User Manual: DPG-2201-00X Digital Governor
User Manual: DPG-2201-00X Digital Governor
User Manual: DPG-2201-00X Digital Governor
DPG-2201-00X
Digital Governor
Manual 36523A
WARNING
Read this entire manual and all other publications pertaining to the work to be
performed before installing, operating, or servicing this equipment. Practice all
plant and safety instructions and precautions. Failure to follow instructions can
cause personal injury and/or property damage.
The engine, turbine, or other type of prime mover should be equipped with an
overspeed shutdown device to protect against runaway or damage to the prime
mover with possible personal injury, loss of life, or property damage.
The overspeed shutdown device must be totally independent of the prime mover
control system. An overtemperature or overpressure shutdown device may also be
needed for safety, as appropriate.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to a control system that uses an alternator or battery-charging
device, make sure the charging device is turned off before disconnecting the
battery from the system
In systems where large inductive loads are switched on the DC power buss, surge
impulse energy will be present due to the switching. To address surge energy
affects on the control, appropriate suppression devices must be installed in the DC
power buss prior to the control’s power connection.
IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS
WARNING—indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
NOTE—provides other helpful information that does not fall under the warning or
caution categories.
Woodward Governor Company reserves the right to update any portion of this publication at any
time. Information provided by Woodward Governor Company is believed to be correct and
reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Woodward Governor Company unless
otherwise expressly undertaken.
© Woodward 2005
All Rights Reserved
Manual 36523A DPG-2201-00X Digital Governors
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2. Avoid the build-up of static electricity on your body by not wearing clothing
made of synthetic materials. Wear cotton or cotton-blend materials as much
as possible because these do not store static electric charges as much as
synthetics.
4. Do not remove the printed circuit board (PCB) from the control cabinet
unless absolutely necessary. If you must remove the PCB from the control
cabinet, follow these precautions:
• When replacing a PCB, keep the new PCB in the plastic anti-static
protective bag it comes in until you are ready to install it. Immediately
after removing the old PCB from the control cabinet, place it in the anti-
static protective bag.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to electronic components caused by improper handling,
read and observe the precautions in Woodward manual 82715, Guide for
Handling and Protection of Electronic Controls, Printed Circuit Boards, and
Modules.
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Chapter 1.
General Information
Introduction
This manual provides information on the following DPG controllers:
DPG-2201-001 and DPG-2201-002
This governor can also provide droop speed control with 100 user selectable
droop levels. The governor’s internal FAILSAFE reacts instantly to loss of the
engine speed signal or loss of remote speed potentiometer signal.
Features include:
• Automatic calibration of the remote speed potentiometer
• Isochronous speed control
• Droop operation: 0 to 10% of set speed with 1/10 percent resolution
• User friendly / operator adjustable
• Precision frequency control: 0.25%
• Superior temperature stability
• Reverse battery protection
• Input voltage range: 9–30 Vdc
• Smoke control on start up
• Remote setup
• Serial communication port
Actuator Compatibility:
Chapter 2.
Governor Specifications
The governor’s main electrical and mechanical specifications are listed here
along with several performance characteristics.
Electrical
Operating Voltage Range: 9–30 Vdc *
Rated Output Current: 7 A Maximum (continuous)
Maximum Surge Current: 14 A (not to exceed ten seconds)
Connections: Terminal strip with 13 terminals
Input Signal from the Magnetic Pickup: 2.0 VAC RMS minimum during cranking
(*) DC power buss cable cannot be longer than 10 meters (32.80 feet)
Mechanical
Ambient Operating Temperature: -40°F to +185°F (-40°C to +85°C)
Oil, water, and dust resistant via conformal
Sealing:
coating and die cast enclosure
Weight: 12 oz. (341 g)
Connections: 13-terminal Euro-style connector
Suitable for mounting per SAE J1455;
Mechanical Vibration:
1 to 500 Hz, 5G amplitude
Performance
Temperature Stability 0.007 Hz @ 158ºF (70°C)
± .25% over ambient operating temperature
Steady State Speed Band:
range
Engine Speed Measurement Range: 10 MPU Hertz to 14,000 MPU Hertz
Governing Speed Range: 500 MPU Hertz to 11,000 MPU Hertz
ILS Input Voltage Measurement Range: 2.375–2.625 Vdc
ILS Input Speed Adjust Range: ±3% around the set speed
Droop Adjustment Range: 0 to 10 percent of the set speed
Droop Setting Resolution: Tenths of a percent
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A 4-pushbutton keypad and a 2-digit LED display make up the built-in user
interface. The pushbuttons, also called keys, are described in the section named
Keypad. The LED display is described in the section named LED Display.
Operating Modes
The user interface operates in two modes: PARAMETER SELECT MODE and
PARAMETER EDIT MODE. For each of these modes, the keypad and the display
have a unique way of operating.
The following tables provide a quick reference to the behavior of the display and
the function of each key when a particular operating mode is active.
PARAMETER SELECT MODE is the mode used to select a parameter for viewing
and editing. This mode is active when the 2-digit value being displayed is blinking.
The value displayed is a parameter’s identification (ID) number. The controller’s
label lists each user-adjustable parameter and its corresponding ID number.
