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CONTRACT NUMBER

GC13100800

CONTRACT TITLE

EPIC FOR WELLHEAD SCADA AND CATHODIC PROTECTION IN DUKHAN

QP EXTERNAL TRANSMITTAL REFERENCE

EDD/GC13100800/EXT/TN/348

DOCUMENT NUMBER

VEN-3397-DGEN-2-05-0461

DOCUMENT REVISION
PRE-COMMISSIONING AND COMMISSIONING INSTRUCTIONS / PROCEDURES FOR SOLAR POWER
SYSTEM

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No.
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QP PROJECT NUMBER

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3397
03-2015

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ENGINEERING PROCUREMENT INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING
FOR WELLHEAD SCADA AND CATHODIC PROTECTION IN DUKHAN
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PRE-COMMISSIONING AND COMMISSIONING INSTRUCTIONS /


PROCEDURES FOR SOLAR POWER SYSTEM
EPIC CONTRACTOR:
I KENTZl
Engineers & Constructors

Member of the SNC-LavallnGroup

QATAR KENTZ W.L.L.


Engineers & Constructors
P.O. Box 3865
Doha, Qatar
Tel.; +974 4402 5222
Fax: +974 4455 2153/54

CONTRACTOR DOC. NO : MQAE621-V0E-9391


VENDOR I SUBCONTRACTOR:

SUNPOWER
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SunPower I Tenesol SAS


12 allee du Levant
69890 La Tour de Salvagny - France
standard.tenesol@sunpower.com
Tel: +33 4 78 48 88 50

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.

INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 3

2.

OBJECTIVE ........................................................................................................... 3

3.

ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS ................................................................. 3

4.

HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT ............................................................ 3

5.

APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS ................................................................................ 4

6.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDED FOR COMMISSIONING ................... 4

7.

PRE-COMMISSIONING RECOMMENDATIONS .................................................. 5

PRE-COMMISSIONING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR GROUND CONNECTION5

PRE-COMMISSIONING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BATTERIES .................... 5

PRE-COMMISSIONING RECOMMENDATION FOR THE LOAD CONNECTION 5

8.

PRE-COMMISSIONING INSTRUCTIONS FOR PV MODULES ........................... 5

TEST OVERVIEW .................................................................................................. 6

TEST PROCEDURE .............................................................................................. 6

TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................... 7

RECORDS .............................................................................................................. 8

9.

COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE ......................................................................... 8

10.

APENDICES ........................................................................................................... 9

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1. INTRODUCTION
The scope of work is to provide the pre-commissioning and commissioning recommendation &
instructions for the Off-grid solar power system of the project QP DUKHAN FIELD - WELLHEAD
SCADA AND CATHODIC PROTECTION in Qatar.

2. OBJECTIVE
The target of this procedure is to define the commissioning procedure for the Off-grid solar system
& related equipment installations.
The processes and methods detailed in this document adopt best practice associated with the
commissioning of an off-grid solar power system with health and safety requirement
The pre-commissioning phase shall start when construction is successfully completed:
-

Array construction completed

Electrical cabinet installation completed

Loads installation and connection completed

Array equipment grounding complete

This document does include all electrical check to be performed during commissioning but does
not cover visual inspection of the system (i.e. visual check of PV modules, structures and battery
banks). It is assumed that visual inspection is performed during the construction phase of the
project.

3. ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS


-

QP

Qatar Petroleum

VOC

Voltage Open-Circuit

ISC

Short circuit current

RISO

Resistance isolation

PPE

Personal Protective Equipment

PVS

Photovoltaic Supervisor

4. HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT


CONTRACTOR shall follow and execute scope of work as per CONTRACTORs and COMPANIEs
HSE Plan Documentation.
Prior to start of work, CONTRACTOR shall undergo CONTRACTORs HSE Induction.
Safety of personnel shall be of the utmost priority in the execution of the works and compliance
with the required PPE will be strictly enforced (see below list of recommended PPE).
Before commencement of work a Toolbox Talk shall be carried out each day.
All tools to be utilized shall be pre inspected for fitness for use and shall be regularly checked in
accordance with procedure to be defined by contractor.

