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PowerView3 – HMI Module
Operating Manual
P/N 01.10.015-EN | Rev. 02/2018

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  • Page 1 PowerView3 – HMI Module Operating Manual P/N 01.10.015-EN | Rev. 02/2018...
  • Page 2 Information contained in this publication may be changed without prior notice. Trademarks MOTORTECH products and the MOTORTECH logo are registered and/or common law trademarks of the MOTORTECH Holding GmbH. All further trademarks and logos displayed or used in this publication are the property of the respective entitled person.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents   1 General Information ....................6   1.1 What Is the Purpose of this Operating Manual? ............6   1.2 Who Is this Operating Manual Targeted to? ............... 6   1.3 Which Symbols Are Used in the Operating Manual? ........... 6  ...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents   8 General Operation ..................... 45   8.1 Switching on and off the Device ................45   8.2 Navigation ......................46   8.3 Menu Bar ......................47   8.4 Start Menu ......................49   8.4.1 Devices ......................51  ...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents   9.2 DetCon Detonation Controller ................101   9.2.1 Main Menu ....................... 101   9.2.2 Overview ......................102   9.2.3 Intensity ......................104   9.2.4 Trends ......................105   9.2.5 Preferences ..................... 108   9.3 TempScan Temperature Module ................110  ...

  • Page 6: General Information

    1 General Information Read through this operating manual carefully before use and become familiar with the product. Installation and start-up should not be carried out before reading and understanding this document. Keep this manual readily available so that you can reference it as needed. 1.1 What Is the Purpose of this Operating Manual? This manual serves as an aid for the installation and operation of the product and supports the technical staff with all operating and maintenance tasks to be performed.

  • Page 7: Which Abbreviations/Acronyms Are Used In The Operating Manual

    1 General Information Danger This symbol indicates warnings for danger to life, especially due to high voltage. Read these warning notices carefully and take the mentioned precautionary measures. 1.4 Which Abbreviations/Acronyms Are Used in the Operating Manual? In the manual or the user interface, the following abbreviations / acronyms are used. Abb.
  • Page 8 Light Emitting Diode Light emitting electronic semiconductor Layer Setting Services Service for configuration of node ID and bit rate in a CANopen network ® MOTORTECH Ignition Controller MICT MOTORTECH Software for configuring Integrated MOTORTECH ignition Configuration Tool controllers Network Management...
  • Page 9 1 General Information Abb. Term Description Explanation SDHC Secure Digital Secure, high-capacity Digital storage medium card High-Capacity card digital memory card SELV Safety Extra-Low Voltage Serial Peripheral Bus system for a synchronous Interface serial data bus Thin-Film Transistor Control technology for liquid crystal flat screens Twisted Nematic Orientation type of liquid...

  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    Mark the operating location of the ignition system with the corresponding standardized warning symbol. MOTORTECH equipment is manufactured as state of the art and therefore safe and reliable to operate. Nevertheless the equipment can cause risks or damage can occur, if the following instructions are not complied with: –...

  • Page 11: Electrostatic Discharge Hazards

    2 Safety Instructions – Operate the equipment only while it is in proper condition. – Investigate all changes detected while operating the gas engine or ignition system. – Ensure compliance with all laws, directives and regulations applicable to the operation of your system, including such not expressly stated herein.

  • Page 12: Special Safety Instructions For The Device

    2 Safety Instructions 2.3 Special Safety Instructions for the Device Explosion hazard! The following operations may only be executed providing the environment is classified as non-explosive: – Establishing and terminating communications via PowerView3 interfaces and connections. – Inserting and removing SD cards. Risk of destruction and injury! The PowerView3 is an electrically operated device and there is the risk of electrostatic discharges.

  • Page 13: Proper Disposal

    The binary inputs and outputs of the PowerView3 must not be used for safety-critical purposes. 2.4 Proper Disposal After the expiration of its service life, MOTORTECH equipment can be disposed of with other commercial waste, or it may be returned to MOTORTECH. We will ensure its environmentally friendly disposal.

  • Page 14: Intended Use

    3.1 Functional Description The PowerView3 is used to visualize and record engine operating data. The data can be provided by the following MOTORTECH devices that are connected via a CAN bus: – Ignition controller MIC3, MIC3+, MIC4, MIC4+, MIC5, MIC5+ –...