PARAMETER EDIT MODE is the mode that displays the selected parameter’s
value and allows the value to be modified. This mode is active when the 2-digit
value displayed is on and no longer blinking. The value displayed is the selected
parameter’s current value. The display’s decimal points have several different
meanings while in PARAMETER EDIT MODE. These are described below.
• Decimal point blinking
The selected parameter’s value can be modified.
• Decimal point not blinking
The selected parameter’s value cannot be modified; parameter editing
is locked and values can only be viewed. This is the case when
password protection is active and the unlock code has not been
entered. Read about the Password parameter in the Parameter
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Reference chapter for more information about using password
protection.
• Right digit’s decimal point is blinking or ON
The lower two digits (the tens digit and the ones digit) of a
parameter’s 4-digit value are being displayed.
• Left digit’s decimal point is ON
The upper two digits (the thousands digit and the hundreds digit) of a
parameter’s 4-digit value are being displayed. The upper two digits of
a parameter are always view only and can never be modified directly.
The upper two digits change when the lower digits overflow (transition
from 99 to 00) or underflow (transition from 00 to 99).
Keypad
The keypad consists of four pushbuttons named ENTER, SELECT, INC, and
DEC.
ENTER Key
The ENTER key is used to exit PARAMETER EDIT MODE and return to
PARAMETER SELECT MODE while saving the parameter’s new value to
nonvolatile memory. Nonvolatile memory is where parameter values are stored so
that they are remembered even when the governor is not being powered. In
PARAMETER SELECT MODE, pressing the ENTER key displays the version
number of the governor’s programming.
SELECT Key
The SELECT key is used to enter PARAMETER EDIT MODE from PARAMETER
SELECT MODE once a particular parameter has been selected for editing.
The SELECT key is also used to escape from PARAMETER EDIT MODE and
return to PARAMETER SELECT MODE without saving a change in a parameter’s
value. The value a parameter had when PARAMETER EDIT MODE was entered
is restored.
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In PARAMETER SELECT MODE, each press of the INC key will cause the next
higher parameter identification number to be displayed. When the maximum
parameter identification number is reached, the next INC key press will cause the
first parameter ID number to be displayed.
For example: If the controller’s label lists 34 parameters, then pressing the
INC key when the display is blinking the value 34 will cause the display to
wrap around to the first parameter listed and begin blinking the value 01.
In PARAMETER EDIT MODE, each INC key press will increase a parameter’s
current value. If the INC key is held down while in PARAMETER EDIT MODE the
value will automatically continue to be increased at gradually faster and faster
rates until the INC key is released or the parameter’s maximum allowed value is
reached. When the lower two digits display a 99, pressing the INC (increase key)
will cause the lower two digits to display a 00 and the hundreds digit will have
been increased by 1.
In PARAMETER SELECT MODE, each press of the DEC key will cause the next
lower parameter number to be displayed. When the first parameter identification
number is reached, the next DEC key press will cause the last parameter ID
number to be displayed.
For example: If the controller’s label lists 34 parameters, then pressing the
DEC key when the display is blinking the value 01 will cause the display
to wrap around to the last parameter listed, which in this case is 34, and
blink this new value.
In PARAMETER EDIT MODE, each DEC key press will decrease a parameter’s
current value. If the DEC key is held down while in PARAMETER EDIT MODE the
value will automatically continue to be decreased at gradually faster and faster
rates until the DEC key is released or the parameter’s minimum allowed value is
reached. When the lower two digits display a 00, pressing the DEC (decrease
key) will cause the lower two digits to display a 99 and the hundreds digit will have
been decreased by 1.
Release INC and DEC and now the tens and the ones digits are again
being displayed. Note that the right digit’s decimal point is blinking if
editing is allowed or just ON if editing is not allowed.
Note: Not all parameters are 4-digit numbers, in which case the upper digits will
always display 0.0 (zero dot zero).
In PARAMETER SELECT MODE, pressing both the INC and DEC keys at the
same time will cause all LED segments to be turned on. This serves as an LED
test. Release the keys to resume displaying the parameter ID number.
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LED Display
The two 7-segment LED’s along with each digit’s corresponding decimal point are
used to display values and indicate the operating mode of the user interface.
When the value being displayed by the two 7-segment LEDs is blinking,
PARAMETER SELECT MODE is active.
When the value displayed is not blinking, the selected parameter’s value is being
displayed and the user interface is in PARAMETER EDIT MODE. The decimal
points further indicate which half of a 4-digit value is being displayed and whether
editing is allowed.
The right digit’s decimal point is used to indicate that the lower 2 digits of a value
(the tens and the ones digits) are being displayed. When the right decimal point is
blinking, it means that the value can be modified using the INC key or the DEC
key. No blinking means that editing is not allowed or is password protected.
The left digit’s decimal point is used to indicate that the upper 2 digits of a value
(the thousands and the hundreds digits) are being displayed. The upper 2 digits
are always view only so the right decimal point does not blink. Changes to the
upper digits occur when a parameter’s lower digits overflow or underflow during
editing.
