(127)

ISO 9001
CERTIFIED

G
A
C

ESD5500E Series
Speed Control Unit

OVERNORS
MERICA
ORP.

GA

MODEL:

Vertical orientation
allows fluids to drain
in moist environments.

S/N :

Dimensions in (mm)

5.750
(146)

5.500 5.000
(127)
(140)

5.000
(127)

Avoid Extreme Heat

ESD5500E

GOVERNOR SPEED

5.000
(127)
5.000
PICK-UP
(127)
-

GAGA C
C

A&B

Actuator (+/-)

6
B

STABILITY
STABILITY

ORP.

SPEED CONTROL UNIT

SPEED CONTROL UNIT
#16 AWG (1.3mm sq) or largerMODEL:
wire ESD5500E
MODEL:
S/NESD5500E
:

(127)
CAUTION
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
#16
AWG (1.3mm sq) or larger
wire

E&F

Ground Signal

Currents Above 5A
Variable Speed
Input

K&L

Droop Select

Idle Select

0 - 5V DC

S1

E1

S1

5.500
BATTERY
BATTERY

STARTING FUEL

FUSE

(127)

Middle Position

5.500
Full
CW (Maximum Fuel)
(140)
Full CCW (Fastest)

5.000
(127)
8.13

5.000

SPEED
RAMPING

IDLE

If the starting smoke is excessive, the STARTING FUEL may

need to be adjusted slightly CCW.

4.

If the starting time is too long, the STARTING FUEL may need
to be adjusted slightly CW.

(127)

When the switch opens, adjust the SPEED RAMPING for the
least amount of smoke when accelerating from idle speed to
rated speed.

C1 OFF

ON
C2
SOFT COUPLING
OFF

LEAD CIRCUIT
ADDITIONAL
ONFEATURES & OPTIONAL WIRING

OFF
C1 ADD

BATTERY
OR
ACTUATOR
JUMPER
ON FOR
C2 12V

ADJUSTMENT
PROCEDURE
CURRENTS
ABOVE 5A
SOFT
COUPLING
LEAD CIRCUIT
BATTERY
OR
ACTUATOR
ON
OFF
CURRENTS
ABOVE

STABILITY
SPEED
STARTING
RAMPING
FUEL

CAUTION

GAIN

SPECIFIC ACTUATOR PUBLICATION FOR PROPER

* SEE
1.031 ON BATTERY VOLTAGE
WIRING OF ACTUATOR BASED
SPEED
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
COMPONENT. WHEN INSTALLING
OR SERVICING REFER TO
PRODUCT PUBLICATION.

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL

MADE IN AGAWAM,COMPONENT.
MA U.S.A. WHEN INSTALLING
OR SERVICING REFER TO
PRODUCT PUBLICATION.

0.266
(6,6)
1.031
(26)

ACCESSORY INPUT

CLOSE FOR IDLE

OPTIONAL ACTUATOR
SPEED CABLE SHIELDING TOIDLE
CE DIRECTIVE
RAMPING MEET
DROOP

IDLE

DROOP

IDLE

DROOP

A B C D E F G HSPEED
J K ACTUATOR
L MN P

DROOP
MAGNETIC
10VPICK-UP

0.266
1. Place the optional external selector switch in the
DROOP position. DROOP is increased by clockwise rotation (6,6)
of the DROOP
adjustment control.

NOTE

10V
AUX OUTPUT

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL

COMPONENT. WHEN INSTALLING
OR SERVICING REFER TO
PRODUCT PUBLICATION.

SWITCH
PROFILE

Though a wide range of droopACCESSORY

is available POWER
with the internal control, droop level requirements
SUPPLY of 10% are unusual.
If droop levels experienced are higher or lower than those
required, contact GAC forACCESSORY
assistance. INPUT
ADD JUMPER FOR 12V
BATTERY OR ACTUATOR
CURRENTS ABOVE 5A

SWITCH
PROFILE

0.266
(6,6)

CW

GROUND REFERENCE
CLOSE FOR DROOP

A single remote speed adjustment potentiometer can be used

to adjust the engine speed continuously over a specific speed
range.

