Woodward 8909-041 Product Manual
Woodward 8909-041 Product Manual

Woodward 8909-041 Product Manual

Eg actuator tester

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Product Manual 55021
(Revision G, 6/2023)
Original Instructions
EG Actuator Tester
Models 8909-041 and 8909-059
Installation and Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 Released Product Manual 55021 (Revision G, 6/2023) Original Instructions EG Actuator Tester Models 8909-041 and 8909-059 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 2 Revisions— A bold, black line alongside the text identifies changes in this publication since the last revision. Woodward reserves the right to update any portion of this publication at any time. Information provided by Woodward is believed to be correct and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Woodward unless otherwise expressly undertaken.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Product Service Options ..........................24 Returning Equipment for Repair ......................... 25 Replacement Parts ............................25 Engineering Services ..........................26 Contacting Woodward’s Support Organization ................... 26 Technical Assistance ..........................27 REVISION HISTORY ........................ 28 Illustrations and Tables Figure 1-1. Magnetic Pickup Connection for Diesel Governor Test Stands ..........8 Figure 1-2.
  • Page 4: Warnings And Notices

    Equipment Eye Protection • Hearing Protection • Hard Hat • • Gloves • Safety Boots Respirator • Always read the proper Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for any working fluid(s) and comply with recommended safety equipment. Woodward...
  • Page 5 Start-up On- and off-highway Mobile Applications: Unless Woodward's control functions as the supervisory control, customer should install a system totally independent of the prime mover control system that...
  • Page 6: Electrostatic Discharge Awareness

    • board with your hands or with conductive devices. To prevent damage to electronic components caused by improper handling, read and observe the precautions in Woodward manual 82715 , Guide for Handling and Protection of Electronic Controls, Printed Circuit Boards, and Modules.
  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Eg Actuator Tester Operation

    1% accuracy in either proportional or compensated Transducer centering current will vary with line voltage. (100V centering current will drop to 320 mA.) Do not leave the transducer output connected to a short circuit. Overheating can damage the actuator. Woodward...
  • Page 8: Figure 1-1. Magnetic Pickup Connection For Diesel Governor Test Stands

    All of these actuators require adjustable compensation to provide stability of operation. Because the Woodward designation of most integrating actuators is shown with a “C,” the term “compensated” is used interchangeably with “integrated” in the discussion of test equipment for actuators.
  • Page 9 (full clockwise position) Connection Select the correct cable assembly from Figure 1-3. Connect the actuator to the actuator tester with the correct cable assembly. Connect the actuator tester to 115 VAC supply and turn power ON. Woodward...
  • Page 10: Figure 1-3. Cable Assemblies For Connecting Eg Actuator Tester To Actuator

    Released Manual 55021 EG Actuator Tester Figure 1-3. Cable Assemblies for Connecting EG Actuator Tester to Actuator Woodward...
  • Page 11 4-foot (1.2 m) extension cords. The interconnected cables terminate with a Jones plug, which connects to the final actuator cable or to certain actuators after the cover is removed. 5400-560 converts from the 3-pin plug to a Jones plug directly. Woodward...
  • Page 12 4-foot (1.2 m) and 9-inch (229 mm) cables to complete the connection. 5400-521 Jones plug to 2-pin connection on actuator. Reverses polarity. 5400-523 Jones plug to 10-pin connector at actuator. Reverses polarity. 5400-541 Jones plug to 14-pin connector at actuator. Direct polarity. Woodward...
  • Page 13 A special cable is provided to make testing of integrating actuators possible. 5400-518 connects from the test box to the BNC connection on a Woodward electric drive test stand to permit use of the test stand speed feedback with the test box and actuator.
  • Page 14 8. Do not exceed 200 mA after this point. 9. Set Center Slug/Normal switch to “Normal” position and EG-P/EG-C switch to EG-P position. 10. Adjust speed setting potentiometer to milliamp current required at minimum fuel per specifications (typically 20 mA). Woodward...
  • Page 15: Figure 1-4. Test Hookup For Proportional Actuators

