through the GTRB START MODE SEL switch
The next circuit breaker switches are for the
to the appropriate generator. The left switch is
generator circuit breaker (GB). These are labeled
the STOP switch. It is a momentary push-button
GB 1SG CLOSE/GB 1SG TRIP. This label
switch. When it is depressed, it will initiate a stop
identifies these as the GB on the No. 1 SWBD.
command to the appropriate generator.
These switches are used to control the breaker that
connects the generator to the SWBD bus and feeds
power to the ship. These switches also work the
same as the load center breaker switches.
The last circuit breaker switches are for the
shore power. They are labeled SHORE PWR. CB
Gas Turbine Start Mode Selector
CLOSE/SHORE PWR. CB TRIP. They control
the shore power circuit breaker that connects
Located on the left-hand side of the panel is
shore power to the ship. They work the same as
the GTRB. START MODE SEL. switch. It is a
the load center circuit breaker switches.
two-position toggle switch labeled HP AIR and
LP AIR. The switch is spring loaded to the LP
AIR position and must be held in the HP AIR
position. You use this switch to select the type of
air pressure used to start the GTE.
Generators Section
This section has the controls for each
generator, labeled GEN 1SG, GEN 2SG, and
GEN 3SG. For each generator there are four
indicators and two push-button switches. The
indicators from top to bottom are as follows:
Miscellaneous Indicators
RUN indicates that the generator is
running.
Located to the right of center on the panel are
four indicators in a column. These indicators from
AUTO STBY. indicates that the generator
top to bottom are as follows:
is not online but is available for standby/
emergency operation.
AUTO MODE ON indicates that the OP
MODE SEL switch, located on the system
CCS IN CONTROL indicates that CCS is
control panel, is set to the AUTO position.
in control of the generator.
This means that all VOLTAGE REG and
GOV MODE selector switches are set to
FAIL TO START is not used.
the NORMAL position.
SYS. CONFIG CHNG. START indicates
The switch on the right side is the START
the ship's electric plants have started an
switch. It is a momentary push-button switch.
automatic configuration change.
When it is depressed, it initiates a start command
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