspeed monitor
• Pressing of emergency stop

switch
NOTE
The backup relay system will maintain
lube oil pump operation to avoid
possible damage to the engine or
driven equipment.
Switch pressed to reset backup relay
system.
NOTE
Light extinguishes when backup relay

system has been reset.
15 EMERGENCY STOP SB0472 Pushbutton switch pressed to initiate
Switch immediate engine shutdown with no
cooldown cycle.
NOTE
Fuel is shut off to the engine and the
engine shuts down.
STOP/STOPPING Switch/Light (SH0470)

illuminates. Pull switch to reset circuit.
2.3.1 TT4000S Screens
Refer to Chapter 3 for a description of all standard TT4000S screens and features.

NOTE

2.4 REMOTE MULTI-UNIT CONTROL PANEL CONTROLS

AND INDICATORS
The controls and indicators for the remote multi-unit control panel are the monitor
(AT9191D1) and computer (AT9191).
2.4.1 TT4000 Screens
Refer to Chapter 3 or to the TT4000 Help Menu located in the online TT4000 software for
a description of all standard TT4000 screens and features. Use the following procedures
to access the online TT4000 Help menu.
NOTE
Before the online TT4000 software TT4000 Help menu can be
accessed, the software startup procedures must be performed
per instructions in Subsection 4.5.11.
1. At the screen, click on the top-left TTWebViewer icon, Figure 2.4.1.
NOTE
Selecting the TTWebViewer icon will open up the
TTWebViewer Pull-Down Menu.
Figure 2.4.1 TTWebViewer Icon
2. From TTWebViewer Pull-Down Menu, click on Help, Figure 2.4.2.

Figure 2.4.2 TTWebViewer Pull-Down Menu
NOTE
Selecting Help, will open up the TT4000 Help file and the
TT4000 Help menu will appear.
3. From the TT4000 Help menu, select unit/package type and desired screen.
NOTE
KEYBOARD CONTROL KEYS
Tab Key
The TAB key is used to highlight screen titles on the menu tree or onscreen buttons.
NOTE
Highlighted screen titles or onscreen buttons are selected
(activated) by the ENTER key.

Cursor Control
The cursor is controlled by the up, down, left, and right arrow keys on the numeric/control
keypad. These keys are used to move the arrow cursor up and down on the Alarm
Summary and Event Log screens.
Enter
The ENTER key is used to select (activate) a highlighted screen title on the menu tree or
onscreen button.
NOTE
Screen titles on the menu tree or onscreen buttons are
highlighted by the TAB key.
Escape
The ESC (Escape) key is used to cancel an operation in progress.
Function Keys
The function keys are used to activate features prompted by the screen.
Numeric Keys
The numeric keys are used to input numerical data.
Alpha Keys
The alpha keys are used to input scripted data.
Home and End Keys
The HOME key is used to select the first parameter on the first page of the screen. The
END key is used to select the last parameter on the last page of the screen.
Page Up and Page Down Keys
The PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN keys are used to scroll through multiple page screens.
Print Screen Key
The PRINT SCREEN key is used to print the current screen.

ELECTRONIC POINTERS
Electronic pointers, such as a trackball or mouse, are used to access screens or to activate
onscreen functions. Use the trackball or mouse to position the cursor to the desired position
and click the left trackball or mouse button to access the desired screen or to activate the
desired onscreen function.
NOTE
Any operation that can be performed with a mouse can be
performed with the trackball.

2.5 PACKAGE CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
2.5.1 Enclosure
To prevent injury, lock out the fire system before entering

the enclosure. Extinguishing agent discharge may injure
personnel within enclosure. Do not lock out fire system or
open enclosure doors if there is a fire indication.
The controls and indicators mounted on the enclosure are shown in Figure 2.5.1 and are
NOTE

Figure 2.5.1 Enclosure Controls and Indicators

Figure 2.5.1 Enclosure Controls and Indicators, Contd

Table 2.5.1 Enclosure Controls and Indicators
Index
7 STROBE Light HL6710 Light(s) flash to indicate enclosure fire
suppression system is active. Strobe
light(s) are extinguished by pressing
SILENCE Pushbutton on fire and gas
system controller module (AT0170).
8 AUDIBLE ALARM HAL6730 Horn sounds alarm and strobe light flashes
Horn/Strobe Light when enclosure fire suppression system
is active. Alarm is silenced and strobe
light is extinguished by pressing SILENCE
Pushbutton on fire and gas system
controller module (AT0170).
- ENCLOSURE AC SA6130 Two-position (ON, OFF) switch positioned
LIGHT Switch(es) to control power to enclosure ac light
fixtures.

3 SOFTWARE SCREENS
3M271 SOFTWARE SCREENS
3.1 TT4000S OVERVIEW

TT4000S screens provide the operator a window into the operation of the equipment. Each
screen has a clock shown in its header and an alarm bar shown across the top of the
screen. The alarm bar shows in chronological order the first four alarms or shutdowns
that have occurred starting from the left. In the banner portion of each screen are the
percentage values for turbine engine gas producer speed (Ngp) and power turbine speed
(Npt). The major portion of each screen is dedicated to showing the current view.
3.1.1 Menu Screen
The Menu screen, Figure 3.1.1, lists titles of available screens. To select a screen, touch
the onscreen button with the desired screen title. The Menu screen can be selected from
any of the available screens by touching the onscreen Menu button.
Figure 3.1.1 Menu Screen
3.1.2 Discrete Lamps
Discrete lamps represent ON/OFF status of pumps, valves, operating modes, and control
modes. Discrete lamps are light in color when OFF or inactive, and highlight when ON or
active.

SOFTWARE SCREENS 3M271
3.1.3 Onscreen Buttons
Operator-selectable onscreen buttons are shown as gray boxes with shadows. Onscreen
buttons are selected by touching the screen. Selecting an onscreen button will activate or
initiate what is described on the button.

3.2 SCREENS
3.2.1 Summary Screens
ENGINE SUMMARY SCREEN
The Engine Summary screen, Figure 3.2.1, will be the first screen shown after power is
supplied to the digital terminal and can be selected from the Menu screen by touching the
onscreen Engine Summary button. The Engine Summary screen shows system operating
values, operation modes, control modes, and system control selection. Operation modes
and control modes will highlight when active. This screen generally remains shown during
operation. Data is presented in real time. The Timers onscreen button may be selected
from the Engine Summary screen. Selecting the Timers onscreen button will open the
Timers Pop-Up Window, Figure 3.2.2.
Figure 3.2.1 Engine Summary Screen

Figure 3.2.2 Timers Pop-Up Window
TURBINE TEMPERATURE SCREEN
The Turbine Temperature screen, Figure 3.2.3, shows operating temperatures for the
engine, engine bearings and drains, fuel and lube oil systems, and enclosure.
NOTE
Inactive thermocouples are excluded from the temperature
average calculation.

Figure 3.2.3 Turbine Temperature Screen
T5 TEMPERATURES SCREEN
The T5 Temperatures screen, Figure 3.2.4, shows temperature readings for engine
thermocouples, T5 average, and number of active T5 thermocouples.
NOTE

Figure 3.2.4 T5 Temperatures Screen
TURBINE VIBRATION SCREEN
Do not operate the unit in an alarm-state for an extended

period.
The Turbine Vibration screen, Figure 3.2.5, shows a summary of radial and axial vibration
amplitudes and proximity probe gap voltages measured at the bearings of the gas-turbine
engine, and shows the accessory gearbox acceleration vibration amplitudes measured at
a specific location on top of the accessory gearbox. Gap voltage is the negative direct
current voltage (Vdc) output signal of the proximity probe. The strength of the signal is
proportional to the distance between the probe and the surface of the rotating shaft.
The gas producer and power turbine's axial probe gap voltage is used to evaluate the
mechanical condition of the engine's thrust bearing. The control system converts the gap
voltage into an axial distance millimeters (mm). If the axial distance exceeds normal levels
of an engine in new condition, the control system annunciates alarms. An alarm indicates
that the thrust bearing is deteriorating. A shutdown indicates that the bearing must be
replaced.
The accessory gearbox velocity readings, measured in millimeters-per-second root

mean square (mm/s rms) isshown at the bottom of the screen. Gas producer and power
turbine radial vibration amplitudes are measured in micrometers peak-to-peak (μm pp).

Gas producer and power turbine axial vibration readings are measured in millimeters
(mm). Vibration readings indicate the mechanical condition of the gas-turbine engine and
the gearbox. For troubleshooting support, or assessing the mechanical condition of the
gas-turbine engine, contact the Solar District Service Office.
Figure 3.2.5 Turbine Vibration Screen
GB VAC PUMP VALVES SCREEN
The GB Vac Pump Valves screen, Figure 3.2.6, shows gearbox valve's status and provides
the gearbox internal case pressure.
The following onscreen button may be selected from the GB Vac Pump Valves screen:
• START/STOP - Selecting this onscreen button will open Start/Stop Pump Pop-Up
Window, Figure 3.2.7, to select start or start of gearbox pump.

Figure 3.2.6 GB Vac Pump Valves Screen
Figure 3.2.7 Start/Stop Pump Pop-Up Window
SEAL GAS VALVES SCREEN
The Seal Gas Valves screen, Figure 3.2.8, shows seal gas valves status.
The following onscreen buttons may be selected from the Seal Gas Valves screen:
• Yard - Selecting this onscreen button will open Yard Valve Pop-Up Window,
Figure 3.2.9, to select auto or manual yard valve sequence.

• SG161 - Selecting this onscreen button will open SG SDV161 Valve Pop-Up
Window, Figure 3.2.10, to manually open or close SDV161 valve.
• SG633 - Selecting this onscreen button will open SG SDV633 Valve Pop-Up
Window, Figure 3.2.11, to manually open or close SDV633 valve.
Figure 3.2.8 Seal Gas Valves Screen
Figure 3.2.9 Yard Valve Pop-Up Window

Figure 3.2.10 SG SDV161 Valve Pop-Up Window
Figure 3.2.11 SG SDV633 Valve Pop-Up Window
N2 AND AIR VALVES SCREEN
The N2 and Air Valves screen, Figure 3.2.12, shows N2 and air valve's status and provides
pressure readings for N2 supply and setpoint.
The following onscreen buttons may be selected from the N2 and Air Valves screen:
• SEP N2 - Selecting this onscreen button will open Sep N2 Valve Pop-Up Window,
Figure 3.2.14, to manually open or close Sep N2 valve.
• SEP AIR - Selecting this onscreen button will open Sep Air Valve Pop-Up
Window, Figure 3.2.15, to manually open or close Sep Air valve.

Figure 3.2.12 N2 and Air Valves Screen

Figure 3.2.14 Sep N2 Valve Pop-Up Window
Figure 3.2.15 Sep Air Valve Pop-Up Window
FUEL GAS VALVES SCREEN
The Fuel Gas Valves screen, Figure 3.2.16, shows fuel gas valves status, fuel gas supply
temperature, and fuel gas filter differential pressure. This screen also provides onscreen
buttons to manually open or close fuel gas valves.
The following onscreen buttons may be selected from the Unit Valves screen:
• FG SUPPLY - Selecting this onscreen button will open FG Supply Valve Pop-Up
Window, Figure 3.2.18, to manually open or close FG Supply valve.
• FG VENT - Selecting this onscreen button will open FG Vent Valve Pop-Up
Window, Figure 3.2.19, to manually open or close FG Vent valve.

Figure 3.2.16 Fuel Gas Valves Screen

Figure 3.2.18 FG Supply Valve Pop-Up Window
Figure 3.2.19 FG Vent Valve Pop-Up Window
FUEL SYSTEM GAS SCREEN
The Fuel System Gas screen, Figure 3.2.20, is selected from the Menu screen by touching
the onscreen Fuel System Gas button. The Fuel System Gas screen shows gas fuel
system operating parameters and valve status such as bleed valve, fuel valve, and guide
vane.
The following onscreen button may be selected from the Fuel System Gas en screen:
• Fuel Valves - Selecting this onscreen button will open the Fuel Valves Status
Pop-Up Window, Figure 3.2.21.

Figure 3.2.20 Fuel System Gas Screen
Figure 3.2.21 Fuel Valves Pop-up Window
LUBE SYSTEM SCREEN
The Lube System screen, Figure 3.2.22, shows lube oil system operating values and lube
oil pump status.
The following onscreen button may be selected from the Lube System screen:

• INITIATE B/U PMP CHK . Selecting this onscreen button will open Backup Lube
Pump Check Pop-Up Window, Figure 3.2.23, to initiate backup lube oil pump
check.
Figure 3.2.22 Lube System Screen
Figure 3.2.23 Backup Lube Pump Check Pop-Up Window
ENCLOSURE SCREEN
The Enclosure screen, Figure 3.2.24, shows the status of the enclosure vent fans,
enclosure temperature and pressure, fire suppression system, and gas sensors.
The following onscreen buttons may be selected from the Enclosure screen:
• Fan Select. Selecting this onscreen button will open Fan Select Pop-Up Window,
Figure 3.2.25, to select primary enclosure vent fan.

• Vent Fan Interrupt Enable. Selecting this onscreen button will open Vent Fan
Interrupt Enable Confirmation Pop-Up Window, Figure 3.2.26, to interrupt the
enclosure vent fan.
Figure 3.2.24 Enclosure Screen
Figure 3.2.25 Fan Select Pop-Up Window

Figure 3.2.26 Vent Fan Interrupt Enable Confirmation Pop-Up Window
COMPRESSOR TEMPERATURE SCREEN
The Compressor Temperature screen, Figure 3.2.27, shows the various compressor
bearing and drain temperatures.
Figure 3.2.27 Compressor Temperature Screen
HPC UNIT VALVES SCREEN
The HPC Unit Valves screen, Figure 3.2.28, shows compressor unit lube/seal system
and unit valves status. This screen also provides onscreen buttons to manually open or
close unit valves, with the exception of the compressor suction and discharge valves. The
suction and discharge valves can be opened only when yard valve sequence mode is in
Manual, unit is shut down, and the compressor is depressurized.

• Seal - Selecting this onscreen button will open Lube/Seal Valve Pop-Up Window,
Figure 3.2.29, to select auto or manual lube/seal system control.
• Loading - Selecting this onscreen button will open Loading Valve Pop-Up
Window, Figure 3.2.31, to manually open or close loading valve.
• Vent - Selecting this onscreen button will open Vent Valve Pop-Up Window,
Figure 3.2.32, to manually open or close vent valve.
• Suction - Selecting this onscreen button will open Suction Valve Pop-Up Window,
Figure 3.2.33, to manually open or close suction valve.
• Discharge - Selecting this onscreen button will open Discharge Valve Pop-Up
Window, Figure 3.2.34, to manually open or close discharge valve.
• Cold Bypass - Selecting this onscreen button will open HP Cold Bypass Valve
Pop-Up Window, Figure 3.2.35, to manually open or close HP Cold Bypass valve.
• Scrubber - Selecting this onscreen button will open HP Scrubber Valve Pop-Up
Window, Figure 3.2.36, to manually open or close HP Scrubber valve.
Figure 3.2.28 HPC Unit Valves Screen

Figure 3.2.29 Lube/Seal Valve Pop-Up Window
Figure 3.2.31 Loading Valve Pop-Up Window

Figure 3.2.32 Vent Valve Pop-Up Window
Figure 3.2.33 Suction Valve Pop-Up Window
Figure 3.2.34 Discharge Valve Pop-Up Window

Figure 3.2.35 Cold Bypass Valve Pop-Up Window
Figure 3.2.36 Scrubber Valve Pop-Up Window
LPC UNIT VALVES SCREEN
The LPC Unit Valves screen, Figure 3.2.37, shows compressor unit lube/seal system
and unit valves status. This screen also provides onscreen buttons to manually open or
close unit valves, with the exception of the compressor suction and discharge valves. The
suction and discharge valves can be opened only when yard valve sequence mode is in
Manual, unit is shut down, and the compressor is depressurized.
• Seal - Selecting this onscreen button will open Lube/Seal Valve Pop-Up Window,
Figure 3.2.38, to select auto or manual lube/seal system control.
• Loading - Selecting this onscreen button will open Loading Valve Pop-Up
Window, Figure 3.2.40, to manually open or close loading valve.

