If a power outage has occured, and the system has NOT entered emergency mode and started the standby generators, complete the following to manually bring the standby power plant online:

  1. Ensure all generators are in Fully Auto. Generators should be in the AUTO position at the Local Generator Control Panel and AUTO on the HMI (scroll to the individual generator HMI page). The Synchronizer mode should also be in AUTO, if applicable. Reset alarms on annunciator page, if necessary.
  2. Ensure that all breakers are in the AUTO/REMOTE position and that no breakers are in the LOCAL/MANUAL position.
  3. If available, via HMI or hardwired switch, place the standby power plantinto the TEST position from AUTO. 
    1. In TEST mode, the generators shall automatically start up, synchronize and transfer to the load without any additional operator intervention. At this time, the operator should call the manufacturer/supplier of the equipment to request immediate on-site support to diagnose the fault.
  4. If generators do not start, the master controller is in a failed/not available state and generators will be required to start and transfer manually.
  5. Attempt to Manually start the generator from the HMI. This will indicate if the individual generator controllers and synchronizers/load share modules are still functioning and available. If the synchronizer and load sharing modules are NOT available, only a single generator will be available per bus section to supply power to the bus.
    1. If only a single generator is available, there may be insufficient capacity to supply power to all of the loads. At this time, only essential loads shall remain connected. Once all of the essential loads have come online, including mechanical loads, and the total active power (Kilowatts) have settled, the operator may wish to add some non-essential loads. Note that loads can only be added if sufficient capacity is available based on the generator nameplate rating.
  6. If generators automatically start and close their breakers to the resepective generator bus, bring all available generators online prior to transfering from utility to generator.
    1. If the utility comes back prior to transfer to generators, the operator may wish to complete the transfer to generator if there is an expectation of reoccuring problems over a short period (IE if adverse weather has csused continual blips and power outages).
    2. If generators do NOT start via the controller, the operator will be required to go directly to the Local Generator Control Panel located on the generator and put a single generator into RUN or Manual Mode from AUTO. This will automatically start the generator right away so be cautious and wear appropriate PPE (including earmuffs or eaplugs).
    3. You will also need to close the Generator Breaker 52-G(X) manually by placing the Unit Control Switch into the LOCAL/MANUAL position. Go to the Breaker Control OPEN/CLOSE switch and place the switch into the CLOSE position. This will always return to the 12 O'clock position if not held, which is the NORMAL position and has no affect.
  7. Open the Utility Breaker 52-UB1 by placing the Unit Control Switch into the LOCAL/MANUAL position. Go to the Breaker Control OPEN/CLOSE switch and place the switch into the OPEN position. This will always return to the 12 O'clock position if not held, which is the NORMAL position and has no affect.
  8. With the generator(s) online to the generator bus, the operator shall now close the Generator Transfer Breaker 52-GB1 by placing the Unit Control Switch into the LOCAL/MANUAL position. Go to the Breaker Control OPEN/CLOSE switch and place the switch into the CLOSE position. This will always return to the 12 O'clock position if not held, which is the NORMAL position and has no affect.
  9. The generator(s) will now be supplying power to the downstream loads.