  • Page 15: Product Description

    4 Product Description 4.1 Technical Data 4.1.1 Certifications The PowerView3 is certified in compliance with the following regulations: – Class I, Div 2, Groups C, D, T4 – CSA Std C22.2 No. 0 -10 – CSA Std C22.2 No. 142-M1987 (R 2004) –...
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  • Page 20: Mechanical Data

    4 Product Description 4.1.2 Mechanical Data The PowerView3 has the following mechanical characteristics. Feature Value Dimensions 207 mm x 126.1 mm x 29.5 mm (8.15" x 4.96" x 1.16") (length x width x height) Weight 670 g (1.48 lbs) Shape of device See section Overview Drawings on page 26 Noise level Fanless design...

  • Page 21: Warning Notices On The Device

    4 Product Description 4.1.3 Warning Notices on the Device Validity of warning notices on device The warning notices on the device are valid for the PowerView3 and all components connected to it. English warning notice on the device French translation EXPLOSION HAZARD! Do not RISQUE D‘EXPLOSION! Ne débranchez disconnect while circuit is live unless...

  • Page 22: Product Identification - Labeling On The Device

    Detonation Control: Detonation controllers DetCon2, DetCon16, and DetCon20 – Temperature Control: Temperature module TempScan20 You can obtain activation codes that were not part of the scope of supply of your PowerView3 from MOTORTECH (see section Customer Service Information on page 131). Rev. 02/2018...

  • Page 23: Electrical Data

    4 Product Description 4.1.5 Electrical Data The PowerView3 has the following electrical characteristics: Feature Value Power consumption 4.5 W typical, max. 7 W Power supply Nominal voltage: 24 V DC Operating voltage: 9 V DC to 30 V DC Required current 250 mA at 24 V typical Real-time clock accuracy Depending on ambient temperature...

  • Page 24: Interfaces

    4 Product Description 4.1.7 Interfaces Use in potentially explosive atmospheres For use in a hazardous area of Class I, Division 2, Groups C and D, T4 in the USA and Canada, it is imperative that you observe the information of the CSA Certificate 2173514 (see section Certifications on page 15) for the PowerView3.
  • Page 25 4 Product Description Item no. Type Properties Power 9 V DC to 30 V DC, nominal voltage 24 V DC Network No function Memory card slots Suitable for – SD cards up to 2 GB – SDHC cards up to 32 GB Rev.

  • Page 26: Overview Drawings

    4 Product Description 4.1.8 Overview Drawings Rear View Rev. 02/2018...
  • Page 27 4 Product Description Plan View Side View Rev. 02/2018...

  • Page 28: Operation

    5 Operation 5.1 Start-up Use in potentially explosive atmospheres For use in a hazardous area of Class I, Division 2, Groups C and D, T4 in the USA and Canada, it is imperative that you observe the information of the CSA Certificate 2173514 (see section Certifications on page 15) for the PowerView3.

  • Page 29: Software Updates

    (see section Devices on page 51) and the PowerView3 configuration (see section Display on page 57). You receive software updates for the PowerView3 from MOTORTECH. A software update consists of several update files with signature files for verification of the update files. You need a USB flash drive to install updates.
  • Page 30 5 Operation Software version PowerView3 lower than 1.6.0: Update installer If your PowerView3 has a software version lower than 1.6.0 installed, first update the installer on your PowerView3 before performing a software update. Proceed as follows: Make sure that the installer file ins-x.x.x-BSP-y.y.y.tar.bz2 corresponds to the board support package of your PowerView3.
  • Page 31 5 Operation 4. Insert the USB flash drive into your running PowerView3. ▸ After a few seconds, the standard PowerView3 interface closes and the installer interface opens. 5. Available update packages are displayed in the Package column. If necessary, tap on the Language button to change the language.

  • Page 32: Installation Instructions

    – 6 wire end ferrules – 4 attachment clamps – 4 attachment screws M3 – SDHC-card (8 GB) – Storage device (USB flash drive or CD-ROM) with MOTORTECH Trend Viewer software for visualizing PowerView3 recordings – Operating manual Rev. 02/2018...

  • Page 33: Installation

    The PowerView3 is designed for installation in a control cabinet door. Install the device as follows: Installation by two people MOTORTECH recommends that the PowerView3 is installed by two people. Select a suitable place for the PowerView3. When selecting observe the following points: –...
  • Page 34 6 Installation Instructions 2. Cut a rectangular opening with the following dimensions into the control cabinet door: 3. If necessary, remove sharp edges. 4. Carefully insert the PowerView3 into the opening from the outside. 5. Hold the PowerView3 firmly while a second person hooks in the four attachment clamps in the openings provided for this on the sides of the device.

