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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page

1. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................................1

1.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1.1 Regulator functions ...........................................................................................................................2
1.1.2 Actuator Function..............................................................................................................................2
1.1.3 System configuration.........................................................................................................................3
1.2 SYSTEM UNITS............................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2.1 Digital Governor Unit, DGU............................................................................................................4
1.2.2 Digital Servo Unit (DSU) .................................................................................................................5
1.2.3 Electric actuator, ELACT.................................................................................................................6
1.2.4 Equipment Location ..........................................................................................................................7
1.3 M AIN SPECIFICATION .................................................................................................................................. 8
1.3.1 Input and output data-channels......................................................................................................8
1.3.2 Logic input signals ............................................................................................................................8
1.3.3 Power Positioning Characteristics ................................................................................................9
1.4 PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................................... 10
1.5 PROGRAMMING CHARACTERISTICS.......................................................................................................... 11
1.6 REGULATOR MAIN FUNCTIONS................................................................................................................. 12
1.6.1 RPM Controller Function ..............................................................................................................13
1.6.2 RPM Command Function ...............................................................................................................14
1.6.3 RPM Measurement Function .........................................................................................................15
1.6.4 Regulator Gain Function ...............................................................................................................16
1.6.5 Fuel Limiting Function ...................................................................................................................17
1.7 A CTUATOR M AIN FUNCTIONS................................................................................................................. 18
1.7.1 Fuel Actuating Function ................................................................................................................18
1.7.2 Servo Control function....................................................................................................................18
2. OPERATING INFORMATION......................................................................................................................19
2.1 REGULATOR OPERATOR PANEL............................................................................................................... 19
2.1.1 Panel Layout .....................................................................................................................................19
2.1.2 Regulator Indicator Lamps ............................................................................................................20
2.1.3 Regulator Mode Lamps...................................................................................................................20
2.1.4 Regulator STATUS lamps...............................................................................................................20
2.1.5 Regulator ALARM/WARNING lamps............................................................................................20
2.2 PARAMETER AND DATA A REAS............................................................................................................... 21
2.2.1 Parameter Up/Down........................................................................................................................21
2.2.2 Data value Up/Down.......................................................................................................................21
2.2.3 Change Lock .....................................................................................................................................21
2.2.4 Save.....................................................................................................................................................21
2.3 REGULATOR CONTROL M ODES................................................................................................................ 22
2.3.1 Constant Fuel Mode ........................................................................................................................22
2.3.2 Rough Sea Button ............................................................................................................................22
2.3.3 Fuel Setpoint Button .......................................................................................................................22
2.4 REGULATOR TEST BUTTONS .................................................................................................................... 23
2.5 A CTUATOR OPERATING PANEL............................................................................................................... 24
2.5.1 Actuator Indicator Lamps...............................................................................................................24
2.5.2 Actuator MODE lamps....................................................................................................................24
2.5.3 Actuator STATUS lamps..................................................................................................................24
2.5.4 Actuator ALARM lamps...................................................................................................................24

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2.6 PARAMETER AND DATA A REAS............................................................................................................... 25

2.6.1 Parameter Up/Down........................................................................................................................25
2.6.2 SERVO ON .........................................................................................................................................26
2.6.3 Actuator Test Buttons......................................................................................................................26
2.7 PROCEDURES ................................................................................................................................................ 27
2.7.1 Power On ...........................................................................................................................................27
2.7.2 Power Off............................................................................................................................................27
2.7.3 Start the engine ................................................................................................................................28
2.7.4 Stop the engine .................................................................................................................................28
2.7.5 Transfer of Command between remote control and back-up control.....................................28
3. TROUBLE SHOOTING..................................................................................................................................29
3.1 A LARMS / W ARNINGS ................................................................................................................................. 29
3.2 REGULATOR A LARMS................................................................................................................................. 29
3.2.1 System in Test....................................................................................................................................29
3.2.2 Low Voltage Alarm ..........................................................................................................................30
3.2.3 RPM Detector Failure.....................................................................................................................31
3.2.4 In-Data Error on Regulator...........................................................................................................31
3.2.5 Out Data Error..................................................................................................................................31
3.3 A CTUATOR A LARMS.................................................................................................................................. 33
3.3.1 Feedback Failure.............................................................................................................................33
3.3.2 Indata Error on Actuator................................................................................................................33
3.3.3 Servo Amplifier Failure...................................................................................................................34
3.3.4 System in Test on Actuator.............................................................................................................34
3.4 SPECIAL M ESSAGES..................................................................................................................................... 34
3.4.1 " -- e r r o r " ......................................................................................................................................34
3.4.2 " -- l o a d " ........................................................................................................................................34
3.4.3 " 88 888888 " ....................................................................................................................................34
3.4.4 Freeze .................................................................................................................................................34
3.5 A CTUATOR UNIT ........................................................................................................................................ 35
3.5.1 Unstable servo ..................................................................................................................................35
4. MAINTENANCE...............................................................................................................................................36
4.1 VISUAL INSPECTIONS.................................................................................................................................. 36

