De 1500 Installation and Operating Instructions 044750

Installation and Operating Instructions
DE-1550 Compressor Monitor System
DE-1550 IOI 8-18
HOERBIGER Engine Division

1.0 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
1.1 For help locating subjects in this document, a section index is provided on page 33.
1.2 The Altronic DE-1550 controller system is an electronic, microprocessor-based

system designed to sense various analog and digital input points to control
and monitor industrial compressors. The system is field-programmable using
a PC and the supplied terminal program and contains a non-volatile memory
to store the setup. Serial communications provide an interface to PC’s, PLC’s,
modems and satellite uplinks for remote communication. A backlit, LCD display
shows system status, programmed engine/motor and compressor parameters
and channel labels. A front-mounted keypad serves as the user interface. The
DE-1550 provides for both the safety shutdown functions needed to prevent
unnecessary damage to remotely-operated equipment and the closed-loop au
tomatic control functions needed to optimize their efficiency of operation.
With the exhaust oxygen setpoint for lowest emissions entered into the control-
ler, the AFR controller precisely controls the flow of fuel to the engine through
the AFR valve so as to maintain the target oxygen level during engine operation.
The DE-1550 provides the safety shutdown functions needed to prevent unnec-
essary damage to the equipment.
1.3 The system includes a Display and Terminal Module. The DE-1550 has all the
necessary outputs and internal controls to fully control simple engine/compressor
applications. It includes control for fuel, power, bypass, vent, ignition, suction,
cranking, warning and engine status indication for PLC monitoring.
1.4 The Terminal module allows for 4 discrete inputs, 20 analog inputs, one speed
input, and an 02 input. The entire system allows for a total of 26 inputs.
2.0 DISPLAY MODULE

2.1 The Display Module serves as the user interface for the DE-1550 system. It is
a 6.5" x 6.5" door-mounted assembly and consists of DB-25 DSUB, and DB-9
DSUB connectors and five pairs of serial port indicators. The display features
128 x 64 multi-color graphics, and uses the top line to further annunciate the
engine status”Running, Timers Active, First Fault,” etc.. The backlight color
changes to indicate the status of the machine, e.g., green for Running, yellow
for Timers Active, and red for Stop/Fault condition.
2.1 The keypad is a sealed membrane unit that contains the familiar STOP, RESET,
and TEST keys as well as other keys to navigate through channel status and
descriptions, view the process screens, and edit the configuration.
3.0 TERMINAL MODULE WITH INTEGRATED AFR CONTROL

3.1 The Terminal Module is made to be rail-mounted and is the point of interface
between the field sensor wiring and the DE-1550 control system. A removable
dual terminal strip is used for the connection of the system to the equipment
mounted discrete sensors which may consist of up to 26 inputs. The terminal
board actually consists of 2 separate boards with channels 10-13 for discrete in-
puts only. Channels 20-27 may be used for 0-5V sensors (like pressure sensors
and the Deg1 and Deg2 sensors). Channel 30 is for magnetic speed input for
speed. Channels 50-61 may be discrete, TC (J or K), or pressure inputs. There
is a feature where an analog input may be configured for 4-20mA style sensors
as well. There is also an ‘OTHER’ sensor for custom style sensors.
This board also has 8 discrete outputs, 2 analog outputs and control for AFR controls.
The discrete outputs are pilot-duty, and turn on to common ground when closed.
Outputs 1 through 8 are rated at 500mA, 60V.
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3.2 ACCESSORIES
DISPLAY MODULE
DE-1550 Display Module................................................................DE-1550
TERMINAL AND INTEGRATED AFR MODULE
DE-1550 Terminal/AFR Module..................................................... 691758-1
AFR CONTROL VALVES AND ACCESSORIES
Control Valve, 1.5” NPT, below 250HP..........................................690154-2
Control Valve, 1.5” NPT, 250-1,000 HP......................................... 690154-1
Butterfly Valve, 2.0” NPT, 500-1,500HP.......................................690220-1
Butterfly Valve, 2.5” NPT, 750-2,000HP.......................................690225-1
Butterfly Valve, 3.0” NPT, 1,000-3,000HP....................................690230-1
Accessories Kit, Rich-Burn, 25 ft. cables....................................... 691310-1
Accessories Kit, Rich-Burn, 50 ft. cables....................................... 691310-2
Accessories Kit, Lean-Burn, 25 ft. cables ...................................... 691315-1
Accessories Kit, Lean-Burn, 50 ft. cables ...................................... 691315-2
NOTE: Order one Accessory Kit per carburetor.
One Type K thermocouple required per carburetor (not supplied in kit).
691310-1 ACCESSORIES KIT
Oxygen Sensor................................................................................ 610621
Cable Assembly, Control Valve, 25 ft..............................................693005-1
Cable Assembly, O2 Sensor, 25 ft.................................................693006-1
Oxygen Sensor................................................................................ 610621
Cable Assembly, Control Valve, 50 ft............................................. 693005-2
Cable Assembly, O2 Sensor, 50 ft................................................ 693006-2
Oxygen Sensor................................................................................ 610813
Oxygen Sensor Converter.............................................................. 691207-1
Pressure Sensor (qty. 2).............................................................691204-50
Cable Assembly, Control Valve, 25 ft..............................................693005-1
Cable Assembly, Pressure Sensor, 25 ft. (qty. 2)...........................693008-25
Cable Assembly, O2 Sensor, 25 ft..................................................693009-1
Oxygen Sensor 610813
Oxygen Sensor Converter.............................................................. 691207-1
Pressure Sensor (qty. 2).............................................................691204-50
Cable Assembly, Control Valve, 50 ft............................................. 693005-2
Cable Assembly, Pressure Sensor, 50 ft. (qty. 2........................... 693008-50
Cable Assembly, O2 Sensor, 50 ft................................................ 693009-2
4.0 STARTING THE ENGINE

4.1 Press the “RESET” key followed by the “F2” to start the DE-1550 running the
engine/compressor.
5.0 ANALOG INPUTS

5.1 PRESSURE TRANSDUCERS
The pressure transducers, Altronic P/N 691201-x and P/N 691204-x, are pack-
aged in a rugged sealed case with a NPT pressure port, a corrosion resistant
media cavity, and a Packard Electric Metri-Pack connector. The ranges available
are 0-100, 300, 500, 1000, 2000, and 5000 PSIG for the 691201-x series
and 0-50,100, 300, 500 PSIA for the 691204-x series, all of which have an
overload rating of 1.5 times full scale without damage. The three wires from the
transducer are: +5 volt excitation, +0.5 to 4.5 volt output, and minus return.
These three wires connect directly to the back of the Terminal Module using
cable assembly P/N 693008-x.

5.2 TEMPERATURE TRANSDUCER
The temperature transducers, Altronic P/N 691202-300, 691203-300 with a tem-
perature measurement range of +5 to 300°F and the 691212-450, 691213-450
with a temperature range of -40 to +450°F are packaged in a sealed, stainless steel
housing with a 5/8"-18 UNF threaded body, and a Packard Electric Metri-Pack
connector. During configuration the standard calibration for the 691202/203-300
sensor is selected as dEG1 and the standard calibration for the 691212/213-450 is
selected by choosing dEG2. The three wires from the transducer are: +5 volt excita-
tion, temperature output voltage, and minus return. These wires connect directly to
the Terminal Module using cable assembly P/N 693008-x.
5.3 THERMOCOUPLE INPUTS

The Terminal Modules can accept industry-standard type J or K thermocouples on
inputs 50–61. Automatic cold junction compensation is built-in. The units can be
configured to °F or °C. Both a high and low setpoint is associated with each channel.
5.4 N/O and N/C INPUTS

The inputs can also accept standard normally-open and normally- closed con-
tacts. For normally-open input, place the wire between the corresponding in-
puts. Ground the connection to cause a fault. Similarly, for normally-open, wire
the sensor in a normally-closed connection and open it to cause a fault.
5.5 4-20mA inputs

The terminal module can accept 4-20mA inputs by selecting the internally-
connected 200-ohm resistors, creating a termination voltage of .8 to 4.0 volts.
The jumper wires between the + and – terminals for that channel must be con-
nected for proper operation.
5.6 For each input, the corresponding CHANNEL SWITCH must be set according to
the input type.
5.7 The DE-1550 contains a number of reserved channels which should only be as-
signed to specific channels. In most cases, this allows the DE-1550 to use those
special channels as described in later sections of the manual. These special chan-
nels are as follows:
CH20 - SUCTION PRESSURE
CH21 - DISCHARGE PRESSURE
CH22 - FIELD PRESSURE
CH57 - POST CATALYTIC TEMPERATURE
CH61 - EXHAUST TEMPERATURE
6.0 MOUNTING
6.1 ENCLOSURE
The DE-1550 enclosure should be mounted to make reading of the Display Mod-
ule convenient, and to allow easy access to the enclosure interior. Care should be
taken to minimize the vibration exposure of the panel and to keep it in an envi-
ronment where its maximum exposed temperature will not exceed 176°F. Where
possible, it is recommended that the skid be oriented to avoid direct sunlight on
the display screen in order to optimize readability.
6.2 OXYGEN SENSOR

The sensor should be installed in the exhaust system between the engine and
the catalytic converter and/or muffler. The mounting location should be as close
to the exhaust manifold of the engine as possible. The tip of the sensor should
be exposed to the unobstructed flow of the exhaust gases from all cylinders to
be controlled by that sensor. Do not locate the sensor in a coupling or in a loca-
tion where the exhaust gas flow is uneven due to obstructions or sharp bends.
The sensor location chosen should allow easy access since sensor replacement
may be required as often as every 2000 hours in some applications. The loca-
tion chosen should not subject the exterior shell of the sensor to an ambient air
temperature greater than 350°F.

