Editing the generator Evaluation Method
Use the Evaluation Method editor to select the evaluation method and the decision criteria for the Pass/Fail assessment of a generator test.
To edit the Evaluation Method:
- Click Edit Evaluation Method to open the evaluation method editor.
- Complete the following fields:
- Evaluation Method - Select an evaluation method. Define the evaluation criteria.
NOTE: Different evaluation criteria are displayed depending on which evaluation method is selected. See the table below for details.
- Evaluation Method - Select an evaluation method. Define the evaluation criteria.
- Click OK to save the configuration and close the Edit Evaluation Method window.
The following table shows the evaluation methods and their respective pass/fail criteria:
| Evaluation Method | Pass/Fail Criteria |
|---|---|
| Load (= Default) | To Pass, the generator must run at the Suggested Load %(*) for the Run Duration (Minutes). |
| Engine Temperature | To Pass, the generator must run at or above the Minimum Engine Temperature °C/°F for the Run Duration (Minutes). |
| Exhaust Gas Temperature | To Pass, the generator must run at or above the Minimum Exhaust Gas Temperature °C/°F for the Run Duration (Minutes). |
| Load Bank | To Pass, the generator must pass the selected stages consecutively. For each stage, it must run at the Suggested Load %(*) for the Run Duration (Minutes). |
| Load OR Engine Temperature | To Pass, the generator must pass either the Load or the Engine Temperature test. |
| Load OR Exhaust Gas Temperature | To Pass, the generator must pass either the Load or the Exhaust Gas Temperature test. |
| Load AND Exhaust Gas Temperature | To Pass, the generator must pass either the Load and the Exhaust Gas Temperature test. |
| Load AND Engine Temperature | To Pass, the generator must pass either the Load and the Engine Temperature test. |
| Load OR Engine Temperature OR Exhaust Gas Temperature | To Pass, the generator must pass either the Load, or the Engine Temperature, or the Exhaust Gas Temperature test. |
| Load OR Engine Temperature AND Exhaust Gas Temperature | To Pass, the generator must pass either the Load test, or the Engine Temperature and the Exhaust Gas Temperature test. |
| Load AND Engine Temperature OR Exhaust Gas Temperature | To Pass, the generator must pass both the Load and the Engine Temperature test, or the Exhaust Gas Temperature test. |
| Load AND Engine Temperature AND Exhaust Gas Temperature | To Pass, the generator must pass the Load and the Engine Temperature test and the Exhaust Gas Temperature test. |
(*) The Suggested Load % is based on the generator nameplate rating.
The following table shows the default test criteria for each evaluation method:
NOTE: Update these values to meet the regulations mandated by your local jurisdictions, or to meet the manufacturer recommendations.
| Test Name | Stage | Minimum | Run Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Load | n/a | 30 % | 30 minutes |
| Engine Temperature | n/a | 900 °C/°F | 30 minutes |
| Exhaust Gas Temperature | n/a | 900 °C/°F | 30 minutes |
| Load Bank | 1 | 25 % | 30 minutes |
| Load Bank | 2 | 50 % | 30 minutes |
| Load Bank | 3 | 75 % | 60 minutes |