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Autoflame Engineering Ltd.
Unit 1-2 Concorde Business Centre
Airport Industrial Estate
Wireless Road, Biggin Hill
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United Kingdom
COMBUSTION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
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MK8 MM MANUAL
MM80001
19 MAY 2020
This manual and all the information contained herein is copyright of Autoflame Engineering Ltd. It may not be
copied in the whole or part without the consent of the Managing Director.
Autoflame Engineering Ltd’s policy is one of continuous improvement in both design and manufacture. We
therefore reserve the right to amend specifications and/or data without prior notice. All details contained in
this manual are correct at the time of going to print.
A knowledge of combustion related procedures and commissioning is essential before embarking work on
any of the MM / EGA systems. This is for safety reasons and effective use of the MM / EGA system. Hands
on training is required. For details on schedules and fees relating to group training courses and individual
instruction, please contact the Autoflame Engineering Ltd. offices at the address listed on the front.
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these can be issued upon application, if requested in writing.
The System equipment and control concepts referred to in this Manual MUST be installed, commissioned
and applied by personnel skilled in the various technical disciplines that are inherent to the Autoflame
product range, i.e. combustion, electrical and control.
The sale of Autoflame’s systems and equipment referred to in this Manual assume that the dealer, purchaser
and installer has the necessary skills at his disposal. i.e. A high degree of combustion engineering
experience, and a thorough understanding of the local electrical codes of practice concerning boilers,
burners and their ancillary systems and equipment.
Autoflame’s warranty from point of sale
•
Two years on all electronic systems and components.
•
One year on all mechanical systems, components and sensors.
The warranty assumes that all equipment supplied will be used for the purpose that it was intended and in
strict compliance with our technical recommendations.
Autoflame’s warranty and guarantee is limited strictly to product build quality, and design. Excluded
absolutely are any claims arising from misapplication, incorrect installation and/or incorrect commissioning.
MK8 MM OVERVIEW, SPECIFICATIONS AND WIRING ........................................................... 13
1.1
Mk8 MM Overview ........................................................................................................................... 13
1.1.1
Mk8 MM Main Features ........................................................................................................... 14
1.1.2
Overview of Micro-Modulation (MM) ........................................................................................ 15
1.1.3
Fixing Holes and Dimensions .................................................................................................. 16
1.2
Wiring Schematic ............................................................................................................................. 17
1.2.1
Main Board ............................................................................................................................... 17
1.2.2
Expansion Board ..................................................................................................................... 18
1.2.3
Fuse Ratings ............................................................................................................................ 19
1.3
Electrical Specifications ................................................................................................................... 20
1.3.1
MM Inputs and Outputs ........................................................................................................... 20
1.3.2
Expansion Board Inputs and Outputs ...................................................................................... 21
1.3.3
Cable Specifications ................................................................................................................ 22
1.3.4
MM Terminals Description ....................................................................................................... 23
1.3.5
Expansion Board Terminals Description ................................................................................. 26
1.4
Connection Between Mk8 MM and Mk8 EGA EVO ........................................................................ 29
1.5
Connection Between Mk8 MM and Mk8 DTI ................................................................................... 30
1.6
Sequencing Connection Diagram .................................................................................................... 31
1.7
Standards......................................................................................................................................... 32
2
OPTIONS AND PARAMETERS................................................................................................... 33
2.1
Options ............................................................................................................................................. 33
2.2
Parameters ...................................................................................................................................... 57
3
COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE ................................................................................................ 67
3.1
Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 67
3.2
Installation Checks ........................................................................................................................... 68
3.2.1
Commissioning Checks ........................................................................................................... 68
3.2.2
Operational Checks ................................................................................................................. 68
3.2.3
Installation Precautions ............................................................................................................ 68
3.2.4
Maintenance and Servicing ..................................................................................................... 68
3.3
Servomotors..................................................................................................................................... 69
3.3.1
Adjusting the Servomotor Potentiometer ................................................................................. 69
3.3.2
Servomotor Feedback Voltage ................................................................................................ 70
3.3.3
Servomotors – Direction Change............................................................................................. 70
3.3.4
Servomotors with Autoflame Valves ........................................................................................ 71
3.4
Commissioning Fuel and Air Positions ............................................................................................ 72
3.4.1
Starting Commissioning ........................................................................................................... 73
3.4.2
Enter CLOSED Position ........................................................................................................... 74
3.4.3
Enter OPEN Position ............................................................................................................... 75
3.4.4
Set up START Position ............................................................................................................ 76
3.4.5
Phase Hold .............................................................................................................................. 77
3.4.6
Add Trim Data During Commissioning .................................................................................... 78
3.4.7
Commissioning VSD ................................................................................................................ 80
3.4.8
Set GOLDEN START Position ................................................................................................. 81
3.4.9
Set FGR Position ..................................................................................................................... 83
3.4.10
Set HIGH Position .................................................................................................................... 85
3.4.11
Set INTER Position .................................................................................................................. 86
Set INTER or START Position ................................................................................................. 87
3.4.13
Save Commission .................................................................................................................... 88
3.5
Fuel Flow Metering .......................................................................................................................... 89
3.5.1
Commissioning Fuel Flow Through MM .................................................................................. 89
3.5.2
Commissioning Fuel Flow Through 4-20mA Feedback .......................................................... 91
3.5.3
Calorific Fuel Data ................................................................................................................... 92
3.5.4
Conversion Factor for Imperial Gas Flow Meters .................................................................... 93
3.5.5
Correction Factor for Burners Significantly Above Sea Level ................................................. 93
3.5.6
Gas Volume Conversion Factors ............................................................................................. 94
3.6
Gas/ Air Pressure Commission........................................................................................................ 96
3.7
Single Point Change ........................................................................................................................ 97
3.8
Online Changes ............................................................................................................................. 102
3.9
Setpoint Schedule .......................................................................................................................... 103
3.9.1
Setpoint Schedule Overview .................................................................................................. 103
3.9.2
Configuring Setpoint Schedule .............................................................................................. 103
4
FUEL OUTPUT MODES & CHANGEOVER OPTIONS ............................................................ 106
4.1
Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 106
4.2
Fuel Output Modes on the Mk8 MM .............................................................................................. 107
4.3
Single Fuel Output Mode (SFOM) ................................................................................................. 108
4.3.1
Fuel Configuration and Wiring in SFOM ................................................................................ 108
4.3.2
Pressure Sensors in SFOM ................................................................................................... 108
4.3.3
Commissioning in SFOM ....................................................................................................... 108
4.3.4
Fuel Changeover Process in SFOM ...................................................................................... 108
4.4
Dual Fuel Output Mode (DFOM) ................................................................................................... 109
4.4.1
Fuel Configuration and Wiring in DFOM ................................................................................ 109
4.4.2
Pressure Sensors in DFOM ................................................................................................... 109
4.4.3
Commissioning in DFOM ....................................................................................................... 110
4.4.4
Fuel Changeover Process in Dual Fuel Output Mode ........................................................... 110
4.5
Fuel Change on the Fly (COF) ...................................................................................................... 112
4.5.1
Overview ................................................................................................................................ 112
4.5.2
Checks before COF can take place ....................................................................................... 113
4.5.3
COF Changeover Position ..................................................................................................... 113
4.5.4
COF Fuel Changeover ........................................................................................................... 114
4.5.5
Checks after COF Fuel Changeover ..................................................................................... 115
4.5.6
Continuous Pilot with COF ..................................................................................................... 116
4.6
Gas Pressure Sensors and Valve Proving in DFOM with COF ..................................................... 118
4.7
Limitations of DFOM and COF ...................................................................................................... 119
5
PID CONTROL ........................................................................................................................... 120
5.1
Proportional Band .......................................................................................................................... 120
5.2
Integral Control .............................................................................................................................. 121
5.3
Derivative Control .......................................................................................................................... 122
6
MM FEATURES ......................................................................................................................... 123
6.1
Firing Rate Control ......................................................................................................................... 123
6.1.1
Hand Operation...................................................................................................................... 123
6.1.2
Low Flame Hold ..................................................................................................................... 123
6.1.3
Auto Operation ....................................................................................................................... 123
6.2
Using 4-20mA Servomotors........................................................................................................... 125
6.2.1
Overview ................................................................................................................................ 125
6.2.2
External 4-20mA Servomotor Requirements ......................................................................... 125
Wiring ..................................................................................................................................... 126
6.2.4
Settings .................................................................................................................................. 127
6.2.5
Commissioning ...................................................................................................................... 127
6.3
Flame Detection Using Flame Switch ............................................................................................ 128
6.4
Continuous Pilot ............................................................................................................................. 129
6.4.1
Continuous Pilot with Interrupted Pilot Sequence ................................................................. 130
6.4.2
Continuous Pilot with Intermittent Pilot Sequence ................................................................. 131
6.5
Load Sensor Value Calibration ...................................................................................................... 132
6.6
External Modulation ....................................................................................................................... 133
6.7
External Setpoint ........................................................................................................................... 133
6.8
Second Setpoint Select ................................................................................................................. 133
6.9
Start Position Interlock and Purge Position Interlock .................................................................... 134
6.10
Purge Pressure Proving/ Purge Hold ............................................................................................ 135
6.11
No Pre-Purge ................................................................................................................................. 136
7
INTELLIGENT BOILER SEQUENCING .................................................................................... 137
7.1
Sequencing Schematics ................................................................................................................ 137
7.1.1
Hot Water Example ................................................................................................................ 138
7.1.2
Single/ Multi-Burner Examples .............................................................................................. 139
7.1.3
IBS Communications ............................................................................................................. 140
7.2
Sequencing Options and Parameters ............................................................................................ 141
7.3
Hot Water Sequencing ................................................................................................................... 142
7.3.1
Implementing Hot Water Sequencing .................................................................................... 142
7.3.2
Two Port Valve Operation ...................................................................................................... 143
7.4
Steam Sequencing ........................................................................................................................ 144
7.4.1
Warming Steam Boilers ......................................................................................................... 144
7.4.2
Implementing Steam Sequencing .......................................................................................... 144
7.4.3
Low Pressure Steam Sequencing ......................................................................................... 145
7.5
Troubleshooting – Sequencing ...................................................................................................... 146
8
MULTI-BURNER OPERATION .................................................................................................. 147
8.1
Multi-Burner Overview ................................................................................................................... 147
8.2
Configuring Multi-Burner Operation ............................................................................................... 148
8.2.1
Wiring ..................................................................................................................................... 148
8.2.2
Options and Parameters ........................................................................................................ 149
8.2.3
Commissioning in Multi-Burner Operation ............................................................................. 149
8.2.4
Fuel Flow Metering in Multi-Burner Operation ....................................................................... 149
8.2.5
Single Point Change in Multi-Burner Operation ..................................................................... 149
8.3
Multi-Burner Operation Options ..................................................................................................... 150
8.3.1
Fully Linked Operation ........................................................................................................... 150
8.3.2
Independent on Fault ............................................................................................................. 151
8.4
Multi-Burner with Water Level Control ........................................................................................... 152
8.5
Multi-Burner with EGA ................................................................................................................... 153
8.5.1
Multi-Burner with Single EGA ................................................................................................ 153
8.5.2
Multi-Burner with individual EGAs ......................................................................................... 154
8.6
Multi-Burner External Modulation .................................................................................................. 155
8.6.1
Permanent External Modulation ............................................................................................ 155
8.6.2
Switched External Modulation ............................................................................................... 155
9
EXPANSION FEATURES .......................................................................................................... 156
WATER LEVEL CONTROL ....................................................................................................... 157
10.1
Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 157
10.1.1
Safety ..................................................................................................................................... 157
10.1.2
Autoflame Water Level Control .............................................................................................. 157
10.1.3
Water Treatment .................................................................................................................... 158
10.2
Water Level Control Expansion Options ........................................................................................ 159
10.3
Water Valves ................................................................................................................................. 165
10.3.1
Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 165
10.3.2
Feed Water Valve Sizing ....................................................................................................... 166
10.3.3
Feed Water Control ............................................................................................................... 167
10.4
Ways of Level Sensing .................................................................................................................. 168
10.4.1
Overview ................................................................................................................................ 168
10.4.2
Configuration.......................................................................................................................... 169
10.5
Capacitance Probes ...................................................................................................................... 172
10.5.1
Overview ................................................................................................................................ 172
10.5.2
Operation ............................................................................................................................... 173
10.5.3
Specification........................................................................................................................... 173
10.5.4
Installation Safety Guidelines ................................................................................................ 175
10.5.5
Configuration.......................................................................................................................... 180
10.5.6
Capacitance Probes Maintenance ......................................................................................... 180
10.6
2nd Low Probe ................................................................................................................................ 181
10.6.1
Overview ................................................................................................................................ 181
10.6.2
Operation ............................................................................................................................... 181
10.6.3
Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 181
10.6.4
Installation and Safety Guidelines ......................................................................................... 183
10.6.5
Configuration.......................................................................................................................... 184
10.7
Analogue Water Level ................................................................................................................... 185
10.8
Auxiliary Alarm Inputs .................................................................................................................... 186
10.9
Commissioning Procedure ............................................................................................................. 187
10.9.1
Commissioning Checks ......................................................................................................... 187
10.9.2
Levels ..................................................................................................................................... 187
10.9.3
Setting End of Probe Level .................................................................................................... 188
10.9.4
Setting 2nd Low Level ............................................................................................................. 190
10.9.5
Setting 1st Low Level .............................................................................................................. 191
10.9.6
Setting Control Point Level .................................................................................................... 192
10.9.7
Setting HIGH Level ................................................................................................................ 193
10.9.8
Save Commissioning ............................................................................................................. 194
10.9.9
Operational Checks ............................................................................................................... 196
10.9.10
Adjust Control Point ........................................................................................................... 197
10.10
Water Level Control Functions .................................................................................................. 198
10.10.1
Pre-Alarms ......................................................................................................................... 198
10.10.2
Pump Bypass ..................................................................................................................... 198
10.10.3
Test Outputs and Shunt Switch ......................................................................................... 199
10.10.4
Sudden Pressure Drop ...................................................................................................... 200
10.11
Faults ......................................................................................................................................... 201
11
TOP BLOWDOWN ..................................................................................................................... 204
11.1
Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 204
11.1.1
Importance of Maintaining TDS ............................................................................................. 204
11.1.2
TDS, Conductivity and Temperature ..................................................................................... 205
11.2
Top Blowdown Expansion Options ................................................................................................ 206
TDS Valves .................................................................................................................................... 209
11.4
TDS Probe ..................................................................................................................................... 210
11.4.1
Specification........................................................................................................................... 210
11.4.2
Dimensions ............................................................................................................................ 211
11.4.3
Installation .............................................................................................................................. 212
11.5
Configuration ................................................................................................................................. 213
11.5.1
Wiring ..................................................................................................................................... 213
11.5.2
Top Blowdown PID Controller ................................................................................................ 213
11.6
Ways of Controlling TDS Level ...................................................................................................... 214
11.6.1
Continuous TDS Control ........................................................................................................ 214
11.6.2
Solenoid and Servomotor 2-State TDS Control ..................................................................... 214
11.6.3
TDS Timing Diagram ............................................................................................................. 215
11.6.4
Sample Routine ..................................................................................................................... 216
11.7
Water Hardness Monitoring ........................................................................................................... 217
11.8
Calibrating the TDS Probe ............................................................................................................. 218
11.9
Faults ............................................................................................................................................. 220
12
BOTTOM BLOWDOWN ............................................................................................................. 221
12.1
Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 221
12.2
Bottom Blowdown Expansion Options ........................................................................................... 222
12.3
Bottom Blowdown Reduction ......................................................................................................... 223
12.3.1
Blowdown Energy Savings .................................................................................................... 223
12.3.2
Calculation for Bottom Blowdown Reduction ......................................................................... 224
12.4
Installation Guidance ..................................................................................................................... 226
12.4.1
Bottom Blowdown Valve ........................................................................................................ 227
12.4.2
Bottom Blowdown Using Solenoid Valve ............................................................................... 227
12.4.3
Bottom Blowdown Module ..................................................................................................... 228
12.5
Set-up ............................................................................................................................................ 230
12.5.1
Bottom Blowdown Settings .................................................................................................... 230
12.5.2
Setting Servomotor ................................................................................................................ 231
12.6
Bottom Blowdown Configuration ................................................................................................... 235
12.6.1
Bottom Blowdown Schedule .................................................................................................. 235
12.6.2
Bottom Blowdown Log ........................................................................................................... 237
12.7
Faults ............................................................................................................................................. 238
13
DRAUGHT CONTROL ............................................................................................................... 239
