CUSTOMER SPECIFICATION

STATIC EXCITATION SYSTEM (SES)

(for medium/large generators)

Quote: 12.4001

Client: Toshiba Hydro

Plant: Hydro Power Plant

Revision: 0
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 SCOPE OF WORK ..............................................................................................................4

2 OPERATING ENVIRONMENT .............................................................................................4

3 STANDARDS ......................................................................................................................5

4 QUALITY PROGRAM ..........................................................................................................5

5 CHARACTERISTICS AND PERFORMANCE ........................................................................6

5.1 Capabilities ...................................................................................................................6

5.2 Response Characteristics ..............................................................................................6

5.3 Fault Condition Requirements ........................................................................................6

6 DETAILED SCOPE OF SUPPLY ..........................................................................................6

6.1 Power Supply................................................................................................................6

6.2 Power Potential Transformer (PPT) ................................................................................7

6.3 Excitation breaker .........................................................................................................8

6.4 Thyristor Bridge (Rectifier) .............................................................................................8

6.5 Field Circuit Equipment ..................................................................................................9

6.5.1 Field Over voltage protection and Discharge circuit ...................................................9

6.5.2 Field Flashing Circuit ............................................................................................. 10

6.5.3 Field Ground relay ................................................................................................. 10

6.5.4 Field Current and Field Voltage outputs .................................................................. 11

6.5.5 Field isolation device (option) ................................................................................. 11

6.6 Voltage Regulator ....................................................................................................... 11

6.6.1 General ................................................................................................................ 11

6.6.2 Control Modes ...................................................................................................... 11

6.6.3 Over Excitation Limiter (OEL) ................................................................................. 12

6.6.4 Under Excitation Limiter (UEL) ............................................................................... 12

6.6.5 Volts/Hertz Limiter (VHZL) ..................................................................................... 12

6.6.6 Power System Stabilizer (PSS) .............................................................................. 12

 6.6.7 Reactive Current Compensation ............................................................................. 13

6.6.8 Field Temperature Monitoring ................................................................................ 13

6.6.9 Control and annunciation ....................................................................................... 13

6.7 User interfaces ............................................................................................................ 14

6.7.1 HMI panel ............................................................................................................. 15

6.7.2 Hardwired Interface ............................................................................................... 15

6.7.3 Ethernet Modbus TCP ........................................................................................... 15

7 CUBICLE CONSTRUCTION .............................................................................................. 15

8 TESTS ............................................................................................................................. 16

9 PACKAGING AND SHIPPING ............................................................................................ 16

10 TRAINING ........................................................................................................................ 17

11 SPARE PARTS ................................................................................................................. 17

12 DOCUMENTATION ........................................................................................................... 17
1 SCOPE OF WORK
The Static Excitation System’s (SES) primary function is to supply field current to satisfy the
synchronous machine’s excitation requirements for both off-line and on-line conditions. The
SES shall provide high-speed response and accuracy while ensuring that the system is acting in
a stable manner. The SES shall control the field current and use appropriate limiter functions so
that synchronous machine operation is always within the capability curve.
The SES must use a digital high-speed dedicated controller for appropriate fast response.
Analog regulators or PLC type regulators are not allowed.

The SES shall have the following main components and features:
• Power Potential Transformer (PPT)
• Thyristor rectifier bridge(s)
• Draw-out AC breaker input breaker
• Crowbar, DC over voltage protection and discharge circuit
• Field Flashing circuit
• Remote communication through the system’s serial and I/O interface
• HMI panel mounted on SES cabinet for local control, supervision and testing
• Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) features:
o Auto/Manual control mode
o Mvar/PF control mode
o Power System Stabilizer (PSS)
o Over Excitation Limiter (OEL)
o Under Excitation Limiter (UEL)
o Volt / Hertz Limiter (VHZL)
o Reactive compensation
o Ethernet Modbus remote communication
o IRIG-B time synch