An overflow occurs when the value 99 is displayed and the INC key is pressed
(assuming this is not the parameter’s maximum value). This will cause the
displayed value to become 00 while the non-displayed value in the parameter’s
upper 2 digits will be increased by one. You can verify this by pressing both INC
and DEC at the same time to view the new value in the upper digits. For example:
If the full 4-digit value of the parameter you are editing is currently 1099, then after
pressing the INC key the parameter’s new value will be 1100.
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An underflow occurs when the value 00 is displayed and the DEC key is pressed
(assuming this is not the parameter’s minimum value). This will cause the
displayed value to become 99 while the non-displayed value in the parameter’s
upper 2 digits will be decreased by one. You can verify this by pressing both INC
and DEC at the same time to view the new value in the upper digits. For example:
If the full 4-digit value of the parameter you are editing is currently 1800, then after
pressing the DEC key the parameter’s new value will be 1799.
Example 2: The desired set speed is 10,972 Hertz. The upper two digits displayed
by the controller will be [A.9] and the lower 2 digits displayed will be [72.].
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Chapter 3.
Parameter Reference
The following table lists each of the parameters and their default, minimum, and
maximum values. Note that several of the parameters have minimum and
maximum values set by other parameters. Parameters listed in boldface are
required settings for the controller.
Note also that all Speed and Rate values are shown as magnetic pick-up Hertz
values (parameters 2-4, 14-16, 26-31, 33). Changing the No. of Flywheel Teeth
will cause different default values to be displayed based on the Hertz to RPM
formula described in subsection 3.1 below.
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The default value of 0 disables Hz to RPM conversions so all set speeds are
displayed in MPU (magnetic pick-up) Hertz. Setting this parameter to a value
other than zero enables Hz to RPM conversion.
Adjust this parameter to a value equal to the exact number of pulses that the MPU
delivers to the governor in one revolution of the engine to display set speeds in
RPM. The formula used to convert the magnetic pickup signal from a Hertz value
to a RPM value is:
For example:
The following derivation of the above formula can be used to convert from RPM to
Hertz.
The default value for SET SPEED A is 1000 MPU Hertz. The SET SPEED A
parameters adjustable range extends from SET SPEED A MIN to SET SPEED
A MAX.
When SET SPEED A values greater than 9999 are displayed, the left most digit
uses the capital letter A to represent 10000 and the lower case letter b to
represent 11000.
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For example: If SET SPEED A is set to 10750, then the upper 2 digits will be
displayed by the controller as [A.7] and the lower 2 digits will display [50].
When a two-position switch is connected between SPEED SEL and +5 Vdc, then
a closed switch selects SET SPEED B as the governor’s target speed.
If the governor’s SPEED SEL input is not used, then SET SPEED A is
automatically the active target speed after the startup sequence is completed.
The default value for SET SPEED B is 1000 MPU Hertz. The SET SPEED B
parameters adjustable range extends from SET SPEED B MIN to SET SPEED
B MAX.
When SET SPEED B values greater than 9999 are displayed, the left most digit
uses the capital letter A to represent 10000 and the lower case letter b to
represent 11000.
For example: If SET SPEED B is set to 11000, then the upper 2 digits will be
displayed by the controller as [b.0] and the lower 2 digits will display [00].
The default value for IDLE SPEED is 500 MPU Hertz. The IDLE SPEED
parameters adjustable range extends from IDLE SPEED MIN to IDLE SPEED
MAX.
When IDLE SPEED values greater than 9999 are displayed, the left most digit
uses the capital letter A to represent 10000 and the lower case letter b to
represent 11000.
For example: If IDLE SPEED is set to 11000, then the upper 2 digits will be
displayed by the controller as [b.0] and the lower 2 digits will display [00].
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Saturation
100% a higher Proportional value
Increases output response to a step
change in error
Proportional
response
Saturation
0%
Error (%)
(-) 0 (+)
Note: Integral is needed to eliminate speed offsets due to proportional gain and
should never be left at zero.
larger
Integral
value
smaller
50% Integral
value
0% Time
Error
Time
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50%
0% Time
(+)
Error
0 Time
(-)
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For example, if the PID terms are set to 90, 80, and 50 respectively and the Gain
Factor is set to 20, then doubling the Gain Factor by setting it to 40 allows the PID
terms to be halved to 45, 40, and 25 respectively. These new settings are
equivalent to the previous settings with respect to the governor’s tuning response
and now allow the PID terms to be adjusted higher if needed.
Rotational mass also affects the amount of speed signal filtering needed. The
more rotational mass, the less filtering is needed. The less rotational mass, the
more filtering is needed.
During the startup sequence, the governor increases the engine speed from the
engine’s crank speed to the active target speed at the STARTUP RATE specified.
If the IDLE HOLD TIME is nonzero, the initial target speed will be the IDLE
SPEED. After the IDLE HOLD TIME expires the governor then uses the
STARTUP RATE to ramp the engine to the selected set speed (SET SPEED A or
SET SPEED B). The startup sequence is complete once the engine speed
reaches the selected set speed.
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For example, suppose Set Speed A is 3300 Hertz and Set Speed B is at 3960
Hertz. The governor is currently controlling the engine at 3300 Hertz (Set Speed
A), when Set Speed B becomes the active target speed. It is desired that the new
speed of 3960 be reached in precisely 2 seconds. The following formula
determines the value needed by Accel Rate to increase the engine speed from
Set Speed A to Set Speed B in 2 seconds.
