Remote Start/Stop (2 Wire); Auto Exercise Mode - Briggs & Stratton GC1031 Operation Instructions Manual

4.1.2

Remote Start/Stop (2 Wire)

To use the Remote Start/Stop Mode of the controller, the Mains monitoring should be disabled first
before using the Remote Start/Stop feature.
In this mode, the genset can be commanded to start and stop by activating/deactivating the
preconfigured Remote Start/Stop input (active low) in a continuous state. The controller will latch the
genset contactor when the controller confirms that the engine and genset are healthy. When the
preconfigured input is deactivated the controller will open the genset contactor and stop the genset with
a pre-defined sequence.
4.1.3

Auto Exercise Mode

The controller contains a built-in exerciser that is capable of automatically starting and stopping the
genset for periodic maintenance runs. The standard exercise option will be selected by default and it
will have 6 runtime options. It will have a default 0.1min (6s) cycle enabled with an option to choose
from 5min /10min /15min /20min / None runtimes. The selected runtime can be scheduled to run once
weekly / monthly. The run is dependent on the ambient temperature of the genset. If the ambient
temperature is below 40ºF then the exercise will be skipped. The skipping of the exercise based on
ambient temperature is selectable through a parameter which is by default enabled. The optional
settings for the 45min burn-off are:
Event1:
◦
Event2:
◦
The 45min burn-off cycle will override the check for the value of ambient temperature and will have
precedence over the other scheduled exercise cycles. Exercise will occur when the controller is in Auto
Mode with no shutdown or warning alarms. Load transfer will not be allowed in the Auto-Exercise Mode
of operation. In case the ambient temperature sensor is not configured, the controller will skip the
temperature check and continue the standard scheduled exercise cycle as it is.
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