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HSC Kit
High Speed Conversion Kit
Operational Manual

Software version 2.4/2.5, Kits 300 – 1500 KW

Software version 2.4./2.5 October 2007 ComAp, spol. s r.o.


Prague, Czech Republic Světova 7, 180 00 Praha 8, Czech Republic
Copyright © 2003-2007 ComAp s.r.o. Tel: +420 246 012 111, Fax: +420 2 66316647
Written by P. Zatloukal, L. Mertl, J. Patera E-mail: [email protected], www.comap.cz
1. Table of content
1. Table of content......................................................................................................................................2
2. Safety precautions and important warnings ! ...........................................................................................3
Conformity declaration ............................................................................................................................4
3. General guidelines..................................................................................................................................5
4. Basic operation.......................................................................................................................................6
General HSC Scheme ............................................................................................................................6
Controls..................................................................................................................................................7
Gas Train................................................................................................................................................9
Conversion kit components................................................................................................................... 10
5. Standard operating procedures............................................................................................................. 15
OFF operating mode............................................................................................................................. 15
MAN operating mode ............................................................................................................................ 15
Automatic operation mode - AUT .......................................................................................................... 16
Operating conditions............................................................................................................................. 16
6. Operator Interface and displays ............................................................................................................ 17
Pushbuttons and LEDs ......................................................................................................................... 17
How to select the system mode?........................................................................................................... 18
Display menus ...................................................................................................................................... 18
How to view measured data? ................................................................................................................ 18
How to view and edit set points? ........................................................................................................... 18
How to handle the HISTORY menu?..................................................................................................... 18
How to find active alarms? .................................................................................................................... 19
Chart guide to menus and pushbutton’s operation................................................................................. 21
7. Alarm management .............................................................................................................................. 22
None .................................................................................................................................................... 22
Warning (Wrn) ...................................................................................................................................... 22
Slow Stop (of gas) ................................................................................................................................ 22
Shut down Protection (SD).................................................................................................................... 22
Fault sensor Alarm (Fls)........................................................................................................................ 23
Gas Disable / Gas Enable..................................................................................................................... 23
8. Maintenance......................................................................................................................................... 24
Generally.............................................................................................................................................. 24
Engine .................................................................................................................................................. 24
Gas Train Parts .................................................................................................................................... 24
9. PC communication................................................................................................................................ 25
How to install PC SW WinEdit ?............................................................................................................ 25
How to connect PC to IS-BF/IG-BF controller ? ..................................................................................... 25
How to start WinEdit ? .......................................................................................................................... 26
Most usable WinEdit control icons......................................................................................................... 26
How to create genset folder? ................................................................................................................ 27
How to open communication of WinEdit with IS-BF/IG-BF controller?.................................................... 28
How to download IS-BF/IG-BF controller history and store the history file?............................................ 30
History window structure ....................................................................................................................... 32

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2. Safety precautions and important
warnings !
This device is intended for natural gas supplying into the engine.

The HSC kit has to be inspected by local authorities and the owner who operates the HSC kit has
to ensure, that the HSC kit meets all local standards and regulations.

Gas fuel (natural gas, sewage gas, biogas and next) is flammable and explosive compound and in
the case of blast explosion threats.

A device has to be periodically checked. In the case of gas leakage, it is necessary to remove it
immediately.

In the place, where is this device installed, smoking and open fire using is prohibited.

If the engine is stopped or dual fuel operation in unavailable close the gas inlet hand valve on gas
train.

Also periodic check level cooling water in cooler and air intercooler because functionless
intercooler is first step to damage engine !

!!! CAUTION !!!


Dangerous voltage
In no case touch the terminals for voltage and current measurement!
Always properly connect grounding terminals!

Take care when disconnecting In/Im3 terminals when the gen-set is stopped.
For safety connect parallel to controller In/Im3 terminals two anti parallel diodes 10A/100V.

In any case do not disconnect generator CT terminals when the gen-set is loaded.

Adjust set points


All setpoints are preadjusted to their typical values. But the setpoints 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 !!!

Note:
ComAp believes that all information provided herein is correct and reliable and reserves the right to update at
any time. ComAp does not accept any responsibility for its use unless otherwise expressly undertaken.

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Conformity declaration

Following described machine complies with the appropriate basic safety and health
requirement of the EC Low Voltage Directive No: 73/23 / EEC and EC
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336 / EEC based on its design and type,
as brought into circulation by us.