  • Page 35: Wiring Of The Device

    7 Wiring of the Device Use in potentially explosive atmospheres For use in a hazardous area of Class I, Division 2, Groups C and D, T4 in the USA and Canada, it is imperative that you observe the information of the CSA Certificate 2173514 (see section Certifications on page 15) for the PowerView3.
  • Page 36 7 Wiring of the Device The diagram shows an example of the wiring for four devices: First device Second-to-last device Second device Last device Rev. 02/2018...
  • Page 37 7 Wiring of the Device CAN bus wiring Note the following when connecting the CAN bus: – Each bus end must be fitted with a terminating resistor of 120 Ω (see drawing). – The maximum wire length depends on the bit rate: Bit rate Maximum wire Maximum length...
  • Page 38 7 Wiring of the Device Pin Assignment of the Interface of the CAN Field Bus Assignment Description Common ground for CAN and RS485 group Term Bridge with Hi for CAN bus termination CAN Hi CAN Lo Term Bridge with Lo for CAN bus termination Pins 6 to 12 are reserved for the RS485 interface and are without function.
  • Page 39 7 Wiring of the Device The connector for the shielding must be connected with one of the four shielding connections at the back of the PowerView3. The other end of the conductor for the shielding must be suitably fitted. Rev. 02/2018...
  • Page 40 As shown in the following illustrations, you can connect the PowerView3 directly to the MOTORTECH ignition controller (MIC3, MIC3+, MIC4, MIC4+, MIC5, MIC5+) using the CAN cable delivered with the PowerView3. To do so, you need to insert the connector into the CAN interface on the PowerView3.
  • Page 41 Activate CAN interface on the devices if applicable. – Assign unique CANopen -node IDs to the devices. ® – Set bit rate of all devices to 250 kbit/s. CANopen protocol ® If you require information on the CANopen protocol, contact your ® MOTORTECH contact person. Rev. 02/2018...

  • Page 42: Binary Inputs/Outputs

    7 Wiring of the Device 7.2 Binary Inputs/Outputs Operational safety! The PowerView3 and the software are not designed for safety-critical applications. The binary inputs and outputs of the PowerView3 must not be used for safety-critical purposes. If warnings and errors occur in the detonation controller or in a temperature module, two binary outputs can be switched at the PowerView3.

  • Page 43: Power Supply

    7 Wiring of the Device 7.3 Power Supply Use in potentially explosive atmospheres For use in a hazardous area of Class I, Division 2, Groups C and D, T4 in the USA and Canada, it is imperative that you observe the information of the CSA Certificate 2173514 (see section Certifications on page 15) for the PowerView3.
  • Page 44 7 Wiring of the Device PowerView3 Power Supply via the Ignition Controller If you use a MOTORTECH ignition controller with a service cover and connector strip, you have the option of supplying power to the PowerView3 via the ignition controller. A special connector is included in the PowerView3's scope of supply.

  • Page 45: General Operation

    8 General Operation General functions and setting options for the PowerView3 are described in this chapter. You can find information on the device menus of added devices in chapter Devices on page 74. Notice In this manual, the screenshots and buttons are displayed in day mode. You can find out how to toggle between day and night mode in the section Start Menu on page 49.

  • Page 46: Navigation

    ID set in the PowerView3 are displayed. In each view, you can view detailed information on the PowerView3 by tapping on the MOTORTECH logo. In certain views you can access additional options via the button...

  • Page 47: Menu Bar

    8 General Operation 8.3 Menu Bar The menu bar is always displayed and offers the following options and information: Symbol Function With the Start button you reach the Start Menu. There is more information in the section Start Menu on page 49. With the Back button you reach the next higher operating level of the PowerView3.
  • Page 48 8 General Operation Symbol Function This button informs about the status of the access control: – Operator, Service, Master: The corresponding access level is set. – Locked: The Read Only access level is set. – Disabled: The access control is disabled. By tapping this button, you can access the Access Control view.

  • Page 49: Start Menu

    8 General Operation 8.4 Start Menu The Start Menu will be displayed after the PowerView3 has started. You can access the Start Menu any time via the Start button in the menu bar. You have the following options in the Start Menu: Devices With this button you open the Device Setup view, in which you can add new devices and edit device settings.
  • Page 50 8 General Operation Night Mode/Day Mode With this button, you can change the display colors to ensure legibility under various lighting conditions. Recordings With this button, you open the Recorded Files view. You can display and administer recorded trend data from the inserted SD card. There is more information in the section Recordings on page 62.

  • Page 51: Devices

    8 General Operation The frames of the device buttons have the following meaning: – Green: There are no errors. – Red: The device is not connected. Check the connection and connection settings. – Yellow: There are one or more messages for the device. Acknowledge the messages via the Alert button (see section Menu Bar on page 47).

