Geh 6204

GEH-6204D
EX2000
Multibridge Online Maintenance
Including EX2100e DFE
SUPPLAMENT1 to
GEH-6204D
GE Energy
These instructions do not purport to cover all details or variations in equipment, nor to provide every possible contingency to be met dur-
ing installation, operation, and maintenance. If further information is desired or if particular problems arise that are not covered suffi-
ciently for the purchaser’s purpose, the matter should be referred to GE Energy.
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customer in the installation, testing, operation, and/or maintenance of the equipment described. This document shall not be reproduced in
whole or in part nor shall its contents be disclosed to any third party without the written approval of GE Energy.
1. Please replace Chapter 2 (Receiving, Handling and Storage) in its entirety with publication GEI-100228.
2. Please use the following table for acoustic information:
ACOUSTIC NOISE LEVELS - C / CX FRAMES
ACOUSTIC NOISE LEVEL - C / CX FRAMES
Ventilation Doors Closed Doors Open
System One Meter from Enclosure Adjacent to the Enclosure
Average Maximum Maximum
blower 74 dBA 77 dBA 84 dBA
fan 62 dBA 65 dBA 74 dBA

SUPPLEMENT2 to
GEH-6204D
GE Energy
These instructions do not purport to cover all details or variations in equipment, nor to provide every possible contingency to be met during
installation, operation, and maintenance. If further information is desired or if particular problems arise that are not covered sufficiently for
the purchaser’s purpose, the matter should be referred to GE Energy.
This document contains proprietary information of General Electric Company, USA and is furnished to its customer solely to assist that
customer in the installation, testing, operation, and/or maintenance of the equipment described. This document shall not be reproduced in
whole or in part nor shall its contents be disclosed to any third party without the written approval of GE Energy.
1. Please use the following table for acoustic information:
ACOUSTIC NOISE LEVEL - C / CX FRAMES
ACOUSTIC NOISE LEVEL - M FRAME
ACOUSTIC NOISE LEVEL - J FRAME
fan 73 dBA 73 dBA ----------

EX2000
Multibridge Online Maintenance
Including EX2100e DFE
GEH-6204D
Issue Date: November 1994
Revision D: September 2011
These instructions do not purport to cover all details or variations in equipment, nor to provide for every possible
contingency to be met during installation, operation, and maintenance. If further information is desired or if
particular problems arise that are not covered sufficiently for the purchaser's purpose, the matter should be referred to
GE Energy.
This document contains proprietary information of General Electric Company, USA and is furnished to its customers
solely to assist that customer in the installation, testing, operation and/or maintenance of the equipment described.
This document shall not be reproduced in whole or in part nor shall its contents be disclosed to any third party
without the written approval of GE Energy.
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All rights reserved.
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ARCNET is a registered trademark of Datapoint Corporation.
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OSHA is a trademark of Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Dept. of Labor.
EX2000 Multibridge Online Maintenance Including EX2100e DFE GEH-6204D
SAFETY SYMBOL LEGEND
WARNING
Indicates a procedure, practice, condition, or statement, that, if not strictly observed, could result in
personal injury or death.
CAUTION
Indicates a procedure, practice, condition, or statement, that, if not strictly observed, could result in damage
to or destruction of equipment.
NOTE
Indicates an essential or important procedure, practice, condition, or statement.
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GEH-6204D EX2000 Multibridge Online Maintenance Including EX2100e DFE
WARNING
This equipment contains a potential hazard of electric shock or burn. Only personnel who are adequately
trained and thoroughly familiar with the equipment and the instructions should install, operate, or maintain
this equipment.
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 procedures must be
strictly followed.
WARNING
To prevent personal injury or equipment damage caused by equipment malfunction, only adequately trained
persons should modify any programmable machine.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section/Subject Page Section/Subject Page
CHAPTER 1. OVERVIEW 4-3.2. MBHA Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

4-3.3. Auxiliary RTBA Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
1-1. DEFINITION AND SCOPE . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 4-4. REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . 4-2
1-2. MANUAL PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 4-1. Core LTB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
1-3. RELATED MANUALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 4-2. Core RTBA Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
1-4. DFE UPGRADES TO THE EX2000 . . . . . . . . 1-4 4-3. 3TB/NTB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
1-5. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 4-4. VCTA Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
4-5. P-Bar Overcurrent Relay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
CHAPTER 2. ZONE 1: CONTROL CORE POW- 4-6. P-Bar Ground Relay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
ER SUPPLIES 4-7. IOS Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
4-8. IOS LTB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
2-1. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2-2. REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES . . . . . . . 2-2 CHAPTER 5. ZONE 4: POWER CONVER-
2-2.1. EXPS Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 SION/SYSTEM FEEDBACKS
2-2.2. GDPA Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2-2.3. Blowers/PS Transformer and Fuses . . . . . 2-8 5-1. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5-1.1. PTCT Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
CHAPTER 3. ZONE 2: CONTROL CORE 5-1.2. DCFB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5-1.3. PCCA Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
3-1. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 5-1.4. SHVI Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
3-1.1. SDCC Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 5-1.5. SCR Stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
3-1.2. SLCC Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 5-1.6. SCR Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
3-1.3. SPCB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 5-1.7. Blower Motor Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
3-1.4. TCCB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 5-1.8. Blower Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
3-1.5. LDCC Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 5-2. REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . 5-1
3-2. REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES . . . . . . . 3-2 5-2.1. PTCT Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
3-2.1. SDCC Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 5-2.2. DCFB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
3-2.2. SLCC Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 5-2.3. PCCA Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
3-2.3. SPCB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 5-2.4. SHVI Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
3-2.4. TCCB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11 5-2.5. SCR Stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
3-2.5. LDCC Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 5-2.6. SCR Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
5-2.7. Blower Motor Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
CHAPTER 4. ZONE 3: CONTROL, STATUS, 5-2.8. Blower Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
AND PROTECTION SIGNALS
CHAPTER 6. EX2100e DFE
4-1. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
4-2. ONLINE MAINTAINABLE
COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 6-1. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
4-2.1. Core LTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 6-2. CONTROL CABINET COMPONENTS . . . . . 6-1
4-2.2. Core RTBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 6.2.1. Online Maintainable Components . . . . . . . . . 6-1
4-2.3. 3TB/NTB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 6.2.1. Components that are Not Online Maintainable.6-1
4-2.4. ACNA Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 6-3. POWER CONVERSION CABINET
4-2.5. VCTA Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 COMPONENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
4-2.6. P-Bar Overcurrent Relay . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 6.3.1. Bridge Isolation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
4-2.7. P-Bar Ground Relay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 6.3.2. Bridge Re-energization Procedure . . . . . . . . .6-3
4-2.8. IOS Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 6.3.3. Blower Motor Transformer and BMT Fuses .. 6-4
4-2.9. IOS LTB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 6.3.4. Blower Motor Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
4-3. COMPONENTS THAT ARE NOT ONLINE 6.3.5. Blower Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
MAINTAINABLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 6.3.6. EBRG Bridge Interface Board . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
4-3.1. IOS Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2 6.3.7. SCR Stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
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Section/Subject Page
6.3.8. SCR Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

6.3.9. Rogowski Coil Current Sensors . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
6-4. HVI MODULE AND OTHER COMPONENTS. 6-8
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CHAPTER 1
OVERVIEW
1-1. DEFINITION AND SCOPE This manual is organized as follows:
The EX2000 Digital Exciter is a microprocessor-based Chapter 1 – Overview

excitation system power converter that produces a con- Defines the purpose of the manual and its contents and
trolled dc output for generator excitation application. provides reference information.
This manual is intended to assist personnel working on Chapter 2 – Zone 1:Control Core Power Supplies
a multibridge EX2000, with online maintenance. It
Provides instructions for removing and replacing power
describes equipment used in simple control areas, such
as hardwired low-level power signals, and progresses supply hardware.
toward complex control and high voltage areas. Each
area is referred to as a Zone. Each zone is covered in a Chapter 3 – Zone 2:Control Core
chapter. Provides instructions for removing and replacing four
printed wiring boards.
WARNING Chapter 4 – Zone 3:Control, Status, and Protection

Signals
Provides instructions for removing and replacing the
Only the hardware described in this proce- online maintenance hardware for I/O and ARCNET®
dure is described as online maintainable. communications.
Personnel and equipment may be subject to
potential hazards if hardware other than Chapter 5 – Zone 4:Power Conversion/ System
that described in this procedure is contacted. Feedbacks
Provides instructions for removing and replacing power
conversion and system feedback equipment for control
and regulation of the power.
WARNING
Chapter 6 – EX2100e DFE Maintenance Procedures
Some interposing relays and interpanel wir- Provides maintenance procedures that apply only to an
ing may be energized at 24 V dc or 110 V EX2000 multibridge after it has been upgraded with an
dc. Personnel must be alert at all times when EX2100e DFE.
performing these procedures. (This safety
symbol is used to warn of energized Refer to the Table of Contents for the organization of
interpanel wiring.) these chapters.
This manual is organized in a checklist type format. In 1-2. MANUAL PROCEDURES

each chapter, procedures are numbered and should be
performed in that order. This section describes some of the terms and nomencla-
tures used in this procedure, and operational information
To use this manual, select the required replacement about the equipment. Some terms in this manual are
procedure and make a copy. Use the copy to check off used interchangeably and are clarified as necessary. For
each step after it has been completed. example, the terms core and control are used as follows.
The exciter core is any standard assembly of control