13.1
Overview of Draught Control ......................................................................................................... 239
13.1.1
Parts Required for Draught Control ....................................................................................... 241
13.2
Draught Control Expansion Options .............................................................................................. 242
13.3
Draught Control Operation ............................................................................................................. 244
13.3.1
Operation Overview ............................................................................................................... 244
13.3.2
Deactivation Window ............................................................................................................. 245
13.3.3
Draught Control Trim ............................................................................................................. 246
13.4
Draught Control Set-Up ................................................................................................................. 248
13.4.1
Configuration.......................................................................................................................... 248
13.4.2
Ways of Using Draught Servomotor ...................................................................................... 249
13.5
Commissioning Draught Control .................................................................................................... 250
13.5.1
Commissioning Checks ......................................................................................................... 250
13.5.2
Commissioning Screen .......................................................................................................... 251
13.6
Faults ............................................................................................................................................. 252
DIRECT MODBUS ..................................................................................................................... 253
14.1
Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 253
14.2
Direct Modbus Expansion Options ................................................................................................ 254
14.3
Setup and Configuration ................................................................................................................ 255
14.4
Modbus Addresses ........................................................................................................................ 256
15
FIRST OUTS............................................................................................................................... 264
15.1
Overview of Firs Outs .................................................................................................................... 264
15.2
First Outs Expansion Options ........................................................................................................ 264
15.3
First Outs Configuration ................................................................................................................. 265
15.3.1
Enabling First Outs ................................................................................................................ 265
15.3.2
Running Interlock Circuit ........................................................................................................ 265
15.3.3
Accessing First Outs .............................................................................................................. 266
15.3.4
First Out Function .................................................................................................................. 267
15.3.5
Edit First Out Label ................................................................................................................ 268
15.3.6
First Outs Interlock ................................................................................................................. 269
16
HEAT FLOW............................................................................................................................... 270
16.1
Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 270
16.2
Expansion Options ......................................................................................................................... 271
16.3
Wiring ............................................................................................................................................. 273
16.4
Heat Flow Function ........................................................................................................................ 274
16.5
Steam Flow Metering ..................................................................................................................... 279
16.5.1
Steam Flow Calculation ......................................................................................................... 279
16.5.2
Steam Flow ............................................................................................................................ 283
16.5.3
Steam Flow with Economiser ................................................................................................ 284
16.5.4
Steam Flow with Deaerator ................................................................................................... 285
16.5.5
Steam Flow with Deaerator and Feed Sensor ....................................................................... 286
16.6
Hot Water Flow Metering ............................................................................................................... 287
16.6.1
Hot Water Flow Calculation ................................................................................................... 287
16.6.2
Hot Water Flow ...................................................................................................................... 289
16.6.3
Hot Water Flow with Economiser........................................................................................... 290
16.7
Spare Temperature Sensor ........................................................................................................... 291
16.7.1
Configuration Options ............................................................................................................ 291
16.7.2
Spare Temperature Sensor Terminal .................................................................................... 291
16.7.3
Exhaust Temperature Shutdown Threshold .......................................................................... 293
16.8
Faults ............................................................................................................................................. 294
17
FULLY METERED COMBUSTION CONTROL ......................................................................... 295
17.1
Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 295
17.1.1
Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 295
17.1.2
Importance of Excess Air ....................................................................................................... 295
17.2
Fully Metered Control Expansion Options ..................................................................................... 296
17.3
Fully Metered Combustion Control Operation ............................................................................... 300
17.3.1
Philosophy ............................................................................................................................. 300
17.3.2
Firing Rate ............................................................................................................................. 300
17.3.3
Control Process ..................................................................................................................... 301
17.3.4
Mass Flow Meters .................................................................................................................. 302
17.3.5
Volume Flow Meters .............................................................................................................. 302
17.4
Set-Up ............................................................................................................................................ 303
17.4.1
Configuration.......................................................................................................................... 303
Limitations .............................................................................................................................. 304
17.4.3
Commissioning ...................................................................................................................... 305
17.5
Faults ............................................................................................................................................. 308
18
OPERATION............................................................................................................................... 309
18.1
Home Screen ................................................................................................................................. 309
18.1.1
Home Screen Components ................................................................................................... 310
18.1.2
Faults ..................................................................................................................................... 312
18.2
Status Screen ................................................................................................................................ 313
18.2.1
Status ..................................................................................................................................... 313
18.2.2
Status – History...................................................................................................................... 314
18.2.3
Status – Burner Enable/Disable............................................................................................. 315
18.2.4
Status – Low Flame Hold ....................................................................................................... 316
18.2.5
Status – Hand Mode .............................................................................................................. 317
18.3
Fuel-Air Screen .............................................................................................................................. 318
18.3.1
Fuel-Air – Curve ..................................................................................................................... 318
18.3.2
Fuel-Air – Map ....................................................................................................................... 319
18.3.3
Fuel-Air – History ................................................................................................................... 320
18.4
Flame Safeguard Screen ............................................................................................................... 321
18.4.1
Flame Safeguard ................................................................................................................... 321
18.4.2
Flame Safeguard – History .................................................................................................... 322
18.5
Channels Screen ........................................................................................................................... 323
18.5.1
Servomotor ............................................................................................................................ 323
18.5.2
VSD Channel ......................................................................................................................... 324
18.6
Gas Pressure Sensor Screen ........................................................................................................ 325
18.6.1
Gas Pressure ......................................................................................................................... 325
18.6.2
Gas Sensor – History ............................................................................................................. 326
18.7
Air Pressure Sensor Screen .......................................................................................................... 327
18.7.1
Air Pressure ........................................................................................................................... 327
18.7.2
Air Sensor – History ............................................................................................................... 328
18.8
Fuel Flow Screen ........................................................................................................................... 329
18.8.1
Fuel Flow ............................................................................................................................... 329
18.8.2
Fuel Flow – History ................................................................................................................ 330
18.9
Sequencing Screen ....................................................................................................................... 331
18.9.1
IBS – Status ........................................................................................................................... 331
18.9.2
3.9.2 IBS – Lead Boiler .......................................................................................................... 332
18.9.3
IBS – History .......................................................................................................................... 333
18.10
EGA Screen ............................................................................................................................... 334
18.10.1
EGA – Gas ......................................................................................................................... 334
18.10.2
EGA – Temperature ........................................................................................................... 335
18.10.3
EGA – Efficiency ................................................................................................................ 336
18.11
Outside Temperature Compensation Screen ............................................................................ 337
18.12
Water Level Screen ................................................................................................................... 338
18.12.1
Water Level – Status ......................................................................................................... 338
18.12.2
Water Level – History ........................................................................................................ 339
18.13
Top Blowdown Screen ............................................................................................................... 340
18.14
Bottom Blowdown Screen .......................................................................................................... 342
18.15
Steam Flow Screen ................................................................................................................... 343
18.15.1
Steam Flow – Status .......................................................................................................... 343
18.15.2
Steam Flow – History ......................................................................................................... 344
18.16
Draught Screen .......................................................................................................................... 345
Draught Control – Status ................................................................................................... 345
18.16.2
Draught Control – History .................................................................................................. 346
18.17
First Outs ................................................................................................................................... 347
18.18
Fully Metered Combustion Control ............................................................................................ 348
18.19
System Configuration Screen .................................................................................................... 349
18.19.1
Language Selection ........................................................................................................... 350
18.19.2
Options ............................................................................................................................... 351
18.19.3
Parameters ........................................................................................................................ 352
18.19.4
Expansion Options ............................................................................................................. 353
18.19.5
Boiler Room Configuration ................................................................................................. 354
18.19.6
Online Changes ................................................................................................................. 361
18.19.7
Set Clock ............................................................................................................................ 362
18.19.8
Run Times .......................................................................................................................... 363
18.19.9
Bottom Blowdown Schedule .............................................................................................. 366
18.19.10
Manual ............................................................................................................................... 367
18.19.11
Commission Data .............................................................................................................. 368
18.19.12
Diagnostics ........................................................................................................................ 369
18.19.13
System Log ........................................................................................................................ 370
19
ERRORS AND LOCKOUTS ...................................................................................................... 371
19.1
Errors ............................................................................................................................................. 371
19.2
Lockouts......................................................................................................................................... 375
19.3
Alarms and Warnings .................................................................................................................... 380
19.4
Settings Conflicts ........................................................................................................................... 388
19.5
Forced Commission Reasons........................................................................................................ 393
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VERY IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES
Please fully read and understand the following notes before commencing
with any work related to the Mk8 MM. Failing to do so can result in
serious injury or even death, and can cause serious equipment and
property damage.
Any person working on a boiler must be adequately trained and have a thorough
understanding and appreciation of the boiler plant.
It is the responsibility of the technician working on the plant to ensure that the
system operation meets all local codes and regulations.
Options, Parameters and Expansion Options must only be changed by an
Autoflame-trained and certified technician who has thorough understanding of the
Autoflame combustion control systems and boiler/combustion control in general.
Any person changing these settings without undergoing the necessary training and
gaining understanding of the boiler plant may place themselves and others in a
potentially dangerous situation or cause permanent equipment damage.
Modification to the Autoflame system settings should only ever be carried out by
qualified combustion engineers. Changes to the Autoflame control system setup
has the potential to make the controller operate in an unstable and potentially
unsafe manner.
Commissioning or burner start-up must only be carried out by a an Autoflame-
trained and certified technician.
The commissioning procedure as described must be strictly adhered to. Anybody
commissioning an Autoflame system must be trained in operating combustion
equipment safely.
Autoflame products must only be installed, set up, commissioned and adjusted by
an Autoflame certified technician.
The fundamental idea of the system is to set a fuel valve position and then set a
corresponding air damper position. Care must be taken when adjusting the fuel and
air positions so as not to create any unstable or hazardous combustion conditions,
e.g. moving the fuel valve to the open position without increasing the air damper
position. Improper use may result in property damage, serious physical injury or
death.
Electrical connections are live, incorrect application may result in serious physical
injury or death.
If you are unclear about anything related to the Autoflame system, please contact
Autoflame for technical advice.
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1
MK8 MM OVERVIEW, SPECIFICATIONS AND WIRING
1.1
Mk8 MM Overview
The Mk8 MM Controller is a Micro-Modulating system that offers comprehensive control over industrial and
commercial boiler/burners.
With the Mk8 MM, it is possible to control all boiler processes from a single 12.1” multi-touch screen interface
without any added module. It is ideal for steam and water boilers (watertube or firetube), kilns and steam
generators. Designed for oil, natural gas or both fuel, the MM features linkageless servomotor system and
automated flame safeguard create conditions for unmanned boiler house.
Additional expansion features include:
•
Autoflame water level management
•
Analogue water level using third party water level detection system
•
TDS/Top blowdown
•
Bottom blowdown
•
Draught control
•
Direct Modbus connectivity
•
First out annunciation
•
Fully metered, cross-limited control
•
Steam flow & hot water flow metering
•
Modbus connectivity allows for remote monitoring and management
•
Setpoint scheduling
•
Fuel change on the fly
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1.1.1
Mk8 MM Main Features
•
Fuel/Air ratio control
•
12.1” Full colour touch screen
•
120V or 230V standard operation 50/60Hz
•
Controls up to 5 servomotors and 2 variable speed drives (VSD/ VFD)
•
4 independent fuel programmes
•
Fully adjustable PID load control for temperature or pressure
•
Internal flame safeguard – full flame supervision with self-check UV or IR
•
Dual flame scanner operation (IR and UV scanners)
•
Gas valve train leak supervision and high/low gas pressure monitoring
•
Air pressure proving and monitoring
•
128 lockouts, errors, alarms and warnings stored with date, time, phase and reset
•
1000 entry system log stored with date, time and status
•
Online diagnostics showing system electronics information
•
Single point change for adding, removing and adjusting fuel/air positions on fuel-air curve
•
Golden start position for optimum ignition position
•
Flue gas recirculation start position
•
Variable servomotor travel speed
•
Burner control safety times user selectable
•
External voltage/current load control and setpoint adjustment
•
Outside temperature compensation of boiler setpoint
•
Second setpoint and run times scheduling
•
Hand/auto/low flame hold firing modes
•
Various boiler load detectors available
•
Fuel flow metering capability – instantaneous and totalised
•
Fuel flow feedback
•
Multi-burner capability with synchronised firing rate up to 10 MMs
•
4-20mA (0-20mA) / 0-10V (2-10V) input for external modulation
•
4-20mA (0-20mA) / 0-10V (2-10V) output confirming firing rate
•
Fully metered combustion control for commissioning based on equivalence ratio and excess air
•
Draft control to maintain stack pressure
•
Password protection of all safety related functions
•
Infra-red port for upload/download of commission data
•
15 First out annunciation inputs
•
4 fuel commission curves possible
•
24-hour history graphical information on MM when powered on
•
Custom boiler display configuration
•
Download / upload all commissioning data and controller settings from MM module to a PC via
Bluetooth or IR
•
System will sequence hot water boilers or steam boilers via lead/lag distribution
•
Fully adjustable user options within the system to tailor sequencing operation to the application
•
System control for isolation of valves or pumps (2 port valve operation)
•
Standby setpoint and warming for lag boilers via a standby pressure and timing sequence
•
Lead boiler and lag boiler warming modes selection
•
Return to pilot allows the main flame to turn off and the pilot flame can continue
•
Fully modulating feed water control with servomotor and VSD as well pump on/off
•
Capacitance probes for patented wave signature level detection
•
Water level alarms 2nd low, 1st low, high water and optional pre 1st low and pre-high water
•
Conductivity probe for auxiliary 2nd low alarm
•
Automatic bottom blowdown with time reduction for blowdown savings
•
Continuous modulating top blowdown control to maintain TDS level in water
•
Steam/ hot water flow metering to calculate flow rates based on temperature sensor
•
Direct Modbus communications from MM including remote setpoint and firing rate adjustment, burner
enable/disable (without DTI or intelligent boiler sequencing)
•
Fuel Changeover on the Fly (COF) which allows fuel change without turning off the burner
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1.1.2
Overview of Micro-Modulation (MM)
To ensure maximum efficiency and reliability of the boiler plant operation, two requirements are of
paramount importance, the air to fuel ratio and the target temperature or pressure:
•
The air to fuel ratio must be kept to the minimum to ensure complete combustion within the
limitations of the combustion head design. A very high air to fuel ratio will be an indication of high
excess air, which decreases the overall efficiency of the boiler. The fuel valve and air damper
positions set for this minimum air to fuel ratio along the whole commission curve must be infinitely
repeatable to an incredibly high degree of accuracy.
•
The target temperature or pressure of the boiler must be monitored by the combustion system and at
all times, with exactly the right amount of fuel and air fired to achieve this target value. Irrespective of
load changes, the burner/boiler system should be able to meet the target temperature or pressure.
The burner’s fuel to air ratio was traditionally governed by mechanical systems which involved multiple cams,
shafts and linkages controlled by one motor. The inherent hysteresis that occurred from the system design
allowing components to be loose, which made the level of accuracy required impossible. With this poor
accuracy, the response of the fuel input to the monitored temperature/ pressure of the boiler meant that the
set target value at most times would overshoot or fall short.
The Micro-Modulation module is the basic building block of the Autoflame System. The Autoflame MM
provides an easily programmable and flexible means of optimising combustion quality throughout the load
requirement range of the burner/boiler unit whilst ensuring the temperature is accurate to within 1°C (°F) and
pressure to within 1 PSI (0.1Bar). Using direct drive motors to individually control the air damper and fuel
valve(s), gives the optimum combustion of the burner at every point along the firing range. The allowed error
in angular degrees of rotation between the two servomotors at any position in the load range is 0.1°.
This automated system of burner control can achieve ‘locked on’ near stoichiometric air to fuel mixing
throughout the fuel input range of the boiler while maintaining exact temperature or pressure target values.
The load control incorporates user-variable Proportional Integral Derivative control. The PID control is
infinitely adjustable to match any boiler room requirements.
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1.1.3
Fixing Holes and Dimensions
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1.2
Wiring Schematic
1.2.1
Main Board
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1.2.2
Expansion Board
If in doubt, Check with Autoflame Engineering Department
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1.2.3
Fuse Ratings
Fuse
Rating
Spare Part Number
1
6.3A (T)
FU10026
Fuse 1 protects the mains input to the MM, including the mains output terminals 50 – 64.
2
2A (T)
FU10034
Fuse 2 protects the power supply (terminal 69) for the servomotors, alarm and 2 port valve. If this fuse blows,
error ‘Triac Power Supply Error (Check F2)’ will occur.
3
500mA
FU10040
Fuse 3 protects the 13.5V power supply to the oil pressure sensor and IR scanner on terminal 49. If this fuse
blows, error ‘Fused 13.5V Supply Error (Check F3)’ will occur.
4
500mA
FU10040
Fuse 4 protects the 12V power supply to the gas/air pressure sensor and steam pressure detector on
terminals 34 and 39. If this fuse blows, error ‘Fused 12V Supply Error (Check F4)’ will occur.
5
2A (T)
FU10034
Fuse 5 protects the power supply (terminal PF) for the expansion servos and alarm outputs. If fuse 5 blows,
error ‘Expansion PF Output (Check F5)’ will occur.
6
2A
FU10027
Fuse 6 protects the DC circuits. If this fuse blows, the display will be off and both LEDs adjacent to fuse 7
and 8 will be off.
7
4A
FU10050
Fuse 7 protects the internal 5V supply. If this fuse blows the display will be off and the LED adjacent to the
fuse will be off.
8
2.5A
FU10042
Fuse 8 protects the internal 12V supply. If this fuse blows the display will be off and the LED adjacent to the
fuse will be off.
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1.3
Electrical Specifications
Classification according to BS EN298:2012
Mains Supply:
Single phase 230V, +10%/-15%}
47-63 Hz, unit max. consumption 140W
Single phase 120V, +10%/-15%}
Climate:
Min. Operation Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Recommended Temperature
Less than 40°C (104°F)
Max. Operation Temperature
60°C (140°F)
Humidity
0 to 90% non-condensing
Storage:
Temperature
-20 to 85°C (-4 to 185°F)
Protection Rating:
The unit is designed to be panel mounted in any orientation and the front facia is IP65,
NEMA4. The back of the unit is IP20, NEMA1.
1.3.1
MM Inputs and Outputs
Output Terminal
Rating (230V)
Rating (120V)
Notes
57
250mA
250mA
Must be connected through contactor
58
250mA
250mA
Must be connected through contactor
59
1A
2A
0.6 power factor
60
1A
2A
0.6 power factor
61
1A
2A
0.6 power factor
62
1A
2A
0.6 power factor
63
1A
2A
0.6 power factor
64
1A
2A
0.6 power factor
78
100mA
100mA
To drive relay only – switched neutral
79
100mA
100mA
To drive relay/lamp only – switched neutral
83
1A
2A
0.6 power factor
84
1A
2A
0.6 power factor
Max. Load
6A
6A
Note:
1. The high and low voltage connections are not safe to touch. Protection against electric shock is provided
by correct installation. CAUTION – ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD.
2. Control voltage cabling should be maximum 10m, screened (if not screened then less than 1m, however
servomotors can be unscreened up to 10m)
3. Any cabling over 10m must have additional surge protection.
4. Low voltage cables should be screened cable as specified in section 1.3.3.
5. The burner ‘High Limit Stat’ must be a manual reset type.
6. All external safety devices that require manual reset must be reset external to the Autoflame system and
prior to completing the recycling interlock.
Note: The cover (back plate) of the MM must always be re-fitted after the wiring is completed to prevent
unauthorised wiring modifications or fuse replacement.
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1.3.2
Expansion Board Inputs and Outputs
Outputs:
120/230 V
All outputs with the exception of PF are switched neutrals
BFW
250mA
Must be connected through contactor
BB
250mA
Must be connected through contactor
HWV
100mA
(alarm indicator)
2LA
100mA
(alarm indicator)
2LV
100mA
(alarm indicator)
H1A
100mA
(alarm indicator)
1LV
100mA
(alarm indicator)
79
100mA
(alarm indicator on MM board)
TB
250mA
Solenoid only, must be connected through contactor
PF
Maximum 2A (load currents for above terminals)
Note:
Max number of alarm indicators on at any time is 3 (1LV, 2LA, 2LV)
Main Voltage Signal Inputs:
At 120V current loading is approximately maximum 0.7mA per input.
At 230V current loading is approximately maximum 1.5mA per input.
Analogue Output Terminals
4-20mA Output Terminals
Maximum Voltage Drop Supported
10, 12
12V
13, 15
12V
16, 18
12V
I+, IV-
12V
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1.3.3
Cable Specifications
Low Voltage
The screened cable used for low voltage wiring from the MM to the servomotors, detectors and variable
speed drive must conform to the following specification:
UV scanner cable length should not exceed 25m, all other screened cables should not exceed 50m.
16/0.2mm PVC insulated overall braid, screened, PVC sheathed.
