EDG6000

Electronic Digital Governor

1 INTRODUCTION 3 INSTALLATION
GACs EDG6000 digital governor is designed to regulate engine speed on diesel
and gaseous fueled engines. When paired with a GAC actuator the EDG is a Vertical orientation allows for
suitable upgrade for any mechanical governor system that needs flexibility, pre- the draining of fluids in moist
cision, or accurate control of governed speed. The EDG is designed for indus- environments.
trial engine applications from generator sets, and mechanical drives, to pumps
or compressors.
Mount in a cabinet, engine
enclosure, or sealed metal box.

Avoid Extreme Heat

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run GACs SmartVU software.

2 SPECIFICATIONS
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PERFORMANCE
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Isochronous Operation 0.25% 4.000
4.000
Speed Range / Governor 400 - 10 KHz
Idle Adjust Full Range
Droop Range 1 - 5% regulation
[mm]
Speed Trim Programmable 0-100%, (default = 5%) Dimensions: in

COMPLIANCE / STANDARDS
Agency CE and RoHS Requirements 4 WIRING
Communications RS-232-C, SAE J1939
14 10 14 pin AMPSEAL requires GAC mating connector
PHYSICAL 9 6
EC1502 or cable harness CH1520
5 1
Dimension See Section 3 Installation
Weight 6oz (170g) * Keep reading for diagrams and/or additional notes
Mounting Any position, Vertical Preferred PIN DEFINITION GAUGE NOTES
ENVIRONMENTAL 1 Actuator (+) #16 AWG
Polarity not required for actuator
Ambient Temperature -40 to 85C (-40 to 180F) 2 Actuator (-) #16 AWG
Relative Humidity up to 95% 3 Magnetic Pickup (+) #20 AWG * Ground to Terminal 10
All Surface Finishes Fungus Proof and Corrosion Resistant * 0 - 10 V Range, 5V Nominal,
4 Aux Input #20 AWG
Reverse Polarity
INPUT / OUTPUT
5 Speed Select A #20 AWG * Ground to Enable
Supply 12-24 VDC Battery Systems (6.5 to 33 VDC)
6 Speed Select B #20 AWG * Ground to Enable
Polarity Negative Ground (Case Isolated)
7 RS-232 Enable #20 AWG * Connect to ground to enable RS232
Power Consumption 70mA max. Continuous Plus Actuator Current
8 Overspeed Output #16 AWG * 2A Max
Speed Sensor Signal 1.0 -120 VRMS
* 5K Resistive or
Actuator MAX 6 Amps Continuous 9 Variable Speed Input #20 AWG
0-5 VDC selectable in software
Load Share / 0-10 VDC ( 5V nominal, reversed, 107Hz / V Max)
Synchronizer Input Ground / Battery Pwr (-) Battery Twisted Pair to Magnetic
10 #16 AWG
/ Magnetic Pickup (-) Speed Pickup
Reverse Power Protection Yes
A 15 amp fuse must be installed in
Transient Voltage Protection 60V 11 Battery Power (+) #16 AWG the positive battery lead to protect
against any overload or short circuit
Overspeed Rated to 2A DC
* 120 Ohm Resistor Built-In, Jumper
RELIABILITY 12 CAN Termination #20 AWG
to CAN L #14
Vibration 7G, 20-100 Hz 13 (CAN H / RS232 TX) #20 AWG
* Twist Wires 14 turns per foot.
Shock 20G Peak 14 (CAN L / RS232 RX) #20 AWG
Testing 100% Functional Testing RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Shielded cable should be used for all external connections to the EDG
control. One end of each shield, including the speed sensor shield,
should be grounded to a single point on the EDG case.

