OM&M

Engine Paralleling Integrated Controls
(EPIC)
208-480 Operation Manual
EPIC 208-480 Operation Manual

DCN0011 Rev 1.4.1
Important Definitions
The following are standard notifications that may appear through the document. Be sure to pay special
attention to the notifications below.
WARNING
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CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in damage to equipment.
NOTE
Provides other helpful information that does not fall under the warning or caution categories.
Important Information
CAUTION
To prevent damage to a control system that uses an alternator or battery-charging device, make
sure the charging device is turned off before disconnecting the battery from the system.
Electronic controls contain static-sensitive parts. Observe the following precautions to prevent
damage to these parts.
• Discharge body static before handling the control (with power to the control turned off,
contact a grounded surface and maintain contact while handling the control).
• Avoid all plastic, vinyl, and Styrofoam (except antistatic versions) around printed circuit
boards.
WARNING
Read this entire manual and all other publications pertaining to the work to be performed before
installing, operating, or servicing this equipment. Practice all plant and safety instructions and
precautions. Failure to follow instructions can cause personal injury and/or property damage.
Any unauthorized modifications to or use of this equipment outside its specified mechanical,
electrical, or other operating limits may cause personal injury and/or property damage, including
damage to the equipment. Any such unauthorized modifications: (i) constitute "misuse" and/or
"negligence" within the meaning of the product warranty thereby excluding warranty coverage for
any resulting damage, and (ii) invalidate product certifications or listings.
DOCUMENTATION
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DCN0011 208-480 EPIC Operation Manual
Revision History
Rev. Date Editor Changes

0.1 05/27/09 DL Draft
0.2 7/28/09 DL Draft
0.3 12/15/09 DL Draft updates
1.0 01/29/10 DL Released added new screens
1.1 02/09/10 MLA Revised Sequence of Operations (detailed description of load shed)
1.2 02/10/10 MLA Added Gen Demand to Seq of ops
1.3 10/04/10 DL Updated with addition screens and numbered items
1.4 1/18/11 DL Added descriptions of CB control SW and Instant Auto switch
1.4.1 3/07/11 DL Edits minor from E.G
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Content
208-480 OPERATION MANUAL ................................................................................................... 1

Revision History ....................................................................................................................................... 3
Content..................................................................................................................................................... 4
Figures ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
Tables....................................................................................................................................................... 7
SECTION 1. GENERAL INFORMATION .......................................................................................... 8
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 8
ISO Drawing Organization ....................................................................................................................... 8
Operational Functionality ......................................................................................................................... 9
EGP Control System Capabilities ............................................................................................................ 9
EGP Control System Configuration ......................................................................................................... 9
XLM Control System Capabilities .......................................................................................................... 10
XLM Control System Configuration........................................................................................................ 10
Master Control Panel ................................................................................................................... 11
Optional Add- On Genset Control Panel (GCP) .......................................................................... 11
Optional Add- On Utility Control Panel (UCP) ............................................................................. 11
Load Shed/Add Wiring ........................................................................................................................... 12
HMI Graphic Display .............................................................................................................................. 12
Basic Available Screens .............................................................................................................. 12
SECTION 2. PARTS LOCATIONS ................................................................................................ 14
Master Panel Parts Locations ................................................................................................................ 14
Parts Location .............................................................................................................................. 14
Hardware Switches...................................................................................................................... 16
SECTION 3. HMI SCREEN DESCRIPTIONS ................................................................................. 17
Touchscreen Operation ......................................................................................................................... 17
Initial Setup Screens .............................................................................................................................. 20
System Setup Screen .................................................................................................................. 20
Generator Setup Screens ...................................................................................................................... 22
Utility Setup Screen................................................................................................................................ 24
Data Table Interface (DTI) Setup........................................................................................................... 25
Overview Screen.................................................................................................................................... 26
Top Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 26
Overview ................................................................................................................................................ 27
Main Menu ............................................................................................................................................. 28
Basic operations on the Password Entry:.................................................................................... 28
Main Menu continued............................................................................................................................. 29
Important General Information ............................................................................................................... 30
on entering information into settings screens ........................................................................................ 30
System Control Screen .......................................................................................................................... 31
System Metering .................................................................................................................................... 33
System Settings Screen......................................................................................................................... 34
Generator Metering Screen ................................................................................................................... 35
Generator Control Screen...................................................................................................................... 36
Switches/Buttons.................................................................................................................................... 38
Generator Rated Settings ...................................................................................................................... 41
Generator Circuit Breaker Settings ........................................................................................................ 44
Generator U/O Volt / Freq Settings........................................................................................................ 46
Generator VT / CT Ratios Settings ........................................................................................................ 48
Generator Excite / kW Settings.............................................................................................................. 49
Generator Battery Settings .................................................................................................................... 51
Generator Fuel Settings ......................................................................................................................... 53
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Gen Tune Sync Settings ........................................................................................................................ 55

Gen Tune Load Settings ........................................................................................................................ 57
Utility Control Screen ............................................................................................................................. 60
Utility Meter Screen................................................................................................................................ 61
Utility Rated Settings.............................................................................................................................. 63
Utility Circuit Breaker Settings ............................................................................................................... 64
Utility VT /CT Ratios Settings................................................................................................................. 65
Utility Over/Under Voltage & Frequency Settings.................................................................................. 67
Utility Rev Power Settings...................................................................................................................... 69
Utility Voltage Asymmetry Alarm Settings.............................................................................................. 71
Master Shutdown Button........................................................................................................................ 73
Master Shutdown Button Purpose............................................................................................... 73
Location of Button ........................................................................................................................ 73
Master Shutdown Popup Operation ............................................................................................ 73
Resetting Master Shutdown......................................................................................................... 73
System Annunciator ............................................................................................................................... 74
Annunciator Button located on the menu bar on each screen .................................................... 74
CB Fail Reset Button ................................................................................................................... 75
Lamp Test Button......................................................................................................................... 75
Generator Annunciator........................................................................................................................... 76
Utility Annunciator .................................................................................................................................. 77
Load Shed Control ................................................................................................................................. 78
Gen Demand Control ............................................................................................................................. 79
Load Shed Settings................................................................................................................................ 80
Gen Demand Settings............................................................................................................................ 81
Optional Features................................................................................................................................... 82
SECTION 4. OPERATION ........................................................................................................... 83
Control System Capabilities................................................................................................................... 83
Sequences of Operation ........................................................................................................................ 83
Optional - Sequences of Operation – Model U(Utility)...........................................................................86
SECTION 5. FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS ............................................................................... 90
System Settings Factory Default ................................................................................................. 90
Generator Factory Default Setup Settings................................................................................... 90
Generator Protective Settings...................................................................................................... 90
Gen Circuit Breaker Settings ....................................................................................................... 92
Load Shed Settings ..................................................................................................................... 92
Utility Circuit breaker Settings...................................................................................................... 93
Utility Rated Settings ................................................................................................................... 93
Utility Excite / Rev Power............................................................................................................. 94
Utility Over/Under Voltage & Freq Alarms ................................................................................... 94
Utility Volt Asymmetrical alarm .................................................................................................... 94
DTI Communication Settings ....................................................................................................... 95
SECTION 6. SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................... 96
EPIC Panel Information.......................................................................................................................... 96
Voltage Sensing........................................................................................................................... 96
Current Sensing ........................................................................................................................... 96
Analog Inputs ............................................................................................................................... 96
Analog Outputs ............................................................................................................................ 96
Communications Ports................................................................................................................. 96
Environmental Requirements................................................................................................................. 96
SECTION 7. DRAWINGS ............................................................................................................ 97
Installation drawings............................................................................................................................... 97
Master Control Panel Installation Drawings................................................................................. 97
Add-On Generator Control Panel Installation Drawings.............................................................. 97
Add-On Utility Control Panel Installation Drawings ..................................................................... 97
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Master Control Panel Drawings ............................................................................................................. 98

Master Control Panel Information Drawings................................................................................ 98
Master Control Panel General Drawings ..................................................................................... 98
Master Control Panel Production Drawings ................................................................................ 98
ADD-ON Generator Drawings................................................................................................................ 99
Add-On Generator Control Panel Installation Drawings.............................................................. 99
Add-On Generator Production drawings ..................................................................................... 99
Add—On Utility Control Panel Drawings .............................................................................................100
Add-On Utility Control Panel Installation Drawings ...................................................................100
Add-On Utility Information Drawings .........................................................................................100
Add-On Utility Panel General Drawings ....................................................................................100
Add-On Utility Panel Production Drawings ................................................................................100
APPENDIX A:.......................................................................................................................................101
Alarm Classes and Actions........................................................................................................101
Switchgear ECS Switch Actions ................................................................................................101
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Figures
Figure 1-2: EGP Controller System – System Overview with optional Genset Controllers ....................................... 9
Figure 1-3: XLM Controller System – System Overview with optional Genset & Utility Add-On Controllers ........... 10
Figure 2-1: Parts Location ...................................................................................................................................... 14
Figure 3-1: Typical touch areas .............................................................................................................................. 17
Figure 3-2: Menu Bar.............................................................................................................................................. 17
Figure 3-3: Frequency/pf select control .................................................................................................................. 18
Figure 3-4: Typical voltage control switch touch areas ........................................................................................... 19
Figure 3-5: Voltage / frequency slider controls ....................................................................................................... 19
Figure 3-6: Typical setting touch areas................................................................................................................... 19
Figure 3-7: System Initial setup screen .................................................................................................................. 20
Figure 3-8: Generator Initial setup screen .............................................................................................................. 22
Figure 3-9: Utility Initial setup screen...................................................................................................................... 24
Figure 3-10: DTI Initial setup screen....................................................................................................................... 25
Figure 3-11: Overview screen................................................................................................................................. 26
Figure 3-12: Overview screen................................................................................................................................. 27
Figure 3-13: Main Menu ......................................................................................................................................... 28
Figure 3-14: Main Menu after password entry ........................................................................................................ 29
Figure 3-15: System Control screen ....................................................................................................................... 31
Figure 3-16: System Meter screen ......................................................................................................................... 33
Figure 3-17: System Settings screen...................................................................................................................... 34
Figure 3-18: Generator Meter screen ..................................................................................................................... 35
Figure 3-19: Generator Control screen................................................................................................................... 36
Figure 3-20: Generator Rated Settings screen ....................................................................................................... 41
Figure 3-21: Generator Circuit Breaker Setting screen........................................................................................... 44
Figure 3-22: Generator U/O Volt / Freq Settings screen......................................................................................... 46
Figure 3-23: Generator VT / CT Ratios Settings screen ......................................................................................... 48
Figure 3-25: Generator Battery settings screen...................................................................................................... 51
Figure 3-26: Generator Fuel settings screen .......................................................................................................... 53
Figure 3-27: Generator Tune Sync setting screen.................................................................................................. 55
Figure 3-28: Generator Tune Load Settings screen ............................................................................................... 57
Figure 3-29: Utility Control screen .......................................................................................................................... 60
Figure 3-30: Utility Meter screen............................................................................................................................. 61
Figure 3-31: Utility Rated Settings screen .............................................................................................................. 63
Figure 3-32: Utility Circuit Breaker setting screen................................................................................................... 64
Figure 3-33: Utility VT /CT Ratios Settings screen ................................................................................................. 66
Figure 3-34: Utility Over/Under Voltage & Frequency Settings screen ................................................................... 67
Figure 3-35: Utility Rev Power Settings screen ...................................................................................................... 69
Figure 3-36: Utility Voltage Asymmetry Alarm Settings screen............................................................................... 71
Figure 3-44: Load Shed Setting screen .................................................................................................................. 80
Figure 3-45: Gen Demand Setting screen .............................................................................................................. 81
Figure 3-46: Optional Features screen ................................................................................................................... 82
Figure 3-47: Optional Features screen activated.................................................................................................... 82
Tables
Table 1-1: Applicable Manuals ................................................................................................................................. 8

Table 2-2: Fuse Size Chart ----Master Panel .......................................................................................................... 15
Table 2-3: Fuse Size Chart ----Add-On Panel......................................................................................................... 15
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Section 1.
General Information
EPIC Manuals
EPIC – Installation Manual DCN0010

EPIC – Operation Manual This manual DCN0011
EPIC – Parts Manual DCN0012
Table 1-1: Applicable Manuals
Introduction
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The Engine Paralleling Integrated Control (EPIC) system is a rugged, industrially hardened,
microprocessor based Genset controller designed to work exclusively with Caterpillar engine-generator
sets. The EPIC Control system eliminates the need for traditional synchronizers, power factor controllers,
load share modules, protective relays, cross-current compensation devices, annunciators, switches and
meters by replacing them with a single Caterpillar controller.
The EPIC control system product line is furnished to Caterpillar Dealers as an alternative to Switchgear. It
is furnished as a modular controls only product for Caterpillar Dealer installation and start-up. The EPIC
control system supports EGP and XLM functionality for 2 to 10 Generator systems. The Master Control
Panel contains controls for 2 generators. Optionally, up to 8 additional individual Genset Control Panels
may be added to the system. Optionally, an ADD-ON Utility Control Panel may be added to the system.
Only low voltage applications are supported.
ISO Drawing Organization

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ISO uses the following nomenclature to organize the drawing packages supplied with the systems.
Installation drawing package

TS Title Sheet includes Table of Contents
I General Information Sheets Including Conduit requirements and field wiring
Information drawing package

G General Information Sheets
F Field Wiring Sheets
Production drawing package

S System Information Sheets
E Detailed Schematic Wiring Sheets
A Assembly Detail Sheets
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Operational Functionality
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EGP Control System Capabilities

The control system provides the Standard ISO EGP functionality for 2 to 10 Gensets.
Control System provides:

• Genset Master – Moving Master functionality is provided between Gensets 1 and 2. The
default master shall be Genset 1. Only Genset 1 or Genset 2 can act as master, and
coordination between the two is handled automatically.
• Single Ethernet Supervisory Network
• Conditional Load Shed/Add – Load Sensitive Load Shed/Add will be supported.
Conditional Load Shed/Add functionality will be provided through 1 - 4PDT relay for each
Genset.
EGP Control System Configuration

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The control system is a modular construction. No customization of modular components is possible. The
system will support 2 to 10 Gensets. Two basic modules are produced. Gensets 1 and 2 are connected
to the Master Control Panel. Optionally, up to 8 additional Genset Control Panels may be added to the
system.
Gen 1 Gen 2 Gen 3 Gen 10
Master Add-On Add-On