•
Sixteen wires per core
•
Diameter of wires in each core 0.2mm
•
Rated at 440V AC rms at 1600Hz
•
DEF 61-12 current rating per core 2.5A
•
Maximum operating temperature 70oC (158oF)
•
Nominal conductor area 0.5sq mm per core
•
Nominal insulation radial thickness on core 0.45mm
•
Nominal conductor diameter per core 0.93mm
•
Nominal core resistance at 20oC. 40.1Ω/1000m
•
Nominal overall diameter per core 1.83mm
•
Fill factor of braid screen 0.7
•
Equivalent imperial conductor sizes 14/0.0076
Use the number of cores suitable for the application. A universal part numbering system appears to have
been adopted for this type of cable as follows:
16-2-2C 2 Core
16-2-3C 3 Core
16-2-4C 4 Core
16-2-6C 6 Core
16-2-8C 8 Core
(5 Core not readily available)
Note: If using 4 Core cable and interference is detected, use 2 sets of 2 Core.
Data Cable
Data cable must be used for communication connections between MMs for sequencing applications as well
as between MMs to EGAs, MMs to a DTI and DTI to BMS systems.
Communication cable should not exceed 1km.
Types of data cable that can be used:
•
Belden 9501 for 2-core shielded cable (1 twisted pair)
•
Belden 9502 for 4-core shielded cable (2 twisted pairs)
•
STC OS1P24
Samples are available upon request. Low voltage and data cable can be ordered directly from Autoflame
Engineering, please contact Autoflame Sales.
When using a VSD, please review the manufacturer’s guidelines on installations to prevent EMC including
the recommendations for reactors and filters.
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1.3.4
MM Terminals Description
S
All terminals marked S are internally connected. They are provided for connections to the
various screened cables.
1
Current Input, 0-20mA/ 4-20mA. For channel 5 only. Can be connected to the current output of
a VSD or tachometer system or 4-20mA servomotor feedback
2
Voltage Input, 0-10V. For channel 5 only. Can be connected to the voltage output of a VSD or
tachometer system
3
0V common for Terminals 1 or 2
4
Current Input, 0-20mA/ 4-20mA. For channel 6 only. Can be connected to the current output of
a VSD or tachometer system or 4-20mA servomotor feedback
5
Voltage Input, 0-10V. For channel 6 only. Can be connected to the voltage output of a VSD or
tachometer system
6
0V common for Terminals 4 or 5
7
Current Input, 4-20mA. Used for external modulation or external required setpoint
8
Voltage Input, 2-10V. Used for external modulation or external required setpoint
9
0V common for Terminals 7 or 8
10
Current Output, 0-20mA/ 4-20mA. For channel 5 only. Can be connected to the current input of
a VSD or tachometer system or 4-20mA servomotor feedback
11
Voltage Output, 0-10V. For channel 5 only. Can be connected to the voltage input of a VSD or
tachometer system
12
0V common for Terminals 10 or 11
13
Current Output, 0-20mA/ 4-20mA. For channel 6 only. Can be connected to the current input of
a VSD or tachometer system or 4-20mA servomotor feedback
14
Voltage Output, 0-10V. For channel 6 only. Can be connected to the voltage input of a VSD or
tachometer system
15
0V common for Terminals 13 or 14
16
Current Output, 4-20mA/ 0-20mA. Varies in accordance with firing rate
17
Voltage Output, 0-10V/ 2-10V. Varies in accordance with firing rate
18
0V common for Terminals 16 or 17
19, 20
Connections to an Autoflame outside temperature sensor
21, 22
Connections to an Autoflame self-check UV sensor
23, 24
Communications port connections for multi-burner operation
25, 26
Communications port connections to an Exhaust Gas Analyser (EGA)
27, 28
Communications port connections for DTI and/or IBS
29, 30
Digital communications connections to an Autoflame IR scanner
31, 32
Digital communications connections to an Autoflame air pressure sensor and/or Autoflame gas
pressure sensor
33
0V supply to an Autoflame air pressure sensor and/or Autoflame gas pressure sensor
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34
+12V supply to an Autoflame air pressure sensor and/or Autoflame gas pressure sensor
35
Signal inputs from Autoflame oil pressure sensor
48
0V supply to an Autoflame oil pressure sensor and/or Autoflame IR scanner
49
+13.5V supply to an Autoflame oil pressure sensor and/or Autoflame IR scanner
37
0V supply to an Autoflame temperature or pressure detector, 0-10V external load detector
38
Signal input from an Autoflame temperature or pressure detector, 0-10V external load detector
39
12V supply to an Autoflame pressure detector
40
0V supply to channel 1 and channel 2 servomotors
41
+12V supply to channel 1 and channel 2 servomotors
42
Signal from channel 1 servomotor, indicating position
43
Signal from channel 2 servomotor, indicating position
44
Signal from channel 3 servomotor, indicating position
45
Signal from channel 4 servomotor, indicating position
46
0V Supply to channel 3 and channel 4 servomotors
47
+12V supply to channel 3 and channel 4 servomotors
50, 51
Connections to an Autoflame UV scanner
52
Mains voltage input – external auxiliary delay to purge/ secondary proving set in
option/parameter 157
53
Mains voltage input – burner on/off signal, running interlock circuit
54
Mains voltage input – air proving switch
55
Mains voltage input - proving circuits, e.g. gas valve proof of closure
56
Mains voltage input- lockout reset
57
Mains voltage output – call for heat
58
Mains voltage output – burner motor
59
Mains voltage output – start/pilot valve
60
Mains voltage output – main fuel valve 1
61
Mains voltage output – main fuel valve 2
62
Mains voltage output – vent valve
63
Mains voltage output – ignition transformer
64
Fuel 2 Main Valve 1(Dual Fuel Output Mode & Change on the Fly)
66
Mains supply – earth
67
Main supply – neutral
68
Mains supply – live/hot
69
Mains voltage output, power to servomotors and/or servomotor stepdown transformer
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70
Switched neutral – drives channel 1 servomotor clockwise
71
Switched neutral – drives channel 1 servomotor counter clockwise
72
Switched neutral – drives channel 2 servomotor clockwise
73
Switched neutral – drives channel 2 servomotor counter clockwise
74
Switched neutral – drives channel 3 servomotor clockwise
75
Switched neutral – drives channel 3 servomotor counter clockwise
76
Switched neutral – drives channel 4 servomotor clockwise
77
Switched neutral – drives channel 4 servomotor counter clockwise
78
Switched neutral – 2-port valve for IBS operation
79
Switched neutral – alarm output for MM lockout/MM error/EGA error.
80
Start position interlock (selectable via option 154)
81
Purge position interlock/ delay purge time (selectable via option 155)
82
Fuel 2 valves C.P.I/POC (Dual Fuel Output Mode & Change on the Fly)
83
Fuel 2 Main Valve 2 (Dual Fuel Output Mode & Change on the Fly)
84
Fuel 2 Vent Valve (Dual Fuel Output Mode & Change on the Fly)
85
Mains voltage input. For use when using an external flame switch- 0V when at no flame state
86
Mains voltage input. For use when using an external flame switch- line voltage when at no
flame state
87
Mains voltage input. Select second required setpoint- second set-point facility
88
Mains voltage input. Lead boiler select (overrides DTI) / Local – remote PID select for external
modulation
89
Mains voltage input – selects fuel 1 curve
90
Mains voltage input – selects fuel 2 curve
91
Mains voltage input – selects fuel 3 curve (enables COF when energised with T92
simultaneously)
92
Mains voltage input – selects fuel 4 curve (enables COF when energised with T91
simultaneously)
93
Mains voltage input – warming start or night setback input (selectable via option 79)
94
Mains voltage input – selects hand operation (overrides mode set on MM screen)
95
Mains voltage input – selects low flame hold operation (overrides mode set on MM screen)
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1.3.5
Expansion Board Terminals Description
S
All terminals marked S are internally connected. They are provided for connections to the
various screened cables.
P-
0V supply to top blowdown and feed water servomotors
FW
Signal from feed water servomotor, indicating position
P+
+12V supply to top blowdown and feed water servomotors
-
Common for terminals T1, T2 and T3
T1
Signal input from T1 temperature sensor
T2
Signal input from T2 temperature sensor
-
Common for terminal T1, T2 and T3
T3
Signal input from T3 temperature sensor
TW
Signal from top blowdown servomotor, indicating position
F-
Common for terminals MF and CF
MF
Current input, 4-20mA for cold water make up flow meter
CF
Current input, 4-20mA for condensate return flow meter
I+
Current output, 4-20mA to feed water VSD
V+
Voltage output, 0-10V to feed water VSD
IV-
Common for terminals I+ and V+
EX-
Common for terminal EX+
EX+
Current input, 4-20mA for external water level probe or fuel flow feedback
DT+, DT-
Digital communications from draught control pressure sensor (Fuel 2 Gas Pressure Sensor in
Dual Fuel Output Mode)
DP-
0V supply to draught control pressure sensor and draught control servomotor (Fuel 2 Gas
Pressure Sensor in Dual Fuel Output Mode)
DP+
+12V supply to draught control pressure sensor and draught control servomotor (Fuel 2 Gas
Pressure Sensor in Dual Fuel Output Mode)
DPW
Signal from draught control servomotor, indicating position
5T+, 5T-
Digital communications from bottom blowdown module and 2nd low probe
4P-
0V supply to 2nd low resistance probe
4P+
+12V supply to 2nd low resistance probe
6T+, 6T-
Communications port connections I/O module RS485
3P+
+9V supply to TDS probe
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3P-
0V supply to TDS probe
3T+, 3T-
Digital communication connections from TDS probe
1P+
+9V supply to capacitance probe 1
1P-
0V supply to capacitance probe 1
1T+, 1T-
Digital communications connections from capacitance probe 1
2P+
+9V supply to capacitance probe 2
2P-
0V supply to capacitance probe 2
2T+, 2T-
Digital communications connections from capacitance probe 2
FO1
First Out annunciation line voltage input 1
FO2
First Out annunciation line voltage input 2
FO3
First Out annunciation line voltage input 3
FO4
First Out annunciation line voltage input 4
FO5
First Out annunciation line voltage input 5
FO6
First Out annunciation line voltage input 6
FO7
First Out annunciation line voltage input 7
FO8
First Out annunciation line voltage input 8
FO9
First Out annunciation line voltage input 9
FO10
First Out annunciation line voltage input 10
FO11
First Out annunciation line voltage input 11
FO12
First Out annunciation line voltage input 12
PF
Power feed 2A output (230V/110V)
FO13
First Out annunciation line voltage input 13
FO14
First Out annunciation line voltage input 14
FO15
First Out annunciation line voltage input 15
HAI
External high water auxiliary input
1AI
External 1st low water auxiliary input
2AI
External 2nd low water auxiliary input
M/R
System alarm mute/reset
TST
System test alarm inputs/ shunt switch (selectable via expansion option 21)
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NC
Unused – do not connect
TB
Switched neutral – top blowdown contactor
TBI
Switched neutral – drives top blowdown servomotor clockwise
1LV
Switched neutral – 1st low water visual alarm
H1A
Switched neutral – 1st low/ high water audible alarm
2LV
Switched neutral – 2nd low water visual alarm
2LA
Switched neutral – 2nd low water audible alarm
HWV
Switched neutral – High water visual alarm
BB
Switched neutral – Bottom blowdown contactor
BFW
Switched neutral – Feed water pump contactor
MVI
Switched neutral – drives feed water servomotor clockwise
MVD
Switched neutral – drives feed water servomotor counter clockwise
TBD
Switched neutral – drives top blowdown servomotor counter clockwise
DCI
Switched neutral – drives draught control servomotor clockwise
DCD
Switched neutral – drives draught control servomotor counter clockwise
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1.4
Connection Between Mk8 MM and Mk8 EGA EVO
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1.5
Connection Between Mk8 MM and Mk8 DTI
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1.6
Sequencing Connection Diagram
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1.7
Standards
The Mk8 MM has been tested and approved to the following standards:
•
BS EN 298: 2012
•
BS EN 1643: 2014
•
BS EN 1854: 2010
•
BS EN 12067-2: 2004
•
ISO 23552-1:2007
•
UL 372, 5th Edition
•
CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 199-M89
•
AS 4625–2008
•
AS 4630–2005
•
FM 7610
•
FM 7710
The Mk8 MM has been manufactured in conformance with the applicable design, manufacturing and
inspection requirements of EU Regulation (EU) 2016/426 and ISO 9001:2015 quality system.
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2
OPTIONS AND PARAMETERS
The Options, Parameters and Expansion Options must only be changed by factory trained and
certified technicians who have a thorough appreciation of the Autoflame combustion systems and
the combustion process in general. Any person changing these settings without the correct factory
training and understanding of the boiler plant may place themselves and others in a potentially
dangerous situation.
2.1
Options
CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, CH5, CH6 and CH7 refer to the rows of
buttons respectively starting
with CH1 at the top.
The options, parameters and expansion options and their settings are all viewable while the MM is in run
mode. In commissioning mode, all of the options, parameters and expansion options can be adjusted
according to the application. Non safety-critical options, parameters and expansion options can be adjusted
through Online Changes.
Figure 2.1.i Splash Screen
Power up the unit. If the MM has already been commissioned, press
when the system starts
up. If the system is not already commissioned, the MM will go into commissioning mode automatically.
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Figure 2.1.ii Enter Commissioning Password
“Enter Commissioning Password” is displayed. Use the keypad to enter the password, then press
. Press on
or
to change the value of an incorrect entry.
Note: The commissioning password should not be distributed to anyone who is not a factory trained and a
certified engineer.
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Figure 2.1.iii Commission Mode
The Commission Mode screen gives information on the following:
•
Current selected fuel
•
Which fuels have been commissioned
•
Number of times the unit has been commissioned
•
Seral number
•
Bootloader version
•
BC, MM and Display software
In Commission Mode, the engineer can:
•
Commission the burner for selected fuel
•
Commission gas and air pressure sensors
•
Commission water level probes
•
Commission the bottom blowdown module
•
Adjust options, parameters and expansion options
•
Setup and change Boiler Configuration
•
Configure first out settings and labels
•
Set the time and date
•
Upload/download commissioning data
•
Unlock expansion features
•
Set the language
•
View fault logs, system log and diagnostics
•
View fuel commission data
Note: The Times Commissioned is for the total system and will increment with every fuel commission, single
point change and commission data upload.
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Figure 2.1.iv Options
Press
in the Commission Mode screen to access the Options. Any number of options/
parameters can be changed at one time. By pressing MM, PID, EGA, DTI or BC at the bottom of the screen,
the options/ parameters can be grouped together by feature.
When the changes have been made to suit the application’s needs, press Exit to go back to the Commission
Mode screen.
Options/ parameters 110 – 160 are the burner control settings and are safety critical; these must be entered
the same for both the option and parameter value. If these BC options and parameters do not match, there
will be an option/parameter conflict.
To set all the options, parameters and expansion options to the default values and erase the commissioning
data, set option/ parameter 160 to 5. The MM will then automatically restart and go into Commission mode.
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Opt. #
Default
Range
Description
1
0
MM: Boiler Temperature/Pressure Sensor Type
0
Temperature
MM10006
1
Low pressure
MM10010
2
Medium pressure
MM10008
3
High pressure
MM10009
4
Extra high pressure
MM10017
5
External temperature (voltage input, range set by parameters 52 to 56)
6
External pressure (voltage input, range set by parameters 52 to 56)
Note: External load detector wiring low voltage to terminal 37 and high
voltage to terminal 38.
2
15
MM: Modulating Motor Travel Speed Limit
If the speed of the motor is too fast, then decrease the value, and vice
versa. At other times other than modulation, the motors move at full speed
or at the value set in option 75. Movement is limited by the slowest
channel i.e the slowest moving motor.
10 – 100
1.0 – 10.0
3
-
Unused
4
-
Unused
5
1
MM: Purge Position
This purge position applies to channels 1-4 as selected in options 67-70,
however VSD channels will always purge at open position as default. This
setting applies for post-purge if set, see option/ parameter 118 and 135.
0
Channels 1 to 4 purge at HIGH position.
1
Channels 1 to 4 purge at OPEN position.
6
10
PID: Proportional Band
The proportional band is an offset below the required setpoint; when the
actual temperature/ pressure reaches this band, the burner will begin to
modulate as it approaches the required setpoint.
5 – 2000
OC, OF, PSI or 0.1 bar or 0.01 bar for low pressure sensor (depends on
load detector set in option 1 and metric/imperial units set in parameter 40)
7
60
PID: Integral Time
Every ‘n’ seconds, 10% of the present offset from the required setpoint is
added or subtracted when below or above the setpoint, respectively, to the
present proportional value. The value of ‘n’ is the number of seconds set in
this option; if set to 0, there will be no integral control.
0
Disabled
1 – 250
Seconds
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Opt. #
Default
Range
Description
8
0
MM: Servomotor Channels
Channel 1 is always enabled for fuel; this option sets the channels in use.
0
Channels 1 & 2
1
Channels 1, 2 & 3
2
Channels 1, 2, 3 & 4
Note: If option 8 is changed after commissioning, then the MM will need to
be re-commissioned, unless this option is returned to its previous setting.
9
1
MM: Internal Stat Operation
The internal stat turns the burner on and off according to the actual value
relative to the required setpoint. For setting 0, the internal stat is kept
closed all the time, and a working stat must be fitted to the boiler. For
setting 1, the internal stat is opened at an offset above the required
setpoint, and closed at an offset below the required setpoint. For setting 2,
the internal stat is opened at an offset above the required setpoint, and
closed an at offset above the required setpoint. The offset values are set
in options 10 and 11.
0
Internal stat always closed
1
Burner operates below setpoint
2
Burner operates above setpoint
E.g. Option 9 = 1, required setpoint = 100OC (212OF)
E.g. option 9 = 2, required setpoint = 100OC (212OF)
10
3
MM: Burner Switch-Off Offset
2 – 1000
OC, OF, PSI or 0.1 bar or 0.01 bar for low pressure sensor (depends on
load detector set in option 1 and metric/imperial units set in parameter 40)
Note: This option is only relevant if option 9 is set to 1 or 2.
11
3
MM: Burner Switch-On Offset
0 – 1000
OC, OF, PSI or 0.1 bar or 0.01 bar for low pressure sensor (depends on
load detector set in option 1 and metric/imperial units set in parameter 40)
Note: This option is only relevant if option 9 is set to 1 or 2.
12
0
EGA: EGA Functionality
For settings 2 or 3, the EGA will trim on the channel 2 air damper, once
trim data has been added. If option 12 is set to 0 or 1, then trim can be
added at a later date by changing this to 2 or 3 in online changes, going
through single point change, and added trim data for each fuel-air position.