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 Fuse PIN 9 Variable Speed
15 AMP Max
EDG Mating Connector Basic Wiring
Variable speed is enabled when Terminals 5 and 6 are not grounded. See WIRING COM-
- Battery + BINATIONS. A 5K potentiometer or a 0-5 VDC signal can be connected to terminal 9.
12/24 VDC Variable Speed can be used as a fixed speed setting if both SPEED
NOTE
14 13 12 11 10 MIN and SPEED MAX parameters are set to the same RPM and
no potentiometer is connected. See section 11 for Variable Speed Setup Pro-
9 8 7 6 cedure.
0 -5 VDC Signal
0 -5 VDC Signal 5K Potentiometer
5K Potentiometer
5 4 3 2 1
9 9 9 9

EDG6000
+

EDG6000
Magnetic Speed 10 10
Pick-Up -

- + 10 10
Actuator

PIN 3 Magnetic Speed Pickup PIN 13 & 14 CAN or RS232

Wires must be twisted and/or shielded for their entire length If CAN termination is required, tie pin 12 to pin 14. See CAN WIRING below.
(14 turns per foot)
CAN WIRING RS232 WIRING
Gap between speed sensor and gear teeth should not be smaller RS232
than 0.02 in. (.51mm) CAN
EDG6000 EDG6000
Speed sensor voltage should be at least 1VAC RMS during crank 120 Ohm
10 7 13 14
If the EDG6000 detects no input from the magnetic pickup, 7 12 13 14 Tx Rx
WARNING
the EDG will set the actuator to 0V and set the speed to 0 Open
RPM. After the EDG has detected loss of magnetic pickup, the LED #1 will flash
red and the system must be reset. To reset the EDG, DC power must be cycled.

Case
PIN 4 Accessory Input 5 4 3 2 1

The Aux Terminal accepts signals from: CAN H CAN L 9 8 7 6

GAC Accessories connect directly to this terminal
= optional CAN termination
Auto Synchronizers DB9 Connector
Load Sharing Units Aux EDG6000
Other Governing Accessories 4 1. RS232 Enable to ground in order to commuicate (Pin 7).
IMPORTANT
2. On CANbus there is only engine speed output. It can not
take speed requests. The ECU ID is 26 on the CANbus
with message EEC1.
Case

PIN 5 & 6 Speed Select

5 LED DEFINITIONS
Open Terminals Grounded Terminals
LED # COLOR DEFINITION
WIRING COMBINATIONS
FLASHING Controller is powered and the microprocessor is initial-
5 5 1
PIN 5 PIN 6 Speed Mode GREEN ized.
EDG6000

EDG6000

6 6
Open Open Variable Speed (or Fixed Speed) 1 FLASHING RED Controller has tripped overspeed.

10 10 Ground Open Fixed Speed 1 1 SOLID GREEN Controller has achieved the chosen running speed.

Open Ground Fixed Speed 2 Will pulse when the controller has not reached running
2 FLASHING RED speed.
Ground Ground Fixed Speed 3 - Idle
ALTERNATING Variable speed enabled and controller has achieved the
2 RED & GREEN chosen running speed.
NOTE Setup of these speed modes will be reffered to in section 10.
SPEED Select 1 is enabled and controller has achieved
2 SOLID GREEN the chosen running speed.
SPEED Select 2 is enabled and controller has achieved
PIN 8 Overspeed Output 2 SOLID RED the chosen running speed.

If the EDG6000 detects the engine speed has reached the SPEED Select 1 & 2 is enabled and controller has
WARNING 2 SOLID AMBER achieved the chosen running speed.
value specified by OVERSPEED parameter (Main Menu),
the EDG6000 will command the engine speed to 0 RPM and the actuator output
to 0V. After the EDG has detected an overspeed, LED #1 will flash and the sys-
tem must be reset. To reset the EDG, DC power must be cycled.
LED1
LED2

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 6 SMARTVU 7 PRE-START
The EDG6000 is programmed using GACs SmartVU software. The SmartVU The following parameters must be set before starting the engine:
installation file and instructions can be found at:
http://www.governors-america.com/Downloads/SmartVU Setup & Safety
Overspeed
Setup Connection Menu
If your PC only has a USB and no serial port, you need an Teeth
IMPORTANT
adapter. You also need to find which COM port will commu- Ramp Up
nicate with the EDG. A tutorial on how to find your COM port can be found here:
http://www.governors-america.com/downloads/software/PIB_COMPORT. Ramp Down

After the EDG6000 has been properly selected from the Setup Connection Sub-
menu and SmartVU recognizes the device, parameters can then be adjusted Starting Parameters
using the Main Menu and the Governor Advanced Settings Menu.
Pin 7 on the EDG must be grounded for communication to
NOTE
SmartVU.