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Following PPE are recommended at minimum to perform pre-commissioning test procedure:


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Non-melting or untreated natural fiber long-sleeved shirt and pants

Hard hat

Safety glasses or goggles

If necessary hearing protection

Rubber insulating or heavy duty leather gloves

Rubber-insulating steel-toe boots or shoes

5. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
This procedure shall be read along with following documents
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Installation Manual for Solar Power System ref. VEN-3397-DGEN-2-21-0460

Single Line Diagram ref. VEN-3397-DGEN-2-54-0460

Charge Controller Wiring Diagram Ref. VEN-3397-DGEN-2-71-0460

Charge Controller Layout Drawing ref. VEN-3397-DGEN-2-50-0461

Cathodic Protection Controller Wiring Diagram ref. VEN-3397-DGEN-2-61-0460

Cathodic Protection Controller Layout Drawing ref. VEN-3397-DGEN-2-61-0461

Load shedding philosophy ref. VEN-3397-DGEN-2-03-0460

PV Module E20 datasheet

safety and installation instructions PV module ref. Doc 001-15497 (provided with PV
modules)

Battery Saft documentation (installation manual, commissioning and storage instructions)

6. TOOLS & EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDED FOR COMMISSIONING


All tools listed below are recommended by Sunpower and shall be available at site to perform the
commissioning.
Tools

Pictures

SolarInstallationTestkit(i.ePV150Seaward)
includingsolarirradiationsensor

DigitalVoltageTesterVAT(i.eDuspolDigital)

Allusualelectriciantools

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7. PRE-COMMISSIONING RECOMMENDATIONS
This section includes all pre-commissioning instructions on components.
PRE-COMMISSIONING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR GROUND CONNECTION
Following minimum verification are required for grounding connections:
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Verify each PV module support structure is connected to the site ground

Verify each electrical cabinet is connected to the site ground

Verify with the solar installation test kit the continuity of each ground connection point.

Verify with the solar installation test kit the resistance value of the site. It shall be compared
to the CONTRACTOR acceptable value.

Please note that Ground connection shall be in accordance with the approved documents.
PRE-COMMISSIONING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BATTERIES
Following minimum actions are required for batteries and battery cables:
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Batteries shall be fully charged prior to installation/ pre-commissioning

First connect battery cables on regulation controller unit side in order to avoid any risk of
short circuit.

Once done, battery cables can be connected on the battery bank terminals

Record the voltage of each battery cell with following format. A complete table is attached
in appendix (template 1).
Cell 1

Cell 2

Cell 3

Cell 4

Cell 5

Cell 6

Voltage
-

Verify that battery cells are in the acceptable range of voltage according to data coming
from battery manufacturer.

For more information and details on the battery pre-commissioning procedure, please refer
to Saft documentation. Especially In case of a long time storage (more than maximum
required by Saft).
PRE-COMMISSIONING RECOMMENDATION FOR THE LOAD CONNECTION

Following minimum verification are required for load connections:


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Verify the polarity connection of each DC output cable from the regulation unit to the CP

Verify the polarity connection of each DC output cable from the regulation unit to the RTU

Visually check the torque mark inside each electrical cabinet. If they are correct, please
continue the test, if not, verification of torque shall be done.

8. PRE-COMMISSIONING INSTRUCTIONS FOR PV MODULES


This section includes all pre-commissioning instructions on PV modules supplied for this project.

