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Note:
If all generator parameters are OK and
Minimal Stabilization Time (page 237)
elapsed, indicates
that GCB is possible to close. In AUTO Mode GCB is closed in this moment automatically.
Note:
The start-up sequence can be interrupted atn any time by a stop request.
5.5.3 Engine start
Diesel engine
The setpoint
must be switched to the Diesel position.
After the command for start is issued (pressing the Start button in MAN mode, auto start condition is
fulfilled in AUTO mode or controller is switched to TEST mode),
and
outputs are energized for a time period established by the setpoints
and
After
and
, the output
is energized after
the motor starter is activated by energizing the
output
When one or more of following conditions is met, the starter output is de-energized:
The engine speed exceeds the value of
, or
One of the
Additional running engine indications (page 114)
signals is active.
The controller remains in the Starting phase until the engine speed exceeds the value of
, after which it is considered started and the Idle period will follow.
The maximum duration that the output
is energized is determined by the setpoint
Maximum Cranking Time (page 226)
. If the engine does not start within this period, the output
is de-energized and a pause with a length determined by
Cranking Fail Pause (page 226)
will follow.
and
outputs are active during the pause. After
the pause has elapsed, the next start attempt is executed. The number of start attempts is given by the
setpoint
.
Once the engine is started, the Idle period follows. The binary output
remains
inactive (as it was during the start). The idle period duration is adjusted by the setpoint
After the idle period has finished, the output
is activated and the start-up
sequence is finished. The
phase follows.