and power electronics of General Electric Drive Systems
*
(GEDS) DIRECTO-MATIC 2000 hardware used for a
specific function. Cores are mounted in sheet metal
cases. A case may contain equipment other than or in
addition to a core.
1-1
On any requisition there are up to five cores, each la- If one control is offline, pressing <STOP> on any
beled for a specific function as follows: other control (except the active master) causes a com-
plete exciter shutdown.
Control 1 Core 1 Case 14 Master 1
Control 2 Core 2 Case 16 Master 2 If a master core is down for maintenance and restart-
Control 3 Core 3 Case 3 Protection/Follower ed, the IOS must be reset to allow for a transfer to that
Control 4 Core 4 Case 5 Follower 1 master. Otherwise, a loss ofthe active master causes a
Control 5 Core 5 Case 12 Follower 2 complete exciter shutdown.
The cases not listed above contain equipment as fol- Refer to GEH-6121, EX2000 Startup, Adjustment, and
lows: Troubleshooting manual, for specific fault troubleshoot-
ing procedure and to specifically identify parts requiring
Case 1 ac line filter replacement.
Case 2 ac entry/turnaround panel
Case 4 ac disconnect/PS for Core 3
Case 6 ac disconnect/PS for Core 4 1-3. RELATED MANUALS
Case 7 de-excitation
Case 8 or 11 ac-to-dc voltage limiters The following manuals also apply to the EX2000 and
Case 9 dc exit bus may assist in troubleshooting:
Case 15 ac disconnect/PS for Core 1  GEH-6011, Installation Guidance Service
Case 18 PT/CT switches, protective devices,  GEH-6120, EX2000 Digital Exciter User's Manual
IOS/LTBs
 GEH-6121, EX2000 Startup, Adjustment, and
A specific requisition may not have all of these cases. Trouble- shooting
Refer to the outline drawing supplied with the equip-
ment.  GEH-6122, IOS Hardware
Sheet numbers referenced in this manual refer to  GEK-24967, Voltage to Current Transducer Board
elementary diagrams supplied with the equipment.
Generic sheet numbers are shown as an alpha character Customer specific materials supplied with the equipment
set. To identify specific sheets as shown on the Diagram includes:
Index (sheet 0A), add the numeric prefix of the core
being serviced. Generic device names are shown where Hardware Elementary Diagrams
the case number in which the device is located is insert-
ed to convert to a specific device name. For example, Hardware Outline Diagrams
DCBKRx could be DCBKR15, DCBKR17, and such.
The case numbers are shown on the requisition specific Hardware Layout Diagrams
outline drawing.
Custom Hardware Summary
NOTE
Customer Setting Sheet
The following service procedures must be
followed for any of the online maintenance Figure 1-1 shows electrical schematics of the online
procedures outlined in this manual. maintenance bridge isolation equipment. Specific details
can be found in the elementary diagrams. Other instruc-
If servicing the active master (as identified by the IOS tion books may apply to devices within the exciter.
display), first transfer control from the active master to Consult specific customer information for these manu-
the other master control through the IOS. als. GEDS supplies the applicable manuals to customers
to support the equipment as needed.
If servicing the Protection/Follower and Master 2 is
the active master, transfer control to Master 1 before de-
energizing the Protection/Follower.
1-2
1-4. DFE UPGRADES TO THE EX2000 1-5. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Since the introduction of the EX2000 in 1993, GE has

developed new advanced generations of excitation WARNING
systems, such as the EX2100e. The digital front-end
(DFE), or controls portion, of these systems were designed
This equipment contains a potential hazard of
to interface to other exciter power converters including the
electric shock or burn. Only personnel who are
EX2000, and provide a convenient and cost-effective
adequately trained and thoroughly familiar
method to modernize and enhance the performance of the
with the equipment and the instructions should
exciter without replacing the power modules. To facilitate
install, operate, or maintain this equipment, or
EX2000 site upgrades, GE has developed field have access to the location where it is installed.
modification packages such as the EX2100e DFE for the
EX2000 multibridge L-frame.
After an EX2100e DFE upgrade has been implemented on WARNING

an EX2000 multibridge, the original online maintenance
procedures provided in this document are no longer valid.
None of the original EX2000 printed wiring boards remain To prevent electric shock or burn while
in the system, so that none of the board replacement servicing the equipment, personnel must
procedures in chapters 1-5 are applicable. In addition, for understand and follow all safety requirements
the components that do remain (such as blower for working around dangerous voltages. Obey
transformers, fuses, and motors, and silicon-controlled local site lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures,
rectifier [SCR] fuses and stacks) the online maintenance wear appropriate personal protective
procedure is different than outlined in those chapters. equipment (PPE), and follow GE Energy
Instead, Chapter 6 details the specific new procedures that instructions when performing any adjustments,
must be followed on the EX2000 multibridge. Additional services, or other tasks requiring physical
replacement procedures for EX2100e boards and modules proximity or contact with the circuit boards,
that are included in in the EX2100e DFE may be found in electrical components, or wiring of the exciter.
the corresponding EX2100e documentation provided in
the following list and in Chapter 6. In addition, prior to
performing any online maintenance, the user should also
understand and follow the safety precautions provided in WARNING
section 1-5 Safety Precautions.
For relevant EX2100e information, the user should refer to Due to the large amount of energy passing
the following publications. These publications include through the exciter power converter, failure to
tables listing additional documentation for the EX2100e properly reinstall shields or to completely latch
printed wiring assemblies, application and configuration doors and covers compromises these safeguards
software, operator interfaces, and diagnostic and and places personnel at higher risk when within
maintenance procedures. the environs of the exciter. Understand and
follow the safety procedures and warning
 GEH-6707, ToolboxST User Guide for EX2100e labels.
Excitation Control
 GEH-6780, EX2100e Thyristor Control 77, 53, and
Since the introduction of the EX2000, safety standards of
42 mm Installation and Startup Guide
OSHA™, NFPA™, and other regulatory agencies have
 GEH-6781, EX2100e Excitation Control User
evolved and led to more restrictive safe site work practices
Guide
to provide improved protection to personnel. Shock and
 GEH-6782, EX2100e Thyristor Control 77, 53, and
42 mm Maintenance and Troubleshooting Guide burn hazard boundaries for the exciter equipment are
dependent upon the specific site application conditions,
 GEH-6785, EX2100e Thyristor Control 100 mm
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Guide including Power Potential Transformer (PPT) voltage, mega
 GEH-6786, EX2100e Thyristor Control 100 mm volt-ampere (MVA), and impedance ratings, and fault
Installation and Startup Guide clearing time of all the power sources feeding the exciter. It
 GEH-6787, EX2100e Digital front-end (DFE) is the responsibility of the customer to perform an arc flash
Thyristor Control Application and Installation Guide analysis of the system, understand the hazard boundaries
that exist, and employ adequate safeguards to protect
1-4
personnel who may be in the proximity of the NOTE

exciter, whether working on it or not. These
safeguards include restricted access for When the control cabinet is attached to the power
unqualified personnel, prohibition of unsafe converter lineup, the control cabinet may be within
online maintenance practices, and use of the hazard boundaries of the power converter.
appropriate LOTO procedures and PPE for Appropriate PPE levels to access the control cabinet
qualified personnel who must access the exciter. may therefore be higher than might be expected
based solely on hazards within the control cabinet
itself. Also note that even though one bridge section
has been locked out for online maintenance, the
workspace in front of this cabinet may still be within
WARNING
the arc flash boundary of adjacent bridges. Manual
dexterity limitations imposed by the level of PPE
To prevent personal injury or death, required for personnel safety must also be considered
personnel must be aware of arc flash to determine whether an online maintenance
hazards, and must maintain safe distances procedure should be attempted.
at all times as determined by released
energy calculations. The extent of arc flash PPT Short Clearing AFPB HRC#
hazards is not known until the site-specific (MVA) Circuit Time Incident
installation is analyzed; therefore GE Current Energy
recommends that an arc flash assessment be (Amps) (cal/cm²)
conducted for each installation. 15 108000 0.3 sec 3.7 m 79.3 >4
(12.2 ft)
0.1 sec 2.1 m 26.4 4
The following table illustrates the Arc Flash (7.0 ft)
Protection Boundary (AFPB) and Hazard Risk
10 72200 0.3 sec 3.0 m 53.0 >4
Category Number (HRC#) based on assumed
(10.0 ft)
installation conditions that might exist in a
0.1 sec 1.8 m 17.7 3
typical exciter application. These calculations
(5.8 ft)
are based on equations published in NFPA-70E,
5 36100 0.3 sec 2.2 m 26.5 4
Electrical Safety in the Workplace (2008). This
(7.1 ft)
table assumes PPT secondary voltage of 1000
0.1 sec 1.2 m 8.8 3
V, PPT impedance of 8%, and a working
(4.1 ft)
distance of 460 mm (18 in), and shows the
impact of PPT MVA and fault clearing time on
the hazard ratings. Note that when the Incident
Energy exceeds 40 cal/cm² (HRC# >4),
available PPE does not provide adequate burn
protection. The numbers in this table are
illustrative only, and must not be interpreted as
applicable to any customer site installation. It is
the responsibility of the customer to perform an
arc flash analysis of his installation and
implement appropriate safeguards as mentioned
above. Consider modifications to the installation
to reduce the hazard levels during periods when
maintenance personnel must be present to
perform online repair procedures. These
modifications might include the use of reduced
energy let-through (RELT) circuit breakers, arc
flash detection technology, or faster fault
clearing time settings used during maintenance
periods.
2-1
1-5
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CHAPTER 2
ZONE 1: CONTROL CORE POWER SUPPLIES
2-1. INTRODUCTION +120 V dc, used in cores 1, 2, and 3 to power the

LAN Terminal Board (LTB) inputs in that core for
Each of the five cores contains a power supply unique customer contacts through terminal board 3TB ter-
to the EX2000. It develops ± 24 V dc, 105 V dc, and minal 1 and 4TB terminal 1.
120 V dc voltages from two sources:
External 125 V dc WARNING

