IC-920/-922 Ignition Controller With Servlink: Technical Manual 26263 (Revision F, 3/2017)

Technical Manual 26263
(Revision F, 3/2017)
Original Instructions
IC-920/-922 Ignition Controller

with Servlink
J1939 CAN, CANopen, and Modbus® Version
Installation and Operation Manual

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Manual 26263 IC-920/-922 Ignition Controller with Servlink
Contents
WARNINGS AND NOTICES .......................................................................... IV

ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE AWARENESS ................................................. V
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ...................................................................... VI
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL INFORMATION .......................................................... 1
Introduction ............................................................................................................. 1
Theory of Operation ................................................................................................ 1
CHAPTER 2. TIMING SENSORS .................................................................. 11
Introduction ...........................................................................................................11
Trigger Timing Sensor ..........................................................................................11
Reset Timing Sensor ............................................................................................11
Cam Timing Sensor ..............................................................................................13
CHAPTER 3. TIMING CONTROLS ................................................................ 15
Introduction ...........................................................................................................15
Manual Timing Adjustment ...................................................................................15
4–20 mA or 0–5 V Input........................................................................................15
Speed Curve .........................................................................................................16
Timing Schedules A and B—Contact B Input.......................................................16
Timing Control Adjustments Diagram, CAN Disabled ..........................................17
Timing Control Adjustments Diagram, J1939 or CANopen Enabled ...................18
Individual Cylinder Timing Controls, with J1939 or CANopen ..............................18
CHAPTER 4. INPUT POWER AND IGNITION COIL PRIMARY OUTPUTS ............ 19
Input Power Requirements ...................................................................................19
Input Power Fuse Requirements ..........................................................................19
Input Power Wiring Requirements ........................................................................19
High Voltage Power Supply ..................................................................................20
Ignition Coil Primary Outputs ................................................................................20
Odd Bank Connector ............................................................................................20
Even Bank Connector ...........................................................................................20
Ignition Coil Primary Output Wiring ......................................................................20
CHAPTER 5. ENERGY CONTROL................................................................ 22
Introduction ...........................................................................................................22
Manual Energy Control .........................................................................................22
CHAPTER 6. ENGINE CONTROLS AND SAFETY FEATURES .......................... 23
Introduction ...........................................................................................................23
Overspeed Protection ...........................................................................................23
Permissive Start Output........................................................................................23
Auxiliary Shutdown Input—Contact A ..................................................................24
Misfire Limit...........................................................................................................24
Timing Sensor Fault Detection .............................................................................24
Speed Switch ........................................................................................................24
Alarm Output ........................................................................................................25
CHAPTER 7. IC-900 SERIES SERVICE TOOL .............................................. 26
Introduction ...........................................................................................................26
Required Equipment .............................................................................................26
System Requirements ..........................................................................................26
Configuration Programming Procedure ................................................................27
Establishing Communications ..............................................................................27
IC-900 Series Service Tool...................................................................................28
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CHAPTER 8. CONFIGURING THE IC-920/-922 ............................................. 35
Introduction ...........................................................................................................35
Engine Configuration Page ...................................................................................36
Timing Configuration Page ...................................................................................38
Speed Configuration Page ...................................................................................40
CAN Configuration Page for Controls without J1939 or CANopen ......................42
CAN Configuration Page for Controls with J1939 or CANopen ...........................43
Modbus® Configuration Page ...............................................................................44
Working with Configuration Files ..........................................................................44
CHAPTER 9. D-1 DISPLAY USAGE ............................................................. 50
CANbus Interface with the D-1 Display ................................................................50
D-1 Display ...........................................................................................................50
CANbus Cable ......................................................................................................51
CHAPTER 10. CANBUS INFORMATION FOR J1939 OPERATION ................... 52
CAN Disabled .......................................................................................................52
J1939 CAN Enabled .............................................................................................52
J1939 CANbus Status ..........................................................................................53
SAE J1939 CAN Communications with Woodward EGS-02 ...............................54
CHAPTER 11. CANBUS INFORMATION FOR CANOPEN OPERATION ............. 64
CAN Disabled .......................................................................................................64
CANopen Enabled ................................................................................................64
CANbus Status with CANopen .............................................................................65
CANbus Operation with CANopen .......................................................................66
SDO Support and EDS File ..................................................................................71
CHAPTER 12. START-UP PROCEDURE ....................................................... 72
CHAPTER 13. TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................ 74
Sensor Input Faults ..............................................................................................74
SCR Faults ...........................................................................................................75
Ignition Coil Faults ................................................................................................75
Self Test................................................................................................................75
CHAPTER 14. PRODUCT SUPPORT AND SERVICE OPTIONS ......................... 78
Product Support Options ...................................................................................78
Product Service Options ....................................................................................78
Returning Equipment for Repair .......................................................................79
Replacement Parts .............................................................................................79
Engineering Services .........................................................................................80
Contacting Woodward’s Support Organization ..............................................80
Technical Assistance ............................................................................................81
APPENDIX A. REFERENCE INFORMATION ................................................... 82
LED Operation ......................................................................................................82
APPENDIX B. DEFINITIONS AND PROGRAMMING PARAMETERS ................... 84
APPENDIX C. MODBUS ADDRESSES .......................................................... 88
REVISION HISTORY .................................................................................. 92
DECLARATIONS ....................................................................................... 93
IC-920/-922 CONTROL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................... 94
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Illustrations and Tables
Figure 1. Panel Close-up ........................................................................................ 2

Figure 1-2a. IC-920 ................................................................................................ 2
Figure 1-2b. IC-922 ................................................................................................ 3
Figure 1-3a. IC-920 Outline Drawing ...................................................................... 4
Figure 1-3b. IC-922 Outline Drawing ...................................................................... 5
Figure 1-4a. IC-920 View Inside Enclosure with Lid Open ..................................... 6
Figure 1-4b. IC-922 View Inside Enclosure with Lid Open ..................................... 7
Figure 1-5a. IC-920 I/O and Power Input Wiring Diagram ..................................... 8
Figure 1-5b. IC-922 I/O and Power Input Wiring Diagram ..................................... 9
Figure 1-6. MS Output Receptacle Wiring Diagram .............................................10
Figure 3-1. Speed Curve Example .......................................................................16
Figure 3-2. Ignition Timing Diagram (controls without the J1939 option) .............17
Figure 3-3. Ignition Timing Diagram (controls with the J1939 or CANopen
option) ..............................................................................................18
Figure 7-1. Null-Modem Cable .............................................................................27
Figure 9-1. CANbus cable connections for the D-1 Display .................................51
Modbus is a trademark of Schneider Automation Inc.
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Warnings and Notices

Important Definitions
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
 DANGER—Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
 WARNING—Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
 CAUTION—Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
 NOTICE—Indicates a hazard that could result in property damage only
(including damage to the control).
 IMPORTANT—Designates an operating tip or maintenance suggestion.
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,
Overspeed / loss of life, or property damage.
Overtemperature / The overspeed shutdown device must be totally independent of the
Overpressure prime mover control system. An overtemperature or overpressure
shutdown device may also be needed for safety, as appropriate.
The products described in this publication may present risks that

could lead to personal injury, loss of life, or property damage. Always
wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for the job
Personal Protective at hand. Equipment that should be considered includes but is not
limited to:
Equipment
 Eye Protection
 Hearing Protection
 Hard Hat
 Gloves
 Safety Boots
 Respirator
Always read the proper Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for any
working fluid(s) and comply with recommended safety equipment.
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
Start-up property damage.
On- and off-highway Mobile Applications: Unless Woodward's control

functions as the supervisory control, customer should install a
system totally independent of the prime mover control system that
Automotive monitors for supervisory control of engine (and takes appropriate
action if supervisory control is lost) to protect against loss of engine
Applications control with possible personal injury, loss of life, or property damage.
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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.
Battery Charging
Device
Electrostatic Discharge Awareness

Electronic controls contain static-sensitive parts. Observe the
following precautions to prevent damage to these parts:
 Discharge body static before handling the control (with power to
the control turned off, contact a grounded surface and maintain
Electrostatic contact while handling the control).
Precautions  Avoid all plastic, vinyl, and Styrofoam (except antistatic versions)
around printed circuit boards.
 Do not touch the components or conductors on a printed circuit
board with your hands or with conductive devices.
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.
Follow these precautions when working with or near the control.

1. Avoid the build-up of static electricity on your body by not wearing clothing
made of synthetic materials. Wear cotton or cotton-blend materials as much
as possible because these do not store static electric charges as much as
synthetics.
2. Do not remove the printed circuit board (PCB) from the control cabinet
unless absolutely necessary. If you must remove the PCB from the control
cabinet, follow these precautions:
 Do not touch any part of the PCB except the edges.
 Do not touch the electrical conductors, the connectors, or the
components with conductive devices or with your hands.
 When replacing a PCB, keep the new PCB in the plastic antistatic
protective bag it comes in until you are ready to install it. Immediately
after removing the old PCB from the control cabinet, place it in the
antistatic protective bag.
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Regulatory Compliance
European Compliance for CE Mark:
EMC Directive: 2004/108/EC COUNCIL DIRECTIVE of 15
December 2004 on the approximation of
the laws of the Member States relating to
electromagnetic compatibility and all
applicable amendments.
Low Voltage Directive: 2006/95/EC Council Directive of 12

December 2006 on the harmonization of
the laws of Member States relating to
electrical equipment designed for use
within certain voltage limits.
ATEX Potentially Explosive: 94/9/EC Council Directive of 23 March

1994 on the approximation of the laws of
the Member States concerning equipment
and protective systems intended for use in
potentially explosive atmospheres.
Zone 2, Category 3, Group II G, Ex nA IIC
T4 Gc IP54
North American Compliance:

CSA: CSA Certified for Class I, Division 2,
Groups A, B, C, & D, T4 at 70 °C Ambient
for use in Canada.
Certificate 1486084
This product is certified as a component for use in other equipment. The final
combination is subject to acceptance by CSA International or local inspection.
Special Conditions for Safe Use:

Wiring must be in accordance with North American Class I, Division 2 or
European Zone 2 wiring methods as applicable, and in accordance with the
authority having jurisdiction.
Field wiring must be suitable for at least 70 °C.
A fixed wiring installation is required.
Grounding is required by the power input PE terminal.
Connect EMC ground to earth ground using low impedance connection.
Do not connect more than one main power supply to any one fuse or circuit
breaker.
Cabling for all I/O except CAN communications is limited to 30 meters.
The use of cable with individually-shielded twisted pairs is recommended. All

signal lines should be shielded to prevent picking up stray signals from nearby
equipment. Installations with severe electromagnetic interference (EMI) may
require shielded cable run in conduit, double-shielded wire, or other precautions.
Connect the shields at the control system side or as indicated by the control
system wiring practices, but never at both ends of the shield such that a ground
loop is created. Wires exposed beyond the shield must be less than 2 inches
(51 mm). The wiring should provide signal attenuation to greater than 60 dB.
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EXPLOSION HAZARD—Do not remove covers or connect/disconnect

electrical connectors unless power has been switched off or the area
is known to be non-hazardous.
Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class I,
Division 2 or Zone 2.
RISQUE D’EXPLOSION—Ne pas enlever les couvercles, ni

raccorder / débrancher les prises électriques, sans vous en
assurez auparavant que le système a bien été mis hors
tension; ou que vous vous situez bien dans une zone non
explosive.
La substitution de composants peut rendre ce matériel
inacceptable pour les emplacements de Classe I, Division 2
ou de Zone 2.
The permissive start output should only be used in combination with

other permissive start devices. The fuel relay shutoff should not rely
solely on the permissive start output of the IC-920/-922.
Do NOT use the speed switch (Trip 1 output) as the sole means of
any critical control function, such as overspeed trip. Be sure to have
a separate and independent shutdown device.
Do NOT use the Auxiliary Shutdown (Contact A) input as a primary
shutdown device. Be sure to have a separate and independent
shutdown device.
Due to the hazardous location listings associated with this product,

proper wire type and wiring practices are critical to operation.
Detonation (knock) is an abnormal combustion condition that can

cause personal injury and/or property damage. Improper air/fuel ratio
and improper ignition timing are major causes of detonation.
Improper ignition system setups, improper variable timing signals
applied by an external control or faults in the ignition system can all
be a source of detonation. A detonation (knock) detection or other
combustion fault shutdown device should be used.
When using Contact B to toggle between two timing schedules

(Schedule A and Schedule B), the most advanced schedule should
be associated with Schedule B (switch closure). Contact B
functionality needs to be verified before starting engine.
Do not connect any cable grounds to “instrument ground”, “control

ground”, or any non-earth ground system. Make all required
electrical connections based on the wiring diagrams (Figures 1-3,
1-4, and 1-5).
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Chapter 1.
General Information
Introduction
The purpose of this manual is to aid in the installation and operation of the
IC-920/-922 Ignition Controller.
This manual and its contents assume that the reader has a high level of expertise
on the operation of spark-ignited engines and basic understanding of electronic
capacitance discharge (CD) ignition systems. DO NOT attempt to install this
equipment without reading and understanding this manual.
This manual contains information for two different versions of the IC-920/-922.
The CANbus operation is very different between the two versions, and the
Service Tool screens vary slightly or have different options.
Theory of Operation
The IC-920/-922 is a modern high-energy capacitance discharge ignition system.
The system consists of a 16-bit CPU and other CPU related peripherals, sensor
signal conditioning circuitry, a high voltage power supply, and 20 outputs*. The
system can be configured for two cylinders up to 20 cylinders. The system
includes all the required software needed to configure any type of industrial
engine. There is never a requirement for factory reprogramming of the IC-920/
-922 software. All user programming/configuration is completed by free IC-900
Series Service Tool software residing on a PC (personal computer).
The IC-920/-922 uses information provided by the timing sensors to precisely

determine the correct crank angle for firing each output. Engine ignition timing is
controlled automatically or manually by various inputs, such as a manual timing
potentiometer, 4–20 mA or 0–5 V signal, speed curve, or through a CAN serial link.
During operation, the IC-920/-922 continuously monitors the status of the system
by verifying proper information from all timing sensors and proper operation of
the primary ignition circuit. Depending on the severity of a detected fault, the unit
will either shut down or warn the operator. A message is transmitted in either
case to a PC or optional display via a serial link.
In addition to protecting the engine from ignition faults, the IC-920/-922 also
includes a user programmable overspeed shutdown.
The IC-920 is a CD system that stores a maximum of 180 mJ (at 100% energy
setting) while the IC-922 stores a maximum of 360 mJ (at 100% energy setting).
(*) A 24-output option is available for 12-cylinder engines with 2 coils per cylinder.
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Figure 1. Panel Close-up
Figure 1-2a. IC-920
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Figure 1-2b. IC-922
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Figure 1-3a. IC-920 Outline Drawing
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Figure 1-3b. IC-922 Outline Drawing
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Figure 1-4a. IC-920 View Inside Enclosure with Lid Open
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Figure 1-4b. IC-922 View Inside Enclosure with Lid Open
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Figure 1-5a. IC-920 I/O and Power Input Wiring Diagram
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Figure 1-5b. IC-922 I/O and Power Input Wiring Diagram
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Figure 1-6. MS Output Receptacle Wiring Diagram
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Chapter 2.
Timing Sensors
Introduction
The IC-920/-922 requires two timing sensors for a two-cycle engine and three for
a four-cycle engine.
Trigger Timing Sensor

The trigger timing sensor is typically a magnetic pickup (MPU) sensor. It senses
ring gear teeth or holes or pins in the flywheel. The trigger MPU performs two
functions: it measures engine speed and, in conjunction with the reset timing
sensors, it determines the angular position of the crankshaft.
Type—Normally the MPU is a variable reluctance type (passive), but other types
can be used (passive or active).
Location—The location, relative to TDC (top dead center) of the engine, is not
critical.
Mounting—The preferred orientation of the sensor is orthogonal (at a right

angle) to the circumference of the flywheel/ring gear. In small and mid-size
engines, there is usually a place on the housing/shroud of the ring gear for a hole
to be drilled and tapped for the sensor. This is an ideal location. If a mounting
bracket is required, it must be designed to be stiff (natural frequency >33 Hz). A
vibrating bracket could cause erroneous signals to be generated by the sensor
that will be detected by the IC-920/-922 and will cause the IC-920/-922 to shut
down.
Wiring—See Figure 1-5.
Voltage Range—Min voltage 6 V p-p (2.1 Vrms), max voltage 80 V p-p.
Gear Teeth Range—60–500.
Air Gap—Typically the voltage range requires an air gap setting between 0.020
and 0.040 inch (0.51 and 1.02 mm) (1/3 to 3/4 turn for a 5/8”-18 MPU).
To ensure proper operation, the flywheel or ring gear must have at least 60 teeth
and the MPU must be able to generate a 6 V p-p (2.1 Vrms) signal at cranking
speed.
Reset Timing Sensor

