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Average Readings
For situations where the process being controlled is highly erratic or fluctuates a great
deal, the display can be programmed to show average electrical readings over a 5
second time period. This smoothes the display movement and makes it easier to read.
Coordination System
Timer relays are an optional feature of the control system. When timer relays are
supplied, their operation must be coordinated so that, if desired, multiple relays are not
operating at the same time. This only affects systems that are using the relays for
operating motor driven rapping systems or wet precipitator wash down systems.
Display ID
In order for information to be properly transferred between the Keypad and Display Unit
and the Control Unit, over the communications system, each Keypad and Display Unit
must have a unique ID number.
External Alarm/Trip
There are four (4) external alarm inputs (Alarm 1 through Alarm 4) that can be used to
connect normally closed alarm contacts for such things as high TR temperature, high/low
TR oil level, full hopper condition, drag conveyor failure, high O 2, or any other condition
where a TR alarm or trip may be desired.
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period of time from the last spark or arc occurrence. (For a more detailed description of
Process Sense, see Discussion of Typical Control Waveforms, page 52).
This control feature assures stable and rapid recovery after a process upset has
subsided.
Quench Mode
The Quench Mode is programmable; it can activate the Quench time for “Arcs Only” or for
“Sparks and Arcs”.
With the Quench Mode set to Arcs Only, the detection of a second spark within the Arc
Delay time will cause the Quench Time feature to become active. This is the preferred
operating mode for precipitators collecting ash from the burning of coal.
With the Quench mode set to Sparks and Arcs, the detection of a spark will cause the
Quench time to become active (For a more detailed description of Quench Mode, see the
Discussion of Typical Control Waveforms, page 52.)
Quench Time
When a second spark occurs within the Arc Delay time it is considered an arc and it is
necessary to turn off the power for at least one system cycle to ensure the arc is
extinguished. Turning off power after this second spark is detected is called Quench.
The length of time a Quench occurs is the Quench Time, and its length is programmable
(see Preprogrammed Levels And Operating Ranges, Page 68).
Ramp Rate
The Ramp Rate is the rate at which the precipitator power increases after a Phase Back.
Power recovery starts from the Phase Back level and continues at the Ramp Rate until
either current limit or voltage limit is reached or a spark or arc occurs. The time
programmed for the Ramp Rate is the time it takes the power to increase from the Phase
Back level to pre-spark current level.
The Ramp Rate is field-programmed (see Preprogrammed Levels and Operating Ranges,
page 68) for the lowest opacity operation under normal operating conditions (For a more
detailed description, see Discussion of Typical Control Waveforms, page 52).
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