Controller
Remote Gen Remote Gen
Controller Controller
Ethernet Gen 1 Gen 2
Switch
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8 PowerLynx Ethernet Cable
(Optional) Touchscreen 300 ft max
Data Table
Interface
Interface Type
RS 422 / 485 – 2000ft
Ethernet – 300 ft
Building Denotes Customer Provided

Management
System
Figure 1-2: EGP Controller System – System Overview with optional Genset Controllers
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XLM Control System Capabilities

The control system provides the Standard ISO XLM functionality for 2 to 10 Gensets and 1 Utility
controller. Modular programming and commercial considerations limit XLM functionality.
Control System provides:
• Genset Master – Moving Master functionality is provided between Gensets 1 and 2. The
default master shall be Genset 1. Only Genset 1 or Genset 2 can act as master, and
coordination between the two is handled automatically.
• Single Ethernet Supervisory Network – Redundant Ethernet is not being supported.
• Conditional Load Shed/Add – Load Sensitive Load Shed/Add will be supported.
• Conditional Load Shed/Add functionality will be provided through 1 - 4PDT relay for each
Genset.
XLM Control System Configuration

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The control system is modular construction. No customization of modular components is possible. The
system will support 2 to 10 Gensets. Two basic modules are produced. Gensets 1 and 2 are connected
to the Master Control Panel. Optionally, up to 8 additional Genset Control Panels may be added to the
system. Only one utility is supported by the EPIC product line.
Gen1 Gen2 Gen (N) Utility
Master Add-On Add-On

Control Panel Gen Control Utility Control
( MCP) Panel Panel
Gen 1 Gen 2
Ethernet ( GCP)
Switch ( UCP)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8 PowerLynx Ethernet Cable
(Optional) Touchscreen 300 ft max
Data Table
Interface
Interface Type
RS 422/ 485– 2000ft
Ethernet– 300ft
Building
Management Denotes Customer Provided
System
Figure 1-3: XLM Controller System – System Overview with optional Genset & Utility Add-On Controllers
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Master Control Panel

The Master Control Panel is a free standing enclosure, supporting 2 Gensets. It is approximately
72”H x 30”W x 18”D. Mounted inside the Master Control Panel is all necessary hardware for two
Gensets.
Mounted on the door of the Master Control Panel are all necessary controls for 2 Gensets, including:
The 12 in touchscreen HMI, the circuit breaker Open/Close indicator lights, and the Circuit Breaker
Control switch for two each Genset.
NOTE:
The Circuit Breaker Tripped Indicator is displayed on the MCP HMI.
Optional Add- On Genset Control Panel (GCP)

The Add-On Genset Control Panel is a wall mounted enclosure, supporting 1 Genset. It is 24”H x
30”W x 8”D. (Refer to the Installation Manual for mounting details). Mounted inside the Add-On
Genset Control Panel is all the necessary hardware for 1 Genset.
Mounted on the door of the Add-On Genset Control Panel are all necessary controls for 1 Genset,
consisting of the Circuit breaker Open/Close indicator lights and the manual Circuit Breaker Control
switch
NOTE:
Optional Add- On Utility Control Panel (UCP)

The Add-On Utility Control Panel is a wall mounted enclosure, supporting 1 Utility. It is 24”H x 30”W
x 8”D. (Refer to the Installation Manual for mounting details). Mounted inside the Add-On Utility
Control Panel is all the necessary hardware for 1 Utility.
Mounted on the door of the Add-On Utility Control Panel is all necessary controls for 1 Utility,
including: the Circuit breaker Open/Close indicator lights, the Circuit Breaker Control switch and a
Close Lockout switch.
NOTE:
CAUTION:
Protective devices settings. The end user must coordinate the utility
protective device settings according to their needs. By default the system is
shipped with all internal protective’s enabled but with their times extended.
This is to allow an external relay fault input to trigger a fault condition before
EPIC default settings will react to the fault. On applications that will use a
protective relay, the end user will want to disable the internal protective’s.
On applications that do not use a protective relay, the end user will want to
narrow the settings on the internal protective’s.
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Load Shed/Add Wiring

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The Caterpillar Dealer may optionally utilize the provided Load Shed/Add relays for System Load
Shed/Add functions. Conditional Load Shed and Load Sensitive Load Shed functionality is provided, with
1 - 4PDT relay per system Genset. Relay contacts are limited to 10 amps resistive/ 7.5 amps inductive
@ 110Vac/30Vdc. Each set of Load Shed/Add relays can support up to 2 distribution breakers.
Distribution Circuit Breaker position sensing is not supported. “Dry” Contacts only are provided for open
and close operations. The Caterpillar Dealer must provide all other hardware and wiring.
(Dry contact refers to a contact of a relay which does not make or break a current, and not connected to a
voltage source.)
HMI Graphic Display

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The control system HMI is a 12 inch, graphical, color touch screen display. It communicates to the
control system via 100MHz Ethernet, via ModBus TCP protocol. Operator and configuration screens are
contained within the HMI in non-volatile memory.
System setup and system control operations are performed through the Operator Interface touchscreen.
A listing of the basic screens is provided below.
Special screens exist that enable the operator to have a window into the system operation. The screens
are described in detail in Section 4.
Basic Available Screens

Overview
Main Menu
System Control
System Meter
Gen Control for each generator
Gen Meter for each generator
Utility Meter screen
Utility control
Load Shed /Add Control
Gen Demand Control (optional)
Annunciator Screens
System Annunciator
Gen Annunciator for each generator
Utility Annunciator
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Settings Screens
System Settings
Load Shed Settings
Gen Demand Settings (optional)
The following screens are provided for each generator:
Gen (n) Rated Settings
Gen (n) Cir Breaker Settings
Gen (n) U/O Volt/ Freq Settings
Gen (n) VT/CT Ratios
Gen (n) Excite/kW Alarm Settings
Gen (n) Battery Alarm Settings
Gen (n) Fuel Alarm Settings
Gen (n) Tune Sync Settings
Gen (n) Tune Load Settings
Utility Circuit Breaker Settings
Utility U/O Volt/ Freq Alarm Settings
Utility VT/CT Ratios
Utility Reverse kW, Reverse Power Alarm Settings
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Section 2.
Parts Locations
Master Panel Parts Locations

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Parts Location
Figure 2-1: Parts Location
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Master Panel Fuse Size
3 Amp 10 Amp 30 Amp

KT-R-3 LP-CC-10 LP-CC-30
FU-E103 FU-E202 FD-E202

FU-E105 FU-E210 FD-E602
FU-E116 FU-E317
FU-E118 FU-E602
FU-E120 FU-E610
FU-E503 FU-E717
FU-E505 FU-S210B
FU-E516
FU-E518
FU-E520
FD-E209
FD-E609
FU-S210A
FU-S216A
Table 2-2: Fuse Size Chart ----Master Panel
Add-On Panel Fuse Size
3 Amp 10 Amp 30 Amp

KT-R-3 LP-CC-10 LP-CC-30
FD-E103 FU-E202 FD-E202

FD-E105 FU-E210
FD-E116 FU-E317
FD-E118
FD-E120
FD-E202
Table 2-3: Fuse Size Chart ----Add-On Panel
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Hardware Switches
Instant Switch SW-225

Two position, spring return, switch located in the MCP back panel. When Placed in the AUTO
position, the Instant Auto switch clears all outstanding inactive alarms and places the system into an
automatic state. Normal position is OFF.
The following list of system switches would the affected as the switch is placed in AUTO.
o Master Mode Switch (AUTO)
o Master Shutdown Switch (OFF)
o Generator No Load Test Switch (OFF)
o Open/Closed Transition Switch (OPEN)
o Utility Fail Test Switch / Gen Load Test Switch (OFF)
o Retransfer To Utility Switch (AUTO)
o Generator ECS Switch (AUTO)
o Generator Sync Switch (AUTO)
o Utility Sync Switch (AUTO)
Once the Instant Auto routine is complete, the system will respond to a run request or a utility fault
immediately.
Circuit Breaker Control Switch

Three position, spring return to center, switch located on the front panel of each MCP and GCP to
enable manual control of each generator Circuit Breaker. Indicator lights show the status of the
Circuit Breaker as OPEN or CLOSED.
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Section 3.
HMI Screen Descriptions
Touchscreen Operation
Operating the system from the Touchscreen is accomplished by touching various areas on the monitor
screen. The system senses the operators touch and performs a task or command. Typical commands
will activate a new screen which displays additional information. Other commands will activate screens
which will allow the operator to enter or alter system data or settings.
Here typical touch areas are indicted in this figure by the red ovals.
On the actual screens presented on the monitor there ARE NO ovals
to indicate the touch areas
The Engine Control screen is activated by touching the picture of the

engine or the Control button on the button bar at the bottom of the
screen.
Touching the blue box displaying below the engine will activate the
Generator Meter screen. The Meter screen may also be displayed by
pressing the Meter button on the button bar.
The Generator ECS switch is operated by touching the areas on the

switch figure as indicated by the red ovals. The switch knob will rotate
to the selected position indicating the selected mode.
Figure 3-1: Typical touch areas
Located at the bottom of each screen is the Button Bar. The bar provides the primary means to navigate
thru the systems screen. Touching a button will cause activation similar to a pushbutton and take the
operator to a new screen.
Figure 3-2: Menu Bar
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Frequency/pf Select Control
The “pushbuttons” switches the Frequency/PF meter to display either power factor or Hz.
Figure 3-3: Frequency/pf select control
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A volt or amp switch will operate similar to the ECS switch. This switch is found on the Meter screen.
The switch is activated by touching the desired switch position indicated in the figure by the red ovals.
Figure 3-4: Typical voltage control switch touch areas

The Voltage Adjust Slide control and the Frequency Adjust Slide control found on Generator Control
screens are sliders that enable the generator voltage or frequency to be adjusted when the generator
circuit breaker is open.
Figure 3-5: Voltage / frequency slider controls

The red ovals indicated the HOT areas that enable the values to be changed. Moving the slider either to
the left or right will change the value of the voltage or the frequency.
In general, if the icon or figure looks like a button or a control, then touching it will enable or perform the
indicated action.
System settings and generator settings are displayed to the operator by the various setting screens.
These screens also permit settings to be adjusted by the operator. The touch areas are only active after
the proper password has been entered into the system from the Main Menu screen.
Figure 3-6: Typical setting touch areas

With the password active, then touching the white numerical display area will enable the setting to be
adjusted by the operator.
NOTE: A crosshatch in the numeric entry indicates that the area is locked and a password must be
entered in order to change or enter a number. Does not apply to text entries.
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Initial Setup Screens

System Setup Screen
Select each touch area and enter the correct value.
Denotes a touch control area.
Figure 3-7: System Initial setup screen

1 Enter the System Voltage
2 Enterr the System Frequency
3 Enter the Number of Generators.
4 Select the System Type
5 Select the DTI Available if there is one on the system
Set the metering scaling for kW kVAR, System Voltage, and system current by performing step 4
thru 7.
6 Touch the System kW/kVAR Scale Max display and enter a maximum meter scale.
The meter scale will change to indicate the selected scaling.
Typically the max scale should be the combined rated kW of all generators.
When the scale is correct precede to the set the System Voltage Scale Max.
7 Touch the System Voltage Scale Max display and enter a maximum meter scale.
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Typically the max scale should be the rated voltage of all generators.
8 Touch the System Current Scale Max display and enter a maximum meter scale.
Typically the max scale should be the combined maximum rated current of all generators.
When the system current scale is correct then continue to the Setup Generator screens.
Touch the CONTINUE button located at lower left hand corner of the screen to continue.
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Generator Setup Screens

Setup each generator as follows:
Denotes a Touch Control area.
Figure 3-8: Generator Initial setup screen

1 Enter Rated Voltage. Use the Rated Voltage as found on the CAT Engine/Generator rating plate
mounted on the Engine/Generator.
2 Enter Rated Frequency. Use the Rated Frequency as found on the CAT Engine/Generator rating
plate mounted on the Engine/Generator.
3 Enter Rated kW. Use the Rated kW as found on the CAT Engine/Generator rating plate mounted
on the Engine/Generator.
4 Enter Rated Current. Use the Rated Current as found on the CAT Engine/Generator rating plate
5 Enter Rated kVAR. Use the Rated kVAR as found on the CAT Engine/Generator rating plate
6 Enter the CT Primary size. This must match the current transformer ratio. (For a 300/5 CT ratio,
enter 300.)
7 Adjust the kW/kVAR metering scaling. Press the kW/kVAR Scale Max and enter the maximum
meter scaling (typically 125% of rated kW).
8 Adjust the Voltage metering scaling. Press the Voltage Scale Max and enter the maximum meter
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scaling.
9 Adjust the Current metering scaling. Press the Current Scale Max and enter the maximum meter
scaling. This should be the primary CT rating. (For a 300/5 CT ratio, enter 300.)
10 Set the Speed Control type. The setting is determined by the Speed Control module provided with
the Engine/Generator.
11 Set the Voltage Control type. The setting is determined by the Voltage Control module provided
with the Engine/Generator.
Touch the CONTINUE button located at the lower left hand corner of the screen to continue entering the
information for each generator in the system.
12. Repeat for each generator in the system, pressing the CONTINUE button should then take you to
the OVERVIEW screen.
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Utility Setup Screen

If the system is identified as a XLM system from the System Setup screen, the Utility Setup screen will
appear.
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
Denotes a Touch Control area.
Figure 3-9: Utility Initial setup screen

1 Enter Rated Voltage.
2 Enter Rated Frequency.
3 Enter Rated Current.
4 Enter Rated kW.
5 Enter Rated kVAR.
6 Enter the CT Primary size. This must match the current transformers ratio. (That is, for a 300/5 CT
ratio, enter 300.)
7 Adjust the kW/kVAR metering scaling. Press the kW/kVAR Scale Max and enter the maximum
meter scaling (typically 125% of rated kW).
8 Adjust the Voltage metering scaling. Press the Voltage Scale Max and enter the maximum meter
scaling.
9 Adjust the voltage and current metering scaling. Press the Current Scale Max and enter the
maximum meter scaling. This should be the primary CT rating. (That is, for a 300/5 CT ratio, enter
300.)
Touch the CONTINUE button located at the lower left hand corner of the screen to continue.
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Data Table Interface (DTI) Setup