Crank Cutoff
Actuator Ramp Rate
Actuator Begin Point
For more details on these parameters, refer to Section 10 Main
NOTE
Menu Parameters

8 STARTING THE ENGINE

Crank the engine with DC power applied to the governor system. The initial
amount of power to the actuator is determined by the ACTUATOR BEGIN
POINT parameter (default is 100% open). ACTUATOR RAMP RATE will control
the rate at which fuel is increased to start the engine.

9 ADJUSTING FOR STABILITY

nce the engine is running at operating speed and at no load, the following
O
governor performance adjustment can be made to increase engine stability.

MAIN MENU
Setup Connection menu is found under the Configure pull-down menu.
PARAMETER ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
1. Increase this parameter until instability develops.

2. Then, gradually decrease this parameter until stability re-

P turns.
(GAIN) 3. Finally, decrease this parameter one increment further to
Main Menu ensure stable performance.

4. If instability persists, adjust the stability parameter.

I 1. Follow the same adjustment procedure as the P parameter.

(STABILITY) 2. If instability persists, adjust the deadtime parameter.
D
1. Follow the same adjustment procedure as the P parameter.
(DEADTIME)

P, I, & D parameter adjustments may require minor changes after

NOTE
engine load is applied. Normally, adjustments made at no load
achieve satisfactory performance. If further performance improvements are re-
quired, refer to Section (11) GOVERNOR ADVANCED SETTINGS and Section
(12) SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING.
For more details on these parameters, refer to Section 11 GOVER-
NOTE
NOR ADVANCED SETTINGS.

IMPORTANT Click Save Data to Device to update governors memory.

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10 MAIN MENU PARAMETERS FIXED SPEED PARAMETERS
Name Range Default Definition
Remember to save. Click Save Data to Device to update
IMPORTANT EDG selects one of three fixed
governors memory.
Speed 1,2,3 0 - 9999 1500,1800,900 speeds. Fixed Speed 3 is Idle Speed
(RPM)

Idle speed must be set below operation speed but above crank
NOTE
termination (600-1200) even if it is not being used.

VARIABLE SPEED PARAMETERS

Name Range Default Definition
Speed Min 0 - 9999 1500 Minimum allowed RPM desired
Speed Max 0 - 9999 1500 Maximum allowed RPM desired

Perform the following precedure with the unit powered and the
STARTING PARAMETERS CAUTION
engine not running to set the variable speed limits. The potenti-
Name Range Default Definition ometers must be calibrated to those limits afterwards.
RPM at which EDG switches from
Crank Cutoff 100 - 500 480 Variable Speed Setup Procedure
starting to governing
Throttle positions rate of change 1. In the [3 - Idle Speed] parameter under FIXED SPEED PARAMETERS,
Actuator Ramp Rate 0 - 100 2 from the throttle begin point to 100%, input a value 50 RPM below the desired idle speed setting.
during the start/crank cycle (% / s)
Starting position of the actuator
Actuator Begin Point 0 -100 100
during the start/crank cycle (%)

2. Navigate to the Governor Advanced Settings menu by clicking on the

Options drop-down menu and selecting Governor Advanced Settings.

SETUP & SAFETY

Name Range Default Definition
RPM at which to automatically shut
Overspeed Cust. Dep. 2220
off the actuator
Number of teeth on flywheel [fre-
Teeth 50-250 120 q(Hz) = (RPM/60) x (# of gear
teeth)]
3. Select/enable the check box labeled Variable Speed Voltage.
Allows for rapid engine speed re-
sponse with minimal overshoot
Ramp Up 0 - 9999 300
during engine start and accelera-
tion (RPM/s)
Allows for rapid engine speed re-
Ramp Down 0 - 9999 300 sponse with minimal undershoot
during engine deceleration (RPM/s)

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 4. Return to the main page. Under VARIABLE SPEED PARAMETERS, input the
desired idle RPM in the box labeled Speed min and hit the Enter key. 11 GOVERNOR ADVANCED SETTINGS
Governor Advanced Settings will further adjust engine stability and can be ac-
cessed through the Options pull-down menu on SmartVUs Main Menu.