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3. General guidelines
This manual provides general information on how to operate and maintain the High Speed Conversion Kit.
This manual is intended for everybody who is concerned with operation and maintenance of the gen-set.
Troubleshooting manual of High Speed Conversion kit resp. converted system find in the document “HSC and
LSC Kits – Bi-Fuel Conversion kits – Troubleshooting guide” (available in the file IG-BF - IS-BF-
TroubleshootingGuide.pdf on www.comap.cz website)
The HSC conversion kit passes a continuous development. Specifications in this HSC-kit Operation Manual
are subject to change without previous notice.

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4. Basic operation
General HSC Scheme

HSC Gas Train Gas Actuator Gas Mixer

Boost air temperature sensor

Gas pressure (switch)


Boost air temperature
Exhaust temperature
Engine Power
Run indication

Knocking detection

Denox Pick-Up

The Bi-Fuel Kit deliveres gas to the each cylinder through the standard engine air-intake system and air-gas
mixture is ignited by a diesel. System automatically operates and adjusts the flow of natural gas.

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Controls
2 A

7
6
5
4

A – HSC Panel
The main part of the Bi-fuel conversion kit

1. iG-BF Controller
iG-BF controller is the main controller of the Bi-fuel conversion kit. How to handle control pushbuttons of iG-BF
controller is described in “Standard operating procedures” chapter.

2. STOP GAS (Emergency diesel)


Emergent transition to diesel operation mode. The pushbutton starts the immediate transition to diesel
operation mode while closing gas solenoid valves. Pushbutton with arrestment device spring.
Use this pushbutton only in emergent situation because the immediate transition to diesel operation mode
produces generated power stress.

3. POWER 24VDC Switch


The power supply switch ON/OFF of the of control panel.

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The switching off the power supply of HSC panel during Bi-Fuel operation is very non cultured “emergent
diesel” function. To close the gas immediately use pushbutton STOP GAS or EMERGENCY DIESEL
mentioned above.

4. KNOCKING Lamp
Knocking alarm lamp. The light is ON, while knocking detector DENOX detects significant value of
detonations.

5. ALARM Lamp
General Alarm lamp. Any warning and protection initiate this signalization. It is lightening until FAULT RESET
pushbutton is pressed.

6. DIESEK OK
The light is ON if genset is running & ready for Bi-Fuel operation. That means all conditions for transition and
running in Bi-Fuel operation mode are fulfilled satisfied?.

7. GAS
The light is ON if genset is operating in Bi-Fuel mode.

B – HSC Panel – inside view

1
2

3
4
5

1 Extensional unit of analogue values measuring


2 Knocking detector unit
3 Supply circuit breakers

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4 Control relays
5 Sensors and interconnections terminal strip

Gas Train

6 5 9 7 4 3 8 2 1

1. Manual Ball valve


Manual security ball valve gas in inlet to gas train. Security valve has to be closed while the bi-fuel operation is
not possible (not allowed) for longer time.

2. Gas filter
Standard dust filter. The filter must be periodically checked and cleaned.

3. Electromagnetic gas valves


The cascade of two pieces is used for security reasons

4. Gas pressure regulator


The gas pressure regulator controls the difference between gas pressure mixer inlet and air suction pressure.
The difference must be constant and independent on the actual power to achieve the proper function of Gas
actuator 5 – see bellow. Control value of air pressure is fed by hose 7 – see bellow.

5. Gas actuator
Gas throttle valve and valve position feedback sensor. The gas portion is controlled by iG-BF through this
actuator

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6. Gas distributor
The device distributes the gas to two turbocharger inlets to reach balanced work of left/right cylinder bank of
engine.

7. Boost air pressure feedback


The hose leads the feedback air pressure from suction manifold to gas pressure regulator.

8. Inlet gas pressure sensor


Contact sensor. If the pressure of the fuel gas is to low then the bi-fuel operation is not allowed or it is
abandoned

8. Gas pressure sensor measuring the pressure downstream gas pressure


regulator
Contact security sensor. The sensor activation is token as Gas actuator failure. The bi-fuel operation is
abandoned immediately.

Conversion kit components


Gas pressure sensors

There is one pressure switch installed on the gas train. One on the gas filter block, which has a function to
inform us in the case of gas supply breakdown. The switching pressure value of the switch is minimal allowed
value before gas train. Pressure level tuning is executed by adjustable bolt which is situated in the center of
switch.

