Monitoring And Programming Setup; Pc Communications - Kohler APM402 Operation

2.6 Monitoring and Programming Setup

The user programmer can access the controller data with the controller digital display or a personal computer (PC) with optional
SiteTech™ software to monitor and/or program. Access the controller system with a PC using a USB cable with a mini USB
plug. Refer to the Introduction, List of Related Materials for related software literature.
While this manual focuses on data access through the controller pushbutton/rotary selector dial and display, most data entries
require input using a PC for initial setup. The PC entries typically include alpha characters such as digital input descriptions.
2.6.1

PC Communications

Communicate between a PC and the generator set controller logic using USB communication protocol. The PC connections
require optional SiteTech™ software. Contact your authorized distributor/dealer for assistance.
Local Single Connection
A PC connects to the USB port of the generator set controller using a mini USB connector. See Figure 23.
Personal
Computer
Figure 23 Local Single Connection
Remote Single Connection
A modem connects a PC to a single device. The PC communicates with the device via telephone line or an Ethernet network.
See Figure 24.
Personal
Computer
with NIC
Personal
Computer
Figure 24 Remote Single Connection
TP-6694 9/20
USB Cable
Ethernet
Network
OR
Remote
Network
(Modem)
Telephone
lines
Generator Set Controller
®/
Modbus
Ethernet
Network
Generator Set
Controller or
Transfer Switch
Control
RS-232 to
RS-485 Port
Converter
RS-485 up to 1220 m (4000 ft.)
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