Faults; Warnings; Shutdowns; Ats Communication Errors - Kohler 38RCLA Manual

2.6 Faults

Selected fault conditions are shown in Figure 2-5. Fault
conditions are classified as warnings or shutdowns. If a
fault occurs that is not listed in the table, contact an
authorized distributor/dealer for service.
If a programmable interface module (PIM) is connected
to the generator set controller, additional faults can be
activated by customer-supplied equipment.
TT-1584, Installation Instructions for the Programmable
Interface Module, for available inputs and outputs.
2.6.1

Warnings

The controller displays a fault message but the
generator set does not shut down on a warning. The
controller resets automatically after a warning condition
is corrected.
2.6.2

Shutdowns

Under a fault shutdown condition, the generator set
shuts down automatically and the controller displays a
fault message. The OFF LED flashes. See Figure 2-5.
Shutdown switches (such as the low coolant level switch
or high engine temperature switch) on the generator set
will automatically reset when the problem is corrected.
However, the fault condition at the controller does not
clear until the controller is reset.
The generator set cannot be restarted until the fault
condition is corrected and the controller is reset. See
Section 2.6.4 to reset the controller after a fault
shutdown.
2.6.3

ATS Communication Errors

When a Model RXT transfer switch is used, an ATS fault
indicates that the connection to the interface board on
Fault Message
Figure 2-4 Clearing a Fault
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the transfer switch has been lost. Check the connection
to the ATS interface board.
2.6.4 Resetting the Controller after a
Fault Shutdown
Always identify and correct the cause of a fault
shutdown before resetting the controller. Check the
fault message displayed on the controller and refer to
Figure 2-5 to identify and correct the fault condition
before proceeding.
distributor/dealer for service, if necessary.
Press the OFF button to reset the controller, or follow the
procedure below. See Figure 2-4.
Procedure to Reset the Controller after a Fault
Shutdown
1. Press the Select button to go to the Overview
menu.
2. Press Select again. The active fault is displayed.
3. Press Select. Confirm Clear Fault: NO is
displayed.
4. Press the Up arrow button. Confirm Clear Fault:
YES is displayed.
5. Press the Select button to enter YES and clear the
fault.
6. Press the Select Button to return to the overview
menu.
7. Press AUTO to put the generator set into automatic
mode.
Fault Message
Press Up
arrow button.
Section 2 Generator Set Operation
Contact an authorized
Confirm Clear
Fault: NO
Confirm Clear
Fault: YES
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