DKG-253

GOVERNOR CONTROLLER

The output circuit provides a switched output current in

DESCRIPTION order to reduce the internal power dissipation. As the
switching frequency is very high, there is no visible
The DKG-253 is a low cost electronic governor control motion of the actuator shaft.
unit designed to control the engine speed with fast and
accurate response to load changes. The unit is capable to deliver actuator currents as high
as 10 Amps. However the output current limiting circuit
The unit is housed in a metallic chassis and consists of will protect the unit against output short circuits.
a single enamel coated printed circuit board for reliable
operation in harsh automotive environment. Protection against reverse battery connection and
transient voltages are provided.
The unit features an adjustable internal overspeed
alarm relay with indicating led. This relay provides
supplementary speed protection in case of speed FEATURES
control failure.
12 and 24V operation
The DKG-253 connects to a forward acting
proportional electric actuator and a magnetic speed Capable of governing various engines
sensor. It is able to control a wide variety of engines in Forward acting actuator output
constant speed (isochronous) or droop modes.
Fast and accurate response
The DKG-253 has potentiometer-adjusted IDLE and
RATED speed settings. The IDLE or RATED speed Starting fuel adjustment
modes are selected with an external switch.
Speed ramp adjustment
The GAIN and STABILITY adjustments control the
dynamic performance of the unit and allow stable
Overspeed alarm output
operation with most engine types. Adjustable rated and idle speeds
The STARTING FUEL adjustment allows smoke free Isochronous and droop operation
engine starting. During engine cranking the actuator
output is partly energized and the shaft moves to the Gain and stability adjustments
starting fuel position. External speed adjustment capability
The SPEED RAMP adjustment allows smooth speed Synchronizing and load sharing input
ramping from idle to rated speed.
Switchmode output circuit
In standard operation, the governor controller is in
constant speed mode. If needed, a droop may be 10 Amps continuous current output
injected by connecting together terminals K and L. The Speed sensor failure detection
droop range is then adjusted with the DROOP
potentiometer. Battery reverse voltage protection
An external speed trim potentiometer may be Output short circuit protection
connected to the unit to adjust the engine speed from a Rugged design
remote location.
Enamel protected electronic circuit
The auxiliary speed adjustment input allows voltage
controlled speed trimming for synchronising and load Small dimensions (130x110x27mm)
sharing purposes.
Low cost
If an adequate speed signal is not supplied to the unit,
the speed signal monitoring circuit will detect this and
shut-off the actuator output in order to prevent any
damage.
 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CONNECTION DIAGRAM
DC Supply Range: 10.0 to 33.0 V-DC ** GROUND CHASSIS
AUXILIARY POWER
Current consumption: 100mA max (actuator not
connected)
P SUPPLY 10V/20mA

Speed input range: 500 Hz to 8000 Hz. N

Speed signal amplitude: 1 to 35VAC-RMS CLOSE FOR

Speed signal input impedance: 10 K- ohms

M IDLE SPEED

External speed trim: L CLOSE FOR

5 K-ohms trimpot between terminals G and J K DROOP OPERATION
External speed trim range: ± 6% min @3000Hz
J * SPEED
Auxiliary input (terminal N): CLOSE TO
TRIM
INCREASE
Input voltage range: 0 to 10VDC H DROOP CW

Input impedance: 1M ohms.

Adjustment range: ±25% min @3000 Hz
G
*
Steady state speed accuracy: ±0.25% F BATTERY 12/24V FUSE 15A
Droop adjustment range: 1 to 5% minimum
E - +
Actuator output: 10 Amps continuous max
Overspeed alarm relay output: 10 Amps @ 28VDC D MAGNETIC
PICKUP
Alarm reset input: 0 to 40VDC. C
DC supply output: 10 volts DC, 20mA max
B * -
Operating temp.: -20°C (-4°F) to 70 °C (158°F). ACTUATOR
Storage temp.: -30°C (-22°F) to 80 °C (176°F). A +
Maximum humidity: 95% non-condensing. *
Dimensions: 130 x 110 x 27 mm (WxHxD) ALARM OVERSPEED ALARM RESET
RESET
Weight: 350 g (approx.)
NC
Mounting: any position, vertical preferred CONNECT SERIALLY TO
Conformity (EU directives) COM ENGINE FUEL SOLENOID

-73/23/EEC and 93/68/EEC

NO
-89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC
Norms of reference: * GROUND AT ONE END ONLY
-EN 61010 (safety requirements)
-EN 50081-2 (EMC requirements)
-EN 50082-2 (EMC requirements

INSTALLATION