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MEC-PM-798-A
MEC Starter Kit Manual
Owned by .......................................................
Prepared by .................................. B. Westerdijk
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This material may not in whole or part be copied, stored electronically, or communicated to third
parties without prior agreement in writing from Thermo Dynamic Solution Provider BV.
MEC-PM-798 MEC Starter Kit ManualMEC-PM-798 MEC Starter Kit ManualMEC-
PM-798 MEC Starter Kit Manual
Date...... 9 April 2021
TDSP BV
Fabriekstraat 34
7005 AR Doetinchem
THE NETHERLANDS
Phone
+31 (0)85 489 1390
Fax
+31 (0)85 489 1399
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  • Page 1 This material may not in whole or part be copied, stored electronically, or communicated to third parties without prior agreement in writing from Thermo Dynamic Solution Provider BV. MEC-PM-798 MEC Starter Kit ManualMEC-PM-798 MEC Starter Kit ManualMEC- Page 1 PM-798 MEC Starter Kit Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Engine Control States ............................17 Engine Specification, Connections and Operation ..................17 LCD Data Monitor – User Manual ....................18 Appendix A Appendix B Error list ............................20 MEC-PM-798 MEC Starter Kit ManualMEC-PM-798 MEC Starter Kit ManualMEC- Page 2 PM-798 MEC Starter Kit Manual...

  • Page 3: Revision History

    Microgen Engine Corporation (brand) PCBA Printed Circuit Board Assembly SoftWare TDSP Thermo Dynamic Solution Provider B.V. United States of America Voltage and current(I) (monitoring) Water Cooled Seal MEC-PM-798 MEC Starter Kit ManualMEC-PM-798 MEC Starter Kit ManualMEC- Page 3 PM-798 MEC Starter Kit Manual...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    COMMERCIAL IN CONFIDENCE INTRODUCTION TDSP provides MEC Starter Kits that make the first-time integration of a Stirling Engine in a customer’s Application quite easy. A Starter Kit consists of a Stirling Engine, a Controls Box, and several other parts, as indicated on the provided quotation document.

  • Page 5: Installation

    USA, to receive proper powering, the Engine must be connected across the two hot wires. PLEASE NOTE: the MEC Stirling Engine can only act as a “grid-slave”, it is not able act as a “grid-master”, as a stand-alone generator.
  • Page 6 The following sensors are provided separately or connected to the Control Box wiring: Coolant flow temperature sensors for pipe-mounting, 2 pcs Coolant flow meter, 1 pc Ambient temperature sensor (inside the Controls Box) MEC-PM-798 MEC Starter Kit ManualMEC-PM-798 MEC Starter Kit ManualMEC- Page 6 PM-798 MEC Starter Kit Manual...

  • Page 7: Stirling Engine Electrical Connections

    Dynamic Absorber Over-Travel switch connections, WCS, STAT : Water Cooled Seal (mounted on the engine plate), Inner Engine thermostat connections, FLAME : Flame detection (ionization) probe connection. MEC-PM-798 MEC Starter Kit ManualMEC-PM-798 MEC Starter Kit ManualMEC- Page 7 PM-798 MEC Starter Kit Manual...

  • Page 8: Controls Box Electrical Connections

    Figure 5.1 Control Box electrical connections • The mains power connection must be hard-wired in accordance with local regulations. • The ambient temperature thermistor is located inside the enclosure. MEC-PM-798 MEC Starter Kit ManualMEC-PM-798 MEC Starter Kit ManualMEC- Page 8 PM-798 MEC Starter Kit Manual...

  • Page 9: Controls Box Connections Shown In Fig.5.1 Explained

    Coolant in- and outlet thermistors The coolant temperature sensors are already connected onto the cable, the clips fit onto a pipe with and outer diameter of 22mm. MEC-PM-798 MEC Starter Kit ManualMEC-PM-798 MEC Starter Kit ManualMEC- Page 9 PM-798 MEC Starter Kit Manual...

  • Page 10: Rs485 Communications Interface

    Figure 5.4 STRILING ENGINE DATA VIEWER For details, please consult the Data Viewer User Manual MEC-WI-584. Additionally, via the RS485 communication-bus, data can be provided to your Application which can be used to help control the heat source in running the Engine optimally and safe.

  • Page 11: Mains Power

    5.2.1 Demand On/Off button and Heat Source Enable Indicator The Demand input to the MEC Engine Control board is, as a default, provided via a mechanical on/off switch, providing ON-OFF operation of the system with Stirling Engine. The Heat Source Enable-switch on the Engine Control board is, as a default, hard wired to the yellow Heat Source Enable indicator light.

  • Page 12: Emergency Stop Button

    To automate the operation of the Engine as part of your Application, it is strongly recommended to route the control of the heat-source in your Application via the MEC Engine Control Board. By doing this the Engine will be able to operate optimally and safe.

