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DetCon20
Detonation Monitoring System
For Perkins 4000 TRS Series Engines
Contents
General guidelines .................................................................................................................. 3
Conformity declaration ....................................................................................................... 3
General description ................................................................................................................. 4
Terminals and Dimensions ................................................................................................. 4
Electronic unit................................................................................................................. 4
Terminal Layout.............................................................................................................. 5
Detonation sensor............................................................................................................ 6
Principle of Detonation Detection ...................................................................................... 7
Control Function: ............................................................................................................ 7
Description of function ........................................................................................................... 8
Inputs, Outputs and Indications .......................................................................................... 8
Inputs............................................................................................................................... 8
Timing input.................................................................................................................... 8
Outputs............................................................................................................................ 9
Indications..................................................................................................................... 10
Communication links .................................................................................................... 10
PC software supporting the Detcon20 (DenEdit) ................................................................. 11
First steps .......................................................................................................................... 11
Communication port setting.......................................................................................... 11
Main window of program ................................................................................................. 12
Menu icons in main window......................................................................................... 12
Regulation output and detonation intensity ...................................................................... 13
Indication LED’s............................................................................................................... 13
Typical Displays ............................................................................................................... 15
Actual detonation values................................................................................................... 16
Detonation history............................................................................................................. 16
Can parameters.................................................................................................................. 17
Status line.......................................................................................................................... 17
Settings.................................................................................................................................. 17
Technical data ....................................................................................................................... 18
Electronic unit................................................................................................................... 18
Detonation sensor.............................................................................................................. 19
ISU Ignition Sensor........................................................................................................... 19
Wiring – 4006-23TRS........................................................................................................... 20
Wiring within ignition rail ................................................................................................ 20
External Connections – Ignition Rail to Detcon ............................................................... 21
Wiring – 4008-30TRS........................................................................................................... 22
Wiring within ignition rail ................................................................................................ 22
External Connections – Ignition Rail to Detcon ............................................................... 23

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General guidelines

This manual describes the Detcon 20 detonation monitoring system and its software utility DenEdit.

This manual is intended to give an overview of the system, operation and maintenance of the
detonation system.

Conformity declaration
Following described machine complies with the appropriate basic safety and health
requirement of the EC Low Voltage Directive No: 73/23 / EEC and EC
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336 / EEC based on its design and type,
as brought into circulation by us.

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General description

Terminals and Dimensions

Electronic unit

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Terminal Layout

Caution: The wiring of the detonation sensors has to be in the firing order of
the engine.

For more wiring information, see the full engine wiring diagram.

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Detonation sensor

The max. Torque for the Sensor bolt is 30Nm.

Caution! The position of the detonation sensors at the engine directly influences the function of the
complete detonation detection system.

In order to achieve optimum function of the DetCon system it is strictly necessary to install the
detonation sensors having a direct connection to the engine block.

Installation with no direct connection to the engine (e.g. by gaskets) is not suitable.

The detonation sensors are installed on the engine as shown below :

When wiring the detonation sensors make sure that the firing order is kept:

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Principle of Detonation Detection
During detonation, combustion vibrations are generated. Their frequency is typical for a specific
engine type. The detonation detector measures vibration energy in a narrow frequency band, where
detonation is expected. This energy corresponds to detonation level. Measurement is executed only
during a specific section of the engine cycle, where detonating combustion is possible. This
increases sensitivity and improves immunity against random noise.

Control Function:

Detonation detector device has three binary outputs:

TRIP
ENGINE KNOCKING
LOAD REDUCTION

and two analog outputs for TIMING REDUCTION:

0 – 5 V voltage output
and 4 – 20 mA current loop

Both analog outputs work concurrently. For the 4006-23TRS and 4008-30TRS engines, the 4-20mA
output is used.

Measured detonation energy in every working cycle is compared against an adjustable limit –
Ignition reduction limit. If the limit is reached, output ENGINE KNOCKING is activated. At the same
time the analogue output increases its value. When detonation energy falls under the limit, then the
value of the analogue output decreases. Decreasing rate is depended on Decrease ramp setpoint.

If full scale of the analogue outputs is reached and engine is still detonating, LOAD REDUCTION
output is activated. It may be connected to controller and used as command for power reduction.

NOTE : Perkins recommend that Load Reduction is not used and that the LOAD REDUCTION
output is used to shutdown the engine.

When the engine stops detonation, the output LOAD REDUCTION is deactivated, but the analogue
outputs remain at full scale for another period which is set by Delay after load reduction setpoint and
begin to decrease after this period elapses. This period should be longer than the time the engine
requires to reach full load again.

The last binary output TRIP is activated when the detonation energy is greater than the Immediate
stop limit. It should be used as an emergency stop signal.

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Description of function
The controller device is able to analyse two stroke and four stroke engines with up to 20 cylinders
and with maximal ignition frequency 1 kHz. The detonation detector device can work in three basic
modes.

• Measuring mode
• Interface diagnostic mode
• Detonation detection mode

Measuring mode
The timing signal is sent to a PC via a USB communication channel. The signal from selected
detonation is sent via USB too. The detonation sensor actually being measured is selected on the
PC.

