Manual 82510 (Revision R)

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Magnetic Pickups and Proximity Switches for Electronic Controls

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DEFINITIONS

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The engine, turbine, or other type of prime mover should be equipped with an overspeed shutdown device to protect against runaway or damage to the prime mover with possible personal injury, loss of life, or property damage. The overspeed shutdown device must be totally independent of the prime mover control system. An overtemperature or overpressure shutdown device may also be needed for safety, as appropriate. Read this entire manual and all other publications pertaining to the work to be performed before installing, operating, or servicing this equipment. Practice all plant and safety instructions and precautions. Failure to follow instructions can cause personal injury and/or property damage. This publication may have been revised or updated since this copy was produced. To verify that you have the latest revision, be sure to check the publications page on the Woodward website: www.woodward.com/searchpublications.aspx The current revision and distribution restriction of all publications are shown in manual 26311. The latest version of most publications is available on the publications page. If your publication is not there, please contact your customer service representative to get the latest copy. Any unauthorized modifications to or use of this equipment outside its specified mechanical, electrical, or other operating limits may cause personal injury and/or property damage, including damage to the equipment. Any such unauthorized modifications: (i) constitute "misuse" and/or "negligence" within the meaning of the product warranty thereby excluding warranty coverage for any resulting damage, and (ii) invalidate product certifications or listings. To prevent damage to a control system that uses an alternator or battery-charging device, make sure the charging device is turned off before disconnecting the battery from the system. To prevent damage to electronic components caused by improper handling, read and observe the precautions in Woodward manual 82715, Guide for Handling and Protection of Electronic Controls, Printed Circuit Boards, and Modules.

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Be prepared to make an emergency shutdown when starting the engine, turbine, or other type of prime mover, to protect against runaway or overspeed with possible personal injury, loss of life, or property damage.

Magnetic Speed Pickup

The magnetic speed pickup (MPU) is used to detect the speed of the prime mover. It is necessary when the prime mover drives something other than an alternator, and is often used where an alternator is driven directly by the prime mover and when a control signal is necessary before the alternator comes up to its proper output voltage. A speed sensor circuit, either a section on the governor amplifier chassis or a separate unit, is needed to convert the MPUs output signal to one usable by the governor amplifier. The magnetic pickup produces a voltage output when any magnetic material moves through the magnetic field at the end of the pickup. Since most engines and turbines have flywheels or other large gears made of magnetic material (usually iron or steel), magnetic pickups can usually be installed without adding attachments to a gear or shaft. Nonmagnetic materials, such as aluminum, brass, and some stainless steels, will not excite the magnetic pickup. The MPU makes use of a stray magnetic field and no provision for return magnetic circuits or paths is necessary. Any device which produces a dynamic discontinuity of magnetic material in the field of the pickup will produce an electrical voltage. Although gears are the normal devices measured by an MPU, other devices such as a vibrating surface, moving bar, crank, wheel spokes, or a steel screw head mounted on some moving surface will work equally well if surface speed and other factors are taken into account. The MPU may be excited by a keyway or slot in a wheel, but there is likely to be an unwanted background signal due to varying density or eccentricity of the material. It is better to excite the MPU from a protrusion on the surface. This places the pickup at a relatively great distance from the materials between excitation periods and it is less likely to pick up stray signals. The output voltage of a magnetic pickup is affected by three factors. Voltage increases with increases of the surface speed of the monitored magnetic material. Voltage decreases as the air gap between the magnetic pickup and the surface of the gear tooth is increased. Voltage waveform is determined by the size and shape of the gear tooth in relation to the size and shape of the pole piece. With any given speed and clearance conditions, a maximum power output will result when the field is filled with a relatively infinite mass of magnetic material at one instant and a complete absence of such material the next. A reasonable approach to these conditions exists when the cross-section of the exciting masses is equal to or greater than that of the pole piece, and the space between is equal to or greater than three times the diameter of the pole piece (see Figure 1).

