Capstone MicroTurbine Model C65 Hybrid UPS User's Manual
Capstone MicroTurbine Model C65 Hybrid UPS User's Manual
Capstone MicroTurbine Model C65 Hybrid UPS User's Manual
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Model C65
Display Hybrid UPS
Panel
Front View
Engine
Air Inlet
Electronics
Air Inlet
Exhaust
Heat
Model C65
Hybrid UPS
Rear View
User
Connection
Bay
Inlet Fuel
Connection
Table of Contents
About This Document ...................................................................................................... 8
Safety Information ........................................................................................................... 8
Introduction .............................................................................................................. 8
Symbols ................................................................................................................... 8
General Precautions................................................................................................. 9
Electrical Precautions ............................................................................................... 9
Fuel Precautions .................................................................................................... 10
Exhaust Precautions .............................................................................................. 10
Acoustic Emissions Precautions ............................................................................. 11
Certifications, Permits, and Codes ................................................................................ 11
MicroTurbine Introduction .............................................................................................. 11
Key Mechanical Components ................................................................................. 12
Main Features ........................................................................................................ 12
MicroTurbine Engine.................................................................................................13
Power Electronics .....................................................................................................13
Air Bearings...............................................................................................................13
Fuel System ..............................................................................................................13
Emissions..................................................................................................................13
Enclosure ..................................................................................................................14
Hybrid UPS Functionality ..........................................................................................14
UPS Controller ..........................................................................................................14
MultiPac Power .........................................................................................................14
Integrated Combined Heating and Power (ICHP) Option ........................................14
Output Measurements ............................................................................................ 15
ISO Conditions ..........................................................................................................15
Pressure....................................................................................................................15
Volume ......................................................................................................................15
Heating Values..........................................................................................................15
MicroTurbine Performance .......................................................................................15
Utility Input Connection .............................................................................................15
Load Output Connection...........................................................................................16
Power Quality............................................................................................................16
Heat Output...............................................................................................................16
Hybrid UPS System Operating Modes .......................................................................... 17
Major System Components .................................................................................... 17
Grid LCM (GLCM).....................................................................................................18
Load LCM (LLCM) ....................................................................................................18
Battery Control Module (BCM)..................................................................................18
Battery String ............................................................................................................18
Engine Control Module (ECM)..................................................................................19
Turbine Generator.....................................................................................................19
Transfer Switch .........................................................................................................19
UPS Mode .............................................................................................................. 19
High Efficiency Mode .............................................................................................. 19
Emergency Mode ................................................................................................... 20
Standby Mode ........................................................................................................ 20
States versus Operating Modes ............................................................................. 20
Transition States .................................................................................................... 20
Elements Impacting Transitions................................................................................20
Battery SOC ......................................................................................................20
Utility Voltage.....................................................................................................22
Utility Reconnect Delay .....................................................................................22
UPS Mode vs High Efficiency Mode .................................................................22
Turbine Start Delay Timer .................................................................................22
MultiPac Minimum Power..................................................................................23
System Start Sequences ..........................................................................................23
Transitions to/from Emergency Mode.......................................................................24
Operating the Hybrid UPS System ................................................................................ 25
Three User Interfaces............................................................................................. 25
Control Device Authority and Priority ........................................................................25
Initial Setup and Commissioning ............................................................................ 26
System Start-up ..................................................................................................... 26
Routine Operation .................................................................................................. 27
Changing Operating Modes .................................................................................... 27
Taking a Hybrid UPS Unit out of Service ................................................................ 28
Operating an Individual Hybrid UPS System .......................................................... 28
Returning a Hybrid UPS Unit to Service ................................................................. 29
Transfer to/from Utility Power ................................................................................. 29
Transfer from Hybrid UPS to Utility Power ...............................................................29
Transfer from Utility Power to Hybrid UPS ...............................................................30
System Shut-down ................................................................................................. 30
Normal Shutdown .....................................................................................................30
Fast Stop...................................................................................................................30
Emergency Stop .......................................................................................................31
Operation Under Fault Conditions .......................................................................... 31
Orderly Shutdown Alarm...........................................................................................32
Imminent Shutdown Alarm .......................................................................................32
Fault Data Registers .................................................................................................33
Using the UPS Controller .............................................................................................. 34
List of Figures
Figure 1. Typical Capstone MicroTurbine Engine ...................................................................12
Figure 2. Major Components of C65 Hybrid UPS System ......................................................17
Figure 3. States versus Operating Modes ...............................................................................21
Figure 4. UPS Controller External Connections ......................................................................34
Figure 5. Display Panel and Functions ....................................................................................35
Figure 6. Display Panel and Navigation Functions..................................................................36
Figure 7. Display Panel Menu Reflecting Function Hierarchy .................................................39
Figure 8. MicroTurbine User Connection Bay with Serial-to-Ethernet Converter....................54
List of Tables
Table 1. System Start Sequences ...........................................................................................23
Table 2. System Transitions to/from Emergency Mode ..........................................................24
Table 3. User Interface Capabilities.........................................................................................25
Table 4. Hybrid UPS System State Messages and Description..............................................40
Table 5. Hybrid UPS Engine State Messages and Description ..............................................41
Table 6. C65 Hybrid UPS package – Gaseous Fuels .............................................................56
Table 7. List of Common Protective Relay Fault Codes..........................................................59
Safety Information
This section presents safety information for the user of Capstone Turbine Corporation
MicroTurbines. The user must read and understand this manual before operation of the
equipment. Failure to obey all safety precautions and general instructions may cause
personal injury and/or damage to the equipment.
It is the user’s responsibility to read and obey all safety procedures and to become
familiar with these procedures and how to safely operate this equipment.
Introduction
The Capstone MicroTurbine is an advanced power generation system with user and
material safety foremost in mind. Fail-safe operation includes mechanical systems,
electrical systems, and engine control software.
Symbols
There are three very important symbols used in this document: Warnings, Cautions, and
Notes. WARNINGs and CAUTIONs alert you to situations and procedures that can be
dangerous to people and/or cause equipment damage. NOTEs provide additional
information relating to a specific operation or task.
General Precautions
The following general precautions must be observed and followed at all times. Failure to
do so may result in personal injury and/or equipment damage.
Some of the following precautions do not directly apply to users, but it is
NOTE
important for users to be aware of them.
Electrical Precautions
The MicroTurbine system contains and produces high voltage. High
WARNING voltage can injure or kill. Obey all safety procedures when you work
around electrical equipment.
Make sure the system is off and the dedicated disconnect switch is in
WARNING the open position and is locked. This will help prevent injury and damage
to the equipment.
The output voltage and residual capacitor voltage of this equipment is dangerous. Use
caution when you work on electrical equipment. The MicroTurbine system can include
multiple sources of power. Make sure to turn off the system and lock out all sources of
power prior to doing any work on the equipment.
• Command the MicroTurbine system to OFF.