Internal 120 V ac from the Blower Motor/PS Trans-
former (see sheet A) that is fed from the bus after This 120 V dc supply is used in cores 1 and 2 to
the ac manual disconnect links power the logic of voted trip request, voted trip,
and the customer interlocks.
The power supply module consists of two printed wiring
boards (boards): DS200GDPA (GDPA) and +105 V dc, not used on this exciter, but is ener-
DS200EXPS (EXPS). Elementary sheet J shows the gized.
supply. The outputs are used as follows:
For power supply monitoring for each core, the GDPA
± 24 V dc, used as power input to the core's and EXPS also supply an ac feedback and a dc feed-
DS200DCFB DC Power and Feedback board back. These are shown on sheet B in the elementary
(DCFB) through terminal board 5TB, terminals 1, 2, diagrams. The ac monitor is wired to the DCFB and the
(common), and 3. This supply is not taken between dc is wired to the SCR high voltage interface (SHVI).
cores.
The core power supplies are located in cases 4, 6, 13,
15, and 17 (see sheet J in the elementary diagrams).
WARNING
2-2. REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
Also, through terminal board 8TB and terminals
1, 2, and 3, the power inputs to the de-excitation This section provides instructions for removing and
module is supplied from cores 1 and 2. replacing power supply hardware. It consists of:
+24 V dc, used in cores 1, 2, and 3 to power the Procedure 2-1, EXPS board
Relay Terminal Board (RTBA) relays in that core
only through terminal board 7TB terminals 1 and 2, Procedure 2-2, GDPA board
along with the supply for that core's MA auxiliary
relay. Form C contact (sheet CA) to control RTBA Procedure 2-3, Blower/power supply transformer
relays K25 and K26 (sheet FD) and 24 V dc com- and fuses
mon.
WARNING
For cores 1 and 2, the RTBA has a power distribu-

tion plug jumper that sends power to the A and B
power inputs of the multibridge hub communications
board (DS200MBHA) (sheet G) for fiber-optic com-
munications.
2-1
Procedure 2-1. EXPS Board
Step Completed
1. Record the specific faults as they appear on the keypad programmer of the bridge requiring
service.
2. Press <STOP> on the local keypad. A single fault (number from 600 to 604) appears on the active
master indicating that a follower was stopped.
3. Open blower switch BFSWx shown on sheet B, remove power supply/blower transformer fuses
BMTFUx shown on sheet A, and open dc circuit breaker DCBKRx, shown on sheet J.
4. If Master 1, Master 2, or Protection/Follower cores are being serviced, open applicable PT and CT
switches located in Case 18 and shown on sheet 0F.
5. Locate and check continuity in eight bypass fuses shown as MFUAC, FUACx, MFUDC, and
FUDCx on sheets A and B. Remove glastic rods from fuseholders and install fuses MFUAC and
MFUDC.
6. Remove glastic rods from fuseholders and install FUACx and FUDCx, shown on sheets A and B
of bridge requiring service.
7. Close ac switch MBKRAC located in the back of Case 2.
8. Open MBKRAC, remove MFUAC and FUACx, reconfirm fuse continuity check, and reinstall fuses.
Close MBKRAC.
9. Remove ac screw disconnects DISCx, shown on sheet A and lockout by following procedure on
disconnect nameplate.
10. Open ac switch MBKRAC.
11. Close dc switch MBKRDC located in the back of Case 2.
12. Open MBKRDC again, remove MFUDC and FUDCx, reconfirm fuse continuity check, and reinstall
fuses. Close MBKRDC.
13. Remove positive bus dc screw disconnect 1DISCx, shown on sheet B and lockout per procedure
on disconnect nameplate.
14. Open dc switch MBKRDC.
15. Disconnect and remove fuses MFUAC, MFUDC, FUACx, and FUDCx.
16. Remove negative bus dc screw disconnect 2DISCx, as shown on sheet B and lockout per
procedure on disconnect nameplate.
17. Install personnel safety ground leads on horizontal ac bus entering the core that was isolated.
This bus is physically located between the blowers and the core auxiliary cabinet. The other end
of the grounds should be connected to a suitable safety ground prior to connecting to the bus.
18. Always remember that the ac bus in the top of the core auxiliary cabinet and the dc bus in the top
rear of the core cabinet are still energized, as well as the line side if the 125 V dc feed to
DCBKRx, shown on sheet J.
19. Verify zero potential at all connections of the power supply assembly.
20. Unplug 1FTB, 1TB, 2TB, 3TB, 4TB, 5TB, 6TB, 7TB, 8TB, DCTB, VM2A, and VM2B connectors as
required.
2-2
Procedure 2-1. EXPS Board – Continued
Step Completed
21. Remove black and white wires in CPS PTB1 and PTB2 terminal board. Unplug ACPL.
22. Loosen the four assembly mounting screws and carefully lift the assembly out of the cabinet.
ACPL remains in the cabinet.
23. Take assembly to a workbench and remove four screws holding plastic protective cover.
24. Unplug DCPL, 3GDPL, and 4GDPL from EXPS board.
25. Remove EXPS board.
26. Replace EXPS board.
27. Reconnect connectors removed in step 24.
28. Reinstall plastic protective cover and screws.
29. Reinstall assembly in cabinet.
31. Remove safety ground installed in Step 17. Close dc circuit breaker DCBKRx and allow the power
supply and control electronics to perform self tests. If no faults appear at keypad programmer, open
DCBKRx, and proceed. If faults appear, refer to GEH-6121 for resolution.
32. Obtain fuses MFUAC, FUACx, MFUDC, and FUDCx and test each for continuity.
33. Remove the padlock on the negative bus screw disconnect 2DISCx and install the disconnect.
34. Install fuses MFUDC and FUDCx.
35. Close dc switch MBKRDC.
36. Open dc switch MBKRDC, remove fuses MFUDC and FUDCx, repeat fuse continuity check, and
reinstall fuses.
37. Close dc switch MBKRDC, again.
38. Remove the padlock on the positive bus dc screw disconnect 1DISCx and install disconnect.
39. Open dc switch MBKRDC and remove fuses MFUDC and FUDCx. Install glastic rods in place of
fuses in both fuse holders.
40. Install fuses MFUAC and FUACx.
2-3
Procedure 2-1. EXPS Board – Continued
Step Completed
41. Close ac switch MBKRAC.
42. Open ac switch MBKRAC, remove fuses MFUAC and FUACx, repeat fuse continuity check, and
reinstall fuses.
43. Close ac switch MBKRAC, again.
44. Remove the padlock on the ac screw disconnect and install the disconnects.
45. Open ac switch MBKRAC and remove fuses MFUAC and FUACx. Install glastic rods in place of
46. Install fuses BMTFUx shown on sheet A and close switch BFSWx, allowing the blowers to start.
47. Close dc circuit breaker DCBKRx shown on sheet J. After control initializes, verify that no faults
appear on the local keypad programmer.
48. If PT and CT switches were opened in step 4, close them now.
49. To put the core back on line, press <RUN> on the local keypad programmer. Verify that the
multibridge fault (in step 2) can be cleared by pressing <RESET> on the local keypad programmer
of the active master.
50. Reset alarms and bridge faults at the IOS.
2-4
Procedure 2-2. GDPA Board
Step Completed
service.
BMTFUx shown on sheet A, and open dc circuit breaker DCBKRx shown on sheet J.
MFUDC.
Close MBKRAC.
2-5
Procedure 2-2. GDPA Board – Continued
Step Completed
19. Verify zero potential at all connections of the power supply assembly.
20. Unplug 1FTB, 1TB, 2TB, 3TB, 4TB, 5TB, 6TB, 7TB, 8TB, DCTB, VM2A, and VM2B connectors as
required.
21. Remove black and white wires in CPS, PTB1, and PTB2 terminal board. Unplug ACPL.
22. Loosen the four assembly mounting screws and carefully lift the assembly out of the cabinet.
ACPL remains in the cabinet.
23. Take assembly to a workbench and remove four screws holding EXPS board bracket and remove
bracket.
24. Unplug CPTPL, ACPL, DCPL, 3GDPL and 4GDPL from GDPL board.
25. Remove GDPA board.
26. Replace GDPA board.
28. Reinstall EXPS bracket and screws.
29. Reinstall assembly in cabinet.
DCBKRx and proceed. If faults appear, refer to GEH-6121 for resolution.
reinstall fuses.
2-6
Procedure 2-2. GDPA Board – Continued
Step Completed
reinstall fuses.
2-7
Procedure 2-3. Blower/PS Transformer and Fuses
Step Completed
service.
MFUDC.
Close MBKRAC.
19. Verify zero potential at all connections of the transformer and fuses.
2-8
Procedure 2-3. Blower/PS Transformer and Fuses – Continued
Step Completed
20. Remove and replace fuses as necessary.
21. If transformer replacement is necessary, remove primary and secondary connections. Remove foot
mounting bolts and lift transformer to clear bolts, and remove.
22. Replace in reverse procedure in steps 21 through 20.
supply and control electronics to perform selftests. If no faults appear at keypad programmer, open
28. Open MBKRDC, remove MFUDC and FUDCx, repeat fuse continuity check, and reinstall fuses.
34. Open MBKRAC, remove MFUAC and FUACx, repeat fuse continuity check, and reinstall fuses.
37 Open ac switch MBKRAC and remove fuses MFUAC and FUACx. Install glastic rods in place of
2-9
Notes:
2-10
CHAPTER 3
ZONE 2: CONTROL CORE
3-1. INTRODUCTION 3-1.1. SDCC Board
The five control cores each contain a base of the follow- The SDCC is the main processor board. It provides
ing boards: thyristor firing circuit control and the following regula-
tors:
Drive Control and LAN Interface (LDCC) (see note
below) automatic voltage field voltage
field current limit volts/hertz limit
Drive Control Card (SDCC)
under-excitation limit
LAN Communications Card (SLCC)
reactive current compensation
Multibridge Signal Processing Board (SPCB)
Microprocessor Application Board (TCCB) This board connects to the other boards in the core
DC Power and Feedback Board (DCFB) through ribbon cables. See instruction manual
GEH-6120 for the board interconnection diagram show-
SCR High Voltage Interface (SHVI)
ing these cables. To remove and replace the board, see
I/O Terminal Board 3TB/NTB procedure 3-1.
Power Connect Card (PCCA)
Area Resource Communication Network (ARCNET)
Connections Board (ANCA) 3-1.2. SLCC Board
The LAN Communications Card, SLCC contains both

