AUTOMATIC ENGINE CONTROL FOR

DIESEL/GAS ENGINES
The ECU-9988NC engine control provides complete automation and safety ECU®-9988NC
monitoring of a gas or diesel engine. The ECU-9988NC controls the starter
and fuel thus completely taking the operator out of the picture. A built in ONE VERSION FOR
speed switch controls both starter disengagement and overspeed protection.
12 AND 24 VDC

APPLICATIONS: Generator Control Panels, Automatic Engine Systems

FEATURES:
 Loss of Magnetic Pickup detection during
both cranking and running
 Single or Multi-crank modes are field
adjustable
 Built in speed switch
 Grounded or positive HWT/LOP inputs
 Low oil pressure and high water temp
override during cranking
 Wide temperature range -40C to +85C
 Epoxy encapsulated module for excellent
field reliability
 LEDS with auto/manual lamp test
 Relay switched outputs with auto reset
overcurrent protection for external annun-
ciator systems.
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ECU -9988NC A COMPLETE AUTOMATIC ENGINE CONTROL
The ECU-9988NC automatically cranks, starts and monitors an engine for Overcrank,
Overspeed, High Water Temperature and Low Oil Pressure. Any crank timing sequence is
accomplished by using the multiple or single crank modes in conjunction with the timer
adjustments. A built in speed switch uses a magnetic pickup to monitor engine speed for
crank disconnect and overspeed. The bypass timer/logic assures Low Oil Pressure and High
Water Temp override during the crank period and an additional adjustable period after crank
disconnect. The ECU-9988NC expands to as many faults as required by using the Engine
Alarm Input/Output. The ECU-9988NC monitors the Magnetic Pickup signal for problems
during both cranking and running.If a problem is detected the engine will shutdown and the
Overcrank and Overspeed LED's will both turn on. New to the 9988NC is an electronic pro-
tection for overcurrent of the annunciation output relays. In the event of an overcurrent the
unit will self protect. After power is removed for about 30 seconds the unit will reset. The unit
also has future opportunities for field firmware upgrades, electronic set points and RS485
communications options via a COMM port using a special adaptor.

ECU® IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ENGINEERING CONCEPTS UNLIMITED, INC.

P.O. BOX 250 - 8950 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE - FISHERS, IN 46038
Voice 317-849-8470 Fax 317-849-6475 www.ecu-engine-controls.com
Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice ECU®-88NC 0715
 SAMPLE ECU®-9988NC APPLICATION:

AUT O 10 AMP
FUEL RELAY BAT T ERY
FR REMOT E FUSE
ST ART
CONT ACT S OFF

MANUAL
ST ART RELAY
SR 15 14 13 X1 LOW OIL PRESSURE LAMP
12
HIGH WAT ER T EMP LAMP
6 HIGH WAT ER T EMP 11
OIL PRESS DELAY
HIGH WAT ER T EMP OVERCRANK LAMP
5 10
LOW OIL PRESS OVER SPEED OVERSPEED LAMP
4 9
LAMP T EST CRANK
BAT T ERY ENGINE ST ART ED LAMP
DISCONNECT
POSIT IVE 3 CRANK
8
CYCLE COMMON ALARM LAMP
2 7
MAGNET IC EXT RA FAULT S
PICKUP 1 T IE T O BAT T ERY
INPUT POSIT IVE
OVERSPEED VERIFY
CRANK AT T EMPT S SINGLE OR CYCLE CRANK

The above illustrates the ECU-9988NC engine control with an energized to run engine. Placing the control switch in MANU-
AL or closure of the Remote Start Contacts while in AUTO initiates the Crank mode. The Fuel and Starter Relays are ener-
gized causing the engine to begin cranking. If the engine does not start in the allotted time, as determined by the Crank Cy-
cle Adjust and Dip Switch setting, the Overcrank Fault occurs, and the Fuel and Starter Relays are turned off. If during crank-
ing the internal speed switch detects a speed equal to or above the Crank Disconnect Adjustment Setting the Starter Relay
turns off, the LOP/HWT delay timer is initiated. After this delay period if the LOP or HWT switch closes the engine will shut-
down immediately. If the internal speed switch detects a speed equal to or above the Overspeed Adjustment Setting the en-
gine is shutdown immediately. To stop the engine or to clear a fault condition place the control switch in the Off position. If
the signal from the magnetic pickup is lost during cranking or running the engine will shut down and the Overcrank & Over-
speed LED's will both turn on. The 9988NC with proper software will allow firmware upgrades and some electronic set points
to be adjusted using the set up software via a special plug in adaptor to the COMM port. With proper firmware a RS-485 an-
nunciator and other devices will be able to be used.

SPECIFICATIONS: VOLTAGE RANGE - 9 TO 28 VOLTS MAGNETIC PICKUP - 250-8500 HERTZ

STARTER AND FUEL OUTPUT - 5 AMPS MAX
ANNUNCIATOR LAMP OUTPUTS (TOTAL) - 0.8 AMP MAX

ECU®-9988NC
AUTO TERMINAL
MANUAL OUT PHYSICAL
2.95
74.9
DIMENSIONS
.30 .65
FUEL RELAY 7.62 2.95 16.51
OUTPUT
AUTO MANUAL 74.9
.30 .65
7.62 16.51
FUEL RELAY
OUTPUT
15 14 13 X1
12 LOW OIL PRESSURE
LAMP OUTPUT

15 14 13 X1 HIGH WATER TEMP.

STARTER RELAY 11 LAMP OUTPUT
6 LOW OIL PRESSURE
OUTPUT 12 3.1
LAMP OUTPUT
OVERCRANK
HIGH WATER TEMP. 10 78.7
5 OIL PRESS LAMP OUTPUT
INPUT HIGH WATER TEMP.
STARTER RELAY DELAY 11 LAMP OUTPUT
6 OVERSPEED 3.1
LOW OILOUTPUT
PRESSURE CRANK 9 LAMP OUTPUT
4 DISCON OVERCRANK 78.7
INPUT 10
HIGH WATER TEMP. 5 OVER
OIL PRESS LAMP OUTPUT
ENGINE STARTED
INPUT SPEED CRANK 8
LAMP TEST 3 DELAY LAMP OUTPUT
CYCLE 9 OVERSPEED
LOW OIL PRESSURE CRANK LAMP OUTPUT
INPUT
4 1DISCON
2 34 5 7 ALARM OUT .260
BATTERY NEGATIVE 2 OVER EXTRA FAULT IN
ENGINE STARTED 6.6
SPEED CRANK 8 COMM
LAMP TEST 3 LAMP OUTPUT .300 1.50
CYCLE INCH
MAGNETIC 38.1
PICKUP INPUT 1 ALARM OUT .260
12 34 5 7 MM
BATTERY NEGATIVE 2 EXTRA FAULT IN 6.6
COMM .300 1.50
BACK
INCHVIEW SIDE VIEW
OVERSPEED VERIFY 38.1
MAGNETIC MM
PICKUP INPUT 1
CRANK ATTEMPTS SINGLE OR CYCLE CRANK
BACK VIEW SIDE VIEW
OVERSPEED VERIFY

CRANK ATTEMPTS SINGLE OR CYCLE CRANK Mounting holes will accept No. 8 or No. 6 screws.
All dimensions in inches.

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