The New Tuning Manual

MEMO NO.
TIM 00-CM-353
GAS TURBINE DESIGN ENGINEERING
TECHNICAL INFORMATION MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT - The New Tuning Manual
SUMMARY -The purpose of this manual is to give a detailed description of the combustion
dynamics measurement system AKA the Tuning Kit to those individuals, both
Professionals and amateures who seek an intrest in this technology.
Ethernet
Purge switch box
box
PC
DESIGN ENGINEER TECHNICAL LEADER MANAGER

Name: Arvin Goberdhan Name:Leanne Peduzzi Name:David Balevic
Signature : _____________ Signature : _____________ Signature : _____________
Date: ___________ Date: ___________ Date: ___________
MEMO NO. TIM 00-CM-353
GE Propriety
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Power Systems
Combustion Dynamics
Measurements System
Installation and Operation Manual

& Expert Assisted Remote DLN Tuning
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Table of Contents
1. Purpose 4
2. System Arrangement 4
3. CDMS Functional Description 5
4. CDMS Installation
Installing the Purge Boxes 7-8
Connecting cables 9
Configuring and checking the CDMS 10
5. The CDMS Software

5.0 Combustion Dynamics Software 11
5.1 Startup – The Run Mode 12
5.2 Display Menu 13-18
5.3 Other Menu ( quit/restart, print & help) 19
5.4 Settings 20-21
6. Identifying Bad Signal Dynamics 22
7. Further Information
7.0 Tuning kit Process map 23
7.1 Purge Box electrical 24-25
8. Remote Tuning
Expert Assisted Remote DLN Tuning 26
9. Tuning Kit Drawing 44
10. Contacts
Vendor Information 53
Key Contacts 54
Accreditation 55
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Purpose (Section 1)
This document describes the function, installation and operation of the combustion
dynamics measurement system (CDMS).
System Arrangement (Section 2)
The layout of the CDMS is shown below.
Permanent 1/4”
SS tubing runs
Junction box
Fixed length 1/4”

interconnecting tubing
Ethernet Cable
Ethernet
Purge switch box
box
PC
The system consists of 4 parts: permanent installed runs of ¼” tubing going to each
combustor, a pair of boxes holding the pressure transducers and 150 feet damping coil
(usually called a purge box), an Ethernet switch box an a lab top computer. The latter two
are temporally connected to the unit that is being tested.
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CDMS Functional Description (Section 3)
Assessment of combustor noise levels requires measuring these levels in each chamber
on the machine during turbine operation. To do this dynamic pressure, probe or
Wave- guides are installed into each combustion chamber. The wave-guide is simply a
tube, which transmits the acoustic signals from inside the combustor to the pressure
sensor located away from the hot turbine environment. The sensor produces a voltage
proportional to the fluctuating pressure over the amplitude and frequency range typical
for combustion noise. The sensor voltages are measured with a multi-channel, high-speed
analog to digital card installed in a lab top computer. Software on the computer controls
the acquisition, reduction and display of the dynamic data.
The wave-guide and sensor are designed to accurately measure the dynamic pressure
levels inside the combustor liner in the flame zone. A detail of the wave-guide and sensor
configuration is shown below.
Enclosed Wall
Valve for isolating Manual Valve only

purge box from machine opened for purging
wave-guides machines
Junction EDAS
Permanent 1/4” SS Board
Box
tubing runs
Signal
Conditioner
Pcb
300 psi
nitrogen
source
Casing
Fixed length
Flow sleeve 150’ * 1/4 “ Damping coil
1/4” interconnect
tubing
Liner
RJ45 Ethernet Cable
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The sensors are the PCB brand piezoelectric pressure transducers and hence are referred
to as Pcbs. The sensor is mounted 23 to 35 feet from the end of a ¼” diameter probe
whose end is located flush with the inner wall of the combustion liner. An additional 150’
length of ¼” tubing, referred to as a damping coil, is connected to the end of the wave-
guide past the sensor. The damping coil acts to attenuate the noise signals to zero so that
standing waves cannot be set up inside the probe. Since the wave-guides can accumulate
condensation or liquid feed over time, they need to be periodically be blown clear. For
this purpose, the far end of the damping coil is connected to a 300-psi supply of Nitrogen
through a valve so that any liquid accumulation can be blown back to the turbine.
The raw transducer signals, fluctuating voltages, are digitally sampled at high-speed
(1600 – 6400 samples per second) one channel at a time. The voltage measurements are
converted to pressure units and then analyzed for frequency content via a Fast Fourrier
Transformation, FFT. The critical resonant peaks are then isolated. Due to random and
intermittent nature on combustion noise spectrums, averaging of multiple scans is usually
required to obtain repeatable measurements.
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CDMS Installation (Section 4)
The CDMS can be connected to a machine on or off line. Installation consists of the
following steps:
Installing the Purge Boxes
The purge boxes require the following connections: connect to a supply of 300 psi
nitrogen; up to 9 fixed length jumpers of ¼” copper tubing; a RJ45 Ethernet cable and a
power connection for the box heater. The jumpers make the connection between the
transducers and 150’ damping coils in the purge box and the permanent ¼” stainless steel
tubing on the machine. The permanent tubing extends from each combustion chamber to
one of 2 junction boxes located on either side of the turbine enclosure. In the junction
box, the lines are terminated with a ¼ turn ball valve and swage cap. When the turbine is
running the permanent tubing sees full compressor discharge pressure (up to 250 psi).
Take extreme care when working with these lines. These lines should never be allowed to
back flow or vent to atmosphere. Nothing catastrophic will happen but the end of the ¼”
tubing at the combustor will single or melt back slightly and so require replacement.
1) Connect a 300-psi supply of nitrogen to the box using a length of ¼” copper