  • Page 52: Device Type Activation

    Deleting a Device on page 55. – Device Type Activation MOTORTECH provides you with the activation codes which are required to visualize devices in the PowerView3. There is more information in the section Device Type Activation on page 52. With the Back up button, you can save activation codes to a USB flash drive or an SD card (e.

  • Page 53: Adding A Device

    8 General Operation Activate a new device type as follows: Insert an external storage medium with an activation code from MOTORTECH into your PowerView3. 2. In the Device Setup view, tap Activate. ▸ The storage locations available are displayed in a window.
  • Page 54 8 General Operation 4. Confirm your entry via the Save button. ▸ The dialog is closed and you are returned to the Device Setup view. Here the added device with device class and node ID is displayed as Remote Device. ▸...

  • Page 55: Editing A Device

    PowerView3 (see section Recordings on page 62) or the MOTORTECH Trend Viewer (see section Recordings on page 62). For each device, you can start and stop the recording of trend data in the Device Setup view.

  • Page 56: Device Type Generic

    8 General Operation Ending a Recording In the Device Setup view, select the device for which you would no longer like to record data in the area Remote Device. If the device has the recording status ON under Logging, data is recorded from the device.

  • Page 57: Display

    8 General Operation 8.4.2 Display The Display button in the Start Menu opens the following views: – Display Configuration – Display Information buttons allow you to switch between the views. The views are described as follows. Display Configuration You have the following options: –...
  • Page 58 Setting up an individual screen saver In the default configuration, the slide show contains pictures of MOTORTECH products. If you want the screen saver to display your own pictures, you can set this up as follows: Create a folder named motortech-slides in the root directory of a USB flash drive or an SD card.
  • Page 59 Display Information In the Display Information view , you can find the following information: – Display ID – MOTORTECH serial number – Arrangement number – Board support package version – Software version of your PowerView3...

  • Page 60: Connection

    For communication via the CAN bus, it is mandatory that all connected devices use the same bit rate. MOTORTECH devices are usually delivered with a bit rate set to 250 kbit/s. Use this bit rate in the PowerView3 as well.
  • Page 61 8 General Operation Changing Bit Rate Change the bit rate of the PowerView3 as follows: Select the desired bit rate in the PowerView3 area. 2. Tap Save. ▸ The bit rate of the PowerView3 is changed. Other Devices LSS commands: Disconnect all other devices from the CAN bus! When sending LSS commands, all devices connected to the CAN bus are addressed.

  • Page 62: Recordings

    8 General Operation 3. Make sure that the current node ID of the other device is set in the LSS Commands area. Otherwise, it will be changed accordingly when the LSS command is sent. 4. Select the bit rate that the other device is to be given. 5.

  • Page 63: Displaying Recordings

    8 General Operation The view has the following buttons: – Delete Deletes the currently selected file. – Delete All Deletes all currently displayed files based on the filter settings. – Back up With this button you can back up the currently selected file on an external storage device. –...

  • Page 64: Processing Data On The Pc

    Move the trend lines by tapping and dragging them directly in the display. 8.4.4.2 Processing Data on the PC With the MOTORTECH Trend Viewer software, you can process data on your PC that has been recorded with the PowerView3. The software provides the following options: –...

  • Page 65: Access Control

    8 General Operation 8.5 Access Control The access control can be accessed in the menu bar via the highlighted button. Depending on the current setting, the button is labeled Disabled, Locked, Operator, Service or Master. The access control of the PowerView3 serves to protect sensitive data and functions. If the access control is enabled (see section Enabling/Disabling Access Control on page 66), four access levels with different rights are available: Access level...

  • Page 66: Enabling/Disabling Access Control

    8 General Operation Access level Rights Service – Operator rights – Complete display configuration – Change the node ID and the bit rate of the PowerView3 – Activate device types – MIC3, MIC3+, MIC4, MIC4+, MIC5, MIC5+: – Energy Adjustments –...
  • Page 67 A renewed enabling of the access control is only permitted with the Master PIN. If you have forgotten the Master PIN, you must contact MOTORTECH for a reset of all PINs (see Resetting the PINs on page 70).

  • Page 68: Minimum Level

    8 General Operation 8.5.2 Minimum Level If your PowerView3 with enabled access control is not to be set to the access level Read Only (displayed status Locked) after logging out, but instead to a higher access level, you can set a minimum level.
  • Page 69 8 General Operation 2. Tap the Login button. ▸ You will be prompted to enter the corresponding PIN. 3. Enter the PIN and confirm your entry. ▸ You have now logged onto the desired access level and can use the associated functions.