• Vent - Selecting this onscreen button will open Vent Valve Pop-Up Window,
Figure 3.2.41, to manually open or close vent valve.
• Suction - Selecting this onscreen button will open Suction Valve Pop-Up Window,
Figure 3.2.42, to manually open or close suction valve.
• Discharge - Selecting this onscreen button will open Discharge Valve Pop-Up
Window, Figure 3.2.43, to manually open or close discharge valve.
• Cold Bypass - Selecting this onscreen button will open LP Cold Bypass Valve
Pop-Up Window, Figure 3.2.44, to manually open or close LP Cold Bypass valve.
• Scrubber - Selecting this onscreen button will open LP Scrubber Valve Pop-Up
Window, Figure 3.2.45, to manually open or close LP Scrubber valve.
Figure 3.2.37 LPC Unit Valves Screen

Figure 3.2.38 Lube/Seal Valve Pop-Up Window
Figure 3.2.40 Loading Valve Pop-Up Window

Figure 3.2.41 Vent Valve Pop-Up Window
Figure 3.2.42 Suction Valve Pop-Up Window
Figure 3.2.43 Discharge Valve Pop-Up Window

Figure 3.2.44 Cold Bypass Valve Pop-Up Window
Figure 3.2.45 Scrubber Valve Pop-Up Window
COMP TRANSMITTER SCREEN
The Compressor Transmitters screen (Figure 3.2.46) shows compressor transmitters

operating pressures and temperature.

Figure 3.2.46 Compressor Transmitters Screen
COMPRESSOR VIBRATION SCREEN

period.
The Compressor Vibration screen, Figure 3.2.47, shows a summary of radial vibration
amplitudes and proximity probe gap voltages measured at the bearings of the gas
compressor. Gap voltage is the negative direct current voltage (Vdc) output signal of the
proximity probe. The strength of the signal is proportional to the distance between the
probe and the surface of the rotating shaft.
The gas compressor's axial probe gap voltage is used to evaluate the mechanical
condition of the compressor's thrust bearing. The control system converts the gap voltage
into an axial distance millimeters (mm). If the axial distance exceeds normal levels of a
compressor in new condition, the control system annunciates alarms. An alarm indicates
that the thrust bearing is deteriorating. A shutdown indicates that the bearing must be
replaced.
Gas compressor radial vibration amplitudes are measured in micrometers peak-to-peak

(μm pp). Vibration readings indicate the mechanical condition of the gas compressor. For
troubleshooting support, or assessing the mechanical condition of the gas compressor,
contact the Solar District Service Office.

Figure 3.2.47 Compressor Vibration Screen
GEARBOX TEMP SCREEN
The Gearbox Temperature screen (Figure 3.2.48) shows gearbox temperatures.

Figure 3.2.48 Gearbox Temperature Screen
GEARBOX VIBRATION SCREEN
The Gearbox Vibration screen, Figure 3.2.49, shows a summary of high-speed shaft
and low-speed shaft (HSS, LSS ) proximity probe gap voltages and vibration amplitudes
measured at the coupling-end and blind-end (DE, NDE) bearings of the gearbox. Gap
voltage is the negative direct current voltage (Vdc) output signal of the proximity probe.
The strength of the signal is proportional to the distance between the probe and the
surface of the rotating shaft.
Gearbox axial probe gap voltage is used to evaluate the mechanical condition of the
compressor's thrust bearing. The control system converts the gap voltage into an axial
distance millimeters (mm). If the axial distance exceeds normal levels of a gearbox in
new condition, the control system annunciates alarms. An alarm indicates that the thrust
bearing is deteriorating. A shutdown indicates that the bearing must be replaced.
Gearbox radial vibration amplitudes are measured in micrometers peak-to-peak (μm pp).
Vibration readings indicate the mechanical condition of the gearbox. For troubleshooting
support, or assessing the mechanical condition of the gearbox, contact the Solar District
Service Office.

Figure 3.2.49 Gearbox Vibration Screen
HP SURGE CONTROL SCREEN
The HP Surge Control screen, Figure 3.2.50, shows high pressure (HP) surge control data
provided by surge controller, surge control mode selection, surge control valve status,
surge control setpoint and flow percentage, and compressor operating temperatures,
pressures, and compressor-turndown percentage.
The following onscreen buttons may be selected from the Surge Control screen:
• Auto/Manual - Selecting this onscreen button will open Surge Control HP Pop-Up
Window, Figure 3.2.51, to select auto or manual surge control mode.
• Manual Surge Control - Selecting this onscreen button will open Manual Surge
Control HP Pop- Up Window, Figure 3.2.52, to manually open or close surge
controller.

Figure 3.2.50 HP Surge Control Screen
Figure 3.2.51 Surge Control Pop-Up Window

Figure 3.2.52 Manual Surge Control Pop-Up Window
LP SURGE CONTROL SCREEN
The LP Surge Control screen, Figure 3.2.53, shows low pressure (LP) surge control data
provided by surge controller, surge control mode selection, surge control valve status,
surge control setpoint and flow percentage, and compressor operating temperatures,
pressures, and compressor-turndown percentage.
• Auto/Manual - Selecting this onscreen button will open Surge Control HP Pop-Up
Window, Figure 3.2.54, to select auto or manual surge control mode.
• Manual Surge Control - Selecting this onscreen button will open Manual Surge
Control HP Pop- Up Window, Figure 3.2.55, to manually open or close surge
controller.

Figure 3.2.53 LP Surge Control Screen
Figure 3.2.54 Surge Control Pop-Up Window

Figure 3.2.55 Manual Surge Control Pop-Up Window
LOAD SHARE CONTROL SCREEN
The Load Share Control screen, Figure 3.2.56, shows load share and process control
operating modes and provides operator control functions.
Load Share Control (LSC) manages the operation of multiple units (a station) to ensure
equal load sharing between operating units. Units that share common suction and
discharge headers are grouped together and are assigned a load-share group number.
For example, in a five-unit station, two units are defined as load-share Group 1 when they
share the same suction and discharge headers. The remaining three units that share the
same suction and discharge headers (different from the first two units in load-share Group
1) are defined as load-share Group 2. Load-share Group 2 can share load separately
from load-share Group 1.
In order to achieve a desired operating configuration for the unit(s), the operator-selectable
control modes and features must be correctly set up.

Figure 3.2.56 Load Share Control Screen
Refer to the respective paragraphs below for the following operator-selectable control
modes:
• Manual Ngp Control mode
• Automatic Ngp (Process Control) mode
Refer to the respective paragraphs below for the following operator-selectable features:
• Load Share Control Feature
• Load Equalizer Feature
• Transmit Setpoints Feature
Manual Ngp Control Mode
Manual Ngp Control mode is shown as [Manual] Load Setpoint Mode on the Load Share
Control screen and allows operator-initiated adjustments of gas-turbine engine speed
(Ngp) at the unit's active unit control panel.
If Load Share Control is [OFF] and Manual Ngp Control mode is activated, unit speed is
controlled by the operator independently of the other operating units.

If Load Share Control is [ON] and Automatic Ngp Control (Process Control) mode is
activated, and the unit is transferred into Manual Ngp Control, the unit now becomes Ngp
Master unit for the other units in the load-share group. Units in the same load-share group
adjust their speed to match the speed of the Ngp Master unit.
Automatic Ngp (Process Control) Mode
Automatic Ngp Control (Process Control) mode is shown as [Auto] Load Setpoint Mode
on the Load Share Control screen. Automatic Ngp Control mode performs control
system-initiated adjustments of Ngp in order to achieve or maintain the setpoint of the
active process. Based upon the customer's design requirements for the unit control
system, Ngp is controlled to achieve or maintain the setpoint of the active process, either
suction pressure, discharge pressure, and/or flow (as applicable). On the Load Share
Control screen, a green-highlighted line extending from a process setpoint selector box
to the Load Setpoint Mode (Auto/Manual) selector box depicts the active process.
In Automatic Ngp Control mode, if Load Share Control is [OFF], unit operation is isolated
from other units in the load-share group, and the unit control system adjusts Ngp to achieve
or maintain the setpoint of the unit's active process.
If Load Share Control is [ON], all units in Automatic Ngp Control mode communicate Ngp
setpoints (Ngp SP) with other units in a load-share group. The highest Ngp SP within the
load-share group is used as the base Ngp SP for all units. As process conditions vary,
the base Ngp SP will change to maintain the setpoint of the load-share group's active
process. The load-share group's active process will be the process that has the lowest
process control error, either suction pressure, discharge pressure, or flow (as applicable).
Transmit Setpoints Feature
The onscreen Transmit Setpoints button sends a one-time transmission of the unit control
panel's process setpoints to the all other units in a load-share group.
Load Equalizer Feature
When the Load Share Control feature is [ON], Load Equalizer (LDE) works with the load
share and anti-surge controllers to keep the operating compressors at the same distance
from the surge limit line. Load equalization is achieved by the compressor-turndown
calculator.
In Automatic Ngp Control mode, the LDE will bias a unit's Ngp SP as necessary by as much
as 2.0 percent to equalize the compressor-turndown percentage with the other units. The
unit that has the lowest compressor-turndown percentage will not have its Ngp SP biased.
MAINTENANCE SCREEN
The Maintenance screen, Figure 3.2.57, is selected from the Menu screen by touching the
onscreen Maintenance button. The Maintenance screen provides the operator with the
following onscreen buttons:

• TEST CRANK Start/Stop - Selecting this onscreen button will open Test Crank
• ON-CRANK WATER WASH Start/Stop - Selecting this onscreen button will open
On-Crank Water Wash Pop-Up Window, Figure 3.2.59.
• ON-LINE WATER WASH Start/Stop - Selecting this onscreen button will open
On-Line Water Wash Pop-Up Window, Figure 3.2.60.
• Slow Roll - Selecting this onscreen button will open the Slow Roll Stop Pop-Up
Window, Figure 3.2.61.
• VFD Config - Selecting this onscreen button will open VFD Config Pop-Up
• VFD Data - Selecting this onscreen button will open VFD Data Pop-Up Window,
Figure 3.2.63.
• Selecting a VFD onscreen button will open a VFD Starter Data Pop-Up
• Selecting a VFD onscreen button will open a VFD Lube Pump #1 Data
• Selecting a VFD onscreen button will open a VFD Lube Pump #2 Data
• Fail To Load Shutdown - Selecting this onscreen button will open Fail to Load
• Backup O/S (Overspeed) - Selecting this onscreen button will open Backup
Overspeed System Test Pop-Up Window, Figure 3.2.68.
• Selecting the Overspeed Test onscreen button will open the Overspeed Test
• GV Cycle Test (Guide Vane Cycle Test). Selecting this button opens the Guide
Vane Cycle Test Pop-Up Window, Figure 3.2.70.
• Lube Pump Select - Selecting this button opens the Guide Vane Cycle Test
• Lamp Test - Selecting this onscreen button will illuminate all indicator lights. All
lights illuminated indicate all light circuits are intact.
• SYSTEM CONTROL Control Mode Selection - Selecting this onscreen button will
open Control Mode Selection Pop-Up Window, Figure 3.2.72.
NOTE
Pop-up windows provide additional onscreen buttons to
confirm (Yes) or to exit from control selections

NOTE
Variable frequency drives cannot be configured when in
operation.
Touching an onscreen button will activate the action indicated

on the button.
Figure 3.2.57 Maintenance Screen
Figure 3.2.58 Test Crank Pop-Up Window

Figure 3.2.59 On-Crank Water Wash Pop-Up Window
Figure 3.2.60 On-Line Water Wash Pop-Up Window
Figure 3.2.61 Slow Roll Stop Pop-Up Window

Figure 3.2.62 VFD Config Pop-Up Window
Figure 3.2.63 VFD Data Pop-Up Window

Figure 3.2.64 VFD Starter Data Pop-Up Window
Figure 3.2.65 VFD Lube Pump #1 Data Pop-Up Window

Figure 3.2.66 VFD Lube Pump #2 Data Pop-Up Window
Figure 3.2.67 Fail To Load Pop-Up Window

Figure 3.2.68 Backup Overspeed System Test Pop-Up Window
Figure 3.2.69 Backup Overspeed Test Pop-Up Window

Figure 3.2.70 Guide Vane Cycle Test Pop-Up Window
Figure 3.2.71 Pump Select Pop-Up Window

Figure 3.2.72 Control Mode Selection Pop-Up Window
ALARM LOG SCREEN
The Alarm Log screen, Figure 3.2.73, is selected from the Menu screen by touching the
onscreen Alarm Log button. The Alarm Log screen shows a log of alarm and shutdowns in
the order detected by the programmable logic controller. The alarms and shutdowns are
listed in chronological order with the most recent alarm or shutdown at the top. Each alarm
and shutdown appears, with a brief description, along with the date and time the alarm or
shutdown occurred. This screen is helpful for troubleshooting and should be used as a
supplement to the Alarm Summary screens. If more alarms have been logged than can fit
on one page, touch the scroll bar to the right of the list of alarms and shutdowns.
When new alarms are generated, the first place they should be viewed is from the Alarm
Summary screen. The Alarm Summary screen lists alarms in the order received, and
includes a time/date stamp of the alarm.
Alarms and shutdowns that are inactive appear in gray. Unacknowledged alarms and
shutdowns appear with black lettering on a colored background. Acknowledged alarms
and shutdowns appear with colored lettering on a black background.
If more events have occurred than can be seen on one page, the additional events can be
viewed by pressing the PAGE UP/PAGE DOWN keys on the keypad or using the cursor
to move the scroll bar at the right of the screen.
NOTE
Double-clicking the column heading will sort the column
alphabetically. To sort in reverse alphabetical order,
double-click the column heading a second time.

NOTE
While opened, the ALARM LOG screen is not updated to
reflect new events. To view the most current list of discrete
events, select another screen and then reselect the ALARM
LOG screen, or press the Retrieve button.
Figure 3.2.73 Alarm Log Screen
ALARM SUMMARY SCREEN
The Alarm Summary screen, Figure 3.2.74, is selected from the Menu screen by touching
the onscreen Alarm Summary button. The Alarm Summary screen shows acknowledged
and unacknowledged alarm and shutdown codes and descriptions. The alarms and
shutdowns are listed in chronological order with the most recent alarm or shutdown at the
top. Each alarm and shutdown appears, with a brief description, along with the date and
time the alarm or shutdown occurred.
Alarms are shown in yellow and begin with AL, and shutdowns are shown in red
and begin with FL, FN, CL, or CN. Alarms and shutdowns that are inactive appear in
green. Unacknowledged alarms and shutdowns appear with black lettering on a colored
background. Acknowledged alarms and shutdowns appear with colored lettering on a
black background. Acknowledged alarms and shutdowns remain on the screen until the
RESET Switch is pressed.

If more alarms and shutdowns have occurred than will fit on one page, the additional
alarms and shutdowns can be viewed by pressing the PAGE UP/PAGE DOWN keys on
the keypad or using the cursor to move the scroll bar at the right of the screen.
Upon power-up of the computer, all alarms in the alarms screen that occurred prior to
startup are shown as active. Alarms on the screen are time-stamped with the time the
computer rebooted (not the time the alarm occurred). This condition continues until an
acknowledge/reset operation occurs.
Figure 3.2.74 Alarm Summary Screen
EVENT LOG SCREEN
The Event Log screen, Figure 3.2.75, is selected from the Menu screen by touching the
onscreen Event Log button. The Event Log screen shows data captured whenever a
discrete parameter changes state or an alarm or shutdown occurs. For example, a pump
turns on, a valve closes, or an alarm limit has been reached. This screen is useful for
troubleshooting and should be used as a supplement to the Alarm Summary and Alarm
Log screen.
includes a time/date stamp of when the alarm was recorded.

Events are listed in chronological order with the most recent event appearing at the top.
Each event appears with a brief description and the date and time the event occurred.
Active status events appear with green or white text on a black background. Inactive
status events will appear with black text on a white or green background. Alarms are
yellow in color, and shutdowns are red. Inactive alarms and shutdowns are gray in
color. Unacknowledged alarms and shutdowns appear with black lettering on a colored
black background. Acknowledged alarms and shutdowns remain on the screen until reset.
NOTE
double-click the column heading a second time
While opened, the EVENT LOG screen is not updated to

events, select another screen and then reselect the EVENT
Figure 3.2.75 Event Log Screen

STRIP CHART SCREEN
The Strip Chart screen, Figure 3.2.76, is selected from the Menu screen by touching the
onscreen Strip Chart button. The Strip Chart screen shows an emulation of a strip-chart
recorder with a configurable number of pens to monitor analog variables. Pens are lines
and/or symbols used to represent values. The values can be monitored tags or constant
values. Pens can be different colors with different weights and symbols to help easily
distinguish between multiple pens.
The strip chart shows raw, real time data. To change the scale on the strip chart to match
the desired variable (Npt, Ngp, and T5 Avg for example), touch the variable in the legend
below the chart. The legends located at the bottom of the screen continually shows the
pens or tags used and their values.
Time Range is located below the plot area.
Legend, located at the bottom of the screen, shows the pen(s) and their values.
Y-Axis Scale, located at the right of the plot area, shows minimum and maximum range
values of the pen that is selected in the legend.
Vertical (Y-Axis) Zoom In and Zoom Out scroll bar is located at the top right side of the
screen.
• To zoom in scroll down
• To zoom out scroll up.

