GEH-6795

EX2100e Excitation Control

Engineering Work Station

HMI User Guide
Jan 2018

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Acronyms and Abbreviations
AVR Automatic or ac voltage regulator DCS Distributed Control System
EGD Ethernet Global Data
EWS Engineering Work Station
HMI Human-machine Interface
I/O Input and output
LAN Local area network
M1 Primary controller
M2 Backup controller
UCSB Universal Controller Stand-alone Version B
UCSC Universal Stand-alone Controller Version C
UDH Unit Data Highway
UX User Experience

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Related Documents
Document
Document Title
(Part) Number
ToolboxST for Mark Controllers Platform User Guide GEH-6700
ControlST Software Suite How-to Guides GEH-6808
Control System Toolbox forEX2100ExcitationControl GEH-6414
WorkstationST Alarm Viewer Instruction Guide GEI-100620
WorkstationST OPC DA Server Instruction Guide GEI-100621
EGD Configuration Server GEI-100622
WorkstationST Service Instruction Guide GEI-100623
WorkstationST OPC AE Server GEI-100624 GEI-100624
WorkstationST Alarm Server Instruction Guide GEI-100626
WorkstationST Recorder User Guide GEI-100627
WorkstationST HMI Configuration User Guide GEI-100629
WorkstationST/CIMPLICITYAdvancedViewerIntegrationInstructionGuide GEI-100697
WorkstationST OPC UA Server Instruction Guide GEI-100828
Industrial Ethernet Switch (ESWx) Instruction Guide GEI-100810
Mark VIe and Mark VIeS Control Systems Volume II: General-purpose Applications System Guide GEH-
6721_Vol_II
EX2100e Excitation Control Diagnostic Alarms for Thyristor Systems - Troubleshooting Guide diagnostic GEH-6789
alarm

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Safety Symbol Legend

Indicates a procedure, condition, or statement that, if not strictly observed, could result in
personal injury or death.

Warning

Indicates a procedure or condition that, if not strictly observed, could result in damage to or
destruction of equipment.

Caution

Indicates a procedure, condition or statement that should be strictly followed to improve

these applications

Attention

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Control System Warnings

To prevent personal injury or damage to equipment, follow all equipment safety

procedures, Lockout Tagout (LOTO), and site safety procedures as indicated by Employee
Health and Safety (EHS) guidelines.
Warning

This equipment contains a potential hazard of electric shock, burn, or death. Only
personnel who are adequately trained and thoroughly familiar with the equipment and the
instructions should install, operate, or maintain this equipment
Warning

Isolation of test equipment from the equipment under test presents potential electrical
hazards. If the test equipment cannot be grounded to the equipment under test, the test
equipment’s case must be shielded to prevent contact by personnel.
To minimize hazard of electrical shock or burn, approved grounding practices and
Warning procedures must be strictly followed.

To prevent personal injury or equipment damage caused by equipment malfunction, only

adequately trained personnel should modify any programmable machine.

Warning

Always ensure that applicable standards and regulations are followed and only properly
certified equipment is used as a critical component of a safety system. Never assume that the
Human-machine Interface (HMI) or the operator will close a safety critical control loop.
Warning

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Contents

1 OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................................................... 9
1.1 COMPATIBILITY .............................................................................................................................................................. 10
1.2 FEATURES ..................................................................................................................................................................... 10
2 OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................................... 11
2.1 OPERATING LEVEL .......................................................................................................................................................... 11
2.2 OPERATIONAL STATUS AND CONTROL SCREENS ................................................................................................................. 12
2.2.1 Screen structure..................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.2.2 Header bar ............................................................................................................................................................. 13
2.2.3 Navigation Menu Tabs ........................................................................................................................................... 14
2.2.4 Main view EX2100e ............................................................................................................................................... 14
2.2.5 Alarm screen .......................................................................................................................................................... 17
2.2.6 PQ Diagram ........................................................................................................................................................... 20
3 SPECIFICATION ......................................................................................................................................................... 21
3.1 LAPTOP PC FOR MAINTENANCE PC AND HMI .................................................................................................................... 21
3.2 DESKTOP PC FOR MAINTENANCE PC AND HMI .................................................................................................................. 22
4 CONFIGURATION ...................................................................................................................................................... 23
4.1 ANTIVIRUS UPDATE ......................................................................................................................................................... 23
5 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................................................ 24
6 REPLACEMENT AND ORDERING ............................................................................................................................. 25
6.1 REPLACEMENT ............................................................................................................................................................... 25
6.2 REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES ........................................................................................................................................... 26
6.3 ORDERING .................................................................................................................................................................... 28