2 OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
The SES shall be able to supply maximum continuous field current at an ambient temperature of
50°C. Humidity ranges from 0% to 95%, non-condensing. Altitude is <3,000 feet.
3 STANDARDS
In addition to this specification, the SES shall conform to the following standards:
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
o ANSI C34.2 Semiconductor Power Rectifiers.
• Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE).
o IEEE 421.1 Definitions for Excitation Systems for Synchronous Machines
o IEEE 421.2 Guide for Identification, Testing, and Evaluation of the Dynamic
Performance of Excitation Control Systems
o IEEE 421.3 High-Potential Test Requirements for Excitation Systems
Specification for Static Excitation System
o IEEE 421.5 Recommended Practice for Excitation System models for Power
System Stability Studies
o IEEE C57.12.01 General requirements for Distribution and Power transformers
o IEEE C57.12.91 Test Code for Dry Type Transformers.
o IEEE C57.110 Recommended practice for transformers supplying non-sinusoidal
load currents
• National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
o NEMA ST 20 Dry type Transformer
o NEMA 250
• Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
o UL 1066 Low voltage AC and DC power breakers used in enclosures
• American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).
• Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
o C22.2.0 General Requirements
o C22.2.27 Busbars
o C22.2.47 Dry-type transformers
o C22.2.107 General use power supplies
o C9 Dry-type transformers
o C13 Measuring transformers
o C108.1 Electromagnetic noise (0.15 to 30 MHZ)
• International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
o IEC 61000-4-12 oscillatory transient
o IEC 61000-4-3 radiated field susceptibility
o IEC 61000-4-2 electrostatic discharge
o IEC 61000-4-4 electrical fast transient
• NFPA 70 National Fire Protection, National Electric code

4 QUALITY PROGRAM
The Vendor shall have an ISO9001 quality program in effect. Upon request of the Purchaser,
the Vendor shall submit proof of a current ISO9001 certification.
5 CHARACTERISTICS AND PERFORMANCE
5.1 Capabilities

The existing generator characteristics are as follows:

Generator apparent power: _____ kVA

Generator rated voltage: _____ VAC
Power factor: _____

Rated field current: _____ ADC

Rated field voltage: _____ VDC

The SES shall be required to provide:

• Maximum continuous field current of 110% of rated field current.
• Positive ceiling field voltage of 160% (or as required by local grid code) rated field
voltage at 100 % terminal voltage
• Ceiling field current of 150% rated field current, for a period of 30 seconds

The negative ceiling voltage shall be at least 80% of positive voltage. Negative current is not
required.

5.2 Response Characteristics

• The Excitation System shall be of high initial response type.

• The voltage regulating loop proportional gain shall be adjustable between 25 and 600
per unit field voltage per unit terminal voltage. Per-unit field voltage is defined within the
IEEE Standards as the field voltage required to produce rated synchronous machine ac
terminal voltage on the air gap line of the open circuit saturation characteristic and the
field winding at a specified temperature based on the rotor insulation class.

5.3 Fault Condition Requirements

• The SES shall provide ceiling field voltage during any fault at the high voltage side of the
transformer
• The SES shall withstand, without damage, line faults resulting in reduced and/or
unbalanced voltages
• The SES shall withstand, without damage, any faults or abnormal operation of the
synchronous machine including a short circuit across the field.

6 DETAILED SCOPE OF SUPPLY

6.1 Power Supply

The Power Potential Transformer (PPT) shall be fed from the Synchronous machine terminals.

The internal power for the control and annunciation of the SES shall be fed from redundant
power supplies. One (1) power supply shall be fed from the station battery while the other
power supply shall derive its power from the secondary of the PPT (stepped down to a suitable
level). The loss of either power supply must be alarmed.

The excitation system shall develop its own independent 125 VDC to wet dry contacts for
external permissive, such as, 52 and 86 positions. This source should be active with only the
external AC source in the event that the station battery supply to the excitation system is not
present.

A separate 125 VDC (xx Adc) supply is available for field flashing.

A 120 VAC (<15 Adc) supply is available for lights, outlets and heaters.

A three-phase auxiliary source, xxx Vac (xx Adc) is available as a test supply to verify thyristor
bridge firing when the generator is not operating. The intent of the test supply is for use in pre-
commissioning to validate the correct functionality of the thyristor bridge(s) while the generator
bus is not energized. The same test supply can also be used to aid in future trouble shooting.
The SES shall incorporate such test circuit into the cabinet design or as a separate portable
device on casters for validating that each thyristor is operating correctly and to validate the
correct operation of the cooling fan redundancy etc. The user shall be able to set the desired
bridge firing angle, open-loop, via the HMI in the SES, and to see the resulting DC output.
Instructions on how to use the test circuit and expected wave forms shall be provided.

