VR Avionics Walter M601 User manual

TSLM
for
Walter M601
Engines
OPERATIONAL &
INSTALL MANUAL
Updated: 29 June 2016
Copyright 2016 by VR Avionics

TSLM - M601 Operational & Install Manual
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Contents
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................5
System Options...............................................................................................................................5
Retrofit to existin systems.............................................................................................................5
TSLM versions................................................................................................................................5
Operation...........................................................................................................................................6
Introduction.....................................................................................................................................6
Power-up (Master ON)....................................................................................................................6
Initiatin a Start...............................................................................................................................6
Initiatin a Run ...............................................................................................................................7
Automatic Protection Limitin .........................................................................................................8
Start Limitin ...............................................................................................................................8
Beta & Reverse Propeller Limitin ..............................................................................................8
Anti-Flameout Operation (AFO)......................................................................................................8
Determinin En ine State...............................................................................................................8
Parameter Exceeds........................................................................................................................9
Required Actions........................................................................................................................9
TSLM Li ht Codes..........................................................................................................................9
Operational Check Lists and Codes.............................................................................................10
Electrical & Mechanical Specifications.........................................................................................11
Dimensions (SN 7001 and later)...................................................................................................11
Dimensions (SN 5001 – 6200)......................................................................................................12
RS232 Data Interface (SN 5001 – 6200)......................................................................................12
Installation.......................................................................................................................................13
Tools and Equipment....................................................................................................................13
Electrical Installation.....................................................................................................................14
Power and Ground........................................................................................................................15
I nition Circuit...............................................................................................................................16
Start/Run Selection.......................................................................................................................17
Start Contactor..............................................................................................................................17
Start Interrupter Valve...................................................................................................................18
Limitin (EHT) Circuit....................................................................................................................19
TSLM Status Li ht........................................................................................................................20
Exceed Li ht.................................................................................................................................20
Volta e Sensin ............................................................................................................................21
Gas Generator Speed Sensin (N1).............................................................................................21
Propeller Speed Sensin (N2)......................................................................................................21
Inter Turbine Temperature Sensin (ITT).....................................................................................22
Beta Switch Sensin .....................................................................................................................22
Torque and Oil Pressure Sensin (optional)................................................................................23
Oil Temperature Sensin (optional)..............................................................................................24
TSLM Pin Definitions....................................................................................................................25
Configuration..................................................................................................................................26
Introduction...................................................................................................................................26
Confi uration Settin s..................................................................................................................26
History Recorded (bytes)..........................................................................................................26
Start Cycles..............................................................................................................................26
Fli ht Hours..............................................................................................................................26
Upper ITT Exceeds...................................................................................................................26
Lower ITT Exceeds...................................................................................................................26
N1 Exceeds .............................................................................................................................26
N2 Exceeds .............................................................................................................................26
Torque Exceeds .......................................................................................................................27
Max. Unit Temperature ºC .......................................................................................................27
Min. Unit Temperature ºC ........................................................................................................27
Last Attempted Start Time (seconds) ......................................................................................27
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Last Attempted Start Min Volta e (V) ......................................................................................27
Last Attempted Start Max ITT (ºC) ..........................................................................................27
Last Attempted Start EHT Resistance (Ohms) ........................................................................27
ITT Calibration .........................................................................................................................27
Volta e Calibration ..................................................................................................................27
Torque Span Calibration ..........................................................................................................27
Torque Offset Calibration ........................................................................................................27
Oil Pressure Span Calibration .................................................................................................27
Oil Pressure Offset Calibration ................................................................................................27
Oil Temperature Span Calibration ...........................................................................................27
Oil Temperature Offset Calibration ..........................................................................................28
Alternative Interrupter Activation .............................................................................................28
Enable Oil-Temperature Measurement....................................................................................28
Torque sensor is 200 psi type..................................................................................................28
Force a Start sequence when double-clickin Start Button .....................................................28
Walter En ine Type (0=M601D, 1=M601E-11, 2=M601E-11A) ..............................................28
Start ITT Control Settin ..........................................................................................................28
History Lo s Operations...............................................................................................................28
History retrieval.........................................................................................................................28
History clearance......................................................................................................................28
Viewin the history....................................................................................................................28
Dia nostic Tests...........................................................................................................................29
I nition check............................................................................................................................29
Interrupter check...........................................................................................................................29
EHT valve check...........................................................................................................................29
Exceed li ht check....................................................................................................................29
SetView Software ...........................................................................................................................30
Introduction...................................................................................................................................30
System Requirements..................................................................................................................30
SetView download and Installation...............................................................................................30
Usin SetView...............................................................................................................................30
Viewin and recordin parameters...........................................................................................31
Synchronizin with the system.................................................................................................31
Sharin files via email...............................................................................................................31
Adjustin the confi uration.......................................................................................................32
Openin and viewin history files.............................................................................................33
Dia nostic test and troubleshootin .........................................................................................33
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Introduction
System Options
This manual describes the installation and operation of the Turbine Start Limit & Monitor (TSLM)
from VR Avionics when used with a Walter/GE M601 en ine. The TSLM is a unit (black box) which
can function standalone or with other units (black boxes) from VR Avionics as shown below. This
manual is dedicated to the TSLM, so when plannin to install further units the user must also
include the manuals of these other units. For example, should you plan to use one or more VRX
multi-function displays, you need to read the VRX M601 Operational & Installation manual.
