VAF instruments 667 Programming manual

Technical Manual
Instructions for installation, operation and maintenance
Publication nr TIB-667-GB-1121
Supersedes TIB-667-GB-0918
667
PEM4 +SPU3 SYSTEM
For T-Sense®, TT-Sense®and PT2 Flowmeters

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. PREFACE......................................................................................3
1.1 General........................................................................................................3
1.2 Symbols.......................................................................................................3
1.3 Copyright......................................................................................................3
2. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION...............................................................4
2.1 PEM4 Propulsion Efficiency Monitoring System ..........................................4
2.2 System security............................................................................................4
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................5
4. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..............................................................7
5. UNPACKING..................................................................................7
6. INSTALLATION AND FIRST USE..................................................7
6.1 Record PEM4 + SPU3 system data.............................................................8
6.2 Installation diagrams of the PEM4 + SPU3 system......................................9
6.3 Installation instruction of the PEM4 + SPU3 system..................................10
6.4 Configuration and connection of the SPU3................................................11
6.5 Cable specifications...................................................................................12
6.6 Modbus input for T-Sense®and TT-Sense®...............................................13
6.7 Analogue input for torque-, speed- and power...........................................13
6.8 Analogue or Modbus input for shaft generator...........................................14
6.9 Analogue or Modbus input for auxiliary power...........................................15
6.10 Analogue input for ViscoSense®3D –Density, temp. and Viscosity........15
6.11 Modbus output to external system ..........................................................16
6.12 Modbus connections...............................................................................17
7. OPERATING PRINCIPLES..........................................................18
7.1 General......................................................................................................18
7.2 Displayed parameter and engineering units...............................................18
7.3 Explanation of parameters.........................................................................19
7.3.1 Shaft torque ......................................................................................19
7.3.2 Shaft speed.......................................................................................19
7.3.3 Shaft power.......................................................................................19
7.3.4 Shaft thrust (option)...........................................................................19
7.3.5 Shaft generator (option) ....................................................................19
7.3.6 Fuel oil consumption.........................................................................19
7.3.7 Fuel oil temperature..........................................................................19
7.3.8 Speed over ground (SOG) via NMEA0183 .......................................20
7.3.9 Speed through water (STW) via NMEA0183.....................................20
7.3.10 Speed through water (STW) via pulse signal from speed log ...........20
7.3.11 Density..............................................................................................20
7.3.12 Draft..................................................................................................20
7.3.13 Inclino................................................................................................20
7.4 How to operate...........................................................................................21
7.5 Explanation of the menus...........................................................................22
7.5.1 Operating menus...............................................................................22
7.5.2 Settings menu Users.........................................................................24
7.5.3 Settings menu Advanced..................................................................24
7.6 Explanation of the menus...........................................................................25
7.6.1 Home menu ......................................................................................25
7.6.2 Engine menu.....................................................................................26
7.6.3 Propulsion menu...............................................................................31

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7.6.4 Alarms menu.....................................................................................34
7.6.5 Signals (raw) menu...........................................................................35
7.6.6 Settings menu...................................................................................36
7.7 Method of calculations ...............................................................................39
8. MAINTENANCE...........................................................................44
9. REPAIR........................................................................................44
10. TAKE OUT OF SERVICE.........................................................44
11. REMOVAL AND STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT.........................44
12. MALFUNCTION AND SEND FOR REPAIR..............................44
13. ENVIRONMENT.......................................................................44
14. DISPOSAL...............................................................................44
15. TROUBLE SHOOTING ............................................................45
16. EMC CLASSIFICATIONS OF THE PEM4 + SPU3 SYSTEM ...45
16.1 Certificates..............................................................................................45
17. DRAWINGS .............................................................................46
18. ABBREVIATIONS ....................................................................52
19. SPARE PARTS........................................................................52
20. WARRANTY CONDITIONS......................................................53

