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. HSC960 Genset Controller Version:1.0...
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HSC960 Genset Controller User Manual Table 1- Software Version Date Version Note 2014-06-10 Original release Table 2- Clarification of notation used within this publication SIGN INSTRUCTION Highlights an essential element of a procedure to ensure correctness. NOTE Indicates a procedure or practice, which, if not strictly observed, could result in CAUTION! damage or destruction of equipment.
HSC960 Genset Controller User Manual 1 OVERVIEW HSC960 genset controllers integrate digitization, intellectualization and network technology which are used for gas genset automation and monitor control system of single unit to achieve automatic start/stop, data measure, alarm protection, three remote: remote control, remote measuring and remote communication and speed regulation.
HSC960 Genset Controller User Manual 2 PERFORMANCE AND CHARACTERISTICS HSC960, used for single automation systems; it regulates the speed simply by adjust the throttle opening via the driving stepper motor; auto start/stop of the unit are performed with the help of remote signal.
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HSC960 Genset Controller User Manual ——Modular design, self-extinguishing ABS plastic enclosure, pluggable connection terminals and embedded installation way; compact structure with easy mounting. HSC960 Genset Controller Version:1.0 2015-05-21 Page 8 of 37...
HSC960 Genset Controller User Manual 4.3 AUTO START/STOP OPERATION 4.3.1 Illustration Auto mode is selected by pressing the button; a LED besides the button will illuminate to confirm the operation. 4.3.2 Automatic Start Sequence a) When “Remote Start” is active, “Start Delay” timer is initiated;...
HSC960 Genset Controller User Manual 4.3.4 Manual start/stop operation MANUAL START: Manual mode is selected by pressing the button; a LED besides the button will illuminate to confirm the operation; then press button to start the genset; can detect crank disconnect condition and generator accelerates to high-speed running automatically.
HSC960 Genset Controller User Manual 5 PROTECTION 5.1 WARNINGS Warnings are not shutdown alarms and do not affect the operation of the genset. Warning alarms does not lead to shutdown and the alarm information will be displayed on the LCD.
HSC960 Genset Controller User Manual 5.2 SHUTDOWN ALARM When controller detects shutdown alarm, it will send signal to open breaker and shuts down generator. Besides, the alarm information will be displayed on the LCD. Table 6- Shutdown alarms as following...
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HSC960 Genset Controller User Manual Type Description When the controller detects that the fuel level is lower than the set value Low Fuel Level or there is Low Fuel Level input, it will initiate a shutdown alarm and the alarm information will be displayed on the LCD.
HSC960 Genset Controller User Manual WIRINGS CONNECTION Figure 2- Back Panel Table 7- Description of terminal connection Cable Function Remarks Size 2.5mm Connected with negative of starter battery Connected with positive of starter battery. Max. 2.5 mm 20A fuse is recommended.
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HSC960 Genset Controller User Manual Cable Function Remarks Size 2.5 mm Connected with charger starter‟s D+ (WL) CHARGER(D+) 1.0 mm terminals. Being hang up If there is no this terminal. Connected to U-phase of generator (2A fuse is Gens AC Voltage (U) 1.0 mm...
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HSC960 Genset Controller User Manual Cable Function Remarks Size Connected level Aux. Sensor 1.0 mm resistance sensor. Ground connected Digit Input1 1.0 mm active (B-) Ground connected Digit Input2 1.0 mm active (B-) Ground connected Digit Input3 1.0 mm Details see form 10...
HSC960 Genset Controller User Manual SCOPES AND DEFINITIONS OF CONFIGURABLE PARAMETERS Table 8- Contents and scopes of parameters Items Range Default Description Time from remote start signal is active Start Delay (0-3600)s to start genset. Time from remote start signal is...
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HSC960 Genset Controller User Manual Items Range Default Description When generator voltage has exceed the set value and the “Gen abnormal delay” expired, Over Voltage Gens Over Volt (30-620)V shutdown alarm is active. When set the value as 620V, the controller does not detect over voltage signal.
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HSC960 Genset Controller User Manual Items Range Default Description When pressure of external sensor is lower than this value, the delay will initiate. This value is only judged after safety delay. When this value is 0, it will Low Oil Pressure (0-400)kPa not send low oil pressure signal.