WD554

An additional fixed resistor may be placed across

the potentiometer to obtain the exact desired range.
Connect the speed range potentiometer as shown
in Section 12 using Terminals G and J.

NOTE

To maintain engine stability at the minimum speed setting, a

small amount of droop can be added using the DROOP adjustment. At the maximum speed setting the governor performance
will be near isochronous, regardless of the droop adjustment
WD554
setting.
Contact GAC for assistance if difficulty is experienced in obtaining the desired variable speed
governing performance.

NOTE

TABLE 1
SPEED RANGE

POTENTIOMETER VALUE

900 Hz

540 RPM

2400 Hz

1440 RPM

5K

3000 Hz

1800 RPM

10 K

3500 Hz

2100 RPM

25 K

3700 Hz

2220 RPM

50 K

NOTE

DROOP
IDLE
Droop is typically used for the10V
paralleling of engine driven generaAUX OUTPUT
tors. When in droop operation,
the engine speed will decrease as
engine load increases. The percentage of droop is based on the
actuator current change from no engine load to full load.

2. After the droop level has been adjusted, the rated engine
speed setting may need to be reset. Check the engines speed
and adjust that speed setting accordingly.

A short circuit on this terminal can damage the

speed control unit.

Select the desired speed range and corresponding potentiometer value. (Refer to TABLE 1 below) If the exact range cannot be
found, select the next higher range potentiometer.

DROOP

COMPENSATION
JUMPER

E2

SPEED

STARTING
PICK-UP
FUEL
BATTERY
ACTUATOR

PICK-UP

Remote Variable
Speed Operation

SWITCH
PROFILE

(26)

DEAD TIME
IDLE

E3

E1

CAUTION

PIB 1002E C

5A

SWITCH
Wide Range
PROFILE

STABILITY
If the IDLE speed setting was not adjusted as detailed inCURRENTS
Section 7 ABOVE 5A
DEAD TIME
E3 place the optional external
Starting Fuel Adjustment,
then
selector
GROUND
REFERENCE
CW
COMPENSATION
switch in the IDLE position. The idle
speed set pointJUMPER
is increased by the
E2
CLOSE
DROOP
clockwise rotation of the IDLE adjustment control. When
the FOR
engine
GAINthe speed control
E1
is at idle speed,
unit applies droop to the governor
system to insure stable operation.
1.031
IDLE

The +10 voIt regulated supply, Terminal P, can be utilized to provide power to GAC governor system accessories. Up to 20 mA
of current can be drawn from this supply. Ground reference is
Terminal G.
CAUTION

ADD JUMPER FOR 12V

BATTERY OR ACTUATOR

ORP.

PICK-UP

(127)

Accessory
Supply

A BC DE F GH J K L MN P

15A MAX

Middle Position

E1

3.

5.

4.
Stop the engine.
ORP.
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SEE SPECIFIC ACTUATOR PUBLICATION FOR PROPER

Middle
Position
MODEL:
ESD5500E
WIRING
OF
ACTUATOR
BASED ON BATTERY
VOLTAGE
SEE SPECIFIC
ACTUATOR
PUBLICATION
FOR
PROPER
5.000
WIRING OF ACTUATOR BASED ON BATTERY
VOLTAGE
S/N
:

ESD5500E Series Speed Control Unit

5.000

DEAD TIME
BATTERY
CLOSE
DROOPspeed begins
E3
ACTUATOR
3. Adjust the STARTING FUEL CCW
untilFOR
the engine
to fall.
COMPENSATION
Speed Droop
MODEL:Increase
ESD5500E
the
STARTING
FUEL
slightly
so
that
the
idle
speed
is
returned
to
the
E2
JUMPER
ON
OVERNORS SPEED TRIM
C2
C1 OFF
Operation
MERICA
CONTROL
- 5K
S/N
: desired
CLOSE
FOR IDLE
SPEED
TRIM level.
SOFT
COUPLING
LEAD CIRCUIT
GAIN
E1
ON
OFF FOR IDLE
CONTROL - 5K
CLOSE

