USRE38656E1 - Annunciator with internal tachometer - Google Patents
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- This invention relates to an annunciator, specifically to a microprocessor-based annunciator with an internal tachometer.
- Annunciators are used for control and protection of remotely located internal combustion engines. Annunciators monitor a plurality of sensor inputs indicative of various engine parameters, such as oil pressure, water temperature, and engine speed. If one of these parameters is out of range, the annunciator triggers the shutdown of the engine and displays the fault condition, generally according to a sensor number. It is particularly important to monitor engine speed, because of the damage to the engine that can occur in a short period of time if engine speed exceeds acceptable levels.
- annunciators must draw sufficiently low current to be powered from the Capacitor Discharge (CD) ignition of the engine being monitored or a magnetic pickup installed on the flywheel, and backed up by a small long life battery.
- CD ignitions are only able to supply a minimal amount of power to auxiliary equipment. Because of this, the drain or load of an annunciator must be minimal to avoid affecting the efficiency of the ignition system, especially during starting periods.
- magnetic pickups are used to provide tachometer inputs, the drain or load of an annunciator must not degrade the pickup signal.
- the internal tachometer may advantageously include an overspeed shutdown setpoint and an underspeed shutdown setpoint.
- the internal tachometer can be easily calibrated to match timing pulses from the CD ignition of various engines or magnetic pickup pulses from various flywheels.
- system information such as tachometer calibration, overspeed and underspeed setpoints, and engine run hours are stored in nonvolatile memory. This ensures no data is lost, even when backup batteries are replaced.
- the system according to the present invention may be implemented using a low power microprocessor programmed to carry out operations corresponding to the components described herein.
- FIG. 1 shows a simplified block diagram of the annunciator according to the preferred embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 2 shows the user interface, according to the preferred embodiment, comprising a faceplate, keypad and liquid crystal display (LCD).
- LCD liquid crystal display
- FIGS. 3A-3D show the LCD displaying different information according to the preferred embodiment.
- FIG. 4 shows a schematic diagram of the power supply and shutdown unit according to the preferred embodiment.
- FIG. 5 shows a schematic diagram of the sensor input unit according to the preferred embodiment.
- FIG. 6 shows a schematic diagram of the microprocessor and logic unit according to the preferred embodiment.
- FIG. 1 shows a simplified block diagram of the annunciator according to the preferred embodiment.
- the Power Supply and Shutdown unit 11 converts the CD Ignition signal 10 into 5 VDC 12 and tach signal 13 , which it sends to the Microprocessor-based Logic Unit 14 .
- the Microprocessor-based Logic Unit 14 scans the Sensor Input Unit 17 for a fault on one of the Sensor Inputs 16 via the sensor bus 18 . If a fault is detected, the Microprocessor-based Logic unit 14 signals the Power Supply and Shutdown Unit 11 to shut down the engine via the fault shutdown bus 9 , and displays the fault on the LCD 19 .
- User commands and configuration are input via the User Interface 15 , shown in greater detail in FIG. 2 .
- FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of the Power Supply and Shutdown Unit 11 according to the preferred embodiment.
- CD Ignition signal 10 is first applied to the reverse blocking diode 41 , then to the zener diode 42 .
- Zener diode 42 minimizes current draw until CD ignition voltage 10 exceeds its threshold voltage, assisting in engine start up. Once the threshold voltage of zener diode 42 is exceeded, the voltage is applied to regulator circuit 43 , which regulates the voltage down to 5 VDC signal 12 which is supplied to Microprocessor-based Logic Unit 14 and Sensor Input Unit 17 .
- backup battery 49 supplies power to the Microprocessor-based Logic Unit 14 .
- Ignition Voltage Detect circuit 44 monitors CD Ignition voltage 10 and detects a drop in voltage below the threshold voltage of zener diode 40 , and signals the Microprocessor-based Logic Unit 14 via the Ignition Sense line 45 .
- Battery Voltage Detect circuit 46 monitors the voltage of backup battery 49 and detects a drop in voltage below the threshold voltage of zener diode 57 , and signals the Microprocessor-based Logic Unit 14 via the Battery Sense line 47 .
- the source of the tachometer signal can be either the CD ignition signal 10 or Magnetic pickup signal 58 , which is selectable through jumper header 59 . If the jumper is placed across pins 3 and 4 of jumper header 59 , the ignition signal conditioning circuit 48 filters the ignition signal and supplies the tach signal 13 to the Microprocessor-based Logic Unit 14 . If the jumper is placed across pins 1 and 2 of jumper header 59 , the magnetic pickup signal conditioning circuit 49 filters the ignition signal and supplies the tach signal 13 to the Microprocessor-based Logic Unit 14 .
