GENERAL INFORMATION
SC:
An SC indicates that the value of the sensor is outside
the valid operating range and is most likely due to a
damaged sensor or wiring.
Slave Communications:
A computer or peripheral device controlled by another
computer. For example, since the ESM has MODBUS
slave communications capability, one “master”
computer or PLC could communicate with multiple ESM
MODBUS slaves over the two-wire RS-485 network.
Speed Control:
The ESM speed control mode allows the engine
operator to chose a setpoint speed, and the governor will
control the engine at that speed. The control can be
either fixed or variable.
Start Position:
This is a programmable stepper (actuator) position used
to set gas/air at a value that is favorable for starting.
Requires remote or manual initiation prior to starting.
Start position is programmed on the [F8] AFR Setup
Panel.
Step:
One “step” of the stepper motor inside the actuator
equals 1/400 of 1 revolution of the stepper motor. This
small change in position results in 0.0006 mm (0.00025
in.) of linear travel of the adjusting nut within the actuator.
This increases or decreases the fuel regulator spring
pressure and correspondingly changes the gas/air
pressure to the carburetor.
Stepper Gain:
Stepper gain influences how large of a change is made
to the actuator position when the oxygen sensor signal
is not within the specified tolerance of the sensor target
(setpoint). A larger gain will result in a larger change.
Stepper Lean Limit:
The most “retracted” actuator position or lowest gas/air
that is programmed at which the engine can be safely
operated. A more retracted actuator position allows less
fuel to pass to the engine. Thus, the “minimum fuel”
position is called the “lean limit.” It is used to prevent
under-fueling of the engine. Actuator operation is only
permitted between the rich and lean limits.
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Stepper Rich Limit:
The most “advanced” actuator position or highest gas/
air that is programmed at which the engine can be safely
operated. Since a more extended actuator position
results in more fuel being delivered to the engine, this is
the “maximum fuel” position or “rich limit.” The rich limit
is programmable with a PC and is used to prevent rich
misfire and detonation in the engine. Actuator operation
is permitted only between the rich and lean limits.
Stepper Motor:
This specially designed electric motor that resides in the
actuator produces a precise “step-wise” rotation of the
motor shaft instead of the “traditional” continuous
rotation of most electric motors.
Synchronizer Control:
Synchronizer control is governor dynamics used to
rapidly synchronize an engine generator to the electric
power grid.
Temperature Compensation:
A setting which adjusts the wastegate and bypass valve
positions to compensate for changes in ambient
temperature. A compressor inlet temperature of 25°C
(77°F) is the baseline point. At 25°C (77°F) there will be
no change in valve position regardless of what the
temperature compensation is. The change in desired
valve positions increases as temperature increases or
decreases as temperature decreases.
Throttle Reserve:
The static pressure drop across the main throttle valve
and carburetor. The upstream pressure (Boost) is higher
than the downstream pressure (IMAP). Throttle reserve
= Boost – IMAP. Also referred to as “differential
pressure” or as “delta P.”
Training Tool:
A software program, separate from ESP, that is loaded
on a PC during ESP installation and is for training use
only. An ECU cannot be programmed using the Training
Tool but allows the user to open ESP without an ECU
connected.
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