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ELECTRONIC GOVERNOR (BARBER COLMAN) ELECTRONIC GOVERNOR (WARDWARD)
Generator Models to June 2004
Description... 1. | Description 6
Controller Adjustment. 1 | Controller Adjustment. 6
Calibration....... 1 .| Calibration... 6
Electronic Governor Adjustments. 1 | Electronic Governor Adjustments 6
Magnetic Pick-Up (MPU) Instaltati 2 | Magnetic Pick-Up (MPU) Installatio 7
2 | Governor Circuit Voltages 7
2 | Actuator OHM Values... 7
3 | Electronic Governor Troubleshootin, 8
4 9
4 9
Nominal Circuit Voltages ..... 5 | ‘Nominal Circuit Voltages 10
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Engines & GeneratorsTHE ELECTRONIC GOVERNOR (BARBER COLMAN)
GENERATOR MODELS TO JUNE 2004
DESCRIPTION
A generators engine must run ata constant speed to ene
the generator to produce the stable AC power (hertz)
required,
“The Becronic Goverat consists of three component, the
CONTROLLER, 2 pc board installed in the control panel. A.
MAGNETIC PICK-UP (MPU) installed in the bellhousing over
the engine flywheel andthe linear ACTUATOR moantd onthe
‘engine and attached by linkage to the injection pump
throtle conto
“The Electronic Goverar regulates th engine spoed by
sensing th engine's RPM with the magne pick-up atthe
flywheel The governor's controller continuously monitors
the engines speed and if there is any discrepancy, the
controller signals the acuator and the aczutor adjusts the
engine tothe desired spend electronically.
CONTROLLER ADJUSTMENT
‘The controller has two adjustments: the SPEED adjustment
‘is used to increase or deorease’the the engine's speed to the
desired hertz. The GAIN adjustment affects the reaction
time of the actuator to the generator load changes.
NOTE: A high gain adjustment can induce an oscillating
of the actuator producing a hunting mode. In such cases,
lessen the gain adjustment.
CALIBRATION
1. With no power to the govemor (engine not running),
adjust the GAIM potentiometer to 9:00 o'clock.
2, Start the engine and adjust the speed by turning the
speed pod clockwise to desired speed,
NOTE: Condrolters ae factory adjusted to minimum
RPM. However, for safety, one should be capable of
disabling the engine ian overspeed should exist.
3. Ato load, turn the BAIN potentiometer clockwise
‘until the engine begins to hunt. Ifthe engine does not
hhunt, physically upset the actuator linkage
4, ‘Dum the GAIN potentiometer counterclockwise until
engine rans stable,
NOTE: Controllers are available in 12 and 24 VDC
models. The operating voltage range is + or ~ 20%, If
the voltage varies above or below this range, the
controller will not operate and the engine wil run in
the idle mode until proper DC voltage is supplied to
the controller
ELECTRONIC GOVERNOR ADJUSTMENTS
‘The controller has two adjustment pods. You need a mini
screw driver to adjust these. One is speed and one is gain.
‘These are noted on the drawing of the controller.
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MAGHETIC PICK-UP taPu
REFER TO WIRING THE.
DIAGRAM FOR CONNECTIONS
THAU THE WIRING HARKESS
LINEAR ACTUATOR
TyPloat THROTTLE
Start tie engine. The speed sould be in the low idle range
{600-700 rpma. Ifthe engine speed is higher than this idle
range, shut the engine down. Check the linkage between
the actuator and throttle arm, The throttle arm stop should
‘be ebout touching the open idle stop screw boss. Adjust the
linkage to postion the throttle ever. Restart the engine and
using the speed adjustment butons bring the engine speed
to 1800 rpm (601HZ), 1500 rpm (50H). Momentaily push
the actuator linkage towards the actuator and release. The
‘actuator should quickly regain proper speed. If there is any
hhunting, adjust the gain towards zero (0) unt this hunting
is removed.