NOTE
isolated and non-isolated circuits for communication
inputs to the exciter's controller. It also connects to the
The control core will contain either an SDCC
programmer. To remove and replace the board, see
board and an SLCC board or an LDCC board.
procedure 3-2.
The procedures for all boards are included here.
Cores 1, 2, and 3 also contain boards:

3-1.3. SPCB Board
LAN Terminal Board (LTB)
Potential Transformer Current Transformer (PTCT) The SPCB is a multibridge signal processor board. It
Relay Terminal Board (RTBA) provides fiber-optic communications with Cores 1, 2,
and 3. It connects to the MBHAs through transmit and
Core 1 contains board: receive fiber-optic cables. To remove and replace the
board, see procedure 3-3.
Multibridge Hub Communications Board (MHBA)
The control cores are located in Cases 3, 5, 12, 14, and 3-1.4. TCCB Board
16.
The TCCB is called the microprocessor application
This section defines the LDCC, SDCC, SLCC, SPCB, board. This board processes the generator parameters
and TCCB boards, which contain mostly core functions. and transforms the analog signals through software
See Chapter 4 for boards ANCA, LTB, 3TB/NTB, transducers into digital signals for the main processors.
RTBA, VCTA and MHBA. See Chapter 5 for boards It also produces generator instrumentation signals and
PCCA, DCFB, SHVI, and PTCT. contains the built in generator simulator. To remove and
replace the board, see procedure 3-4.
3-1
3-1.5. LDCC Board 3-2. REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
The LDCC board provides a combination of functions This section provides instructions for removing and
provided by the SDCC and SLCC boards in one board. replacing four boards, as follows:
To remove and replace the board, see procedure 3-5.
Procedure 3-1, SDCC board
Procedure 3-3, SPCB board
Procedure 3-2, SLCC board
Procedure 3-4, TCCB board
Procedure 3-5, LDCC board
Procedure 3-1. SDCC Board
Step Completed
service.
MFUDC.
Close MBKRAC.
3-2
Procedure 3-1. SDCC Board – Continued
Step Completed
17. Install personnel safety ground leads on horizontal ac bus entering the core that was isolated. This bus
is physically located between the blowers and the core auxiliary cabinet. The other end of the grounds
should be connected to a suitable safety ground prior to connecting to the bus.
18. Always remember that the ac bus in the top of the core auxiliary cabinet and the dc bus in the top rear
of the core cabinet are still energized, as well as the line side if the 125 V dc feed to DCBKRx, shown
on sheet J.
19. Open the door covering the keypad display.
20. Remove the fiber optic cables from SPCB.
21. Remove the programmer keypad by releasing captive clips.
22. Remove 10PL, 2PL, and ARCPL from SLCC.
23. Release locks for lower boards rack to swing down.
24. Remove 3PL from TCCB board.
25. Restore lower board rack to upright position.
26. Remove 8PL, 2PL, 11PL, 6PL, and 1PL from SDCC board.
27. Remove SDCC (along with SLCC and SPCB) by releasing captive clips holding SDCC.
28. On a static-free worktable, disconnect 7PL from SPCB board.
29. Remove screws holding SPCB and SLCC, and remove SPCB board.
30. Move SLCC board over and unplug 3PL from SLCC and SDCC boards.
31. On new SDCC, verify correct placement of hardware jumpers.
32. Remove EEPROM (U9) from old SDCC and install in replacement board.
33. Install new board using reverse procedure in steps 30 through 19.
DCBKRx andproceed. If faults appear, refer to GEH-6121 for resolution.
39. Open dc switch MBKRDC, remove fuses MFUDC and FUDCx, repeat fuse continuity check, and reinstall
fuses.
3-3
Procedure 3-1. SDCC Board – Continued
Step Completed
reinstall fuses.
3-4
Procedure 3-2. SLCC Board
Step Completed
service.
5. Locate and check continuity in eight Bypass fuses shown as MFUAC, FUACx, MFUDC, and
MFUDC.
Close MBKRAC.
3-5
Procedure 3-2. SLCC Board – Continued
Step Completed
29. Remove screws holding SPCB and SLCC, and remove SPCBboard.
30. Move SLCC board over and unplug 3PL from SLCC and SDCC boards.
31. On new SLCC, verify correct placement of hardware jumpers.
reinstall fuses.
3-6
Procedure 3-2. SLCC Board – Continued
Step Completed
reinstall fuses.
3-7
Procedure 3-3. SPCB Board
Step Completed
service.
MFUDC.
Close MBKRAC.
3-8
Procedure 3-3. SPCB Board – Continued
Step Completed
29. Remove screws holding SPCB and SLCC, and remove SPCBboard.
30. On new SPCB, verify correct placement of hardware jumpers and DIP switch positions
reinstall fuses.
3-9
Procedure 3-3. SPCB Board – Continued
Step Completed
reinstall fuses.
3-10
Procedure 3-4. TCCB Board
Step Completed
1. Record the specific faults as they appear on the keypad programmer of bridge requiring service.
MFUDC.
Close MBKRAC.
18. The ac bus in the top of the core auxiliary cabinet and the dc bus in the top rear of the core
cabinet are still energized, as well as the line side if the 125 V dc feed to DCBKRx, see sheet J.
20. Release locks for lower boards rack and swing rack down.
21. Remove plugs 2PL, 3PL, JKK and TCQPL
3-11
Procedure 3-4. TCCB Board – Continued
Step Completed
22. Remove the board from captive clips.
23. On new TCCB, verify correct placement of hardware jumpers.
24. Move PROMs U8, U9, U58 and U59 from old TCCB to new TCCB.
44. To put core back online, press <RUN> on local keypad programmer. Verify that the multibridge fault
(step 2) can be cleared by pressing <RESET> on local keypad programmer of active master.
3-12
Procedure 3-5. LDCC Board
Step Completed
service.
MFUDC.
Close MBKRAC.
rear of the core cabinet are still energized, as well as the line side if the 125 V dc feed to DCBKR-
x, shown on sheet J.
3-13
Procedure 3-5. LDCC Board – Continued
Step Completed
21. Remove 8PL, 2PL, 11PL, 6PL, 10PL, ARCPL, 3PL and 1PL from LDCC board.
22. Remove LDCC (along with SPCB) by releasing captive clips holding LDCC.
24. Remove screws holding SPCB, and remove SPCB board.
26. On new LDCC, verify correct placement of hardware jumpers.
27. Remove EEPROM (U9) from old LDCC and install in replacement board.
DCBKRx andproceed. If faults appear, refer to GEH-6121 for resolution.
reinstall fuses.
37. Open dc switch MBKRDC and remove fuses MFUDC and FUDCx. Install glastic rods in place of fuses in
both fuse holders.
40. Open ac switch MBKRAC, remove fuses MFUAC and FUACx, repeat fuse continuity check, and reinstall
fuses.
43. Open ac switch MBKRAC and remove fuses MFUAC and FUACx. Install glastic rods in place of fuses in
both fuse holders.
3-14
Procedure 3-5. LDCC Board – Continued
Step Completed
45. Close dc circuit breaker DCBKRx shown on sheet J. After control initializes, verify that no
faults appear on the local keypad programmer.
multibridge fault (in step 2) can be cleared by pressing <RESET> on the local keypad
programmer of the active master.
3-15
Notes:
3-16
CHAPTER 4
ZONE 3: CONTROL, STATUS, AND PROTECTION SIGNALS
4-1. INTRODUCTION 4-2.2. Core RTBA
The EX2000 uses various internal and external commu- The RTBA board provides 10 relays, either directly
nication methods. These methods are digital I/O, analog driven by LTB relays or remotely by field devices. This
I/O, and ARCNET communications. This section de- board also distributes power supply voltages to other
scribes the online maintenance of the following commu- boards. There are three Core RTBAs, one each in Cases
nications hardware: 3, 14, and 16. To remove and replace the board, see
procedure 4-2.
Core LTB
Core RTBA 4-2.3. 3TB/NTB Board
3TB/NTB The 3TB/NTB is an I/O termination board. It is an

interface between the exciter and other components or
ACNA Board devices. There are five 3TB/NTBs, one each on Cases
3, 5, 12, 14, and 16. To remove and replace the board,
VCTA Board (optional) see procedure 4-3.
P-Bar Overcurrent (optional)

4-2.4. ACNA Board
P-Bar Ground (optional)
This board provides the LAN coaxial cable terminations
IOS Assemblies to the core. Since core communications are lost when
this link is opened, this board is not online maintain-
IOS LTB Board able.
The boards SLCC and SPCB are described in Chapter 3.