0
Not optioned
1
Monitoring only
2
Applies trim
3
Applies trim, combustion limits tested
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Opt. #
Default
Range
Description
13
0
EGA: EGA Fault Response
0
EGA faults generate Alarms (burner stops)
1
EGA faults generate Warnings (burners runs)
Note: EGA alarms will drive the common system alarm output (terminal
79), see option 14 for warning response.
14
1
MM: Warning Response
0
Warnings do not drive Common System Alarm output (terminal 79)
1
Warnings drive Common System Alarm output (terminal 79)
15
3
MM: User Control
This option sets whether the user can turn the burner on and off, or
change the required setpoint via the flame screen on the MM
0
Burner on/off and setpoint control disabled
1
Burner on/off disabled and setpoint control enabled
2
Burner on/off enabled and setpoint control disabled
3
Burner on/off and setpoint control enabled
16
0
DTI: Sequencing and DTI Enable
A lead boiler can be selected by pressing Lead Boiler in the IBS screen or
via the DTI if optioned. Only 1 MM may be selected as lead boiler at a
time, or the sequencing will not operate. The Lead Boiler button on the
MM and the Lead Boiler Select on terminal 88 (see option 55) both
override the DTI Lead Boiler Select.
0
Sequencing disabled
1
Sequencing enabled
2
DTI enabled
3
Sequencing and DTI
17
-
Unused
18
1
EGA: Carry Forward of Trim
When the system modulates, the correction that may already exist on the
air damper position can be carried forward (only relevant if an EGA is
operational on the system). Trim will be reset if the rate of change of the
fuel valve angle is greater than that set in parameter 14.
0
Disabled
1
Enabled
19
0
EGA: O2 Upper Limit Offset
If the current O2 value is above this offset limit from the commissioned
value, an alarm/ warning (see option13) will occur, for option 12 set to 3.
0
Disabled
1 – 100
0.1% - 10.0% O2
20
0
EGA: CO2 Upper Limit Offset
If the current CO2 value is above this offset limit from the commissioned
value, an alarm/ warning (see option 13) will occur, for option 12 set to 3.
0
Disabled
1 – 100
0.1% - 10.0% CO2
21
0
EGA: CO Upper Limit Offset
If the current CO value is above this offset limit from the commissioned
value, an alarm/ warning (see option 13) will occur, for option 12 set to 3.
0
Disabled
1 – 200
1 – 200 ppm CO
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Opt. #
Default
Range
Description
22
0
EGA: O2 Lower Limit Offset
If the current O2 value is below this offset limit from the commissioned
value, an alarm/ warning (see option13) will occur, for option 12 set to 3.
0
Disabled
1 – 100
0.1% - 10.0% O2
23
0
EGA: CO2 Lower Limit Offset
If the current CO2 value is below this offset limit from the commissioned
value, an alarm/ warning (see option 13) will occur, for option 12 set to 3.
0
Disabled
0 – 100
0.1% - 10.0% CO2
24
-
Unused
25
0
EGA: O2 Absolute Limit
If the current O2 value is below this absolute limit, an alarm/ warning (see
option13) will occur, for option 12 set to 3.
0
Disabled
1 – 200
0.1% - 20.0% O2
26
0
EGA: CO2 Absolute Limit
If the current CO2 value is above this absolute limit, an alarm/ warning
(see option13) will occur, for option 12 set to 3.
0
Disabled
1 – 200
0.1% - 20.0% CO2
27
0
EGA: CO Absolute Limit
If the current CO value is above this absolute limit, an alarm/ warning (see
option13) will occur, for option 12 set to 3.
0
Disabled
1 – 200
1 – 200 ppm CO
28
20
EGA: Trim Threshold
The trim threshold is an offset from the required setpoint; if the actual
value is below this offset, then the EGA will not trim. This option should be
set to 0 if trim is to be effective at all times during firing, and/or if external
modulation is optioned. No single point changes can be made if the actual
value is below this trim threshold.
0 – 50
OC, OF, PSI or 0.1 bar or 0.01 bar for low pressure sensor (depends on
load detector set in option 1 and metric/imperial units set in parameter 40)
29
0
MM: Golden Start
Golden start allows an optimum ignition position to be set in the fuel-air
curve, which is not necessarily low flame or part of the standard
modulating index. Parameter 15 sets how long golden start position is
maintained and from which point to start counting down.
0
Disabled
1
Enabled. Time counted from point of main flame
2
Enabled. Time counted from ignition
30
50
DTI: Minimum Remote Setpoint (DTI/ Modbus/External)
If a required value command is received from the DTI or Modbus that is
below this minimum remote setpoint value, then it will be ignored by the
MM. The MM will continue to fire to meet the previous required setpoint.
5 – 9990
OC, OF, PSI or 0.1 bar or 0.01 bar for low pressure sensor (depends on
load detector set in option 1 and metric/imperial units set in parameter 40)
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Opt. #
Default
Range
Description
31
100
DTI: Maximum Remote Setpoint (DTI/ Modbus/External)
If a required value command is received from the DTI or Modbus that is
above this maximum remote setpoint value, then it will be ignored by the
MM. The MM will continue to fire to meet the previous required setpoint.
5 – 9990
OC, OF, PSI or 0.1 bar or 0.01 bar for low pressure sensor (depends on
load detector set in option 1 and metric/imperial units set in parameter 40)
32
20
EGA: Trim Delay
After ignition, the EGA does not sample for the time delay set in this option
(if EGA is set to 2 or 3). This allows for the combustion to stabilise before
sampling commences. The delay timer starts at the ignition point.
0 – 250
Seconds
33
1
DTI: MM Identification
Each MM within a sequencing/ DTI/ Modbus/ twin burner loop must be set
with an individual ID number. For communications between the MMs,
there cannot be more than 1 MM with the same ID number.
1 – 10
ID number
34
-
Unused
35
10
DTI: Sequence Scan Time
This is the time period between sequencing requests from the lead and
the lag MMs. On the sequence scan time, the lead MM will demand lag
burners to be brought online or offline, depending on load requirements.
See parameters 86 and 87 for change down and up thresholds. Accurate
fuel flow metering must be entered for sequencing to operate. The MMs
must be connected using data cable (Belden 9501) screened at one end.
1 – 100
Minutes
36
0
EGA: (Mk7 Only) Sensor Selection
This option selects if the Mk7 EGA is fitted with additional cells.
0
No optional sensor
1
NO2 optioned
2
SO2 optioned
3
NO2 and SO2 optioned
37
0
PID: Derivative Time
The time taken to add/ remove an additional 10% to the firing rate based
on the actual value and the required value.
0
Disabled
1 – 200
Seconds
38
2
PID: Derivative Deadband
This deadband is the margin above and below the required setpoint in
which no derivative control occurs.
0
Disabled
1 - 15
OC, OF, PSI or 0.1 bar or 0.01 bar for low pressure sensor (depends on
load detector set in option 1 and metric/imperial units set in parameter 40)
39
-
Unused
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Opt. #
Default
Range
Description
40
0
DTI: Warming Facility for Low Pressure Steam
For sequencing applications where non-return valves are not installed, it is
not possible to use a setpoint to keep the boilers in a standby condition. A
thermostat (aquastat) can be installed into the boiler’s shell. Set option/
parameter 79 to 0 to enable terminal 93 for warming stat. An input on
terminal 93 stops/inhibits the burner when the MM is in warming. The
boiler will remain in a warming state based on the settings in options 53
and 54.
0
Steam sequencing with non-return valves
1
Steam sequencing without non-return valves
41
0
DTI: Warming Mode
For setting 0, the first lag is kept in a standby state with the second lag in
warming, and the remaining lag boilers off. For setting 1, the first lag boiler
is in standby, and the remaining lag boilers are in warming.
0
One MM in warming state
1
All unused MMs in warming state
42
20
DTI: Standby Setpoint
For sequencing applications where non-return valves are installed, the first
lag boiler uses a standby setpoint to keep the boiler in a standby condition.
The standby setpoint is set as an absolute value in this option. When the
standby setpoint is in effect, the burner is held at low flame hold.
5 – 9990
OC, OF, PSI or 0.1 bar or 0.01 bar for low pressure sensor (depends on
load detector set in option 1 and metric/imperial units set in parameter 40)
43
0
MM: Multi-Burner Function
The multi-burner function can be used for up to 10 burners, allowing the
firing rates to be synchronised for all the burners in the multi-burner loop.
For setting 1, if an error or lockout occurs on a burner, all of the other
burners will shut down; setting 1 is suitable for firetube boilers. For setting
2, if an error occurs on a burner, all of the other burners will shut down,
however if a lockout occurs, the other burners will continue to fire; setting
2 is suitable for watertube boilers. Fuel flow metering must be
commissioned accurately for the multi-burner function to operate. Please
refer to section 8 for commissioning of the multi-burner function.
0
Disabled
1
Fully linked
2
Independent on Fault
44
1
MM: Multi-Burner ID
When using the multi-burner function, the multi-burner IDs must be set on
the MMs This option should be set to 1 for the master, and 2 onwards for
the slave MMs.
1 – 10
Multi-Burner ID
45
0
MM: External Modulation
When enabled, the internal PID control is disabled and the firing rate is set
by an external controller applied to the appropriate input terminals 7, 8, 9.
This input control signal can be 0-10V (2-10V) or 4-20mA (0-20mA) set
through parameter 69, and represent zero/ low to high fire by setting
parameter 68. A manual reset high limit stat must be fitted. For setting 1,
an external working stat is required and option 9 should be set to 0. For
setting 2, option 9 should be set to 1 or 2.
0
Disabled
1
Enabled, load sensor not shown
2
Enabled, load sensor shown
3
Firing Rate Limiter
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Opt. #
Default
Range
Description
46
0
MM: Cold Start Inhibit Time
If the MM progresses from low fire cold start to firing and the burner shuts
down within this cold start inhibit time, a cold start will not occur when the
burner starts up again. This allows the burner to come straight on in
normal firing in situations where the demand has increased drastically and
the actual value drops fast.
0
Disabled
1 – 120
Minutes
47
0
MM: Cold Start Routine
On burner start-up, if the actual value is at 30% or below of the required
setpoint, then the burner will be held at low fire for the number of minutes
set in this option. It will then go to mid-fire. If the actual value is below 60%
of the required setpoint, then the burner will be held at mid-fire for the set
minutes. Once this cold start time has elapsed, or the value goes above
60% of the required setpoint, the burner will go to high fire as per the
internal PID. It is not recommended to use cold start routine with external
modulation or sequencing.
0
Disabled
1 – 2000
Minutes
48
0
MM: Flue Gas Recirculation – Timer
This is the time that the MM channels (servomotors/ VSDs) are held at the
FGR start positions, after which modulation takes place. This timer starts
at the end main flame proving. FGR allows approximately 15% of the
boiler flue gases via an auxiliary channel (e.g. 3) to be fed back to the
burner and mixed with combustion air, to reduce NOx.
0
Disabled
1 – 3600
Seconds
49
0
MM: Flue Gas Recirculation – Offset
This is an offset from the required setpoint. The MM channels
(servomotors/ VSDs) are held at the FGR start positions until the actual
value reaches this offset value below the required setpoint.
0
Disabled
1 – 50
OC, OF, PSI or 0.1 bar or 0.01 bar for low pressure sensor (depends on
load detector set in option 1 and metric/imperial units set in parameter 40)
50
0
MM: Flue Gas Recirculation – Temperature Threshold
The MM channels (servomotors/ VSDs) are held at the FGR start positions
until the flue gas temperature has reached 120OC (248OF). This option can
only be used if an EGA is optioned and operational.
0
FGR temperature threshold disabled
1
FGR temperature threshold enabled
51
2
MM: Multi-Burner Highest Slave ID
This should be set to the highest slave ID set in option 44 for the MMs in
the multi-burner loop.
2 – 10
Multi-burner slave ID
52
0
MM: Multi-Burner Differential Firing Rate Limit
If the difference between the firing rates of the Master MM and the slave
MMs is equal to or greater that this limit, the Master MM will stop
modulating and wait for the slaves to catch up. When the difference
reduces to less than or equal to 5%, the Master starts modulating again.
0
Disabled
1 – 20
1% - 20%
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Opt. #
Default
Range
Description
53
0
DTI: Steam Sequencing Burner Off Time
When the MM is in warming mode, it will warm to the standby setpoint
according to the on and off times set in options 53 and 54.
0
Disabled
1 – 200
Minutes
54
5
DTI: Steam Sequencing Burner On Time
When the MM is in warming mode, it will warm to the standby setpoint
according to the on and off times set in options 53 and 54.
1 – 30
Minutes
55
0
MM: Terminal T88 Function
This options selects the function of terminal 88, see options16 and 45. For
setting 0, a line voltage input on terminal 88 is used to select the lead
boiler in sequencing, and overrides the DTI lead boiler select. For setting
1, a line voltage input on terminal 88 is used to select the external
modulation signal and 0V for internal PID. Setting 2, a line voltage input on
terminal 88 is used to select firing rate limiter (set in option 66 and 45)
0
T88 selects Lead Boiler
1
T88 selects External Modulation
2
T88 selects Firing Rate Limiter
56
0
MM: Alarm Output Operation (Terminal #79)
This is a switched neutral output to select how the alarm function
operates.
0
Relay normally off, on during alarm
1
Relay normally on, off during alarm
57
0
MM: Fuel Flow Metering
Fuel flow metering determines the firing rate. If no fuel flow meter is
available, a ‘dummy curve’ should be entered using the burner turndown
ratio from the burner rating to determine the low fire point, and the burner
rating for the high fire point. If enabled, fuel flow metering is initiated once
the burner has been commissioned and is firing. The MM will drive up to
the high fire point first, and then go down the curve. For setting 2, see
options 59 and 60. If using setting 2 for fuel flow feedback, then 4-20mA
signal is required on terminals EX- and EX+ on the expansion board (this
cannot be enabled with external level sensor nor fully metered combustion
control, see expansion option 4). For metric units, fuel flow is
commissioned in MW for metric units and MMBTU/hr for imperial units.
0
Disabled
1
Enabled
2
Enabled with 4-20mA feedback
58
-
Unused
59
100
MM: Fuel Flow at Maximum Feedback
This will set the fuel flow value at 20mA feedback, see option 57.
1 – 10000
0.01MW – 100.0 MW
60
0
MM: Fuel Flow Feedback Fault Tolerance
The fuel flow feedback fault tolerance allows an upper limit to be set on
the fuel flow when option 57 is set to 2. If the fuel flow exceeds this limit for
5 seconds, then a warning will appear.
0
Disabled
1 – 500
0.1% - 50.0% of high-fire fuel flow
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Opt. #
Default
Range
Description
61
3725
MM: Fuel 1 Calorific Value
This is the gross calorific value / higher heating value (HHV) including the
latent heat of vaporisation of water. To set either metric or imperial units,
see parameter 40. If the units are changed, then this option must be
changed accordingly.
100 – 65000
100 = 1.00MJ/m3 or 100 Btu/ft3
62
2068
MM: Fuel 2 Calorific Value
This is the gross calorific value / higher heating value (HHV) including the
latent heat of vaporisation of water. To set either metric or imperial units,
see parameter 40. If the units are changed, then this option must be
changed accordingly.
100 – 65000
100 – 1.00 MJ/kg or 100 BTU/lb
63
2068
MM: Fuel 3 Calorific Value
This is the gross calorific value / higher heating value (HHV) including the
latent heat of vaporisation of water. To set either metric or imperial units,
see parameter 40. If the units are changed, then this option must be
changed accordingly.
100 – 65000
100 – 1.00 MJ/kg or 100 BTU/lb
64
3725
MM: Fuel 4 Calorific Value
This is the gross calorific value / higher heating value (HHV) including the
latent heat of vaporisation of water. To set either metric or imperial units,
see parameter 40. If the units are changed, then this option must be
changed accordingly.
100 – 65000
100 = 1.00MJ/m3 or 100 Btu/ft3
65
-
Unused
66
0
MM: Firing Rate Limit
This is the maximum firing rate that can be obtained by the system,
imposed in auto and hand modes. Firing rate limit should not be used with
DTI load index control or sequencing.
0
Disabled
1 – 100
%
67
1
MM: Channel 1 Purge Position
0
Channel 1 to purge position
1
Channel 1 to remain closed for purge
68
0
MM: Channel 2 Purge Position
0
Channel 2 to purge position
1
Channel 2 to remain closed for purge
69
0
MM: Channel 3 Purge Position
0
Channel 3 to purge position
1
Channel 3 to remain closed for purge
70
0
MM: Channel 4 Purge Position
0
Channel 4 to purge position
1
Channel 4 to remain closed for purge
71
0
MM: Continuous Pilot Shut Off Timer
If continuous pilot is enabled (see option/ parameter 111), then after this
timer has elapsed when in continuous pilot firing, the burner will go off.
0
Disabled
1 – 1440
Minutes
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Opt. #
Default
Range
Description
72
0
MM: Continuous Pilot Shut Off Threshold
If continuous pilot is enabled (see option/ parameter 111), then if the
actual value is higher than the combined burner switch-off offset (option
10) and this offset above the required setpoint in continuous pilot firing, the
burner will go off.
0
Disabled
1 – 1000
OC, OF, PSI or 0.1 bar or 0.01 bar for low pressure sensor (depends on
load detector set in option 1 and metric/imperial units set in parameter 40)
73
0
MM: VSD Channel 5 Purge Position
0
Purge at Maximum Output
1
Purge at Minimum Output
74
0
MM: VSD Channel 6 Purge Position
0
Purge at Maximum Output
1
Purge at Minimum Output
75
100
MM: Purge Motor Travel Speed
If the speed of the motor is too fast, then decrease the value.
10 – 100
0.1 – 10.0
76
0
EGA: Trim Channel
If an EGA is optioned, then trim can be applied to either channel 2
servomotor or channel 5 VSD. For setting 1, options 91 to 98 must be set.
0
Trim on Channel 2
1
Trim on Channel 5
77
0
MM: VSD Channel 5 Output at Closed
0
Maximum Output at Closed
1
Minimum Output at Closed
78
0
MM: VSD Channel 6 Output at Closed
0
Maximum Output at Closed
1
Minimum Output at Closed
79
0
MM: Terminal T93 Function
0
Warming Stat
1
Night setback
80
0
MM: Outside Temperature Compensation
0
Outside Temperature Compensation Disabled
1
Outside Temperature Enabled using OTC unit
2
Outside Temperature Enabled using MM sensor
81
90
MM: Setpoint at Minimum Outside Temperature
This setpoint is limited by the load detector set in option 1.