6.3 Drill, tap and spot face a hole in the exhaust pipe at the selected location. A
flat smooth sealing surface is required to assure accurate readings since air or
exhaust leaks will impact sensor operation. New sensors are packaged with an
anti-seize compound already applied to the threads. There is no need to apply
additional anti-seize unless reinstalling a used sensor. If required, use high tem-
perature anti-seize very sparingly and apply only to the sensor threads. Sensors
should be torqued to 28-34 lb.-ft.
6.4 EXHAUST THERMOCOUPLE

Exhaust temperature thermocouples are used to monitor the temperature of
exhaust gases near the exhaust oxygen sensor and should be mounted as close
as possible to the O2 sensor. As with the O2 sensor, the location should be easily
accessible, and the tip of the probe, which should be enclosed by a thermowell,
should be surrounded by unobstructed exhaust flow.
7.0 WIRING
7.1 POWER
The DE-1550 system requires a clean and well regulated 24Vdc power supply
(72watts max.) consisting of alternator and batteries. The negative wire of the
power supply must be common to the battery and engine block.
8.0 KEYPAD DESCRIPTION

The DE-1550 controller Display Module contains a sixteen-key sealed mem-
brane keypad which is used to stop, reset and test the system. The user can also
view process information screens, view channel specifics, cancel timers, and
view and edit pertinent operating parameters.
8.1 STOP key is used for a manual stop condition. By pressing the STOP key, the
controller stops the engine.
8.2 RESET key clears all past faulted points and resets all input and output timers
to their preset values.
8.3 TEST key disables the output modules and allows the user to fault or test the
input sensors. Every time the test button is pressed, the test timer resets to its
preset value.
8.4 CANCEL TIMERS key cancels all timers.
8.5 VIEW CHAN key allows the user to view the status of any input channel and its
user-defined label. Pushing the VIEW CHAN key after a fault will display the
faulted channel and current value.
8.6 NEXT key does not have a function.
8.7 VIEW key is used to examine the history.
8.8 ENTER key is used to accept a selection and to save a new value in memory.
8.9 ESC key enables the user to exit any MENU screens and returns the user to the
home screen.
8.10 MENU key allows the user to enter the edit menu. The various menus may be
viewed / changed using the MENU key.
8.11 UNITS/ UNITS keys increase or decrease values by one. The TENS/TENS

keys increase or decrease values by ten. They are used to increase or decrease
channel numbers, timers and to move the pointer in the menu screen.
8.12 F1 - Function key 1.
8.13 F2 - After pressing the RESET key, the F2 key initiates an AUTO-START operation.
9.0 DISCRETE OUTPUTS

There are 8 discrete outputs. Each output as a specific purpose for general
control of the engines/compressors. Each output powers up in the OFF condi-
tion. Care needs to be taken in referencing the outputs in order to prevent any

problems on power up/fault conditions. Refer to figure 8 for the timing diagram
for a better understanding of the discrete outputs.
9.1 Discrete Output #1 - FUEL OUTPUT - This turns on the FUEL at a programmable
time after the Crank has been initiated, and turns off immediately upon a fault/stop
condition.
9.2 Discrete Output #2 - POWER OUTPUT - This output turns on at power up and
turns off at a programmable time after a STOP/FAULT condition. This may be
used with appropriate relays to ‘TURN OFF THE PANEL’ and prevent battery
drainage after a fault/stop condition.
9.3 Discrete Output #3 - Bypass Valve - This output turns on for a user-programmable
time for the purge and also turns on after the warm up time to load the engine and
the channel permissive have been met.
9.4 Discrete Output #4 - Vent Valve - This can be pre-programmed to turn on before
the crank or after the crank.
9.5 Discrete Output #5 - Ignition - This output turns on after a programmable time
after fuel turns on, and turns off after the same programmable time after the
fuel is shut off.
9.6 Discrete Output #6 - Suction Valve - This turns on after the warning time turns
off after a fault condition.
9.7 Discrete Output #7 - CRANK
9.8 Discrete Output #8 - This output turns off after a fault has been detected and
can be easily wired to SCADA/PLC to indicate a fault condition on the engine. It
differentiates between a power up condition and an actual fault.
9.9 AFR Output #2 - Warning Output - This output turns on after an AUTO START
has been initiated. This can be used to turn on a horn/light for a pre-programmed
time to indicate the engine is about to start. This is an important safety feature for
systems where field conditions can automatically start the engine.
9.10 - SEQUENCE OF EVENTS - Refer to figure 8 for the timing diagram for a better
understanding of the discrete outputs. The warning (lights/horn) output is the
first output that turns on when the unit is about to start. This programmable
time allows the operators and nearby personnel notice the engine is about to
start. Output #8 also turns on to indicate the unit is no longer in a fault mode
and could be connected into telemetry equipment. After the warning time turns
off, the suction output (valve) turns on as well as the bypass for the programmed
purge time. After purge, the bypass turns off and the CRANK output turns on.
A crank to ignition and and crank to fuel delay turn on those outputs as well.
Once the engine exceeds the CRANK DISCONNECT SPEED, the crank turns off
and the WARMUP TIME begins. The bypass will not close until the WARMUP
timer expires AND the permissive channel value exceeds the permissive value.
Once the bypass closes, the outputs will not change state until a fault/stop con-
dition occur. A fault/stop condition immediately causes the fuel to turn off and
the Output #8 as well. Bypass, Vent, Ignition and suction turn off a few seconds
later. This time is absolute difference between when the time fuel and ignition
start up. Output #2 (Power down timer) will turn off after the Programmed
Power Down timer expires. This output can be used in conjunction with relays to
power down the panel and prevent the skid from draining the batteries.
10.0 UNDERSTANDING THE HOME SCREENS

The home screen and its two companion screens are a series of screens used
to provide a quick visual of the key system parameters. The home screen’s first
line displays the configured MODE of the system along with the current system
operational status. The other three lines, along with the lines of the two compan-
ion screens display the key operating parameters.
The status lines read one of the following:

RUNNING, TEST, TIMERS ACTIVE, MANUAL STOP, FAULT, or STANDBY.
The configuration mode will read MANUAL, AUTO 1, AUTO 2, AUTO 3, OR
AUTO 4.
The LCD display always reverts to the home screen at power up or after 180
seconds with no keypad activity.
10.1 Examples of home screen:

AUTO START (based on suction pressure) configuration with the engine running
and timers active.
TIMERS ACTIVE
AUTO 1 TIMERS ACTIVE
SUCTION 5.5 PSIG
DISCHRG 235 PSIG
SPEED 1598 RPM
MANUAL MODE with the engine running and timers expired.
RUNNING
MANUAL RUNNING
SUCTION 5.5 PSIG
DISCHRG 235 PSIG
SPEED 2000 RPM
AUTO START (based on suction) configuration with the engine stopped in standby.
READY
AUTO 1 STANDBY
SUCTION 0.0 PSIG
DISCHRG 0.0 PSIG
SPEED 0 RPM
ENGINE RUNNING with the shut down timer active.
RUNNING
LO FLD SHUTDN TIMER
SUCTION 3.0 PSIG
DISCHRG 175 PSIG
SPEED 2000 RPM

The message “WARMING UP” indicates that the permissive has not been met
and the unit will stay running in the idle speed.
RUNNING
AUTO 1 WARMING UP
SUCTION 24.1 PSIG
DISCHRG 206.5 PSIG
SPEED 1519 RPM
The ‘START DLY045s’ message indicates there is 45 seconds until the warm up
timer expires.
TIMERS ACTIVE
AUTO 1 START DLY045s
SUCTION 24.1 PSIG
DISCHRG 206.6 PSIG
SPEED 1319 RPM
From the home screen, press the UP/DOWN key to display up to 3 sets of 8
analog inputs as defined by the PC terminal program.
MANIFLD -1.7 PSIG

DISCHRG 269 °F
WATER T 61 °F
OIL PRS 33.5 PSIG
OIL DIF 11.1 PSIG
VOLTAGE 24.6 V
FIELD P 58 PSIG
RPM 1450 RPM

11.0 PASSWORD SCREENS
11.1 From the HOME screen, pressing the MENU key displays the PASSWORD
screen.
11.2 PASSWORD FOR THE MENU

The DE-1550 contains a numerical password, which, when correct, allows the
user to modify key parameters. The range of the password may be any number
between 0 and 999. The same password for the MENU also applies for the
NEXT key. When the MENU key is pressed, the following screen appears:
RUNNING
PRESS MENU TO
VIEW ONLY, OR SELECT
PASSWORD, THEN ENTER
~ 1
Press the MENU key again to view menu parameters and not modify them. Press
the UP, UP/TENS, DOWN, DOWN/TENS keys to modify the value to the correct
password value. If the password is not correct, the display shows the first MENU
screen but does not allow for values to be modified. If the password is correct,
the following MENU will appear:
RUNNING
CORRECT, UP/DOWN
TO CHANGE, ENTER TO
SAVE, MENU
TO CONTINUE~ 6 NOTE: IF THE PASSWORD IS LOST OR
FORGOTTEN, CONTACT ALTRONIC PER-
The password may be changed at this point, or the user can continue to the SONNEL FOR DIRECTIONS ON RESET-
MENU to view and modify menu parameters. Use the UP, UP/TENS, DOWN, TING THE PASSWORD. FOR THOSE NOT
DOWN/TENS key to modify the new password value and press ENTER to save WISHING PASSWORD PROTECTION,
the new password. LEAVE THE PASSWORD AT ‘1’.