The boards MBHA and RTBA and IOS power supply 4-2.5. VCTA Board (Optional)
are not online maintainable. The communication hard-
ware is located in Cases 3, 5, 12, 14, 16, and 18. The VCTA board is a Dual-Channel Transducer (TDC)
board that provides analog outputs in isolated form for
use outside of the control. The TDCs are located in
4-2. ONLINE MAINTAINABLE COMPONENTS Case 18 (see sheet HB). To remove and replace the
board, see procedure 4-4.
4-2.1. Core LTB
The LAN terminal board provides an interface between 4-2.6. P-Bar Overcurrent Relay (Optional)
the exciter controller and other components and devices.
There are three boards, one each in Cases 3, 14, and 16. This relay is a GE Instantaneous Relay type PJC in-
The inputs are all internally generated from the exciter stalled in a drawout case. Therefore, this relay can be
or from external signals through an RTBA board. All serviced while the exciter is on line with only the loss
inputs are duplicates into another core with the excep- of P-Bar overcurrent protection for the period of time
tion of field ground alarm, Master 1 no fault trip and that the relay plug is out of its case. To remove and
Master 2 no fault trip, which only go to Core 3 (Protec- replace, see procedure 4-5.
tion/Follower). To remove and replace, see procedure
4-1.
4-1
4-2.7. P-Bar Ground Relay (Optional) 4-3.3. Auxiliary RTBA Boards
This relay is a GE Induction Disk Relay type IAV in- These boards are not online maintainable due to func-
stalled in a drawout case. Therefore, this relay can be tionality. The status signals of 52E and 52G, plus voted
serviced while the exciter is on line with only the loss trips, are performed on these boards. There are two
of P-Bar ground protection for the period of time that Auxiliary RTBAs located in Case 18.
the relay plug is out of its case. To remove and replace,
see procedure 4-6.
4-4. REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
4-2.8. Local IOS Assembly This section provides instructions for removing and
replacing the online maintenance hardware for I/O and
The IOS is a self-contained microprocessor-based con- ARCNET communications. These consist of the follow-
trol panel programmed to sequence operator commands ing:
and control output devices. The IOS can be removed
and replaced as a unit without affecting the operation of Procedure 4-1, Core LTB board
the exciter. However, normal control functions associat-
ed with this IOS and its LTB boards are disabled while Procedure 4-2, Core RTBA board
the IOS is offline. The IOS is supplied in Case 18. To
remove and replace, see procedure 4-7. Procedure 4-3, 3TB/NTB board
Procedure 4-4, VCTA board (optional)

4-2.9. IOS LTB Board (Optional)
Procedure 4-5, P-Bar overcurrent relay (optional)
The IOS LTB boards are the same as the core LTB
boards. These boards interface customer operational Procedure 4-6, P-Bar ground relay (optional)
commands as inputs and send exciter status information
as outputs. All I/O functions are disabled while the LTB Procedure 4-7, IOS assemblies
board is replaced. To remove and replace, see
procedure
4-8. Procedure 4-8, IOS LTB board
4-3. COMPONENTS THAT ARE NOT ONLINE

MAINTAINABLE
4-3.1. IOS Power Supply
The IOS power supply is not considered online main-

tainable because it is powered from the customer's pre-
ferred 115 V ac supply. If this supply is deenergized,
both IOSs and the Field Ground Detector will be with-
out power.
4-3.2. MBHA Board
The MBHA is not online maintainable. If this board is

removed, the exciter does not function normally. The
MBHA is located in Case 14.
4-10
4-2
Procedure 4-1. Core LTB Board
Step Completed
FUDCx (sheets A and B). Remove glastic rods from fuseholders and install fuses MFUAC and
MFUDC.
Close MBKRAC.
19. Remove 8PL, 10PL, RPL, CI1PL, CI2PL, CI3PL, CI4PL, CI5PL, CI6PL, CI7PL, CI8PL, and
OPTPL.
20. Remove clear plastic cover.
4-3
Procedure 4-1. Core LTB Board – Continued
Step Completed
21. Remove IN1 - IN8 and OT1 - OT7 as required.
22. Remove screws holding LTB.
23. Install new LTB using reverse procedure in steps 22 through 19.
24. Remove safety ground installed in Step 17. Close dc circuit breaker DCBKRx and allow the
power supply and control electronics to perform self tests. If no faults appear at keypad
programmer, open DCBKRx and proceed. If faults appear, refer to GEH-6121 for resolution.
26. Remove the padlock on the negative bus 2DISCx screw disconnect and install the disconnect.
32. Open dc switch MBKRDC and remove fuses MFUDC and FUDCx. Install glastic rods in place
of fuses in both fuse holders.
39 Open ac switch MBKRAC and remove fuses MFUAC and FUACx. Install glastic rods in place
43. To put core back online, press <RUN> on local keypad programmer. Verify that the multibridge
fault (step 2) can be cleared by pressing <RESET> on local keypad programmer of active
master.
4-4
Procedure 4-2. Core RTBA Board
Step Completed
service.
MFUDC.
Close MBKRAC.
19. Remove CPN, CPH, RPL, CP1PL through CP5PL as required, Y9PL through Y37PL as required,
and all wires on terminals 1 through 52.
20. Remove screws holding RTBA.
4-5
Procedure 4-2. Core RTBA Board – Continued
Step Completed
21. On new RTBA, verify correct placement of all hardware jumpers.
22. Move Y11PL, Y13PL, Y14PL, and OPTPL jumpers from old RTBA to new RTBA.
23. Install using reverse procedure 20 through 19.
fuses.
both fuse holders.
fuses.
38 Open ac switch MBKRAC and remove fuses MFUAC and FUACx. Install glastic rods in place of fuses in
both fuse holders.
40. Close dc circuit breaker DCBKRx shown on sheet J. After control initializes, verify that no faults appear
on the local keypad programmer.
4-6
Procedure 4-3. 3TB/NTB Board
Step Completed
service.
MFUDC.
Close MBKRAC.
9. Remove ac screw disconnects shown on sheet A and lockout by following procedure on discon-
nect nameplate.
19. Remove 2PL, 4PL, 6PL, 8PL, and OPTPL. Remove wires in terminals 1 through 90 as required.
20. Remove screws holding 3TB/NTB.
4-7
Procedure 4-3. 3TB/NTB Board – Continued
Step Completed
21. On new 3TB/NTB, verify correct placement of all hardwarejumpers.
22. Install using reverse procedure in steps 20 through 19.
25. Remove the padlock on the negative bus screw disconnect 2DISCx and install screw disconnect.
reinstall fuses.
reinstall fuses.
fault (step 2) can be cleared by pressing <RESET> on local keypad programmer of active master.
4-8
Procedure 4-4. VCTA Board (Optional)
Step Completed
1. Press STOP on the local keypad of the control requiring service (the Core relating to the HB sheet
on which the board is shown).
2. Measure zero voltage across the dc shunt at points 2TBH- 25, 26 to verify that zero current is
being supplied from this bridge.
3. Open blower switch BFSWx shown on sheet B, power supply fuses BMT_FU shown on sheet A,
and dc circuit breaker DCBKR shown on sheet J.
4. Remove ATB and BTB wires.
5. Remove TDC from board holder using board removal tool.
6. On new TDC verify correct placement of all hardware jumpers and DIP switches.
7. Calibrate new transducer board per GEK-24967
8. Install using reverse procedure in steps 2 through 1.
Procedure 4-5. P-Bar Overcurrent Relay (Optional)
Step Completed
1. Loosen the four screws holding the glass cover on the relay case and remove cover.
2. Remove the relay connection plug.
3. Release the top and bottom holding clips, and remove the relay from its case.
4. Install new relay using reverse steps 3 through 1.
Procedure 4-6. P-Bar Ground Relay (Optional)
Step Completed
1. Loosen the four screws holding the glass cover on the relay case and remove cover.
2. Remove the relay connection plug.
3. Release the top and bottom holding clips, and remove the relay from its case.
4. Install new relay using reverse steps 3 through 1.
4-9
Procedure 4-7. IOS Assemblies:
Step Completed
1. Turn power off at IOS power supply.
2. Remove Channel A and B BNC connectors
3. Remove 1PL, 2PL, 6PL, 7PL, and 1TBAC1, 1TBAC2, and 1TBCT.
4. Remove panel mounting screws and remove IOS.
5. On a static-free worktable, remove EEPROM from old IOS and install in new IOS.
6. Install new IOS using reverse procedure 4 through 1.
Procedure 4-8. IOS LTB Board
Step Completed
1. Turn power off at the IOS power supply.
2. Remove 10PL, on LTB requiring replacement.
3. Remove clear plastic cover.
4. Remove IN1 - IN8 and OT1 - OT7 as required.
5. Remove screws holding LTB.
6. Install new LTB using reverse procedure in steps 5 through 1.
4-10
CHAPTER 5
ZONE 4: POWER CONVERSION/SYSTEM FEEDBACKS
5-1. INTRODUCTION 5-1.5. SCR Stack
The EX2000 uses full-wave SCR bridge power conver- Each core contains three SCR stacks, each made up of
sion and various internal and external system feedbacks two SCRs and associated heatsinks. To remove and
for control and regulation of the power. The following replace these stacks, see procedure 5-5.
equipment is used:
PTCT SCR stack 5-1.6. SCR Fuse