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1. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
1.1 Introduction

The Digital Governor System (DGS-8800e) is a complete package which fulfills all tasks for
speed governing of low-speed, long-stroke diesel engines.
The main purpose of the DGS 8800e system is to control the position of the engine fuel servo,
in order to maintain an engine speed equal to a reference setting. The system is composed of
two separate and self-contained subsystems, the speed Regulating Function, and the fuel
Actuator Function.
The DGS 8800e performs computerized handling of all measurements and control signals. It
includes panel push-button flexibility to select, adjust, and test system performance.
Movement of the fuel rack is done by an electric actuator, with a 3 phase brushless
servomotor as the power medium.
The speed setting may be from three different locations, usually the remote control system
(AutoChief 4 or AutoChief 7), local control panel, and control room back-up panel (optional).
The system may be fitted to both fixed pitch and controllable pitch propeller systems (FPP and
CPP systems).
The system responds to slow-down and shut-down signals from external safety systems.
Fuel-saving features, such as load limiting functions, are included.
The speed pick-up sensors are of an inductive type, mounted towards engine gearwheel.
They are completely duplicated for increased system reliability.
Engine scavenging-air (charge-air) pressure is measured to be able to limit the fuel injection
according to engine manufacturers recommodation.
For CPP systems, the pitch value is measured to compensate for variable propeller load.
The DSU (Digital Servo Unit) need 220 VAC 3 phase power.
The Actuator Feedback Transducer is a high resolution absolute encoder with contactless
displacement to improve system reliability.

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1.1.1 Regulator functions

The main purposes are:

• Speed reference computation.
• Speed measurement and filtering.
• Output and limit the command signal to the fuel actuating function.

In addition, the Regulating Function has several sub-functions, such as:

• Displaying data values.
• Programmable user-dependent parameters.
• On-line testing.
• Off-line testing.
• Selection of alternative mode operations.

1.1.2 Actuator Function

The main purposes are:

• Sense the actuator position command from the Regulator.
• Positioning the actuator (and fuel-rack) according to commanded value.

In addition, the Actuating Function contains several secondary functions:

• Limiting speed of fuel-rack.
• Output for fuel-rack (actuator) indication (option).
• Displaying data values.
• Repeatedly testing of System failures.

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1.1.3 System configuration

This configuration drawings shows the DGS-8800e with the belonging accessories.

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1.2 System Units

The DGS 8800e Digital Governor System consists of these basic units:
a) DGU 8800e Digital Governor Unit.
b) DSU, Digital Servo Unit.
c) ELACT , Electric actuator.

1.2.1 Digital Governor Unit, DGU

The DGU fits into standard 19 inch rack. It has internal Power Module for low-voltage
distribution. The panel section allows direct operator control of system functions. The signals
from process are all connected to standard terminal boards, with easy flat-cable connection
into the unit.
The process signals are adapted to digital data through individual plug-in adapters, with
options for all standard signal formats.

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1.2.2 Digital Servo Unit (DSU)

The combined servo amplifier and 24V DC power supply for the DGU 8800e are mounted in
cabinet for installation on wall in the engine control room.
The Parvex DSD servo amplifier, mounted inside the DSU is the electric actuators power
supply and controls the actuator speed.

Drawing for DSU, Servo amplifier .

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1.2.3 Electric actuator, ELACT

The actuator is a brushless servomotor type Parvex, with a reduction gear type Cyclo. The
servomotor is electro-mechanical and contains no electronic components. It has ball bearings
which are lubricated for life. The system is certified for protection degree IP65, precision class
N and insulation class F.
The servomotor is controlled by servo amplifier Parvex DSD (Digivex Single Drive). The
servomotor has a built-in brake which activates on system failure or power failure, the fuel
rack will then be kept at last position (fail-safe condition), and the engine will continue to run at
it’s previous speed.
A thermal protection device is also included in the servo motor.
The fuel index is measured with an absolute encoder, mounted directly on the servomotor.
The fuel actuator is to be mounted and connected to the fuelrack of the main engine in
accordance with engine manufacturs drawings.

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1.2.4 Equipment Location

The DGU is to be located in the control room console, and should be mounted
in the vertical section of the console.

The DSU cabinet is a standard wall-mount box, normally mounted at the wall
in the control-room

The Actuator is mounted on the engine and is connected to the fuel

linkage in accordance with engine manufacturs drawings.