• Open and lock the dedicated disconnect switches to isolate the MicroTurbine from
the electric utility grid, external energy storage, and loads.
• Wait five (5) minutes for any capacitive stored voltage to dissipate.
• Always disconnect all power sources.
• Use a voltmeter to make sure that all circuits are de-energized.
• All output connections must be made in accordance with applicable codes.
Fuel Precautions
MicroTurbine fuel is flammable and explosive. An explosion can cause
WARNING death or injury to personnel and/or damage to equipment. No open
flame or smoking is allowed near the MicroTurbine.
Exhaust Precautions
The MicroTurbine exhaust contains nitrogen dioxide and carbon
WARNING monoxide, which are poisonous at high concentrations. Make sure there
is satisfactory fresh airflow when you work around the equipment.
The exhaust airflow and pipes are hot enough to cause personal injury
or fire. The exhaust airflow can reach temperatures as high as 371 °C
WARNING
(700 °F). Keep people, equipment, and other items away from the
exhaust airflow and pipes. Always vent exhaust away from personnel.
Hot surfaces and hot exhaust can be dangerous. Personal injury and/or
WARNING damage to equipment are possible. Be careful when you work on
equipment.
The MicroTurbine exhaust is clean and oxygen rich (approximately 18% O2), with very low
levels of air pollutants. Like all fossil fuel combustion technologies, the MicroTurbine
produces oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and carbon monoxide (CO) emissions from the fuel
combustion process. Although the MicroTurbine has ultra low NOx and CO emission
levels, make sure precautions are taken to prevent personnel from being exposed to these
pollutants while the system is operating.
When installed indoors, the MicroTurbine exhaust must be vented to the outside. Make
sure there is a satisfactory fresh air supply. An exhaust system must be added to direct
the exhaust away from the system to reduce the risk of exposure to dangerous emissions.
For exhaust connection data, temperatures, pipe requirements, and other related
information, contact your Capstone Authorized Service Provider.
When installed outdoors, the MicroTurbine should be located where there is a satisfactory
fresh airflow so the exhaust emissions will be dissipated.
MicroTurbine Introduction
The Capstone MicroTurbine is an adaptable, low-emission, and low maintenance power
generation system. A turbine-driven high-speed generator is coupled with digital power
electronics to produce high quality electrical power.
The Capstone Hybrid UPS MicroTurbine uses a proprietary design that provides high
quality power to customer loads using a utility grid source, the turbine generator, or both.
This allows users to optimize energy costs while assuring that their critical loads will
receive continuous power.
Multiple systems can be combined and controlled as a single larger power source, called a
MultiPac.
Main Features
The various features of the Capstone Hybrid UPS MicroTurbine are listed below:
• State-of-the-art power electronics with built-in control and protective relay functions
provides three user connections:
o Utility Input (AC)
o Load Output (AC)
o External Energy Storage (DC)
• Patented air bearings eliminate the need for oil or other liquid lubricants.
• Air-cooled design of the entire system (turbine engine, generator, and power
electronics) eliminates the need for liquid coolants.
MicroTurbine Engine
The MicroTurbine engine is a combustion turbine that includes a compressor, combustor,
turbine, generator, and a recuperator. The rotating components are mounted on a single
shaft supported by patented air bearings and spin at up to 96,000 RPM. The permanent
magnet generator is cooled by the airflow into the MicroTurbine. The output of the
generator is variable voltage, variable frequency AC. The generator is used as a motor
during start-up and cooldown cycles.
Power Electronics
Digital power electronics control the MicroTurbine system operation and all subsystem
operations. The digital power electronics change the variable frequency AC power from
the generator to DC voltage, and then to constant frequency AC current.
During start up, the digital power electronics operate as a variable frequency drive, driving
the generator as a motor until the MicroTurbine has reached ignition and power is
available from the MicroTurbine. The digital power electronics again operate the generator
as a motor during cooldown to remove heat stored in the recuperator and within the
MicroTurbine engine in order to protect the system components.
Air Bearings
The MicroTurbine utilizes gas foil bearings (air bearings) for high-reliability, low
maintenance, and safe operation. This allows fewer parts and the absence of any liquid
lubrication to support the rotating group. When the MicroTurbine is in operation, a gas film
separates the shaft from the bearings and protects them from wear.
Fuel System
The MicroTurbine can efficiently use a wide range of approved hydrocarbon-based
gaseous fuels, depending on the model. The MicroTurbine includes an integral fuel
delivery and control system. The standard system is designed for pressurized
hydrocarbon-based gaseous fuels. Other models are available for low-pressure gaseous
fuels and liquid fuels. Contact your Capstone Authorized Service Provider for data on
approved fuels and performance specifications.
Emissions
The Capstone MicroTurbine is designed to produce very clean emissions. The exhaust is
clean and oxygen rich (approximately 18% O2) with very low levels of air pollutants. Like
all fuel combustion technology, the MicroTurbine can produce dangerous emissions (like
nitrogen dioxide and carbon monoxide) from the fuel combustion process. The
MicroTurbine has ultra low nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and carbon monoxide (CO) emission
levels.
Enclosure
The MicroTurbine standard enclosure is designed for indoor and outdoor use, and is
certified to NEMA 3R - rainproof.
UPS Controller
Capstone Hybrid UPS systems are designed to be controlled by an external accessory called
the UPS Controller. The UPS Controller acts as a master, providing control commands to each
Hybrid UPS system, reading performance and diagnostic data from each system, and acting as
the user interface. The UPS Controller can manage up to 10 Hybrid UPS systems, and
operates all connected microturbines as a single power generation source. Additional details
are provided in the Operating the Hybrid UPS System section below.
MultiPac Power
Capstone Hybrid UPS MicroTurbines can be installed in groups of up to 10 units using
Capstone’s UPS Controller as a master. The UPS Controller operates all connected
microturbines as a single power generation source. This MultiPac capability features a
single control point and synchronous voltage and frequency output for all units. Individual
MicroTurbines share power, current, and load on both a dynamic and steady state basis.
The major system components are a Capstone model C65 high-pressure natural gas
MicroTurbine, an exhaust heat recovery unit, and an exhaust diverter to allow full or partial
recovery of exhaust energy. The system includes microprocessor control with input/output
functions to allow application in a wide variety of heat recovery uses. The system allows a
user to realize high total system efficiency with respect to incoming fuel energy, providing
economical operation and operational flexibility.
Output Measurements
The measurements presented in this document are in metric units (with U.S. standard
units in parentheses). Refer to the sections below for more data.
ISO Conditions
Combustion turbine powered devices (including the Capstone MicroTurbine) are typically
rated at 15 °C (59 °F) at sea level, or 1 atmosphere (1 atm) which is 760 mm Hg (14.696
psia) and identified as International Standardization Organization (ISO) conditions. For a
complete definition of ISO testing conditions, refer to ISO 3977-2.
Pressure
Pressure figures assume gauge pressure, or 1 standard atmosphere (1 atm) 760 mm Hg
(14.696 psia) less than absolute pressure, unless otherwise indicated.
