Configure Generator and Equipment Capacity Reporting

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● Do not incorrectly configure the software or the devices.
● Do not base your maintenance or service actions solely on messages and information displayed by the software.
● Do not rely solely on software messages and reports to determine if the system is functioning correctly or meeting all applicable standards and requirements.
● Consider the implications of unanticipated transmission delays or failures of communications links.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, equipment damage, or permanent loss of data.

 

NOTE: Before starting the configuration, the monitoring devices must be installed, communicating and connected to the relevant electric circuits. Relevant generator digital outputs must be connected to the equivalent inputs on the monitoring devices.

To configure the Generator Capacity Report:

  1. Add the devices that are monitoring the generators and loads to PME, using Management Console or Device Manager.

    See Supported Measurements and Devices for information on supported device types.

  2. Configure the digital inputs on the devices for the generator status measurements, for each generator, with the following settings and labels:
    SignalInput SetupLabel(*)
    Generator StoppedMode: KYZ
    Event Log: On
    Event Priority: 64    		Gen Stop
    Generator RunningMode: KYZ
    Event Log: On
    Event Priority: 64    		Gen Run

    (*) The labels shown in the table are recommended labels. PME creates measurement definitions based on the digital input labels. You can use different labels if necessary.

  3. Configure logging on the devices for the following parameters:
    ParameterTypeMeasurementsLogging Interval
    Generator Electrical Data3-Phase Power System MeasurementskW tot or kVA tot

    Log generator electrical data with a 1, 5, or 15 minute logging interval, depending on the desired resolution.

    NOTE: Use the generator Run signal to start the logging and the Stop signal to end the data logging.

    Load Data3-Phase Power System MeasurementskW tot or kVA tot

    Log load data with the same logging interval as the generator electrical data logging.

    NOTE: Use the generator Run signal to start the logging and the Stop signal to end the data logging.

    Generator Status SignalsDigital Input StatusesGenerator Stopped
    Generator Running

    Log all generator statuses every time one of the generator statuses changes.

    NOTE: When one of the generator statuses changes, all the generator statuses must be logged with the same timestamp.

  4. Create a Generator in the Generator Performance Configuration Tool with EPSS Test Module, and define, at a minimum, the following fields for this Generator:

    • Name - Enter a name for the generator.
    • Electrical Data - Select the Source of the electrical measurement data for the generator. Enter the generator Nameplate Rating and select the Unit.
    • Status Measurements - Select the Source of the generator Status Measurements, and the measurements used to indicate the Running and Stopped states.
    • Evaluation Method - Select the Evaluation Method that is used for the generator test and the pass/fail criteria for the selected method.

  5. (Optional) Repeat steps 1 and 2 to add additional generators.
  6. Create a Group in the Generator Performance Configuration Tool with EPSS Test Module, and define, at a minimum, the following fields for this Group:

    • Name - Enter a name for the group.
    • Generators - Select the Generators you created in step 2.
    • Load Sources - Add the loads that are supplied by the generator.

  7. To run the report, open the report template in the Reports Web Application, set the report input parameters, and generate the report.

For information on how to use the report, see Generator Capacity Report.

 

To configure the Equipment Capacity Reports:

  1. Add the device that is monitoring the equipment load to PME, using Management Console or Device Manager.

    See Supported Measurements and Devices for information on supported device types.

  2. Configure logging on the device for the following parameters:
    ParameterTypeMeasurementsLogging Interval
    Equipment Load Data3-Phase Power System MeasurementskW tot, kVA tot, or I avg

    Log load data with a 1, 5, or 15 minute logging interval, depending on the desired resolution.

  3. Create an Equipment item in the Generator Performance Configuration Tool with EPSS Test Module, and define, at a minimum, the following fields for this Equipment:

    • Name - Enter a name for the equipment.
    • Load Data - Select the Source and Measurement for the load data. Enter the equipment Rating and select the Unit.

  4. (Optional) Repeat steps 1 and 2 to add additional generators and transfer switches.
  5. Create a Group in the Generator Performance Configuration Tool with EPSS Test Module, and define, at a minimum, the following fields for this Group:

    • Name - Enter a name for the group.
    • Equipment - Select the Equipment you created in step 2.
    • Load Sources - Add the loads that are connected to the equipment.

  6. To run the report, open the report template in the Reports Web Application, set the report input parameters, and generate the report.

For information on how to use the report, see Equipment Capacity Report.