  • Page 70: Changing The Pin

    8 General Operation 3. Enter the PIN and confirm your entry. ▸ You have now logged onto the desired access level and can use the associated functions. ▸ The access level set is displayed in the menu bar. Option 3 (also available if you are not in the Access Control view): Tap the symbol for access control in the menu bar.
  • Page 71 Master PIN Forgotten If you have forgotten the Master PIN, you must apply for a PIN Reset Authorization Key from MOTORTECH. With this key you can reset all PINs without authorization for the access level Master. Requesting Key Request the key from MOTORTECH as follows: Tap the Request Key button.

  • Page 72: Event Log

    8 General Operation 8.6 Event Log If you tap on the status information field in the menu bar (see marking), the Event Log view opens. In this view you get messages concerning the PowerView3. The following data is displayed: date (YYYY-MM-DD) and time (HH:MM:SS) of the entry, node ID of the device, device name and the accompanying message.

  • Page 73: Help

    8 General Operation To activate and deactivate automatic scrolling, tap the Automatic Scrolling button. When the function is activated, the PowerView3 scrolls automatically to newly registered entries. You have the following options for navigating in the list: – Double tap the upper or lower region of the list to jump to the top or bottom of the list. –...

  • Page 74: Devices

    9 Devices This chapter describes the device menus of the devices that can be added in the PowerView3. Information about adding devices can be found in the section Devices on page 51. You can access the device menus of added devices via the corresponding buttons in the Start Menu.
  • Page 75 9 Devices – Energy With the button you receive information on energy output and spark duration. There is more information in the section Energy on page 82. – Firing Angles With the button you receive information on the absolute and relative firing angles. There is more information in the section Firing Angles on page 82.

  • Page 76: Overview

    9 Devices 9.1.2 Overview The Overview button in the Main Menu of the added MIC ignition controller opens the Overview. The most important operating data of the ignition controller are summarized in the view. – Pickup The status display shows whether pickup signals are being detected: –...
  • Page 77 9 Devices – Ignition Enabled The status display shows whether the ignition controller has received an ignition enabled command. – Gray: Ignition is not enabled. – Green: Ignition is enabled. – Yellow: Ignition is enabled but the ignition controller is waiting for the engine to stop. –...

  • Page 78: Timing

    9 Devices 9.1.3 Timing The Timing button in the Main Menu of the added MIC ignition controller opens the Timing view. The following information is provided: Global Timing Calculation Overview of values from which the global ignition timing is calculated. –...

  • Page 79: Ignition

    9 Devices – Timing Correction Displays the adjustment via the ignition timing correction in °crankshaft in direction advanced or retarded. – Global Timing Point Displays the current ignition timing in °crankshaft, which was calculated for the engine from the previously named settings. Individual Timing Overview of the adjustment of the cylinder-specific ignition timing: –...
  • Page 80 9 Devices Ignition The following information is provided: – The estimated secondary voltage is displayed individually for every ignition output of the ignition controller. – The status display provides information about misfires for each cylinder: – Gray: No misfires have been registered. –...
  • Page 81 9 Devices Misfires You receive information on where an error has occurred in the ignition circuit: – Primary: The information relates to the primary side of the ignition circuit. – Secondary: The information relates to the secondary side of the ignition circuit. You receive information on which error has occurred in the wiring of the ignition coils: –...

  • Page 82: Energy

    9 Devices 9.1.5 Energy The Energy button in the Main Menu of the added MIC ignition controller opens the Energy view. Cyl. / Output column If cylinder names have been assigned in the configuration of the ignition controller, they are displayed in the Cyl. column. If no cylinder names have been assigned in the configuration of the ignition controller, the Output column with the corresponding ignition output numbers (A 1, A 2, ...) is displayed instead.
  • Page 83 9 Devices The views are described as follows. Cyl. / Output column If cylinder names have been assigned in the configuration of the ignition controller, they are displayed in the Cyl. column. If no cylinder names have been assigned in the configuration of the ignition controller, the Output column with the corresponding ignition output numbers (A 1, A 2, ...) is displayed instead.
  • Page 84 9 Devices Firing Angles Drift The deviations from the global ignition timing in °crankshaft are displayed in a bar chart. Rev. 02/2018...

