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The PMI system is a reliable high accuracy instrument for measurement of cylinder pressures.
Furthermore for ME engines - the PMI system is required for identification of TDC during shop and sea
trials for correct configuration of the Engine Control System (ECS).
The PMI Offline version was developed in 1992 and has since 2004 been included as ME engine standard.
In 2002 a PMI Online system was developed and offered as an option.
A 2nd generation of the PMI Online System is now being introduced on the market and can be delivered
from January 2010. The 2nd generation PMI Online system hardware and PC software has been completely
redesigned, including new development of sensor chain and controller.
The 2nd generation has been developed with specific attention to simple and easy configuration, installation,
troubleshooting and system maintenance, a.o. by reducing the overall system complexity and at the same
time leading to considerable cost down.
The 2nd generation PMI Online provides online cylinder pressures for both engine monitoring and control
purposes, and as such being an integrated part of the Auto-tuning and ME-GI applications.
It is recommended to upgrade the standard PMI Offline system to PMI Online 2nd generation system for ME
engines. The upgrade is optional and comes with an add-on price, that is expected easily earned back in
cost savings of both the engine building as well as the engine operation in service.
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1. System Configuration
1.1.
PMI Offline
PMI Offline is as ME standard scope of supply installed and commissioned by the engine builder. The
components included and the cabling that have to be established is shown in the figure below.
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Controllers (Alphacomms) / 1 for 4-6 cylinders and 2 for 7-12 cylinders (master slave configuration)
Cables
The PMI Online 1st generation offers following additional features compared to PMI Offline:
Continuous online display of key values (Pmax, Pcomp, Pi and Pscav)
Simultaneous measuring of all cylinder pressures
Pressures curves retrieval on user demand (average over 10 revolutions)
With PMI online the effect of performance adjustments made on the ME MOP can immediately be viewed
in the PMI program, ensuring that adjustments can be made with high accuracy, reducing the time used on
testbed, sea trials and in service for adjusting and optimizing engine performance.
Commissioning of the PMI Online system is equivalent to the PMI offline system.
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A single controller (PMI DAU Data Acquisition Unit) unit instead of master/slave units
Ethernet (LAN) connection from PMI DAU to PC instead of a serial (RS485/RS232) line.
Compared to the ME standard PMI Offline installation, the additional work for installation and
commissioning of PMI Online 2nd generation is limited to the mounting & cabling of the fixed sensors, and
can typically be completed within hours.
Redesigned software:
The PMI Online 2nd generation includes completely redesigned software with following additional features
compared to 1st generation PMI Online:
Wizards guiding the user through the process of trouble shooting and setting up the system.
Auto tuning
Sensors:
Compared to the Kistler sensor of PMI Online 1st generation, the Kistler sensor of PMI Online 2nd
generation is delivered as a single unit, with built in charge amplifier and signal conditioner. This reduces
the overall system complexity, makes it easier and faster to install, configure, troubleshoot and maintain,
and reduces the overall system price.
Furthermore, with PMI Online 2nd generation the customer has the option to choose from either Kistler or
ABB sensors. The sensors are interchangeable and use the same interface (Harting connector) towards
the PMI DAU.
The Kistler sensor (in a sensor adaptor) is mounted on the cylinder cover, with indicator cock mounted on
top of the sensor adaptor.
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The ABB sensor is mounted on the end of the indicator pipe, with the indicator cock mounted directly on
the sensor.
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Required time and fuel consumption on testbed reduced, easy & fast engine adjustment
utilising the ME Auto-tuning functionality.
- 1 hour engine running saved each time the engine are to be balanced / adjusted.
This corresponds easily to USD 15-20.000 worth of fuel oil as well as total 1-2 man days of
testbed engineer attendance.
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Additional installation work is required to install the fix mounted sensors compared to PMI
offline, in total incl. cabling, typical one man in one day.
However with PMI online 2nd generation, this work is much less than with PMI online Mk. 1,
minimum 1-2 days saved.
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Installation of Licensees own PMI online portable equipment is avoided with customers
ordering PMI online 2nd generation as permanent installation. Save installation and
dismantling work.
No need for engine builder / Licensee to invest in own portable equipment for online cylinder
pressure measurements
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Licensees are allowed to sell PMI Online 2nd generation as option to their customers.
These benefits are estimated to a much larger value than the initial time spend to mount the PMI Online 2nd
generation system instead of the PMI Offline system.
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3. ECR installations:
PMI / CoCoS-EDS PC
The PMI and CoCoS-EDS applications are installed and executed on the same PC.
Installing PMI Offline, it is highly recommended that the PC is supplied by MAN Diesel (as part of the ME
scope of supply) or supplied by the Engine builder from MAN Diesel specification. Applying PMI Online,
this is a mandatory requirement.
It is highly recommended to mount the PMI/CoCoS-EDS PC in the ECR panel, adjacent to MOP-B, as
outlined in drawing 5135476-3 (attached).
The PMI / CoCoS-EDS PC must always be connected via the Hub (Ethernet) to the MOP-B no matter if the
ME engine is equipped with PMI Offline or PMI Online.
The LAN connecting the PMI DAU, the PMI/CoCoS-EDS PC and the MOP-B via the Hub is named MAN
LAN.