The speed pick-ups are mounted towards the engine

flywheel or an special gearwheel with speed proportional to the propeller shaft

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1.3 Main Specification

1.3.1 Input and output data-channels

1. Two speed inputs signal from inductive pick-up’s (frequency)

2. Three speed command inputs (4-20 mA, 0-10 V or 0-5KΩ potentiometer).
3. One charge air pressure signal, 0-4 bar, 4-20 mA.
4. Pitch feedback signal, 5KΩ potentiometer or -10 to +10 V (for CPP installations).
5. Two output signals for engine fuel index (load indicator). (4-20 mA or 0 - 10 VDC)
6. Start diesel (when shaftgenerator is active and speed command is reduced). (Optional feautre)

1.3.2 Logic input signals

1. External stop (shut down) signal from external safety system.

2. Slow-down signal from external safety system.
3. Three command position selection signals.
4. Stop/Start (fuel zero) order from each of the three command positions
5. Power-failure from remote control system (speedset freeze at last engine running speed).
6. Back-up RPM (for CPP installations only).
7. Heavy start (or increase of fuel limiters)

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1.3.3 Power Positioning Characteristics

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1.4 Programmable functions

The DGU regulating functions are to be set up with parameter values, in accordance with
engine manufacturers instructions at each particular installation.
The main programmable functions are:
• Starting setpoints of fuel, and extension time after starting.
• Acceleration limiting of speed commanding signal.
• Critical speed-ranges.
• Maximum limit of RPM command value.
• Charge.air/index limiting characteristic.
• Speed/index limiting characteristic. (Torque Limiter)
• Zero-pitch/index limiting characteristic (only for CPP systems).
• Maximum limit of index (actuator) position.
• Regulator gain characteristics.
• Error-band gain setting.
• Command feed-forward influence in fuel setting.
• Filtering of speed oscillation caused by engine firing action (Notch filter).

In addition the system includes secondary programmable functions, such as:

• Numeric calibration of input data.
• Activity level-definitions of all binary input signals.
• Filtering of displayed data values.
• Data output on analog test-channels.
• Auto-calibration of actuator servo.
• Delay time in alarming condition to Alarm central.

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1.5 Programming characteristics

Table 1.1 illustrates the regulators main programmable functions.

Function Characteristics Parameters Comments

é
1. Gain Gain (1) Increasing gain may
Governor dB Integration speed up system
Damping Factor (2) response.
(1) Increasing integration
é
factor will increase
ç è (2) relative stability
ê
è
Freguency
é
2. Deadband (1) Band suppression
Error-Band Band-Gain (2) mode is operator
Suppression (1) selectable. Suppresses
vibration or jiggling of
(2) actuator system
ç è
RPM
ç è Error Cmp

(1)

Normal Mode

Index Mode

3. Forward Gain (1) Direct increase or

RPM Rpm Command r k*r decrease of fuel index
k
Command +
setting, irrespective of
+
Forward Regulator
deadband in regulator
+ Fuel Command
Coupling - system. Makes
Rpm possible direct fuel
Measured
control in speed
detection failure
situation
é
4. Frequency The suppression filter
supr-
Low-Speed ession Factor (1) will automatically be
Vibratory disconnected above
ç è
Revolution maximum specified
Suppression speed limit

• è
(1) • Speed Frequency

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1.6 Regulator main functions

The DGS 8800e system consists of two separate, and modular microprocessor controlled
sub-systems performing the following functions:
• RPM Regulating Function.
• Fuel Actuating Function.

A simplified block diagram of the DGS 8800e system is shown in Fig. 1.7.

RPM REGULATING FUNCTION

RPM REFERENCE
RPM SETPOINT è PROCESSING

è RPM MEASUREMENT
PROCESSING
RPM è

ê ê
è
PITCH è OPTIMUM GAIN PROCESSING
(CPP SYSTEMS ONLY)

ê
è
CHARGE AIR è FUEL LIMITING PROCESSING
è

FUEL SETPOINT
ê

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1.6.1 RPM Controller Function

The RPM reference values are automatically computed for all engine running conditions, such
as start/stop, slow-down, emergency run, and normal running. The RPM measurements are
converted from pulse frequency data to filtered, digital internal values.
The difference between reference and measurement is processed to ensure the optimum
correction signal to the fuel setting, taking both the loading characteristics and running RPM
into account.
Maximum fuel is automatically limited according to tolerances given by speed and charge air
pressure.
The RPM Regulating Functions are shown in Fig. 1.8 and detailed in Fig. 1.9 to 1.13.

