06#base Module

PrimeServCare L4
Base Module
PrimeServ Academy Holeby

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Learning objectives
Upon completion of this module you …

 will understand the purpose and function of the
Base module
 Know the build-up of the module and settings of
the DIP switches.
 Able to load software into Base modules
 Check current software version in Modules

Base Module
Function & Purpose
The base module is the center of the monitoring

system.
The base module, the OB-module, the MTP-
module and the MEG-module are designed by
MAN Energy Solutions, Holeby specifically for
this engine type.
The Base Module function is monitoring and
surveillance of the engine.
It collects all engine data temperatures,

pressure, speed, etc.
All information are displayed on the Operating
Box and on the LED bar panels the operation
display, and sending all engine information to
Engine control room and generating alarms.

System overview Only mounted very old
ship analog systems.
Operating Monitor Temp Monitor Exhaust Alarm Panel

Box Module Pressure Module Gas Module Module

Base Module overview
On the printed circuit are found:
Base Module with SW3: 16-position,
micro-processor inside. screwdriver adjusted,
rotary switch.
SW1: 8-pole DIP switch Real-time clock with year,

for setting up of month, hours, minutes
MODBUS address, etc. with replaceable backup
battery.
SW5: 8-pole DIP switch Multicolor LED which
for setting up misc. indicates
parameters. system/power/fail status.
SW2: 8-pole DIP switch

for setting up a number RS232 communication
of OM, OB, MTP and port for loading software,
MEG modules. Live troubleshooting &
EDS.
Screw terminal
connectors to I/O, Protection fuse for power
power supply, serial supply (in socket), and
link, etc. separate fuse for sensor
Total of 153 terminals. supply.

Base Module
Fuse overview
On the Base Module are placed two fuses,

named F1 and F2:
F1: This is the primary fuse for the

modules, which fuses the controller of the
module and most I/Os.
F2: This fuse protects the power supply for

the valves controlled by the BM relay
outputs and depending on the hardware
version of the PC Board also protects the
power supply for some of the sensor inputs
A green LED indicates the status of F2 (“F2-LED”).
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Setting the DIP switch
SW1
SW5

SW5

SW2

SW3

BM error codes with 3-colored LED
On all base module units, a LED is placed on

the terminal print that lights in three different
colors:
• RED
• GREEN
• ORANGE
The LED indicates the status of the unit by

means of various flash sequences or a constant
light. The meaning of the various flash
sequences are listed on the following slides:

Constant light

Flashing lights

Orange flash

Red flash

Operation Box Module
Display messages
Display: Description:
READY Shown for a few seconds when the OB module is powered

on, indicating that the internal self test of the module was
successfully completed.
OFFLN The OB module is OFFLINE. There is no communication
from the Base Module to the OB module. This message will
briefly appear when powering on the system, indicating that
the Base Module has been reset.
Other causes:
- Defective link between BM and OB module.
- No power on BM.
- BM fatal hardware or software error. Indicated by red or
yellow light or flashes on the BM 2-colored LED.

Operation Box Module
Display messages
Display: Description:
ERR-1 Indicates cable break or sensor failure on the corresponding

input.
Note: In case of engine RPM pickup failure or TC RPM
pickup failure the indication will flash between ERR-1 and
rpm indication. This is done in order to trouble shoot in the
event of very low rpm on the TC or occasionally a fault on
the pickups.
FAULT Indicates that the BM module has entered failsafe mode

either because of a fatal software or hardware fault.
----- Shown if the exhaust temperature is selected for an invalid

cylinder number.

Base Module
Choice of software
All modules are built around a

microprocessor and therefore
will contain software of different
degrees of complexity.
The SoftWare contains and

determines the final operating
functions of the Supervision
Modules.
Therefore the description of

both the SW and operating
functions are combined in this
section.