Figure 3.2.76 Strip Chart Screen
STRIP CHART OPTIONS
Other Strip Chart screen options can be accessed from the Strip Chart Add/Remove
Tags Pop-Up Window, Figure 3.2.77. To open the Strip Chart Add/Remove Tags Pop-Up
Window, double click the left mouse button in the Strip Chart screen plot area.
• Style - changes the appearance of the selected tag line on the strip chart.
• Symbol - adds a symbol to the selected tag line on the strip chart.
• Width - changes the thickness of the selected tag line on the strip chart.
• Color - changes the appearance, minimum and/or maximum value, or label of

the pens (see details below).
• Add /Update Tag- enters the selected tag into the strip chart.
• Remove Tag- removes the selected tag from the strip chart.
• Exit - starts running the strip chart.

Figure 3.2.77 Strip Chart Add/Remove Tag Window
Add or Update Tag
1. Double click on the plot area of the strip chart screen the Strip Chart Add/Remove
Tags Pop- Up Window, Figure 3.2.77 will open.
2. From the Strip Chart Add/Remove Tags Pop-Up Window, select desired Tag
name.
3. Select desired Style, Symbol, Width, and Color.
4. Select Add /Update Tag. The selected tag will be added to the strip chart.
5. Click Exit when finished.
Remove Tag
1. Double click on the plot area of the strip chart screen, the Strip Chart Add/Remove
Tags Pop- Up Window (Figure 3.2.77) will open.
name to be removed, then select Remove Tag. The selected tag will be removed
from the strip chart.

3.3 TT4000 OVERVIEW

TT4000 screens provide the operator a window into the operation of the equipment. Each
screen has a clock shown in its header and an alarm bar shown across the top of the
screen. The alarm bar shows in chronological order the first four alarms or shutdowns
that have occurred starting from the left. In the banner portion of each screen are the
percentage values for turbine engine gas producer speed (Ngp) and power turbine speed
(Npt).
3.3.1 Menu Screen
The Menu screen , Figure 3.3.1, provides access to all TT4000 screens. Selecting an
onscreen button with the cursor will open the selected screen.
Figure 3.3.1 Menu Screen
3.3.2 Discrete Lamps
Discrete lamps represent ON/OFF status of pumps, valves, operating modes, and control
modes. Discrete lamps are light in color when OFF or inactive, and highlight when ON or
active.
3.3.3 Onscreen Buttons
Operator-selectable onscreen buttons are shown as gray boxes with shadows. Selecting
an onscreen button with the cursor will activate the action indicated on the button.

3.4 TT4000 SCREENS
3.4.1 Summary Screens
OPERATION SCREEN
The Operation screen, Figure 3.4.1, shows a summary of engine and driven equipment
operating values, setpoints, lube oil system operating values, control system timer values,
actuator commands, fuel system operating values, system control selections, operation
modes, stop sequences, and control modes. Operation modes, stop sequences, control
modes, and system control selections appear highlighted when active. Data is presented
in real time.
The following onscreen buttons may be selected from the Operation screen:
• CONTROL MODE SELECTION- Selecting this button opens the Control Mode
Selection Pop-Up Window, Figure 3.4.2.
• TURBINE CONTROL START - Selecting this button opens the Turbine Control
Start Pop-Up Window, Figure 3.4.3.
• TURBINE CONTROL RESET - Selecting this button opens the Turbine Control
Reset Pop-Up Window, Figure 3.4.4.
• TURBINE CONTROL STOP - Selecting this button opens the Turbine Control
Stop Pop-Up Window, Figure 3.4.5.
NOTE
confirm or to exit from control selections.

Figure 3.4.1 Operation Screen
Figure 3.4.2 Control Mode Selection Pop-Up Window

Figure 3.4.3 Turbine Control Start Pop-Up Window
Figure 3.4.4 Turbine Control Reset Pop-Up Window
Figure 3.4.5 Turbine Control Stop Pop-Up Window
TEMPERATURE SCREEN
The Temperature screen, Figure 3.4.6, shows a summary of all monitored package
temperatures. Data is presented in real time.
NOTE

Figure 3.4.6 Temperature Screen
FUEL SYSTEM SCREEN
The Fuel System screen, Figure 3.4.7, shows fuel pressure, actuator status, and engine
operating values.

Figure 3.4.7 Fuel System Screen
LUBE SYSTEM SCREEN
The Lube System screen, Figure 3.4.8, shows lube oil system temperatures, pressures,
status indications, timer status, and pump operating modes. An onscreen button is also
provided to initiate a backup lube oil pump check. Selecting this button opens Figure 3.4.9,
Backup Lube Oil Pump Test Pop-Up Window.

Figure 3.4.8 Lube System Screen
Figure 3.4.9 Backup Lube Oil Pump Test Pop-Up Window
DRIVER VIBRATION SCREEN

period.
The Driver Vibration screen, Figure 3.4.10, shows a summary of radial and axial vibration
amplitudes and proximity probe gap voltages measured at the bearings of the gas-turbine
engine, and shows the accessory gearbox acceleration vibration amplitudes measured at
a specific location on top of the accessory gearbox. Gap voltage is the negative direct
current voltage (Vdc) output signal of the proximity probe. The strength of the signal is
proportional to the distance between the probe and the surface of the rotating shaft.

The gas producer and power turbine's axial probe gap voltage are shown on horizontal bar
graphs and are used to evaluate the mechanical condition of the engine's thrust bearing.
The control system converts the gap voltage into an axial distance millimeters (mm). If
the axial distance exceeds normal levels of an engine in new condition, the control system
annunciates alarms. An alarm indicates that the thrust bearing is deteriorating. A shutdown
indicates that the bearing must be replaced.
The accessory gearbox velocity reading, measured in millimeters-per-second root mean

square (mm/s rms), is shown at the top of the screen. Gas producer and power turbine
bearings radial vibration amplitudes, measured in micrometers peak-to-peak (μm pp), are
shown on ten vertical bar graphs. Gas producer and power turbine axial vibration readings,
measured in millimeters, are shown on two horizontal bar graphs.
Vibration readings indicate the mechanical condition of the gas-turbine engine. The yellow
line on each bar graph indicates the vibration alarm limit. The red line on each bar graph
indicates the vibration shutdown limit. The bar graph shows a green highlight to indicate
vibration readings are in the normal range, flashes yellow when the vibration alarm limit has
been exceeded, and flashes red when the vibration shutdown limit has been exceeded. For
troubleshooting support, or assessing the mechanical condition of the gas-turbine engine,
Figure 3.4.10 VibDriver Screen

MAAG GEARBOX SCREEN

period.
The MAAG Gearbox screen, Figure 3.4.11, shows a summary of high-speed shaft and
low-speed shaft (HSS, LSS) proximity probe gap voltages and vibration amplitudes
measured at the coupling-end and blind-end (DE, NDE) bearings of the gearbox. Gap
voltage is the negative direct current voltage (Vdc) output signal of the proximity probe.
The strength of the signal is proportional to the distance between the probe and the
surface of the rotating shaft.
Gearbox axial vibration amplitudes, measured in millimeters (mm), are shown on two
horizontal bar graphs. Gearbox radial vibration amplitudes, measured in micrometers
peak-to-peak (μm pp), are shown on vertical bar graphs.
Vibration readings indicate the mechanical condition of the gearbox. The yellow line on
each bar graph indicates the vibration alarm limit. The red line on each bar graph indicates
the vibration shutdown limit. The bar graph shows a green highlight to indicate vibration
readings are in the normal range, flashes yellow when the vibration alarm limit has been
exceeded, and flashes red when the vibration shutdown limit has been exceeded. For
troubleshooting support, or assessing the mechanical condition of the gearbox, contact
the Solar District Service Office.
The following onscreen button may be selected from the Enclosure screen:
• Start/Stop - Selecting this onscreen button will open Start/Stop Pump Pop-Up
Window, Figure 3.4.12, to select start or start of gearbox pump.

Figure 3.4.11 MAAG Gearbox Screen
Figure 3.4.12 Start/Stop Pump Pop-Up Window
DRIVEN VIBRATION SCREEN

period.

The Driven Vibration screen, Figure 3.4.13, shows a summary of radial and axial vibration
amplitudes and proximity probe gap voltages measured at the bearings of the gas
compressor. Gap voltage is the negative direct current voltage (Vdc) output signal of the
proximity probe. The strength of the signal is proportional to the distance between the
probe and the surface of the rotating shaft.
Gas compressor axial vibration amplitudes, measured in millimeters (mm), are shown
on two horizontal bar graphs. Gas compressor radial vibration amplitudes, measured in
micrometers peak-to-peak (μm pp), are shown on four vertical bar graphs.
Vibration readings indicate the mechanical condition of the gas compressor. The yellow
line on each bar graph indicates the vibration alarm limit. The red line on each bar graph
indicates the vibration shutdown limit. The bar graph shows a green highlight to indicate
vibration readings are in the normal range, flashes yellow when the vibration alarm limit has
been exceeded, and flashes red when the vibration shutdown limit has been exceeded.
For troubleshooting support, or assessing the mechanical condition of the gas compressor,
Figure 3.4.13 VibDriven Screen
LOAD SHARE CONTROL SCREEN
The Load Share Control screen, Figure 3.4.14, shows process control and load share
operating modes and provides operator control functions. This screen allows the operator
to select the following control modes and features:

Refer to the respective paragraphs below for the following operator-selectable control
modes:
• Automatic Ngp (Process Control) mode
Refer to the respective paragraphs below for the following operator-selectable features:
• Load Share Control Feature
• Load Equalizer Feature
• Transmit Setpoints Feature
• Customer Setpoint Tracking Feature
Load Share Control (LSC) manages the operation of multiple units (a station) to ensure
equal load sharing between operating units. Units that share common suction and
discharge headers are grouped together and are assigned a load-share group number.
For example, in a five-unit station, two units are defined as load-share Group 1 when they
share the same suction and discharge headers. The remaining three units that share the
same suction and discharge headers (different from the first two units in load-share Group
1) are defined as load-share Group 2. Load-share Group 2 can share load separately
from load-share Group 1.
In order to achieve a desired operating configuration for the unit(s), the operator-selectable
control modes and features must be correctly set up.

Figure 3.4.14 Load Share Control Screen
Manual Ngp Control Mode
If Load Share Control is [OFF] and Manual Ngp Control mode is activated, unit speed is
controlled by the operator independently of the other operating units.
If Load Share Control is [ON] and Automatic Ngp Control (Process Control) mode is
activated, and the unit is transferred into Manual Ngp Control, the unit now becomes Ngp
Master unit for the other units in the load-share group. Units in the same load-share group
adjust their speed to match the speed of the Ngp Master unit.
Automatic Ngp (Process Control) Mode
Automatic Ngp Control (Process Control) mode is shown as [Auto] Load Setpoint Mode
on the Load Share Control screen. Automatic Ngp Control mode performs control
system-initiated adjustments of Ngp in order to achieve or maintain the setpoint of the
active process. Based upon the customer's design requirements for the unit control
suction pressure, discharge pressure, and/or flow (as applicable). On the Load Share
Control screen, a green-highlighted line extending from a process setpoint selector box
to the Load Setpoint Mode (Auto/Manual) selector box depicts the active process.

In Automatic Ngp Control mode, if Load Share Control is [OFF], unit operation is isolated
from other units in the load-share group, and the unit control system adjusts Ngp to achieve
or maintain the setpoint of the unit's active process.
If Load Share Control is [ON], all units in Automatic Ngp Control mode communicate Ngp
setpoints (Ngp SP) with other units in a load-share group. The highest Ngp SP within the
load-share group is used as the base Ngp SP for all units. As process conditions vary,
the base Ngp SP will change to maintain the setpoint of the load-share group's active
process. The load-share group's active process will be the process that has the lowest
process control error, either suction pressure, discharge pressure, or flow (as applicable).
Transmit Setpoints Feature
The onscreen Transmit Setpoints button sends a one-time transmission of the unit control
panel's process setpoints to the all other units in a load-share group.
Customer Setpoint Tracking Feature
The Customer Setpoint Tracking feature automatically transmits the Not-External (unit
control panel, auxiliary unit control panel, and remote unit control panel) setpoints and the
External (remote device) setpoints to each other. This feature creates a smooth transfer
between the active Not-External control panel and the External remote device.
Load Equalizer Feature
When the Load Share Control feature is [ON], Load Equalizer (LDE) works with the load
share and anti-surge controllers to keep the operating compressors at the same distance
from the surge limit line. Load equalization is achieved by the compressor-turndown
calculator.
In Automatic Ngp Control mode, the LDE will bias a unit's Ngp SP as necessary by as much
as 2.0 percent to equalize the compressor-turndown percentage with the other units. The
unit that has the lowest compressor-turndown percentage will not have its Ngp SP biased.
ENCLOSURE SCREEN
The Enclosure screen, Figure 3.4.15, shows the operating values for enclosure
temperature and pressure and the on/off status for enclosure vent fans. Other items may
be shown, such as the exhaust gas sensor and inlet gas sensor lower explosive limit
(LEL). Data is presented in real time.
The following onscreen buttons may be selected from the Enclosure screen:
• Vent Fan Interrupt - Selecting this onscreen button will open Figure 3.4.16, Vent
Fan Interrupt Pop-Up Window.

Figure 3.4.15 Enclosure Screen
Figure 3.4.16 Vent Fan Interrupt Pop-Up Window
ENGINE PERFORMANCE - GAS SCREEN
The Engine Performance - Gas screen, Figure 3.4.17, shows predicted engine
performance values corrected to sea level with no loss conditions.
The screen information, along with the historical data collected by the control system,
provides the parameters and values necessary for the equipment operator to evaluate
the actual performance of the operating engine and make a comparison against the
performance of a new, clean engine. Table 3.4.1 gives descriptions of engine performance
map indicators. Tables 3.4.2 through 3.4.5 give parameter values used to evaluate
performance of engines.

The most important criteria in a performance comparison is not the absolute performance
values, but changes or trends in engine performance that indicate degradation of power,
efficiency, and other problems. There are four parameters that are monitored: power,
T5 temperature (T5), fuel flow, and compressor discharge pressure (Pcd). For each
parameter there are four different values:
• Actual - is the as-measured (actual) value at site conditions.
• Corrected - is the actual value corrected to sea level, without losses; this data
can be compared to the predicted data from the performance curves.
• Predicted - is the performance at sea level, without losses, as shown by the

curves. This value represents the performance of a new, clean engine (or an
engine in good operating condition).
• Delta - is the Corrected value minus the Predicted value. A negative Power Delta
value indicates Corrected Power is lower than Predicted Power.
Figure 3.4.17 Engine Performance - Gas Fuel Screen

Table 3.4.1 Performance Map Indicators
Term Description
Map The map shows the following predicted engine performance parameters:
T5 temperature, full load output power, compressor discharge pressure
(Pcd), and fuel flow (Wf).
Cursor The cursor represents the current (real-time) operating point of the engine.
NOTE
The cursor, shown as a white cross, is shown at the intersection of
inlet air temperature (T1) value and the Corrected Power value.
For compressor sets, engine actual output power is derived from the
gas compressor performance screen.
Full Load Output This line represents the full-load power limit of a new, clean engine
(red line) when the engine is operating on either T5 or Ngp control mode topping.
For engine performance evaluation, if the engine is at maximum (full)

load and in T5 or Ngp control mode topping and:
• The cursor is located on the red full-load output line, this

indicates that the engine is in new, clean condition.
• The cursor is below the red full-load output line, this indicates
the engine is producing less than full-load power, and increasing
distance below the red full-load output line while in T5 or Ngp
control mode topping indicates increasing degradation of the
engine condition.
T5 These lines represent the T5 that a new, clean engine would have at the
(yellow lines) current inlet air temperature (T1) and output power.
PCD (green lines) These lines represent the engine's predicted compressor discharge
pressure (Pcd) based on the current inlet air temperature (T1) and output
power.
Fuel Consumption These lines represent the predicted fuel flow (energy consumed per hour)
(Wf) (blue lines) based on the current inlet air temperature (T1) and output power.
Table 3.4.2 Power Values
Value Description
POWER This is the as-measured (actual) output power value at site conditions,
Actual derived from the gas compressor map screen.
POWER This is the calculated output power (actual output power at the shaft),
Corrected Power corrected to sea level, with no loss conditions. Corrected Power is
calculated using the site elevation (programming constant), actual inlet
pressure drop, an assumed exhaust back-pressure, and actual power
turbine speed.