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Figure 1. Magnetic Pickup Dimensions

In Figure 1, the optimum dimensions of A, B, C, and F are given as they relate to D, the diameter of the pole piece of the magnetic pickup. The optimum relationship for maximum output is as follows: A equal to or greater than D B equal to or greater than C C equal to or greater than three times D F equal to or greater than D

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As s the magnetic pickup-gear relationship begins to dev viate from the e sp pecifications listed above, the t MPU outp put waveform may deterior rate to an un nacceptable shape. s Becaus se the speed sensor detec cts zero-cross sings, the wa aveform shou uld cross zero o only twice fo or each tooth (once going positive p and on nce going neg gative, see Fig gure 2).

Figure 2. Magnetic M Pick kup Output Waveforms W

MPU Installa ation

Th he magnetic pickup p is available in short or long stand dard models, a standard me etric model, hazardous h dut ty models, an nd explosion-p proof models, , including CS SA/ATEX app proved models (see Figure e 3 for dimens sions and part t numbers). Mo ount the magnetic pickup radially r to the e outside diam meter of the de esired gear, eit ther through a housing or on o a rigid bracket. Make su ure the gear is of magnetic c ma aterial. The gap between the t pickup and d the outside diameter of the t gear sh hould be set normally n between 0.25 mm m and 1.02 mm m (0.010 and d 0.040") at th he clo osest point [m make sure the e gear has les ss than 0.51 mm m (0.020") diametric d runout]. Since the t signal stre ength is invers sely proportio onal to gap distance, a we eak signal ma ay be generat ted with more e than 1.02 mm m (0.040") ga ap. A shield of no on-magnetic material m may be installed between b the gear g and the pickup p if ne ecessary for physical p shield ding. Since th his material sp paces the pickup face far rther from the e gear, and since an electro omagnetic force may be generated by ed ddy currents in n the shielding material, make m sure the signal level is s still high en nough to oper rate the speed d signal circuit. Mo ost electronic c controls requ uire a minimu um output of 1.5 1 Vac (rms) from the ma agnetic speed d pickup at the lowest cont trolling speed d. Figures 4 and 5 show the e ma aximum air ga ap allowed fo or each surfac ce speed and diametral pitc ch or gear mo odule to produce this minim mum required d voltage.

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Figure 3a. MPU Models The surface speed in meters per second (m/s) or inches per second (IPS) is related to revolutions per minute (rpm) by the following:
Surface Speed = rpm x x gear diameter 60

The diametral pitch for the gear is obtained by the formula:

Diametral Pitch = number of teeth + 2 gear diameter (inches)

The gear module is obtained by the formula:

Gear Module = gear diameter (mm) number of teeth + 2

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Figure 3b. CSA/ATEX Models The standard magnetic pickup may be used with a gear with a diametral pitch coarser than 8 (gear module 3.2), but the output will not be increased. Gears with a finer diametral pitch than 8 (gear module 3.2) may be used with a corresponding decrease in output voltage. A diametral pitch of 20 (gear module 1.27) is the finest that may be used with this pickup without two teeth appearing over the pole piece at the same time. When adjusting the clearance between the pickup pole piece and the gear, adjust the pickup so the output voltage is a minimum of 1.5 Vac (rms) at the lowest speed. If you cannot measure the gap directly, it can be determined in the following manner.

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F Figure 4. Max ximum Air Gap Allowed to Provide Usab ble Signals for Most Electronic Co ontrols With the t prime mov ver shut down n, turn the pic ckup in until it t just touches the outsid de diameter of o the gear. If the t pickup ha as a 5/8-18 thread, one 360 0 turn count terclockwise will w move the pickup out 0.0555 inch (1. .41 mm). The e metric pickup p will move 1.5 mm per tur rn. If the picku up has a 3/4-20 mounting thread, the pickup p will move out 0.050 inch (1.27 mm) pe er turn. Screw w out the amo ount requir red for the desired gap. If possible, p run the gear slow wly through 36 60 rotation to che eck the cleara ance of the pickup. When the t gap is set t, tighten the jam nut secur rely against th he housing or bracket so th he pickup can nnot turn in or r out.

