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GE SPM Series User Manual

GE SPM Series
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SPM
SYNCHRONOUS MOTOR PROTECTION
AND CONTROL
Instruction Manual
Software Revision: 210.000
Manual P/N: 1601-0072-A6
Copyright © 2001 GE Power Management
GE Power Management
215 Anderson Avenue, Markham, Ontario
Canada L6E 1B3
Tel: (905) 294-6222 Fax: (905) 294-8512
Internet: http://www.GEindustrial.com/pm
Manufactured under an
ISO9001 Registered system.
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Table of Contents

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GE SPM Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGE
ModelSPM Series
CategoryPower distribution unit
LanguageEnglish

Summary

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 OVERVIEW

Provides a general and functional overview of the SPM unit.

1.2 ORDERING

Details on how to order the SPM unit and its accessories.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS

Detailed technical specifications for the SPM unit.

2 INSTALLATION

2.1 OVERVIEW

Describes the role of the SPM within motor control systems.

2.2 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION

Instructions for physically installing and mounting the SPM unit.

2.3 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

Details on wiring diagrams, grounding, and terminal connections.

3 SYNCHRONOUS MOTOR APPLICATIONS

3.1 OVERVIEW

General principles of synchronous motor operation and characteristics.

3.2 COLLECTOR-RING MOTORS

Specific applications, starting, protection, and regulation for collector-ring motors.

3.3 BRUSHLESS CONTROLLER

Starting, protection, and regulation for brushless motors.

4 USER INTERFACE

4.1 SPMPC SOFTWARE

Installation, configuration, and usage of the SPMPC software.

4.2 KEYPAD INTERFACE

Guide to operating the SPM using its keypad and display.

5 SETPOINTS

5.1 OVERVIEW

Introduction to the setpoints menu structure.

5.2 SETPOINTS MENU

Detailed description of various setpoints for motor protection and control.

5.3 OPTIONAL POWER FACTOR REGULATION SETPOINTS

Configuration parameters for the optional PF regulation feature.

5.4 CONFIGURATIONS MENU

Menu for configuring motor type, communication, and other settings.

5.5 CALIBRATION MENU

Procedures for calibrating the SPM's voltage and current inputs.

6 ACTUAL VALUES

6.1 DISPLAY SCROLLING

How actual operating values are displayed and navigated.

6.2 STATUS

Counters for various trip events and operating statistics.

7 TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING

7.1 START-UP PROCEDURE

Steps for initial inspection, self-tests, and start-up description.

7.2 DISPLAY AND MESSAGES

Explanation of SPM display indicators and messages.

7.3 REGULATOR TUNE-UP

Instructions for tuning the power factor regulator.

7.4 TROUBLESHOOTING

Guide to diagnosing and resolving common SPM issues.

7.5 PROGRAMMING

Example walkthrough for programming the SPM.

7.6 DOs AND DON’Ts

Recommended practices and common pitfalls for SPM usage.

7.7 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Answers to common inquiries regarding the SPM.

7.8 REVISION HISTORY

Details on firmware revisions and their changes.

8 ACCESSORIES

8.1 VOLTAGE DIVIDER NETWORK

Descriptions of GE PM and GE MEBANE Voltage Divider Networks.

8.2 FIELD CURRENT CALIBRATION MODULE

Description of the Field Current Calibration Module.

8.3 DC CURRENT TRANSFORMER

Description of the DC Current Transformer (DCCT).

9 MODBUS COMMUNICATIONS

9.1 IMPLEMENTATION

Details on Modbus protocol, performance, and commands.

9.2 MEMORY MAPPING

Modbus memory map registers and format codes.

10 FUNCTIONAL TESTS

10.1 INTRODUCTION

Purpose and equipment required for functional testing.

10.2 COLLECTOR-RING MOTOR FIELD APPLICATION TEST

Procedure for testing collector-ring motor field application.

10.3 COLLECTOR-RING MOTOR POWER FACTOR TEST

Procedure for testing collector-ring motor power factor.

10.4 COLLECTOR-RING MOTOR POWER FACTOR TRIP TEST

Procedure for testing collector-ring motor PF trip function.

10.5 BRUSHLESS MOTOR FIELD APPLICATION TEST

Procedure for testing brushless motor field application.

10.6 BRUSHLESS MOTOR POWER FACTOR TEST

Procedure for testing brushless motor power factor.

10.7 BRUSHLESS MOTOR POWER FACTOR TRIP TEST

Procedure for testing brushless motor PF trip function.

10.8 AC CURRENT METERING AND PULL-OUT TEST

Procedure for testing AC current metering and pull-out.

10.9 EXCITER / FIELD VOLTAGE METERING TEST

Procedure for testing exciter/field voltage metering.

10.10 EXCITER / FIELD CURRENT METERING TEST

Procedure for testing exciter/field current metering.

APPENDIX A

A.1 COMMISSIONING

Default and user-configurable settings for commissioning.

APPENDIX B

B.1 FIGURES AND TABLES

Lists of figures and tables included in the manual.

APPENDIX C

C.1 WARRANTY

GE Power Management relay warranty terms and conditions.

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