12.0 HIGH/LOW SHUTDOWN SETPOINT SCREENS
(ANALOG INPUT SETPOINT SCREENS)
RUNNING
CHANNEL~20
SPEED 2000 RPM
LO SP 2.0 PSIG
RUN SPEED 2000 RPM
HI SP 15.0 PSIG
IDLE SPEED~1600 RPM
SUCTION PRESSURE
2000SP GOV OUT 65%
12.1 Since the password has been correctly entered, the user can now make changes
to any of the setpoints. The first screen displayed is the SETPOINT screen for
the analog input on channel 20 (suction pressure).
12.2 The cursor (horizontal arrow) on the display shows which parameter is to be
changed. The ENTER key is used to move the cursor between lines to the de-
sired setpoint to be changed. Once the cursor is in the desired location, the UP
and DOWN arrow keys are used to change the setpoint value. The setpoints are
immediately effective as they are changed. To advance to the next SETPOINT
screen, the cursor must be moved back so that it is adjacent to the channel
number. The UP arrow key is then used to advance to the next SETPOINT
screen.
From any of the analog input setpoint screens, pressing the MENU key advances
the display to the SPEED CONTROL screen.
13.0 SPEED CONTROL SCREENS

13.1 The speed control screens vary in content depending on whether the unit is
programmed for either FIXED SPEED or LINEAR SPEED SETPOINT CONTROL.
13.2 FIRST LINE SPEED - The first line shows the actual speed of the engine.
13.3 SECOND LINE SPEED SETPOINT - This shows the RUNNING SPEED whether
its set for fixed or linear ramp speed control.
13.4 RUN SPEED setpoint

This screen shows the actual current engine speed, along with the RUN SPEED
setpoint (speed target after the warm up timer expires). Also shown is the output
of the governor expressed in terms of the percentage of the output current span
to the controller that is currently in effect. The RUN SPEED setpoint can be
changed by using the ENTER key to move the cursor to the setpoint that is to be
changed, and then using the UP and DOWN arrow key to adjust the value.
Pressing the F2 key adds the IDLE SPEED setpoint to the screen.
RUNNING
SPEED 2000 RPM
RUN SPEED ~2000 RPM
1600SP GOV OUT 25%

13.5 IDLE SPEED setpoint
IDLE SPEED setpoint is the speed target before the warm-up timer expires. With
the cursor next to the IDLE SPEED setpoint, the value can be changed using the
UP and DOWN arrow keys.
RUNNING
SPEED 2000 RPM
RUN SPEED 2000 RPM
IDLE SPEED~1600 RPM
2000SP GOV OUT 65%
Pressing the F1 key brings up the P.I.D. line in the screen that is used to tune
the dynamics of the speed control.
13.6 P.I.D. line

The response of the governor can be adjusted by moving the cursor so that it is
adjacent to the “P” setting (Proportional), the “I” setting (Integral), or the “D” NOTE: When making changes to the
(Derivative) setting, and then using the UP and DOWN arrow keys to adjust the P, I, or D setting, new values do not
values. The “P” value is an indication of how much error in the actual speed become effective until the cursor is
from the target will be tolerated before a correction is made. The lower the num- moved off of the parameter using the
ber, the less error will be tolerated without correction. The “I” value serves as ENTER key.
an indication of the speed of the controller when attempting to correct an error
from the speed target. The lower the number, the faster the attempt to correct
the error. Note that a fast correction setting will also result in more vulnerability
to overshooting the target. The “D” value serves to attempt to minimize the
overshoot. The higher the number, the more it attempts not to overshoot. This
parameter acts as a sort of “damper” to the “I” value.
RUNNING
SPEED 2000 RPM
RUN SPEED 2000 RPM
P:~80% I:3s D:300m
2000SP GOV OUT 77%
13.7 FOURTH LINE - STATUS SCREEN. This line shows the actual speed the DE-
1550 is trying to control to. This allows the operator to see if its controlling to
the IDLE or the RUNNING RPM, or it may show the desired speed based upon
the Linear Speed setpoint control. The percent on the right shows the appropri-
ate 4-20mA signal coming out of A02 for controlling the speed.
13.8 LINEAR SPEED SETPOINT CONTROL This screen appears similar to the FIXED
MODE except the 3rd line shows “LINEAR CTRL” where this shows the value of
the calculated speed based upon a pressure screen.
RUNNING
SPEED 1519 RPM
LINEAR CTRL>1699 RPM

1699SP GOV OUT 100%

14.0 MODES OF OPERATION
14.1 The Modes of operation may be changed to either FIXED SPEED or LINEAR SPEED
SETPOINT CONTROL. Select the control method and press the ENTER key.
MANUAL STOP
FIXED CONTROLS
>LINEAR CONTROLS
15.0 LINEAR RAMP SETPOINT CONTROL

15.1 If Linear Ramp Setpoint control has been selected, there are a number of new
menus specific to the linear mode.
The following menu allows the operator to modify the channel used for Linear Control.
MANUAL STOP
LINEAR CHANNEL >22
The next screen allows the user to modify the values in the Linear Speed Set-
point Control.
MANUAL STOP
VAR LOW > 250 PSIG
VAR HIGH 500 PSIG
RPM LOW 1600 RPM
RPM HIGH 2000 RPM

16.0 CRANK SCREEN
16.1 When the controller is configured in any of the AUTO MODES, the OVERCRANK
value represents the number of seconds that the controller will engage the
starter during a crank attempt. CRANK/DIS is the speed that is considered to
represent a successful start. When this speed is achieved during a crank cycle,
the controller disconnects the starter. If the OVERCRANK time expires before
this speed is achieved, the controller disconnects the starter. After a period of
10 seconds, the controller will RESET, and then reengage the starter in an-
other crank attempt. This start cycle will be repeated until a successful start is
achieved, or until three (3) crank attempts have been made without achieving
the crank disconnect speed. At this point, an OVERCRANK FAULT will be logged
and displayed. The OVERCRANK and CRANK/DIS parameters are only active
when the panel is configured in one of the AUTO START modes. The WARM UP
TIMER parameter represents the time that the engine is considered to be warm-
ing up following a successful start. Until this timer expires, the speed is held at
the IDLE SPEED setpoint, and the BYPASS valve remains open.
RUNNING
OVERCRANK ~25s
CRANK/DIS 400 RPM
WARM UP TIMER 30s
17.0 VARIOUS MENUS

17.1 The RPM/s CHANGE allows the user to select the rate of change of the speed
setpoint. This would apply to its programmed change, but not necessarily to its
actual change.
17.2 START ATTEMPTS - This allows the user to change the amount of start at-
tempts.
17.3 BETWEEN CRANKS - This is the TIME BETWEEN CRANKS and is set for sec-
onds.
17.4 GLOBAL TEST TIME - This is the time the unit is in test each time the TEST
button has been activated.
MANUAL STOP
RPM/s CHANGE > 25
START ATTEMPTS 3
BETWEEN CRANKS 10s
GLOBAL TEST TIME 100

18.0 START UP SCREENS
18.1 CRANK TO FUEL
18.2 CRANK TO IGNITION
18.3 PRESTART WARN. - This is the time the WARNING message comes on when the
unit is about to start.
18.4 MINIMUM LOAD SPEED - This is the speed which must be met before the DE-
1550 exits the idle speed.
MANUAL STOP
CRANK TO FUEL > 2s
CRANK TO IGN 1s
PRESTART WARN. 15s
MIN LOAD SPEED 1600
19.0 POWER DOWN SCREEN

19.1 The POWER DOWN parameter represents the time at which the controller will
turn off its own power (to conserve battery life) following an engine shutdown.
Following the restoration of power, the display will show the last FAULT. All
FAULT information is retained in memory.
19.2 Node number - This is the node number for Port 3.
19.3 CLOSE Vent on either starting crank or stopping crank.
MANUAL STOP
POWER DOWN > 5 HRS
NODE NUMBER 1
CLOSE VENT ON
>STOPPING CRANK

20.0 TIMER SCREENS
This section is composed of a number of screens used to adjust the Class B and
C timers for the analog input channels. For any given screen, the first line shows
the input number. The second line shows the class of the input. For digital in-
puts, if the input is a Class A point, the third line says NO time delay. Class A
points are armed at the setpoint at all times. If the point is Class B, the display
shows the timer setting. For Class B, the setpoint for that point is armed only
after the timer expires. A Class C point is not armed until a minimum setpoint
is met, or the timer expires, whichever occurs first. From this screen, the INPUT
CLASS screens for the other inputs can be accessed with the UP and DOWN
arrow keys.
20.1 INPUT CLASS screen for digital input on channel 10

This example shows the input class screen for digital input number 10, High Liq-
uid Level. This is a Class A point on the High Liquid Level point. Class A points
are armed at all times.
RUNNING
CHAN~10
CLASS A 0 sec
HIGH LIQUID LEVEL
20.2 INPUT CLASS screen for analog input 20

This example shows the INPUT CLASS screen for analog input 20, Suction
Pressure. This channel is Class B on the LOW SUCTION setpoint. The controller
will not FAULT on a low suction condition at start-up until the timer shown (LOW
CLASS B) expires. The HIGH SUCTION PRESSURE setpoint is shown as a Class
A point, which is armed at the setpoint at all times. This timer is 0 seconds, and
cannot be changed.
20.3 SHUTDOWN TIMER

The last screen of this sequence is the shutdown timer screen.
RUNNING
CHAN~20
LOW CLASS B 30 sec
HIGH CLASS A 0 sec
SUCTION PRESSURE
The ENTER key is used to move the cursor to the TIMER VALUE line. The UP
and DOWN arrow keys are used to adjust the timer setting.
RUNNING
~SHUTDOWN TIMER
TIMER VALUE 60s
ACTIVE CHANNEL 20

The ENTER key is used to move the cursor to the active channel line. The UP and
DOWN arrow keys are used to select the input channel, either 20 (suction pres-
sure), or 22 (field pressure), whose low setpoint will trigger the shutdown timer.
RUNNING
SHUTDOWN TIMER
TIMER VALUE ~60s
ACTIVE CHANNEL 20
RUNNING
SHUTDOWN TIMER
TIMER VALUE 60s
ACTIVE CHANNEL ~22
21.0 STEPPER MOTOR CONTROL PARAMETERS

21.1 02 SETPOINT VALUE - This is the target 02 value.
21.2 DEFAULT POSITION - This is the position the stepper motor will remain during a
fault/stop condition, or if the Minimum exhaust temperature has not been met.
21.3 GAIN - This determines how fast/slow the AFR will respond to control changes.
21.4 MINIMUM EXHAUST - This is the setpoint for the minimum exhaust temperature
needed so that the AFR will start controlling the stepper position. The exhaust
temperature must be previously setup for channel 61 as a K-type thermocouple.
MANUAL STOP
02 SETPOINT > 600 mV
EFAULT POS 1000
GAIN 5
MIN EXHAUST 50 °F
22.0 STEPPER MOTOR CONTROL HOME SCREEN

22.1 This screen shows the status of the Stepper Motor Controller.
22.2 Line one shows whether the stepper motor controller is in AUTO or MANUAL
mode. If its in the MANUAL mode, then the UP/DOWN/LEFT and RIGHT arrow
keys allows the stepper to be manually modified.
22.3 The F1 key momentarily resets the stepper motor controller to 0.

