Capstone Turbine Corporation
Model C65 Hybrid UPS User’s Manual
400027 Rev A (July 2010)
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Operating the Hybrid UPS System
Typical operation of the Hybrid UPS MicroTurbine system is presented in this section.
Most applications require no regular interaction with an operator during normal operation.
The basic operating functions are described in the subsections below, including typical
operating scenarios.
Three User Interfaces
There are three user interfaces to the Hybrid UPS system, each with its own purpose and
functionality for enabling system operation. Refer to Table 3 for a summary of the
capabilities of each.
Table 3. User Interface Capabilities
User Interface
Control System
Display
Data
Configure
Settings
Download
Software
Interface
to BMS
MultiPac
Single
UPS Controller
X
X
X
X
Display Panel
X
X
limited
PC with CRMS
X
X
X
X
Operation of the Hybrid UPS system uses the above capabilities for the following
purposes:
•
UPS Controller – required for operation and control of more than a single
microturbine and provides communications interface to building management
system or other external control equipment.
•
Display Panel – useful for data and status display and limited service functions.
•
PC with CRMS – required for initial system configuration and full service functions.
Can also provide remote user monitoring through the UPS Controller.
Control Device Authority and Priority
The three user interfaces have different control priorities as follows.
•
UPS Controller – this is the Master control device for the MultiPac, and it takes priority
over the Hybrid UPS system’s local Display Panel as well as a PC connected to the
UPS Controller and operating the User Edition of CRMS software. The UPS Controller
is connected to each Hybrid UPS system using the MultiPac Ethernet coax cable, as
well as to the User and Maintenance Ports through the serial-to-Ethernet converters in
each unit. The user can view selected data for each unit in the MultiPac without
requiring a password. Changes to the operating mode are password protected.
•
Display Panel – the local Display panel on the Hybrid UPS system has limited control
capability. As with any Capstone MicroTurbine, the few control functions it does offer
will not be available when the Hybrid UPS system is operating as part of a MultiPac,
including the ability to start and stop the system. Once operating as an individual unit,
some additional control commands become available. Note that the Display Panel will
show whether the Display Panel itself, the User Port, or the Maintenance Port has
control access.