Table 3.4.2 Power Values, Contd
Value Description
POWER This is the predicted power, corrected to sea level
Predicted without losses, that a new, clean engine should produce
at the current Ngp and inlet air temperature (T1).
Engine predicted power is derived from the performance curves and is

based on the current Ngp and inlet air temperature (T1). Ngp is used in the
Predicted Power calculation but is not shown on the performance map.
POWER This is the Corrected Power value minus the Predicted Power value.
Delta
NOTE
If the Power Delta becomes 5% more negative than when the engine
was in a new, clean condition, check the Contamination Factor
(described in Table 3.4.5) to determine if the compressor section of
the engine needs to be on-crank washed. If the compressor needs
to be on-crank washed, that could be the cause of low power. If the
compressor does not need to be on-crank washed, the low power is
probably being caused by turbine section deterioration.
For engine performance evaluation, the power Delta value should be

plotted versus engine operating hours to see the trend of change, if any.
A negative power delta value indicates the engine is not producing as
much power as a new, clean engine would produce at the current gas
producer speed and inlet air temperature (T1). An increasing negative
power delta value indicates increasing engine condition deterioration. The
deterioration could be in the compressor section or the turbine section.
Table 3.4.3 T5 Temperature Values
Value Description
T5 This is the as-measured (actual) T5 average. T5 does not require
Average corrections for losses and elevation.

Table 3.4.3 T5 Temperature Values, Contd
Value Description
T5 This is the predicted engine T5 value derived from the engine performance
Predicted map that is based on the current inlet air temperature (T1) and engine's
Predicted Power. This value indicates the T5 that a new, clean engine
would have at the current Ngp and inlet air temperature (T1).
T5 This is the T5 Average value minus T5 Predicted value.
Delta
NOTE
If the T5 Delta becomes 15°F (10°C) hotter than when the engine
the engine needs to be on-crank washed.
If the compressor needs to be on-crank washed, that could be

the cause of the high T5. If the compressor does not need to be
on-crank washed, the high T5 is could be caused by turbine section
deterioration.
For engine performance evaluation, the T5 Delta value should be plotted

versus engine operating hours to see the trend of change, if any. A
positive T5 Delta indicates, at the current gas producer speed and air
inlet temperature (T1), the engine is running hotter than a new, clean
engine. An increasing T5 Delta indicates increasing engine condition
deterioration. The deterioration could be in the compressor section or
the turbine section.
Table 3.4.4 Fuel Flow Values
Value Description
FUEL FLOW This is the as-measured (actual) fuel flow at site conditions.
Actual
FUEL FLOW This is the measured fuel flow, converted to heat or energy flow, and
Corrected corrected to sea level with no loss conditions. The conversion to heat
or energy flow is done using a Lower Heating Value (LHV) value that
is stored as a programming constant. This LHV programming constant
should be updated if the gas fuel composition changes significantly.

Table 3.4.4 Fuel Flow Values, Contd
Value Description
FUEL FLOW This is the expected (predicted) fuel flow of a new, clean
Predicted engine at the current Ngp and inlet air temperature (T1).
This is the expected fuel flow value, measured at sea level without
fuel flow losses, that is derived from the curves at the engine air inlet
temperature (T1) and Predicted Power.
FUEL FLOW This is the Fuel Flow Corrected value minus Fuel Flow Predicted value.
Delta
NOTE
If the Fuel Flow Delta becomes 2.5% higher than when the engine
the engine should be on-crank washed.
If the compressor section needs to be on-crank washed, that could

be the cause of the high fuel flow. If the compressor section does
not need to be on-crank washed, the high fuel flow is probably being
caused by turbine section deterioration.
For engine performance evaluation, the Fuel Flow Delta value should be
A positive Fuel Flow Delta indicates the engine is consuming more fuel
than a new, clean engine would consume at the current gas producer
speed and inlet air (T1) temperature. An increasing Fuel Flow Delta
indicates increasing engine condition deterioration.
Table 3.4.5 Compressor Discharge Pressure (Pcd) Values
Value Description
PCD This is the as-measured (actual) compressor discharge pressure (Pcd) at
Actual site conditions.
PCD This is the as-measured (actual) compressor discharge pressure (Pcd),
Corrected corrected to sea level with no loss conditions.
PCD This is the engine's predicted compressor discharge pressure (Pcd),
Predicted at sea level, without loss, based on inlet air temperature (T1) and the
engine's Predicted Power.

Table 3.4.5 Compressor Discharge Pressure (Pcd) Values, Contd
Value Description
PCD This is the Pcd Corrected value minus Pcd Predicted value.
Delta
CONTAMINATION This is the Pcd Delta expressed as a percentage. This
FACTOR percentage is the sum of the Pcd Corrected value minus the
Pcd Predicted value, divided by the Pcd Predicted value. This
percentage indicates the effect of contamination on the Pcd.
A negative Contamination Factor indicates the engine is producing

lower Pcd than a new, clean engine would produce at the current Ngp
and air inlet temperature (T1). An increasing negative Contamination
Factor indicates increasing engine compressor condition deterioration.
The Contamination Factor is primarily a measure of

compressor cleanliness. If the Contamination Factor becomes
2.5% lower than when the engine was in a new, clean
condition, the compressor should be on-crank washed.
For engine performance evaluation, the Contamination Factor should be

HP COMPRESSOR PERFORMANCE SCREEN
The HP Compressor Performance screen, Figure 3.4.18, shows compressor performance

curves depicting theoretical values, in contrast to current actual values under existing
operating conditions. Important indications are located in trends between the theoretical
and actual values. Data is presented in real time.

Figure 3.4.18 HP Compressor Performance Screen
LP COMPRESSOR PERFORMANCE SCREEN
The LP Compressor Performance screen, Figure 3.4.19, shows compressor performance

curves depicting theoretical values, in contrast to current actual values under existing
operating conditions. Important indications are located in trends between the theoretical
and actual values. Data is presented in real time.

Figure 3.4.19 LP Compressor Performance Screen
3.4.2 Alarm Event Screens
ALARM SUMMARY SCREEN
The Alarm Summary screen, Figure 3.4.20, is selected from the Menu screen by touching
the onscreen Alarm Summary button. The Alarm Summary screen shows acknowledged
and unacknowledged alarm and shutdown codes and descriptions. The alarms and
shutdowns are listed in chronological order with the most recent alarm or shutdown at the
top. Each alarm and shutdown appears, with a brief description, along with the date and
time the alarm or shutdown occurred.
Alarms are shown in yellow and begin with AL, and shutdowns are shown in red
and begin with FL, FN, CL, or CN. Alarms and shutdowns that are inactive appear in
green. Unacknowledged alarms and shutdowns appear with black lettering on a colored
black background. Acknowledged alarms and shutdowns remain on the screen until the
RESET Switch is pressed.
If more alarms and shutdowns have occurred than will fit on one page, the additional
alarms and shutdowns can be viewed by pressing the PAGE UP/PAGE DOWN keys on
the keypad or using the cursor to move the scroll bar at the right of the screen.

Upon power-up of the computer, all alarms in the alarms screen that occurred prior to
startup are shown as active. Alarms on the screen are time-stamped with the time the
computer rebooted (not the time the alarm occurred). This condition continues until an
acknowledge/reset operation occurs.
Figure 3.4.20 Alarm Summary Screen
EVENT LOG SCREEN
The Event Log screen, Figure 3.4.21, is selected from the Menu screen by touching the
onscreen Event Log button. The Event Log screen shows data captured whenever a
discrete parameter changes state or an alarm or shutdown occurs. For example, a pump
turns on, a valve closes, or an alarm limit has been reached. This screen is useful for
troubleshooting and should be used as a supplement to the Alarm Summary and Alarm
Log screens.
Events are listed in chronological order with the most recent event appearing at the top.
Each event appears with a brief description and the date and time the event occurred.
Active status events appear with green or white text on a black background. Inactive

status events will appear with black text on a white or green background. Alarms are
yellow in color, and shutdowns are red. Inactive alarms and shutdowns are gray in
color. Unacknowledged alarms and shutdowns appear with black lettering on a colored
black background. Acknowledged alarms and shutdowns remain on the screen until reset.
NOTE
While opened, the EVENT LOG screen is not updated to

events, select another screen and then reselect the EVENT
Figure 3.4.21 Event Log Screen

ALARM LOG SCREEN
The Alarm Log screen Figure 3.4.22, is selected from the Menu screen by touching the
onscreen Alarm Log button. The Alarm Log screen shows a log of alarm and shutdowns in
the order detected by the controller. The alarms and shutdowns are listed in chronological
order with the most recent alarm or shutdown at the top. Each alarm and shutdown
appears, with a brief description, along with the date and time the alarm or shutdown
occurred. This screen is helpful for troubleshooting and should be used as a supplement
to the Alarm Summary screens. If more alarms have been logged than can fit on one
page, touch the scroll bar to the right of the list of alarms and shutdowns.
To update the current list, select another screen and then reselect the Alarm Log screen.
Alarms and shutdowns that are inactive appear in gray. Unacknowledged alarms and
shutdowns appear with black lettering on a colored background. Acknowledged alarms
and shutdowns appear with colored lettering on a black background.
NOTE
1. Double-clicking the column heading will sort the column
2. While opened, the ALARM LOG screen is not updated to

events, select another screen and then reselect the ALARM

Figure 3.4.22 Alarm Log Screen
3.4.3 Tools Screens
COMP TRANSMITTERS SCREEN
The Compressor Transmitters screen, Figure 3.4.23, shows compressor transmitters

operating pressures and temperature.

Figure 3.4.23 Compressor Transmitters Screen
UNIT VALVES SCREEN
The Unit Valves screen, Figure 3.4.24, shows compressor yard valve positions and
status. This screen allows selection of manual or auto yard valve control, and if equipped,
allows selection of seal oil system manual and auto control. Before manual yard valve or
seal system control can be selected, unit must be shut down and compressor must be
depressurized. The Open or Closed buttons will highlight momentarily when selected to
acknowledge a command. This does not mean the valve(s) will move as commanded.
There are limiting safeties in the logic to prevent unsafe valve positions. For example, the
suction valve cannot be commanded open if the differential pressure across the valve
is high. The loading valve must first be opened and the vent valve closed to eliminate
the high differential pressure, then the suction valve can be opened. If auto control is
selected, the compressor yard valves are controlled automatically by the controller. The
valve color flashes yellow to indicate movement, turns green to indicate the valve is open,
or turns red to indicate the valve is closed.
• Valve(s) Open
• Valve(s) Closed
• Manual Seal System
• Auto Seal System

• Manual Yard Valves
• Auto Yard Valves
NOTE
Selecting an onscreen button will activate the action indicated
on the button.
Figure 3.4.24 Unit Valves Screen
HP SURGE CONTROL SCREEN
The HP Surge Control screen, Figure 3.4.25, shows surge avoidance and compressor
performance data, which includes setpoints, process variable values, anti-surge control
command and position, suction and discharge pressures and temperatures, flow meter
differential pressure, compressor-turndown percentage, and Ngp and Npt percentage.
The screen shows a graph with three lines and an operating point. The three lines are
calculated surge (red), surge control (yellow), and deadband (green). The surge line is
calculated by the controller from compressor performance data. A white cross depicts the
operating point. A blinking white cross indicates data is not available.
• ANTI-SURGE CONTROL Auto - Selecting this button opens the Anti-Surge

Control Auto Pop-Up Window, Figure 3.4.26.

• ANTI-SURGE CONTROL Manual - Selecting this button opens the Anti-Surge

Control Manual Pop-Up Window, Figure 3.4.27.
NOTE
on the button.
Figure 3.4.25 HP Surge Control Screen
Figure 3.4.26 Anti-Surge Control Auto Pop-Up Window

Figure 3.4.27 Anti-Surge Control Manual Pop-Up Window
LP SURGE CONTROL SCREEN
The LP Surge Control screen, Figure 3.4.28, shows surge avoidance and compressor
performance data, which includes setpoints, process variable values, anti-surge control
command and position, suction and discharge pressures and temperatures, flow meter
differential pressure, compressor-turndown percentage, and Ngp and Npt percentage.
The screen shows a graph with three lines and an operating point. The three lines are
calculated surge (red), surge control (yellow), and deadband (green). The surge line is
calculated by the controller from compressor performance data. A white cross depicts the
operating point. A blinking white cross indicates data is not available.
• ANTI-SURGE CONTROL Auto - Selecting this button opens the Anti-Surge

Control Auto Pop-Up Window, Figure 3.4.29.
• ANTI-SURGE CONTROL Manual - Selecting this button opens the Anti-Surge

Control Manual Pop-Up Window, Figure 3.4.30.
NOTE
on the button.

Figure 3.4.28 Surge Control Screen
Figure 3.4.29 Anti-Surge Control Auto Pop-Up Window
Figure 3.4.30 Anti-Surge Control Manual Pop-Up Window

MAINTENANCE SCREEN
The Maintenance screen, Figure 3.4.31, provides the operator with onscreen buttons to
activate a backup overspeed system test, test crank, water wash, online water wash,
slow roll stop, to select primary enclosure vent fan, to configure variable frequency drives
(VFDs), to initiate a backup lube oil pump check, and to enable or disable fail to load
shutdown.
The following onscreen buttons may be selected from the Maintenance screen:
• TEST CRANK Start/Stop. This button opens the Test Crank Pop-Up Window,
Figure 3.4.32.
• ON-CRANK WATER WASH Start/Stop. This button opens the On-Crank Water
Wash Pop-Up Window, Figure 3.4.33.
• ON-LINE WATER WASH Start/Stop. This button opens the On-Line Water Wash
• FAIL TO LOAD SHUTDOWN Enable. This button opens the Fail to Load Pop-Up
• FAIL TO LOAD SHUTDOWN Inhibit. This button opens the Fail to Load Pop-Up
• SLOW ROLL Stop. This button opens the Slow Roll Stop Pop-Up Window, Figure
3.4.37.
• BACKUP LUBE OIL PUMP TEST Initiate. This button opens the Backup Lube
Oil Pump Test Pop-Up Window, Figure 3.4.38.
• GUIDE VANE CYCLE TEST, Test. This button opens the Guide Vane Manual
Check Test Pop-Up Window, Figure 3.4.39.
NOTE
Guide Vane Manual Check Test can only be performed engine
is not running.
• BACKUP OVERSPEED SYSTEM, System Test. This button opens the Backup
Overspeed System, SystemTest Pop-Up Window, Figure 3.4.40.
• Selecting the Overspeed Test onscreen button will open Overspeed Test
• FAN SELECT Fan 1. This button opens the Fan 1 Pop-Up Window, Figure 3.4.42.
• FAN SELECT Fan 2. This button opens the Fan 2 Pop-Up Window, Figure 3.4.43.
• VFD DRIVEN POST LUBE PUMP SELECT Pump 1. This button opens the VFD
Driven Post Lube Pump Select Pump 1 Pop-Up Window, Figure 3.4.44.

• VFD DRIVEN POST LUBE PUMP SELECT Pump 2. This button opens the VFD
Driven Post Lube Pump Select Pump 2 Pop-Up Window, Figure 3.4.45.
• AC START MOTOR VFD Configure. This button opens the AC Start Motor VFD
Configuration Pop-Up Window, Figure 3.4.46.
• AC START MOTOR VFD Data. This button opens the AC Start Motor VFD Data
• MAIN LUBE OIL PUMP #1 VFD Configure. This button opens the Main Lube Oil
Pump #1 VFD Configure Pop-Up Window, Figure 3.4.48.
• MAIN LUBE OIL PUMP #1 VFD Data. This button opens the Main Lube Oil Pump
#1 VFD Data Pop-Up Window, Figure 3.4.49.
• MAIN LUBE OIL PUMP #2 VFD Configure. This button opens the Main Lube Oil
Pump #2 VFD Configure Pop-Up Window, Figure 3.4.50.
• MAIN LUBE OIL PUMP #2 VFD Data. This button opens the Main Lube Oil Pump
#2 VFD Data Pop-Up Window, Figure 3.4.51.
NOTE
confirm or to exit from control selections.
Variable frequency drives cannot be configured when in

operation.
Double-clicking an onscreen button will activate the action

indicated on the button.

