CANplus CP1000
Control Panel Operation Manual
*Patent Pending
22
9M02-1000-A401-EN Revision G
4.4
Mechanically Governed Engines
All of the following panel menu actions described in this section require Admin-level privileges.
To configure the panel for a mechanical engine, first go to the
System
→
Engine Type
menu and select the
mechanical engine. Next, navigate to the
System
→
Engine Specific Settings
→
Mechanical Engines
menu.
The following steps should be performed in order:
1. Calibrate the tachometer by selecting Calibrate Tach.
a)
With the engine at idle, measure the RPM using a photo-tachometer or handheld
tachometer. Better RPM accuracy is achieved if the engine is allowed to warm up.
b)
Enter the measured RPM into the panel while the engine is still running at the
measured RPM.
2. Mount the Actuator.
a)
Select the Actuator Setup menu and then Mounting and Setup.
b)
The actuator can now be physically mounted to the engine. The display buttons can
be used to Extend or Retract the actuator as needed to ensure full travel of the
throttle arm.
3. Use the Extend or Retract controls to adjust the throttle arm to its Minimum point and select Set Min
Travel Point on the panel. The engine does not need to be running.
4. Use the Extend or Retract controls to adjust the throttle arm to its Maximum point and select Set Max
Travel Point on the panel. The engine does not need to be running.
5. Crank up the engine. Better RPM accuracy is achieved if the engine is allowed to warm up before
proceeding.
6. Select Start Calibration.
Finally, set the Minimum, Idle and Maximum RPMs in the Throttling Menu.
5
Manual Operation
Use the following steps for manual operation:
1. Ensure that the Auxiliary Engine Stop (if fitted) is not activated.
2. Turn the key switch to the run position.
3. Press and hold the Run button.
4. Release button when engine or electric motor starts.
5.1
Throttle Control
The ECU determines how the engine responds to the throttle requests and will not allow the engine speed to fall
below the ECU minimum RPM or go above the ECU maximum RPM. The ECU minimum and maximum RPM
values are determined by the ECU “payload” and typically require the engine manufacturer’s configuration tool to
adjust them. The ECU will honor RPM requests that are above the ECU’s minimum RPM as well as RPM
requests that are below the ECU’s maximum RPM.
Therefore, to avoid confusion, it is best not to set the panel’s Minimum Requested RPM below the ECU’s
minimum RPM or set the panel’s Maximum Requested RPM above the ECU’s maximum RPM.
