AFRC Setup - Revision history

Thomas Peterson: /* Valve Home Position */

2025-08-15T14:23:06Z

Valve Home Position

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	==== Valve Home Position ====		==== Valve Home Position ====

	This position gives the default starting value of the valve when the engine goes to stopped or the board powers up.		This position gives the default starting value of the valve when the engine goes to stopped or the board powers up. The DPV remains at this position until the run signal trigger is met and the load delay expires. Note that the load delay will not count down until the catalyst reaches warmup temperature regardless of run signal trigger.

	If the AFRC version is v5462 or higher, the following two options are also available:		If the AFRC version is v5462 or higher, the following two options are also available:
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	*'''Crank Terminate RPM''': This value gives the RPM threshold to transition to the load home position		*'''Crank Terminate RPM''': This value gives the RPM threshold to transition to the load home position


	=== Alarm Setup ===		=== Alarm Setup ===

Thomas Peterson at 14:22, 15 August 2025

2025-08-15T14:22:17Z

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	Finally, the Ignition state can be used to determine run signal, if the ignition is in a running state the signal is set to Run.		Finally, the Ignition state can be used to determine run signal, if the ignition is in a running state the signal is set to Run.

	[[File:AFRC home position.png]]		[[File:AFRC home position.png\|600px]]


			==== Valve Home Position ====

			This position gives the default starting value of the valve when the engine goes to stopped or the board powers up.

	If the AFRC version is v5462 or higher, the following two options are also available:		If the AFRC version is v5462 or higher, the following two options are also available:
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	*'''Crank Terminate RPM''': This value gives the RPM threshold to transition to the load home position		*'''Crank Terminate RPM''': This value gives the RPM threshold to transition to the load home position

	~~==== Valve Home Position ====~~

	~~This position gives the default starting value of the valve when the engine goes to stopped or the board powers up.~~

	=== Alarm Setup ===		=== Alarm Setup ===

Thomas Peterson: /* Run Signal Trigger */

2025-08-15T14:21:37Z

Run Signal Trigger

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	Finally, the Ignition state can be used to determine run signal, if the ignition is in a running state the signal is set to Run.		Finally, the Ignition state can be used to determine run signal, if the ignition is in a running state the signal is set to Run.

	[[File:~~Run Signal Trigger~~.~~jpg~~]]		[[File:AFRC home position.png]]

			If the AFRC version is v5462 or higher, the following two options are also available:

			*'''Load Home Position''': If specified, this position will be used between engine startup and catalyst warmup. For startup the valve will go to the normal home position. After RPM is detected for a few seconds the valve will move to the Load Home Position. Finally, after the catalyst reaches the pre-cat trigger temperature and the load delay expires, normal control begins. If RPM is never detected then the load home position will not be relevant.

			*'''Crank Terminate RPM''': This value gives the RPM threshold to transition to the load home position

	==== Valve Home Position ====		==== Valve Home Position ====

Thomas Peterson: /* Engine Setup */

2022-08-05T22:32:56Z

Engine Setup

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	=== Engine Setup ===		=== Engine Setup ===

			[[File:AFRC Engineering Setup.jpg\|600px]]

	*Bank count: Select 1 or 2 banks for the number of valves used		*Bank count: Select 1 or 2 banks for the number of valves used

Thomas Peterson: /* Control Setup */

2022-08-05T22:30:00Z

Control Setup

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	=== Control Setup ===		=== Control Setup ===

	[[File:AFRC Control Setup.jpg]]		[[File:AFRC Control Setup.jpg\|600px]]

	==== Control type ====		==== Control type ====

Thomas Peterson: /* Control Setup */

2022-08-05T22:29:49Z

Control Setup

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	=== Control Setup ===		=== Control Setup ===

			[[File:AFRC Control Setup.jpg]]

	==== Control type ====		==== Control type ====
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	If using Autocontrol mode, this setting helps determine how the control settles based on catalyst response. The default is 50, and higher values will make the controller settle more rich.		If using Autocontrol mode, this setting helps determine how the control settles based on catalyst response. The default is 50, and higher values will make the controller settle more rich.


	=== Sensor Setup ===		=== Sensor Setup ===

Thomas Peterson at 15:14, 4 August 2022

2022-08-04T15:14:48Z

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 Video available for this topic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAmjcq7CPt0
-=== Engine Condition ===
+== Engine Condition ==
 For proper AFRC operation, it is critical that the engine be in good operational status. Verify the following before running the AFRC:
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 * Ignition system functioning correctly and timing set appropriately for fuel composition
-=== Controller Setup ===
+=== Preparing for start ===
 While the engine is not running, perform the following steps to prepare the controller for operation:
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 The engine can now be started.
 === Sensor Setup ===
 The AFRC Advanced has the following optional sensor inputs available for process monitoring, run signal, and mapping:
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 These sensors are set up under the Main Setup of the AFRC.
-=== Configuring the Analog Input ===
+==== Configuring the Analog Input ====
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 * Full Scale – Highest output value of the sensor
-=== Configuring RPM ===
+==== Configuring RPM ====
 The RPM input is configured by providing the pulses per revolution.
-=== Run Signal ===
+=== Run Signal and Valve Home ===
 By default, the run signal selection is set to “Auto-Detect”, which scans enabled sensors for each module. The AFRC Advanced has three applicable inputs:
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 [[File:Run Signal Trigger.jpg]]
-=== ALARM SETUP ===
+==== Valve Home Position ====
 Up to eight (8) custom alarms can be configured on the AFRC to display within the Alarms screen (Pg. 40) or to trigger an external alarm though the error relay (terminal 6).
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 Note: A sensor can be placed in two alarm rows. For example, a PostCat TC alarm could be configured to shutdown at 1250, and generate a warning at 1000.