Figure 3.4.31 Maintenance Screen
Figure 3.4.32 Test Crank Pop-Up Window

Figure 3.4.33 On-Crank Water Wash Pop-Up Window
Figure 3.4.34 On-Line Water Wash Pop-Up Window
Figure 3.4.35 Fail To Load Enable Pop-Up Window

Figure 3.4.36 Fail To Load Inhibit Pop-Up Window
Figure 3.4.37 Slow Roll Stop Pop-Up Window
Figure 3.4.38 Backup Lube Oil Pump Test Pop-Up Window

Figure 3.4.39 Guide Vane Cycle Test Pop-Up Window
Figure 3.4.40 Backup Overspeed System Test Pop-Up Window

Figure 3.4.41 Overspeed Test Pop-Up Window
Figure 3.4.42 Fan Select Fan 1 Pop-Up Window
Figure 3.4.43 Fan Select Fan 2 Pop-Up Window
Figure 3.4.44 VFD Driven Post Lube Pump Select Pump 1 Pop-Up Window

Figure 3.4.45 VFD Driven Post Lube Pump Select Pump 2 Pop-Up Window
Figure 3.4.46 AC Start Motor VFD Configuration Pop-Up Window
Figure 3.4.47 AC Start Motor VFD Data Pop-Up Window

Figure 3.4.48 Main Lube Oil Pump #1 VFD Configure Pop-Up Window
Figure 3.4.49 Main Lube Oil Pump #1 VFD Data Pop-Up Window
Figure 3.4.50 Main Liquid Fuel #2 VFD Configure Pop-Up Window

Figure 3.4.51 Main Lube Oil Pump VFD #2 Data Pop-Up Window
STRIP CHART SCREEN
The Strip Chart screen, Figure 3.4.52, is selected from the Menu screen by touching the
onscreen Strip Chart button. The Strip Chart screen shows an emulation of a strip-chart
recorder with a configurable number of pens to monitor analog variables. Pens are lines
and/or symbols used to represent values. The values can be monitored tags or constant
values. Pens can be different colors with different weights and symbols to help easily
distinguish between multiple pens.
The strip chart shows raw, real time data. To change the scale on the strip chart to match
the desired variable (Npt, Ngp, and T5 Avg for example), touch the variable in the legend
below the chart. The legends located at the bottom of the screen continually shows the
pens or tags used and their values.
Time Rangeis located below the plot area.
Legend, the selected pen(s) and their values are shown at the bottom of the screen.
Y-Axis Scale, located at the right of the plot area, is the pen minimum and maximum range
values selected in the legend.
Vertical (Y-Axis) Zoom In and Zoom Out scroll bar is located at the right side of the screen.
• To zoom in, scroll down
• To zoom out, scroll up.

Figure 3.4.52 Strip Chart Screen
Strip Chart Options
Other Strip Chart screen options can be accessed from the Strip Chart Add/Remove Tags
Pop-Up Window (Figure 3.4.53). To open the Strip Chart Add/Remove Tags Pop-Up
Window, double click the left mouse button in the Strip Chart screen plot area.
• Style - changes the appearance of the selected tag line on the strip chart.
• Symbol - adds a symbol to the selected tag line on the strip chart.
• Width - changes the thickness of the selected tag line on the strip chart.
• Color - changes the appearance, minimum and/or maximum value, or label of

the pens (see details below).
• Add /Update Tag - enters the selected tag into the strip chart.
• Remove Tag - removes the selected tag from the strip chart.
• Exit - starts running the strip chart.

Figure 3.4.53 Strip Chart Add/Remove Tag Window
Add or Update Tag
Tags Pop-Up Window, Figure 3.4.53, will open.
From the Strip Chart Add/Remove Tags Pop-Up Window, select desired Tag
name.
2. Select desired Style, Symbol, Width, and Color.
3. Select Add /Update Tag. The selected tag will be added to the strip chart.
Remove Tag
Tags Pop-Up Window Figure 3.4.53) will open.
name to be removed, then select Remove Tag. The selected tag will be removed
from the strip chart.
CONSTANTS SCREEN
The Constants screen, Figure 3.4.54, lists the first 250 control system programming
constants. This screen allows the first 250 control system programming constant values
to be changed.

Use the following procedure to select and change programming constant values.
1. Position the cursor to the desired programming constant and double click the left
mouse key to select it. To select a parameter not shown on the list, use the PAGE
UP/PAGE DOWN keys on the numeric/control keypad or use the cursor to move
the scroll bar at the right of the screen.
2. When a parameter is selected, the Set Point Value Pop-Up Window, Figure
3.4.55, will appear. The Set Point Pop-Up Window requires a user name and
password to be entered before a constant value can be changed.
3. Enter new programming constant value within shown allowable range. The
program will reject values outside the range.
4. In Remote mode, the Constants screen can only be viewed.
The ranges shown for programming constants cover all

possible operating conditions. Just because a value is within
the range shown, does not necessarily make it a safe value
for all operating conditions. In other words, just because it can
be changed to a particular value does not mean that it should
be changed. Injury to personnel or damage to equipment
could occur if any value is changed improperly.
NOTE

Figure 3.4.54 Constants Screen
Figure 3.4.55 Set Point Value Pop-Up Window

3.5 HISTORICAL DATA ANALYZER TOOL

The TT4000 Historical Data Analyzer tool, Figure 3.5.1, allows users to review historical
data collected by the computer in a strip chart or a data table.
1. Click Start on the Windows Taskbar and choose Programs, Solar Turbines,
TT4000, and TT4000 Historical Data Analyzer. A TT4000 Historical Data
Analyzer dialog box appears.
2. Select the drive and directory in which the history log files are located. All log files
appear in the menu tree view.
NOTE
If the log files are located on a network drive, from the View
menu, select Search Network Drives. All the mapped network
drives will be listed.
Figure 3.5.1 Historical Data Analyzer Tool

Figure 3.5.2 Historical Analyzer Menu
3.5.1 Analyze Data Logs
1. Click the data log file to evaluate. Tags will appear in Available Tags listing
a. To analyze multiple log files, select the Append Logs, Figure 3.5.2, button.
b. Select all the log files, Figure 3.5.3, you want to analyze. A red check will
show for the selected log files.
Figure 3.5.3 Log Files
c. Select the Refresh Log button, Figure 3.5.2.
d. To exit multi-select mode, click the Append Logs button, Figure 3.5.2.
2. For multi-language projects, a language can be selected from the Display

Language pull down list.
3. Select Filter by Tag Group/Custom:
a. All Tags
b. Analogs
c. Other (A list box will appear showing additional Tag Groups for the project.
Select the desired Tag Group).
d. Status
e. Alarms

f. Shutdowns
4. Select/deselect And Contains and type text to search for. Available Tags will list
tags containing the text that is specified (Figure 3.5.4).
Figure 3.5.4 Tag List Pop-Up Window
5. Do one of the following to add or remove tags to be evaluated:
• To add a tag, double-click a tag in Available Tags from Tag Configuration

Pop-Up Window, Figure 3.5.6. Select a tag and press the Add Single or
Add All Available button. Tags will be listed in the Selected Tags listing.
• To remove a tag, double-click a tag in Selected Tags, select a tag and press
the Remove Single or Remove All Selected button. Tags will be removed
from the Selected Tags listing.
6. Select the desired Start and End Date/Time, Figure 3.5.6. The date range
associated with a historical log is automatically updated when the log is selected.
NOTE
A status message box, Figure 3.5.5, below the tags listings
indicates the number of database records requested. If
more than 10,000 records are selected, the background
color changes to red to indicate data retrieval may be time
consuming.

Figure 3.5.5 Status Message Box
7. When satisfied with the selected tags and associated date time range, click the
Get Tag Data button.
Figure 3.5.6 Tag Configuration Pop-Up Window
8. The progress bar located above the status message shows the tag data retrieval
progress. The selected tags will be shown on the Historical Data Analyzer Strip
Chart, Figure 3.5.7. Selected tags can also be viewed from the Historical Data
Analyzer X/Y Plot, Figure 3.5.8, by positioning the cursor to the tool bar X/Y Plot
Chart onscreen button, Figure 3.5.2, and clicking the left mouse button. To return
to the Historical Data Analyzer Log, position the cursor to the tool bar Strip Chart
onscreen button, Figure 3.5.2, and click the left mouse button. To configure the
Historical Data Analyzer Strip Chart or Historical Data Analyzer X/Y Plot, position
the cursor to the center of either screen and click the left mouse key. Position the
cursor to the Help menu selection, Figure 3.5.9, and click the left mouse key.
Select from the available list of Help menu topics to configure the Historical Data
Analyzer Log or Historical Data Analyzer X/Y Chart.
NOTE
1. If more than 10,000 records have been selected, the
background color in the message box changes to red to
indicate the data retrieval process may be time consuming.
2. The maximum number of records allowed is 50,000. If more

than the maximum number of records has been selected, a
prompt to reduce the number of selected tags or the selected
date time range will appear.
9. To save the configuration (selected tags) for this project, click the Update
Favorites button.

Figure 3.5.7 Historical Data Analyzer Strip Chart

Figure 3.5.8 Historical Data Analyzer X/Y Plot

Figure 3.5.9 Historical Analyzer Help Menu
3.5.2 Data Review/Export
1. To view selected tag data, perform one of the following:
• On the toolbar, click Data Table View button, Figure 3.5.2.
• On the View menu, select Data Table.
2. Review the data on the Data Table Pop-Up Window, Figure 3.5.10, or save it to
a comma-separated-value (CSV) file format. The CSV file format is a standard
data storage format readily used by applications like Microsoft Excel.

Figure 3.5.10 Data Table Pop-Up Window
3. To save the data, click the Create CSV File to export tag data to a CSV format
file.
4. When prompted for a file name and location, either accept the default or specify
an alternate file name and location and click Save.
5. To return to log information, perform one of the following:
• On the toolbar, click Append Logs button, Figure 3.5.2.
• On the View menu, select Log Information.
3.5.3 Analyze Event Logs
1. Click the Event Log to evaluate. Historical Analyzer Events screen, Figure 3.5.11
will appear.
2. For multi-language projects, a language can be selected from the Display

Language pull down list.
3. Select Filter by Alarm Group:
• All Alarms/Events

• Alarms
• Status
• Shutdowns
• Fast Stop Lock Out
• Fast Stop Non-Lock Out
• Cool Down Stop Lock Out
• Cool Down Stop Non-Lock Out
4. Select the desired Start and End Date/Time. The date range associated with an
event log is automatically updated when the log is selected.
5. Review the data on the screen, Figure 3.5.11, or save it to a comma-separated

value (CSV) file format. The CSV file format is a standard data storage format
readily used by applications like Microsoft Excel.
6. To save the data, click the Create CSV File to export tag data to a CSV format
file.
7. When prompted for a file name and location, either accept the default or specify
an alternate file name and location and click Save.

Figure 3.5.11 Historical Analyzer Events Screen
HISTORICAL LOG VIEW SCREEN
The Historical Log View screen, Figure 3.5.12, shows a list of TT4000 log files that the
computer is collecting. Log files can be downloaded for a historical review. Links are
provided for each file name. Using a computer cursor, you may select a file. Selecting a
file will open a File Download dialog box. In the dialog box, you can open or save the file.
The TT4000 Historical Data Analyzer tool must be used to read the TT4000 log files.

Figure 3.5.12 Historical Log View Screen

3.6 REPORTS AND DOCUMENTATION
3.6.1 Reports
The selection Status in the Reports folder creates a text file of the current values of all tags.
The file C:\StdReport.txt can be viewed using any text editor or it can be configured to be
sent to an online printer. Double-click on the Status icon and click OK to begin creating
the report.
3.6.2 Documentation
Operation and Maintenance Instructions are provided in the Documentation folder. Insert
the Operation & Maintenance Instructions CD-ROM in the local CD-ROM drive, and
double-click on documentation icon. Microsoft® Internet Explorer will run and the manual
will be shown. Manuals available are:
• Systems Operator's Guide
• Maintenance Instructions
• Supplementary Data
• Illustrated Parts List

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4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3M271 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
4.1 GENERAL
This chapter provides operating instructions for the unit (gas-turbine engine and driven
equipment) operation. The following sections are arranged to provide the best methods
for startup and shutdown. Instructions are to be performed in the order given, and all safety
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES must be observed. Sections provided within this
chapter include:
• Control modes of unit operation
• Unit operation using unit control panel
• Unit operation using auxiliary unit control panel
• Unit operation using remote multi-unit control panel

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3M271
4.2 CONTROL MODES OF UNIT OPERATION

This section describes the operator-selectable control modes and optional features for
controlling gas-turbine engine speed (Ngp) during unit operation. In order to achieve a
desired operating configuration for the unit(s), operator-selectable control modes and
optional features must be correctly set up.
Operator-selectable control modes for the gas-turbine engine are:
• Automatic Ngp Control (Process Control) mode
The operator-selectable optional features are:
• Load Share Control (LSC) - manages the operation of multiple units that share
a common suction and discharge header to ensure equal load sharing between
operating units.
• Load Equalizer (LDE) - works with the load share and anti-surge controllers to
keep the operating compressors at the same distance from the surge limit line.
Load equalization is achieved by the compressor-turndown calculator.
4.2.1 Manual Ngp Control Mode
LOAD SHARE CONTROL AND LOAD EQUALIZATION FEATURES
For Manual Ngp Control mode options for Load Share Control and Load Equalizer, refer
to Table 4.2.1.

Table 4.2.1 Manual Ngp Control Mode Options and Configurations
LSC LDE
Mode Unit Status Mode LDE Status
Load sharing is inactive as follows:
In Manual Ngp Control mode, unit speed LDE is automatically OFF

OFF OFF
is controlled independently of the other when LSC is OFF.
operating units by the operator at the
active unit control panel.
Load sharing is active as follows:
If any unit in the load-share group is

transferred into Manual Ngp Control
mode (from Automatic Ngp Control
mode), the unit now becomes the Ngp
Master unit for the other units in the
No LDE bias is added to the
ON load-share group. Units in the same OFF
base Ngp SP.
load-share group adjust their speed to
match the speed of the Ngp Master unit.
If a unit is already in Manual Ngp Control
mode and a second unit is transferred
into Manual Ngp Control mode, the first
unit transfers back into Automatic Ngp
Control mode.
4.2.2 Automatic Ngp Control (Process Control) Mode
Automatic Ngp Control (Process Control) mode is shown as [Auto] Load Setpoint Mode on
the Load Share Control screen. Automatic Ngp Control (Process Control) mode performs
control system-initiated adjustments of Ngp in order to achieve or maintain the setpoint of
the active process. Based upon the customer's design requirements for the unit control
suction pressure, discharge pressure, and/or flow (as applicable).
LOAD SHARE CONTROL AND LOAD EQUALIZATION FEATURES
For Automatic Ngp Control (Process Control) mode options for Load Share Control and
Load Equalizer, refer to Table 4.2.2.

Table 4.2.2 Automatic Ngp Control (Process Control) Mode Options and Configurations
LSC LDE
Mode Unit Status Mode LDE Status
Load sharing is inactive as follows:
In Automatic Ngp Control (Process

Control) mode, unit operation is isolated
LDE is automatically OFF
OFF from other units in a load-share group, OFF
when LSC is OFF.
and the unit control system adjusts Ngp
to achieve or maintain the setpoint of the
unit's active process, not the setpoint of
the load-share group's active process.
Load sharing is active as follows: If a unit is in Automatic
Ngp Control mode, the LDE
If all units within a load-share group are in will bias a unit's Ngp SP
Automatic Ngp Control (Process Control) as necessary by as much
mode, units communicate Ngp setpoints as 2.0 percent to equalize
(Ngp SP) within the load-share group. the compressor-turndown
The highest Ngp SP in the load-share percentage with the other
group is used as the base Ngp SP for units. The unit that has the
ON ON
all units. As process conditions vary, the lowest compressor-turndown
base Ngp SP will change to maintain the percentage will not have its
setpoint of the load-share group's active Ngp SP biased.
process. The load-share group's active
process will be the process that has
the lowest process control error, either
suction pressure, discharge pressure, or
flow (as applicable).

4.3 UNIT OPERATION USING UNIT CONTROL PANEL
Operate the gas-turbine engine and driven equipment only

when it is safe. Unsafe conditions include: fuel leaks, process
gas leaks, oil leaks in hot areas, frayed or skinned electrical
wiring, or loose or cracked anchor bolt nuts or structural
members.
Explosive accumulations of natural gas, fuel fumes, oil tank

vent leakage, or solvent fumes must be avoided at all times.
This is done by proper ventilation, elimination of leaks, and
confining the use of solvents within appropriate maintenance
facilities.
Only qualified personnel may operate the gas-turbine engine

and driven equipment. The operator must understand
gas-turbine engine and driven equipment operation, function,
and systems and controls, indicators, and operating limits.
Hearing and eye protection must be used by personnel in the

vicinity of operating turbomachinery.
Pneumatically powered devices and piping can release

pressurized gases. Escaping gases can injure maintenance
personnel and damage equipment. Close manually operating
pneumatic supply valves to piping and devices, and be sure
any remaining pressure has dissipated before performing any
maintenance.
Unit operation is inherently safe and reliable. The control system protects against
damaging malfunctions. Refer to the Safety Requirements in the front of this manual and
observe the following to ensure proper operation.
• Operate, service, and maintain gas-turbine engine and driven equipment as

described in this manual set.
• Understand gas-turbine engine and driven equipment operations, functions, and

systems.
• Understand controls, indicators, indications, and operating limits.
• Rely on the instruments provided. Record and compare readings to detect

developing problems.
• Learn the significance of possible malfunctions before operating the gas-turbine

engine and driven equipment. Be prepared to take appropriate actions in the
event of any malfunction.