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1 Overview
This document describes the Advanced HMI screens operator interface used in Ex2100e excitation control systems to display
operational status and to perform basic control operations.

The screens are compliant with last GE’s ActivePoint™ Human-Machine Interface (HMI) design guidelines.

All elements used and displayed in the screens are issued from a common library homogenous with DCS and all Product line
in Power business. Moreover, the following screens could be used either in standalone (meaning DCS is a third-party system)
or in a DCS project.

This advanced HMI (available in option), is an HMI control interface based on Engineering Work Station on a Windows®-
based operating system with CIMPLICITY* operator display software and communication drivers for the unit data highways
(UDH).

The operator can initiate commands and view real-time data and alarms on the CIMPLICITY graphic display screens.

EWS HMI connected to IE2000 switch (UDH network)

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1.1 Compatibility
This Option is available for Exciter and Regulator from Ex2100e V01.01.00C product and following.

1.2 Features
Features Benefits
Enhanced graphical user interface
(GUI) based on last GE’s Intuitive, user friendly interface that is easy to view and operate.
ActivePoint™ Human-Machine
Interface (HMI) design guidelines.
Full Alarm monitoring Maximizes the ability to view and react to alarms as they occur
Enables the operator to determine the operating point of the generator as per the
Generator capability curve indication power chart.

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2 Operation
2.1 Operating level
The operating level is based on User & Roles configured in ToolboxST. The operating level is based on the privileges of the
current Windows User.

User access level

List of actions Commissioning
Display Operating
Maintenance
Password protected Yes Yes Yes
Start/Stop Workstation Yes Yes Yes
Display status(es), measures,
(parameters*), available
Yes Yes Yes
options, alarms and dated
events
Resetting faults on the alarm
display
Reset PT failure and Transfer
blocking.
Operation of the unit - Yes Yes
Live Data Modify - Yes Yes
Live Data Force Privilege - - Yes
Download privilege - - Yes

To Check/Show the current privileges, use the Show Current Privileges Users command

Example of privileges for Maintenance User

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2.2 Operational Status and Control Screens
The control operator interface provides more functionality than the touchscreen operator interface (keypad). The operator can
use an operator interface for exciter control and status display. The main screens are detailed in following chapters.

2.2.1 Screen structure

Three main zones are displayed in screen:
• Part#1: (Header bar) already visible whatever the context displayed in Work area (Main view / Alarm Display / PQ
Diagram).
• Part#2: View Selection bar
• Part#3: Work area

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2.2.2 Header bar
The header bar is always visible whatever the view displayed in work area (part#3 above).
It is located at the top of the main view.

Ex2100e HMI Header bar

In Header bar, we can find following information:

• Active Power measurement: MW Operating Point
• Reactive Power measurement: MVAR Operating Point
• Generator status: Unit breaker 52G closed (online)
• Generator Field Voltage / Stator voltage measurement (Ust)
• Generator Field Current / Stator current measurement (Ist)
• Ex2100e Running Status: Not active / Active
• Ex2100e AVR Regulation mode: Auto/Manual
• Ex2100e Uex
• Ex2100e Iex
• Excitation field breaker 41DC position: Open / Closed
• Power System Stabilizer PSS status (Not Active / Active)
• Alarm information:

The next block of information indicates Trip and Alarm status:

Trip Status: No trip

Alarm status: No Alarm

Trip Status: No trip

Alarm status: One alarm Active

The next block of information is related to Alarm details. It indicates the number of non-acknowledged alarms in Alarm
viewer (with corresponding level: LVL_1, LVL2, LVL3 or Alert).