6.2 Power Potential Transformer (PPT)

The PPT shall be dimensioned according to the maximum continuous field current and short-
term field current requirement. The secondary voltage shall take in account the internal
impedance and other voltage drop in cables and brushes.

The PPT shall be a three-phase, self-cooled, with copper windings and shall be sufficiently
dimensioned to take into account harmonic heating generated by a six-pulse rectifier load and
its rating shall be based on the max continuous field current for the generator overload as well
as for ceiling current requirements.

The PPT shall be a VPI type with minimum two dips polyester protective shields of resin to the
coils. The core and coil assembly shall be sufficiently encapsulated so that the unit is
impermeable to moisture, dust, dirt, salt air and other industrial contaminants.

The PPT shall conform to IEEE C57.12.01 and IEEE C57.110.

The transformer shall have a steel base with provision for easy anchoring to floor and for lifting
of the transformer.

The PPT shall have an electrostatic shield between the primary and secondary winding to limit
transfer of harmonics created by the SES.

The average temperature rise shall not exceed 115°C temperature rise at rated KVA.

The conductors shall be insulated for class 220°C insulation. The transformer core shall be
constructed of high grade silicon steel laminations with high magnetic permeability and low
hysteresis and eddy current losses.

The primary shall be connected in a WYE configuration and the secondary shall be connected
in a DELTA configuration. The basic impulse level of the transformer primary side shall be 95kV
for a corresponding generator terminal voltage of 13,800Vac etc. The basic impulse level of the
transformer secondary voltage for secondary voltages shall be 10kV.

The enclosure shall be of type NEMA 1 indoor enclosure. Terminations for the HV & LV
connections shall be NEMA busbars.

Over current protection shall be made via primary CTs connecting to a three-phase over current
(50/51) relay located in the control cabinet of the SES.

Alternatively, three (3) fuses can be provided on the primary side of the PPT.

One (1) PT100 sensors shall be placed in each coil on the LV side. A Qualitrol temperature
device shall be equipped with user programmable contacts for alarm / trip condition with a
display for the actual temperature. There shall also be a 4-20 mA output available to be
connected to the excitation controller for display on the HMI panel(s) as well as for use over
Modbus.

The PPT shall also be equipped with 240 VAC rated heaters to be supplied by 120 VAC
auxiliary supply.

6.3 Excitation breaker

The field breaker shall comprise of an electrically operated, 125Vdc, three-pole, adequately
rated, AC breaker equipped with sufficient auxiliary contacts for control, monitoring and
protection functions.

It shall be of the draw-out type and the operating mechanism shall be trip-free in all positions. It
shall be possible to rack out the breaker in the disconnected position for LOCK OUT / TAG OUT
purpose with provisions for use with a padlock.

A molded case circuit breaker will not be acceptable.

LED lights shall be mounted on the exterior of the breaker cabinet to indicate if the breaker is
CLOSED (red) or OPEN (green). The AC breaker shall be mounted in a separate cabinet, not
together with the exciter controls or thyristor bridges.

6.4 Thyristor Bridge (Rectifier)

The rectifier shall be fully controlled (six thyristors per bridge) to supply both positive and
negative output DC voltage. There shall be six (6) fuses and six (6) snubber circuits for each
bridge assembly.

The Peak Inverse Voltage (PIV) rating shall be 2.75 times the peak voltage of the PPT
secondary (VPPT2). For clarity, PIV = 2.75 x √2 x VPPT2

Each six-pulse thyristor bridge assembly shall be housed in its own full length cabinet, equipped
with a redundant fan set, therefore, in case of failure in the primary fan set, the redundant fan
set will automatically supply required cooling to the thyristor bridge. The thyristor bridge shall
have air-flow monitoring to detect loss of air-flow and automatically start the redundant fan
without interruption of operation. It shall also be possible to manually switch fans from the local
HMI screen of the SES.

Each thyristor shall be equipped with a PT100 temperature sensor so that individual thyristor
temperatures can be monitored. Each thyristor fuse shall be equipped with a micro-switch for
blown fuse indication. Each phase shall be equipped with current measuring and the HMI shall
display the different phase currents.