5. Input the desired maximum RPM in the box labeled Speed Max and hit the
Enter key.

You can set the Speed min and max parameters to the
IMPORTANT
same value with no input on pin 9 and use as a fixed
speed switch input.

Variable Speed Pot Calibration

1. After setting Speed min and max, set the speed input to its minimum; either 0
volts or turn the potentiometer full counter clockwise.
2. Click the button labeled Speed Pot Calibration and hit enter ( or click the
button labeled Save Data to Device).

8. Set the speed input to its maximum; either 5 volts or turn the potentiometer full
clockwise.
UPDATE RATE & PID SCALE
9. Click the button leveled Speed Pot Calibration and hit enter ( or click the
button labeled Save Data to Device )
Name Range Default Definition
Changes the rate at which the PID
The displayed values under Pot min and Pot max are in Update Rate 4 - 250 4 routine is called.(ms)
NOTE
counts. When a 5k potentiometer is used as a variable speed
P Scale 0 - 20 17 If a PID Scale multiplier is changed
input, the total speed range will be 0 to 2.5V, which is equivalent to 0 to (e.g. P Scale), the corresponding
512 counts displayed. When a 0 to 5V input is used, the full range of 0 to I Scale 0 - 20 17 parameter (e.g. P) will be affected in
1023 counts will be displayed and the unit will operate at its best resolution. D Scale 0 - 20 12 two ways. See below.

ENGINE RESPONSE PARAMETERS

Name Range Default Definition
0 -100, Proportional (P) set point of the PID
P 20
100 = Max Gain control
0 -100, PID Multipliers
I 100 = Longest 36 Integral (I) set point of the PID control
Time

D 0 -100 21 Derivative (D) set point of the PID control

Adds a high-frequency, low amplitude sig-
0 - 100%. If the multiplier is decreased by 1, the corresponding parameter
Dither 0 nal to the actuator to prevent the butterfly NOTE
0 = No Dither will double. If the multiplier is increased by 1, the corresponding
valve from sticking in harsh environment
parameter will halve.
Maximum allowable throttle % the system
Fuel Limit 0 - 100% 99
can command If Multiple PID (See SPECIAL FUNCTIONS below) is enabled, you
NOTE
can not change the PID scale. Simply disable and re-enable.
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
Name Range Default Definition
Enables or disables the multi-PID
tables which displays a variable map
Multiple PID Off, On OFF
over full engine speed and actuator
duty cycle range.

When multiple PID is en-

NOTE
abled, the user has the
ability to set the gain, stability, and
Deadtime at each RPM and command-
ed actuator duty cycle in a 56-position
(8 speeds by 7 positions with custom-
izable axis values) table using the Sys-
tem Tuning menu. The System Tuning
menu can be accessed through the Op-
tions drop-down

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 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS (CONTINUED)
Name Range Default Definition
Overspeed normally open (Box
Checked), output voltage (Pin 8) is
a 0 until the overspeed threshold is
exceeded, at which point output (Pin
8) goes to battery Voltage.
Overspeed Normally Off:
Off, On On
Open Overspeed normally open (box Un-
checked) output voltage (pin 8) is at
battery voltage until the overspeed
threshold is exceeded, at which point
output goes to 0V.

Selects type of input for variable

Variable Speed Voltage Off, On Off speed signal. Checked = 0-5 VDC,
Unchecked = 5K Ohm Potentiometer

Take caution when adjusting the up/down arrows on the Engine When a 5k potentiometer is hooked up, you will have a
CAUTION IMPORTANT
Response Parameters on the Main Menu when multiple PID is range of 0 - 2.5V which is 0 - 512 ADC. With 0 - 5V input
enabled since any changes made will be reflected for the specific cell (speed vs. enabled, you can use the full range of 0 - 1023 ADC.
position) on the table and not the entire table itself.
AUX
Name Range Default Definition
Aux Input Enable Off, On Off Enables or disables load sync input.

