GE Industrial Solutions ASTAT BP - Manual (Page 61)

ASTAT BP User Manual
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WARNING Beware!
ASTAT-BP must be grounded at all times.
When testing the ASTAT-BP control/communication it is possible to use the control
module only without the power section (QBx0210-QBx1100 models).
The control module MUST be properly grounded to avoid danger of electrical shock!!
88..44 D.Set: Generator Parameters Wiring
• When starting from a diesel generator make sure that its size is suitable.
Based on experience, the power (kW) of a diesel generator should usually exceed at least 1.8 times the
power (kW) of the motor in order to enable consistent motor starts, consult the factory if necessary.
However this should be checked on a case by case basis.
• When starting from a diesel generator, its voltage regulator (especially older type regulators) may be
affected during the starting process, thus causing rapid voltage fluctuations (~350V to ~500V in 400V
systems). In these rare cases, the voltage regulator must be upgraded – consult your diesel generator
supplier.
• When operating from mains and alternatively from a diesel generator, set normal starting characteristics
for mains and suitable parameters for the diesel generator in the DUAL Settings Parameters
settings. When starting from mains, the primary settings (suitable for main starting) will be operative.
Upon starting from a diesel generator, close the contact between the Control Supply and aux. input
terminal C1 to operate in D.Set: Generator Parameters mode.