Base Module
Choice of software
For identification of the
software’s engine type, the first
digit of the version number is
used as the “engine ID:
L16/24: 2.xx
L27/38: 3.xx
L21/31: 4.xx
L32/40: 6.xx
V28/32SS, A-side:
71.xx
V28/32SS, B-side:
72.xx
EDS datalogger 8.xx
BM2 Splash Oil9 5.xx
Except for the fact that the first digit is locked to the engine type, the normal ASD/MBD principles
for versioning, branching and check pointing are followed.
Base Module
An important detail… Base-module.
Base-modules with Item-id. 1680910-
3 or newer, is prepared for code-
loading, via RS232 communication
port.
These are normally marked with a label

“Codeload Ver. (eg.3.8)”
Older versions of the base-module can not
be code-loaded.
Note: Remember to write down the

engine running hours from Operating
Box.
These has to be loaded via RS232
and Alpha14 software after installation.
(hours has to typed in as seconds,
Hours x 3600)

Base Module
Checking Software version
Base Module software version: New software loaded to the Base Module 2.30.
Original software version
(CodeLoad version)
for existing Base Module was: 2.25.
Base Module
Preparations before loading a module
.EPR
USB to Null
Program
Laptop RS 232 Modem Software
Tera Term
cable
Base Module
Laptop USB to RS 232 Null Modem Cable Tera Term Software

Your laptop must You can buy this Also called a You can download this You get the
have “user rights” cable on Alpha cable. program on the internet relevant software
in order to install MAN2BE or the Female/Female. for free: from PrimeServ Alpha 14 Program
programs. internet. Prices You can buy this https://download.cnet.co Holeby With this you can check
starts from 4 € cable on the m/Tera-Term/3000- .EPR I/O software version, etc.
internet. Prices 2094_4-75766675.html Available from PS Holeby
starts from 3 €

Loading software in Base Module
Open the program “Tera Term”
- and make sure the Base module is powered.
2
3

Guide the way…
Before entering programming mode you shall point out
where the software is located!

- This window will now appear…..Just Press “Cancel”
(Note; We are still not online/connected)

The screen now looks like this…

Re-boot the module in order to enter ”Software Loading-Mode”
Pull the POWER!!! And RE- POWER!

Time is ticking…
You have 5 sec!!
ASD

Inside ”Software Loading-Mode”
We are now connected! Enter: “CTRL-U”

Now send the ”.epr” file again
No Stress…You have 15 sec!

Now we are loading….

File transfer was successful
Now it is time to flash press: “CTRL-P”

After Ctrl + P = Saving to flash

After saving to flash the program re-boot it self
You can now close the program

- maybe open “Alpha 14” program for verification of software editions.

Alpha 14
Check of software version
Please note that all navigation in this program is via arrow bottoms!

Alpha 14
Set-up menu

Alpha 14
View Inputs & Output

Alpha 14
Various
Please note, that Hour counter is in Sec

The factor of 3600 Sec = 1 Hour

Alpha 14
SW Version

Base Module
Function test simulated Overspeed - Base module type
Start the engine to reach nominal speed
Set dip switch SW 5:3 to “ON” and Overspeed

will be triggered.
The engine must stop. And overspeed indication

must be on.
After engine has stopped set SW 5:3 back to

“OFF” position and reset the Overspeed
shutdown on the operation box.
Overspeed indication must be off.
Warning!
Do not raise the speed over 120% of nominal
speed because this could damage the valves
and pistons.
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Practical exercise
Setup a Base Module
6L16/24 Genset 9L27/38 Genset
Load the Oldest available Load the Newest available
Rpm / Hertz 1000 / 50 Hz Rpm / Hertz 720 / 60 Hz
Base Module version - Base Module version -
Modbus address 1 Modbus address 5
T/C pulse 1 T/C pulse 2
Output module Yes Output module No
MTP module Yes MTP module Yes
MEG Yes MEG Yes
Static cooling water pressure Alarm 1,6 bar Static cooling water pressure Alarm 2,5 bar
Alarm panel No Alarm panel Yes
Starter type Ingersoll Rand Starter type Gali
Alpha Off Alpha Off
Modbus protocol ASCII Modbus protocol RTU
Modbus RS485 Modbus RS422
Display indication On Display indication On
Enable Engine Run Off Enable Engine Run Off

