General Information - ABB SYN 5201 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions
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General information

1.1 Introduction
This User Manual is aimed at persons who have a basic knowledge of working with
electronic equipment, who understand electrical symbols in schematic diagrams, but
who know little or nothing about working with SYNCHROTACT 5 equipment.
The User Manual provides the information required in order to install, commission and
operate the SYNCHROTACT 5 device of types SYN 5201 and SYN 5202.
1.2 Marking of text sections
General warning
This symbol placed before the text indicates situations or conditions which can cause a
risk of death or serious injury. The text describes the procedure for preventing these
risks.
Dangerous voltages
This symbol indicates that, when handling the equipment, dangerous voltages occur
which can cause death or serious injury.
The sections of text marked with "Caution" contain information on situations which can
Caution
lead to material damage or equipment failure if the instructions are disregarded.
The sections of text marked with "Note" provide additional information. This must be
Note
taken into consideration in order to prevent malfunctions.
1.3 Purpose and use of the SYN 5201 and SYN 5202
The digital synchronizer can be used for the following applications:

For automatic synchronization and paralleling of generators

For automatic paralleling of synchronous and asynchronous lines, transmission lines
and busbars (incl. tap-changer matching).

As a paralleling monitoring device (synchrocheck) for monitoring automatic or manu-
al paralleling sequences including dead bus.
1.4 Manufacturer's address
ABB Switzerland Ltd
Synchronizing devices and voltage regulators
CH-5300 Turgi/Switzerland
Phone: +41 58 589 24 86
Fax: +41 58 589 23 33
Email: pes@ch.abb.com
Internet: www.abb.com/synchrotact
24 h - hot line for urgent service inquiries: +41 844 845 845
abb
ABB Switzerland Ltd
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