‘When the gain i adjusted, you may need to re-adjust the
speed at no load, shut the generetor down,
Star the generator
(Check speed (her) set at SOH2/60Hz,
Load the generator
IE the governor is slow to react and maintain SOTIZ/60Hr,
adjust the gain clockwise, Again you may nced to adjust
the speed at no load.
‘You will find the governor will maintain set engine RPM.
+ 0.5 Haight up tothe full reted amperage output for the
generatorELECTRONIC GOVERNOR
MAGNETIC PICK-UP [MPU] INSTALLATION
“The MPU is installed inthe threaded opening on the side
Of the flywheel bell housing. This positions the MPU over
the tect ofthe flywheol ring gear.
‘Viewing through this opening, manually rotate the engine
crankshaft so a5 to postion the flat of one ofthe ring
‘gear’ teoth droclly under the opening. Thread the MPU
{nto the opening unt it gently contacts the flat of this
tooth (Thread is 3/8” x 24) Back the MPU out ofthe
‘opening one turn and then lock i in this postion with the
jam nut. This will position the end of the MPU
approximately 0,030 inches away from the flts of de ring
gear teth
“To ensure the MPU is positioned correctly, slowly rotate
the erankshatt by 360° by hand to assure there is no
‘physical contact between the MPU and the ring gear teeth
If contact is felt between the MPU end the flywheel tet,
‘the MPU may be damaged. Remove the MPU and inspect
it, Roplace if necessary and repeat the above
installation procedure.
MOTE: ffreplacing the Magnetic Pick-Up (MPU) it MUST
bbe replaced without cuting and splicing into the existing
wiring cable. Doing so will cause a erratic AC signal to
the controler
MPU (waaMETIC Pic
PN. ouot72 960
JP) “OHM VALUE”
OHI
GOVERNOR CIRCUIT VOLTAGES:
Below are the voltages normally found in the governor
ircuit when the system is functioning normally. These
voltages are an approximate and should be of help in
troubleshooting a system that is not functioning correctly.
DC Voltage into Controlter
Bat + t0 Bat- (battery charging voltage 13.5 - 145 VDC)
(Terminal Block #1 and #2)
DC Voltage to Actuator
ACT to ACT (5,5 - 6.5 VDC)
(Terminal block #5 and #6)
AC Voltage from MPU into Controller
MPU to MPU (2.5 - 7.0 VAC)
(Terminal block 34 and #4)
‘This voltage spread is the result ofthe distance the MPU
is positioned from the flat of the flywheel ring gear tooth.
‘The closer tothe tooth, the higher the AC signal. The
further away, the lower the AC signal
ACTUATOR “OHM VALUES”
12 Volt PN044990 3.0 - 3.1 OHM
PN 303007 2.0- 2.1 0HM
PN044991 10,7 - 10.8 OHM
PN 039746 7.5 - 7.6 OHM
24 NottELECTRONIC GOVERNOR TROUBLESHOOTING (253
Problem TestiCheck. Comect
“ System appears dead. 1. Check DC voltage present at terminal block, 1. Inspect the DC circuit back to the source.
* Engine rus, but tide speed Battery voape shouldbe present at
and #2,
2, Inspeot extemal tnkage for binding or sticking 2. frequp the inkape and clan and licata
e
‘3 Check AG signal from MPU at terminal
block #2 and #3 8, Inspect MPU cireult. Check MPU coll
AC voltage 1.5 - 2.5 VAG. {88ianes and contin. No damage to
i.
4. Check DG voltage at actuator connections
‘9n terminal block. #5 and #2, #6 and #2 VAC. 4, Check actuator circuit. f battéry vottage
12 VDC should be present. isnot present, replace the controller,
5. Battery voltage present between #5 and #2, 5. Check actuator directly with 12 VDC.
#8 and #2, heck winding, Replace actuator i
needed.
Entemal Actuator goes info 4. Check the controller by lifting the actuator leds,
full edension when preheat” one at a time off the terminal block and depress
is daoressed and stays re-hat.
extended. Actuator goes to full extension. 1. Check for shortad lato actuator.