  • Page 85: Adjustments

    9 Devices 9.1.7 Adjustments The Adjustments button in the Main Menu of the added MIC ignition controller opens the following views: – Self Test – Timing Adjustment – Operating Hours – Energy Adjustments – Voltage Calibration – Reset Position – Cylinder Individual Offset buttons allow you to switch between the views.
  • Page 86 9 Devices Self Test Operational safety! If you carry out a self test, it is essential for the gas supply to be switched off and no more residual gas is left in the combustion chamber. Non-comp- liance can result in damage to equipment or injury to persons. You can run a self test to check the order of the wiring and the connection between the MIC ignition controller outputs down to the spark plugs.
  • Page 87 9 Devices Carry out the self test as follows: Stop the gas supply to the engine. 2. Purge the engine. ▸ The engine is ready for the self test. 3. Set the Cycle Time (the interval between the two ignitions). 4.
  • Page 88 9 Devices Operating Hours Set the operating hours of the spark plugs or the engine to the desired value using the arrow keys. You can reset the value of the operating hours for the spark plugs and the motor to  with the Reset buttons.
  • Page 89 9 Devices Energy Adjustments In this view, you have the following options: – The Spark Duration for the schedules can be lowered or increased via the corresponding buttons by 1 μs or 5 μs. – The Spark Intensity for the schedules can be lowered or increased via the corresponding buttons by 1 mA or 5 mA.
  • Page 90 9 Devices Voltage Calibration In this view, you can set a unitless correction value for the secondary voltage estimation for each output. Changes are made to selected outputs. You have the following options for selecting outputs: – Tap the desired output directly to select it. To remove the output from the selection, tap the output again.
  • Page 91 9 Devices Reset Position Using the arrow keys, correct the index/reset position (Reset) in steps of 0.1 °crankshaft or 0.5 °crankshaft to advance or retard. If the correction range is not sufficient, the reset/index position must be adjusted in the configuration in the MICT. Rev.
  • Page 92 9 Devices Cylinder Individual Offset In this view, you can adjust the ignition timing position for each cylinder individually. Changes are made to selected outputs. You have the following options for selecting outputs: – Tap the desired output directly to select it. To remove the output from the selection, tap the output again.

  • Page 93: Trends

    9 Devices 9.1.8 Trends The Trends button in the Main Menu of the added MIC ignition controller opens the Trends view. To view the firing angles or secondary voltages trend, tap the desired button. Rev. 02/2018...
  • Page 94 9 Devices Firing Angles The Firing Angles button in the Trends view of the added MIC ignition controller opens the Firing Angles view. You receive information on the trend of the firing angles. The cylinders can be displayed and hidden individually via the legend. Rev.
  • Page 95 9 Devices Secondary Voltage The High Voltages button in the Trends view of the added MIC ignition controller opens the Secondary Voltage view. You get information on the secondary voltages trend. The cylinders can be displayed and hidden individually via the legend. Rev.

  • Page 96: Message Log

    9 Devices 9.1.9 Message Log The Message Log button in the Main Menu of the added MIC ignition controller opens the following views: – States – Message Log buttons allow you to switch between the views. The views are described as follows. States Status messages are listed in the States view.
  • Page 97 9 Devices Message Log The Message Log view lists information, alarms, warnings, and errors (works with ignition controller MIC4 Version 0.16 and higher). The following information is provided: – Operating Hours: operating hours counter reading at the time of message –...

  • Page 98: Diagnosis

    9 Devices 9.1.10 Diagnosis The Diagnosis button in the Main Menu of the added MIC ignition controller opens the Diagnosis view. In the Diagnosis view information on the operating values of the ignition controller is displayed: Temperatures Overview of the temperatures of the ignition controller –...

  • Page 99: Information

    9 Devices Operating Hours The operating time of the ignition controller is displayed in hours and minutes. The operating time of the engine and the spark plugs is displayed in hours. – Device Total operating time of the ignition controller –...
  • Page 100 Hardware Overview of the hardware of the connected MIC ignition controller – Device ID The identification number of the device provides information on type and subtype of the MOTORTECH device. – Revision Hardware revision number of the device – Serial Number The unique serial number is assigned once to each device.

  • Page 101: Detcon Detonation Controller

    9 Devices 9.2 DetCon Detonation Controller This section describes the functions of the device menu for an added DetCon detonation controller. 9.2.1 Main Menu The main menu of an added DetCon detonation controller is opened in the Start Menu via the button DetCon2/20 or DetCon16.

  • Page 102: Overview

    9 Devices – Help This button opens the operating manual of the DetCon detonation controller. There is more information in the section Help on page 73. 9.2.2 Overview The Overview button in the Main Menu of the added DetCon detonation controller opens the Overview.
  • Page 103 9 Devices In the field Status the operating condition of the DetCon detonation controller is presented via status displays: – Engine Knocking A yellow status display indicates that the knock level is above the Ignition reduction limit configured in the DetCon. –...

  • Page 104: Intensity

    9 Devices 9.2.3 Intensity The Intensity button in the Main Menu of the added DetCon detonation controller opens the Knocking Intensity view. In the Knocking Intensity view the knocking intensity is shown in percent for each cylinder monitored. The colors of the bars have the following meanings: Color Meaning Explanation...

