High Energy Ignition Diagnostics Identify Ignition Faults – BEFORE THEY HAPPEN During normal wear of igniter (spark plugs), they often “skip” or operate intermittently as they approach “end of life”. Chentronics offers a card that observes the release release of energy, and indicates if the average average is below minimum. In addition, this option integrates “Zero Voltage Contact” ON/OFF control and observes the quality of the input power source (allowing the operator to distinguish between the two most likely reasons for an ignition fault). The diagnost diagnostic ic circui circuitt is fail-sa fail-safe; fe; any fault fault of the diagnost diagnostic ic circui circuitt will not affect affect normal normal operat operation. ion. The diagnostics option is available for all configurations including: IGNITION FUEL
PACKAGING
APPLICATIONS
Gas
Safe, Hazardous Area
Burners, Pilots, Gas Turbines
Light Oil
Safe, Hazardous Area
Burners, Pilots, Gas Turbines
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Contacts NORMAL OPERATION
During normal startup, the “LINE VOLT FAULT” contacts remain open until line voltage has reached approximately 60 VAC. Closing the “CLOSE TO START” terminals with power applied, the “OUTPUT FAULT” contacts will close for at least one second and remain closed (until a fault condition is recognized). Applying power with the “CLOSE TO START” terminals OPEN, the “OUTPUT FAULT” contacts will close for approximately one second and then open (until the “CLOSE TO START” terminals are closed).Applying power with the “CLOSE TO START” terminals CLOSED, the “OUTPUT FAULT” contacts will close for at least one second and remain closed (until a fault condition is recognized). “LINE VOLT FAULT” output terminals (3, 4)
When normal input power is applied (>60 VAC), K2 energizes closed. Without normal input power, K2 deenergizes open. These are isolated contacts capable of switching 0-400V (peak), 140mA AC/DC. The open contact leakage current will be less than 1.5mA. “CLOSE TO START” input terminals (-5, +6)
Closing (or shorting out) of terminals “+” to “-” energizes the exciter. This closure directs a signal to the CONVERTER enable circuit, to begin sparking. These terminals provide open circuit voltage 12 VDC. The isolated short circuit current is 12mA DC. “OUTPUT FAULT” output terminals (1, 2)
The “OUTPUT FAULT” contacts "energize closed during normal operation" and "de-energize open during fault conditions". These are isolated contacts capable of switching 0-400V (peak), 140mA AC/DC. The open contact leakage current will be less than 1.5mA. The diagnostic circuit confirms normal discharge by observing the release of energy from the energy storage capacitor. Exciter Failure
If the sensed voltage pulse rate is, lower (i.e. 15%) than the exciter specified spark rate. Igniter or Lead Failure
If the sensed current pulse rate is significantly lower (i.e. 30%) than the exciter specified spark rate. Please note that integration of the difference between the actual and expected rates over approximately one second prevents one or two consecutive missed pulses from causing a fault condition. This results in a delay of approximately one second between the fault and the indicator signal. FAULT CLEARING
The diagnostic “Fault” relay contacts will remain open until the exciter power reset, or the “CLOSE TO START” signal is removed (opened).
