Engine Control System
(ECS)
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Learning Objectives
• The learning objectives of this module unit are as follows:
• ECS Layout
• ECS Network
• MPC different software functions
• MPC details
• ECS control stations
• Tacho system
• Manoeuvring system
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Engine Control System (ECS) Layout
• The Engine Control System is composed of below major
components:
• Main Operating Panel (MOP) x 2 units
• Engine Interface Control Unit (EICU) x 1 unit
• Cylinder Control Unit (CCU) x 5 units
• Tacho System x 2 units
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Engine Control System (ECS) Layout
• MOP – Main Operating Panel
• Displays ECS data – Human Interface
• Parameter Handling
• ECS Alarm Handling
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Engine Control System (ECS) Layout
• EICU – Engine Interface Control Unit
• ECR/Bridge Selection
• CLO Feedrate
• HPS Control
• Slow Down Relay
• Engine Running Mode
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Engine Control System (ECS) Layout
• CCU – Cylinder Control Unit
• HCU Valve Control & Supervision
• Speed Governor
• Local/Remote Selection
• Shut Down Monitoring
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Engine Control System (ECS) Layout
• Tacho System
• Crankshaft Position Sensors
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Engine Control System (ECS) Layout
ON BRIDGE BRIDGE PANEL
IN ENGINE CONTROL ROOM
MOP A MOP B ECR PANEL
NET A
NET B
EICU
IN ENGINE ROOM/ON ENGINE
ESC
CCU 1 CCU 2 CCU 3 CCU 4 CCU 5
HPS
HCU (Cyl 1) HCU (Cyl 2 + 3) HCU (Cyl 4 + 5)
TACHO B
Ref. Sensor TACHO A
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Principle Diagram of Power Supply System ECS
BATTERY CHARGER
Input: AC220V
Output: DC24V
Maker: Victron Energy BATTERY
DC12V, 100 Ah
Maker: Victron Energy
BATTERY CHARGER
MONITORING RELAY
Low Voltage: DC18V
High Voltage: DC31V
IR METER
DC24V
ELECTRICAL LOADS
ECS, MOPs, PMI &
TSA-A & B
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ECS UPS A & B - 24VDC Power Supply
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ECS UPS A & B - 24VDC Power Supply
IR METER
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ECS UPS A & B - 24VDC Power Supply
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ECS UPS A & B - 24VDC Power Supply
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ECS UPS A & B - 24VDC Power Supply
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Control Network A & B
MOP A EICU MOP B
IN ENGINE CONTROL RM
NET B
NET A
120 ohm resistors are necessary on each end of network
CCU 1 CCU 2 CCU 3 CCU 4 CCU 5
IN ENGINE CONTROL CABINET
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EICU, Engine Interface Control Unit
• Remote Control System
• ECR/Bridge Selection
• Speed setpoint relayed to CCU’s
• Cancelled limiter relayed to CCU’s
• HPS setpoint control according to engine speed and load
• Engine Running Mode
• Economy
• Cylinder Lubrication Feedrate
• General Alarm Relay
• Slow Down Request Relay
• Slow Down Command Relay
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CCU, Cylinder Control Unit
• Speed Governor / Index Limiter
• Governor modes available
• HCU Valve Control & Supervision
• Fuel injection timing and amount
• Monitors Shut Down from Safety System
• Monitors Crankshaft position via Tacho signals
• CCU 1:
• Engine Side Control/Remote selection
• Input from scavenging air pressure sensor
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Multi-Purpose Controller (MPC)
• Types of MPC in ME-B
MPC MPC-10
CCUs
EICU
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Comparison of MPC & MPC-10
MPC MPC-10
Size 370 x 280 x 87 mm 310 x 135 x 98 mm
Weight 4.2 kg 2.5 kg
Cabinet 500 x 400 x 210 mm 380 x 300 x 210 mm
No. of External
55 20
Connectors
Not sheltered
Electronics Part Sheltered electronics
electronics
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Multi-Purpose Controller, Description
BATTERY
LED
INDICATOR
PLUG FOR
ID KEY
DIP
SWITCH
DIP RESET
SWITCHES PUSHBUTTON
FUSES
POWER PLUG
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Multi-Purpose Controller, Description
24VDC ISOLATED SYSTEM, UPS A & B AUTHORIZED
MAN SE ONLY
2 SEPARATE 16A BREAKERS, FOR EVERY MPC
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LED Information Code
• The LED gives information, either as constant light or
flashing.
• A flashing LED is a coded message from the controller.
• The code consists of 2 digits:
• The 2 digits are separated by a 1 sec. yellow pulse.