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1.6.2 RPM Command Function

• Commanding input signal either from remote control system, local control panel, and
control room back-up panel (optionally).
• The operator may reduce the maximum allowed speed by programming the command
Limiting Function.
• System control inputs automatically select “failure-mode” commanding reference, such as
slow-down or back-up RPM.
• Rate Limiting Function enables the operator to restrict engine acceleration or retardation.
• Critical Speed Discrimination results in switch transfer of speed reference signal through
the barred range.
• Start - Stop Function automatically selects fuel-setting reference, with automatic transfer to
speed setting reference.

REMOTE CONRTROL SYSTEM

COMMAND

RPM CMD LIMITERS CMD BARRED

CMD INPUT ACCELLERATION SPEED RANGE
MAN. RPM LIMITER LIMITER
LOW RANGE 1
STOP
SLOW DOWN CHANGE LEVEL HIGH RANGE 1
SLOW DOWN LEVEL
INCREASE BELOW LOW RANGE 2
ENGINE CONTROL ROOM SELECT INCREASE ABOVE
SHAFT GEN CON. HIGH RANGE 2
BACKUP COMMAND SHAFT FUNCTION
DECREASE ABOVE
SHAFT BASIC RPM
DECREASE BELOW
SHAFT TIME

RPM
CMD INPUT RCS POWER FAIL
Backup Function of RPM

STOP

ENGINE ROOM
COMMAND

RPM MODE & STATUS START SETTING

CMD INPUT STOP RUN
NORMAL NORMAL ST. SET / LIMIT
START
IDLE STOP HEAVY ST. SET / LIMIT
EXTENSION TIME

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1.6.3 RPM Measurement Function

• Pick-up pulses are converted to actual data value. The only scaling factor is the number of
teeths on the gearwheel (pulses generated for one revolution of the engine).
• Channels A and B are tested for validity, with automatic selection of correct channel.
• Automatic filtering of low-speed torsional vibratory noise measurement.
• High frequency filtering of speed measurement.
• Additional filtering and measured data to adapt to numeric display.

Speed signal
to remote
control system
SIGNAL & DATA
FLYWHEEL TESTING

MAX RPM STEP

RPM RPM A TEETH ON FLYWHEEL
A
PICKUP
DISPLAY FILTER
GEARWHEEL B BOX
RPM B
FILTER FACTOR

RPM distributor

ADAPTIV FILTER LOW PASS FILTER

( NOTCH FILTER )
ENGINE
MAX. RPM FOR FILT. LOW-PASS FILTER
CONNECT HYSTER
DISCONN. HYSTER

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1.6.4 Regulator Gain Function

• Error Band signal gain reduction to suppress low amplitude noise. Deadband selectable.
• Governor common-gain adjusting function, to select proper damping.
• Automatic adjustment of system integrating gain according to engine operating data.
• Automatic adjustment of common gain according to engine operating speed.

From Cmd Handle

DEADBAND ENIGINE DELAY RPM CMD FUEL SETPNT

PUSHBUTTON ESTIMATE FORWARD GAIN
RPM AT ZERO FUEL
REDUCED GAIN
NO OF CLINDERS CMD FORWARD GAIN RPM AT 100% FUEL
FLAT DEADBAND

F
FUEL
RPM DEADBAND P - GAIN NORMAL SETPNT

RPM DEADBAND P-GAIN ROUGH SEAS

P +
REDUCTION GAIN P-GAIN NORMAL
+
+

I
I - GAIN
I-GAIN ROUGH SEA
I-GAIN NORMAL

FUEL OFFSET

ENGINE DATA
Pmcr ENGINE POWER AT 100% IN MEGAWATT
Nmcr ENGINE SPEED AT 100% IN RPM

INERTIA IN TON m² ( 1000Kgm²)

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1.6.5 Fuel Limiting Function

• Limiting of fuel setting according to engine propeller load characteristic.

• Limiting of fuel setting according to charge air pressure curve.
• Low pitch fuel limiting, mainly to limit index when restart from Bridge control (CPP-
systems).
• Manual limiting to fix the absolute maximum allowed fuel setting.
• Selecting function, always to transmit the lowest of limited values.
• Non linear compensation due to actuator position.
• Non linear compensation due to fuel pump leaking when low engine speed
• Scaling function, to match the actuator input signal and fuel pump offset values.

0-100% Regulator request

TORQUE
FUEL LIMITER

Torque Limiter
%
Fuel 100% 4 5

3
1 2

0.0 speed (rpm)

START NON LINEAR COMP. NON LINEAR COMP.