Optional Data Table Interface settings
If an optional Data Table Interface has been provided with the system then the settings as required on
this screen must be entered to define the communications.
1 2 7
3 8
4 9 10
Figure 3-10: DTI Initial setup screen

Refer to the EMCP3.S DTI Manual for detailed technical information on the Data Table Interface
operation
1 Ethernet Bus ID: ModBus Slave Device ID for the Customer Ethernet Interface of the EMCP 3.S
DTI (default is 1)
2 Ethernet ModBus Port: Ethernet port number for ModBus Slave for the Customer Ethernet
Interface of the EMCP 3.S DTI (default is 502)
3 Ethernet IP Address: IP Address of the Customer Ethernet Interface of the EMCP 3.S DTI
4 Ethernet subnet Mask: Subnet Mask of the Customer Ethernet Interface of the EMCP 3.S DTI
5 RS485 Baud rate: Baud rate of the Customer Serial Interface of the EMCP 3.S DTI (default is
19200)
6 RS485 Parity: Parity of the Customer Serial Interface of the EMCP 3.S DTI (default is None)
7 RS485 Plexity: Plexity of the Customer Serial Interface of the EMCP 3.S DTI (default is Half-
Duplex)
8 RS485 Stop Bits: Number of stop bits of the Customer Serial Interface of the EMCP 3.S DTI
(default is 1)
9 RS485 ModBus ID: ModBus Slave Device ID for the Customer Serial Interface of the EMCP 3.S
DTI (default is 1)
10 RS485 Reply Delay: Number of milliseconds to delay response to ModBus query over
Customer Serial Interface of the EMCP 3.S DTI (default is 0)
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Overview Screen
Top Overview
If the system is configured for more than 4 Gensets, the Top Overview screen is displayed to show the
status of all selected engines on one display. Touching one of the grouped touch areas will zoom in to
display another overview screen which shows the engines in that group in more detail.
Figure 3-11: Overview screen
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Overview
Denotes a Touch Control area
Figure 3-12: Overview screen

The OVERVIEW screen displays the number of generators in the system and the status of the system.
The screen indicates whether the engines are running, faulted or in Cooldown. When the engines are
running the OVERVIEW screen indicates the generated voltage, kW, Amps and frequency.
The position of the ENGINE CONTROL switch is indicated and may be controlled by touching the desired
switch position.
1 Touching this area will switch the screen to the GEN CONTROL screen. The GEN CONTROL
screen may also be activated by touching the CONTROL button at the bottom of the screen.
This area displays the value of voltage, kW, kVAR, and frequency. Touching this area will
2 activate the GENERATOR METERING Screen. The Metering screen may also be activated by
touching the METER button at the bottom of the screen.
3 This area displays the status of the generator. There is no touch feature here.
4 The ENGINE CONTROL switch is controlled by touching the desired switch position as indicated.
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Main Menu
MAIN MENU. The Main Menu Button at the bottom of each screen will open the MAIN MENU Screen
which will allow the selection of all possible screens.
Figure 3-13: Main Menu

Touching the individual choices will navigate to the desired screen.
Touching the Password Entry menu choice will activate the Password Entry window, shown below.
Basic operations on the Password Entry:

This pop up screen allows the operator to enter the password and change system settings.
Once entered, the password remains in effect until a non-setting screen other than the Main Menu is
visited. The settings password is “1234”.
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A higher-level password exists to adjust not only settings, but also engine tuning parameters and setup
settings. The high level password is “150”, and once entered, new choices for Generator Tuning Load
and Initial Setup screens will appear on the Main Menu screen.
Main Menu continued
Figure 3-14: Main Menu after password entry
NOTE:
All settings screens require that a valid password entered before any parameters can be changed.
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Important General Information

on entering information into settings screens
Setting screens enable the operator to observe system parameters that affect the operation and control of
the EPIC system. The settings screens also allow system parameters to be customized for particular
system voltage, system currents, particular transformer VT and CT ratings and otherinstances unique to
the system.
When a setting screen is opened, as from

the Main Menu, the values are displayed
but can NOT be changed as indicated by
the hatch marks in the display area.
In order to Enter data into the settings

area, a password must entered to enable
the data to be accepted.
The password is entered from the

Settings Menu Bar Password Button.
When the password entry appears, enter the password “1234” and press ENTER
Use the CLOSE button on the Menu Bar to close the Menu Bar. Touching any data entry area will
activate a DATA ENTRY window. Enter the desired value, ensuring that the value is within the limits
shown in the DATA ENTRY window, and touch ENTER. If the data is NOT within the proper limits the
window displays the value in RED numerals.
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System Control Screen

The System Control Screen allows the operator to set the System Mode, parameters and functions.
Generator No Load tests may be activated. If the system is an XLM then a Utility Fail Test may be
activated and performed.
1 2 3
4 9
5
6
Denotes a typical touch area

Figure 3-15: System Control screen
MASTER MODE SELECTOR SWITCH: A two position selector switch which allows the
1 system to be switched from MANUAL mode to AUTO mode. Touch the MANUAL or AUTO
to perform the switching.
Manual
Auto
Xfer to Emergency ( not provided in EGP)
Load Manage ( not provided in EGP)
Utility Retransfer Selector Switch: Selects Retransfer mode to the Utility, Manual – Auto
2 ( not provided in EGP)
Transfer Selector Switch: Determines the retransfer Mode, Open – Closed ( not provided
3 in EGP)
Generator No Load Test: Enable the generators operation to be tested without the ATS’s
4 transferring to the generator bus. Touching the switch lever will toggle the switch. ( not
provided in EGP)
Utility Fail Test selector switch: Simulates a failed utility ( not provided in EGP)
5
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Peaking Mode Selector Switch: Selects the Peaking mode ( not provided in EGP)
6 Util track Import
Util Track export
Baseload Import
Base Load
System Bypass Setpoint: The kW level set point that the entire gen plant assumes level.
7 ( not provided in EGP)
Util Import Limit: Sets the utility kW import level ( not provided in EGP)
8
Util Export Limit: Sets the utility kW export level ( not provided in EGP)
9
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System Metering
A C
1
2
3 D 4
Denotes information display area
Figure 3-16: System Meter screen

The System Meter screen enables the viewing of system voltages, currents, kW, kVAR, frequency and
power factor to be observed.
Displays the voltage selected from the Voltage switch
A
Displays either pf or frequency

B
Displays the current selected from the AMP switch

C
Displays either kW or kVAR

D
Volt Selector switch A; Select the line voltage that is displayed on the volt meter. Touching
1 the line voltage choice (1-2, 2-3, or 3-1) switches the voltmeter.
Amp Selector switch C; Select the line current that is displayed on the Amp meter.
2 Touching the line amp choice (1, 2, or 3) switches the Amp meter.
PF or Hertz pushbuttons. Touching the pushbuttons switches the center meter B between
3 displaying frequency or power factor.
kW or kVAR pushbuttons. Touching the pushbuttons switches the lower meter D

4 between displaying frequency or power factor
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System Settings Screen
Figure 3-17: System Settings screen

Important System Settings are displayed on this screen. Should it become necessary to change a
setting, the change may be accomplished by touching the desired setting window. A Data Entry window
will open and the new value may be selected and entered.
System Voltage: This is the voltage rating of the generator plant. This set point determines the
1
target voltage of the generator plant.
System Frequency: This is a target frequency for the generator plant as a whole when units are
2 in parallel. This setting can be any frequency within allowable limits and isn’t limited to strictly
50.00 or 60.00Hz.
3 Power Factor Setpoint: The Power Factor set point that the system attempts to maintain.
4 System Ramp Rate: The normal ramp rate of the entire system to ramp to a new target load.
Min Number of Gens to Xfer: Only applies to XLM. The minimum number of generators
5
required before performing a warm-up or a closed transition transfer.
6 Bus Under Freq Setpoint: The bus frequency below which triggers an Under Frequency Alarm.
Bus Under Freq Delay Setpoint: The amount of time in seconds that the bus frequency must
7
remain below the Bus Under Freq Setpoint in order to trigger an Under Frequency Alarm.
Deadbus Spinup Delay: Only applicable with a total network failure. This is the delay in
seconds that an isolated generator must wait before attempting to come to the bus. This delay
8
should be set well outside the time it takes the generators to come to the bus under normal
operation.
9 Deadbus Delay: Default is 500ms. This is the time delay between deadbus permissions granted
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by the master. This should not be changed under normal operation.
Generator Metering Screen
Figure 3-18: Generator Meter screen

The Gen Meter Screen displays generator voltage, current, frequency, and power factor.
Voltage and Current may be selected for each phase
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Area A and B display the total kVARH and total kWH respectively. These values may
A-B reset with the kW and kVAR reset buttons.
Area C and D are the Volt Meter and the Amp meter. Each meter displays the voltage or
C-D current selected with the associated selector switch.
Area displays the frequency or power factor, Freq / PF Meter

E
These lights display the status of the Circuit Breaker.

F
The Voltage Selector Switch enables the phase voltage selected to be displayed on the
1 Voltage Meter.
The AMP Selector Switch enables the phase currents selected to be displayed on the
2 AMP Meter.
The Freq / PF Selector Switch enables either the Freq or the PF selected to be displayed
3 on the FREQ / PF Meter.
The kW / kVAR Selector Switch enables either the kW values or the kVAR values to be
4 selected to be displayed on the kW / kVAR meter.
Generator Control Screen
Figure 3-19: Generator Control screen

The Generator control screen is used to adjust the generator voltage and frequency during Generator
setup. The screen is also used to monitor generator paralleling and to monitor all relative system
voltages and currents.
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Basic operations on the Generator Control Screen:

• Generator and Bus Voltage, Frequency and Power Factor
• Synchronization scope shows the phase relationship between the Bus and the Generator
• Generator breaker Amperage and power status
• Touch and move slider to adjust Generator Voltage and Frequency when generator is running
and breaker is open
• Touch manual to enable manual Generator Operation, the push button closes the breaker when
Generators are in manual mode
Areas A, B, C, and D display a bar graph of Gen Voltage vs. Bus voltage,
Generator Frequency vs. Bus Frequency, Gen amps vs. Bus Amps and relative
A-D Generator Frequency.
Displays the status of the Gen Circuit Breaker

E
F Synch Meter
Engine Control Switch. Touch areas are indicated by the red ovals. Enables the
1 switch to be placed in the OFF, AUTO, MANUAL, COOLDOWN positions.
Sync Mode Control Switch. Touch areas are indicated by the red ovals. Enables the
2 switch to be placed in the OFF, AUTO, MANUAL, CHECK positions.
VOLTAGE and FREQ ADJUST Controls. These sliders are only operational when the
3 circuit breaker is open and the generator is not on the bus.
4 Manual Circuit Breaker Close Button
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Switches/Buttons
Touching the “Hot Area” which you want the switch to be positioned operates the following switches and
buttons.
• Engine Control Switch
• Sync Mode Switch
• Breaker Close Button
• Voltage / Frequency slider
Engine Control Switch
Engine Control Switch Switch Operations

Basic operations on the Engine Control Switch:
To control the mode in which the generator operates
Auto: Allows for all automatic functions to occur

Manual: Starts the generator
Cool Down Stop: Unloads generator, opens breaker,
then performs Cooldown, generator is unavailable
Off/Reset: Turns generator off, immediately opens the
breaker. Note that the presence of a shutdown alarm on a
generator will lock the ECS switch on the Off/Reset
position.
WARNING
If system enters Emergency Mode and the ECS is in MANUAL with the Sync Mode switch in AUTO the
breaker will close automatically.
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Sync Mode
Sync Mode Switch Switch Operations

To control the mode in which you want the generator to
sync
Basic operations on the Sync Mode Switch:
• Auto: Allows for all automatic synchronization functions

• Manual: Allows for manually closing the generator
breaker from control screen push button
• Check: Holds the generator in sync with the bus without
allowing closing of the breaker
• Off: Will not attempt to synchronize generator(s) to a
hot bus. Does not allow the generator breaker to close
Manual Close Parallel button

• Allows operator to manually close the generator button in sync
• Single “Hot Area” is touched to send signal to the controller to close the generator breaker
NOTE:
Typically the sync check relay (25) will have to meet synchronization parameters to allow breaker to
close.
Generator Breaker Close Button

Pressing this button will manually close the breaker.
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Voltage /Frequency Sliders

The slider controls are located on the Generator Control Screen and allow for manual adjustment of the
generator voltage or frequency when the generator breaker is OPEN.
NOTE:
Sliders are left at mid position to allow for full voltage and frequency range. Also for systems with
multiple engines the deviation from midpoint acts as an immediate droop that must be compensated
for in automation.
Touching any point along the slider’s horizontal axis moves the slider to that position, allowing
operator to raise or lower voltage and frequency manually.
The numerical reading on the right of the slider reads the position of the slider in numeric form
(slider moves between -3000 and 3000). Press the numeric reading to display a popup-keypad
and enter the desired number to move the slider to a specific position.
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Generator Rated Settings
1 2 12 13
3 4 14
5 6
15 17
16 18
7 8
19 20
9 10
21 22
11
Touching any of the settings windows (as indicated by the

typical red oval) will actuate the DATA ENTRY window.
Figure 3-20: Generator Rated Settings screen
A Generator Ratings Screen exists for each generator in the system. The Generator Ratings screen
enables the rated settings to be entered into the system and also provides a means to review and monitor
the settings.
If a valid password has been entered (either from the Main Menu screen or from the Settings popup
menu), pressing the value of a setting will display a popup keypad that will allow the operator to change
the setting. The value selected in the numeric entry box will be recorded once the ENTER button is
pressed.
When the password has
been entered, touching
one of these areas will
bring up a DATA ENTRY
window
Rated Voltage: This is the Voltage rating of the generator. This variable is used for other set
1
points which are entered in percent of this generator rated voltage.
Rated Current: The generator rated current.
2
3 Rated kW: This is the kW rating of the generator. This variable is used to determine the size of the
unit when operating the system in parallel with other generators such that facility load is shared
equally among them. Also this variable is used for other set points which are entered in percent of
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this generator rated KW.

