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OPERATION MANUAL WHISPERWATT™ SERIES MODEL DCA220SSJU4F 60Hz GENERATOR (JOHN DEERE 6068HFG09 DIESEL ENGINE) Revision #3 (02/10/17) To find the latest revision of this publication, visit our website at: www.mqpower.com THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.
COULD result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY. CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in MINOR or MODERATE INJURY. NOTICE Addresses practices not related to personal injury. DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR• OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17) — PAGE 5...
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ALWAYS store equipment properly when it is not being used. Equipment should be stored in a clean, dry location out of the reach of children and unauthorized personnel PAGE 6 — DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17)
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NEVER touch the hot exhaust manifold, local Health and Safety Administrator. muffl er or cylinder. Allow these parts to cool before servicing equipment. DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR• OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17) — PAGE 7...
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Use the trailer’s swivel jack to adjust the trailer height to ALWAYS shutdown engine before transporting a level position while parked. PAGE 8 — DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17)
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ALWAYS recharge the battery in a well-ventilated possibility exists of electrical shock, environment to avoid the risk of a dangerous concentration electrocution or death. of combustible gasses. DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR• OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17) — PAGE 9...
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Recyclers and manufacturers alike promote the process of recycling metal. Using a metal recycling center promotes energy cost savings. PAGE 10 — DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17)
NFPA 110, Chapter 5-4.1). DO NOT remove the metal skids on the bottom of the generator. They are to resist damage to the bottom of the generator and to maintain alignment. PAGE 14 — DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17)
(as it would if it were operating alone) but It will lead to an increase in the proportion of the total kVAR load it will deliver and a decrease in its power factor. PAGE 16 — DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17)
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Next, the cursor will move to the password field, press the up arrow button () and scroll to the alpha character A, then press edit to select. DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR• OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17) — PAGE 17...
When connecting load cables to the power distribution panel be sure to select the correct size of the load cables to handle full load/amperage of both generators (parallel). PAGE 18 — DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17)
DPF Force Regen and diagnostic code engine condition and the possibility of engine to be confirmed. shutdown.The diagnostic fault message will be displayed on the LCD screen PAGE 20 — DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17)
U,V, and W 4. Frequency Meter — Indicates the output frequency Output Terminal Lugs from overload. in hertz (Hz). Normally 60 Hz DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR• OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17) — PAGE 21...
The Basler DGC-2020HD is an option. It replaces the ECU 835 that comes standard with this generator. For detailed programming information refer to the Basler programming appendix in this manual. PAGE 22 — DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17)
If the bus is already hot from another generator it will first synchronize then close its contactor then slowly ramp up to share load if load were present DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR• OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17) — PAGE 23...
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“OFF” button. While in the “OFF” mode, “OPEN CONTACTOR” button twice will immediately the “RESET” button must be pressed to clear the open the contactor. E-STOP fault. DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR• OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17) — PAGE 25...
To restore power to the Output Terminal Panel, press the reset button on the overcurrent relay and place the main circuit breaker in the closed position (ON). PAGE 28 — DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17)
150 ft. 100 ft. 1800 3600 150 ft. 100 ft. 65 ft. 2400 4800 125 ft. 75 ft. 50 ft. CAUTION: Equipment damage can result from low voltage DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR• OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17) — PAGE 29...
W and U terminals as indicated on the AC Voltmeter Gauge (Figure 19). Figure 18. AC Voltmeter Figure 19. AC Voltmeter Gauge Change-Over Switch (Volt reading on W-U Lug) DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR• OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17) — PAGE 31...
When replacing engine oil please refill using Delo ® 400 LE SAE 15W-40 (API CJ-4) engine oil. Table 10. Recommended Motor Oil Trailer Fuel Tank Figure 32. Internal Fuel Tank System PAGE 34 — DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17)
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3. NEVER overfill fuel tank — It is important to read the Figure 37. DEF Tank Filling fuel gauge when filling trailer fuel tank. DO NOT wait for fuel to rise in filler neck (Figure 35). DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR• OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17) — PAGE 35...
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Freezing Point Vol % Anti-Freeze °C °F NOTICE When the antifreeze is mixed with water, the antifreeze mixing ratio must be less than 50%. PAGE 36 — DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17)
Tighten all hose clamps and check hoses for leaks. Figure 39. Battery Connections If any hose (fuel or oil) lines are defective replace them immediately. DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR• OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17) — PAGE 37...
4. Tighten terminal nuts securely to prevent load wires from slipping out. 5. Close all engine enclosure doors (Figure 41). Figure 43. Frequency Meter CORRECT INCORRECT Figure 41. Engine Enclosure Doors PAGE 38 — DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17)
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Under normal 17. The generator will run until manually stopped or an operating conditions the coolant temperature should abnormal condition occurs. be between 185°~207°F (85°~97°C). DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR• OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17) — PAGE 39...
NOTICE When the Auto Off/Reset Manual Switch is placed in the AUTO position, the engine glow plugs will be warmed and the engine will start automatically. PAGE 40 — DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17)
OFF (not lit). 5. Remove all loads from the generator. 6. Inspect entire generator for any damage or loosening of components that may have occurred during operation. DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR• OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17) — PAGE 41...