DCFB SCR fuses
PCCA Blower motor fuses Each core contains 12 high-speed semiconductor fuses.
SHVI Blower motors Fuses are installed as pairs matched for resistance. To
remove and replace, see procedure 5-6.
The power conversion assemblies are located in Cases
3, 5, 12, 14, and 16.
5-1.7. Blower Motor Fuse
5-1.1. PTCT Board Each blower motor is fused with three individual fuses.
To remove and replace fuses, see procedure 5-7.
This board is used primarily to isolate and scale the
generator voltage and current signals from the potential
transformers and the current transformers. There are 5-1.8. Blower Motors
three PTCTs, one each on Cases 3, 14, and 16. They are
shown on sheet H of the elementary. To remove and Each core contains three motors coupled to squirrel
replace the board, see procedure 5-1. cage blowers. To remove and replace, see procedure 5-8.
5-1.2. DCFB Board 5-2. REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
The DCFB board is the dc power and feedback board This section provides instructions for removing and
that contains control level power supplies and numerous replacing power conversion and system feedback equip-
instrumentation circuitry. There are five DCFBs, one ment for control and regulation of the power. These
each in Cases 3, 5, 12, 14, and 16. To remove and re- instructions consist of the following:
place the board, see procedure 5-2.
Procedure 5-1, PTCT board
5-1.3. PCCA Board Procedure 5-2, DCFB board
The PCCA board interfaces the SDCC circuitry to the Procedure 5-3, PCCA board
SCR power bridge by generating SCR firing pulses
through gate pulse transformers. To remove and replace Procedure 5-4, SHVI board
the board, see procedure 5-3.
Procedure 5-5, SCR stack
5-1.4. SHVI Board Procedure 5-6, SCR fuses
The SHVI board provides attenuation for feedback Procedure 5-7, Blower motor fuse
voltages along with isolators for the dc bridge shunts.
To remove and replace the board, see procedure 5-4. Procedure 5-8, Blower motors
5-1
Procedure 5-1. PTCT Board
Step Completed
MFUDC.
Close MBKRAC.
19. Open CT and PT switches in Case 18 (shown on sheet 0F) for the Core being serviced.
20. Remove 1TB, 2TB, 3TB, and JKK.
5-2
Procedure 5-1. PTCT Board – Continued
Step Completed
21. Use a nutdriver to remove PTCT board.
22. On new PTCT board, verify correct placement of hardware jumpers.
23. Install new PTCT using reverse procedure in steps 21 through 18.
fuses.
both fuse holders.
fuses.
38 Open ac switch MBKRAC and remove fuses MFUAC and FUACx. Install glastic rods in place of fuses in
both fuse holders.
5-1
5-3
Procedure 5-2. DCFB Board
Step Completed
MFUDC.
Close MBKRAC.
16. Remove negative bus dcscrew disconnect 2DISCx, as shown on sheet B and lockout per
19. Open door covering the keypad display.
20. Remove 1PL, 2PL, 4PL, 5PL, CPTPL, SQPL, MACPL, IF1PL, IF2PL, IA1PL, IA2PL, TCPL, V1,
V2, V3, P1A, P2A, VM1A, VM1B, VM2A, and VM2B.
5-4
Procedure 5-2. DCFB Board – Continued
Step Completed
21. Remove DCFB by releasing captive clips.
22. Verify hardwarejumpers and DIP switch settings on new board.
23. Verify that fuses on new DCFB are intact.
24. Install new DCFB using reverse procedure in steps 21 through 18.
33. Open dc switch MBKRDC and remove fuses MFUDC and FUDCx. Install glastic rods in place of fuses
in both fuse holders.
36. Open MBKRAC, removes MFUAC and FUACx, repeat fuse continuity check, and reinstall fuses.
39. Open ac switch MBKRAC and remove fuses MFUAC and FUACx. Install glastic rods in place of fuses
5-5
5-1
Procedure 5-3. PCCA Board
Step Completed
service.
MFUDC.
Close MBKRAC.
19. Open door covering the keypad display.
20. Release upper rack locks and swing rack down.
5-6
Procedure 5-3. PCCA Board – Continued
Step Completed
21. Remove 5PL, 1FPL, 2FPL, 3FPL, 4FPL, 5FPL, and 6FPL.
22. Release board from captive clips.
23. Install new PCCA using reverse procedure in steps 22 through 19.
DCKBRx and proceed. If faults appear, refer to GEH-6121 for resolution.
reinstall fuses.
reinstall fuses.
38 Open ac switch MBKRAC and remove fuses MFUAC and FUACx. Install glastic rods in place of fuses
5-7
5-1
Procedure 5-4. SHVI Board
Step Completed
service.
MFUDC.
Close MBKRAC.
19. Open door to core bridge assembly.
20. Remove DC1PL, DC2PL, IA1PL, IA2PL, SQPL, FA, FB, FC, L1, L2, L3, P1, P2, V1, V2, V3, P1A,
P2A, M1A, M2A, M1B, M2B, VM1A, VM1B, VM2A, and VM2B.
5-8
Procedure 5-4. SHVI Board – Continued
Step Completed
21. Using a screwdriver and a box end wrench, remove nylon nuts holding board while holding nylon
bolt with screwdriver.
22. Remove SHVI.
23. On new SHVI board, verify correct placement of hardwarejumpers.
24. Install new SHVI using reverse procedure in steps 22 through 19.
5-1
5-9
Procedure 5-5. SCR Stack
Step Completed
MFUDC.
Close MBKRAC.
20. Verify that the heatsink on the SCR stack is sufficiently cool to handle it.
5-10
Procedure 5-5. SCR Stack – Continued
Step Completed
21. If the right hand stack assembly is to be removed, follow procedure 5-4 to remove SHVI board.
22. Remove the six 1/4-20 kepnuts to remove the Lexan/ baffle located across the bottom of all three
stack assemblies.
23. Place the red glastic shelf (part no. 104X2301AB001) under the stack to be removed, with the
bottom center bus tab in the slot. Push it in all the way (staying above the metal air deflectors and
red glastic angle on the core back panel).
24. Remove the Lexan baffle on the bottom and face of the stack assembly.
25. At the top of the stack assembly, remove the four 1/2 in. kepnuts and carriage bolts on the bottom
of the SCR leg fuses. Also remove the four 1/2 in. kepnuts and carriage bolts on the top of the
fuses. Remove the four fuses. Mark them for replacement in the same position. NOTE: Fuses are
installed as pairs matched for resistance. Always replace as a matched pair.
26. Disconnect the SCR gate leads.
27. Disconnect the four brown control wires to the capacitors at the top of the stack assembly.
28. Disconnect the one black wire to the AC filter fuse using a 1/4 in. socket. Also, if removing the right
hand SCR stack, remove two brown wires from DC bus at rear of SCR stack using a 5/16" socket.
29. At the bottom of the stack assembly, remove the three 1/2 in. kepnuts and carriage bolts located on
the center bus.
28. Remove the four 3/8 in. bolts to the red barrels holding the stack assembly to the core back panel.
Then carefully slide the stack assembly out onto the glastic shelf.
29. Reach behind the stack, disconnect the temperature switch wires, and note the wire numbers.
NOTE: The stack assembly weighs approximately 125 lbs.
30. Replace stack assembly using reverse procedure 29 through 19. Wooden wedges may be required
to align holes for bolts removed in Step 28.
31. If right hand SCR stack was removed, reinstall SHVI board using reverse procedure 5-4 steps 22
through 19. Inspect for any hardware or tools left behind and secure core doors.
32. Remove safety ground found in Step 17. Close dc circuit breaker DCBKRx and allow the power
reinstall fuses.
5-1
5-11
Procedure 5-5. SCR Stack – Continued
Step Completed
reinstall fuses.
5-12
Procedure 5-6. SCR Fuses
Step Completed
1. Record the specific faults as they appear on the keypad programmer of the bridge requiring service.
5. Locate and check continuity in eight bypass fuses shown as MFUAC, FUACx, MFUDC, and FUDCx on
sheets A and B. Remove glastic rods from fuseholders and install fuses MFUAC and MFUDC.
6. Remove glastic rods from fuseholders and install FUACx and FUDCx, shown on sheets A and B of
bridge requiring service.
Close MBKRAC.
13. Remove positive bus dc screw disconnect 1DISCx, shown on sheet B and lockout per procedure on
16. Remove negative bus dc screw disconnect 2DISCx as shown on sheet B and lockout per procedure on
18. Always remember that the ac bus in the top of the core auxiliary cabinet and the dc bus in the top rear
of the core cabinet are still energized, as well as the line side if the 125 V dc feed to DCBKRx, shown
on sheet J.
5-13
5-1
Procedure 5-6. SCR Fuses – Continued
Step Completed
20. Remove bolts/hardware on open fuses.
21. Install replacement fuse using reverse procedure in steps 20 through 19.
36. Open ac switch MBKRAC and remove fuses MFUAC and FUACx. Install glastic rods in place of fuses
37. Install fuses BMTxFU shown on sheet A and close switch BFSWx, allowing the blowers to start.
5-14
Procedure 5-7. Blower Motor Fuse
Step Completed
service.
MFUDC.
Close MBKRAC.
5-1
5-15
Procedure 5-7. Blower Motor Fuse – Continued
Step Completed
19. Pull open fuses from 3-phase fuse block mounted on motor base.
20. Replace open fuses with new fuses.
reinstall fuses.
fuses.
5-16
Procedure 5-8. Blower Motors
Step Completed
MFUDC.
Close MBKRAC.
17. Install personnel safety ground leads on horizontal ac Bus entering the core that was isolated.
19. Pull fuses from 3-phase fuse block mounted on motor base.
20. Remove wires to motor fuse block and unplug centrifugal switch wires.
5-1
5-17
Procedure 5-8. Blower Motors – Continued
Step Completed
21. Loosen four nuts securing blower assembly to core frame.
22. Support assembly on blocks, and remove two front nuts loosened in step 18. Carefully slide blower
assembly toward front and remove from cabinet.
23. Install new assembly using reverse steps 18 through 16, making sure rubber seal is visible around
perimeter of core opening (viewing from above). This assures correct alignment and seal position.
supply and control electronics to perform self tests. If no faults appear at keypad programmer open
25. Obtain fuses MFUAC, MFUACx, MFUDC, and FUDCx and test each for continuity.
38 Open ac switch MBKRAC and remove fuses MFUAC and FUACx. Install glastic rods in place of fuses
5-18
CHAPTER 6
EX2100E DFE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
6-1. INTRODUCTION
The exciter must be powered down and placed into an
electrically safe condition using local site procedures for
This chapter contains maintenance procedures that apply
LOTO. Refer to GEH-6785, EX2100e Thyristor Control
only to an EX2000 multibridge after it has been upgraded
100 mm Maintenance and Troubleshooting Guide for de-
with an EX2100e DFE. It is assumed the user is familiar
energizing and replacement procedures for these
with the information provided in section 1-4 and has
components.
understood and followed the safety precautions provided
in section1-5.
6.3. POWER CONVERSION CABINET
COMPONENTS
6.2. CONTROL CABINET COMPONENTS
This section includes online replacement procedures for
6-2.1. Online Maintainable Components components located in the bridge and bridge auxiliary
cabinets of each core in the multibridge EX2000. These
Online replaceable EX2100e components in the control
components include:
cabinet (Case 18C) include:
 UCSB/CSLA controllers for the M1, M2, and C  Blower motor transformer and fuses
control sections  Blower motor assembly and fuses
 28 V dc power supplies for the M1, M2, and C control  EX2100e Bridge Interface (EBRG) board
sections  SCR fuses and cell stacks
 DACA ac to dc power supply module  Rogowski coil current sensors (not online serviceable
 Touchscreen local operator control in some installations)
 Fuses on the Excitation Control Power Distribution
(EDIS) module (3.15 A type GDC slow blow) For each of these components there is a common bridge
isolation procedure (refer to section, 6-3.1) that must be
Refer to GEH-6785, EX2100e Thyristor Control 100 mm followed initially to take the associated core offline and
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Guide for replacement bring it to an electrically safe state for performing the
procedures for these components, as well as the section, repair task. After the repair is complete, perform the
Related Documents for instruction guides for specific common bridge re-energization procedure (refer to section,
EX2100e components. This document also contains other 6-3.2) to return the bridge to online service. Each
general and preventive maintenance procedures that procedure is provided in checklist format. For safe and
should be followed for greatest reliability and operating successful repairs, it is recommended the checklist be
life of the equipment. In addition, this guide contains rigorously followed.
troubleshooting procedures and diagnostic information
applicable to the EX2100e DFE when used in multibridge 6-3.1. Bridge Isolation Procedure
applications, such as the EX2000 L-Frame.
The following isolation procedure applies to the online
Some EX2000 components, such as the P-bar overcurrent maintenance of any components in the core bridge and
and ground relays, may still remain in the control cabinet bridge auxiliary cabinets, which are identified in the
following the DFE upgrade. Refer to Chapter 4 Zone 3: following table.
Control, Status, and Protection Signals for maintenance
information for these components. Bridge Core # Bridge Case # Bridge Auxiliary Case #
1 14 15
2 16 17
6.2.2 Components that are Not Online
3 3 4
Maintainable
4 5 6
5 12 13
EX2100e components in the control cabinet (Case 18C)
that cannot be replaced online include: Each step of this isolation procedure must be followed in
the given order before performing the specific steps given
 EDIS module in the subsequent section for the components to be
 EX2100e System I/O Interface (ESYS) board serviced.
6-1
5-1
Procedure 6-1. Bridge Isolation
Step Completed
1. Record the specific alarms displayed on the operator interface or ToolboxST application. Verify all
bridges are running and healthy except for the one to be powered down for service.
2. Be sure to apply appropriate safety procedures and PPE, per section1-5.
3. On the EDIS in the control cabinet, turn off 125 V dc control power to the EBRG of the core to be
serviced (JBG1 for Core 1, JBRG2 for Core 2, JBRG2 for Core 3, JBRG4 for Core 4, or JBRG5 for Core
5). Refer to elementary sheet 9A.
4. Verify a Bridge not heard alarm is being displayed for the core to be serviced.
5. Open blower switch BFSWx shown on sheet 3x (x is A—F corresponding to Core1-5) and remove
blower transformer fuses BMTFUx, also shown on sheet 3x.
6. Open ac circuit breaker MBKRAC in Case 2, shown on sheet 2A, and open dc circuit breaker MBKRDC
in Case 2, shown on sheet 3F.
7. Locate and check continuity of the eight bypass fuses (1500 V, 25 A) shown as MFUAC (sheet 2A),
MFUDC (sheet 3F), and FUACx and FUDCx of the core requiring service (sheet 3x).
8. Remove the eight glastic rods from the above fuseholders and install the eight bypass fuses.
9. Close MBKRAC momentarily, then reopen it. Remove six fuses MFUAC and FUACx, reconfirm fuse
continuity check, and reinstall fuses. Close MBKRAC.
10. Remove three ac screw disconnects DISCx (sheet 3x) and lockout by following the procedure on the
11. Open ac switch MBKRAC in Case 2 and close dc switch MBKRDC, also in Case 2.
12. Open MBKRDC again, remove two fuses MFUDC and FUDCx, reconfirm fuse continuity check, and
reinstall these fuses. Close MBKRDC.
13. Remove positive bus dc screw disconnect 1DISCx, shown on sheet 3x, and lockout per the procedure on
the disconnect template.
14. Open dc switch MBKRDC. Disconnect and remove eight fuses MFUAC, MFUDC, FUACx, and FUDCx.
15. Remove negative bus dc screw disconnect 2DISCx, shown on sheet 3x, and lockout per the procedure
on the disconnect template.
16. Always remember that the ac bus in the top of the core auxiliary cabinet and the dc bus in the top rear of
the core cabinet are still energized.
17. Verify zero potential of the ac and dc bus that was isolated, and of the 125 V dc control power input to
EBRG J8 (sheet 3x).
6-2
6.3.2 Bridge Re-energization Procedure
After completion of any bridge component servicing tasks