4 Rated kVAR: This is the kVAR rating of the generator. This variable is used to determine the size
of the unit when operating the system in parallel with other generators such that facility reactive load
is shared equally among them. Also this variable is used for other set points which are entered in
percent of this generator rated kVAR.
5 Rated Frequency: The generator rated frequency, 50Hz or 60Hz
6 Rated Bus Voltage: The system rated bus voltage.
7 Lower Voltage: The voltage level that the generator or bus voltage must be above in order to be
considered available. The value is entered in percentage of rated voltage,
8 Upper Voltage: The voltage level that the generator or bus voltage must be below in order to be
considered available. The value is entered in percentage of rated voltage,
9 Lower frequency: The frequency level that the generator or bus frequency must be above in order
to be considered available. The value is entered in percentage of rated frequency.
10 Upper Frequency: The frequency level that the generator or bus frequency must be below in order
to be considered available. The value is entered in percentage of rated frequency.
11 Deadbus Percent: The voltage level that the generator or bus must be below in order to be
considered dead. The value is entered in percentage of rated voltage.
12 Cooldown Timer: The amount of time that an engine will run unloaded in order to cool down
before shutting down. This is the time allotted for the generator to continue running once separated
from the generator bus prior to the unit shutting down.
13 Engine Safety Arming Delay: A time delay to allow the engine to stabilize before protectives are
armed. This is the time delay that inhibits generator protection while the Generator is cranking and
not already up to speed and voltage. Shut down alarms occurring after this delay will shut the
engine down.
14 Load Shed Level: Each generator has its own 4-pole Load shed relay. This setting determines the
Shed Level of that relay. A level of 0 acts as essential loads, meaning the loads will never be shed.
A level greater than the number of generators on the system will act as non-essential, shedding the
loads during emergency mode.
NOTE:
These droop settings are only taken into account when a generator controller is islanded (no comms
with another controller), and simply control the droop algorithm.
15 Speed Droop Setpoint: This sets the starting or threshold the Genset Target Frequency will be
dropped in Hz.
16 Speed Droop Setting %: This is the variable that sets how much the Genset Target Frequency will
be drooped in percent of the Genset’s KW.
17 Voltage Droop Setpoint: This value sets the starting or threshold the Genset Target Voltage will
be dropped in volts.
18 Voltage Droop Setting %: This variable sets how much the Genset Target Voltage will be drooped
in percent of the Genset’s KW.
19 Speed Droop Slope Mult: Speed droop Error = Freq setpoint – current frequency . If the absolute
error is greater than the Dead Band then the Error * Error Multiplier is added to the Output. Output =
Output + (error* Error Multiplier)
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20 Voltage Droop Slope Mult: Voltage droop error = Voltage setpoint – current Voltage . If the
absolute error is greater than the Dead Band then the Error * Error Multiplier is added to the Output.
Output = Output + (error* Error Multiplier)
21 Speed Droop Deadband: The absolute value of this number in Hz
22 Voltage Droop Deadband: The absolute value of this number in kW
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Generator Circuit Breaker Settings

A Gen Circuit Breaker Settings screen is provided for each generator.
Figure 3-21: Generator Circuit Breaker Setting screen
The Gen Circuit Breaker Settings Screen displays the settings associated with the generator circuit
breaker (settings that are involved in breaker failure modes and alarms, generator synchronization, and
factors that control the breaker open and close operations). If a valid password has been entered, the
screen also allows the operator to change the setting values. Touching the setting value will display a
popup keypad for that setting. The value entered on the keypad will not be applied until the ENTER
button is pressed.
1 Cir Bkr Fail to Close Delay: Following a circuit breaker close command, the amount of time in
milliseconds to allow the breaker to close before triggering the Fail To Close Alarm. This alarm will
automatically reset if it is active and the breaker is sensed as closed.
2 Cir Bkr Fail to Open Delay: Following a circuit breaker open command, the amount of time in
milliseconds to allow the breaker to open before triggering the Fail To Open Alarm. This alarm will
automatically reset if it is active and the breaker is sensed as open.
3 Cir Bkr Fail to Sync Delay: A time period in seconds to allow the generator to sync to the
generator bus before triggering the Fail To Sync Alarm. If the Fail To Sync Alarm is active and the
generator circuit breaker is closed, the alarm is reset.
Cir Bkr On/Off impulse settings: When operating the open or close relays for the circuit breaker, the
end user can control the time delay for energizing and de-energizing the relay coil. Both of these settings
apply to both the open and close relay controls.
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4 Circuit Breaker On Impulse: This setting is the number of milliseconds allotted to the pulse On
timings on a generator breaker open or close command. The On pulse sets the time that an
open/close command goes true. The Off impulse sets the time the signal stays false before going
true again.
5 Circuit Breaker Off Impulse: This setting is the number of milliseconds allotted to the pulse Off
timings on a generator breaker open or close command. The On pulse sets the time that an
open/close command goes true. The Off impulse sets the time the signal stays false before going
true again.
6 Voltage Window: Synchronization can only be allowed when the generator and bus voltages are
within this window. This setting is the voltage dead band around the targeted bus voltage (+/- Bus
Voltage) that the generator voltage must be within prior to issuing a command to close the breaker.
It is entered in percent of the Generator rated voltage.
7 Dwell Time: This setting is the number of milliseconds that the phase angle must remain in the in
the synchronizing window (Positive and Negative Phase Window) prior to issuing a command to
close the breaker.
8 Positive Slew Rate: This setting is the positive set point of the frequency dead band around the
target bus frequency that the generator frequency must be within prior to issuing a command to
close the breaker.
9 Negative Slew Rate: This setting is the positive set point of the frequency dead band around the
target bus frequency that the generator frequency must be within prior to issuing a command to
close the breaker.
10 Disconnect kW: The voltage level that the bus must be at before the breaker may be opened.
During normal operation, the generator load must be at or below Disconnect kW before the
breaker is opened.
11 Positive Phase Window: This setting is the number of degrees seen from the top of the
Synchroscope meter (12:00) to left hand side (slower side) where the synchronizing window starts
and initiates the dwell time.
12 Negative Phase Window: This setting is the number of degrees seen from the top of the
Synchroscope meter (12:00) to right hand side (fast side) where the synchronizing window starts
13 EMF Delay: This delay is established to enable present electro motive forces, possibly generated
from motors, to dissipate.
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Generator U/O Volt / Freq Settings
Touching any of the settings windows (as indicated by the red oval)
will actuate the DATA ENTRY window.
Figure 3-22: Generator U/O Volt / Freq Settings screen

A Gen U/O Volt/ Freq screen is provided for each generator. The Gen U/O Volt/ Freq Settings screen
provides a means to review and monitor the settings and also enables the settings to be modified. If a
valid password has been entered, touching the setting value will display a popup keypad for that setting.
The value entered on the keypad will not be applied until the ENTER button is pressed.
The Gen U/O Volt/ Freq screen displays the factors and values that determine the behavior of the
a. Under/Over Voltage Alarms
b. Under/Over Frequency Alarms
Generator Under/Over Voltage Alarm settings
1, 2 Under/Over Voltage Alarm Class: Determines the alarm class of the alarm. The alarm
class defines the behavior of the generator in response to this alarm becoming active. Refer
to APPENDIX A:
Alarm Classes and Actions for details on alarm classes and their behaviors.
3, 4 Under/Over Voltage Alarm On/Off: Enables or disables the alarm.
5, 6 Under/Over Voltage Self Ack: If Self Acknowledge is set to OFF, once the alarm is
triggered, it remains latched until the alarm condition is no longer active, and the alarm has
been reset (by pressing the Alarm Reset Push Button on the appropriate annunciation
screen). If Self Acknowledge is set to ON, the alarm will reset itself once the alarm condition
is no longer active.
7, 8 Under/Over Voltage Setpoint: Voltage below or above which an Under or Over Voltage
Alarm is triggered.
9, 10 Under/Over Voltage Time Delay: The time period that an under or over voltage condition
exists before an Under/Over Voltage Alarm is triggered.
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Generator Under/Over Frequency Alarm settings
11, 12 Under/Over Frequency Alarm Class: Determines the alarm class of the alarm. The alarm
class defines the behavior of the generator in response to this alarm becoming active.
Refer to APPENDIX A:
13, 14 Under/Over Frequency Alarm On/Off: Enables or disables the alarm.
15, 16 Under/Over Frequency Self Ack: If Self Acknowledge is set to OFF, once the alarm is
17, 18 Under/Over Frequency Setpoint: Frequency below or above which an Under or Over
Frequency Alarm is triggered.
19, 20 Under/Over Frequency Time Delay: The time period that an under or over frequency
condition exists before an Under/Over Frequency Alarm is triggered.
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Generator VT / CT Ratios Settings
1 2
4 5
Touching any of the windows ( as indicated by the red oval) will

actuate the DATA ENTRY window
Figure 3-23: Generator VT / CT Ratios Settings screen

A Gen VT/CT Ratios screen is provided for each generator. The Gen VT/CT Ratios Settings screen
The Gen VT/CT Ratios screen displays the Gen and Bus VT and CT values necessary for the correct
calculation of system parameters such as voltage, current and power.
1 VT Primary: Generator transformer primary voltage rating.
2 VT Secondary: Generator transformer secondary voltage rating.
3 CT Primary: Generator Current Transformer primary current rating. The secondary current
rating must be rated to 5 Amps.
4 Bus VT Primary: Bus transformer primary voltage rating.
5 Bus VT Secondary: Bus transformer secondary voltage rating.
6 Gen Voltage Measure Type: Gen is either a 3 phase 4 wire or a 3 phase 3 wire systems.
7 Bus Voltage Measure Type: Bus is either a 3 phase 4 wire or a 3 phase 3 wire systems.
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Generator Excite / kW Settings
1 2 3 4 5
6 8 10 13
12
7 9 11
14
Figure 3-24: Generator Excite / kW Settings screen
A Gen Excite / kW screen is provided for each generator. The Gen Excite / kW Settings screen provides
a means to review and monitor the settings and also enables the settings to be modified. If a valid
password has been entered, touching the setting value will display a popup keypad for that setting. The
value entered on the keypad will not be applied until the ENTER button is pressed.
Generator Reverse kW Alarm settings

1 Reverse kW Alarm Class: Determines the alarm class of the alarm. The alarm class defines
the behavior of the generator in response to this alarm becoming active. Refer to APPENDIX A:
2 Reverse kW Alarm On/Off: Enables or disables the alarm.
3 Reverse kW Self Ack: If Self Acknowledge is set to OFF, once the alarm is triggered, it
remains latched until the alarm condition is no longer active, and the alarm has been reset (by
pressing the Alarm Reset Push Button on the appropriate annunciation screen). If Self
Acknowledge is set to ON, the alarm will reset itself once the alarm condition is no longer active.
4 Reverse kW Setpoint: Level of reverse kW above which a Reverse kW Alarm is triggered.
5 Reverse KW Time Delay: The time period that a reverse kW condition exists before a Reverse
kW Alarm is triggered.
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Generator Under / Over Excitation Alarm
6, 7 Under / Over Excite Alarm Class: Determines the alarm class of the alarm. The alarm
to APPENDIX A:
8, 9 Under / Over Excite Alarm On/Off: Enables or disables the alarm.
10, 11 Under / Over Excite Self Ack: If Self Acknowledge is set to OFF, once the alarm is
12 Under/Over Excitation Setpoint: Range of under/over excitation outside of which the

associated Under/Over Excitation Alarm is triggered. The Under/Over Excitation Setpoint is
defined as percent of the Generator Rated kW.
13, 14 Under / Over Excitation Time Delay: The time period that an under/over excitation
condition exists before an Under/Over Excitation Alarm is triggered.
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Generator Battery Settings
1 3 5 7 9
2 4 6 8 10
11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18
Touching any of the settings windows (as indicated by the

typical red oval) will actuate the DATA ENTRY window.
Figure 3-25: Generator Battery settings screen