50 – 999
OC, OF, PSI or 0.1 bar or 0.01 bar for low pressure sensor (depends on
load detector set in option 1 and metric/imperial units set in parameter 40)
82
30
MM: Minimum Outside Temperature
0 – 145
Value 30 = -10OC or -10OF (see parameter 40)
83
80
MM: Setpoint at Maximum Outside Temperature
This setpoint is limited by the load detector set in option 1.
50 – 999
OC, OF, PSI or 0.1 bar or 0.01 bar for low pressure sensor (depends on
load detector set in option 1 and metric/imperial units set in parameter 40)
84
80
MM: Maximum Outside Temperature
0 – 145
Value 80 = 40OC or 40OF (see parameter 40)
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Opt. #
Default
Range
Description
85
0
MM: Night Setback Offset
This offset value is subtracted from the required setpoint. An input is
required on terminal 93, see option 79.
0
Disabled
1 – 100
OC, OF, PSI or 0.1 bar or 0.01 bar for low pressure sensor (depends on
load detector set in option 1 and metric/imperial units set in parameter 40)
86
0
MM: Channel 1 Servo Control Method
0
Autoflame Servo Motor, 0.1 degree control
1
Autoflame Servo Motor, 0.5 degree control
2
Industrial Servo Motor, 0.1 degree control
3
Industrial Servo Motor, 0.5 degree control
4
IO Unit 4-20mA Servo Motor, 0.5 degree control
5
IO Unit 4-20mA Servo Motor, 1.0 degree control
87
0
MM: Channel 2 Servo Control Method
0
Autoflame Servo Motor, 0.1 degree control
1
Autoflame Servo Motor, 0.5 degree control
2
Industrial Servo Motor, 0.1 degree control
3
Industrial Servo Motor, 0.5 degree control
4
IO Unit 4-20mA Servo Motor, 0.5 degree control
5
IO Unit 4-20mA Servo Motor, 1.0 degree control
88
0
MM: Channel 3 Servo Control Method
0
Autoflame Servo Motor, 0.1 degree control
1
Autoflame Servo Motor, 0.5 degree control
2
Industrial Servo Motor, 0.1 degree control
3
Industrial Servo Motor, 0.5 degree control
4
IO Unit 4-20mA Servo Motor, 0.5 degree control
5
IO Unit 4-20mA Servo Motor, 1.0 degree control
89
0
MM: Channel 4 Servo Control Method
0
Autoflame Servo Motor, 0.1 degree control
1
Autoflame Servo Motor, 0.5 degree control
2
Industrial Servo Motor, 0.1 degree control
3
Industrial Servo Motor, 0.5 degree control
4
IO Unit 4-20mA Servo Motor, 0.5 degree control
5
IO Unit 4-20mA Servo Motor, 1.0 degree control
90
0
MM: VSD Operation Channel 5
0
Disabled
1
Enabled
91
0
MM: Output from MM to VSD Channel 5
0
Output range 4 to 20mA
1
Output range 0 to 20mA
2
Output range 0 to 10V
92
0
MM: Output Units Displayed, VSD Channel 5
0
Selected output signal
1
Hertz
93
25
MM: Output Low Speed from MM to VSD Channel 5
1 – 200
Hertz
94
50
MM: Output High Speed from MM to VSD Channel 5
1 – 200
Hertz
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Opt. #
Default
Range
Description
95
0
MM: Input Signal to MM from VSD Channel 5
0
Input range 4 to 20mA
1
Input range 0 to 20mA
2
Input range 0 to 10V
96
0
MM: Input Units Displayed, VSD Channel 5
0
Selected input signal
1
Hertz
97
0
MM: Input Low Speed to MM from VSD Channel 5
0 – 200
Hertz
98
50
MM: Input High Speed to MM from VSD Channel 5
0 – 200
Hertz
99
40
MM: VSD Channel 5 Feedback Fault Tolerance
This is used to check that the feedback varies while modulating. For
example, if this option is set to 4%, the tolerance that is allowed while
firing is ±4% of the whole VSD range. For commissioning, the difference
between the point with the lowest feedback and the point with the highest
feedback must be bigger than twice the tolerance, so for the default of 4%
tolerance, the difference between the point with the lowest feedback and
the point with the highest feedback has to be greater than 8% of the whole
VSD range.
5 – 40
0.5% – 4.0%
100
0
MM: VSD Operation Channel 6
0
Disabled
1
Enabled
101
0
MM: Output from MM to VSD Channel 6
0
Output range 4 to 20mA
1
Output range 0 to 20mA
2
Output range 0 to 10V
102
0
MM: Output Units Displayed, VSD Channel 6
0
Selected output signal
1
Hertz
103
25
MM: Output Low Speed from MM to VSD Channel 6
1 – 200
Hertz
104
50
MM: Output High Speed from MM to VSD Channel 6
1 – 200
Hertz
105
0
MM: Input Signal to MM from VSD Channel 6
0
Input range 4 to 20mA
1
Input range 0 to 20mA
2
Input range 0 to10V
106
0
MM: Input Units Displayed, VSD Channel 6
0
Selected input signal
1
Hertz
107
0
MM: Input Low Speed to MM from VSD Channel 6
0 – 200
Hertz
108
50
MM: Input High Speed to MM from VSD Channel 6
0 – 200
Hertz
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Opt. #
Default
Range
Description
109
40
VSD Channel 6 Feedback Fault Tolerance
This is used to check that the feedback varies while modulating. For
example, if this option is set to 4%, the tolerance that is allowed while
firing is ±4% of the whole VSD range. For commissioning, the difference
between the point with the lowest feedback and the point with the highest
feedback must be bigger than twice the tolerance, so for the default of 4%
tolerance, the difference between the point with the lowest feedback and
the point with the highest feedback has to be greater than 8% of the whole
VSD range.
5 – 40
0.5% – 4.0%
For safety reasons, options 110 – 160 must also be entered in as Parameters.
It is the responsibility of the commissioning engineer to ensure that all settings are set in accordance with the
appropriate standards, local codes and practices. If options 110 – 160 are not identical with parameters 110
– 160, then the MM will go straight to Commissioning Mode and an option/ parameter conflict message will
appear.
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Opt. #
Default
Range
Description
110
1
BC: UV Flame Scanner Type
See option/ parameter 120 for the UV threshold and 122 for the flame
sensor operation. For setting 2, the self-check UV scanner opens and
closes a shutter to check that the UV scanner is not given a false flame
signal.
1
Standard scanner
2
Self-check scanner
111
0
BC: Pilot Type
For interrupted pilot, when lighting off, the pilot valve will close at the point
the main flame proving phase begins. For intermittent pilot, when lighting
off, the pilot valve will remain open during firing. For continuous pilot, when
the burner goes above its off differential of the required setpoint, the
burner will continue to fire with the pilot valves energised for the set time
period. See options 71 and 72.
0
Interrupted pilot
1
Intermittent pilot
2
No pilot
3
Continuous interrupted pilot
4
Continuous intermittent pilot
Note: Setting 2 no pilot cannot be used with single valve pilot (option/
parameter 130).
112
40
BC: Pre-Purge Time
Purging the boiler before burner start-up with air will force any combustion
remnants out of the stack. Purge time should be set according to boiler
manufacturing guide and local codes and regulations. Time remaining for
the pre- purge process to complete is displayed on the main MM screen.
5 – 240
Seconds
113
3
BC: Pre-Ignition Time
This is the time period when the ignition transformer is on before the pilot
valves opens.
3 – 5
Seconds
114
3
BC: First Safety Time
This is the time period when the pilot valve is open, before the flame is
checked. The time range of this option depends on whether its gas or oil.
3 – 10
Seconds
115
3
BC: Pilot Prove Time - Pilot Trial for Ignition (PTFI)
This is the time period for when the flame is checked after the first safety
time, to prove the pilot flame.
3 – 5
Seconds
116
3
BC: Gas Second Safety Time – Main Trial for Ignition (MTFI)
This is the time period when the main valves are open and the pilot valve
is maintained open, before the flame is checked, for firing on gas. See
option/ parameters 150 – 153. This does not apply for intermittent pilot,
see option/ parameter 111. For firing on oil, see option/ parameter 123.
3 – 10
Seconds
117
5
BC: Main Flame Proving Time
This is the time period after the second safety phase for interrupted pilot or
after the pilot proving phase for intermittent pilot, where the flame is
checked, before going to normal firing/modulation.
5 – 20
Seconds
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Opt. #
Default
Range
Description
118
0
BC: Post-Purge Time
If set, a post-purge will occur after a normal burner shutdown. This time
set should allow for the servomotors to travel from low fire to purge
position. The flame is not checked during post-purge. See option/
parameter 135 for NFPA post-purge. Time remaining for the post-purge
process to complete is displayed on the main MM screen.
0 – 100
Seconds (for option/ parameter 135 set to 0 or 2)
0 – 100
Minutes (for option/ parameter 135 set to 1 or 3)
119
10
BC: Control Box Recycle Time
This is the time delay between the burner shutting down, and going
through post-purge if optioned, and the burner starting up again.
3 – 120
Seconds
120
10
BC: UV Threshold
This is the minimum flame signal strength, if the flame strength is lower
than this threshold, a lockout will occur. The UV counts will stabilise at 5
times this value when increasing, and 3 times this value when decreasing.
5 – 50
UV counts
121
5
BC: Delay from Start of Pre-Purge until Air Switch Checked
This time delay where the air switch is not checked is included within the
total pre-purge time set in option/ parameter 112.
5 – 10
Seconds
122
0
BC: Flame Sensor Selection
0
UV
1
Flame Switch
2
IR
3
IR and UV
4
IR or UV
123
3
BC: Oil Second Safety Time – Main Trial For Ignition (MTFI)
This is the time period when the main valves are open and the pilot valve
is maintained open, before the flame is checked, for firing on oil. See
option/ parameters 150 – 153. This does not apply for intermittent pilot,
see option/ parameter 111. For firing on gas, see option/ parameter 116.
3 – 15
Seconds
124
0
BC: Timeout on Reaching Purge
If the MM is stuck in Run to Purge or Run to Post-Purge because the
servomotors and VSDs are moving to the purge position, then a lockout
will occur after this timeout set in this option has elapsed. This does not
apply to any requirements on purge timing such as any additional proving
inputs.
0
Disabled
1 – 3600
Seconds
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Opt. #
Default
Range
Description
125
0
BC: Fuel Pressure Sensor Mode – Fuel 1
Gas: For setting 1, valve proving and pressure limits are checked by an
Autoflame gas sensor. For setting 2, low pressure limit can be checked by
external pressure switch. For setting 3, the system will wait for a mains
voltage input on terminal 55 to confirm that the VPS test is completed. If a
voltage is not detected on terminal 55 within 10 minutes, a lockout will
occur. Please see Autoflame Sensors Guide for option/ parameters and
wiring guides on VPS and pressure limits setups.
Oil: For setting 2, pressure limits are checked by an Autoflame oil sensor.
0
Not checked
1
Pressure limits, valve proving
2
Pressure limits
3
External VPS
126
0
BC: Fuel Pressure Sensor Mode – Fuel 2
Gas: For setting 1, valve proving and pressure limits are checked by an
Autoflame gas sensor. For setting 2, low pressure limit can be checked by
external pressure switch. For setting 3, the system will wait for a mains
voltage input on terminal 55 to confirm that the VPS test is completed. If a
voltage is not detected on terminal 55 within 10 minutes, a lockout will
occur. Please see Autoflame Sensors Guide for option/ parameters and
wiring guides on VPS and pressure limits setups.
Oil: For setting 2, pressure limits are checked by an Autoflame oil sensor.
0
Not checked
1
Pressure limits, valve proving
2
Pressure limits
3
External VPS
127
0
BC: Fuel Pressure Sensor Mode – Fuel 3
Gas: For setting 1, valve proving and pressure limits are checked by an
Autoflame gas sensor. For setting 2, low pressure limit can be checked by
external pressure switch. For setting 3, the system will wait for a mains
voltage input on terminal 55 to confirm that the VPS test is completed. If a
voltage is not detected on terminal 55 within 10 minutes, a lockout will
occur. Please see Autoflame Sensors Guide for option/ parameters and
wiring guides on VPS and pressure limits setups.
Oil: For setting 2, pressure limits are checked by an Autoflame oil sensor.
0
Not checked
1
Pressure limits, valve proving
2
Pressure limits
3
External VPS
128
0
BC: Fuel Pressure Sensor Mode – Fuel 4
Gas: For setting 1, valve proving and pressure limits are checked by an
Autoflame gas sensor. For setting 2, low pressure limit can be checked by
external pressure switch. For setting 3, the system will wait for a mains
voltage input on terminal 55 to confirm that the VPS test is completed. If a
voltage is not detected on terminal 55 within 10 minutes, a lockout will
occur. Please see Autoflame Sensors Guide for option/ parameters and
wiring guides on VPS and pressure limits setups.
Oil: For setting 2, pressure limits are checked by an Autoflame oil sensor.
0
Not checked
1
Pressure limits, valve proving
2
Pressure limits
3
External VPS
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Page | 53
Opt. #
Default
Range
Description
129
0
BC: VPS Operation
0
VPS operates before start-up
1
VPS operates after shutdown
2
VPS operates before and after
130
2
BC: Gas Valve Configuration
0
No vent valve
1
Vent normally closed
2
Vent normally open
3
No vent valve. Single valve pilot
4
Vent normally closed. Single valve pilot
5
Vent normally open. Single valve pilot
131
1
BC: Fuel valve output configuration
This sets the way multi-fuels are configured on the MM,
Setting 0, allows the configuration of 4 fuels and switching between them
is possible using changeover relays. Setting 1 allows 2 fuels to be
configured with each fuel having its own set of outputs and switching
between fuels is possible without changeover relays. Setting 2 is similar to
setting 1 but with the possibility of fuel Change on the Fly (COF). See
section 4 of this guide for the full details.
Fuel curves must be commissioned for each fuel valve output mode. This
option must be set before commissioning the MM.
0
One set of outputs (changeover relays, 4 fuels)
1
Two sets of outputs (no changeover relays, 2 fuels)
2
Two sets of outputs, change on the fly (COF)*
* requires unlock code
132
20
BC: Gas Valve Proving Time
This is the time period for when both gas valves are closed to detect a
change in air pressure for the ‘VPS air proving’ phase, or change in gas
pressure for ‘VPS gas proving’ phase.
10 – 300
Seconds
133
25
BC: Maximum Pressure Change Allowed During VPS
If MM detects a pressure change greater than this value, a lockout will
occur. See parameter 41 for gas pressure display units.
0 – 13400
0 mbar – 1340 mbar (value 25 = 2.5 mbar)
0” WG – 537.777” WG (value 25 = (1.003 ”WG)
0 PSI – 19.435 PSI (value 25 = 0.036 PSI)
134
3
BC: VPS Valve Opening Time
This is the time period for when the phases when a gas valve is opened –
‘VPS Venting’ for the void to vent to atmosphere and ‘VPS Void to Gas’ for
the void to fill with gas.
3 – 20
Seconds
135
0
BC: Purge Time Units/ NFPA Post-Purge
See option/ parameter 118 for the purge timing. For setting 2,
option/parameter 118 must be set to 15 seconds or higher. During the
NFPA post-purge, all the servomotors will remain in the position they were
in before normal shutdown or lockout. The NFPA post-purge will occur
under any normal shutdown or lockout at any point in firing.
0
Purge time in seconds
1
Purge time in minutes
2
NFPA post-purge in seconds
3
NFPA post-purge in minutes
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Opt. #
Default
Range
Description
136
25
BC: Gas Pressure Switch – Offset Lower Limit
This is an offset lower limit from the commissioned gas pressure, see
parameter 41 for the gas pressure display units. See option/ parameter
125, 126, 127 and 128 to enable the pressure limits.
0 – 13400
0 mbar – 1340 mbar (value 25 = 2.5 mbar)
0” WG – 537.777” WG (value 25 = (1.003 ”WG)
0 PSI – 19.435 PSI (value 25 = 0.036 PSI)
137
25
BC: Gas Pressure Switch – Offset Upper Limit
This is an offset upper limit from the commissioned gas pressure, see
parameter 41 for the gas pressure display units. See option/ parameter
125, 126, 127 and 128 to enable the pressure limits.
0 – 13400
0 mbar – 1340 mbar (value 25 = 2.5 mbar)
0” WG – 537.777” WG (value 25 = (1.003 ”WG)
0 PSI – 19.435 PSI (value 25 = 0.036 PSI)
138
25
BC: Gas Static Line Pressure Lower Limit Offset
For setting 0, if the measure static line pressure during the VPS void to
gas phase is below the gas pressure offset lower limit set in option/
parameter 136, a lockout will occur.
If both options 136 and 138 are set to 0, then a lockout will occur if the
measured static line pressure during VPS void to gas phase is below the
absolute value in option 133.
For setting other than 0, this measured static line pressure is checked
against the value set in this option.
0
Option/ parameter 136 offset lower limit used
1 – 50000
0.1 mbar – 5000 mbar (value 25 = 2.5 mbar)
0.040”WG – 2006.630”WG (value 25 = 1.003”WG)
0.001 PSI – 72.519 PSI (value 25 = 0.036 PSI)
139
-
BC: Oil Pressure Switch – Offset Lower Limit
The MM will check the oil pressure is not below this offset lower limit from
the commissioned oil pressure, during firing.
0
Disabled
1 – 4000
0.001 Bar – 4.000 Bar (0.015 PSI – 58.015 PSI)
140
0
BC: Oil Pressure Switch – Offset Upper Limit
The MM will check the oil pressure is not below this offset lower limit from
the commissioned oil pressure, during firing.
0
Disabled
1 – 4000
0.001 Bar – 4.000 Bar (0.015 PSI – 58.015 PSI)
141
0
BC: Air-Proving Pressure Threshold for Purge
This is the minimum air pressure that must be detected by the MM during
purge, when using an Autoflame air pressure sensor. If this is set to 0,
then MM will look for the minimum air pressure set in option/ parameter
149. See parameter 43 for air pressure display units.
0 – 1200
0 mbar – 120.0 mbar (0” WG – 48.176” WG)
142
60
BC: UV Shutter Test Interval
This is the time interval between shutter tests on the self-check UV
scanner. See options/ parameter 110 and 122.
4 – 240
Seconds
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Opt. #
Default
Range
Description
143
0
BC: No Pre-Purge
For setting 1, there will only be no pre-purge if the burner has recycled due
to meeting operational temperature/ pressure, and the system has gone
through VPS checks successfully. If the burner has a lockout, or is
restarting after a lockout has been cleared, then the MM will force a pre-
purge. No pre-purge is only available when the fuel is set to gas.
0
Enabled
1
Disabled
144
4
BC: Maximum Allowed UV Self-Check Errors
The MM will test the flame detection of self-check UV scanner at a time
interval, set in option/ parameter 142, and will generate a lockout if it has
more errors than set in this option. See options/ parameters 110 and 122.