Actuator does not extend ‘Replace control
Exteiral Actuator hunts during 4, Linkage are sticking or binding. 1. Lubricate or replace.
rrormal operation. a
2. Improper controller adjustment. 2. Re-adjust the calibration and lower the
GAIN adjustment.
3. Low DC voltage to controller 3, Check the DC voltage at the terminal
block #1 and #2. Charging voltage should
be present,
24 VOC min is 19.2 VOC
42VDC mins 9.6 VOC
4. MPU is positioned to far from the flywheel 4. Chack MPU.
ring gear or tip of MPU is contaminated,
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Engines & Generators,INTERNAL ACTUATOR TROUBLESHOOTING
THREAD IN TYPE
DESCRIPTION
‘The actyator is threaded into the engine block behind the
engines fuel infection pump. The operator can not seescen
visually. When static, the actuator plunger is extended and
‘keeping the fuel injection pamp's fuel rack in the no-fuel
delivery position.
‘An engine cranking with no start can be the result ofthe
actuator not functioning due to a faulty actuator or the
actuator not receiving DC voltage from the controller 0
raw its plunger away from the fuel rack,
Troubleshooting
1, Cranking with no start
1. Check for fuel delivery
1 the injectors.
2. Check DC voltage to the
actuator while cranking.
Tectninal blooks #5 to. 46
03 -1.0 VDC.
3:No DC voltage faulty
controller, DC voltage,
Faulty actuator, Remove
and test extemally.
The following instructions are for adjusting or replacing
the actuator,
1, Shut-off the DC power to the generator.
2, Disconnect yhe actuator wires from the wiring harness.
3. Measure the distance between the actuator and the
‘engine mounting surface as shown.
ENGINE MOUHTING
4, Back-off the 17/16” jam nut and unscrew the actuator,
‘5. Test the actuator by applying 12 VDC across its two
electrical connections. Plunger should be fully in
6. To replace/re-install the actuator. Apply a small amount
of liguid Teflon sealant to the threads ahead of the jam.
nut and thread the actuator into the block. Maintain the
same distance as in step #3 (standard distance 13/16" to
7/8"). Secure the actuator with the jamn not
7, Re-connect the actuator wiresto the hamess and test run
the generator.
WOTE: Ifthe unit does not shut down property (goes to low
tale), loosen the jam mut and turn the actuator in 18-114 of a
‘urn until the proper shut-down is achieved.
ZJWESTERBEKE & GoneratorsNOMINAL CIRCUIT VOLTAGES
TERMINAL BOARD NUMBERS 1 THRU 6
‘TERMINAL #1 TO #2, 12.5 VDC (Battery Voltage)
TERMINAL#5 TO #6 0.5 VDC
CTERMINAL/VOLTAGE VDC
‘TERMINAL #1 TO #2 115 VDC (Battery Voltage)
‘TERMINAL #3 TO #4 15-25 VAC =
‘TERMINAL #5 TO #6 0.5 VDC
‘TERMINAL #1 TO #2 135 - 141 VDC (System Charging Voltage)
‘TERMINAL #370 #4 4'~7 ° VAC
TERMINAL #5TO #6 50-7.0 VDC
GOVERNOR CONTROLLER
ACTUATOR
NOTE: One of the purple leads
from the governor controller
‘may have a white stripe
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DESCRIPTION
A genemitors engine mus run ata constant speed to enable
the generator to produce the stable AC power (hertz)
required
‘The Electronic Govemor consists of three components, the
‘CONTROLLER, a pc bosrd installed in the contol panel. A
MAGNETIC PICK-UP (VIPU) installed in the belhousing over
the engine flywheel and the linear ACTUATOR mounted on the
‘engine and attached by linkage tothe injection pump
throttle control
‘The Hlentonic Govemar regulates the engine speed by
sensing the engine’s RPM with the magnetic pick-up st the
flywheel The governors eonttollercontinuovsly monitors
the engines speed and if here is any discrepancy. thé
controler signals the actuator and the actuator adjusts the
engine tothe desired speed electronically.