The reset timing sensor is typically a magnetic pickup sensor (MPU). The reset
MPU identifies a starting location from which all measurements of the trigger
MPU starts. The reset MPU senses an index marker or event (hole or projection)
on the flywheel. Only one event per crankshaft revolution (360 degrees) is
permitted. This marker should be between 10 and 120 degrees in advance of #1
cylinder TDC.
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The location must be at least 10 degrees more advanced than the

most advanced firing angle of the #1 cylinder.
When determining the reset sensor location, it is recommended to add 20–50

degrees to the most advanced firing angle of the #1 cylinder. This will help to
make sure the most advanced timing required is not restricted by the sensor
being too close.
The exact location is not critical, but the actual positions must be programmed
into the IC-920/-922.
Type—Normally the MPU is a variable reluctance type (passive), but other types
can be used (passive or active).
Location—The location relative to TDC of the engine #1 cylinder is not critical,

but the relationship must be known.
Example:
If the engine runs at 22 degrees BTDC (before TDC), then the reset position
must be at least 22 +10 = 32 degrees BTDC. In this example, the reset
location could be anywhere from 32° to 120° BTDC.
Mounting—The proper location of the reset MPU is relatively easy if the

following steps are followed:
1. Locate where you want to mount the reset MPU, inspect the entire
circumference of the flywheel to ensure that there are no gouges, dents, or
barring holes that could be detected by the sensor. Once you are satisfied
that the surface is clean, perform the following:
2. Drill a small pilot hole in the flywheel housing where the reset MPU is to be
mounted or into a separate mounting bracket. If applicable, first drill and tap
bolt holes to secure the mounting bracket to the engine or the floor.
3. Manually rotate the engine until the timing mark for #1 cylinder is aligned with
your most advanced running condition.
4. Rotate the engine at least 10 degrees opposite the normal rotation of the
engine. Record the sum of number of degrees rotated plus the most
advanced timing.
Example:
If the most advanced is 22 degrees BTDC and the engine was rotated an
additional 10 degrees, record 32 degrees (32=22+10).
5. Now inspect the location of the trigger MPU relative to the teeth or holes it is
sensing. For optimum performance, the trigger MPU should be equally
spaced between teeth when the reset MPU is aligned with its target. If this is
not the case, manually rotate the engine an additional amount so that the
trigger MPU is between two teeth. Then, with the same small drill bit, using
the previously drilled pilot hole in the shroud/bracket as a guide, drill into the
flywheel. Once the depth of the hole is sufficiently deep to act as a guide, the
engine may be rotated to get better access to the flywheel to complete the
drilling.
If the surface area is smooth and free of any nicks, burrs, or gouges, then a
hole could be used as the index or target. The hole should be enlarged to
0.5 inch (13 mm) diameter with a depth of at least 3/8 inch (9.5 mm).
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If the surface is not smooth, then the index or target needs to be above the
rotating surface of the flywheel. One easy method to do this is to drill and
tap for a hex head bolt (1/4-20, 6 mm or similar). With an additional locking
(jam) nut, screw in the bolt. The height of the hex head should be at least
3/4 inch (19 mm) above any nicks, burrs, or gouges. Lock the bolt in place
by tightening the jam nut.
6. Now drill and tap the flywheel housing or mounting bracket pilot hole for the
reset MPU.
7. Install and GAP the MPU.
Manually rotate the engine one complete revolution to ensure that

there is enough clearance between the bolt and any part of the
housing, shroud or other mechanical part of the engine.
Voltage Range—Min voltage 6 V p-p (2.1 Vrms), max voltage 80 V p-p.
Index Marker—One per crankshaft revolution.
Air Gap—Typically the voltage range requires an air gap setting between 0.020
and 0.040 inch (0.51 and 1.02 mm) (1/3 to 3/4 turn for a 5/8”-18 MPU).
To ensure proper operation, the reset MPU must be able to generate a 6 V p-p
(2.1 Vrms) signal at cranking speed.
Cam Timing Sensor

The cam timing sensor is typically an active sensor. It is required only for four-
stroke engines. If your engine is two-stroke, skip this section.
The cam timing sensor is used to determine which cycle the engine is on. This
sensor must be mounted to sense a marker or event (hole or projection) that
occurs once every 720 degrees of crankshaft rotation (two crankshaft
revolutions) or once every camshaft revolution.
Location—The mounting location is relative to the reset sensor location and the
cycle of the engine. The cam sensor should be mounted at least 20 degrees
more advanced than the reset MPU on the compression stroke of the #1 cylinder.
The cam sensor must not be located more than 350 degrees before TDC on the
compression stroke of the #1 cylinder.
Example:
If the engine runs at 22 degrees BTDC, then the reset sensor position must
be at least 22+10=32° BTDC of #1 cylinder. In this example, the reset
sensor location could be mounted anywhere from 32 to 120° BTDC. If the
reset sensor is located 32° BTDC then the cam sensor position could be
mounted between 52° and 350° BTDC. If the reset sensor is located 120°
BTDC then the cam sensor could be mounted between 140° and 350°
BTDC.
Air Gap—Typically 0.030 to 0.060 inch (0.76 to 1.52 mm) (1/2 to 1 turn for a
5/8”-18 sensor).
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Type—Normally the cam sensor is a zero-velocity sensor (active pickup).
Mounting—Identify a gear or shaft that rotates at camshaft speed (1/2 engine

speed). Choose a location where the sensor can be mounted at a right angle to
the marker or event (hole/bolt). The CAM input is triggered on a positive edge. If
a hole is used to pulse the CAM sensor, the hole has to be sized large enough to
provide a useful pulse.
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Chapter 3.
Timing Controls
Introduction
The IC-920/-922 has embedded in its operating program sophisticated yet
simple-to-use timing control features:
 Manual timing potentiometers (2)
 4–20 mA or 0–5 V input
 Timing vs. Speed curve
 Timing controlled via CANbus network
 Individual cylinder timing
The actual timing of the engine could be controlled by any single

control input or any combination. The 4–20 mA and potentiometer
timing adjustment are disabled in CAN mode.
The IC-920/-922 must be correctly programmed for the engine

application prior to any attempt to start the engine. All the features in
this chapter require proper timing ranges to be set. See Chapter 8.
Manual Timing Adjustment

The IC-920/-922 has two integrally mounted four-turn potentiometers to adjust the
timing. The span is controlled by limits programmed by the user. An authorization
code (password) must be used to change the limits (see Chapter 8). The default
condition (contact B open) is for potentiometer A to be active. If contact B is
switched to ground and schedule B is enabled in the programming menu, then
potentiometer B is active. The operator sets the span of each potentiometer by
programming the desired timing at the fully counterclockwise and clockwise
position. Additionally, the total timing of the potentiometer + 4–20 mA + Speed
Curve timing is limited by the maximum amount of advance and retard that is
programmed. The manual timing adjustments programmed are relative to TDC of
the engine. Each pot independently sets the Global Timing for schedule A and B.
Please refer to timing diagram Figure 3-2 at the end of this chapter.
When J1939 or CANopen is enabled, the only method of timing adjustment is

with the CANbus message to set the Global Timing.
4–20 mA or 0–5 V Input

The 4–20 mA or 0–5 V input is normally used to adjust the timing automatically
by measuring certain engine performance parameters. A good example of this
would be a pressure-to-current (P/I) converter that measures the boost pressure
or manifold air pressure. The change in timing based on the change in current is
user programmable. The operator programs the desired timing change at 4 mA
and at 20 mA or 0 V and 5 V. The IC-920/-922 interpolates linearly between
these two points. Timing changes caused by the 4–20 mA or 0–5 V input are
relative to the global timing set by the manual timing adjustment. Please refer to
timing diagram Figure 3-2 at the end of this chapter.
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The user is required to input a "default" 4–20 mA timing change

setting that provides for safe operation, should this input signal fail.
The 0–5 V input does not have a default setting. The value
programmed for 0 V is used.

with the CANbus message, Global Timing and Energy.
Speed Curve
The IC-920/-922 has the ability to change the timing of the engine based on
engine speed. Normally this is a non-linear relationship, so the IC-920/-922
provides up to five breakpoints to assist in establishing a piece-wise linear
relationship. Timing changes caused by the speed curve are relative to the global
timing established by schedule A, schedule B or CAN. See Figure 3-1.
Speed Curve
Ignition Timing Degrees
14
12
10
8
Retard
6
4
2
0
0 500 1000 1500 2000
Engine Speed
Figure 3-1. Speed Curve Example

with the CANbus message, Global Timing and Energy.
Timing Schedules A and B—Contact B Input

The IC-920/-922 also provides the ability to program two different timing
schedules: Schedule A and Schedule B. The schedules are selected by a contact
closure to ground (Contact B). Pot A is tied to schedule A, and Pot B is tied to
schedule B. A good example of the use of dual timing schedules includes
applications where two fuel types are used (for example, methane and propane).
Refer to timing diagram Figure 3-2 at the end of this chapter.
Example:
Schedule A timing could consist of: Pot A+4–20 mA or 0-5 V+Speed Curve.
Schedule B timing could consist of only Pot B.
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When using Contact B to toggle between two timing schedules

(Schedule A and Schedule B), the most advanced schedule should
be associated with Schedule B (switch closure). Contact B
functionality needs to be verified before starting engine.
There is no Schedule B or contact B functionality with the J1939 or CANopen

enabled. When J1939 or CANopen is enabled, the only method of timing
adjustment is with the CANbus message to set the Global Timing.
Timing Control Adjustments Diagram, CAN Disabled

The timing of any cylinder can be changed by a fixed amount relative to the
Global Timing (pot, 4–20 mA or 0–5 V, or speed curve). The adjustable range is
limited to ±3 degrees. The primary purpose of this control is to negate any ill
effect of manifold design or other factors that generally cause one or two
cylinders to be more sensitive to detonations than others. This feature allows the
operator to run the engine at a more advanced timing setting than it would
normally be able to, by retarding the one or two cylinders that tend to detonate
first. Refer to Chapter 7, “Adjusting Individual Cylinder Timing Offset Settings” for
adjustment instructions.
4-20mA HW Pot A HW
CAN
Timing @ 4mA SW (Display) CCW timing A SW
IC-920/-922 Timing Diagram
Timing @ 20mA SW CW timing A SW
Loss Signal SW
Schedule A Summing Junction

No Analog
Adjust
Analog
+ Cylinder
Analog
A SW Offset SW
Select SW
Setting for each
0-5V HW cylinder SW
Speed
Curve
Timing at 0V SW A SW Cylinder
Timing at 5V SW Max Limits SW Timing
open disable
Speed Curve
+ Max Retard SW
Max Advance SW
+
close Disable
SW Contact B Schedule
Switch HW B SW
0 to 5 points (speed,
timing) SW Speed
Curve
Timing Setup SW
B SW
Sequence # SW
# of Cylinders SW
Reset Position SW
Analog + Schedule B Summing Junction

B SW Timing Signal HW
Pot B HW Trigger MPU HW

Reset Pulse HW
Cam Pulse HW
CCW timing B SW
CW timing B SW
Figure 3-2. Ignition Timing Diagram (controls without the J1939 option)
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Timing Control Adjustments Diagram, J1939 or

CANopen Enabled
All timing adjustments are made via the CANbus when J1939 or CANopen is
enabled. The IC-92x operates as a slave and needs to receive the Global Timing
and energy before it will run. The Individual timing offsets are set to 0 at power-
up for CANbus operation.
Individual Cylinder Timing Controls, with J1939 or

CANopen
The timing of any cylinder can be changed by a fixed amount relative to the
Global Timing. The adjustable range is limited from –10 to +3 degrees. If the
CANbus is enabled, it is not possible to adjust the Individual Cylinder Timing with
the service tool. It must be adjusted via the CANbus (refer to Chapter 10 or 11 for
CANbus information).
IC-920/-922 Timing Diagram with J1939 or

CANopen
Schedule A Summing Junction
Cylinder
Offset SW
Setting for each

CAN Global Timing cylinder SW
and Energy
Cylinder
Max Limits SW
Timing
+ Max Retard SW
Max Advance SW
+
Timing Setup SW
Sequence # SW
# of Cylinders SW
Reset Position SW
Timing Signal HW
Trigger MPU HW
Reset Pulse HW
Cam Pulse HW
Figure 3-3. Ignition Timing Diagram (controls with the J1939 or CANopen option)
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Chapter 4.
Input Power and Ignition Coil
Primary Outputs
Input Power Requirements

The IC-920/-922 power requirements are as follows:
Input Voltage Range 18 to 32 Vdc Steady State

Transient Voltage Range* 10 to 32 Vdc (for less than 1 minute)
Average Current Draw IC-920: 5 A max
IC-922: 10 A max
Peak Current Draw 30 A @ 100% energy
Current Draw Equation IC-920: A = (rpm * outputs) / (stroke * 1800)
IC-922: A = (rpm * outputs) / (stroke * 900)
To prevent current draw from exceeding the maximum level, the

maximum engine speed for 2-cycle engines is limited to 900 rpm with
20 outputs or 750 rpm with 24 outputs, and engine speed for 4-cycle
engines is limited to 1800 rpm with 20 outputs or 1500 rpm with 24
outputs.
Current Draw Examples:

IC-920:
1. For 1800 rpm, 20 outputs, 4-stroke: (1800 * 20) / (4 * 1800) = 5 A
2. For 330 rpm, 10 outputs, 2-stroke: (330 * 10) / (2 * 1800) = 0.92 A
IC-922:
1. For 1800 rpm, 20 outputs, 4-stroke: (1800 * 20) / (4 * 900) = 10 A
2. For 330 rpm, 24 outputs, 2-stroke: (330 * 24) / (2 * 900) = 4.4 A
*—100% energy set point may not be achieved at input voltages less than 18 V.
Input Power Fuse Requirements

IC-920 Input power 6 A slow blow fuse in each power line near the
power supply.
IC-922 Input Power 12 A slow blow fuse in each power line near the
power supply.
Each input power line needs to be fused.
Input Power Wiring Requirements

In order for the IC-920/-922 to perform within specification over the input voltage
range of 18–32 Vdc, a low resistance input power harness is required. See the
table at the end of this chapter for maximum wiring length vs. wire size, and see
Figure 1-5.
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High Voltage Power Supply

The IC-920 contains two high voltage capacitive discharge power supplies, and
the IC-922 contains four that are capable of charging to a max of 300 V. One
supply (or one pair) is dedicated to the odd cylinders, and the other to the even
cylinders. This allows for simultaneous firing of two ignition outputs. The energy
level control for each power supply is independent of the other.
The range of adjustment is 100 V (10% energy) to 300 V (100% energy). Voltage
signals proportional to the charge voltages can be monitored at the Monitor
Outputs. The signal at each output connector is approximately a 10:1 reduction
of the charge voltage. The IC-920 contains one monitor output per bank (odd
bank, even bank), while the IC-922 contains two monitor outputs per bank (two
per odd bank and two per even bank).
Ignition Coil Primary Outputs
A separate combustion fault shutdown device should be used in the

system to detect misfires resulting from any primary wiring fault.
Primary wiring provides the connection between the IC-920/-922 ignition outputs
and the CD ignition coil primary windings. These connections contain high
voltage (up to 300 V) and high pulsating currents.
See Figure 1-6 for a 16-cylinder wiring example and for the complete connector
wiring diagram.
Odd Bank Connector

The connector for the odd bank of cylinders is a 17-pin circular connector. The
cylinders associated with this connector are 1st cylinder in firing order, 3rd
cylinder in firing order, 5th cylinder in firing order, and so forth. These
connections are made to the positive terminal on the primary of the ignition coil.
See Figure 1-6, J2-ODD.
Even Bank Connector

The connector for the even bank of cylinders is a 14-pin circular connector. The
cylinders associated with this connector are 2nd cylinder in firing order, 4th
cylinder in firing order, 6th cylinder in firing order, and so forth. These
connections are made to the positive terminal on the primary of the ignition coil.
See Figure 1-6, J1-EVEN.
Ignition Coil Primary Output Wiring

The use of undersize wiring between the IC-920/-922 and the ignition coil
primaries may result in degraded ignition performance. See the table below for
maximum wiring length vs. wire size.
Minimum Wire Size: 18 AWG (1 mm²). See tables below.