1 – 12
Errors
145
BC: First Out Interlock
This expansion feature will need to be unlocked to enable first out
interlock. For setting 1, all of the first outs will be tied to burner safety stat
circuit. They will be automatically set for active low, and then can be
selected for non-recycle or recycle. Please see expansion option 110.
0
Disabled
1
Enabled
146
-
Unused
147
0
BC: Air Pressure Error Window
This air pressure error window is only active during modulation; the burner
will lockout if the air pressure is outside of this window.
0 – 300
0 mbar – 30.0 mbar (0” WG – 12.040” WG)
148
0
BC: Air Pressure Sensor Type
For setting 0, and external air pressure switch must be wired to terminal
54.If a reset of voltage is not detected within 2 minutes on terminal 54
during the ‘Wait for Air Switch’ phase before running to purge, a lockout
will occur. For setting 1, the air pressure sensor will look for zero air
pressure in the ‘Zero Air Sensor’ phase before running to purge. Setting 2
includes the checks made for settings 0 and 1.
0
Air switch on T54
1
Autoflame air pressure sensor
2
Autoflame air pressure sensor and air switch on T54
149
10
BC: Air-Proving Pressure Threshold
This is the minimum air pressure that must be detected by the MM during
normal firing and during purge when option/ parameter 141 is set to 0,
when using an Autoflame air pressure sensor. See parameter 43 for air
pressure display units.
7 – 1200
0.7 mbar – 120.0 mbar (0.281” WG – 48.176 “WG)
Value 10 = 0.401 “WG (1.0 mbar)
150
0
BC: Fuel 1 Type
0
Gas
1
Oil
151
1
BC: Fuel 2 Type
0
Gas
1
Oil
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Opt. #
Default
Range
Description
152
1
BC: Fuel 3 Type
0
Gas
1
Oil
153
0
BC: Fuel 4 Type
0
Gas
1
Oil
154
0
BC: Terminal T80 Function
Setting 1 allows an additional safety check on the valves and damper to
ensure that they are in the correct position for start/low fire. See Valves
and Servomotors manual for information on setup and wiring.
0
Not used
1
Start Position Interlock
155
0
BC: Terminal T81 Function
For setting 1, terminal 81 acts as a line voltage input for a mechanical
proving switch. The switch must be made when the air channel servo is at
the purge position and it must remain made for the whole duration of the
purge phase otherwise a lockout is generated. This input must also not be
made while not at purge position. For setting 2, terminal 81 acts as purge
pressure proving switch input. The switch must be made continuously for
the whole duration of the purge time. If it drops out, the purge timer
restarts once the signal is made again. It must also not be made before
the blower motor starts to confirm the input is working correctly. If this
input comes on during the relay tests a lockout is generated. Option 158
adds an optional time limit for the purge pressure proving to be made.
0
Not used
1
Purge position interlock
2
Purge pressure proving
156
-
Unused
157
0
BC: Delay to Purge (T52) Timeout
An input on terminal 52 is required to indicate the system is ready to move
toward the purge phase. If the MM does not see this input for 1 second
within this time set, then a lockout will occur. Setting 0 will disable this
timeout, so the MM would sit indefinitely in delay to purge.
0
Disabled
1 – 3600
Seconds
158
0
BC: Purge Pressure Proving (T81) Timeout
If option/parameter 155 is set to 2, then the system will lockout if the purge
pressure is not proved within the specified time. Setting to 0 will disable
this timeout, so the MM will be in the purge phase indefinitely waiting for
the pressure proving signal to be received on terminal 81.
0
Disabled
1 – 3600
Seconds
159
-
Unused
160
0
BC: Clear Commissioning Data
5
Clear all commissioning data, options and parameters
10
Reset all options to default values
15
Reset all parameters to default values
20
Reset all safety options and parameters to default values
25
Reset all expansion options to default values
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2.2
Parameters
Figure 2.2.i Commission Mode – Parameters
Press
in the Commission Mode screen to access the Parameters. Any number of options/
parameters can be changed at one time. By pressing MM, PID, EGA, DTI or BC at the bottom of the screen,
the options/ parameters can be grouped together by feature.
When the changes have been made to suit the application’s needs, press Exit to go back to the Commission
Mode screen.
Options/ parameters 110 – 160 are the burner control settings and are safety critical; these must be entered
the same for both the option and parameter value. If these BC options and parameters do not match, there
will be an option/parameter conflict.
To set all the options, parameters and expansion options to the default values and erase the commissioning
data, set option/ parameter 160 to 5. The MM will then automatically restart and go into Commission mode.
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Par.#
Default
Range
Description
1
3
DTI: Sequence Scan Time Set When Units Goes Offline
If a sequenced MM drops out of the sequence loop, there is a time delay
before the next scan time.
0 – 20
Minutes
2
-
Unused
3
10
DTI: Number of Boilers Initially On
This sets the number of boilers which when powered on after a shutdown,
are in the On state in the sequence loop. This set should be set to the
highest MM ID number (see parameter 57) if the application requires all
the MMs to be On in the sequence loop when powered back on.
1 – 10
4
45
EGA: Delay Before EGA Commission Can be Stored
During commission and single point change, there is a delay before the
EGA values are stored. This value should be set in proportion to how long
it takes for the gases to reach the EGA
10 – 120
Seconds
5
4
DTI: Modulation Timeout
If a sequenced MM does not start modulating after being asked to by the
lead MM, it is ignored in the sequencing loop. Upon the next scan time, if
the MM modulates as required, it will be included in the sequencing loop.
1 – 50
Minutes
6
-
Unused
7
-
Unused
8
30
EGA: Trim Delay After Drain
This is the delay after draining the sample, before the trim cycle start.
Within this delay, the trim correction on the air damper or VSD is
maintained while the EGA drains and the cells are purged with air.
5 – 240
Seconds
9
-
Unused
10
2
EGA: EGA Version
0
Mk7 - For use with Mk7 EGA
1
Mk8 Protocol (Legacy) – For use with Mk8 EGA
2
Mk8 Protocol (RS485) – For use with Mk8 EGA EVO
11
-
Unused
12
0
EGA: CO Used for Trim on Oil
If the fuel has been set as oil (see options/ parameters 150 to 153), then
the trim function can include CO to calculate the required trim correction.
0
Disabled
1
Enabled
13
50
EGA: Commission Fuel-Rich Trim
The % of air damper movement when commissioning fuel-rich trim.
20 – 75
2.0% - 7.5%
14
50
EGA: Trim Reset Angular Rate
This is the change time in the fuel valve angle per minute that will reset the
trim correction.
0 – 900
0.0 – 90.0 degrees per minute
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Page | 59
Par.#
Default
Range
Description
15
5
MM: Golden Start Time
This is the time period for how long the servomotors and VSDs are held at
the golden start position, see option 29.
2 – 100
Seconds
16
12
EGA: (Mk7 Only) Time Between Air Calibrations
This is the time period between air calibrations if the burner does not go
off.
1 – 50
0.5 hours – 25.0 hours
17
3
EGA: Number of Trims Before Limits Errors Generated
When the combustion limits have been exceeded, the MM will make trim
corrections on the air damper. If the number of these trims reaches the
value set in this parameter an error will be generated. See options 19, 20,
21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27 and parameters 94, 96 97 for limits.
0 – 10
Number of trims
18
100
EGA: Maximum Trim During Run
This is the maximum trim % of air damper movement during firing.
20 – 100
2.0% - 10.0%
19
50
EGA: Commission Air-Rich Trim
This is the % air damper movement when commissioning the air rich trim.
20 – 75
2.0% - 7.5%
20
-
Unused
21
-
Unused
22
-
Unused
23
1
EGA: Add Air When CO Present
This sets whether the trim function adds when CO is present. If the O2 and
CO2 appear air rich but CO appears fuel rich, then the air damper will open
further to remove CO.
0
Disabled
1
Enabled
24
120
EGA: (Mk7 Only) Air Calibration Time
For the Mk8 EGA, this is set as default 6 minutes.
20 – 300
Seconds
25
-
Unused
26
8
Trim Samples per Cycle
A cycle is the period between when does the EGA carries out a drain to
get rid of excess moisture in the exhaust gas sample. This parameter sets
the number of trim corrections in between drains.
1 – 50
Samples Per Cycle
27
-
Unused
28
0
MM: Internal High Limit Setpoint
Internal High Limit Setpoint is used to define an absolute shutdown
setpoint that also operates in commission mode as well as normal running
mode.
0
Disabled
1 – 9990
OC, OF, PSI or 0.1 Bar or 0.01 Bar
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Par.#
Default
Range
Description
29
1000
MM: Load Sensor Adjustment
This adjusts the load sensor (voltage) reading, as a percentage of the
reading.
800 – 1200
Value 1000 = 100.0% of actual reading
30
10
MM: Load Sensor Filter Time
1 – 40
Seconds
31
0
EGA: (Mk7 Only) Efficiency Calculation Method
For the Mk8 EGA, efficiency calculation method is set on the EGA itself.
0
English
1
European
32
-
Unused
33
-
Unused
34
-
Unused
35
-
Unused
36
-
Unused
37
-
Unused
38
***
MM: Commissioning Password Code 1
0 – 255
Code 1
39
***
MM: Commissioning Password Code 2
0 – 255
Code 2
40
0
MM: Display Units
0
Metric units
1
Imperial units
41
0
MM: Gas Pressure Units
This will set the units displayed for the Autoflame gas pressure sensor
optioned. Note, PSI units are not available for sensor MM80006.
0
mbar
1
inWG
2
PSI
42
0
MM: Oil Pressure Units
This will set the units displayed for the Autoflame oil pressure sensor
optioned.
0
Bar
1
PSI
43
-
MM: Air Pressure Sensor Units
This will set the units displayed for the Autoflame air pressure sensor.
0
mbar
1
inWG
44
-
Unused
45
-
Unused
46
-
Unused
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Par.#
Default
Range
Description
47
-
Unused
48
80
PID: Integral Band
This is the percentage of the proportional band over which the integral
control is active.
0 – 100
0% - 100%
49
-
Unused
50
-
Unused
51
-
Unused
52
0
MM: External Load Detector – Number of Decimal Places
This affects parameter the external load detector maximum and minimum
values set in parameters 53 and 55. See option 1 and parameter 40.
0
0 decimal place
1
1 decimal place
2
2 decimal places
53
20
MM: External Load Detector – Maximum Value
The scale will depend on how parameter 52 is set. See option 1 and
parameter 40.
0 – 9990
Bar (PSI) or OC (OF)
20 = 20 Bar (PSI) or OC (OF) if parameter 52 is set to 0
20 = 2.0 Bar (PSI) or OC (OF) if parameter 52 is set to 1
20 = 0.2 Bar (PSI) or OC (OF) if parameter 52 is set to 2
54
0
MM: External Load Detector – Maximum Voltage
0 – 100
0.0V – 10.0V
55
20
MM: External Load Detector – Minimum Value
The scale will depend on how parameter 52 is set. See option 1 and
parameter 40.
0 – 9990
Bar (PSI) or OC (OF)
20 = 20 Bar (PSI) or OC (OF) if parameter 52 is set to 0
20 = 2.0 Bar (PSI) or OC (OF) if parameter 52 is set to 1
20 = 0.2 Bar (PSI) or OC (OF) if parameter 52 is set to 2
56
0
MM: External Load Detector – Minimum Voltage
0 – 100
0.0V – 10.0V
57
10
DTI: Highest MM ID
This sets the highest MM ID number for that sequence or DTI loop.
1 –10
Sequence ID
58
1
EGA: (Mk7 Only) – Air Calibration on Startup
For the Mk8 EGA, the air calibration schedule is set on the EGA itself.
0
Disabled
1
Enabled
59
-
Unused
60
60
MM: Logo Display Timer (Standby)
If a custom logo is stored on the data micro-SD card in the MM, then after
this timer in standby mode, the custom logo will appear on the screen.
0
Disabled
1 – 3600
Seconds
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Par.#
Default
Range
Description
61
900
MM: Backlight On Time
If the screen is not pressed and this timer elapses, the backlight will dim.
0
Disabled
1 – 1800
Seconds
62
0
DTI: Hot Water Sequencing
For setting 0 the boilers, the lag boilers will be off. For setting 1, the lag
boiler will operate as steam sequencing, as set in option 41.
0
Hot water sequencing operates normally
1
Hot water sequencing operates as steam sequencing
63
0
DTI: Two Port Valve Output Parity
Sets terminal #78 operation
0
Valve Normally Open (Closed When Energised)
1
Valve Normally Closed (Opens When Energised)
64
-
Unused
65
-
Unused
66
-
Unused
67
-
Unused
68
1
MM: External Modulation Control Range
The range is set for either low fire to high fire in setting 0, or zero to high
fire in setting 1. See options 45 and 55.
0
Low to high
1
Zero to high
69
0
MM: Auxiliary Channel Input Range
This sets the range for external modulation input on terminals 7, 8, and 9.
0
4 to 20mA input
1
0 to 20mA input
2
0 to 10V input
70
10
MM: Auxiliary Channel Filter Time
This sets the time allowed for a reading to be taken on terminals 7, 8 and
9.
0
Disabled
1 – 30
Seconds
71
1
MM: Firing Rate Output Control Range
This sets the range for firing rate output on terminals 16, 17, and 18.
0
4-20mA, 2-10V, Low to high
1
4-20mA, 2-10V, Zero to high
2
0-20mA, 0-10V, Low to high
3
0-20mA, 0-10V, Zero to high
72
0
MM: External Setpoint Input
If enabled, terminals 7, 8, and 9 are used for external required setpoint.
The range and filtering of the input is set in parameters 69 and 70. The
required setpoint range is set in options 30 and 31.
0
Disabled
1
Enabled
73
-
Unused
74
-
Unused
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Par.#
Default
Range
Description
75
-
Unused
76
-
Unused
77
-
Unused
78
-
Unused
79
-
Unused
80
-
Unused
81
-
Unused
82
-
Unused
83
-
MM: Display Diagnostic Values
Enabling this parameter allows the display of more detailed information in
the system log.
0
Disabled
1
Enabled
84
0
MM: Bluetooth Module
Enables/disables the on-board Bluetooth module for the purpose of
connectivity with the Autoflame Download Manager software. See
Autoflame PC Software Guide.
To enable connectivity via the IR port, this option must be disabled,
Bluetooth and IR cannot be used at the same time.
0
Disabled
1
Enabled
85
0
MM: Modulation Exerciser Period
If the modulation exerciser period is enabled, then the MM will repeatedly
run between high fire and low fire. This value sets how long the MM will
remain at the high fire and low fire positions. This should be only be used
in test/inspection conditions.
0
Disabled
1 – 3600
Seconds
86
85
DTI: IBS Change Down Threshold
IF the combined firing rate of the last 2 MMs in the sequence loop is below
this value, then the last lag MM will go from ‘on’ to the next phase
(‘standby’, ‘warming’ or ‘off’) depending on how option 41 is set.
0 – 99
0% - 99%
87
95
DTI: IBS Change Up Threshold
If the firing rate of the last MM in the sequence loop in the ‘On’ phase is
above this value, then the next MM will go to the ‘On’ phase upon the next
sequence scan time, to meet the load demand.
0 – 100
0% - 100%
88
1000
MM: Outside Temperature Sensor Adjustment
If the outside temperature reading is too high, then decrease this value. If
the outside temperature reading is too low, then increase this value.
500 – 2000
50.0% - 200.0%
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Par.#
Default
Range
Description
89
MM: Stat Exerciser Period
If the stat exerciser period is enabled, then T53 will be turned off for this
timer set, and then turned off for this timer set, repeatedly. This should be
used in test/inspection conditions.
0
Disabled
1 – 3600
Seconds
90
0
MM: VSD Minimum Feedback Variation Check (Fuel 1)
Enable/disable VSD feedback variation tests for fuel 1.
0
Enabled
1
Disabled
91
0
MM: VSD Minimum Feedback Variation Check (Fuel 2)
Enable/disable VSD feedback variation tests for fuel 2.
0
Enabled
1
Disabled
92
0
MM: VSD Minimum Feedback Variation Check (Fuel 3)
Enable/disable VSD feedback variation tests for fuel 1.
0
Enabled
1
Disabled
93
0
MM: VSD Minimum Feedback Variation Check (Fuel 4)
Enable/disable VSD feedback variation tests for fuel 1.
0
Enabled
1
Disabled
94
0
EGA: NO Upper Limit Offset
If the current NO value is above this offset limit from the commissioned
value, an alarm/ warning (see option 13) will occur, for option 12 set to 3.
0
Disabled
1 – 200
1 – 200 ppm NO
95
-
Unused
96
0
EGA: Exhaust Temperature Upper Limit Offset
If the current exhaust temperature value is above this offset limit from the
commissioned value, an alarm/ warning (see option 13) will occur, for
option 12 set to 3. See parameter 40.
0
Disabled
1 – 999
1 – 999 degOC or degOF
97
0
EGA: Exhaust Temperature Absolute Limit
If the current exhaust temperature value is above this absolute limit, an
alarm/ warning (see option 13) will occur, for option 12 set to 3. See
parameter 40.
0
Disabled
1 – 999
1 – 999 OC or OF
98
-
Unused
99
1
MM: Graceful Shutdown
If enabled, when the fuel is deselected, the fuel valve outputs are de-
energised, and then a post-purge occurs before the MM restarts. This
must not be used if changeover relays are used on the system. Graceful
shutdown cannot be used with assured low fire shut off in parameter 100.
Cannot be used with DFOM or COF (option/parameter 131 setting 1 & 2).
.
0
Disabled
1
Enabled
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Par.#
Default
Range
Description
100
0
MM: Assured Low Fire Shut Off
If enabled, when the burner turns off on internal stat, the MM will modulate
to low fire, shut down and recycle the system before turning off. Assured
low fire shut off cannot be used with graceful shutdown in parameter 99.
0
Disabled
1
Enabled
101
0
DTI: Shuffle Sequencing
This allows the sequence order to be changed remotely through the DTI or
Modbus. See option 16 and expansion option 100.
0
Disabled
1
Enabled
102
-
Unused
103
0
MM: Air Pressure Warning Lower Offset
This is an offset lower limit from the commissioned air pressure.
0 – 1000
0 mbar – 100 mbar
104
0
MM: Air Pressure Warning Upper Offset
This is an offset upper limit from the commissioned air pressure.
0 – 1000
0 mbar – 100 mbar
105
0
MM: Gas Pressure Warning Lower Offset
This is an offset lower limit from the commissioned gas pressure, see
parameter 41 for the gas pressure display units. These limits are also
tested during main flame proving. See option/parameter 125, 126, 127,
128 to enable the pressure limits. A warning will be generated if the
measured static line pressure during the VPS void to gas phase is below
the absolute value in option 133.