12 SYSTEM TROUBLE SHOOTING

SYSTEM INOPERATIVE INSTABILITY

If the engine governing system does not function, the fault may be determined PROBABLE CAUSE OF
by performing the voltage tests described in Steps 1 through 3. Positive (+) and INSTABILITY SYMPTOM
ABNORMAL READING
negative (-) refer to meter polarity. Should normal values be indicated during
troubleshooting steps, then the fault may be with the actuator or the wiring to the 1. Decrease the update rate of
actuator. Tests are performed with battery power on and the engine off, except the controller by decreasing the
where noted. See actuator publication for testing procedure on the actuator. UPDATE Advanced param-
eter. (Each time UPDATE is
NORMAL PROBABLE CAUSE OF 2. changed, P, I, and D must be
STEP WIRES
READING ABNORMAL READING An irregularity of re-adjusted.
Slow Periodic speed below 3Hz.
1. DC battery power not con- (Sometimes severe) 3. Check fuel system linkage
nected. during engine operation for:
Battery Supply a. binding
Power 2. Check for blown fuse
1 Voltage b. high friction
10(-) & 11(+)
(12 or 24V DC) 3. Low battery voltage c. poor linkage
4. Wiring error Add a small amount of droop.
1. Gap between speed sensor 1. Increasing the P parameter
and gear teeth too great should reduce the instability but
2. Check Gap not totally correct it.
3. Improper or defective wiring to If this is the case, there is most
Pick-Up 1.0 VAC RMS min the speed sensor likely a problem with the engine
2 itself.
3 & Ground while cranking 4. Resistance between 3 and Erratic Engine
Non-Periodic
Ground should be 30 to 1200 Behavior Check for:
ohms. See specific mag pickup a. engine mis-firings
data for resistance. Defective b. an erratic fuel system
speed sensor. c. load changes on the
generator set voltage
1. SPEED parameter set too low regulator.
Actuator & 2. Short/open in actuator wiring
1.0 - 2.0 VDC If unsuccessful in solving instability, contact GAC for assistance.
3 Battery 3. Defective speed control
while cranking GAC@governors-america.com or call: 1-413-233-1888
1(-) & 11(+) 4. Defective actuator, see
Actuator Troubleshooting

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Agawam, MA 01001 USA
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SYMPTOM
Engine Overspeeds
Overspeed shuts down engine
after running speed is reached
Overspeed shuts down engine
before running speed is reached
Actuator does not energize fully
Engine remains below desired
governed speed
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UNSATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE
NORMAL PROBABLE CAUSE OF
READING ABNORMAL READING
1. Do Not Crank. Apply DC power to the governor system. 1. After the actuator goes to full fuel, disconnect the speed sensor at Ter-
minal 3. If the actuator is still at full fuel-speed then the control unit is
defective.
2. If the actuator is at minimum fuel position and there exists an erroneous
position signal, then check speed sensor
2. Manually hold the engine at the desired running speed. Measure 1. If the voltage reading is 1.0 to 2.0 VDC:
the DC voltage between Terminals 1(-) & 11(+) on the speed con- a. SPEED parameter set above desired speed
trol unit. b. Defective speed control unit
2. If voltage reading is > 2.0 VDC then check for:
a. actuator binding
b. linkage binding
3. If the voltage reading is below 1.0 VDC:
a. Defective speed control unit
3. Check #TEETH parameter. 1. Incorrect number of teeth entered.
1. Examine the SPEED and OVERSPEED operating parameters for 1. SPEED parameter set too high.
the engine 2. OVERSPEED set too close to SPEED.
3. Actuator or linkage binding.
4. Speed Control unit defective.
1. Check resistance between Terminals 3 & Ground. Should be 30 1. OVERSPEED set too low
to 1200 ohms. See specific Magnetic Pick-up data for resistance. 2. If the speed sensor signal is erroneous, then check the wiring.
1. Measure the voltage at the battery while cranking. 1. If the voltage is less than:
a. 7V for a 12V system, or
b. 14V for a 24V system,
Then: Check or replace battery.
2. Momentarily connect Terminals 1 and 11. The actuator should 1. Actuator or battery wiring in error
move to the full fuel position. 2. Actuator or linkage binding
3. Defective actuator
4. Fuse opens. Check for short in actuator or harness.
1. Measure the actuator output, Terminals 1 & 2, while running un- 1. If voltage measurement is within 2 VDC of the battery supply voltage lev-
der governor control. el, then fuel control is restricted from reaching full fuel position, possibly
due to mechanical governor, carburetor spring, or linkage interference.
2. SPEED parameter set too low
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