General Product Information; Introduction; Type Of Product; Standard Functions - Deif GC-1F Installation Instructions Manual

GC-1F
This chapter includes overall product information about the unit in general and its place in the
DEIF product range.
The concept of the GC-1F is to offer a simple and effective solution to genset builders, who
need a flexible yet cost-competitive protection and control unit for small and medium-sized
generators.
The Generator Controller GC-1F is a microprocessor-based control unit containing all necessary
functions for protection and control of a power generator. Besides the control and protection of
the diesel engine it contains a full 3-phase AC voltage and current measuring circuit. The unit is
equipped with an LCD display presenting all values and alarms.
Engine control

Start preparation (preheating or prelubrication)
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Start/stop sequences with selectable number of start attempts
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Fuel solenoid selection (coil type)
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Idle speed control
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Local or remote start/stop
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Stop sequence with cooling down
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Command timers

Shut down override (fire pump)

Fuel logic

Running feedback detection selectable
Generator Hz/V
o
Charger alternator input (W terminal)
o
Binary input (D+)
o
Oil pressure
o
RPM input
o
Engine monitoring

Three configurable inputs, all selectable between
VDO or
o
0(4) to 20 mA from active transducer or
o
Binary with wire break
o
Six binary inputs, configurable
o

RPM input, selectable
Magnetic pickup
o
NPN or PNP pickup
o
Tacho generator
o
Charger alternator W terminal
o
DEIF A/S

3. General product information

Introduction

Type of product

Standard functions

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