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HGM8140 MILITARY GENSET CONTROLLER USER MANUAL 1 OVERVIEW HGM8140 military genset controller, integrated digitization, intelligentization, and networking technology, adopts “Main Control and Display “separated type mode. It is suitable for single unit automation and monitoring system to achieve automatic start/stop, data measurement, alarm protection as well as remote control, remote measurement and remote communication functions.
HGM8140 D can be set as RS232 port display module or CAN port display module via front panel keys operation. HGM8140 D module also be set as enabled/disabled control, if it is able to control, HGM8140M can be controlled by HGM8140D, otherwise, HGM8140D without remote control function.
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HGM8140 MILITARY GENSET CONTROLLER USER MANUAL Accumulate total generator power kWh For generator, controller has over and under voltage, over and under frequency, over current and over power detection functions. Precision measure and display parameters about Engine. Temp. (WT) °...
HGM8140 MILITARY GENSET CONTROLLER USER MANUAL 4 OPERATION 4.1 KEY FUNCTION Table 3 Button Description Icons Keys Description Stop running generator in Auto/Manual mode; Reset alarms when genset in alarming status; Lamp test (press at least 3 seconds) in stop mode; During stopping process, press this button again to stop generator Stop/Reset immediately;...
HGM8140 MILITARY GENSET CONTROLLER USER MANUAL 4.2 CONTROLLER PANEL Fig. 1 HGM8140D Front Panel NOTE: Part of indicator lights illustration: Alarm Indicators: slowly flash when warn alarms; fast flash when shutdown alarms; light is off when no alarms. 4.3 LCD DISPLAY There are three display interfaces: default interface;...
HGM8140 MILITARY GENSET CONTROLLER USER MANUAL Fig. 2 Gen Page Example Fig. 3 Load Page Example 4.4 AUTO START/STOP OPERATION Press , its indicator lights, and controller enters Auto mode. Starting Sequence, HGM8140: Generator enters into “start delay” as soon as “Remote Start” input is active or DC input volt is below pre-set start volt.
HGM8140 MILITARY GENSET CONTROLLER USER MANUAL Enter “generator at rest” as soon as “after stop time” is over. If genset fail to stop, controller will initiate alarms (fail to stop warning shown on LCD). 4.5 MANUAL START/STOP OPERATION HGM8140: Manual mode is selected by pressing the button;...
HGM8140 MILITARY GENSET CONTROLLER USER MANUAL 5 PROTECTION 5.1 WARNINGS When controllers detects the warning signals, alarm only and not stop the genset, besides, the LCD displays the warning information. Table 4 Controller Warning Alarms Type Description When the controller detects that the engine speed is 0 and the delay is Loss Of Speed 0, it will initiate a warning alarm and the corresponding alarm Signal...
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HGM8140 MILITARY GENSET CONTROLLER USER MANUAL Type Description When it is enabled and the controller detects that config. sensor temperature (sensor type: temperature sensor) has exceeded the High Temperature pre-set value, it will initiate a warning alarm and the corresponding alarm information will be displayed on LCD.
HGM8140 MILITARY GENSET CONTROLLER USER MANUAL Type Description warning Input oil pressure of input port shutdown is prohibited, controller will initiate a warning alarm and the corresponding alarm information will be displayed on LCD. Gen Over Volt When controller detects genset voltage is higher than the pre-set Warning warning value, it will issue warning signal.
HGM8140 MILITARY GENSET CONTROLLER USER MANUAL 5.3 TRIP AND STOP ALARMS When controller detects shutdown alarm, it will send signal to open breaker and shuts down generator, and alarms type will be displayed on the LCD. Table 6 Controller Trip & Stop Alarms Type Description When the controller detects that the genset current has exceeded the...
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HGM8140 MILITARY GENSET CONTROLLER USER MANUAL Type Description When controller detects the voltage value is higher than the set value, it Gen Over Voltage will send stop signals and the corresponding alarm information will be displayed on LCD. When controller detects the frequency value is lower than the set value, Gen Under Voltage it will send stop signals and the corresponding alarm information will be displayed on LCD.
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HGM8140 MILITARY GENSET CONTROLLER USER MANUAL Type Description When controller detects the power value (power is positive) is higher than the max. set value and the action select “shutdown”, it will send Over Power stop signals. When controller detects the reverse power value (power is negative) is higher than the max.