Complete monitoring of the thyristor bridge shall be available on the HMI of the SES without the
need to connect an external computer. The HMI shall provide a graphical representation of
each thyristor bridge, with display of temperatures, fuse monitoring, current monitoring and fan
monitoring. The following annunciation and control shall be available:
• Blown fuse indication providing information regarding exact location of failed fuse
• Temperature monitoring with user adjustable alarm and trip setting
• Temperature and current trending of each thyristor in order to predict failures
• Indication of current flowing through each phase of the bridge
• Indication of failed fan
• Control for switching fans
If redundancy is required, a redundant six-pulse thyristor bridge shall be furnished. The system
shall have the option to operate both (2) bridges in parallel (N+1) or with one bridge as stand-by
(1+1). A bridge failure shall result in an automatic and “bumpless” transfer of the full load to the
redundant bridge with an alarm annunciation on the HMI panel and via Modbus communication.
The bridge redundancy shall be configurable such that any regulator may operate any bridge. A
failure in a regulator shall create an automatic and “bumpless” transfer to the other regulator
while maintaining that same bridge, therefore, bridge redundancy is maintained. Conversely, a
switch to the redundant bridge due to a failure will maintain operation from the same regulator
thus preserving regulator redundancy.
For safety reasons, the following measures should be incorporated into the design:
• Each thyristor bridge cabinet shall be isolated with full cabinet length metal panels on
either side and at the rear to aid in arc-flash mitigation and to isolate damage within the
affected cabinet.
• The thyristor bridge shall have a draw-out mechanism, for off-line use, to aid in
maintenance and replacement of parts or the entire bridge assembly. Once the unit is
de-energized, it shall be possible to disconnect the power and control connections and
rack-out the entire thyristor bridge assembly including thyristors, fuses, snubbers, fans
etc. The thyristor assembly shall be equipped with lifting eyes for easy removal from the
cabinet if needed.

6.5 Field Circuit Equipment

6.5.1 Field Over voltage protection and Discharge circuit

A crowbar shall be furnished to protect the synchronous machine field and the SES from over
voltages created by a pole-slip or other unusual event. The over voltage protection must protect
against both positive and negative over voltages.

The circuit detection threshold shall be set below the insulation voltage of the rotor as well as
below the PIV of the thyristor bridge.

The circuit shall also provide a path to discharge the energy through a discharge resistor to
ensure a fast dissipation of the energy stored in the field winding.
6.5.2 Field Flashing Circuit

The contractor shall furnish automatic field flashing for generator start-up from the 125 VDC
battery supply, or alternatively from an AC station supply if the station battery is not rated for the
additional load. The field flashing shall be triggered by an external command, Excitation ON,
and shall produce sufficient field current, so that the SES can continue to build up the rated
generator terminal voltage. The field flashing circuit shall be automatically interrupted after a
user configurable time.

6.5.3 Field Ground relay

A Field Ground relay shall be provided to detect a ground connection in the field winding. The
relay shall have two (2) normally user programmable contacts (alarm and trip).

The protective relay shall be a separate device from the excitation controller and shall utilize
leakage current method for determining resistance from field winding to ground.

The field ground measurement circuit shall be interrupted momentarily during the field flashing
in order to prevent false alarming.
6.5.4 Field Current and Field Voltage outputs

Field Current and Field Voltage outputs shall be provided with a minimum 2.5 kV isolation and
shall provide 4-20 mA outputs.

6.5.5 Field isolation device (option)

Removable bus bar links or alternatively a 2-pole non-load breaking dc switch shall be
furnished. The field isolation device must be rated for the continuous and short-term field current
requirement.

6.6 Voltage Regulator

6.6.1 General

The SES shall be furnished with completely redundant controls, including main controller, I/O
interface and communication ports.

A minimum of 48 Digital Inputs, 30 Digital Outputs, 16 Analog Inputs and 16 Analog Outputs
shall be available from each I/O module.

The Voltage Regulator shall be equipped with Ethernet Modbus TCP serial communication
capability for remote operation and annunciation. Local operation, annunciation, diagnostics
and testing features shall be provided by a 15” LCD panel mounted on the front of the Voltage
Regulator cabinet.

The SES shall be equipped with an IRIG-B time synch input.

6.6.2 Control Modes

The Voltage Regulator shall have an Automatic (AUTO) and a Manual (MAN) control mode.

Normal operation shall occur in AUTO mode with Synchronous machine voltage used from the
PTs as a feedback signal. The AUTO mode shall have two (2) sets of tuning parameters, which
are switched depending if the Power System Stabilizer (PSS) is enabled or disabled.
Voltage adjustment shall be possible between 80% to 110% of rated terminal voltage with an
accuracy of ±0.5% over the complete range.