tubing. The tubing is connected to the box via ¼” swage connector located on the
sides of the box. The nitrogen supply usually consists of bottled (industrial grade)
nitrogen and a regulator. The same bottle can supply both purge boxes or two
bottles can be used. Do not open supply at this time.
2) All the ¼” copper jumpers should be the same length (within a few inches). Make
the lines as short as possible and not longer than 5 feet. The jumpers are
considered expendable but can be reused if they are not kinked or overly swaged.
Verify that the ¼” ball valves in the junction box are closed. Loosen the swage
caps slowly to relieve the pressure and to verify the ball valves are not leaking.
Swage the jumpers in place taking care to order the connections and not to over
tighten the fittings as the copper swages easily. Do not open the values to the
turbine yet.
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3) Pressurize the nitrogen to 300 psi and slowly open all the purge valves inside the
purge box. This should pressurize the whole system up to the valves in the
junction box and allow the system to check for leaks. It is a good idea to check all
the fittings in the purge box for leaks also. When leak free, close all the purge
valves and then open the junction box valves. This will depressurize the system to
the current compressor discharge pressure. The nitrogen can be shut off now.
4) Connect the RJ45 Ethernet cable to each EDAS board in the purge box and run
the cable to the FS 105 Ethernet switch box near the PC. There should be two
cables 100 feet long. Since the signal levels are small, care should be taken not to
route the cables near to any strong electrical noise source and also to keep the
connections dry and tight.
5) Is the purge box is exposed to the weather or damp conditions plug in the built in
purge box heater. This heater has a thermostat to regulate the internal box
temperature to about 150F. The heater operates a 50 or 60 Hz 120V supply. A
220V to 120V converter is supplied in the accessory box along with two 100 feet
extension cords. When working inside the purge box, disconnect the heater power
cord to eliminate any risk of electrical shock.
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Connecting Cables
1) Install XICRON PCMCIA Ethernet card in PC.
2) Connect PC to Ethernet switch with RJ45 cable.
3) Plug PC into Power Strip located in the Purge Box.
Diagram Shown Below:
Purge
Box 2
Purge
Box 1
120V
FS 105 PC
120V
Ethernet cable
120V
Optional
OSM
Note: one may need to configure the IP addresses on the EDAS board if necessary
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Configuring and checking the CDMS
The following information is required to configure the CDMS.
1) The CDMS channel number to which each combustor chamber is connected.

Normally this is selected in the “settings” menu item for frame size 6,7 or 9.
2) The total length of ¼” tubing between the combustor and the Pcb transducer
including jumpers. – Probe Length
3) The sensitivity of the Pcb transducer on each channel. – mV/psi
The above information is entered into the program via a setting menu described later.
Checking the CDMS calibration consists of sending a known AC signal into