Interface diagnostic mode

Values adjusted in the Diagnose window are copied to the analog and binary outputs of the
detonation detector device. Evaluation of detonation is not carried out.

List of basic SW functional blocks in Detonation detection mode

• Timing – synchronization of detection process
• Detonation sensor signal processing. It is possible to process up to two sensors currently
• Generating of analog outputs, binary outputs
• Detection of faulty detonation sensor
• Controlling of LED indicators of detonation sensors and time mark
• Communication with PC
• Communication via CAN bus

Inputs, Outputs and Indications

Inputs

Timing input

The reading of TDC of cylinder No.1 is used in the function of timing input. The passive inductive
sensor ISU is used. See the engine wiring diagram for details of the connections.

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Detonation sensors inputs

20 analog inputs are provided to sense the detonation signals of cylinders to recognize and evaluate
the respective detonation.

Outputs

• 3 x Binary Output

Binary Outputs

Common Engine Knocking Trip Load Reduction

Potential Free Output Output output

• 2 x Analog Output – galvanic separation, 4 ÷ 20 mA, 0 ÷ 5V

Wiring for 4-20mA loop.

Terminal strip K4
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
+ 24V

To Ignition
- 24V

System
4-20mA

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Indications

• 20 LEDs at individual inputs for detonation sensors - controlled by software

• LED indication of supply
• LED indication of synchronization pulses – controlled by software
• 3x LED indicators of closed binary output
• 1x LED indicator of analog output level
• LED indicator of data transmission on CAN bus

Communication links
• CAN Open, galvanic separation, 1 CAN connector
• USB – minimal required speed 90 kB/s (44.1 kHz, 16 bit), type of connector B.

This connector is used for transfer of detonation signals and for control/set of detonation detector
device.

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PC software supporting the Detcon20 (DenEdit)
The DenEdit software is intended to display the parameters of the detonation detector device, to
display actual values and to maintain setpoint-files in off-line operation.
DenEdit is applicable in Windows 2000/XP etc. operational systems.

First steps
Before a PC can communicate with the Detcon20, it is necessary to install the application (DenEdit)
and a driver to enable communication via a USB port.

The PC communicates with the detonation detector device logically via COM port but physically via
a USB port. In order to do this it is necessary to install a Virtual COM Port (VCP) mapped to USB..

The simplest way to do this is to run the CDM_Setup.exe programme. This will automatically install
the necessary drivers onto the PC.

Having done this, it is necessary to establish the communications port which has been allocated by
the PC for this application. To do this, open ‘Settings, Control Panel, System, Hardware, Device
Manager’. Click on the ‘Plus’ sign next to ‘Ports (Com & LPT) and a list of com ports will appear and
note which com port has been allocated to the USB/Serial adaptor.

Now run the Denedit software and click on the Connection menu and select Setup.

Communication port setting

The correct communication port of PC as previously determined, should now be selected.

The check-box Open connection after startup defines the requirement to connect the detonation
detector on-line automatically immediately after startup of this supporting software.

Next it is possible to select the page which will be activated in the main window by clicking on the
required radiobutton.

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Main window of program

2
4

1 – Main menu
2 – Toolbar
3 – Regulation and Detonation intensity graphic displays
4 – Fault and status signalization LEDs
5 – Cards for settings and monitoring of the process
6 – Status bar

Menu icons in main window

• Connection
• Connect USB Connect detonation detector device to PC
• Disconnect Disconnect detonation detector device from PC
• Open file … Open file1 of previously saved setpoints of detonation detector
device
• Save as … Save the setpoint archive which name is defined by user
• Setup … Setup of communication (see above)
• Exit Program termination

1
The file is named *.den. Using this item you will open also setpoints imported by previous supporting software
DetCon_Can16 (the archive’s filename is *.p16). The item Open file loads automatically the on-line connected
detonation detector or (in off-line!) the supporting software maintains the saved file only.

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• Controller
• Enter Password Enter password to enable changes of setpoints value
• Deactivate password Disable of setpoints value changes
• Change password Change of password
• Get encrypted password Support of forgotten password recognition1
• Reset peak Reset of detected peak of detonation shown in the card
Detonation history
• Help
• About Information about application and software version

Regulation output and detonation intensity

• Detonation detector device Regulation Output

• Displays actual value of analogue output
• The value is expressed in % of output range.

• Detonation intensity
• Displays actual value of detonation in % of maximal value. The channel with the
highest detonation intensity is selected automatically. Its detonation value and
channel number are shown in the right upper corner
• It is possible to select which value is to be displayed on the card Mode:
- Maximal value of detonation2
- Minimal value of detonation
- Chosen measuring channel

Indication LED’s
• STATUS
The STATUS indication group mirrors detonation detector device binary outputs

• ENGINE KNOCKING
Detonation indication. Actual value of detonation intensity of each cylinder is
indicated on the card Actual detonation values. While the detonation level Ignition
reduction limit is exceeded, the text ENGINE KNOCKING becomes blue. The click
on the text evokes switching to the visualization of Actual detonation card.