15A MAX
Make sure the following adjustments are set before starting
the engine.FUSE
SPEED CONTROL UNIT
(140)

SPEED RAMPING

MERICA

SPEED CONTROL UNIT

GA

_
+
ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE_ENGINE
STARTUP
S1

SPEED TRIM CONTROL

GA*

REFERENCE
Place
engine in idle by connectingGROUND
Terminals
M & G.
CWthe ORP.
GROUND REFERENCE
2. CW
Adjust the IDLE speed for as low a STABILITY
speed
setting
as the application allows. PICK-UP
CLOSE FOR DROOP

1.

MAGNETIC
PICK-UP
PICK-UP

STABILITY

E2

GAIN

ACCESSORY POWER
SUPPLY

(127) 5.500
ACCESSORY POWER
(140)
SUPPLYPOWER
ACCESSORY
ADJUSTMENT

OVERNORS
MERICA

One end of each shield, including the speed sensor shield, should be
MAGNETIC
grounded to a single point on the ESD case.

ESD5500E

A B C D2. EStartFthe G
H J K L MN P
engine.

ACCESSORY INPUT

STABILITY

GA

ACTUATOR
ACTUATOR

DEAD TIME
COMPENSATION
JUMPER

E3

E1

If the auto synchronizer is used alone, not in conjunction

with a load sharing module, a 3 ohm resister should be
connected between Terminals N and P. This is required
to match the voltage levels between the speed control unit
and the synchronizer.

SOFT COUPLING

LEAD CIRCUIT

CAUTION
Start the engine and maintain at an idle speed for a period of time
ENGINE SPEED prior
CONTROLto accelerating to the operating speed. This method separates
COMPONENT.
WHEN INSTALLING
SPEED
METHOD
2
OR SERVICING REFER
TO
the starting
process so that each may be optimized for the lowest
PRODUCT
PUBLICATION.
DEAD TIME
smoke emissions.
DEADCOMPENSATION
TIME
DROOP
DROOP
JUMPER
COMPENSATION
PICK-UP
Procedure
WD554
IDLE
JUMPER
10V
ACTUATOR
1. BATTERY
Replace the connection between Terminals
& G with a
ACCESSORY POWER
AUX MOUTPUT
switch, usually an oil pressure switch.
SUPPLY

ADD JUMPER FOR 12V

BATTERY OR ACTUATOR
5.750
(146)
CURRENTS ABOVE 5A
1. SPEED
Rotate the GAIN adjustment clockwiseSWITCH
until
instability
GROUND
REFERENCE
CW
PROFILE
SWITCH
SPEEDdevelops.
PROFILE
CLOSE FOR DROOP

*
*
Shielded cable should be used for all external connections to the ESD

GAIN

frequency range, a jumper wire or frequency trim control may be required between Terminals G and J. This
increases the frequency range of the speed control to
over 7000 Hz (4200 RPM).

If the starting time is too long,

the STARTING
FUEL may need
ON
OFF
ORP.
to be adjusted slightly CW.
STABILITY

WD554
MADE IN AGAWAM, MA U.S.A.
SPEED TRIM
WD554
(26)
CONTROL - 5K
_
+
SPEED
STARTING FUEL
S1
STARTING
SUPPLY
FUEL FUSE RAMPING
ACCESSORY INPUT
BATTERY
15A MAX
The
engines
exhaust
smoke
at
start-up
can
be
minimized
by
completing
the
following
5.000
ACCESSORY INPUT
5.750
adjustments:
(127) FOR 12V
ADD JUMPER
(146)
CAUTION

RECOMMENDATIONS

4.

(26)When operating in the upper end of the control unit

(6,6)

5.000

MEET CE DIRECTIVE

(127)

(146)

Close for Idle

CABLE
SHIELDING TO
ACTUATOR
AccessoryOPTIONAL
Power
10CE
Volt
Output
DIRECTIVE
CABLEMEET
SHIELDING
TO
Supply

control.