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Boost air temperature sensor (Boost Air Tmp)

Its function is to measure temperature of boost air after intercooler. The thermoresistive element Pt100
should be mounted after the turbo-charger downstream aftercooler ( if engine has it ) before inake cylinders.
Boost air temperature radicaly ipacted proper Bi-fuel system function

Exhaust Gas Temperature sensor (Exh Tmp)

Their function is to measure temperature of exhaust gases, which goes from each bank of cylinders, behind
the turbines of turbochargers.

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Denox sensor

Their function is to sense mechanical vibrations in the place which is competently close to the combustion
chamber. By means of this signal following analyze is recognized whether detonating combustion occurs.

Camshaft Position Sensor

Its function is to send the information to control system that combustion process of some cylinder is in some
phase just now. In the concrete, our effort is that this chosen mark will mean the compression top dead center
of the first cylinder.
(TDC of Cylinder No1)

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Diesel Fuel Flowmeter

Their function is measure quantity of fuel consumption. The device is used if it is not posible to measure diesel
actuator position.

Electromagnetic Gas Throttle-valve

Gas Pressure Regulator Outlet Pressure to Engine


Gas regulator outlet pressure is the most important tuned parameter on the mechanical part of conversion kit.
Gas mass flow depends directly on this pressure, it means final dual ratio also. Regulator spring compression
indicates difference between regulator outlet pressure and reference pressure (underpressure after engine air
filters). This is a way to set total pressure gradient to constant. Gas regulator outlet pressure has to be in
according with proper throttle regulating range.

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Gas Mixer

The function of gas mixer is to create a mixture, which is consists of natural gas and inletting air. By this
arrangement it’s not necessary to make a homogenous mixture directly in the mixer, because these
components will be intensively mix up during following passage thorough compressors of turbochargers.

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5. Standard operating procedures
The Bi-fuel kit can be in three possible modes: OFF-MAN-AUT

To switch between modes use arrows ←MODE and MODE→ on the right hand side of the display.

OFF operating mode


Solenoid valves are closed, gas is closed, the function of bi–fuel is disabled. The engine is not involved by
conversion kit. The switching to OFF mode from MAN or AUT has the same effect like Emergent gas stop.

MAN operating mode


In MAN mode you have to use pushbuttons START / STOP to switch to / from bi-fuel operation.

Start bi-fuel operating


If you need to switch from diesel to bi-fuel operation and the lamp 6 lits, press the START button. System will
slowly open the throttle valve and engine smoothly switches over to bi-fuel operation.

Finish bi–fuel operating


If you need to switch from bi-fuel to diesel operation, press STOP button. System will slowly close the throttle
valve and engine smoothly switches over to diesel operation. If the STOP button is pressed for the second
time during stopping, immediate gas closing is effected.
Close gas inlet hand valve !
If you need immediately (emergency) to close safety valves and throttle valve press emergency GAS STOP
pushbutton on panel.
Warning:
Do not use pushbutton STOP GAS for normal work because immediate close of gas valves cause a load
shock. Use STOP button for normal switch to diesel operation. ??

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Automatic operation mode - AUT

The function of the kit is fully automatic. If InteliGen is in AUT mode, it automatically opens gas and then
slowly opens the throttle valve.

Automatic run for bi-fuel starts immediately when conditions are fulfilled (see Conditions for Bi-fuel operations)

Automatic run stops the bi-fuel operation when one or more of bellow mentioned conditions is not fulfilled!

Finish bi–fuel operating


If you need to switch from bi-fuel to diesel operation, switch to MAN and press STOP button. (see MAN
operating mode)

If you need immediately (emergency) to close safety valves and throttle valve press emergency GAS STOP
pushbutton on panel.

Note:
AUT operation mode is most usual. The system operates unmanned. Do not forget to open/close the hand
gas valve!

Conditions for bi-fuel operation


• It is selected Mode either MAN or AUT
• System is working in Diesel operation mode and
• the DIESEL OK lamp lits
• No protections are present in Alarm list
• Min 10secs elapsed from the last closing of the gas valve
• Gas inlet hand valve is opened

Operating conditions
Operating temperature -20..+70oC
Storage temperature -30..+80oC
Protection front panel IP65
Humidity 95% without condensation
Standard conformity
Low Voltage Directive EN 61010-1:95 +A1:97
Electromagnetic Compatibility EN 50081-1:94, EN 50081-2:96
EN 50082-1:99, EN 50082-2:97
Vibration 5 - 25 Hz, ±1,6mm
25 - 100 Hz, a = 4 g
2
Shocks a = 200 m/s

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6. Operator Interface and displays
Pushbuttons and LEDs