Engine Control
Room PMI/CoCoSMOP B
Engine Room
EDS PC
PMI DAU
Data Aqusition Unit
MAN LAN
Firewall/
switch/
router
*Optional
AMS PC
Ships LAN
The data measured by the PMI Online and PMI Offline are transferred to the CoCoS-EDS ME basic for
logging and trending purposes. The CoCoS-EDS ME Basic will furthermore acquire data from the ME-ECS
for the same purposes, transferring data from MOP-B via the Hub.
The CoCoS-EDS ME basic has been included in the ME standard scope of supply since autumn 2007.
The CoCoS-EDS full version is optional and require in addition a connection to the Alarm & Monitoring
system.
For security reasons, the MAN LAN may not be connected directly to the Ships LAN, unless a hardware
firewall is installed in between. With such connection (optional), recorded data can be transferred e.g. to
CoCoS-EDS installed in the CEO or transferred via internet for remote monitoring, troubleshooting and
reporting purposes.
A combined firewall and switch can be supplied within the ME scope of supply, replacing the Hub, allowing
for a secured remote connection.
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4 Tables
& Documentation
Comparison tables:
PMI
software features
Portable measuring unit
Calculated value chart
Balance chart
CoCoS-EDS interface
Auto-tuning option
Offline
Online 1st
generation
Online 2nd
generation
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Simultaneuos sampling
E-load commissioning
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Offline
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Handheld Transducer
Handheld Measurement
Box
Intermediate Box
(12 ) / 1
12 / 2
20 / 1
Junction Box
Controller
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Alphacomm (2)
DAU (1)
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Kistler
Kistler or ABB
PMI Hardware
No. of cylinders/controller
On controller status
indication
Signal Conditioner Box
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RS422/232 Converter
PC supply
PC communication
Download calibration to
controller
Tabel 4.2
Owner
Owner
MAN/Builder
Serial RS232
Serial RS232
Ethernet
minutes
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CoCoS-EDS (full version): Optional for any MAN Diesel two-stroke engine
The two versions shares the same system software, hence the only difference is configuration of the
software and interfaces towards other systems, like the AMS (Alarm & monitoring System).
The CoCoS-EDS ME Basic has only interfaces toward MAN Diesel systems (MOP and PMI) and do not
require any dedicated commissioning (plugnplay).
This version is for condition monitoring and manual troubleshooting of the ME engine
The CoCoS-EDS full version interfaces the AMS and is to be configured with a set of reference curves,
recorded typically at the sea-trial. Additional sensors must be applied for continuous engine performance
evaluation. The reference curves are obtained typically at Sea-trial by a MAN Diesel service engineer, at
the same time configurring the software accordingly.
This version is for condition monitoring, troubleshooting, performance evaluation, reporting and diagnostics.
CoCoS-EDS ME Basic:
The CoCoS-EDS ME Basic will log and display data from the PMI and the ME ECS via MOP-B. The
software makes monitoring, adjustment and troubleshooting of the ME engine much more efficient.
ME-ECS data:
All data that appears on the MOP are stored in CoCoS-EDS, allowing to monitor trends of these as
well as tracing parameter changes. The CoCoS-EDS ME Basic is the history log of the ME-ECS and
as such form the basis for monitoring and troubleshooting an ME engine in operation.
PMI data:
With PMI online adapted, the Pmax, Pcomp and Pi is continuously (automatically) acquired by the
CoCoS-EDS ME basic for logging, trending, troubleshooting and engine running in / adjustment
purposes.
The CoCoS-EDS ME Basic is used from the very first engine start at test bed, at shop trial, sea-trial and in
service. The software is used by MAN Diesel developers and engineers, Licensee engineers as well as
crew/chiefs.
Data from the CoCoS-EDS ME Basic can furthermore in a dedicated data analyser tool for MAN
engineers be combined with the alarm log of the MOP for enhanced troubleshooting.
Installation:
Optional connection to ships LAN via hub and firewall (for e.g. remote access or additional CoCoSEDS installation in CEO)
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CoCoS-EDS software Installed and executed on the (dedicated) PC for PMI (common CoCoSEDS/PMI PC)
Type af PC? If PMI offline applied, PC can be owner supply. If PMI online applied, the PC must be
according to MAN Diesel specification and preferably supplied by MAN Diesel or Licensee. See
drawing 1881804-9 (HP Compac dc7900)
The CoCoS-EDS ME Basic software can be installed directly from a CD (or memory-stick) and
recquires none additional configuration, as the interfaces towards the ME-ECS (MOP-B) and PMI is
pre-configured to specific standard settings.
Interface to the AMS in order to log e.g. cylinder exhaust gas temperatures
Reference meaurements (model curves) for enhanced troubleshooting, performance analysis and
diagnostics
Needs additional sensors installed for a full, continuous engine performance evaluation (see project
guides for sensor list) e.g. sensor for turbine back pressure.
(Alternatively, values can also be manually keyed in by the user, however reducing the benefits of
the full version. Performance analysis, diagnostics etc. will then only be done when entering data
and not continuously / online.)
Sold as a software package from MAN Diesel. The customer (owner) must ensure that cabling,
sensor mounting, AMS interface preparation is arranged, e.g. via the engine builder / licencee.
Included up front in the plant spec, the engine builder will include the necessary preparations,
sensor mounting etc.
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