• Contact Solar Turbines Customer Services for assistance in resolving unique or

persistent problems.
4.3.1 Unit Control Panel Activation
Perform the following procedures to activate the unit control panel.
NOTE
In the following procedure screen indications shown in
brackets [ ] are highlighted in reverse video.
1. At the unit control panel, rotate OFF/LOCAL/AUXILIARY Keyswitch (SA0400) to

LOCAL position.
NOTE
Perform the following step, if [Remote] or [Customer] is
highlighted on the Operation screen for SYSTEM CONTROL.
2. At the unit control panel, select Operation screen and then select onscreen
Control Mode Selection button.
NOTE
Selecting onscreen Control Mode Selection button opens a
pop-up window.
3. On the pop-up window, select onscreen Disable button to disable remote control.
Verify [Remote Control Disabled] or [Customer Control Disabled] highlights on
the pop-up window.
NOTE
Once [Local] is highlighted, all operations that use
customer-control or remote-control devices cease.
Normal stop and emergency stop pushbutton switches remain

active regardless of control selection.
4. On the Operation screen, verify [Local] is highlighted for SYSTEM CONTROL.
4.3.2 Unit Control Mode Selection
This subsection describes the procedures used to activate Automatic Ngp (Process
Control) mode or Manual Ngp Control mode.
AUTOMATIC NGP CONTROL (PROCESS CONTROL) MODE
This subsection describes the procedure used to activate Automatic Ngp Control (Process
Control) mode from the unit control panel.

NOTE
If Automatic Ngp Control mode is activated while Load Share
Control is [ON], all units communicate Ngp setpoints (Ngp SP)
with the other units that are in the same load-share group.
1. At the unit control panel, select the Load Share Control screen.
2. Observe the following NOTE:
NOTE
In the following steps, manual adjustments of Ngp setpoint are
inhibited when Automatic Ngp Control mode is selected by the
operator.
3. Choose one of the following methods to activate Automatic Ngp Control mode
from the unit control panel:
a. In the Load Setpoint Mode selector box on the Load Share Control screen,
select onscreen Auto button and verify [Auto] highlights in the Load Setpoint
Mode selector box.
b. From the unit control panel, press AUTO/MANUAL Switch/Light (SH0408)

to select Automatic Ngp Control mode. Verify AUTO Light illuminates.
MANUAL NGP CONTROL MODE
This subsection describes the procedure used to activate Manual Ngp Control from the
unit control panel.
NOTE
If Load Share Control is [ON] while the unit is in Automatic Ngp
Control (Process Control) mode, and the unit is transferred
into Manual Ngp Control mode, the unit now becomes the Ngp
Master unit for the other units in the load-share group. Units in
the same load-share group will match their speed to the Ngp
Master unit as defined in Table 4.2.1.
1. Choose one of the following methods to activate Manual Ngp Control:
a. At the unit control panel, select the Load Share Control screen.
(1) To activate Manual Ngp Control mode, select onscreen Manual button
and verify [Manual] highlights in the Load Setpoint Mode selector box.
b. From the turbine control panel, press AUTO/MANUAL Switch/Light

(SH0408) to select Manual Ngp Control. Verify MANUAL Light illuminates.

4.3.3 Preparation For Start
Before starting the gas-turbine engine and driven equipment,

contact maintenance personnel or use written records to verify
that all maintenance items have been completed. Physically
inspect the gas-turbine engine and driven equipment to verify
that there are no maintenance tags attached to any equipment
that indicate equipment should not be energized or started.
Injury to personnel or damage to equipment may result if
warning is not observed.
This subsection describes the procedures to prepare the gas-turbine engine and driven
equipment for a start at the unit control panel.
1. Contact maintenance personnel and verify that all maintenance items have been
completed and that there are no maintenance tags attached to any equipment
2. Perform unit control panel activation procedures listed Subsection 4.3.1.
3. Perform unit control mode selection procedures listed Subsection 4.3.2.
4. At the unit control panel, verify LOCAL is illuminated on LOCAL/AUX Light

(HL0405), or verify [Local] is highlighted on the Operation screen for SYSTEM
CONTROL.
5. Press LAMP TEST Switch (SB0404). Verify all indicator lights illuminate.
6. Select Fuel System screen and check fuel pressure.
NOTE
An alarm or shutdown will be indicated on the Alarm Summary
screen if fuel pressure is out of operating limits.
7. To acknowledge and clear any alarm or shutdown indications, press

ACKNOWLEDGE Switch (SB0402) and then press RESET Switch (SB0403),
or select onscreen RESET button on the Operation screen and then select
onscreen OK button on the confirmation pop-up window.
8. Select Alarm Summary screen and check for alarm and shutdown indications.
Correct any alarm and shutdown indications that remain.
NOTE

9. Select Operation screen and verify [Ready] is highlighted. Verify READY Light
(HL0400) illuminated.
NOTE
If shutdown indications have not been cleared on the Alarm
Summary screen, [Ready] will not highlight on Operation
screen and READY Light will not illuminate. All shutdown(s)
must be corrected and reset before [Ready] highlights on
Operation screen and the READY Light illuminates.
4.3.4 Start Procedures
This subsection describes the procedures to start the gas-turbine engine and driven
equipment at the unit control panel.
NOTE
A restart may be initiated one minute after the gas-turbine
engine speed drops to 15 percent. In case of a malfunction
shutdown, do not attempt another restart until the cause
of the malfunction has been determined and the condition
has been corrected. After three attempted starts have been
unsuccessful, additional troubleshooting may be required.
In the following start procedures, screen indications that

highlight in (reverse video) are shown in brackets [ ].
1. Perform prestart procedures listed in Subsection 4.3.3.
2. At the unit control panel, select Maintenance screen and select onscreen FAIL
TO LOAD SHUTDOWN ENABLE button.
NOTE
Selecting the onscreen Enable button opens a confirmation
pop-up window.
3. From confirmation pop-up window, select the onscreen OK button and verify [Fail
to Load Enabled] highlights.
4. Select Unit Valves screen and select onscreen Seal System Auto button and
verify Seal System [Auto] highlights.
5. On the Unit Valves screen, select onscreen Yard Valves Auto button and verify
Yard Valves [Auto] highlights.
6. Select HPC Surge Control screen and select onscreen Anti-Surge Control Auto
button and verify [Auto] highlights for Anti-Surge Control.

NOTE
Selecting the onscreen Auto button opens a confirmation
pop-up window.
7. From confirmation pop-up window, select the onscreen OK button.
8. Select LPC Surge Control screen and select onscreen Anti-Surge Control Auto
NOTE
pop-up window.
10. Select Operation screen to monitor gas-turbine engine during start sequence.
11. To start the gas-turbine engine and driven equipment, press START Switch
(SB0405), or select onscreen START button on the Operation screen and then
select onscreen OK button. The following events occur:
a. STARTING Light (HL0401) begins flashing and [Starting] highlights on

Operation screen. The enclosure vent fan is energized. The backup lube
oil pump and the pre/post lube oil pumps are tested for operation. The
selected main lube oil pump starts and the prelubrication cycle begins.
The control system begins a fuel system check. Start system is energized.
b. After prelube cycle is complete, gas-turbine engine cranking begins.
c. After starter has cranked gas-turbine engine to 15 percent speed, purge

timer provides a preselected period of exhaust system purging via
gas-turbine engine air flow. [Purge Crank] highlights on Operation screen.
d. After purge cycle is completed, fuel is admitted into combustor chamber

where it is mixed with compressed air and ignited. [Ignition] highlights on
Operation screen. Lightoff occurs within next few seconds and combustion
begins.
e. The gas-turbine engine continues to accelerate and gas-turbine engine

temperature increases to 400°F (204°C). [Light Off] highlights on Operation
screen, fuel ramp is activated, and ignition is de-energized. ENGINE
HOURS/START COUNTER Meter (PC0470) registers a successful start.
f. Gas-turbine engine speed increases to starter dropout speed. Start system

is de-energized and starter clutch overruns. Gas-turbine engine speed
increases to idle speed. ENGINE HOURS/START COUNTER Meter
(PC0470) begins to log gas-turbine engine operating hours. STARTING
Light is extinguished and [Running] highlights on Operation screen.
12. Perform operational checkout procedures listed in Subsection 4.3.5.

NOTE
If Automatic Ngp Control (Process Control) Mode is activate,
the control system adjusts Ngp to achieve or maintain the
setpoint of the active process (suction pressure, discharge
pressure, and/or flow, as applicable).
If Manual Ngp Control Mode is activated, the control system

adjusts Ngp based upon the selected Ngp setpoint source.
The Ngp setpoint selector box on the Load Share Control
screen shows the selected Ngp setpoint source. After [Ready
to Load] is highlighted on the Operation screen, the operator
can adjust Ngp. Refer to Ngp Setpoint Adjustment procedure
in Subsection 4.3.6.
4.3.5 Operational Checkout
To ensure safe operation, perform the following operational checkout procedures each
time the gas-turbine engine and driven equipment is started. If gas-turbine engine is
continuously running, perform an operational checkout daily to verify normal operation.
1. Record gas-turbine engine and driven equipment speeds, pressures,

temperatures, and vibration readings for comparison with normal or designed
operating values. If deviations exist, shut down gas-turbine engine and driven
equipment and determine cause.
2. Check for leaks from air, oil, and fuel plumbing.
3. Ensure safe operation at all times.
4.3.6 Manual Ngp Control Procedures
NGP SETPOINT SOURCE SELECTION
This subsection describes the procedure used to select the desired Ngp setpoint source
from the unit control panel.
NOTE
The unit control system allows only one control panel to be
active at a time. The Not External setpoint source enables
the unit control system to use the active control panel's Ngp
setpoint, whether from the unit control panel, the auxiliary unit
control panel (if applicable), or the remote unit control panel (if
applicable). The External source enables the control system
to use an external, customer-furnished, 4 to 20 milliampere
input signal as an Ngp setpoint source.

2. In the Ngp setpoint selector box on the Load Share Control screen, select the
onscreen Not Ext button or External button.
3. On the Load Share Control screen, verify the desired Ngp setpoint source
highlights in the Ngp setpoint selector box.
NGP SETPOINT ADJUSTMENT
This subsection describes the procedures used to manually adjust the unit control panel's
Ngp setpoint.
1. At the unit control panel, select the Load Share Control screen and verify [Not
Ext.] is highlighted in the Ngp setpoint selector box.
NOTE
If [External] is highlighted in the Ngp setpoint selector box,
perform NGP SETPOINT SOURCE SELECTION procedure
listed in Subsection 4.3.6.
2. Choose one of the following methods to adjust the unit control panel's Ngp
setpoint:
a. From Local Setpoint Mode Select area of the Load Share Control screen,
select onscreen (Ngp) button.
(1) At the unit control panel, press INCREASE Switch (SB0408) or press
DECREASE Switch (SB0407) as needed to achieve desired Ngp
setpoint.
b. On the Load Share Control screen, double-click in the Ngp entry field to the
left of the Ngp setpoint selector box.
NOTE
Double-clicking in the Ngp entry field opens a setpoint pop-up
window.
(1) In the setpoint pop-up window, enter user name, password, and
desired Ngp setpoint.

4.3.7 Automatic Ngp Control (Process Control) Mode Procedures
NOTE
When Automatic Ngp Control (Process Control) mode
is selected, the unit control system monitors the gas
compressor's process variables (suction pressure, discharge
pressure, and/or flow, as applicable) and calculates a process
control error for each individual process. The individual
process control error is the difference between the process
variable and the process setpoint.
While the unit is in Automatic Ngp Control mode, the control

system continually compares all process control errors, and
the process that has the lowest error becomes the active
process and overrules the other processes. The unit control
system adjusts Ngp to achieve or maintain the setpoint
of the active process. On the Load Share Control screen,
a green-highlighted line extending from a process setpoint
selector box to the Load Setpoint Mode (Auto/Manual) selector
box depicts the active process.
PROCESS SETPOINT SOURCE SELECTION
This subsection describes the procedure used to select a desired process setpoint source
from the unit control panel.
NOTE
active at a time. The Not External setpoint source enables the
unit control system to use the active control panel's process
applicable). The External source enables the control system to
use an external, customer-furnished, 4 to 20 milliampere input
signal as an process setpoint source.
2. In the desired process (suction, discharge, or flow) setpoint selector box on the
Load Share Control screen, select the onscreen Not Ext button or External button.
3. On the Load Share Control screen, verify the desired setpoint source highlights
in the process setpoint selector box.

PROCESS SETPOINT ADJUSTMENT
This subsection describes the procedures used to adjust the unit control panel's process
setpoint.
NOTE
Process setpoints can be adjusted in either Manual Ngp
Control mode or in Automatic Ngp Control mode. However,
operator-initiated process setpoint adjustments will only take
effect when the control system is in Automatic Ngp Control
mode.
2. In the desired process's setpoint selector box on the Load Share Control screen,
verify [Not Ext.] is highlighted.
NOTE
If [External] is highlighted in the desired process's setpoint
selector box, perform PROCESS SETPOINT SOURCE
SELECTION procedure listed in Subsection 4.3.7.
3. Choose one of the following methods to adjust the desired process's setpoint:
a. In the Local Setpoint Mode Select area of the Load Share Control screen,
select the desired process's onscreen (DIS PR or SUC PR) button.
(1) At the unit control panel, press INCREASE Switch (SB0408) or press
DECREASE Switch (SB0407) as needed to achieve the desired
process's setpoint.
b. On the Load Share Control screen, double-click in the entry field of the
desired process, located to the left of the process setpoint selector box.
NOTE
Double-clicking in the process's entry field opens a setpoint
pop-up window.
(1) In setpoint pop-up window, enter user name, password, and desired
process setpoint.
CUSTOMER SETPOINT TRACKING FEATURE
This subsection describes the procedure used to enable or to disable the customer setpoint
tracking feature from the unit control panel.

When the Customer Setpoint Tracking feature is enabled, the control system continually
transmits the Ngp setpoint of the active control panel, either the unit control panel or
auxiliary unit control panel ( if applicable) to the Ngp setpoint of the remote multi-unit
control panel (RMUCP). This feature ensures that all unit control panels have the same
Ngp setpoint and that during all control-device transfers, unit speed does not change.
2. From the Load Share Control screen, select onscreen Customer Setpoint
Tracking Enable button to enable the feature, or select onscreen Customer
Setpoint Tracking Disable button to disable the feature.
4.3.8 Load Share Control
LOAD SHARE CONTROL ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION
This subsection describes the procedure used to activate or to deactivate the Load Share
Control from the unit control panel.
1. At the unit control panel, select Load Share Control screen.
2. In the Load Share selector box, select the onscreen button to activate Load Share
Control, and verify [ON] highlights in the Load Share selector box.
NOTE
To deactivate Load Share Control, select the onscreen button
in the Load Share selector box, and verify [OFF] highlights in
the Load Share selector box.
TRANSMIT SETPOINT FEATURE
This subsection describes the procedure used to initiate a one-time transmission of the
unit control panel's process setpoints to the all other units in a load-share group.
2. From the Load Share Control screen, verify [ON] is highlighted in the Load Share
selector box.
3. From the Load Share Control screen, select onscreen Transmit Setpoint button
to initiate a one-time transmission of the unit control panel's process setpoints to
the other units' control panels.
4.3.9 Load Equalizer
This subsection describes the procedure used to activate or to deactivate Load Equalizer
(LDE) from the unit control panel.
1. At the unit control panel, select Load Share Control screen.

2. In the LDE selector box, select the onscreen button to activate Load Equalizer,
and verify [ON] highlights in the LDE selector box.
NOTE
To deactivate Load Equalizer, select the onscreen button in
the LDE selector box on the Load Share Control screen and
verify [OFF] highlights in the LDE mode selector box.
4.3.10 Shutdown Procedures
This subsection describes the shutdown procedures for the gas-turbine engine and driven
equipment. There are four types of shutdown procedures; normal stop, pressurized fast
stop, emergency stop, and control system stop.
NORMAL STOP
A normal stop shutdown sequence includes a cooldown period, which allows the
gas-turbine engine and driven equipment to run with no load for a preset period before
the gas-turbine engine is stopped.
NOTE
In the following procedures, screen indications that highlight in
(reverse video) are shown in brackets [ ].
Perform the following procedures to initiate normal stop at the unit control panel.
1. At the unit control panel, press NORMAL STOP Switch (SB0406) , or select
onscreen STOP button on the Operation screen and then select onscreen OK
button on the confirmation pop-up window. The following events occur:
a. COOLDOWN Light (HL0407) illuminates and [Cooldown] highlights on

Operation screenand surge control valve is opened.
b. Gas-turbine engine slows to idle speed and continues to run for a preset
cooldown cycle.
NOTE
Gas-turbine engine may be restarted during cooldown cycle by
pressing ACKNOWLEDGE Switch, RESET Switch, and then
START Switch, or the gas-turbine engine can be restarted
by selecting onscreen RESET and START buttons on the
Operation screen.
c. After preset cooldown cycle, fuel system valves close, combustion ceases,
and gas-turbine engine begins to decelerate. COOLDOWN Light (HL0407)
extinguishes and [Cooldown] indication reverts to normal video.

