RTVAX POWER

Combined Voltage Regulator Speed Governor Automation Protection

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HMI

Regulation, Automation and Protection

Combined System

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RTVAX Control

Excitation
T riggering Control

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CAPABILITIES
The control hardware used in RTX and RVX Power was designed to allow for the addition of more functionality without sacrificing processor speed or processor memory, thus allowing to combine both the Voltage Regulator and Speed Governor in the same control hardware. Reivax innovative combined system offers the following advantages: - Added reliability through reduced component count; - Applied and proven in the field since 1999; - Cost reduction; - Space saving; - Easier installation, commissioning and maintenance. The cutting edge solution adds the unit protection and unit automation features to the Reivax combined system, which makes it the perfect solution for cost savings and reliability, designed as per customer needs. Based on the same hardware platform of other Reivax products, RTVAX combines simplicity, robustness and flexibility.

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TURBINE

Remote Supervision and Commands

REDUNDANCY OPTIONS
The RTVAX Power offers the most redundancy options of all systems on the market today. The reliable basic system can be combined with the following redundancy options for additional reliability and availability: - Redundant digital controller (CPX) each with an Automatic and a Manual channel. System performance is monitored by a built-in watchdog in each CPX. Transfer to redundant CPX is bumpless; - Redundant fast I/O interface (MultiCan) including redundant control terminal blocks and wiring from incoming customer termination. The I/O interface can be expanded to increase the number of I/O points; - Redundant thyristor bridges with enhanced control interface redundancy to enable CPX I or II to operate with either thyristor bridge; - Redundant cooling fans for each thyristor bridge. Each thyristor bridge is enabled with independant conduction and temperature monitornig etc. - On-line maintenance can be performed on controls and thyristor bridge assembles while the redundant system is in operation.

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Hydraulic Oil System Hydraulic

System

Servo

TRANSDUCE OUTPUTS

COMMUNICATION

CONTROL/PROTECTION FUNCTIONS
-Automatic Voltage Regulation (Auto); - Field Current Regulation (Manual); - Var Control; - Power Factor (PF) control; - Generator Voltage Soft-Start function; - Reactive droop; - Line drop compensation; - Over Excitation Limiter (OEL); - Under Excitation Limiter (UEL); - Stator Current Limiter (SCL); - Volt/Hertz Limiter; - Power Systems Stabilizer (PSS2A/2B); - Field Overvoltage/Overcurrent protection; - Loss of Sensing Voltage protection; - Loss of Field protection; - Field Overtemperature protection; - Volt/Hertz protection; - Rotor (Field) ground protection; - Thyristor bridge conduction monitoring; - Air flow monitoring; - Thyristor bridge temperature monitoring; - Field flashing time limit protection; - Watchdog monitoring; -Excitation transformer over current protection and temperature monitoring. - Dynamic current share between converters. - Automatic start / stop control; - Manual start / stop control; - Automatic MW control; - Automatic level control; - Automatic flow control; - Manual control; - Bumpless transfer between control modes; - Automatic synchronizing; - Local/Remote control selection; - Servomotor position feedback; - Distributing valve position (LVDT) feedback; - Back-up speed sensing; - Unit Speed / Frequency Control with: Variable Droop; Dual Speed/ Load Dynamics; On-Line / Off-Line Gains; - Soft start/stop function; - Reverse power prevention; - Automatic unit loading to set point; - Limiters (opening, power etc.); - Supervision of measuring frequency, power, servomotor position, valve position and communication. Other functionalities can be added upon request.

OUTPUTS

Protection System

RELAYS

HARDWARE
The basic system has the following architecture: - Digital controller (CPX) with an Automatic and a Manual channel; - Fast I/O interface (MultiCan) with 48 digital inputs, 24 digital outputs, 12 analog outputs, 8 analog inputs, 3 PT inputs and 3 CT inputs; - An air-cooled six (6) pulse thyristor bridge and a firing circuit (DPCan). - The DPCan is equipped with its own CPU and I/O (16 digital in, 8 digital out and 6 analog in) for logic, monitoring and protection of thyristor bridges; - Pilot valve electro-hydraulic interface manifold and electronic speed and servomotor position sensors; - A user friendly graphical HMI touch screen (PAN); - Each printed circuit board (PCB) is enclosed in a metal chassis in order to meet the most stringent requirements for Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI).

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HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACE (HMI)

The RVX Power has two interfaces for operation and setting of parameters: - HMI alphanumeric (CPX)

The Graphical HMI touch-screen (PAN) comes with a 15 screen for operation, monitoring and diagnostics. It has its own CPU and is equipped with different levels of password protection. The software for the panel can also be loaded on a laptop PC. The following main screens are available: - Operation; - Sequence Of Events (SOE); - Data logging; - Trending; - Meetering; - Simulator; - Parameter settings for control and limiter functions.