The AUTO mode shall have three separate transient gain sets, one for off-line mode, one for
on-line when the PSS is not active and one for on-line when the PSS is active.

The Manual (MAN) control mode shall be used in case of a blown PT fuse or other failure in the
measuring of the terminal voltage. Field current shall be used as an input signal to the control
loop. The MAN control mode will also be used for trouble shooting and commissioning.

Adjustment shall be possible between 0% to 110% of rated field current.

Each mode shall have a user adjustable ramp rate and reference end positions easily
configurable with the HMI panel.

Selection of a control mode shall be possible via serial communication, local HMI and I/O
interface. Reference end positions shall be indicated on the HMI panel and as normally open
contacts.

6.6.3 Over Excitation Limiter (OEL)

An OEL function is required to protect the synchronous machine field and the SES from
overheating. It shall be set to match the synchronous machine capability curve. The OEL
function shall use field current as feedback signal to its control loop and shall have the following
functionality:
• An instantaneous over current limiter
• A time-delayed (overload) limit in the form of I2t characteristic
• A rotor heating memory (accumulative) to prevent over heating during repetitive field
forcing
A set of tuning parameters (gains and time constants), limiter set points must be provided and
shall be user configurable from the HMI panel.

Limiter status shall be indicated on the HMI panel and a digital output signal shall be provided
as a normally open contact.

6.6.4 Under Excitation Limiter (UEL)

The UEL shall limit the reactive power absorbed by the synchronous machine to prevent loss of
synchronism. The UEL shall use active power and reactive power along with terminal voltage
as feedback signal to the control loop.

The UEL shall match the Synchronous machine curve as close as possible by using a look-up
table or equivalent method, consisting of a minimum of seven (7) points. The seven points shall
be user adjustable through easy access on the HMI panel.

The synchronous machine voltage dependency for the UEL function shall be user selectable as
well through the HMI panel, as constant, proportional or squared with terminal voltage.

A set of tuning parameters (gains and time constants), limiter set points must be provided and
shall be user configurable from the HMI panel.

Limiter status shall be indicated on the HMI panel and a digital output signal shall be provided
as a normally open contact.

6.6.5 Volts/Hertz Limiter (VHZL)

The V/Hz limiter shall reduce the field current according to a proportional ratio between terminal
voltage and frequency.

A set of tuning parameters (gains and time constants), limiter set points must be provided and
shall be user configurable from the HMI panel.

Limiter status shall be indicated on the HMI panel and a digital output signal shall be provided
as a normally open contact.

6.6.6 Power System Stabilizer (PSS)

A dual type PSS function IEEE PSS2A or IEEE PSS2B shall be provided. The input signals for
the control loop must use electrical power and compensated frequency and there shall be a
ramp tracking function so that terminal voltage changes are minimized during variation in
mechanical power.

A set of tuning parameters (high pass filters, gain, time constants) must be provided. The PSS
function shall have three (3) phase lead transfer function blocks and there shall be a min/max
output limit on the PSS signal to prevent too large impact from the PSS function.

The PSS function shall have provision for disabling the PSS for a certain power range
contributed to a rough loading zone. There shall also be provisions for disabling the PSS when
the terminal voltage is outside a certain range.

All tuning parameters, PSS output limits and PSS blocking levels must be user configurable
from the HMI panel.

PSS ON/OFF status shall be indicated on the HMI panel and a digital output signal shall be
provided as a normally open contact.

The SES shall include a built-in sweep frequency step function for easy PSS parameter tuning
and compliance testing. It shall be possible to save the frequency response result as a .csv and
the bode plot in a graphic format (.jpg etc.)

6.6.7 Reactive Current Compensation

There shall be a Line Drop Compensation (LDC) function to compensate for the impedance in
the step-up transformer to allow the SES to control the voltage at a closer point to the
transmission line.

There shall also be a Reactive Differential Compensation (RDC) to allow 2 or more units to
share reactive power output while at the same time using the LDC function.

The function shall allow for +/-15% compensation. The compensation set points must be user
configurable from the HMI panel.

6.6.8 Field Temperature Monitoring

The function shall calculate the temperature in the field based on the average resistance
method and allow for a user adjustable parameter to compensate for the voltage drop in the
brushes.

