Controls And Indicators; Starting The Generator Set; Stopping The Generator Set - Kohler 8.5RES Operation And Installation

2.3.1

Controls and Indicators

Figure 2-2 describes the controls and indicators located
on the generator set controller.
The LED display indicates generator set status as
shown in Figure 2-2. The display is activated by a start
or run command and remains active until the generator
set master switch is moved to the OFF/RESET position
or power to the controller is removed.
factory-installed continuous power mode jumper has
been disconnected, the LED display turns off 48 hours
after generator set shutdown. See Section 2.3.6.
The buttons on the controller keypad are used only for
system configuration and adjustment. The controller is
factory-set and should not require configuration or
adjustment under normal operating conditions. Contact
an authorized distributor/dealer or service technician if
adjustments are required.
2.3.2

Starting the Generator Set

The following procedures describe the actions required
to start the generator set.
The controller attempts to start the generator set three
times (three crank cycles, 15 seconds crank and 15
seconds off). If the generator set does not start in three
attempts, the system shuts down on an overcrank fault.
Local Starting
Move the generator set master switch to the RUN
position to immediately start the generator set.
Auto (Automatic) Starting
Move the generator set master switch to the AUTO
position to allow startup by the ATS or the remote
Control or Indicator Item
Runtime hours
LED display p y
Crank indication
Fault codes
Software version
number
Keypad Select and arrow
buttons
Generator set master Three-position
switch switch
Figure 2-2 ADC 2100 Controls and Indicators
4 Section 2 Operation
start/stop switch. (A remote start/stop switch can be
connected to controller leads 3 and 4. See the wiring
diagrams in Section 5).
2.3.3
The following procedures describe the actions required
to stop the generator set.
If the
Local Stopping
1. Run the generator set at no load for at least
2. Move the generator set master switch to the
Automatic Stopping
With the generator set master switch in the AUTO
position and an automatic transfer switch (ATS) or other
automatic device connected to controller leads 3 and 4:
1. The ATS or other device disconnects the load from
2. If the ATS is equipped with an engine cooldown
3. The ATS or other device opens the connection
Description
Displays total generator set runtime hours while the generator set is running.
Displays CC_1, CC_2, or CC_3 to indicate the first, second or third attempt to start the
engine. The last digit flashes during the crank cycle rest periods.
Flashes a 2- or 3-letter fault code to indicate various fault conditions. See Section 2.3.4.
See TP-6196, Generator Set Service Manual.
The keypad is used for controller setup and adjustment only. Have setup and adjustments
performed only by an authorized distributor/dealer. The setup and adjustment functions are
password-protected.
Switch functions as the generator set operation and controller reset switch.

Stopping the Generator Set

2 minutes to ensure adequate engine cooldown.
OFF/RESET position. The engine stops.
the generator set.
time delay, the generator set continues to run for a
preset engine cooldown time.
Note: There is no engine cooldown time delay on
the ADC controller.
between controller leads 3 and 4. The generator
set shuts down.
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