Volume
Fuel gas and exhaust gas volumetric measurements are listed in normalized cubic meters
(Nm3) and standard cubic feet (scf). These volumes are defined at 1 atm (760 mm Hg,
14.696 psia) and 15.6 °C (60 °F).
Heating Values
Heat contents and heat rates will be found in either Lower Heating Value (LHV) (dry) or
Higher Heating Value (HHV), depending upon the application. Capstone calculates
heating values at 1 atmosphere (atm) and 15.6 °C (60 °F), according to ASTM D3588.
MicroTurbine Performance
The MicroTurbine electrical output capability is reduced when operating in higher ambient
temperatures or elevations, and by intake or exhaust restrictions. Refer to the C65
Performance Technical Reference (410048), or contact your Capstone Authorized Service
Provider for data on performance specifications.
Power Quality
The MicroTurbine output conforms to IEEE 519-1992, IEEE Recommended Practices, and
Requirements for Harmonic Control in Electrical Power Systems.
Heat Output
The recuperated MicroTurbine can produce up to 612,000 kJ (580,000 Btu) per hour of
clean, usable exhaust heat in the range of 232 to 330 °C (450 to 630 °F).
The MicroTurbine exhaust outlet connection is 305 mm (12 in) in diameter, flowing up to
28 m3 (2600 scf) per minute.
Refer to the C65 Integrated CHP Application Guide (480014), or contact your Capstone
Authorized Service Provider for data on heat output performance for specific system
variations and/or ambient conditions.
Utility Bus
Critical
Critical AC Bus Transfer Loads
Switch
GLCM LLCM
C65
Hybrid UPS
Microturbine
760Vdc
Turbine ECM
Generator
BCM
Battery String
Battery String
The battery string can be a battery bank or other energy storage system, either supplied by
Capstone or the customer. It will typically be sized for at least 15 minutes of full power capability
so that it can provide power to the protected load while a non-operating turbine generator is
started.
The Hybrid UPS MicroTurbine must be connected to an external battery or other storage
system which provides energy for MT startup when disconnected from the electric utility
grid, and which provides temporary power when utility power suddenly becomes
unavailable.
For external battery systems sold as an accessory by Capstone, management of the
battery and its state of charge is automatic between the Hybrid UPS microturbine and the
external battery pack. An awareness of these battery management functions will promote
an understanding of why the system may appear to behave autonomously. For example,
the MicroTurbine will always attempt to recharge the battery after a user commanded shut
down and before the MicroTurbine enters the cool down state.
For battery storage systems provided by others, a separate battery management and
charging system must be provided. The Hybrid UPS system will not provide any battery
management, condition monitoring, or charging. An indication of battery state of charge
must be provided through the UPS Controller. Contact Capstone for application guidance.
Turbine Generator
The Capstone turbine generator uses fuel input to create useful high-frequency AC
electrical output, which is converted by the ECM to DC for distribution to the remainder of
the Hybrid UPS system. Power from the turbine is used for the critical load output, with
any excess going back through the GLCM to the utility grid and/or through the BCM to
recharge the batteries.
Transfer Switch
Typically, a transfer switch or other load transfer scheme will be supplied by others to
allow power to be fed to the critical loads directly by the Utility bus in case there is a
problem with the Hybrid UPS system. Since the Hybrid UPS system will always try to
maintain synchronism of its load output to the utility input, a closed transition transfer
switch scheme can be used to minimize voltage disturbances to the critical loads.
UPS Mode
The Hybrid UPS MicroTurbine can take power from a utility grid and make it available to
the critical loads through a double power conversion process, similar to the way a
traditional UPS operates. The output power to the critical loads is isolated from
disturbances on the utility grid, and its power quality is maintained. In UPS Mode, the
turbine generator is not operating, and the output power is supplied only by the utility grid
input from the GLCM through to the LLCM. The frequency of the output to the critical load
is determined by the utility grid, and the phase relationship is maintained between input
and output of the Hybrid UPS system. The desired voltage to the critical load is pre-set by
the user, and the Hybrid UPS system will attempt to maintain this pre-set value even if
utility voltage varies.
Emergency Mode
The Hybrid UPS system will automatically transition to the Emergency Mode if
commanded to operate in either UPS Mode or High Efficiency Mode and utility power is
unavailable. Emergency Mode cannot be selected as a desired operating state. In
Emergency Mode, power is supplied to the critical load from either the external batteries
and/or the turbine generator. An external battery energy source must be available for the
system to operate in Emergency Mode.
Standby Mode
In Standby Mode, the Hybrid UPS system is completely taken out of service and shut
down. No power is taken from the utility grid, or provided to the load output, and the
turbine generator is off. If left in this state for an extended period of time, the system will
also attempt to preserve energy storage life by entering a sleep mode to reduce power
requirements, and the Display Panel will go dark. This is the condition the Hybrid UPS
system will be in when shipped from the factory.
Transition States
The user can command the Hybrid UPS microturbines to be in UPS Mode, High Efficiency
Mode, or Standby Mode. However, there are certain required conditions for the system to
enter any of these operating modes, and it will transition through multiple states in order to
reach the desired operating mode. Emergency Mode is not a user-commanded operating
state, but rather is the result of the system being commanded to operate in UPS Mode or
High Efficiency Mode when the utility grid is unavailable.
Battery SOC
If the battery state of charge is below some preset limit (for example 50% SOC), the
turbine may need to be started to allow transition into the next operating state. This is
because the Hybrid UPS system should always be capable of continuing to power the
critical load once it starts to provide power. If the battery SOC is too low, there may not be
sufficient energy to maintain power in Emergency Mode should the utility suddenly
become unavailable.
For Hybrid UPS systems with external battery systems provided by others, the Capstone
UPS Controller must receive ongoing state of charge information. The UPS Controller will
then assure the proper transition sequence. Consult Capstone for how their individual
battery packs will provide this SOC information to the Hybrid UPS systems.
Standby Mode
"STB"
System Engine
STB STB
Power Up
Battery Recharge Batt Enable
Utility Enable
System Engine
EMER LOAD
Utility Voltage
Utility voltage must be present and within the GLCM’s utility input protective relay settings
to allow the system to operate in UPS Mode or High Efficiency Mode. Conversely, loss of
stable utility voltage will automatically trigger the GLCM to disconnect utility power and
force the Hybrid UPS system into Emergency Mode.
The normal scenario for transition to and from Emergency Mode is loss of utility voltage
sensed at the incoming connection of all Hybrid UPS system in a group, with the result
that all Hybrid UPS systems enter Emergency Mode. However, it is also possible that an
individual Hybrid UPS system will respond to a utility grid disturbance, or detect an internal
fault condition, and will automatically transition to Emergency Mode while the remaining
Hybrid UPS systems stay in UPS Mode or High Efficiency Mode. This provides for
maximum availability of power to the critical load bus. The individual Hybrid UPS system
will then either automatically transition back to UPS or High Efficiency Mode as shown in
Table 2, or if an internal fault caused the transition, will continue operating in Emergency
Mode until operator intervention corrects the problem.
