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- Page 1 PowerManager Parallel Controller ™ (PM-PC) and PowerManager Generator Controller ™ (PM-GC) Only qualified electricians or contractors should attempt installation! Deadly exhaust fumes. Outdoor installation only! www.generac.com or 1-888-GENERAC...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ..........1 Gauges ................8 Graphs ................8 Read This Manual Thoroughly ..........1 On Screen Diagnostics ..............9 Operation and Maintenance ..........1 Main Diagnostics Menu ............ 9 How to Obtain Service ............1 Digital Diagnostics ............9 Authorized Dealer Locator Number .......... -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction INTRODUCTION This symbol points out potential electrical shock hazard. Thank you for purchasing the Modular Power System by Generac The operator is responsible for proper and safe use of the equip- Power Systems, Inc. ment. The manufacturer strongly recommends that the operator Every effort was expended to make sure that the information and read this Owner's Manual and thoroughly understand all instruc- instructions in this manual were both accurate and current at the... -
Page 4: Safety Rules
Safety Rules SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual contains important instructions that should be followed during installation and maintenance of the generator and batteries. The manufacturer suggests that these rules for safe operation be copied and posted in potential hazard areas. Safety should be stressed to all operators and potential operators of this equipment. - Page 5 Safety Rules EXPLOSION HAZARDS • In case of accident caused by electric shock, immediately shut down the source of electrical power. If this is not possible, • Do not smoke around the generator(s). Wipe up any fuel or oil attempt to free the victim from the live conductor. AVOID spills immediately.
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Page 6: General Information
General Information EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION When an outage occurs, the generators within the system will receive a start signal from the PowerManager™. The first genera- The Modular Power System (MPS) consists of multiple alternating tor to reach its rated voltage and frequency will close it's contactor generator sets designed to deliver electrical power to compatible onto the "dead"... -
Page 7: Overcrank Shutdown
Installation FIELD WIRING OVERCRANK SHUTDOWN After a pre-specified duration of cranking, this function ends the cranking if the engine has failed to start. Wiring must comply with ALL local and national codes. Only qualified personnel RPM SENSOR LOSS SHUTDOWN knowledgeable of these local and national If the speed signal to the control system is lost, engine shutdown codes should perform any wiring to and from... -
Page 8: Main Transfer Switch - (Pm-Sc Or Pm-Ic)
Operation MAIN TRANSFER SWITCH - (PM-SC OR PM-IC) Figure 1 — Control Module The MPS requires a PowerManager™ transfer switch for proper operation. (For additional information, see the appropriate PowerManager™ manual). The transfer switch, as well as the generator and other standby components, must be properly located and mounted in strict compliance with applicable codes, standards and regulations. -
Page 9: Contrast Adjustment
Operation TOUCHSCREEN OPERATION The power supply should be in the range 18-30VDC at 0.4A. This is normally supplied from the controller. J1 pin 11 is Ground and Operate the touch screen with a finger only, do not use pens or pin 12 is +24VDC. -
Page 10: Gauges
Operation Figure 5 — Typical Menu Screen Figure 7 — Typical Help Screen - Analog Menu GAUGES Generator Parameters and, for PM-PC, Bus/Utility Parameters have Figure 5 — Typical Parameter Screen - Engine an option to view the data using dial gauges. These are accessed Parameters through the parameter screens by pressing the “Gauges”... -
Page 11: On Screen Diagnostics
Operation ON SCREEN DIAGNOSTICS ANALOG DIAGNOSTICS Generac provides diagnostics through both the front panel display By selecting the analog submenu, the sensors connected to each and remotely through GenLink™. The following text refers exclu- of the analog channels can be interrogated (Figure 9). The reading sively to the front panel display. -
Page 12: Communications Diagnostics
Operation COMMUNICATIONS DIAGNOSTICS CHANNEL SCALING FUNCTION After a port has been selected to test (press the help button for a Utility current sense A description of the ports), the pseudo LED's will show if data is Utility current sense B being transmitted to the port and/or received from the port. -
Page 13: Programmable Parameters
Operation Figure 10 — Communications Diagnostics These LED’s light if data is transmitted, received or an error occurs. Status messages Select which port to test (0-3) NUMBER OF START ATTEMPTS There are further conditions imposed when an alarm/warning can become active, details of these are described in the technical This parameter will determine how many times the engine will manual for the PM-DCP system or via GenLink™... -
Page 14: Warm Up Time
Operation KILOWATT HOURS WARM UP TIME The PM-GC and the PM-PC keep track of how many kWhs the Some applications require that the generator run for a given time generator has output over the life of the generator and for the last before a load is applied. -
Page 15: Setting Up (Pm-Pc)
Operation METHOD OF CONNECTION PowerManager™ provides a load shed signal feature. If one of the generators fails to start, PowerManager™ sends this signal to initi- The MPS PM-PC is used in conjunction with Generac's ate load shedding, if installed. If any power module has a control PowerManager™... - Page 16 Part No. 0J6850 Revision B (12/15/11) Printed in U.S.A.
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