The new guy in class…
New Base Module
Load the Newest available

Base Module 2,0
Changes in the new module
The Green led has changed

position, function still the same

Base Module 2,0
Preparations before loading a module
.bin
Null Program
USB to
Laptop Modem BM1 Software
RS 232
cable programmer
Base Module
Laptop USB to RS 232 Null Modem Cable BM1 Programmer Software

Your laptop must You can buy this Also called a You can download this You get the
have “user rights” cable on Alpha cable. program on the internet relevant software
in order to install MAN2BE or the Female/Female. for free: from PrimeServ Alpha 14 Program
programs. internet. Prices You can buy this https://download.cnet.co Holeby With this you can check
starts from 4 € cable on the m/Tera-Term/3000- .bin I/O software version, etc.
internet. Prices 2094_4-75766675.html Available from PS Holeby
starts from 3 €

Base Module 2,0
Loading software
1: Choose COM port

(same COM port as the
3: Open com port
Null Modem cable is set
up for)
2: Set up the baud rate

to 115200
4: Choose the .bin file
Launch the program for the appropriate
BM1 programmer.exe engine type.
6: You will now be

prompted to enter the
password. You 5 sec!!!
7: Choose “Program new firmware”.

5: Turn the power OFF and ON again Await the programming to finish.
This can take around 40-50 sec.

Base Module 2,0
Loading software
First the old Firmware is erased.

Then the new firmware will be loaded..

Base Module 2,0
Loading software
After firmware is loaded, the Base Module will restart….

Press “Lamp Test” to check firmware version.

Base Module 2,0
Note please
If you start the old programming software

you will be presented to this message….

Practical exercise
Setup a Base Module 2.0
6L16/24 Genset 9L27/38 Genset
Load the Newest available Load the Newest available
Rpm / Hertz 1000 / 50 Hz Rpm / Hertz 720 / 60 Hz
Base Module version Newest Base Module version Newest
Modbus address 1 Modbus address 5
T/C pulse 1 T/C pulse 2
Output module Yes Output module No
MTP module Yes MTP module Yes
MEG Yes MEG Yes
Static cooling water pressure Alarm 1,6 bar Static cooling water pressure Alarm 2,5 bar
Alarm panel No Alarm panel Yes
Starter type Ingersoll Rand Starter type Gali
Alpha Off Alpha Off
Modbus protocol ASCII Modbus protocol RTU
Modbus RS485 Modbus RS422
Display indication On Display indication On
Enable Engine Run Off Enable Engine Run Off

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PrimeServCare L4

PrimeServ Academy Holeby

Please do not record the training session.

We appreciate your understanding!

Public | Academy Holeby – ©2019 Oct 24, 2019 2

Upon completion of this module you …

Public | Academy Holeby – ©2019 Oct 24, 2019 3

The base module is the center of the monitoring

It collects all engine data temperatures,

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Operating Monitor Temp Monitor Exhaust Alarm Panel

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SW1: 8-pole DIP switch Real-time clock with year,

SW2: 8-pole DIP switch

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On the Base Module are placed two fuses,

F1: This is the primary fuse for the

F2: This fuse protects the power supply for

A green LED indicates the status of F2 (“F2-LED”).

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On all base module units, a LED is placed on

The LED indicates the status of the unit by

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READY Shown for a few seconds when the OB module is powered

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ERR-1 Indicates cable break or sensor failure on the corresponding

FAULT Indicates that the BM module has entered failsafe mode

----- Shown if the exhaust temperature is selected for an invalid

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All modules are built around a

The SoftWare contains and

Therefore the description of

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These are normally marked with a label

Note: Remember to write down the

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Laptop USB to RS 232 Null Modem Cable Tera Term Software

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- and make sure the Base module is powered.

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Pull the POWER!!! And RE- POWER!

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You have 5 sec!!

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We are now connected! Enter: “CTRL-U”

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No Stress…You have 15 sec!

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Now it is time to flash press: “CTRL-P”

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