0 – 13400
0 mbar (disabled) – 1340 mbar
0 inWG (disabled) – 537.777 inWG
0 PSI (disabled) – 19.435 PSI
106
0
MM: Gas Pressure Warning Upper Offset
This is an offset upper limit from the commissioned gas pressure, see
parameter 41 for the gas pressure display units. These limits are also
tested during main flame proving. See option/parameter 125, 126, 127,
128 to enable the pressure limits.
0 – 13400
0 mbar (disabled) – 1340 mbar
0 inWG (disabled) – 537.777 inWG
0 PSI (disabled) – 19.435 PSI
107
***
MM: Online Changes Password Code 1
0 – 255
Code 1
108
***
MM: Online Changes Password Code 2
0 – 255
Code 2
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Par.#
Default
Range
Description
109
0
MM: Software Voltage Conditioner
The MM performs internal tests to ensure that the mains power is safe for
the unit to operate (zero crossing and mains input tests). When these tests
return a negative result the MM generates a fault. This parameter governs
the way the MM handle these tests results; setting 1 makes the MM more
tolerant to the mains power instability while setting 2 disables the errors
altogether.
Note: Setting 2 should only be used temporarily while investigating and
correcting the cause of mains power instability. Running the MM
continually on unstable power can degrade the MM and cause permanent
damage to the unit.
0
Standard
1
Increased
2
Errors Disabled
Parameters 110 – 160 are a repeat of their corresponding options and will need to have the same value.
It is the responsibility of the commissioning engineer to ensure that all settings are set in accordance with the
appropriate standards, local codes and practices. If options 110 – 160 are not identical with the parameters
110 – 160, then the MM will go straight to Commissioning Mode and an option/ parameter conflict message
will appear.
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3
COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE
3.1
Overview
Important Note: Prior to commissioning, the fuel and air servomotors must be calibrated to ensure that the
position of the valves and damper correspond to the potentiometer feedback signal as displayed on the MM.
When the valve is fully closed, the MM should display zero degrees. If it does not, please adjust the
servomotor potentiometer.
The commissioning procedure as described must be strictly adhered to. Anybody commissioning an
MM must be trained in operating combustion equipment safely. The Autoflame products must only
be installed, set up, commissioned and adjusted by an Autoflame certified technical engineer.
The fundamental idea of the system is to set a fuel valve position and then set a corresponding air
damper position. Care must be taken when adjusting the fuel and air positions so as not to create
any unstable or hazardous combustion conditions, e.g. moving the fuel valve to the open position
without increasing the air damper position. Improper use may result in property damage, serious
physical injury or death.
If the MM is commissioned without an EGA then a combustion analyser is required to check the exhaust
gases. If the system does have an EGA, then a combustion analyser is not necessary as the EGA performs
all normal exhaust gas measurements. When commissioning oil fuel, a smoke detection device is also
necessary to check that the smoke generated is within safe limits.
Once a start position has been entered, the high fire position is entered next, then descending fuel/air
positions are entered consecutively until finally the low fire position is entered. CH1 and CH2 positions must
always be less than the ones previously entered; however CH3 to CH7 can be set lower or higher than the
previous position. CH7 is used for the draught servomotor (unlockable expansion feature).
MM Channel
Use (Normal Mode)
Use (DFOM - COF)
Ch1
Fuel valve
Fuel 1 Valve
Ch2
Air damper
Air Damper
Ch3
Auxiliary Servomotor
Fuel 2 Valve
Ch4
Auxiliary Servomotor
Auxiliary Servomotor
Ch5
VSD 1
VSD 1
Ch6
VSD 2
VSD 2
Ch7*
Draught servomotor
Draught servomotor
* unlockable expansion feature
On a newly installed system the following procedures should be carried out as listed:
1. Set up Fuel Valves Output Configuration Mode (refer to section 4 of this guide).
2. Check all interconnecting wiring between the MM and external components is correct.
3. Set options, parameters and expansion options required (refer to section 2).
4. Commission bottom blowdown module if optioned.
5. Commission water level probes and external level sensor if optioned.
6. Set up servomotors.
7. Program fuel/air positions.
On a previously commissioned system is it possible to omit steps 1 to 5.
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3.2
Installation Checks
3.2.1
Commissioning Checks
When all the installation and burner adjustments are completed, the entire burner control system should be
tested in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The procedure should verify the correct operation
of:
1. Each operating control (temperature, pressure etc.)
2. Each limit switch (temperature, pressure, low water cut-off, etc.)
3. Each interlock switch (airflow switch, high and low fuel pressure or temperature switches, purge and
low fire switches, fuel valve proof of closure interlock etc.)
4. Pilot flame failure response and lockout.
5. Main flame failure response and lockout.
6. Tight shut-off for all valves.
3.2.2
Operational Checks
1. Close manual main shut-off valve.
2. Check all limit circuit wiring for proper operation and correct connection.
3. Confirm that the automatic main fuel valves are wired correctly.
4. Power the control and electronically check the proper sequence of operation.
5. After assuring yourself that all the interlocks and valves are properly wired and that the sequence of
operation is correct, open the manual main shut-off fuel valve and proceed cautiously through the
boiler light off process. Check all safety interlocks for proper shutdown of the boiler.
3.2.3
Installation Precautions
The reliability of the equipment may be impaired if used in environments where strong electromagnetic fields
exist e.g. if the equipment is installed in a boiler house where radio systems exist then additional EMC
(Electro Magnetic Compatibility) measures may have to be considered. Please contact Autoflame for more
information.
3.2.4
Maintenance and Servicing
The Micro-Modulation unit uses solid state technology. It requires no routine maintenance.
The servomotors/gas/oil/FGR valves do require routine maintenance. Any fault associated with these parts is
usually diagnosed by the MM. Contact Autoflame for preventative maintenance procedures, please refer to
the Valves and Servomotors manual for general checks.
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3.3
Servomotors
Autoflame supply three standard sizes of servomotors – small, large and industrial, which can be used for all
channels. Autoflame fuel valves require small or large servomotors only. Both small and large servomotors
can be configured to drive clockwise or counter clockwise to open a valve or damper. Servomotors can be
installed in any orientation; 2 fixed rotation positions if using Autoflame valves. For layout of the small, large
and industrial servomotors please refer to the Valves and Servomotors manual.
Viewing the shaft end-on, from the potentiometer end, all servomotors drive in a clockwise direction if power
is applied between the LIVE and CW terminals, and counter clockwise if the power is applied between the
LIVE and CCW terminal.
The operation of fuel valves and air dampers is often such that they open in a clockwise direction. If the
operation needs to be reversed, it is necessary to swap various wiring connections between the MM and the
servomotor(s). An example of reversing the operation of a servomotor is shown in Figure 3.3.3.
Note: Servomotors are supplied by the factory set at 0.0o position. Remember that this position may
not necessarily automatically position the damper at 0.0o or a closed position. This must be
physically checked. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death.
3.3.1
Adjusting the Servomotor Potentiometer
Before a burner is fired it is essential to set up each Micro-Modulation servomotor. A tamper proof
screwdriver is required (please contact Autoflame).
Usually control valves/air dampers that the servomotors drive, move through up to 90.0o angular degrees.
The MM system has the ability to drive valves through 360.0o degrees, but the MM will only display from -
6.0o to 96.0o degrees.
All Channel 1 to 4 and 7 readings displayed on the MM are in angular degrees. It is necessary to adjust the
potentiometer in the servomotor assembly so that the MM reads 0.0o when the relevant valve/damper is at its
fully closed position. The technician must physically check the mechanical position of the dampers and
valves, whilst all servomotors are set to 0.0o before leaving the factory this may have changed during
shipping. DO NOT ASSUME THEY HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY SET CORRECTLY.
Put the MM into the commissioning mode and press CLOSE to position the valve/damper mechanically by
using the appropriate up and down buttons (see section 3.4.2).
Remove the servomotor cover.
For air servomotors carry out the following procedure:
Use the channel 2 up/down buttons on the MM to position the air damper to its physically closed position.
Loosen the two tamper proof screws just enough to enable the potentiometer to rotate. Rotate the
potentiometer clockwise or counter clockwise until the relevant channel reads 0.0. Tighten the two tamper
proof screws gently until the potentiometer is secure. Do not over tighten the screws. Check that the display
still reads 0.0. If incorrect repeat the adjustment process.
For fuel servomotors carry out the following procedure:
On Autoflame gas, oil and gas/oil piggy-back valves it is necessary to remove the servomotor. Manually
position the oil/gas valve slot to its closed position. Observe the position of the drive pin on the servomotor.
Use the relevant channel up/down buttons to position the pin so that when the servomotor is reassembled to
the valve it is in line with the slot. Reassemble the servomotor to the valve, loosen the two tamper proof
screws and proceed to adjust the potentiometer position until 0.0o is displayed. Use the external position
indicator to ensure the valve is in the fully closed position.
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3.3.2
Servomotor Feedback Voltage
In applications where the servomotor is not positioned close to the display then it is possible to measure the
feedback voltage from the servomotor in order to ensure that 0.0 degrees is displayed. By testing the DC
voltage between the blue and green wires (wiper and 0V) on the servomotor low voltage terminals this will
read 0.21V DC when the reading on the display is 0O. The same can be done for when the servomotor is at
96.0O where the voltage will be 3.6V.
3.3.3
Servomotors – Direction Change
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3.3.4
Servomotors with Autoflame Valves
On threaded valves, the pin on the top of the valve is 90 degrees opposite from the position of the butterfly
valve.
On flanged valves, the pin on the top of the valve is in line with the position of the butterfly valve.
For both valves the external visual position indicator is in line with the position of the butterfly valve.
Regardless of the type of valve being used, the servomotor is dispatched from the factory with the
potentiometer in the zero position. The same servomotor will be correct for both types of valve, as the
servomotor for the threaded valve is mounted at 90 degrees different from the flanged valve.
Figure 3.3.4.i Valve Pin Positions
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3.4
Commissioning Fuel and Air Positions
The following procedure is shown for commissioning the EGA with option 12 set to 0 (Not Optioned), or 1
(Monitoring only). Trim can be added later by setting option 12 to 2 (Applies trim) or 3 (Applies trim,
combustion limits tested). Please see section 3.7 for adding/adjusting the trim data later during Single Point
Change. If the EGA is optioned later in Online Changes, the MM will not require a full re-commission; the trim
data can be added in Single Point Change.
For option 12 set to 0 or 1 during commissioning, omit section 3.4.6. For option 12 set to 2 or 3 during
commissioning, please include section 3.4.6.
The fuel and air positions need to be programmed for the following points: CLOSED, OPEN, GOLDEN
START (if optioned), FGR START (if optioned), LOW FIRE (START), INTER POINTS, and HIGH FIRE.
There must be a minimum of 3 INTER points entered on the fuel-air curve, and a maximum of 18. Points can
be added/removed in Single Point Change mode (see section 3.7).
During commissioning the required setpoint is not active; the internal stat remains on at all times regardless
of the actual value. Ensure that the high limit stat is set correctly and wired into the recycling interlock (T53),
as this will turn the burner off in the event that the safe working maximum temperature or pressure of the
boiler is exceeded.
The high limit stat should be set below the rating of the safety valve, please see the manufacturer’s
guidelines for the safety valve for that boiler.
Note: If a fault occurs, the boiler goes above the high limit stat or power is lost to the MM during
commissioning, no data is stored. The points entered are only stored within the MM once the commission
has been completed.
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3.4.1
Starting Commissioning
Figure 3.4.1.i Starting Commissioning
Once the options, parameters and expansion options have been set, press
on the
Commission Mode screen in Figure 2.1.ii. If the MM has already been commissioned, then press
on the Home Display.
Figure 3.4.1.i shows the Commissioning screen. In the Commissioning screen, the 7 channel positions will
be shown, with the unused channels greyed out.
Once the MM goes through its internal relay checks and VPS (if optioned), the message ‘Select
Commissioning’ will display.
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3.4.2
Enter CLOSED Position
Figure 3.4.2.i Enter CLOSED Position
The MM is now waiting for the CLOSED position to be entered. Press
to enter this position.
Note: No error checking of the servomotors is enabled at this stage, therefore, do not to drive the
servomotors/ dampers beyond any mechanical limitations that may be present on the damper/valve. This
may cause damage to the servomotor and/or the damper/valve.
Use the
buttons to set the positions to 0.0O.
Note: Double check the damper/valve is physically at the 0.0 (closed) position. This can be achieved by
checking for external indications on the damper assembly or the fuel valve. It is the engineer’s responsibility
to ensure that the servomotors are correctly calibrated. Incorrect calibration can cause serious injury or
death.
Press
to store the CLOSED position. The burner motor output T58 will energise at this point. A
message will then be displayed ‘Enter OPEN Position.’
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3.4.3
Enter OPEN Position
Figure 3.4.3.i Enter OPEN Position
Press
and then drive the fuel and air servomotors to their OPEN position. The button hold
facility allows multiple channels to be driven up or down at the same time. Press on the blue circles
next
to the channels; once selected they will appear as
to indicate the channels are selected.
Use the
buttons to drive both servomotors to the OPEN position simultaneously. This is
normally 90.0 o for Autoflame gas butterfly valves and burner air dampers, but may be set to less than 90.0 o
if there are mechanical stops/limits on third party valves. Channels 5 and 6 cannot be adjusted at this stage,
its calibration is dictated by the drive set-up and relevant options.
Press
to save the OPEN positions.
Pressing on the Fuel-Air tab at any time will give you a graph showing the fuel and air servomotor angles.
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3.4.4
Set up START Position
Figure 3.4.4.i Set up START Position
Once the system has purged (see options/ parameters 75 and 112), the message ‘Set up START Position’
will display on the MM.
Press
and drive the servomotors to their START position. To enter a fuel START position which
is less than 10 degrees below the OPEN position, you must drive the servomotor below this band, and then
back open. For example, if the CH1 OPEN position is set at 90.0O, to set a CH1 START position of 83.0O,
you must drive the CH1 servomotor to below 80.0O and then to 83.0O.
WARNING: ENTERING THE START POSITION BEFORE REDUCING FUEL INPUT
APPROPRIATELY COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Press
to enter the START position, where a light off can take place. These fuel and air
positions are not stored permanently as it is just a light-off position to put a flame in the boiler and begin the
commissioning process.
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3.4.5
Phase Hold
When the system is in commissioning mode only, the Phase Hold feature enables the commissioning
engineer to pause the ignition sequence of the burner to make adjustments to the gas regulator if needed.
The phase hold feature can be used in pilot open, pilot proving and main flame proving. If the phase is held
in the pilot open stage and the flame goes out, a lockout will occur after 20 seconds. However, if the phase is
held in either the pilot proving or main flame proving stages, the MM will lockout immediately if the flame
scanner does not detect a flame.
If the flame is present and the ‘phase hold’ condition is left indefinitely the ‘Freeze Timeout’ lockout will occur
after 10 minutes. When the system is in a run mode the facility is disabled.
To make adjustments with the gas manually, press
to keep the system at its current phase
positions, a little blue dot on this ‘button’ will appear to indicate that the phase is held. Ensure that the main
fuel valve is manually isolated until the pilot flame has been successfully established. Once this has been
successfully established, gradually introduce the main fuel supply to the burner while observing the flame
stability. Continue to introduce fuel until the manual operated main fuel isolation valve is fully open providing
safe and stable combustion that can be maintained. If the combustion is not safe and stable, then adjust the
fuel/air ratio accordingly. Once the adjustments have been made, press
to continue with the
commissioning process.
WARNING: IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE FACTORY TRAINED TECHNICIAN TO ENSURE THAT
USE OF THE PHASE HOLD FACILITY DOES NOT LEAD TO A HAZADOUS SITUATION. FAILURE TO
DO SO WILL RESULT IN SERIOUS EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, CRITICAL INJURY OR DEATH.
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3.4.6
Add Trim Data During Commissioning
If option 12 is set to 2 or 3 during commissioning, when setting the servomotors for the HIGH, INTER,
GOLDEN START, FGR START and START positions, the trim data will also need to be saved for the fuel
rich and air rich trim conditions. The message ‘Waiting for EGA readings’ will display.
Figure 3.4.6.i Sampling
Press on the EGA tab to display the EGA readings.
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Figure 3.4.6.ii Commissioning with Trim
After you press
to save those servomotor positions, the EGA will carry out its fuel rich and air
rich trim.
Once these trim values have been saved, the system will continue with the commissioning process.
Note: If the MM has not been enabled for trim during commissioning, this can be added later by setting
option12 for trim, and going into Single Point Change to add trim to each point, see section 3.7.
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3.4.7
Commissioning VSD
Figure 3.4.7.i Commissioning VSD
Press on the VSD tab to view the VSD output and input signal during commissioning.
If the MM has been enabled with VSD for commissioning and then disabled, or vice versa, a conflict
message will appear ‘VSD configuration does not match commissioning.’
If there is little movement required with the VSD signal, the feedback fault tolerance should be set
accordingly. If the tolerance is not set according to the variation, an error ‘VSD feedback change too small’
will occur.
Please see options 99 and 109 for the VSD fault tolerance, which ensures that a VSD can be verified to be
at the correct speed at low fire and different to that of high fire. This also ensures that VSD signal is checked
for fixed values and cannot be bypassed, preventing an unsafe condition with reduced air than
commissioned. The minimum feedback variation applies to both the upper and lower limits so the total
commission must allow for the two combined.
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3.4.8
Set GOLDEN START Position
If Golden Start has been enabled in option 29 on a new system which has not been commissioned, the
message ‘Set Golden Start Position’ will display after the START position has been entered.
Figure 3.4.8.i Set GOLDEN START Position
Press
to enter the GOLDEN START position. After entering the GOLDEN START position,
proceed to the commissioning steps in section 3.4.9 if FGR START has been enabled, or 3.4.10 if no FGR
START is enabled.
Enabling Golden Start on a Commissioned System
If the system has already been commissioned without Golden Start enabled, go into Commission mode and
set option 29 to enable Golden Start. The forced commission message will appear as ‘Golden Start optioned
but not commissioned.’
Press
on the home screen and once the system goes through its internal relay tests, the
message ‘Select Commissioning’ will appear.
Press
to go through the commissioning process and enter the CLOSED, OPEN and light-off
START positions. After the entering the light-off START position, the message ‘Set Golden Start Position’ will
appear; press
to enter the stored GOLDEN START position and continue with the full
commissioning procedure. in section 3.4.9 if FGR START has been enabled, or 3.4.10 if no FGR START is
enabled.
