
ProAct P-Series FL Position Controller
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Woodward
Chapter 4.
Service Tool
Introduction
This chapter covers the process of tuning, configuring, calibrating, and servicing
the actuator via the ProAct Service Tool. It is assumed that the actuator has
already been installed on the engine.
Many applications are delivered pre-configured, calibrated, and
tuned. These units do not require the use of the Service Tool.
Description
The Service Tool software is used to configure, tune, and troubleshoot the
ProAct P-Series FL actuator. This chapter describes installation and use of the
Service Tool. It identifies the parameters available that can be viewed.
Refer to Chapter 5 for comprehensive configuration instructions to set up the
ProAct P-Series FL actuator for customer specific applications.
The Service Tool software resides on a PC (personal computer) and
communicates to the ProAct P-Series FL through terminals 18, 19, and 20 (see
Figure 4-3 and the wiring instructions in Chapter 3).
The following hardware is required to work with the ProAct P-Series FL actuator:
PC-compatible laptop or desktop computer* with at least one available serial
communications port, and Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7 (32- and 64-bit) or
greater as the operating system.
Serial cable and connection as described in Chapter 2.
In addition to the hardware, the following are the distributions of tool software
needed to communicate with the actuator:
Woodward part number 9927-1187, ProAct Service Tool
There is a potential for serial port damage when communicating with
the ProAct P-Series FL actuator. This is caused by a difference in ac
voltage between neutral and earth ground. If the PC RS-232 port
ground is referenced to ac neutral, and the ProAct P-Series FL
actuator is referenced to battery ground (ac earth ground), a large
amount of current can be experienced. To avoid this situation, we
strongly recommend placing an isolation transformer between the ac
outlet and the PC or use an isolated serial adaptor.