Spax (Safi Pickup Amplifier Extended) : Technical Instruction

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Technical Instruction
SPAx (SAFI Pickup Amplifier Extended)
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1 Scope ..................................................................................................................................... 2
2 Purpose.................................................................................................................................. 2
3 Safety information................................................................................................................. 2
4 Additional information.......................................................................................................... 2
5 Description ............................................................................................................................ 3
5.1 General ................................................................................................................................... 3
5.2 Basic information..................................................................................................................... 4
5.2.1 SPAx block diagram ..................................................................................................... 4
5.2.2 Input signals ................................................................................................................. 4
5.2.3 Output signals .............................................................................................................. 4
5.3 Displays/indications on the unit............................................................................................... 5
5.4 TRIGGER signal ..................................................................................................................... 6
5.4.1 Signal generation ......................................................................................................... 6
5.4.2 Engine signal shape ..................................................................................................... 7
5.5 RESET signal.......................................................................................................................... 8
5.6 CAM/RESET signal................................................................................................................. 9
5.6.2 Engine signal shape ................................................................................................... 11
5.7 CAM-valid signal ................................................................................................................... 11
5.7.1 Normal generation of the CAM-valid signal................................................................ 12
5.7.2 CAM-valid signal for a missing CAM signal................................................................ 13
5.8 Monitoring systems ............................................................................................................... 13
5.8.1 Polarity of RESET input signal ................................................................................... 13
5.8.2 Chronological overlap of TRIGGER and RESET input signals .................................. 14
6 Technical data ..................................................................................................................... 15
6.1 Protection class..................................................................................................................... 15
6.2 Ambient conditions................................................................................................................ 15
6.3 Mechanical data .................................................................................................................... 16
6.4 Electrical data........................................................................................................................ 16
6.5 Connections and displays ..................................................................................................... 16
7 Installation ........................................................................................................................... 17
7.1 Fitting the SPAx .................................................................................................................... 17
7.2 Pickup adjustment at the engine ........................................................................................... 17
7.2.1 CAM camshaft signal ................................................................................................. 17
7.2.2 Crankshaft reset signal............................................................................................... 17
7.2.3 TRIGGER pickup signal (flywheel)............................................................................. 18
7.2.4 Assembly of the active camshaft pickup .................................................................... 18
7.2.5 Fitting passive RESET and TRIGGER pickups for the flywheel and reset signals .... 18
8 Diagnosis and troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 21
8.1 Operational messages .......................................................................................................... 21
8.2 Error messages..................................................................................................................... 22
9 Replacing SPA24 by SPAx in the Field ............................................................................. 22
9.1 Terminal change description ................................................................................................. 23
9.2 CAM-valid configuration ........................................................................................................ 23
9.3 Unused ground output of SPAx ............................................................................................ 23
10 Revision code...................................................................................................................... 24
The target recipients of this document are:
Author(s): Kecht S. Responsible: Kopecek H. Release date: 09/04/2019

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1 Scope
This Technical Instruction (TA) applies to the following Jenbacher Gas Engines:
• Type 2 engines
• Type 3 engines
• Type 4 engines
• Type 6 engines
2 Purpose
This Technical Instruction [TA] describes the general operation, installation and settings of the SPAx.
3 Safety information
WARNING
Personal injury
Failure to use personal protective equipment and comply with safety instructions or
employee protection information may lead to personal injury.
Ø Wear the relevant personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ø Observe the safety instructions as per TA 2300-0005.
Ø Observe the employee protection information as per TA 2300-0001.
4 Additional information
Relevant documents:
TA 1502-0068 – MORIS ignition
TA 1502-0071 – SAFI (Sensor Actuator Function Interface)
TA 2300-0001 – Employee protection
TA 2300-0005 – Safety instruction