22.4 Line 3 shows the actual position of the stepper motor controller.
22.5 Line 4 shows the 02 input value.
22.6 The F2 key allows the user to go back one in the menu which allows the user to
modify any of the Stepper Motor control parameters.
MANUAL STOP
SMC CONTROL >AUTO
Control Active
STEPPER POS. 1000
02 502 mV
23.0 TIME/DATE SCREEN

23.1 This screen displays the current time and date. The cursor is moved adjacent to
the number to be changed using the ENTER key, and the value is changed with
the UP and DOWN arrow keys.
RUNNING
TIME: ~1:46 PM
DATE: 10-12-18
24.0 START MODE SELECTION SCREENS

24.1 This screen configures the controller to be MANUAL START or AUTOSTART. The
selection is made by using the UP or DOWN arrow keys to move the cursor to the
desired selection. When the cursor is placed adjacent to the MANUAL START
line, pressing the ENTER key makes the selection, and it advances the display to
the next SETPOINT screen. When the cursor is moved adjacent to AUTO START,
pressing the ENTER key brings up the AUTO MODE selection screen.
MANUAL STOP
~MANUAL START
AUTO START

This screen allows the user to select one of four modes of AUTO START. If the
cursor is next to the AUTO 1 line, pressing ENTER brings up the next screen.
MANUAL STOP
~AUTO 1 (FIELD)
AUTO 2 (TIMED)
AUTO 3 (DISCHARGE)
AUTO 4 (ALL)
The user uses the UP and DOWN arrow keys to define a minimum field pressure
that once achieved, will result in an auto start of the system. This value must be
set above the LOW SUCTION PRESSURE setpoint. With the engine shutdown
in STANDBY and configured in the AUTO 1 mode, the panel will RESET and
initiate a start sequence if the Field Pressure rises to the FIELD PRESSURE TO
START setpoint.
MANUAL STOP
FIELD PRESSURE
TO START
~100 PSIG
Pressing the ENTER key when the cursor is on the AUTO 2 line will bring up this
screen.
MANUAL STOP
TIMED CONTROL
ON TIME: -~480 MIN.
OFF TIME: 30 MIN.
FLD PRS. 40 PSIG
The times entered represent the number of minutes the system will run before
shutting down, and the time it will remain shut down until is restarts. Refer to
SECTION 29.0 for a detailed description of the start and shutdown sequence.
MANUAL STOP
DISCHARGE PRESSURE
TO START
~300 PSIG
FLD PRS. 40 PSIG

24.2 In this mode, the system will shut down if the discharge pressure exceeds the
HIGH DISCHARGE PRESSURE setpoint. When the discharge drops below the
DIS PRS (Discharge Pressure to Start) setpoint shown on this screen, the con-
troller will RESET, open the VENT and BYPASS valves, and initiate a start se-
quence. Note that the DIS PRS value must be set below the HIGH DISCHARGE
PRESSURE setpoint. Refer to SECTION 29.0 for a detailed description of the
start and shutdown sequence.
MANUAL STOP
FLD PRS ~100 PSIG
DIS PRS 400 PSIG
ON TIME 360 MIN
OFF TIME 30 MIN
NOTE: When the panel is configured

The user presses the ENTER key to move the cursor adjacent to the value to in any of the AUTO START modes, and
be changed, and then uses the UP and DOWN arrow keys to adjust the values. the well is open, the user initiates the
AUTO 4 combines the AUTOSTART features of AUTO 1, AUTO 2 and AUTO 3. first start sequence by pressing RESET
and then pressing the F2 key. If the
well is closed-in (suction auto mode),
or the line pressure is above the HIGH
DISCHARGE SET-POINT (discharge auto
mode), the user can place the control-
ler into STANDBY mode by pressing
RESET followed by F2. This will not
result in a start sequence until the
proper conditions are met.
NOTE: The user also has the option

of initiating a start from the MANUAL
mode. Once the engine is running and
the timers have expired, the panel can
be changed to any of the AUTO START
modes with the engine running.
NOTE: Field pressure is a permissive

for all AUTOSTART modes. If field pres-
sure is below the low field pressure
setpoint, the unit will either enter–or
remain in–STANDBY mode.

25.0 HOURMETER SCREEN
25.1 MESSAGE NUMBER is reserved for future incorporation. TOTAL HOURS is the
system hour meter showing total accumulated running time of the engine.
The technician can adjust the HOURMETER reading in order to accommodate
such things as a changeout of the engine on the skid. Press the ENTER key to
move the cursor adjacent to the number of accumulated hours. The UP and
Down arrow keys are used to edit the hour reading.
RUNNING
HOURMETER/SERVICE
MESSAGE NUMBER: ~00
TOTAL HOURS: 1168
RUN TIME HOURS
26.0 CALIBRATION SCREEN

26.1 This screen is used to adjust the ZERO and SPAN for the pressure and tem-
perature transducers. To calibrate the ZERO setting, the ENTER key is used to NOTE: Typically, for the accuracies
move the cursor adjacent to the ZERO CALIBRATION label. With the transducer
required, it should only be necessary
exposed to atmospheric pressure, the UP and DOWN arrow keys are used to
change the displayed pressure to 0.0PSIG. To calibrate the SPAN, move the cur- to adjust the ZERO CALIBRATION set-
sor adjacent to the SPAN CALIBRATION label. With the transducer exposed to a ting to compensate for differences in
known and controlled pressure (using a calibrated device) near its upper range, elevation.
use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to change the displayed pressure to match the
controlled pressure. The original factory calibration settings can be retrieved by
pressing the F1 key.
RUNNING
CHAN ~20 F1=FACT CAL
ZERO CALIBRATION
SPAN CALIBRATION
10.4 PSIG
27.0 FIRMWARE SCREEN

This screen displays the firmware dates contained in the display and terminal module.
27.1 Pressing the SETPOINTS key returns the display to the first SETPOINT screen.
The user can use the ESC key to exit the SETPOINT screens and return to the
HOME SCREEN.
RUNNING
DE-1550
DISPLAY: 04/04/17
TERMINAL: 05/01/17

28.0 HISTORY SCREENS
28.1 The HISTORY key provides the user access to data retained from the last 100
shutdowns. Each history “snapshot” identifies the FAULT condition which
caused the shutdown and also retains all of the analog input values at the time
of the shutdown. In addition, each snapshot has a time and date of the shutdown
event. Each snapshot is numbered from 1 to 100, with snapshot number one
(1) containing data from the most recent shutdown. When 100 snapshots have
been saved, the controller drops the data from snapshot 100 each time a new
snapshot is saved.
28.2 From the HOME SCREEN, pressing the VIEW key displays this screen.
MANUAL STOP
HISTORY~ 1
Using UP and DOWN arrow key selects the desired historical snapshot to be
viewed.
28.3 Pressing the ENTER key brings up a description of the shutdown event selected.
In this example, the system was configured in the AUTO START mode, and the
FAULT was caused by an overspeed condition. Pressing the DOWN arrow key
advances the display to the data snapshot.
MANUAL STOP
STATUS AUTO START
1st FAULT HIGH
CHAN 30
OVERSPEED
28.4 This first screen provides the time and date of the FAULT condition. The UP or
DOWN arrow key is used to view the remaining two screens of the data snap-
shot. Pressing the ESC key returns the display to the HISTORY screen. From this
point, another history snapshot can be selected, or the ESC key can be pressed
again to return to the HOME SCREEN.
MANUAL STOP NOTE: From any of the screens

described above, the display will auto-
3-10-2018 9:31 AM matically revert to the HOME SCREEN
SUCTION 5.0 PSIA after 180 seconds of keypad inactivity.
DISCHARGE 200 PSIG
SPEED 2450 RPM

29.0 OPERATIONAL LOGIC
The following describes the operational logic and sequence of operations of the
controller for each of the available control modes.
29.1 To start up the system, press the RESET key (check for any class A faults) and
then press the F2 key. The unit will begin the auto-start operation by turning on
the warning output and the screen will start flashing.
29.2 TARGET SPEED STRATEGY - The Target Speed Strategy refers to the speed to
which the engine attempts to control when the DE-1550 has completed the warm-
up time. The DE-1550 offers 2 different speed strategies. One is a fixed speed
and the other is based upon another channel. The fixed speed strategy uses the
Target Speed as the speed to which the engine attempts to control. Selecting
the Linear Speed Setpoint control allows the user to create a table for create the
Target Speed, based upon another channel. In other words, the X is the channel
value and the Y is the target value. There also exists another value associated with
the fixed and the Linear Speed Setpoint Control such that it is only out of warm
up after the selected permissive channel has exceeded the permissive setpoint.
This could be used, for example, to prevent the engine from speeding up until the
oil temperature/pressure is up to speed. See the figure below to better understand
how the linear speed setpoint works.
SUCTION PRESSURE vs. TARGET SPEED

1800 RPM
TARGET
SPEED
1400 RPM
5.0 PSIG SUCTION 20.0 PSIG

PRESSURE
The permissive channel can be any channel from 20 to 27, and is not limited to
suction pressure.
29.3 SPEED CONTROL STRATEGY

The Target Speed Strategy (see section 23.2) determines what the desired tar-
get speed should be. The Speed Control Strategy determines how the target
speed will be used to control the 4-20mA output.
PID Mode of Operation: the PID strategy uses the familiar P/I/D values with the
setpoint determined by the Target Speed Strategy. It can also be set to either
DIRECT or INVERSE acting.
NON-PID Mode of Operation: the NON-PID strategy uses an X-Y strategy where
the target speed is the X and the Y is the 4-20mA out. This strategy is useful
when a 4-20mA output is sent to another device which actually does the speed
control. The 4-20mA output is essentially a speed setpoint. See the figure below
to get a better understanding.
TARGET SPEED vs. 4-20mA OUTPUT