If the starting smoke is excessive, the STARTING FUEL may

need to be adjusted slightly
C2
C1 OFF CCW.ON

1. Follow the same adjustment procedure, 0.266

steps 1 - 3, as the
SEE SPECIFIC ACTUATOR PUBLICATION FOR PROPER
0.266(6,6)ACTUATOR
GAIN parameter.
SPEED CONTROL UNIT
WIRING OF ACTUATOR BASED ON BATTERY VOLTAGE
Idle Speed
(6,6)
NOTE Normally, adjustments made at no load achieve satisfactory performance. If
Setting
MODEL:
B.

Accessory Input
Load ACTUATOR
Sharing / Synchronizing,
OPTIONAL

3.

STARTING
FUEL

ESD5500E
further performance improvements are required, refer to Section (11) SYSTEM
MAGNETIC
5.750
TROUBLESHOOTING.
S/N :

Active When Closed

Start the engine and adjust the SPEED RAMPING for the
least smoke on acceleration from idle to rated speed.

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A
BC
DF
EG
F H
G FUSE
H
J 4.L
KIf instability
L N
Mpersists,
N
BorC
DE
JMAXK
M
P Padjust the next parameter.
BATTERY
15A
Add Jumper for 12VA
Battery
Actuator
+

S/N :

(26)

10V
AUX 5.500
OUTPUT

2. Then, gradually move theDROOP

adjustment counterclockwise until
DROOP
stabilityIDLE
returns.
DROOP
DROOP
OPTIONAL ACTUATOR
SPEED TRIM 10V
IDLE
CABLE
SHIELDING
TO
3. Finally,
moveAUX
the
further
counterOUTPUT one division
CONTROL
- 5Kadjustment
CLOSE
FOR
IDLE
10V
MEETpotentiometer).
CE DIRECTIVE
clockwise
to insure
stable performance (270
AUX
OUTPUT
OVERNORS

- +
+

GAIN

A 15 amp fuse must be installedMAGNETIC

in the
positive battery lead to protect against
PICK-UP
PICK-UP
reverse voltage
PICK-UP
BATTERY
ACTUATOR
Battery positive (+) input
is Terminal F
BATTERY
ACTUATOR _

Battery Power (-/+)

A.

COMPONENT. WHEN INSTALLING

ENGINE SPEED
CONTROLREFER TO
OR SERVICING
COMPONENT. PRODUCT
WHEN INSTALLING
PUBLICATION.
OR SERVICING REFER TO
PRODUCT PUBLICATION.

MODEL:

DROOP 1.031 (26)

Magnetic Speed5.500
MEET CE DIRECTIVE
MA U.S.A.
Gap between speed
sensorMADE
andIN AGAWAM,
gear teeth
5.500 (140)
Pickup
SPEED
should
not
be
smaller
than
0.02
in.
(.51mm)
STARTING
IDLE
(D is ground)(140)
SPEED
RAMPING
STARTINGFUEL
IDLE
STABILITY
ADJUSTMENT
RAMPING
Speed
sensor voltage should be at least 1V
FUEL
5.000
AC RMS
during crank ACTUATOR
PARAMETER
PROCEDURE
5.000
(127)
CAUTION

C&D

2.

at no load, the following governor

5.000
0.266
engine stability.

E2
E2

GAIN
GAIN

(127) between Terminals M & G.

Remove the connection

(140)

E3
E3

5.000

1.

Terminal N is sensitive. Accessory connections must

be shielded.

When an accessory is connected to Terminal N, the

speed will decrease and the speed adjustment must
1.031 be reset.

Procedure

SPEED CONTROL UNIT

C DE F GH J K L MN P

MADE IN AGAWAM, MA U.S.A.

2.

IDLE

(146)

The AUXiliary Terminal N accepts input signals from load sharing

units, auto synchronizers, and other governor system accessories, GAC accessories are directly connected to this terminal.
NOTES

Start the engine and accelerate directly to the operating speed

5.750
(Generator
Sets, etc.).