Voltage Rating: Input Power and Ignition Output (primary) wiring 600 V.
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500 rpm, 2-Stroke Cycle

2-ohm Coil Primary (Woodward Black Coil)
20 Channel
920 Maximum 920 Maximum 922 Maximum 922 Maximum
Wire Size Input Power Ignition Output Input Power Ignition Output
(AWG) Length (ft) Length (ft) Length (ft) Length (ft)
12 133 NA 67 NA
14 84 NA 42 NA
16 53 61 26 61
18 33 39 17 39
500 rpm 2- Stroke Cycle

2-ohm Coil Primary (Woodward Black Coil)
20 Channel
920 Maximum 920 Maximum 922 Maximum 922 Maximum
Wire Size Input Power Ignition Output Input Power Ignition Output
(mm²) Length (m) Length (m) Length (m) Length (m)
4 50.1 NA 25.1 NA
2.5 31.3 NA 15.7 NA
1.5 18.8 21.8 9.4 21.8
1 12.5 14.5 6.3 14.5
These tables assume a 0.5-ohm worse case total resistance (25 deg
C) in the Primary ignition wiring (plus and return) and a 1.5 V worse
case voltage drop on the Power input wiring (plus and return).
When replacing an existing ignition system, carefully inspect primary

wiring. If the insulation shows any sign of wear or fatigue, the wiring
should be replaced.
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Chapter 5.
Energy Control
Introduction
The IC-920/-922 is capable of delivering a substantial amount of energy to the
ignition coil/spark plug. Most rich-burn or lean-burn engines with pre-combustion
chambers do not need a substantial amount of energy with new spark plugs.
Lean burn engines without pre-combustion chambers need more spark energy to
ensure proper ignition of the fuel-air mixture. Because of the unique
circumstances for each engine configuration, the IC-920/-922 allows run time
energy adjustment for each (odd and even) primary output.
Manual Energy Control

Start by setting the Even and Odd Energy Maximum value on the IC-920/-922 at
65% energy. This setting typically provides enough energy for good combustion
without being excessive. If desired, decrease or increase the energy settings to
obtain optimum spark duration. The energy settings may be increased as needed
to compensate for normal spark plug wear. The energy may be adjusted with the
RS-232 or the CANbus. The service tool adjustment is disabled when J1939 or
CANopen is enabled.
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Chapter 6.
Engine Controls and Safety Features
Introduction
The IC-920/-922 has built-in features that protect the engine if any malfunction
related to the ignition system is detected:
 Overspeed Protection
 Permissive Start Output
 Auxiliary Shutdown Input
 Misfire Limit
 Timing Sensor Fault Detection
 Alarm Output
Overspeed Protection
Integral to the IC-920/-922 is overspeed protection. The user can program the
exact speed at which the ignition should stop (see Chapter 8). The power must
be cycled to reset this shutdown.
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.
Permissive Start Output

Integral to the IC-920/-922 is a solid-state output, capable of sinking 250 mA, that
should be used to enable/disable fuel flow to the engine directly or in combination
with other devices (lube oil pressure, etc.). Anytime the ignition stops due to a
normal stop sequence, overspeed, or a detected fault, the Permissive Start
output will de-energize. Upon start-up, the Permissive Start output will not
energize until all timing signals are verified correct and the ignition starts firing.
(see Figure 1-5). An LED provides a visual indication of the Permissive Start
output status (see Appendix A).
The permissive start output should only be used in combination with

other permissive start devices. The fuel relay shutoff should not rely
solely on the permissive start output of the IC-920/-922.
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Auxiliary Shutdown Input—Contact A

The IC-920/-922 provides a low voltage, low current method of shutting down the
ignition system using a PLC or similar device. If Contact A of the control inputs is
closed to ground, the ignition outputs will not fire. If Contact A is closed above the
fuel shutoff threshold speed, it is necessary for the rpm to go to zero before the
outputs will fire again when the contact is opened. If Contact A is open below the
fuel shutoff threshold speed, the ignition will fire immediately once the trigger,
reset, and cam signals are valid (see Figure 1-5).
Do NOT use the Auxiliary Shutdown input as a primary shutdown

device. Be sure to have a separate and independent primary engine
shutdown device.
Misfire Limit
Integral to the IC-920/-922 is primary misfire detection. The IC-920/-922
measures the misfires per second and compares this to a user-specified
maximum misfire rate and will shut down the ignition if this rate is exceeded (see
Chapter 8). The power must be cycled to reset this shutdown. Misfire detection is
not activated below the Fuel Shutoff Threshold setting. When a misfire is
detected, it indicates there is no current flowing to the primary of the ignition coil.
This feature does not detect ignition secondary or combustion misfires.
Disabling the Maximum Misfire Rate could lead to an unsafe

operating condition if an open circuit occurs in the primary wiring. In
the case of a broken primary return wire an entire output (odd or
even) to multiple coils could be lost.
The PC service tool Misfire page or optional display shows the rate as misfires
per second. See Chapter 7, for an illustration of the Misfire page.
Timing Sensor Fault Detection

The IC-920/-922 constantly scans the timing sensor inputs for a fault. If a fault is
detected, the ignition will shut down. The power must be cycled to reset this
shutdown. The IC-920/-922 also sends the fault information on the RS-232 and
CANbus serial links. See Chapter 12 for sensor input fault error message
descriptions.
Speed Switch
The IC-920/-922 provides one speed switch, called Trip 1. The trip point is
adjustable from 0 to 5000 rpm. The speed switch has a separately adjustable
Hysteresis trip point, with a range from 0 to 5000 rpm. The switch changes states
when engine speed exceeds the trip point, and the switch is reset when engine
speed goes below the trip point minus the hysteresis value. If the hysteresis
value is equal to or greater than the trip speed setting, the output is reset at 0
rpm.
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The Trip1 status LED is illuminated when the Trip 1 contact is closed and turned
off when the Trip 1 contact is open.
Do NOT use the speed switch as the sole means of any critical
control function, such as overspeed trip. Be sure to have a separate
and independent shutdown device.
Alarm Output
The IC-920/-922 provides one alarm output, called Trip 2. The alarm output is
hard coded to close at power-up when no alarm condition exists and to open with
any an alarm condition. The alarm switch remains closed when Contact A is
closed (shutdown request). The alarm conditions tied to Trip 2 are faults that will
cause the ignition control to stop firing.
These following faults cause the alarm output to open:

 Overspeed
 Sensor Input Fault
 Excessive Misfire Rate
 Corrupt Firing Interval Table
 SCR Fault
 Loss of power
The Ignition Status on the PC service tool or on an optional display will list the
specific condition causing the alarm. The Trip 2 status LED is illuminated when
the Trip 2 contact is closed and turned off when the Trip 2 contact is open.
See Figure 1-5 for the Permissive (Safety) Start Output, Speed Switch (Trip 1)
and Alarm Switch (Trip 2) wiring diagram. See Control Specifications inside the
back cover for output types and ratings.
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Chapter 7.
IC-900 Series Service Tool
Introduction
The IC-920/-922 is a versatile ignition control that is user configurable for a
variety of engine installations. A single IC-920/-922 ignition control can be
configured to fit numerous engine makes, models, and sizes.
The IC-900 Series Service Tool is a Windows-based software tool that is used to
configure, monitor, and troubleshoot an IC-920/-922 ignition system. It runs on a
personal computer and communicates with the IC-920/-922 ignition control
through a serial connection.
The IC-900 Series Service Tool software can be downloaded free from the
Woodward website at www.woodward.com/software under Ignition System
Tools. Click Go, then select IC 900 Series Service Tool, Download OR More Info
for download instructions. The Service Tool software detects which CAN
protocols are available for the version of the IC-92x control and displays screens
and options for that version.
All configuration settings are shown in an intuitive graphical interface format.

Configuration, for initial setup or replacement, is a straightforward process.
Settings can be saved directly into the IC-920/-922 EEPROM or to a file. Settings
from a file can be loaded into the IC-920/-922 ignition control for quickly
configuring ignition controls for all like engines within a manufacturing facility, a
plant, or a system.
Required Equipment
To program the IC-920/-922, the following items are needed:
 12 to 24 Vdc power supply
 RS-232 null modem cable
 PC / Laptop
 IC-900 Series Service Tool software
An unsafe condition could occur with improper use of these software

tools. Only trained personnel should have access to these tools.
The IC-920/-922 must be programmed prior to any attempt to start the

engine. It is important and critical that all parameters be correctly set
for the engine application.
System Requirements
 Microsoft Windows 95, 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, XP
 300 MHz Pentium CPU
 64 MB RAM
 800 by 600 pixel screen
 Serial Port
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Configuration Programming Procedure
All the control parameters described in this section have an

acceptable range for parameter values. Attempting to enter values
outside of the acceptable range will cause the last valid entry to be
used. A valid range is shown on the Status Bar when a parameter
value is selected.
The screen shots shown in this manual are subject to change and
may be modified without notice.
Establishing Communications
To establish communication between the IC-900 Series Service Tool and the
IC-920/-922 ignition control, connect a null modem cable (see Figure 7-1) between
the RS-232 port on the IC-920/-922 and a serial port on the personal computer.
Connect a +12/24 Vdc supply to the IC-920/-922 (see Figure 1-5). From the IC-900
Series Service Tool menu bar select Communication, Connect….
The IC-920/-922 has two DB9 connectors. Identify and use the one
marked “RS-232”.
Figure 7-1. Null-Modem Cable
You will be prompted to select a serial port. The service tool will attempt to
connect to the IC-920/-922 using the selected serial port, and the communication
status message in the status bar will change from Not Connected to Connecting.
Once the connection is established, the communication status message in the

status bar will change to Connected and the service tool will begin to display live
information from the IC-920/-922.
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If the communication connection is lost, the service tool attempts to re-establish
the connection. While the service tool is re-establishing the connection, the
communication status bar displays Connecting. A connection will be lost if the
IC-920/-922 loses power or the serial cable is disconnected.
You may stop communication between the service tool and IC-920/-922 at any
time by selecting Communication, Disconnect from the menu bar of the IC-900
Series Service Tool. When the service tool is disconnected, the window is grayed
and parameters are frozen at their last value.
Switching the serial cable from one IC-920/-922 to another while the
communication status is connected may result in invalid data being
read from and/or written to the IC-920/-922. Always Disconnect the
IC-900 Service Tool before plugging the serial cable into a different
IC-920/-922.
IC-900 Series Service Tool

Overview
The service tool main window organizes information about the IC-920/-922 into an
overview area and a set of tabbed pages. Each page contains detailed monitoring
information and a few adjustments. The main window is visible while the service tool
is running, however values are not displayed until the service tool is connected to an
IC-920/-922 ignition. To view information on a specific page, click on that page tab.
The overview status and monitoring parameters common to all pages include
Ignition Status, Engine Speed, Total Timing, Engine Run Time, Average Energy
and the shutdown Contact A position. For the J1939 or CANopen controls, there
is a CAN Status line also. A menu bar is located across the top of the window
and a status bar is located across the bottom.
The main window opens with the Energy Level page visible as shown below.
Tabs are provided to open other pages that show additional ignition system
information and tunable parameter settings.
The service tool screens are slightly different between the J1939 or CANopen
controls and the ones without J1939 or CANopen. The screens for the controls
with J1939 or CANopen are shown in the J1939 or CANopen controls section
(Chapter 10 or 11).
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Energy Level Page

The Energy Level page shows the energy level (%) as a bar graph display for
monitoring the energy level of each coil output. Energy settings for the coil
outputs (odd and even) and alarm level settings are displayed also. Edit Energy
Control and Edit Graph Levels buttons provide a means for adjusting the energy
and energy alarm level settings.
Adjusting Energy Control Settings

If the J1939 or CANopen is enabled, the “Edit Energy Control…” will not be
available. The energy level is manually set to operate at a fixed energy level. To
change the energy level settings, click the Edit Energy Control button. You will be
prompted for a password. The password is run time hours + 10.
Once the correct password is entered, the Energy Control window opens to allow
energy setting changes.
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Highlight and type the desired energy setting (%) for the Even and Odd outputs.
When editing numeric parameters, you must press enter or select another item to
accept the change. Level changes take effect immediately when they are
entered. Click on the Close button to save the new settings to the IC-920/-922
control.
Adjusting Graph Level Settings

Energy graph level alarms are provided on the energy bar graph. To change the
energy alarms level settings; click the Edit Graph Levels button. You will be
prompted for a password.
Once the correct password is entered, the Energy Graph Levels window opens to
allow alarm level setting changes. Highlight and type the desired setting (%) for
the parameters listed. When editing numeric parameters, you must press enter or
select another item to accept the change. Click on the Close button to save the
new settings to the IC-920/-922 control.
The alarm level settings appear as dashed lines on the energy levels bar graph.
An alarm condition toggles individual energy level bar color from light blue to red.
The alarm conditions are provided as follows:
 The Failure Level is an absolute energy level setting that indicates a
maximum energy level has been demanded and there is no remaining
energy in reserve.
 The Warning Level is an absolute energy level setting that indicates a
maximum energy level is being approached.
 The High-High Level and Low-Low Level settings are differential alarms
that indicate a significant deviation from the average energy level.
 The High Level and Low Level are differential alarms that indicate a small
deviation from the average energy level.
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Configuration Page
Viewing IC-920/-922 Configuration
The Configuration page shows the current control configuration settings. A scroll
bar is provided on this screen to allow viewing all configuration settings.
To change the control configuration, click the Change Configuration button. The
configuration can be opened from the control while the engine is running for
editing or saving to a file. However, an existing, new or modified configuration
cannot be loaded to the control while the engine is running. The engine must be
stopped to load a configuration to the control.
Refer to Configuring the IC-920/-922 for more details on configuration.
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Timing Page
The Timing page shows all timing settings including individual cylinder timing
offset settings. The Edit Timing Offset button provides a way to achieve precise
ignition timing for each cylinder or to offset the timing of a particular cylinder to
possibly compensate for combustion anomalies (e.g., detonation).
All individual cylinder timing changes affect the global timing

established by timing schedules A and B.
Individual Cylinder Timing Offsets are not adjustable with the service tool if
J1939 or CANopen is enabled.
Adjusting Individual Cylinder Timing Offset Settings

To change the individual cylinder timing offsets, click the Edit Timing Offsets
button. You will be prompted for a password.
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Once the correct password is entered, the Timing Offsets window opens to allow
timing offset changes.
The coils are listed by firing order sequence and not engine cylinder
number sequence. Be sure to make the correct correlation to an
actual engine cylinder before adjusting any timing offsets.
 Offset—This is the Timing OFFSET, in crank angle degrees, to be applied

to the global ignition timing. This is NOT an absolute timing setting. Enter
the desired timing offset.
 Units—Select either Advance or Retard for applying the timing offset
setting.
When editing numeric parameters, you must press enter or select another item to
accept the change. Timing offset changes take effect immediately when entered.
This allows verification, by timing light, the timing is correct before closing the
Timing Offsets window. Click on the Close button to save the new settings to the
IC-920/-922 control.
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Misfire Page
The Misfire page displays Misfires/Second and Indicators adjacent to each coil
change from gray to a bold red color when a misfire occurs. Failure to discharge
the capacitor (no current flow), upon demand, is a misfire. While this also causes
a combustion misfire, other factors related to the air and fuel delivery systems
also cause combustion misfire. Ignition misfire is not equal to combustion misfire.
Identification Page
The Identification page shows the IC-920/-922 ignition control software part
number, revision level and serial number. Refer to this part number, revision level
and serial number in any correspondence with Woodward.
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Chapter 8.
Configuring the IC-920/-922
Introduction
The IC-900 Series Service Tool is used to create, edit and load all configuration
settings into the IC-920/-922 ignition control.
The IC-920/-922 must be configured prior to any attempt to start the

engine. It is important and critical that all parameters be set correctly
for the engine application. An improperly calibrated ignition could
cause extensive engine damage and possible serious injury.
Configurations can be created, opened, edited, and loaded to the IC-920/-922

using the Configuration Editor window. There are a number of configuration
methods available for creating, opening, editing and loading the IC-920/-922
configuration:
 Create a New Configuration
 Open and Edit a Saved Configuration File
 Open and Edit the Existing Control Configuration
 Loading a Configuration File
Editing a configuration does not require a connection to the IC-920/-922.

