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plus Operation Manual EPM-XP Software Release 1.3.0.2 25.09.2020 Original operating instruction Electronic Analyser Page 1 of 70...
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plus Operation Manual EPM-XP Software Release 1.3.0.2 25.09.2020 Revision History Version Brief Description of Changes Date of Issue plus EPM-XP First version 05-August-2019 New functions: Trending, Save reference files, Optimization of 1.1.0.0 11-October-2019 Pcomp calculation New functions: Time indication of loading data set from hard disc, Indication of stored ASCII file on hard disc, Indication of reference 1.2.2.0 curve, direct data transfer to IPE software, small bug fix solved.
plus Operation Manual EPM-XP Software Release 1.3.0.2 25.09.2020 Contents Contents __________________________________________________________________ 4 List of figures ______________________________________________________________ 6 Important information __________________________________________________ 9 Use of the operator manual __________________________________________________ 9 Copyright ________________________________________________________________ 9 Warning Notices ___________________________________________________________ 9 Address of the manufacturer _______________________________________________ 10 Obligations of the operator _________________________________________________ 11 Safety _______________________________________________________________ 11 Intended use _____________________________________________________________ 11...
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Online measurements on engines with EPM-XP _____________________________ 43 9.1.1 Preparation of EPM-XPplus for online measurements on 2-stroke engines __________________ 43 9.1.2 Preparation of EPM-XPplus for online measurements on 4-stroke engines __________________ 44 9.1.3 Preparation of EPM-XPplus for online measurements via Ethernet cable ___________________ 46 9.1.4...
plus Operation Manual EPM-XP Software Release 1.3.0.2 25.09.2020 List of figures plus Figure 1: EPM-XP incl.all components in instrument case ..........14 Figure 2: Push buttons ......................15 Figure 3: 4 pcs. re-chargeable battery in the transport case ..........17 Figure 4: Back side of EPM-XP incl. protection cover ............17 Figure 5: Battery case ......................17 Figure 6: Battery holder ......................18 Figure 7: 4 x NiMh AAA 930 mAh installed on battery holder..........18...
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plus Operation Manual EPM-XP Software Release 1.3.0.2 25.09.2020 Figure 52: Selection criteria for values and cylinder ..............36 Figure 53: Display of trending function .................36 Figure 54: File entry in menu bar ..................37 Figure 55: CSV file selection ....................37 Figure 56: Engine Configuration Dialog ................37 Figure 57: Engine Database Editor ..................38 Figure 58: Installation Template Editor .................38 Figure 59: Engine Configuration Dialog ................39...
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plus Operation Manual EPM-XP Software Release 1.3.0.2 25.09.2020 Figure 106: Selection “Tools”....................56 Figure 107: Selection “Firmware” ..................56 Figure 108: Load-and update firmware .................56 Figure 109: Indication of main menu ..................56 Figure 110: Indication of device info ..................57 Figure 111: Indication of actual firmware ................57 plus Figure 112: Calibration certificate of EPM-XP unit ............57...
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NOTE Text of the note … A note identifies additional information that facilitates the handling of the device. 1.4 Address of the manufacturer IMES GmbH Dr.-Herbert-Kittel-Str. 2 87600 Kaufbeuren Germany Tel.: + 49 8341 966173 0 Fax: +49 8341 96617318 e-mail: info@imes.de...
The operator is obliged to operate the EPM-XP only in proper condition. Hazard areas arising between IMES devices and customer equipment are to be secured by the operator. The operator must designate and instruct responsible persons: •...
plus Operation Manual EPM-XP Software Release 1.3.0.2 25.09.2020 2.2 Personnel requirements WARNING plus Work on/with the EPM-XP may only be carried out by persons who, because of their education and qualification, are qualified to do so. Furthermore, they must have been commissioned to do so by the operator.
