Woodward Flex505 Manual
Woodward Flex505 Manual

Woodward Flex505 Manual

/o calibration gap application autostart gap and gui file updates

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Application Note 51532
(Revision NEW, 5/2015)
Original Instructions
Flex505 I/O Calibration
GAP Application AutoStart
GAP and GUI File Updates
Part Numbers 8200-1300, 8200-1301

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  • Page 1 Application Note 51532 (Revision NEW, 5/2015) Original Instructions Flex505 I/O Calibration GAP Application AutoStart GAP and GUI File Updates Part Numbers 8200-1300, 8200-1301...
  • Page 2: General Precautions

    Revisions—Changes in this publication since the last revision are indicated by a black line alongside the text. 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

    Returning Equipment for Repair ................15   Replacement Parts ....................16   Engineering Services .................... 16   Contacting Woodward’s Support Organization ............ 16   Technical Assistance .................... 17 Illustrations and Tables   Figure 2-1. AppManager message for Calibration Fault ........5  ...
  • Page 4: Warnings And Notices

    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 5: Electrostatic Discharge Awareness

    Do not touch the components or conductors on a printed circuit 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 6: Chapter 1. General Information

    Flex505 I/O Calibration Application Note 51532 Chapter 1. General Information Overview of Issues Detected and Resolved This application note document is a consolidation of 4 minor issues that have been discovered and resolved on the 505 control. As an overview, these issues affect the following: ...
  • Page 7: Chapter 2. Issue 1: Calibration Fault

    Issue 1: Calibration Fault Introduction A small number of new released Flex505 controllers in the field may have a faulty I/O calibration value. The calibration values were input at the production level to table memory. During the boot and initialization process, the controller loads the value into RAM for use.
  • Page 8: Solution

    Procedure complete. Disconnect the cable and re-secure port cover. Conclusion The Flex505 I/O calibration fault does not force the unit to a shutdown mode. However, the I/O function may not operate to its intended accuracy level. External calibration using traditional gains and offsets for each channel can be done.
  • Page 9: Chapter 3. Issue 2: Gap Not In Autostart

    Issue 2: GAP not in AutoStart Introduction A small number of new released Flex505 controllers were shipped without the control application software in AutoStart. This application note covers the specific procedure that will allow the user to correct this issue. If the unit has not yet been placed into operation, it is suggested that the unit have the GAP application file updated to Revision A.
  • Page 10: Solution

    Flex505 I/O Calibration Application Note 51532 Solution To launch the application, connect to the control via an Ethernet cable, and use AppManager to start the GAP application and restart the GUI application. If unfamiliar with using AppManager, refer to 505 manual 26839V2, Appendix F for step-by-step instructions.
  • Page 11: Chapter 4. Issue 3: Gui File Update

    Obtain Updated GUI application file 5418-6947.OBJ_NEW.zip Potential Issue If you are using the Flex505 feature that allows all screens to be displayed in Chinese instead of English, you will want to perform this update. Figure 4-1. Selecting Chinese from Mode screen using Globe Icon...
  • Page 12: Solution

    Flex505 I/O Calibration Application Note 51532 Solution If the turbine can be shut down, do not follow this procedure. Instead, perform the procedure detailed in Chapter 5 (Issue 4) below. To install an updated GUI application on the control, connect to the control via an Ethernet cable and use AppManager to transfer the GUI application and restart the GUI application.
  • Page 13: Chapter 5. Issue 4: Gap/Gui Update To Revision A

    Remote View tool running on a PC will experience a runtime fault with this same key sequence. Equipment Need  Woodward AppManager Software (version 3.07 or later)  A desktop computer or laptop  Obtain Updated GUI application file 5418-6947.OBJ_A.zip ...
  • Page 14: Solution

    Flex505 I/O Calibration Application Note 51532 If while on this page the Navigate Down button is pressed (circled in RED in Figure 4-1), the GUI application will experience a lock-up, and no further keypad commands will allow it to leave this page.
  • Page 15 Application Note 51532 Flex505 I/O Calibration 11. When transfer is complete, select the file and start the application by selecting Control/Start Application or the Blue Triangle button on the right side Toolbar. 12. Switch to the GUI application view panel (brown background) by using the Swap button on the right side Toolbar (or Control/Show GUI Applications View).
  • Page 16: Chapter 6. Product Support And Service Options

    A Recognized Turbine Retrofitter (RTR) is an independent company that does both steam and gas turbine control retrofits and upgrades globally, and can provide the full line of Woodward systems and components for the retrofits and overhauls, long term service contracts, emergency repairs, etc.
  • Page 17: Returning Equipment For Repair

    Flat Rate Remanufacture: Flat Rate Remanufacture is very similar to the Flat Rate Repair option with the exception that the unit will be returned to you in “like- new” condition and carry with it the full standard Woodward product warranty (Woodward Product and Service Warranty 5-01-1205). This option is applicable to mechanical products only.
  • Page 18: Replacement Parts

    Engineering Services Woodward offers various Engineering Services for our products. For these services, you can contact us by telephone, by email, or through the Woodward website.  Technical Support ...
  • Page 19: Technical Assistance

    Flex505 I/O Calibration 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 20 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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