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5 Description
5.1 General
SPAx stands for SAFI-Pickup-Amplifier Extended.
Jenbacher part number: 1240755
SPAx is a pickup amplifier with internal logic which detects three engine pickup signals - camshaft signal
(CAM), reset signal (RESET) and ring-gear signal (TRIGGER) - and converts them it into the combined
CAM/RESET digital signal and a digital TRIGGER signal required for SAFI. A CAM-valid signal is also
present to identify discrepancies in the normal occurrence of the CAM/RESET signal.
The SPAx is supplied with power from the +24 V DC circuit.
The following functionalities are included in SPAx:
• Internal logical linking of all three analogue engine pickup signals
• Providing suitable, accurately timed, amplified, digital output signals for SAFI which allow a 0.1
degree crankshaft angle resolution.
• Providing the digital, generated TRIGGER pickup signal for SAFI (cylinder banks A and B)
• Providing the digital, logically-linked CAM/RESET pickup signal for SAFI (cylinder banks A and B)
• Providing the synthetic, generated CAM/RESET pickup signals on loss of original CAM signal to allow
uninterrupted engine operation
• Providing the digital, generated CAM-valid signal for detection of discrepancies in the occurrence of
CAM and RESET signals at DIANE
• Monitoring the correct polarity of the analogue RESET and TRIGGER pickup input signals
• Speed measurement based on the passive pick-up input (TRIGGER) at high speed (1 to 20 ms
update time) and average speed (10 to 100 ms update time), up to a maximum speed of 2500 rpm.
The minimum SPAx speed from TRIGGER input depends on the engine configuration and can vary
from 5 to 50 rpm. based on the engine type.
• Low speed measurement based on active Hall effect pick-up from 1 to 250 rpm.

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5.2 Basic information
5.2.1 SPAx block diagram
Pickup amplifier
5.2.2 Input signals

The input values are three engine pickup signals, i.e. TRIGGER (ring-gear signal), RESET (ring-gear
reset signal), CAM (camshaft signal), and the +24 V DC supply voltage. In addition to this, there is one
more input which is an active pick-up signal for low speed measurement. TRIGGER and RESET are
passive pickups which need no external voltage supply. The CAM & low speed pick-up signals are
generated by an active pickup which is supplied with +24 V DC by the SPAx. The TRIGGER ring-gear
signal has a repetition rate that corresponds to the number of teeth on the flywheel ring gear (in the range
of 50 to 500 teeth). The reset signal RESET is repeated once every rotation of the crankshaft and
camshaft signal CAM is repeated once every two rotations of the crankshaft (flywheel). The CAM signal is
generated once every engine cycle, i.e. once every camshaft rotation.
5.2.3 Output signals

The SPAx provides accurately-timed signal outputs for an engine speed range between 5 to 500
(depending on the engine configuration), up to 2,500 rpm. The output signal level values are either "0 V"
or "+5 V" DC, depending on the operational condition. The SPAx amplifies the pickup input signals and
produces suitable digital output signals. The output consists of a logically-linked digital CAM/RESET
output signal which is generated from the CAM and RESET input, the generated digital TRIGGER
output signal, and the digital CAM-valid signal. The generation of the digital output signals is
explained in more detail in Sections 1.4 to 1.6. The output signals are duplicated.
The enabling of the digital SPAx output signals is defined as follows. Tooth-tooth time ≤ 24 ms and
pickup input signal >+8 V for the CAM, >±1.33 V for the RESET, and ±1 V for TRIGGER signals. If the
condition is not met, the output signals are set to a 0 V DC output level and indicated visually by an
orange LED "L" (e.g. when the engine is cranking, stopping or at standstill). The LED indication "L" refers
to "Low Speed", i.e. the engine speed is too low and underruns the defined digital output signal’s release
criteria of a tooth-to-tooth time of 24ms. If the above condition is met, the output signals are generated for

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engine start and will be available during engine operation. LED "L" is deactivated during engine operation
(tooth-to-tooth time < 24ms). The ±1 V (TRIGGER) and ±1.33 V (RESET) switch threshold of the pickup
input signals is reached at a pre-defined pickup default setting of ¾ to 1¼ turns at 50 to 90 rpm.
During engine standstill, all SPAx digital signal outputs have a 0 V DC signal value.
5.3 Displays/indications on the unit