Take action to mitigate the damage that has occurred and prevent further damage. Packaging Unless an agreement was made with IMES GmbH regarding the return of the packaging material, the packaging material remains with the customer. The most commonly used packaging materials cardboard.
plus Operation Manual EPM-XP Software Release 1.3.0.2 25.09.2020 Scope of supply The scope of supply includes the following components: plus - EPM-XP unit incl. protection cover incl. cylinder pressure sensor mounted on Thompson adaptor - Tool for to open- and close the Thompson adapter - 4 pcs.
plus Operation Manual EPM-XP Software Release 1.3.0.2 25.09.2020 6.2 Measure functions Offline function Pmax: Average of 10 cycles Pressure curve: Average of 10 cycles RPM: engine speed Online function Continuous online measurement on one cylinder 6.3 Functional description The cylinder pressure will be measured with the plus EPM-XP unit incl.
plus Operation Manual EPM-XP Software Release 1.3.0.2 25.09.2020 7.2 Operating functions Function Key board Display Notes push button Switch On/Off Indication after switch “On/Off” button. The user will be informed about engine selection. Basic settings will be dis- played after switching on: Date and time Cyl:1 = cylinder no.1 2- or 4-stroke...
Table 3: Functions of push buttons 7.3 Install rechargeable batteries IMES recommends to use rechargeable battery type Panasonic Eneloop AAA pro 930 mAh. Figure 3: 4 pcs. re-chargeable battery in the transport case plus Please disconnect EPM-XP from protection cover (Figure 4) and open battery case (Figure 5) and put re- chargeable batteries into the battery holder (Figure 6).
Note: It is also possible to use Alkaline batteries type AAA 7.3.2 Confirm installed battery type Start EPM-XPplus by pressing “On/Off”. The setup menu (Figure 8) asked for confirmation of installed battery type. The standard battery type is NiMh rechargeable.
plus Operation Manual EPM-XP Software Release 1.3.0.2 25.09.2020 7.4 Charge battery plus The EPM-XP has 4 pcs. re-chargeable battery type AAA plus The battery charging (Figure 9) will start after the EPM-XP unit is connected via USB cable to PC and battery voltage is lower than 5,3 V.
plus Operation Manual EPM-XP Software Release 1.3.0.2 25.09.2020 Press “Measure” and the measurement starts after warming up sensor to minimum temperature of 50°C (Figure 16). After achieving minimum sensor temperature, the measurement starts incl. the following indication (Figure 16) Figure 15: Warming up sensor Figure 16: Indication during measurement Note: It is possible to start without warming up sensor by pressing “Measure”...
plus Operation Manual EPM-XP Software Release 1.3.0.2 25.09.2020 Installation of visualisation- and USB driver software The user must have administrator rights on the PC for soft- and USB driver installation. For installation, the EPM_XPplus_1.3.0.2.exe file is necessary. The software installs USB driver and visualization software in one step.
plus Operation Manual EPM-XP Software Release 1.3.0.2 25.09.2020 Visualization software plus Start the visualization software by double click on the desktop icon or the EPM-XP entry in the start menu. 9.1 The Application Window After startup the application shows the initial welcome page. The following menus and functions are available: Functional areas tab sheets Menu bar Button bar for fast access of main functions...
plus Operation Manual EPM-XP Software Release 1.3.0.2 25.09.2020 plus 9.2 Connecting to the EPM-XP device plus Please connect EPM-XP by USB cable to PC (Figure 27). plus Figure 27: EPM- XP connected via USB cable to PC In the Visualization software: Press “Connect”...
plus Operation Manual EPM-XP Software Release 1.3.0.2 25.09.2020 9.3 Download measured data to PC plus Press for to download measured data from EPM-XP to visualisation software. The following dialog will appear. Figure 30: Selection of engine configuration Enter ship name, location, engine id Select a report template if defined (optional) Select engine model or input engine data manual...
plus Operation Manual EPM-XP Software Release 1.3.0.2 25.09.2020 Figure 32: Selection of directory on hard disc of PC for saving data After selection of directory the information of downloading process will appear. Figure 33: Downloading and TDC calculation process of measured data 9.4 Open saved data Press button “Open”...