SETPOINT DUE TO POSITION SCALING
DUE TO RPM
to actuator
CHARGE AIR k
FUEL LIMITER LOW • •1.5
• •
Charge Air Pressure SELECT • • •
•
% 1.0
Fuel 100% 4 5
3
1 2 STARTING 0.0
Engine Speed
0.0 P (Bar)
ACT. TYPE
ACT. ARM [mm]
GEAR RATIO
MAX. FUEL POS [mm]
Offset FUEL POS [mm]

MANUAL
FUEL LIMITER

% MAX PUMP INDEX

Fuel

0.0

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1.7 Actuator Main Functions

1.7.1 Fuel Actuating Function
The signal processing in DGU acts to enable the actuator to follow-up command signals as fast
as possible. Electrical on/off signals are connected to the electric actuator. Position feedback
signal from actuator indicates the actual position of servo.
1.7.2 Servo Control function
The main sub functions are:
• Adjustable Servo PI controller.
• Output Scaling for signal adaption to the Motor Servo Amplifier.
• Monitoring control signals, and in case of failure, block the actuator.
• Distribute fuel-indication to user (options).

REG. ACTUATOR
PI ACTUATOR
POSITION
CONTROLLER OUTPUT MOTOR
COMMAND SPEED
CMD SERVO
+ SCALING
- P - GAIN
APMLIFIER
I - TIME

SPEED
FEEDBACK

DISPLAY FILTER
ZERO POSITION OFFSET

POSITION FEEDBACK

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2. OPERATING INFORMATION
2.1 Regulator Operator Panel
2.1.1 Panel Layout
The functional layout of DGU 8800e is shown below
The grouping of functions are the same for the Regulator (left) and Actuator (right)

Note that the panel has a removable change lock key.

The key has to be in the OPEN position to be able to change critical system parameters. In
addition, a service code must be set to ensure that only authorized personnel are able to
modify the system parameters.

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2.1.2 Regulator Indicator Lamps

2.1.3 Regulator Mode Lamps

NORMAL Normal regulating mode
IDLE command handle is in stop position.
SETPOINT Direct Fuel Control mode (option)
TEST Test mode
CALIBRATE special calibration signals or routines
SELF TEST Self testing of computer memory,
may be activated by pushing LAMP TEST.
This will respond with "rEG-UP" if memory is ok or
with "Error" if there are any memory problems.

2.1.4 Regulator STATUS lamps

REGULATOR ON System in running status.
START Starting phase is activated.
STOP Engine stopped condition.
RPM LIMIT ON RPM Command is restricted by a limiting condition, such as manual limit
setting, or a critical speed range (flashing).
FUEL LIMIT ON Fuel output is restricted by automatic limiting, such as manual max fuel
limiter (chief limiter), torque limiter, or scavenging air limiter.
OTHER Status are displayed in Parameter 9

2.1.5 Regulator ALARM/WARNING lamps

LOW VOLTAGE Indicates too low voltage in internal power supply
RPM DETECT FAIL RPM detector (pick-up system) hardware failure.
IN-DATA ERROR Analog input signal failure on either of
• RPM Cmd Handle in Control-room,
• RPM Cmd Handle on Bridge
• scavenge air sensor on engine
OUT-DATA ERROR Comm. failure between regulator card and actuator card.
SYSTEM IN TEST Indicates that system is in test or calibration mode.
OTHER Old Alarms, see details in parameter 11 and 12

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2.2 Parameter and Data Areas

2.2.1 Parameter Up/Down
In the parameter area, a set of relevant parameters together with their identification numbers,
are listed. After selecting a number by using the up/down buttons in the parameter area the
corresponding value will appear on the data display.

2.2.2 Data value Up/Down

Some data are only readable: RPM Command, Measured RPM, Charge air Pressure
and some data are adjustable: RPM limiter level,Fuel limiter level, Deadband

2.2.3 Change Lock

All parameters are protected against unauthorized adjustments by the

"Change Lock" key

and the "Service code",

except parameter 6,7 and 8

2.2.4 Save

After an adjustment press the "SAVE" button (Change Lock key in Open position). If
save is not pressed, new settings will not be stored

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2.3 Regulator Control Modes

2.3.1 Constant Fuel Mode

This mode can be selected by pressing the pushbutton “CONST.FUEL” .
The intention of this function is to keep the fuel rack steady,
the objective is to save fuel.
The functions allows a greater variation of engine speed, and sets a larger deadband to the
speed regulation.
If the engine speed is outside the “disengage high and low” deadband, the function will be
disengaged, and the governor will regulate the speed until it is inside the “engage high and low”
deadband, as shown in the below drawing:

Off: LED is not activated,

Regulator will work with a reduced gain in the deadband zone.
A deadband value of 2 means ± 2 RPM.

2.3.2 Rough Sea Button

The regulator selects the Rough Sea gain-setting for PI governor.
Normally a lower P-gain and a higher I-time than normal regulation to adapt to a special sea-
going condition, such as ballasted vessel, or rough sea situations.

