Deif AGC 150 User manual

AGC 150 Engine drive
Operator's manual
4189341305C

1. Introduction
1.1 Symbols for hazard statements......................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 About the operator's manual...............................................................................................................................................................................................3
1.3 Warnings and safety.................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
1.4 Legal information....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2. About the AGC 150 Engine drive
2.1 Display, buttons and LEDs.....................................................................................................................................................................................................5
2.2 Display settings..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
2.3 Mimic function.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
2.4 Running modes........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
3. Menus
3.1 Menu structure.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
3.2 Parameters menu...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.2.1 Menu numbers.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.2.2 The jump to parameter function...............................................................................................................................................................................9
3.3 View menu...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................10
3.3.1 Display views.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................10
3.3.2 Display text........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
3.4 Status text....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................11
3.5 Service view...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................12
3.6 Engine shortcuts..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
3.6.1 PID configuration............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
3.6.2 ECU Diagnose and Force Regeneration.............................................................................................................................................................13
3.7 General shortcuts................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
3.8 Exhaust after-treatment (Tier 4/Stage V)...............................................................................................................................................................14
4. Alarm handling and log list
4.1 Alarm handling...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................18
4.2 Logs menu...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................19
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1. Introduction
1.1 Symbols for hazard statements
DANGER!
This shows dangerous situations.
If the guidelines are not followed, these situations will result in death, serious personal injury, and equipment
damage or destruction.
WARNING
This shows potentially dangerous situations.
If the guidelines are not followed, these situations could result in death, serious personal injury, and equipment
damage or destruction.
CAUTION
This shows low level risk situation.
If the guidelines are not followed, these situations could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
This shows an important notice
Make sure to read this information.
1.2 About the operator's manual
This document gives the necessary information to operate the controller.
CAUTION
Installation errors
Read this document before working with the controller. Failure to do this may result in human injury or damage
to the equipment.
Intended users of the operator's manual
The operator's manual is for the operator that uses the controller regularly.
The manual describes the LEDs, buttons and screens on the controller, alarm handling, and the logs menu.
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1.3 Warnings and safety
Factory settings
The controller is delivered pre-programmed from the factory with a set of default settings. These settings are based on
typical values and may not be correct for your system. You must therefore check all parameters before using the controller.
Data security
To minimise the risk of data security breaches:
• As far as possible, avoid exposing controllers and controller networks to public networks and the Internet.
• Use additional security layers like a VPN for remote access, and install firewall mechanisms.
• Restrict access to authorised persons.
1.4 Legal information
Legal information
Third party equipment
DEIF takes no responsibility for the installation or operation of any third party equipment, including the engine. Contact the
engine company if you have any doubt about how to install or operate the engine.
Warranty
NOTICE
Warranty
The controller is not to be opened by unauthorised personnel. If opened anyway, the warranty will be lost.
Disclaimer
DEIF A/S reserves the right to change any of the contents of this document without prior notice.
The English version of this document always contains the most recent and up-to-date information about the product. DEIF
does not take responsibility for the accuracy of translations, and translations might not be updated at the same time as the
English document. If there is a discrepancy, the English version prevails.
Copyright
© Copyright DEIF A/S. All rights reserved.
Software version
This document is based on the AGC 150 software version 1.16.
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2. About the AGC 150 Engine drive
2.1 Display, buttons and LEDs
No. Name Function
1 Power Green: The controller power is ON.
 The controller power is OFF.
2 Display screen
Resolution: 240 x 128 px.
Viewing area: 88.50 x 51.40 mm.
Six lines, each with 25 characters.
3 Navigation Move the selector up, down, left and right on the screen.
4 OK Go to the menu system.
Confirm the selection on the screen.
5 Back Go to the previous page.
6 AUTO mode The controller automatically starts and stops the engine.
No operator actions are needed.
7 Silence horn Stops an alarm horn (if configured) and enters the alarm menu.
8 Shortcut menu Access jump to parameter, running mode, test and lamp test.
9 
mode
The controller cannot automatically start and stop the engine.
The operator can start and stop the engine manually from the display.
10 Engine
Green: There is running feedback or an external signal.