Software Release 1.3.0.2 25.09.2020 9.5 Visualization of measured data on PC After download of measurement data from the EPM-XPplus device or opening a stored measurement file the application switches to the File tab and displays the data. Info bar with engine and measurement data...
plus Operation Manual EPM-XP Software Release 1.3.0.2 25.09.2020 Cylinder details panel: The Cylinder details panel displays measured and calculated data for the active cylinder(s): Pmax: maximum (peak) pressure Pmax pos: crank angle position of the peak pressure relative to TDC Pcomp: maximum pressure of the (calculated) compression curve IMEP:...
plus Operation Manual EPM-XP Software Release 1.3.0.2 25.09.2020 To revert to full screen, click with the left mouse button inside the diagram area, drag with the mouse towards the left side and release the mouse button. Figure 41: Zoom out Diagram options panel: The diagram options panel allows additional functions or display of data depending on the selected display mode.
plus Operation Manual EPM-XP Software Release 1.3.0.2 25.09.2020 In this display mode adjustments can be made to improve the quality of the calculated results: Click with the left mouse button on the ignition start indicator and drag it with the mouse to a new position Arrow function to shift curves left or right to adjust the TDC position.
plus Operation Manual EPM-XP Software Release 1.3.0.2 25.09.2020 9.5.2 P/volume diagram The p/volume diagram shows the pressure as a function of the cylinder volume. Figure 44: p/volume diagram 9.5.3 P/volume (logarithmic) The p/vol (log) diagram shows the pressure as a function of the cylinder volume with both axis logarithmic scaled.
plus Operation Manual EPM-XP Software Release 1.3.0.2 25.09.2020 9.5.4 Engine report The engine report gives a comprehensive view of the measured engine data. Engine data Main grid Input deviation limit. All cylinders with deviations exceeding this limit are highlighted customizable data fields Figure 46: Engine report diagram Press “IPE”...
plus Operation Manual EPM-XP Software Release 1.3.0.2 25.09.2020 Select which columns you want Add additional fields with to have in the main grid custom titles to the report Load and store a report configuration from or to a template file Figure 47: Engine report configuration dialog The configuration can be saved and loaded to or from a template file.
plus Operation Manual EPM-XP Software Release 1.3.0.2 25.09.2020 9.5.6 Trending Figure 49: Overview of bush puttons Selection of 2- or 4-stroke engine Selection of measurement files Select data files from the same engine Figure 50: Selection criteria for measurement files Figure 51: Selection of measurement files Press “Open“...
plus Operation Manual EPM-XP Software Release 1.3.0.2 25.09.2020 Selection of data files with similar outputs Deviation of data files Selection of start- and stop date Selection of values Selection of cylinder Press “Show values” Figure 52: Selection criteria for values and cylinder Figure 53: Display of trending function Page 36 of 70...
plus Operation Manual EPM-XP Software Release 1.3.0.2 25.09.2020 9.5.7 Save to ASCII format Press “File” (Figure 54) in the menu bar and select “Export CSV” for storing data in ASCII format. The user can select data for export to “EPM-XP csv-format” or as “Default csv-format” (Figure 55). Customers which have an expert system of ABB/Tekomar should select “EPM-XP csv-format”...
plus Operation Manual EPM-XP Software Release 1.3.0.2 25.09.2020 9.5.9 Engine Database Editor The software is supplied with a database of pre-defined engine models from several manufacturers. To add new engine models to the database or to modify or delete models from the database, open the engine database editor (Figure 57).
plus Operation Manual EPM-XP Software Release 1.3.0.2 25.09.2020 Select the template from the drop down list. All other data fields are filled with the values from the template. Figure 59: Engine Configuration Dialog 9.5.11 Solver configuration The solver configuration allows an additional method of TDC calculation. Press “Options” in the menu bar and select Solver Configuration.
plus Operation Manual EPM-XP Software Release 1.3.0.2 25.09.2020 9.5.13 Optimize TDC calculation For manual optimization of TDC calculation the user has the possibility to shift the TDC by use of arrow functions (Figure 62) Arrow function to shift curve and motored curve Figure 62: Cylinder pressure curve incl.