system and checking the reported voltage and frequency. A special calibrator is supplied
which electronically simulates a PCB transducer producing an adjustable AC signal at
100Hz. Since the PCB power supply acts as a charge amplifier for the transducers a
normal signal generator cannot be used with the power supply in place.
The calibrator is connected in place of one of the Pcbs (male micro-dot to female
BNC connector is required). Set the calibrator to 100mV rms and see if the program
reports the same voltage and frequency. Accuracy of +/- 5 mV rms and +/- 4mV is
acceptable. While it is not necessary to do all channels, it is recommended that at least
one channel from each purge box be checked so correct cable connections can be
verified.
If system calibration is in error perform the following steps.
1) Measure the rms voltage at the front panel test using a voltmeter. If correct, the
problem is in the A-D card, the cabling to the card, in the patch panel or in the
software. The card calibration is not user adjustable and if not working properly
should be repaired by the manufacturer or replaced. This card is made by
Intelligent Instrumentation (1-800-685-9911) and the model is 1301E.
2) If the voltage measured at the test port is not correct, the problem is in the Pcb
power supplies, or cabling. To isolate the problem check other channels and also
at other locations along the signal path.
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Combustion Dynamics
Measurements Software (5.0)
Name: The program is called CDM_vx.x.x.
Scales: Note we can only set scales on the Bar and the FFT chart. These scales can
be seen at the upper left hand side of the FFT plots
and at the upper right hand side of the Bar Charts.
Note after the scales are entered please press the save caption key before
you continue.
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Startup – The Run Mode (5.1)
Once the Program is started, this screen will automatically appear. As one can see there
would be only two options:
1) Test (180 HZ simulated signal) which puts a sine wave of 180HZ on each
channel, hereby allowing us to test the software and make sure the FFT is
working.
2) Data Acquisition which accesses the A to D (analog to digital) board to see what
voltage is out there/ being applied.
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Display Menu (5.2)
The display option on the main menu offers selecting between 5 different display modes.
Four of them show the dynamic data in different formats and one of them shows all the
current program settings. The display mode can be changed at any time. Although, data
sampling pauses while the display is being changed, it has no effect on the data being
taken. The information contained on the 5 displays is described on the following set of
pages.
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Settings
The setting display (as shown above) shows the values of all user configurable settings
and hence also reflects the content of the START.INP file. Be sure to make a copy of this
display to archive (one option is to press the print screen key so the image would be sent
to the clip board and then print it from there) with the data set being taken.
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Number Display
The number display (as shown above) gives a tabulation of the dynamic peeks and
frequency for each chamber. It also shows the RMS and peak to peak voltage in each
channel. These voltages are used when checking the system calibration and to verify that
the signal levels are compatible with the current gain settings (see gain settings).
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Bar Charts
The bar chart (as shown above) provides both tabular peaks and frequencies for each
chamber and a bar graph display of the peak levels. This display is often the most useful
one to view to assess the variation of dynamics levels amongst all the combustors.
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FFT Plots
The FFT display (as shown above) shows the FFT plot (amplitude vs. frequency) for each
of the scanned chambers. The X and Y scales are the same for all the plots and are
defined at the bottom of the display. The main use of this display is to access the
qualitative similarity of the noise spectrums in all chambers. While some variation in the
amplitude is normal, the two or three main peaks should be seen in all chambers. In the
above figure the peaks are present at 184Hz in all 14 chambers.
Spectrums which differ radically or which display unique peaks should be investigated
further.
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Time Plots
The time plot display (as shown above) shows the raw voltage data for the most recent
scan. This data consists of the 1024 discrete voltage samples taken at the current sample
rate. Each plot therefore represents the actual voltage versus time signal from the PCB
transducer. The X and Y scales are the same for all the plots and are defined at the
bottom of the display. This time domain data is not corrected for the signal attenuation,
which occurs in the ¼” tubing between the combustor and the transducer. In addition no
averaging is applied to this data. The time plots display basically functions as would as
oscilloscope. Its primary use is in accessing the signal quality and in diagnosing
transducer problems.
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Other Menu (5.3)
Quit/Restart
The quit menu is used to stop the program. The current values of all configuration
parameters are contained in the file START.INP. After setting up the program
configuration the first time it is a good idea to make a backup copy of this file in case the
current one gets corrupted.
The restart menu resets the current number of averages to 1 and the chamber scan counter
to the start chamber. This option can also be accessed using the < F2> key.
Print Menu
In order to print a document, you must first go to the data output option and choose one
of the write options. After this enter a name in the space provided without an extension.
This file should appear in the CDM folder. Open notepad then find the file that was just
named. A summary of results should appear on the screen. Now print the file from
notepad.
Help Menu
The help menu provides brief online information concerning program operation.
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Settings Menu (5.4)
The setting menu allows changing all the parameters, which effect how the data is
measured, reduced and displayed. All of the parameters changeable via the setup menu
are stored in the user configuration file ‘START.INP’. Each time a change is made the
configuration file is updated. All the setup options except ‘Chart Limits’ force a ‘Restart’
if they are changed. Each of the Setup menu options is described below.
Start chamber / End chamber:
Start channel – 1st channel measured

End channels – Last channel measured.
Channels are measured sequentially from start to end.
The range of acceptable values is the following: 1<= start <= end <= 18.
Scans to hold:
Allows repeated scans or only 1 set of averaged scans.
Data Output Interval:
Disabled in version 2.0
Frame:
Provides channel / chamber of frame 6,7 & 9.
Chamber channel calibration:
Allows manually changing channel mapping and entering transducer calibration.
Probe Length:
This option is used to specify the total length of the ¼” tubing from the combustor to the
transducer. The program uses this length to estimate the signal attenuation occurring in
the tubing. The length is input in feet and must be within 1 and 50. The program assumes
the length is the same for all channels. Typical values are 23-28 feet on a 7FA and 30-35
feet on a 9FA. Accuracy to the nearest foot is sufficient.
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Frequency Break Points:
Allows setting the three frequency bands in which the program will search for maximum
discrete peaks. The user is prompt for frequency break points, which will separate the
three bands. For example, by setting the lower and upper break points to 140 and 500 Hz,
the three bands would be:
Band 1: less than 140 Hz

Band 2: 140 Hz to 500 Hz
Band 3: Greater than 500 Hz
Note: The recommended frequency break points for the 7FA DLN-2 are 140 and 500 Hz.
These values are intended to isolate the three critical 7FA DLN-2 resonant frequencies of
110-130 Hz, 150-180 Hz and 2500 Hz. The three critical resonant frequencies for the
9FA DLN-2 are 150-170 Hz, 190-220 Hz and 2350 Hz, therefore break point frequencies
of 180 and 500 Hz are recommended.
Sample rate:
Allows setting the dynamic data-sampling rate. The sampling rate sets the maximum
frequency range, which may be monitored. The frequency range that can be monitored is
one half of the sampling frequency. For example, if the sample frequency is set to 6400
Hz the FFT frequency range will be 0 – 3200 Hz.
Note: Since the 2350 – 2500 Hz resonance (Screech) is serious concern DLN-2 system
the sampling rate is usually set to 6400 Hz so this can be monitored.
Scans to Average:
Allows the user to chose the number of scans that will be averaged on each channel. If
the number of averages is set to 16 or 32 the program will stop when that many scans of
all chambers is complete. This feature is used when taking official data points at steady
state conditions. For all other values the program will scan continuously and display a
rolling average of that many full scans. This option can also be accessed using the < F1 >
key. When taking data under steady state machine conditions, set the number averages
high enough so that dynamic levels are repeatable to within 1.2 psi or 10%, which ever is
larger. A value of 16 will normally be adequate but 32 scan averaging may be required if
the dynamic levels are unsteady.
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Identifying Bad Signal