Green flashing: The engine is getting ready.
Red: The engine is not running, or there is no running feedback.
11 Stop Stops the engine if  or manual mode is selected.
12 Start Starts the engine if  or manual is selected.
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2.2 Display settings
To adjust for ambient lighting, configure the display settings.
Parameters > Basic settings > Controller settings > Display > Display control
Parameter Text Range Default
9151 Backlight dimmer 0 to 15 * 12
9152 Green LEDs dimmer 1 to 15 * 15
9153 Red LEDs dimmer 1 to 15 * 15
9154 Contrast level  to  0
9155 Sleep mode timer 1 to 1800 s 60 s
9156 Enable  mode timer) OFF
ON ON
9157 Alarm Jump OFF
ON ON
9158 Engineering units Bar/Celsius
PSI/Fahrenheit Bar/Celsius
NOTE * Low numbers are minimum brightness and high numbers are maximum brightness.
2.3 Mimic function
With the mimic function you can select how the control buttons and LEDs are shown on the controller's display.
Parameters > Basic settings > Controller settings > Display > LED mimic
Parameter no. Item Range
6082 LED mimic
Standard with genset
Standard
Guided with genset
Guided
Standard
The control buttons and LEDs are shown.
If you stop the engine, the engine symbol is not shown.
Standard with genset
The control buttons and LEDs are shown.
If you the stop the engine, the engine symbol is shown in red.
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Guided
Active control buttons and LEDs are shown, inactive are not shown.
Example: The AGC 150 Engine drive is in  mode, and the
engine is not operating. Only the start button is shown, as this is
the only possible action.
Guided with genset
Active control buttons, LEDs and the engine symbol are shown,
inactive are not shown.
Example: AGC 150 is in  mode. The engine is not
operating. The only possible action is to start the engine, and so
only the start button and the red engine symbol are shown.
2.4 Running modes
The controller has three different running modes, a block mode and a test mode. Push the Shortcut button and select
Running Modes to see the running modes and block mode. To select the test mode, push the Shortcut button and
select Start Test.
Mode Description
AUTO The controller automatically starts and stops the engine.
 The controller cannot automatically start and stop the engine. The operator can start these sequences using
the buttons on the controller, Modbus commands or the digital inputs.
MANUAL The operator can use the digital increase/decrease inputs (if they are configured) and the Start and Stop
buttons. When the engine starts in manual mode, it will start without subsequent regulation.
BLOCK The controller cannot start a sequence, for example the start sequence. Select the block mode when you do
maintenance work on the engine.
Test The test sequence will start when you select the test mode.
NOTE The engine will shut down if you select the block mode while the engine is operating.
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3. Menus
3.1 Menu structure
The controller has two menu systems, which can be used without password entry:
•The View menu system: Shows the operating status and values. The system has 20 configurable windows, that can be
entered with the arrow buttons.
•The Parameters menu system: The operator can see the controller's parameters. A password is necessary to change
the parameter settings.
3.2 Parameters menu
You can configure the controller in the parameters menu and you can also find information, which is not available in the
view menu. From the view menu, push the button to find the parameters menu. Use the and buttons to find
the different parameters and select with the button.
Parameters menu example
This is an example of how to change the running detection type.
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3.2.1 Menu numbers
Each parameter has a menu number. You can find the number in the upper right corner on the display screen.
You can also find the menu number with the utility software:
1. Select Parameters from the vertical toolbar on the left.
2. Set the view mode to list. The view mode can be found in the left corner of the screen.
3. The menu numbers are in the Channel column.
3.2.2 The jump to parameter function
If you know the menu number for a parameter, you can use the jump to parameter function to go directly to the parameter.
On the controller:
1. From the view menu, push the Shortcut button to see the jump to parameter function:
2. Use the and buttons to go to Jump to parameter and push the button.
3. Use the and buttons to change the numbers, and push the button to save. Use the and buttons to
move to the next number.
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3.3 View menu
The view menu is shown when the controller is turned on, and you can see the operating status and values. The event and
alarms list will also be shown if an alarm is on.
1. Operating status
2. Values and information
3. Page number
The view menu has 20 different display views. Use the and buttons to select a view.
