Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................... 2
General Guidelines.................................................................................................................................. 4
What describes this manual? .............................................................................................................. 4
Text ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
General Description................................................................................................................................. 6
Description of the controller system (with all options).........................................................................6
What is in the package?...................................................................................................................... 6
IL-NT RS232 communication module ................................................................................................. 6
Contactors (set point MCB Logic = “CLOSE-OFF”).......................................................................... 16
ATS with two stable positions (set point MCB Logic = “CLOSE-ON”) .............................................. 16
ATS with three stable positions (set point MCB Logic = “CLOSE-OFF”).......................................... 17
Getting Started ...................................................................................................................................... 18
How to install..................................................................................................................................... 18
Current measurement ....................................................................................................................... 21
Voltage measurement ....................................................................................................................... 22
Single phase applications ................................................................................................................. 22
Analog inputs..................................................................................................................................... 23
List of possible events....................................................................................................................... 70
History file.......................................................................................................................................... 72
Remote Control and Data Logging........................................................................................................ 73
Direct connection to the PC .............................................................................................................. 73
PC software – LiteEdit....................................................................................................................... 73
This manual describes „AMF 20/25“ software, which is designed for single set, stand-by applications.
What is the purpose of the manual?
This manual provides general information how to install and operate InteliLite NT AMF20/25 controller.
This manual is dedicated for
Operators of gen-sets
Gen-set control panel builders
For everybody who is concerned with installation, operation and maintenance of the gen-set
!! Warnings !!
Remote control
InteliLite controller can be remotely controlled. In case of the work on the gen-set check, that nobody
can remotely start the engine.
To be sure:
Disconnect remote control via RS232 line
Disconnect input REM START/STOP
or
Disconnect output STARTER and outputs GCB CLOSE/OPEN and MCB CLOSE/OPEN
Because of large variety of InteliLiteNT parameters settings, it is not possible to describe any
combination. Some of InteliLite functions are subject of changes depend on SW version.
The data in this manual only describes the product and are not warranty of performance or
characteristic.
Text
PAGE (Capital letters in the frame) buttons on the front panel
Break Return (Italic) set points
Generator protections(Bold) Set point group
REMOTE START/STOP (Capital letters) binary inputs and outputs
*Something (Symbol * before text) valid only for IL AMF 25
Note:
ComAp believes that all information provided herein is correct and reliable and reserves the right to
update at any time. ComAp does not assume any responsibility for its use unless otherwise expressly
undertaken.
Note:
SW and HW must be compatible (e.g. IL-NT-AMF25 firmware and IL-NT AMF25 HW) otherwise the
function will be disabled. If wrong software is downloaded, message HARDWARE INCOMPATIBLE
appears on controller screen. In this case use Boot load (jumper) programming – close Boot jumper
and follow instructions in LiteEdit, download correct software.
Every time you want disconnect following InteliLiteNT controller terminals:
• Mains voltage measuring and / or
• Binary output for MCB control and / or
• MCB Feedback
Switch InteliLite to MAN or OFF Mode or disconnect the Binary outputs Starter and
Fuel to avoid unexpected automatic start of gen-set and GCB closing.
!!! CAUTION !!!
Dangerous voltage
In no case touch the terminals for voltage and current measurement!
Always connect grounding terminals!
In any case do not disconnect InteliLite
NT
CT terminals !
Adjust set points
All parameters are preadjusted to their typical values. But the set points in the “Basic settings” settings
group !!must!! be adjusted before the first startup of the gen-set.
!!! WRONG ADJUSTMENT OF BASIC PARAMETERS
CAN DESTROY THE GEN-SET !!!
The following instructions are for qualified personnel only. To avoid personal injury do
not perform any action not specified in this User guide !!!
Description of the controller system (with all options)
InteliLite
by mode. IL-NT AMF25 features extended support of electronic engines and extension modules.
InteliLite
graphs for intuitive operation, which sets, together with high functionality, new standards in Gen-set
controls.
InteliLite
stops the engine on external signal or by pressing push buttons.
InteliLite
The key feature of InteliLite
for typical applications are available as well as user-defined configurations for special applications.
What is in the package?