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TEST OVERVIEW
Each PV module except dummy modules will be verified during this phase. All this test must be
done through solar cables of each modules.
In order to verify PV modules work correctly, this test consist in verifying the correct connection
and recording short-circuit current and open voltage circuit of each module.
TEST PROCEDURE
#

Test Step Detail

Pass
Value

Fail Value

Measure irradiance at the plane of the array

>300
W/m2

<300
W/m2

If step 1 passes then proceed with the next step; if step 1 fails

+V

-V

Perform test at a different time with better sunlight


3

Set the PV tester to pair with the irradiance meter


Connect the negative lead of the multi-meter (of the PV tester) to the
module frame or to the closest ground connection.

Connect the negative lead of the PV tester to the negative connector


of the module connection.
Connect the positive lead of the PV tester to the positive connector
of the module connection.

Positive connector

Negative Connector
5

If PV tester indicates positive voltage, the module polarity is correct

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Test Step Detail

If step 5 passes then proceed to the next step.

Pass
Value

Fail Value

Over 5%
of avg.

If step 5 fails:

Perform rework / repair

Retest (from step 4)

If it fails again, please refer to troubleshooting section 8.3

Press button to start test on PV Tester. PV Tester will show values


for VOC, ISC, RISO, and Irradiance. Press button to save record of
values in PV Tester memory.

Repeat above test steps 4-7 for each module.

Export data from PV Tester to Excel.

5%

Review test results of all module voltages

of avg.

Calculate average VOC of all modules and compare each module to


the average.
10

If step 9 tests pass, procedure is closed; if step 9 fails

Retest during stable irradiance

Investigate low voltage/current module

Perform rework / repair / replace

Retest repaired or replaced module

If it fails again, please refer to troubleshooting section 8.3

TROUBLESHOOTING
#

Troubleshooting
(perform steps below as needed to resolve problem)

PV Module Low Voltage


1

Check that the wire insulation has been stripped back

Check that all connectors are properly seated for the module

Look for a panel with low voltage compared to the other panels

Replace any bad panels

Test each individual panel voltage

High resistance indicates a wire or connection problem

Repair connection or replace wire

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Troubleshooting
(perform steps below as needed to resolve problem)

Visually inspect module wiring for insulation damage including

Cuts

Scrapes

Pinched wire

Visually inspect all connections at

Module

Module Junction-Boxes

RECORDS
All measurements shall be recorded and saved in excel. Those measurements shall include all
measured values and tests conditions. Please see an example of a Test Report performed on PV
modules:

9. COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE
This section includes all commissioning instructions on the solar power system provided by
Sunpower.
Each step to perform the commissioning is detailed in appendix (template n2).

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10. APENDICES

TEMPLATE 1: Battery Voltage Records.

Please refer to description page 10.

TEMPLATE 2: Commissioning procedure

Please refer to page 11.

TEMPLATE 3:

TEMPLATE 3-1

Cathodic protection commissioning form

TEMPLATE 3-2

Charge controller type 1 commissioning form

TEMPLATE 3-3

Charge controller type 2/3 commissioning form

Please refer to page 16

TEMPLATE 4: Site acceptance certificate

Please refer to page 19

TEMPLATE 5: The Micha Design Company Limited doc n 802195-A.doc

Please refer to page 20

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TEMPLATE 1- BATTERY VOLTAGE RECORDS


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Measures

BANK 1
Site n

Site type

Global Battery Bank Voltage Bank 1

Cell 1

Cell 2

Cell 3

Cell 4

Cell 5

Cell 6

Cell 7

Cell 8

Cell 9

Cell 10

Cell 11

Cell 12

Cell 13

Cell 14

Cell 15

Cell 16

Cell 17

Cell 18

Cell 19

Cell 20

Cell 21

Cell 22

Cell 23

Cell 24

Cell 25

Cell 26

Cell 27

Voltage

Voltage

Voltage

Voltage

Voltage

BANK 2
Global Battery Bank Voltage Bank 2

Cell 1

Cell 2

Cell 3

Cell 4

Cell 5

Cell 6

Cell 7

Cell 8

Cell 9

Cell 10

Cell 11

Cell 12

Cell 13

Cell 14

Cell 15

Cell 16

Cell 17

Cell 18

Cell 19

Cell 20

Cell 21

Cell 22

Cell 23

Cell 24

Cell 25

Cell 26

Cell 27

Voltage

Voltage

Voltage

Voltage

Voltage

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TEMPLATE 2: COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE

Date:

Operator

Switching Order:

Doc rev.

