Product Specification 

36503C 

APECS DPG‐2201‐00X  
Digital Controllers for
Isochronous Generators
  with Load Sharing Capability
• Isochronous
speed control
• Droop operation:
0 to 10% of set
speed with 1/10
percent
resolution
• User friendly /
operator
adjustable
• Precision
Description  frequency
control: 0.25%
The DPG-2201-00X digital controller is used primarily to govern diesel or gas fueled
engines of generator sets. This microprocessor-based, digital controller performs
• Superior
across a wide speed range and allows adjustment of all controller features through temperature
the built-in user interface. Properly tuned, this controller delivers fast engine stability
response to speed or load changes while providing precise stable isochronous
operation. • Reverse battery
protection
Separately programmable Proportional, Integral, and Derivative gains are provided
for tailoring controller response to many engine applications. Other adjustments • Input voltage
include acceleration and deceleration ramp rates, startup and torque limits, idle range: 9–30 Vdc
speed and idle hold time.
This controller can also provide droop speed control with 100 user-selectable droop • Smoke control
levels. The controller’s internal FAILSAFE reacts instantly to loss of the engine on start up
speed signal, allowing the actuator to return to minimum fuel.
• Remote setup
Actuator Compatibility  • Serial
DYNA 2000 DYNA 70000 DYNA 8000 APECS 0150 EPG 512 communications
DYNA 2500 DYNA 70025 DYNA 8200 APECS 0250 EPG 1724 port
DYNA 10141 DYNA 8400 APECS 0300
Power Flow Series Gas Valves • Remote speed
APECS Linkage Free Integral Type indexing

Other Models Available  • Paralleling input

• ILS speed
DPG-2100 Series – for Genset Applications adjustment
DPG-2300 Series – for Off-Road Vehicles
DPG-2400 Series – for EFC Applications range:
±3%
Calibration Tool 
DPG Calibration Kit P/N 8447-1003
 Woodward 36503C p.2

Specifications 
The controller’s main electrical and mechanical specifications are listed here along with several
performance characteristics.

Electrical
Operating Voltage Range: 9–30 Vdc *
Rated Output Current: 7 A Maximum (continuous)
Maximum Surge Current: 14 A (not to exceed ten seconds)
Connections: Terminal strip with 13 terminals
Input Signal from the
2.0 Vac RMS minimum during cranking
Magnetic Pickup:

(*) All cabling for these controllers is limited to less than 30m (98.4’).
Power cabling is limited to less than 10m (32.8’) in total length.
See wiring diagrams in User Manual 36526 for specific cable types required.

Mechanical
Ambient Operating Temperature: -40°F to +185°F (-40°C to +85°C)
Oil, water, and dust resistant via
Sealing:
conformal coating and die cast enclosure
Weight: 12 oz. (341 g)
Connections: 13-terminal Euro-style connector
Suitable for mounting per SAE J1455;
Mechanical Vibration:
1 to 500 Hz, 5G amplitude

Performance
Temperature Stability 0.007 Hz @ 158ºF (70°C)
± 0.25% over ambient operating
Steady State Speed Band:
temperature range
Engine Speed
10 MPU Hertz to 14,000 MPU Hertz
Measurement Range:
Governing Speed Range: 500 MPU Hertz to 11,000 MPU Hertz
ILS Input Voltage
2.375–2.625 Vdc
Measurement Range:
ILS Input Speed Adjust Range: ±3% around the set speed
Droop Adjustment Range: 0 to 10 percent of the set speed
Droop Setting Resolution: Tenths of a percent
 Woodward 36503C p.3

Parameter Reference 
The table below lists each of the parameters and their default, minimum, and maximum values. Several parameters
have minimum and maximum values set by other parameters. Speed and Rate values are shown as Hertz values.