Dynamics (6.0)
There are several situations, which can lead a dynamic pressure transducer to produce
bad signals. These are described below along with how to identify and correct them.
One cause for erroneous dynamics signal is condensation or liquid fuel accumulation
inside of the wave-guides. The effect of a liquid accumulation on dynamics depends on
both the amount and location. If a complete blockage occurs in the wave-guide between
the turbine and the transducer there will be serious attenuation of noise signal especially
at high frequencies. On the other hand, a blockage in wave-guide past the transducer
might cause unpredictable distortions to measure noise signal.
Since liquid accumulation is unpredictable, regular purging of all Pcbs is recommended

(every 2-4 hours). Purging is done by opening the valve connecting each individual
wave-guide to the 300-psi nitrogen source for 5 - 10 seconds. Nitrogen is typically used
because it is inert, dry and inexpensive. Compressed CO2 or dry air can also be used if N2
is unavailable. The pressure needs to be high enough to push the liquid to the turbine.
Another cause for bad dynamics measurements is simply bad transducers. There are two
common failure modes of Pcbs. One is a gradual loss of sensitivity where the signal level
continuously falls to zero. Any chamber with an overall consistently less than half the
machine average should be suspect of this type of failure. The second failure mode is an
extended period (minute to days) of intermittent shorting. This is easily identified on the
oscilloscope as vertical spikes or sudden changes in DC level. Only very rarely do Pcbs
exhibit increased sensitivity as they fail. Pcb sensor can be replaced during operation as
long as the NU-PRO ball valve (isolation valve) has been installed prior to startup.
A final, less frequent, problem with Pcb signal is 60 Hz noise. Identification is simple
since it will usually persist when the turbine is offline. As is common with 60 Hz noise,
the cause is usually a grounding problem at the sensor, in the cabling, or in the
instrumentation power connections.
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The Tuning Kit

Process Map (7.0)
Send a Formal Frank Parisi

Tuning Kit Tool
GE Field Engineer looks at Tuning
Request to
wants a tuning kit. Kit tool
Frank Parisi request and
3-4 wk. in advance acknowledges it.
The Tuning Kit Once it has been

would be shipped Yes acknowledged he
and the field YES/NO would look at the
engineer can calendar and see if
perform the tests. one is available.
NO
After arrival it is
checked and Have to wait till
repaired. It is then a tuning kit
sent to the field arrives.
to do tests.
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ENC 1466 Purge Box Electrical (7.1)
A-C Power strip (120 VAC)
120 VAC Input
TS1 TS2 P.S.

24 VAC
ENC1467 Signal
Processor Ethernet
TS3
Heater
750W
FAN
Pressure Transducers
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1 KVA
240
to
Std. Ext. Lead#14, 100’
240 VAC IN
120
1 KVA ENC 1466

CH. 1-5
240
Std. Ext. Lead#14, 100’ Purge Box
240 VAC IN to
120
100’ ETH
S.W. 100’ ETH
P.S. HUB
ENC 1466
CH. 1-5
7’ Purge Box
ETH
P.S. P.C.
LPT To onsite monitor

P.S. Printer (cable not included)
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Remote Tuning (8.0)
Connecting the Tuning Kit to the OSM Subnet

In order for the expert DLN TA in Atlanta to control and view the Tuning Kit as well as view control
system data from the Mark V, the Tuning kit must be connected to the OSM subnet at the site.
Wiring
You must extend the OSM subnet by adding connections to the existing OSM network. The OSM computer
has both ARCNET and Ethernet. Be careful not connect to the ARCNET by mistake.
The OSM has a 3-COM Combo Ethernet card with thick net, thin net (10 Base 2) and 10 Base T plugs on
it. The OSM currently employs thin net, 10 Base 2, using 50 ohm coaxial cable with BNC connectors.
To extend the OSM network, add a segment of coaxial cable to either end of the network.
If there is only one OSM computer present, remove the 50 ohm terminator from the BNC "T" connector
and replace it with the BNC connector at one end of the new coaxial cable. If the OSM does not have a
BNC "T" connector, use one of those supplied with the Tuning Kit.
If there are more than one OSM Computer, select one that has only one coaxial cable connected. Remove
the 50 ohm terminator from the BNC "T" connector and replace it with the BNC connector at one end of
the new coaxial cable. If the OSM does not have a BNC "T" connector, use one of those supplied with the
Tuning Kit.
Spool out the coaxial cable to the Tuning Kit and plug the other end of the coaxial cable to the media
converter supplied with the Tuning Kit. The maximum segment length for 10 Base 2 employing coaxial
cable is 185m (607'). Use a twisted pair Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors to connect the media
converter to the up-link plug of the Ethernet switch. Connect the Tuning Kit and the EDAS units to the
other ports on the Ethernet switch. The maximum segment length for 10 Base T employing a twisted pair
Ethernet cable is 100m (328').
The figure below shows the completed network.
Tuning Kit EDAS-1 EDAS-2
Connect the cable leading

to the OSM to the up-link 10 Base T Twisted
plug of the Ethernet Pair Cable and
switch. Set the up-link Ethernet RJ45 connectors
button to the up-link Switch
setting.
600' 10 Base 2 RG58 Coaxial Cable

BNC connectors
OSM OSM OSM Media

Converter
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Installing NetMeeting 3.0

NetMeeting Version 3 is required for desktop sharing. The following instructions will assist you to install
this application along with its optional additions.
Invoke NetMeeting 3.0 Installer
Double Click on the Nm30.exe icon to begin the