HGM8140 MILITARY GENSET CONTROLLER USER MANUAL 6 WIRINGS CONNECTION 6.1 HGM8140M MILITARY GENSET CONTROLLER PANNEL Fig.4 HGM8140M Controller Rear Panel Table 8 Terminal Wiring Connection Description Function Cable Size Remarks 2.5mm Connected with negative of starter battery Connected with positive of starter battery. If wire 2.5mm length is over 30m, better to double wires in parallel.
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GND connected; Short connect Terminal 26 and 28 and connect to 120Ω terminal resistor. A(+) 0.5mm 0.5mm RS232 0.5mm Connect with HGM8140D host monitoring module 0.5mm Relay Output COM 2.5mm Relay normally open, volt Aux. Relay Output 4 2.5mm free, rated 16A, volt free output.
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HGM8140 MILITARY GENSET CONTROLLER USER MANUAL Function Cable Size Remarks monitoring input of genset (2A fuse recommended). Connected to V-phase output Genset V-phase voltage 1.0mm of genset (2A fuse monitoring input recommended). Connected to W-phase output Genset W-phase voltage 1.0mm of genset (2A fuse monitoring input recommended).
HGM8140 MILITARY GENSET CONTROLLER USER MANUAL 6.2 HGM8140D MLITARY GENSET CONTROLLER BACK PANEL Fig. 5 Terminal Wiring Connection Description Table 9 Terminal Wiring Description Function Cable Size Remarks 2.5mm Connected with negative of starter battery Connected with positive of starter battery. If wire 2.5mm...
HGM8140 MILITARY GENSET CONTROLLER USER MANUAL 7 SCOPS AND DEFINITIONS OF PROGRAMMABLE PARAMETERS 7.1 CONTENTS AND SCOPES OF PARAMETERS Table 10 Parameters Settings and Scope Items Parameters Defaults Description Time from mains abnormal or remote start Start Delay (0~3600)s signal is active to start genset. Time from mains normal or remote start Stop Delay (0~3600)s...
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HGM8140 MILITARY GENSET CONTROLLER USER MANUAL Items Parameters Defaults Description set value and the “Gen abnormal delay” has Shutdown expired, Gen Over Voltage Shutdown alarm is active. When set the value as 620V, the controller does not detect over voltage signal.
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HGM8140 MILITARY GENSET CONTROLLER USER MANUAL Items Parameters Defaults Description Signal shutdown the generator. During generator is normal running, when Charge Alternator alternator D+(WL) voltage has fallen below (0-30)V Failure the set value and remains for 5s, It will initiate a shutdown alarm signal. When battery voltage has exceeds the set Battery Over...
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HGM8140 MILITARY GENSET CONTROLLER USER MANUAL Items Parameters Defaults Description Factory default: Low Oil Pressure Warning Digital Input 2 (0-26) Input, details to see Table 12. Digital Input (0-20.0)s Delay Factory default: Remote Start Input, details Digital Input 3 (0-26)s to see Table 12.
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HGM8140 MILITARY GENSET CONTROLLER USER MANUAL Items Parameters Defaults Description Disconnect When generator frequency higher than the (10-30)Hz Frequency set value, starter will be disconnected. Disconnect Engine When generator oil pressure higher than the (0-400)kPa Oil Pressure set value, starter will be disconnected. High Temp.
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HGM8140 MILITARY GENSET CONTROLLER USER MANUAL Items Parameters Defaults Description 0: Disenable 1:Enable Boot Screen (0-1) Boot Interface delay can be adjusted Maintenance Password to enter into the maintenance (0-9999) Password setting page. Controller‟s date setting Date Setting 0 Custom temperature sensor 1 Custom pressure sensor 2 Custom level sensor Custom...
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HGM8140 MILITARY GENSET CONTROLLER USER MANUAL Items Parameters Defaults Description Warning lasts for 5s, under voltage is considered and under volt warning is initiated. When it is set to 30V, under voltage signal is not detected. When gen freq is higher than this and last Over Freq.
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HGM8140 MILITARY GENSET CONTROLLER USER MANUAL Item Description Close when the generator enters into Stop Idle delay/ Energized to Speed Drop Relay Stop delay (close time: Stop Idle delay). Action when genset is normal running while deactivated when Run Output engine speed is lower than the “crank disconnect speed”.