Thomas Peterson at 15:00, 4 August 2022

2022-08-04T15:00:10Z

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	Video available for this topic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAmjcq7CPt0		Video available for this topic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAmjcq7CPt0

	=== ~~ENGINE CONDITION~~ ===		=== Engine Condition ===
	For proper AFRC operation, it is critical that the engine be in good operational status. Verify the following before running the AFRC:		For proper AFRC operation, it is critical that the engine be in good operational status. Verify the following before running the AFRC:

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	* Ignition system functioning correctly and timing set appropriately for fuel composition		* Ignition system functioning correctly and timing set appropriately for fuel composition

	=== ~~CONTROLLER SETUP~~ ===		=== Controller Setup ===
	While the engine is not running, perform the following steps to prepare the controller for operation:		While the engine is not running, perform the following steps to prepare the controller for operation:

	* "AFRC module is installed and wired		* AFRC module is installed and wired
	* Digital power valve(s) are installed		* Digital power valve(s) are installed
	* Secure the front panel of the EIM to the enclosure by re-tightening the four (4) front panel screws
	* Run signal source is properly connected		* Run signal source is properly connected
	* Run signal source is properly selected on the Run Signal Trigger screen (Pg. 10)		* Run signal source is properly selected on the Run Signal Trigger screen (Pg. 10)
	* Fuel connections are secure and leak-free		* Fuel connections are secure and leak-free
	* Load valve manual adjustments on external dynamic valves are fully open (full rich, or seven turns from fully closed) for startup only
	* Enter Setup or Engineering mode on the controller by entering the appropriate password		* Enter Setup or Engineering mode on the controller by entering the appropriate password
	* Set the “Control” ~~toggle~~ button on the AFRC Home screen ~~(Lite Pg. 300, Adv. Pg. 200)~~ to “Manual”		* Set the “Control” button on the AFRC Home screen to “Manual”

	The engine can now be started.		The engine can now be started.

	=== ~~VALVE SETUP ===~~		=== Sensor Setup ===
	No valve setup required unless an External Dynamic or 600 Series valve is being used. For information on these valve types, their setup, and operation refer to “APPENDIX D. EXTERNAL DYNAMIC AND 600 SERIES VALVES”.

	~~=== SENSOR SETUP~~ ===
	The AFRC Advanced has the following optional sensor inputs available for process monitoring, run signal, and mapping:		The AFRC Advanced has the following optional sensor inputs available for process monitoring, run signal, and mapping:

	* Manifold Pressure Sensors (two available)		*Manifold Pressure Sensors (two available)
	*"Manifold Press Left" and "Manifold Press Right"		**Manifold Press Left" and "Manifold Press Right"
	*Single bank configurations utilize the "Manifold Pressure Left" input		**Single bank configurations utilize the "Manifold Pressure Left" input
	*Sensors are pre-configured for the system and can only be enabled or disabled		**Sensors are pre-configured for the system and can only be enabled or disabled
	*Analog (one available)		*Analog (one available)
	*"ANALOG"		**"ANALOG"
	*Configurable to 0-5V, 1-5V, or 4-20mA		**Configurable to 0-5V, 1-5V, or 4-20mA
	*Oil Pressure Switch (one available)		*Oil Pressure Switch (one available)
	*"Oil Press Switch"		**"Oil Press Switch"
	*Pre-configured as normally open (N/O) and can only be enabled or disabled		**Pre-configured as normally open (N/O) and can only be enabled or disabled
	*Thermistor (one available)		*Thermistor (one available)
	*"Ambient"		**"Ambient"
	*Thermocouple (one available)		*Thermocouple (one available)
	*"Manifold"		**"Manifold"
	*Type-K thermocouple only		**Type-K thermocouple only
	*Magnetic Pickup (one available)		*Magnetic Pickup (one available)
	*"RPM"		**"RPM"
	*1-100 Volts		**1-100 Volts
	~~The AFRC Lite has the following optional sensor available for process monitoring and mapping~~

	* Manifold Pressure Sensor (one available)		These sensors are set up under the Main Setup of the AFRC.
	* "Manifold Press"
	* Sensor is pre-configured for the ~~system and can only be enabled or disabled~~

	~~The different sensor types are available for setup by selecting their respected buttons on~~ the ~~top of the screen.~~		=== Configuring the Analog Input ===

	~~=== Configuring the Analog and Discrete Inputs ===~~
	To setup the manifold pressure sensors or the oil pressure switch, simply select the “Enable” toggle box next to the sensor label. Darker colored toggle buttons indicate the sensor is actively enabled.

