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ASM720P
[email protected] Micro-processor based -- Auto Start Module

 Compact 72mmsq DIN standard case ... just 90mm deep

 6 to 36Vdc single range supply – no drop-out on cranking
 Load-Enable output for contactor control
 IP67 Rated - for water and dust protection
 Optional Hours Run Counter, shown here
 Customer Specific hardware and software is available to order

First-up interlock Programming Switches

Mode Control Engine Starting ensures that only the
Green and a Red Having initialised an first shutdown fault will The rear accessed switches and
push-buttons provide Engine-Start (green be displayed. potentiometers allow the user lim-
local Start - Stop con- Led pulsing), the fuel ited programmability. Two banks of
trol together with local solenoid is energised, Engine Running 4-way DIP Switch together with
or remote priority. preheat output is acti- two potentiometers and a recessed
Manual Start vated and the starter Engine speed is not push-button are provided. All are
With the unit un- will auto matic ally monitored but engine under software control for maxi-
powered - momentary crank the engine. “Running” is detected mum flexibility.
operation of the Green Note: a low oil pres- by the risen DC volt-
button powers the unit sure Safety Circuit age on the WL termi-
and the engine starts helps ensure that the nal of the Charging
and runs continuously. starter cannot engage Alternator. This, sub-
The remote-start input into a running engine ject to a preset delay
is ignored. under fault conditions. locks-out the starter
Manual Stop If the engine fails to motor (Crank cut).
Press the Red button start after a preset ‘Speed Fault’ is the
for approx 1 sec to time, the starter will loss of this Running
stop the engine and disengage for a rest Signal, after crank-cut.
reset any shutdown. period and try again. The Load output is
The unit is now un- If the engine fails to enabled a preset time
powered with no start after a preset from Crank-Cut and is
LED’s lit. number of attempts, typically used to oper- Refer to side label for specific
Always ensure that the unit will shutdown ate a load contactor. functions. If the label is un-
the engine is station- on “Fail to Start”. Note readable or missing; please con-
ary before restarting. the fault condition and Note-1: This mode of tact us for assistance quoting the
press the Red button operation is to mimic a unit Serial Number. Refer to the
Auto-Standby for approx 1sec to competitor’s unit, but Data Sheet before making or
Switch a +Ve to the power-down the mod- can be programmed changing any connections.
Remote Start terminal ule and consult the differently.
to initialise an ‘engine engine manufactures
Handbook. Standard Builds Dimensions
start’. Having run up
to full speed the Load- Assuming the engine ASM720P
Enable output can fires, the starter motor ASM720PH
operate a contactor or is automatically disen-
gaged and the engine Other Versions .. see
motor-breaker. Re- separate data sheets
moval of the remote- runs up to full speed.
start input allows the The Protection Delay
timer is now running 1. Mode control knob
engine to stop subject
and when elapsed, ASM720A
to the necessary delay ASM720AH
timers. The engine the fault channels are
can also be stopped enabled as applicable. Front Face = 72mm sq
2. Mode Control Key Panel cut-out = 68mm sq
by the Red Button. The Excitation out-
ASM720K Depth behind panel = 90mm
However, to re-start in put is available during
ASM720KH
Auto mode, the re- cranking and for a Supplied complete with mounting
mote start input must preset time after, in sleeve and connectors.
3. Ext’ mode control
be removed and re- order to excite the ASM720N
applied - see note-1. charging alternator. Panel Gasket is available to order.
ASM720NH

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Typical Application

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Inputs are shown ‘close on fault’ with the engine stationary Fuel control shown for ‘Energise to Run’

TERMINAL CONNECTIONS

10 way Connector 9 way Connector

1 Low Oil Pressure input (switch to –Ve) 11 Low Fuel Input (switch to –Ve)
2 Cooling Fault Input (switch to –Ve) 12 Remote Start Input (+Ve)
3 +Ve Output to Starter Relay 13 Control Supply (+Ve)
4 Batt +Ve via Emergency Stop Button 14 -Ve Output to Alarm Relay
5 +Ve Output to Fuel / Fuel Hold Relay 15 Reserved .. .DO NOT CONNECT
6 Batt –Ve 16 Reserved .. .DO NOT CONNECT
7 +Ve Output to Load Relay 17 Reserved (common –Ve)
8 Warning Light & Charge Alternator Excitation 18 Frequency Sense (110/250V 50/60Hz Main Alternator)
9 +Ve Output to Pre-Heat Relay 19 Frequency Sense (110/250V 50/60Hz Main Alternator)

