ECC328

Generator Frequency Sensing Speed Control Unit

1 SPECIFICATIONS 3 WIRING
PERFORMANCE
Isochronous Operation ± 0.25% FREQ
TRIM
Speed Range 40 - 80 Hz STARTER 120/ BATTERY
CRANK 240V AC ACTUATOR
Speed Drift with Temperature ±1%
+ _

Speed Trim ±2 Hz A B C D E F G H J
ENVIRONMENTAL
Ambient Temperature -40° to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
FREQ
Relative Humidity up to 100% TRIM
STARTER FUSE
15A
INPUT / OUTPUT Starter Solenoid
Crank Post
Supply 12 VDC (8 - 15 VDC) Nominal (Small Post)
24 VDC (10 - 32 VDC) Nominal

+
Polarity Negative Ground (Case Isolated) L-L 12V
GENERATOR OR

Power Consumption <50mA + actuator current

L-N BATTERY
-
Maximum Actuator Current 4 Amps ACTUATOR

Generator Frequency Sensing Load on generator, 40K Ohms

L-L
Minimum sensing 1 VAC RMS OR
L-N
Maximum voltage 260 VAC
PHYSICAL
Dimension See Section 2
Weight 0.75 lb (0.34 kg)
TERMINAL DEFINITION NOTES
Mounting Any Position, Vertical Preferred
#16 AWG wire
RELIABILITY A Starter Crank
Vibration 5G, 20-500 Hz Starter solenoid crank post

Shock 20G Peak B&C Freq Trim Potentiometer input for frequency trim (small)

Testing 100% Functional Testing Should be connected to generator’s AC windings.

These connections can be line to line or line to neu-
D&E Generator
2
tral. Terminal E should be connected to the neutral if
INSTALLATION & OUTLINE DIAGRAM this connection is chosen.
#16 AWG wire recommended
Vertical orientation Mount in a cabinet, F&G Battery
allows for the drain- engine enclosure, or Terminal F is positive (+) and should be fused for
ing of fluids in moist sealed metal box. 15A
environments.
H&J Actuator #16 AWG wire recommended

Avoid Extreme Heat

4 STARTING THE ENGINE
Before starting the engine, check to ensure that the GAIN,
IMPORTANT
4.67 [118.6] STABILITY, and external SPEED TRIM controls are set to
3.95 [100.2]
their mid positions.

1. STARTING THE ENGINE: The ECC328 control is factory set to operate

at approximately 60 Hz generator frequency.
AGAWAM, MA U.S.A.

SPEED GAIN
MADE IN

STABILITY
2. Crank the engine with DC power applied to the governor system. The ac-
FREQ
TRIM
2.50 [63.5] tuator will energize (within 1.5 VDC of battery voltage) and force the fuel
STARTER
120/
240V AC
BATTERY
ACTUATOR
control to its maximum fuel position until the engine starts. The governor
CRANK
4.00 [101.6]
A B C D E
+
F
_
G H J
system should then control the engine at near rated speed.
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL

PRODUCT PUBLICATION.
CAUTION
SERVICING, REFER TO
WHEN INSTALLING OR

3. If the engine is unstable after starting, turn the GAIN and STABILITY pots
COMPONENT

ø 0.19 [4.8] CCW until the engine speed is stable. Section 5 details the procedure for
stability adjustment.

5 GOVERNOR SPEED SETTING

An overspeed shutdown device, independent of the governor The governed speed set point can be increased by the CW rotation of the
WARNING
system, should be provided to prevent loss of engine control SPEED adjustment. The remote speed adjustment (optional) can be used as
which may cause personal injury or equipment damage. Do not rely exclusively a FREQ TRIM control. The frequency range is 40 - 80 Hz. See diagram in
on the governor system electric actuator to prevent overspeed. A secondary section 3.
shutoff device, such as a fuel solenoid must be used.

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 6 ADJUSTING FOR STABILITY INSTABILITY SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE OF
ABNORMAL READING
nce the engine is running at operating speed and at no load, the following
O 1. Increasing the GAIN adjustment should
governor performance adjustment can be made to increase engine stability. reduce the instability but not totally cor-
PARAMETER ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE rect it.
If this is the case, there is most likely a
1. Rotate the GAIN adjustment CW until instability develops. Erratic Engine problem with the engine itself.
Non-Periodic
Behavior Check for:
2. Then, gradually move the adjustment CCW until stability a. engine mis-firings
returns. b. an erratic fuel system
GAIN c. load changes on the generator set
3. Finally, move the adjustment 1/8 of a turn further CCW voltage regulator.
further to ensure stable performance.