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Control Logic Diagram L1 INPUT POWER 85-265VAC -OR- 125VDC
INTERNAL POWER CONVERTER
12VDC INTERNAL POWER
L2 GND ENABLES SPARKING
K2 SOLID STATE PHOTOVOLTAIC AC/DC RELAY
LINE VOLT FAULT (OPEN = FAULT)
1K
ELECTRONIC
+
ENABLE
CLOSE TO START (USE MECHANICAL CONTACTS OR DC SOLID STATE RELAY)
CIRCUIT
K3
OUTPUT FAULT (OPEN = FAULT)
SOLID STATE PHOTOVOLTAIC AC/DC RELAY
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Time Delay to Signal An output fault is indicated when the igniter spark rate is below 3.5 SPS. The time to signal (Td) is the delay time from when the spark rate (SR) drops below 3.5 SPS. The following table defines Td for a variety of spark rates. The following equation governs the delay time: Td = 3.5 / (3.5 – SR) SR (SPS)
0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
Td (Seconds)
1
1.2
1.4
1.8
2.3
3.5
7.0
Exciter Input Current Characteristics PN 07001102, 4 SPS SUPPLY V RMS
NORMAL OPERATING CURRENT POWER ARMS OVER APEAK APEAK AFTER PIN WATTS SPARK PERIOD
85 120 230
0.8 0.9 0.5
BEFORE SPARK
1.2 1.5 0.9
INRUSH APEAK
SPARK
0.5 0.6 0.4
108 102
1.0 2.5
Time Delay to Signal An output fault is indicated when the igniter spark rate is below 3.5 SPS. The time to signal (Td) is the delay time from when the spark rate (SR) drops below 3.5 SPS. The following table defines Td for a variety of spark rates. The following equation governs the delay time: Td = 3.5 / (3.5 – SR) SR (SPS)
0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
Td (Seconds)
1
1.2
1.4
1.8
2.3
3.5
7.0
Exciter Input Current Characteristics PN 07001102, 4 SPS SUPPLY V RMS
NORMAL OPERATING CURRENT POWER ARMS OVER APEAK APEAK AFTER PIN WATTS SPARK PERIOD
85 120 230
BEFORE SPARK
0.8 0.9 0.5
1.2 1.5 0.9
INRUSH APEAK
SPARK
0.5 0.6 0.4
108 102
1.0 2.5
Typical In-rush current duration is approximately 0.3 mS. The input terminal can accept up to AWG #12 (4-mm2 ) wire. Input power wiring should be as large as possible, taking into consideration the normal operating current noted above. The exciter has an internal 6.3 AMP Slow Blow fuse with an interrupt capability of 1500A. The dimensions are 5mm X 20mm. The fuse is CE marked and complies with I EC 127V. Diagnostics CHENTRONICS PO BOX 368, Norwich N.Y., U.S.A. TEL: (607) 334-5531
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Input Wiring CONNECTIONS
A hole is positioned along side the output connector for input power entrance. The input wires should be AWG #16 or #12. Input power should be turned ‘OFF” at the source and steps should
be taken to ensure that it remains “OFF” before proceeding with the input wiring . Be sure to provide weatherproof connections. Inside the exciter, connect the single-phase input power to the L1 (Line), N (L2 Neutral) and G (Ground) terminations. The output wires connect to the output terminals labeled HV and LO (tagged green wire). The output harness wire marked with a GREEN TAG MUST CONNECT TO "LO".
The diagnostics board will allow a single set of contacts to "energize closed during normal operation" and "de-energize open during fault conditions". TERMINALS
CONNECTION DESCRIPTION
L1
AC or DC Line
Input Wiring CONNECTIONS
A hole is positioned along side the output connector for input power entrance. The input wires should be AWG #16 or #12. Input power should be turned ‘OFF” at the source and steps should
be taken to ensure that it remains “OFF” before proceeding with the input wiring . Be sure to provide weatherproof connections. Inside the exciter, connect the single-phase input power to the L1 (Line), N (L2 Neutral) and G (Ground) terminations. The output wires connect to the output terminals labeled HV and LO (tagged green wire). The output harness wire marked with a GREEN TAG MUST CONNECT TO "LO".
The diagnostics board will allow a single set of contacts to "energize closed during normal operation" and "de-energize open during fault conditions". TERMINALS
CONNECTION DESCRIPTION
L1
AC or DC Line
L2
AC or DC Line
GND
Earth Ground
CLOSE TO START
TERMINAL PAIR – Operator closes this set of contacts to energize exciter output
HI
High Voltage Output
LO
High Voltage Return
LINE VOLT FAULT
TERMINAL PAIR - Energize (close) when line voltage is sufficient to operate exciter
OUTPUT FAULT
TERMINAL PAIR - Energize (close) when output energy is OK
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