3 2 1 4
5

11
7

8
12

10

Pushbuttons:
1. MODE→ Selection the system operation mode (OFF -> MAN -> AUT)
2. ←MODE Selection the system operation mode (AUT -> MAN -> OFF)
3. HORN RESET Deactivates the HORN
4. FAULT RESET Acknowledges faults and alarms
5. START Start of bi-fuel operation. The pushbutton is active only in MAN mode
6. STOP Slow close of the gas. The throttle valve is slowly closed and then system
changes operational state to Diesel. If the STOP button is pressed for the
second time during Slow stop, immediate gas close is effected. The
pushbutton is active only in MAN mode.
7. PAGE Cyclic selection of the display mode (MEASUREMENT->SETPOINTS->HISTORY)
8. ↑ Select the set point, select the screen or increase set point value
9. ↓ Select the set point, select the screen or decrease set point value
10. ENTER Confirm set point value

LEDs :
11. ENGINE OK No warning or shutdown is reported on engine and gas train
12. ENGINE FAILURE LED starts flashing when engine or gas train failure occurs.
After FAULT RESET button is pressed, goes to steady light (if an
alarm is still active) or is off (if no alarm is active)

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How to select the system mode?
For transition from OFF to MAN or AUT use MODE→ button.
Button MODE→ is active only if the switch OFF MAN AUT is visible on the display.
Transition from OFF to AUT is possible at any time, if no shutdown is reported. During this transition gas
throttle valve slowly opens and thus is accomplished smooth transition from diesel to bi-fuel operation.
There are two possible ways how to make transition from AUT/MAN to OFF:
- Use STOP button in MAN operational mode for smooth transition to Diesel operation. During this
transition gas throttle slowly closes and thus is accomplished smooth transition from bi-fuel to diesel
operation. Subsequently use ←MODE for transition from MAN/AUT to OFF.
- Use ←MODE for immediate transition from AUT/MAN to OFF. During this transition gas throttle valve
and double safety valves are immediately closed and thus the delivery of gas is cut. Pressing STOP
button twice provides the same function.
Warning:
If the engine diesel governor is not properly set, immediate close of gas valves may cause a load drop on the
engine. Use STOP button for normal switch over to diesel operation.

Display menus
There are 3 display menus available: MEASUREMENT, SETPOINTS and HISTORY
Each menu consists of several screens. Press repeatedly PAGE button to select requested menu.

How to view measured data?


1. Use repeatedly PAGE button to select the MEASUREMENT menu.
2. Use ↑ and ↓ to select the screen with requested data.

How to view and edit set points?


1. Use repeatedly PAGE button to select the SETPOINTS menu.
2. Use ↑ or ↓ to select requested set points group.
3. Press ENTER to confirm.
4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select requested set point.
5. Set points marked “*” are password protected.
6. Press ENTER to edit.
7. Use ↑ or ↓ to modify the set point. When ↑ or ↓ is pressed for 2 sec, auto repeat function is
activated.
8. Press ENTER to confirm or PAGE to leave without change.
9. Press PAGE to leave selected set points group.

How to handle the HISTORY menu?


1. Use repeatedly PAGE to select the HISTORY menu.
2. Use ↑ or ↓ to select a requested record.
3. Use ENTER to select requested screen (record items) within displayed records

How to change the display contrast ?


Press ENTER and ↑ or ↓ at the same time to adjust the best display contrast
Hint:
Only in MEASUREMENT menu

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How to find active alarms?
Active alarm list is the last screen in the MEASUREMENT menu.
Select MEASUREMENT menu. Press ↑ You will see the list of all active alarms with the number of alarms at
the top-right corner. Inverted alarms are still active. Non-inverted alarms are not active, but not yet confirmed.
Press FAULT RESET accepts all alarms. Non-active alarms immediately disappear from the list.
Active alarm list appears on the screen when a new alarm comes up and Main MEASUREMENT screen is
active.
Hint:
Alarm list does not activate when you are reviewing the values, parameters or history.

