TM 5-6115-593-12
TO 35C2-3-463-1
available to LR1 (LRTD1) - LR4 (LRTD4) make up the
prioritized feeder breaker control circuits. The first set
to close to the bus will energize a BR relay which will
always close LR1 (Load Relay) and its 2-20 second
(adjust- able) time delay (LRTD1) secondly. Each LR
and LRTD should control loads not to exceed 250KW
each. LRTD's allow a time delay between load
applications as to allow engine turbochargers to build up
speed. LR1 relay will always be the first relay to
energize on start-up and the last relay to de-energize
when the sets are shut down. Therefore, it is classified
as the #1 priority feeder breaker control. When LR1
relay energizes, it also prevents RR relay from being re-
energized if utility power returns via LR1 normally
closed contacts in series with RR relay coil. This allows
all sets, which are in the automatic mode, to complete
their start-up and parallel cycles regardless of utility
power returning. As each remaining set is automatically
synchronized and paralleled to the bus, the remaining
LR and LRTD relays will energize in numerical order.
The ACM has a 3 position rotary switch labeled
"Instant", "Time Delay" (TD) and "No Return". This
switch allows the user three options as to what will
happen when the utility power returns after a failure. If
the switch is in the "Instant" return position, immediately,
when the utility power returns, the utility 120 VAC will be
supplied through energized T.D. relay normally open
contacts through S1 to TB2-1, 2, 3, and 4 to J3-C on all
units, energizing the breaker trip relay (BTR) which will
shunt trip each unit's circuit breaker (CB2). At this time,
all BR, LR and LRTD relays de-energize causing the
LR1 normally closed contact, in series with RR coil, to
reclose allowing RR relay to re-energize, thereby
allowing the utility breaker to close back to the load. In
the "TD" position, a 3-30 minute (adjustable) time delay
via UTR (Utility Trip Relay) allows a predetermined time
delay after the utility power returns before the unit circuit
breakers (CB2) are tripped. This insures utility power
has returned to stay, avoiding unnecessary transfer and
re-transfers of the utility breaker control. In the "no
return" position, the generators will carry the load until
switched off by the operator.
At the same instant when all units CB2's are tripped
open via BTR, SDT (Shut Down Timer) begins a 300
second (adjustable) time out before de-energizing. The
SDT relay allows the engines to continue to run and cool
down after the load has been removed.
At the end of this time delay period, SDT N.O. contacts
re-open, removing the 24 VDC to TB4-5, 6, 7, 8 and J3-
B which in turn allows K5 relays to de-energize and stop
all units.
This completes the automatic start and shutdown cycle
of the generator set via the ACM.
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INSTALLATION. The automatic control module
is a self-housed unit, for indoor or outdoor operation.
The unit should be placed as level as possible, on firm,
dry, footing. Allow approximately 24 inches (62 cm)
clearance on each side of the unit for access during
operation and maintenance. See paragraph 2-11 for
information on connecting the automatic control module,
FO-12 for a schematic, and FO-15 for a connection
diagram.
5-15.
LUBRICATION. The automatic control module
requires no lubrication.
5-16.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND
SERVICES (A, N, MC). To ensure that the automatic
control module is always ready for operation, inspect
systematically so that defects may be discovered and
corrected before they result in serious damage or
failure. Perform the preventive maintenance checks
and services in accordance with table 5-4. Air Force
users shall refer to the applicable inspection manuals
and work card sets in T.O. 35C2-3- series for periodic
preventive maintenance requirements and table 5-4 for
detailed procedures. Marine Corps users shall refer to
the current issue of TM 11275-15/1. See par. 2-11 and
fig. 2-19 for operation.
5-17.
OPERATOR/CREW
TROUBLESHOOTING.
Table 5-5 contains troubleshooting information for use in
correcting operating troubles which may develop in the
generator set when used with the automatic control
module. Each malfunction is followed by a list of tests
or inspections which will help to determine probable
causes and corrective actions to take. Perform the tests
or inspections and corrective actions in the order listed.
Any
trouble
beyond
the
scope
of
crew
level
maintenance shall be referred to the next higher
(organizational)
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