Control Panel Overview - Perkins 1106 Series User Handbook Manual

Chapter 3

Control panel overview

The main control panel for single and twin engine
installations is shown in figure 1. The switches are
protected from the entry of water, but if the control
panel is in an exposed location, it should be protected
by a cover when not in use.
Below is a description of the instruments and switches
on the main panel.
1. Tachometer - indicates the engine speed.
2. Engine hours/fault code display - displays
accumulated hours and fault codes.
3. Warning light
4. Oil pressure gauge - indicates the lubricating oil
pressure of the engine.
5. Warning light - low oil pressure.
6. Water temperature gauge - indicate high coolant
temperature.
7. Warning light - high water temperature.
8. Warning lamp - indicates a fault signal.
9. Diagnostic lamp - indicates active diagnostics
codes.
10. Engine crank - turns the engine over.
11. Voltage gauge - indicates the condition of the
batteries and the alternator.
12. Warning light - high voltage.
13. Keyswitch on/off - energises the panel.
14. Engine stop switch - stops the engine.
15. Panel illumination - ten positions of brightness.
16. Warning lamp - overspeed.
Caution: If the audible warning device operates,
the warning light(s) on the relevant main panel will
indicate the engine affected. Reduce the speed of
the engine affected to idle and, if necessary, stop the
engine.
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Figure 1