The actual temperature shall be displayed on the HMI panel and a 4-20 mA signal shall be
available for remote use.

6.6.9 Control and annunciation

The following signals shall be made available as a minimum through serial communication,
controller I/O and on local HMI panel.

Digital Inputs
• Excitation On/Off
• 90% speed input (14E)
• Synchronous machine breaker closed (52)
• External unit trip (86)
 • Raise (90VCS)
• Lower (90VCS)
• Automatic (AUTO) mode
• Manual (MAN) mode
• Enable PSS
• Local/Remote
• 5 spare user-configurable inputs

Digital Outputs
• AUTO/MAN mode
• AC breaker (52E) open/closed
• Excitation on/off
• Local/Remote mode
• Exciter ready
• Excitation Alarm
• Excitation Trip
• OEL active
• UEL active
• V/Hz Limiter active
• AUTO raise/lower limit (70V RL/LL)
• MAN raise/lower limit (70C RL/LL)
• Field Over voltage trip (59F)
• Power supply failure
• PPT temperature alarm
• PPT temperature trip
• Thyristor bridge temperature alarm
• Thyristor temperature trip
• Cooling fan failure
• Thyristor bridge fuse failure
• 5 user-configurable outputs

Analog Inputs
• A/D test input to AVR summing point
• 3 user-configurable inputs

Analog Outputs
• Field Temperature
• Field Current
• Field Voltage
• PPT temperature
• 3 user-configurable inputs

6.7 User interfaces

The supplier shall furnish three types of user interfaces, as follows:

6.7.1 HMI panel

The local HMI panel shall be a color 15 inch screen with touch technology and mounted on the
cabinet door of the SES. The HMI shall be fully operational without requiring the use of a
dongle software key. In addition to control and annunciation, the panel shall encompass easy
access for technical personnel to make parameter changes, perform step response tests and
other compliance testing. As a minimum the panel shall include:
• Operation (Excitation ON/OFF, raise/lower, change of control mode AUTO/MAN)
• Indication (Metering, control mode, limiter and PSS status)
• Data logging capability with at least six (6) different trigger signals with pre-trigging
recording.
• Alarm list / Sequence Of Event feature with 1ms sampling rate
• Step response capability for analyzing AVR, PSS and limiter performance
• Easy access to tuning parameters for AVR, PSS and limiters
• Diagnostic screen for thyristor bridge with display for temperature measuring, blown
fuse, current measuring, cooling fan monitoring)
It should be possible to download a step response record to USB memory key or via connected
network for further analyze or use in reports for compliance testing. The file format shall be .csv
or ACSII text for processing with third party software.
Parameters that are changed should be automatically saved in non-volatile memory so that they
are not affected by loss of power to the controller.
The panel shall have a minimum of three (3) password levels, for viewing access only, operation
access and technical personnel access.
It shall be possible to mount the same HMI in a remote location for remote access. The remote
HMI panel shall be capable of interrogating each excitation system through a drop-down menu
that allows the user to choose the system to be interrogated.

6.7.2 Hardwired Interface

The signals identified in section 6.6.9 will be provided to interface with customer unit controls.

6.7.3 Ethernet Modbus TCP

As a minimum, all signals identified in section 6.6.9 shall be made available for customer use.

7 CUBICLE CONSTRUCTION
The excitation cubicles shall be a NEMA1 metal enclosed, rigid, self-supporting, free-standing
panels and shall provide easy access to the equipment from the front. Small electrical
apparatus shall be mounted on mounting plates with a 3mm minimum thickness suitable to
accommodate the weight of the equipment. Door panels shall have a minimum thickness of
2mm.

Inlet air shall be taken through punched louvers, with replaceable filters, in the front of the door
panel and outlet air shall be exhausted in the top of the cabinet with suitable protection for
dripping water. It shall be possible to change the air filters without opening the cabinet doors.

The cabinet line-up shall have a 4” black steel foundation with drilled holes for anchoring to the
floor.

All doors shall be hinged and allow for a 120° opening.

Control wiring size shall be minimum #16 AWG, copper tinned, stranded SIS, flame retardant
insulation rated 600V, 90°C. CT wiring shall be a minimum #10 AWG and PT wiring qnd
120Vac wiring shall be minimum #14 AWG. All wires shall be marked at each end by a number
consistent with the contractor’s documentation. Wiring markers shall be the Blue mark type
from Phoenix Contact. Wiring that is flexed by the opening of cabinet doors or swinging panels
shall be covered with a plastic protector to avoid wiring damage.