Site n

Site Type

No.

Switching Instruction

Hazard

Responsible Person

Result

Time/
Initials

Prerequisites for Energization- Prior to


switching Order section
Pre-commissioning completed
All system ready to be energized
Please note that this section shall be done
during day time (to get energy from PV)

Verify the site is clear from installation


wastes and read carefully the safety

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instruction from CONTRACTOR and


advises listed in section 4
3

Close fuse QF2

System energized by Battery bank n1

Close fuse QF3

System energized by Battery bank n2

Switch On Q1

PVS datalogger initialization

Please note that PVS will start in


night mode as PV are not
connected. PVS will check its inputs
every 10 minutes, then for the
following verification, please take
into account this data.
9

Switch On breaker QA1

10

System energized by sub array n1

11

Control PV voltage and current in the


PVS (relay charger n1)
If no current, please refer to comment on part 8

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12

Switch On breaker QA2

13

System energized by sub array n2

14

Control PV voltage and current in the


PVS (relay charger n2)

15

Switch On breaker QA3

16

System energized by sub array n3

17

Control PV voltage and current in the


PVS (relay charger n3)

18

Switch On Q4

19

Verify it does energize the output of the


DC/DC and verify that voltage appears
at the top of breakers Q5 and Q6, it
shall be 24V +/-5% (+/-1.2V)

20

Switch On Q7 (this is applicable only


for type 2&3)

21

Verify that voltage appears at the top of


breakers Q8 and Q9, it shall be equal
to the battery voltage (around 36V)

22

Switch On Q5

23

RTU Load energized

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Verify voltage at CP controller incomer.


It shall be equal to the voltage
mentioned in step 21 above
24

Switch On Q8

25

CP Load energized. Verify voltage at


CP controller voltage. It shall be equal
to the voltage mentioned in step 21
above.

26

Please follow the CP commissioning


procedure attached in appendix of this
document
(The
Micha
Design
Company Limited doc n 802195B.doc)

Please note that we have no


information on how the Black Box
interface is connected to the RTU,
or how the MODBUS TCP/IP link
can be tested and have therefore
left this section blank. It shall be
completed by RTU supplier.
27

Please test the communication of the


regulation unit through Modbus TCP/IP
link to Modbus poll software.

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Perform functional test as applicable as


per fully integrated system FAT
procedure (use templates 3)

29

Once load is energized, simulate the


CC failure test i.e load continue to feed
from battery even charge controller
failed

30

Disconnection/connection
of
the
battery bank without affecting 50% of
the output load.

Operator/Switchman:_________________________________________ Time: ____________________

Checked by:_________________________________________________ Time: ____________________

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Date: __________________

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TEMPLATE 3-1

CATHODIC PROTECTION COMMISSIONING FORM

Date:
Tag number:

Cathodic protection
OK NOK

Tag plate

Polarity check

Communication test

Constant voltage mode

Constant current mode

Disable input

Auxiliary input

Interrupt timer

Alarm relay

Remarks:

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TEMPLATE 3-2

CHARGE CONTROLLER TYPE 1 COMMISSIONING FORM

Date:
Charge controller
type:

Tag number:

1
OK NOK

Tag plate

Communication test

Powering of charging relays

Charging current measurements

Unpowering of charging relays

Output voltage of DL1

DL1 current measurement

Low voltage disconnection of DL1

Low voltage disconnection alarm

Low voltage alarm

High voltage alarm

Battery charging 1 off

Battery charging 2 off

Door open alarm

Common fault alarm

Remarks:

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TEMPLATE 3-3

CHARGE CONTROLLER TYPE 2/3 COMMISSIONING FORM

Date:
Charge controller
type:

Tag number:

2/3
OK NOK

Tag plate

Communication test

Powering of charging relays

Charging current measurements

Unpowering of charging relays

Output voltage of DL1

DL1 current measurement

Low voltage disconnection of DL1

Output voltage of DL2

DL2 current measurement

Low voltage disconnection of DL2

Low voltage disconnection alarm

Low voltage alarm

High voltage alarm

Battery charging 1 off

Battery charging 2 off

Door open alarm

Common fault alarm

Remarks:

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TEMPLATE 4 - SITE ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE.


Site n
Batch n

Date of commissioning
Site type (1, 2 or 3)

Those verifications shall be conducted based on applicable drawings and manuals (see list of
applicable drawings in the project vendor document list)
Visual inspection :
PV array are correctly fixed to the support structure
No particular shadow is present on the PV array which can affect the daily PV production
No particular crack or scratch is present on the glass of the PV module
All part are clean
Describe all present damages or scratch out on the support structures:

TICK

Electrical cabinets are well fixed on the skid


Cables are correctly routed, crimped and well protected against any damaged
Battery boxes and batteries are correctly installed and wired
All cable glands are correctly tightened on cables
Electrical inspection:
PV strings are verified following pre commissioning instructions
Batteries are commissioned following manufacturer recommendations
List down alarms present on the RCU and CPC (if any question, please come back to
Sunpower for further information)

Approved
Approved with comments
Rejected

Comments:

Date

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TEMPLATE 5
Tenesol / Sunpower

Qatar Petroleum
CP Commissioning Procedure

802195-B.doc

1. Revision Status
Issue

Date

Approved

First Issue

Description of Change

5 Jan 2015

MF/LH

Add Interrupt Timer Test and Alarm Relay Test

23 Jan 2015

MF/LH

Table 1 : Revision Status

2. Introduction
This document describes the commissioning of the CP Controller.
2.1. Typical System Wiring for Cathodic Protection Systems
As a CP system works by passing current through ground, it is essential that the system Common (the Positive
potential) is only grounded at the output of the CP Controller. If a ground connection is made at any other point in
the system, it is possible that the CP Controller will not be able to monitor or control the output current and voltage
correctly, particularly if a reference electrode is used.
COMMON POSITIVE

+
+

+
+

CONTROL

+
CONTROL
+

GROUNDBED

MCB

MCB

SOLAR ARRAY

CHARGE CONTROLLER

BATTERY

CATHODIC PROTECTION
CONTROLLER
PROTECTED STRUCTURE

Grounding of Enclosures
The grounding of enclosures and structures is acceptable, but under no circumstances should a connection be made
from the system common to a metal enclosure or structure otherwise the protective current is liable to have an
adverse effect on these parts, and in some cases may accelerate corrosion.

MF

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3. Commissioning
3.1. Input Power
On the CPC Control PCB Assembly, ensure the Enable/Disable switch is set to the DISABLE position.
Turn on the power to the CP Input terminals.
On the CPC Control PCB Assembly, ensure the green Status LED is illuminated.

3.2. Initial Output Set-points


To start with Constant Voltage Control:
Navigate to Menu 0 Screen 1 and set the Output Voltage Set-point = 0.0V (minimum)
Navigate to Menu 0 Screen 2 and set the Output Current Set-point = 5.0A. This is given as an example of the
required output current set it to the output current desired.
Navigate to Menu 0 Screen 3 and set the Half-Cell Voltage Set-point = 5.0V. Setting the Half-Cell Voltage at its
maximum ensures that the half-cell control will not interfere with Constant Voltage Control.