Accessories Description Optional / Obligatory
IL-NT AMF InteliLiteNT central unit Obligatory
IL-NT RS232 RS232 communication card Optional for AMF20/25
IL-NT AOUT8 Gauge driver card Optional for AMF20/25
*IL-NT RD (SW) Remote display software Optional for AMF20/25
IGL-RA15 Remote annunciator Optional for AMF20/25
IG-IOM/PTM I/O extension module Optional for AMF25
IG-IB Internet communication bridge Optional for AMF20/25
AT -LINK-CONV Service programming RS232
NT
AMF20/25 is a comprehensive AMF-controller for single generating sets operating in stand-
NT
controllers are equipped with a powerful graphic display showing icons, symbols and bar-
NT
automatically starts the Gen-set, closes the Gen-set C.B. when all conditions are met, then
NT
provides gas engine support without ventilation.
interface
NT
is its easy-to-use operation and installation. Predefined configurations
Optional for AMF20/25
*Remote display for IL-NT controllers uses standard IL-NT controller with Remote
display software
IL-NT RS232 communication module
IL-NT RS232 is optional plug-in card to enable InteliLite
for computer or Modbus connectin. Card inserts into expansion slot back on the controller.
To insert the module, you must open the cover first (use screwdriver to open) and then insert the
module into slot. Once you have insert it, the module will snap under plastic teeth. It is supposed to be
installed permanently. Should you need to remove it, the safest way is to remove whole back cover
and than remove module manually.
6. Plug RS 232 communication module into the slot of the controller.
7. Put back the small cover.
:
Hint
When you insert RS 232 communication module, the boot jumper is hidden. For that reason we
recommend to use RS 232 communication module with the boot jumper placed on it. See pictures
below:
IL-NT AOUT8 is optional plug-in card. Through this card controller can drive up to 8 VDO style
industrial/automotive gauges. Gauge type and value are configured in LiteEdit software. Any analog
value from controller may be shown in that way.
To insert the module, you must open the cover first (use screwdriver to open) and then insert the
module into slot. Once you have insert it, the module will snap under plastic teeth. It is supposed to be
installed permanently. Should you need to remove it, the safest way is to remove whole back cover
and than remove module manually.
Installing IL-NT AOUT8 module is similar to installing RS 232 module. The difference is that after
installing IL-NT AOUT8 you do not put back the small cover.
IL-NT AOUT8 module:
IL-NT RD (SW) Remote display software
IL-NT RD (SW) is remote display software for a controller. Remote display provides the same control
and monitoring functions as controller itself. Remote display for IL-NT controllers uses standard IL-NT
controller with Remote display software. No further programing of the display is required – unit is self
configurable from the main controller. It is connected with the controller via RS232 line. Longer
distances (up to 1200m) are possible when RS232/RS485 converters are used. In the future will be
possible to use extension modules with RS485, specifically IL-NT-232-485 and IL-NT-ETH-485.
The IL-NT RD hardware version should fit to the master IL-NT, but it is also possible to use different
HW version for remote display and master controller, of course losing some features, which are not
present on the more simpler HW. For instance, if you use IL-NT AMF8 as a remote display for IL-NT
AMF25, you will miss the Horn button on AMF8. You can use IL-NT MRS4 as a remote display for
ILNT MRS16, but in case you would use IL-NT MRS3, you would miss the GCB control on MRS3.
:
Hint
The remote display software is supposed to be available in the second half-year of 2008.
Remote announciator IGL - RA15
The remote announciator IGL-RA15 can be connected to the IL-NT unit via CAN bus. Any of the
binary outputs can be configured (using LiteEdit software) to each LED diode on the RA15. The
module can be also enabled or disabled using LiteEdit software.
If IGL-RA15 remote announciator is not communicating with a controller via CAN bus, it activates a
warning.
See the documentation of RA15 for the technical and function description.
54 (2,1”)
44 (1,7”)
106 (4,2”)
~ 25 (1,0”)
165 (6,5”)
for Remote Announciator
~ 75 (3,0”)
38 (1,5”)
40 (1,6”)
180 (7,1”)
185 (7,3”)
~ 35 (1,4”)
167 x 108 mm
(6,6 x 4,3 )”
Cutout
120 (4,7”)
125 (4,9”)
IG IOM/PTM module
IG-IOM and IGS-PTM modules are I/O extension modules equipped with 8 binary inputs, 8 binary
outputs, 4 analogue inputs and one analogue output. The module can be used for AMF25, MRS15,
16, 19 only.