A minimum of 10% spare terminal points shall be provided. Terminals shall be rated 600V. All
terminations shall utilize ferrules. Current transformer secondary leads shall terminate on short-
circuit type terminals. In addition, door-mounted shorting-type switches (States or ABB FT-1)
shall be supplied for all PT and CT connections.

8 TESTS
Factory Tests

The excitation system shall be tested at the contractor's factory. The Purchaser has the right
to witness the tests, and will notify the Contractor fourteen days in advance prior to testing.
A waiver by the Purchaser to not participate in the witness testing shall not relieve the
Supplier from any performance criteria or any warranties. The excitation system shall
undergo regular routine tests and special tests including the following:

- Dielectric tests (hi-pot) as per ANSI C34.2

- Functional tests (breaker, field flashing, alarms/trips, limiters, control modes etc.)
- Positive ceiling voltage
- Field ground relay
- Crowbar
- Rated current test at reduced voltage (special test)
- Closed-loop simulation testing of AVR, limiters and PSS (special test)

Commissioning Tests

The contractor shall verify the correct operation of all excitation system features, both for off-line
and on-line operation, including all control loops, limiters, power system stabilizer (PSS) etc. All
operational commands and indications to/from the exciter shall be verified for serial
communication with the plant PLC, hardwired I/O and HMI screen.

9 PACKAGING AND SHIPPING

The contractor shall design and prepare the equipment so as to ensure protection from
damage that may occur during transit but also to facilitate off-loading, handling and erection
on-site. Where necessary, heavy parts or equipment shall be mounted on skids or crated
and any loose components shall be boxed or wired in bundles and marked for identification.
 The shipment shall be DDP to final destination.

10 TRAINING
The supplier shall provide two (2) separate training sessions for owner’s personnel:
1- One (1) day Operator training (Operation and Maintenance)
2- Three (3) day training (Testing and troubleshooting)

The supplier shall furnish a software tool to facilitate program logic changes. The software shall
be pre-loaded on a laptop PC with all licences and connection accessories included.
The laptop shall connect with the excitation controller through serial communication, RS-232 or
equivalent. In addition, a closed-loop simulation software tool shall be furnished and loaded onto
the supplied laptop PC. The closed-loop simulation tool will be utilized during the training and
shall be retained by the customer to facilitate future training of personnel.

11 SPARE PARTS
The supplier shall supply the following spare parts:

One (1) spare controller

One (1) I/O module (same number of I/O signals as the project unit)
One (1) Power supply of each kind used
One (1) complete thyristor bridge assembly with fans, thyristors, fuses and snubber circuits
One (1) thyristor bridge synchronization interface
One (1) thyristor firing module
One (1) thyristor firing isolation module
One (1) crowbar firing/detection circuit
One (1) transducer of each kind being used
Two (2) auxiliary relays of each type being used

12 DOCUMENTATION
The following electronic documentation shall be supplied with the project:

Document Date

Single Line 2 weeks after contract award

Schematics & BOM 6 weeks after contract award
General Layout 6 weeks after contract award
O&M manuals 2 weeks prior to shipment
Factory test procedures 2 weeks prior to FAT
Factory test report 2 weeks after performed FAT
Commissioning procedures 2 weeks prior to commissioning
Commissioning report 2 weeks after commissioning

The contractor shall facilitate the documentation submittal process by offering a secure
data repository site, such as, Dropbox for businesses or equivalent, where all
transmittals shall be stored. No later than 10 days after submittal, the purchaser will
respond with "Approved", "Approved Except As Noted", or "Not Approved." The
contractor shall revise and resubmit for approval within 14 days each drawing marked
"Approved Except As Noted" or "Not Approved."

All drawings shall be per ANSI standards.

The details of drawings shall illustrate:

I- The mechanical construction (front and side view) with nameplate schedule.
II- A symbols table.
III- Electrical connections between printed circuit boards.
IV- Interconnection between the excitation transformer, thyristor converter and field
suppression equipment.
V- Connection to existing PTs and CTs.
VI- AC & DC supply circuits.
VII- List of terminal blocks with signal description