    16. Replace cover and recheck range. 17. If adjustment is required, adjust spring seat through vent hole in cover. Use a 1/8-inch Allen wrench to make adjustment. 18. Disconnect test circuit and oil supply line. Remove protractor. Figure 1-4. Test Hookup for Proportional Actuators Woodward...
  • Page 16: Compensated Mode

    General Information Testing a compensated (integrated) electric actuator or governor/actuator requires a magnetic pickup kit assembly. Testing an EGR actuator requires a remote servomotor mounted on the test stand. Figure 1-6 shows the test hookup for a compensated actuator. Woodward...
  • Page 17: Figure 1-6. Test Hookup For Compensated Actuator

    Therefore, Woodward actuators are spring biased at the pilot valve to go to maximum or minimum fuel on loss of control signal, depending on customer requirements, The 1/8-inch Allen screw above the magnet adjusts tension on the biasing (centering) spring.
  • Page 18 For the actuator to go to maximum-fuel position on loss of electrical signal, adjust null- voltage screw to positive one volt. For the actuator to go to minimum-fuel position on loss of electrical signal, adjust null- voltage screw to negative one volt. Woodward...
  • Page 19: Oil Pump And Oil Motor Units

    5400-523 cable assembly at EGB-10C connector end so correct voltages can be applied to these solenoids. 16. Refer to the correct actuator wiring schematic for connections, and to Woodward manual 37729 for adjustment and operation of a two-solenoid speed setting assembly.
  • Page 20 000 to -300 mA or more (into 35 Ω). 6. Move resistor to C and B of transducer connector. Turn speed setting pot counterclockwise to 0. Press NORMAL switch to center slug. Meter should display 300 mA ±25 mA (at 35 Ω). Woodward...
  • Page 21: Figure 1-8. Connection Of Resistor To Transducer Connector

    Adjust speed setting for –5V on calibrated voltmeter. Digital display should read between –4.95 and –5.05. There is no adjustment for this step. This completes the calibration of the test-box meter. Woodward...
  • Page 22: Figure 1-10 Location Of P1 And P2

    Released Manual 55021 EG Actuator Tester Figure 1-10 Location of P1 and P2 Woodward...
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting Guide

    Vary frequency at tachometer input. It should have no effect. d) If frequency affects voltage in EG-P mode, return the unit to Woodward e) If frequency does not affect voltage in EG-C mode, return the unit to Woodward Woodward...
  • Page 24: Chapter 2. Product Support And Service Options

    An Authorized Independent Service Facility (AISF) provides authorized service that includes repairs, • repair parts, and warranty service on Woodward's behalf. Service (not new unit sales) is an AISF's primary mission. A Recognized Engine Retrofitter (RER) is an independent company that does retrofits and •...
  • Page 25: Returning Equipment For Repair

    A strong tape around the outside of the carton for increased strength To prevent damage to electronic components caused by improper handling, read and observe the precautions in Woodward manual 82715, Guide for Handling and Protection of Electronic Controls, Printed Circuit Boards, and Modules.
  • Page 26: Engineering Services

    Field Service engineering on-site support is available, depending on the product and location, from one of our Full-Service Distributors. The field engineers are experienced both on Woodward products as well as on much of the non-Woodward equipment with which our products interface.
  • Page 27: Technical Assistance

    EG Actuator Tester Technical Assistance If you need to contact technical assistance, you will need to provide the following information. Please write it down here before contacting the Engine OEM, the Packager, a Woodward Business Partner, or the Woodward factory: General...
  • Page 28: Revision History

    Updated Maintenance, Functional Checks and Calibration to include attachment and setup of function generator. Revised Figure 1-10 to show locations of P1 and P2, • Changes in Revision E— Updated Performance Check and Troubleshooting Guide to match current test specification (pages • 13 & 14). Woodward...
  • Page 29 Released Manual 55021 EG Actuator Tester THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Woodward...
  • Page 30 Email and Website—www.woodward.com Woodward has company-owned plants, subsidiaries, and branches, as well as authorized distributors and other authorized service and sales facilities throughout the world. Complete address / phone / fax / email information for all locations is available on our website.

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