Binary inputs and outputs are configurable the same way like inputs and outputs on iL.
Analogue inputs are configurable like iL with the limitation that the binary and tristate mode
can not be used on PTM module.
The protection of analogue IOM/PTM inputs is activated by overcrossing the limits, active only
when the engine is running.
IG-IOM analogue inputs are resistive (the same parameters like IL-NT) 0 Ω-2,4 kΩ. The
module IOM is designed for especially VDO resistive sensors.
IGS-PTM analogue inputs are configurable by jumpers to ranges 0-250Ω, 0-100mV, 0-20mA.
The module can be used especially for Pt100 sensors and current sensors. The module PTM
is not suitable for VDO temperature sensor.
MCB and GCB is recommended to be mechanically interlocked.
It is possible to start Volvo and Scania engines via CAN bus. See Engines started via CAN bus.
Wiring for binary inputs and analog inputs must not be run with power cables.
Analog and binary inputs should use shielded cables, especially when length >3m.
Power supply
To ensure proper function:
Use min. power supply cable of 1.5mm
Maximum continuous DC power supply voltage is 36VDC. Maximum allowable power supply voltage
is 39VDC. The InteliLite’s power supply terminals are protected against large pulse power
disturbances. When there is a potential risk of the controller being subjected to conditions outside its
capabilities, an outside protection devise should be used.
:
Hint
The InteliLite controller should be grounded properly in order to protect against lighting strikes!!
The maximum allowable current through the controller’s negative terminal is 4A (this is dependent on
binary output load).
For the connections with 12VDC power supply, the InteliLite
the controller to continue operation during cranking if the battery voltage dip occurs. If the voltage
before dip is 10V, after 100ms the voltage recovers to 7 V, the controller continues operating. During
this voltage dip the controller screen backlight can turn off and on but the controller keeps operating.
It is possible to further support the controller by connecting the external capacitor and separating
diode:
2
NT
includes internal capacitors that allow
The capacitor size depends on required time. It shall be approximately thousands of microFarads.
The capacitor size should be
5 000 microFarad to withstand 150ms voltage dip under following conditions:
Voltage before dip is 12V, after 150ms the voltage recovers to min. allowed voltage, i.e. 8V.
:
Hint
Before the battery is discharged the message "Low BackupBatt" appears.
:
I-LBA may not eliminate voltage drop when used with low temperature (-40°C) version of controller
and display heating element is on (below 5°C). Current drain of heating element exhausts LBA
capacitors very fast .
Power supply fusing
A one-amp fuse should be connected in-line with the battery positive terminal to the controller and
modules. These items should never be connected directly to the starting battery.
Fuse value and type depends on number of connected devices and wire length.
Recommended fuse (not fast) type - T1A. Not fast due to internal capacitors charging during
power up.
Do not connect binary outputs directly to DC relays without protection diodes, even if they are not
connected directly to controller outputs.
Grounding
To ensure proper function:
Use as short as possible cable to the grounding point on the switchboard
Use cable min. 2,5mm
The “-“ terminal of the battery has to be properly grounded
Be aware of interference signal from Speed governor when one speed pick-up is used.
If engine will not start:
- Check ground connection from pick-up to controllers, eventually disconnect ground connection
to one of them
- Galvanically separate InteliLite RPM input using ComAp separation transformer RPM-ISO
(1:1)
- Use separate pick-up for Speed governor and InteliLite
NT
:
Hint
In some cases the controller will measure a RPM value even though the gen-set is not running:
RPM is measured from the generator voltage (Gear Teeth = 0)
IL-NT is measuring some voltage value on input terminals due to open fusing.
If RPM > 0 the controller will be put into a Not ready state and the engine will not be allowed to start.
Current measurement
To ensure proper function
Use cables of 2,5mm
Use transformers to 5A
Connect CT according to following drawings
No separation transformers for three wires voltage connection (without N) are needed.
Switchboard lighting strikes protection according standard regulation is expected !!!
L2
L3
L3L2L1N
L3L2L1N
Single phase applications
There is not a separate archive file for single-phase applications. Use standard ail archives.
Recommended wirings
Generator (and mains) single-phase voltage has to be connected to all three-voltage terminals L1, L2
and L3. Generator current has to be connected to L1l and COM terminals only.
