JPM RO-A4 — Activate ERDS IAW EP-SA-325-F8
Admin | RO/SRO | G2.4.43 (3.2/3.8)
Location: Classroom (Administrative)
Time-Critical: No
Alternate Path: No
Estimated Time: 10 minutes
Initial Conditions:
- Salem Unit 2 experienced a reactor trip and safety injection due to a LOCA
- An ALERT has been declared
Initiating Cue:
You are the Secondary Communicator.
ACTIVATE ERDS IAW Step 1.2.b of EP-SA-325-F8, Secondary Communicator Log.
Notify the Shift Manager (Lead Examiner) when ERDS is activated.
Time-Critical: No
Alternate Path: No
Estimated Time: 10 minutes
Initial Conditions:
- Salem Unit 2 experienced a reactor trip and safety injection due to a LOCA
- An ALERT has been declared
Initiating Cue:
You are the Secondary Communicator.
ACTIVATE ERDS IAW Step 1.2.b of EP-SA-325-F8, Secondary Communicator Log.
Notify the Shift Manager (Lead Examiner) when ERDS is activated.
Task Standard:
The task is satisfactorily met when the applicant successfully activates ERDS by completing step 1.2.b of EP-SA-325-F8.
The task is satisfactorily met when the applicant successfully activates ERDS by completing step 1.2.b of EP-SA-325-F8.
▶ Show Critical Steps & Key Actions
| Step | Critical Element | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2.b | Within 60 minutes, ACTIVATE ERDS from a LAN computer | Operator proceeds to ERDS XXX computer located inside Salem Simulator horseshoe area. |
| 1.2.b.1 * | PROCEED to a computer labeled "ERDS XXX" and START the program by SELECTING the ERDS_Salem desktop icon | Operator selects the ERDS_Salem desktop icon. |
| 1.2.b.2 * | On the "Login For ERDS Display" popup window ENTER the PASSWORD and SELECT "Login" to proceed | Operator enters the PASSWORD and selects "Login" to proceed. |
| 1.2.b.3 * | SELECT the Action button labeled <CONNECT> on the appropriate Salem 1 or Salem 2 "ERDS Link Control and Status Display Screen" | Operator selects the button labeled <CONNECT> for Salem 2 "ERDS Link Control and Status Display Screen". |
| 1.2.b.4 * | SELECT the <YES> button in the "Current Link Control State is Disconnect. Do You Want To Connect?" box | Operator selects <YES> button in the "Current Link Control State is Disconnect. Do You Want To Connect?" box. |
| 1.2.b.5 * | OBSERVE that Status changes to "Transmitting Data" | Operator checks that the Status changes to "Transmitting Data". |
| 1.2.b.6 * | VERIFY successful communications status by observing that the "Messages Sent" value is increasing from zero "0" to some positive integer > "0" | Operator verifies that the "Message Sent" value is increasing from zero "0" to some positive integer > "0". |
| 1.2.b.7 | INFORM the CRS of successful ERDS activation status | Notifies CRS that ERDS is activated. |
Key Decision Point:
Step 1.2.b.3 is the discriminating step — the applicant must select the correct unit (Salem 2) ERDS Link Control and Status Display Screen, since the initial conditions state Unit 2 experienced the LOCA. Selecting Salem 1 would be an incorrect action.
Step 1.2.b.3 is the discriminating step — the applicant must select the correct unit (Salem 2) ERDS Link Control and Status Display Screen, since the initial conditions state Unit 2 experienced the LOCA. Selecting Salem 1 would be an incorrect action.
Ref: EP-SA-325-F8 (R2) | Task: N1240110501 | K/A: G2.4.43 — Knowledge of emergency communications systems and techniques | Source: Bank | View JPM PDF
Connections
- Related procedures: EP-SA-325 — Emergency Plan Implementing Procedures
- Related exam: 2023 NRC Operating Exam