Alternatively, to just add the Golden Start position and not go through the whole commissioning procedure,
press
on the home screen, and once the system has gone through its internal relay tests the
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message ‘Select Commissioning’ will appear. Press
and the MM will go through purge. The
message ‘Set up START position’ will appear to ignite a flame in the burner, see section 3.4.4. Once the
burner is firing, the message ‘Set Golden Start Position’ will appear. Press
to enter the
GOLDEN START position. The message ‘Save Commission’ will appear, press
to save the
GOLDEN START position and then press
to return to run mode.
Note: If FGR START has also been enabled, this positon must be entered after the GOLDEN START
position.
The Golden Start position of the fuel and air servomotors is completely independent from the modulating
load index and commissioned value data.
The facility is particularly useful on combustion systems with large turndowns and when firing heavy oil, as it
enables the burner to start/ignite at a fuel rich position and then, after a stable flame is established, return to
the commissioned combustion curve.
The Golden Start position needs to be entered for each required fuel.
The MM holds the Golden Start position for a time set in Parameter 15; this time starts from the point of main
flame. After this time, if the Golden Start fuel position is between Low Fire and High Fire, the air damper will
open and the fuel valve will stay in the same position, until fuel/air ratio is on the commissioned combustion
curve. If the Golden Start fuel position is outside of the main curve, then both the air damper and fuel will go
to the Low Fire position. Once on the commission curve, the MM will modulate as per load requirement.
Golden Start can be set in Option 29 to start from first ignition instead of after the main flame stabilisation
phase has passed, this is particularly useful for briefly providing additional fuel when starting an oil flame with
direct spark (no pilot mode – see option 111)
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3.4.9
Set FGR Position
If FGR Start has been enabled in options 48, 49 or 50 on a system which has not been commissioned, the
message ‘Set FGR Position’ will display after entering the light-off START position. If Golden Start has been
enabled in option 29, this message will appear after entering the GOLDEN START position.
Figure 3.4.9.i Set FGR Position
Press
to enter the FGR START position. After entering the FGR START position, proceed to the
commissioning steps in section 3.4.10.
Enabling FGR Start on a Commissioned System
If the system has already been commissioned without FGR Start enabled, go into Commission mode and set
option 48, 49 or 50 to enable FGR Start. The forced commission message will appear as ‘FGR optioned but
not commissioned.’
Press
on the home screen and once the system goes through its internal relay tests, the
message ‘Select Commissioning’ will appear.
Press
to go through the commissioning process and enter the CLOSED, OPEN, light-off
START and GOLDEN START (if enabled) positions. After the entering the light-off START or GOLDEN
START (if enabled) position, the message ‘Set FGR Position’ will appear; press
to enter the
stored FGR START position and continue with the full commissioning procedure in section 3.4.10.
Alternatively, to just add the FGR Start position and not go through the whole commissioning procedure,
press
on the home screen, and once the system has gone through its internal relay tests the
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message ‘Select Commissioning’ will appear. Press
and the MM will go through purge. The
message ‘Set up START position’ will appear to ignite a flame in the burner, see section 3.4.4. Once the
burner is firing, the message ‘Set FGR Position’ will appear. Press
to enter the FGR START
position. The message ‘Save Commission’ will appear, press
to save the FGR START position
and then press
to return to run mode.
Note: If both Golden Start and FGR are optioned then the GOLDEN START position is entered before the
FGR START position.
Flue Gas Recirculation (FGR) is a method whereby a quantity (approximately 15%) of the boiler flue gases
are fed back to the burner and mixed with the combustion air. The virtue of FGR is the reduction of NOx
gases. With the FGR facility, servomotor channel 3 can be used to control the amount of flue gas fed back. It
is not good practice to feed back the gases when the flue gas is cold, so all the elements (i.e. servomotors
and VSD) can be set at ‘FGR’ positions until the gases are hot. During this time the CH3 would normally be
set closed. Once the FGR holding conditions are met, modulation takes place in the normal way using the
curve entered during commissioning.
FGR can be set as a Timer, Offset or Temperature Threshold (see options 48, 49 and 50).
Note: Golden start takes priority over FGR. Once the golden start timer has finished, the servomotors will go
straight to the FGR start position.
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3.4.10
Set HIGH Position
Figure 3.4.10.i Set HIGH Position
Once all the START, GOLDEN START and FGR START positions have been entered, the message ‘Set
HIGH Position’ will appear. Press
and drive the servomotors (and VSD if optioned) to the HIGH
position by opening the air damper and fuel valve some degrees alternatively, so that more fuel is added
gradually.
It is not possible to enter the HIGH position higher than the OPEN position. The servomotors must be driven
0.5° up/down from the previous point initially, before entering the next point, the fuel. Press
to
store this HIGH position.
WARNING: IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE COMMISSIONING ENGINEER TO ENSURE THAT THE
FLAME IS SAFE AND THERE IS A GOOD COMBUSTION AT ALL TIMES DURING COMMISSIONING.
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3.4.11
Set INTER Position
Figure 3.4.11.i Set INTER Position
Once the HIGH position has been entered, the message ‘Set INTER Position’ will appear. Press
to drive the servomotors (and VSD) to the first INTER positon. The message ‘Move fuel and air
positions’ will appear at first, as the system must detected a 0.5O movement on CH1 and CH2 before an
INTER position can be entered. Press
to store this INTER position.
There must be a minimum of 3 INTER points entered on the fuel-air curve, and a maximum of 18. Points can
be added/removed in Single Point Change mode (see section 3.6).
Continue this process until all the required INTER points have been entered.
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3.4.12
Set INTER or START Position
Figure 3.4.12.i Set INTER or START Position
Once the minimum 3 INTER points have been added, you will be prompted to either enter another INTER
point or the START/LOW FIRE position.
Press
to drive the servomotors (and VSD) to the START/ LOW FIRE position, and then press
to store this.
Note: If Golden Start or FGR Start are in use, the Start position is only used for Low Fire.
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3.4.13
Save Commission
3.4.13.i Save Commission
Once the START position has been entered, press
to store this commission curve. The
message ‘Commission Complete’ will appear and press
to go normal firing mode.
If the burner has been previously commissioned then the new saved curve will overwrite the previous data
for the fuel selected. Failure to save the curve will result in the commissioning data not being stored within
the unit and a power loss to the unit will result in a loss of data for the fuel selected.
If during commissioning the burner turns off, due to the ‘running interlock’ opening or a fault, or if the power
has been recycled, no points entered are stored. It is recommended to commission the MM with a quick
base curve and then adjust/add/remove the points in the Single Point Change.
Once the burner has been commissioned, the fuel flow metering will need to be entered, please go to section
3.5 Fuel Flow Commissioning. If there is EGA trim data to be added then continue to section 3.7 Single Point
Change before section 3.5 Fuel Flow Commissioning.
Note: If commissioning a fuel for the first time the default required setpoint will be 2.0bar/20PSI/20OC/20OF.
The burner will shut down at commission completion due to the low default required setpoint. Go to the
Status screen to change the required setpoint.
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3.5
Fuel Flow Metering
If fuel flow metering has been enabled in option 57, the message ‘No Fuel Flow Data’ will display on the
Home screen once the burner has been commissioned. Fuel flow metering is used to rate the size or burner
and calculate the firing rate.
If fuel flow metering is not commissioned and sequencing is optioned, then MM will assume a default burner
rating which is based on the fractional fuel valve angle.
The fuel flow is commissioned from the low fire point up to the high fire point. The low fire point will set the
burner rating in MW if metric of MMBTu/hr if imperial.
On the Mk8 MM, fuel flow metering can be taken as the values entered in the fuel flow commissioning
screen from the fuel flow meter or through a 4-20mA signal input on terminals EX- and EX+.
3.5.1
Commissioning Fuel Flow Through MM
If a fuel flow meter is not available and only arbitrary values are going to be used, it is important to make
sure a good range of values are is entered (e.g. 1 to 10) with equal spaces between the values. Not doing
this could lead to problems when using IBS and the flame graphic.
When using arbitrary values it is good practice to use the following calculation to determine the heat value for
each of the 10 points.
𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉 𝐵𝐵𝑒𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡 𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃=
𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵 𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅− ቀ𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵 𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅
𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇
ቁ
9
For example: Burner Rating: 5.4MW; Turndown Ratio: 5:1.
5.4 −(5.4
5 )
9
= 0.48
Giving the range (5.40, 4.92, 4.44, 3.96, 3.48, 3.00, 2.52, 2.04, 1.56, 1.08), with 1.08MW as the low fire point
and 5.4MW as the high fire burner rating point derived using an estimated burner turndown value.
Fuel flow metering serves to totalise the amount of fuel being used at each position. If any changes are
made to the curve through Single Point Change, then fuel flow will need to be re-commissioned.
Enable Fuel flow commissioning by setting option 57. Fuel flow commissioning is done in Run mode while
the burner is firing.
On the Home Screen, press
to access the System Configuration screen.
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Figure 3.5.1.i System Configuration Screen
On the System Configuration screen press
. You will be prompted to enter the Online Change
password. Press
to access the Online Changes screen.
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Figure 3.5.iii Fuel Flow Commissioning
Press
to access the fuel flow commissioning screen. There are 10 points which need to be
entered across the commission curve from low to fire high fire, with low fire being point 1, and high fire point
10. Type in the heat value or ‘dummy value’ using the keypad and press the return key to save that point.
Note: The servomotors will drive to the low fire position, and then drive up as the fuel flow commissioning
points are entered. Precautions must be taken to ensure that the boiler is warm enough for all 10 points to be
entered.
As you enter the heat values for the 10 points, these will become marked on the graph to the right of the
screen. Once the fuel flow commissioning is complete, press
to return to modulation in normal
firing mode.
If you press
at any time during fuel flow commission, this will not store the points.
3.5.2
Commissioning Fuel Flow Through 4-20mA Feedback
If fuel flow metering is enabled through using 4-20mA feedback on terminals EX- and EX+, the heat value
will automatically get populated according to the analogue signal at that fuel valve position. After each heat
value is displayed, press enter to go to the next fuel flow point.
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3.5.3
Calorific Fuel Data
Stats
Kerosene
SG
Gas Oil
CI/SH
Light fuel
Oil SG
Medium
fuel Oil SG
Heavy Fuel
Oil SG
Relative density
15.6°C (60°F) approx.
/ = litres x = kg
0.79
0.835
0.93
0.94
0.96
Flash point (closed) min °C
(°F)
37.8 (100)
65.6 (150)
65.6 (150)
65.6 (150)
65.6 (150)
Viscosity kinematic (cSt) at
15.6°C (60°F) approx.
2.0
-
-
-
-
37.8°C (100°F) approx.
-
3.0
-
-
-
82.2°C (180°F) approx.
-
-
12.5
30
70
Equivalent Redwood No.1
Viscosity at 37.8°C (100°F)
-
33 approx
250 max
1000 max
3500 max
Freezing point °C / °F
Below -40
Below -40
Below -40
Below -40
Below -40
Cloud point °C max
-
-2.2
-
-
-
Gross calorific values
KJ/kg approx.
46,520
45,590
43,496
43,030
42,800
Btu/lb approx.
20,000
19,600
18,700
18,500
18,400
KWh/litre approx.
10.18
10.57
11.28
11.22
11.42
Therms/gallon approx.
1.58
1.64
1.75
1.74
1.77
kW/kg
-
12.66
12.08
-
11.89
Sulphur content % wt.
0.2
0.6
2.3
2.4
2.5
Water content % vol.
Negligible
0.05
0.10
0.20
0.30
Sediment content % wt
-
Negligible
0.20
0.03
0.04
Ash content % wt
-
Negligible
0.02
0.03
0.04
Mean specific heat between
0°C - 100°C approx.
0.50
0.49
0.46
0.45
0.45
Volume correction factor per
1°C
0.00083
0.00083
0.0007
0.0007
0.00068
Volume correction factor per
1°F
0.00046
0.00046
0.00039
0.00039
0.00038
Btu/U.S. gallon (US standard)
-
140,000
-
150,000
160,000
Lb/U.S. gallon (US standard)
-
7.01
-
-
7.01
% lighter than water
20%
4%
1 u.s. Gallon of oil / ft of air
1402
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3.5.4
Conversion Factor for Imperial Gas Flow Meters
Required Data:
Pressure of gas at meter in “wg
Required gas flow in ft³/min
Calculations:
Correction factor
= (pressure of gas at meter x 0.00228 ) + 0.948
Reading on gas meter = required gas flow / correction factor
Example:
Pressure of gas at meter
= 58” wg
Required gas flow
= 95 ft³/min
Conversion factor
= (58 x 0.00228) + 0.948 = 1.08
Reading on Meter
= 95 / 1.08 = 88 ft³/min
3.5.5
Correction Factor for Burners Significantly Above Sea Level
Note: Above sea level i.e. >200m (1ft = 0.3048m)
Height above sea level in meters, Calculation for correction factor: =
(Pressure of gas at meter x 0.00228) + (0.948 – (height above sea level x 0.0001075))
Example:
As above but 250 m above sea level:
Correction factor = (58x0.00228) + (0.948 – (250 x 0.0001075)) = 1.05
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3.5.6
Gas Volume Conversion Factors
Assumed gas temperature
10 °C
50 °F
Standard pressure
e 760 mmHg
101.3612 Kpa
Standard temperature
15.56 °C
Ambient pressure
101.325 Kpa
Wg "
PSI
mmH2O
mmHg
Kpa
mBar
Conversion factor
1
0.036
25.4
1.867
0.249
2.49
1.0218
2
0.072
50.8
3.734
0.498
4.98
1.0243
3
0.108
76.2
5.601
0.747
7.47
1.0268
4
0.144
101.6
7.468
0.996
9.96
1.0293
5
0.181
127
9.335
1.245
12.451
1.0318
6
0.217
152.4
11.202
1.494
14.941
1.0343
7
0.253
177.8
13.069
1.743
17.431
1.0368
8
0.289
203.2
14.936
1.993
19.921
1.0393
9
0.325
228.6
16.804
2.242
22.411
1.0418
10
0.361
254
18.671
2.491
24.901
1.0443
15
0.542
381
28.006
3.736
37.352
1.0569
20
0.722
508
37.341
4.981
49.802
1.0694
25
0.903
635
46.677
6.227
62.253
1.0819
30
1.083
762
56.012
7.472
74.703
1.0944
35
1.264
889
65.347
8.717
87.154
1.107
40
1.444
1016
74.682
9.963
99.604
1.1195
45
1.625
1143
84.018
11.208
112.055
1.132
50
1.805
1270
93.353
12.453
124.505
1.1445
55
1.986
1397
102.688
13.699
136.956
1.1571
60
2.166
1524
112.024
14.944
149.406
1.1696
65
2.347
1651
121.359
16.189
161.857
1.1821
70
2.527
1778
130.694
17.435
174.307
1.1947
75
2.708
1905
140.03
18.68
186.758
1.2072
80
2.889
2032
149.365
19.925
199.208
1.2197
85
3.069
2159
158.7
21.171
211.659
1.2322
90
3.25
2286
168.035
22.416
224.109
1.2448
95
3.43
2413
177.371
23.661
236.56
1.2573
100
3.611
2540
186.706
24.907
249.01
1.2698
110
3.972
2794
205.377
27.397
273.911
1.2949
120
4.333
3048
224.047
29.888
298.812
1.3199
130
4.694
3302
242.718
32.379
323.713
1.345
140
5.055
3556
261.388
34.869
348.614
1.37
150
5.416
3810
280.059
37.36
373.515
1.3951
160
5.777
4064
298.73
39.851
398.416
1.4201
170
6.138
4318
317.4
42.341
423.317
1.4452
180
6.499
4572
336.071
44.832
448.218
1.4703
190
6.86
4826
354.741
47.323
473.119
1.4953
200
7.221
5080
373.412
49.813
498.02
1.5204
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How to use this information:
1. Measure Volumetric flow of gas for 1min in ft3 (i.e. ft3/min). Note 1m3 = 35.31ft3
2. Multiply this volume flow by 60 to give volumetric flow per hour (i.e. ft3/hr).
3. Measure the pressure of the gas supply.
4. Use the table above to obtain a conversion factor.
5. Multiply the volume flow per hour by the conversion factor to obtain a volume at reference conditions.
6. For natural gas, the calorific value is typically 1000 Btu/ft3. To obtain the firing rate of the boiler at
standard reference conditions multiply the volume at reference conditions by 1000.
Represented as an equation:
Firing rate = (Measured Volumetric flow per minute x 60 x Conversion factor x 1000) Btu/hr
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3.6
Gas/ Air Pressure Commission
To commission the gas pressure sensor, go to Commission Mode and press
. The MM will
then run through the points to store the gas pressure values.
If the VPS is optioned on, the unit will run through this valve proving process. The MM will go from Low Fire
to High Fire and store the gas pressure values along the curve. Once these values are stored, the upper and
lower offset limits will be adjusted to the new commissioned gas pressure values.
If the burner turns off during the gas/air pressure commission, the gas/air pressure commission process will
be restarted. This ensures that the MM does not run with an incomplete set of gas/air pressure readings.
Figure 3.6.i Gas Sensor
To commission the air pressure sensor, in Commission Mode screen press
. The air pressure
sensor commission procedure is the same as the gas pressure sensor commission procedure. The same
procedure also applies for commissioning the oil pressure sensor.
Note: If the gas or air pressure sensor is replaced with the same sensor type (same pressure range) then
the sensor will not need to be recommissioned.
Note: For applications where VPS is required after burner shutdown only, the option/parameter 129 should
be set to 0 when doing the first gas sensor commission on the system to store the valve proving gas
pressure. During normal running, option/parameter 129 can be set to 1.
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3.7
Single Point Change
Figure 3.7.i Single Point Change
Single Point Change can only be accessed when the burner is firing and in Run mode. Press
in
the system configuration screen and enter the password to access Single Point Change mode.
Select the point to be edited or added trim to by pressing
or
to go up and down the
fuel curve, then press
.
The Status screen will display the message ‘Select change to make’.
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Figure 3.7.ii Changes
To edit a previously entered point press
and make adjustments to the positions as needed (see
Figure 3.7.iiii).
To enter a new point press
.
To delete a point on the curve, move to a point below that one to be deleted and press
Press
to confirm the change.
Note: It is not possible to delete LOW or HIGH FIRE positions or have less than 3 INTER points.
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Figure 3.7.iii Changing a point in single point change
Press
to edit the fuel, air and/or VSD commissioned value of that point. Once the changes have
been made, press
to save this position. If a point is overwritten, the trim data is cleared and the
trim data will need to be added.
Press
to remove the point; there must be a minimum of 3 INTER points.
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To add trim data to a point press
, see section 3.4.6.
Figure 3.7.iv Single Point Change – Trim
The MM will store the trim values for this position.