Using CRMS to request data faster than every 2 seconds may interfere
with operation of the UPS Controller causing inadvertent operation or
CAUTION
shutdown of the Hybrid UPS systems. Do not set any CRMS Data
Acquisition or Record to File timers less than 2 seconds.
• PC with CRMS Software – the CRMS software provides the capability for a PC to
connect to each Hybrid UPS system, either through the Ethernet connection in the UPS
Controller or while plugged directly into a unit using the Ethernet port on the serial-to-
Ethernet converter. The converter provides connectivity to both the User and
Maintenance Interface Ports. The User Port is reserved for communications with the
UPS Controller, and the Maintenance Port is for CRMS. Refer to the CRMS User
Manual (410013) for additional information.
signal, it may be due to the UPS system in the UPS Controller being in sleep
mode. A discrete System Wake input line from the BMS can then be switched on
to wake the UPS Controller, which can then accept the appropriate system start
and mode control commands. Instructions on use of the BMS to manually control
the UPS Controller should be provided by others.
When a Start command is issued to the UPS Controller, it will proceed through transition
states to ultimately enter the desired UPS Mode or High Efficiency Mode, as described in
the Hybrid UPS System Operating Modes section above.
Routine Operation
Once the Hybrid UPS system has been started, it should not require any regular
interaction with an operator during normal operation. If utility power becomes unavailable,
the system will automatically switch to Emergency Mode and continue to supply power to
the critical loads using power from the external battery storage and/or the microturbine
generators themselves. When utility power returns to normal, the system will automatically
reconnect and turn off microturbine generators as needed. The transition states to return
to the desired UPS Mode or High Efficiency Mode are described in the Hybrid UPS
System Operating Modes section above.
The UPS Controller also provides an interface to a building management system or other
external control system to command operation in either UPS Mode or High Efficiency
Mode. When operating in High Efficiency Mode, the external control system will also tell
the UPS Controller what power level is needed, and the Hybrid UPS MicroTurbine
generators will then adjust their power output to meet this demand. No manual operator
intervention is normally needed.
The Hybrid UPS systems will then remain in the desired mode until commanded
otherwise, or until a loss of utility voltage forces the system into Emergency Mode. Note
that the UPS Controller will typically be integrated with a building management system or
other external control system for automatically switching between modes and adjusting
power demand levels. If utility power is lost, forcing the Hybrid UPS systems into
Emergency Mode, the commanded mode will be retained in memory and the system will
attempt to return to that mode when utility power is restored.
A single Hybrid UPS system can be isolated from the rest of the MultiPac for maintenance
or for any other reason. This can be done in several ways:
• UPS Controller Touch Screen Display – If the touch screen display panel is dark,
touch it anywhere to activate it. When the screen becomes active, enter the
Maintenance screen using password, and press the MultiPac Disable button for the
desired Hybrid UPS unit.
• UPS Controller BMS Interface – the UPS Controller is able to communicate with a
building management system or other external control equipment, and receive a
remote command to disable a Hybrid UPS unit. Refer to specific instructions
provided by the building management system integrator.
An individual Hybrid UPS unit can be operated independently of the rest of a MultiPac for
service reasons. However care must be taken to avoid impacting proper operating of the
remaining MultiPac system. This requires that temporary control connections be made at
the Grid Interlock and Stand Alone Interlock terminals in the JUCB, and should only be
done by an Authorized Service Provider. Since output of the individual Hybrid UPS unit will
no longer be synchronized with the rest of the Hybrid UPS system MultiPac, its load output
connections must also be isolated from the rest of the Hybrid UPS systems’ outputs.
Operating an individual Hybrid UPS unit that is not enabled as part of the
NOTE MultiPac should only be done with the assistance of a Capstone
Authorized Service Provider.
Make sure any power connections that were isolated for service reasons
NOTE have been reestablished to make power available to the critical loads,
utility grid connections, and external energy storage system.
System Shut-down
The Hybrid UPS system is designed for continuous operation, and will not be shut down in
normal operation. There are several means to shut the system down, depending on the
urgency of removing power from the critical loads.
Normal Shutdown
A normal shutdown would typically be done after the critical loads have been transferred
to the utility power source (as described above), or the loads themselves have been shut
down for service reasons. A normal shutdown process will transition the system from
either of its’ operating modes (UPS Mode or High Efficiency Mode), to the Standby Mode.
During this transition, power will be removed from the critical load and, if the turbine
generators are running, the system will make sure the external batteries are properly
charged before stopping the turbines using a cooldown. The power connection to the utility
will then be disconnected. While power will be quickly disconnected from the load, the
completion of a normal shutdown can take many minutes, depending on the state of
charge of the energy storage system. A normal shutdown can be initiated from the UPS
Controller in two ways.
• UPS Controller Touch Screen Display – If the touch screen display panel is dark,
touch it anywhere to activate it. Enter the Maintenance screen using password,
and press the Local/Standby button. This will put all units into the Standby Mode.
• UPS Controller BMS Interface – the UPS Controller is able to communicate with a
building management system or other external control equipment, and receive a
remote stop command. Refer to specific instructions provided by the building
management system integrator.
Fast Stop
A Fast Stop function is available through a discrete input to the UPS Controller. When
activated, the Fast Stop will immediately disconnect power to the load, and force any
running turbine generators into a cooldown without regard to battery state of charge. The
power connection to the utility will be disconnected as soon as the turbines have
completed their cooldown, leaving the system in the Standby Mode. Fast Stop is the
recommended system stop function for quickly removing load power, as it is not as
damaging to the turbines as the E-Stop function described below.
The Fast Stop discrete input can be wired to a building management system for automatic
operating in case of emergency, or can be wired to a manual “System Stop” button. Refer
to specific instructions provided by the building management system integrator or system
installer for the location of any System Stop button or instructions how to activate this
function from the building management system.
Emergency Stop
All Capstone MicroTurbines have an emergency stop function called “E-Stop”, which will
immediately disconnect power from the load as well as the incoming utility, shut off fuel
input, and force the turbines into a warmdown. In a warmdown, the turbines do not receive
power from the utility or the external energy storage system, and therefore cannot be
motored to a controlled stop. Instead, the turbines coast to a stop and excess thermal
energy stored in the engine’s recuperator section is released through a compressor
bypass valve. This uncontrolled stop puts abnormal mechanical and thermal stresses on
the system, and can reduce the turbine generator life. Therefore, E-Stop should only be
used as a worst case emergency means to shut the system off.
The E-Stop function is not available as a discrete relay input to the UPS Controller, but
may be directly wired to a building management system for automatic operation in case of
emergency, or may be wired to a manual “Emergency Stop” button. Refer to specific
instructions provided by the building management system integrator or system installer for
the location of any Emergency Stop button or instructions how to activate this function
from the building management system.