  • Page 105: Trends

    9 Devices 9.2.4 Trends The Trends button in the Main Menu of the added DetCon detonation controller opens the Trends view. To view the knocking intensity trend or the analog output signal trend, tap the desired button. Rev. 02/2018...
  • Page 106 9 Devices Knocking Intensity The Knocking button in the Trends view of the added DetCon detonation controller opens the Knocking Intensity view. In this view the knocking intensity trend of all cylinders is presented. The cylinders are present- ed in different colors and can be removed and reconnected individually from the view via the buttons to the right next to the display window.
  • Page 107 9 Devices Analog Output The Analog Output button in the Trends view of the added DetCon detonation controller opens the Analog Output view. The diagram indicates the trend of the analog output signal in percent. Rev. 02/2018...

  • Page 108: Preferences

    9 Devices 9.2.5 Preferences The Preferences button in the Main Menu of the added DetCon detonation controller opens the Preferences view. In this view you change the settings for processing the signals that the PowerView3 receives from the DetCon detonation controller. Sensor Order In the factory settings, the knocking intensity of all cylinders is displayed in the Knocking Intensity view (see section Intensity on page 104).
  • Page 109 9 Devices – Error on Trip If the Trip output is activated on the DetCon detonation controller, binary output 2 (Error) is switched on the PowerView3. Operational safety! The PowerView3 and the software are not designed for safety-critical applications. The binary inputs and outputs of the PowerView3 must not be used for safety-critical purposes.

  • Page 110: Tempscan Temperature Module

    9 Devices 9.3 TempScan Temperature Module This section describes the functions of the device menu for an added temperature module TempScan20. Switching between °C and °F In the display configuration, you can specify whether the temperatures are displayed in °C or in °F (see section Display on page 57). 9.3.1 Main Menu The main menu of an added TempScan temperature module can be opened in the Start Menu via the TempScan20 button.
  • Page 111 9 Devices – Preferences This button opens the Preferences view from which you can access all of the configuration pages for your TempScan temperature module. There is more information in the section Preferences on page 113. – Help This button opens the operating manual of TempScan temperature module. There is more information in the section Help on page 73.

  • Page 112: Overview

    9 Devices 9.3.2 Overview The Overview button in the Main Menu of the added TempScan temperature module opens the Overview. This view lists all the channels of the TempScan temperature module: – Ch.: channel number – Tag: user-specified abbreviation – Currently measured Temperature (A = thermocouple failed;...

  • Page 113: Preferences

    9 Devices 9.3.3 Preferences The Preferences button in the Main Menu of the added TempScan temperature module opens the Preferences view. The Preferences view contains the following buttons: – Names This button opens the Channel Names view, in which you can assign names to the available channels.

  • Page 114: Names

    9 Devices – Thresholds This button opens the views for configuring the warning and shutdown thresholds. There is more information in the section Thresholds on page 122. – Internal Status This button opens views, in which you can access internal parameters of the TempScan temperature module.
  • Page 115 9 Devices This view lists all the channels of the TempScan temperature module. You have the following options: To enter an abbreviation, proceed as follows: Tap the desired field in the Tag column. 2. Enter an abbreviation (maximum five characters) via the on-screen keyboard and confirm with OK.

  • Page 116: Groups

    9 Devices 9.3.3.2 Groups The Groups button in the Preferences view of the added TempScan temperature module opens the Group Names view. Up to four groups (labels A to D) can be assigned to the channels of the TempScan temperature module.

  • Page 117: Channels

    9 Devices Average The deviation of each individual channel in the group from the average group temperature can be displayed via the PowerView3. For this, activate the desired checkbox in the Average column. If the checkbox is activated for a group, the following additional button with the corresponding group name is available in the Main Menu of the temperature module: This button opens the view in which the average temperature deviations within the group are displayed.
  • Page 118 9 Devices To enter an abbreviation, proceed as follows: Tap in the field below Tag. 2. Enter an abbreviation (maximum five characters) via the on-screen keyboard and confirm with OK. ▸ The abbreviation is displayed and then always used in the user interface of the PowerView3 if there is insufficient space for the full name.
  • Page 119 9 Devices The colors of the temperature displays in the Overview and in the group-specific views are dependent on the threshold settings (see sections Overview on page 112 and Group-Specific Views on page 125). You can set the following threshold values: –...

  • Page 120: Type

    9 Devices 9.3.3.4 Type The Type button in the Preferences view of the added TempScan temperature module opens the Thermocouples view. In this view, you can set the thermocouple type connected to the temperature module for each channel. The colors of the thermocouple types shown correspond to the standard IEC 60584-3:2007.

