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ESD5550-5570 Series Speed Control Unit

   

9-2020-E

   

PIB1003

ESD5550 & ESD5570 Series

Speed Control Unit

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SPECIFICATIONS

Performance

Isochronous / Steady State 

Stability

± 0.25 % or better

Speed Range / Governor

1 K - 7.5 K Hz continuous

Speed Drift with Temperature

±1 % MAX

Idle Adjust CW

60 % of set speed

Idle Adjust CCW

Less than 1200 Hz

Droop Range

1 - 5 % regulation

Droop Adjustment MAX

(K-L Jumpered)

400 Hz,  ±75 Hz per 1 A change

Droop Adjustment MIN

(K-L Jumpered)

415 Hz,  ±75 Hz per 1 A change

Remote Variable Speed Range

500 - 7.5 Hz  or any part thereof

Speed Trim Range

± 200 Hz

Terminal Sensitivity                   J

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N

P

100 Hz ±15 Hz/V @ 5.0 kΩ Impedance

735 Hz ±60 Hz/V @ 65 kΩ Impedance

 

148 Hz ±10 Hz/V @1 MΩ Impedance

10 V DC Supply @ 20 mA MAX

InPUT / oUTPUT

Operating Voltage

12 VDC or 24 VDC (Transient and 

Reverse Voltage Protected)*

Polarity

Negative Ground (Case Isolated)

Power Consumption

50 mA continuous 

plus actuator current

Actuator Current Range at 77 °F 

(25 °C) - Inductive Load

Minimum 2.5 A

10 A Peak**

Speed Sensor Signal

0.5 to 120 V RMS

Speed Switch Relay Contacts

(N.O. and N.C.) 

10 A

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INTRODUCTION

reLIaBILITY

Vibration

5 g @ 20 - 500 Hz

Testing

100% Functional Testing

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Ambient Temperature Range

-40° to 85 °C (-40° to 180 °F)

Relative Humidity

up to 95 %

Shock

20 g @ 11 ms

All Surface Finishes

Fungus Proof, Corrosion Resistant

comPLIance / STanDarDS

Agency

CE, RoHS, Lloyds Register, 

DNV/GL, Bureau Vertas

PHYSIcaL

Dimension

See Section 3, Installation

Weight

1.8 lbf (0.82 kgf)

Mounting

Any position, vertical preferred

The ESD5550/5570 series speed control unit is an all electronic device de-

signed to control engine speed with fast and precise response to transient 

load changes. This closed loop control, when connected to a proportional 

electric actuator and supplied with a magnetic speed sensor signal, can con-

trol a wide variety of engines in an isochronous or droop mode. Designed 

for high reliability and built ruggedly to withstand the engine environment. 

ESD5550/5570 Series speed control unit features include: 

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Simple installation

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Starting Fuel and Speed Ramping adjustments to minimize engine ex-

haust smoke prior to attaining engine operating speed

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Adjustable droop and idle operation

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Inputs for accessories used in multi-engine or special applications

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Protection against reverse battery voltage, transient voltages, acciden-

tal short circuit of the actuator and fail safe design in the event of loss of 

speed sensor signal or battery supply. 

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Light Force Actuation (ESD5570 only)

The ESD5550/5570 Series speed control unit is compatible with all GAC 

proportional actuators except the ACB2001 electric actuator. When paired 

with a GAC ADC100 Series electric actuator, DROOP adjustment range is 

less due to the ADC100’s low current demand.

* Protected against reverse voltage by a series diode. A 15 amp fuse must be installed in 

the positive battery lead.

** Protected against short circuit to actuator (shuts off current to actuator), unit automati

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cally turns back on when short is removed.

Summary of Contents for ESD-5550 Series

Page 1: ...er DNV GL Bureau Vertas PHYSICAL Dimension See Section 3 Installation Weight 1 8 lbf 0 82 kgf Mounting Any position vertical preferred The ESD5550 5570 series speed control unit is an all electronic device de signed to control engine speed with fast and precise response to transient load changes This closed loop control when connected to a proportional electric actuator and supplied with a magneti...

Page 2: ...ed Control Unit 9 2020 E PIB1003 3 Installation Mount in a cabinet engine enclosure or sealed metal box Vertical orientation allows fluids to drain in moist environments Dimensions Avoid extreme heat in mm Take into account the following preferences when mounting the speed controller ...

Page 3: ...1003 4 Wiring An overspeed shutdown device independent of the governor system must be provided to prevent loss of engine control which may cause personal injury or equipment damage Do not rely exclusively on the governor system to prevent over speed A secondary shutoff device such as a fuel solenoid must be used ...

Page 4: ...sure no other part of the shield comes in contact with engine ground otherwise stray speed signals may be introduced into the speed control unit With the engine stopped adjust the gap between the magnetic speed sensor and the ring gear teeth The gap should not be any smaller than 0 020 in 0 45 mm Usually backing out the speed sensor 1 4 to 1 2 turn after touching the ring gear teeth will achieve a...

Page 5: ...g The overspeed function is now set to approximately 10 above the requested speed 1 2 ON STABILITY GAIN SPEED OVERSPEED ADJUSTING OVERSPEED ADJUSTMENT SWITCH POTENTIOMETER SWITCH FACTORY SETTING NOTES SPEED 25 turn 1470 Hz 50 Hz w min trim GAIN 270 turn 50 Middle position STABILITY 270 turn 50 Middle position DROOP 270 turn 0 CCW IDLE 270 turn 1075 75 Hz STARTING FUEL RAMP 270 turn 100 CW Maximum ...

Page 6: ...obtained with an optional 5K Speed Trim Control See section 4 Wiring diagram Once the engine is at operating speed and at no load the following governor performance adjustment can be made PARAMETER PROCEDURE GAIN 1 Rotate the GAIN adjustment clockwise until instability develops 2 Gradually move the adjustment counterclockwise until stability returns 3 Move the adjustment one division further count...

Page 7: ...t governs well with 0 5 volts RMS speed sensor signal A speed sensor signal of 3 volts RMS or greater at governed speed is recommended Measurement of the signal is made at Terminals C and D The amplitude of the speed sensor signal can be raised by reducing the gap between the speed sensor tip and the engine ring gear The gap should not be any smaller than 0 02 in 0 5 mm When the engine is stopped ...

Page 8: ... governor system After the actuator goes to full fuel disconnect the speed sensor at Terminal C D If the actuator is still at full fuel speed then the speed control unit is defective 2 Manually hold the engine at the desired running speed Measure the DC voltage between Terminals A F on the speed control unit 1 If the voltage reading is 1 0 to 2 0 V DC SPEED adjustment is set above desired speed De...

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