that were preceded by the isolation procedure in section
6.3.1, the following steps must be performed in the order
given to re-energize that bridge.
Procedure 6-2. Bridge Re-energization
Step Completed
1. Remove the safety grounds installed during the isolation procedure.
2. (Steps 2 and 3 verify operation of the EBRG prior to re-establishing bridge power). On the EDIS
board in the control cabinet, turn on 125 V dc control power to the EBRG of the core being serviced
(switch JBRG1 – 5, as appropriate). Verify the controllers M1 and M2 re-establish communication
with the EBRG after about a minute. The yellow LEDs for both channels on the HSLA daughter
board of the EBRG should be flashing rapidly, and the green M1OK and M2OK should flash slowly,
one at a 50% duty cycle and one at a 90% duty cycle.
3. Turn off 125 V dc control power to this EBRG board. Verify all LEDs on the EBRG board and its
HSLA daughter board are off.
4. Obtain the eight 1500 V, 25 A fuses MFUAC, MFUDC, FUACx, and FUDCx and test each for continuity.
Also obtain and check the three blower transformer fuses BMTFUx.
5. (Steps 5 – 7 verify operation of the blowers prior to re-establishing bridge power). Confirm ac
switch MBKRAC in Case 2 and blower switch BFSWx are open. Install nine fuses MFUAC,
FUACx, and BMTFUx. Remove the three fuses for the bridge ac line filter in this bridge cabinet.
6. Close ac switch MBKRAC, then blower switch BFSWx. Verify that all blowers start and turn in the
proper direction. Energize the EBRG again at EDIS switch JBRGn, and after initialization, verify the
yellow fan LED on EBRG is out. Blower and EBRG operation, and individual blower status indication,
may also be verified using the ToolboxST application screens.
7. Open switches JBRGn, MBKRAC and BFSWx. Remove six fuses MFUAC and FUACx. Check and
reinstall the three ac line filter fuses removed in step 5.
9. Verify MBKRDC is open, and install two fuses MFUDC and FUDCx.
10. Close dc switch MBKRDC for a few seconds.
11. Open dc switch MBKRDC, remove fuses MFUDC and FUDCx, repeat the fuse continuity check, and
reinstall these fuses.
12. Close dc switch MBKRDC again.
13. Remove the padlock on the positive bus dc screw disconnect 1DISCx and install the disconnect.
14. Open dc switch MBKRDC, and remove and check fuses MFUDC and FUDCx. Install glastic rods in
place of fuses in both fuse holders.
15. Check and install six fuses MFUAC and FUACx. Close ac switch MBKRAC.
16. Open ac switch MBKRAC, remove fuses MFUAC and FUACx, repeat the fuse continuity check, and
reinstall these fuses.
17. Close ac switch MBKRAC again.
6-3
Procedure 6-2. Bridge Re-energization – Continued
Step Completed
19. Open ac switch MBKRAC, and remove and check six fuses MFUAC and FUACx. Install glastic rods in place
20. Close BFSWx and verify all blowers start again. Close all power section cabinet doors.
21. To put the core back online, again turn on the JBRGn switch in the EDIS to apply control power to the
EBRG. After initialization, verify communication with the core is established using the ToolboxST
application screens, and that the fan feedbacks are working. Reset the initialization alarms and the
core should resume gating the SCRs. Verify conduction is sensed in of all the SCRs using the
ToolboxST application screens.
6.3.3. Blower Motor Transformer and BMT Fuses
This section contains the procedure for replacing the blower