Note For more detail, see Alarm screen

1 alarm LVL1 non-acknowledged

0 alarm LVL2 non-acknowledged
1 alarm LVL3 non-acknowledged
0 Alerts non-acknowledged

The last block of information contains:

• Site Name (configurable in toolbox project)
• Date-time

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2.2.3 Navigation Menu Tabs
These Navigation Menu Tabs allow displaying the screens in Part#3 (workspace):
• Generator / EX2100E: Main Ex2100e view (display & Control)
• Generator / PQ Diagram: Generator Capabilities curve.
• Alarms: Alarms viewer

Ex2100e View selection bar

2.2.4 Main view EX2100e

The EX2100e Exciter/regulator Control screen displays measures and allows operator to control the system.
A single line displays main parameters and status(es) of the excitation systems.

Ex2100e main view - Single Line

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 Block Name Item description Configuration
Generator Var Mode demand RPPF_RPMA option
Generator Generator Q Annulment demand RPPF_RPMA option
Generator PF Mode demand RPPF_PFMA option
Set Point: Lower
Setpoint
Set Point: Raise
Excitation STOP demand
Excitation START demand
Excitation ON/OFF function - ON
Exciter only
Demand
Excitation ON/OFF function - OFF
Exciter only
Demand
Machine regulation mode demand GMOA option
Grid regulation (Grid/Machine) GMOA option
SFC Starting ON/OFF demand - ON SFC_Starting_En
Demand option
SFC Starting ON/OFF demand - OFF SFC_Starting_En
Demand option
SFC Electrical breaking ON/OFF
SFEL option
demand - ON Demand
SFC Electrical breaking ON/OFF
SFEL option
demand - OFF Demand
Electrical breaking ON/OFF demand -
ELB option
ON Demand
EX2100e Control
Electrical breaking ON/OFF demand -
ELB option
OFF Demand
Back to Back ON/OFF demand - ON
B2B option
Demand
Back to Back ON/OFF demand - OFF
B2B option
Demand
Pump (Motor) mode demand B2B option
Generator mode demand B2B option
Regulator Control: AUTO mode demand
Regulator Control: MANUAL mode
demand
Active channel Selection: (Master1 /
Master2) Channel changeover demand
Transfer reset
Remark:
on channel default, transfer is blocked,
after fault reset, transfer reset is
necessary
Fault reset: perform a general reset Fault
and Alarm
Alarms
PT failure: specific reset for Stator
Voltage measure fault.
PSS Enable
Power System PSS Disable
Stabilizer
PSS Mode (Not Active / Active)
Ex2100e Uex
Ex2100e Iex
Generator Stator current measurement
Generator Power factor measurement
Measurements
Generator Field Temperature
Generator frequency in Hertz
Generator Stator Voltage
Excitation Transformer temperature
Under-excitation (UEL) Status: Under
excitation limitation active
Exciter Limits Over-excitation (OEL) Status
Volts-per-Hertz (V/Hz) Limiter Status
Stator Current Limiter Status

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 Block Name Item description Configuration
Option B2B:
Mode (Motor/Generator)
B2B option
Motor (pump) mode selected
Back to back starting selected
Option ELB
B2B option
Status Electrical braking selected
Option SFEL
SFEL option
SFC starting selected
Option SFEL
SFEL option
SFC electrical braking selected
Measure selection (Grid/Machine) GMOA option
Excitation field breaker 41 closed
Unit breaker 52G closed (online)
Flashing breaker 53A closed 53A option
Single Line Flashing breaker 53B closed Flashing option
Shunt Flashing option

Regulator

Example of standard CMD for device

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2.2.5 Alarm screen
The alarm screen displays diagnostic alarms and process alarms.