2.3.3 Fuel Setpoint Button

This function is locked by the Change Lock.
On: In setpoint mode, the fuel index is directly set by the Command RPM Handle. Setting
the RPM Cmd Handle to "Dead Slow" will give 0% fuel and "Full" will give 100% fuel,
independent of the engine speed. The fuel limiters will still work so engine will not be
overloaded with fuel, but it may easily be over-speeded.

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2.4 Regulator Test Buttons

The test buttons may be used in all system modes. Pressing
one of the upper buttons makes it possible to insert a
simulated value directly from the panel.
The simulated input will initially equal the present signal, then it
may be increased or decreased by the (+) or (-) button. The
RATE-button allows the adjustment to be slow or fast.
Press the relevant button for a short time. When the button
lamp starts flashing, it will be possible to adjust the selected
input. A long press of the button resets the data to the original
source.

The adjustments may be seen in the data value

window by selecting the appropriate parameter number.

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2.5 Actuator Operating Panel

2.5.1 Actuator Indicator Lamps

Figure 2.6 Actuator Indication lamps.

2.5.2 Actuator MODE lamps

NORMAL System in normal regulating mode.

IDLE System in "ready" mode.
TEST System test and simulation mode.
CALIBRATE Not used in this version.
SELFTEST Self test (press button RESET / LAMP TEST)

2.5.3 Actuator STATUS lamps

SERVO ON Servo operation is active.

MANUAL CONTR. Actuator may be manually positioned by operating (+) and (-) test buttons.
EXTERNAL STOP Forced to STOP by emergency-stop or Shut Down/Overspeed.
SERVO BLOCKED The actuator is blocked, caused by a fatal system error condition.
OTHER Other status, see actuator side parameter 9 for info.

2.5.4 Actuator ALARM lamps

LOW VOLTAGE Indicates too low voltage in +5V,+15V,-15V or +24V internal power supply
FEEDBACK FAIL Feedback failure from actuator position (absolute encoder)
IN-DATA ERROR See actuator opcode 11 and 12
SERVO AMPL FAIL. Failure in the servo amplifier system (DSU,DSD, or actuator).
SYSTEM IN TEST System in test or calibration mode.
OTHER Other system alarm (See actuator opcode 11 and 12)

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2.6 Parameter and Data Areas

2.6.1 Parameter Up/Down
In the parameter area a set of relevant parameters, are listed.
After selecting a number by using the up/down buttons in the parameter area, the
corresponding value will appear on the data display.

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2.6.2 SERVO ON
Light ON indicates normal operation of servodrive
Light OFF indicates servodrive in STOP condition

2.6.3 Actuator Test Buttons

The test buttons may be operated under different system modes:

IDLE mode (handle in stop)

Change key set to OPEN , enables the (+), (-) and RATE buttons to
be used for moving actuator motor position.

(-) button. Decrements data. (RATE button light on: dobbel speed)
(+) button. Increments data. (RATE button light on: dobbel speed)

SET button.
Selects the Actuator Command signal
ON: from panel simulation (test)
OFF: from Regulator output. (normal)

FUEL button.
Selects the Actuator position
ON: to be simulated from test panel (test)
OFF: from feedback signal. (normal)

AUTO button. Not used.

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2.7 Procedures
2.7.1 Power On
1. Ensure that AC mains are connected to the Digital Servo Unit (DSU).

2. Operate the AC circuit breakers inside the DSU.

3. Operate the circuit breaker inside DGU 8800e.

4. REG-UP and ELA-UP appears

5. The Digital Governor System are now in operation

2.7.2 Power Off

Do not turn off power, except in emergency or for servicing activities.

Turn off the circuit breaker inside DGU 8800e.

Turn off the AC circuit breakers inside the DSU.

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2.7.3 Start the engine

Move the maneuvering handle out of Stop position, or set the Control Room Back-up Switch
to Start position.
NORMAL and START on regulator side and NORMAL and SERVO ON on the actuator
side of DGU lits up.
The actuator will move to a fixed start fuel level which will be kept until engine RPM has
reached its stabilizing level.
When the RPM reaches stabilizing level, REGULATOR ON status will appear, and the
handle command, (readable in parameter 2), will immediately be sensed as commanding
speed.

2.7.4 Stop the engine

Move the command handle to Stop position.

2.7.5 Transfer of Command between remote control and back-up control

Set Change key to OPEN

Choose parameter 14 and set value to 1

Then select parameter 4 and move the back-

up control command slowly until the Data
Value shows approximately 0
Move transfer selector in control room
console to back-up control (control room
control)

Continue operation from control room

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3. TROUBLE SHOOTING

3.1 Alarms / Warnings

Both Regulator and Actuator has a Built-in Test for continuous check of critical functions in
the DGS. All alarm conditions are "flagged" on Panel Alarm indicators, and are relayed to the
ship alarm system.