Retrofit to existing systems
The TSLM unit can be easily retrofitted to an already
existin aircraft system. Since it is remote mount, it will have
little to no impact on your current instrument panel if start
control and limitin is all you require. You can however
choose to add a VRX multi-function display (shown here) for
the added monitorin it provides, in which case you need to
make a little space for this on your panel.
TSLM versions
A few versions of the TSLM have been produced over the years. Later versions have remained
backward compatible with earlier ones by retainin the connector and pin-outs for the most part.
The followin table lists the differences other than normal eneral performance improvements of
the various versions as referenced by their serial numbers:
Serial number range Differences
3001 - 4100 First Generation
5001 - 6200 Oil-temperature measurement added
7001 and later New more compact enclosure
No serial port connector
Units with serial numbers 5001 and up are handled in this manual.
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Operation
Introduction
The followin sections describe the workin of the TSLM (firmware version 3.1 or later) in detail.
Near the end of this chapter we provide the various checklists and error codes on one pa e for
your convenience.
Power-up (Master ON
When first the TSLM is powered it turns on the TSLM li ht for about 2 seconds while it does a self-
check. If everythin checks out the TSLM li ht is turned off. If a problem or concern is detected the
TSLM li ht indicates as follows:
Problem or Concern TSLM light indication
EHT Error:
The EHT valve is bein powered externally from the
TSLM due to possible wirin problem
4 blinks.. pause.. 4 blinks.. pause, etc
Memory Warning:
The TSLM memory used for recordin start and
exceed raphs has reached the 90% mark. You may
want to retrieve this history and clear the TSLM's
memory.
7 blinks (directly after power-up)
TSLM Internal Fault:
The TSLM has failed the self-check and needs to be
serviced.
Solidly on or slowly flashin (no code)
Initiating a Start
By depressin the START button you initiate a start sequence. The TSLM performs pre-start
checks first unless commanded to bypass them (see later). It checks that the ITT is connected
properly and reads below 200ºC, that the bus volta e is at least 20 volt and that the EHT is
detected electrically. These checks have been included for safer startin and if one fails the TSLM
will decline the start and report the cause via the TSLM li ht as follows:
Cause of Error TSLM light indication
ITT Error:
ITT is above 200ºC or not connected properly. If
above 200ºC you may want to do a RUN to cool it
down before attemptin another start.
2 blinks.. pause.. 2 blinks.. pause, etc.
Voltage Error:
The bus volta e is too low for safe startin .
3 blinks.. pause.. 3 blinks.. pause, etc.
EHT Error:
Access by the TSLM to the EHT valve could not be
confirmed electrically. The reason could be that the
limiter enable/disable switch is not in the correct
position.
4 blinks.. pause.. 4 blinks.. pause, etc
The pre-start checks can be bypassed by double-clickin the START button. The “double-click
start override” settin must be enabled in the TSLM confi uration for this to work.
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If one of the pre-start checks failed, you should correct the cause before tryin a ain. To
acknowled e or reset the error code on the TSLM li ht you can press the START or RUN button
for 1 second. The TSLM li ht shall stop flashin and you are ready to issue another start.
If all the pre-start checks pass, the TSLM will activate the start sequence by en a in the starter,
turnin on the i nition and sequencin the fuel to the torch i niters. You should be able to hear the
starter/ enerator wind up and the i niters producin sparks. From the moment the starter en a es
there are 10 seconds reserved for li ht-off. Li ht-off is where the main fuel in the combustion
chamber i nites and can clearly be heard and seen in the ITT risin sharply. In case li ht-off does
not occur within the 10 seconds (which implies some problem), the TSLM will turn off the i nition
and stop the fuel to the torch i niters, but continue spinnin the en ine for 10 more seconds.
If this happens the pilot must close the fuel (shut-off valve lever to closed) just after the first 10
second period have expired. With the en ine spinnin for the next 10 seconds or so, closin the
fuel will pur e fuel vapors from the combustion chamber.
