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Specialist Controls for Engine Applications Data & Application Notes
Designed & Manufactured in England

Tel: +44 (0) 1295 272 360

Fax: +44 (0) 1295 264 766
ASM720A-002
sales@capricorn-controls.com Micro-processor based -- Auto Start Module

 Compact 72mmsq DIN standard case ... just 90mm deep

 6 to 36Vdc single range supply – no drop-out on cranking
 Load-Enable output for AMF solutions
 Rotary Knob selects operating mode
 Optional Hours Run Counter (shown here)
 Customer Specific software is available to order

Mode Control Note: a low oil pres- First-up interlock

Programming Switches
sure Safety Circuit ensures that only the
A rotary knob selects helps ensure that the first shutdown fault will The rear accessed switches and
the operating mode... starter cannot engage be displayed. potentiometers allow the user lim-
into a running engine Engine speed is ited programmability. Two banks of
“OFF” isolates the
under fault conditions. sensed via the main four switches together with two
control +Ve from the
power supply. It stops Before each cranking alternator frequency. potentiometers and a recessed
the engine and resets cycle, the Low Oil Crank-cut, Under- push-button are provided. All are
Pressure status is speed, Load Enable & under software control for maxi-
any shutdowns.
checked and if not Overspeed thresholds
“ AUTO” provi d es
automatic start - stop valid the Starter Motor are factory set and
will not engage. If the held in non-volatile
control from the
engine fails to start memory.
remote-start input.
after a preset time, the The Load-Enable out-
“MAN” will initialise an
starter will disengage put can operate a
‘engine start’ and al-
for a rest period and standby contactor in a
low it to run continu-
then try again. If the Base-Load or an
ously, irrespective of
the remote-start input. engine fails to start A ut om atic- Mai ns -
after a preset number Failure (AMF) System.
The mode control can
of attempts, the unit ———
be switched seam-
will shutdown on “Fail Note: there are two
lessly between AUTO
and MAN. to Start”. Note the additional safety fea-
fault condition and tures that are indi-
Remote Start Input turn the knob to OFF cated with the ‘Fail to
In AUTO mode, a to power-down the Start’ Led on steady Refer to side label for specific
switched +Ve on to module and then con- as well as the ‘Under- functions. If the label is un-
the Remote Start ter- sult the engine manu- speed’ Led pulsing ... readable or missing; please con-
minal will initialise an factures Handbook. 1. If the oil pressure tact us for assistance & quote the
‘engine start’. Having rises but the engine unit Serial Number. Refer to the
run up to full speed fails the reach the Data Sheet before making or
Engine Running
the Load-Enable out- crank-cut speed within changing any connections.
put can operate a During a crank cycle, the Protection Delay
contactor or motor- the starter motor is time. Dimensions
breaker. Removal of automatically disen- 2. If the engine
the remote-start input gaged when the en- reaches crank-cut
allows the engine to gine reaches crank- speed but fails to
stop subject to the cut speed. reach the Load-
necessary delay tim- The Protection Delay Enable speed within
ers. timer is now running the protection delay
and when elapsed, time.
Engine Starting the relevant input ———-
channels are enabled.
Having initialised an If selected, the Exci- Always ensure that Front Face = 72mm sq
Engine-Start (green tation output is avail- the engine is station- Panel cut-out = 68mm sq
Led pulsing), the fuel able during cranking ary before restarting. Depth behind panel = 90mm
solenoid is energised, and for a preset time
preheat output is acti- Supplied complete with mounting
after, in order to excite sleeve and connector.
vated and the starter the charging alterna-
will automatically tor. Panel Gaskets are available to order.
crank the engine.

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Inputs are shown ‘close on fault’ with the engine stationary : Fuel control shown for ‘Energise to Run’ : S = Starter Solenoid : Fp = Pulse Coil : Fh = Hold Coil

Build Versions
ASM720A : Rotary mode control … Off-Auto-Man
ASM720AH : as above + Hours Run Counter

Note: all inputs, outputs, delays and speed thresholds are under software control and can be easily changed
during manufacture to meet specific customer requirements. Please contact the factory for further details.