20mA
OUTPUT
ON CH91
4mA
1200 RPM TARGET 1800 RPM

SPEED

29.4 SHUTDOWN TIMER
For each mode, the DE-1550 panel provides a time delay (user selectable) on a WARNING: When configured in one of
shutdown that is triggered by either a low suction pressure or low field pressure the AUTOSTART modes AND a normal
condition (depending on the user selection) to allow the compressor to continue shutdown occurs with no latching
to run for a period of time when a water slug from the well temporarily results FAULTS, the word STANDBY will be
in a drop in the gas pressure from the well. Under normal operating condi- shown on the top right of the display
tions, if the gas pressure drops below the LOW SUCTION PRESSURE or LOW as shown on the screen below. This
FIELD PRESSURE setpoint (depending on user selection), the controller starts indicates that the compressor will
a shutdown timer (time set by user). If the gas pressure returns above the LOW automatically restart without warning
SUCTION PRESSURE or LOW FIELD PRESSURE setpoint (depending on user
when the required conditions are met.
selection) before the timer expires, the shutdown sequence is cancelled, and
the compressor operation continues. If the timer expires before the gas supply
pressure rises above these setpoints, a shutdown results.
This screen indicates that the compressor will restart automatically when the
required conditions are met.
READY
AUTO 1 STANDBY
SUCTION 0.0 PSIG
DISCHRG 0.0 PSIG
SPEED 0 RPM
This screen indicates that a LATCHING FAULT has occurred. The compressor
cannot be started until the panel is manually RESET.
1ST FAULT
AUTO 4 FAULT
1st FAULT
CHAN 10
HIGH LIQUID LEVEL
29.5 AUTOSTART 1: SUCTION CONTROL

This AUTO CONTROL mode is used to allow the compressor to automatically
start and stop in response to changes in the field pressure of the compressor
(opening and closing of the well head to control the well plunger) provided there
are no other FAULT conditions present. With the engine running normally and
loaded, when the suction pressure drops below the LOW SUCTION PRESSURE
setpoint, or the LOW FIELD PRESSURE SETPOINT (depending on user selec-
tion), the engine shuts down by removing the supply power to the ignition, and
places the panel in a STANDBY mode (i.e. an auto start will be initiated when
the proper conditions are met). When the controller senses loss of engine rota-
tion, the suction solenoid output is de-energized and the VENT and BYPASS
valves are opened. It will remain in this STANDBY state until the field pressure
rises above the FIELD PRESSURE TO START setpoint. When this happens, the
panel RESETS, supplies power to the ignition, energizes the suction solenoid
output, and initiates a crank sequence.
NOTE: The FIELD PRESSURE TO START
If the crank attempt is unsuccessful, the suction solenoid is de-energized when setpoint acts as a permissive in ALL of
the crank attempt is aborted. If no rotation is sensed within 10 seconds of the the 4 AUTOSTART modes. If field pres-
panel RESET, a NO ROTATION fault is registered. When the CRANK DISCON- sure drops below the FIELD PRESSURE
NECT setpoint speed is achieved (successful start), the VENT valve is transi- low setpoint, the unit will remain in
tioned to the closed position. At this point, the engine is warmed up and loaded.
STANDBY mode.
A shutdown sequence is also initiated if the STOP button is pressed or if any of
the protection threshold settings are exceeded. In these situations, the engine

will not start automatically until the RESET and F2 keys are pressed to clear the
FAULTS and reset the panel.
The operator can place the system directly into STANDBY mode if the well is still
closed in by pressing the RESET and the F2 key. This will result in an automatic
start sequence being initiated when the well head opens and the field pressure
to start threshold is exceeded.
29.6 AUTOSTART 2: TIMED CONTROL

This feature allows the user to start and stop the compressor based on running NOTE: When the engine is in the
time provided there are no other FAULT conditions present. When the ON time AUTO2 mode AND in the STANDBY
setting expires, the engine shuts down by removing the supply power to the ig- condition, pressing the F2 key cancels
nition. When the controller senses loss of engine rotation, the suction solenoid the OFF timer, resulting in an autostart
output is de-energized and the VENT and BYPASS valves are opened. It will sequence if there are no other faults
remain in this state until the OFF time setting expires. When this happens, the present.
panel RESETS, energizes the suction solenoid output, supplies power to the
ignition, and initiates a crank sequence. If the crank attempt is unsuccessful,
the suction solenoid output is de-energized when the crank attempt is aborted.
If no rotation is sensed within 10 seconds of the panel RESET, a NO ROTATION
fault is registered. When the CRANK DISCONNECT setpoint speed is achieved
(successful start), the VENT valve is transitioned to the closed position.
A shutdown sequence is also initiated if the STOP button is pressed or if any

of the protection thresholds are exceeded. In these situations, the engine will
not start automatically until the RESET and F2 keys are pressed to clear the
In this mode, if a shutdown results from the expiration of the SHUTDOWN timer
that is triggered when the gas supply pressure goes below the LOW SUCTION
or LOW FIELD pressure setpoints (depending on user selection), the panel will
remain in a LATCHED shutdown state until the RESET key is used to clear the
FAULT.
29.7 AUTOSTART 3: DISCHARGE CONTROL

This AUTO CONTROL mode allows the compressor to automatically start and
stop in response to changes in the downstream pressure provided there are no
other FAULT conditions present. If the line pressure rises above the HIGH DIS-
CHARGE PRESSURE setpoint, the controller shuts down the engine by removing
the supply power to the ignition. It will remain in this STANDBY state until the
downstream pressure drops below the DIS PRS (Discharge Pressure to Start)
setpoint. When this happens, the panel RESETS, energizes the suction solenoid
output, supplies power to the ignition, and initiates a crank sequence.
A shutdown sequence is also initiated if the STOP button is pressed or if any of

the protection threshold settings are exceeded. In these situations, the engine
will not start automatically until the RESET and F2 keys are pressed to clear the
In this mode, if a shutdown results from the expiration of the SHUTDOWN timer
that is triggered when the gas supply pressure goes below the LOW SUCTION
or LOW FIELD pressure setpoints (depending on user selection), the panel will
remain in a LATCHED shutdown state until the RESET key is used to clear the
FAULT.

29.8 AUTOSTART 4: COMBINED CONTROL
This configuration combines the features of the first three autostart modes.
When this mode is selected, the user will be presented with the display shown.
MANUAL STOP NOTE: The timer aspect of this mode

can be disabled by setting the OFF
FLD PRS ~100 PSIG time to zero.
DIS PRS 400 PSIG
ON TIME 360 MIN
OFF TIME 30 MIN
When the compressor starts, the controller starts the ON timer. If this timer
counts down to 0 under normal operating conditions, the panel removes igni-
tion power, opens the VENT and BYPASS valves, de-energizes the inlet solenoid
output, places the unit in STANDBY, and starts the OFF timer. When this timer
reaches zero, and if the field pressure reading is above the FLD PRS setting, and
the line pressure (pressure downstream of the discharge check valve) is below
the DIS PRS setpoint, the controller initiates an autostart sequence. If the field
pressure is not above the FLD PRS setting, the unit remains in STANDBY mode
with the OFF timer expired until this condition is met.
When operating normally, if the suction pressure drops below the LOW SUC-
TION PRESSURE setpoint, or the field pressure drops below the LOW FIELD
PRESSURE setpoint (depending on user setting), the panel initiates the shut-
down delay timer. If this timer expires before the pressure rises back above this
point, the panel removes ignition power, opens the VENT and BYPASS valves,
de-energizes the inlet solenoid output, terminates the ON timer, and places the
panel in STANDBY. When the field pressure rises to the FLD PRS setting, the
panel initiates an autostart sequence. Once operating, the panel resets the ON
timer. NOTE: If the panel shuts down in
STANDBY mode as a result of the
29.9 AUTOSTART 4: COMBINED CONTROL suction or field pressure, it can only
When operating normally, if the discharge pressure rises to the HIGH DISCHARGE
initiate an autostart based on the field
PRESSURE setpoint, the panel removes the ignition power, de-energizes the in-
pressure reading. Under this condi-
let solenoid output, places the unit in STANDBY mode and terminates the ON
timer. When the discharge pressure drops to the DIS PRS setpoint, the panel tion, it cannot initiate an autostart
opens the VENT and BYPASS valves, and initiates an autostart sequence. Once based on any reading of the discharge
operating, the panel resets the ON timer. pressure, since the compressor is
depressurized upon shutdown.
29.10 In the manual mode configuration, the sequence of events is as follows even
though it is possible that the VENT, BYPASS and SUCTION SOLENOID valves
are not present.
NOTE: If the panel shuts down in
When the STOP button is pressed or a FAULT condition occurs, the engine shuts STANDBY mode as a result of the
down by removing the supply power to the ignition. When the controller senses discharge pressure, it can only initiate
loss of engine rotation, the suction solenoid output is de-energized and the an autostart if the discharge pressure
VENT and BYPASS valves are opened. It will remain in this LATCHED state until
drops below the DIS PRS setpoint AND
the panel is manually reset. When this happens, the panel supplies power to
the ignition. The operator presses and holds the crank button to initiate a crank the field pressure is above the FLD PRS
sequence. At the moment that the crank is initiated, and rotation is sensed, the setpoint.
controller will energize the suction solenoid output.
29.11 For each mode, the DE-1550 panel provides the ability to select a field pressure
(FIELD PR) below which the speed is slowly reduced in an attempt to stabilize NOTE: In the AUTO4 mode, any change
the well pressure. When the field pressure drops below the FIELD SP setpoint, in the configuration parameters
the DE-1550 panel will slowly reduce the compressor speed in a linear man- change the corresponding parameters
ner between the RUN SPEED setpoint and a 1600 rpm minimum. Within this in the other applicable autostart
range, if the field pressure continues to decrease, the DE-1550 will reduce the modes.
compressor speed, and increase the compressor speed if the field pressure
increases. If the field pressure decreases to the point of the LOW SUCTION

PRESSURE or LOW FIELD PRESSURE setpoint a normal shutdown sequence
will be initiated. This speed reduction feature can be disabled by setting the
FIELD PR equal to either the LOW SUCTION PRESSURE or LOW FIELD PRES-
SURE setpoint.
30.0 PC TERMINAL PROGRAM

30.1 The Altronic DE series terminal program operates from a standard PC and permits
the operator to configure the DE system. A data sheet can be printed showing, in
table form, the global, channel, home screen and view process screen data.
Altronic program required: The PC terminal program may be downloaded from

the following site:
http://www.altronic-llc.com/catalog-downloads.shtml
Hardware required:
Computer: IBM-compatible PC, Windows™ XP, 7, 8, 10, hard drive (32MB
free disk space required), internet access, 1 RS-232 serial or USB port, SVGA
graphics (800x600 or greater preferred) with color monitor.
30.2 Installation of the Altronic Terminal program requires “Administrative Privilege”.