For example, suppose Set Speed A is 4170 Hertz and Set Speed B is 3475 Hertz.
The governor is currently controlling the engine at 4170 Hertz (Set Speed A),
when Set Speed B becomes the active target speed. It is desired that the new
speed of 3475 be reached in precisely 1.5 seconds. The following formula
determines the value needed by Decel Rate to decrease the engine speed from
Set Speed A to Set Speed B in 1.5 seconds.
The startup rate specifies how fast the governor should increase the engine speed
when the engine is started. The rate value indicates Hertz per second. The
formula to use for determining a precise Startup Rate is shown below.
[(final_target_speed_in_Hertz) – (crank_speed_in_Hertz)] /
(ramp_time_in_seconds) = startup_rate_value
The governor increases the engine speed from the engine’s crank speed to the
active target speed at the rate specified. The governor will bring the engine to the
Idle Speed for the Idle Hold Time then continue increasing the engine speed at
this same ramp rate until the engine reaches the selected target speed (Set
Speed A or Set Speed B).
The ramp up will pause at the STARTUP SPEED until the governor senses an
MPU signal greater than the STARTUP SPEED. This prevents the startup ramp
from reaching completion before the engine has even started. The governor
considers MPU frequencies below the STARTUP SPEED as indicating that the
engine is cranking but has not yet started. MPU frequencies above the STARTUP
SPEED are taken to indicate that the engine has started and the governor will
increase the engine speed until the selected set speed is reached.
During the startup sequence, the governor increases the engine speed from the
engine’s crank speed to the active target speed at the STARTUP RATE specified.
If the IDLE HOLD TIME is nonzero, the initial target speed will be the IDLE
SPEED. After the IDLE HOLD TIME the governor then uses the STARTUP RATE
to ramp the engine to the selected set speed (SET SPEED A or SET SPEED B).
The startup sequence is complete once the engine speed reaches the selected
set speed.
NOTE: If the value is set too low the engine may not start.
NOTE: If the value is set too low the engine will not be able to carry its rated load.
When smaller PWM duty cycle values do not reduce the engine speed any further
but an off speed (measured speed greater than the target speed) remains, letting
the Integral term grow more negative is not beneficial. Unused negative
integration would cause a slower recovery from an under speed condition.
The integral low limit specifies the PWM duty cycle where the integrator’s
influence on lowering PID output must stop. The default value is 0%. The value
can be adjusted from 0% to 90% in 1% increments.
When larger PWM duty cycle values do not increase the engine speed any further
but a negative off speed (measured speed less than the target speed) remains,
letting the Integral term grow more positive is not beneficial. Unused positive
integration would cause a slower recovery from an over speed condition.
If an engine overload situation causes the engine speed to remain below the
target speed for some period of time, then the integral portion of PID output would
grow larger than otherwise needed (would windup). Therefore, when the load is
removed the engine may over speed because it takes time for the integral portion
of PID output to shrink or “unwind.” This is where reducing the Integral Limit High
value can help by preventing excessive windup in the PID output’s integration
term.
The integral high limit specifies the PWM duty cycle where the integrator’s
influence on raising PID output must stop. The default value is 99%. The value
can be adjusted from 99% down to 10% in 1% increments.
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For example: If 5% droop is desired, set the percent droop value to 50. Now if the
selected set speed is 1800 RPM then the no load droop speed will be:
[(1800 RPM) / ((1000 – 50) / 1000)] = 1800 RPM / 0.95 = 1895 RPM
NOTE: This parameter can only be modified during the Droop Calibration
Procedure. See the Calibration Instructions chapter for more information.
Droop mode relies on knowing the actuator position. The actuator’s position
corresponds to the amount of fuel being delivered to the engine. The DPG-2201-
00X controller senses electrical current flow through the actuator to determine its
position. This method of position sensing does not work with all actuators.
The factory default value is zero, so if droop mode is to be used, this parameter
must be calibrated. The no load calibration value must be less than the full load
calibration value for proper droop operation. If after performing the Droop
Calibration Procedure the no load calibration value is greater than the full load
calibration then the droop function cannot be used. Some actuators may have a
current versus position curve that is incompatible with this controller’s method of
determining actuator position.
The factory default value is 1000, so if droop mode is to be used, this parameter
must be calibrated. The full load calibration value must be greater than the no load
calibration value for proper droop operation. If after performing the Droop
Calibration Procedure the full load calibration value is less than the no load
calibration value then the droop function cannot be used. Some actuators may
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have a current versus position curve that is incompatible with this controller’s
method of determining actuator position.
DISABLED–This setting turns off any password protection. Use this setting if
password protection is not desired. This is the default setting as shipped from the
factory. Entering a value of [99] sets the password protect parameter to the
disabled mode. When the password protect parameter is selected, the LED
display will show [Pd] for 2 seconds, indicating the password-disabled mode, then
the value [00.] is displayed. The user can then edit the value.
For example: If the highest set speed is 1800 RPM and this parameter is set to
20, then an over speed condition will be detected at 2160 RPM (the value that is
20% greater than 1800). Formula: 1.20 * 1800 RPM = 2160 RPM
The default value of 100 is used to disable over speed detection. Use values less
than 100 to enable the over speed limit function and set the limit speed to [(1 +
(overspeed_limit_value/100)) * (highest_set_speed)].