After an emergency stop, the power to the MT must be turned off for 30 seconds before a
restart can be attempted. Emergency stops should NEVER be used for routine shutdowns.
Also, after an E-Stop, you may want to manually close the external fuel isolation valves to
shut off potential fuel flow into the MT in case there is a fuel leak. The external fuel
isolation valve must be returned to the open position before a restart of the MT is
attempted. An E-Stop operation should be viewed as an extremely abnormal event, and a
thorough investigation as to why the E-Stop command was given should be conducted
before returning the system to normal operation.
The Orderly Shutdown alarm does not guarantee that the Hybrid UPS
system will continue producing power for any specific period of time in
CAUTION order to avoid potential business losses or damage to critical load
equipment. Assure that the external actions taken in the presence of this
alarm are appropriate to the potential loss of power to the critical loads.
Data center and telecommunications equipment can be shut down in an orderly manner that
preserves information and/or transfers operation to other equipment. Typically this requires
several minutes to complete. To help mitigate loss of data or missed opportunity to transfer
operation to another piece of equipment, the UPS Controller can issue an Orderly Shutdown
alarm that signals conditions that may result in power system shutdown in five minutes. For
example, this Orderly Shutdown alarm may be signaled whenever:
• Battery State of Charge is less than Five Minutes – even if the Hybrid UPS system
is operating in UPS Mode or High Efficiency Mode, insufficient external energy
storage could result in the critical loads being dropped should a utility fault occur.
Note that the actions taken as a result of such an alarm may be different,
depending on whether the turbine generators are running or not, and whether the
utility source is present or not.
Refer to the UPS Controller User Manual (400028) for a description of how your system is
set up.
The Imminent Shutdown alarm does not guarantee that the Hybrid UPS
system will continue producing power for any specific period of time in
CAUTION order to avoid potential business losses or damage to critical load
equipment. Assure that the external actions taken in the presence of this
alarm are done quickly to mitigate loss of power to the critical loads.
There may be sufficient notice of potential loss of load power output for the UPS Controller to
issue an Imminent Shutdown alarm. Typical external action taken in response to this alarm
would be automatic transfer of critical loads to the utility source, if it is available. For example,
this Imminent Shutdown alarm may be signaled whenever:
• Load Output is Severely Overloaded – if the system is in Emergency Mode and goes
into a severe overload condition, there may be only seconds of time before the integral
protective functions of the Hybrid UPS systems declare a fault and stop load output
power flow.
• Inverter Reserve is Lost – if some Hybrid UPS units are taken out of service for
any reason and/or there is a moderate overload condition on the critical load
output, the UPS Controller will signal this loss of capacity. The inverter reserve can
be preset to represent one or more Hybrid UPS system’s output capability. In this
case, the external actions taken may include non-critical load shedding or
switching critical loads to an alternate source temporarily.
Refer to the UPS Controller User Manual (400028) for a description of how your system is
set up.
The Display Panel is located on the front of the package above the engine air inlet, and is
used to control a selected few operating functions, show individual system status, and
access data stored within the microturbine system. The Display Panel includes a keypad,
a display window, navigation buttons, and system control buttons. The paragraphs below
describe Display Panel operation.
The primary control and configuration interfaces to the Hybrid UPS system are the UPS
Controller and the Capstone Remote Monitoring System (CRMS) software. During normal
operation, the UPS Controller is the MultiPac master for all Hybrid UPS systems
connected to it. In this operating mode, all Hybrid UPS systems are MultiPac enabled and
the control functions of the local Display Panel are limited. When a Hybrid UPS
microturbine is MultiPac disabled, the local Display Panel functionality is somewhat
increased. However, proper operation of the Hybrid UPS microturbine is restricted to
operation when it is isolated from the outputs of all other Hybrid UPS systems and the Grid
Connect and Stand Alone Interlock connections are correctly activated.
The Display Window is in the center of the Display Panel. The Display Window can
display four lines of twenty characters, each of which indicate menu hierarchy position,
data display, and data input.
The Navigation Buttons are located to the right of the Display Window, and consist of
four buttons arranged vertically, each with a line to its left indicating a line of data in the
Display Window. These four buttons, plus the buttons just to their right labeled (-), (+), and
ACCEPT, are the navigation buttons; they are used for selecting various display screens
or data items.
Menu Navigation
Movement around the top-level menu screens can be accomplished by use of the
Navigation Buttons. The top line of the display always shows the name of the current top-
level menu. Refer to Figure 6 for panel and display layout.
Top Level Menu Item Navigation Buttons
Second Level Submenu Third and Fourth Level Submenus ACCEPT Button
and Data Items
Figure 6. Display Panel and Navigation Functions
To move around the top-level menus, press the topmost of the four line Navigation
Buttons. The menu position indicator numbers at the right end of the top line will flash.
When the numbers are flashing, press the (-) or (+) buttons to move around the menus.
Each of the top-level menu screens has a number of submenus. The second line in the
Display Window shows the current submenu. Movement around the submenus is similar
to the top-level menus except you must press the second line Navigation Button to select
line two of the display. When the numbers are flashing, press the (-) or (+) buttons to move
around the submenus.
When you reach the desired menu, press the ACCEPT button to choose the menu, or wait
20 seconds for the system to automatically accept the menu selected.
The third and fourth levels display the selected performance data or allow input, like
passwords or adjustment of power settings. The descriptions of each screen or submenu
are grouped according to the top-level menu.
The default user password (at the Display Panel) is set to 87712370.
NOTE In the event of a lost user password, your Capstone Authorized Service
Provider can reset the user password to this default.
NOTE The user must be logged-in (with a password) to change the password.
1. Go to the top-level System Data menu, push the second level Navigation Button
and the (-) or (+) buttons until you come to the User Password submenu.
2. Select third level Navigation Button (the display indicates ********Change). Enter
the new password.
3. Press the ACCEPT button. A confirmation message will be posted that states the
password needs to be verified.
4. Press the fourth level Navigation Button. Verify the Password on the fourth level
(the display indicates ********Verify). Re-enter the “new” password to verify.
5. Press the ACCEPT button. A confirmation message will be displayed that states
the password has been verified. If the new password is not verified in this manner,
the old password will remain in effect.
On power-up, the Display Panel defaults to the top-level System Data menu. System Data
submenus are detailed below with a sample of the actual display for each submenu. The
same applies for the other top level menus, as applicable.
The user is able to view the data on various screens of the System Data
NOTE Menu without logging on. Some of the settings require logging on with a
user password.
System Demand
<kW> TET Hours
RPM Starts
Control Access
<Device>
Enter Password
<Password> Legend:
Unbold boxes signify data display only.
Logoff
<Yes/No> Bold boxes signify User password is required to change the value
or parameter.
Reboot Dashed boxes signify settings that can only be changed by an
<Yes/No> Authorized Service Provider using CRMS.