Do not perform any maintenance tasks on the gas-turbine

engine and driven equipment while the gas-turbine engine is
in Slow Roll mode and [Slow Roll Enabled] mode is highlighted
on Operation screen. Execution of such tasks during Slow
Roll mode can result in serious injury and/or death.
d. When gas-turbine engine speed decreases below 25%, [Slow Roll Enabled]
highlights on Operation screen.
NOTE
The Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) commands the starter
motor to a speed of ~2 to 3.5% NGP. As the gas-turbine
engine speed continues to slow from 25%, the overrunning
clutch continues to overrun until the gas-turbine engine speed
matches the starter speed. The clutch engages and the starter
maintains the commanded speed until the slow roll timer times
out.
To bypass the Slow Roll cycle perform Steps (a) and (b).
(a) Select Maintenance screen, and select onscreen Slow Roll STOP
button.
NOTE
A confirmation pop-up window opens.
(b) From the confirmation pop-up window, select the onscreen Yes button
and verify [Slow Roll Disabled] indication on Maintenance screen.
e. After preset slow roll cycle, start motor is de-energized. [Slow Roll Enabled]
indication reverts to normal video, STOPPING Light (HL0408) illuminates,
and [Stopping] highlights on Operation screen.
f. [Running] indication reverts to normal video. ENGINE HOURS/START

COUNTER Meter (PC0470) stops logging operating time.
g. After gas-turbine engine coasts to a stop and rundown timer expires, a

preset postlubrication cycle begins.
PRESSURIZED FAST STOP
The unit control panel does not include a pressurized fast stop switch. However, if a
customer-furnished FAST STOP (REMOTE) Switch (SB7513) is installed at a remote
unit control panel, a pressurized fast stop can be activated.

EMERGENCY STOP
An emergency stop does not include a cooldown period, which allows the gas-turbine
engine and driven equipment to run with no load for a preset period before the gas-turbine
engine is stopped. The emergency stop shutdown should only be used when plant
conditions require an immediate shutdown.
NOTE
An emergency stop prevents gas-turbine engine operation
until the emergency stop shutdown is acknowledged and reset
by pressing the local ACKNOWLEDGE and RESET Switches
and the backup relay system is reset.

Perform the following procedures to initiate emergency stop from unit control panel.
1. At the unit control panel, press EMERGENCY STOP Switch (SB0400). The
following events occur:
a. Pressurized hold sequence is bypassed. Compressor suction valve closes,

discharge valve closes, and vent valve opens.
b. Gas-turbine engine shuts down immediately with no cooldown cycle.

Slow roll cycle is bypassed, STOPPING Light (HL0408) illuminates, and
[Stopping] highlights on Operation screen.
c. After gas-turbine engine coasts to a stop and rundown timer expires, a

CONTROL SYSTEM STOP
There are two types of control system stops; cooldown stop and fast stop. If an unsafe
operating condition is detected by the control system, the control system initiates a
shutdown. Depending upon the severity of the shutdown, the control system initiates
either a cooldown stop or a fast stop. If the control system stop was initiated due to a
condition that is self-correcting, the gas-turbine engine can be restarted after the condition
returns to normal. If the control system stop was initiated due to a condition that is not
self-correcting, contact maintenance personnel to perform corrective actions.
NOTE

Cooldown Stop
If a cooldown stop has been initiated, the gas-turbine engine and driven equipment is
unloaded and shut down in the same manner as a normal stop. There are two types of
cooldown stops; cooldown lockout and cooldown nonlockout.
• Cooldown Nonlockout (CN) - Cooldown nonlockout shutdowns reduce

gas-turbine engine speed to idle for a preset cooldown period before initiating
a shutdown. Cooldown nonlockout shutdowns include operator initiated normal
stops, operating conditions that reached a shutdown limit because maintenance
was not performed, a momentary disruption that causes an out-of-limits
condition, and operating conditions that exceed alarm levels but are not serious
enough to cause any immediate damage. Cooldown nonlockout shutdowns can
be reset after corrective action has been taken or operating conditions revert to
normal using either the local or remote ACKNOWLEDGE and RESET Switches.
• Cooldown Lockout (CL) - Cooldown lockout shutdowns reduce gas-turbine

engine speed to idle for a preset cooldown period before initiating a shutdown.
Cooldown lockout shutdowns typically result from a component failure and
not because operating conditions have exceeded alarm or shutdown levels.
Cooldown lockout shutdowns may not present immediate danger, but corrective
action must be taken to avoid damage resulting from a component failure.
Cooldown lockout shutdowns prevent gas-turbine engine operation until the
shutdown is acknowledged and reset using the local ACKNOWLEDGE and
RESET Switches.
NOTE
Remote ACKNOWLEDGE and RESET Switches cannot
acknowledge or reset cooldown lockout shutdowns.
Fast Stop
If a fast stop has been initiated, the gas-turbine engine and driven equipment is unloaded
and shut down in the same manner as an emergency stop. There are two types of fast
stops; fast stop lockout and fast stop nonlockout.
When a fast stop shutdown has been initiated due to fire

detection, the postlube oil pump will remain energized for
a preset rundown period. After the preset rundown period
expires, the postlube oil pump(s) will be deenergized for 20
minutes. After the 20 minute time period expires, the postlube
pump will cycle on and off for a preset postlube period.

On units that use pneumatically powered lube oil pump

motor(s), if an unsafe condition still exists, the operator must
manually abort the post lube cycle by closing the pneumatic
supply valve(s) for the lube oil pump motor(s).
On units that use electrically powered lube oil pump motor(s),

if an unsafe condition still exists, the operator must manually
abort the post lube cycle by opening the facility contactor(s)
for the lube oil pump motor(s).
NOTE
• Fast Stop Nonlockout (FN) - Fast stop nonlockout shutdowns initiate an

immediate shutdown of the gas-turbine engine. Fast stop nonlockout shutdowns
typically result from a disruption in operation due to abnormal operating
conditions and may not require corrective action. Fast stop nonlockout
shutdowns can be reset when operating conditions revert to normal using either
the local or remote ACKNOWLEDGE and RESET Switches.
• Fast Stop Lockout (FL) - Fast stop lockout shutdowns initiate an immediate
shutdown of the gas-turbine engine. Fast stop lockout shutdowns prevent
gas-turbine engine operation until the shutdown is acknowledged and reset
using the local ACKNOWLEDGE and RESET Switches. In addition to using
the local ACKNOWLEDGE and RESET Switches, fast stop lockout shutdowns
initiated due to a microprocessor failure, fire detection, backup overspeed, or
pressing of EMERGENCY STOP Switch will require the backup relay system to
be reset. Fast stop lockout shutdowns are the most severe shutdown types and
require corrective action before the gas-turbine engine can be restarted.
NOTE
acknowledge or reset fast stop lockout shutdowns.
4.3.11 Computer Startup and Shutdown Procedures
Perform the following procedures to start up and shut down the unit control panel system
and TT4000 software.
START-UP OF COMPUTER
1. Switch on power to computer to start up Windows program.

2. When prompted to begin login:
a. Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
b. Type user name Operator.
c. Type password 1111 (four ones) and press Enter.
START-UP OF TT4000
1. From desktop, double-click TT4000 Designer icon.
2. From menu bar, click File.
3. From File pull-down menu, click Open Project.
4. For Unit 1, click

C:\Jobs\3M271\KM12592\HMI\9000_999\
PD3M271_KM12592_9000_999.ttprj.
For Unit 2, click
C:\Jobs\3M271\KM12898\HMI\9000_999\
PD3M271_KM12898_9000_999.ttprj.
For Unit 3, click
C:\Jobs\3M271\KM12899\HMI\9000_999\
PD3M271_KM12899_9000_999.ttprj.
5. From tool bar, click green Run button (right arrow).
NOTE
Project may take several minutes to load.
6. If “Server Busy” window pops up, click on Retry button.
SHUTDOWN OF TT4000
1. Move pointer arrow to bottom of screen. From Desktop Taskbar, click TT4000
Designer Application button.
2. From toolbar, click red Stop button (square).
NOTE
Project may take several minutes to stop.
4. From File pull-down menu, after project has stopped, click Close Project.
5. When Project has closed, click Close button (X) at top right corner.

SHUTDOWN OF COMPUTER
1. From Desktop taskbar, click Start button (bottom left corner).
2. From menu listing, click Shut Down (bottom of listing).
3. Select Shut down the computer and press Enter.
4. Wait for message It is now safe to turn off your computer to appear.
5. Switch off power to computer.

4.4 UNIT OPERATION USING AUXILIARY UNIT CONTROL PANEL

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4.4.1 Auxiliary Unit Control Panel Activation
Perform the following procedures to activate the auxiliary unit control panel.
NOTE
In the following procedure screen indications shown in
brackets [ ] are highlighted in reverse video.
1. At the unit control panel, rotate OFF/LOCAL/AUXILIARY Keyswitch (SA0400) to

AUXILIARY position.
NOTE
Perform the following step, if [Remote] or [Customer] is
highlighted on the Engine Summary screen for SYSTEM
CONTROL.
2. Select Maintenance screen and then select onscreen Control Mode Selection
button.
NOTE
pop-up window.
3. On the pop-up window, select onscreen Disable button to disable remote control.
Verify [Remote Control Disabled] or [Customer Control Disabled] highlights on
the pop-up window.
NOTE
Once [Auxiliary] is highlighted, all operations that use
customer-control or remote-control devices cease.

active regardless of control selection.
4. On the Engine Summary screen, verify [Auxiliary] is highlighted for SYSTEM

CONTROL.
Control) mode or Manual Ngp Control mode during unit operation.

Control) mode from the auxiliary unit control panel.
NOTE
1. At the auxiliary unit control panel, select the Load Share Control screen.
NOTE
In the following steps, manual adjustments of Ngp setpoint are
inhibited when Automatic Ngp Control mode is selected by the
operator.
3. Select onscreen Mode button on Load Share Control screen.
NOTE
Selecting onscreen Mode button opens a pop-up window.
To activate Automatic Ngp Control mode, in the pop-up window, select onscreen
Auto button and verify [Auto] highlights in the pop-up window.
auxiliary unit control panel.
NOTE
2. Select onscreen Mode button on Load Share Control screen.
NOTE
Selecting onscreen Mode button opens a pop-up window.

3. To activate Manual Ngp Control mode, in the pop-up window, select onscreen
Manual button and verify [Manual] highlights in the pop-up window.

equipment for a start at the auxiliary unit control panel.
2. Perform auxiliary unit control panel activation procedures listed Subsection 4.4.1.
4. At the auxiliary unit control panel, select Engine Summary screen and verify
[Auxiliary] is highlighted for SYSTEM CONTROL.
5. Select Maintenance screen and then select onscreen Lamp Test button.
NOTE
6. From the confirmation pop-up window, select onscreen Yes button and verify all
indicator lights illuminate.
NOTE
8. To acknowledge and clear any alarm or shutdown indications, press

ACKNOWLEDGE Switch (SB0473), and then press RESET Switch (SB0474).

NOTE
10. Select Engine Summary screen and verify [Ready] is highlighted.
NOTE
If shutdown indications have not been cleared on the
Alarm Summary screen, [Ready] will not highlight on Engine
Summary screen. All shutdown(s) must be corrected and reset
before [Ready] will highlight on Engine Summary screen.
equipment at the auxiliary unit control panel.
NOTE

2. Select Maintenance screen and select onscreen Fail To Load button.
NOTE
Selecting the onscreen Fail To Load button opens the Fail To
Load pop-up window.
3. On the Fail To Load pop-up window, select onscreen Enable button and verify
[Fail to Load Enabled] highlights on Fail To Load pop-up window.
4. Select Unit Valves screen and select onscreen Seal button.
NOTE
Selecting the onscreen Seal button opens the Changing
Compressor Seal pop-up window.

5. On the Changing Compressor Seal pop-up window, select onscreen Auto button
and verify [Auto] highlights for Lube/Seal System control.
6. On the Unit Valves screen, select onscreen Yard button.
NOTE
Selecting the onscreen Yard button opens the Yard Valve
pop-up window.
7. On the Yard Valve pop-up window, select onscreen Auto button and verify [Auto]
highlights for Vlv Sequence Mode.
8. Select HP Surge Control screen and select onscreen Auto/Manual button.
NOTE
Selecting the onscreen Auto/Manual button opens a pop-up
window.
9. On the pop-up window, select onscreen Auto button and verify [Auto] highlights
for Surge Control Mode.
10. Select LP Surge Control screen and select onscreen Auto/Manual button.
NOTE
Selecting the onscreen Auto/Manual button opens a pop-up
window.
11. On the pop-up window, select onscreen Auto button and verify [Auto] highlights
for Surge Control Mode.
12. Select Engine Summary screen to monitor gas-turbine engine during start
sequence.
13. To start the gas-turbine engine and driven equipment, press START/STARTING
Switch/Light (SH0471). The following events occur:
a. START/STARTING Switch/Light (SH0471) begins flashing and [Starting]

highlights on Engine Summary screen. The enclosure vent fan is
energized. The backup lube oil pump and the pre/post lube oil pumps
are tested for operation. The selected main lube oil pump starts and the
prelubrication cycle begins. The control system begins a fuel system
check. Start system is energized.

gas-turbine engine air flow. [Purge Crank] highlights on Engine Summary
screen.


Engine Summary screen. Lightoff occurs within next few seconds and
combustion begins.

temperature increases to 400°F (204°C). [Light Off] highlights on Engine
Summary screen, fuel ramp is activated, and ignition is de-energized.
ENGINE HOURS/START COUNTER Meter (PC0470) registers a
successful start.
f. Gas-turbine engine speed increases to starter dropout speed. Start

system is de-energized and starter clutch overruns. Gas-turbine engine
speed increases to idle speed. ENGINE HOURS/START COUNTER
Meter (PC0470) begins to log gas-turbine engine operating hours.
START/STARTING Switch/Light is extinguished and [Running] highlights
on Engine Summary screen.
NOTE
If Automatic Ngp Control (Process Control) Mode is activated,

adjusts Ngp based upon the selected Ngp setpoint source. The
Ngp setpoint selector box on the Load Share Control screen
shows the selected Ngp setpoint source. After [Ready to Load]
is highlighted on the Engine Summary screen, the operator


from the auxiliary unit control panel.
NOTE
onscreen Ngp button.
NOTE
Selecting an onscreen Ngp button opens a Changing External
Setpoint Status pop-up window.
3. On the Changing External Setpoint Status pop-up window, choose the desired
Ngp setpoint source. Select onscreen Disable button for Ngp setpoint source from
unit control panel, the auxiliary unit control panel (if applicable), or the remote
unit control panel (if applicable). Select onscreen Enable button for Ngp setpoint
source from external customer-furnished 4 to 20 milliampere source.
This subsection describes the procedures used to manually adjust the auxiliary unit control
panel's Ngp setpoint.
1. At the auxiliary unit control panel, select the Load Share Control screen and verify
[Not Ext.] is highlighted in the Ngp setpoint selector box.

NOTE
2. Select onscreen Ngp button in the Load Setpoint Mode Select area of the Load
Share Control screen.
3. Rotate SPEED DECREASE/INCREASE Switch (SA0471) as needed to achieve

desired Ngp setpoint.
NOTE

from the auxiliary unit control panel.
NOTE
applicable). The External source enables the control system to
use an external, customer-furnished, 4 to 20 milliampere input
signal as an process setpoint source.

2. In the desired process setpoint selector box, select the onscreen button (Suction
or Disch).
NOTE
Selecting the onscreen Suction or Disch button opens a
Changing External Setpoint Status pop-up window.
3. On the Changing External Setpoint Status pop-up window, choose the desired
process setpoint source. Select onscreen Disable button for process setpoint
source from unit control panel, the auxiliary unit control panel (if applicable), or
the remote unit control panel (if applicable), or select onscreen Enable button for
process setpoint source from external customer-furnished 4 to 20 milliampere
source.
4. On the Load Share Control screen, verify the desired process setpoint source
highlights in the process setpoint selector box.
This subsection describes the procedures used to adjust the auxiliary unit control panel's
process setpoint.
NOTE
mode.
NOTE
3. In the Local Setpoint Mode Select area of the Load Share Control screen, select
the desired process's onscreen button(Suction or Disch).
4. Rotate SPEED DECREASE/INCREASE Switch (SA0471) as needed to achieve

desired process's setpoint.