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1. PREFACE
1.1 GENERAL
The PEM4 Propulsion Efficiency Monitoring system is a microprocessor based instrument for use with
the T-Sense®Optical Torque Measuring System and TT-Sense®Optical Thrust and Torque Measuring
System. The T-Sense®is providing torque, shaft speed and power as input for the PEM4 system. The
TT-Sense®additionally provides thrust measurements as input.
The PEM4 system is supplied with a robust SPU3 Signal Processing Unit, which can be connected to a
large number of extra inputs like flowmeters, GPS, speed log, or one additional T-Sense® or TT-Sense®
in case of twin screw vessels.
This completely unique and compact total solution can be used for simple to very complicated
configurations.
To ensure safe and correct installation and operation, read this manual completely before
installing the equipment and starting operations.
The (micro) SD card should not be exposed to computer viruses, since this could
contaminate the (micro) SD card. Contamination could disturb good working of the system.
For any additional information contact:
VAF Instruments B.V.
Tel.
[phone]
Vierlinghstraat 24, 3316 EL Dordrecht
Fax
[phone]
P.O. Box 40, NL-3300 AA Dordrecht
E-mail
[email protected]
The Netherlands
Internet
www.vaf.nl
Or your local authorized VAF dealer.
Their addresses can be found on www.vaf.nl
1.2 SYMBOLS
The following symbols are used to call attention to specific types of information.
A warning to use caution! In some instances, personal injury or damage to the instrument
or control system may result if these instructions are not followed properly.
An explanation or information of interest.
1.3 COPYRIGHT
This Technical Manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved.
While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, no responsibility for errors or
omissions is assumed. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the
information contained herein. Specifications can be changed without notice.

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2. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
2.1 PEM4 Propulsion Efficiency Monitoring System
The PEM4 system is a modular propulsion efficiency system. This manual describes the combination of
the PEM4 with the SPU3 (Signal Processing Unit). The PEM4 stand alone system is able to calculate
torque, speed and poweroutput data. The PEM4 stand alone is describedin a separate technicalmanual,
(TIB-669 T-Sense®and PEM4 stand alone). The PEM4 system in combination with the SPU3 can
manage a maximum of 12 Flowmeter inputs in with PT100 temperature inputs related to a maximum of
8 consumers. Furthermore a maximum of 6 ViscoSense®3D inputs, a speed log pulse, GPS NMEA
signal, draft meter and inclino meter can be added as input to the system.
The SPU3 converts all these input signals to one RJ45 Ethernet signal for monitoring purposes through
a PEM4 touch screen or using the IVY®Propulsion Performance Management system.
A RS485 Modbus signal is available for connectionan external system like Alarm and Monitoring System
(AMS) or to connect a separate PC running the optional SPU3 datalogger software.
Functions, which can be performed with the PEM4 + SPU3 system are:
•Measurement and display of the torque, thrust, shaft speed and power.
•Calculation of the average shaft power, shaft speed and torque during the last 1, 4 and 24 hours.
•Calculation of the total energy, total revolutions and total CO2emissions including reset.
•Calculation of the fuel consumption in kg per nautical mile, fuel consumption in kg per hour, fuel
consumption in gram per kWh (Specific Fuel Oil Consumption - SFOC), average fuel consumption per
nautical mile, fuel temperature compensation and calculation of the total mass per fuel type per
consumer including reset.
•Calculation of thrust, thrust power quotient, when a TT-Sense®sensor is installed.
•Displaying of parameters, engine load diagram and power/speed diagram.
•Above mentioned calculations for twin screw vessels when an additional T-Sense®or TT-Sense®
system is installed.
The SPU3 can be installed in the vicinity of the flow meter(s) and/or booster unit or in the engine control
room (ECR). The PEM4 touch screen can be installed in a control cabinet or control panel in the ECR
and/or on the bridge.
2.2 SYSTEM SECURITY
Besides checking the status of the torque measurement system and/or flowmeters the PEM4 + SPU3
system also checks itself continuously for program and configuration data integrity, normal program flow
and power supply conditions. All alarm messages will be logged in a dedicated alarm screen.