PARAMETER NAME DEFAULT MINIMUM MAXIMUM

-001 0 0 0
1. No. Of Flywheel Teeth
-002 0 0 572
Set Speed A Set Speed A
2. Set Speed A * 1000
Min Max
Set Speed B Set Speed B
3. Set Speed B * 1000
Min Max
Idle Speed Idle Speed
4. Idle Speed * 500
Min Max
5. Proportional 25 1 99
6. Integral 50 0 99
7. Derivative 25 0 99
8. OVG @ Set Speed A 20 1 99
9. OVG @ Set Speed B 20 1 99
10. OVG @ Idle Speed 20 1 99
11. Gain Factor 20 1 99
12. Speed Filter 16 1 24
13. Idle Hold Time 0 0 9999
14. Accel Rate * 1000 1 11000
15. Decel Rate * 1000 1 11000
16. Startup Rate* 1000 1 11000
17. Startup Limit 1000 0 1000
18. Torque Limit 1000 0 1000
Integral High
19. Integral Low Limit 0 0
Limit
Integral Low
20. Integral High Limit 99 99
Limit
21. % Droop 0 0 100
22. No Load Cal 0 0 1000
23. Full Load Cal 1000 0 1000
24. Password 0 0 99
-001 100 0 100
25. Over Speed Limit
-002 * 15000 0 15000
26. Set Speed A Min * 10 10 Set Speed A
27. Set Speed A Max * 11000 Set Speed A 11000
28. Set Speed B Min * 10 10 Set Speed A
29. Set Speed B Max * 11000 Set Speed B 11000
30. Idle Speed Min * 10 10 Idle Speed
31. Idle Speed Max * 11000 Idle Speed 11000
32. Duty Cycle Limit 95 10 95
33. Startup Speed * 1000 10 11000
34. Startup Duty Cycle 30 5 95
Parameters 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, and 33 require adjustment, while adjustments to
the other parameters are optional.

Parameters marked with an asterisk (*) are displayed as

RPM values when the No. of Flywheel Teeth is greater
than zero. These parameters can be changed with PST
max by 100 at once when engine is running.
 Woodward 36503C p.4

European Compliance for CE Marking 
EMC DIRECTIVE
Declared to 89/336/EEC COUNCIL DIRECTIVE of 03 May 1989 on the approximation of the laws of the Member
States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. See the Declaration of Conformity in Manual 36523.

EMC LIMITATIONS
Cabling
All cabling for this unit is limited to less than 30m (98.4’).
Power cabling is limited to less than 10m (32.8’) in total length from its source; power is intended to be from a local
bus structure. The control is not intended to have a power bus that is derived from a plant-wide distribution system,
remote source, or similar “mains” type distribution systems. The power to the control should also be a dedicated
circuit, directly to the battery or source via a power and return wire that are routed together.
See Manual 36523 for additional regulatory information, limitations, and wiring diagrams with specific, required cable
types.

Power Bus
The power bus is intended to be a local bus and to have inductive load kickback events suppressed. Therefore, the
control’s power input is not designed to withstand a charging system load dump, heavy inductive kickbacks, or heavy
surge type pulses. If the control is installed outside its intended usage, as described in this manual, centralized
voltage pulse suppression should be implemented to help protect the control and other components on the bus. (See
the installation instructions in User Manual 36526.)

COMM Port
The COMM port is intended to be a service port, with only temporary connection during service or initial
configuration. The COMM port is susceptible to some EMC phenomena and possible unintentional battery return
currents.
1. Battery return (B-) is also the communication signal common; typically PCs connect the communication
signal’s common to protective earth. The PC grounding can provide an unintended return path for B-
currents. If B- and the PC are grounded to protective earth, a communication isolator should be used
between the PC and the control. Damage to the PC or control, and/or unintended operation may result from
a broken battery return wire or the parallel path.
2. The pins inside the COMM port plug are susceptible to damage by ESD discharges, static electricity arcs.
Care should be taken not to touch them with tools or put fingers into the port. Always touch your hand or tool
to a grounded piece of metal (discharge ESD) before coming in contact with the COMM port.
3. The input is susceptible to RF noise such as switching transients and transmitter signals coupled into the
communication cable. Cable orientation and short cable length may be used to eliminate these issues,
depending on the severity of the environment.

Related Documentation 
Manual 36523

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