Main measure screen


1

2
OFF MAN AUT !
1. InteliGen mode
3 2. Indication of active alarm
Gas Open 3. State of engine
kW 4. Total power and power gained from
gas and diesel
Tot 200 4 5. Ratio of power gained from gas and
Gas 70
total power:
Dsl 130
35 (Tot − Dsl ) *100
% G/D =
Tot + Aux

Power screen
Engine power [kW]
Diesel power [kW]
Fuel rate [%] - only in BF+ANA-2.2.aig archive available
Gas Valve [%]

Regulation screen
Detonation [%]
FLSR Diesel [%]
FLSR Exhaust [%]
Gas Valve [%]

Gas screen
Offset [%] - accepted only if enabled
Gas Request [%]
Gas Valve [%]

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Engine values

BF+ANA-2.x BF+ICB-2.x BF+J1939-2.x


ExhTmpLeft [°C] ExhTmpLeft [°C] ExhTmp [°C]
ExhTmpRight [°C] ExhTmpRight [°C] BoostAirTmp [°C]
BoostAirTmp [°C] BoostAirTmp [°C] Fuel rate [L/h]
AnInAna-4 Fuel rate [L/h]
Note: The symbol “x” means numbers 1, 2, 3, …
Note: Availability of values in engines using BF+ICB-2.x and BF + J1939-2.x archives depends on the type of
the engine.

Extended analog inputs

BF+ANA-2.x BF+ICB-2.x BF+J1939-2.x


AnInAna-5 Rack [mm]
AnInAna-6 Rack limit [mm]
AnInAna-7 AnInAna-7
AnInAna-8 AnInAna-8
Note: The symbol “x” means numbers 1, 2, 3, …
Note: Availability of values in engines using BF+ICB-2.x and BF + J1939-2.x archives depends on the type of
the engine.

IG-BF binary inputs 1 / 2


BI1 to BI5

IG-BF binary inputs 2 / 2


BI6 to BI9

IG-BF binary outputs 1 / 2


BO1 to BO5

IG-BF binary outputs 2 / 2


BO6 to BO9

Statistics
RunHours [h]
NextServTime [h]
Fuel consumption [L] - active only if diesel fuel consumption is counted by flowmeter
equipped with impulse output
Diesel [%]
Batt Volt [V]

Alarm list
Hint:
Running hours are incremented only during bi-fuel operation. Service time is decremented both during diesel
and bi-fuel operation.

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PAGE PAGE

PAGE

Measure Screens Par. Edit Screens History Screens


OFF MAN AUTO
500 › ENGINE BASIC
ENGINE PROT
0 1000 GEN BASIC

12345h
GEN PROTECT
Screen
MAINS FAIL
586 kW 14:23:15

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PAGE ENTER

GEAR TEETH O F
› 150 150 -
NOM RPM
Next 1500 1500 RPM
START RPM
30 30%
LE RY
CRANK TIME
Screen 10 10s
B
TA ISTO
H
Parameter setting:

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1. Set cursor by buttons
ENTER
2. Press to editing mode
Chart guide to menus and pushbutton’s operation

3. Adjust parameter by buttons


ENTER
Next 4. Press to write parameter into memory
Screen Press PAGE to cancel of editing mode ENTER ENTER

ENTER

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PAGE
..... TO MEASURE SCREEN
7. Alarm management
Following alarms and protections are available:
• None
• Warning
• Slow Stop (of gas)
• Shut down (of gas)
• Fls Alarm (Fault sensor alarm)

There are output signals assigned to each type of protection:


• Common Wrn
• Common Stp (of gas)
• Common SD (of gas)
• Common Fls
The additional output is Common Alarm, which is active while any of above named signals are active.

None
If the Alarm protection is not configured then input measures normally. However if the analog input value
exceeds the measuring range more than 6% then no Alarm and no Sensor fail is reported but the substituted
text “####” is displayed instead of wrong value.

Warning (Wrn)
When a warning comes up alarm message and Common Wrn output contact is closed. No other action is
performed.
Typical reasons of alarm are:
• Configured standard alarm Warning type or the Warning alarm as 1st level of next SD or Slow Stop
protections.
• Exceeding of warning limit of cylinder temperature
• Boost air temperature
• Warning RG
• HSC kit’s supply breaker is off
• Low or high Battery voltage

Slow Stop (of gas)


When a protection comes up alarm output signalization Comm Diesel contact is closed and a message occurs.
Continuing protection disables the start of the genset even after FAULT RESET pushed. The status message
is “Not ready”
Typical reasons of alarm are:
• Configured standard Slow Stop protection. The protection can be assigned to iS-BF controller input
• Cylinders exhaust temperature (MPS configuration)
• Boost air temperature

Shut down Protection (SD)


When a protection comes up alarm output signalization Comm SD contact is closed and a message occurs.
Continuing protection disables the start of the genset even after FAULT RESET pushed. The status message
is “Not ready”

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Typical reasons of alarm are:
• Configured standard Shut down protection.
• Shut Down RG
• Cylinders exhaust temperature
• Low gas pressure on gas train inlet
• High gas pressure downstream of gas pressure regulator

Fault sensor Alarm (Fls)


The reasons of alarm is:
• Configured standard Fls Alarm. This alarm is either alone standing warning or it is the reason of other
protection (SD, Slow stop). The level of the effect of the Fls Alarm is defined in process of
configuration. The Fls Alarm can be assigned to iS-BF controller analogue input.