DPG-2201-002
This parameter is used to determine the engine speed that will trigger the
governor to output minimum fuel. The parameter’s value is set as a frequency in
Hertz or as an RPM value depending on whether the No. of Flywheel Teeth
parameter is zero or nonzero respectively. The default value of 15,000 Hertz is
used to disable over speed detection.
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The governor detects an over speed condition when it measures an engine speed
that exceeds the OVER SPEED LIMIT value. When an over speed is detected the
governor’s actuator output signal is set to minimum.
NOTE— The governor must be turned off to clear the over speed
detection before the engine can be restarted.
The startup speed parameter should be set to an engine speed at least 10%
higher than the fastest engine cranking speed but lower than the engine’s idle
speed. This allows the governor to determine whether the engine is cranking or
running whenever an engine speed signal is present.
If the Startup Speed value is set too low (less than crank speed) the governor’s
target speed will be ramped to the active set speed (Idle Speed, Set Speed A, or
Set Speed B) before the engine has started. Therefore, when the engine does
start, it may over speed or output excessive smoke because the startup ramp,
having already completed, no longer controls the rate of engine speed increase.
If the Startup Speed value is set too high (above the active set speed) then the
Startup Speed becomes the target speed that the governor must reach before the
governor considers the startup sequence complete. Typically, the startup
sequence ends when the engine speed reaches the active set speed. The active
set speed is the Idle Speed if the Idle Hold Time parameter is a nonzero value or
the “selected set speed” (either Set Speed A or Set Speed B).
To determine the proper value for this parameter the crank speed must be known.
There are two ways to determine the engine crank speed.
1) Use a meter to measure the frequency across the MPU+ and
MPU- terminals of the governor during cranking or . . .
2) Use a PC running the Universal PST application and read the
value of the Measured Speed in the View Status panel when
the engine is cranking. Note: From the Universal PST’s startup
screen press the View Status button, then press the Start
Monitoring button to begin reading values.
If the value is too low, then the engine crank time may be longer than desired
because the governor’s actuator output starts from a value much smaller than
needed to begin opening the fuel valve.
If the value is too high, then the engine may over speed because the actuator
opens more than needed to start the engine.
There are two ways to determine a good value to use for this parameter.
1) Use a meter to measure the duty cycle across the ACT
terminals of the governor while the engine is running. Note:
To determine if your meter is reading the correct value:
a. First, apply power to the governor but do NOT
start the engine
b. Second, measure the duty cycle across the
ACT terminals (#3 and #4). The reading should
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be 5 for 5%. If the reading is 95, then reverse
the leads.
2) Use a PC running the Universal PST application and read the
value of the PWM command in the View Status panel when
the engine is cranking. Note: from the Universal PST’s
startup screen press the View Status button, then press the
Start Monitoring button to begin reading values.
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Chapter 4.
Universal PST
Introduction
The Universal Parameter Setup Tool (Universal PST) is a Microsoft® Windows®
application available from Woodward that enables you to adjust governor
parameter settings and monitor governor operation. Universal PST also includes a
graphical chart recorder that displays engine speed in real-time. This provides a
visual representation of how the engine speed changes in response to changes in
load, which can be very helpful when tuning the governor.
This chapter provides the information needed to use a computer with your
governor. Here you will find instructions for acquiring, installing, and running the
Universal PST on your PC. Also described is information for obtaining or
constructing the communications cable needed to connect the governor’s COMM
port to your computer’s serial port during service and initial programming.
Features
Universal PST features include:
• Automatic configuration to each DPG when communications are
established
• Read/write access to all DPG programmable parameters and features
• View each parameter's default, minimum, and maximum values
• Diagnostics utilizing automatic refresh of DPG status
• Save and open DPG setup data information to and from a file for reuse
• Single button read to get the current values of all parameters
• Single button write to program a DPG with previously saved setup
values
• Engine speed monitoring via a chart recorder to aid in tuning the
governor
• Saving chart recorder data to a Microsoft Excel compatible file
• Help information on each of the governor’s parameters
• Help information on using the Universal PST
System Requirements
Universal PST minimum system requirements:
• Pentium® 133 MHz PC
• 50 MB of hard disk space
• 64 MB of RAM
• Display resolution set to SVGA (800x600) or higher
• Windows® 98se, NT 4.0, 2000, and XP or greater
• Windows® 95 or ME not supported
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This will automatically redirect you to the Universal PST download page
where you can click on the word Download to begin the download process.
Once you are logged into the Woodward download site you are presented
with the File Download dialog box shown below, or one similar. Click the
[Save] button and choose a folder to save the download to.
NOTE: Due to the large file size, it is recommended that the [Open] button not
be used because this would try to run the self-extracting executable from the
web site.
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IMPORTANT:
The installation program will detect operating system components older than
those required by the "Universal PST" application. In this case the installation
program will ask if you want to update Windows. If you do not want "setup" to
update your system then you can not use the "Universal PST" application on
this computer.
Read the setup program's instructions carefully as they appear and respond
as needed. The installation may take as long as 7 minutes depending on your
computer's power and operating system. Do not interrupt the installation
program even though it may appear as
though it is not running.