However, changes to a configuration in the Configuration Editor do not take
effect until the configuration is loaded to the IC-920/-922.
The following describes the various methods of configuring the IC-920/-922

Ignition Control:
Create a New Configuration

On the menu bar of the IC-900 Series Service Tool window, select File, New
Configuration.
A Configuration File Editor opens with an incomplete configuration ready for edit
to create a new IC-920/-922 configuration.
Any firing sequence with 24 cylinders or outputs must have a 24-

output power board. This is designated with a special part number
that is different from the standard 20-output IC-920/-922.
NOTE—At present, there is no 24-output version of the IC-922.
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The Configuration File Editor organizes configuration settings into a set of four
(4) tabbed pages: Engine, Timing, Speed and CAN. To open a specific
configuration page, click that page tab.
Engine Configuration Page

Firing Sequence
The firing sequence is not entered directly but instead is derived from the number
of coils and firing intervals. The total number of coils used by the engine, the
strokes and number of coils per cylinder must be selected to provide a list of valid
firing intervals. Select the correct firing interval for the engine being configured.
 Number of Coils—Enter the total number of coils fired by the IC-920/-922.
In some applications there are two coils per cylinder. If two coils are wired in
parallel, each pair must be treated as one coil. The number of coils must be
correct for the configured Firing Interval.
 Strokes—Select “2” for 2-Stroke Cycle or “4” for 4-Stroke Cycle engines.
Selection filters the Firing Interval choices.
 Coils per Cylinder—Select “1” or “2” coils per cylinder. If two coils are
wired in parallel, each pair must be treated as one coil. Selection filters the
Firing Interval.
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 Firing Interval—Select the crank angle degrees between coil firing events.
The first angle listed in the firing interval string is the crank angle degrees
between the #1 output firing and the #2 output firing. The second firing angle
listed in the string is the crank angle degrees between the #2 output firing
and the #3 output firing, etc. Firing events continue and repeat at the
configured firing intervals until the ignition is stopped. Use the engine
manufacturer’s specifications to determine the correct firing Intervals. The
firing Intervals must be correct for the number of coils programmed.
Always refer to the engine specification before entering data. Failure

to enter proper engine data, (number of coils, firing intervals, number
of teeth, etc.), could cause personal injury or equipment damage.
Magnetic Pickup
 Number of Teeth— Enter the number of teeth on the ring gear, pins or
holes in the flywheel that the trigger MPU senses per one revolution of the
engine crankshaft.
Range: 60–500
 Reset Position—Enter the location of the reset MPU relative to TDC of
cylinder #1 (output #1). This value is adjusted to precisely set ignition timing
of the cylinder connected to the output #1.
 Ignition will fire at speeds below 30 rpm with less than 200 teeth—Do
not check except for very large engines that crank below 30 rpm and the
number of teeth is less than 200. This allows ignition firing at very slow
cranking speeds.
*—Minimum reset position is 10 degrees + most advanced timing of

the engine. It may be necessary to set the MAX ADV A to a smaller
number and then return to this page to set the reset position at the
correct value.
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Timing Configuration Page

 Disable schedule selection through Contact B—Schedule A timing will
be used exclusively when this box is checked. Uncheck this box to make
Schedule B timing available. If unchecked, opening the contact B input
selects schedule A timing and closing the contact B input to ground selects
schedule B timing.
 Maximum Advance—Enter the maximum allowable advance, in degrees.
This setting is independent and will override the combined effect of all timing
variables (Pot A or B, 4–20 mA, 0-5 V and Speed Curve). Separate limits
are provided for schedule A and schedule B.
 Maximum Retard—Enter the maximum allowable retard, in degrees. This
setting is independent and will override the combined effect of all timing
variables (Pot A or B, 4–20 mA, 0-5 V and Speed Curve). Separate limits
are provided for schedule A and schedule B.
The MAX ADV and MAX RET need to be set for safe operation for the
fuel type being used. This applies to both Schedules A and B.
Manual Timing Range

 Counterclockwise—Enter timing, in degrees, relative to TDC, when
potentiometer is rotated fully CCW. Separate limits are provided for
schedule A and schedule B potentiometers (Pot A and Pot B).
 Clockwise—Enter timing, in degrees, relative to TDC, when potentiometer
is rotated fully CW. Separate limits are provided for schedule A and
schedule B potentiometers (Pot A and Pot B).
Analog Input
The analog input settings are used to choose an analog input source for
controlling the ignition timing. Choose the analog input source by selecting the
appropriate radio button. If no analog input will be used, select the No Analog
Input button. Choosing an analog input radio button changes the settings that are
displayed for the analog input. Only settings appropriate for the selected radio
button are displayed.
 No Analog Input—Select to ignore the analog input in any timing scheme.
 Analog Input 4–20 mA—Select to use the 4–20 mA analog input signal in a
timing scheme. Timing varies linearly between the 4 and 20 mA settings.
 Analog Input 0–5 Vdc—Select to use the 0–5 Vdc analog input signal in a
timing scheme. Timing varies linearly between the 0 and 5 Vdc settings.
 Timing at 4 mA—This is the Timing OFFSET to be applied to the manual
ignition timing setting of Pot A or Pot B (whichever is configured and
selected) with 4 mA applied to the analog input. This is NOT an absolute
timing setting. Enter the desired timing offset.
 Timing at 20 mA—This is the Timing OFFSET to be applied to the manual
 Signal Loss Timing—This is the Timing OFFSET to be applied to the
manual ignition timing setting of Pot A or Pot B (whichever is configured and
selected) if the mA analog input is failed. This is NOT an absolute timing
setting. Enter the desired timing offset.
 Timing at 0 Vdc—This is the Timing OFFSET to be applied to the manual
selected) with 0 Vdc applied to the analog input OR if the Vdc analog input
is failed. This is NOT an absolute timing setting. Enter the desired timing
offset.
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 Timing at 5 Vdc—This is the Timing OFFSET to be applied to the manual
selected) with 5 Vdc applied to the analog input. This is NOT an absolute
Include analog input in

 Schedule A—Select to include the analog input as part of Schedule A
timing scheme. The analog input offsets are combined (±) with other offsets.
Do not select if this timing input is not needed for Schedule A.
 Schedule B—Select to include the analog input as part of Schedule B
timing scheme. The analog input offsets are combined (±) with other offsets.
Do not select if this timing input is not needed for Schedule B.
Speed Curve
The speed curve table is used to enter timing offsets applied at different engine
speed settings. A new speed curve setting is entered by double-clicking the next
available cell in the Speed column of the table then typing the desired speed.
Adjacent to the speed entry, enter the timing offset in the Timing column of the
table. Select from the drop-down menu in the Units column whether the timing
offset should advance or retard the timing.
Speed curve settings must be entered in increasing speed order in the table. For
instance, if a speed of 500 rpm already exists in the table, the next speed setting
must be greater than or equal to 500 rpm. If a lower speed setting is desired, the
higher speed setting must be removed from the table and re-entered after the
lower speed setting is entered.
Speed point 1 rpm ≤ speed point 2 rpm ≤ speed point 3 etc.
To remove a speed curve breakpoint, delete the speed setting from the table.
Speed curve breakpoints can only be deleted one at a time beginning with the
last speed setting in the table.
 Speed—Engine speed, in rpm, for each ignition timing breakpoint. Up to 5
breakpoints can be entered. Enter desired engine speeds in increasing
order.
 Timing—This is the Timing OFFSET, in crank angle degrees, to be applied
to the manual ignition timing setting of Pot A or Pot B (whichever is
configured and selected) for the adjacent speed setting. This is NOT an
absolute timing setting. Enter the desired timing offset.
 Units—Select either Advance or Retard for applying the timing offset
setting.
Include speed curve in

 Schedule A—Select to include the speed curve as part of Schedule A
timing scheme. The speed curve offsets are combined (±) with other offsets.
Do not select if this timing input is not needed for Schedule A.
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 Schedule B—Select to include the speed curve as part of Schedule B
timing scheme. The speed curve offsets are combined (±) with other offsets.
Do not select if this timing input is not needed for Schedule B.
Speed Configuration Page

Speed Switch 1
The IC-920/-922 provides one speed switch, called Trip 1 for external use. The
trip point is adjustable from 0 to 5000 rpm. The speed switch has a separately
adjustable Hysteresis trip point, with a range from 0 to 5000 rpm. The switch
changes states when engine speed exceeds the trip point, and the switch is reset
when engine speed goes below the trip point minus the hysteresis value. If the
hysteresis value is equal to or greater than the trip speed setting, the output is
reset at 0 rpm.
The switch action can be configured either Normally Open or Normally Closed. If
the switch is configured normally open, the output will be open to ground below
the trip point rpm and closed to ground above the trip point rpm. If the switch is
configured normally closed, the output will be closed to ground below the trip
point rpm and open to ground above the trip point rpm. The Trip1 status LED
reflects this operation. At 0 rpm, the LED is on if configured normally closed and
off if configured normally open.
 Trip Point 1—Enter the rpm at which the Trip 1 output is activated. Can be
set normally opened or normally closed.
 Hysteresis 1—Enter desired amount of rpm below the speed switch Trip
Point 1 rpm to reset the output.
 Normally Open—Select to make output open to ground below the trip point.
 Normally Closed—Select to make output closed to ground below the trip
point.
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Engine Control
 Shutdown if maximum misfire rate is exceeded—Check to use a
maximum misfire rate shutdown.
 Maximum Misfire Rate—Enter the number of misfires per second that is
permissible before the engine shuts down due to excessive misfire.
Safety
 Overspeed—Enter the rpm at which the ignition will shut down if exceeded.
 Fuel Shutoff Threshold—This is essentially a programmable ‘Run’ speed
setting that governs operation of the Contact A (Run/Stop) input. The fuel
shutoff threshold also enables the Maximum Misfire Rate shutdown when
checked for use. The Contact A (Run/Stop) enables or disables the primary
outputs as follows:
o Below the fuel shutoff threshold speed but above 30 rpm (approx.), the
primary outputs will fire or stop firing each time the Run/Stop Contact is
opened to ground (Run) or closed to ground (Stop).
o Above the fuel shutoff threshold speed the primary outputs will stop
firing when the Run/Stop Contact is closed to ground and will not fire
again when the contact is opened until the engine has come to a full stop
(zero rpm is sensed) and the engine is re-started.
o Above the fuel shutoff threshold speed the primary outputs will fire if the
Run/Stop Contact was closed to ground then opened for the first time.
This allows engine starting when the fuel shutoff threshold speed is set
below cranking speed.
Typically the fuel shutoff threshold speed is set above cranking speed but below
minimum or idle speed. Enter a suitable fuel shutoff threshold speed setting.
Start Energy
Start energy provides a means to set a higher energy level for engine starting.
Once the engine starts and speed exceeds the start speed threshold, the energy
level is switched to the manual energy level setting (usually a reduced level).
 Speed Threshold—Enter the engine rpm to cut off the start Energy Level
setting. Above the speed threshold, the start energy level is ignored and the
manual energy level setting is in force.
 Energy Level—Enter the Energy Level used during engine starting when
engine rpm is below the Speed Threshold.
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CAN Configuration Page for Controls without J1939

or CANopen
Write values through the CAN Port—Enabling CAN write values makes the
hardware discrete and analog inputs inactive and enables CAN write capability.
This should NOT be checked for simply monitoring the IC-920/-922 with a
CANbus device (read only). This should only be checked to write values to the
IC-920/-922 with a CANbus device (read/write) and ignore the discrete and
analog inputs.
CAN Identifier—Used for CAN communication. Must be set at 2 when used with
the D-1 Display OR it must match the CAN master setting.
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CAN Configuration Page for Controls with J1939 or

CANopen
J1939 CAN control enabled—If J1939 CAN control is selected, operation is with
CAN control. There must be a master on the CANbus that sends the IC-92x
timing and energy information. See Chapter 10 for J1939 CAN enabled.
J1939 Diagnostic Priority—The Priority for the Diagnostic message may be set
from 0-7. Priority 0 is the highest priority, 7 is the lowest.
CANopen Control Enabled—If CANopen control is selected, operation is with

CAN control. There must be a master on the CANbus that sends the IC-92x
timing and energy information. See Chapter 11 for CANopen enabled. The Node
Id, CAN Baud Rate, and Heartbeat Rate are described in the “CANbus Operation
with CANopen” section.
CAN Control Disabled—Select this to disable the CAN and use the ignition
without CAN control.
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Modbus® Configuration Page
Modbus® RTU Slave address—Default address is 2. Can be changed for

compatibility.
Modbus Mode Enable/Disable—Default Mode is Disabled. If you need to

connect with Modbus protocol, Enable this.
Modbus Write Enable/Disable —Default Mode is Disabled. If it is only desired

to use a Modbus display for monitoring ignition status, this may be left at Disable.
If any changes are made on the Modbus, this needs to be set to Enable.
Working with Configuration Files

Saving a Configuration
Once all configuration settings have been correctly entered the configuration can
be saved to a file and loaded to the IC-920/-922 ignition control.
Select File, Save to save the configuration to the existing filename or select File,
Save As to save the configuration to a new filename.
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Use the browser to select a folder in which to save the configuration and enter an
appropriate filename (e.g., Example.cfg).
Open and Edit a Saved Configuration File
Any saved configuration file may be opened and edited without connecting the
service tool to an IC-920/-922 ignition control. On the menu bar of the IC-900
Series Service Tool, select File, Open Configuration File.
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You will be prompted to open a saved configuration file. (e.g., Example.cfg). Use
the browser to find, select and open the desired configuration file for editing.
The selected configuration file opens in the Configuration File Editor window.
This configuration is now available in the IC-900 Series Service Tool for use ‘As-
is’ to load into an IC-920/-922 ignition control or to edit before loading the
configuration. If editing is necessary, select or enter the correct value or setting
for each parameter listed on all 4 configuration screens.
Select File, Save to save the edited configuration to the existing filename or
select File, Save As to save the configuration to a new filename. Use the browser
to select a folder in which to save the configuration and enter an appropriate
filename.
Open and Edit the Existing Control Configuration
This choice uploads the existing IC-920/-922 configuration into the IC-900 Series
Service Tool. Once this file is made available in the IC-900 Series Service Tool,
the configuration settings can be:
 Saved to a file
 Downloaded ‘As-is’ into another IC-920/-922
 Edited and saved to a file
 Edited and downloaded into the existing IC-920/-922
 Edited and downloaded into another IC-920/-922.
The IC-900 Series Service Tool must be in communication with the IC-920/-922
ignition control before the control configuration can be opened. The control
configuration can be safely opened while the engine is running. However,
configuration changes made in the IC-900 Series Service Tool do not take effect
in the IC-920/-922 ignition control until the changes are loaded from the service
tool into the control.
Configuration changes made in the IC-900 Series Service Tool

cannot be loaded to the control while the engine is running.
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On the IC-900 Series Service Tool menu bar, select File, Open Control
Configuration or click the Change Configuration button on the Configuration
screen, then click the Open from Control icon.
The uploaded IC-920/-922 configuration opens in the Configuration File Editor

window. If editing is necessary, select or enter the correct value or setting for all
parameters listed on all four (4) configuration screens. Use File Save or File
Save As to save the revised configuration.
Loading a Configuration File
Configuration changes made in the IC-900 Series Service Tool do not take effect
in the IC-920/-922 control until the configuration file is loaded into the control. To
load a completed configuration into the IC-920/-922 control, the engine must be
stopped and the IC-900 Series Service Tool, with the correct configuration file
open, must be connected to the IC-920/-922 ignition control.
Any of the following actions may be used to load an open configuration into the
IC-920/-922 ignition control:
 Click the Load To Control icon
 Select File, Load To Control
 Press Ctrl + L hot key
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You will be prompted for a password.
Enter the Password and select OK. The Password is hours + 10. The following
screen appears while configuration settings are loading.
The following message appears when an attempt is made to load a configuration

while the engine is running.
Once loading is completed, the new configuration settings take effect. Upon
closing the Configuration File Editor screen, you will be prompted to save or not
new or revised configuration settings to a file. This prompt does not appear if an
already existing saved file was loaded.
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Select Yes to save the configuration to a file. Select No if you do not want to save
the configuration to a file. When Yes is selected, the following Save window
opens.
Browse to an appropriate folder and enter a new filename to create a New file or
select an Existing filename to overwrite (e.g., Example.cfg) then click Save.
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Chapter 9.
D-1 Display Usage
CANbus Interface with the D-1 Display

