FDM
FDM
FDM
MODULE (FDM)
Its main uses are in engine control circuits requiring starter motor SUPPLY CURRENT
release and overspeed shutdown. Alternatively, the unit can be 12 volt version 200 m A max
used for over/under frequency detection. 24 volt version 100 m A max
The FDM is powered from the engine battery system and derives a Hz SENSE INPUT All models
speed signal from the generator PMG. Voltage free relay contacts Volts 20-300 V ac
are provided for the starter motor release and overspeed functions. Hz 100 @ 1500 rpm
Isolation Optical 2 kV
OUTPUT
Voltage free contacts Isolation 2 kV
Rating 5 A @ 30 V dc / 240 dc
SETTING RANGE
Low relay 300-1800 RPM
High relay 1500-2500 RPM
THERMAL STABILITY
0.025% / C
SWITCH OPTIONS
Mode 0 Low relay ON below set point and OFF above
High relay OFF below set point and ON above
PHYSICAL SIZE
100 x 75 x 50mm high
WEIGHT
200 gms max
ENVIRONMENTAL
Vibration 20-100 Hz 30mm/s
100 Hz-2 kHz 2.0g
HUMIDITY
0-60C95% RH
Operating Temperature -40 to +70C
Storage Temperature -55 to +80C
FITTING AND OPERATING
'HIGH' POTENTIOMETER The mode switch has two active positions which affect the
operation of the low speed (or cranking) relay. Position 0
The HIGH potentiometer's range is 1500-2500 rpm, it adjusts causes the low speed relay to be energised at standstill. The
the frequency detection point of the overspeed relay relay then de-energises when the frequency reaches the set
(terminals 24, 21, 22). Clockwise increases the frequency point.
detection point.
Position 1 causes the low speed relay to be de-energised at
'LOW' POTENTIOMETER standstill. The relay then energises when the frequency
reaches the set point.
The LOW potentiometer's range is 300-1800rpm it adjusts
the frequency detection point of the underspeed (or cranking The overspeed relay energises when the speed exceeds the
release) relay, (terminals 14,11 12). Clockwise increases the set point and is unaffected by the position of the mode
frequency detection point. switch.
BASIC OPERATON
The internal block diagram of the FDM is shown above. The FOLLOWER/INVERTER
main functions of the FDM are as follows:-
Depending on the setting of the mode switch (0 or 1), this
OPTO ISOLATION circuit either inverts the output of the LOW LEVEL
DETECTOR or follows it.
Provides isolation between the engine battery system and the
generator PMG, using opto-electronic technology. RELAY DRIVERS
Converts the speed signal from the PMG into a narrow pulse
suitable for triggering the F - V converter circuit.
F-V CONVERTER
2005. TD_FDM_GB_07.05_02