Reset alarms by pressing Lamp Test / Reset on each side of DGU panel.

Information parameters.
Parameter 11 & 12 on both sides will give detailed information of alarms.
The indication lamps and the parameters (11 & 12) has a memory-function that latches up all
errors that has occurred. It is possible to scroll thruogh with value Up button to see if there is
more than one fail.

Note: To display parameters with higher number than 10, the Change Lock
Key must be set in "OPEN" position

3.2 Regulator Alarms

3.2.1 System in Test
Led lights up when a test condition is activated. Parameter 19 will indicate the reason.
OpCode 0, "System in test" change with;
Param. 19
00 = Normal
Readable 01 = Special Mode; - Test, Calibrate or Self-Test OpCode 0, Param. 1
Info. 02 = Special Mode; - Fuel Setpoint (Regulator Bypass) Panel, Push Button
04 = Special Mode; - RPM Measured, Step Signal Added. Panel, Push Button
08 = not used
10 = Simulation; - Analog Input Panel, Push Buttons
20 = Simulation; - Digital Input OpCode 2, dig.Chan.
40 = Special Mode; - Fixed Fuel (indicator diagram mode) OpCode 0, Param. 20
80 = Simulation; - Multi-freq. sinus noise (for Notch Filter) OpCode 1, Param. B8

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3.2.2 Low Voltage Alarm

LOW VOLTAGE on DGU panel (Regulator or Actuator side). ERROR DIODES on Power
Monitor card NN-825 fitted inside DGU (lower left corner), indicates witch voltage that is too
low. A signal from Power Monitoring Card is connected to Regulator and Actuator
Processor Cards and to Relay K3 - Low Voltage. The relay is connected to the alarm central.
ALARMS ERROR POSSIBLE CORRECTIVE MEASURE
par. 11 par. 12
nr. text
ALr 15 LoVolt Power Monitoring Card, Check inside DGU and locate NN-825.
NN-825 See which led is lighting

Led indicators on NN-825

(Upper) 1. led + 24 V DC Supply error (Adjustable)
2. led - 15 V DC error
3. led + 15 V DC error
(Lower) 4. led + 5 V DC error

FAIL SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

24V Fuel Linkage blocked Missing +24VDC Check power leads and terminals,
(Brake On) from power converter located check automatic fuse in DGU,
in DSU unit DSU fuse and power converter
fuse.
+ 15V Engine normal running Power monitoring system. Measure 15V signals.
- 15V Voltage value less than 12V If ok, then change NN-825 Power
Monitoring Card
Analog signals 15V power shorted or Internal Replace DC-DC Converter or find
not normal. Power failure short by removing adaptorcard
(input chan. 17-21) ch 17-21.
+5V Engine running normally Power monitoring system. Check/adjust 5V internal supply.
Voltage less than 4.75V If ok, change NN-825 Power
Mon. card
System not normal +5V power shorted or Internal Find short or overload.
Power failure Disconnect part by part.

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3.2.3 RPM Detector Failure

This alarm indicates that there is something wrong with the speed pickup system.
ALARMS ERROR POSSIBLE CORRECTIVE MEASURE
par. 11 par. 12
nr. text
normal normal No errors
ALr 1 30Loop Adaptor Ch.30 Check inside DGU at adaptor-card
Loop Fail ch 30 / 31 and find which led is on.
ALr 2 31Loop Adaptor Ch.31 a) Upper diode indicate open circuit
Loop Fail b) Lower diode indicate short circuit.
ALr 3 30Sign Adaptor Ch.30 a) Check pickup distance
Signal Fail b) Check pickup for dirt
c) Change pickup
ALr 4 31Sign Adaptor Ch.31 d) Check the supply voltage in the pickup,
box, terminal 1-3 and 5-7.
Signal Fail e) Change Counter IC-18a on NN-791
f) Change the NN-791 processor card
ALr 8 FAtALr Adaptor Ch.30 & 31 a) Check all the above possibillities .
Dual Rpm Detector Fail.
3.2.4 In-Data Error on Regulator
This alarm indicates something wrong with the analog input signals to the DGU.

ALARMS ERROR POSSIBLE CORRECTIVE MEASURE

par. 11 par. 12 Signal out of range
nr. text
ALr 9 17-Err Adaptor Ch.17 a) Check cables for short/open circuit.
Rpm Cmd (backup panel) b) Replace or adjust adaptor-card.
ALr10 18-Err Adaptor Ch.18 c) Check transducer.
Rpm Cmd (remote control)
ALr11 19-Err Adaptor Ch.19 d) Check for the “AC” parameter and see if
Pitch fedback. Actual Counts is changed when changing
ALr12 20-Err Adaptor Ch.20 the input signal.
Charge Air Pressure
ALr13 21-Err Adaptor Ch.21 e) Check adjustments in OpCode 2.
RPM Cmd (local control) signal error limits (EL, EH) and
scale (CO, CL, CH, tL, tH).