There are two modes for the CANbus: READ ONLY and READ/WRITE. These
modes do not exist on versions with J1939 or CANopen, and the D-1 display will
not work with these IC-920/-922 versions.
The WRITE mode is enabled with the IC-900 Series Service Tool by checking
Write values through the CAN Port.
If the IC-920/-922 is set to Write values through the CAN Port, it is possible to
read and write values on the CANbus. When the CANbus is enabled, writing of
all engine parameters is allowed.
If the IC-920/-922 is not set to Write values through the CAN Port, it is only
possible to read values on the CANbus.
Read/Write Mode
When the IC-920/-922 is set to Write values through the CAN Port, the CANbus
is set to read/write. It is possible to program the configuration data, individual
cylinder timing, or energy level over CAN.
In order to set any configuration data, the D-1 Display must first have the ignition
RUN parameter set to disable. This allows configuration data to be changed/set
to the desired values. It also signals the CPU to disable the primary outputs since
the configuration might be changed.
Once the entire configuration is correctly entered, set the D-1 Display RUN
parameter to enable to save all changed configuration data to non-volatile
memory. This also checks for errors between parameters dependent on each
other such as, the number of cylinders and the firing intervals, reset position and
most advanced timing limit, and the speed curve set points. If there are no errors,
the RUN parameter is set to enable and the ignition will start firing as soon as
valid MPU inputs are sensed. In this mode it is necessary to set the RUN
parameter to enable before the outputs will fire.
In order for the CANbus to function properly, the correct CAN ID must be used.
This ID number is 2 with the D-1 display.
D-1 Display
To make the number of cylinders displayed on the D-1 Display match the number
of cylinders programmed on the IC-920/-922, refer to D-1 Manual 26143, section
4.1, Configuration of D-1. If you are already familiar with the D-1 configuration
screens, select configure base? = NO, then config. Ignition controlling = YES.
The next screen is number of cylinders. Set the number of cylinders to the same
number configured in the IC-920/-922. This does not set the number of cylinders
in the IC-920/-922, it just sets the D-1 display to match the number of cylinders
programmed in the IC-920/-922.
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The D-1 Display has fewer parameters than the IC-900 Series Service
Tool Configuration menu. Since the IC-900 Series Service Tool is
needed to enable or disable the CANbus, it is best to set all the IC-
920/-922 Configuration parameters with the IC-900 Series Service
Tool at that time.
The D-1 Display monitoring is limited to 16 coils. The D-1 Display is

not suitable for monitoring engines with more than 16 coils.
CANbus Cable
Connect the IC-920/-922 to the D-1 display as shown below.
Figure 9-1. CANbus cable connections for the D-1 Display
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Chapter 10.
CANbus Information for J1939 Operation
The D1 display is not compatible on IC-920 or 922 controls with

J1939 CAN or CANopen protocols. The D1 is only for use with
controls without a J1939 or CANopen CANbus.
CAN Disabled
On Controls with the J1939 or CANopen, there is a second status line that shows
the CANbus status. If CAN is disabled, all that is shown is CAN Control Disabled,
and the service tool is the means for monitoring and adjusting the control. The
Total Timing, Energy adjustment, and Individual timing are the same as
previously described.
J1939 CAN Enabled

When Enabling the CANbus with J1939, it is necessary to have a master that
sends Timing and Energy information to the IC-92x. Since the IC-92x is being
controlled, the only means of adjusting the Total Timing, Energy Levels, and
Individual timing is with the CANbus. As the next two screens show, the “Edit
Timing Offsets” and “Edit Energy Control” are not available with J1939 CAN
enabled. There is no potentiometer, speed curve or analog input timing
adjustment, and the timing of these is not displayed.
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J1939 CANbus Status

As shown below, when J1939 CAN is enabled, a J1939 CAN Status line gives
information about the CANbus status.
The “Edit Energy Control” is not available with J1939 CAN enabled.
The J1939 CAN Status displays shows additional status information about the
mode of the ignition based on the CANbus. The mode is displayed on the status
line as:
Waiting for Global timing and energy values

The address claim message has not been sent because there is no other
CANbus nodes connected. The ignition will not fire.
Waiting for Global timing and energy values—Active

The address claim message has been sent and the ignition needs to receive a
valid Global Timing and energy message. The ignition will not fire.
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Global timing and energy values received—Active
A valid Global Timing and energy message has been received. Once the Global
Timing and energy is received, the ignition will fire whenever the MPU signals are
valid.
Waiting for Global timing and energy values—Can’t claim address: Power
has to be cycled to start CAN
An address claim message was received with higher priority and the ignition will
not receive or transmit on the CANbus. In order to try and reestablish CAN
communication, the power must be cycled. The ignition will not fire because no
valid Timing and Energy has been received.
Global timing and energy values received—Can’t claim address: Power has
to be cycled to start CAN
The ignition will continue to fire if firing or will start firing if the MPU
signals become valid.
Since a valid timing and energy is received, the ignition will not shut-down and
will start firing or continue firing with the timing and energy at the last received
values.
An address claim message was received with higher priority and the ignition will
not receive or transmit on the CAN.
SAE J1939 CAN Communications with Woodward

EGS-02
The IC-92x supports CAN communications in the SAE J1939 Higher Layer
Protocol format. Further detailed information regarding the J1939 Standards
Collection can be purchased at www.sae.org. Information about CAN is at
www.semiconductors.bosch.de. Specific information regarding IC-92x
behavior is detailed below. All IC-92x J1939 messages use the CAN 2.0B 29-bit
Extended Data Frame Format.
The CAN link can support 11 Bit and 29 Bit identifiers, compatible with the 2.0A
and B standards. All controls on the CAN network must share the same battery
minus connection between the controls.
Supported Request PGNs

If the engine control system needs any of the status information, it will use the
request message below.
Request Message
Description Value
Transmission repetition rate On request
Data length 3 bytes
Data page 0
PDU format 234 Eah
PDU specific IC-92x address
Default priority 6
Parameter Group Number x Eaxxh
Byte: 1 requested data PGN lsb

Byte: 2 requested data PGN
Byte: 3 requested data PGN msb
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Response Messages
The message format is the same as in the J1939 specification (Vehicle
Application Layer - J1939-71).
Ignition Timing 6
Description Value
Data length 8 bytes
Data page 0
PDU format 254 FEh
PDU specific 135 87h
Default priority 7
Parameter Group Number 65159 FE87h
Byte: 1-2 Desired Ignition Timing

3...6 Reserved
7-8 Actual Ignition Timing
Desired Ignition Timing—Global Timing Received from Commanded Global

Timing and Energy PGN: 61,236.
Data length: 8 bytes
Resolution: 1/128 deg/bit, -200 deg offset
Range: -200 to 301.99 degrees
Actual Ignition Timing —Actual Global Timing the IC-92x is using: Will be
different from desired if no Commanded Timing has been received or the last
received Commanded timing was not within the timing range of the ignition.
Operational Range: The IC-920 only allows operation between -60.00 and +
60.00 degrees. The Actual Ignition timing will be limited by the user
programmable values for maximum and minimum timing. The Actual
Ignition timing will be 0° and the Desired Global ignition Timing will be 308°
until a valid Global timing is received (PGN 61236, 0xEF34).
Type: Status
Ignition Timing 1-5

Description Value
Data length 8 bytes
Data page 0
PDU format 254 FEh
PDU specific 130-134 82h-86h
Default priority 7
Parameter Group Number 65154-65158 FE87h
Byte: 1-2 See Table

3-4 See Table
5-6 See Table
7-8 See Table
Engine Cylinder #1 to #20 Ignition Timing—Actual Cylinder Timing IC-92x is

using.
Operational Range: The IC-920 only allows individual timing offsets between
-10.00 and +3.00 degrees.
Type: Status
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The message format is the same as in the J1939 specification (Vehicle
Application Layer - J1939-71).
Supported SAE J1939 PGNs as described in J1939-71

Start
PGN Position Bit Size Parameter
65159 1-2 16 Desired Global Ignition Timing
3-4 16 (Reserved)
5-6 16 (Reserved)
7-8 16 Actual Ignition Timing
65154 1-2 16 Engine Cylinder # 1 Ignition Timing
3-4 16 Engine Cylinder # 2 Ignition Timing
Engine Cylinder #21 to #24 Ignition Timing—Actual Cylinder Timing IC-92x is

using.
This is a proprietary PGN with the same format as PGNs 65154-65158.

Description Value
Data length 8 bytes
Data page 0
PDU format 255 FFh
PDU specific 244 F4h
Default priority 7
Parameter Group Number 65524 FFF4h
Byte: 1-2 Engine Cylinder # 21 Ignition Timing

3-4 Engine Cylinder # 22 Ignition Timing

Operational Range: The IC-920 only allows individual timing offsets between
-10.00 and +3.00 degrees.
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IC-92x Diagnostics and Status—Actual Cylinder Timing IC-92x is using.
PGN 65294
Transmission rate: 1 s or when there is a change in one of the status bits.
This may be requested with a PGN request.
Data page: 0
PDU format: 255 (0xFF)
PDU specific: 14 (0x0E)
Priority: 4, May be set from 0-7 in the Service tool.
Data:
Byte. Alarm or
Name Specification
Bit Shutdown
1.1 Go/No Go Data 1=Ignition Firing, 0=Not Firing N/A
1.2 Error Missing Ring Gear Signal Data 0=OK, 1=Fault Shutdown
1.3 Error Missing Reset Signal Data 0=OK, 1=Fault Shutdown
1.4 Error Missing Camshaft Signal Data 0=OK, 1=Fault Shutdown
1.5 Error Number of Gear Teeth Data 0=OK, 1=Fault Alarm *
1.6 Unknown Engine Application Code Data 0=OK, 1=Fault Shutdown
1.7 Over-speed Shutdown Data 0=OK, 1=Fault Shutdown
1.8 Reserved Data 0 Reserved
2.1 E2PROM Checksum Error Data 0=OK, 1=Fault Shutdown
2.2 Global Timing out of Range Data 0=OK, 1=Fault Alarm
2.3 Unknown Global Timing or Energy Level Data 0=OK, 1=Fault Shutdown *
2.4 Individual Timing out of Range Data 0=OK, 1=Fault Alarm
2.6 Self-Test Shutdown Data 0=OK, 1=Fault Shutdown
2.7 Open Primary Rate Exceeded Data 0=OK, 1=Fault Shutdown
2.8 Wait for 0 RPM Data 0=OK, 1=Fault Alarm *
3.1 Open Primary, Channel 1 Data 0=OK, 1=Fault Alarm
6.1 Warning Missing Ring Gear Signal Data 0=OK, 1=Fault Alarm *
6.2 Warning Missing Reset Signal Data 0=OK, 1=Fault Alarm *
6.3 Warning Missing Camshaft Signal Data 0=OK, 1=Fault Alarm *
6.5 SCR Fault Odd Data 0=OK, 1=Fault Shutdown
6.6 SCR Fault Even Data 0=OK, 1=Fault Shutdown
6.7 Odd Energy Level out of Range Data 0=OK, 1=Fault Alarm
6.8 Even Energy Level out of Range Data 0=OK, 1=Fault Alarm
7 Reserved Data 0 Reserved
8 Misfires /sec Data 0-255 Status
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Alarm or Shutdown Column: A '*' indicates a special case as explained.
Alarm is used to indicate the ignition will fire with this bit=1, except for bits 1.5,
2.8 and 6.1-6.3. The ignition will not fire when these bits=1, but any of these bits
may be set as the engine starts and stops, or as the MPU signals become valid.
These bits can only active if the engine is rotating, so they are called Alarms.
A Shutdown indicates the ignition either was firing and shutdown due to a fault,
or had a fault and is now in a "latched" shutdown mode. Firing will not be allowed
and the power must be cycled to clear the fault. Bit 2.3 is the exception to this. It
is equal to 1 until a valid Global Timing and energy is received.
Detailed Information about the Diagnostic Bits
1.1 Go/No Go
This indicates if the ignition is firing or not. It is the same as Contact A.
1.2 to 1.4 Ring Gear, Reset, and Cam Errors
These indicate the ignition shut down with the indicated MPU error. The power
must be cycled to clear this error.
1.5 Error Number of Gear Teeth
This indicates that the sensed number of teeth is different than what is
programmed. Only active/possible if there is a signal from the ring gear.
1.7 Over-speed Shutdown
This indicates the ignition shut down because the speed was greater than the
over-speed. The power must be cycled to clear this error.
2.2 Global Timing out of Range
This indicates the Global timing received was outside the max/min allowed
timing. The actual timing will be set to the maximum advance or maximum retard
and this bit will stay set until a timing is received that is within the limits. PGN
65159 will reflect the Global Timing that is out of range with the Desired Global
Ignition Timing and the actual timing that is either the max or min timing allowed
with the Actual Ignition Timing.
2.3 Unknown Global Timing or Energy Level
This bit is set after the IC-920 sends an address claimed message until a valid
Global Timing, Odd and Even energy level are received with PGN 61236 - Global
Timing and Energy Level.
2.4 Individual Timing out of Range
The Individual Timing out of Range is set if at least one of the eight values
received is out of range. It is cleared when one of the Individual cylinders is in
range and none are out of range. If an Individual timing PGN has all eight bytes
equal to 255, the status of the Diagnostic bit is unchanged. Any Individual timing
that is out of range will not be written and the last valid value received is used.
2.6 Self-Test Shutdown
This indicates the ignition shut down because engine rotation was sensed during
Self-Test. The power must be cycled to clear this error. It is only possible to put
the ignition in self-test mode with the service tool. If the CANbus is active, this
error will be reported.
2.7 Open Primary Rate Exceeded
This indicates the ignition shut down because Misfire rate was equal or greater
than the user programmed value for maximum misfire rate. The ignition can only
detect if there was an open in the primary circuit of the ignition coil. It cannot
detect any other misfire. The power must be cycled to clear this error.
2.8 Wait for 0 RPM
This indicates rotation is being sensed and the ignition will not fire until the rpm is
zero.
3.1 - 5.8 Open Primary, Channel 1-24
This indicates there an open in the primary circuit.
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6.1 to 6.3 Ring Gear, Reset, and Cam Warnings
These indicate a faulty or missing MPU signal. This is warning and will be
cleared if the signal becomes valid, zero rpm, or there is no signal on 2 of the 3
MPUs.
6.5 to 6.6 Odd or Even Bank SCR Fault
This indicates the ignition shut down because of an SCR fault. The power must
be cycled to clear this error.
6.7 Odd Energy Level out of Range
This is set if the Odd Energy is less than 10 or greater than 100. It is cleared
when a valid energy level is received. There is no message that indicates the
status of the energy level, so if this bit is 0 after a PGN 61236 is sent, the ignition
accepted the energy level.
6.8 Even Energy Level out of Range
This is set if the Even Energy is less than 10 or greater than 100. It is cleared
when a valid energy level is received. There is no message that indicates the
status of the energy level, so if this bit is 0 after a PGN 61236 is sent, the ignition
accepted the energy level.
8 Misfires/sec
The number of Misfires/sec. Misfire is an open in the primary circuit.
IC-92x Diagnostics and Status – Actual engine configuration

Starting with firmware 5418-2639 revision C, the SAE J1939 protocol on the IC-
92x has been extended to allow an engine controller to check the IC-92x
configuration prior to engine start.
PGN 65528 (0xFFF8)
Transmission rate: On request.
Data page: 0
PDU format: 255 (0xFF)
PDU specific: 245 (0xF8)
Priority: 7
Data:
Byte 1: Cylinder Count
UINT8
This reports the number of coil outputs to be used.
Usable Range: 4 - 24
Error: 251 - 254 (not used)
Not Supported: 255 (not used)
Byte 2-3: Reset Offset
UINT16
Scale = 10, Offset = 0
Usable Range: 0 - 719.9 (0 - 7199 scaled)
Reserved range: 64256 - 65279 (FB00 - FDFF) -Not used by IC92x
Not available range: 65280 - 65535 (FFxx) - Not used by IC92x
Reported as an ADVANCE from TDC of cylinder #1 for a positive
value. Negative values are not used. This is the same value that is entered in
the service tool.
Byte 4: Firing Interval between Coil #1 and Coil #2
UINT8
Truncate the value and send only the integer portion. This is the firing interval
from the base table -- not adjusted for user offsets of timing.
Usable range: 0 - 250
Error range: 251 - 254 (not used)
Not supported: 255 (not used)
UINT8
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UINT8
UINT8
Not supported: 255 (If cylinder count = 4, this output shall be set=255).
UINT8
Not supported: 255 (If cylinder count = 4, this output shall be set=255).
Proprietary PGNs (read from others)
These proprietary PGNs allow Global and Individual Timing changes to be made
to the IC-920.
PGN # Description
61236 (0xEF34) IC-92x Global Timing & Energy
65525 (0xFFF5) Individual Timing Cyl 1-8
Table 10-1. IC-920 Proprietary Receive PGNs
PGN 61236 – IC-92x Global Timing & Energy

The IC-920 requires reception of this message before the ignition will fire. The
received message must have a Global Timing value that is within the maximum
and minimum range and both energy levels between 10-100. Until this message
is received, with valid Timing and Energy values, the Global timing is 0° and the
Diagnostic message has the Unknown Global timing and energy bit set to 1. The
energy levels are set to whatever is in the EEPROM, The energy levels can only
bet set with this message, there is no message to “read” the energy levels.
Expected reception rate: Greater than 60 ms.