plus Operation Manual EPM-XP Software Release 1.3.0.2 25.09.2020 9.5.14 Save as reference curve Press button “Save REF” (Figure 64) to save the currently selected curve as a reference curve. Figure 64: Button “Save REF” Figure 65: Save the reference on hard disc of PC 9.5.15 Open a reference file Press button “Open REF”...
plus Operation Manual EPM-XP Software Release 1.3.0.2 25.09.2020 Figure 68: Display of selected reference curve in comparison to a cylinder curve Figure 69: Close reference curve plus 9.5.16 Delete measurements on EPM-XP Press button “Del.Meas.” (Figure 70) to delete all measurements on EPM-XP plus Figure 70: Button “Del.Meas”...
For online measurements on an indicator cock of a selected cylinder the EPM-XP must be connected via USB cable to notebook. 9.1.1 Preparation of EPM-XPplus for online measurements on 2-stroke engines Figure 72: Adaptor installed on indicator cock Open indicator cock and close ( ).
Operation Manual EPM-XP Software Release 1.3.0.2 25.09.2020 9.1.2 Preparation of EPM-XPplus for online measurements on 4-stroke engines WARNING plus For online measurements with EPM-XP on 4-stroke engines it is not allowed to use standard Thompson adaptor because of extreme high temperature. The user must use a special cooling adaptor for online measurements on 4-strokes Please disconnect sensor from adaptor by using tools with wrench size 19 mm and 27 mm (Figure 75).
plus Operation Manual EPM-XP Software Release 1.3.0.2 25.09.2020 Open indicator cock and close (Figure 77). Install sensor with adaptor on the selected cylinder and open plus indicator cock (Figure 78). Connect EPM-XP to notebook or PC via USB cable (Figure 79). plus Select engine type 2-or 4 stroke on EPM-XP and use the arrow buttons to set the cylinder number.
Operation Manual EPM-XP Software Release 1.3.0.2 25.09.2020 9.1.3 Preparation of EPM-XPplus for online measurements via Ethernet cable plus In case the notebook or PC in installed more than 2m distance to EPM-XP it is necessary to use Ethernet cable with max.
plus Operation Manual EPM-XP Software Release 1.3.0.2 25.09.2020 Open indicator cock and close (Figure 77). Install sensor with adaptor on selected cylinder and open indicator cock. Please do the following procedure: plus Start measure on EPM-XP and select engine type by arrow function plus Connect USB cable (1 m) to EPM-XP Connect USB/Ethernet converter to USB cable (1m) and to Ethernet cable...
plus Operation Manual EPM-XP Software Release 1.3.0.2 25.09.2020 9.1.5 Screen page “Online” Switch to the “Online” tab for pressure curve visualisation (Figure 85) Input of scavenge air pressure Indication of engine cycle and engine speed Temperature of measuring element during measurement Mean value of peak pressure over 100 cycles Adjustment of TDC position Figure 85: Indication of online pressure curve...
plus Operation Manual EPM-XP Software Release 1.3.0.2 25.09.2020 WARNING In case of temperature indication of more than 300 °C please close indicator cock immediately and disconnect Thompson adaptor from indicator cock for cooling down adaptor. 9.1.5.1 Save pressure curve It is possible to save pressure curves for later investigations. Press button “Pressure curve save”...
plus Operation Manual EPM-XP Software Release 1.3.0.2 25.09.2020 Please press button “Stop Saving” for to stop saving pressure curves (Figure 89). Figure 89: Indication of online pressure curve during saving process 9.1.5.2 Save Working cycle The work cycle dialog allows to view and record the development of peak pressures of consecutive working cycles.
plus Operation Manual EPM-XP Software Release 1.3.0.2 25.09.2020 Engine cycle setting and selected plus cylinder on EPM-XP Temperature on measuring cell Figure 91: Indication of online Pmax data To record working cycle data to a file press button “Record” (Figure 92). Figure 92: Record button A dialog to select the folder where to store the file appears (Figure 93).