NetMeeting 3.0 installation.
Press the Yes button to continue with the

installation.
License Agreement

installation.
Specify Install Folder

Press the OK button to accept the default installation
folder.
Success
Press the OK button at the end of the installation.
But wait, you are not done yet!
Run NetMeeting
The installer will run NetMeeting at this point.
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Billboards
Press the Next > button to proceed with the

installation process.
Press the Next > button to proceed with the

installation process.
User Information
Enter addressing information pertinent to the
tuning kit.
Press the Next > button to proceed.
Server Lists
Make sure the Log on to a directory server when
NetMeeting starts checkbox is left unchecked.
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Connection Speed
Check the 28800 bps or faster modem radio button.
Shortcuts
Check both Put a shortcut to NetMeeting on my
desktop and Put a shortcut to NetMeeting on my
Quick Launch Bar checkboxes.
Audio Tuning Wizard
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Playback Volume
If you have a headset with microphone attached,
press the Test button to set the playback volume.
Listen to the sound and slide the volume control to a
comfortable level.
If you are not using the audio capabilities of

NetMeeting, simply press the Next > button to
proceed.
Record Volume
If you have a headset with microphone attached,
read the quoted text into the microphone and allow
the wizard to set the record volume to an
appropriate level.
Finish
Press the Finish button to conclude this portion of

the Installation.
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Install Sharing
Select the Enable Sharing option of the Tools menu

to begin the next phase of installation.
Continue
installation of the sharing option.
Finish
Press the Finish button to complete the installation.
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EDAS Configuration
EDAS SYSCHECK
EDAS SYSCHECK allows you to configure an EDAS unit and test the I/O functions provided by the unit.
EDAS SYSCHECK supports configuration of the basic set up parameters of any EDAS unit: the IP
address, the subnet mask, and the gateway address. Each of these parameters must be set for a new EDAS
before you can communicate with it over Ethernet. Configuration of these parameters is performed through
the RS-232 port on the unit (on units with multiple ports, COM1 is used).
Once configured with proper address parameters, you can use EDAS SYSCHECK to establish a network
connection with the unit and test its basic I/O functions: analog input, analog output, digital I/O, and serial
I/O. Although the more complicated I/O types are not supported by EDAS SYSCHECK, testing of the four
basic I/O types is sufficient to debug most wiring errors and to verify that a unit is functioning properly.
NOTE: After configuration of the unit's IP address, subnet mask, or gateway address, you must cycle power
to the unit for the changes to take effect. Failure to perform this step after configuration may result in I/O
testing being unable to connect to the unit.
To run the EDAS SYSCHECK program, press the

Start button and select Programs folder then EDAS
SYSCHECK 3.0 folder then EDAS SYSCHECK 3.0
program.
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Configuring SYSCHECK
Since SYSCHECK must know the IP address of an EDAS unit prior to programming the unit for that IP
address or connecting to it over Ethernet to test I/O, SYSCHECK is designed to have the IP address of the
unit, its subnet mask, and its gateway address set on the first of three property pages displayed when
SYSCHECK is launched. The page titled Configuration, as shown below, allows the IP address, subnet
mask, gateway address and Ethernet address to be entered.
NOTE: Do not change the EDAS unit's Ethernet address unless so instructed by Intelligent
Instrumentation. The Ethernet address is programmed at the factory and must be unique throughout the
world. Accidental programming of a duplicate Ethernet address could render your network inoperative. If
you do not plan to change the Ethernet address of your unit (see note), then you may leave the Ethernet
address input field unchanged.
You must change the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address in order for a new EDAS unit to being
working on the network. The format of the IP address is "XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX". That is, it consists of
four values, each of which is between 0 and 255, separated by period characters. Refer to the EDAS
manual or your network administrator for information on selecting proper IP address values.
The subnet mask value is set in a similar format to that used by the IP address. The most common subnet
mask value is "255.255.255.0", which is also the SYSCHECK default. If your network configuration
requires a different value, set it now.
The gateway address specifies the IP address of another device on your network: the gateway. A gateway
provides a point where one network segment can be attached to another. In this way, devices on one
segment of the network can communicate with devices on the other network segment, through the gateway
device, which forwards packets of data from one segment of the network to the other, as necessary. Your
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gateway may connect your local area network to the public Internet. If this is the case, specifying the
address of the gateway in your EDAS configuration will allow users around the world to communicate with
the unit (assuming that they know its IP address, of course). You may wish to disable the EDAS/Internet
connection for security reasons. If so, program the gateway address to "0.0.0.0".
Once you have configured SYSCHECK, you can move on to programming the EDAS unit with the IP
address, subnet mask, and gateway address you have specified. Alternatively, if the EDAS is already
programmed and attached to the network, you can proceed to testing its I/O.
Programming an EDAS Unit

