RTA58T-B Operation 5803–1/A1

Injection Pump Regulating Linkage with Electronic VIT / FQS

1. General
The engine is equipped with a VIT+FQS system (Variable Injection Timing + Fuel Quality Setting) which permits an
alteration of injection begin during operation.
The VIT+FQS system produces a maximum firing pressure over a wide power range close to the value for the Con-
tracted Maximum Continuous Rating (CMCR) and thereby reduces the fuel consumption.
It is also possible to tune the VIT+FQS system follow NOx emission.
Generally the indication VIT+FQS is used as VIT and FQS always act together, unless the data is specified only for
VIT or only for FQS.

2. Injection pump regulating linkage (see Fig. ’A’)

Independent from the utilized governor type, the regulating linkage transmits the movement of the governor output
lever 1, via the intermediate regulating shaft 4 to the eccentric shaft 15 for the spill valve of the injection pumps. The
spill valves determine the end of injection and therefore the quantity of injected fuel.
The adjustable rod 2 ensures a rigid connection between the actuator and the regulating linkage.

3. Function VIT+FQS (see Fig. ’A’, ’B’ and ’D’)

In its normal operating mode the VIT+FQS system produces earlier injection in the partial power range and there-
fore raises the maximum firing pressure. With the manual adjustment FQS, the influence of fuel quality is compen-
sated.
With the aid of the pneumatic cylinder in the positioning unit 17 and via the connecting strap 18 the position of the
suction valve and spill valve regulating lever 9 and 14 are simultaneously altered. The moving out of the pneumatic
cylinder gives higher VIT angles, i.e. an earlier injection and therefore a higher maximum firing pressure.

4. Control of VIT+FQS (functional description)

The VIT+FQS control is integrated in the engine remote control.

4.1. On / off control

Under normal operating conditions the VIT function shall always remain on.
The VIT function may be switched OFF by a ’user parameter’, whereupon the lamp VIT/OFF lights up in the control
room. With the VIT control switched off the actuator moves to the position corresponding to the FQS setting.

4.2. Standard VIT program

The standard VIT program calculates the necessary VIT angle for increased part load using scavenge air pressure
and engine speed as input signals. Therefore, a reduction of the fuel consumption is effected over the entire load
range. The standard VIT program is individually adjusted during the shop trial of the engine. A typical curve can be
seen on diagram Fig. ’D’.
On request the standard VIT program can be turned for compliance with the IMO E-3 emission rules.

4.3. NOx program

This mode can be selected by an illuminated push button VIT LOW NOx. The VIT angle is reduced and thereby the
injection is retarded over a wide load range in order to reduce NOx emission.

4.4. FQS
The manual FQS setting serves to take into account various fuel qualities. Fuels having a low ignition quality result in
lower firing pressures for the same start of injection, i.e. for compensation, the FQS angle has to be increased. Fuels
with better ignition quality result in higher firing pressure for the same start of injection, i.e. for compensation, the
FQS angle has to be reduced.
For this purpose the FQS angle is defined as ’user parameter’ in the engine control and can be adjusted within the
range of –2_ to +2_.

Remark The manual FQS adjustment presupposes a firing pressure measurement. It must further be es-
tablished whether the firing pressure alteration is actually due to a fuel quality change. Alteration
of firing pressure due to fouling or other causes may not be compensated with the FQS adjust-
ment.

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Injection Pump Regulating Linkage with Electronic VIT / FQS

5. Measures to be taken in case of failure of the VIT+FQS control

5.1. Consequences of a VIT+FQS failure

(If the actuator has an incorrect position or if the actuator’s position sensor fails)
D The illuminated push button VIT FAIL./RESET lights up.
D An alarm is triggered in the general alarm system.
D The pneumatic cylinder moves into the completely retracted position.
D A speed reduction is initiated.

5.2. Measure to be taken in case of VIT+FQS failure

D The suction valve regulating lever 9 has to be blocked in position ’0°’ (according to Fig. ’C’) by distance
sleeve 20 and screw 21. If necessary, the regulating lever 9 can be pushed into the vertical position with
setting screws 22 or 22a (see Fig. ’B1’).
D Switch off the VIT by means of the ’user parameter’ VIT OFF.
D Change ’user parameter‘ VIT SPEED REDUCTION OVERRIDE to OVERRIDE.
The lamp VIT SPEED REDUCTION OVERRIDE indicates the status at the control room. The speed reduction is
cancelled.

Remark For engines operating close to 100% load it is recommended to carry out periodical measure-
ments of the firing pressure and of the turbocharger speed. Should the values be too high, the
engine speed must be reduced.

Attention By no means switch to VIT SPEED REDUCTION OVERRIDE before the actuator has been fixed
mechanically! Otherwise the engine may run with excessive firing pressures and excessive
turbocharger speed.

Key to Illustrations: ’A’, ’B’, ’C’ and ’D’

1 Actuator output lever 14 Spill valve regulating lever

2 Adjustable rod 15 Eccentric shaft for spill valves
3 Lever for adjustable rod 16 Setting plate
4 Intermediate regulating shaft 17 Positioning unit
5 Lever 18 Connecting strap
6 Vertical rod 19 Actuator
7 Load indicator 20 Distance sleeve (tool)
8 Rod to local manoeuvring stand 21 Screw for distance sleeve
9 Suction valve regulating lever 22, 22a Setting screw
10 Eccentric shaft for suction valves 23 Support
11 Rod for eccentric shaft 15 24 Terminal box
12 VIT indicator 25 Bearing housing
13 Diverting lever for VIT

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Injection Pump Regulating Linkage with Electronic VIT / FQS

A I

4 19 2 5 3

1 7
5

19
6
I 4

II 8 8

25

B1
III - III

II 98.7745

9 23 22a 22

C B
II - II
Saugventil-Regulierhebel blockiert
SUCTION VALVE REGULATING
10 12 11 14 15 16
LEVER BLOCKED 6

9 20

21

III III

9 20 21
98.7749

13 18 23 22 17 24

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Injection Pump Regulating Linkage with Electronic VIT / FQS

Electronic VIT and FQS

D
Actuator
0 10

to Injection valve

Injection pump
Fuel Suction Spill
valve valve

advanced

0 10

Pneumatic
cylinder

Electronic VIT
and FQS unit

3.5
3.0
VIT + FQS Angle [ 6 _]

2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
–0.5
FQS = +1.0_
–1.0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Engine Power [%]
98.7711

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