Fastest allowed reception rate: 20 ms. The Global Timing can only be updated
once every engine cycle so any update rate faster than the one engine cycle time
just increases bus traffic. The IC-920 checks for this message every 10 ms.
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Application Range: The IC-920 limits the range of the Global timing from –60.00
to +60.00 degrees. The maximum and minimum timing range is user
programmable and is generally limited to a much smaller range than ±60.00.
Data page: 0
PDU format: 239
PDU specific: 52
Priority: 5
Data Format:
Byte/Bit Name Specification
1-2 IC-92x Global Timing Data length Resolution 2 bytes
Range 1/128 deg/bit, -200 offset
-200 to 301.99 deg
Application Range -60.00 to 60.00 deg
3 Odd Energy Data length 1 byte
Resolution 1%/bit, 0 offset
Range 10 to 100
4 Even Energy Data length Resolution 1 byte
Range 1%/bit, 0 offset
10 to 100
5 Reserved Data 0xFF (not supported)
Individual Timing Cylinders 1-8

Fastest allowed reception rate: 5 ms. The Individual Timing is only updated once
every engine cycle. A 45 ms update rate for each of the three Individual timing
messages allows all cylinders to be adjusted every engine cycle. The IC-920
polls this message generally several times a millisecond, but other tasks and
interrupts can cause delays of up to 5 ms.
Data page: 0
PDU format: 255
PDU specific: 245
PGN: Parameter Group Number: 65525 (0xFFF5)
Priority: 6
Resolution: .1 deg/bit, –125 offset
Range: –10.0 to 3.0 degrees. The value 255 is valid also. Any cylinder with 255
is ignored: There is no change to the Individual cylinder timing.
The offset allows for a greater range than is accepted by the IC-920. This range
may be reduced more by the Global timing and the Max/Min timing. If the Max
timing is set to 35 degrees and the Global Timing is set to 35 degrees, it is not
possible to advance the individual cylinders. If the Global Timing is set to 15
degrees and the Maximum retard is 10 degrees (BTDC), the maximum individual
cylinder retard is 5 degrees.
Data:
Byte/Bit Name
1 # 1 Individual Cylinder Timing
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Data page: 0
PDU format: 255
PDU specific: 246
Priority: 6
Resolution: .1 deg/bit, -125 offset
Range: -10.0 to 3.0 degrees. The value 255 is valid also. Any cylinder with 255 is
ignored: There is no change to the Individual cylinder timing.
Data:
Byte/Bit Name

Data page: 0
PDU format: 255
PDU specific: 247
Priority: 6
Resolution: .1 deg/bit, -125 offset
Range: -10.0 to 3.0 degrees. The value 255 is valid also. Any cylinder with 255 is
ignored: There is no change to the Individual cylinder timing.
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Data:
Byte/Bit Name
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Chapter 11.
CANbus Information for CANopen
Operation
The D1 display is not compatible on IC-920 or 922 controls with

J1939 CAN or CANopen protocols. The D1 is only for use with
controls without a J1939 or CANopen CANbus.
CAN Disabled
On Controls with CANopen, there is a second status line that shows the CANbus
status. If CAN is disabled, all that is shown is CAN Control Disabled, and the
service tool is the means for monitoring and adjusting the control. The Total
Timing, Energy adjustment, and Individual timing are the same as previously
described.
CANopen Enabled
When Enabling the CANbus with CANopen, it is necessary to have a master that
sends Timing and Energy information and the NMT message “Go to Operation
Mode” to the IC-92x. Since the IC-92x is being controlled, the only means of
adjusting the Total Timing, Energy Levels, and Individual timing is with the
CANbus. As the next two screens show, the “Edit Timing Offsets” and “Edit
Energy Control” are not available with CANopen enabled. There is no
potentiometer, speed curve or analog input timing adjustment, and the timing of
these is not displayed.
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CANbus Status with CANopen

As shown below, when CANopen is enabled, a CANopen Status line gives
information about the CANbus status.
The “Edit Energy Control” is not available with CANopen enabled.
The CANopen Status display shows additional status information about the mode
of the ignition based on the CANbus. The mode is displayed on the status line
as:
Waiting for Global timing and energy values

The ignition is in the Pre-Operational State. It needs to receive a NMT start
command to enter the operational mode. The ignition will not fire.
Waiting for Global timing and energy values—Active

The start command was received and the ignition is in the Operational mode.
The ignition needs to receive a valid Global Timing message and a valid energy
message. The ignition will not fire.
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CANbus Operation with CANopen

The Ignition supports CAN communications in the CIA CANopen Protocol format
complying with DS301 version 4.02. Further detailed information regarding
CANopen can be obtained at www.can-cia.org. Information about CAN is
available at www.semiconductors.bosch.de. Specific information regarding
ignition behavior is detailed below.
All ignition CANopen messages use the CAN 2.0 11-bit Standard Data Frame
Format. All data in CANopen is formatted as “Little Endian” also known as “Intel
Format”.
Baud Rate
The baud rate is configurable in the service tool for 125, 250, 500, and 1000
kbps. The default is 250 kbps. The ignition will accept a change in the baud if the
ignition is not firing, which is the same as all the configuration items. However,
the ignition must be power cycled for the change to take effect. The CANbus will
remain operational at the baud rate that was in effect at power up.
Node ID
The Node is Configurable in the Service Tool.
The Default value is 19 and 1-31 are the allowed Node IDs.
Heartbeat Rate
Description: Heartbeat transmission rate time in ms. A rate of 0 disables this.
Range/Type: 0–10000
Default Value: 2000
Vendor ID
This value is fixed at 368, which is Woodward's assigned number.
CANopen State
The ignition starts in boot-up mode, sends the required Boot Message, and then
goes to the pre-operational state. An operational command needs to be received
on the CANbus to enter the Operational mode.
Power on or Hardware Reset
Init
Pre-Operational
Stopped
Operational
Once in Operational mode, the ignition needs to receive a valid Global Timing
and a valid energy level message. The ignition will then start firing with valid
MPU signals.
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Transmit PDOs (TX PDOs) sent from the IC-920
Tx
Name NODE_ID COB_ID Type Rate
PDO
Ignition Timing 19 1 403 (193h) ASYNC 2000 ms & COS
IC-92x Diagnostics 19 2 659 (293h) ASYNC 2000 ms & COS
Timing Status ASYNC
19 3 915 (393h) 80 ms/cyl & COS
Cylinders 1-24 MPDO
COS is Change of State, if the value changes.
Receive PDOs (RX PDOs) for the IC-920

Rx
Name NODE_ID COB_ID Timeout
PDO
IC-92x Global Timing 19 1 533 (213h) N/A
Ignition Energy 19 2 787 (313h) N/A
Individual Timing
19 3 1043 (413h) N/A
Cylinders 1-24
Transmit PDO Information

The Transmit PDOs are sent at the specified intervals or on a change of timing or
diagnostic status. The transmit interval is based on a 10 ms loop. Every 10 ms
the status of the three PDOs is checked to see if a PDO needs to be sent. If
there are multiple PDOs to send, they will be sent consecutively within the same
10 ms interval (if possible).
Transmit PDO 1—Ignition Timing Status Transmit

Desired Ignition Timing
Units: Crank angle degrees
Range: –60.00 to +60.00 CAD. Negative values are retarded, Positive are
advanced timing.
Bytes 1–4: Desired Ignition Timing
Actual Ignition Timing

Units: Crank angle degrees
Range: –60.00 to +60.00 CAD. Negative values are retarded, Positive are
advanced timing.
Bytes 5–8: Actual Ignition Timing
Rate: Transmitted every 2 seconds or if the Global timing is changed.

If more than one Global timing is received in a 10 ms period, the last value will be
transmitted when the IC-920 sends a status message.
Transmit PDO 2—Diagnostics

This message is the same format and content as the Diagnostics message in
J1939 PGN 65294.
Rate: Transmitted every 2 seconds or if any Diagnostic bit changes.
Data:
The 8 data bytes of this message are the same as PGN 65294. Refer to the
IC-92x Diagnostics and Status, PGN 65294 in the J1939 section.
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Bytes 1: Diagnostic Byte 1
Data length: 8 bits, byte
Transmit PDO 3—Individual Cylinder Timing Status Transmit

The multiplexed PDO used to send Timing Status for each cylinder is a Source
Address Method MPDO with transmission type of 254. A multiplexer is sent every
80 ms. If a 24 cylinder IC-920 was used, the full data set is provided in
80x24=1920 ms.
Rate: Transmitted every 80 ms or on change of value. If a timing value is
changed during an MPDO sequence, the sequence will be interrupted to send
the changed multiplexor. Then it will resume on the next 80 ms frame.
Node Id Byte 1: Type + Source Address, Type is 0 for SAM

Data length: 8 bits, integer
Data: Node Id
Range 1-31, default is 19
Object Dictionary Index.

Bytes 2-3: Object Dictionary Index of data in this frame
Data: 8448 (0x2100)
Object Dictionary subindex.

Byte 4: Object Dictionary Sub-Index of data in this frame
Data: Cylinder (Coil output) number for the timing value.
Range: 1-24
Cylinder #x Ignition Timing.

Bytes 5-8:
Data length: 4 bytes, floating point analog
Range: –10.00 to +3.00 crank angle degrees
–10.00 is 10 degrees retarded timing. +3.00 is 3 degrees advanced timing.
Values do not include the Global Timing.
Multiplexing scheme:
The standard CANopen MPDO scheme will be used for this data. One Cylinder
Ignition Timing value will be sent per transmission of this PDO.
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Multiplexing Output Layout Table Name Index Sub-Index

Ignition Timing Status Cyl. #1 0x2100 1
Receive PDO 1—Global Timing

Global timing:
Bytes 1-4: Global timing
Range: –60.00 to +60.00 crank angle degrees Negative values are
retarded, Positive are advanced timing.
Once a valid timing is received, the last good value is maintained (customer not
required to send this except on change.)
Fastest allowed reception rate: 20 ms. The Global Timing can only be updated
once every engine cycle so any update rate faster than the one engine cycle time
just increases bus traffic. The IC-920 checks for this message several times
every 10 ms.
Receive PDO 2—Energy

Odd Energy.
Units: %
Type: Float, Bytes 1-4
Range: 10 to 100%
Even Energy
Units: %
Type: Float, Bytes 5-8
Range: 10 to 100%
Once a valid timing is received, the last good value is maintained (customer not
required to send this except on change.)
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Receive PDO 3—Individual Timing for Cylinders 1–24

The multiplexed PDO used to receive Individual Timing Offsets for each cylinder
is a Destination Address Method MPDO. This message cannot be received more
than once per 3 ms to insure data is not missed or overwritten.
The Node Id is configured/set with the service tool..
Byte 1: Type + Source Address: 128 + Node Id

Range 129–159, default is 147
Object Dictionary Index.

Bytes 2-3: Object Dictionary Index of data in this frame
Data: 8704 (0x2200)
Object Dictionary subindex.

Byte 4: Object Dictionary Sub-Index of data in this frame
Data: Cylinder (Coil output) number for the timing value
Range: 1–24
Cylinder #x Ignition Timing.

Bytes 5–8:
Range: –10.00 to +3.00 crank angle degrees
–10.00 is 10 degrees retarded timing. +3.00 is 3 degrees advanced timing.
As with the J1939, the Individual timing values in ram are initialized to 0 at
power-up or when CANopen is enabled. Any values received on the CANbus are
only saved in ram. The EEPROM values are not used.
Multiplexing scheme:
The standard CANopen MPDO scheme will be used for this data. One Cylinder
Ignition Timing value will be accepted per receipt of this PDO. Validity checks will
not accept any message with the wrong Destination Address, the wrong Index
value, or an out of range Sub-Index value. There is no indication that the
destination, index or sub index were wrong.
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Multiplexing Input Layout Table Name Index Sub-Index

Ignition Timing Offset Cyl. #1 0x2200 1
SDO Support and EDS File

The CANopen Object Dictionary and supported SDOs are in the EDS file. The
CANopen EDS File may be downloaded from the Woodward website. At the time
of this printing, it is at: www.woodward.com/software. Select “Electronic Data
Sheets (EDS)” and then select “IC-92x Series CANopen Electronic Data Sheet
(EDS)”.
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Chapter 12.
Start-up Procedure
I. Before applying power to the IC-920/-922, check and verify the

following:
1. Fuel valve is shut off.
2. The firing interval (sequence) is correct for the engine type. If you are not
sure, contact your engine manufacturer.
3. The cylinder firing order is known and the ignition coils are wired in
accordance with the MS Output Receptacle Wiring Diagram, Figure 1-6.
4. All timing sensors are properly gapped and tightened.
5. All timing sensors are wired in accordance with Figure 1-5.
6. Spark plugs are clean, gapped and torqued correctly.
7. Secondary leads are tightly secured at the coils and spark plugs and that
there is adequate separation between the leads and engine surfaces.
II. Apply power to the IC-920/-922 (fuel valve remains in the off
position):
1. Check and verify that the IC-920/-922 is programmed correctly (see Chapter
8).
2. Verify the following are functioning properly:

 Contact A input.
 Run/Stop signal if using the D-1 display with CAN.
 Contact B input if Schedule B is enabled. Verify the correct schedule is
selected for starting.
 If J1939 or CANopen is configured, verify all the necessary CAN
messages have been received.
The service tool should indicate the status of the above items.
3. Purge the engine to be sure that there is no fuel present in the intake and
exhaust systems before the ignition is turned ON.
4. Perform the normal engine start-up procedure (prelube, etc.), except that the
fuel must remain OFF (crank and ignition only). DO NOT START THE
ENGINE.
5. With a timing light connected to the #1 cylinder, verify that the cylinder is
firing within ±2 degrees of the programmed setting. If not, verify the wiring is
connected correctly and that the reset BTDC program position is correct.
Refer to Chapter 13, Troubleshooting, for additional guidance.
6. Check all remaining cylinders for proper timing. If not correct within ±2
degrees, stop the engine and recheck wiring and firing interval (sequence)
for correctness.
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7. If applicable, select the alternate timing schedule with the contact B input or
Schedule B signal (CAN) and repeat steps 5 & 6.
8. Disengage the starter. If no problems are encountered, continue with step III.
Otherwise make necessary corrections before proceeding.
III. Set the fuel valve to its normal position and start the engine:
1. If the engine fails to start, refer to Chapter 12, Troubleshooting.
2. When the engine starts, verify ignition timing of #1 cylinder with a timing light.
Adjust Pot A or Pot B (whichever is selected) as needed, to precisely set the
timing of the #1 cylinder firing at the correct crank angle.
3. Increase engine speed to the normal operating speed.
4. Check timing of #1 cylinder again and compare measured timing to the total
timing displayed on the IC-900 Series Service Tool.
5. If the IC-900 Series Service Tool is measuring ignition timing too high, the
reset BTDC program position needs to be reduced by the difference.
Example:
If the IC-900 Series Service Tool displays 22.0 Adv. and the timing light
measured timing is 20.5 Adv., the reset position will have to be reduced by
1.5 degrees (22–20.5). If the reset program position is 50 Adv., the reset
position will have to be changed to 48.5 degrees (50-1.5).
6. If the IC-900 Series Service Tool is measuring ignition timing too low, the
reset BTDC program position will have to be increased by the difference.
7. If the reset BTDC program position must be changed, shut down the engine
using the normal shutdown procedure and make the necessary reset BTDC
program position changes (see Chapter 8).
8. Re-start the engine and verify that the #1 cylinder is firing at the correct crank
angle and that the displayed total timing matches the timing light timing.
9. Check all remaining cylinders for proper timing. If not correct, stop the engine
and recheck wiring and sequence number for correctness. Minor variations
(±0.5°) can be eliminated without shutting down the engine, if needed, by
adjusting the individual cylinder timing.
10. If all cylinders are operating properly, gradually apply full load to the engine.
11. Verify that all cylinders continue operating properly. If not refer to Chapter 12,
Troubleshooting.
12. If possible, verify that all cylinders are carrying their share of the total engine
load (e.g., by peak firing pressure, exhaust temp, etc.). Recommend load
balancing to the operator if load is not shared equally.
13. Installation is complete.
14. Save the final configuration settings on IC-920/-922