A Generator Battery screen is provided for each generator. The Generator Battery Settings screen
The Generator Battery screen displays the factors and values that determine when the
a. Generator Battery U/O voltage alarm occurs
b. Generator Battery Charger Malfunction alarm occurs
Generator Battery O/U alarms
1, 2 Over/ Under Voltage Alarm On/Off Enables or disables the alarm.
3, 4 Over/ Under Voltage Alarm class: Determines the alarm class of the alarm. The alarm
to APPENDIX A:
5, 6 Over/Under Voltage Self Ack: If Self Acknowledge is set to OFF, once the alarm is
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7, 8 Over /Under Voltage Time Delay: The time period that an under/over battery voltage
condition exists before an Under/Over Battery Voltage Alarm is triggered.
9 Over Voltage Threshold: Level of battery voltage above which a Battery Over Voltage
Alarm is triggered.
10 Under Voltage Threshold: Level of battery voltage below which a Battery Under Voltage
Alarm is triggered.
Generator Battery Weak Crank alarms
11 Weak Crank On/Off: Enables or disables the alarm. The Weak Crank Alarm monitors the
battery voltage level during a crank cycle.
12 Weak Crank Alarm Class: Determines the alarm class of the alarm. The alarm class defines
the behavior of the generator in response to this alarm becoming active. Refer to APPENDIX
A:
13 Weak Crank Self Ack: If Self Acknowledge is set to OFF, once the alarm is triggered, it
remains latched until the alarm condition is no longer active, and the alarm has been reset
(by pressing the Alarm Reset Push Button on the appropriate annunciation screen). If Self
Acknowledge is set to ON, the alarm will reset itself once the alarm condition is no longer
active.
14 Weak Crank Time Delay The time period that a weak crank condition exists before a Weak
Crank Alarm is triggered. The Weak Crank Time Delay should be short enough to detect the
alarm state during a crank cycle.
15 Weak Crank Threshold: Level of battery voltage below which a Weak Crank Alarm is
triggered.
Generator Battery Charger Malfunction alarms
16 Charger Malfunction Alarm class: Determines the alarm class of the alarm. The alarm
class defines the behavior of the generator in response to this alarm becoming active.
17 Charger Malfunction Self Ack: If Self Acknowledge is set to OFF, once the alarm is
18 Charger Malfunction Time Delay: The time period that a battery charger malfunction
condition exists before a Battery Charger Malfunction Alarm is triggered.
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Generator Fuel Settings
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15
Figure 3-26: Generator Fuel settings screen
A Generator Fuel screen is provided for each generator. The Generator Fuel Settings screen provides a
means to review and monitor the settings and also enables the settings to be modified. If a valid
password has been entered, touching the setting value will display a popup keypad for that setting. The
value entered on the keypad will not be applied until the ENTER button is pressed.
The Generator Fuel screen displays the factors and values that determine when the
a. Generator Low Fuel alarm occurs
b. Generator High Fuel alarm occurs
c. Generator Fuel Tank Malfunction alarm occurs.
Generator Low/High Fuel alarms
1 Low Fuel Alarm Class: Determines the alarm class of the alarm. The alarm class defines
the behavior of the generator in response to this alarm becoming active.
2 Low Fuel Act/Deact: An Active setting triggers the alarm when the discrete input senses
nominal voltage. An Inactive setting triggers the alarm when the discrete input senses no
voltage.
3 Low Fuel Self Ack: If Self Acknowledge is set to OFF, once the alarm is triggered, it remains
latched until the alarm condition is no longer active, and the alarm has been reset (by
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active.
4 Low Fuel Delay by Eng: When ON, the alarm is not active until the engine is running.
When OFF the alarm is always active even if the engine is not running.
5 Low Fuel Time Delay: The time period that a low fuel condition exists before a Low Fuel
Alarm is triggered.
6 High Fuel Alarm Class: Determines the alarm class of the alarm. The alarm class defines
the behavior of the generator in response to this alarm becoming active.
7 High Fuel Act/Deact: An Active setting triggers the alarm when the discrete input senses
nominal voltage. An Inactive setting triggers the alarm when the discrete input senses no
voltage.
8 High Fuel Self Ack: If Self Acknowledge is set to OFF, once the alarm is triggered, it
remains latched until the alarm condition is no longer active, and the alarm has been reset
(by pressing the Alarm Reset Push Button on the appropriate annunciation screen). If Self
active.
9 High Fuel Delay by Eng: When ON, the alarm is not active until the engine is running.
When OFF the alarm is always active even if the engine is not running.
10 High Fuel Time Delay: The time period that a high fuel condition exists before a High Fuel
Alarm is triggered.
Generator Fuel Tank Malfunction alarms
11 Tank Malf (Malfunction) Fuel Alarm Class: Determines the alarm class of the alarm. The
alarm class defines the behavior of the generator in response to this alarm becoming active.
12 Tank Malf (Malfunction) Fuel Act/Deact: An Active setting triggers the alarm when the
discrete input senses nominal voltage. An Inactive setting triggers the alarm when the
discrete input senses no voltage.
13 Tank Malf (Malfunction)Fuel Self Ack: If Self Acknowledge is set to OFF, once the alarm is
14 Tank Malf (Malfunction) Fuel Delay by Eng: When ON, the alarm is not active until the
engine is running. When OFF the alarm is always active even if the engine is not running.
15 Tank Malf Fuel Time Delay: The time period that a fuel tank malfunction condition exists
before a Fuel Tank Malfunction Alarm is triggered.
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Gen Tune Sync Settings
1 6 10
2 7 11
3 8 12
4 9 13
Denotes a touch control area or a data entry area

Figure 3-27: Generator Tune Sync setting screen
A Gen Tune Sync screen is provided for each generator. The Gen Tune Sync Settings screen provides
a means to review and monitor the settings and also enables the settings to be modified. When a valid
password has been entered on the Main Menu (The value entered on the keypad will not be applied until
the ENTER button is pressed.), touching the Generator Setting value will display a popup keypad to
enable a generator to be selected..
After the selection of a generator, a Settings Selection popup will appear .

Select the TUNE SYNC BUTTON.
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The Gen Tune Sync screen is used during the tuning of the engines. The parameters listed adjust the
response of the engines to changes in the system requiring the synchronization of the engine.
1 Sync Phase Prop Gain: A gain setting that adjust the speed with which the engine responds to
a change in phase to a reference frequency.
2 Sync Phase Int Gain: A setting that adjusts the gain of the error in phase accumulated over a
time period.
3 Sync Freq Prop: A gain setting that adjust the speed with which the engine responds to a
change in frequency.
4 Sync Freq Int Gain: A setting that adjusts the gain of the error in frequency accumulated over a
time period.
5 Sync Min/Max Setting: Min/Max limits the output within a voltage range. In needs to be
coordinated with the selected hardware type. If a hardware type of 14 (-10vdc to +10vdc) is
selected, but you want to limit the output to -8.5/+8.5 you would set the Min/Max to 8.5
6 Freq to Phase Time: Time delay deadband associated with Hz Enter Phase, typically .2 hz
7 Phase to Freq Time: Time delay deadband associated with Hz leave phase, typically 500ms
8 Hz Enter Phase: Freq difference that the gen bus must fall below to enter phase control,
typically .2Hz
9 Hz Leave Phase: Freq difference that the gen bus must rise above to leave phase control,
typically .2Hz
10 Volt Proportional Gain: A gain setting that adjusts the speed with which the engine responds to
a change in phase to a reference voltage.
11 Volt Integral Gain: A setting that adjusts the gain of the error in voltage accumulated over a time
period.
12 Volt Derivative Ratio: A gain setting that adjusts the rate of change with which the engine
responds to a change in voltage.
13 Volt Min/Max Setting: Min/Max limits the output within a voltage range. In needs to be
coordinated with the selected hardware type. If a hardware type of 14 (-10vdc to +10vdc) is
selected, but you want to limit the output to -8.5/+8.5 you would set the Min/Max to 8.5
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Gen Tune Load Settings
1 10
2 11
19
3 12
20
4 13
5 14
6 15
7 16
8 17
Denotes a touch control area or a data entry area

Figure 3-28: Generator Tune Load Settings screen
A Gen Tune Load screen is provided for each generator. The Gen Tune Load Settings screen provides
a means to review and monitor the settings and also enables the settings to be modified. When a valid
password has been entered on the Main Menu (The value entered on the keypad will not be applied until
the ENTER button is pressed.), touching the Generator Setting value will display a popup keypad to
enable a generator to be selected..
After the selection of a generator, a Settings Selection popup will appear .

Select the TUNE LOAD BUTTON.
The Gen Tune Load screen is used during the tuning of the engines. The parameters listed adjust the
response of the engine to changes in the system requiring the synchronization of the engine with
changes in load.
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1 Freq Proportion: A gain setting that adjusts the speed with which the engine responds to a
change in frequency.
2 Freq Integral: A setting that adjusts the gain of the error in frequency accumulated over a time
period.
3 Freq Integral Band: The window of frequency variance when the Freq Integral factor is active.
4 Load Proportion: A gain setting that adjust the speed with which the engine responds to a
change in load.
5 Load Integral: A setting that adjusts the gain of the error in load accumulated over a time period.
6 Load Integral Band: The window of load variance when the Load Integral factor is active.
7 Freq / Load Weight Factor: Weight Factor weights the final output of the algorithm. In the case of
Volt / VAR there are two separate algorithms with separate gains. A Weight Factor of 50 means
half of each is calculation is taken then added together for the final output. A Weight Factor of 40
would be 40% of the voltage algorithm and 60% of the VAR algorithm then added together for the
final output.
The same thing holds true for Load / Frequency. If the Load Weight Factor is set to 40, that is 40%
Load and 60% Frequency.
They should probably always be left at 50.
8 Load Min/Max: Min/Max limits the output within a voltage range. In needs to be coordinated with
the selected hardware type. If a hardware type of 14 (-10vdc to +10vdc) is selected, but you want
to limit the output to -8.5/+8.5 you would set the Min/Max to 8.5
9 Load Dynamic Band: Load Dynamic Band is the point at which the controls go dynamic if the
machine is ramping. This is in tenths of a % of the programmed size. If the “RATED SIZE” is
1000kw and the Dynamic Band is set at 1.5. If the machine is ramping to a set point then it will go
dynamic when the actual KW is within 15KW of the set point (0.015 * 1000).
10 Volt Proportional: A gain setting that adjusts the speed with which the engine responds to a
change in voltage.
11 Volt Integral: A setting that adjusts the gain of the error in voltage accumulated over a time
period.
12 Volt Derivative: A gain setting that adjusts the rate of change with which the engine responds to a
change in voltage.
13 VAR Proportional: A gain setting that adjusts the speed with which the engine responds to a
change in VAR.
14 VAR Integral: A setting that adjusts the gain of the error in VAR accumulated over a time period
15 VAR Derivative: A gain setting that adjusts the rate of change with which the engine responds to
a change in VAR.
16 Volt / VAR Weight Factor: Weight Factor weights the final output of the algorithm. In the case of
Volt / VAR there are two separate algorithms with separate gains. A Weight Factor of 50 means
half of each is calculation is taken then added together for the final output. A Weight Factor of 40
would be 40% of the voltage algorithm and 60% of the VAR algorithm then added together for the
final output.
17 Volt / VAR Min/Max: Min/Max limits the output within a voltage range. In needs to be coordinated
with the selected hardware type. If a hardware type of 14 (-10vdc to +10vdc) is selected, but you
want to limit the output to -8.5/+8.5 you would set the Min/Max to 8.5.
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19 Voltage Output Type: Selects the voltage range.
20 Speed Output Type: Selects the speed control type.
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Utility Control Screen
F E
A
C
B D
Denotes information display area

Figure 3-29: Utility Control screen
The Utility Control screen is used to monitorthe utility voltage, frequency and breaker status.
Areas A, B, C, and D display a bar graph of Utility Voltage vs. Bus voltage,
A-D Utility Frequency vs. Bus Frequency, Utility amps, Utility kW and Utility Frequency.
Displays the status of the Utility Circuit Breaker

E
F Synch Meter
1 Manual Circuit Breaker Close Button
2 Manual Circuit Breaker Open Button
Sync Mode Control Switch. Touch areas are indicated by the red ovals. Enables the
3 switch to be placed in the OFF, AUTO, MANUAL positions.
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Utility Meter Screen
Figure 3-30: Utility Meter screen

The Utility Meter Screen displays generator voltage, current, frequency, and power factor.
Voltage and Current may be selected for each phase.
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Area A and B display the total kVARH and total kWH respectively. These values may
A-B reset with the kW and kVAR reset buttons.
Area C and D are the Volt Meter and the Amp meter. Each meter displays the voltage or
C-D current selected with the associated selector switch.
Area displays the frequency or power factor, Freq / PF Meter

E
These lights display the status of the Circuit Breaker.

F
The Voltage Selector Switch enables the phase voltage selected to be displayed on the
1 Voltage Meter.
The AMP Selector Switch enables the phase currents selected to be displayed on the
2 AMP Meter.
The Freq / PF Selector Switch enables either the Freq or the PF selected to be displayed
3 on the FREQ / PF Meter.
The kW / kVAR Selector Switch enables either the kW values or the kVAR values to be
4 selected to be displayed on the kW / kVAR meter.
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Utility Rated Settings
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 8
9 10
11
Denotes a typical touch area

Figure 3-31: Utility Rated Settings screen
1 Rated Voltage: This is the voltage rating of the Utility.
2 Rated Current: The Utility rated current.
3 Rated kW: This is the kW rating of the Utility. This variable is used to determine the size of the
utility when operating the system in parallel with generators such that facility load is shared equally
among them. Also this variable is used for other set points which are entered in percent of this
utility rated KW.
4 Rated kVAR: This is the kVAR rating of the Utility. This variable is used to determine the size of
the unit when operating the system in parallel with generators such that facility reactive load is
shared equally among them. Also this variable is used for other set points which are entered in
percent of utility rated kVAR.
5 Rated Frequency: The utility rated frequency.
6 Rated Bus Voltage: The system rated bus voltage.
7 Lower Voltage: Percent of rated voltage above which the Utility is considered good.
8 Upper Voltage: Percent of rated voltage below which the Utility is considered good.
9 Lower Frequency: Percent of rated Frequency above which the Utility is considered good.
10 Upper Frequency: Percent of rated Frequency below which the Utility is considered good.
11 Deadbus Percent: Percent of rated voltage below which the bus is considered to be a Dead Bus.
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Utility Circuit Breaker Settings
Touching any of the settings windows(as indicated by the red oval)

will activate the DATA ENTRY window
Figure 3-32: Utility Circuit Breaker setting screen

The Utility Circuit Breaker Settings Screen displays the settings associated with the utility breaker that
are involved in breaker failure mode and failure alarms. Other settings are associated with
synchronization control values and factors that control the breaker closing as the generators are
synchronized to the bus.
The Utility Circuit Breaker Settings screen provides a means to review and monitor the settings and
also enables the settings to be modified. If a valid password has been entered, touching the setting value
will display a popup keypad for that setting. The value entered on the keypad will not be applied until the
ENTER button is pressed.
1 Cir Bkr Fail to Close Delay: Following a circuit breaker close command, the amount of time in
milliseconds to allow the breaker to close before triggering the Fail To Close Alarm. This alarm will
automatically reset if it is active and the breaker is sensed as closed.
2 Cir Bkr Fail to Open Delay: Following a circuit breaker open command, the amount of time in
milliseconds to allow the breaker to open before triggering the Fail To Open Alarm. This alarm will
automatically reset if it is active and the breaker is sensed as open.
3 Cir Bkr Fail to Sync Delay: A time period to allow the breaker to sync before alarming that the
breaker failed to synchronize. This setting is the number of milliseconds that a synchronizing
attempt will be made. When this time is expired, then a fail to synchronize alarm will be generated
for the appropriate generator.
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4 Voltage Window: Synchronization can only be allowed when the utility and bus voltages are
within this window. This setting is the voltage dead band around the targeted bus voltage (+/- Bus
Voltage) that the utility voltage must be within prior to issuing a command to close the breaker. It is
entered in percent of the Utility rated voltage.
5 Cir Bkr On Impulse: This setting is the number of milliseconds allotted to the pulse On timings on
a breaker open or close command. The On pulse sets the time that an open/close command goes
true. The Off impulse sets the time the signal stays false before going true again.
6 Cir Bkr Off Impulse: This setting is the number of milliseconds allotted to the pulse Off timings on
a utility breaker open or close command. The On pulse sets the time that an open/close command
goes true. The Off impulse sets the time the signal stays false before going true again.
7 Dwell Time: This setting is the number of milliseconds that the phase angle must remain in the in
the synchronizing window (Positive and Negative Phase Window) prior to issuing a command to
close the breaker.
8 Positive Slew Rate: This setting is the positive set point of the frequency dead band around the
target bus frequency that the utility frequency must be within prior to issuing a command to close
the breaker.
9 Negative Slew Rate: This setting is the positive set point of the frequency dead band around the
target bus frequency that the utility frequency must be within prior to issuing a command to close
the breaker.
10 Positive Phase Window: This setting is the number of degrees seen from the top of the
Synchroscope meter (12:00) to left hand side (slower side) where the synchronizing window starts
11 Negative Phase Window: This setting is the number of degrees seen from the top of the
Synchroscope meter (12:00) to right hand side (fast side) where the synchronizing window starts
12 Disconnect kW: The voltage level that the bus must be at or below before the breaker may be
opened.
13 EMF Delay: This delay is established to enable present electro motive forces, possibly generated
from motors, to dissipate.
Utility VT /CT Ratios Settings
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1 2
4 5
Touching any of the settings windows will activate the DATA Entry window
Figure 3-33: Utility VT /CT Ratios Settings screen