On the SPAx, the operating conditions of the input signals and various controls are indicated using light-
emitting diodes (LEDs).
The three green LEDs "T", "C" and "R" indicate that the relevant pickup input signals TRIGGER, CAM
and RESET are available. The LEDs always flash at the rising edge of the positive edge of the pickup
signal concerned.
The presence of the supply voltage is indicated by a green LED „P“.
The red "K" LED is an alarm showing that the zero crossing of the falling edge of the RESET and
TRIGGER input signal is closer than 20 microseconds (see Chapter ⇨ Chronological overlap of
TRIGGER and RESET input signals).
The orange "POL" LED indicates that the RESET input signal has the incorrect polarity (see Chapter ⇨
Polarity of RESET input signal).
The orange "L" LED indicates that the engine speed is too low (less than 50 rpm) and the SPAx⇨ Output
signals output signals are deactivated due to the low speed (see Chapter ⇨ Output signals). LED "L"
therefore lights up at engine standstill and extinguishes at engine start-up.
Displays on the device

The device has seven LEDs to indicate the operating conditions and various monitoring activities.
Description Colour Meaning
P Green Supply voltage SPAx
T Green Signal from ring-gear TRIGGER
pickup
C Green Signal from CAM pickup
R Green Signal from crankshaft RESET
pickup
POL Yellow Incorrect polarity of RESET
pickup signal
→ The RESET signal is
automatically inverted internally.
K Red If the zero point of the falling edge
of the RESET and TRIGGER
signal falls within a 20 µs time
frame, the TRIGGER signal
polarity must be reversed!
L Yellow The SPAx does not transmit any
signals if the tooth-to-tooth time is
>24ms or the pickup input signal
voltage is below the pre-trigger
voltage. The LED lights up at
engine standstill and extinguishes
at engine start-up! (L stands for
Low Speed)

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5.4 TRIGGER signal
5.4.1 Signal generation
The TRIGGER input signal (ring-gear signal) is generated by a passive pickup.

The TRIGGER input signal is pre-triggered to detect the positive rising edge of the analogue sinusoidal
pickup signal at a signal level of +1 or 3 V (depending on the peak input level). The rising edge of the
rectangular TRIGGER output signal is generated by the pre-trigger event at the input signal, which sets
the digital TRIGGER output to the +15 V high level. The falling edge of the TRIGGER output signal is
controlled by the subsequent 0 V crossing of the TRIGGER input signal. This resets the TRIGGER output
signal to the 0 V low level.
The pre-trigger level switching between 1 V and 3 V happens in the following way:
• 1 V to 3 V switching to happen at 6 V TRIGGER input peak voltage

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• Switching from 3 V to 1 V takes place after one revolution at a TRIGGER input peak voltage of 4 V, or
if there is no TRIGGER signal for 2 seconds
The "T" LED (= TRIGGER input signal) is switched on by a short pulse (50 ms) when the input signal
level exceeds the +1/3 V pre-trigger level, and goes off when the +1/+3 V pre-trigger level is underrun.
5.4.2 Engine signal shape

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5.5 RESET signal
The RESET input signal (= ring-gear reset signal) is generated by a passive pickup.
The RESET input signal is pre-triggered to detect the positive rising edge of the analogue pickup signal at
a signal level of +1.33 or +4 V (depending on the peak input level). The rising edge of the rectangular
RESET output signal is generated by the pre-trigger event at the input signal, which sets the digital
RESET output to the +15 V high level. The falling edge of the RESET output signal is controlled by the
subsequent 0 V crossing of the RESET input signal. This resets the RESET output signal to the 0 V low
level.
The RESET output signal is set once to High at every engine rotation, and subsequently reset to Low.
The "R" LED (= RESET input signal) is switched on every engine rotation by a short 50 ms pulse when
the input signal level reaches the +1.33 or 4V pre-trigger level.
The pre-trigger switching happens in the following way
• Switching from 1.33 V to 4 V takes place at a peak RESET input voltage of 8 V

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• Switching from 4 V to 1.33 V takes place if the peak RESET input voltage is less than or equal to 5 V
twice or if there is no RESET signal for 2 seconds
5.6 CAM/RESET signal
The CAM input signal (= camshaft signal) is generated by an active pickup with a +24 V DC voltage
supply.

