Alarms Maintenance
Alarms Maintenance
Alarms Maintenance
Control System
CONTENTS
1 Preface
2 Electric panels / motor starters
3 Alarm check
4 Trip verification
5 Instrument set-point adjustment
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PREFACE
It is recommended that a functional test is carried out at regular intervals to verify that the
control system and related instrumentation is operating according to specification. Mechanical
components may change their characteristics, electronics are drifting or a limit switch may not
be working simply because it is covered by paint. Malfunction of a component may cause
severe damage to equipment as well as personnel. This can be avoided if the hydraulic system
is included in a periodical maintenance program.
2.2 Electrical
- Measure supply voltage /frequency and check that the readings are within tolerances.
(Voltage: +\- 10%, Frequency: +\- 5%).
- Measure internal regulated voltage(s) and check that the readings are within
tolerances.(+/- 1V).
- Check PLC status indication:
Running lights
Error lights
Battery lights **
Memory and I/O lights
**
2.3 Mechanical
Check that all screws on electrical termination points are properly tightened. This applies to
power circuits and control circuits.
ALARM CHECK
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Alarm on
==>
b)
Horn silence
==>
Buzzer off
c)
==>
Steady light
d)
Alarm off
==>
Light off
Activate all alarms as described below and verify that status indication is correct.
In addition, it must be observed that the common alarm relay for remote alarm indication
operates as specified.
Note! Refer to the instrument list for alarm set points (alarm limits), required running conditions
and time delays.
Note the time delays during testing.
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TRIP VERIFICATION
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Alarm on
==>
b)
Horn silence
==>
Buzzer off
c)
==>
Steady light
d)
Alarm off
==>
No change
e)
==>
Light off
It is of great importance to verify that trigging an emergency stop relay really trips the
corresponding motor. On most systems, the power packs will trip in sequence. This can for
example be tested by starting all power packs and operate the emergency stop button. This test
should be carried out without any consumers, i.e. no flow and minimum pressure. If this test is
successful, it is sufficient to verify that all emergency stop relays are influenced by the trip
functions. Note that the emergency stop relays are energised during normal operation and deenergised in trip condition.
Activate all trip functions as described below. Verify correct operation of emergency stop relays
and that status indication is correct.
Notes: In addition, it must be observed that the common alarm relay for remote alarm
indication operates as specified.
Refer to the instrument list for alarm set points (alarm limits) and time delays.
Note the time delays during testing.
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4.5 External trip functions (e.g. inert gas pressure low low)
Simulate alarm condition and verify that power packs/pumps are tripped as specified.
CLOSED SYSTEMS:
- Pressure transmitter for feed pressure / protection pressure, pressure switch for dirty filter.
OPEN SYSTEMS:
- Pressure transmitter for protection pressure / dirty filter.