  • Page 13: Outline Of Operating Sequence

    Engine-head temperature has dropped below 50°C. The RS485 communication-link can be used to display and log the Engine system parameters and functions via the MEC Data Viewer software. This Viewer shows the system’s status, engine power and head temperature data, which can assist in the manual control of the heat source.

  • Page 14: Errors

    AR = Automatic reset, UR = User Reset NStop = Normal stop (i.e. Heat source disabled) EStop = Emergency-stop (i.e. Heat source disabled and engine stopped) MEC-PM-798 MEC Starter Kit ManualMEC-PM-798 MEC Starter Kit ManualMEC- Page 14 PM-798 MEC Starter Kit Manual...

  • Page 15: Clearing Errors

    Such errors can only be cleared by a User Reset. A User Reset can be performed by closing a normally-open MEC-PM-798 MEC Starter Kit ManualMEC-PM-798 MEC Starter Kit ManualMEC- Page 15 PM-798 MEC Starter Kit Manual...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting An Error

    Application. Alternatively, the User Reset can be handled via the external communications interface. Troubleshooting an error Please see Appendix B to troubleshoot errors. MEC-PM-798 MEC Starter Kit ManualMEC-PM-798 MEC Starter Kit ManualMEC- Page 16 PM-798 MEC Starter Kit Manual...

  • Page 17: Diagnostics

    1.8 Bar min. to 3 Bar max. Maximum coolant Inlet temperature 70-75°C short term, < 70°C continuous Minimum coolant temperature 6°C, contact TDSP for starting at lower temps MEC-PM-798 MEC Starter Kit ManualMEC-PM-798 MEC Starter Kit ManualMEC- Page 17 PM-798 MEC Starter Kit Manual...

  • Page 18: Appendix Alcd Data Monitor - User Manual

    When your device is connected to the AP, open a web browser and browse to http://microgen/ (non-Apple devices), http://microgen.local/ (Apple devices), or if that doesn’t work to http://10.0.0.5/ MEC-PM-798 MEC Starter Kit ManualMEC-PM-798 MEC Starter Kit ManualMEC- Page 18 PM-798 MEC Starter Kit Manual...
  • Page 19 Wi-Fi AP, the LCD Data Monitor device will automatically return to its default state, providing the Wi-Fi AP with the SSID: “MEC_Starter_Kit”. MEC-PM-798 MEC Starter Kit ManualMEC-PM-798 MEC Starter Kit ManualMEC- Page 19 PM-798 MEC Starter Kit Manual...

  • Page 20: Appendix Berror List

    Check sensor is fitted correctly. Sensor should be 10K NTC thermistor. Sensor connection to PCB: J12:17 (REFERENCE) J12:18 (SIGNAL) MEC-PM-798 MEC Starter Kit ManualMEC-PM-798 MEC Starter Kit ManualMEC- Page 20 PM-798 MEC Starter Kit Manual...
  • Page 21 Blocking chain switch on EC2 board. Emergency Shutdown, Open-circuit in Possible PCB hardware fault. Automatic Reset blocking chain. (3 minutes) Trip generated by power meter IC. MEC-PM-798 MEC Starter Kit ManualMEC-PM-798 MEC Starter Kit ManualMEC- Page 21 PM-798 MEC Starter Kit Manual...
  • Page 22 24 VDC power 24 VDC power supply 24 VDC power supply problem. Emergency Shutdown, supply failure failure. Check for external wiring faults. Automatic Reset (3 minutes) MEC-PM-798 MEC Starter Kit ManualMEC-PM-798 MEC Starter Kit ManualMEC- Page 22 PM-798 MEC Starter Kit Manual...
  • Page 23 Check grid frequency. Emergency Shutdown, trip high. Automatic Reset (3 minutes) Short-circuit trip High current Check engine current. Emergency Shutdown, measurement. Automatic Reset (3 minutes) MEC-PM-798 MEC Starter Kit ManualMEC-PM-798 MEC Starter Kit ManualMEC- Page 23 PM-798 MEC Starter Kit Manual...
  • Page 24 Check coolant flow rate. Emergency Shutdown, rate Check coolant flow sensor. Automatic Reset Check the wiring between the coolant flow sensor (30 seconds) and the control system. MEC-PM-798 MEC Starter Kit ManualMEC-PM-798 MEC Starter Kit ManualMEC- Page 24 PM-798 MEC Starter Kit Manual...
  • Page 25 PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK Thermo Dynamic Solution Provider B.V. www.microgen-engine.com Fabriekstraat 34, 7005 AR Doetinchem, THE NETHERLANDS Registered in NL no. Page 25 MEC-PM-798 MEC Starter Kit ManualMEC-PM-798 MEC Starter Kit 71542000 Manual...

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