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Operating & Maintenance Manual
Electrical
Electrical
General Information and Operational Theory
General
The XHP1070/1170 machine has an electronic monitor and control system to provide
discharge air pressure control and engine and package monitor functions. The system uses
the WEDGE controller to perform these functions. The electrical system connects all the
necessary switches, sensors and transducers to the WEDGE controller in order for it to
perform the monitor and control functions.
WEDGE Controller
The WEDGE controller is the heart of the machine monitor and control system. It provides data
collection, alarming and control functions for compressor operations. It is a micro controller
based unit with analog and digital inputs and outputs.
The WEDGE controller is attached to the back of the control panel. The LED annunciators are
part of the front panel of the WEDGE. They can be seen through the laminate on the front of
the control panel. The WEDGE is attached to the control panel with four #10 size nuts.
The first function of the WEDGE is to scan all analog and digital inputs at a fixed interval.
These inputs are scanned every 50 milliseconds. The analog values are then compared
against minimum and maximum values and an ALERT or SHUTDOWN is issued, if a value is
out of range. The various ALERTS and SHUTDOWNS are listed in section.
The second function of the WEDGE controller is machine discharge pressure control. The
WEDGE monitors the regulation system air pressure and varies the engine throttle to maintain
the setpoint discharge airpressure. The setpoint pressure is set using the regulator on the
separator tank.
The third function of the WEDGE controller is to communicate with the diesel engine via the
J1939 CAN network. The WEDGE controller provides the engine throttle setting to the engine
controller and retrieves diagnostic information from the engine.
A frequency throttle is used to communicate with the engine. A square wave frequency signal
from 150 Hz to 375 Hz is sent from the WEDGE controller to the engine controller.
The signal is linear from 150 Hz at engine idle (1200 RPM) to 375 Hz at maximum run speed
(1800 RPM).
Figure 8-2 shows the signals between the engine controller and the WEDGE controller.
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Book: 22742944 (3-17-06) Rev. A
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