Product Specification

03331 (Rev. A)

IC-920/
IC-922
Ignition
Controllers • User-adjustable
with ServLink
energy levels for
precise spark
APPLICATIONS crankshaft and camshaft and speed of the
engine) to precisely determine when and
control and
The IC-920 and IC-922 are state-of-the-art which cylinder should fire. optimum plug life
capacitive-discharge ignition system
controllers especially designed for spark-
The ignition timing of the engine is controlled • Ultra-high energy
by operator inputs, such as two manual available—170 mJ
ignited engines used in gas compression,
timing potentiometers, a 4–20 mA signal, a (IC-920) or 340
electric power generation, and other
0–5 Vdc signal, or a five-point speed curve.
industrial applications. mJ (IC-922)—
Engine operators can adjust spark energy assures
The IC-920 controller provides standard-
levels for precise spark control and to
strike energy for up to 20 ignition coils, with
optimize spark plug life. And to assure good
outstanding
an option for up to 24 coils available. combustion
combustion in lean-burn and other misfire-
The IC-922 controller provides “big-strike” prone applications, the IC-920 and IC-922
energy for up to 20 (or optionally 24) coils. controllers are capable of providing very
• User-program-
The big-strike capability is well suited for high levels of energy output. The single- mable for any
high-BMEP or other engines that are prone strike IC-920 controller is adjustable up to industrial gas
to misfire. 170 mJ of stored energy, the big-strike engine
IC-922 model is adjustable up to 340 mJ of
stored energy. • Individual cylinder
DESCRIPTION
While the IC-920/IC-922 is operating, the timing control
The IC-920 and IC-922 are ultra-high-energy
unit continuously monitors the status of the • RS-232 ServLink
ignition system controllers featuring user-
ignition system by verifying proper
controlled energy levels, advanced
information from all timing sensors and
interface for easy
diagnostics, and an RS-232 ServLink programming with
proper operation of the primary ignition
interface for easy programming with a
circuit. Depending on the severity of the Windows®-based
Windows®-based service tool.
fault, the unit will either shut down or warn service tool
The controller system consists of a 16-bit the operator. In both cases, a message is
CPU, sensor signal conditioning circuitry, a transmitted via a serial link to a PC. Some
high-voltage power supply. and 20 (or faults are also annunciated via an auxiliary
optionally 24) outputs. The system can be output.
configured from two cylinders to 20 (or 24)
In addition to protecting the engine from
cylinders.
ignition faults, the IC-920/IC-922 also has a
The unit software can be configured for any user-programmable overspeed set-point
type of industrial engine. There is never a shutdown.
requirement for factory reprogramming of The 20-cylinder versions are suitable for
software. All user programming/configuring four-stroke engines having rated speeds up
is accomplished via a Windows-based to 1800 rpm, and two-stroke engines rated
computer program. up to 900 rpm. The 24-cylinder versions are
The IC-920/IC-922 uses information suitable for 1500 rpm (four-stroke) or 750
provided by three timing sensors (position of rpm (two-stroke) operation.
FEATURES Spark Energy Affects on Ignition Delay
17.0
The IC-920/-922 is a versatile ignition control that is 16.5
user configurable for a variety of engine installations. A 16.0
single IC-920/-922 ignition control can be configured to 15.5

Ignition Delay
fit numerous engine makes, models, and sizes. 15.0
14.5
Typical Ignition System
The IC-920 family of ignition controls derive their 14.0
power from a 24 Vdc battery power distribution system 13.5
13.0 Woodward Ultra-High
with a steady state range of 18–32 Vdc.
12.5 Energy Ignition System
The IC-920 family accepts three magnetic pick-up 12.0

signals. Typically two of the sensors are variable 0.33 0.34 0.35 0.36 0.37 0.38 0.39 0.4 0.41 0.42
Equivalence Ratio
reluctance type (passive), and the third sensor is an
active proximity or Hall effect sensor. These pick-up
sensors indicate the position of the camshaft, the Brake Specific Energy Consumption
position of the crankshaft, and the speed of the engine. 7300
Using pre-programmed timing sequences, the CPU in 7200
the IC-920 family controls the ignition timing of up to 24 7100