OVERNORS
MERICA

SWITCH
PROFILE

ADJUSTING FOR STABILITY

Wires must be twisted

and/or
OPTIONAL
S/NACTUATOR
: shielded for
their entire lengthCABLE SHIELDING TO

1.

DROOP

OFF
C2
C1running
Once the engine is
at ON
operating
speed and
OFFCIRCUIT ON
C2SOFT COUPLING
C1 LEAD
performance
adjustments
can
be
made
to increase
ON
OFF
SOFT COUPLING
LEAD CIRCUIT
ON
OFF

OVERNORS
MERICA
OVERNORS
MERICA
ORP.

NOTES

GA

IDLE

1.031

BATTERY

ACTUATOR

DEFINITION

E1

OR SERVICING REFER TO
PRODUCT PUBLICATION.

0.266
(6.6)

See Section 12 for the Wiring Diagram

GAIN
SETTINGTHE EDG

The governed speed set point is in- SPEED

STARTING
creased by clockwise rotation of the RAMPING
FUEL
SPEED adjustment control. Remote
speed adjustment can be obtained with
CAUTION
optional
5K Speed Trim Control.
5.750 an ENGINE
SPEED CONTROL
COMPONENT. WHEN INSTALLING
SPEED
(146)
5.750

(146)

WIRING

JUMPER

E2

Accessory
Input

One of two methods of operation for the ESD5500E may now selected.

OFF

ON

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1.031
(26)

5.000
(127)

5.500
(140)

TERMINAL

TWO METHODS OF OPERATIONTHE

ORP.
METHOD 1
Crank the engine
with DC power applied to the governor system. The actuator will enSTABILITY
ergize
to
the
maximum
fuel
position
until
the
engine
starts.
The
governor
system
should
SPEED CONTROL UNIT
control the engine at a low idle speed. If the engine is unstableE3after starting, referDEAD
to TIME
COMPENSATION
Section 6 ADJUSTING FOR STABILITY.

See Section 12 for more dimensions

START THE ENGINE

The speed
control unit governed speed
setting is factory
ON
OVERNORS
C2 set at approximately engine
C1 OFF
idle speed.MERICA
(1000 Hz., Speed sensor
signal
or 600 RPM)
SOFT COUPLING
LEAD
CIRCUIT

INSTALLATION

Mount in a cabinet,
engine enclosure, or
sealed metal box.

(26)

1K

RPM values shown are for 100 teeth flywheel

10

12

SPECIFICATIONS
PERFORMANCE

ENVIRONMENTAL

Isochronous Operation

0.25% or better

Speed Range / Governor

1 - 7.5 KHz Continuous

Speed Drift with Temperature

1% Maximum

Idle Adjust CW

Ambient Temperature

Idle Adjust CCW

Less than 1200 Hz

Droop Range

400 Hz., 75 Hz per 1.0 A change

Droop Adj. Min. (K-L Jumpered)

15 Hz., 75 Hz per 1.0 A change

Speed Trim Range

200 Hz

Remote Variable Speed Range

500 - 7.5 KHz

100 Hz., 15 Hz/Volt @ 5.0 K Impedance
735 Hz., 60 Hz/Volt @ 65 K Impedance
148 Hz., 10 Hz/Volt @ 1 Meg Impedance
10 VDC Supply @ 20 mA Max
INPUT / OUTPUT

DC Supply

12-24 VDC Battery Systems

Transient and Reverse Voltage Protected

Polarity

Negative Ground (Case Isolated)

Power Consumption

50mA continuous plus actuator current

Speed Signal Range

0.5-50 VAC

Actuator Current Range

@ 77F (25C)

GA

Agency

CE and RoHS Requirements

MODEL:

See Wiring Diagram and Outline

Weight

1.2 lb. (0.544 kg)

Mounting

Any position, Vertical Preferred

Droop is based on a speed sensor frequency of 4000 Hz. and an actuator
current change of 1 amp from no load to full load. Applications with
higher speed sensor signals will experience less percentage of droop.
Applications with more actuator currant change will experience higher
percentages of droop. See droop description for specific details on operation of droop ranges. When used with the ADC100 actuator the droop
percentage will he less due to the actuators low current consumption.