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Figure F 5. Max ximum Air Gap Allowed to Provide 1.5 Vac V (rms) on EGM Control Th he standard models m of pick kups, including the metric model, m require e mating co onnector number MS-3106A-10SL-4S. These T connec ctors are not furnished f with h the e pickups, but may be orde ered if desired d. The hazard dous duty and d explosionpro oof models ha ave leads atta ached to the pickups, and the heads ha ave 1/2" fem male pipe thre eads for insta alling conduit or pipe.

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Troubleshooting Magnetic Pickups

Disconnect the pickup leads. Check between leads with an ohmmeter for resistance as listed below. Check between the pickup case and leads with an ohmmeter for near infinity resistance. Start the prime mover and control speed manually or block the throttle. Check pickup leads with a high-impedance ac voltmeter for 10 to 20 Vac (rms). Reconnect the pickup and check at the speed sensor input terminals for a minimum 1.5 Vac (rms) at the lowest controlling speed. Check the pickup and gear clearance if voltage is low.

MPU Resistance List

Long Standard Model Extra Long Standard Model Short Standard Model Standard Metric Model Conduit Model Explosion Proof Model 250 max 250 max 220 max 250 max 114 to 140 165 to 225

Inspect for physical damage. Replace pickup if faulty.

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Proximity Switches
Large engines usually have a larger air gap between the speed sensor probe and the monitored gear than smaller engines. This is necessary because of the relatively large runout of the monitored gear in a large engine. The monitored gears on large engines usually also have a slower surface speed. Because of either, or both, of these conditions, a magnetic pickup may not perform satisfactorily on a large engine. A proximity switch (zero velocity pickup) will, however, operate well on large engines because of its abilities to operate with a large air gap and at low surface speeds. The output of these pickups depends solely on the position of the gear tooth (or similar ferrous discontinuity) and not the velocity at which the gear tooth passes the sensing end of the pickup. When wired as a sinking type proximity switch, the output is normally zero. When a gear tooth is within the sensing range of the proximity switch, the output of the switch goes high (nearly equal to the supply voltage). After the tooth has passed, the output switches back to zero volts until another tooth comes into position. Typical wiring for a sinking type proximity switch is shown in Figure 7. When wired as a source type proximity switch, the output is normally high (nearly equal to the supply voltage). When a gear tooth is within the sensing range of this proximity switch, the switch output goes to zero volts. After the tooth has passed, the output switches back to nearly the supply voltage until another tooth comes into position. Typical wiring for a source type proximity switch is shown in Figure 8. The on-off nature of the output of a proximity switch produces a square wave which is compatible with nearly all Woodward speed sensors and will directly replace the signal from a magnetic pickup as a speed sensor input.

Proximity Switch Features

As long as the air gap between the sensor end of the proximity switch and the gear being monitored does not exceed the sensing range of a particular proximity switch, changing the air gap will not change the output voltage. The duty cycle of the signal from the proximity switch varies with the air gap, but this does not change the reference signals produced in the Woodward control. For proper operation there cannot be more than one tooth in the sensing field of a proximity switch. (The distance between the teeth must be greater than the size of the sensing field.)

Types of Proximity Switches

Two different sizes of proximity switch are available from Woodward: 1. A proximity switch with a fairly narrow sensing field, suitable for medium size gears with a tooth size from diametral pitch 8 to 12 (gear module 3 to 2). This switch can be mounted flush with the mounting plate with an air gap up to 5.00 mm (0.197 inch).