BSEC (BTU/bhp-hr)
ignition outputs. The ignition outputs are connected to 7000
the primary windings of industry-standard CD ignition 6900
Typical Ignition System
coils. 6800
The IC-920 family ignition drivers are designed to work 6700
Woodward Ultra-High
with industrial engines that require between 2 and 24 6600
Energy Ignition System
separate CD ignition coil outputs. A CD ignition coil 6500
output is intended to connect to the primary side of a 0.330 0.340 0.350 0.360 0.370 0.380 0.390 0.400 0.410 0.420
CD ignition coil. The firing sequences are user Equivalence Ratio (exhaust)
programmable.
Timing Control:
Energy Control:
Ignition timing of the IC-920 family can be biased
Spark energy levels of the IC-920/IC-922 are adjustable,
(advanced or retarded) in real time based on a
allowing the user to obtain optimum spark duration while
potentiometer setting, a 4–20 mA or 0–5 Vdc signal, or
maximizing spark plug life. Energy settings are easily
a 5-point speed map. The speed map allows the
increased as needed to compensate for normal spark
ignition timing to be varied relative to the CPU-
plug wear.
calculated engine speed.
With the IC-920 platform, the capacitively stored
The global timing can be set for a maximum span of
primary energy can be adjusted from 20 to 170 mJ in
60° crankshaft. The most advanced timing is limited to
10 mJ steps.
10° less than the distance from the reset location to
To provide “big strike” capability, the IC-922 platform cylinder one.
incorporates two power output boards—a main power
Universal timing limit values are programmed for the
board and a secondary board that drives a second
earliest (most advanced) and latest (most retarded)
spark at an optimized time delay from the main board
timing points. The universal timing limits override any
spark. The main and delay power boards each have a
combination of the timing variation inputs that exceed
stored energy range of 20 to 170 mJ. The IC-922
these limits.
software configures both the main and delay boards to
the same energy level. With the combined boards, the Individual Cylinder Timing Offsets:
capacitively stored primary energy can be adjusted Because of the unique circumstances for each engine
from 40 to 340 mJ in 20 mJ steps. configuration, the IC-920/-922 allows run-time energy
Ultra-High Available Energy Levels: adjustment for each (odd and even) primary output. It
is possible to adjust the individual cylinders within a
The IC-920 is capable of delivering up to 170 mJ of
range of +/- 3° crankshaft.
energy, and the IC-922 is capable of delivering up to 340
mJ of energy. Annunciation:
This ultra-high available energy provides a number of The 92X family ignition controllers contain three
benefits to engine operation, including a reduced ignition discrete outputs that can be used within an engine
delay that provides for improved and more consistent system to communicate fault or abnormal conditions.
combustion, particularly at lean conditions. Faults sensed by the 92X design can be
communicated via the discrete outputs. A PC-based
The ultra-high energy capability also contributes to service tool is used to retrieve the precise reason for
outstanding brake specific energy consumption the discrete output annunciation.
characteristics at lean operating conditions.
Engine Control and Safety: ServLink Display:
The IC-920 family also has built-in ancillary functions It is possible to display the following information on the
that include a programmable overspeed shut down, ServLink communications interface:
hour meter, and a speed switch output.
• Status line display—indicates communication
The IC-920/-922 has built-in features that protect the mode, firing, warnings
engine if any malfunction related to the ignition system • Timing
is detected:
• Individual cylinder misfire
• Overspeed protection • Misfire rate
• Permissive start output • Run/Stop discrete input signal status
• Auxiliary shutdown input • 4–20 mA input level
• Misfire rate protection • 0–5 Vdc input level
• Timing sensor fault detection • Energy levels for each cylinder
• Alarm output • Operating hours and software version
ServLink Communications: • Individual Cylinder timing adjustments
The RS-232 ServLink communications interface allows Service Tool:
the setting of numerous parameters.
The IC-900 series ignition service tool is a Windows-
• Number of cylinders based software tool that is used to configure, monitor,
• Firing sequence and troubleshoot an IC-920/-922 ignition system. It
runs on a personal computer and communicates with
• Number of teeth of the flywheel ring gear the IC-920/-922 ignition control through a serial
• Position of the trigger source for the first cylinder connection.
• Overspeed setpoint The IC-900 series service tool software can be
• Primary misfire limit downloaded free from the Woodward website at
• Speed for the security speed function www.woodward.com/software/software.cfm, under
• Limit values for the earliest and latest timing Ignition System
points. Schedules A and B both have a maximum Tools.
advance and retarded setting All configuration
• Setting range for the potentiometers settings are shown
• Enabling of the speed curve timing in an intuitive
graphical interface
• Speed and timing for each of the five speed
format.
points
Configuration, for
• Enabling of the 4–20 mA or 0–5 Vdc timing initial setup or
adjustment replacement, is a
• The 4–20 mA signal has three timing settings: 20 straightforward
mA timing, 4 mA timing, and a default timing for process. Settings can be saved directly into the IC-
<1 mA signal. 920/-922 EEPROM or to a file. Settings from a file can
• The 0–5 Vdc signal has two timing setting: 0 Volt be loaded into the IC-920/-922 ignition control for
timing and 5 Volt timing quickly configuring ignition controls for all like engines
within a manufacturing facility, a plant, or a system.
• Speed trip levels and hysteresis
• Global energy and Energy level alarms