The second line shows whether it is a Single (SNGL) unit or a MultiPac (MP) unit, the
MicroTurbine number, the current system state, and the system fault status as OK or FLT.
This submenu also gives the input power from the Utility grid source as “kW In” on the
third line and the total output of the system in kilowatts “kW Out” on the fourth line. Note
that if the turbine is generating more power than required by the load, the kW In will be
negative. A negative value for kW In indicates net export from the Hybrid UPS system to
the grid connection point for use by other loads in the facility, and does not necessarily
mean export of power to the external utility grid.
The system state messages are abbreviations of the actual system states, as summarized
in Table 4. Only three system state messages match the desired operating modes of
Standby (STB), UPS Normal Mode (UPS), and High Efficiency Mode (EFF). The
remaining messages represent transition states that should not persist in a fully
functioning system.
Note that all Hybrid UPS systems in a MultiPac must be commanded to the same
operating mode; that is ether Standby, UPS Normal, or High Efficiency. However, when
the UPS Controller is dispatching individual Hybrid UPS units using its High Efficiency
control logic, the displayed system state will be UPS for units that have not had their
engines enabled to start, and EFF for units that have received an engine start command.
The second line shows the engine generator state, and whether the engine is OK or in a
fault condition (FLT). This submenu also gives individual generator output as “kW Gen” on
the third line. Note that in High Efficiency Mode, engine generator power that is greater
than what is required to support the load output will be export to the Grid LCM and/or
supplied to the DC bus.
The engine state messages are abbreviations of the actual engine states, as summarized
in Table 5.
The Clear Incident submenu attempts to clear the highest-level fault and to return the
system to standby. The <High Incident, Fault> line displays the system highest fault type
and the associated identification number of the fault currently reported by the system. If
the fault can be cleared, the fault # line will be updated with the next highest active fault, or
System OK if all faults were cleared. If the same fault remains, the fault cannot be cleared.
Note that the user must be logged in with the current password to clear the faults.
The Clear Fuel Fault clears a fault originated by the fuel vent system which causes a MT
shutdown. The user must bring the MT back up (power up), then activate the ‘Clear Fuel
Fault’ which clears the fault. Then the user must do a Reboot. The cause of this fault may
be a leak in the system, so troubleshooting and leak detection must be done immediately.
Note that the user must be logged in with the current password to clear the faults.
The Power Connect submenu allows the user to view the desired operating mode of the
Hybrid UPS system.
• Standby
• UPS Mode
• High Efficiency Mode
The microturbine start delay timer submenu allows the user to set a delay timer that
determines how long a non-operating turbine will wait before entering a start sequence
when utility power becomes unavailable. The setting is adjustable from 0 to 10.0 minutes.
The initial factory setting is 1.0 minute. Note that the user must be logged in with the
current password to change this setting.
MultiPac Submenu
System Data 1/4
System Config 5/10
MultiPac 3/5
ENABLE
The MultiPac submenu shows the user whether a MicroTurbine is enabled in the MultiPac
or not.
The main controller MicroTurbine in a MultiPac system is designated as the “Master”, and
must be assigned as number “1”. Other MicroTurbines may be assigned in any order in a
MultiPac system, however, each MT must have a unique turbine number. Note that the
user must be logged in with the current password to change the turbine number.
The Auto Restart submenu enables or disables the system’s ability to automatically
attempt to restart the turbine after an incident driven shutdown. Note that the user must be
logged in with the current password to change this setting. The normal setting for a Hybrid
UPS system is YES.
The System Demand submenu allows the user to view, and in certain cases set the Power
Demand in kW when it is operating in High Efficiency Mode. Normally the System Power
Demand value will be determined by the UPS Controller, and will be displayed on this
submenu. Note that to change this value from the Display Panel, the Hybrid UPS system
must be MultiPac disabled and the user must be logged in with the current password.
The Control Access submenu displays which communication device currently has control
authority for changing settings of the MicroTurbine.
• Display Panel
• User Port
• Maintenance Port
The Enter Password submenu allows the user to logon and access the MicroTurbine
controls. The factory default User-level password is 87712370. Refer to the previous
section on passwords for more details on entering and changing passwords.
Logoff Submenu
System Data 1/4
Logoff 9/10
NO
The Logoff submenu allows the user to logoff and prevents further access to the
MicroTurbine controls. Note that the system will automatically logoff if there is no user
interaction with the Display Panel for more than four minutes.
Reboot Submenu
System Data 1/4
Reboot 10/10
NO
In the following submenus, the first line always displays the Grid
NOTE
Connect top level menu.
The primary Grid Connect Protective Relay function is to ensure that the
NOTE
MicroTurbine does not energize utility wires de-energized by the utility.
The Under Voltage submenu shows the line-to-line voltage and associated delay time. If
the RMS voltage between any phases falls below this setting, the delay timer is started. If
the voltage has not recovered at the end of this time, the system will enter Emergency
Mode. This is adjustable from 352 up to the Over Voltage setpoint in 1 volt increments.
Initial Factory Setting is 422 VAC line-to-line.
Under Voltage Delay establishes the time allowed for any phase voltage to fall below the
Under Voltage limit. The delay is adjustable from 0.01 up to 10 seconds in 0.01 second
increments. Initial Factory Setting is 2.0 seconds.
Over Voltage submenu shows the line-to-line voltage and associated delay time. If the
RMS voltage between any phases rises above this setting the delay timer is started. If the
voltage has not subsided by the end of this time, the system will enter Emergency Mode.
This is adjustable from 528 down to the Under Voltage setpoint in 1 volt increments. Initial
Factory Setting is 528 Volts.
Over Voltage Delay establishes the time allowed for any phase voltage to rise above the
Over Voltage limit. The delay is adjustable from 0.01 to 10 seconds in 0.01 second
increments. Initial Factory Setting is 1.0 second.
Fast Under Voltage submenu shows the line-to-line voltage and associated delay time.
The system will cease power import from or export to the grid within 1 msec if any phase
RMS voltage drops below the Fast Under Voltage setting for the set time delay. If the grid
voltage re-stabilizes within 1 second of the initial under voltage, then the system will
resume its power connection to the grid; otherwise, the system will enter Emergency
Mode. The Fast Under Voltage at which this sequence will be triggered is adjustable from
0 VAC up to the Under Voltage setpoint. The delay time is adjustable from .03 to 1.00
second in .01 second increments. Initial Factory Settings are 240 V line-to-line and .16
second delay.
Fast Over Voltage submenu shows the line-to-line voltage and associated delay time. The
system will cease power import from or export to the grid within 1 msec if any phase RMS
voltage exceeds the Fast Over Volts setting for the set time delay. If the grid voltage re-
stabilizes within 1 second of the initial over voltage, then the system will resume its grid
power connection; otherwise, the system will enter Emergency Mode. The Fast Over
Voltage at which this sequence will be triggered is adjustable here from the Over Voltage
up to 634 volts. The delay time is adjustable from .03 to 1.00 second in .01 second
increments. Initial Factory Settings are 576 V line-to-line and .16 second delay.
