IMES EPM-XP - Page 3

Operation manual EPM-XP
Software Release l.0.5.17 2019-01-29
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6.4.1.9 Open *.csv files at Excel ____________________________________________________ 22
6.4.2 Screen page “Engine report” _____________________________________________________ 22
6.4.3 Screen page “Pmax diagram” _____________________________________________________ 23
6.4.4 Screen page “Pmax Balance” _____________________________________________________ 23
6.4.5 Screen page “Pcomp Balance” ____________________________________________________ 24
6.4.6 Screen page “IMEP” ____________________________________________________________ 24
6.4.7 Screen page “IMEP balance” _____________________________________________________ 25
6.4.8 Screen page “Performance” ______________________________________________________ 25
6.4.9 Screen page “Remarks” _________________________________________________________ 26
6.4.10 Screen page “Engine data” _______________________________________________________ 26
6.4.10.1 Calculation of effective Power (= shaft power)___________________________________ 27
6.4.10.2 Indication of effective Power in screen page “Engine report” _______________________ 28
6.4.11 Pipe oscillation filter ____________________________________________________________ 28
6.5 IMEP- and IPOWER calculation ____________________________________________ 29
6.5.1 Application on two-stroke engines _________________________________________________ 29
6.5.1.1 Load measured data from hard disc to PC _______________________________________ 29
6.5.1.2 Enter scavenge air pressure of selected load _____________________________________ 30
6.5.1.3 Indication of IPOWER and IMEP on screen page “Cylinder” _______________________ 30
6.5.1.4 Indication of IPOWER and IMEP on screen page “Engine report” ___________________ 31
6.5.1.5 “Auto shift” function _______________________________________________________ 31
6.5.1.6 Select a curve as reference curve _____________________________________________ 31
6.5.1.7 Save a reference curve ______________________________________________________ 32
6.5.1.8 Open reference curve for to optimize TDC position of other cylinder _________________ 32
6.5.1.9 Open reference curves of selected load for MAN B&W MC-C engines _______________ 32
6.5.1.10 Compare actual measurements with reference curve ______________________________ 32
6.5.1.11 Save shifted curves ________________________________________________________ 33
6.5.1.12 Example for optimum TDC position on MAN B&W MC-C engines __________________ 34
7 Free internet software download _________________________________________ 41
8 Accuracy check _______________________________________________________ 41
8.1 Connection of EPM-XP to pressure calibrator _________________________________ 42
8.1 Generate pressure at pressure calibrator _____________________________________ 43
8.2 Example of displayed EPM-XP values during pressure check ____________________ 44
8.3 Disconnect EPM-XP from pressure calibrator _________________________________ 44
9 Cleaning ____________________________________________________________ 45
9.1 Periodically cleaning ______________________________________________________ 45
9.2 Cleaning in case of hard deposit _____________________________________________ 45
9.3 Cleaning procedure of adaptor ______________________________________________ 46
9.4 Cleaning procedure of cylinder pressure sensor _______________________________ 46
10 Check tightening of sensor on adaptor ____________________________________ 47
11 Basic check for fault finding ____________________________________________ 48
12 Nomenclature ________________________________________________________ 49
13 Technical data ________________________________________________________ 49
14 Warranty ____________________________________________________________ 49
15 IMES Sales and service organization _____________________________________ 49
16 Declaration of conformity _______________________________________________ 50