LED First Digit Second Digit
1 second 1 second 1 second
pause pause pause
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LED Indication Code
Color Short Name Short Description
RED ERROR Either early initialisation or fatal error
ORANGE INIT Initialisation, no parameters available or non-normal node
GREEN NORMAL Application up and running
Digits Short Name Short Description
(1, 1) CTRL_PRG Onboard control programming in progress
(2, 1) APPLOAD_SCAN Application download in progress – scanning for server
(2, 2) APPLOAD_DOWNLOAD Application download in progress – downloading program
(2, 3) APPLOAD_DIP Application download completed – reset yellow DIP set to
ON
(3, 1) BOOTLOAD_SCAN Bootloader download in progress – scanning for server
(3, 2) BOOTLOAD_DOWNLOAD Bootloader download in progress – downloading program
(4, 1) DONGLE_VERIFY Checking node IDkey
(4, 2) DONGLE_ERROR IDkey error – missing, broken or not programmed
(4, 3) DONGLE_DIP Node ID DIP switch not correctly reset – reset it to 0x00
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Control Stations
ON BRIDGE BRIDGE PANEL
IN ENGINE CONTROL ROOM
MOP A MOP B ECR PANEL
EICU
IN ENGINE ROOM/ON ENGINE
ESC
CCU 1 CCU 2 CCU 3 CCU 4 CCU 5
HPS HCU (Cyl 1) HCU (Cyl 2 + 3) HCU (Cyl 4 + 5)
BRIDGE CONTROL PANEL IS CONNECTED TO EICU
ENGINE CONTROL ROOM PANEL IS CONNECTED TO EICU
ENGINE SIDE CONSOLE IS CONNECTED TO CCU 1
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Main Operating Panel (MOP)
MOP A & B
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Engine Side Control Station
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Engine Side Control Station
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Engine Side Control Station
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Engine Side Control Station
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Engine Side Control Station
101 102
100 105
103
104
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Tacho System
ON BRIDGE BRIDGE PANEL
IN ENGINE CONTROL ROOM
MOP A MOP B ECR PANEL
EICU
IN ENGINE ROOM/ON ENGINE
ESC
CCU 1 CCU 2 CCU 3 CCU 4 CCU 5
HPS HCU (Cyl 1) HCU (Cyl 2 + 3) HCU (Cyl 4 + 5)
There are two (2) redundant tacho systems.
• System A REFERENCE SENSOR
• System B
ANGLE ENCODERS
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Tacho System
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Tacho System
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Tacho System
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Tacho System, Angle Encoder
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Tacho System, Angle Encoder
System A (powered from CCU 1)
MMA = Marker Master A
MSA = Marker Slave A
Q1A = Quadratur 1A
Q2A = Quadratur 2A
System B (powered from CCU 2)
MMB = Marker Master B
MSB = Marker Slave B
Q1B = Quadratur 1B
Q2B = Quadratur 2B
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Tacho System
• MSA on Flywheel
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Tacho System
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Tacho Commissioning
Engine Control System (ECS) Trouble
• CCU
Component Failure Precaution Effect on Engine
Any CCU’s MPC Alarm is released. Slow down is requested.
Fails The remaining Fuel and cylinder lubrication injections is lost
cylinders share on one cylinders.
the load.
Connect back-up When running longer periods (>1/2 hour) with
lubrication faulty CCU backup activation signals for
cable(s) to cylinder lubricators are available on the other
remaining CCU CCU’s.
On some engines, start performance might
reduced due to loss of injections on one
cylinder.
Engine Control System (ECS) Trouble
• CCU
Component Failure Precaution Effect on Engine
CCU 1 MPC Same as any Slow down is requested.
Fails CCU’s. Fuel and cylinder lubrication injections is lost
Local control on cylinder 1.
switch to remote Engine Side Control station is no longer
control; ECR or available.
Bridge.
Scavenge Air pressure sensor signal is no
longer available which can cause change in
injection timing.
Several values on the MOP display will be
unavailable.
Engine Control System (ECS) Trouble
• EICU
Component Failure Precaution Effect on Engine
EICU MPC Alarm is released. Continuous operation with no load restriction.
Fails Both ECR and RCS Control stations are no
longer available. Only ESC can be used in
this situation.
The cylinder Set point and supervision of HPS is lost. The
lubrication HPS will go to fail-safe pressure level.
federate and HPS
Cylinder lubrication will be set to fail-safe
pressure set point
amount and lubrication will be speed
goes to fail safe
proportional.
values.
Monitor MOP for Connection to ships alarm system is no
eventual new longer available for eventual further alarms.
alarms. ECS alarms are still displayed on MOP.
Engine Control System (ECS) Trouble
• MOP
Component Failure Precaution Effect on Engine
MOP One Alarm is released. Continuous operation with no load restriction.
PC
Fails
MOP Both Alarm is released. Continuous operation with no load restriction.
PC All MOP adjustments, commands and ECS
Fails alarms are no longer available. General M/E
alarm signal is however available.
Engine Control System (ECS) Trouble
• Tacho System
Component Failure Precaution Effect on Engine
Tacho One Alarm is released. Continuous operation with no load restriction.
System Tacho
Fails
Tacho Both Alarm are Shutdown is requested.
System Tacho released from all Fuel injections is lost on all cylinders.
Fails CCU’s.
Engine Control System (ECS) Trouble
• Others
Component Failure Precaution Effect on Engine
24V Power One Alarm is released. Continuous operation with no load restriction.
Supply Supply The duplicate
Fails power supply
retains power
Supply.
24V Power Over / Alarm is released. Continuous operation with no load restriction.
Supply Under The power supply
Voltage is disconnected.
Complete Low Alarm is released. Continuous operation with no load restriction.
System Insulation
MC Pneumatic Maneuvering System
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ME-B Pneumatic Maneuvering System
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