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STATUS INDICATIONS Led’s Led’s

1
2
3 7
4 8
5 9
6 10

LED PULSING STEADY COMMENTS

1 Power On Protection On Protection Delay (PD)
2 --- Charge Fail & Charge Alternator Excitation
3 --- Low Oil Pressure Lit during PD time if Oil Pressure Low
Dedicated Shutdown after Protection Delay
4 --- Cooling Fault Dedicated Shutdown after Protection Delay

5 --- Glow Plugs Pre-Heat + select for heat during cranking

6 Manual Start --- Manual mode
--- Remote Start Remote start input
7 --- Emergency Stop DC supply removed from Term.4
8 Under-speed Selectable : Lamp Only or Shutdown
Overspeed Dedicated Shutdown
9 Auxiliary Alarm Auxiliary Shutdown 10sec delay before shutdown
10 --- Engine Fail to Start Failed to reach running speed
Engine shutdown with both Led’s on - indicates either of the following conditions …
1. Oil pressure risen but Engine did not achieve crank-cut speed within the Protection Delay time
2. Engine achieved crank cut but failed to reach Load-enable speed within the Protection Delay time.

REAR CONTROLS - all except Swt-B4 can be programmed to suit the customer
S_ OFF S_ ON Comment

Swt-A1 AUX immediate AUX subject to PD timer

Swt-A2 Pre-Heat before cranking Pre-Heat also during cranking
Swt-A3 Underspeed = Lamp Only Underspeed = Shutdown
Swt-A4 Load Enable in Remote Start Load Enable in either mode ‘either’ = Auto or Manual
Swt-B1 Main Alternator = 50Hz Main Alternator = 60Hz
Swt-B2 (Reserved)
Swt-B3 Cooling Fault I/P close to -Ve Cooling Fault I/P open from -Ve
Swt-B4 Low Oil Press’ I/P close to -Ve Low Oil Press’ I/P open from -Ve Dedicated function
FUNCTION RANGE / ACTION Set at
VR1 Pre-Heat 0 - 25 sec Mid-Scale
VR2 <Spare>
PB <Reserved>

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SPECIFICATION
Supply Voltage < 8Vdc Minimum No drop-out on cranking

9V to 33Vdc Nominal operating range

≤ 36V maximum absolute maximum
Burden 100mA at 12Vdc
zero current in ‘OFF’ and ‘Auto-Standby’ modes
Ambient Temperature - 200C to +550C Operating & - 400C TO +700C Storage
Input response 100 ms
Frequency response 16 cycles
Overspeed Delay (16 cycles) ≡ 280msec at 57Hz
Fuel Pulse Time 1 sec For Fuel Solenoid with separate pull coil
Remote-Start Delay 10 sec

Crank Time 10 sec

Dwell Time 10 sec
Fail to Start 3 Attempts
Pre-Heat Timer (VR1) 0 - 25 sec user adjustable by rear potentiometer
Load-On Delay 3 sec from Load-Enable speed … to energise the Load Relay
Load-Off Delay 10 sec from continuous removal of the remote start input (Auto Mode only)
Load Reinstate Delay 3 sec from reinstatement of the remote start input
Stop Delay 10 sec from continuous removal of the remote start input (Auto Mode only)
Over Speed = 114% = 57Hz / 68Hz

Nominal Speed = 100% = 50Hz / 60Hz Normal Running Speed

Load Enable Speed = 90% = 45Hz / 54Hz
Under Speed = 90% = 45Hz / 54Hz
Crank Disconnect = 40% = 20Hz / 24Hz
Excitation time-out 10 s from Crank Cut Charge Alternator Excitation current, if selected
Protection Delay 15 s from Crank Cut To allow engine parameters to stabilise
Protected Driver Outputs (PDO) : 700mA continuous and current Limited at 1.1A
Charge Alternator Excitation : 82 Ohm resistor internally switched to Batt+

CAPRICORN CONTROLS LIMITED

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERS
SPECIALIST CONTROLS FOR ENGINE APPLICATIONS
Thorpe Close, Banbury, Oxon., OX16 4SW. England
Tel: +44 (0) 1295 272360 Fax: +44 (0) 1295 264766
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