3.3.1 Display views
The controller has 20 different display views, and 5 of the views are pre-configured. You can configure the views with the
utility software.
Line View 1 View 2 View 3 View 4 View 5
1  0.0V Multi input 20 0.0 Aftertreatment EIC T. Coolant Serv1 0d 0h
2 MPU 0rpm Multi input 21 0.0 EIC Tier 4 Icons EIC T. Turbo Oil Serv2 0d 0h
3 - Multi input 22 0.0 - EIC T. Exh. Right -
4 [yyyy-mm-dd time] Multi input 23 0.0 - EIC T. Oil -
5 Run absolute 0 hrs - - EIC T. Fuel -
3.3.2 Display text
Configure the display views
You can configure the display views with the utility software:
1. Select the Configuration of the user views button in the toolbar.
2. In the pop-up window, select the display view to be changed.
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3. Select the display line you want to change.
4. In the pop-up window, select the text you want and click OK.
Display text
You can select five of the display texts for each display view.
3.4 Status text
Status text Condition
ACCESS LOCK The configurable input is activated, and the operator tries to activate one of the blocked
keys.
Aux. test ##.#V ####s The battery test is activated.
BLOCK Block mode is activated.
COOLING DOWN ###s Cooling-down period is activated.
DERATED TO #####kW Displays the ramp-down set point.
EXT. START ORDER There was an external engine start command.
EXT. STOP TIME ###s The extended stop timer is running.
FULL TEST Test mode is activated.
FULL TEST ###.#min Test mode is activated and test timer counting down.
IDLE RUN The Idle run function is active. The engine will not stop until a timer has expired.
IDLE RUN ###.#min The Idle run function is active. The engine will not stop until the timer has expired.
LOAD TEST Test mode is activated.
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Status text Condition
LOAD TEST ###.#min Test mode is activated and test timer counting down.
NOT POSSIBLE Unable to do the requested demand.
PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE Downloading the language file using the PC utility software.
RAMP FREEZED Stopped ramping (ramping frozen).
RAMP TO #####kW The power ramp is ramping in steps. The next step that is reached after the timer has
expired is displayed.
RAMPING Ramping up to the set point.
SHUTDOWN OVERRIDE The configurable input is active.
SIMPLE TEST Test mode is activated.
SIMPLE TEST ###.#min Test mode is activated and test timer counting down.
START PREPARE The start prepare relay is activated.
START RELAY OFF The start relay is deactivated during the start sequence.
START RELAY ON The start relay is activated.
3.5 Service view
You can use the service view to see the status of the controller. You can change the passwords in the service menu, but not
the other controller settings.
From the view menu, push the button and select Service View . Use the and buttons to go through the
parameters in the service view, and use the button to select the parameters.
Service view example
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3.6 Engine shortcuts
3.6.1 PID configuration
You can use the engine shortcuts menu to configure the PID set points.
On the controller
1. From the view menu, push the Shortcut button to see the menu.
2. Use the Up and Down buttons to go to Engine shortcuts menu, and push the button.
PID references
• Only active inputs are shown in the list.
• You can also see the values in the utility software. Select General Purpose PID from the left menu. There are a total of 2
reference values.
Manual regulation (up and down)
• Used for PID1.
• Not active during ramp up/down.
3.6.2 ECU Diagnose and Force Regeneration
You can activate ECU diagnose from the engine shortcuts menu. You can also use the menu to inhibit or force regeneration.
ECU Diagnose
Use ECU Diagnose to read ECU data without starting the engine.
To activate ECU diagnose on the controller:
1. Push the Shortcut button.
2. Select Engine shortcuts.
3. Select ECU Diagnose.
The diagnostics timer is activated when you select ECU Diagnose, and the controller starts to read the ECU data when the
diagnostic timer expires. To configure this timer, go to Parameters in the utility software and select parameter 6701.
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Force Regeneration
To inhibit or force regeneration:
1. Push the Shortcut button.
2. Select Engine shortcuts.
3. Select Force Regeneration.
4. Select Inhibit or Force.
3.7 General shortcuts
You can see your configured shortcuts in the General shortcuts menu. If you have not configured a shortcut, then the menu
is empty. Use the shortcuts when the controller is in  and manual mode.