S/N :

E2

GAIN

E1

SPEED
RAMPING

IDLE

CAUTION
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
COMPONENT. WHEN INSTALLING
OR SERVICING REFER TO
PRODUCT PUBLICATION.

PICK-UP
ACTUATOR

SWITCH
PROFILE

SPEED

DROOP

BATTERY

IDLE

DROOP
10V
AUX OUTPUT

A BC DE F GH J K L MN P

0.266
(6,6)

Protected against reverse voltage by a series diode. A 15 amp fuse must

be installed in the positive battery lead.
Protected against short circuit to actuator (shuts off current to actuator),
unit automatically turns back on when short is removed.

WD554
OPTIONAL ACTUATOR
CABLE SHIELDING TO
MEET CE DIRECTIVE

ACCESSORY POWER
SUPPLY
ACCESSORY INPUT

ADD JUMPER FOR 12V

BATTERY OR ACTUATOR
CURRENTS ABOVE 5A

ACTUATOR

100% Functionally Tested

GROUND REFERENCE

CW

MAGNETIC
PICK-UP

1G @ 20-100 Hz

CLOSE FOR DROOP

SPEED TRIM
CONTROL - 5K

S1

CLOSE FOR IDLE

FUSE
15A MAX

BATTERY

SEE SPECIFIC ACTUATOR PUBLICATION FOR PROPER

WIRING OF ACTUATOR BASED ON BATTERY VOLTAGE

SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING
Instability

System Inoperative
If the engine governing system does not function, the fault may be determined by
performing the voltage tests described in Steps 1 through 4. Positive (+) and negative
(-) refer to meter polarity. Should normal values be indicated during troubleshooting
steps, and then the fault may be with the actuator or the wiring to the actuator. Tests
are performed with battery power on and the engine off, except where noted. See
actuator publication for testing procedure on the actuator.
STEP

WIRES

NORMAL READING

F(+) & E(-)

Battery Supply
Voltage
(12 or 24 VDC)

INSTABILITY
Fast Periodic

PROBABLE CAUSE OF
ABNORMAL READING

Unsatisfactory Performance

Slow Periodic

The engine
seems to jitter
with a 3Hz or
faster irregularity
of speed.

An irregularity of
speed below 3Hz.

3. Wiring error
C(+) & D(-)

1.0 VAC RMS min.

while cranking

1. Gap between speed sensor

and gear teeth too great. Check
Gap.
2. Improper or defective wiring to
the speed sensor. Resistance
between D and C should be
160 to 1200 ohms. See specific
mag pickup data for resistance.
3. Defective speed sensor.

P(+) & G(-)

10 VDC, Internal
Suuply

F(+) & A(-)

1.0 - 2.0 VDC while

cranking

PROBABLE CAUSE OF
ABNORMAL READING

SYMPTOM

1. DC battery power not

connected. Check for blown
fuse.
2. Low battery voltage

DEAD TIME
COMPENSATION
JUMPER

E3

ESD5500E

STARTING
FUEL

5.000
(127)

11

STABILITY

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5.500
(140)

RELIABILITY
Testing

ON
C2
SOFT COUPLING
OFF

LEAD CIRCUIT
ON

ORP.

SPEED CONTROL UNIT

PHYSICAL
Dimension

C1 OFF

OVERNORS
MERICA

COMPLIANCE / STANDARDS

0.5 - 120 Volts RMS

Vibration

1.031
(26)

(127)

Fungus Proof and Corrosion Resistant

Min. 2.5 A
Max. 10 A

Speed Sensor Signal

5.000

up to 95%

All Surface Finishes

NOTE

(146)

-40 to 85C (-40 to 180F)

1 - 5% regulation

Droop Adj. Max. (K-L Jumpered)

5.750

Relative Humidity

60% of Set Speed

Terminal Sensitivity
J
L
N
P

WIRING DIAGRAM & DIMENSIONS

1.

