
Manual 36526A
DPG-21XX-00X Digital Controllers
Woodward
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Chapter 4.
Universal PST
Introduction
The Universal Parameter Setup Tool (Universal PST) is a Microsoft® Windows®
application available from Woodward that enables you to adjust controller parameter
settings and monitor controller operation. Universal PST also includes a graphical chart
recorder that displays engine speed in real-time. This provides a visual representation
of how the engine speed changes in response to changes in load, which can be very
helpful when tuning the controller.
This chapter provides the information needed to use a computer with your controller.
Here you will find instructions for acquiring, installing, and running the Universal PST
on your PC. Also described is information for obtaining or constructing the
communications cable needed to connect the controller’s COMM port to your
computer’s serial port.
Features
Universal PST features include:
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Automatic configuration to each DPG when communications are established
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Read/write access to all DPG programmable parameters and features
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View each parameter's default, minimum, and maximum values
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Diagnostics utilizing automatic refresh of DPG status
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Save and open DPG setup data information to and from a file for reuse
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Single button read to get the current values of all parameters
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Single button write to program a DPG with previously saved setup values
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Engine speed monitoring via a chart recorder to aid in tuning the controller
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Saving chart recorder data to a Microsoft Excel compatible file
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Help information on each of the controller’s parameters
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Help information on using the Universal PST
System Requirements
Universal PST minimum system requirements:
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Pentium® 133 MHz PC
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50 MB of hard disk space
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64 MB of RAM
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Display resolution set to SVGA (800x600) or higher
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Windows® 98se, NT 4.0, 2000, and XP or greater
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Windows® 95 or ME not supported