A Utility VT/CT Ratios screen is provided for the utility. The Utility VT/CT Ratios Settings screen
The Utility VT/CT Ratios screen displays the Utility and bus VT and CT values necessary for the correct
calculation of system parameters such as voltage, current and power.
1 VT Primary: Utility transformer voltage rating of primary.
2 VT Secondary: Utility transformer voltage rating of secondary.
3 CT Primary: Control Transformer rating.
4 Bus VT Primary: Bus transformer voltage rating of primary.
5 Bus VT Secondary: Bus transformer voltage rating of secondary.
6 Utility Voltage Measure Type: Utility is either a 3 phase 4 wire or a 3 phase 3 wire systems.
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Utility Over/Under Voltage & Frequency Settings
Touching any of the settings windows will

activate the DATA ENTRY window
Figure 3-34: Utility Over/Under Voltage & Frequency Settings screen
A Utility U/O Volt/ Freq screen is provided the utility. The Utility U/O Volt/ Freq Settings screen
The Utility U/O Volt/ Freq screen displays the factors and values that determine when the
U/O Voltage alarm occurs
U/O Frequency alarm occurs
Utility Over /Under Voltage Alarm settings
1, 5 Under/Over Voltage Alarm On/Off: Enables or disables the alarm.
2, 6 Under/Over Voltage Self Ack: If Self Acknowledge is set to OFF, once the alarm is triggered, it
3, 7 Under/Over Voltage Setpoint: Range of utility voltage outside of which the associated
Under/Over Voltage Alarm is triggered. The Under/Over Voltage Setpoint is defined as percent of
the Utility Rated Voltage.
4, 8 Under/Over Voltage Time Delay: The time period that an under/over voltage condition exists
before an Under/Over Voltage Alarm is triggered.
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Utility Under/Over Frequency Alarm settings are as follows:
9, 13 Under/Over Frequency Alarm On/Off: Enables or disables the alarm.
10, 14 Under/Over Frequency Self Ack: If Self Acknowledge is set to OFF, once the alarm is
triggered, it remains latched until the alarm condition is no longer active, and the alarm has been
reset (by pressing the Alarm Reset Push Button on the appropriate annunciation screen). If Self
11, 15 Under/Over Frequency Setpoint: Range of utility frequency outside of which the associated
Under/Over Frequency Alarm is triggered. The Under/Over Frequency Setpoint is defined as
percent of the Utility Rated Frequency.
12, 16 Under/Over Frequency Time Delay: The time period that an under/over frequency condition
exists before an Under/Over Frequency Alarm is triggered.
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Utility Rev Power Settings
Touching any of the settings windows will activate the DATA

ENTRY window
Figure 3-35: Utility Rev Power Settings screen

If a valid password has been entered, touching the setting value will display a popup keypad for that
setting. The value entered on the keypad will not be applied until the ENTER button is pressed.\
Utility Reverse kW Alarm settings

Reverse Power 1 (Internal) Alarm Settings
1 Reverse Power 1 Alarm On/Off: Enables or disables the alarm.
2 Reverse Power 1 Self Ack: If Self Acknowledge is set to OFF, once the alarm is triggered, it
3 Reverse Power 1 Threshold: Utility reverse kW must be greater than the Reverse Power 1
Threshold in order to trigger the Reverse Power 1 Alarm. The Reverse Power 1 Threshold is
defined as percent of the Utility Rated kW.
4 Reverse Power 1 Time Delay: The time period that a reverse power 1 condition exists before a
Reverse Power 1 Alarm is triggered.
5 Reverse Power 1 Hysteresis: Once a Reverse Power 1 Alarm is triggered, the utility reverse
kW must drop below the point defined by the Reverse Power 1 Threshold minus the Reverse
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Power 1 Hysteresis in order for the reverse power 1 condition to be considered cleared.
Reverse Power 2 (Internal) Alarm Settings
6 Reverse Power 2 Alarm On/Off: Enables or disables the alarm.
7 Reverse Power 2 Self Ack: If Self Acknowledge is set to OFF, once the alarm is triggered, it
8 Reverse Power 2 Threshold: Utility reverse kW must be greater than the Reverse Power 2
Threshold in order to trigger the Reverse Power 2 Alarm. The Reverse Power 2 Threshold is
defined as percent of the Utility Rated kW.
9 Reverse Power 2 Time Delay: The time period that a reverse power 2 condition exists before a
Reverse Power 2 Alarm is triggered.
10 Reverse Power 2 Hysteresis: Once a Reverse Power 2 Alarm is triggered, the utility reverse
kW must drop below the point defined by the Reverse Power 2 Threshold minus the Reverse
Power 2 Hysteresis in order for the reverse power 2 condition to be considered cleared.
Reverse Power (External) Alarm Settings
11 Reverse Power External Alarm Act/Deact: An Active setting triggers the alarm when the
discrete input senses nominal voltage. An Inactive setting triggers the alarm when the discrete
input senses no voltage.
12 Reverse Power External Self Ack: If Self Acknowledge is set to OFF, once the alarm is
13 Reverse Power External Time Delay: The time period that a reverse power external condition
exists before a Reverse Power External Alarm is triggered.
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Utility Voltage Asymmetry Alarm Settings
Figure 3-36: Utility Voltage Asymmetry Alarm Settings screen

If a valid password has been entered, touching the setting value will display a popup keypad for that
setting. The value entered on the keypad will not be applied until the ENTER button is pressed.
Utility Asymmetry Voltage Settings

Volt Asymmetry Alarm Settings
1 Voltage Asymmetry Alarm On/Off: Enables or disables the alarm.
2 Voltage Asymmetry Self Ack: If Self Acknowledge is set to OFF, once the alarm is triggered,
it remains latched until the alarm condition is no longer active, and the alarm has been reset (by
3 Voltage Asymmetry Threshold: The Voltage Asymmetry Alarm will trigger once a sufficient
negative phase sequence causes a voltage disparity that exceeds this set point as a percent of
rated voltage.
4 Voltage Asymmetry Time Delay: The time period that a voltage asymmetry condition exists
before the Voltage Asymmetry Alarm is triggered.
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Phase Rated Sequence Alarm Settings
5 Phase Rated Sequence Alarm On/Off: Enables or disables Rated Sequence alarm.
6 Phase Rated Sequence Self Ack: If Self Acknowledge is set to OFF, once the alarm is
7 Phase Rated Sequence Setpoint: Defines the phase rotation or phase sequence that the
utility sensing should follow. If the phase rotation or phase sequence does not match this set
point, the Rated Sequence Alarm is triggered.
NOTE: There are two separate phase sequence alarms. The Phase Rated Sequence Alarm is triggered
when the utility phase sequence does not match the set sequence. The Phase Sequence Mismatch
alarm is triggered when the phase rotation of the utility does not match the phase rotation of the bus.
A Phase Rated Sequence alarm will trip the circuit breaker, while a Phase Sequence Mismatch will
prevent breaker closure only.
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Master Shutdown Button

Master Shutdown Button Purpose
The Master Shutdown function is available from all screens on your equipment. When activated, all
generator breakers are opened, and all generators are shut down.
Location of Button
Master Shutdown Button Operations
Basic operations of the Master Shutdown Button:
Pressing the Master Shutdown button initiates the Master

Shutdown Popup which offers the operator a choice to
continue the shutdown or abort the shutdown.
The Master Shutdown Button is located in the lower right

hand corner of every screen.
Master Shutdown Popup Operation
Master Shutdown Popup Screen Operations

Basic operations of the Master Shutdown Popup:
The Master Shutdown Popup offers the operator a choice to

continue the shutdown or abort the shutdown.
The Master Shutdown is initiated by touching the Master

Shutdown button. A confirmation window will “pop up”.
From here you can “Confirm” or “Cancel” the operation.
Resetting Master Shutdown

Reset Master Shutdown Button Operations
Basic operations of the Reset Master Shutdown Button:
Once the Master Shutdown has been initiated, a Reset

Shutdown button will appear where the Master Shutdown
button once was.
This will also need to be confirmed. The confirmation

window will “pop up”. From here you can “Confirm” or
“Cancel” the operation.
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System Annunciator
Figure 3-37: System Annunciator screen
The System Annunciator Screen indicates the status of the system and the presence of system alarms.
The Annunciator system shows all active and not acknowledged alarms (flashing) which can be
acknowledged by pressing the “ACK ALARM”. This will also silence the horn. Also it shows all
acknowledged alarms (solid) which will stay in this state unless the Alarm Reset Button is pressed to
reset all inactive acknowledged alarms.
Pressing the Reset will not remove continuously active alarms unless their origin is removed.
Basic operations on the System Annunciator Screen:
Status area lights- any light illuminated under the status area regardless of color is status only and not an
alarm
System Alarms area- all system alarms will be found under Alarms area and horn will sound.
Annunciator Button located on the menu bar on each screen
Annunciator Button Button Operations

Operation of Annunciator Button:
When the operator hears the annunciator horn, he should

press the Annun button on the current screen. A
annunicator popup screen will appear. The button to the
annunciator screen that is in alarm will flash and selecting
that button will initiate the proper detailed annunciator
screen.
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CB Fail Reset Button
Circuit Breaker Reset Button Operations

Button
Operation of Circuit Breaker Button:
CB Fail Reset: Resets all CB fail alarms.

These breakers will not close until the CB
Reset button has been pushed
Lamp Test Button
Lamp Test Button Button Operations

Operation of Lamp Test Button:
When the operator presses the Lamp Test

button all of the Annunciator panels will light
up.(Simulates conventional Switchgear Lamp
Test)
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Generator Annunciator
Figure 3-38: Generator Annunciator screen
A Generator Annunciator screen is provided for each generator. The screen provides status
information on the generator and circuit breaker, as well as the presence of generator pre-alarm
conditions and shutdown faults.
Basic operations on the Generator Annunciator Screen:
• Lamp Test
• Alarm Acknowledge
• Alarm Reset
• Status
• Pre-Alarms
• Shutdown Faults
The Generator Annunciator system shows all generator alarms. Active alarms that are unacknowledged
are shown by their associated panel flashing on and off. An unacknowledged active alarm will sound the
horn. The operator can acknowledge all currently active alarms by pressing the ACK ALARM button.
Once an alarm is acknowledged, it stops flashing. If all active alarms are acknowledged, the horn is
silenced.
If an inactive alarm is set to self-acknowledge, it will disable itself once the alarm condition is exited. If an
alarm is set to not self-acknowledge, it will latch as active until the ALM RESET button is pressed.
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Utility Annunciator
Figure 3-39: Utility Annunciator screen
A Utility Annunciator screen is provided for the utility alarms. The screen provides status information on
the utility and circuit breaker, as well as the presence of utility alarm conditions.
Basic operations on the Utility Annunciator Screen:

• Lamp Test
• Alarm Acknowledge
• Alarm Reset
• Status
• Alarms
The Utility Annunciator system shows all utility alarms. Active alarms that are unacknowledged are
shown by their associated panel flashing on and off. An unacknowledged active alarm will sound the
horn. The operator can acknowledge all currently active alarms by pressing the ACK ALARM button.
Once an alarm is acknowledged, it stops flashing. If all active alarms are acknowledged, the horn is
silenced.
If an inactive alarm is set to self-acknowledge, it will disable itself once the alarm condition is exited. If an
alarm is set to not self-acknowledge, it will latch as active until the ALM RESET button is pressed.
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Load Shed Control

The Load Shed Control is accessed from the Load Shed Control select menu bar.
Figure 3-40: Load Shed Control menu bar
The Load Shed Control enables the operator to alter the shed level of each generator’s load shed relay,
manually control each load shed relay, and alter the functionality of the system’s load shed operation.
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Figure 3-41: Load Shed Control screen

Settings that determine the behavior of the Load Sensitive Load Shed operation can be set from the Load
Shed Settings screen.
1 Load Shed Level: Each generator has its own 4-pole Load shed relay. This setting determines the
Shed Level of that relay. A level of 0 acts as essential loads, meaning the loads will never be shed. A
level greater than the number of generators on the system will act as non-essential, shedding the
loads during emergency mode.
2 Load Sense Load Shed switch turns Load Sensitive Load Shed on or off. If the Load Sense Load
Shed switch is OFF, load shed operates in conditional mode only, meaning that the shed level is
calculated as simply the total number of generators on the bus. If the Load Sense Load Shed switch
is ON, Load Sensitive Load Shed will be enabled, following a time delay. Load Sensitive Load Shed
calculates the current shed level of the system by comparing the current generator load to the Add
Percent or Shed Percent settings, and increasing or decreasing the shed level accordingly.
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Gen Demand Control
The Gen Demand Control is accessed from the Gen Demand Control select menu bar.
Figure 3-42: Gen Demand Control menu bar
The Gen Demand Control screen enables the operator to view and adjust the configuration of Gen
Demand, as well as turning Gen Demand on or off.
Generator Demand is executed during emergency mode, and serves to remove generators from
operation when load demands do not require all generators. Each generator is assigned a priority level,
and the generators are added or removed according to their priority level (higher levels are removed first
and added last).
Figure 3-43 Gen Demand Control screen
Settings that determine the behavior of Generator Demand can be altered from the Generator Demand
Settings screen.
1 The Gen Demand Priority Level for each generator can be set by touching the red value in the
white box. Once all priorities are set, pressing the SAVE button assigns the priorities, and the
ACTUAL field will reflect the priority that the system assigns each generator. Because each priority
level should be unique within the system (so that only one generator is removed at a time), any
repeated levels will automatically be sorted by the system, and the ACTUAL field will reflect the
sorted value. If a generator is unavailable, the ACTUAL field will reflect a level of 0.
2 If the GEN DEMAND CONTROL switch is ON, Generator Demand will be enabled in emergency
mode following a Load Stabilization Time Delay.
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Load Shed Settings