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3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
SPU3
Drawing 0815-1120 (section 17)
Supply voltage
115 - 230 VAC
Power consumption
30 W max.
Protection class
IP65
Net weight
Approx. 10 kg
Operating temperature
Lower than 55⁰C
Dimensions
660 x 300 x 165 mm (w x h x d)
CPU
Beagle Bone, Sitara AM3359AZCZ100, 1GHz, SDRAM 512MB
DDR3L 800 MHZ, On board flash 2GB, 8bit embedded MMC
Flowmeter pulse inputs
(backplanes)
Number of pulse inputs
12 flowmeters (max. 8 engines/boilers)
Input type
VAF Instruments PT2 sensor or Namur
Max. freq. pulse input
1000 Hz
Threshold voltage
3 V
Maximum pulse voltage
8,2 V
Flowmeter temperature inputs
(backplanes)
Number of temp. inputs
12
Input type
3 wire PT100
Range
0⁰C to 200⁰C
Accuracy
± 1⁰C
Update time
1 Hz
Analogue inputs
(backplanes)
Max. 9x optional analogue inputs
(3 analogue modules with 3 analogue inputs each)
Range per analogue input 4-20mA each. Ri = 100Ω
Used for:
•Max. 2 shaft generators
(1 analogue input each)
•Max. 2 torque meters e.g. VAF-Palco - Torque/speed/power
(3 analogue inputs each)
•Max. 6 auxiliary power - Total auxiliary power
(1 analogue input each)
•Max.6ViscoSense®3D-Density, Temperature andViscosense
(3 analogue inputs each)
•Max. 4 draft meters –Front, Middle SB, Middle PS, Back
(1 analogue input per meter)
•Max. 1 Inclino meter –Pitch, Roll, Yaw
(1 analogue input per signal)
Signal input
(J1) T1 or T1+T2
Input signal from T-Sense®,TT-Sense®sensors or Auxiliary Engines.
RS485 (2-wire), Baud rate: 19200, Data bits: 8, Parity: none, Stop bits:
2,
Flow control: None
(max1200m cable length)
Signal input
(J2) T2 or Aux1
Input signal from T-Sense®, TT-Sense®sensors or Auxiliary Engines
RS485 (2-wire), Baud rate: 19200, Data bits: 8, Parity: none, Stop bits:
2,
Flow control: None
(max1200m cable length)
Modbus output
(J3)
Modbus connection
For data transfer to an external system like AMS or for connection to a
separate PC running (optional) SPU3 data logger software.
RS485 (2-wire) Baud rate: 57600, Data bits: 8, Parity: none, Stop bits:
1,
Flow control: None,Function code 3(Holding Registers), Modbus slave
address 1
(max1200m cable length)

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NMEA input
(J4)
NMEA 0183, used for GPS*
PEM4 is reading following strings:
•$--VTG sentence (“speed over ground” - SOG)
•$--VBW sentence (“longitudinal water speed” – STW)
RS422 (2-wire), Baud rate: 4800, Data bits: 8, Parity: none, Stop bits:
1,
Flow control: None (max1200m cable length)
*systems in combination with IVY®are able to read more
information available through NMEA
Ship’s speed log input
(J6)
Pulse input for speed log. 1-999p/NM
Ethernet output
(J10)
One RJ45 Ethernet connection to the PEM4 touch screen, the IVY®
Propulsion Performance Management system, or to a PC/network on
board.
(max100m cable length)
Optional a RJ45 Ethernet switch for connecting e.g. a second PEM4
touch screen.
Figure 1 SPU3 Signal Processing Unit
PEM4.7 Touch Screen
Drawing 0815-1023 (section 17)
Supply voltage
115-230 VAC to power supply unit
Dimensions
235 x 150 x 44 (w x h x d)
Cut out
217,6 x 128,6 mm (w x h)
Cut out depth
38 mm
Front panel thickness
6 mm
Connections
RJ45 Ethernet connection on the back-bottom side of the panel
Temperature range
-20ºC up to +60ºC
Display
Color TFT LCD, PCAP
Touch screen 7,0” (1024 x 600 dots) with adjustable LED backlight
Net weight
1,3 kg