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HSC960 Genset Controller User Manual Items Range Default Description When fuel level is higher than the Fuel Pump Off (0-100)% pre-set value and last for 10s, it will initiate a fuel pump off signal. Digit Output1 (0-17) Factory default: Energized To Stop...
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HSC960 Genset Controller User Manual Items Range Default Description Factory default: High Temp. Shutdown. Inhibit WTH (0-1) When high temperature occurs, shutdown alarm is active. Table8 Note1 Factory default: when low oil pressure Inhibit OPL (0-1) occurs, shutdown alarm is active.
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HSC960 Genset Controller User Manual Items Range Default Description Idle Speed (0-6000) r/min Offer standard to adjust idle speed. The rising speed rate during the Idle Slope 0-6000 process of genset change idle running status into rated speed running status.
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HSC960 Genset Controller User Manual Table 9- Enable definition of programmable output ports Items Description Output port is deactivated when “Not Used” is selected. Not Used Include all shutdown alarms and warning alarms. When there is Common Alarm warning alarm only, it is not self-lock; when a shutdown alarm occurs, it is self-lock until the alarm is reset.
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HSC960 Genset Controller User Manual Table 10- Defined contents of configurable input ports (All active when connect to grand (B-)) Items Description Not Used High Temperature Input If these signals are active after safety on delay, shutdown alarm Low Oil Pressure Input will be immediately initiated.
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HSC960 Genset Controller User Manual Table 11- SENSOR SELECTION Items Description Note 0 None 1Defined Resistance 2 VDO 3 SGH 4 SGD The range of Defined Resistance is: Temp Sensor 0-6000Ω, factory default is SGX. 5 CURTIS 6 DATCON 7 VOLVO-EC...
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HSC960 Genset Controller User Manual b) Speed sensor is the magnetic equipment which be installed in starter for detecting flywheel teeth. c) When set as speed sensor, must ensure that the number of flywheel teeth is as same as setting, otherwise, “over speed shutdown”...
HSC960 Genset Controller User Manual PARAMETERS SETTING 8.1 MENU ITEMS Start the controller, then press to enter into the parameters setting menu, see fig 1 below: a) Set Parameters b) Information c) Language 8.2 PARAMETERS SETTING When entering password interface, input password (1234) can set parts of the parameter items in...
HSC960 Genset Controller User Manual 9 SENSOR SELECT When reselect sensors, the sensor curve will be transferred into the standard value. For example, if temperature sensor is SGH (120°C resistor type), its sensor curve is SGH (120°C resistor type); if select the SGD (120°C resistor type), the temperature sensor curve is SGD curve.
——Cut-off remote start signal, the genset will be stopped automatically and the Open Generator signal will be send out. If not like this, please check ATS‟ wires connection of control part according to this manual. ——If there is any other question, please contact Smartgen‟s service. 11 TYPICAL APPLICATION Figure 4-...
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HSC960 Genset Controller User Manual CAUTION! Expand relay with high capacity in start and fuel output is recommend. CAUTION! Expand relay must be used in generator closed outputs. HSC960 Genset Controller Version:1.0 2015-05-21 Page 33 of 37...
HSC960 Genset Controller User Manual 12 THE CONNECTION BETWEEN CONTROLLER AND GENSET Figure 5- Connection Diagram HSC960 Genset Controller Version:1.0 2015-05-21 Page 34 of 37...
HSC960 Genset Controller User Manual 13 FIXING CLIPS INSTALLATION Controller is panel built-in design; it is fixed by clips when installed. ——Withdraw the fixing clip screw (turn anticlockwise) until it reaches proper position. ——Pull the fixing clip backwards (towards the back of the module) ensuring two clips are inside their allotted slots.
15 MATTERS NEED ATTENTION OF INSTALLATION 15.1 BATTERY VOLTAGE INPUT HSC960 controller can suit for widely range of battery voltage DC(8~35)V. Negative of battery must be connected with the engine shell. The diameter of wire which from power supply to battery must be .
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HSC960 Genset Controller User Manual 16 FAULT FINDING Table 14- fault finding Symptoms Possible Solutions Check starting batteries; Controller no response with power. Check controller connection wirings; Check DC fuse. Check the water/cylinder temperature is too high or not; Genset shutdown Check the genset AC voltage;...
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