If the en ine li hts off before the first 10 second period expired (as would normally happen), the
TSLM will sense this and immediately start controllin the rise in ITT and the absolute ITT value as
needed by activatin the EHT valve. Both the TSLM li ht and the EHT li ht (if fitted) will turn on
when the EHT is activated by the TSLM durin the start.
If the ITT leads (from the thermocouples) is connected the wron way around (maybe after a
service) or become disconnected in some way that would only become apparent after li ht-off, the
TSLM will sense this and immediately turn on the EXCEED li ht. Since the TSLM can no lon er
measure the ITT accurately in this condition, the pilot needs to abort the start by cuttin fuel as
earlier mentioned to avoid possibly dama in the turbine. The starter will remain active for another
10 seconds so that fuel can a ain be pur ed from the combustion chamber.
The EXCEED li ht will also be turned on when the ITT increases to over 700ºC. The TSLM should
be able to control the ITT to below this temperature. If it is unable to, this would imply some major
problem – for example unintended isolatin valve activation, dead batteries, or fuel control unit
problems. An abort of the start is recommended in this case.
When the compressor reaches idle speed (above 50%), the starter, i nition and fuel to the torch
i niters will be turned off. Otherwise these devices will timeout 20 seconds after li ht-off was
detected.
See also Determinin En ine State.
Initiating a Run
A run operation pur es possible fuel vapors inside the combustion chamber. If your ITT is above
200ºC performin a run will cool down the turbine temperature by forcin new air throu h the
en ine.
By depressin the RUN button you initiate a RUN / MOTOR sequence. The TSLM will turn on the
starter for 8 seconds to spin the en ine. After the 8 seconds, the starter is turned off. The TSLM
will monitor the N1 si nal and alert you after the run if no si nal was detected from the N1 tach-
enerator sensor by pulsin the TSLM li ht as follows:
Caution TSLM light indication
N1 Error:
While conductin the run the TSLM did not detect any
si nal from the N1 sensors. A si nal should have
been detected. Check wirin .
5 blinks.. pause.. 5 blinks.. pause, etc
If you et the above warnin , check your wirin to rectify this. See also Determinin En ine State.
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Automatic Protection Limiting
The TSLM provides automatic en ine limitin when it restricts fuel to the en ine by activatin the
EHT valve. The EHT li ht (if installed) will come ON whenever limitin is performed. Limitin is
restricted to only the start and beta-propeller speed limitin . Limitin may also be disabled, by an
external limiter enable / disable switch (see pa e 19 for its electrical circuit).
Start Limiting
Durin the start process the en ine’s temperature (ITT) can be exceeded – more so when it is
started without any form of limitin (no activation of the EHT). The amount of limitin required vary
accordin to conditions such as outside air temperature, altitude, battery char e and initial ITT. The
TSLM utilizes an al orithm to control both the rate of rise and the absolute value of the inter-turbine
temperature (ITT).
If you have for otten the limiter enable / disable switch (if installed) in the disable position when
initiatin a start attempt, the TSLM's pre-start checks will detect it, decline the start attempt and
inform you via the TSLM li ht as to the problem. See the section on initiatin a start for more.
Beta & Reverse Propeller Limiting
To prevent a propeller exceed in Beta mode as well as to ensure effective reverse thrust
application, the TSLM will limit the propeller speed (N2) while in BETA mode. The TSLM knows the
propeller is in beta mode by sensin the BETA micro-switch.
Anti-Flameout Operation (AFO
In anti-flameout operation the i niters and i nition fuel valves are continuously activated as a
precautionary measure a ainst en ine flameout. This mode is manually activated by the pilot when
the en ine has already been started (is runnin ) by depressin the START switch for at least one
second before releasin it. The TSLM status li ht will li ht up to indicate that the AFO mode has
been entered. To deactivate this mode in-fli ht, the pilot depresses the RUN switch for at least one
second before releasin it. The TSLM status li ht should o out indicatin the anti-flameout mode
has been exited. See also Determinin En ine State.
Determining Engine State
The TSLM mainly uses the N1 (NG) parameter to determine whether the en ine is running or not
running (above 50% N1 means running and below means not running). This en ine state is
important since it impacts the start-run switch functionality. If not-runnin the start-run switch(es)
initiate start and run sequences, while if the en ine is runnin the switch(es) activate and
deactivate anti-flameout operation (AFO). This is why proper N1 wirin and si nalin to the TSLM
is emphasized and why we have a dedicated TSLM li ht code for N1 error. The TSLM has an
alternative to determine en ine state if for example N1 become disconnected or the tach- enerator
ceases to provide an alternatin si nal. In this alternative (where N1 will read zero) both the ITT
and N2 parameters need to be above 400 (400 °C ITT and 400 rpm N2) for the en ine state to be
considered as running.