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The RESET input signal (= ring gear reset signal) is generated by a passive pickup.
The rectangular CAM/RESET output signal is generated from the CAM input signal and the RESET input
signal. The CAM input signal is pre-triggered to detect the positive rising edge of the digital rectangular
pickup signal at a signal level of +8 V. The rising edge of the rectangular CAM/RESET output signal is
generated by the pre-trigger event at the input signal, which sets the logically-linked digital CAM/RESET
output signal to the +15 V high level. The next RESET input signal - which is chronologically in the same
engine cycle - is also pre-triggered at a +1.33/4 V signal level to detect the positive, rising edge. The
chronologically-later zero-voltage level crossover of the RESET input signal pulse is the trigger point
which resets the logically linked CAM/RESET output signal to the 0 V Low signal level. The logically
linked CAM/RESET output signal is therefore set to High and subsequently reset to Low at every second
engine rotation (see ⇨ Output signals/ Chapter ⇨ Polarity of RESET input signal).
A synthetic CAM signal will be generated on loss of the original CAM signal. This synthetic CAM signal is
generated no CAM signal is present before the RESET signal of the combustion cycle is pre-triggered. In
such cases, the pre-triggering of the Reset signal will turn on the synthetic CAM signal.
The CAM signal replacement function will only work if the speed is high enough for the crankshaft signal
to be valid and the CAM rising edge signal position has been saved previously. This means the actual
CAM and RESET signals for the combustion cycle should be detected at least once to generate a
synthetic CAM signal
The "C" LED (= CAM input signal) is switched on by a short pulse of 50 ms every two engine rotations
when the input signal level exceeds the +8 V pre-trigger level, and goes off when the +8 V pre-trigger
level is underrun.
LED "R" (= RESET input signal) lights up every engine rotation by a short 50 ms impulse when the input
signal level exceeds the +1.33 V pre-trigger level.

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5.6.2 Engine signal shape
① CAM signal input

② RESET signal input
③ CAM/RESET signal output
5.7 CAM-valid signal

The CAM-valid signal is a feature of SPAx. This signal is used to detect any discrepancies in the
occurrence of the CAM-RESET signal. It is directly connected to DIANE, If a CAM or RESET signal is
missing, an alarm will be generated which will alert the operator to repair the CAM pickup at the next
engine stop. The CAM-valid signal will be set to 1 if a pattern of 2 reset signals followed by a CAM signal
is detected. The detection will be initialised at the CAM signal. If the above pattern is not detected, the
CAM-valid signal will be set to 0 and an alarm will be generated at the DIA.NE control system.

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5.7.1 Normal generation of the CAM-valid signal

④ CAM-valid signal

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5.7.2 CAM-valid signal for a missing CAM signal

④ CAM-valid signal
5.8 Monitoring systems
5.8.1 Polarity of RESET input signal

The RESET input signal (= ring-gear reset signal) is generated by a passive pickup.
An incorrect polarity of the RESET input signal is automatically corrected by the SPAx.
The polarity is detected by the SPAx by pre-triggering the positive and negative signals. If the polarity is
incorrect, the input signal is inverted by the SPAx software for further internal processing, resulting in a
functional correct signal transmission of the logically linked CAM/RESET and RESET output signals. The
graph below shows the internal inversion by the SPAx in the case of an incorrectly polarized RESET
input signal.
Pole reversal of the RESET input signal at the SPAx terminals results in the correct polarity, thereby
preventing the "POL" LED from lighting up. This condition should be reached after the engine is started
up!

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The polarity of the RESET pickup signal should only be corrected when the engine is at a standstill.
The polarity change is locked at the first reset after exceeding the low speed limit, and indicated by the
LED.
If the signal amplifier detects a change in polarity of the reset signal after a locked polarity decision, the
polarity will not be changed again. This situation is indicated by the LED flashing for 5 seconds at 10 Hz.
Internal polarity reversal of the RESET signal
5.8.2 Chronological overlap of TRIGGER and RESET input signals