plus Operation Manual EPM-XP Software Release 1.3.0.2 25.09.2020 During recording the number of recorded cycles is shown. To stop recording, press button “Stop recording” (Figure 94). “Stop recording” button Indication of number of recorded cycles Figure 94: Indication of Pmax data during recording process During longer measurements it can occur that the measuing element gets too hot.
plus Operation Manual EPM-XP Software Release 1.3.0.2 25.09.2020 Figure 102: Register of saved working cycle data file Please select start- and end time and press “Load data” Figure 103: Selection of saved Pmax working cycle Figure 104: Indication of selected Pmax data Page 55 of 70...
plus Operation Manual EPM-XP Software Release 1.3.0.2 25.09.2020 plus 9.2 Update firmware to EPM-XP from visualisation software plus plus In case a new firmware update for EPM-XP is available. The user has the possibility to update the EPM-XP to new firmware. The user has to do the following.
Select with button “2/4” to indicate firmware version (Figure 111) Figure 111: Indication of actual firmware 10 Accuracy check is adjusted at IMES workshop at different pressure values (0…300 bar) and temperature values plus The EPM-XP (50°C- 200°C). The values are described at calibration certificate (Figure 112). A calibration certificate will be...
Remarks: The pressure plate (product-no.: IW-1574) is not in the plus scope of supply of EPM-XP and can be ordered additional by IMES Pressure connection thread G1/4“ to hydraulic hose to pressure generator Figure 113: Thompson Adaptor mounted on pressure plate...
plus Operation Manual EPM-XP Software Release 1.3.0.2 25.09.2020 Figure 115: Example for indication of static pressure @ 50 bar plus Static pressure checking procedure on EPM-XP a) Switch – On by pressing operating key “On/Off “ on EPM-XP plus b) Press 3s button “2/4” for to enter into main menu (Figure 116) Figure 116: Indication of main menu c) Select by arrow function “Measuring mode”...
The max. acceptable difference between adjusted pressure at pressure calibrator by ambient (20-25°C) temperature and plus displayed static pressure at EPM-XP is +/- 2.5 bar. By increasing pressure difference we emphasize to send the unit to IMES workshop for new adjustment and calibration. Page 60 of 70...
plus Operation Manual EPM-XP Software Release 1.3.0.2 25.09.2020 11 Cleaning 11.1 Periodically cleaning Clean gas channel of Thompson adaptor by compressed air periodically (see Figure 122) Figure 122: Periodical cleaning of gas channel WARNING Before starting cleaning procedure, the temperature of complete adaptor must have ambient temperature.
plus Operation Manual EPM-XP Software Release 1.3.0.2 25.09.2020 11.3 Cleaning procedure of adaptor Please use a drill with 2.5 mm diameter (Figure 125) for to clean gas channel of adaptor. Figure 125: Drill 2.5 mm Figure 126: Drill in gas channel of adaptor for cleaning 11.4 Cleaning procedure of cylinder pressure sensor Please use the special drill tool (Figure 127).
- Order no. IW-8050 License for one 2-stroke engine and four 4-stroke engines (same type). The IMES performance evaluation software (IPE) is designed to facilitate the collection, evaluation, management and comparison of engine performance data for marine diesel engines. It loads recorded cylinder pressure data from EPM-XP plus directly.
plus Operation Manual EPM-XP Software Release 1.3.0.2 25.09.2020 14.3 USB Extender for connection to Ethernet cable - Order no. IW-1559 Figure 131: USB-Ethernet Extender Page 66 of 70...
Operation Manual EPM-XP Software Release 1.3.0.2 25.09.2020 15 EU Declaration of Conformity In accordance with EN ISO 17050-1:2010 Manufacturer: IMES GmbH Dr.-Herbert-Kittel-Str.2 D- 87600 Kaufbeuern Name: Electronic Indicator PLUS Type: EPM-XP The object of the declaration described above is in conformity with the relevant EU...
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