Note 4 code alarms are provided and detailed in GEH-6789 EX2100e Excitation Control Diagnostic Alarms for Thyristor
Systems - Troubleshooting Guide diagnostic alarm.

The Alarm Viewer is displayed in work area. This is an integration of Workstation ST Alarm Viewer with simplified
configuration.

Quick Button bar:

Icon Description

Possibility to select a pre-defined filter.

Toggles between Shelved Alarm Display and normal filtered alarm

display.

Acknowledge All visible items displayed on this page of the screen.

Reset All visible items displayed on this page of the screen.

Page Up & Down.

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Main view:
Following information are displayed in simplified Alarm viewer

Item Description

, ,, , …
Symbol includes priority of the Alarm:
see configuration in toolbox project (Edit System Information /
Alarm System / Symbols, Classes)
Device time The timestamp when the alarm transitioned to its current state

Color indicates non-acknowledged Alarm

Description Alarm Description

Device Device producer of the alarm

Variable Name Variable identification

Alarm State Normal=Not Active / Alarmed=Active

Alarm, Trip, DIAG, EVENT, LVL_1, LVL_2, LVL_3, Alerts
• Alarm: Default class for Process Alarm
• Diag: Default class for Process Diagnostics
• Event: Default class for Process Events
• Trip: Default Class for Converter Trips
Class • LVL_1: Plant (in integrated structure)
• LVL_2: Redundant
• LVL_3: Process

• Alert: Alerts do not have a formal implementation in the alarm

system. However, alert behavior is accomplished using the Alarm
Class in conjunction with the Auto Reset property when the
variable is configured for use.

Example of Alarm View

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 Example of Alert Class Alarm

Note Alarmed Alarm is equivalent to “Active” Alarm,

Normal Alarm is equivalent to “Not Active” Alarm.

Example of Alarmed non- acknowledged Alarm

Example of Alarmed Acknowledged Alarm

Example of Normal Acknowledged Alarm

Note The symbol and color selected will display for parents and for children.

Note For more information on Alarm configuration, refer to GEH-6808 ControlST Software Suite How-to Guides.

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2.2.6 PQ Diagram
The following graph displays the operating point of the machine in its power chart: Active Power of the generator in relation
to Reactive Power.
Excitation limiters curves are imported from EDF files. They are not dynamic.

Generator Capability Curves

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3 Specification
This product option is based on hardware HMI PC (EWS same as Maintenance PC). Two configurations are available as
parts template for HMI purpose.
EWS are configured by GE; pre-configured EWS should be purchased from GE.
The modification of the EWS configuration is not authorized without review by GE to meet the required level of cyber
protection.

3.1 Laptop PC for Maintenance PC and HMI

Qty Comment
EURO POWERCORD 278A2181VRP51E 1
HP ZBOOK 15 G3 LAPTOP 323A4747TDP4M 1 Laptop
ACRONISWORKSTV115 ACRONIS
323A4747UTP8E 1
BACK
WIN7HMI 64BIT IMAGE 323A4747UTP1H 1
AVG2016BSED3YEAR AVG AVG antivirus
323A4747UTP7P 1
ANTIVIRUS 3 Year
MSWORD2013ISV - MICROSOFT
323A4747UTP4P 1
WORD
MSEXCEL2013ISV - MICROSOFT
323A4747UTP4Q 1
EXC
CONTROLST 7.0 DVD AND Includes dongle
323A4747UVP70A 1
LICENSE
3VABC123EWS2 PCPORTSSVC COMPUTER Cybersecurity
323A4747UTP33A 1
HARDENING Hardening
EWS Laptop SVCPATCH1 INSTALL LATEST Last Patch applied
323A4747UTP32A 1
VERS
VENDORIMG 323A4747UTP18A 1
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN 401B3725G1P2 1
EU- LOW VOLTAGE,CE 401B3725G3P1 1 certificate
EU:RADIO&TELECOM (CE) 401B3725G3P450 1 certificate
EU, EMC -CE 401B3725G3P50 1 certificate
EU:WEEE 401B3725G3P700 1 certificate
EU:BATTERY DIRECTIVE 401B3725G3P701 1 certificate
EU: ROHS II 401B3725G3P750 1 certificate
EU:REACH 401B3725G3P751 1 certificate
Cimplicity
CIM82 AVR 323A4747UTP3E 1
(viewer&Editor)

Note Regarding 3VABC123EWS2 part name, ABC123 is the shop order of the project.