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HGM8140 MILITARY GENSET CONTROLLER USER MANUAL Item Description Custom Period 4 Custom Period 5 Custom Period 6 Custom Combined 1 Custom Combined 2 Custom Combined 3 Custom Combined 4 Custom Combined 5 Custom Combined 6 Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved It is controlled by cooler of temperature sensor‟s limited threshold.
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HGM8140 MILITARY GENSET CONTROLLER USER MANUAL Item Description Reserved Over Freq Warning Action when generator over frequency shutdown alarm. Shutdown Gen Over Volt Shutdown Action when generator over voltage shutdown. Under Freq Action when generator low frequency shutdown. Shutdown Under Volt. Shutdown Action when generator low voltage shutdown.
HGM8140 MILITARY GENSET CONTROLLER USER MANUAL Item Description Reserved In Stop Mode Action when system is in stop mode. In Manual Mode Action when system is in Manual mode. Reserved Reserved Aux Input 1 Active Action when input port 1 is active Aux Input 2 Active Action when input port 2 is active Aux Input 3 Active...
HGM8140 MILITARY GENSET CONTROLLER USER MANUAL 7.3 USER-DEFINED COMBINATION OUTPUT Defined combination output is composed by 3 parts, OR condition output SW1, OR condition output SW2, AND condition output SW3. SW1 or SW2 is TRUE, while SW3 is TRUE, Defined combination output is active; SW1 and SW2 are FALSE, or SW3 is FALSE, Defined combination output isdeactivated.
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HGM8140 MILITARY GENSET CONTROLLER USER MANUAL Table 12 Defined Contents of Digit Input Port 1~5 (All active for GND (B~) connected) Type Description Including following functions, Indication: indicate only, not warning or shutdown. Warning: warn only, not shutdown. Shutdown: alarm and shutdown immediately Trip and stop: alarm, generator unloads and shutdown after User Configured...
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Instrument Mode RS232 Display Control When it is active, hose control function can be realized by the Enable displayed HGM8140D module on RS232 port. CAN-1 Display Control When it is active, hose control function can be realized by the Enable displayed HGM8140D module on CAN-1 port.
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HGM8140 MILITARY GENSET CONTROLLER USER MANUAL Table 13 Sensors Selection Item Content Remark 0 Not used 1 Custom Resistor Curve 2 VDO 3 SGH 4 SGD 5 CURTIS Defined resistance‟s range is Temperature Sensor 6 DATCON 0Ω-6000Ω, default is SGX sensor. 7 VOLVO-EC 8 SGX 9 Reserved...
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HGM8140 MILITARY GENSET CONTROLLER USER MANUAL Table 14 Crank Disconnect Conditions Setting description Speed Gen frequency Speed + Gen frequency Speed +Oil pressure Gen frequency + Oil pressure Speed + Gen frequency + Oil pressure Oil pressure NOTES: There are 3 conditions to make starter separate with engine; speed, generator frequency and oil pressure can be used separately while oil pressure suggest be used together with speed and generator frequency.
HGM8140 MILITARY GENSET CONTROLLER USER MANUAL 8 PARAMETERS SETTING Start the controller, then press to enter into the parameters setting menu, menu items as follows: Set Parameters Information Language Eventlog Maintennance Parameters Setting When entered password interface, inputting “0318” can set all parameter items in Table 10. If the password is changed, only input the password same as controllers‟, can the parameter be set via PC software.
HGM8140 MILITARY GENSET CONTROLLER USER MANUAL 9 SENSOR SETTING 1) When sensors are reselected, the sensor curve will be transferred into the standard value. For example, if temperature sensor is SGH (120° C resistor type), its sensor curve is SGH (120° C resistor type);...
ATS transfers to genset on load. If not, please check ATS controlling wiring connection according to this user manual; If there is any other question, please contact SmartGen‟s service. HGM8140 Military Genset Controller Version 1.2...
HGM8140 MILITARY GENSET CONTROLLER USER MANUAL 11 TYPICAL APPLICATION Fig.7 HGM8140M Typical Application Fig.8 HGM8140 Connection Schematic diagram HGM8140 Military Genset Controller Version 1.2 2019-09-12 Page 42 of 56...
