Motortech PoewerView3, Operating Manual

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9 Devices
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In the field Status the operating condition of the DetCon detonation controller is presented via
status displays:
– Engine Knocking
A yellow status display indicates that the knock level is above the Ignition reduction limit
configured in the DetCon.
– Trip
If the output TRIP at the DetCon detonation controller is configured as "normally open", a red
status display indicates that the knock level is above the limit for an emergency stop.
If the output TRIP at the DetCon is configured as "normally closed", a red status display
indicates that the knock level is below the limit for an emergency stop.
If needed, the status display
Trip in the PowerView3 can be inverted (see section Preferences
on page 108).
– Reduction
A yellow status display indicates that the reduction of the knock level via the analog output
signal has exceeded the maximum value. The load reduction is activated.
In the field Errors , errors of the DetCon detonation controller are indicated via status displays:
– Low RPM
A yellow status display indicates that the detonation control is ineffective on account of
insufficient speed.
– No Sync Pulse
A red status display indicates that no pulses are being detected at the ignition input of the
detonation controller.
– Spurious Pulse
A red status display indicates that the detonation sensor signals are disrupted.
– EEPROM Fault
A red status display indicates that configuration data is defective.
– Bad Sensors
A red status display indicates that one or more sensors are not connected.