4. If instability persists, adjust the stability parameter. UNSATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE

1. Rotate the GAIN adjustment CW until instability develops. PROBABLE CAUSE OF
SYMPTOM NORMAL READING ABNORMAL READING
2. Then, gradually move the adjustment CCW until stability
STABILITY returns. 1. If actuator goes to full fuel,
then disconnect speed sens-
3. Finally, move the adjustment 1/8 of a turn further CCW Do Not Crank. Apply DC ing wires at Terminals D & E.
further to ensure stable performance. power to the governor If actuator is still at full fuel
1. the speed control
system. Generated
Normally, adjustments made at no load result in satisfactory per- unit is defective.
NOTE residual voltage must 2.
formance across the entire load range. GAIN readjustment might Engine be 10 volts or higher for If the actuator is at minimum
be required after load is applied to the engine, if a non-linearity exists in the fuel Overspeed this test. fuel position and there exists
control. A strip chart recorder or storage oscilloscope with appropriate elec- an erroneous position signal,
tronics can be used to measure generator frequency to further optimize the then check speed sensor
governor’s performance. 1. If the voltage reading is
2.0 to 3.0 VDC:
If instability cannot be corrected, or further performance improvements are re- 1. SPEED adjustment set
quired, refer to the Instability section under SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING above desired speed
(Section 7) Manually hold the engine 2. Defective speed control
at the desired running unit

7
TROUBLESHOOTING
SYSTEM INOPERATIVE
If the engine governing system does not function, the fault may be determined
by performing the voltage tests described in Steps 1 through 4. Positive (+) and
negative (-) refer to meter polarity. Should normal values be indicated during
troubleshooting steps, then the fault may be with the actuator or the wiring to
the actuator. Tests are performed with battery power on and the engine off,
except where noted. See actuator publication for testing procedure on the ac-
tuator.
STEP TERM. NORMAL READING
Battery Supply Voltage
1 F(+) & G(-) (8-15 VDC for 12V)
or (10-32 VDC for 24V)
Battery Voltage
2 J(+) & H(-) less than 1.5 volt
(When cranking)
Voltage present, but actu-
3 J(+) & H(-)
ator does not move
Engine stalls after
4 J(+) & H(-)
starting, 0 voltage
INSTABILITY
INSTABILITY SYMPTOM
1.
An irregularity of
Fast Periodic speed above 3Hz.
(Usually a jitter)
1.
An irregularity of 2.
Slow Periodic speed below 3Hz.
(Sometimes severe)
Overspeed during
PROBABLE CAUSE OF
ABNORMAL READING
1. DC battery power not
connected. Check for
2. blown fuse
Low battery voltage
3.
Wiring error
Actuator does not
1. Terminal (A) not connected
to starter solenoid properly
1. Actuator circuit open; mea-
sure actuator resistance
1. Generator residual voltage
too low or absent, check
wiring to terminals D & E
Engine remains
PROBABLE CAUSE OF
governed speed
ABNORMAL READING
Interference from powerful electri-
cal signals can be a cause. Turn off
battery chargers or other electrical
equipment to see if the symptom
disappears.
Adjustment of GAIN and STABIL-
Engine does not
ITY usually cures most situations
by matching the speed control unit
dynamics. If instability persists:
Check:
a. The fuel system linkage for bind-
ing high friction, or poor linkage.
b. Poor fuel mixture or bad ignition
timing
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speed. Measure the DC
2. voltage between Termi-
2. If voltage reading is > 3.0
nals H(-) & J(+) on the VDC then check for:
speed control unit. 1. Actuator binding
2. Linkage binding
3. If the voltage reading is
below 1.0 VDC:
1. Defective speed control
unit
1. Try to increase the GAIN
setting CW and also turn
the STABILITY CW as much
as possible without causing
1. Low GAIN setting
start up instability.
2.
Check the actuator for bind-
ing or friction.
Measure the DC voltage 1. If the voltage is less than:
at the actuator. It should a. 7V for a 12V system, or
be 0.8 to 1.5 VDC less b. 14V for a 24V system,
1.
than the actual battery Then: Check or replace
voltage but not less than battery.
8 VDC.
energize fully
1. Actuator or battery wiring
Momentarily connect
terminals J and F. The in error
2.
actuator should move to 2. Actuator or linkage binding
the full fuel position. 3. Defective actuator
1. If voltage measurement is
within 2 VDC of the battery
supply voltage level, then
fuel control is restricted from
Measure the actuator reaching full fuel position,
output, Terminals J (+) possibly due to mechanical
below desired 1.
& H (-) while running governor, carburetor spring,
under governor control. or linkage interference.
2.
SPEED adjustment set too
low
1. Check wiring to Terminal A,
Turn speed pot CCW to make sure Terminal A is con-
1.
increase speed set point nected to the Terminal of the
starter.
start or stalls
Measure VAC at 1. Low speed reference set point
2. terminals D and E while below engine idle speed.
cranking.
If unsuccessful in solving instability, contact GAC for assistance.
NOTE
GAC@governors-america.com or call: +1 413-233-1888
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