Once SYSCHECK has been configured with the EDAS unit's IP address, subnet mask, and gateway
address, you can choose the Program property page in SYSCHECK and actually being communicating with
the EDAS unit (through the RS-232 port, at this point, but Ethernet will follow soon). The various
configuration parameters you entered on the Configuration page are transferred to the EDAS through the
unit's serial port. The property page shown below is used to complete this transfer of data:
For this operation, you must have a free serial port on the computer running SYSCHECK. SYSCHECK
allows you to select any one of COM1, COM2, COM3, or COM4 for this process. First, remove power
from the EDAS unit. Next, connect the selected serial port, using the null modem cable which came with
your EDAS Starter Kit, to the first serial port on the EDAS unit. On EDAS 1025E units, make sure that
you have connected to COM1 on the EDAS.
NOTE: The COM port selected on the Program property page is not the COM port being used on the
EDAS end of the connection; it is the COM port on your PC which is being used. Always connect this
COM port to the first COM port on the EDAS unit.
After the connection between the PC and the EDAS has been made, reapply power to the EDAS unit.
Return to the PC and press the Attach to EDAS button in SYSCHECK. This causes SYSCHECK to send
some commands to the EDAS unit to determine its current settings for IP address, subnet mask, gateway
address, Ethernet address, and unit ID. When this process completes successfully, SYSCHECK displays a
graphical representation of the EDAS unit to which it is connected (note that all 1025E units are displays as
four-port models). It also displays the current settings of the IP address, subnet mask, gateway address and
Ethernet address programmed into the unit.
At this point, your property page may look something like that shown below:
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Now, you may program the EDAS with the configuration settings previously entered into SYSCHECK. To
program each of the settings, click the Write button associated with the parameter. For example, to
program the EDAS unit with the IP address you entered on the Configuration property page, click Write IP
Address. Similar actions are available for writing the subnet mask and gateway address. After each item is
written, the EDAS is again asked to return its current settings and you can verify that the current
information matches the desired configuration.
After the EDAS unit has been programmed, you are ready to begin testing its I/O. First, however,
remember to remove and reapply power to the EDAS so that your new settings are permanently stored in
the unit.
Testing EDAS I/O

Once the EDAS unit has been properly programmed with its IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address,
it is ready to receive commands over Ethernet. At this point, connect the Ethernet cable to the unit and
choose the Test tab in SYSCHECK to select the property sheet which controls testing of the various I/O
capabilities of the unit. This page appears as shown below:
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Each of the I/O types supported for testing by SYSCHECK has a corresponding button to launch a new
window for testing that I/O type on the EDAS unit. To change which EDAS unit is being tested, close all
test windows and return to the Configuration page to change the IP address. New test windows opened
after the configuration change will communicate with the new EDAS. Note that it is not necessary to use
the Program page to simply change which EDAS is being tested and that the EDAS unit does not need to
be connected to the serial port of the PC to perform the test.
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Configure Tuning Kit IP Address

Open the Network Properties Dialog Box by "right clicking" on the Network
Neighborhood icon then, "left clicking" on Properties.
Open Network Properties
Open the Network Properties Dialog Box by "right clicking"

on the Network Neighborhood icon then, "left clicking" on
Properties.
Open Network Protocols Properties
Open the TCP/IP Properties Dialog Box by clicking on the

Protocols tab.
Highlight the TCP/IP Protocol by clicking on it.

Finally, click the Properties button.
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Enter the IP Address for the current site.
A list of IP addresses will be supplied on a site by site basis.
Be sure the adapter selected is the Network Interface Card (NIC)
and not the loop back adapter.
When done, click the OK button.

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Running Net Meeting On The Tuning Kit

The following run through demonstrates how to use NetMeeting on the Tuning Kit.
Starting NetMeeting
Start NetMeeting by pressing the Start Button and, while holding

the left mouse button down , move the mouse cursor to the
Programs menu and then on to the NetMeeting selection.
Releasing the mouse button while the NetMeeting selection is
highlighted will result in starting the program.
The NetMeeting window will appear on the desktop screen.
Hosting A Meeting
You can host a meeting by selecting the Host Meeting option in

the Call menu.
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Meeting Settings
Give the meeting a name and then

click the OK button.
Automatically Accept Calls
For convenience and reliability don't forget to select the

Automatically Accept Calls option of the Call menu.
Note: You risk missing a call if you are not present at the
computer when the call arrives.
Incoming Calls
If you did not select the Automatically Accept Calls option of

the Call menu, you must press the Accept button in the
Incoming Call dialog box when a call occurs.
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Sharing the Combustion Dynamics Monitor (CDM) Program

For expert DLN TAs in Atlanta to control and view the
Combustion Dynamics Monitor program, the Field TA must
share the application. To do so, press the Share Program
button on the NetMeeting window.
Next, select the CDM program in the Share Programs area of

the Share Programs dialog box.
Click the Share button.
To allow the expert DLN TAs in Atlanta to control the CDM

application, the field TA must press the Allow Control button.
When done, press the Close button.
Starting Chat
To initiate a chat session, press the Chat button on the

NetMeeting window.
This will bring up a chat window on the desk top screen for
both the Tuning Kit computer and the Remote DLN Tuning
Workstation in Atlanta.
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Chatting
Type your messages in the message test box of the Chat
window.
The full dialog for all participants of the chat will be displayed
in the upper text area.
A scroll bar will appear when the dialog exceeds the bounds
of the viewing area.
Use the up and down arrows to scroll slowly through the
dialog text area.
Use the slider bar to scroll quickly through the dialog text
area.
Exiting Chat
When done, exit chat by selecting the Exit option of the File
menu.
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Saving Changes to Chat
When exiting chat, you will be prompted to save a log of the

chat session.
Respond YES by pressing the Yes button.
Enter a file name in the File name test box.