Under Frequency submenu shows the system under frequency and associated delay time.
If the grid frequency falls below this under frequency setpoint for the set delay time, the
system will enter Emergency Mode. The frequency is adjustable from 45 Hz up to the
Over Frequency setting, in 0.1 Hz increments. Initial Factory Setting is 59.3 Hz.
The Under Frequency Delay is the number of seconds allowed for the Under Frequency
condition before the system enters Emergency Mode. This is adjustable from 0.01 to 10
seconds in 0.01 second increments. Initial Factory Setting is .16 second.
Over Frequency submenu shows the system over frequency and associated delay time. If
the grid frequency exceeds this over frequency setpoint for the set delay time, the system
will enter Emergency Mode. The frequency is adjustable from the Under Frequency setting
to 65, in 0.1 Hz increments. Initial Factory Setting is 60.5 Hz.
The Over Frequency Delay is the number of seconds allowed for the Over Frequency
condition before the system shuts down. This is adjustable from 0 to 10 in 0.01 second
increments. Initial Factory Setting is 0.16 second.
Reconnect Delay submenu defines the time that a Hybrid UPS system will continue
generating power in Emergency Mode before reconnecting to the utility grid. The turbine
checks that the utility grid voltage is within the protective relay settings for this time limit
before reconnecting to the grid. It is the minimum amount of time the system will operate
in Emergency Mode when the turbine is producing power. Initial Factory Setting is 5
minutes. The timer can be set from 5 to 30 minutes.
In the following submenus, the first line always displays the Stand Alone
NOTE
top level menu.
Voltage Submenu
Load Output 3/4
Voltage 1/8
480 Vrms
Voltage submenu is used to view and set the nominal RMS output voltage (line-to-line) to
the critical load. Voltage is adjustable from 150 to 480 in one-volt increments. Initial
Factory Setting is 480 VAC line-to-line. The UPS Controller will set this voltage for all
Hybrid UPS systems operating in a MultiPac, and the user cannot change this value from
this Display Panel when the system is MultiPac enabled. Note that to change this value
from the Display Panel, the Hybrid UPS system must be MultiPac disabled and the user
must be logged in with the current password.
Under Voltage submenu shows the line-to-line voltage and associated delay time. If the
RMS voltage between any phases falls below this setting, the delay timer is started. If the
voltage has not recovered at the end of this delay time, the system will shut down. Voltage
is adjustable from 0 up to nominal. Initial Factory Setting is 352 volts.
The Under Voltage Delay establishes the time period allowed for any phase voltage to fall
below the Under Voltage limit. The delay is adjustable from 0.01 up to 10 seconds in 0.01
second increments. Initial Factory Setting is 10 seconds.
Over Voltage submenu shows the line-to-line voltage and associated delay time.
If the RMS voltage between any phases rises above this setting the delay timer is started.
If the voltage has not subsided by the end of this time span, the system will shut down.
Voltage is adjustable from 528 down to nominal in 1 volt increments. Initial Factory Setting
is 528 Volts.
Over Voltage Delay establishes the time span allowed for any phase voltage to rise above
the Over Voltage limit. The delay is adjustable from 0.01 to 10 seconds in 0.01 second
increments. Initial Factory Setting is 10 seconds.
Frequency Submenu
Load Output 3/4
Frequency 4/8
60.0 Hz
Frequency submenu establishes the nominal output frequency. This is adjustable from 45
to 65 in 1-Hz increments. Initial Factory Setting is 60 Hz. When operating in UPS Mode or
High Efficiency Mode, output frequency will automatically be adjusted to maintain
synchronism with input power from the Utility grid. This frequency setting, therefore, only
takes precedence when the system is operating in Emergency Mode.
The UPS Controller will set this frequency for all Hybrid UPS systems operating in a
MultiPac, and the user cannot change this value from this Display Panel when the system
is MultiPac enabled. Note that to change this value from the Display Panel, the Hybrid
UPS system must be MultiPac disabled and the user must be logged in with the current
password.
Adjusting the Load Output under frequency setting above the Utility Input
under frequency setting may result in the Hybrid UPS system
CAUTION disconnecting power from the critical load when the Utility grid frequency
drops. Only adjust the Load Output under frequency to a value less than
the Utility Input under frequency setting.
Under Frequency submenu shows the system under frequency and associated delay time.
If the output frequency falls below this under frequency setpoint for the set delay time, the
system will shut down. The frequency is adjustable from 45 to the nominal output
frequency in 0.1 Hz increments. Initial Factory Setting is 45 Hz.
Under Frequency Delay is the time span allowed for output frequency to fall below Under
Frequency (Hz) before the system will shut down. This is adjustable from 0.01 to 10
seconds in 0.01 second increments. Initial Factory Setting is 10 seconds.
Note that the output frequency is synchronized with the input utility grid during normal
operation. Therefore, the Load Output under frequency setpoints should be less than the
Utility Input under frequency setpoints to assure coordinated response to utility frequency
shifts.
Adjusting the Load Output over frequency setting below the Utility Input
under frequency setting may result in the Hybrid UPS system
CAUTION disconnecting power from the critical load when the Utility grid frequency
increases. Only adjust the Load Output over frequency to a value greater
than the Utility Input over frequency setting.
Over Frequency submenu shows the system over frequency and associated delay time. If
the output frequency rises above this over frequency setpoint for the set delay time, the
system will shut down. The frequency is adjustable from 65 Hz down to the nominal output
frequency, in 0.1 Hz increments. Initial Factory Setting is 65 Hz. If the output frequency
exceeds the Over Frequency setting for the time delay setting, the system will shut down.
The time delay is adjustable from 0.01 to 10 seconds in 0.01 second intervals. Initial
Factory Setting is 10 seconds.
Note that the output frequency is synchronized with the input utility grid during normal
operation. Therefore, the Load Output over frequency setpoints should be greater than the
Utility Input over frequency setpoints to assure coordinated response to utility frequency
shifts.
MultiPac Minimum Power submenu shows the minimum power level that a group of Hybrid
UPS systems must be able to provide before they switch their load outputs on. The
settings cannot be set changed from this submenu, and should be set during
commissioning by a Capstone Authorized Service Provider.
The kW setting is the minimum value of total power available from the MultiPac of Hybrid
UPS systems before the master commands them into Load State and begins outputting
power to the critical load. This setting ensures that the system has enough power output
capability before power is allowed to be exported to the load, and should be set to the
maximum expected load. Initial Factory Setting is 0 kW.
The timeout period setting establishes the maximum time the MultiPac has to achieve the
minimum power setting before the system shuts down automatically. This timeout setting
is adjustable from 60 to 3600 seconds in 1 second intervals. Initial Factory Setting is
3600 seconds.