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Parameter Exceeds
Should any of the en ine parameters o over their maximum limits the EXCEED li ht (if installed)
will come ON for the duration of the exceed. Durin this time all relevant parameters ets recorded
versus time and a dedicated counter increments within the TSLM. This information can be viewed
in the Confi uration and History sections of the SetView software.
Parameter exceeds (maximum values) are accordin to the type of M601 en ine used:
Engine Type Max. ITT Max. N1 Max. N2 Max. Torque
M601D 735 °C 100.00% 2080 RPM 132 psi
M601E-11 735 °C 100.00% 2080 RPM 145 psi (106%)
M601E-11A 710 °C 98.50% 1950 RPM 134 psi (98%)
Make sure that you set the “En ine Type” confi uration property to the appropriate model en ine
you are usin (see pa e 28).
Required Actions
Should the EXCEED li ht have come on durin fli ht, you can retrieve and analyze the time- raph
recorded within the TSLM to decide on what action to take next. Required actions vary from no
action to returnin the en ine to an overhaul facility for inspection/repair. With the raph you will
not only identify the parameter exceeded, but obtain both the maximum it reached as well as the
time it spent above the maximum limit. With this you will be able to look-up the required action you
need to take usin the en ine's manual, or askin a qualified person.
TSLM Light Codes
The TSLM li ht provides feedback to the pilot concernin the system. The li ht will blink a certain
pattern to report any problem to the pilot. The followin table shows the codes:
Problem TSLM light indication
ITT Error 2 blinks.. pause.. 2 blinks.. pause, etc
Volta e Error 3 blinks.. pause.. 3 blinks.. pause, etc
EHT Error 4 blinks.. pause.. 4 blinks.. pause, etc
N1 Error 5 blinks.. pause.. 5 blinks.. pause, etc
ISOL Error 6 blinks.. pause.. 6 blinks.. pause, etc
Memory Warnin 7 blinks.. pause.. 7 blinks.. pause, etc
TSLM Internal Error Solid ON, or slowly flashin
See also the sections that describes initiatin a start and a run.
Acknowledging the TSLM light Indication:
An error code can be acknowled ed and reset by holdin either the start or run button / switch
down for at least 1 second. The TSLM li ht will then stop blinkin , which will indicate that the TSLM
is now ready to accept new commands from the pilot (start, run, etc.).
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Operational Check Lists and Codes
START:
1. Power ON
2. Inverter on if necessary
3. Fuel ON
4. Fuel pump(s) ON
5. Condition lever forward to OPEN (detent)
6. Propeller in feather position
7. Throttle in IDLE position
8. Ensure ISOL valve is OFF (normal position)
9. Ensure Limiter Enable switch (if installed) is ON
(normal position)
10. Press START. Keep hand ready on the
condition lever in case of problem
11. If en ine fails to li ht after 10 seconds - shut fuel
down by pullin the condition lever, and wait for
starter motor to disen a e before turnin power
off to investi ate problem.
12. If en ine li hts - monitor increasin ITT
temperature. If the EXCEED li ht comes ON or
the ITT exceeds 700°C, quickly pull the
condition lever (fuel shut-off lever) to CLOSED.
13. Ensure N1 ( as enerator speed) increases to
at least 60%. If not, forward the throttle sli htly
and monitor ITT.
14. After N1 and ITT have stabilized, switch the
enerator ON.
15. Check Oil and Fuel Pressure
16. Forward Prop to full fine pitch
RUN:
1. Master switch On
2. Throttle to idle
3. Propeller to Feather
4. Condition lever in shut off
(CLOSED) position
5. Press the RUN switch and
monitor ITT temperature
drop.
Anti Flameout Operation:
(only if en ine is runnin )
Engage:
1. Press START and hold for 1
second.
2. Confirm TSLM li ht turn
ON.
Disengage:
1. Press RUN and hold for 1
second.
2. Confirm TSLM li ht turn
OFF.
ERROR codes (via TSLM light):
(Acknowled e / reset errors by pressin START or
RUN for 1 second)
1. Internal error (solid on or blinkin slowly)
2. ITT error – ITT above 200 ºC, or wirin fault.
3. VOLT error – Bus volta e too low or faulty.
4. EHT error – Limitin circuit disabled or faulty.
5. N1 error – No N1 si nal detected durin RUN
6. ISOL error – Start attempted in ISOL without
double-click (pre-start checks override)
7. Memory error – History lo more than 90% full
Notes:
To bypass the TSLM pre-start
checks initiate the start by pressin
START twice in quick succession
(double-click instead of one click).
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