The TRIGGER input signal (ring-gear signal) and the RESET input signal (= ring-gear reset signal) are
generated by a passive pickup.
Under certain unfavourable conditions, the RESET and TRIGGER pickup signals may chronologically
overlap at the zero-voltage level crossover. As a result, trouble-free operation of the ignition cannot be
guaranteed.
The RESET and TRIGGER input signals are triggered by the chronologically later zero-voltage level
crossover "0 V signal level" at the positive falling edge of the relevant signal. If the zero-voltage level
crossovers of the RESET and TRIGGER input signals overlap, there is a common trigger time and the
RESET and TRIGGER input signals coincide. According to the definition, a trigger point overlaps
chronologically whenever the trigger times of both signal and zero-voltage level crossovers fall within a 20
ms time frame.
The red alarm LED "K" lights up at every ‘trigger point collision’ for 2 seconds and then turns off
automatically. The red "K" alarm LED does not light up if the trigger times of both signal and zero
crossovers fall outside the 20 µs time frame.
If this situation arises, the polarity of the TRIGGER signal at the equipment input terminals must be
reversed during an engine standstill.
The diagram below illustrates the definition of a "chronological trigger point overlap" at different TRIGGER
input signal polarities.

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6 Technical data
6.1 Protection class

The SPAx has protection class IP20 when installed.
6.2 Ambient conditions

Temperature limits Storage -40 … +70 °C

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In operation -25 … + 70 °C
Relative humidity Storage 90 %, no dew

Operation 85 %, no dew
6.3 Mechanical data
Vibration
SPAx is installed in the module interface cabinet and mounted on the engine frame using rubber buffers
to prevent vibrations.
Dimensions
Housing: Width x height x depth = 35 mm x 100 mm x 115 mm.
Fitting
For reasons of easy access, the SPAx housing is fitted in the module interface cabinet using a top-hat
rail, type TS 35/15 mm.
6.4 Electrical data
Power supply
SPAx is powered by a battery with a nominal voltage of +24 V DC. The battery voltage may fluctuate in a
range from 15 V to 32 V with ±10% residual ripple.
Power consumption
The maximum power consumption of the SPAx with a +24 V DC power supply is approx. 132 mA with a
maximum of 12 SAFIs without any additional load at both voltage outputs (output connectors J4 and J5).
6.5 Connections and displays
Terminal designation
All four 3-fold input junctions of the SPAx are located on top of the housing and are coded. An incorrect
plug connection is therefore not possible.
Input junction Pin Description
J1: RES+ RESET pickup signal
J1: RES- RESET pickup signal
J1: TRG+ TRIGGER pickup signal
J1: TRG- TRIGGER pickup signal
J2: CAM Camshaft pickup signal
J2: Camshaft pickup, earth
J2: HALL Low speed pickup, signal
J2: Low speed pickup, earth
J3: 24V In +24 V DC supply voltage for
SPAx
J3: supply voltage, earth

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Input junction Pin Description

J3: 24V Out +24 V DC supply voltage for
Camshaft & Low speed pickup
J6: CAN_H CAN high
J6: CAN_L CAN low
J6: CAN_G CAN earth
Both quadruple output connections of the SPAx are located at the bottom of the housing and are coded
to prevent using incorrect plug connections.
The output signals are always duplicated. Plug connections for signals having the same functions are
coded identically in order to facilitate troubleshooting when on-site.
Output junction Pin Description
J4: TRG Out TRIGGER output signal – cylinder
bank A
J4: C/R Out Combined CAM/RESET output
signal – cylinder bank A
J4: CAM OK CAM-valid signal to DIA.NE
J5: TRG Out TRIGGER output signal – cylinder
bank B
J5: C/R Out Combined CAM/RESET output
signal – cylinder bank B
J5: CAM OK CAM-valid signal to DIA.NE
7 Installation
7.1 Fitting the SPAx

The SPAx is fitted into the module interface cabinet using a TS35/15 mm top-hat rail.
7.2 Pickup adjustment at the engine
7.2.1 CAM camshaft signal

Four-stroke engines require information about the angle of rotation of the camshaft in order to distinguish
between the compression stroke and the gas-exchange stroke. As the signal equals the camshaft speed
and has a smaller angle speed, an active pickup must be used.
7.2.2 Crankshaft reset signal

A crankshaft reset signal in connection with the camshaft signal is required to accurately determine the
crankshaft position during the working cycle.
The RESET position is approximated by mechanically measuring the crankshaft angle (CA) position
before the top dead centre (BTDC) of the first cylinder.
The exact reset position must be checked following every engine adjustment which may influence the
reset position using a strobe light and set in the ignition using the RESET POSITION parameter (see the
Technical Instruction for SAFI - TI 1502-0071).