CONTROLLER ADJUSTMENT
‘The controler has two adjustments: the SPEED adjustment
is used to increase or decrease the the engine's speed to the
desired hertz. The GAN adjustment affects the reaction
‘time of the actuator to the generator load changes.
NOTE: 4 high gain adjustment can induce an oscillating
of the actuator producing a hunting mode. In such cases,
lessen the gain adjustment
CALIBRATION
1. With no power tothe governor (engine not running), Depressing the Start switch andthe starter cranks the
adjust the GAIN potentiometer to 9:00 o'clock. cagine, the MPU sends a ioiy AC signal to the edntrolier
2, Start the engine and adjust the spoed by tung the aac the controller in turn sends a DC voltage tothe
speed pod clockwise to desired speed. actuator moving the throte arm (extemal) or pungéc
away from the fuel rack intemal allowing for fel
NOTE: Controllers are factory adjusted t0 minimum delivery to the injectors and a star. Engine specd will
RPM, However, for safety, one should be capable of inorease until the set AC voltage signal from the MPU is
alsabling the engine fan overspeed should exist achieved and the controller wil then vary the DC vetage
3. Atno load, tum the GAIN potentiometer clockwise to the actuator increasing or decreasing fuel delivery to
‘until the engine begins to hunt. If the engine does not maintain this MPU AC signal under all load conditions.
hunt, physically upset the actuator Linkage. With the installation of a new replacement controller, the
4, Turn the GAIN potentiometer counterclocktvise uni programmed speed at startup Will be in the 1000-1500
engine runs sabe, fpm range. The speed ean then be adjusted as needed by
NOTE: Controtters are available in 12 and 24 VDC ‘momentary depression ofthe Speed Buttons to increase or
‘models, Te operating voltage range 1s + or ~ 20%. If Ps
the voltage varies above or below this range, the Once the proper rpa/hertz is achieved, extemal actuators,
controller wil not operate and the engine wil ra in bump the linkage towards the actuator, ntoral actuators
the idle mode until proper DC voltage is supplied 10 put an amperage load on the generator and take it off
the controller If there is any hunting induced by doing this, adjust the
GAIN towards zero (0) until this hunting is
ELECTRONIC GOVERNOR ADJUSTMENTS removed. When the gain is adjusted, you may need to re-
Pressing the pre-heat switch, the LED Indicator ight {just the speed at to load, shut he generator dwn.
(green) on the controler wil stat to blink indicating the ‘Seat cama
Conttoller has the proper DC voltage to operate. (Check speed (hertz) set at SOEEZ/6OH.
Load the generator
If the governor is slow to react and maintain SOHZ/60H,
adjust the gain clockwise. Again you may need to adjust
the speed at no load.,
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‘Engines & GeneratorsELECTRONIC GOVERNOR
‘(MAGNETIC PICK-UP [MPU] INSTALLATION
‘The MPU is installed inthe threaded opening on the side
of the flywheel bell housing. This positions the MPU over
the teeth ofthe flywhe! ring gear.
‘Viewing trough this opening, mamzally rotate the engine
crankshaft so as to position the flat of one of the ring
gears teth dicecly under the opening. Thread the MPU
{into the opening until it gently contacts the flat ofthis
tooth (Thread is 3/8” x 24) Back the MPU out of the
‘opening one tur and then lock it in this position withthe
jam nut, This will postion the end of the MPU
approximately 0.030 inches away from the flats of the ring
gear teeth,
‘To ensure the MPU is positioned cozrecty, slovy rotate
the crankshaft by 360 by hand to assure thero is no
physical contact between the MPU and the ring gear teeth.
Tf contacts felt between the MPU and the flywheel teeth,
the MPU may be damaged. Remove the MPU and inspect
it, Replace if necessary and repeat the above
installation procedure,
NOTE: If replacing the Magnetic Pick-Up (MPU) it MUST
be replaced without cutting and splicing into the existing
wiring cable, Dong so will cause a erratic AC signal 19
the controller
[MPU (HAGMETIC PICK-UP) “ona VALUE”
Pu. a96172 .850-1.0K OHM
GOVERNOR CIRCUIT VOLTAGES
Below are the voltages normally found in the govemor
iteuit when the system is functioning normally. These
voltages are an approximate and should be of help in
troubleshooting a system that is not functioning correctly.
