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Capstone Turbine Corporation • 21211 Nordhoff Street • Chatsworth • CA 91311 • USA Technical Reference: Stand Alone Operation – Capstone Model C30 and C60 Configuring the Dispatch Modes Dispatch modes take advantage of the special capabilities and special features designed into the Stand Alone mode. In most configurations, these commands require a password, and are entirely automated. The paragraphs below describe the dispatch modes. Manual Dispatch (Default) The Manual Dispatch mode is the default mode for a newly shipped MicroTurbine. Manual Dispatch mode allows the MicroTurbine to be commanded on to its default power settings. • CRMS: Select Settings > User Connection Bay Settings, and set the Start Input slider to User Start Priority (Mode 0). Then, return to the main menu and click on the START button, and click on the ENABLE button. • Display panel: Navigate as follows - System Data > System Configuration > Start Input, and select the “User” option. Press the INTERLOCK and START buttons simultaneously. Wait until the MicroTurbine enters the Run state, and then press the INTERLOCK and ENABLE buttons simultaneously. External Switch The External Switch mode allows an external signal to control the START/STOP status of the MicroTurbine at the output power level for the connected load. Figures 1 and 2 show the location of the UCB contact terminals required to enable the external switch. Software may be configured to recognize the external switch as follows: • CRMS: From the menu, select Settings > User Connection Bay Settings, and set the Start Input slider to Remote Start Priority (Mode 1). • Display panel: Navigate as follows - System Data > System Configuration > Start Input, and select the “Remote” option. Auto Restart The MicroTurbine system can normally be restarted after a shutdown, while the battery recharges, or during the Cooldown period before the speed of the MicroTurbine reaches zero. This allows for faster power output and reduced bearing wear. If Auto Restart is ON, the system will attempt to restart after most system shutdown modes. Enabling Auto Restart increases system availability and is recommended by Capstone. 410028-001 Rev. C (July 2004) Page 13 of 22 This information is proprietary to Capstone Turbine Corporation. Neither this document nor the information contained herein shall be copied, disclosed to others, or used for any purposes other than the specific purpose for which this document was delivered. Capstone reserves the right to change or modify without notice, the design, the product specifications, and/or the contents of this document without incurring any obligation either with respect to equipment previously sold or in the process of construction. System Configuration Parameter Description Parameter Value Default Start Input