1500 hrs. is not necessary. The emissions-related warranty is valid up to 1500 hrs. Replace primary air filter element when restriction indicator shows a vacuum of 625 mm (25 in. H PAGE 42 — DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17)
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This can lead to a loss of power, excessive carbon buildup in the combustion chamber and high fuel consumption. Change air cleaner more frequently if these conditions exists. DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR• OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17) — PAGE 43...
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Flush the radiator by running clean tap water through shown in Figure 31. radiator until signs of rust and dirt are removed. DO NOT clean radiator core with any objects, such as a screwdriver. PAGE 44 — DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17)
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To ensure adequate starting capability, always have place on blocks so tires do not touch the ground or block power applied to the generator's internal battery and completely remove the tires. charger.. DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR• OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17) — PAGE 45...
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Acknowledge Change Exit of removing the accumulated soot from the filter. This Figure 62. ECU DPF Pre-Alarm regeneration process can occur in a few different ways. PAGE 46 — DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17)
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Normal service intervals for cleaning ash from the DPF is every 6 months (5000 hours). Alarm Screen Program Option Acknowledge Change Exit Figure 64. ECU DEF State Pre-Alarm DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR• OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17) — PAGE 47...
Press the “Alarm Silence” and the “Lamp Test” buttons at the same time for 5 seconds. To exit the diagnostic mode you can press reset, start the engine or turn control power off. DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR• OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17) — PAGE 49...
WIRE COLOR CIRCUIT BLACK BREAKER BLUE WHITE SIDE BROWN YELLOW GREEN LIGHT BLUE CB1 CONNECTOR GRAY LIGHT GREEN ORANGE VIOLET (VIEW FROM INSERTING PINK WIRE SIDE) PAGE 50 — DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17)
ECU controller. 4. Releasing the Hour Check Button and pushing the Program/Exit Button on the ECU controller will return the controller to the main screen. PAGE 60 — DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17)
3. Press Edit to send the selected breaker command request. Generator metering. Touch the generator in the diagram to view metered voltage, current, frequency, kW, kvar, and power factor values of the local generator. DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR• OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17) — PAGE 61...
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Disconnect the nine terminal block connectors; the Start, Run, and Pre relays; and the Ethernet (copper or fiber), USB, and DB-9 connectors. Lay the front panel face-down on a suitable work surface. PAGE 62 — DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17)
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The front panel display is used to locally make settings changes and display metering values. Refer to items 11, 12 and 13 in Figure 6 for information on changing settings through the front panel and navigating through the screens. DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR• OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17) — PAGE 63...
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The one-line diagram appears on both the front panel Overview and Summary screens. Figure D, illustrates the different configurations of the one-line diagram. PAGE 64 — DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17)
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(failed or stable) is indicated by a red colored line segment. See Figure E for the different breaker and bus states. DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR• OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17) — PAGE 65...
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After the scroll time delay has elapsed, the next set of values is displayed and so on. When scrolled metering is disabled, only the following parameters are displayed on the overview screen: • VOLT∗ • AMP∗ • PH∗ • • PAGE 66 — DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17)
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Temperature Detectors (RTD): AEM3 RTD4 Analog Expansion Module 2: Inputs: AEM2 In7 Analog Expansion Module 3: Resistance Analog Expansion Module 2: Inputs: AEM2 In8 Temperature Detectors (RTD): AEM3 RTD5 DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR• OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17) — PAGE 67...
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Bus 1 Current: Average Bus 2 Current: I1 Bus 1 Current: I1 Bus 2 Current: I2 Bus 1 Current: I2 Bus 2 Current: Phase A Current PAGE 68 — DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17)
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Generated kvar Gen Current: Average Generated kW Gen Current: Ground Current Injector Metering Rail Pressure Gen Current: I1 Intake Manifold Temperature kvar Error Gen Current: I2 PAGE 70 — DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17)
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Breakers in the system are listed at the bottom of the Summary screen. To send an open or close request to a breaker in the system, move the cursor to the desired breaker in the list and press Edit. Press the up DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR• OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17) — PAGE 71...
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Bus 2 Voltage Current Frequency Power Energy Vector Shift • Synchronization • Differential Phase A Phase B Phase C Phase Neutral Bias Control • Var Mode PAGE 72 — DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17)
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System Group Bus System Load Bus Power Breaker Sum • Real Time Clock • Gen Network Status Units Act Seg Units Units Online Sys Online kW Cap DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR• OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17) — PAGE 73...
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Clock Setup Display Units • Communication Ethernet Ethernet 2 (Visible when redundant Ethernet is disabled.) Redundant Ethernet CAN Bus 1 (I/O) Setup CAN Bus 2 (ECU) Setup PAGE 74 — DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17)
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Configurable Protection • Breaker Management Breaker Management Breaker Hardware Bus Condition Synchronizer Breaker Power Sum • Bias Control AVR Bias Control GOV Bias Control Mains Power Control DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR• OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17) — PAGE 75...
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BESTCOMSPlus. The display options are described below. Figure F shows the BESTCOMSPlus Front Panel HMI settings screen. Settings are listed in Table B. PAGE 76 — DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17)
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Scroll Time Delay 1 to 600 varies seconds Phase Toggle Delay 0 to 120 seconds Up to 16 alphanumeric Initializing Message characters Touchscreen Disable Enabled or Disabled DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR• OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17) — PAGE 77...
Open. If successful, the image appears in the Splash Screen in BESTCOMSPlus. Upload settings to the DGC-2020HD to transfer the image. PAGE 78 — DCA220SSJU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/10/17)