Once the DE-1550 program has been downloaded from the Altronic Website,
run the file as Administrator. For Windows XP, right click on the program and
select “Run As...”, select the Administrator account and provide the password.
For Windows 7, 8, and 10, right click on the program and select “Run As Admin-
istrator” to start the installation.
31.0 USING THE PC TERMINAL PROGRAM

31.1 The PC terminal program is the primary means of configuring / modifying values
of the DE-1550. There are actually 3 files associated with the DE-1550 with
extensions ‘.pgd’, ‘.trd’ and ‘.afd’, although only the .pgd will be displayed when
opening/saving the file. Care must to taken to include all the files when saving /
backing up and sending files. Once the unit has been programmed, the user may
modify key parameters through the keypad.
31.2 Create New - This button loads in a generic program into the PC terminal program,
and may be used as a generic example when first starting to create files.
31.3 Load from File - This button loads a user selectable file into the PC terminal
program. This allows the user to view and/or modify parameters for different
engine applications.
31.4 Load from Unit - This button loads the information from the DE-1550 and dis-
plays it on the first screen The user must first be connected to the DE-1550.
31.5 Program Unit - This button allows the DE-1550 to be programmed (from the PC
to the DE-1550) from a selected file.
31.6 Connect - This button allows the user to select which COM port is to be used
in programming the DE-1550. You must first connect into the system through
the COM port before programming or retrieving programmed information to and
from the unit.
31.7 Calibrate Sensors - This button allows for analog channels to be calibrated. This
feature can be helpful for configuring non-standard sensors or making changes
to sensor. The unit must first be programmed before using this feature.

32.0 PROGRAMMABLE FIELDS IN THE PC TERMINAL PROGRAM
The PC terminal program allows the user to configure the DE-1550 system
through a series of different screens.
32.1 EDIT CHANNEL SETTINGS - This allows the user to configure each channel,
give it a unique 20 character name, and select its class and time configuration.
Select NONE to create a special sensor type not currently specified.
32.2 EDIT UNIT SETTINGS

A. Site name - 30 character user defined label for the engine.
B. Hourmeter
C. Select Port 3 Node number - Allows the user to select a node number
for Modbus communications.
D. Select Port 5 Node number - Allows the user to select a node number
for Modbus communications.
E. Power Down (hr) - May be used with Discrete output #2 to automati-
cally turn off panel power after a pre-configured amount of time. This
may be helpful to prevent the batteries from being drained during fault
conditions.
F. Overcrank (s) - The unit will fault on OVERCRANK if the crank discon-
nect speed has not been met by the time the overcrank time has expired.
G. Crank Disconnect (RPM) - The speed must exceed this Crank Discon-
nect speed before turning off the crank motor. This is associated with
output #7.
H. Warmup (s) - This is the minimum time required before the bypass is closed.
I. Crank to Ignition Delay - This is the time from when the crank turns on until
the ignition turns on. Refer to the timing diagram for more information.
J. Active Shutdown Channel - User may select either channel 20 or 22.
For typical applications, make channel 20 Suction and channel 22
Field Pressure. Upon a RUNNING condition, field conditions could oc-
casionally cause a disturbance in these channels which would normally
cause a low fault condition. If a low fault condition occurs for more than
the Shutdown time(s), then the unit will shut down.
K. Shutdown time(s). This is the time associated with the function listed
above. If the low channel shutdown occurs continuously for the pro-
grammed time, then the unit will do a normal shutdown.
L. Crank to Fuel Delay on Start(s) - This is the time from when the crank
starts to when the Fuel turns on. Fuel is pre-set for output #1.
M. Pre-Start Warning time - This is the time the warning output turns on
indicating that the engine is about to start. Output #8 maybe wired to
lights/horns for typical applications.
N. Purge time(s) - This is the time that the unit is in purge.
O. Close vent on (STARTING CRANK / STOPPING CRANK) - This selection
allows a choice when the Vent valve turns on. See the timing diagram
for more information.
P. Crank Attempts - This allows the user to select the number of allowed
crank attempts.
Q. Time between Attempts - This sets the time between Crank Attempts.
R. Default Position (SMC) - Default position for the AFR. This position is
maintained at start-up, a fault/stop condition, or when the minimum
exhaust temperature has not been achieved.
S. O2 setpoint (mV)
T. Minimum Exhaust. The exhaust must surpass this value before the
SMC will start controlling the Air/Fuel mixture.
U. Gain (smc)

32.3 EDIT CONTROL SETTINGS
A. MANUAL / AUTO 1 / AUTO 2 / AUTO 3 /AUTO 4 - For each mode of
operation, FIELD PRESSURE TO START, DISCHARGE PRESSURE TO
START / ON TIME / OFF TIME may be required to be set.
B. RPM/s change - This allows the user to set how quickly the RPM set-
point value may change. This can be helpful in preventing upset PID
conditions especially when changing from the IDLE speed to the RUN-
NING speed. The user may select 25, 50 or 75 RPM/s changes.
C. PID / NON-PID control
D. Inverse acting / Direct acting - This only applies for the PID control. If
set for Direct Acting and the speed is below the setpoint, then the cur-
rent will increase. If set for Direct Acting and the speed is above the
setpoint, then current will decrease. The output will be reversed if set
for Inverse Acting.
E. P / I / D - Proportional / Integral /Derivative - the DE-1550 uses standard
PID controls in order to maintain engine speed.
F. Target Speed Strategy - Fixed Speed / Linear Speed Setpoint Control.
G. Channel Permissive / Permissive Value - The permissive channel may be
any channel. The permissive channel must exceed the permissive value
in order for the unit to transition from IDLE to the TARGET SPEED. This
could typically be set for engine oil temperature for most applications.
Set the value to zero if you do not want the permissive channel prevent-
ing the unit from transitioning from IDLE to the TARGET SPEED.
H. When the unit is set for Linear Speed Setpoint control, there are new
parameters for the controlling channel, variable low and high, and cor-
responding low and high RPM targets. This section creates the relation-
ship between the controlling channels value, and the accompanying
desired speed output.
I. Idle Speed - This is the target speed after the unit first starts running
and before the time delays and permissive channels are met.
J. Minimum load speed - the engine speed must be above this value before
the bypass closes to load the engine.
K. TARGET SPEED - The target speed is the RUNNING speed in the fixed
mode of operation. This is the desired speed setpoint and occurs after
the IDLE SPEED.
L. Stable Run time / Stable Run Speed - The unit must run above a certain
speed for a programmed amount of time upon start-up, or a fault will
occur.
M. PPR - Used to set the pulses per revolution.
32.3 EDIT SCREEN VIEWS - This screen allows the user to configure what three chan-
nels may be viewed on the home screen, and what 8 channel may be viewed in
3 other screens. This lets the user customize the channels to their priority. Since
the 20 character is too long to be properly displayed, the user may select their
own label up to 9 characters
32.4 CONFIGURATION SUMMARY

A. Save to File - This allows the user to save the configured file for down-
load, further review or as a backup. Exit the program and select ‘Pro-
gram Unit’ if desired to configure a DE-1550.
B. Print Data - This allows the user to print the configuration.

33.0 AFR CONTROL
33.1 The primary task of AFR control on the DE-1550, in conjunction with a stepper
valve, is to accurately control the air fuel ratio (AFR) of an engine. The DE-1550
is primarily for rich burn, carbureted engines. The unit controls to an O2 setpoint
and must be above the minimum exhaust temperature before the unit begins to
control. Prior to control, the unit will be in the default position. Control should
be maintained through reasonable load and fuel BTU variations.
Three-way catalysts are used to oxidize CO and HC and to reduce NOx. These
processes require high temperature and correct AFR control. Catalysts perform
best for all emissions when operated near the stoichiometric AFR.
The stoichiometric AFR is the AFR at which exactly the required amount of air
(O2) is present to completely burn all of the fuel. Because no engine can per-
form perfect combustion, typical emission by-products include O2, HC, NO, and
CO even though the engine is running at stoichiometry. The stoichiometric AFR
is determined by the chemical composition of the fuel, thus they are different
for each fuel, or BTU rating.
Methane => 16.09 : 1 and Gasoline => 14.70 : 1
Lambda for stoichiometric combustion would be 1.0, no matter what fuel is used.
Lambda > 1 = Lean, Lambda < 1 = Rich.
33.2 An O2 sensor (lambda sensor) is used to provide AFR feedback to the DE-
1550. This type of sensor uses a zirconia element which, when combined with
a catalyzing outer surface, creates an output voltage used to indicate lambda.
Characteristics of the sensor include: an output range of about 0.1 to 0.9 volts
when above 650°F, a very high output impedance when cool, a very high sensi-
tivity at stoichiometry, and a very low sensitivity away from stoichiometry. The
output signal provides a very suitable means of controlling just rich of lambda
1.0, which is the AFR range required to obtain best catalyst efficiencies for
methane-based fuels.
A type K thermocouple is used to assure that exhaust temperatures are high
enough for correct operation of the sensor before closed loop control is enabled.
An additional thermocouple can be used to monitor outlet temperature. The DE-
1550 was designed for use on small engines where the catalyst is assumed to
be close to the engine. The engine out temperature is assumed to be representa-
tive of the catalyst in temperature. Temperature limit set points are provided to
create a catalyst protection shutdown capability.
33.3 A stepper valve is used to create a variable restriction between the fuel pressure
regulator and the carburetor inlet. This restriction is used to adjust the effective
inlet pressure seen by the carburetor and results in a mechanical adjustment
of the air/fuel mixture delivered by the carburetor. A stepper motor adjusts the
restriction by moving a plunger inside the valve. A stepper motor is a brushless
motor consisting of a permanent magnet armature and a four-coil multi-pole sta-
tor. The armature is moved by sequentially pulsing the four stator coils. Coupled
to a worm screw, the rotating armature of the motor provides very accurate linear
positioning capability. The motor used provides 1700 steps of travel at .0005
inch/step for a total valve stroke of 0.85 inch.
The DE-1550 adjusts the stepper motor to maintain a specific input voltage
from the O2 sensor. When the sensor voltage is above the O2 target voltage, the
system is richer than desired, and the stepper position is increased to further
restrict fuel flow to the carburetor. Conversely, when the sensor voltage is below
the O2 target voltage, the system is leaner than desired, and the stepper posi-
tion is decreased to reduce the restriction of fuel flow.