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7.2.3 TRIGGER pickup signal (flywheel)

The flywheel requires at least 50 (at most 500) impulses per revolution (TRIGGER signal).
7.2.4 Assembly of the active camshaft pickup

The gap between signal transmitter and pickup must be between 0.75 und 1.25 mm. The gap of the M12
x 1 pickup originally supplied by GE Jenbacher must therefore be adjusted by rotating it ¾ to 1¼ turns.
Despite reduced accuracy, the gap is set at ¾ to 1¼ turns for 5/8“ UNF thread pickups.
Default setting: 1 turn = 1 mm gap
1 mm
The camshaft signal must appear before the crankshaft reset signal and must be between 110° and 200°
CA BTDC in the ignition cycle.
When adjusting, make sure that the pickup is reset to the maximum distance. Especially when using a
screw head as trigger source, e.g. in Type 6 engines, an incorrectly-set gap can lead to mechanical
destruction of the pickup.
7.2.5 Fitting passive RESET and TRIGGER pickups for the flywheel and reset signals
Magnetic (passive) pick-ups should be carefully adjusted to a gap between 1.0 and 1.8 mm between the
pick-up and the tooth or trigger source. Accordingly, the gap of a genuine Jenbacher pickup with a 5/8"
UNF thread should be set to ¾ - 1¼ turns.
When adjusting, make sure that the pick-up is set to the maximum gap. An incorrectly-set gap can lead to
mechanical destruction of the pickup, especially when using a screw head as trigger source, e.g. in Type
6 engines.
Default setting: 1 turn = 1.4 mm gap

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1,4 mm
Make sure that the pickup cannot receive any other signals besides the reset or ring-gear signals (e.g.
holes, markings or protrusions). This risk occurs, for example, if the head of the hexagonal bolt is too
close to the ring gear or other failure sources are nearby. The amplitude of the interference signals
increases with the speed.
If the failure source cannot be eliminated, increase the gap between the pickup and the trigger source to
such an extent that any interference signal peak voltages remain below 1 V and therefore below the
SPAx trigger limit value. The SPAx requires a peak voltage from the pickup of at least ±1 V. If the voltage
is lower than ± 1V, the SPAx does not emit any output signals and consequently no ignition signals are
emitted by the SAFI.
The gap should therefore be selected in such a way that a sufficient amplitude is available for the regular
reset signal or ring-gear signal during the starting procedure and at the same time sufficient protection is
guaranteed against any interference signals while at rated engine speed. In general, a gap of 1 to 1¼
turns will prove to be optimal.
The following two photographs show examples of possible failure sources.
Examples of an interference source based on a type 4 engine flywheel disk

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① Error: Protruding rivets on the marking plate for determining TDC.

② Error: Excessively-deep punch marks to mark the cylinders can also cause interference signals.
③ Drilled hole as reset trigger source
④ toothed ring
⑤ Error: Reset pick-up position too near to the teeth for the torsion measurement or ring gear.
In the illustration below, the reset pickup has been adjusted to an excessive gap (1½ turns) while the
trigger pickup has been adjusted to the default setting of 1 turn. A reset signal level of only ± 2.95 V is
achieved at start-up.

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① Voltage below 3 V trigger level!
CH1: RESET input signal +/- 2.9V (1V/div) / pickup gap 1½ turns
CH2: TRIGGER input signal (attention 2V/div) / pickup gap 1 turn
8 Diagnosis and troubleshooting

Only SPAx-related messages are dealt with below.
More detailed information and descriptions of monitoring functions, operational, warning and error
messages and parameterisation of the SAFI and DIA.NE XT can be found in TA 1502-0071 – SAFI.
8.1 Operational messages

Message Message Description
number
B3276 SAFI trigger pickup Display of cylinder position of SAFI with trigger pickup failure
cylinder failure
B3277 SAFI camshaft/reset Display of cylinder position of SAFI with camshaft/reset pickup
pickup cylinder failure
failure