3.3. LCD Display


Verify the LCD display indicates the following 0.3 (assuming there is no half-cell fitted):
Voltage

Current

H-Cell

00.0V

00.0A

0.0V

Actual

00.0V

5.0A

5.0V

Set-Points

Note: If a Half-Cell (Reference Electrode) is fitted, the indication on the Half-Cell meter should match the structure
to soil potential (as measured by a portable half-cell and meter).
Note: If a Half-Cell is not fitted, then ensure a wire link is fitted across the Half-Cell input terminals.

3.4. Constant Voltage Control


On the CPC Control PCB Assembly, ensure the Enable/Disable switch is set to the ENABLE position.
The Cathodic Protection Controller can now be set up to operate at the required level in the appropriate operating
mode.
Voltage

Current

H-Cell

00.0V

00.0A

0.0V

Actual

00.0V

5.0A

5.0V

Set-Points

Increase the Output Voltage Set-point (Menu 0 Screen 1). The voltage and current actual values should indicate an
increase as the set-point is increased. The CP Controller is operating in Constant Voltage Mode (readings
dependant on ground conditions example shown is 1.0):
Voltage

Current

H-Cell

4.0V

4.0A

0.0V

Actual

4.0V

4.0A

5.0V

Set-Points

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3.5. Constant Current Control


Continue to increase the Output Voltage Set-point (Menu 0 Screen 1) until the voltage and current actual values
indicate no further increase. The current actual value should equal the current set-point value (e.g. 5.0A). The CP
Controller is operating in Constant Current Mode (readings dependant on ground conditions example shown is
1.0):
Voltage

Current

H-Cell

5.0V

5.0A

0.0V

Actual

6.5V

5.0A

5.0V

Set-Points

3.6. Half-Cell Voltage Monitoring


This is only applicable if there is a Half-Cell (Reference Electrode) connected.
Note: If no Half-Cell is fitted, a wire link should be fitted to short out the Half-Cell terminals.
With the supplied software for this project, no Half-Cell control is available, but the value on the input terminals is
sampled with the value displayed on the screen. The set-point should be set to 5.0V.
3.7. Disable Input
Connect a wire link across the Disable Input terminals and note that the CP Output Current drops to zero.
Remove the wire link across the Disable Input terminals and note that the CP Output Current goes back to its
previous value.
3.8. Interrupt Timer
Navigate to the Interrupt Timer Set-up Screen (Menu 2) and ensure that the Interrupt Timer is set for 10 seconds on
and 10 seconds off.
Navigate to Menu 2 Screen 1: Int Tim: Disabled Select to change. Activate the Interrupt Timer by pressing
Select.
Navigate to Menu 0 Screen 0. Check that during the OFF time, the Output Current indicated on the LCD Display
falls to zero, and LED6 (Disable Input) illuminates. Check that during the ON time, the Output Current indicated on
the LCD Display returns to the Output Current Set-point and LED6 extinguishes.
Navigate to Menu 2 Screen 1 and de-activate the Interrupt Timer by pressing Select.
3.9. Alarm Relay Test
Navigate to Menu 3 Screen 3 and press Select to change the state of Alarm Relay 1
Navigate to Menu 3 Screen 4 and press Select to change the state of Alarm Relay 2
Navigate to Menu 3 Screen 5 and press Select to change the state of Alarm Relay 3
Use a continuity meter or a DVM set to resistance to check the change in status of the Relay contacts.
3.10. Communications
TBA

3.11. End of Procedure

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Tenesol / Sunpower

Qatar Petroleum
CP Commissioning Procedure

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4. Commissioning Record
Site:

Date:

Commissioned By:

Signed:

Section

Description

Voltage

Current

Half-Cell

3.1

Input Power

3.2

Initial Output Set-points

0.0V

5.0A

5.0V

3.3

LCD Display

0.0V

5.0A

5.0V

3.4

Constant Voltage Control

5.0V

3.5

Constant Current Control

3.6

Half-Cell Voltage

3.7

Disable Input

3.8

Interrupt Timer

3.9

Alarm Relay Test

3.10

Communications

3.11

End of Procedure

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5.0A

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