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A proximity sw witch with a wide w sensing field f is availab ble for large gears g w where a wide air gap (max ximum of 10 mm/0.4 m inch) is i necessary. This s sensor require es larger gear sizes for pro oper operation n and should be used f gears large for er than diame etral pitch 12 (gear module e 2.1). There must m be a 3 mm (1.1 in 30 nch) radius cle earance of me etal around th he front of the e sensor a mounting and g bracket. Some S Woodw ward controls s have less than t 300 of o dc impedance. In these cases the t probe ma ay be damag ged by exces ss current wh hen the engine e is stopped. To pre event this po ossible dama age, a 300 , 2 W resistor r shou uld be installed in series with the probe.

Prox ximity Swit tch Power Supply

mity switches s provided by Woodward re equire an exte ernal power supply s of a Proxim single e dc voltage, usually u 24 volts. This may be from the same s supply source s as power for the contr rol system. Th he maximum current rating g for these pro oximity switch hes is 80 mA, , but actual cu urrent is less and depende ent on the exte ernal load. The T red plast tic cap on top of the prox ximity switch h is an integr ral part of o the device, not a loose e shipping co over. The pro oximity switc ch can be b damaged beyond repa air if an attem mpt is made to t remove th he cap.

Figure 6. Air Gaps for Ra adial and Axia al Sensing Pr roximity Switc ches

Chec cking Prox ximity Swit tch Operat tion

To ch heck the opera ation of a prox ximity switch, , a load resist tance must be e placed across the termina als from which h the speed co ontrol speed sensor was re emoved. An os scilloscope ma ay provide ad dequate load resistance.

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Pr roximity Sw witch Wirin ng

Th he proximity switches s supp plied by Wood dward are wire ed for a sink king type ou utput. Figure 7 shows a typ pical wiring me ethod. Other proximity swi itches, not su upplied by Wo oodward, are wired dc sou urce. Figure 8 shows a typ pical dc sourc ce wiring method. AC proximity y switches are e seldom used d with Woodw ward controls. .

d Wiring for a Sinking Typ pe Proximity Switch S Figure 7. Suggested

d Wiring for a Source Typ pe Proximity Switch S Figure 8. Suggested

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Using the Output of a Woodward MPU to Drive a Remote Tachometer or Other Device
Attach to Control Posts
Should a remote device be driven by a magnetic pickup, it is important that the connection be made on the governor posts which accept the input from the MPU. Polarity must be maintained as indicated on these posts or it is possible to short the system to ground and cause damage to the electronic circuits and render the governor inoperable. Woodward electronic controls are not directly grounded, but in many cases the negative () post or common is tied to ground through the battery powered supply. Should an additional device also be grounded or powered by the same grounded battery system, a short circuit is possible. The MPU device provided by Woodward is not grounded, and polarity is not established until connections are made to the governor. Almost all remote devices will have a power source in addition to two leads for input. One of these input connections will be circuit common () and this should be determined prior to connection with the governor.

EPG and 2500 Governors

Since these units are indirectly tied to ground, care must be taken that polarity of the remote device and of the governor is not reversed.

2301 Governor
The 2301 governor is isolated from ground, and care should be taken that any device added to the system is also isolated from earth ground.

Shielding
Governor circuits have been carefully shielded, and circuits to remote devices must also be shielded from interference, since this could prevent adequate governor control. Inadequate shielding could cause unstable control.

Minimum Signal
Most Woodward controls require a minimum speed-signal strength of 1.5 Vac from the magnetic pickup during cranking. The addition of remote devices to the output of the magnetic pickup could prevent the reception of an adequate signal to allow engine start-up. Make sure all polarity has been established and the system is not shorted to ground before trying to start the engine after adding an auxiliary device to the MPU output. Attempting to start the system with reversed polarity between the auxiliary device and the control could destroy either or both devices. Should the control be damaged due to the reversed polarity, dangerous overspeed is possible, damaging equipment, causing personal injury or even death.

Woodward advises dedicating the entire output of a governor magnetic pickup to the exclusive use of driving the control system. This information is provided for those installations where the output of the magnetic pickup is also used to drive other devices.

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