Tuning Software - HEINZMANN Australia

HEINZMANN Australia

Optimal control technology for steam turbines

pcTune is a real time tuning and diagnostic tool, providing high-speed data and graphic update. Data includes extensive operating parameters including all PIDs. Data may be saved, loaded, reviewed, exported, etc.. Additional screens provide instrument panels. All generators in system load share, dead bus operation, and much more.

Tuning Software pcTune

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Tuning Software - pcTune

The HEINZMANN Australia tuning software pcTune uses a Windows PC operating system and provides automatic module type detection. It is used for steam turbines, diesel or gas engines and generators.

Real time monitor of 100 s of data addresses available
Data available in 10 msec update
Select up to 16 addresses from pre-set groups or user select
Adjustable scan time and scaling
Edit PID control loops from the PC
Save data files for later analysis
Auto save triggers for capture of events while unattended
Export selected data as .csv files
Induce repeatable errors to monitor correction
Instrument screens available generator operating data
Display of control function status/inputs and command device
Bar chart comparisons of all system generators and masters
Live dead bus diagnostics of generator
Ideal for documentation of transient response capability
Optimise control of prime mover/generator/ power station
Process and extraction screens for live data display
For extraction turbines – live steam map of turbine operation
Using the SI-TEC Data Hub pcTune may be conducted via the internet

Suitable for:

Si-TEC Xtend CGC controllers
Si-TEC Xtend GSM controllers
Si-TEC Xtend ADG controllers
Si-TEC BDG controller
HPC I/H Converter

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An induced frequency disturbance on 65 MWatt turbine confirming generator “grid droop” response

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A Caterpillar 3412 diesel generator from initial start command to synchronised (< 10sec) to ramping on load

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Live control overview of extraction turbine operation

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Instrument screen of extraction turbine generator operation

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Steam Map of Extraction Turbine Generator Operation

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