- the Power Supply and Shutdown Unit 11 receives shutdown signals from Microprocessor-based Logic Unit 14 via the Shutdown Bus 9 .
- a high logic level on Ignition Ground Signal 50 turns on Ignition Ground transistor 53 , grounding the ignition and shutting down the engine.
- a high logic level on Fuel Valve Signal 51 turns on Fuel Valve Trip transistor 54 , dumping the energy stored in Fuel Valve Trip Capacitor 56 , tripping the fuel valve, cutting off fuel to the engine.
- a high logic level on Alarm Signal 52 turns on Alarm transistor 55 , signaling an external alarm device.
- FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of one half of the Sensor Input Unit 17 , each half handling 16 sensor inputs.
- the number of Sensor Inputs that can be accommodated by the Sensor Input Unit 17 is easily expanded with additional multiplexors. Likewise, the sensor inputs could be run straight into the inputs of the microprocessor 3 , eliminating the need for multiplexors.
- the Sensor Input Unit 17 is scanned by the Microprocessor-based Logic Unit 14 via the Sensor Bus 18 .
- the Microprocessor-based Logic Unit 14 addresses multiplexor 63 with address lines 62 , while pulling Mux Pullup Line 61 high, which applies a voltage to pullup resistors 69 . If the addressed sensor input is not faulted, mux output line 64 goes high. If the addressed sensor input is faulted, mux output line 64 goes low, and the Microprocessor-based Logic Unit initiates a shutdown as described below. Current limiting resistors 71 protect the input buffers of multiplexor 63 from high voltage applied at terminal block 67 .
- Sensors Switches are available in two configurations: Normally Closed and Normally Open.
- Normally Closed Switch 75 is closed in the normal state, and opens upon reaching a fault condition.
- Normally Open Switch 76 is open in the normal state, and closes upon reaching a fault condition. Manufacturing methods and preferences dictate which configuration is offered.
- the Sensor Input Unit 17 of the preferred embodiment can handle any combination of normally open or normally closed switches.
- Normally closed switch 75 requires two wires run to terminal block 67 . While the switch remains closed, mux output line 64 is pulled up through resistors 69 . When the switch opens, however, mux output line 64 is pulled low through pull down resistor 73 .
- Normally open switch 76 requires one wire run to terminal block 67 , one wire to ground, and the use of shunt jumper 77 across its input terminals. While the switch remains open, mux output line 64 is pulled up through resistors 69 . When the switch closes, mux output line 64 is pulled to ground through the sensor.
- FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of the Microprocessor-based Logic Unit 14 .
- the microprocessor 3 is programmed to perform the core logic functions of the annunciator: scanning the Sensor Input Unit 17 via Sensor Bus 18 , monitoring engine speed, controlling engine shutdown via Shutdown Bus 9 , and monitoring the user interface 15 . It is critical that microprocessor 3 operate at a low clock frequency to keep the current draw at a minimum. In the preferred embodiment, crystal oscillator 6 has 32.768 kHz frequency, which results in a current draw of approximately 50 microamps for microprocessor 3 .
- the microprocessor scans the Sensor Input Unit 17 every second, via the Sensor Bus 18 , as described above.
- the microprocessor addresses two multiplexors simultaneously; checking two sensor inputs at a time via Mux Output Lines 64 , allowing for faster scan times.
- Each pair of points is addressed sequentially via Mux Address Lines 62 , and the status of each sensor input is stored in the microprocessor's memory.
- Mux Pullup Line 61 is pulled low after a complete scan to prevent a faulted sensor input from drawing current through pullup resistors 69 on the Sensor Input Unit. Scanning an additional 16 inputs by adding a multiplexor to Sensor Input Unit 17 would require only one additional line into microprocessor 3 for the output of the added multiplexor.
- microprocessor 3 Since microprocessor 3 does not have extensive built in math functions, calculating engine RPM from tach signal 13 presents a problem. If microprocessor 3 were operating at a higher clock speed, math functions capable of calculating RPM from a single period of tach signal 13 could be implemented using basic assembly instructions. But with microprocessor 3 operating at 32.768 kHz, the calculations would take too long considering the other functions that must be performed.
- the present invention utilizes a counter and a timer, both peripheral features of microprocessor 3 .
- the counter which is capable of counting high speed pulses, is programmed to count pulses from tach signal 13 in the background.
- the timer is then programmed to generate periodic interrupts, during which the counter is read then reset to zero. If the number of pulses that tach signal 13 produces per engine revolution is known, the period of these interrupts can be calculated so that the number of tach signal pulses counted is equivalent to engine RPM.
