Product Specification

03257

LCS
Air/Fuel
Ratio
Control
Aftermarket
Kit
• Microprocessor-
based
APPLICATIONS
The LCS Air/Fuel (A/F) Ratio Aftermarket The heated exhaust gas oxygen sensor
Control kit can be applied on engines between (HEGO) will generate a voltage signal that is
• 9 - 16 Vdc
50 kW and 250 kW (68 and 340 hp). However, characteristic of this ideal stoichiometric
this may be restricted by fuel pressure. The window. The HEGO sensor operates as a
LCS A/F Ratio Control provides precise air/fuel reference-gas sensor, and compares the • Pre-catalyst,
ratio control for engines using three-way residual oxygen in the exhaust gas with the
catalytic converters to reduce exhaust oxygen in the reference atmosphere (air closed-loop,
emissions. The LCS A/F is designed to operate circulating inside the sensor). The active exhaust oxygen
with standard carbureted fuel systems when a sensor ceramic is heated by the internal feedback control
closed-loop stoichiometric operation is needed heating element. Sensor heating reduces the
with gaseous fuels from low-quality pipeline influence of the exhaust gas temperature on
natural gas to HD-5 LPG (propane). the sensor-ceramic temperature and therefore
The A/F Ratio Control kit will accommodate the
the temperature-dependent sensor functions. • LED graphic
The LCS A/F Ratio Control monitors the
full range of fuel types and fuel qualities. system HEGO output and adjusts fuel flow for display of oxygen
optimum emissions. sensor response
DESCRIPTION LCS A/F Ratio Control kit, Part Number 8301-
629, includes everything you need for a
This control is a microprocessor-based air/fuel successful installation in the field. The control • LED diagnostics
ratio control for four-stroke, gaseous-fueled kit includes;
engines operating with a near-stoichiometric
air/fuel ratio. It is designed to work in • LCS A/F Control Box, LCS A/F
conjunction with a three-way catalytic converter Control Valve • Manual operation
to efficiently reduce exhaust emissions. By
• Cable – LCS (1.5m/ 5 ft length std.,
automatically maintaining an optimum air/fuel
4.6 m /15 ft shielded optional P/N
mixture, emissions compliance is achieved and
catalyst life is maximized without operator
5417-699) • Complete
supervision. • Cable – HEGO (1.5 m/5 ft length std., installation kit
4.6 m/15 ft shielded optional P/N
A catalyst that simultaneously eliminates
5417-701)
hydrocarbons (HC), carbon monoxide (CO),
and oxides of nitrogen (NOx) is referred to as a • HEGO Sensor – Bosch 0 258 005
“three-way” catalyst. The use of a three-way 703 009 (or 15703)
catalyst will reduce the emissions of a
stoichiometric engine. However, for these • Welded Fitting for HEGO sensor – 18
reductions to be reliable and maximized, and to mm
protect the catalyst element from premature
• Operation and Installation Manual.
aging or damage, a very precisely controlled
air/fuel ratio is required.
 SPECIFICATIONS
Woodward
Industrial Controls Power Supply: 12 volt system, 8 to 16 Vdc
PO Box 1519 Power Consumption: Reverse polarity protection, 100 W max., 25 W nominal,
Fort Collins CO, USA 15 A fuse recommended
80522-1519 Ambient Operating Temperature: –20 to +70 °C (–4 to +158 °F)
1000 East Drake Road Storage Temperature: –40 to +125 °C (–40 to +257 °F)
Fort Collins CO 80525 EMC: EN61000-6-2 and EN50081-2
Ph: +1 (970) 482-5811 Shock/Vibration: US MIL-STD 810E
Fax: +1 (970) 498-3058
Listings: UL/cUL listed (requires a Class 2 power source or isolated
source)
Distributors & Service
Woodward has an
international network of
distributors and service
facilities. For your nearest
representative, call the
Fort Collins plant or see
the Worldwide Directory
on our website.

Corporate Headquarters
Rockford IL, USA
Ph: +1 (815) 877-7441

www.woodward.com

LCS A/F Ratio Control Outline Drawing (16 mm)

(Also available in 22 mm)

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