Note: Be sure to enter a unique name to avoid overwriting
a previous log file.
Press the Save button to save the chat session in the above
named file.
Exiting Net Meeting
Viewing The Chat Log
You can view the Chat log by double

clicking on the file from NT Explorer.
The Chat log displays the entire chat
including the source, date, time and
message.
Toggling Remote Desktop Sharing On and Off
To enable Remote Desktop Sharing, "right click" on the

NetMeeting Icon in the SysTray and select the Activate
Remote Desktop Sharing option.
To disable Remote Desktop Sharing, "right click" on the

NetMeeting Icon in the SysTray and select the Turn off
Remote Desktop Sharing option.
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The Tuning Kit

Drawing (9.0)
Description
The second generation dynamic pressure instrumentation consists of 4 pieces.
1) Purge boxes
2) Pressure transducers
3) Cable box
4) Computer Case
This instrumentation is used as part of a portable system for measuring gas turbine
combustion dynamics for commissioning or other testing. This system is designed so that
the instrumentation can be installed and removed while the machine is running.
The permanently installed dynamics probe and tubing system used in conjunction with
the dynamic pressure instrumentation is described in Drawing 355A7130. The second
generation dynamic pressure instrumentation requires no changes to the tubing system.
With the included Windows based software, a laptop can be used to display dynamic
pressures in up to 18 chambers simultaneously. The purge box has provisions to install up
to 9 pressure transducers.
Two purge boxes would be used with one laptop computer to test a 7FA, 9FA, 7EC or
9EC machine, while a system customized for 6FA use would need only one purge box
and six transducers (plus a couple of spares). The cable box is a storage container, which
includes the necessary interconnecting cables and extension cords, and miscellaneous
supplies and equipment.
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Parts List
GE Pt. No Vendor Pt. No. Description Min Qty per Test

____________________________________________________ 6FA 7FA 9FA 7EC 9EC
352A2678P001 ENC 1466 Purge Box 1 2 2 2 2
352A2678P002 PCB HS102A05 Pressure Transducer 8 16 20 12 16
352A2678P003 ENC 1473 Cable Box 1 1 1 1 1
352A2678P004 ENC 1472 Computer Case 1 1 1 1 1
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Purge Box
Item Qty Description
1 1 Rugged, weather proof, portable case to accommodate

the items listed below:
2 9 153’ +/- 3’ coil of ¼” OD aluminum tubing (0.028” to 0.032” wall

thickness). Select alloy to minimize corrosion due to water. Joining of
shorter sections is acceptable provided full ID of tubing is maintained at
this joint.
3 9 NUPRO SS-4P4TI ¼” plug valve / combustion valve at back of box.
4 1 NUPRO SS-4P4TI ¼” plug valve / purge valve at side of box.
5 9 Stainless steel ¼” Swagelock to ¼” Swagelock bulkhead union or

equivalent
6 1 Stainless steel ¼” female NPT to ¼” female NPT bulkhead fitting
7 9 ¼’ stainless steel Swagelok female branch (1/8” NPT) tee modified
8 12 Shielded cables, BNC connector at one end, 10-32 micro coaxial

connectors on the other end, and 18” inches long to connect the signal
conditioner inputs to the transducers.
9 12 Shielded cables, BNC connectors at each end, 18” long to connect the
signal conditioner outputs to the A/D inputs.
10 1 120/110V, 60/50Hz cabinet heater, 750 W with fuse and a thermostat to

maintain tubing at 70 F in sub-freezing ambient.
11 1 ENC 1467 signal processor with a minimum capacity for 12 transducers

and 120/110V, 50 or 60 Hz power input.
12 1 0-300 psig pressure gage.
13 9 Purge valves at top right of coils
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14 1 120 V Power Strip with minimum of 6 outlets, with surge

protection, fuse and standard American 3 prong connector.
15 1 120/110 V 60/50Hz Cooling Fan (60 FCM or above) with fuse and
thermostat to keep box below 120F in hot sunny environments.
Suggested models RODALE RC-A12M15XTS or RC-A12T15HWS or
equivalent.
16 1 4” x 4” air inlet hole.
17 1 4” x 4” air outlet hole.
18 9 PCB Pressure Transducers.
19 1 240 – 120 V Ac Transformer Supply.
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Pressure Transducers
PCB Piezotronics model HS102A05 with RTV ablative coating.
Cable Box
1 1 Rugged, weather proof, portable case to store the items listed below:
2 1 Plywood floorboard with mounting hardware/ brackets for transformers.
3 2 220 VAC to 110 VAC transformer (1000VA).
4 3 100 foot long VAC extension cord.
5 3 100 foot long Ethernet cable.
6 1 Ethernet female to female coupler
7 1 Pressure Regulator for Nitrogen Purge Gas, with proper Y

connector installed.
8 2 50 foot length of welding hose, 3/16” ID plus nuts and hose clamps.
9 5 20 foot coil of ¼” copper tubing.
10 40 Swagelock unions, ¼” to ¼”.
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Computer Case
1 1 Rugged, weather proof, portable case to store the items listed below:
2 1 Dell Laptop Computer
3 1 Dell AC adapter and line cord
4 1 Dell floppy module (CDROM is installed in computer)
5 1 Dell Floppy to parallel cable
6 1 Xircom ethernet PCMCIA card (inside computer slot)
7 1 Xircom ethernet dongle for PCMCIA card
8 1 Ethernet jumper cable, 7’ long (laptop to hub)
9 1 Netgear ethernet switch
10 1 Netgear AC adaptor
11 1 Printer cable, IEEE 1284, 6’ long
12 1 Canon BJC-2000 printer, plastic paper tray part and line cord
13 1 Canon factory- sealed printer cartridge package
14 1 Laplink serial cable (9pin to 9pin), 6’ long (laptop to EDAS for setup)
15 1 Transducer simulator (PCB 492B) with BNC output.
16 2 BNC to #10-32 adapter
17 1 Canon User manual, CDROM & quick start guide folder, large quick start
guide sheet.
18 1 Dell Latitude system information book, Xircom ethernet 10/100 windows

NT CDROM. GE supplied DLN tuning kit hardware and software manual.
19 1 Plastic pouch with layer by layer photos of computer case contents.