Control from the auxiliary unit control panel.
1. At the auxiliary unit control panel, select Load Share Control screen.
NOTE
auxiliary unit control panel's process setpoints to the all other units in a load-share group.
selector box.
to initiate a one-time transmission of the auxiliary unit control panel's process
setpoints to the other units' control panels.
(LDE) from the auxiliary unit control panel.
1. At the auxiliary unit control panel, select Load Share Control screen.
NOTE

NORMAL STOP
NOTE
Perform the following procedures to initiate normal stop at the auxiliary unit control panel.
1. At the auxiliary unit control panel, press STOP/STOPPING Switch/Light

(SH0470). The following events occur:
a. [Cooldown] highlights on Engine Summary screenand surge control valve

is opened.
cooldown cycle.
NOTE
Gas-turbine engine may be restarted during cooldown cycle by
pressing ACKNOWLEDGE Switch, RESET Switch, and then
START/STARTING Switch/Light.
and gas-turbine engine begins to decelerate. [Cooldown] indication reverts
to normal video.

on Engine Summary screen. Execution of such tasks during
Slow Roll mode can result in serious injury and/or death.
d. When gas-turbine engine speed decreases below 25%, [Roll Enabled Roll]
highlights on Engine Summary screen.

NOTE
out.

NOTE
button.
NOTE
and verify [Slow Roll Enabled] reverts back to normal video.
e. After preset slow roll cycle, start motor is de-energized. [Slow Roll Enabled]
indication reverts to normal video, STOP/STOPPING Switch/Light
(SH0470) illuminates, and [Stopping] highlights on Engine Summary
screen.
f. [Running] indication reverts to normal video. ENGINE HOURS/START

COUNTER Meter (PC0470) stops logging operating time.

The auxiliary unit control panel does not include a pressurized fast stop switch. However,
if a customer-furnished FAST STOP (REMOTE) Switch (SB7513) is installed at a remote
unit control panel, a pressurized fast stop can be activated.
EMERGENCY STOP
An emergency stop does not include a cooldown period, which allows the gas-turbine
engine and driven equipment to run with no load for a preset period before the gas-turbine
engine is stopped. The emergency stop shutdown should only be used when plant
conditions require an immediate shutdown.
NOTE
An emergency stop prevents gas-turbine engine operation
until the emergency stop shutdown is acknowledged and reset
by pressing the local ACKNOWLEDGE and RESET Switches
and the backup relay system is reset.

Perform the following procedures to initiate emergency stop from auxiliary unit control
panel.

1. At the auxiliary unit control panel, press EMERGENCY STOP Switch (SB0472).
The following events occur:
a. Pressurized hold sequence is bypassed. Compressor suction valve closes,

discharge valve closes, and vent valve opens.
b. Gas-turbine engine shuts down immediately with no cooldown cycle.

Slow roll cycle is bypassed, STOP/STOPPING Switch/Light (SH0470)
illuminates, and [Stopping] highlights on Engine Summary screen.
c. After gas-turbine engine coasts to a stop and rundown timer expires, a

CONTROL SYSTEM STOP
NOTE
Cooldown Stop



RESET Switches.
NOTE
Fast Stop



NOTE


NOTE

4.5 UNIT OPERATION USING REMOTE MULTI-UNIT

CONTROL PANEL

members.

facilities.



maintenance.


systems.




4.5.1 Remote Multi-Unit Control Panel Activation
Perform the following procedures to activate the remote multi-unit control panel from either
the unit control panel or auxiliary unit control panel.
NOTE
When remote unit control panel is activated, the control system
will respond to all customer-furnished gas-turbine engine and
driven equipment inputs in the same way as Solar-furnished
gas-turbine engine and driven equipment inputs described in
this Chapter.

AT THE UNIT CONTROL PANEL
1. At the unit control panel, select Operation screen and verify [Local] is highlighted
for SYSTEM CONTROL.
2. On Operation screen select onscreen Control Mode Selection button.
NOTE
pop-up window.
3. On the pop-up window, select onscreen Enable button to enable remote control.
Verify [Remote Control Enabled] highlights on the pop-up window and [Remote]
highlights on the Operation screen for SYSTEM CONTROL.
NOTE
Once [Remote] is highlighted all operations that use unit
control panel or auxiliary unit control panel cease.

active regardless of local, auxiliary, or remote control selection.
AT THE AUXILIARY UNIT CONTROL PANEL
1. At the auxiliary unit control panel, select Maintenance screen and verify [Local]
is highlighted for SYSTEM CONTROL.

2. On the Maintenance screen and select onscreen Control Mode Selection button.
NOTE
pop-up window.
3. On the pop-up window, select onscreen Enable button to enable remote control.
Verify [Remote Control Enabled] highlights on the pop-up window and [Remote]
highlights on the pop-up window and [Remote] highlights on the Maintenance
screen for SYSTEM CONTROL.
NOTE
Once [Remote] is highlighted all operations that use unit
control panel or auxiliary unit control panel cease.

active regardless of local, auxiliary, or remote control selection.
4. On the Maintenance screen, verify [Remote] highlights for SYSTEM CONTROL.
Control) mode or Manual Ngp Control mode.
Control) mode from the remote multi-unit control panel.
NOTE
1. At the remote multi-unit control panel, select Load Share Control screen.
2. To activate Automatic Ngp Control mode, select onscreen Auto button.
NOTE
Manual adjustments of Ngp setpoint are inhibited when
Automatic Ngp Control mode is selected by the operator.
remote multi-unit control panel.

NOTE
2. To activate Manual Ngp Control mode, select onscreen Manual button and verify
[Manual] highlights in the Load Setpoint Mode selector box.

equipment for a start at the remote multi-unit control panel.
2. Perform remote multi-unit control panel activation procedures listed Subsection

4.5.1.
4. At the remote multi-unit control panel, select Operation screen, verify [Auxiliary]
is highlighted for SYSTEM CONTROL.
NOTE

6. To acknowledge and clear any alarm or shutdown indications, select onscreen

RESET button on the Operation screen and then select onscreen OK button on
the confirmation pop-up window.
NOTE
8. Select Operation screen and verify [Ready] is highlighted.
NOTE
If shutdown indications have not been cleared on the Alarm
Summary screen, [Ready] will not highlight on Operation
screen. All shutdown(s) must be corrected and reset before
[Ready] will highlight on Operation screen.
equipment at the remote multi-unit control panel.
NOTE

2. Select Maintenance screen and select onscreen FAIL TO LOAD SHUTDOWN

ENABLE button.
NOTE
Selecting the onscreen Enable button opens a confirmation
pop-up window.
3. From confirmation pop-up window, select the onscreen OK button and verify [Fail
to Load Enabled] highlights.

4. Select Unit Valves screen and select onscreen Seal System Auto button and
verify Seal System [Auto] highlights.
5. On the Unit Valves screen, select onscreen Yard Valves Auto button and verify
Yard Valves [Auto] highlights.
6. Select HPC Surge Control screen and select onscreen Anti-Surge Control Auto
NOTE
pop-up window.
8. Select LPC Surge Control screen and select onscreen Anti-Surge Control Auto
NOTE
pop-up window.
10. Select Operation screen to monitor gas-turbine engine during start sequence.
11. To start the gas-turbine engine and driven equipment, on the Operation screen,
select onscreen START button and then select onscreen OK button on the
confirmation pop-up window. The following events occur:
a. [Starting] highlights on Operation screen. The enclosure vent fan is

energized. The backup lube oil pump and theepre/post lube oil pumps are
tested for operation. Both main lube oil pumps start and the prelubrication
cycle begins. The control system begins a fuel system check. Start system
is energized.

gas-turbine engine air flow. [Purge Crank] highlights on Operation screen.

Operation screen. Lightoff occurs within next few seconds and combustion
begins.


temperature increases to 400°F (204°C). [Light Off] highlights on Operation
screen, fuel ramp is activated, and ignition is de-energized. ENGINE
HOURS/START COUNTER Meter (PC0470) registers a successful start.
f. Gas-turbine engine speed increases to starter dropout speed. Start

system is de-energized and starter clutch overruns. Gas-turbine engine
speed increases to idle speed. ENGINE HOURS/START COUNTER Meter
(PC0470) begins to log gas-turbine engine operating hours. STARTING
Light is extinguished and [Running] highlights on Operation screen.
NOTE
If Automatic Ngp Control (Process Control) Mode is activated,

adjusts Ngp based upon the selected Ngp setpoint source.
The Ngp setpoint selector box on the Load Share Control
screen shows the selected Ngp setpoint source. After [Ready
to Load] is highlighted on the Operation screen, the operator


from the remote multi-unit control panel.
NOTE
setpoint, whether from the unit control panel, the remote
multi-unit control panel, or the remote unit control panel (if
1. At the remote multi-unit control panel, select the Load Share Control screen.
onscreen Not Ext button or External button.
This subsection describes the procedures used to manually adjust the remote multi-unit
control panel's Ngp setpoint.
1. At the remote multi-unit control panel, select the Load Share Control screen and
verify [Not Ext.] is highlighted in the Ngp setpoint selector box.
NOTE
2. On the Load Share Control screen, double-click in the Ngp entry field to the left
of the Ngp setpoint selector box.
NOTE
Double-clicking in the Ngp entry field opens a setpoint pop-up
window.
1. In the setpoint pop-up window, enter user name, password, and desired
Ngp setpoint.

NOTE

from the remote multi-unit panel.
NOTE
setpoint, whether from the unit control panel, the remote
multi-unit control panel, or the remote unit control panel (if
input signal as an process setpoint source.
2. In the desired process (suction, discharge, or flow) setpoint selector box on the
Load Share Control screen, select the onscreen Not Ext button or External button.
3. On the Load Share Control screen, verify the desired setpoint source highlights
in the process setpoint selector box.

This subsection describes the procedures used to adjust the remote multi-unit control
panel's process setpoint.
NOTE
mode.
NOTE
3. On the Load Share Control screen, double-click in the entry field of the desired
process, located to the left of the process setpoint selector box.
NOTE
Double-clicking in the process's entry field opens a setpoint
pop-up window.
4. In setpoint pop-up window, enter user name, password, and desired process
setpoint.
CUSTOMER SETPOINT TRACKING FEATURE
This subsection describes the procedure used to enable or to disable the customer setpoint
tracking feature from the remote multi-unit control panel.
When the Customer Setpoint Tracking feature is enabled, the control system continually
transmits the Ngp setpoint of the active control panel, either the unit control panel or remote
multi-unit control panel to the Ngp setpoint of the remote multi-unit control panel (RMUCP).
This feature ensures that all unit control panels have the same Ngp setpoint and that during
all control-device transfers, unit speed does not change.
2. From the Load Share Control screen, select onscreen Customer Setpoint
Tracking Enable button to enable the feature, or select onscreen Customer
Setpoint Tracking Disable button to disable the feature.

Control from the remote multi-unit control panel.
NOTE
remote multi-unit control panel's process setpoints to the all other units in a load-share
group.
selector box.
to initiate a one-time transmission of the remote multi-unit control panel's process
setpoints to the other units' control panels.
(LDE) from the remote multi-unit control panel.
NOTE

NORMAL STOP
NOTE
Perform the following procedures to initiate normal stop at the remote multi-unit control
panel.
1. At the remote multi-unit control panel, select onscreen STOP button on the
Operation screen and then select onscreen OK button on the confirmation
pop-up window. The following events occur:
a. [Cooldown] highlights on Operation screenand surge control valve is

opened.
cooldown cycle.
NOTE
Gas-turbine engine may be restarted during cooldown cycle
by selecting onscreen RESET and START buttons on the
Operation screen.
and gas-turbine engine begins to decelerate. [Cooldown] indication reverts
to normal video.

on Operation screen. Execution of such tasks during Slow
Roll mode can result in serious injury and/or death.
d. When gas-turbine engine speed decreases below 25%, [Slow Roll Enabled]
highlights on Operation screen.

NOTE
out.
button.
NOTE
and verify [Slow Roll Disabled] indication on Maintenance screen.
e. After preset slow roll cycle, start motor is de-energized. [Slow Roll
Enabled] indication reverts to normal video, [Stopping] highlights on
Operation screen.
f. [Running] indication reverts to normal video.

The remote multi-unit control panel does not include a pressurized fast stop switch.
Pressurized fast stop can be performed at the remote unit control panel.
EMERGENCY STOP
The remote multi-unit control panel does not include an emergency stop switch.
Emergency stop can be performed at the local or remote unit control panel.
CONTROL SYSTEM STOP

NOTE
Cooldown Stop


RESET Switches.

NOTE
Fast Stop



NOTE


NOTE
4.5.11 Computer Startup and Shutdown Procedures
Perform the following procedures to start up and shut down the remote multi-unit control
panel system and TT4000 software.
START-UP OF COMPUTER
1. Switch on power to computer to start up Windows program.
2. When prompted to begin login:
a. Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
b. Type user name Operator.
c. Type password 1111 (four ones) and press Enter.
START-UP OF TT4000
1. From desktop, double-click TT4000 Designer icon.
2. From menu bar, click File.
3. From File pull-down menu, click Open Project.
4. Click C:\Jobs\3M271\Multiunit\HMI\9000_999\
PD3M271_Multiunit_9000_999.ttprj.
5. From tool bar, click green Run button (right arrow).
NOTE
Project may take several minutes to load.

SHUTDOWN OF TT4000
1. Move pointer arrow to bottom of screen. From Desktop Taskbar, click TT4000
Designer Application button.
2. From toolbar, click red Stop button (square).
NOTE
Project may take several minutes to stop.
4. From File pull-down menu, after project has stopped, click Close Project.
5. When Project has closed, click Close button (X) at top right corner.
SHUTDOWN OF COMPUTER
1. From Desktop taskbar, click Start button (bottom left corner).
2. From menu listing, click Shut Down (bottom of listing).
3. Select Shut down the computer and press Enter.
4. Wait for message It is now safe to turn off your computer to appear.
5. Switch off power to computer.

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Volume I

Systems Operator's Guide

Systems Operator's Guide

Solar Turbines Incorporated

PUBLICATION NUMBER: SOG 12-3M271 10/12

© 2012 Solar Turbines Incorporated. All rights reserved.

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This equipment is identified as follows:

Model Number(s) Titan™

TECHNICAL MANUAL OVERVIEW

Volume I - Systems Operator's Guide

Volume II - Maintenance Instructions

Volume III - Supplementary Data

Volume III is a collection of standard, copyrighted documents that cover supplier-provided

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Volume IV - Illustrated Parts List

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2 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

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3.2 SCREENS, CONTD

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3.4 TT4000 SCREENS, CONTD

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4.3 UNIT OPERATION USING UNIT CONTROL PANEL, CONTD

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4.5 UNIT OPERATION USING REMOTE MULTI-UNIT

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2.2.1 Unit Control Panel Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3

2.2.2 Turbine Control Panel Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6

2.2.3 TTWebViewer Icon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15

2.2.4 TTWebViewer Pull-Down Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15

2.3.1 Auxiliary Unit Control Panel Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20

2.4.1 TTWebViewer Icon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.27

2.4.2 TTWebViewer Pull-Down Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.28

2.5.1 Enclosure Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.32

3.1.1 Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1

3.2.1 Engine Summary Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3

3.2.2 Timers Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4

3.2.3 Turbine Temperature Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5

3.2.4 T5 Temperatures Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6

3.2.5 Turbine Vibration Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.7

3.2.6 GB Vac Pump Valves Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.8

3.2.7 Start/Stop Pump Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.8

3.2.8 Seal Gas Valves Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.9

3.2.9 Yard Valve Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.9

3.2.10 SG SDV161 Valve Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10

3.2.11 SG SDV633 Valve Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10

3.2.12 N2 and Air Valves Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.11

3.2.13 Yard Valve Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.11

3.2.14 Sep N2 Valve Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.12

3.2.15 Sep Air Valve Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.12

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3.2.16 Fuel Gas Valves Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.13

3.2.17 Yard Valve Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.13

3.2.18 FG Supply Valve Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.14

3.2.19 FG Vent Valve Pop-Up Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.14

3.2.20 Fuel System Gas Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15

3.2.21 Fuel Valves Pop-up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15

3.2.22 Lube System Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.16

3.2.23 Backup Lube Pump Check Pop-Up Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.16

3.2.24 Enclosure Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.17

3.2.25 Fan Select Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.17

3.2.26 Vent Fan Interrupt Enable Confirmation Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . 3.18