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PEM4.8 Touch Screen
Drawing 0815-1025 (section 17)
Supply voltage
115-230 VAC to power supply unit
Dimensions
218,16 x 162,67 x 46,5 mm (w x h x d)
Cut out
167 x 116 mm (w x h)
Cut out depth
32 mm
Front panel thickness
17 mm
Connections
RJ45 Ethernet connection on the back-bottom side of the panel
Temperature range
-10ºC up to +50ºC
Display
Color TFT LCD, Touch screen 8” (1024 x 600 dots) with
adjustable backlight
Net weight
940 g
PEM4.10 Touch Screen
Drawing 0815-1026 (section 17)
Supply voltage
115-230 VAC to power supply unit
Dimensions
260 x 178 x 44 mm (w x h x d)
Cut out
246,5 x 164,5 mm (w x h)
Cut out depth
46 mm
Front panel thickness
3,20 mm
Connections
RJ45 Ethernet connection on the back-bottom side of the panel
Temperature range
0ºC up to +50ºC
Display
Color TFT LCD, Touch screen 10.1” (1280 x 800 dots) with
night view
Net weight
2 kg
4. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
There are no special safety instructions for the equipment.
5. UNPACKING
Let the equipment acclimatize inside the closed box for at least one hour at the location where the system
will be installed.
When the equipment is taken out of the box, please leave the special protection supplied with the
equipment as long as possible in place to avoid any damage.
The special protection should be stored for the unlikely event the equipment has to be sent for repair.
Dispose of the packing material should be done according to the laws of the country where the equipment
is installed, or according to the rules that are applicable on the vessel.
•Be careful when unpacking the electronic equipment. The content is fragile.
•Do not press on the PEM4 touch screen.
•Be careful not to damage any of the connectors, control modules or wiring.
6. INSTALLATION AND FIRST USE
The PEM4 + SPU3 system will be delivered with the software and correct data settings installed. First
connect all the inputs and outputs to the components. Connect for the PEM4.10 version a grounding
cable to the grounding screw on the backside of the screen, see section 17 drawing 0815-1126.
The power supply wires should be connected at last.
Note: There is an ON/OFF switch on PEM4 touch screen. When the power switch is switched ON the
screen will turn on.

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Check if the inputs are connected correctly through menu <ALARMS> <Signals(raw)>.
In case of any errors the connection(s) or connected equipment(s) should be checked and corrected.
6.1 RECORD PEM4 + SPU3 SYSTEM DATA
This information is required when contact the supplier for any reason.
SPU3 nameplate:
Type No.
SPU3
Serial No.
Supply voltage
V
Frequency
Hz
Var.No.
Power Cons.
W
PEM4 system info:
Software
Version
Serialnumber
Hullnumber
Delivery date

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6.2 INSTALLATION DIAGRAMS OF THE PEM4 + SPU3 SYSTEM
The PEM4 + SPU3 system, consisting of SPU3 signal processing unit and PEM4 touch screen, can be
connected to the T-Sense®or TT-Sense®stator control box as shown in below figures.
Figure 2 –Example of PEM4.7 + SPU3 system including T-Sense®torque sensor and 2 Touch Screens
Figure 3 –Example of PEM4.8 + SPU3 system including T-Sense®torque sensor and 2 Touch Screens
Figure 4 –Example of PEM4.10 + SPU3 system including T-Sense®torque sensor and 2 Touch Screens