10 -Ve Output to Fuel ‘Pull-In’ Relay

NOTES
1 Connect Batt +Ve to Term.4 if Emergency Stop Button is not required

2 A wide range of Accessories are available from stock, including high grade Automotive Relays

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STATUS INDICATIONS Led Led

1
2
3 7
4 8
5 9
Fault Inputs 6 10

ASM720PH

LED PULSING STEADY COMMENTS

1 Power On Protection On Protection Delay (PD)
2 --- Charge Fail & Charge Alternator Excitation
3 --- Low Oil Pressure Lit during PD time if Oil Pressure Low
Dedicated Shutdown after Protection Delay
4 --- Cooling Fault Dedicated Shutdown after Protection Delay

5 --- Glow Plugs Pre-Heat + selectable heat during cranking

6 Manual Start --- Manual mode
--- Remote Start Remote start input
7 --- Emergency Stop DC supply removed from Term.4
8 Underspeed Selectable : Lamp Only or Shutdown
Overspeed Dedicated Shutdown
9 Auxiliary Shutdown
10 --- Engine Fail to Start Failed to reach running speed
Engine shutdown with both Led’s on - indicates either of the following conditions …
1. Oil pressure risen but Engine did not achieve crank-cut speed within the Protection Delay time
2. Engine achieved crank cut but Running Sense subsequently lost, within the Protection Delay time.

REAR CONTROLS
S_ OFF S_ ON Comment

Swt-A1 Aux = Immediate Aux subject to PD Timer PD = Protection Delay

Swt-A2 Pre-Heat before cranking Pre-Heat also during cranking
Swt-A3 Underspeed = Lamp Only Underspeed = Shutdown
Swt-A4 Load Enable in Remote Start Load Enable in either mode ‘either’ = Auto or Manual
Swt-B1 Main Alternator = 50Hz Main Alternator = 60Hz Frequency Sensing
Swt-B2 (Reserved) (Reserved)
Swt-B3 Cooling Fault I/P close to -Ve Cooling Fault I/P open from -Ve
Swt-B4 Low Oil Press’ I/P close to -Ve Low Oil Press’ I/P open from -Ve Dedicated function
FUNCTION RANGE / ACTION Set at
VR1 Pre-Heat 0 - 25 sec Mid-Scale
VR2 (Spare)
PB (Reserved)

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SPECIFICATION
Supply Voltage <8Vdc Minimum 9V to 33Vdc Nominal 36Vdc Maximum

Burden 100mA at 12Vdc

zero current in ‘OFF’ and ‘Auto-Standby’ modes

Humidity 90% RH, Non-Condensing

Ambient Temperature -200C to +550C Operating : -400C to +700C Storage

IP rating IP67 from front of controller, conditional on panel gasket and correct fitting
Fault Inputs, sensitivity 7K Ohm at 12Vdc & 25K Ohm at 24Vdc (fault channel input to Batt-Ve)

Input response 100 ms

Fuel Pulse Time 1 sec

Remote-Start Delay 10 sec Programming Label

(fix here)
Crank Time 10 sec
Dwell Time 10 sec

Fail to Start 3 Attempts

Pre-Heat Timer 0 - 25 sec user adjustable by VR1 (factory set at mid-scale)

Load-On Delay 3 sec from Crank Disconnect (Reinstatement = 3 sec from Remote Start Input)
Load-Off Delay 10 sec from continuous removal of the remote input
Stop Delay 10 sec from above and continued removal of the remote input

Nominal Speed = 100% = 50Hz / 60Hz

Overspeed = 114% = 57Hz / 68Hz Delay = 280mSec at 57Hz

Underspeed = 90% = 45Hz / 54Hz

Load Enable speed = 90% = 45Hz / 54Hz

Crank Disconnect = 40% = 20Hz / 24Hz

Frequency Response 16 Cycles (320mSec at 50Hz)

Excitation time-out 10 s from Crank Cut

Protection Delay 15 s from Crank Cut

Protected Driver Outputs (PDO) : 700mA continuous, current Limited to 1.1A

Charge Alternator Excitation : via 68 Ohm resistor, internally switched to Batt+

CAPRICORN CONTROLS LIMITED

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERS
SPECIALIST CONTROLS FOR ENGINE APPLICATIONS
Thorpe Close, Banbury, Oxon., OX16 4SW. England
Tel: +44 (0) 1295 272360 Fax: +44 (0) 1295 264766
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