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Communications Error
The following message window appears when Universal PST is running and
unable to communicate with a DPG.
After the problem is found and corrected, you can either restart Universal PST
or press the <Read All> button to clear the error message. The <Read All>
button is near the lower left corner of Universal PST’s main startup screen.
TABLE VIEW
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• Press the <View Chart> button to set the display mode to Chart View.
• Select items from the menu.
CHART VIEW
NOTE: Pressing a button means positioning the mouse pointer over the
button and clicking the left mouse button.
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Parameter Setup
The Parameter Setup panel displays a table where each row shows the Name
of a user programmable parameter, its current Value, and the parameter’s
Default, Minimum, and Maximum values.
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In the figure shown below, the Set Speed A value has been selected for editing.
Parameter Help
To get help on a particular parameter, single click the left mouse button on a
parameter’s Value, then press <Ctrl><F1> on the computer’s keyboard.
<Ctrl><F1> means press and hold the <Ctrl> key while the <F1> key is
pressed and released. This opens the DPG online help file and automatically
jumps to the selected parameter’s help page.
NOTE: Complete online help for each DPG controller is also accessible
by selecting either “Governor Help Contents” or “Parameter Definitions”
from the Universal PST Help menu.
The <Write All> button is very useful when reusing saved setup data to
configure a new system with the same data as a previous one. Simply load an
existing set of previously saved parameter values into the Parameter Setup
table using “Open a setup data file” from the File menu then press the <Write
All> button.
Status View
The Status View panel is displayed only after pressing
the <View Status> button. The Status View panel is part
of the Table View display mode.
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Tuning View
The Tuning View panel is displayed only after pressing the <View Chart>
button. The Tuning View panel is part of the Chart View display mode.
Chart Recorder
The chart recorder is part of the Chart View display mode. Each time Chart
View is entered the last used Data File is reset, the Vertical Scale defaults to
[0 Hz to 12000 Hz], and the Horizontal scale defaults to 20 seconds.
The chart recorder’s display characteristics are configured using the Vertical
Scale options, the Horizontal Scale options, and the Chart Recorder Signal
Filtering options.
The Vertical Scale options provide three different ways to view engine speed
data.
• The [0 to 12000 Hz] option is the default and sets the vertical axis
range to its absolute minimum and maximum measurable values.
• The [_____] to [______] Hz option allows you to enter the minimum
and maximum speed values to zoom in on a viewing range of interest.
• The +/- 10% of [______] Hz option is primarily used to zoom in on the
target speed and center it in the chart recorder. This is most useful
during governor tuning to see if the engine speed stays within +/- 10%
of the target speed during load on/off cycling.
The Horizontal Scale options allow you to set how much data is displayed in
the chart recorder window. Larger values compress the display and show
more data. Smaller numbers expand the display and show less data. A
Horizontal Scale setting of 20 seconds is approximately the same as a 5-
millimeter per second paper travel speed of a conventional paper tape chart
recorder.
The Chart Recorder Signal Filtering options can be used to smooth out noisy
signals. The default setting is Min, which is no filtering. Note that filtering will
round out peaks and give a less accurate display of the speeds actually
measured by the DPG.
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The <Data File => button opens a dialog box allowing you to set the base file
name where chart recorder data will be saved. A two-digit suffix is
automatically appended to the file name that is given and serves the following
purpose. Each engine speed data file is considered full after recording 60,000
data points which is approximately 10-12 minutes of data. The two-digit suffix
is used to automatically continue collecting data to new files with the same
base file name but with increasing numeric suffixes. The first 60,000 data
points are saved in filename00.csv and the next 60,000 data point are saved
in filename01.csv, and so on until a million data points are collected. This is to
prevent each speed data file from exceeding the 65,536 row limit of Microsoft
Excel.
The <Data Reset> button is used to clear out the data collection buffer and
overwrite the zero suffixed data collection file. Data collection starts from the
beginning of filename00.txt where filename is the base file name previously
used.
The progress bar shown to the right of the <Data Reset> button indicates how
full the complete set of data files is. A total of one million data points
(approximately 3.5 hours of data) can be collected before the progress bar
displays the message “The Data File is FULL”. In order to start recording data
again without overwriting previously collected data, use the <Data File =>
button to create a new base file name in which to receive additional engine
speed information.
The <Pause Chart> button stops chart recorder and Data File updates. After
pressing this button the <Continue> button is displayed. Press the <Continue>
button to turn the chart recorder back on and continue recording engine speed
data to the current target file.
Use the <View Table> button to return to the Table View display mode. Be
sure to open a new Data File before returning to Table View if the data
already collected needs to be saved. The active data file is automatically reset
each time the Chart View display mode becomes active.
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Chapter 5.
Calibration Instructions
Basic Adjustments
The controller is programmed at the factory with default parameter settings. These
settings allow the controller to operate but usually require some further
adjustments to obtain the best system performance. In order to bring the engine
up to a single speed for the first time, the installer will probably need to adjust the
parameters shown in the table below.
The parameters listed are the primary ones to modify to get the governor tuned
and the engine running smoothly. It is recommended that you work with them first
and leave all the other parameters at their default values until you are satisfied
with the basic engine tuning.
