Course Description                 This course provides in depth instruction on EX2100e Digital Excitation System operation, maintenance and troubleshooting. Training is divided between classroom theory and practical lab exercises. The student will learn the theory and                                                  operation of the EX2100e through classroom presentations and discussions. The lab exercises are designed to reinforce EX2100e operation, troubleshooting and maintenance functions.

Duration                                 5 day

Target Audience                    

• Supervisors
• Instrumentation & Controls
• Electrical Maintenance

General Prerequisites         

• Instruction is given in English, therefore a reasonable ability to read and understand spoken English is required
• Attend the EX2100e Generator Maintenance course
• Participants should be very familiar with a Microsoft® Windows® operating system.
• Participants are encouraged to research their turbine-generator equipment and documentation to verify they have an EX2100e on their unit and to bring a copy of their system elementary drawing with them to class.

Course Prerequisites               N/A

Class Size                              Maximum number of students: 12

Learning Objectives               This course will provide knowledge on the following:

• Upload/Download configuration file
• View and change parameters
• Perform commissioning test using the simulation
• Configure the trend recorder and capture buffer
• Follow signal flow via the diagrams
• Configure the Communication network
• View faults and alarms
• Be able to state the major function of each circuit board
• Follow the signal flow on the excitation elementary drawings
• Know how to replace and configure the processor cards online

Course Content

LESSON 1– EX2100e Operation Review

• Identify isolation points on EX2100e panel and power plant auxiliary systems to work safely during excitation maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Briefly explain control software functions and block diagram operation.
• Define EX2100e protective functions (UEL, OEL, V/Hz, LOE).
• Identify EX2100e hardware modules for detection and protection.
• Briefly explain EX2100e protection and limiters operation depending on unit status (offline or online).
• Define PSS operation.
• Identify, differentiate, and understand the different types of instruction manuals for commissioning and maintenance.
• Identify troubleshooting guides for EX2100e regulator and static.
• Identify PSS Testing Manual.
• Identify EX2100e TILs (Technical Information Letter).
• Briefly explain how to read a TIL.
• Review and discuss Manuals and TILs.

LESSON 2 – EX2100e Simulation Labs

• Practice browsing through ToolboxST Software, Diagrams & Parameters.
• Run EX2100e in Simulator Mode.
• Create Software Live Trends, Capture Buffer, & Dynamic Data Recorder (DDR).

LESSON 3 – EX2100e Commissioning Lab

• Use the EX2100e Installation & Startup Manual by following commissioning step-by-step using an exciter controller in Simulation Mode.

LESSON 4 – EX2100e PSS Testing Lab

• Use the EX2100e PSS Testing Manual by following step-by-step testing using an exciter controller in Simulation Mode.