Page 1
MGC120 PETROL GENSET CONTROLLER USER MANUAL SMARTGEN (ZHENGZHOU) TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
Page 2
SmartGen Technology at the address above. Any reference to trademarked product names used within this publication is owned by their respective companies. SmartGen Technology reserves the right to change the contents of this document without prior notice. Version Hsitory Date...
MGC120 Petrol Genset Controller User Manual 1 OVERVIEW MGC120 Petrol Genset Controller belongs to AMF module, which is suit for single petrol genset automation and monitoring control. According to data measuring, it allows auto start/stop genset, alarm protection and ATS switching control functions. The controller fits with LED nixie tube display and button-press operation.
MGC120 Petrol Genset Controller User Manual 3 SPECIFICATION Items Contents Working Voltage DC12V power supply system Regular working:<2W(stepper motor is excluded) Overall Consumption Standby mode:<0.5W AC Volt Input: AC 30V - AC 360V (ph-N) Mains Single Phase AC 30V - AC 360V (ph-N)
MGC120 Petrol Genset Controller User Manual OPERATION 4.1 CONTROL PANEL Start indicator: it is always light from genset start to normal running, and in other status, the indicator will extinguish. Stop indicator: it is blink when genset enter into stop sequence; always light when stop and in other status, the indicator will extinguish.
MGC120 Petrol Genset Controller User Manual 4.3 PUSH BUTTONS Buttons Description Icons Function Description Stop the running genset both in manual mode and in auto mode, and simultaneously controller switches to the manual mode. In stop process, re-press this button to stop generator immediately.
MGC120 Petrol Genset Controller User Manual Auto Stop Sequence When remote start signal is invalid or mains normal delay is expired, “Stop Delay” timer is initiated; Once this “stop delay” has expired, the “Cooling Down Delay” is then initiated; During “Stop Idle” Delay (if configured), idle relay is energized.
MGC120 Petrol Genset Controller User Manual 5 PROTECTION Generator over voltage shutdown: alarm occurs when the controller detects generator voltage exceeds overvoltage limit and the duration exceeds the generator abnormal delay value. Generator under voltage shutdown: detect after generator-set normal running and alarm occurs when generator voltage is below under voltage limit and the duration exceeds the generator abnormal delay value.
Page 10
MGC120 Petrol Genset Controller User Manual Function Cable Size Note Temp Sensor 1.0mm Connect with resistor type temperature sensor. Aux. Output 1 1.0mm B- power is supplied by termainal 1, rated 1A. Aux. Output 2 1.0mm B- power is supplied by termainal 1, rated 1A.
MGC120 Petrol Genset Controller User Manual 7 DEFINITION AND RANGE OF PARAMETERS 7.1 PARAMETER SETTINGS Paramerters which can be configured by the controller are as follows, Items Parameter Range Default Description P00 Mains Normal Delay (0-3600)s Time duration for confirming mains voltage...
Page 12
MGC120 Petrol Genset Controller User Manual Items Parameter Range Default Description Number of engine poles. This value is used P17 Generator Poles (2-64) for calculating engine speed if without speed sensor . Generator Abnormal (0-20.0)s 10.0 Alarm delay of generator under/over voltage.
Page 13
MGC120 Petrol Genset Controller User Manual Items Parameter Range Default Description Power Mode 1:Manual Mode (1-2) Selection 2:Auto Mode P31 Module Address (1-254) Address communication with PC software. P32 Password (0-9999) 0318 Controller password. 0:Generator frequency 1:Engine Speed Crank Disconnect (0-2) 2:...
MGC120 Petrol Genset Controller User Manual Items Range Default Description Programmable Inputs Form The function of the controller terminal 7 is configured. Digital Input 2 (0-6) Default: low oil pressure input details to see 7.3 Programmable Inputs Form Note: when set parameters via PC software, users are needn’t to entry the password if default password (0318)is not been changed;...
MGC120 Petrol Genset Controller User Manual 8 CONTROLLER FUNCTION SETTINGS When the controller is at rest, press for 3s, it will enter into password entry menu and LED will display and first digital flashes: Press to plus 1, and press to minus 1.
AC generator’s voltage and frequency. If abnormal, stop genset and check all wires connection according to this manual. Any other questions please contact with SmartGen service personnel. 10 TYPICAL APPLICATION MGC120 Wiring Connection 1 Note: S11、S12、S21、S22 separately connect with blue wire, yellow wire, orange wire and pink wire of...
Page 17
MGC120 Petrol Genset Controller User Manual MGC120 Wiring Connection 2 Note: Programmable output 1 set as “Generator Close Output”. MGC120 Petrol Genset Controller Version 1.0 2017-11-07 Page 17 of 19...
11.2 OVERALL AND CUTOUT DIMENSIONS Battery Voltage Input NOTE: MGC120 controller can suit for widely range of battery voltage DC12V. Negative of battery must be connected with the engine shell soundly. The diameter of wire which from power supply to battery must be over 1.5mm .