Tuning Methodology
Once the engine is running, the following procedure may be used to discover
more optimum values for PID and the overall gain parameters (OVG). The goal
would be to find PID values that allow the controller to govern the engine well at a
variety of different speeds and loads while only requiring gain adjustment at those
different speeds.
Note that without integral, a speed error may persist after a load-on load-off
transition. Therefore, during steps 3-5 you should temporarily increase the integral
to get the engine speed back to the set speed, and then reset the integral to a
lower value again while working to find good proportional and derivative values.
Repeat steps 3-7 as needed to find a Proportional value, Integral value, and a
Derivative value that work well with a variety of overall gain values and different
load transients.
0 Time
-E
Integration works on
the sum of the errors
accumulated over time
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Step 1 Make sure the engine is running at the selected set speed and the governor is tuned.
User Interface/ Universal PST: Enter a value of 41 into the Password parameter to
Step 2
allow editing of the droop related parameters.
User Interface: Select the "% DROOP" parameter and adjust its value while the
engine is running with no load applied.
Universal PST: While the engine is running with no load applied, enter a value for the
Step 3 desired percentage of droop in to the "Percent Droop" parameter and press ENTER.
Engine speed will increase to:
[(selected_set_speed) / ((1000 - value_of_%_DROOP) / 1000)].
User Interface: Allow the engine to stabilize at the no load droop speed then press the
controller's ENTER key to set the percent droop.
Universal PST: Allow the engine to stabilize at the no load droop speed. From the
Step 4 Universal PST Status View window, enter the value displayed for the " Actuator %FS"
in to the "No Load Cal" parameter and press ENTER. The engine speed will return to
the selected set speed.
No Load Calibration is now complete.
User Interface: Select the "FULL LOAD CAL" parameter. Engine speed will return to
Step 5 the selected set speed.
Universal PST: Proceed to Step 6.
Now apply full load to the engine and allow the speed to stabilize.
Step 6
(Assumes the governor was previously tuned.)
User Interface: Wait 5 seconds, then press the controller's ENTER key to record the
calibration value.
Universal PST: Wait 5 seconds, then from the Universal PST Status View window,
Step 7
enter the value displayed for the " Actuator %FS" in to the "Full Load Cal" parameter
and press ENTER.
Full load calibration is now complete.
Remove the load from the engine. The engine speed will increase to the no load droop
Step 8
speed. Droop calibration is complete.
After droop calibration, the difference between the No Load Cal and Full Load Cal
parameter value should be greater than 100 for best operation of droop. The
droop function may still work for smaller differences but with less accuracy. You
may be able to get some improvement by modifying or adjusting actuator linkage
or adding springs. The goal is to achieve a wider range of measured current
change through the actuator from no load to full load.
If the calibrated range is too small droop may not work at all. The actuator position
sensing method used by this controller does not work with all actuators. A different
actuator may be required or a different system solution altogether may be needed
by your application, such as an actuator with a position feedback potentiometer
and a supporting controller.
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Chapter 6.
Installation Instructions
Terminal Descriptions
(*) DC power buss cable must be less than 10 meters (32.80 feet). All other
cables must be less than 30 meters (98.43 feet).
Recommended Mounting
The controller is designed to be panel mounted and its chassis electrically bonded
to the same protective reference as the engine structure. The mounting should
protect the controller from exposure to rain, weather, and direct sunlight. The
controller should not be mounted on the engine or in an environment that exceeds
the mechanical specifications outlined in Chapter 1 of this manual. The controller
should be mounted in a position to allow access to the user interface, the COMM
port, and the terminal strip.
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Wiring Diagram
DPG-2201-001 &
DPG-2201-002
Dimensions in brackets are millimeters [mm]
NOTE—DC power buss cable must be less than 10 meters (32.80 feet). All other
cables must be less than 30 meters (98.43 feet).
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Chapter 7.
Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
Display Codes
CODE MEANING
Troubleshooting Table
SYMPTOM REMEDY
Is the MPU speed signal present? It should read 2.0 VRMS minimum.
Adjust magnetic pickup (MPU) gap. Try reversing the MPU leads.
If a speed signal is present, measure actuator output duty cycle. If not
greater than 5%, then restore all parameter values to factory default
settings and crank the engine again.
Increase the Proportional value.
Increase the appropriate OVG (overall gain) value.
Engine Over speeds at Startup
Use the Startup Limit.
Decrease the Startup Ramp Rate.
Improve PID tuning.
Integral too low or zero
Engine Does Not Reach
Set Speed Derivative too low or zero
PID values are too low. A tuning that is too soft can prevent the
governor from delivering the needed actuator drive signal to reach the
set speed.
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PID values are too high. Tuning is too hot or oversensitive to small
speed errors, which causes the governor to make large, rapid
changes in actuator drive signal, creating an average signal that is
Engine Does Not Reach inadequate.
Set Speed (cont’d.)
The Integral Low Limit setting is too high. Return the value to the
default setting of zero.
The Integral High Limit setting is too low. Return the value to the
default setting of 99.
Improve PID tuning.
Integral setting is too low.
Engine Takes Too Long to
Startup Rate setting is too low.