34.0 SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS
34.1 PORT 4 Communications - Port 4 on the display board needs to be wired to the
terminal board in order for the DE-1550 to operate correctly. See Figure 10. No
other wires should be connected into this serial port as it is used as an internal
Modbus connection. Port 4 on the display board and the TX1/RX1 lights on the
terminal board should always be flashing during normal operation. Failure of this
communications connection will result in an AFR serial communications fault.
34.2 MODBUS CUSTOMER HOOK-UP CONNECTIONS. Refer to figure 11 to view

where to connect to Ports 3 and 5 on the DE-1550. Communications set for
RS-485 are fixed at 9600 baud, 8 Data bits, No Parity, 1 Stop bits. The node
address of Port 3 and 5 may be set by the PC terminal program. Port 3 may also
be viewed/modified through the keypad.
34.3 OVERVIEW:
The DE-1550 is compliant to the Modicon Modbus RTU standard. Maximum
number of registers that can be read at one time has been limited to 32.
34.4 MODBUS REGISTERS FOR PORTS 3 AND 5
ADDRESS DESCRIPTION Mode Type

STATUS, 00=STARTUP, 01=RUNNING, 80=STOP,
255=Standby, XX=FAULT, 48=MODBUS SERIAL FAULT,
40002 READ ONLY UNSIGNED INT
16=OVERCRANK, 17=NO ROTATION, 66=FAILED
START ATTEMPT
40003 1=LOW SETPOINT FAULT, 2=HIGH SETPOINT FAULT READ ONLY UNSIGNED INT
40004 HOURMETER R/W UNSIGNED INT
40060 O2 TARGET (SET POINT), mV READ ONLY UNSIGNED INT

40061 DEFAULT STEPPER POSITION READ ONLY UNSIGNED INT
40062 AFR GAIN READ ONLY UNSIGNED INT
40063 ACTUAL STEPPER POSITION UNSIGNED INT
40064 MINIMUM EXHAUST, CH61 READ ONLY UNSIGNED INT
40065 EXHAUST HIGH SAFETY SETPOINT, CH61 R/W UNSIGNED INT
40066 AFR MODE (0=MANUAL, 1 = AUTO) READ ONLY UNSIGNED INT
40067 POST CAT SETPOINT HIGH R/W SIGNED INT
40068 SAFETY SETPOINT LOW, CH55 R/W SIGNED INT
40069 SAFETY SETPOINT HIGH, CH55 R/W SIGNED INT
Start Mode (0=Manual, 1 = Auto Field Pressure,
40070 R/W UNSIGNED INT
2 = Auto Timed, 3 = Auto Discharge, 4 = Auto All)
40071 FIELD PRESSURE TO START R/W SIGNED INT
40072 ON TIME (TIMED MODE) R/W UNSIGNED INT
40073 OFF TIME (TIMED MODE) R/W UNSIGNED INT
40074 DISCHARGE PRESSURE TO START R/W UNSIGNED INT
40075 START TRIES R/W UNSIGNED INT
40076 OVERCRANK R/W UNSIGNED INT
40077 TIME BETWEEN START ATTEMPTS R/W UNSIGNED INT
40078 FUEL VALVE DELAY R/W UNSIGNED INT
40079 IGNITION DELAY R/W UNSIGNED INT
40080 RUN SPEED SET POINT R/W UNSIGNED INT
40081 WARM UP TIMER R/W UNSIGNED INT

40082 POWER DOWN TIMER R/W UNSIGNED INT
40083 CONTROL CHANNEL (20,22) R/W
40084 LOW SAFETY SUCTION SET POINT (CH 20) R/W
40085 LOW FIELD PRESSURE SETPOINT (CH 22) R/W
40086 HIGH DISCHARGE PRESSURE SETPOINT (CH 21) R/W
40087 ELECTRONIC FUEL REGULATOR OUTPUT READ ONLY UNSIGNED INT
40088 GOVERNOR OUTPUT READ ONLY UNSIGNED INT
40089 NOT USED
40090 NOT USED
40091 DISPLAY FIRMWARE VERSION, MMYY READ ONLY UNSIGNED INT
40092 TERMINAL BOARD FIRMWARE VERSION, MMYY READ ONLY UNSIGNED INT
40093 AFR BOARD FIRMWARE VERSION,MMYY READ ONLY UNSIGNED INT
40100 Channel 20 READ ONLY SIGNED INT

40108 Channel 30 READ ONLY UNSIGNED INT
40109 Channel 50 (AFR-1) READ ONLY SIGNED INT
All analog channels in 'tenths' except for RPM
40124 AFR STATUS BITS

BIT 0 CONTROL ACTIVE
BIT 1 02 MOVING RICHER
BIT 2 > 511mV Rich
BIT 3 02 is Rich
BIT 4 on Target < 5mV
BIT 5 02 is lean

BIT 6 >511mV Lean
BIT 7 02 moving leaner
BIT 8 exh temp. low
BIT 9 exh temp high
BIT 10 02 sensor < .01V
BIT 11 02 sensor > 1.1V
BIT 12 reserved
BIT 13 02 sensor not ready
BIT 14 stepper lean limit
BIT 15 stepper rich limit
0 = false, 1 = true
41005 Month, 1-12

41006 Day, 1-31
41007 Year, 00-99
41008 Time, 0-2359

INDEX BY SECTION:
1.0 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
2.0 DISPLAY MODULE
3.0 TERMINAL MODULE WITH INTEGRATED AFR CONTROL
4.0 STARTING THE ENGINE
5.0 ANALOG INPUTS
6.0 MOUNTING
7.0 WIRING
8.0 KEYPAD DESCRIPTION
9.0 DISCRETE OUTPUTS
10.0 UNDERSTANDING THE HOME SCREENS
11.0 PASSWORD SCREENS
12.0 HIGH/LOW SHUTDOWN SETPOINT SCREENS
13.0 SPEED CONTROL SCREENS
14.0 MODES OF OPERATION
15.0 LINEAR RAMP SETPOINT CONTROL
16.0 CRANK SCREEN
17.0 VARIOUS MENUS
18.0 START UP SCREENS
19.0 POWER DOWN SCREEN
20.0 TIMER SCREENS
21.0 STEPPER MOTOR CONTROL PARAMETERS
22.0 STEPPER MOTOR CONTROL HOME SCREEN
23.0 TIME/DATE SCREEN
24.0 START MODE SELECTION SCREENS
25.0 HOURMETER SCREEN
26.0 CALIBRATION SCREEN
27.0 FIRMWARE SCREEN
28.0 HISTORY SCREENS
29.0 OPERATIONAL LOGIC
30.0 PC TERMINAL PROGRAM
31.0 USING THE PC TERMINAL PROGRAM
32.0 PROGRAMMABLE FIELDS IN THE PC TERMINAL PROGRAM
33.0 AFR CONTROLS
34.0 SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS

DRAWINGS SECTION:
FIG. 1 DE-1550 DISPLAY MOUNTING
FIG. 2 DE-1550 TERMINAL MODULE MOUNTING DIMENSIONS
FIG. 3 WIRING DIAGRAM: GENERAL HOOK-UP
FIG. 4 WIRING DIAGRAM: PERSONAL COMPUTER
FIG. 5 TEMPERATURE TRANSDUCER P/N 691212-450/691213-450
FIG. 6 PRESSURE TRANSDUCER P/N 691201-X
FIG. 8 DE-1550 TIMING DIAGRAM
FIG. 9 TYPICAL O2 SENSOR RESPONSE (ESTIMATED DATA)
FIG. 10 PORT 4 COMMUNICATIONS
FIG. 11 MODBUS CUSTOMER HOOK-UP CONNECTIONS

FIG. 1 DE-1550 DISPLAY MOUNTING DIMENSIONS
6.50
(TY
0.2 4)
P
03
6.00
6.50
5.50
0.19 1.50
6.00 4.62
SK2219
JFD
7-18-18

FIG. 2 DE-1550 TERMINAL MODULE MOUNTING DIMENSIONS
6-19-18
SK2220
JFD
5.0
14.1
2.6

FIG. 3 WIRING DIAGRAM: GENERAL HOOK-UP
CABLE ASSEMBLY
P/N 693115

FIG. 4 WIRING DIAGRAM: PERSONAL COMPUTER
OPTIONAL:
USB TO PC USING
STANDARD CABLE
PORT INDICATORS
J5
J2
P/N 693115
CABLE ASSEMBLY TO J3
TERMINAL MODULE
P/N 693116
CABLE ASSEMBLY (DB-9 M/F)
TO RS-232 PORT ON COMPUTER

FIG. 5 TEMPERATURE TRANSDUCER P/N 691212-450/691213-450
SPECIFICATIONS:
EXCITATION VOLTAGE: +5VDC ±0.1V, 5MA MAX.
NOMINAL OUTPUT VOLTAGE RANGE: 1.36 TO3.40 (-40°F TO 450°F)
SENSOR TYPE: SILICON DIODE
CASE MATERIAL: 300 SERIES STAINLESS STEEL
ACCURACY: ±6°F OVER TEMPERATURE RANGE
OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 TO 450°F (-40 TO 232°C)
STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -40 TO 572°F (-40 TO 300°C)
INSTALLATION: USE A 1-1/8" WRENCH TO TIGHTEN THE TRANSDUCER.
MOUNT THE TEMPERATURE TRANSDUCER IN A THERMOWELL ON THE

ENGINE OR MACHINE. THE ACTUAL SENSOR IS LOCATED AT THE BOT-
TOM OF THE TRANSDUCER; TO ENSURE ACCURATE READINGS, THE
TIP OF THE PROBE SHOULD BE SURROUNDED BY THE MEDIA.
CAUTION: DO NOT EXCEED THE ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM TEMPERA-

TURE RANGE OF THE TRANSDUCER WHICH IS 572°F. DO NOT USE FOR
EXHAUST TEMPERATURE MONITORING AS EXHAUST TEMPERATURES
MAY EXCEED THE MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE RATING.