motor transformer and/or its three fuses in a bridge auxiliary
cabinet.
Procedure 6-3. Blower Motor Transformer and BMT Fuses
Step Completed
1. For the core to be serviced, complete the isolation procedure provided in section 6-3.1. Always
remember that the ac and dc busses in the top of the bridge and auxiliary cabinets are still energized
throughout the following steps.
2. Verify zero potential at all connections of the transformer and fuses.
3. Remove and replace BMT fuses as necessary.
4. If transformer replacement is necessary, note all connections, and remove primary and secondary
connections. Remove foot mounting bolts and lift transformer to clear bolts, and remove.
5. Mount and connect the replacement transformer. Important: Verify the transformer has adequate
clearance from the door and its latching hardware.
6. When the service is completed, complete the re-energization procedure provided in section 6.3.2 to put
the core back online.
6-4
6.3.4. Blower Motor Fuses
This section contains the procedure for replacing the

three blower motor fuses on any of the three blower
assemblies in a bridge cabinet.
Procedure 6-4. Blower Motor Fuses
Step Completed
remember that the ac and dc busses in the top of the bridge and auxiliary cabinets are still
energized throughout the following steps
2. Verify zero voltage and pull the open fuses from the 3-phase fuse block mounted on the
motor base.
3. Replace the open fuses with new fuses of the proper rating.
4. When the service is completed, complete the re-energization procedure provided in

section 6.3.2 to put the core back online.
6.3.5. Blower Motors
This section contains the procedure for replacing a

blower motor assembly. There are three in each bridge
cabinet.
Procedure 6-5. Blower Motors
Step Completed
energized throughout the following steps.
2. Verify zero voltage on the busses, EBRG board, and blower fuses, and pull all fuses from
the 3-phase fuse block mounted on the motor base.
3. Remove wires to motor fuse block and unplug centrifugal switch wires. Pay attention to the
connections to ensure phase sequence will be maintained.
4. Loosen the four nuts securing the blower assembly to the core frame.
5. Support the assembly on blocks, and remove the two front nuts loosened in step 4.
Carefully slide the blower assembly toward front and remove from the cabinet.
6. Reverse the preceding three steps to install the new assembly, making sure the rubber seal is
visible around the perimeter of the core opening (viewing from above). This assures correct
alignment and seal position.
7. Verify correct reconnection of wiring, including phase sequence and centrifugal switch wiring.
8. When the service is completed, complete the re-energization procedure provided in section
6.3.2 to put the core back online.
6-3
6.3.6. EBRG Bridge Interface Board
This section contains the procedure for replacing the EBRG

and its associated HSLA communications daughter board.
Procedure 6-6. EBRG
Step Completed
2. To replace the EBRG board, follow the procedure provided in GEI-100776, EX2100e Bridge Interface
Board IS200EBRGH#A (EBRG) Instruction Guide.
3. When the service is completed, complete the re-energization procedure provided in section 6.3.2 to put
the core back online.
6.3.7. SCR Stack
This section contains the procedure for replacing an SCR stack.

Each bridge contains three SCR stacks, each composed of two
SCRs and associated heatsinks.
Procedure 6-7. SCR Stack
Step Completed
2. Open the door to the core bridge assembly. Verify the assembly is in an electrically safe state and
that the heatsink is sufficiently cool to handle.
3. Follow steps 22 through 30 of procedure 5-5 in chapter 5 to replace the SCR stack.
4. Inspect for any hardware or tools left behind, and secure the case doors.
5. When the service is completed, complete the re-energization procedure provided in section 6.3.2 to
put the core back online.
6-4
6.3.8. SCR Fuses
This section contains the procedure for replacing SCR

fuses. Each bridge contains twelve high-speed
semiconductor fuses installed as matched pairs for
resistance (to ensure balanced current sharing).
Procedure 6-8. SCR Fuses
Step Completed
2. Open the door to the core bridge assembly. Verify the assembly is in an electrically safe
state and that it is sufficiently cool to touch the components inside.
3. Check for open fuses and remove the bolts and other fastening hardware on the open fuses.
4. Install the replacement fuses using all hardware removed in the previous step and tightening to the
recommended torque.
5. Inspect for any hardware or tools left behind, and secure the case doors.
6. When the service is completed, complete the re-energization procedure given in section 6.3.2 to
6.3.9. Rogowski Coil Current Sensors
This section contains the procedure for replacing

WARNING
the Rogowski coils used for ac line current
sensing in the core bridges. If these coils are
Do not attempt the following procedure if the
located in the upper part of the ac bridge bus work
in the bridge auxiliary cabinet, it is not possible to Rogowski coils are not located beneath the
isolate the voltage on this bus while the exciter is SCR core in the bridge cabinet. If they are
running, and the coils cannot be replaced online. located in the auxiliary cabinet above the ac
Online servicing is possible only if the sensors are screw disconnects, they cannot be isolated for
located in the lower part of the bridge ac bus in online repair.
the bridge cabinet, beneath the SCR core, that is
de-energized and safety grounded by the isolation
procedure.
Procedure 6-9. Rogowski Coil Current Sensors
Step Completed
2. Verify there is no voltage present on the ac bus that the coils are mounted around. If voltage
is still present, these coils cannot be replaced online. Do not attempt to service these
coils while the exciter is powered on.
6-3
6-5
Procedure 6-9. Rogowski Coil Current Sensors – Continued
Step Completed
3. Verify the connections from the coils to the EBRG connectors J9, J10, and J11. The phase A coil should
connect to J9, phase B to J10, and phase C to J11.
4. Note the polarity of the coil mounting, including polarity masks, direction of the coil loop, and wire
colors.
5. Cut the ties mounting the coils around the bus, unplug the connections to the EBRG, and remove
the coils to be replaced.
6. Install the new coils, observing the polarity, mounting methods, and cable routing to the EBRG.
Connect to the proper plug on the EBRG.
7. When the service is completed, perform the re-energization procedure provided in section 6-3.2 to
6.4. HVI MODULE AND OTHER COMPONENTS
Components in the HVI cabinet (Case 18H) or in other

cabinets not specifically listed in the previous sections
cannot be replaced online, including:
 EX2100e Auxiliary Interface (EAUX) board

 EX2100e Dc Fanned Feedback (EDFF) board
 Exciter Attenuation Module (EXAM)
 EX2100e Bridge Ac Feedback (EBAC) board
 De-excitation Control (EDEX) board and module
 Other auxiliary power components including flashing
and ac line filters
The exciter must be powered down and placed into an

electrically safe condition using local site LOTO
procedures. Refer to GEH-6785, EX2100e Thyristor
Control 100 mm Maintenance and Troubleshooting Guide
for de-energizing and replacement procedures for these
components.
6-4
6-6
Notes:
6-3
6-7
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2. Please use the following table for acoustic information:

ACOUSTIC NOISE LEVELS - C / CX FRAMES

ACOUSTIC NOISE LEVEL - C / CX FRAMES

Ventilation Doors Closed Doors Open

System One Meter from Enclosure Adjacent to the Enclosure

Average Maximum Maximum

blower 74 dBA 77 dBA 84 dBA

fan 62 dBA 65 dBA 74 dBA

1. Please use the following table for acoustic information:

ACOUSTIC NOISE LEVEL - C / CX FRAMES

Ventilation Doors Closed Doors Open

System One Meter from Enclosure Adjacent to the Enclosure

Average Maximum Maximum

blower 74 dBA 77 dBA 84 dBA

fan 62 dBA 65 dBA 74 dBA

ACOUSTIC NOISE LEVEL - M FRAME

Ventilation Doors Closed Doors Open

System One Meter from Enclosure Adjacent to the Enclosure

Average Maximum Maximum

blower 86 dBA 88 dBA 97 dBA

fan 67 dBA 69 dBA 74 dBA

ACOUSTIC NOISE LEVEL - J FRAME

Ventilation Doors Closed Doors Open

System One Meter from Enclosure Adjacent to the Enclosure

Average Maximum Maximum

blower 86 dBA 89 dBA 94 dBA

fan 73 dBA 73 dBA ----------

Printed in the United States of America.

* T rademark of General Electric Company.

SAFETY SYMBOL LEGEND

Indicates an essential or important procedure, practice, condition, or statement.

Section/Subject Page Section/Subject Page

CHAPTER 1. OVERVIEW 4-3.2. MBHA Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

6.3.8. SCR Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

1-1. DEFINITION AND SCOPE This manual is organized as follows:

The EX2000 Digital Exciter is a microprocessor-based Chapter 1 – Overview

WARNING Chapter 4 – Zone 3:Control, Status, and Protection

This manual is organized in a checklist type format. In 1-2. MANUAL PROCEDURES

The exciter core is any standard assembly of control

1-4. DFE UPGRADES TO THE EX2000 1-5. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Since the introduction of the EX2000 in 1993, GE has

After an EX2100e DFE upgrade has been implemented on WARNING

personnel who may be in the proximity of the NOTE

ZONE 1: CONTROL CORE POWER SUPPLIES

2-1. INTRODUCTION +120 V dc, used in cores 1, 2, and 3 to power the

External 125 V dc WARNING

For cores 1 and 2, the RTBA has a power distribu-

Procedure 2-1. EXPS Board

7. Close ac switch MBKRAC located in the back of Case 2.

10. Open ac switch MBKRAC.

11. Close dc switch MBKRDC located in the back of Case 2.

14. Open dc switch MBKRDC.

Procedure 2-1. EXPS Board – Continued

24. Unplug DCPL, 3GDPL, and 4GDPL from EXPS board.

25. Remove EXPS board.

26. Replace EXPS board.

27. Reconnect connectors removed in step 24.

28. Reinstall plastic protective cover and screws.

29. Reinstall assembly in cabinet.

30. Reconnect connectors removed in step 20.

34. Install fuses MFUDC and FUDCx.

35. Close dc switch MBKRDC.