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Separation of alarm, control and safety protection Single or multiple switchboard control Heavy consumers start logic

Automatic start and connect after blackout Automatic line frequency adjustment Control of diesel electric propulsion

"Take me home mode”, control of PTI with clutches etc. "One touch auto sequence" automatic mode control

3.1.2 Manual operation

In normal situation the main switchboard is used in automatic operation. The manual operation is equipped as the back-up of the automatic operation. In manual operation all the essential function can be carried out by hand such as generator start and stop, connecting, synchronising and load sharing (by means of synchroscope and governor switches).