Configuration to a file and keep these settings in a secure
location for future reference.
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Chapter 13.
Troubleshooting
Sensor Input Faults

Sensor fault messages are displayed in the Ignition Status message on the
IC-900 Series Service Tool. Fault messages are also displayed on the optional
D-1 Display.
 TRIGGER MPU—The IC-920/-922 measures the number of teeth/events

between two successive reset MPU signals. If the IC-920/-922 detects that
the programmed number of teeth do not match the measured number of
teeth, an error will be detected. Two type of faults exist:
1. WRONG NUMBER OF TEETH PROGRAMMED—This error occurs if

the IC-920/-922 never detects the correct number of programmed teeth.
Corrective action: 1) Verify tooth count and program in correct number
of teeth. 2) Inspect flywheel/ring gear for gouges or other deformities
that might generate a signal from the trigger MPU or reset MPU. The
number of teeth detected is displayed at the end of the fault message.
2. “Trigger/tooth count error” or “Trigger error: The Trigger MPU was

lost or the tooth count was incorrect by more than 3 teeth”—Once
the engine is running (rpm greater than 200) and an erroneous tooth
count is detected, a missing ring gear message appears. Corrective
action: Inspect flywheel/ring gear for a broken tooth, gouges, or other
deformities that might generate a signal from the trigger or reset MPU.
A gear count number accompanies this error to indicate where the

problem is detected. If it is consistently the same number for two or
three times, the problem is that many teeth from the reset pin location.
 RESET MPU—The IC-920/-922 measures the number of events between

two successive cam signals. If the IC-920/-922 detects that the number of
events does not match the expected number of events, a reset error is
detected.
 CAM MPU (4 cycle only)—The IC-920/-922 measures the number of

events between three successive reset MPU signals. If the IC-920/-922
detects that the number of events does not match the expected number of
events, a cam error is detected.
 MPU Warnings—The IC-920/-922 will display an MPU warning if one of the

three MPUs is not correct. This will occur if the MPU fault occurs at less
then 200 rpm, or if an MPU fault occurs when the ignition is not firing.
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SCR Faults
The IC-920/-922 monitors each firing event. An SCR fault shutdown occurs when
there is:
(a) an unexpected firing event is detected and is immediately followed by a low
capacitor voltage and a coil misfire. The low capacitor voltage and coil
misfire verify an unexpected firing event actually occurred. Corrective action:
Return the IC-920/-922 ignition unit for repair. OR
(b) an open / disconnected primary.
Corrective Action: Reconnect the primary.
Ignition Coil Faults

If an ignition coil problem is suspected, the IC-920/-922 provides two means of
detecting the problem:
 Primary Misfire Detection
 Self-Test Feature
Self Test
The self-test feature of the IC-920/-922 allows the installer, operator or mechanic
to conduct performance checks on the primary wiring to the coil, the ignition coil,
high tension leads, and spark plugs by discharging the energy stored in the high
voltage capacitor into each coil in successive order. The IC-920/-922 will “fire” a
primary output every 0.1 second. The energy delivered to each coil is determined
by the manual energy level setting. The engine must be stopped and a valid
password must be entered before Self Test operation is allowed.
To run the self-test feature of the IC-920/-922, select Tools, Start Self-Test from
the service tool menu bar.
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The IC 900 Series Service Tool displays a step-by-step Self Test wizard. First
you will be prompted to enter a password.
After the correct password is entered, you will be prompted to verify the engine is
purged. Be sure the fuel is shut-off and the engine is purged of any raw fuel.
In using the self-test feature of the IC-920/-922, it is critical that the

fuel to the engine be shut off and the engine purged of any fuel gas
before starting the self-test. Failure to do this could result in
personal injury or damage to equipment.
After the engine is purged check the box then ‘Next”. Self-test will begin to
sequentially fire each output at 0.1 second intervals and will continue until the
STOP icon is clicked or the Alt + S hot key is pressed.
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Cycling power also stops self-test. The following message is displayed if power
to the IC-920/-922 ignition module is interrupted or if communication is lost during
self-test. It is important to be prepared to interrupt power should communications
be lost since the service tool cannot stop self-test without an operating
communications link.
Power to the IC-920/-922 must be interrupted to stop self-test if the

communications link between the IC-920/-922 and the IC-900 Series
Service Tool is lost. Make any necessary preparations for this.
Click the STOP icon or press the Alt + S hot keys to stop Self Test operation.
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Chapter 14.
Product Support and Service Options
Product Support Options

If you are experiencing problems with the installation, or unsatisfactory
performance of a Woodward product, the following options are available:
1. Consult the troubleshooting guide in the manual.
2. Contact the OE Manufacturer or Packager of your system.
3. Contact the Woodward Business Partner serving your area.
4. Contact Woodward technical assistance via email
(EngineHelpDesk@Woodward.com) with detailed information on the
product, application, and symptoms. Your email will be forwarded to an
appropriate expert on the product and application to respond by telephone or
return email.
5. If the issue cannot be resolved, you can select a further course of action to
pursue based on the available services listed in this chapter.
OEM or Packager Support: Many Woodward controls and control devices are
installed into the equipment system and programmed by an Original Equipment
Manufacturer (OEM) or Equipment Packager at their factory. In some cases, the
programming is password-protected by the OEM or packager, and they are the best
source for product service and support. Warranty service for Woodward products
shipped with an equipment system should also be handled through the OEM or
Packager. Please review your equipment system documentation for details.
Woodward Business Partner Support: Woodward works with and supports a

global network of independent business partners whose mission is to serve the
users of Woodward controls, as described here:
 A Full-Service Distributor has the primary responsibility for sales, service,
system integration solutions, technical desk support, and aftermarket
marketing of standard Woodward products within a specific geographic area
and market segment.
 An Authorized Independent Service Facility (AISF) provides authorized
service that includes repairs, repair parts, and warranty service on Woodward's
behalf. Service (not new unit sales) is an AISF's primary mission.
 A Recognized Engine Retrofitter (RER) is an independent company that
does retrofits and upgrades on reciprocating gas engines and dual-fuel
conversions, and can provide the full line of Woodward systems and
components for the retrofits and overhauls, emission compliance upgrades,
long term service contracts, emergency repairs, etc.
A current list of Woodward Business Partners is available at

www.woodward.com/directory.
Product Service Options

Depending on the type of product, the following options for servicing Woodward
products may be available through your local Full-Service Distributor or the OEM
or Packager of the equipment system.
 Replacement/Exchange (24-hour service)
 Flat Rate Repair
 Flat Rate Remanufacture
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Replacement/Exchange: Replacement/Exchange is a premium program
designed for the user who is in need of immediate service. It allows you to
request and receive a like-new replacement unit in minimum time (usually within
24 hours of the request), providing a suitable unit is available at the time of the
request, thereby minimizing costly downtime.
This option allows you to call your Full-Service Distributor in the event of an
unexpected outage, or in advance of a scheduled outage, to request a
replacement control unit. If the unit is available at the time of the call, it can
usually be shipped out within 24 hours. You replace your field control unit with
the like-new replacement and return the field unit to the Full-Service Distributor.
Flat Rate Repair: Flat Rate Repair is available for many of the standard
mechanical products and some of the electronic products in the field. This
program offers you repair service for your products with the advantage of
knowing in advance what the cost will be.
Flat Rate Remanufacture: Flat Rate Remanufacture is very similar to the Flat
Rate Repair option, with the exception that the unit will be returned to you in “like-
new” condition. This option is applicable to mechanical products only.
Returning Equipment for Repair

If a control (or any part of an electronic control) is to be returned for repair,
please contact your Full-Service Distributor in advance to obtain Return
Authorization and shipping instructions.
When shipping the item(s), attach a tag with the following information:
 return number;
 name and location where the control is installed;
 name and phone number of contact person;
 complete Woodward part number(s) and serial number(s);
 description of the problem;
 instructions describing the desired type of repair.
Packing a Control
Use the following materials when returning a complete control:
 protective caps on any connectors;
 antistatic protective bags on all electronic modules;
 packing materials that will not damage the surface of the unit;
 at least 100 mm (4 inches) of tightly packed, industry-approved packing material;
 a packing carton with double walls;
 a strong tape around the outside of the carton for increased strength.
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.
Replacement Parts
When ordering replacement parts for controls, include the following information:
 the part number(s) (XXXX-XXXX) that is on the enclosure nameplate;
 the unit serial number, which is also on the nameplate.
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Engineering Services
Woodward’s Full-Service Distributors offer various Engineering Services for our
products. For these services, you can contact the Distributor by telephone or by
email.
 Technical Support
 Product Training
 Field Service
Technical Support is available from your equipment system supplier, your local
Full-Service Distributor, or from many of Woodward’s worldwide locations,
depending upon the product and application. This service can assist you with
technical questions or problem solving during the normal business hours of the
Woodward location you contact.
Product Training is available as standard classes at many Distributor locations.

Customized classes are also available, which can be tailored to your needs and
held at one of our Distributor locations or at your site. This training, conducted by
experienced personnel, will assure that you will be able to maintain system
reliability and availability.
Field Service engineering on-site support is available, depending on the product

and location, from one of our Full-Service Distributors. The field engineers are
experienced both on Woodward products as well as on much of the non-
Woodward equipment with which our products interface.
For information on these services, please contact one of the Full-Service

Distributors listed at www.woodward.com/directory.
Contacting Woodward’s Support Organization

For the name of your nearest Woodward Full-Service Distributor or service facility,
please consult our worldwide directory at www.woodward.com/directory, which
also contains the most current product support and contact information.
You can also contact the Woodward Customer Service Department at one of the
following Woodward facilities to obtain the address and phone number of the
nearest facility at which you can obtain information and service.
Products Used in Products Used in Products Used in Industrial

Electrical Power Systems Engine Systems Turbomachinery Systems
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Technical Assistance
If you need to contact technical assistance, you will need to provide the following information.
Please write it down here before contacting the Engine OEM, the Packager, a Woodward
Business Partner, or the Woodward factory:
General
Your Name
Site Location
Phone Number
Fax Number
Prime Mover Information

Manufacturer
Engine Model Number
Number of Cylinders
Type of Fuel (gas, gaseous, diesel,
dual-fuel, etc.)
Power Output Rating
Application (power generation, marine,
etc.)
Control/Governor Information
Control/Governor #1
Woodward Part Number & Rev. Letter
Control Description or Governor Type
Serial Number
Control/Governor #2
Serial Number
Control/Governor #3
Serial Number
Symptoms
Description
If you have an electronic or programmable control, please have the adjustment setting positions or
the menu settings written down and with you at the time of the call.
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Appendix A.
Reference Information
LED Operation
Eight LEDs are visible inside the IC-920/-922 enclosure. Their operation is as
follows:
Power LED
The illumination of this LED indicates the input power is properly connected.
Permissive Start LED

This LED indicates whether the ignition primary outputs are active. If the
LED is illuminated, the ignition is firing and the primary ignition coil outputs
are active (firing). The Permissive Start LED mimics the state of the
Permissive Start Output state. If the LED is illuminated, the Permissive Start
Output contact is closed/connected to ground on the ignition. If the LED is
off, the Permissive Start Output contact is not connected to ground and the
ignition is not firing the primary outputs. See the Permissive Start Output
section in Chapter 6 for a detailed description of the Permissive Start
Output.
System LED
This is an IC-920/-922 CPU status LED and is not associated with any
contact pin.
1 short flash per second indicates either “Ready” mode without CAN
communication
OR
CAN Communication is on and the ignition is firing with valid MPU inputs.
Ready mode is: MPUs are not active, the ignition is not firing, there are no
errors or warnings, and the configuration programming screen/mode is not
active.
2 short flashes indicate the ready mode with the CAN communication active.
Always on: The System LED is always on if the configuration menu is

enabled or if there is an error or warning. If CAN communication is active, it
will cause a flicker once per second.
Always off: The ignition is firing and the CAN communication is not active.
Trip 1 LED
An illuminated Trip 1 LED indicates that the Trip 1 Output contact is in the
closed state. When the LED is off, the Trip 1 Output contact is open. See
the Speed Switch section in Chapter 6 for a detailed description of the Trip 1
Output contact.
Trip 2 LED
Alarm Output.
Cam LED
The Cam LED illuminates every time the Cam Timing Sensor Input goes
high. See Chapter 2 for detailed description of the Cam Timing Sensor
Input.
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Reset LED
The Reset LED illuminates every time the Reset Timing Sensor Input goes
high. See Chapter 2 for detailed description of the Reset Timing Sensor
Input.
Trigger LED
The Trigger LED illuminates every time the Trigger Timing Sensor Input
goes high. At high frequency, this LED may appear continuously illuminated.
See Chapter 2 for detailed description of the Trigger Timing Sensor Input.
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Appendix B.
Definitions and Programming Parameters
Monitor
Ignition Status—Displays a text message of the current status including faults.

Engine Speed—Displays current speed in rpm.
Total Timing—Displays overall ignition timing with all offsets applied.
Engine Run Time—Displays cumulative running hours of the ignition control.
Average Energy—Displays the average energy level of all outputs as a % of the
maximum energy capability.
Contact A—Displays condition of the Contact A input as opened (Run) or closed
(Stop).
Engine
Number of Coils—Actual number of coils fired by the IC-920/-922. In some

applications there are two coils per cylinder. If two coils are wired in parallel,
each pair must be treated as one coil. The number of coils must be correct
for the configured Firing Interval.
Strokes—“2” is for 2-Stroke Cycle and “4” is for 4-Stroke Cycle engines.
Selection filters the Firing Interval choices to display only valid intervals.
Coils per Cylinder—“1” or “2” coils per cylinder. If two coils are wired in parallel,
each pair must be treated as one coil. Selection filters the Firing Interval
choices to display only valid intervals
Firing Interval—The crank angle degrees between coil firing events. The first
angle listed in the firing interval string is the crank angle degrees between
the #1 output firing and the #2 output firing. The second firing angle listed in
the string is the crank angle degrees between the #2 output firing and the #3
output firing, etc. Firing events continue and repeat at the configured firing
intervals until the ignition is stopped. Use the engine manufacturers
specifications to determine the correct Firing Intervals. The Firing Intervals
must be correct for the number of coils programmed.
Number of Teeth— Number of teeth in the ring gear, pins or holes in the
flywheel that the trigger MPU senses per one revolution of the engine.
Range: 60–500.
Reset Position—The location of the reset MPU relative to TDC of cylinder #1
(output #1). This value is adjusted to precisely set ignition timing of the
cylinder connected to output #1.
Timing
Disable schedule selection through Contact B—Schedule A timing will be

used exclusively when this box is checked. Uncheck this box to make
Schedule B timing available. If unchecked, opening the contact B input
selects schedule A timing and closing the contact B input to ground selects
schedule B timing.
Maximum Advance—The maximum allowable advance, in degrees,
independent of the combined effect of all timing variables (Pot A, 4–20 mA,
0-5 V and Speed Curve). Limits for schedule A and schedule B are
separate.
Maximum Retard—The maximum allowable retard, in degrees, independent of
the combined effect of all timing variables (Pot A, 4–20 mA, 0-5 V and
Speed Curve). Limits for schedule A and schedule B are separate.
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Manual Timing Range
Counterclockwise—Timing, in degrees, relative to TDC, when potentiometer is

rotated fully CCW. Limits for schedule A and schedule B potentiometers
(Pot A and Pot B) are separate.
Clockwise—Timing, in degrees, relative to TDC, when potentiometer is rotated
fully CW. Limits for schedule A and schedule B potentiometers (Pot A and
Pot B) are separate.
Analog Input
No Analog Input—Check to ignore the analog input in any timing scheme.