More information
See General shortcuts in the AGC 150 Engine drive Designer's handbook for how to configure the general
shortcuts.
On the controller
1. From the view menu, push the Shortcut button to see the menu.
2. Use the Up and Down buttons to go to General shortcuts, and push the button.
3. Use the Up and Down buttons to go to select a shortcut.
3.8 Exhaust after-treatment  4/Stage 
AGC 150 meets the Tier 4  V requirements. The user can use the display to monitor (and control) both the
engine, and the exhaust after-treatment system.
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After-treatment page
No. Referent Symbol Description
1 After-treatment status -
2 Engine emission system failure Emission failure or malfunction.
3 Diesel Particle Filter  Regeneration is needed.
4 Page name -
5 Controller status -
6 Diesel Particle Filter  Inhibit Regeneration is inhibited.
7 High temperature - Regeneration There is a high temperature and regeneration is in process.
8 HC burn-off Hydrocarbon accumulation that requires burn-off.
9 Engine emission system failure level Emission failure or malfunction, with the severity.
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No. Referent Symbol Description
10 Diesel Particle Filter  level Regeneration needed, with the severity.
11 DEF level warning Low DEF level.
12 DEF shutdown DEF problem stops normal operation.
13 DEF level inducement
Mid-level inducement.
Severe inducement.
14 Diesel Exhaust Fluid  DEF quality is low.
Engine dashboard
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No. Referent Symbol Description
1 Water in fuel There is water in the fuel.
2 Engine interface status An engine warning.
3 Page name - -
4 Controller status -
5 Engine interface status An engine shutdown.
6 Engine interface status An engine malfunction.
7 Cold start The engine is cold.
8 High engine coolant temperature The engine coolant temperature is high.
9 Low engine oil pressure The engine oil pressure is low.
10 Fuel filter clogging The fuel filter is blocked.
11 Air filter clogging The air filter is blocked.
12 LIMIT lamp Only for MTU engines.
13 Oil change The engine needs an oil change.
14 High engine oil temperature The engine oil temperature is high.
NOTE Grey symbols show that communication is available for the referent. An engine type might not support all of the
referents.
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4. Alarm handling and log list
4.1 Alarm handling
If the function Alarm Jump is on, the controller will automatically show the alarm list on the display screen when an alarm
occurs.
Service View > Display > Alarm Jump
Parameter Text Range Default
9157 Alarm Jump OFF
ON ON
Access the alarm list from the display unit
1. From the view menu, push the button.
2. Use the and buttons to go to the Alarm list.
3. Push the button to view the Alarm list.
4. Push the button to go back.
The alarm list contains both acknowledged and unacknowledged alarms that are active. An alarm is active, if you have not
cleared the alarm condition, which started the alarm. Once an alarm is acknowledged and you have cleared the alarm
condition, the alarm is removed from the alarm list. If there are no alarms, then the alarm list will show No alarms.
The display screen can show only one alarm at a time. The number of alarms is shown on the right at the bottom of the
screen.
Example of an unacknowledged alarm
To see the other alarms, use the and buttons to go through the list. To acknowledge an alarm, select the alarm and
push the button.
Access the alarm list with the utility Software
Select Alarms from the toolbar on the left.
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CAUTION
Caution
If an alarm is blocking an engine in AUTO mode from starting, the engine will automatically start if the condition
that triggered the alarm has gone and the alarm has been acknowledged.
4.2 Logs menu
These are the log sub-menus:
1. Event log: Shows up to 500 events.
2. Alarm log: Shows up to 500 alarms. Only the latest 100 alarms are shown on the display unit, while the remaining alarms
are shown in the utility software.
3. Battery test log: Shows up to 52 tests, either Test OK or Test failed.
Access the log menu from the controller
1. From the view menu, push the button.
2. Use the and buttons to go to Logs.
3. Push the button to select Logs.
4. Select the log you want to see and push the button.
5. To leave the Log list, push the button.
Access the log list with the utility software
1. Select Logs from the left menu.
2. In the task bar, select Read logs .
3. Select the Log list you want to see.
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