Spc User's Guide; Introduction; Operating Modes; Using The Spc Service Tool - Woodward 8200-225 Product Manual

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Portions of the text information in this chapter can also be found with the SPC Service Tool software
under the "Help" pull down; select "Contents".
The SPC has four operating modes—Configure, Calibrate, Manual Stroke, and Run. The operating mode
changes by request of the SPC Service Tool user or by request of the control system when calibration via
Digital Control Network has been enabled.
Operating Mode Summary
Configure mode characteristics
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The SPC configuration is being changed.
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The actuator position is not actively controlled.
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The actuator current is forced to 0 mA.
Calibrate mode characteristics
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The SPC is being calibrated to the position feedback of a particular actuator.
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Actuator position changes as a result of forcing different fixed currents to the actuator except during
the verification portion of the calibration procedure, when the actuator position is actively controlled
using the new position feedback information.
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The normal position demand inputs are ignored.
Manual Stroke mode characteristics
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The SPC uses a user-entered position demand value to control the actuator position.
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The normal position demand inputs are ignored.
Run
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The SPC uses the normal position demand inputs to control the actuator position.
The SPC Service Tool is used to configure, calibrate, adjust, monitor, and troubleshoot an SPC. The
service tool runs on a personal computer and communicates with the SPC through a serial connection.
Detailed information on the SPC is contained in the SPC Service Tool. After loading the Service Tool onto
a PC, go under the Help header in the Service Tool Select "Contents".
The SPC Service Tool can be found on the Woodward website at: www.woodward.com/software.
Select software product "SPC Tools". Follow the installation instructions given on that page.
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Chapter 4.

SPC User's Guide

Introduction

Operating Modes

Using the SPC Service Tool

An unsafe condition could occur with improper use of these software
tools. Only trained personnel should have access to these tools.
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