Voltage measurement
G
L3L2L1N
GENERATORMAINS
Hint
:
Switchboard lighting strikes protection according standard regulation is expected !!!
L
N
L3L2L1N
Current measurement
To ensure proper function
Use cables of 2,5mm
Use transformers to 5A
Connect CT according to following drawings. Terminals L2l and L3l are opened.
To run a single-phase application, the following set points have to be set:
Gener Protect: Amps Unbal Sd to 200 %
Gener Protect: Amps Unbal Del to 60,0 s
Analog inputs
Three analog inputs are available on the IL-NT
Configuration
Each analog input can be configured by LiteEdit software following way.
Analog input item LiteEdit Possibility
Type Type Not used
Alarm
Analog input name Name Up to 14 ASCII characters
Config of input Config Analog
Binary (not supp. by PTM)
Tri-state (not supp. by PTM)
ECU
Physical dimensionDim bar,%,°C, … Up to 3 ASCII characters
Polarity Contact type NC
NO
Protection direction Protection
Sensor characteristic Sensor Predefined user curves User changeable and
Decimal points Dec 0, 1, 2 Number of decimal points
Each Analog input has separate set points for two level alarm setting. Analog input alarm levels and
delay adjust in Engine Protect group.
Over Overstep. Sensor fail does not
Over+Fls Overstep and Sensor fail
Under Under step. Sensor fail does
Under+Fls Under step and Sensor fail
Analog input isn’t used
Analog measuring in specified
range.
Binary: open/close - threshold
750 Ω.
Three-state: open/close threshold 750 Ω,
Failure <10 Ω or > 2400 Ω
Value is read from ECU
(Valid only for analog inputs)
Valid only for binary and threestate inputs
Valid only for binary and threestate inputs
Standard connection of three resistive sensors
to analog inputs.
Mixed connection of InteliLite analog inputs:
AI1 – binary input
AI2 – three state input
AI3 – analog resistive input
Analog inputs are designed for resistive sensors with resistance in range of 0
To ensure a proper function use shielded cables, especially for length over >3m.
Ω to 2,4kΩ.
As binary input
Open, close state are detected, threshold level is 750 Ω.
As three state input
Open, close and failure state are detected. Threshold level is 750 Ω, failure is detected when circuit
resistance is <10
Hint:
Protections on binary and three state inputs are following:
Configure Oil press input for measuring in Bar, VDO oil pressure sensor, range 0 to 10.0 bars. Alarm
protection level set to 3.5 bars, shut down level 1.2 bars.
Start LiteEdit and select – Controller - Configuration – Modify – Oil Press.
Set configuration for Oil Press analog input:
Type: selection between Not used and Alarm
“Not used” – analog input isn’t used
”Alarm” – analog input is used
Config: selection between Analog, Binary Tri-state input.
“Analog” – resistor sensor is connected to Analog input.
“Binary” – open/close contact is connected between Analog input and COM terminal of Analog inputs.
Analog input detects only open/close state.
“Tri-state” – open/close contact is connected parallel to one of two serial resistors between Analog
input and COM terminal of Analog inputs.
Set to: Analog
Dim: Physical dimension of measured value (°C, %, Bar, ..) Maximal dimension length is three
characters.
Set to: Bar
Contact type: selection of polarity only when analog input is configured as Binary or Tri-state. When
is analog input configured as analog this setting has no sense.
„NC“ – polarity of binary or tri-state input
„NO“ – polarity of binary or tri-state input
Sensor: selection of sensor characteristic
„Unused input“ - when Analog input is not used. On the InteliLite screen is displayed „####“ value, no
alarm is detected.
„VDO 10 Bar“ – VDO pressure sensor
„VDO 40-120 °C“ – VDO temperature sensor
„VDO level %“ – VDO level sensor
Set to: VDO 10 Bar
Decimals: setting of number of decimal points of measured value.
„0“ - e.g. 360 kPa, 100%, 50
„1“ – e.g. 3.6 Bar
„2“- e.g. 0.36 MPa
„3“ - e.g. 0.366 MPa
Set to: 1
When Analog input configuration is finished set the setpoints
Protect
Each Analog input has separate triplet of setpoints:
setpoints are fix defined
Number of decimal points of
decimal points of measured value.
group.
Wrn level and Sd level is the same as the configured number of