Note CONTROLST 7.0 DVD AND LICENSE includes WorkstationST 7.0 for Operator HMI With Alarm Server, Alarm
Viewer, HMI Interface, TrenderST.
Take the version according to standard product in Product version sheet.
For more detail on the 323A4747TDP4M PC configuration, please check associated descriptive ordering drawing.

Note CIM82 AVR includes Cimplicity Viewer and Editor.

Take the version according to standard product in Product version sheet.

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3.2 Desktop PC for Maintenance PC and HMI
Qty Comment
EURO POWERCORD 278A2181VRP51E 1
HP Z440 323A4747UAP5J 1 Desktop
HP PCIE DUAL NIC FOR Z400 323A4747UBP4F 1 Network adapter
LEDZ24IMONITOR 24INCH
323A4747UCP7C 1 24” monitor
WIDESCRE
ACRONISWORKSTV115 ACRONIS
323A4747UTP8E 1
BACK
WIN7HMI 64BIT IMAGE 323A4747UTP1H 1
AVG2016BSED3YEAR AVG
323A4747UTP7P 1 AVG antivirus
ANTIVIRUS
MSWORD2013ISV - MICROSOFT
323A4747UTP4P 1 3 Year
WORD
MSEXCEL2013ISV - MICROSOFT
323A4747UTP4Q 1
3VABC123EWS3 EXC
CONTROLST 7.0 DVD AND
323A4747UVP70A 1
EWS Desktop LICENSE
PCPORTSSVC COMPUTER
323A4747UTP33A 1 Includes dongle
HARDENING
Cybersecurity
CIM82 AVR 323A4747UTP3E 1
Hardening
SVCPATCH1 INSTALL LATEST Cimplicity
323A4747UTP32A 1
VERS (viewer&Editor)
CCS-EU:LOW VOLAGE (CE) 401B3725G3P1A 1 Last Patch applied
CCS-EU: EMC (CE) 401B3725G3P50A 1 certificate
CCS-EU:WEEE 401B3725G3P700A 1 certificate
CCS-EU:BATTERY DIRECTIVE 401B3725G3P701A 1 certificate
CCS-EU: ROHS II 401B3725G3P750A 1 certificate
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN 401B3725G1P2 1 certificate
PAK:SAFETY PVC CABLE 401B3725G16P1 1 certificate

Note Regarding 3VABC123EWS3 part name, ABC123 is the shop order of the project.

Note For more detail on the 323A4747UAP5J PC configuration, please check associated descriptive ordering drawing.

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4 Configuration
EWS are configured by GE; pre-configured EWS should be purchased from GE.
The modification of the EWS configuration is not authorized without review by GE to keep an appropriate level of cyber
protection.

Regarding Antivirus update strategy, as per EWS not connected to Internet due to cybersecurity restrictions, periodically
(each maintenance visit), the last Virus definition must be updated with the following procedure.

4.1 Antivirus update

Due to cybersecurity restrictions, EWS cannot be connected to GE network neither to internet.
1. Download from a third part PC connected to internet the last Virus definition and place it on a media.

2. Copy the last Virus definition in EWS directory (C:\DISTRIB\Files\updates\AVG_updates)

3. Update from the directory

4. Check Update status

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5 Troubleshooting
This chapter will be filled with FAQ on EWS HMI.

Note Refer to GEH-6808 ControlST Software Suite How-to Guides

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6 Replacement and Ordering
This chapter helps the user with parts replacement, as well as to identify and order replacement parts.