• LOAD REDUCTION
Regulation analogue output reached Maximum output value

• TRIP
Alarm, shut down. Details about function see in chapter Outputs description

1
The encryption of forgotten password is done by a special program. The program is available at device
manufacturer.
2
If maximal value of detonation is selected then values in the left and the right corners are identical.

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• ERRORS

The ERRORS indication group displays results of device’s internal diagnostics

• LOW RPM
• NO ISU PULSES No impulses are detected on the TIMING INPUT. The genset is
stopped or sensor and/or cable is torn off
• SPURIOUS PULSE Impulses on the TIMING INPUT are erratic. Perhaps the Timing
sensor is faulty, sensitivity of the Timing sensor is not correct or
electrical disturbance, noise
• EEPROM FAULT Setpoints are damaged. Refer to the factory.
• BAD SENSOR The faulty sensor can be identified on the screen Actual
detonation values. While the sensor is faulty, the text BAD
SENSOR becomes blue. Clicking on the text evokes switching
to the display of Actual detonation screen. The bad sensor’s
identification number is marked by red color on the screen
Actual detonation values.

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Typical Displays
Normal Operation

Engine Detonating

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Actual detonation values

• Displaying of individual sensor status using the identification cylinder number color:
• Active sensor – green
• Passive (not used) sensor – grey
• Bad (faulty) sensor – red
• Graphical displaying of actual detonation values of individual channels. The grey, yellow and
red areas mean the detonation intensity. Boundaries g-y-r are defined by Ignition reduction
limit and Immediate stop limit in Output options screen

The column along left side:

• Displaying of minimal, maximal and average detonation value from all channels
• Displaying of peak value of detonation (yellow triangle)

Detonation history
• Detonation history from active sensors in last 1 minute
• Displaying of maximal detonation value (yellow dashed line)
• Possibility to set channel as active via click on legend (same as on Mode screen)

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Can parameters

_ Setpoints for communication via CAN bus.

Status line

The status line on the window frame displays

• Brief help concerning icon pointed by the cursor
• Communication status
• Software version of detonation detector device

Settings
The system is pre-programmed to suit the engine type and the settings are
password protected.

There are no user adjustments required.

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Technical data
Electronic unit

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Detonation sensor

ISU Ignition Sensor

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Wiring – 4006-23TRS
The detonation sensor wiring is incorporated into the ignition wiring rail as shown below and
terminates at a Deutsch 31 pin connector :

Cylinder 1

Knock sensor
connector at
rear
Coil

208

KS6 KS5 KS4 KS3 KS2 KS1

Ignition and detonation sensing rail

is mounted with coils horizontal as Top View
above

Connector to Knock Control To ignition

Module Deutsch HDP26 24-31S unit
Supplied with matching 18S-1S
connector

Wiring within ignition rail

Deutsch HDP20 24-31 Connector

1 2 3 22 23 24 19 20 21 13 14 15 10 11 12 16 17 18 25 26

J A E C F B D G

To ignition
trigger unit
-

-
+

Ignition Coil
1 2 3 4 5 6

HT Lead &
Extension
2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1
KS1 KS2 KS3 KS4 KS5 KS6

Knock Sensor Wiring Ignition Wiring

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Wiring – 4006-23TRS – Continued

External Connections – Ignition Rail to Detcon

Deutsch HDP20 24-31 Connector to Wiring Rail

3 2 1 24 23 22 21 20 19 15 14 13 12 11 10 18 17 16 25 26

4-20mA signal To Pin 'V' of

Engine Harness Connector

Out
Out
Trigger
Unit
Coil
Ignition

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 Terminal strip K2
Terminal strip K1

Detcon20
Detonation Sensing Module
Terminal strip K4
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Knock Alarm
Knock S/D
Common
+ 24V
- 24V

Connections to OEM Panel

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Wiring – 4008-30TRS
The detonation sensor wiring is incorporated into the ignition wiring rail as shown below and
terminates at a Deutsch 31 pin connector :

Knock sensor
connector at
rear
Coil

KS7 KS6 KS5 KS4 KS3 KS2 KS1

KS8

Top View

Connector to Knock Control Module To ignition

Deutsch HDP26 24-31S unit
Supplied with matching connector
18S-1S

Wiring within ignition rail

Deutsch HDP20 24-31 Connector

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
E
C
D
F
B
I
H
A

To ignition J
G
trigger unit - - - - - - - -
+

+
+

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1
KS1 KS2 KS3 KS4 KS5 KS6 KS7 KS8 Ignition Wiring

Knock Sensor Wiring

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Wiring – 4008-30TRS – Continued

External Connections – Ignition Rail to Detcon

Deutsch HDP20 24-31 Connector to Wiring Rail

3 2 1 6 5 4 9 8 7 12 11 10 15 14 13 18 17 16 21 20 19 24 23 22 25 26

4-20mA signal To Pin 'V' of

Engine Harness Connector

Out
Out
Trigger
Unit
Coil
Ignition

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 Terminal strip K2
Terminal strip K1

Detcon20
Detonation Sensing Module
Terminal strip K4
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Knock Alarm
Knock S/D
Common
+ 24V
- 24V

Connections to OEM Panel

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