Analog Input 4–20 mA—Check to use the 4–20 mA analog input signal in a
timing scheme. Timing varies linearly between the 4 and 20 mA settings.
Analog Input 0–5 Vdc—Check to use the 0–5 Vdc analog input signal in a
timing scheme. Timing varies linearly between the 0 and 5 Vdc settings.
Timing at 4 mA—This is the Timing OFFSET to be applied to the manual
timing setting.
Timing at 20 mA—This is the Timing OFFSET to be applied to the manual
timing setting.
Signal Loss Timing—This is the Timing OFFSET to be applied to the manual
selected) if the mA analog input is failed. This is NOT an absolute timing
setting.
Timing at 0 Vdc—This is the Timing OFFSET to be applied to the manual
selected) with 0 Vdc applied to the analog input or if the Vdc analog input is
failed. This is NOT an absolute timing setting.
Timing at 5 Vdc—This is the Timing OFFSET to be applied to the manual
selected) with 5 Vdc applied to the analog input. This is NOT an absolute
timing setting.
Include Analog Input in
Schedule A—Check to include the analog input as part of Schedule A timing

scheme. The analog input offsets are combined (±) with other offset.
Schedule B—Check to include the analog input as part of Schedule B timing
scheme. The analog input offsets are combined (±) with other offset.
Speed Curve
Speed—List of engine speeds for each ignition timing breakpoint. Up to 5

breakpoints can be entered. Engine speeds must be entered in increasing
order.
Timing—This is the Timing OFFSET to be applied to the manual ignition timing
setting of Pot A or Pot B (whichever is configured and selected) for the
adjacent speed setting. This is NOT an absolute timing setting.
Units—Select either Advance or Retard for applying the timing offset setting.
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Include speed curve in
Schedule A—Check to include the speed curve as part of Schedule A timing

scheme. The speed curve offsets are combined (±) with other offset.
Schedule B—Check to include the speed curve as part of Schedule B timing
scheme. The speed curve offsets are combined (±) with other offset.
Speed Switch 1
Trip Point 1—Speed at which the Trip output is activated. Can be set normally
opened or normally closed.
Hysteresis 1—Amount of rpm below the Speed Switch Trip Point RPM needed
to reset the output.
Normally Open—Check to make output open to ground below the trip point.
Normally Closed—Check to make output closed to ground below the trip point.
Engine Control
Shutdown if maximum misfire rate is exceeded—Check to enable a maximum

misfire rate shutdown.
Maximum Misfire Rate—The number of misfires per second that is permissible
before the engine shuts down due to excessive misfire.
Safety
Overspeed—The rpm at which the ignition will shut down if exceeded. This
setting must not be set to 0 rpm.
Fuel Shutoff Threshold—This is essentially a programmable ‘Run’ speed
setting that governs operation of the Contact A (Run/Stop) input. Fuel
shutoff threshold is rendered inoperable when the Contact A input is not
connected. The Contact A (Run/Stop) enables or disables the primary
outputs.
 Below the fuel shutoff threshold speed but above 30 rpm (approx.), the
primary outputs will fire or stop firing each time the Run/Stop Contact is
opened to ground (Run) or closed to ground (Stop).
 Above the fuel shutoff threshold speed the primary outputs will stop
firing when the Run/Stop Contact is closed to ground and will not fire
again when the contact is opened until the engine has come to a full
stop (zero rpm is sensed) and the engine is re-started.
 Above the fuel shutoff threshold speed the primary outputs will fire if
the Run/Stop Contact was closed to ground then opened for the first
time. This allows engine starting when the fuel shutoff threshold speed
is set below cranking speed.
 Typically the fuel shutoff threshold speed is set above cranking speed
but below minimum or idle speed.
Start Energy
 Speed Threshold—The engine rpm, below which, the Start Energy
Level is active.
 Energy Level—The energy level used when the engine rpm is below
the Start Energy Speed Threshold.
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CAN with D-1 Display Versions
Write values through the CAN Port—Enabling CAN write values makes the
discrete and analog inputs inactive. This should NOT be checked for simply
monitoring the IC-920/-922 with a CANbus device (read only). This should
be checked to write values to the IC-920/-922 with a CANbus device
(read/write) and to ignore the discrete and analog inputs.
CAN Identifier—Used only for CAN communication. Must be set at 2 when used
with the D-1 Display OR it must match the CAN master setting.
CAN on J1939 Versions
J1939 CAN control enabled—If using the IC-92x in a system with a J1939
CANbus, this must be enabled for the J1939 CAN communication to be
active.
J1939 Diagnostic Priority—Used only for CAN communication. Allows the
priority of the Diagnostic message to be set to an appropriate level for the
CANbus system.
CAN on CANopen Versions
CANopen control enabled—If using the IC-92x in a system with a CANopen,

this must be enabled for the CANopen CAN communication to be active. The
Node Id, CAN Baud Rate, and Heartbeat Rate need to be configured correctly
and are described in the “CANbus Operation with CANopen” section.
Modbus on J1939 Versions
Modbus RTU Slave address—Default is 2 and that is what is required for a

CTC Modbus display. The valid range is 2–200.
Modbus Mode Enable—Default is Disabled, and this only needs to be enabled if
a Modbus display is connected to the RS-232 port.
Modbus Write Enable— Default is Disabled, and this only needs to be enabled
if using Modbus to change tunables.
Monitor Tunables
Edit Graph Levels—Password protected. Used to edit energy failure and alarm
level settings associated with the Energy Levels bar graph display.
Edit Energy Control—Password protected. Used to set the Manual Energy Set
Point.
Change Configuration—Password protected to download. Used to change the
control configuration in the IC-920/-922 Service Tool. The configuration may
be edited and saved to a file without the password.
Edit Timing Offsets—Password protected. Used to edit individual cylinder
timing offsets. Set to zero to disable an offset.
The Alarm Output is hard coded and not tunable.
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Appendix C.
Modbus Addresses
The following tables are available Modbus addresses.

The first table lists addresses that were set up to be compatible with a D-1 display.
D-1 Compatible Modbus Addresses

Function Modbus Content (Read Only from Input and
Units Remarks
Code Address Holding Registers)
3,4 1 reserved
3,4 2 Header "1900" Woodward IC-92X Modbus Identifier
3,4 3 Ignition Error Status Bits 1-16 See Error Status Table
3,4 6 reserved
3,4 7 reserved
3,4 8 reserved
3,4 9 Ignition Output Energy Channel 1 0.10%
3,4 33 Ignition Type 90,91,92 possible values
3,4 34 Software Version 0.01
3,4 35 Ignition Running Hours 1 hour
3,4 36 Actual Timing .1 degree
3,4 37 Ignition Status Bits 0-7 See table for bit representation
3,4 38 Actual Speed 1 rpm
3,4 39 4-20 mA 0.1 mA
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Error and Status Table
Unless noted in the Remarks column, 0 is a fault, and 1 is fault not active.
Modbus
Function Modbus Content (Read Only from Input
Word Bit Remarks
Code Address and Holding Registers)
Position
3,4 3 Ignition Error Status Bits 1-16 0 E2PROM Checksum Error

1 Reserved
2 Reserved
3 Global, Individual Timing or Energy Level

out of Range
4 Reserved
5 Selftest Shutdown
6 Open Primary Rate Exceeded
7 Wait for 0 RPM
8 1 = Go; 0 = No Go
9 Error Missing Ring Gear Signal
10 Error Missing Reset Signal
11 Error Missing Camshaft Signal
12 Error Number of Gear Teeth
13 Unknown Engine Application Code
14 Overspeed Shutdown
15 No Configuration at Self Test
3,4 4 Ignition Error Status Bits 17-32 0 Open Primary, Channel 9

1 Open Primary, Channel 10
3,4 5 Ignition Error Status Bits 33-48 0 Warning Missing Ring Gear Signal
1 Warning Missing Reset Signal
2 Warning Missing Camshaft Signal
3 Reserved
4 Reserved
5 Reserved
6 Reserved
7 Reserved
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Modbus
Function Modbus Content (Read Only from Input
Word Bit Remarks
Code Address and Holding Registers)
Position
3,4 37 Ignition Status Bits 0-2 0 Ignition OK = 1; Not OK = 0

1 Firing = 1; Not Firing = 0
1 = Schedule B Active; 0 = Schedule A
2
Active
Extended Modbus Addresses
Function Modbus Content (Input/Holding

Units Remarks
Code Address Register Read Only)
3,4 100 Number of Teeth
3,4 101 Number of Cylinders
3,4 102 Ignition Status 1 Contact Woodward
3,4 103 Ignition Status 2 Contact Woodward
3,4 104 Misfires per second
3,4 105 Odd Misfiring Cylinder See table
Odd Delayed Misfiring
3,4 106 Cylinder See table
3,4 107 Even Misfiring Cylinder See table
Even Delayed Misfiring
3,4 108 Cylinder See table
1 = Closed/No firing; 0 = Open,
3,4 109 Contact A Status Normal operation
1 = Closed, Sched B active if
3,4 110 Contact B Status enabled; 0 = Open, Sched A
3,4 111 "0-5 Volt input" .01 Volts
3,4 112 Timing Degrees 0-5 Volt 0.01 Deg Not updated if 0-5 disabled
3,4 113 Timing Degrees 4-20 ma 0.01 Deg Not updated if 4-20 disabled
3,4 114 Timing Degrees Speed Curve 0.01 Deg
Timing Degrees Active
3,4 115 Potentiometer 0.01 Deg
If # teeth is different than

programmed, this is what the 920
3,4 116 Number of teeth at error detects.
3,4 117 Flash Checksum
3,4 118 Serial Number Digit 0 1 byte ASCII
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Function Modbus Content (Input/Holding

Units Remarks
Code Address Register Read Only)
3,4 126 Control Type 920 or 922
3,4 127 Energy Failed Set Point 1%
3,4 128 Energy Warn Set Point 1%
3,4 129 Energy High High Set Point 1%
3,4 130 Energy Low Low Set Point 1%
3,4 131 Energy High Set Point 1%
3,4 132 Energy Low 1%
Address Bit Misfire Cylinder

105,106 0 1
1 3
2 5
3 7
4 9
5 11
6 13
7 15
8 17
9 19
10 21
11 23
107, 108 0 2
1 4
2 6
3 8
4 10
5 12
6 14
7 16
8 18
9 20
10 22
11 24
Read and Write Modbus Addresses
Modbus
Function Code Content (Holding Register - Read/Write) Units Range
Address
3,4 500 Even Energy Set Point % as Integer 10-100
3,4 501 Odd Energy Set Point % as Integer 10-100
3,4 502 Start Energy RPM rpm
3,4 503 Start Energy Level % as Integer 10-100
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Revision History
Changes in Revision F—
 Updated Figure 3-1 Speed Curve
 Added IC-92x Diagnostics and Status data to Chapter 10 (page 59)
Changes in Revision E—
 Updated Compliance information and Declarations
 Updated SCR Faults information (page 73)
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Declarations
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IC-920/-922 Control Specifications

Woodward Part Numbers: 8408-0702 (IC-920, 3-hole gland plate, 20
output)
8408-0724 (IC-920, 3-hole gland plate, 24
output)
output)
J1939 CAN Woodward Part Numbers: 8408-0725 (IC-920, 3-hole gland plate, 20
output)
output)
output)
Power Consumption 24 V operation: 18–32 Vdc
IC-920: 5 A max (6 A slow blow fuse in each power line)
IC-922: 10 A max (12 A slow blow fuse in each power
line)
Notes:
1. Average current is dependent on the
number of cylinders, input power,
energy level, and engine speed.
2. Peak current is dependent only on
energy level; 100% energy = 30 A
peak
Trigger Input Variable reluctance (passive) 6 V peak to peak
(2.1 Vrms) min., 80 V peak to peak (28.3 Vrms)
max., 10 Hz to 10 kHz
Reset Input Same as Trigger Input
CAM Input Active Inductive type or Hall Effect type, 18–32
Vdc supply voltage from IC-920/-922, PNP (high
side switch) or NPN (low side switch) @20 mA
accepted, 0–10 kHz
Discrete Inputs (Contacts A & B) Switch to ground for activation. Open switch for
deactivation. Switch characteristics: Von < 0.5 V
@ 3 mA relative to input power minus
(conducting state), Voff = 6 V relative to input
power minus (blocking state)
Process Input 4–20 mA or 0–5 V
Trip Outputs
(2 solid-state outputs) open drain 32 V max., 100 mA max.
Permissive Start (solid-state output) open drain 32 V max., 250 mA max.
Communications Ports CAN, RS–232
Ambient Operating Temperature –40 to +70 °C (–40 to +158 °F)
Storage Temperature –40 to +85 °C (–40 to +185 °F)
Humidity 95%, no moisture condensation
Equipment Classification Class 1 (grounded equipment)
Air Quality Pollution Degree II
Installation Overvoltage Category II
Ingress Protection IP54
Maximum Altitude 3000 m (9843 ft)
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IC-920/-922 Ignition Controller

J1939 CAN, CANopen, and Modbus® Version

Installation and Operation Manual

The latest version of most publications is available on the publications page. If

Any unauthorized modifications to or use of this equipment outside its specified

If the cover of this publication states "Translation of the Original Instructions"

WARNINGS AND NOTICES .......................................................................... IV

Illustrations and Tables

Figure 1. Panel Close-up ........................................................................................ 2

Modbus is a trademark of Schneider Automation Inc.

Warnings and Notices

The engine, turbine, or other type of prime mover should be

The products described in this publication may present risks that

Be prepared to make an emergency shutdown when starting the

On- and off-highway Mobile Applications: Unless Woodward's control

To prevent damage to a control system that uses an alternator or

Electrostatic Discharge Awareness

Follow these precautions when working with or near the control.

Low Voltage Directive: 2006/95/EC Council Directive of 12

ATEX Potentially Explosive: 94/9/EC Council Directive of 23 March

North American Compliance:

Special Conditions for Safe Use:

Field wiring must be suitable for at least 70 °C.

A fixed wiring installation is required.

Grounding is required by the power input PE terminal.

Connect EMC ground to earth ground using low impedance connection.

Cabling for all I/O except CAN communications is limited to 30 meters.

The use of cable with individually-shielded twisted pairs is recommended. All

EXPLOSION HAZARD—Do not remove covers or connect/disconnect

RISQUE D’EXPLOSION—Ne pas enlever les couvercles, ni

The permissive start output should only be used in combination with

Due to the hazardous location listings associated with this product,

Detonation (knock) is an abnormal combustion condition that can

When using Contact B to toggle between two timing schedules

Do not connect any cable grounds to “instrument ground”, “control

The IC-920/-922 uses information provided by the timing sensors to precisely

Figure 1. Panel Close-up

Figure 1-2a. IC-920

Figure 1-2b. IC-922

Figure 1-3a. IC-920 Outline Drawing

Figure 1-3b. IC-922 Outline Drawing

Figure 1-4a. IC-920 View Inside Enclosure with Lid Open

Figure 1-4b. IC-922 View Inside Enclosure with Lid Open

Figure 1-5a. IC-920 I/O and Power Input Wiring Diagram

Figure 1-5b. IC-922 I/O and Power Input Wiring Diagram

Figure 1-6. MS Output Receptacle Wiring Diagram

Trigger Timing Sensor

Mounting—The preferred orientation of the sensor is orthogonal (at a right

Wiring—See Figure 1-5.

Voltage Range—Min voltage 6 V p-p (2.1 Vrms), max voltage 80 V p-p.

Gear Teeth Range—60–500.

Reset Timing Sensor

The location must be at least 10 degrees more advanced than the

When determining the reset sensor location, it is recommended to add 20–50

Location—The location relative to TDC of the engine #1 cylinder is not critical,

Mounting—The proper location of the reset MPU is relatively easy if the