3.2.5 Out Data Error

This alarm indicates that there is something wrong with the communication between regulator
and actuator.
ALARMS ERROR POSSIBLE CORRECTIVE MEASURE
par. 11 par. 12
nr. text
ALr 5 bUFF H Data Buffer NA-1105, Check inside DGU and locate NA-1105.
Hardware not responding See if the card or the flat cable has loosend or is
damaged.
ALr 6 bUFF C Data Buffer NA-1105, Change the Data Buffer or the processor cards.
Communication error.
Checksum error.

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3.3 Actuator Alarms

The following paragraphs describes fault finding diagnostics on the Actuator system.

3.3.1 Feedback Failure

Feedback Failure indicates a malfunction in the position transducer (absolute encoder) or Data
Buffer (NN-1105 mounted on processor-card).
Feedback fail will give blocking of the actuator.
Reset feedback failure with the manouver handle in stop.

ALARMS ERROR POSSIBLE CORRECTIVE MEASURE

par. 11 par. 12
nr. text
ALr 1 rAnGE Feedback fail, Check actuator function in test mode.
Signal out of range. Adjust the range if nesseserry.
ALr 2 Wr Feedback fail, Adjust the Wrong Way Timer if nesseserry (see
Way actuator wrong way actuator parameter adjustments).
rotation. Replace servo amplifier
ALr 3 StEP Feedback fail, Check feedback cable or plug. Replace the NN-1105
Abrupt change. data buffer or absolut encoder.
ALr 4 too SLo Feedback fail, Check mechanical limits or restrictions. Check
Too Slow response. fuelrack for friction. Increase the adjustment of the
Too Slow Timer or Cmd.
Increase the actuator gain.
ALr 5 Loop F Feedback fail, Check feedback cable and plug. Replace the NN-
Loop Fail. 1105 data buffer or absolut encoder.

3.3.2 Indata Error on Actuator

ALARMS ERROR POSSIBLE CORRECTIVE MEASURE
par. 11 par. 12
nr. text
ALr 9 reg-dG Regulator Watch Dog a) Check the power plugs to the proc. card.
passive. b) Replace the processor card.
c) Check the flatcables to P1 plugs.
d) Replace the PPI on actuator processor card.
ALr 12 bUFF H Data Buffer NA-1105, Check inside DGU and locate NA-1105.
Hardware not responding See if the card or the flat cable is loose or damaged.
ALr 13 bUFF C Data Buffer NA-1105, Change the Data Buffer or the processor cards.
Communication error.
Checksum error.

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3.3.3 Servo Amplifier Failure

This Alarm indicates Failure on DSU, Cable or Actuator Speed adaptor card. ch 13.
The DGU 8800e will automatically try with a remote reset to the DSU.
ALARMS ERROR POSSIBLE CORRECTIVE MEASURE
par. par.
11 12
nr. text
ALr 14 SErVo Servo Amplifier fail a) Servo power supply(220V, 3phase),
b) Servo drive enable signal in DSU,
c) El.motor thermic shut down,
d) 24 Volt in DSU not operative.

3.3.4 System in Test on Actuator

Test Mode.
This alarm indicates that DGU is in test or calibration mode.
Automatically reset by start or running condition.
ALARMS ERROR POSSIBLE CORRECTIVE MEASURE
par. par.
11 12
nr. Text
ALr 7 SiMuLA System in test Reset test function.

3.4 Special Messages

3.4.1 " -- e r r o r "
Error in the display means memory fail on the Processor Card.
3.4.2 " -- l o a d "
means the memory (E2PROM) is being loaded with default data.
This is not normal, (except after software change).
The indication will disappear automatically when the loading is completed.
There must be additional adjustments according to the parameter-list.

3.4.3 " 88 888888 "

Processor card failure.

3.4.4 Freeze
Special instructions are provided to prevent processor card form freezing (stopping).
However if cards and cables are connected or disconnected with the power on, freeze and
other damage may happen. Replace the processor cards. Check all screen connections.

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3.5 Actuator Unit

3.5.1 Unstable servo
If the actuator motor suddenly becomes unstable, it may be caused by:
a) problems with engine fuel rack
b) loose cables
c) faulty feed back sensor (absolute encoder)

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4. MAINTENANCE
4.1 Visual Inspections
Visual inspection of system parts is recommended to prevent malfunctions and to ensure safe
operation.

Item Task Period Note

Pick Ups Remove dirt 3M 1
Check Distance (2,5mm)

Periods:
D = Daily
W = Week
M = Month
Y = Year

NOTE: 1. Engine must be stopped.

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