Copy of tuning kit system serial numbers
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Modified Tee Fitting
note: Use a PCB Piezotronics model 061A adapter body with a model 065A03 seal
(0.030 thick) as a plug guage to check insertion depth with seal seated (Tip flush
with R.095).
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Purge Box Schematic (Top View)
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Detail of Notch on Panel
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Contacts (10.0)
Vendor Information
Encore Electronics, Inc. PCB Piezotronics, Inc

4400 Route 50 3425 Walden Avenue
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Depwe, NY 14043
(518) 584-5354 (716) 684-0001
Cyber Research, Inc. GE Combustion Engineering

Branford, CT USA Bldg. 53, Room 322
(800) 341-2525 Schenectady, NY 12345
www.cyberresearch.com (518) 385-9701
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Key Contacts
For additional assistance in:
1. System setup, operation, software questions and problems:
Contact: Ross Mclean Warren J. Mick

GE Power Systems GE Power Systems
Combustion Engineering Combustion Engineering
Bldg. 53 Room 322 Bldg. 53 Room 319
1 River Road 1 River Road
Schenectady, NY 12305 Schenectady, NY 12305
518-385-3492 518-385-0845
Dial Comm: 8-235-3492 Dial Comm: 8-235-0845
2. Troubleshooting:
Contact: Andrew Shapiro

GE CR&D
Engineering Systems Bldg. Room 105
P.O. Box 8
Schenectady, NY 12301
518-387-5760
8-833-5760
3. Rentals:
Contact: Frank Parisi

GE Power Systems
Norcross Tool Center
Bldg. 400 Suite 450
2150 Boggs Road
Duluth, GA 30096
678-417-0124
8-280-1800
4. Hardware supplier:
Contact: Encore Electronics

4400 Route 50
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518-584-5354
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Accreditation
Anthony Dean Emiliano Giudici

GE CR&D GE Power Systems
P.O. Box 8 1 River Road
Arvin Goberdhan Milton Grant

1 River Road 1 River Road
Ross Mclean Frank Parisi

1 River Road 2150 Boggs Road
Schenectady, NY 12345 Duluth, GA 30096
Robert Pidgeon Phil Scacchetti

GE Power Systems GE CR&D
1 River Road P.O. Box 8
Andrew Shapiro George Williams

GE CR&D GE CR&D
P.O. Box 8 P.O. Box 8
Project Leader: Dr. Andrew Shapiro
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MEMO NO.

GAS TURBINE DESIGN ENGINEERING

TECHNICAL INFORMATION MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT - The New Tuning Manual

DESIGN ENGINEER TECHNICAL LEADER MANAGER

Installation and Operation Manual

3. CDMS Functional Description 5

5. The CDMS Software

6. Identifying Bad Signal Dynamics 22

9. Tuning Kit Drawing 44

System Arrangement (Section 2)

The layout of the CDMS is shown below.

Fixed length 1/4”

CDMS Functional Description (Section 3)

Valve for isolating Manual Valve only

RJ45 Ethernet Cable

CDMS Installation (Section 4)

Installing the Purge Boxes

1) Connect a 300-psi supply of nitrogen to the box using a length of ¼” copper

1) Install XICRON PCMCIA Ethernet card in PC.

2) Connect PC to Ethernet switch with RJ45 cable.

3) Plug PC into Power Strip located in the Purge Box.

Diagram Shown Below:

Configuring and checking the CDMS

The following information is required to configure the CDMS.

1) The CDMS channel number to which each combustor chamber is connected.

3) The sensitivity of the Pcb transducer on each channel. – mV/psi

Checking the CDMS calibration consists of sending a known AC signal into

If system calibration is in error perform the following steps.

Name: The program is called CDM_vx.x.x.

and at the upper right hand side of the Bar Charts.

Startup – The Run Mode (5.1)

Display Menu (5.2)

Other Menu (5.3)

Settings Menu (5.4)

Start chamber / End chamber:

Start channel – 1st channel measured

Allows repeated scans or only 1 set of averaged scans.

Data Output Interval:

Disabled in version 2.0

Provides channel / chamber of frame 6,7 & 9.

Chamber channel calibration:

Allows manually changing channel mapping and entering transducer calibration.

Frequency Break Points:

Band 1: less than 140 Hz

Identifying Bad Signal

Since liquid accumulation is unpredictable, regular purging of all Pcbs is recommended

The Tuning Kit

Send a Formal Frank Parisi

The Tuning Kit Once it has been

ENC 1466 Purge Box Electrical (7.1)

A-C Power strip (120 VAC)

120 VAC Input

TS1 TS2 P.S.

1 KVA ENC 1466

LPT To onsite monitor

Remote Tuning (8.0)

Connecting the Tuning Kit to the OSM Subnet

Tuning Kit EDAS-1 EDAS-2