Make sure switch C1 is set to OFF.

2.

Readjust the GAIN and STABILITY for

optimum control.

3.

Remove the E1 to E2 jumper. Readjust

GAIN and Stability afterward.

4.

Turn off other electrical equipment that

may be causing interference.

1.

Readjust the GAIN and STABILITY

2.

Adjust the DEAD TIME COMPENSATION

by adding a capacitor from posts E2 to
E3 (negative on E2). Start with 10 mfds.
and increase until instability is eliminated.

3.

Non-Periodic

Erratic Engine
Behavior

1.

1. Short on Terminal P.
2. Defective speed control unit.
1. SPEED parameter set too low
2. Short/open in actuator wiring
3. Defective speed control
4. Defective actuator, see
Actuator Troubleshooting

2.

Check fuel system linkage during engine

operation for:
a. binding
b. high friction
c. poor linkage

SYMPTOM
Engine
Overspeeds

1. Do Not Crank. Apply

DC power to the
governor system.

2. Manually hold the

engine at the desired
running speed. Measure the DC voltage
between Terminals
A(-) & F(+) on the
speed control unit.

Increasing the GAIN should reduce the

instability but not totaly correct it.
If this is the case, there is most likely a
problem with the engine itself.
Check for:
a. engine mis-firings
b. an erratic fuel system
c. load changes on the generator set
voltage regulator.
If throttle is slghtly erratic, but performance is fast, then move switch C1 to the
OFF position.

If unsuccessful in solving instability, contact GAC for assistance.

info@governors-america.com or call 413-786-5600

PROBABLE CAUSE OF
ABNORMAL READING

NORMAL READING
1.

After the actuator goes to full fuel,

disconnect the speed sensor at Terminal C & D. If the actuator is still at
full fuel-speed then the speed control
unit is defective.

2.

If the actuator is at minimum fuel

position and there exists an
erroneous position signal, then check
speed sensor cable.

1.

If the voltage reading is

1.0 to 1.5 VDC:
a. SPEED adjustment is set above
desired speed
b. Defective speed control unit

2.

3.

If voltage reading is above 1.5 VDC

then check for:

OVERNORS
MERICA
ORP.

Actuator
does not
energize
fully

Engine
remains
below
desired
governed
speed

PROBABLE CAUSE OF
ABNORMAL READING

NORMAL READING
1. Measure the voltage
at the battery while
cranking.

1.

If the voltage is less than:

a. 7V for a 12V system, or
b. 14V for a 24V system, Then:
Check or replace battery.

2. Momentarily connect
Terminals A and F.
The actuator should
move to the full fuel
position.

1.

Actuator or battery wiring in error

2.

Actuator or linkage binding

3.

Defective actuator

1. Measure the actuator 1.

output, Terminals A
& B, while running
under governor
control.

2.

If voltage measurement is within

2 VDC of the battery supply voltage
level, then fuel control is restricted
from reaching full fuel position,
possibly due to mechanical governor, carburetor spring, or linkage
interference.
SPEED parameter set too low

a. actuator binding
b. linkage binding

Insufficient Magnetic Speed Signal

If the voltage reading is

below 0.8 VDC:

A strong magnetic speed sensor signal will eliminate the possibility of missed or extra pulses. The speed control unit will govern well with 1.0 volts RMS speed sensor
signal. A speed sensor signal of 3 VAC or greater at governed speed is recommended. Measurement of the signal is made at Terminals C and D.

a. Defective speed control unit

G
A
C

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Agawam, MA 01001 USA
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www.governors-america.com

The amplitude of the speed sensor signal can be raised by reducing the gap between the speed sensor tip and the engine ring gear. The gap should not be any
smaller than 0.020 in (0.45 mm). When the engine is stopped, back the speed sensor out by 3/4 turn after touching the ring gear tooth to achieve a satisfactory air gap.

ESD5500E Series Speed Control Unit

8.13

PIB1002E C