- This ideal interrupt period, or “gate time,” Tgate can be calculated using the following equation:
- Tgate (60/pulse_per_revolution)S.
- microprocessor 3 does not have to perform any calculations, it merely reads the counter registers to obtain the engine RPM.
- a further problem is presented when utilizing this method, however, if the number of pulses per revolution of tach signal 13 is low.
- the present invention overcomes this problem by conditioning tach signal 13 with phase locked loop circuit 2 . This results in secondary tach signal 4 which is equivalent to tach signal 13 multiplied in frequency by 32. Using secondary tach signal 4 to calculate a gate time (Tgate′) yields the following equation with the gate time reduced by a factor of 32:
- Tgate′ ((60/pulse_per_revolution)/32)s.
- Tgate′ (60/6)/32, or 0.3125 seconds, which provides adequate time to respond to an overspeed condition.
- Pulses per revolution for a particular engine are entered by the user to calibrate the tachometer.
- the number of pulses per revolution from a CD ignition system is determined by the following equation:
- Pulses_Per_Revolution Cylinders/2*Engine_Cycles.
- the number of pulses per revolution from a magnetic pickup is simply the number of teeth in the ring gear the pickup senses.
- pulses per revolution are stored in non-volatile memory 5 , as are overspeed and underspeed setpoints used to trigger shutdowns.
- battery-backed RAM or dip switches could be used to store pulses per revolution, overspeed and underspeed setpoints, as described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,181,883.
- Engine RPM is compared to overspeed and underspeed setpoints every 0.5 seconds. If engine RPM is out of range, a shutdown occurs. Numeric codes “50” and “51” are annunciated to indicate overspeed and underspeed, respectively.
- an internal hourmeter keeps track of engine run hours.
- the run hours are periodically stored in non-volatile memory 5 .
- the Microprocessor-based Logic Unit 14 senses a Normal Shutdown, as described below, or a fault condition from either the Sensor Inputs, Engine Overspeed, or Engine Underspeed, it shuts the engine down via the Shutdown Bus 9 , as described above.
- the Microprocessor-based Logic Unit 14 While running, the Microprocessor-based Logic Unit 14 constantly supplies information to the display 19 , and receives user input from the user interface 15 , as described below.
- the user interface 15 shown in FIG. 2 comprises a liquid crystal display (LCD) 19 , and membrane switches 20 - 24 .
- LCD liquid crystal display
- the LCD 19 displays the last fault, as illustrated in FIG. 3A, with the faulted Sensor Number 25 to the left and the status 26 to the right.
- the LCD 19 displays the lockout timers, as illustrated in FIG. 3B, with the Timer Number 27 to the left, and the Remaining Time 28 , in seconds, to the right.
- the lockout timers inhibits user selectable sensor inputs that are engine speed dependent, such as oil pressure, until the engine has come up to speed. All other Sensor Inputs 16 , are scanned at this time. There are 2 independent lockout timers, allowing sensors that take longer to clear to be locked out for different periods. The user may zero out the displayed timer by pressing the Timer “0” button 23 .
- the LCD 19 displays Engine RPM 29 , as shown in FIG. 3C, continuously until a fault condition occurs or the user presses one of the following buttons: RESET 20 , RUN STOP 21 , TEST 22 , or DISPLAY HOURS 24 .
- the lockout timers are reinitialized, and will be displayed on the LCD 19 , as shown in FIG. 3 B.
- test timer is initiated and displayed. While the test timer is active, all points are inhibited from shutdown, but are displayed on the LCD 19 when faulted, as shown in FIG. 3A, allowing the user to test system operation and wiring. The user may zero the Test Timer by pressing the Timer “0” button 23 , and return to a normal run condition.
- the LCD 19 displays the Engine Run Hours 30 , as shown in FIG. 3D, for 5 seconds.
- the LCD 19 displays the fault, as illustrated in FIG. 3A, until the user presses the RESET button 20 , as described above.
- an operator is allowed to enter system information, such as pulsesper-revolution of the engine, overspeed and underspeed setpoints, and timer values, via the keypad.
- the engine must first be shutdown normally with the RUN-STOP button 21 , as indicated by numeric code “52.” After the normal stop, the operator must press and hold the RUN-STOP button 21 and the Timer-0 button 23 simultaneously for approximately 5 seconds. After that, setup menus prompt the operator to enter system information. All system information entered by the operator is stored in non-volatile memory 5 , which retains the information even if the backup battery 49 is removed.
- a shutdown history is created by storing in non-volatile memory 5 the sensor number of the last 5 shutdowns along with the engine run hours at the time the shutdown occurred.
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