	For the general purpose “ANALOG” input, the following fields are required:		For the general purpose “ANALOG” input, go to the Sensor Setup slide of the AFRC main setup. The following fields are required:

	* Name – Label of the sensor that will be displayed within the AFRC’s user interface		* Name – Label of the sensor that will be displayed within the AFRC’s user interface
	* ~~Enabled~~ – ~~Activates~~ sensor ~~input~~		* Units – Units of the sensor
	* ~~Output~~ – 4-20mA, 0-5 Volt, or 1-5V sensor output type		* Type – 4-20mA, 0-5 Volt, or 1-5V sensor output type
	* Low Scale – Lowest output value of the sensor		* Low Scale – Lowest output value of the sensor
	* Full Scale – Highest output value of the sensor		* Full Scale – Highest output value of the sensor
	* Units – Units of the sensor

	~~[[File:AI Sensor Setup1.jpg]]~~

	~~[[File:AI Sensor Setup2.jpg]]~~

	~~[[File:DI Sensor Setup.jpg]]~~

	~~AI/DI Sensor Setup Screens~~

	~~=== Configuring the Temperature Inputs ===~~
	~~The thermocouple and thermistor inputs only require their respected “Enable” toggle buttons to be selected in order to be operational.~~

	=== Configuring RPM ===		=== Configuring RPM ===
	The RPM input is configured by providing the pulses per revolution ~~and selecting the “Enable” toggle button. This option is only available on the AFRC Advanced~~.		The RPM input is configured by providing the pulses per revolution.

	=== ~~RUN SIGNAL~~ ===		=== Run Signal ===
	By default, the run signal selection is set to “Auto-Detect”, which scans enabled sensors for each module. The AFRC Advanced has three applicable inputs:		By default, the run signal selection is set to “Auto-Detect”, which scans enabled sensors for each module. The AFRC Advanced has three applicable inputs:

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	If an AFRC Lite is installed, the only available run signal trigger sensor available is the pre-catalyst thermocouple (terminals 21 and 22).		If an AFRC Lite is installed, the only available run signal trigger sensor available is the pre-catalyst thermocouple (terminals 21 and 22).

	~~Additionally, the run signal can be generated from a connected EMD, if equipped, using the following inputs:~~

	* Pre-catalyst thermocouple
	* Oil pressure switch

	Finally, the Ignition state can be used to determine run signal, if the ignition is in a running state the signal is set to Run.		Finally, the Ignition state can be used to determine run signal, if the ignition is in a running state the signal is set to Run.

	[[File:Run Signal Trigger.jpg]]		[[File:Run Signal Trigger.jpg]]

	~~Run Signal Trigger Screen~~

	=== ALARM SETUP ===		=== ALARM SETUP ===
	Up to eight (8) custom alarms can be configured on the AFRC to display within the Alarms screen (Pg. 40) or to trigger an external alarm though the error relay (terminal 6).		Up to eight (8) custom alarms can be configured on the AFRC to display within the Alarms screen (Pg. 40) or to trigger an external alarm though the error relay (terminal 6).

	Configuring alarms is done on the Alarm Setup screen ~~(Lite Pg. 305, Adv. Pg. 206)~~ through the following parameters:		Configuring alarms is done on the Alarm Setup screen under Settings -> AFRC through the following parameters:

	* Sensor – Input or condition to be monitored		* Sensor – Input or condition to be monitored
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	[[File:AFRC Alarm Setup.jpg]]		[[File:AFRC Alarm Setup.jpg]]

	~~Alarm Setup Screen~~

	Upon selecting the necessary information, the alarm is enabled by toggling the “Enable” toggle box next to the sensor’s name.		Upon selecting the necessary information, the alarm is enabled by toggling the “Enable” toggle box next to the sensor’s name.

Sean Sanders: /* Configuring the Temperature Inputs */

2022-08-02T15:37:38Z

Configuring the Temperature Inputs

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	* Units – Units of the sensor		* Units – Units of the sensor

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	AI/DI Sensor Setup ~~Screen~~		[[File:AI Sensor Setup2.jpg]]

			[[File:DI Sensor Setup.jpg]]

			AI/DI Sensor Setup Screens

	=== Configuring the Temperature Inputs ===		=== Configuring the Temperature Inputs ===

Sean Sanders: /* ALARM SETUP */

2022-07-28T18:18:16Z

ALARM SETUP

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	Upon selecting the necessary information, the alarm is enabled by toggling the “Enable” toggle box next to the sensor’s name.		Upon selecting the necessary information, the alarm is enabled by toggling the “Enable” toggle box next to the sensor’s name.



	Note: Modifying an existing alarm requires the “Enable” toggle box to be toggled off and back on to take effect.		Note: Modifying an existing alarm requires the “Enable” toggle box to be toggled off and back on to take effect.

	Note: A sensor can be placed in two alarm rows. For example, a PostCat TC alarm could be configured to shutdown at 1250, and generate a warning at 1000.		Note: A sensor can be placed in two alarm rows. For example, a PostCat TC alarm could be configured to shutdown at 1250, and generate a warning at 1000.