Diagnostic LEDs:
Eight LEDs on the IC-92x products provide the following functionality:
Name Function Color I/O Pin
Trigger Indicates presence of signal on trigger input. amber Trigger Input
Reset Indicates presence of signal on reset input. Flashes during normal amber Reset Input
operation.
Cam Indicates presence of signal on cam input. Flashes during normal amber Cam Input
operation.
Power Indicates presence of 24V power. green Input Power
Permissive Start Illuminated LED indicates that ignition is firing. green Permissive Start Discrete
Output
Speed Trip #1 Illuminated LED indicates that the Speed Trip #1 discrete output is amber Speed Trip #1 Discrete
energized. Output
Alarm Output - Illuminated LED indicates that the Alarm Output - Trip #2 is amber Alarm Output - Trip #2
Trip #2 energized Discrete Output
System General system health indicator. amber NA
 SPECIFICATIONS
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Input Power Requirements
Input Voltage Range 18 to 32 Vdc Steady State
www.woodward.com Transient Voltage Range* 10 to 32 Vdc (for less than 1 minute)
Average Current Draw IC-920: 5 A max
IC-922: 10 A max
Peak Current Draw 30 A @ 100% energy
Current Draw Equation IC-920: A = (rpm * outputs) / (stroke * 1800)
IC-922: A = (rpm * outputs) / (stroke * 900)
Notes
1. Average current is dependent on the number of cylinders, input power, energy level, and
engine speed.
2. Peak current is dependent only on energy level, 100% energy = 25 A peak.
Dimensions
IC-920: 13.5 in. High x 10.0 in. Wide x 5.35 in. Deep (343 x 254 x 136 mm)
IC-922: 17.5 in. High x 14.0 in. Wide x 8.35 in. Deep (445 x 356 x 212 mm)
Vibration and Shock Tests
The IC-920 family is designed for skid mount operation.
Humidity Test
The IC-920 family has been qualified to Woodward H2 humidity test procedure called out in
procedure 4-04-6230 (5 cycles, 60 ºC, 95%).
Cranking Waveform
The IC-920 family is designed for operation on a 24 V battery power distribution system with a
steady state variation of 18–32 Vdc. However, the units will be capable of generating spark output
in the presence of the cranking waveform specified in SAE J1113/11 test pulse 4 (June 1995).
Safety Certification
All models of the IC-92x family are certified for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, & D and
Ordinary Locations per CSA for Canada.
Accuracy
The IC-920 family timing accuracy is ±0.17° crankshaft at rated engine speed up to 1800 rpm (four-
stroke) or 900 rpm (two-stroke). A deviation of ±1.0° crankshaft is not be exceeded throughout the
entire speed range (50–2200 rpm). In the event that a trigger signal coincides simultaneously with
the output of a firing pulse, an accuracy of ±0.17 ° crankshaft is maintained.
In the case that two outputs fire simultaneously due to the settings of individual timing, the firing
point of the even cylinders (bank two) may deviate by ±0.32° crankshaft from the nominal value.
The odd cylinders (bank one) will exhibit the ±0.17° crankshaft accuracy as previously stated.

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