The Load Shed Settings screen is accessed directly from the Main Menu.
Figure 3-44: Load Shed Setting screen
The Load Shed setting screen allows for the adjustment of the levels that control when load is shed and
when load is added.
1 Add Percent: Percent of total system capacity that system load must be below in order add
loads.
2 Shed Percent: Percent of total system capacity that system load must be above in order to shed
loads.
3 Add Delay (for each generator): Number of minutes to wait before adding this level of loads to
the bus.
4 Shed Delay (for each generator): Number of seconds to wait before shedding this level of loads
from the bus.
5 Load Sense Delay: Number of minutes to delay entering load sensitive load shed (to allow loads
to stabilize).
6 Overload Percent: when system load exceeds this percentage of total capacity, a fast shed
operation will be triggered.
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Gen Demand Settings
The Gen Demand Settings screen is accessed directly from the Main Menu.
Figure 3-45: Gen Demand Setting screen

1 On Line Reserve: The minimum amount of spare system capacity. If the system capacity falls
below this amount, the next available generator is added to the bus.
2 Remove differential: The difference between the online reserve, and the remove setpoint. If the
system capacity rises below the sum of the online reserve and the remove differential and the
capacity of the next level generator, the next level generator is removed.
3 Immediate Add Reserve: If system capacity falls below this amount, the next available generator
is added to the bus, bypassing the normal add delay.
4 Add Delay: The delay in seconds before a generator is added to the bus.
5 Remove Delay: The delay in minutes before a generator is removed from the bus.
6 Load Stabilize Delay: Upon entering emergency mode, the delay in minutes to allow loads to
stabilize for executing generator demand.
7 Min Number of On Line Gens: Minimum number of generators to keep on the bus, regardless of
system capacity.
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Optional Features
The Optional Feature enable the Generator Demand feature to be activated or deactivated
Figure 3-46: Optional Features screen
This screen is activated after the proper pass number is entered into the password setting.
Figure 3-47: Optional Features screen activated
1 Generator Demand control switch enable the generator demand feature to be activated or deactivated.
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Section 4.
Operation
Control System Capabilities

The EPIC control system provides the capability and functionality of Standard ISO EGP systems for 2 to
10 Gensets. Modular program and commercial considerations limit EGP functionality.
Sequences of Operation
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The EPIC control system automatically performs the following generally described sequence of
operations:
1) AUTOMATIC / STANDBY (UTILITY) MODE
• The automatic transfer switches are in the normal position serving utility power to the loads.
• The generator mains are open.
• The automation is standing by to act in response to a utility failure.
2) EMERGENCY (GENERATOR) MODE
Utility Failure
• Automatic transfer switch(es) senses utility failure.
• A run request is sent to the generator plant.
• All available generators are started.
• The first generator up to voltage and frequency is closed to the emergency bus.
• The remaining generators are synchronized and paralleled to the emergency bus as they
come up to voltage and frequency.
• As the generators are paralleled to the emergency bus, load shed levels are added, powering
their associated loads.
• The system is now in Emergency Mode.
Utility Restoration and Exit from Emergency Mode

• Automatic transfer switch(es) senses that the utility source is within acceptable operational
tolerances.
• Automatic transfer switch(es) transfer back to utility power.
• When the last automatic transfer switch has transferred to the utility, run requests are
removed from the generator plant and all generator main circuit breakers are opened.
• The generators are allowed to run for their programmed cooldown period.
• The system is now back in Automatic/Standby (Utility) Mode.
NOTE:
The No Load Test Switch is a software switch located on the HMI display
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3) NO LOAD TEST MODE
Entrance into No Load Test Mode

• The No Load Test Switch is placed in the ON position.
• The first generator up to voltage and frequency is closed to the bus.
• The remaining generators are synchronized and paralleled to the bus as they come up to
voltage and frequency.
• The system is now in No Load Test Mode.
Exit from No Load Test Mode

• The No Load Test Switch is placed in the OFF position.
• All generator breakers are opened.
• The generators are allowed to run for their cool down period.
• The system is now returned to the Automatic/Standby Mode.
LOAD SHED
The EMCP 3.S Remote Mounted Control include a Load Shed Control function to control the loads
served by the generator plant. The Load Shed Control shall have a 4PDT relay for each generator
present in the system. Each relay shall be assigned a user-settable load shed level in the form of a
numeric value from the touchscreen interface.
Load Shed Levels
Each level defines the priority of a load in the load shed scheme (higher value levels are shed first).The
total number of load shed levels available is dependant upon the number of generators in the system.
Each load shed relay can be set to any level between 1 and 10, with an extra value for essential and non-
essential, (therefore the total range of values that a load shed relay can be set to is between 0 and 11).
Setting a load shed relay to a value higher than the number of generators in a system effectively makes
the loads attached to that relay non-essential, meaning they are shed whenever the system is in
emergency mode. Setting a load shed relay to 0 effectively makes the loads attached to that relay
essential, meaning they are never shed.
The master controller determines the current load level of the system as a whole, and each generator
sets it’s own load shed relay based upon the system level (even if a generator is faulted, the load shed
relay controlled by that generator controller is still determined by the system level). The master controller
generates a load level by two separate methods: Conditional, and Load Sensitive.
Conditional Load Shed
Conditional Load Shed determines the current level by the number of generators on the bus. Each level
will only be added if the same number of generators are on the bus. For example, level 1 loads are only
added when 1 or more generators are on the bus, level 2 loads are only added when 2 or more
generators are on the bus, and so forth.
Load Sensitive Load Shed
Load Sensitive Load Shed determines the current level by the unused capacity left on the generator
plant. If the generator plant exceeds a certain percentage of capacity used for a specific time period, the
system removes a level of load (the current system load level is decremented by 1). If the generator plant
drops below a certain percentage of capacity used for a specific time period, the system adds a level of
load (the current system load level is incremented by 1). Load Sensitive Load Shed can be disabled by a
control switch on the touchscreen interface.
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Load Shed Sequence of Operations
Upon entrance into Emergency Mode, the system immediately enters Conditional Load Shed mode, and
until a single generator is on the bus, generates a system load level of 0 (all loads except essential loads
are shed). As generators are added to the bus, the system load level increases, adding those loads to the
bus. If Load Sensitive Load Shed is enabled, following a load stabilization delay, the system enters Load
Sensitive Load Shed mode. Load Shed continues to operate until the system is no longer in Emergency
Mode.
Load Shed Relays
Each Load Shed Relay consists of four (4) 10A, 120VAC rated, form C sets of contacts to allow Load
Shed Control of external loads. Relay contacts can be used by the customer to sequence and control the
operation of Automatic Transfer Switches, Distribution Circuit Breakers, or other load control devices. The
following controls shall be provided for each Load Shed Priority Level:
One - Load Shed Override Selector (SHED/AUTO/ADD)

Two - Status indicators to show whether the Priority Level is Added or Shed
Additionally, the entire Load Shed Control System provides:
One - User-settable Bus Under Frequency Setpoint

One - User-settable Bus Under Frequency Time Delay
One - Bus Under Frequency indicator
One - Load Shed Relay Priority Selector for each Load Shed Relay in the System
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Optional - Sequences of Operation – Model U(Utility)
The following Sequences of Operation will be provided as optional:
Automatic/Standby Mode
The utility main breaker is closed serving utility power to the generator/load bus.
The generator main breakers are open.
The automation is standing by to act in response to a utility failure.
Emergency Mode
Utility Sensing – Software selectable

By Utility MFR provided by Others
By EMCP 3.S Utility controller.
Utility Failure – (Utility Protective Relay, UPR furnished by Owner/Others - EPNA)

• Utility protective relaying senses utility voltage or frequency out of tolerance.
• Contacts provided by Others signal Utility Failure.
• The utility main breaker is opened.
• The remaining generators are synchronized and paralleled to the bus as they come up to voltage
and frequency.
Utility Failure – (EMCP 3.S Utility Controller functioning as Utility Protective Relay, UPR - LACD)
• Utility protective relaying senses utility voltage or frequency out of tolerance and or the EMCP3.S
controller triggers an open
• Contacts provided by Others signal Utility Failure.
• The utility main breaker is opened.
• The remaining generators are synchronized and paralleled to the bus as they come up to voltage
and frequency.
Utility Restoration and Exit from Emergency Mode

• Utility protective relaying senses utility voltage and frequency within tolerance.
• Following an adjustable time delay (which can be abbreviated by the operator) to assure that the
utility power source is stable, the generator plant is passively synchronized and paralleled to the
utility source by closing the utility main breaker.
• The generator plant is soft ramp unloaded until the utility source is nominally serving the entire
system load.
• The generator breakers are opened.
• The generators are allowed to run for their programmed cool down period.
• The system is now back in Automatic/Standby Mode.
Transfer to Emergency Mode

Entry
• The operator places the Master Mode Selector Switch into the Transfer to Emergency position.
• The generators are allowed to run for a five-minute warm-up time (which can be abbreviated by
the operator).
• The generators are synchronized and paralleled to the bus at no load as they come up to voltage
and frequency.
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• When the generators are on the bus, they are soft ramp loaded until the generator plant is
serving nominally the entire load on the bus and the utility main breaker is opened.
Exit
• The operator removes the Master Mode Selector Switch from Transfer to Emergency position
and returns it to the Auto position.
• Following an adjustable time delay (which can be abbreviated by the operator), the generator
plant is passively synchronized and paralleled to the utility source by closing the utility main
breaker.
• The generator plant is soft ramp unloaded until the utility source is nominally serving the entire
system load.
• The generator breakers are opened.
Load Management Mode

Entry
• Place Master Mode selector switch In the Load Manage position.
• Select one of the modes of operation with the Peaking Mode selector switch
Utility Track Import - The user places the Peaking Mode selector switch in the Utility Track Import
position.. The user sets the Utility Import Set point to the desired amount of kW that they want to import
through the Utility Circuit Breaker during Load Management Mode.
Utility Track Export - The user places the Peaking Mode selector switch in the Utility Track Export
position. The user sets the Utility Export Set point to the desired amount of kW that they want to export
through the Utility Circuit Breaker during Load Management Mode.
CAUTION
Any export mode may require that the reverse power protective for the utility are disabled, whether
they are internal protectives or external protectives coming from a protective relay.
Base Load Import - The user places the Peaking Mode selector switch in the Base Load Import position.
The user sets the Base Load Set point to the desired amount of kW that they want the generator plant to
assume during Load Management Mode. The controls will not allow the generator plant to export kW
through the Utility Circuit Breaker and will always maintain a nominal amount of Utility kW imported
through the Utility Circuit Breaker.
Base Load - The user places the Peaking Mode selector switch in the Base Load position. The user sets
the Base Load Set point to the desired amount of kW that they want the generator plant to assume during
Load Management Mode. The controls will allow the generator plant to export kW through the Utility
Circuit Breaker.
The user places the Master Mode Selector Switch in the Load Manage position.
• The generators are allowed to run for a five-minute warm-up time (which can be abbreviated by
the operator).
• The generators are synchronized and paralleled to the bus at no load after completion of the
warm-up time.
• When all generators are on the bus they are soft ramp loaded until the generator plant is serving
nominally the required amount of the load on the bus to meet the mode of operation selected.
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• The generator output is dynamically adjusted to maintain the set point to meet the mode of
operation selected.
• Should the utility fail at any time during Load Management operation, the utility protective relays
shall cause the utility main to open and be locked out, thus placing the system in Emergency
Mode until the Utility is restored (as described in Emergency Mode exit).
Exit
• The operator removes the Master Mode Selector Switch from Load Management position
and returns it to the Auto position.
• The generator plant is soft ramp unloaded until the utility source is nominally serving the
entire system load and the generator main breakers are opened.
No Load Test Mode

Entry
• The No Load Test Switch is placed in the ON position.
• All generators come up to voltage and frequency and remain running disconnected from the
bus.
• The system is now in No Load Test Mode.
Exit
• The No Load Test Switch is placed in the OFF position.
• The system is now returned to Automatic/Standby Mode.
Utility Fail Test Mode

Entry
• The Utility Fail Test Switch is placed in the ON position.
• Voltage sensing at the utility protective relay is opened, which simulates a loss of utility.
• The system enters into Emergency Mode as described in the “Emergency Mode” sequence
above.
Exit
• The Utility Fail Test Switch is placed in the OFF position.
• Voltage sensing at the utility protective relay is restored, which simulates the return of utility
power.
• The system exits from Emergency Mode as described in the “Emergency Mode” sequence
above.
Generator Demand Control – (Requires Optional Upgrade)

The System Controls shall include a Generator Demand Priority Control function to automatically match
the on-line generator capacity to the loads to avoid unnecessary operation of all the generators when the
loads are low.
The following controls shall be provided for each generator:

• User-settable Generator Priority Selector
• Status indicator for the Generator Priority Selected
• Status indicator for generator On-line or Off-line
The Generator Demand Priority Control shall have the following controls:
• Generator Demand Priority Control Switch (On/Off)
• User-settable Online Reserve (in kW)
• User-settable Generator Add Delay (in seconds)
• User-settable Remove Differential (in kW)
• User-settable Generator Remove Delay (in minutes)
• User-settable Immediate Add Reserve (in kW)
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• User-settable Load Stabilization Delay

• User-settable Minimum Number of Online Generators
Upon entrance into Emergency or Load Management modes, all generators shall be started and
paralleled to the bus. After the Load Stabilization Delay time has elapsed, Generator Demand will
become active.
If the bus power drops below the plant capacity minus the sum of the size of the highest priority online
generator, the Online Reserve set point, and the Remove Differential set point, then following a remove
delay, the highest priority generator is removed from the bus. If the statement below is true, the plant
enters a remove state:
Bus kW < Plant Capacity – (Gen Size + Online Reserve + Remove Diff)
If the bus power rises above the plant capacity minus the Online Reserve set point, the Add Delay time
elapses, and the lowest priority available offline generator is added to the bus. If the statement below is
true, the plant enters an add state:
Bus kW > Plant Capacity – Online Reserve
If the bus power rises above the plant capacity minus the Immediate Add Reserve set point, the lowest
priority available generator is added to the bus without delay. If the statement below is true, the plant
enters an immediate add state:
Bus kW > Plant capacity – Immediate Add Reserve
The Minimum Number of Online Generators set point will specify the number of generators to keep on the
bus regardless of excess capacity.
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Section 5.
Factory Default Settings
System Settings Factory Default