DC Voltage into Controller
Bat +-to Bat - (battery charging voltage 13.5 - 14.5 VDC)
(Terminal Block #1 and #2)
‘DC Yoltage to Actuator
ACT to ACT (5,5 - 6.5 VDC)
(Terminal block #5 and #46)
AC Voltage from MPU into Controller
‘MPU to MPU (2.5 - 7.0 VAC)
(Terminal block 3# and #4)
‘This voltage spread is the result of the distance the MPU
is positioned from the flat of the flywheel ring gear tooth,
‘The closer to the tooth, the higher the AC signal. The
further away, the lower the AC signal.
ACTUATOR “OHM VALUES”
12Volt PN 044990 3.0-3.1 OHM
PN 303007 2.0-2.1 OHM
24Volt PN044991 10.7 - 10.8 OHM
PN 039746 7.5 -7.6 OHMELECTRONIC GOVERNOR TROUBLESHOOTING (Wooowano)
t
Prablem
‘System appears dead
Engine runs, but at ile spaed
External Actuator goes into
{ull extension when prefeat
is depressed and stays
. edended, (Actuators
plunger should not
extend).
‘Extamal Actuator hunts during 4.
‘normal operation.
‘Testicheck
41. Check DC voltage present at terminal block.
Battery voltage should be present.
#1 and #2.
Gorrect
‘TcInspect the DC circuit back to the source.
2, Inspect external linkage for binding or sticking. 2. Free upthe tinkage and clean and lubricate
‘the linkage.
3. Check AC signal from MPU at terminal
block #2 and #3.
AC voltage 7.5 - 2.5 VAC.
4. Check DG voltage at actuator connections
3. Inspect MPU circuit. Check MPU coil
{stance and conan. No damage to
ip.
on terminal block. #5 and #2, #6 and #2 VAC. 4. Cheok actuator circuit If battery voltage
12.VDE should be present
5. Battery voltage present between #5 and #2,
#5 and
4. 12 VOC between #5 and #6
Linkage are sticking or binding,
2. Improper controlisr adjustment.
3. Low DC vottage to controler.
4, MPU is positioned to far from the fywheal
‘ing dear or tip of MPU is contaminated,
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's not present, replace the controle.
5. Check actustor directly with 712 VOC.
hook winding. Replace ecuator
needed.
1. Replace controller.
4. Lubricate or replace.
2. Re-adlust the calibration and lower the
GAIN adjustment.
‘8. Check the DG voltage at the terminal
block #1 and #2. Charging voltage should
be present.
24 VDC minis 19.2 VOC
412 VDC minis 9.6 VOC
4. Check MPU.INTERNAL ACTUATOR TROUBLESHOOTING
THREAD IN TYPE
DESCRIPTION
‘The actuator is threaded into the engine block bend the
‘eagines fv! injection pump. The operator can not soeseen
visually, When staic, the actuator plunger is extended and
-eeping the fuel injection pump’s fuel rack inthe no fuel
delivery postion.
‘An engine cranking with no start can be the resi of the
actuator not functioning due toa faulty actuator or the
actuator not receiving DC voltage from the controller to
draw its plunger away from the fuel rack.
Troubleshooting
1. Cranking with no start. |. Check for fuel delivery
tothe injedtots.
2. Check DC Voltage to the
‘actuator-while cranking.
‘Tecminal blocks #5 to:#6
05-10vbe:
3. NODC voltage faulty
controlisé; DC voltage;
Faulty actuator, Remove
and test externally.
AINUSTMENTS
The following instructions are for adjusting or replacing
the actuator,
1. Shutoff the DC power to the generator.
2, Disconnect yhe actuator wires from the wiring hamess,
3. Measure the distance between the actuator end the
engine mounting surface es shown,
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4, Buckoff the 1 7/16” jam mut and unscrew the actuator,
5, Test the actuator by applying 12 VDC across its two