  • Page 121: Activation

    9 Devices 9.3.3.5 Activation The Activation button in the Preferences view of the added TempScan temperature module opens the following views: – Channel Activation – Warning Output – Error Output – to Group x (A, B, C, D or configured group name) buttons allow you to switch between the views.

  • Page 122: Thresholds

    9 Devices Error Output Activate the checkbox of the desired channels if the binary output 2 (Error) of the PowerView3 is to be switched when error thresholds are not met. to Group x Activate the checkbox of the channels that you want to assign to the displayed group (A, B, C, D or configured group name).
  • Page 123 9 Devices The PowerView3 switches the binary output 1 (Warning) when warning thresholds are not met and the binary output 2 (Error) when shutdown thresholds are not met, if the following prerequisites are fulfilled: – The binary outputs are activated in the PowerView3 (see section Devices on page 51). –...

  • Page 124: Internal Status

    9 Devices 9.3.3.7 Internal Status The Internal Status button in the Preferences view of the added TempScan temperature module opens the following views: – Status – Reference Junction buttons allow you to switch between the views. These views support service personnel when troubleshooting and are described in the following. Status The following information is provided: –...

  • Page 125: Group-Specific Views

    This entry must show the value  so that the TempScan temperature module does not start in operational mode and can be configured at any time via the PowerView3. If any other value occurs, contact MOTORTECH service. Reference Junction The following information is provided: –...

  • Page 126: Overview

    9 Devices 9.3.4.1 Overview The Overview of a group (here: Bank A) can be opened in the Main Menu of the added TempScan temperature module via the following button with the corresponding group name: This view lists the measured temperatures of all channels in a group. –...

  • Page 127: Temperatures

    9 Devices 9.3.4.2 Temperatures The group-specific view Temperatures is opened in the Main Menu of the added TempScan temperature module using the following button with the corresponding group name (here: Bank A): This view displays the temperature trends of all channels in a group. The available channels can be displayed or hidden via the legend.

  • Page 128: Average Deviation

    9 Devices 9.3.4.3 Average Deviation The group-specific view Average Deviation is opened in the Main Menu of the added TempScan temperature module using the following button with the corresponding group name (here: Bank A): This button is only displayed if the checkbox Average in the Group Names view is activated (see Groups on page 116).

  • Page 129: Errors

    10 Errors 10.1 Possible Faults Fault Possible cause Solution There is insufficient Use a storage device with suffi- space on the USB flash cient disk space. The databank symbol in the drive or SD card. menu bar is red. The USB flash drive or SD Use a suitable storage device (see card cannot be read.
  • Page 130 10 Errors Fault Possible cause Solution Data is not getting updated. The wiring of the CAN bus Check the CAN bus wiring (see is defective. section CAN Bus Wiring on page 35) and correct any defects found. The remote device is not Check the connected device and sending any data (for fix the problems.

  • Page 131: Customer Service Information

    Send the device and the return form to one of the two addresses below or to the nearest MOTORTECH representative: MOTORTECH GmbH MOTORTECH Americas, LLC Hogrevestr. 21-23 1400 Dealers Avenue, Suite A 29223 Celle...

  • Page 132: Maintenance

    11 Maintenance 11.1 Changing the Battery The internal board has a battery of the type CR2032, whose service life is ten years. Risk of injury! The PowerView3 is an electrically operated device. Disconnect the PowerView3 from all power supplies before changing the battery. Explosion hazard! Only use lithium batteries of type CR2032.
  • Page 133 11 Maintenance Risk of destruction! The circuit board and the components mounted on it can be damaged by touch, contact with foreign bodies and contamination. It is therefore important that you carry out the following steps with the utmost care. 6.

  • Page 134: Cleaning The Touchscreen

    11 Maintenance 11.2 Cleaning the Touchscreen Clean the touchscreen of the PowerView3 with a soft cotton cloth and alcohol. Risk of destruction! Dirt affects the function of the touchscreen. Water, fingerprints and other dirt should be removed immediately from the touchscreen and frame to avoid spots.

  • Page 135: Index

    12 Index A  Device Cleaning ..........134 Access control Configuration ..........51 Changing the PIN ........70 Dimensions ..........20 Enabling and disabling ......66 Display ............57 Forgotten PIN ..........70 Display ID ..........57 Logging in and logging out ......68 Disposal ............
  • Page 136 Cleaning ..........134 Channel names ......... 114, 117 Menu bar ............47 Channel settings ........117 Minimum level ..........68 Group names ..........116 MOTORTECH Main menu ..........110 Address ........... 131 Overview ..........112 Reference junction ........124 N ...
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