Hybrid UPS microturbine system may be fitted with its own battery storage system. In this
case, the Local Battery Charge submenu controls whether the system begins a battery
equalization charge. This can be done when the system is in any of its operating modes,
provided there is sufficient net power available to do so. Selecting ENABLE will begin the
equalization charge, which can last up to 4 hours. Note that the user must be logged in
with the current password to change this setting.
In the following submenus, the first line always displays the Unit Data top
NOTE
level menu.
Below is an example display for a MicroTurbine showing the main software version.
Unit Data 4/4
C65 Main Code 16/20
SW Ver 1.03
527968-001 C08
The User should NOT open the Power Connection Bay within the User
WARNING Connection Bay (UCB). Potentially lethal voltages exist inside the
Power Connection Bay.
2P
JUCBSA
BREAKER
3-PH 3-PH
TERMINAL TERMINAL
BLOCK BLOCK
FUSES
A B C N A B C N + -
2P
TERMINAL
BLOCK
+12V
BATTERY
BATTERY FGB
BUS PWR
The default User Interface Port user password is set to USR123P; the
user can change it by using the Capstone Remote Monitoring Software
on a computer connected either directly to the User Interface Port or
NOTE through the Serial-to-Ethernet converter.
In the event of a lost user password, your Capstone Authorized Service
Provider can reset the user password to this default.
The MicroTurbine system generates and uses voltage levels that can
WARNING injure or kill. Obey all safety precautions when you work with or around
electrical equipment.
Only Capstone Authorized Service Providers can access the inside of the MicroTurbine
enclosure (except for accessing the User Connection Board in the UCB/JUCB).
Only Capstone Authorized Service Providers can perform maintenance on the Micro-
Turbine components.
Scheduled Maintenance
Table 6 details the preventive maintenance schedules of the C65 Hybrid UPS systems
under normal environmental conditions. This information is provided for your reference.
Only Authorized Service Providers are permitted to access MicroTurbine components and
perform these maintenance tasks.
Battery Maintenance
Consult the appropriate user manuals for the external energy storage system. Batteries
require special consideration for storage and charging. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for proper storage, handling, and charging.
Warranty
Each MicroTurbine ships with a standard warranty. Extended warranties are available.
Contact your Authorized Service Provider for details on Capstone warranty terms and
conditions.
Troubleshooting
The MicroTurbine system produces and contains high voltage. High
voltage can injure or kill. Obey all safety procedures when you work
WARNING
around electrical equipment. Only Capstone Authorized Service
Providers are permitted access to the inside of the enclosure.
This section details basic troubleshooting procedures and steps that the user can perform
on the Capstone MicroTurbine without accessing the inside of the enclosure. Only
Capstone Authorized Service Providers are permitted access to the inside of the
enclosure.
Incidents
The MicroTurbine continuously monitors a wide variety of parameters both internal and
external to the system. An incident occurs whenever a measured parameter falls outside
prescribed limits. Incidents include (but are not limited to) low fuel pressure, utility
interruptions, and utility over voltages.
The fault code is a number up to five digits in length that, along with the fault code
description, helps the Capstone Authorized Service Provider determine the cause of the
incident. Some fault codes can be useful to the operator, as they indicate common
conditions that can occur in system. Table 7 shows a list of common protective relay
faults. Utility grid events such as these will cause the Hybrid UPS systems to go into
Emergency Mode.
Incident Records
When an incident occurs the system records a snapshot of conditions at that time, called
an Incident Record. Several incidents can occur in quick sequence, and the MicroTurbine
will continue to operate or shut down depending on the severity of the incident(s).
The Incident Record can only be accessed by an Authorized Service Provider, using
CRMS. The Incident Record contains the incident name, incident code number, date and
time of the incident, and conditions of the turbine at the time of the incident. Some
examples of the data contained in the incident record are as follows:
• Cumulative number of starts
• Output power
• Engine speed
• Turbine exit temperature
• Fuel device command
• Ambient temperature
• Voltage and current on each phase
• Frequency
• DC bus and power supply voltage
• Several internal system temperatures
Isolation Messages
The Incident Record also contains an Isolation Message that describes the type of incident
and if it is a Warning or a Fault. The Isolation Messages are listed below and described in
the following paragraphs.
• Internal Warning or Fault
• Fuel Warning or Fault
• Grid Warning or Fault
• Lo-Temp Warning or Fault
• Hi-Temp Warning or Fault
• Hi-Alt Warning
• E-Stop Fault
• User Connection Fault
Internal
An Internal incident is one that is within a major subsystem of the MicroTurbine and is not
recoverable by the user. In the case of an Internal Fault, the user should reboot the
system. If unsuccessful in restoring normal operation, a Capstone Authorized Service
Provider will be required to initiate repair of the MicroTurbine.
Fuel
The user should initially check the fuel supply to the MicroTurbine. Verify that the shut off
valve is open. Ensure the line has the correct fuel pressure. Check the optional external
filter to ensure that it is not blocked. If the problem persists, call your Capstone Authorized
Service Provider.
Grid
This event is likely to be due to an electric utility grid disturbance. Check all breakers and
fuses to ensure they are not tripped before troubleshooting. The Hybrid UPS system will
continue to supply power to the critical load while operating in Emergency Mode, even if
the utility power source is unavailable. It will also automatically reconnect to the utility
source when the utility power returns to a stable condition and the Hybrid UPS system has
transitioned through its utility reconnect delay. If the system does not reconnect to the
utility power source after utility power has been restored, call your Capstone Authorized
Service Provider.
Lo-Temp/Hi-Temp/Hi-Alt
Generally, these incidents are due to ambient conditions that are outside the design
envelope of the MicroTurbine. Possible solutions would be to adjust the room temperature,
ensure that adequate ventilation is provided, and verify that the air input and exhaust are
not obstructed. Continued operation under these conditions may affect operation and
cause damage to the MicroTurbine.
E-Stop
If the event display reads MANUAL E-STOP, fix the original problem that initiated the
E-Stop, as this fault must be cleared before it is safe to resume operation. Next, check the
optional emergency stop button and verify that it has been activated. If it has, reset the
button, cycle power off to the MicroTurbine for 30 seconds, and turn the power back on.
The Manual E-Stop fault should clear, and the system should resume operation. If it does
not, call your Capstone Authorized Service Provider.
1. If no utility power is available, make sure the external battery power is available
and then press the BATT START button on the Display Panel.
2. If utility power is made available, the system should wake up automatically.
Product Support
Capstone Turbine Corporation is dedicated to the concept of quality to the owners and
users of every MicroTurbine. Your MicroTurbine should operate without trouble. If you
require maintenance support or other technical assistance, please contact your
Capstone Authorized Service Provider.
Capstone Technical Support can assist you by providing contact data for your Capstone
Authorized Service Provider.
Fill in this record with information about your Capstone Authorized Service Provider to
allow easier access.
The following information will help your Authorized Service Provider assist you.
System Information
MicroTurbine Model No.
System Serial No.
Fuel Type
Modem Phone No.
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
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Reference Documents
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Capstone Applications
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