Reach the Set Speed
Accel Rate setting is too low.
Speed Filter setting is too high.
Is the LED decimal point blinking? If not, enter password.
Is the selected set speed parameter being modified?
Engine Does Not Track Speed A PID value or an OVG value is too high.
Setting Changes A PID value is too low or zero.
Accel Rate is set too low.
Decel Rate is set too low.
Improve PID tuning.
Use a lower Startup Rate setting.
Excessive Smoke at Startup
Use a lower Startup Limit setting.
Low MPU signal voltage. It should read 2.0 VRMS minimum.
Gain too low.
Sluggish Response to
Improve PID tuning.
Load Changes
Speed filter setting is too high.
Improve PID tuning.
Speed filter setting is too low.
Engine Instability With No Load
Fuel is restricted. Check actuator linkage.
Battery voltage is too low.
Improve PID tuning.
Engine Instability With Load Fuel is restricted. Check actuator linkage.
Battery voltage is too low.
PID values may be too high, causing the governor to overreact and
make large, rapid changes in PWM duty cycle output to the actuator.
Engine Unable to Carry Improve PID tuning.
Rated Load
Torque limit is set too low. Increase the torque limit.
Fuel is restricted. Check actuator linkage.
Measure the ILS input signal to see if the measurement is between
Load Sharing Does Not Work 2.375 VDC and 2.625 VDC.
Use shielded wiring.
The No Load and Full Load values are not calibrated. Perform the
Droop Calibration Procedure.
Difference between No Load and Full Load calibration values is too
Droop Does Not Work small. Should be > 100 for best performance.
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Chapter 8.
Service Options
Product Service Options
The following factory options are available for servicing Woodward equipment,
based on the standard Woodward Product and Service Warranty (5-01-1205) that
is in effect at the time the product is purchased from Woodward or the service is
performed:
• Replacement/Exchange (24-hour service)
• Flat Rate Repair
• Flat Rate Remanufacture
Replacement/Exchange
Replacement/Exchange is a premium program designed for the user who is in
need of immediate service. It allows you to request and receive a like-new
replacement unit in minimum time (usually within 24 hours of the request),
providing a suitable unit is available at the time of the request, thereby minimizing
costly downtime. This is also a flat rate structured program and includes the full
standard Woodward product warranty (Woodward Product and Service Warranty
5-01-1205).
This option allows you to call in the event of an unexpected outage, or in advance
of a scheduled outage, to request a replacement control unit. If the unit is
available at the time of the call, it can usually be shipped out within 24 hours. You
replace your field control unit with the like-new replacement and return the field
unit to the Woodward facility as explained below (see “Returning Equipment for
Repair” later in this chapter).
Charges for the Replacement/Exchange service are based on a flat rate plus
shipping expenses. You are invoiced the flat rate replacement/exchange charge
plus a core charge at the time the replacement unit is shipped. If the core (field
unit) is returned to Woodward within 60 days, Woodward will issue a credit for the
core charge. [The core charge is the average difference between the flat rate
replacement/exchange charge and the current list price of a new unit.]
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CAUTION
To prevent damage to electronic components caused by improper handling,
read and observe the precautions in Woodward manual 82715, Guide for
Handling and Protection of Electronic Controls, Printed Circuit Boards, and
Modules.
Packing a Control
Use the following materials when returning a complete control:
• protective caps on any connectors;
• anti-static protective bags on all electronic modules;
• packing materials that will not damage the surface of the unit;
• at least 4 inches (100 mm) of tightly packed, industry-approved packing
material;
• a packing carton with double walls;
• a strong tape around the outside of the carton for increased strength.
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NOTE
We highly recommend that you make arrangement in advance for return
shipments. Contact a Woodward customer service representative at
1 (800) 523-2831 in North America or +1 (970) 482-5811 for instructions and
for a Return Authorization Number.
Replacement Parts
When ordering replacement parts for controls, include the following information:
• the part number(s) (XXXX-XXXX) that is on the enclosure nameplate;
• the unit serial number, which is also on the nameplate.
For assistance outside North America, call one of the following international
Woodward facilities to obtain the address and phone number of the facility nearest
your location where you will be able to get information and service.
You can also contact the Woodward Customer Service Department or consult our
worldwide directory on Woodward’s website (www.woodward.com) for the name
of your nearest Woodward distributor or service facility. [For worldwide directory
information, go to www.woodward.com/ic/locations.]
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Engineering Services
Woodward Industrial Controls Engineering Services offers the following after-sales
support for Woodward products. For these services, you can contact us by
telephone, by email, or through the Woodward website.
• Technical Support
• Product Training
• Field Service
Contact information:
Telephone—+1 (970) 482-5811
Toll-free Phone (in North America)—1 (800) 523-2831
Email—icinfo@woodward.com
Website—www.woodward.com/ic
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Technical Assistance
If you need to telephone for technical assistance, you will need to provide the following information.
Please write it down here before phoning:
General
Your Name
Site Location
Phone Number
Fax Number
Control/Governor Information
Please list all Woodward governors, actuators, and electronic controls in your system:
Serial Number
Serial Number
Serial Number
If you have an electronic or programmable control, please have the adjustment setting positions or the
menu settings written down and with you at the time of the call.
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