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8.2 Error messages

Message Message Description/Solution
number
A3336: SAFI trigger pickup A problem with the trigger signal has been detected,
failure = SPAx TRIGGER output signal.
Check the SPAx and SAFI supply voltage!
→ Every SPAx and SAFI is provided with a POWER LED!
Check the SPAx TRIGGER input signal and SPAx TRIGGER
output signal (= SAFI input signal).
→ A TRIGGER LED on SPAx and each SAFI flashes when a
pickup input signal is detected. These displays are helpful for
checking whether a signal has failed in the event of an error.
→ Check pickup for contamination (e.g. metal chippings)
→ The error message during engine start-up can be caused by
an incorrect pickup setting. Check the
Check the pickup setting acc. to SPAx TA 1502-0076
A3337 SAFI camshaft/reset A problem with the logically-generated camshaft/reset signal
pickup failure has been detected,
= i.e. linked SPAx CAM/RESET output signal.
Check the SPAx and SAFI supply voltage!
→ Every SPAx and SAFI is provided with a POWER LED!
Check SPAx CAM and RESET input signals and SPAx linked
output signal (= SAFI input signal).
→ When a pickup input signal is detected, the CAM and RESET
LEDs flash on SPAx and a CAM LED on SAFI. These displays
are helpful for checking whether a signal has failed in the event
of an error.
→ Check the pickup for contamination (e.g. metal chippings)
→ The error message during engine start-up can be caused by
an incorrect pickup setting. Check the
pickup setting acc. to SPAx TA 1502-0079
2476 CAM/RESET pickup This alarm will indicate any discrepancy in the CAM-RESET-
signal deviation RESET-CAM pattern of occurrence during normal engine
during engine operation above 200rpm and notify operator to repair the
operation problem at next engine stop
9 Replacing SPA24 by SPAx in the Field

An SPA24 can be replaced by an SPAx on a one-to-one basis. The following changes need to be carried
out for the successful operation after the replacement.

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9.1 Terminal change description
9.2 CAM-valid configuration

CAM-valid is an additional signal present in the SPAx to detect CAM signal discrepancies. This SPAx
output signal should be directly connected to a digital input of the PLC. A DIA.NE software update must
be performed to link the CAM-valid signal to the DIA.NE warning.
9.3 Unused ground output of SPAx

Note: It should be noted that there is no signal ground used in the SPAx output.

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10 Revision code
Revision history
Index Date Description / Revision summary Expert
Auditor
2 09.04.2019 GE durch INNIO ersetzt / GE replaced by INNIO Opoku
Pichler R.
1 31.08.2018 Erstausgabe / First issue Kraus M.
SprungMarke!!!9007220205218827
Kopecek H.


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TA 1502-0076

SPAx (SAFI Pickup Amplifier Extended)

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Author(s): Kecht S. Responsible: Kopecek H. Release date: 09/04/2019

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Author(s): Kecht S. Responsible: Kopecek H. Release date: 09/04/2019

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5.2 Basic information

5.2.1 SPAx block diagram

5.2.2 Input signals

5.2.3 Output signals

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5.3 Displays/indications on the unit

Displays on the device

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5.4 TRIGGER signal

5.4.1 Signal generation

The TRIGGER input signal (ring-gear signal) is generated by a passive pickup.

Author(s): Kecht S. Responsible: Kopecek H. Release date: 09/04/2019

5.4.2 Engine signal shape

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5.5 RESET signal

5.5.1 Signal generation

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5.6 CAM/RESET signal

5.6.1 Signal generation

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5.6.2 Engine signal shape

① CAM signal input

5.7 CAM-valid signal

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5.7.1 Normal generation of the CAM-valid signal

① CAM signal input

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5.7.2 CAM-valid signal for a missing CAM signal

① CAM signal input

5.8 Monitoring systems

5.8.1 Polarity of RESET input signal

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5.8.2 Chronological overlap of TRIGGER and RESET input signals

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6.1 Protection class

6.2 Ambient conditions

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Relative humidity Storage 90 %, no dew

6.3 Mechanical data

6.4 Electrical data

6.5 Connections and displays

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Input junction Pin Description

7.1 Fitting the SPAx

7.2 Pickup adjustment at the engine

7.2.1 CAM camshaft signal

7.2.2 Crankshaft reset signal

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7.2.3 TRIGGER pickup signal (flywheel)

7.2.4 Assembly of the active camshaft pickup

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① Error: Protruding rivets on the marking plate for determining TDC.

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