UNITS VALUE
System Voltage: Volt 480
System Frequency: Hz 60
System KW Ramp Rate: kW 25
Generator Factory Default Setup Settings

Rated Voltage Volt 480
Rated KW: kW 1000
Rated kVAR: kVAR 1000
Cooldown: Min 5
Engine Safety Alarm Sec 15
Bus VT Primary: Volt 480
Bus VT Secondary: Volt 480
CT Primary amps 1500
Voltage Measure Type: 0 = 3 Phase 4 Wire
Speed Droop Setpoint: Hz 60
Lower Voltage
% (of rated Voltage) 90
(Gen available):
Upper Voltage
% (of rated Voltage) 110
(Gen available)
Lower Frequency
% (of rated Frequency) 90
(Gen available):
Upper Frequency
% (of rated Frequency) 110
(Gen available):
Generator Protective Settings

Reverse kW Alarm Class 5=F
Reverse kW Setpoint % (of rated kW) -5
Reverse kw Time Delay Sec 3
Over Excitation Alarm Class: 5=F
Under/Over Excitation % (of rated Frequency) 20
Setpoint
Over Excitation Time Delay: sec 10
Under Excitation Time Delay: sec 10
Over Voltage Alarm Class: 5=F
Over Voltage Setpont % (of rated Voltage) 112
Over Voltage Time Delay: sec 3
Under Voltage Alarm Class: 5=F
Under Voltage Setpoint % (of rated Voltage) 88
Over Frequency Alarm Class: 5=F
Over Frequency Setpoint % (of rated Frequency) 115
Over Frequency Time Delay: sec 3
Under Frequency Alarm 5=F
Class:
Under Frequency Setpoint % (of rated Frequency) 85
Under Frequency Time Delay: sec 3
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Gen Circuit Breaker Settings
CB Fail to Open Delay ms 500

CB Fail to Close Delay ms 500
CB Fail to Synchronize Delay sec 90
Voltage Window: % (of rated Voltage) 3
CB On Impulse ms 250
CB Off Impulse ms 250
Dwell Time: ms 250
Positive Phase Window: Hz 0.04
Negative Phase Window: Hz -0.04
Positive Slew Rate: deg 7
Negative Slew Rate: deg -7
Load Shed Settings
REMOVE DELAY min 10

ADD DELAY: sec 30
Load Stabilization min 10
Minimum Reserve kW 2000
Immediate Add Reserve kW 500
Remove Differential kW 2000
Min. Number of Gens: 1
Shed Level %: % 90
Level ‘X’ Shed Delay sec 10
Add Delay %: % 60
Level ‘X’ Add Delay: min 5
Load Sensitive Delay min 3
Under Frequency Trip Hz 55.00
Under Frequency Trip Delay sec 30
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Utility Circuit breaker Settings
CB Fail to Open Delay ms 1000

CB Fail to Close Delay ms 1000
CB Fail to Synchronize Delay sec 300
Voltage Window % (of rated Voltage) 1.0
CB On Impulse ms 500
CB Off Impulse ms 500
Dwell Time ms 250
Positive Phase Window: Hz 7.0
Negative Phase Window: Hz -7.0
Positive Slew Rate: deg .05
Negative Slew Rate: deg -.04
Disconnect kW kW 25
Exit Delay sec 3
Utility Rated Settings
Rated Voltage Volt 480

Rated Current amps 4000
Rated KW: kW 3000
Rated kVAR: kVAR 3000
Rated Freq Hz 60
Rated Bus Voltage Volt 480
Utility Available
Lower Voltage % (of rated Voltage) 90
Upper Voltage % (of rated Voltage) 110
Lower Frequency % (of rated Frequency) 90
Upper Frequency % (of rated Frequency) 110
DeadBus % % 10
Utility VT/CT Ratios

VT Primary: Volt 480
VT Secondary: Volt 480
CT Primary amps 4000
Bus VT Primary: Volt 480
BusVT Secondary: Volt 480
Voltage Meas Type 0
Utility Reverse Power
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Utility Excite / Rev Power
Reverse Power 1
Rev kW Alarm On Off On
Rev kW Alarm Self Ack Off
Rev kW Threshold 25%
Rev kW Time delay 1.0 sec
Rev kW Hysteresis 0%
Reverse Power 2
Rev kW Alarm On Off On
Rev kW Alarm Self Ack Off
Rev kW Threshold 10%
Rev kW Time delay 5.0sec
Rev kW Hysteresis 0%
Reverse Power External

Rev kW act/deact Deactive
Rev kW Self Ack On
Rev kW Time Delay 0.0
Utility Over/Under Voltage & Freq Alarms

Over Volt Alarm On
Over Self Ack On
Over Volt Setpoint 110%
Over Volt Time Delay 0sec
Under Volt Alarm On
Under Self Ack On
Under Volt Setpoint 90%
Under Volt Time Delay 10sec
Over Freq Alarm On

Over Self Ack On
Over Freq Setpoint 110%
Over Freq Time Delay 10sec
Under Freq Alarm On
Under Self Ack On
Under Freq Setpoint 90%
Under Freq Time Delay 10sec
Utility Volt Asymmetrical alarm

Volt ASymm Alarm On Off On
Volt ASymm Self Ack Off
Volt ASymm Threshold 3%
Volt ASymm Time Delay 3 sec
Rated Seq Alarm On Off On
Rated Seq Self Ack Off
Rated Seq Setpoint ABC
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DTI Communication Settings
Ethernet Bus ID: 1
Ethernet Modbus Port: 502
Ethernet IP Address: 100.100.100.1
Ethernet subnet Mask: 255.255.255.1
RS485 Baudrate: 4
RS485 Parity: 0
RS485 Plexity: 1
RS485 Stop Bits: 0
RS485 Modbus ID: 1
RS485 Reply Delay: 0
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Section 6.
Specifications
Refer to the EPIC - Replaceable Parts Manual for detailed information on the individual parts and
materials.
EPIC Panel Information

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Master Panel
Single Door NEMA Type 12 Free Standing Enclosure 72H x 36W x 18D inches
ADD-ON Panels (Genset and Utility)

Single Door NEMA Type 12 Wall Mount Enclosure 24H x 30W x 8D inches
Control Voltage
Operating Voltage range of controller 8 Vdc to 40 Vdc
Voltage Sensing
Genset – 3 phase, 0 – 600 Freq line to line max, 480vac RMS, Class 1 accuracy.
Bus – 1 phase, 0 – 600 Freq line to line max, 480vac RMS, Class 1 accuracy.
Current Sensing
Genset – 3 phase, 0 – 5 amp secondary input, Class 1 accuracy.
Analog Inputs
3 – Switchable, 4-20ma or 0-10 volts
Analog Outputs
2 – Isolated and switchable, +/- 10 volts, +/- 20ma, PWM
2 – Non-isolated and switchable, +/- 10 volts, +/- 20ma
Communications Ports
2 100 MHz Ethernet
2 – RS-485
2 – CAN
Environmental Requirements
• Control System operating temperature 0oC to 50oC

• Storage temperature: –20oC to 60oC
• Humidity: 95% non-condensing 30oC to 60oC
• Sealing: NEMA Type 12
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Section 7.
Drawings
Installation drawings
The following installation drawing sets are provided, as required, for the Master Control Panel, an Add-On
Generator Control Panel and the Add-On Utility Control Panel.
Master Control Panel Installation Drawings
DESCRIPTION SHEET
Front Elevation and Details EPIC—MCP—I01
Control Conduit Schedule EPIC—MCP—I02
Field Interconnect – Gen 1 EPIC—MCP—I05
Field Interconnect – Gen 2 EPIC—MCP—I06
Add-On Generator Control Panel Installation Drawings
DESCRIPTION SHEET
Front Elevation and Details EPIC—GCP—I01
Control Conduit Schedule EPIC—GCP—I02
Field Interconnect – Gen 3 EPIC—GCP—I05
Field Interconnect – Gen 4 to EPIC—GCP—I06
10 typical
Add-On Utility Control Panel Installation Drawings
DESCRIPTION SHEET
Front Elevation and Details EPIC—UCP—I01
Control Conduit Schedule EPIC—UCP—I02
Field Interconnect – Utility EPIC—UCP—I04
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Master Control Panel Drawings
Master Control Panel Information Drawings
DESCRIPTION SHEET
FIELD INTERCONNECTS GEN1 EPIC—MCP—F01
FIELD INTERCONNECTS GEN2 EPIC—MCP—F02
Master Control Panel General Drawings
DESCRIPTION SHEET
Legend EPIC—MCP—G01
Front Elevation Details EPIC—MCP—G02
Control One-Line EPIC—MCP—G03
Automation Communication Plan EPIC—MCP—G04
Control Conduit Schedule EPIC—MCP—G05
Sequence of Operation EPIC—MCP—G0\8
Sequence of Operation EPIC—MCP—G0\9
Master Control Panel Production Drawings
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ADD-ON Generator Drawings
Add-On Generator Control Panel Installation Drawings
DESCRIPTION SHEET
Front Elevation and Details EPIC—GCP—I01
Field Interconnect – Gen 3 EPIC—GCP—I05
Field Interconnect – Gen 4 to 10 typical EPIC—GCP—I06
Add-On Generator Production drawings
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Add—On Utility Control Panel Drawings
Add-On Utility Control Panel Installation Drawings
DESCRIPTION SHEET
Front Elevation and Details EPIC—UCP—I01
Field Interconnect – Utility EPIC—UCP—I04
Add-On Utility Information Drawings
DESCRIPTION SHEET
FIELD INTERCONNECTS Utility1 EPIC—UCP—F01
Add-On Utility Panel General Drawings
DESCRIPTION SHEET
Legend EPIC—UCP—G01
Front Elevation Details EPIC—UCP—G02
Control One-Line EPIC—UCP—G03
Automation Communication Plan EPIC—UCP—G04
Control Conduit Schedule EPIC—UCP—G05
Control Conduit Schedule EPIC—UCP—G06
Sequence of Operation EPIC—UCP—G07
Sequence of Operation EPIC—UCP—G0\8
Add-On Utility Panel Production Drawings
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APPENDIX A:
Alarm Classes and Actions
Alarm class overview table
ALARM ALARM ACTIONS

CLASS TYPE
A 0 Pre-alarm annunciated
B 1 Pre-alarm annunciated + horn
C 2 Shutdown Annunciated + horn+ soft unloading + cool down
D 3 Shutdown annunciated + horn + cool down
E 4 Shutdown annunciated + horn + soft unloading
F 5 Shutdown Shutdown: annunciated + horn
Switchgear ECS Switch Actions

The action of the software Switchgear ECS switch when a shutdown alarm occurs is dependant on the
class of alarm. There are two sources for shutdown alarms.
Engine Shutdown Alarms (Engine ECS) and Alarm Classes 2 thru 5
There are Engine Shutdown Alarms that are activated at the engine and result in the engine shutdown.
These alarms must be reset with the Engine ECS Switch located on the EMCP II. These alarms are also
passed to the controller and displayed on the Generator Annunciator screen.
Loss of Crank Terminate

EMCP Shutdown
Generator Protective Shutdown Alarms

These alarms are sensed by the Generator software protective’s and displayed on the Generator
Annunciator Screen.
Under / Over Frequency

Under / Over Voltage
Reverse Power
Loss of Field
Over Excitation
CB Trip
A shutdown alarm, when present, will lock the Switchgear ECS in the off position, and the end user
MUST make sure the alarm condition is no longer present and the alarm, if not self acknowledging, has
been reset by the Alarm Reset push button, before the Switchgear ECS can be set to AUTO.
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Engine Paralleling Integrated Controls

208-480 Operation Manual

EPIC 208-480 Operation Manual

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208-480 OPERATION MANUAL ................................................................................................... 1

Gen Tune Sync Settings ........................................................................................................................ 55

Master Control Panel Drawings ............................................................................................................. 98

Table 1-1: Applicable Manuals ................................................................................................................................. 8

EPIC – Installation Manual DCN0010

Table 1-1: Applicable Manuals

ISO Drawing Organization

Installation drawing package

Information drawing package

Production drawing package

EGP Control System Capabilities

Control System provides:

EGP Control System Configuration

Gen 1 Gen 2 Gen 3 Gen 10

Master Add-On Add-On

Building Denotes Customer Provided

XLM Control System Capabilities

XLM Control System Configuration

Gen1 Gen2 Gen (N) Utility

Master Add-On Add-On

Master Control Panel

Optional Add- On Genset Control Panel (GCP)

Optional Add- On Utility Control Panel (UCP)

Load Shed/Add Wiring

HMI Graphic Display

Basic Available Screens

Master Panel Parts Locations

Figure 2-1: Parts Location

Master Panel Fuse Size

3 Amp 10 Amp 30 Amp

FU-E103 FU-E202 FD-E202

Table 2-2: Fuse Size Chart ----Master Panel

Add-On Panel Fuse Size

3 Amp 10 Amp 30 Amp

FD-E103 FU-E202 FD-E202

Table 2-3: Fuse Size Chart ----Add-On Panel

Instant Switch SW-225

Circuit Breaker Control Switch

The Engine Control screen is activated by touching the picture of the

The Generator ECS switch is operated by touching the areas on the

Figure 3-1: Typical touch areas

Figure 3-2: Menu Bar

Frequency/pf Select Control

Figure 3-3: Frequency/pf select control

Figure 3-4: Typical voltage control switch touch areas

Figure 3-5: Voltage / frequency slider controls

Figure 3-6: Typical setting touch areas

Initial Setup Screens

Denotes a touch control area.

Figure 3-7: System Initial setup screen

2 Enterr the System Frequency

3 Enter the Number of Generators.

4 Select the System Type

5 Select the DTI Available if there is one on the system

The meter scale will change to indicate the selected scaling.

Generator Setup Screens

Denotes a Touch Control area.

Figure 3-8: Generator Initial setup screen

Utility Setup Screen

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