6.1 Replacement
Replacement parts may contain static-sensitive components. Therefore, GE ships replacement parts in anti-static bags. When
handling electronics, make sure to store them in anti-static bags or boxes and use a grounding strap.

To prevent component damage caused by static electricity, treat all boards with static-
sensitive handling techniques. Wear a wrist grounding strap when handling boards or
components, but only after boards or components have been removed from potentially
energized equipment and are at a normally grounded workstation.
Caution

To prevent personal injury or damage to equipment, follow all GE safety procedures,

Lockout Tagout (LOTO), and site safety procedures as indicated by Employee Health and
Safety (EHS) guidelines.
Warning

This equipment contains a potential hazard of electric shock, burn, or death. Only
personnel who are adequately trained and thoroughly familiar with the equipment and the
instructions should install, operate, or maintain this equipment.
Warning

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6.2 Replacement Procedures
Troubleshooting should be done at the system component level. The failed system component (least replaceable part) should
be removed, returned to GE, and replaced with a known good spare. Do not attempt to repair system components.

To prevent electric shock, turn off power to the equipment, then test to verify that no power
exists in the board before touching it or any connected circuits.

Warning

To prevent equipment damage, do not remove, insert, or adjust board connections while
power is applied to the equipment.

Caution

For hardware replacement, we strongly recommend ordering a preconfigured EWS cybersecurity “ready” from GE (see
ordering in following)

➢ HMI Reconfiguration (must be done importing project archive backup).

1. Log into Maintenance
2. Unzip project archive including HMI views in project folder
3. Run the EX2100e project by launching the file “.tcw”
4. Open HMI device and load Workstation EGD Server

5. Use the Build configuration button:

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6. Use the Download WorkstationST button:

7. Click on Next button and confirm

8. (re) Create shortcut on desktop for EWS HMI launching

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6.3 Ordering
Pre-configured EWS should be purchased from GE to meet the required level of cyber protection.

Put an order to GE using the correct part number: 3VABC123EWS2 or 3VABC123EWS3 where ABC123 is the shop order
of the project.

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Glossary of Terms
Device A configurable component of a control system.
EGD Ethernet Global Data, a control network and protocol for the controller.
Devices share data through EGD exchanges (pages).

Ethernet LAN with a 10/100 M baud collision avoidance/collision detection

system used to link one or more computers together. Basis for TCP/IP
and I/O services layers that conform to the IEEE 802.3 standard.

EX2100e exciter GE static exciter; regulates the generator field current to control the
generator output voltage.

HMI Human-machine Interface, usually a computer running Windows NT

and CIMPLICITY HMI software.

IP address The address assigned to a device on an Ethernet communication

network.

LAN Local Area Network.

MVAR Mega volt-amperes reactive; the touchscreen includes bar graph and
variable displays to indicate system conditions such as generator MW
and MVARs.

MW Mega watt; the touchscreen includes bar graph and variable displays to
indicate system conditions such as generator MW and MVARs.

Overexcitation Limit (OEL)

OEL software limits the excitation current to prevent overfluxing the
generator.

Power System Stabilizer (PSS)

PSS software produces a damping torque on the generator to reduce
generator oscillations.

TCP/IP Communications protocols developed to inter-network dissimilar

systems. It is a de facto UNIX standard, but is supported on almost all
systems. TCP controls data transfer and IP provides the routing for
functions.

ToolboxST Application
A Windows-based software package used to configure the EX2100e
and Mark VIe turbine controller.

Underexcitation limit (UEL)

UEL software functions to prevent generator over-heating caused by
underexcitation.

Unit Data Highway (UDH)

Connects the EX2100, Mark VIe turbine controllers, LS2100, PLCs,
and other GE provided equipment to the HMI servers; runs at 10/100
Mbaud and supports peer-to-peer communications.

V/Hz V/Hz is the ratio of generator voltage to the frequency; this is limited to
prevent overfluxing the generator.

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