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TM®Cable SeriesTMEngine Control Module (ECM)Operation and Maintenance ManualEffective: October, 2003

10TM744-862-C0-003 Rev.CEngine Control Module (ECM)Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) NotesNOTE: When the engine is stopping, a small amount of unburned fuel

11TM744-862-C0-003 Rev.CEngine Control Module (ECM)Battery Safety NotesChemical HazardsAny gelled or liquid emissions from a Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid

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13TM744-862-C0-003 Rev.CEngine Control Module (ECM)1.1 IntroductionThe primary purpose of Alpha’s Engine Control Module (ECM) is to controland monitor

14TM744-862-C0-003 Rev.CEngine Control Module (ECM)Engine Control Module LED Indicators and switches:1. Communications Input (J4) Note: Pin #1 at bot

15TM744-862-C0-003 Rev.CEngine Control Module (ECM)1.1 Introduction, continued78IgnitionBatteryShelfEngineGeneratorwithin the Engine-Generator Cabinet

16TM744-862-C0-003 Rev.CEngine Control Module (ECM)Engine Control Module(ECM) PCBG R I(Power Board)Engine Control Module LED Indicators and switches:1

17TM744-862-C0-003 Rev.CEngine Control Module (ECM)1.2.1 Normal Operating ConditionUnder normal operating conditions (no alarms) the ECM's Run-Au

18TM744-862-C0-003 Rev.CEngine Control Module (ECM)1.2 Theory of Operation, continued1.2.4. Normal APU ShutdownThe ECM will initiate a normal APU shu

19TM744-862-C0-003 Rev.CEngine Control Module (ECM)1.2.6. ECM Operating Mode SummaryThe ECM monitors the status of the AC line and DC bus to make adet

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21TM744-862-C0-003 Rev.CEngine Control Module (ECM)2.1 IndicatorsRefer to the illustration on the following page:The ECM user interface consists of 5

22TM744-862-C0-003 Rev.CEngine Control Module (ECM)2.1 Indicators, continuedEngine Control Module LED Indicators and switches:1. Communications Input

23TM744-862-C0-003 Rev.CEngine Control Module (ECM)2.2 Control FunctionsRefer to Figure 2-2 on the following page:The three positions of the rocker sw

24TM744-862-C0-003 Rev.CEngine Control Module (ECM)87The service reset push-button is also used to obtain information aboutactive alarms. The Major a

25TM744-862-C0-003 Rev.CEngine Control Module (ECM)The ECM is capable of reporting 9 "Major" alarms, 8 "Minor" alarms and 2"N

26TM744-862-C0-003 Rev.CEngine Control Module (ECM)3.1 Alarms Classifications, continuedMAJOR ALARMS (continued):Alternator Over-voltage (Latching)The

27TM744-862-C0-003 Rev.CEngine Control Module (ECM)3.1 Alarms Classifications, continuedMinor Alarm:These alarms indicate a system fault which, though

28TM744-862-C0-003 Rev.CEngine Control Module (ECM)3.1 Alarms Classifications, continuedAuto Mode DisabledIndicates the position of the ECM control se

29TM744-862-C0-003 Rev.CEngine Control Module (ECM)3.3 Alarm and Notification IndicationsAlarms are indicated in three ways: ECM LEDs, RS-485 communic

3TM744-862-C0-003 Rev.COverview: The purpose of the AlphaGen ENGINE CONTROL MODULE(ECM)Operation and Maintenance Manual is to provide a high-levelover

30TM744-862-C0-003 Rev.CEngine Control Module (ECM)3.4 ECM Transponder InterfaceThe ECM also provides a transponder interface for remote statusmonitor

31TM744-862-C0-003 Rev.CEngine Control Module (ECM)PIN 4, W4, GAS HAZARD (Brown wire)PIN 5, W5, TEST FAIL (Blue wire)PIN 6, W6, ENCLOSURE ALARM (Whit

32TM744-862-C0-003 Rev.CEngine Control Module (ECM)SCM COMMUnusedUnusedPIN 2, BLACK WirePIN 3, RED Wire1234Terminal 1Top view Plug-side viewWire-inser

33TM744-862-C0-003 Rev.CEngine Control Module (ECM)3.6 Transponder System Block DiagramAuxiliary Power UnitEnclosure CE-3X2AlphaECMEnclosureSensorsAlp

34TM744-862-C0-003 Rev.CEngine Control Module (ECM)4.1 ECM Configuration DIP Switch, FusesJ 3J 3The ECM has an 8 position DIP switch (SW5) which is us

35TM744-862-C0-003 Rev.CEngine Control Module (ECM)Output voltage configurationInput voltage configurationON12345678InterfaceEnable Autotest4.2 ECM Co

36TM744-862-C0-003 Rev.CEngine Control Module (ECM)The illustration below shows the interconnection between the ECM,engine-generator controller, and e

37TM744-862-C0-003 Rev.CEngine Control Module (ECM)The illustration below shows the interconnection between the ECM,engine-generator controller, and e

38TM744-862-C0-003 Rev.CEngine Control Module (ECM)4.4 ECM input voltage and line sense configurationsThe ECM has 120/240VAC input voltage and line se

39TM744-862-C0-003 Rev.CEngine Control Module (ECM)4.5 ECM System ParametersThe following is a listing of programmable parameters used by the ECM.They

4TM744-862-C0-003 Rev.CEngine Control Module (ECM)Table of ContentsSection 1, System Overview1.1 Introduction ...

40TM744-862-C0-003 Rev.CEngine Control Module (ECM)4.5.6 Auto-test IntervalDescription: Interval between automatic self tests in days. Auto-testCount

41TM744-862-C0-003 Rev.CEngine Control Module (ECM)5.1 Self-TestGenerator testing can be initiated in four ways:1. The ECM can be programmed to period

42TM744-862-C0-003 Rev.CEngine Control Module (ECM)If AC line should fail during a test, the test will terminate normally but theengine will continue

43TM744-862-C0-003 Rev.CEngine Control Module (ECM)5.2 System MaintenanceThe ECM monitors time between periodic maintenance of the engine-generator.

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45TM744-862-C0-003 Rev.CEngine Control Module (ECM)✄Remove page and use for quick referenceEngine Control Module Alarm TableRefer to the list below fo

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47TM744-862-C0-003 Rev.CEngine Control Module (ECM)Power Node/ECM CertificationPower Node Location___________Node____________ Model#____________Techni

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5TM744-862-C0-003 Rev.CEngine Control Module (ECM)List of FiguresSection 1, System OverviewFig. 1-1 Front view, Engine Control Module (ECM) ...

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6TM744-862-C0-003 Rev.CEngine Control Module (ECM)IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSCONTAINED IN THIS MANUALHAZARDOUS CONDITIONCAUTIONTo reduce the risk of

7TM744-862-C0-003 Rev.CEngine Control Module (ECM)NOTE:Failure to follow these precautions could result ininjury or death caused by the explosion of f

8TM744-862-C0-003 Rev.CEngine Control Module (ECM)SAFETY PRECAUTIONS• The Engine Control Module (ECM) must be serviced only by qualifiedpersonnel.• Re

9TM744-862-C0-003 Rev.CEngine Control Module (ECM)• The system must be installed ONLY by qualified service personnel.• Consult local utility codes for