The internal clock of the MultiCan provides the time stamp. The clock can be synchronized by satellite. Datalogging The function can record 20 users defined signals based on a user selectable trigger signal. Recording window is selectable and could be both pre- and post- trigger. The information is saved and can later be viewed in either graphic or table format. Simulator The simulator software allows the user to verify any changes done to the system prior to downloading the parameters to the machine. On-line parameter viewing The software allows the user to view values of each input and output of a function block in order to validate logic changes in the software.

- HMI graphic touchscreen (PAN)

Sequence of events (SOE) The Sequence of event function allows the user to record events with a 1ms sampling rate. The register holds 3,000 events. As new events are being added, the oldest ones will be overwritten.

The following communication interfaces / protocols are available: RS-232 RS-232 RS-485 Ethernet IRIG-B time sync programming / maintenance DNP3.0 or IEC 60870-5-101 Modbus RTU Programming, DNP3.0, IEC 60870-5-104, Modbus TCP

Digital Inputs Maximum Voltage: up to 250VDC Maximum Current: <10mA Insulation: 2500V RMS for 1 min Digital Outputs Maximum Voltage: 250VDC Maximum Current: 200mA Contact type: Solid state relay Insulation: 2500V RMS for 1 min

Analog Inputs Range: 4 -20 mA or 0.2-1.0 V Insulation: 2500V RMS for 1 min 2500V RMS, 1 min between inputs Resolution: 16 bits Accuracy: Better than 99,9% Analog Outputs Range: 4-20mA Accuracy: Better than 99,9% Insulation: 2500V RMS for 1 min Resolution: 16 bits

PT Inputs Range: Nominal: 115 V Maximum: 200 V Insulation: 2500V RMS for 1 min Accuracy: 24 bits Precision: Better than 99,9% Input Filter: 1 kHz CT Inputs Range: Nominal 5A Insulation: 2500V RMS for 1 min Resolution: 24 bits Precision: Better than 99,9% Input Filter: 1 kHz

Combined System

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Combined System

SERVICES AND SUPPORT

Reivax understands the importance of having access to qualified service personnel, whether it is during the installation and commissioning period or as emergency service throughout the life of the equipment. Reivax has tailored its services based on 15 years knowledge of North American customer requirements.

Spare parts
Spare parts inventory exists in both the US and Canada, thus avoiding customs delays. Spare parts are shipped the same day of order.

Pss tuning study

Reivax provides PSS setting analysis based on modeling and simulation, on-site tuning of PSS parameters and final documentation for submission as per NERC dynamic modeling requirements.

Tune-up service
Even though todays systems requires very little maintenance, Reivax recommends periodic maintenance to be scheduled in order to maintain the original state of the equipment.

Installation and comissioning

Reivax will work with local installation contractors. Installation supervision and start-up service will be provided by a Reivax service engineer.

Extended warranty
As the original warranty expires, Reivax offers the customers further peace of mind, by providing an extended warranty option. The extended warranty is normally accompanied with a scheduled tune-up service.

Site engineering
Services such as, red marking of existing plant schematics, lay-out drawings, wiring diagrams, tray/cable schedules are provided in order to make the transition to the new excitation system as smooth as possible.

Emergence service & 24/7 hotline

Reivax maintains a 24/7 hotline for emergency support in order to respond to critical situations. Field personnel are available from three (3) service locations in US / Canada.

Turn-key solutions
In addition to services related to providing a turn-key project, Reivax also provides all related equipment, such as, excitation transformer, iso-phase bus duct, non-segregated bus duct, cables, slip ring/brush assembly, bearing /pedestal modifications etc.

Nerc compliance testing

NERC compliance testing is becoming a more common requirement in the industry as NERC needs to know the capability of generating plants and the anticipated performance during steady state and fault conditions. Reivax offers on-site services, compiling of measured data and excitation modeling for submittal in a report to NERC.

Training
Reivax provides customer training either at a Reivax location or at the customer site. The training includes courses for operators on how to operate the system as well as for engineers and technicians on how to troubleshoot the system in case of a fault.

REIVAX NORTH AMERICA, INC Main office 201 South Biscayne Blvd Suite #1200 Miami, FL 33131 USA Toll Free: 1-877-7-REIVAX Tel.: 1-305-600-2232 www.reivax.com contact@reivax.com

REIVAX INTERNATIONAL, INC Trading office 200 South Andrews Avenue Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 USA

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