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HGM8140 MILITARY GENSET CONTROLLER USER MANUAL Fig.9 Single Phase 2-Wire Wiring Connection Fig.10 2-Phase 3-Wire Connection NOTE: Expand relay with high capacity in start and fuel output is recommended. HGM8140 Military Genset Controller Version 1.2 2019-09-12 Page 43 of 56...
NOTE: Care should be taken not to over tighten the screws of fixing clips. 12.2 OVERALL DIMENSION Fig.11 HGM8140D Overall and Cutout Dimensions Fig.12 HGM8140M Overall and Installation Dimensions HGM8140 military genset controller can suit for widely range of battery voltage (8~35) VDC.
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HGM8140 MILITARY GENSET CONTROLLER USER MANUAL Speed Sensor Input Speed sensor is the magnetic equipment which be installed in starter and for detecting teeth of flywheel. Its connection wires to controller should apply for 2 cores shielding line. The shielding layer should connect to No.
HGM8140 MILITARY GENSET CONTROLLER USER MANUAL 13 CONNECTIONS OF CONTROLLER WITH J1939 ENGINE 13.1 CUMMINS ISB/ISBE Table 16 Connector B Terminals of controller Connector B Remark Programmable relay output1 set as “Fuel Output” Relay Output1 Start relay output Connect with starter coil directly. Expand 30A relay, battery ECU power Set programmable relay output 2 as “ECU...
HGM8140 MILITARY GENSET CONTROLLER USER MANUAL 13.3 CUMMINS QSM11(import) Suitable for CM570 engine control module, engine type: QSM11 G1, QSM11 G2. Table 20 C1 Connector Terminals of controller C1 connector Remark Programmable relay output 1 set as “Fuel Output” Relay Output 1 5&8 and outside expand relay, when fuel output, making port 5 and port 8 of C1 be connected.
HGM8140 MILITARY GENSET CONTROLLER USER MANUAL 13.5 CUMMINS GCS-MODBUS It is suitable for GCS engine control module. RS485-MODBUS used to read information of engine. Engine types are QSX15, QST30, QSK23 / 45/60/78 and so on. Table 24 D-SUB Connector 06 Terminals of controller D-SUB connector 06 Remark...
HGM8140 MILITARY GENSET CONTROLLER USER MANUAL 13.9 DEUTZ EMR2 Table 29 F Connector F connector Remark F connector Expand 30A relay, battery Configure relay output 1 as “Fuel Output” Relay Output 1 voltage of 14 is supplied by relay. Fuse is 16A. Start relay output Connect to starter coil directly.
HGM8140 MILITARY GENSET CONTROLLER USER MANUAL 13.12 MTU ADEC(SMART MODULE) It is suitable for MTU engine with ADEC (ECU8) and SMART module. Table 32 ADEC (X1 Connector) Terminals of controller ADEC (X1port) Remark Configure relay output 1 as “Fuel Output”. X1 Relay Output 1 X1 10 Terminal 9 connected to negative of battery...
HGM8140 MILITARY GENSET CONTROLLER USER MANUAL 13.15 SCANIA It is suitable for S6 engine control module. Engine type is DC9, DC12, and DC16. Table 37 B1 Connector Terminals of controller B1 connector Remark Configure relay output 1 as “Fuel Output”. Relay Output 1 Start relay output Connect to starter coil directly.
Using impedance 120Ω connecting line. CAN(L) 1.34 Engine type: GTSC1 NOTE: If there is any question of connection between controller and ECU communication, please feel free to contact SmartGen‟s service. HGM8140 Military Genset Controller Version 1.2 2019-09-12 Page 54 of 56...
The communication between the controller and monitoring equipment is carried out using TCP ModBus protocol. NOTE: In this connection mode controller parameters can be set. SmartGen provides testing software for this connection mode. Communication protocol can be obtained from the SmartGen service.
HGM8140 MILITARY GENSET CONTROLLER USER MANUAL 15 TROUBLESHOOTING Table 46 Troubleshooting Symptoms Possible Solutions Check starting batteries; Controller no response with Check controller connection wirings; power. Check DC fuse. Check the water/cylinder temperature is too high or not; Genset shutdown Check the genset AC voltage;...