SPECIFICATIONS:
EXCITATION VOLTAGE: +5VDC ±0.25V, 20MA MAX. (5MA TYP.)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE: 0.50 TO 4.50V MIN. TO MAX. PRESSURE, RATIOMETRIC OUTPUT
NULL OFFSET: 0.50V
TRANSDUCER TYPE: SEALED GAUGE
MATERIAL IN CONTACT WITH MEDIA: 300 SERIES STAINLESS STEEL
OVERLOAD: 1.5X RATED RANGE WITHOUT DAMAGE
10X RATED RANGE WITHOUT BURSTING
CASE MATERTIAL: PLATED STEEL
ACCURACY @ 25°C: ±0.25% OF SPAN FROM BEST FIT STRAIGHT LINE, INCLUDES
EFFECTS OF NON-LINEARITY, HYSTERESIS, AND REPEATABILITY
COMPENSATED OPERATING AND STORAGE TEMPERATURE RANGE: -40 TO 257°F (-40 TO 125°C)
TOTAL ERROR: ±2% OF FULL SCALE, INCLUDES THE EFFECTS OF TEMPERATURE,
NON-LINEARITY, HYSTERESIS, AND REPEATABILITY
INSTALLATION: USE A 1-1/16" WRENCH TO TIGHTEN TRANSDUCER.
DO NOT USE THE CASE TO TIGHTEN TRANSDUCER
CAUTION: AVOID PRESSURES IN EXCESS OF FULL SCALE PRESSURE OR VACUUM.

OVERPRESSURE MAY CAUSE CALIBRATION CHANGE OR DAMAGE TO THE ELEMENT. WHEN
SELECTING A PRESSURE TRANSDUCER RANGE, BOTH STATIC AND DYNAMIC OVERLOADS
MUST BE CONSIDERED. PRESSURE FLUCTUATIONS OCCUR IN MOST SYSTEMS. THESE
FLUCTUATIONS CAN HAVE VERY FAST PEAK PRESSURES, AS IN WATER HAMMER EFFECTS.
AN OSCILLOSCOPE CAN BE USED TO DETERMINE IF HIGH PRESSURE TRANSIENTS EXIST
IN A SYSTEM. WHERE PRESSURE PULSES ARE EXPECTED, SELECT A TRANSDUCER
RATING HIGH ENOUGH TO PREVENT OVERLOAD BY THE PEAK PRESSURES. WHERE HIGH
PRESSURE TRANSIENTS ARE UNAVOIDABLE, USE EITHER A HIGHER RANGE TRANSDUCER
OR A PULSATION DAMPENER OR SNUBBER TO REDUCE THE PEAK PRESSURE APPLIED TO
THE TRANSDUCER.

SPECIFICATIONS:
EXCITATION VOLTAGE: +5VDC ±0.25V, 5MA MAX
OUTPUT VOLTAGE: 0.50 TO 4.50V MIN. TO MAX. PRESSURE, RATIOMETRIC OUTPUT
NULL OFFSET: 0.50V
TRANSDUCER TYPE: ABSOLUTE
MATERIAL IN CONTACT WITH MEDIA: 300 SERIES STAINLESS STEEL
ENVIRONMENTAL SEAL: FLUOROCARBON
OVERLOAD: 3X RATED RANGE WITHOUT DAMAGE
5X RATED RANGE WITHOUT BURSTING
CASE MATERTIAL: 316 STAINLESS STEEL
ACCURACY @25°C: ±0.50% OF SPAN FROM BEST FIT STRAIGHT LINE, INCLUDES
EFFECTS OF NON-LINEARITY, HYSTERESIS, AND REPEATABILITY
COMPENSATED TEMPERATURE RANGE: -4° TO 212°F (-20 TO 100°C)
OPERATING AND STORAGE TEMPERATURE RANGE: -40° TO 221°F (-40 TO 105°C)
TOTAL ERROR: ±3% OF FULL SCALE, INCLUDES THE EFFECTS OF TEMPERATURE,
NON-LINEARITY, HYSTERESIS, AND REPEATABILITY
INSTALLATION: USE A 9/16" WRENCH TO TIGHTEN TRANSDUCER.
DO NOT USE THE CASE TO TIGHTEN TRANSDUCER
CAUTION: AVOID PRESSURES IN EXCESS OF FULL SCALE PRESSURE OR VACUUM.

OVERPRESSURE MAY CAUSE CALIBRATION CHANGE OR DAMAGE TO THE ELEMENT.
WHEN SELECTING A PRESSURE TRANSDUCER RANGE, BOTH STATIC AND DYNAMIC
OVERLOADS MUST BE CONSIDERED. PRESSURE FLUCTUATIONS OCCUR IN MOST
SYSTEMS. THESE FLUCTUATIONS CAN HAVE VERY FAST PEAK PRESSURES, AS IN
WATER HAMMER EFFECTS. AN OSCILLOSCOPE CAN BE USED TO DETERMINE IF
HIGH PRESSURE TRANSIENTS EXIST IN A SYSTEM. WHERE PRESSURE PULSES ARE
EXPECTED, SELECT A TRANSDUCER RATING HIGH ENOUGH TO PREVENT OVERLOAD
BY THE PEAK PRESSURES. WHERE HIGH PRESSURE TRANSIENTS ARE UNAVOIDABLE,
USE EITHER A HIGHER RANGE TRANSDUCER OR A PULSATION DAMPENER OR
SNUBBER TO REDUCE THE PEAK PRESSURE APPLIED TO THE TRANSDUCER.

DE-1550 Timing Diagram
START ENGINE LOADED FAULT CONDITION
CRANK TO FUEL DELAY UNIT POWERING OFF

ON
FUEL #1
OFF
ON
POWER #2
OFF
CLOSED WARMUP TIME

FIG. 8 DE-1550 TIMING DIAGRAM
BYPASS #3
OPEN COMPRESSOR
PURGE TIME CLOSE VENT BEFORE CRANK ENABLED
CLOSED
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VENT #4
OPEN CRANK TO
IGNITION
42
ON DELAY
IGNITION #5
OFF
OPEN
SUCTION #6 CRANK DISCONNECT
CLOSED
SPEED ACHIEVED
ON
CRANK #7
OFF
ON NO FAULT
FAULT #8
OFF FAULT
HORN ON
WARNING TIME
WARN AFR #2
HORN OFF
FIG. 9 TYPICAL O2 SENSOR RESPONSE (ESTIMATED DATA)
1.00
0.90
0.80
O2 SENSOR VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
0.70
0.60
0.50
0.40
0.30
0.20
0.10
0.00
0.96 0.98 1.00 1.02 1.04
0.97 0.99 1.01 1.03
LAMBDA

FIG. 10 PORT 4 COMMUNICATIONS

FIG. 11 MODBUS CUSTOMER HOOK-UP CONNECTIONS
PORT 3, RS485
9600, 8, N, 1
PORT 5, RS485
9600, 8, N, 1

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DE-1550 Compressor Monitor System

DE-1550 IOI 8-18

HOERBIGER Engine Division

1.2 The Altronic DE-1550 controller system is an electronic, microprocessor-based

2.0 DISPLAY MODULE

3.0 TERMINAL MODULE WITH INTEGRATED AFR CONTROL

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4.0 STARTING THE ENGINE

5.0 ANALOG INPUTS

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5.3 THERMOCOUPLE INPUTS

5.4 N/O and N/C INPUTS

5.5 4-20mA inputs

6.2 OXYGEN SENSOR

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6.4 EXHAUST THERMOCOUPLE

8.0 KEYPAD DESCRIPTION

9.0 DISCRETE OUTPUTS

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9.7 Discrete Output #7 - CRANK

10.0 UNDERSTANDING THE HOME SCREENS

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10.1 Examples of home screen:

MANUAL MODE with the engine running and timers expired.

ENGINE RUNNING with the shut down timer active.

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MANIFLD -1.7 PSIG

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11.2 PASSWORD FOR THE MENU

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13.0 SPEED CONTROL SCREENS

13.4 RUN SPEED setpoint

1600SP GOV OUT 25%

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13.6 P.I.D. line

LINEAR CTRL>1699 RPM

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15.0 LINEAR RAMP SETPOINT CONTROL

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17.0 VARIOUS MENUS

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18.2 CRANK TO IGNITION

19.0 POWER DOWN SCREEN

19.2 Node number - This is the node number for Port 3.

19.3 CLOSE Vent on either starting crank or stopping crank.

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20.1 INPUT CLASS screen for digital input on channel 10

20.2 INPUT CLASS screen for analog input 20

20.3 SHUTDOWN TIMER

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21.0 STEPPER MOTOR CONTROL PARAMETERS

22.0 STEPPER MOTOR CONTROL HOME SCREEN

22.3 The F1 key momentarily resets the stepper motor controller to 0.

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22.5 Line 4 shows the 02 input value.

23.0 TIME/DATE SCREEN

24.0 START MODE SELECTION SCREENS

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