Gas Disable / Gas Enable


The activation of binary input Gas Disable and/or deactivation of Gas Enable results in impossibility of
transition to bi-fuel mode. The issue is displayed in Alarm list.
If the gas operation impossibility occurs then the bi-fuel operation is completed immediately. The bi-fuel
operation is completed Shut Down-like protection.

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8. Maintenance
Generally
Check visually complete device periodically, to detect the gas leakage of gas pipe connections. Check the
values measured by controller also.

Engine
1. Check the function of diesel injection especially on lower levels of the load periodically, because it is
required the proper function of diesel injection system to work in Bi-fuel operation correctly.

2. Check the level of coolant in cooling system (engine & intercooler) periodically!

Gas Train Parts


Gas Filter
Its function is to resist of mechanical part inletting into the engine. There is a need to keep its filtrating
properties and don’t increase its pressure loses for proper engine operation. That is why we recommend
these maintenance intervals:

The first 50 operating hours - filter insert visual check, compressed air cleaning or displacement if
needed.
Each next 1000 operating hours - filter insert visual check, compressed air cleaning or displacement if
needed.
After 5000 operating hours (at the latest after two years) - filter insert displacement.

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9. PC communication
How to install PC SW WinEdit ?
Install the WinEdit program and supporting software into PC from installation file. Software will be
automatically installed to folder C:\Program Files\ComAp\WinEdit

How to connect PC to IS-BF/IG-BF controller ?


Direct connection via RS232 cable – maximal length of cable 10m.

RS 232

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How to start WinEdit ?
Click WinEdit start icon.

Most usable WinEdit control icons


Sites (Create, Delete, Edit, Copy)
To add a new site click on the New site button in the Open connection dialog box. Enter the
name of the site and the name of the first gen-set on site.

To delete a site, select a site and click on the Delete site button.

To edit a site, select a site and click on the Edit site button.

Copy site.

Communication setup.

Hint:
The IG or IS controller type must be specified when new site is created.

Genset (Create, Delete, Edit)


To add a new gen-set, click on the New genset button in the Open connection dialog box.
Enter the name of the genset.

To delete a genset, select one and click on the Delete genset button.

To edit a site, select a site and click on the Edit genset button.

Archives (Delete, Rename, Select)


Delete selected archive.

Rename selected archive.

Open archive from different disc or directory.

Open default archive

Communication setup
Each site has a local communication setup, which can be modified for this site only. To modify
local setup click on the Communication setup button in the Open connection dialog box

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How to create genset folder?
The standard way is to use the previously defined folders. If you are connecting this site/genset for the first
time then you need to create the appropriate folder before the communication opening.
If you need to create new site completely then select icons Open connection – New site – Add new genset

If you need to add a new genset to existing group in a site then select icons.
Open connection – select required Site – Add new genset.

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How to open communication of WinEdit with IS-BF/IG-BF controller?
Select Connection – Open communication

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If needed (e.g. new site, reconfiguration of PC), set the PC communication features:
Select Sites – Select required site - Configuration and Communication features – select the serial port COM in
which the controller communication cable connector is plugged.

Then select reguired Genset item. Select Direct type connection in the card Type connection and press the
pushbutton Open in bottom right window’s corner.

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How to download IS-BF/IG-BF controller history and store the history
file?
Press “Read history”

and then select Controller - Save as

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History data can be stored by two ways:
§ To the default folder which name depends on the name of Site genset name and controller type and
address: C:\ Program Files\ComAp\WinEdit\Sites\GN1\iG_1
Define the name of the file and push the icon in the right bottom window’s corner
§ To the selected folder
Push the icon Save and thereby open standard MS windows Save archive. Define the filename (and
select the folder if required) and push the icon in the right bottom active-window’s corner.
Both versions are illustrated in the picture.

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History window structure
Description of the history record (example of HSC Kit – iG-BF)
Event date and time Binary In/Out Mode
Power G/D ratio FLSD, FLSE
Temperatures

Power Diesel Power Gas Knocking

Reason of record to history – important event in the work of conversion kit and/or regular Time stamp

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