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- Page 1 LOFA EP250 Panel Operation and Troubleshooting Manual 9M02-0250-A001-EN...
- Page 2 Cattron Holdings, Inc., or any of its affiliates or agents shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages of any kind. All Cattron products are sold pursuant to the Terms and Conditions of Sale, a copy of which will be furnished upon request. When used as a tradename herein, Cattron means Cattron Holdings, Inc.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
LOFA EP250 Panel Operation and Troubleshooting Manual Contents Introduction................................5 Important Safety Information ..........................6 Operation................................7 Preheat Options ............................8 3.1.1 Preheat Output ..........................8 3.1.2 Preheat Indication Input .......................8 Indicators ..............................8 3.2.1 Battery LED (Red) ......................8 3.2.2 Oil Pressure LED (Red) ....................8 3.2.3 Temperature LED (Red) ......................9 3.2.4 AUX 1 LED (Red) ......................9... - Page 4 LOFA EP250 Panel Operation and Troubleshooting Manual Troubleshooting ..............................15 General Troubleshooting ........................15 Fuel Run/Stop Solenoid Troubleshooting ....................16 Preheat Troubleshooting ........................17 Panel Troubleshooting ........................... 17 4.4.1 Testing Shutdown Inputs ......................18 Typical Schematics ............................19 Additional Information ............................22 Products/Deliverables ..........................
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Page 5: Introduction
Note: The engine harness is not included with the panel. A number of standard engine harnesses are available, or Cattron can develop a custom harness for your exact needs. Generic harnesses in various lengths are available for field customization. WARNING... -
Page 6: Important Safety Information
Please note the following important safety information: • The warnings in this publication are not all inclusive Cattron cannot anticipate every potential hazard • Appropriate safety rules and precautions should be followed with any tool, work method or operating •... -
Page 7: Operation
LOFA EP250 Panel Operation and Troubleshooting Manual Operation Turning the panel key to the run position starts a self-test which causes all LEDs to illuminate once, activates the alarm output for one second and enables the fuel run/stop solenoid output. After self-test, the LEDs indicate the state of the inputs they monitor. -
Page 8: Preheat Options
The panel can be factory configured to indicate only oil pressure failure. WARNING LOW OIL PRESSURE IS NOT AN INDICATION OF LOW OIL LEVEL. FOR THE BEST POSSIBLE PROTECTION, CATTRON RECOMMENDS USING OUR SOLID-STATE OIL LEVEL SHUTDOWN SWITCH. 9M02-0250-A028-EN Revision F... -
Page 9: Temperature Led (Red)
WARNING IF THE TEMPERATURE SWITCH IS NOT IN CONTACT WITH COOLANT DUE TO COOLANT LOSS, THE ENGINE IS NOT PROTECTED FROM OVERHEATING. FOR THE BEST POSSIBLE PROTECTION, CATTRON RECOMMENDS USING OUR SOLID-STATE COOLANT LEVEL SHUTDOWN SWITCH. Note: Most shutdown switches are grounded through the switch body. -
Page 10: Preheat Led (Red)
LOFA EP250 Panel Operation and Troubleshooting Manual 3.2.6 Preheat LED (Red) A solidly illuminated Preheat LED is the panel preheat indication. When the LED extinguishes, the preheat period is complete and the engine may be cranked. The LED illuminates again to indicate afterglow. Gauges 3.3.1 Voltmeter The voltmeter is connected to the fuel run/stop solenoid output. -
Page 11: Temperature Gauge
Press the tab on the connector housing to release the connectors. WARNING CATTRON DOES NOT RECOMMEND USING DIELECTRIC GREASE OR SEALANT WITH SEALED CONNECTORS. THESE CHEMICALS MAY CAUSE SEAL DAMAGE AND ALLOW WATER ENTRY. USE CATTRON PROVIDED CAVITY PLUGS TO SEAL THE CONNECTOR IF WIRES ARE REMOVED. 9M02-0250-A028-EN Revision F... -
Page 12: Unsealed Connectors
LOFA EP250 Panel Operation and Troubleshooting Manual 3.4.2 Unsealed Connectors For unsealed connectors exposed to the elements, Cattron recommends using dielectric grease to protect contacts. WARNING CATTRON DOES NOT RECOMMEND USING SEALANT WITH UNSEALED CONNECTORS. SEALANT TRAPS MOISTURE IN THE CONNECTOR AND ENCOURAGES CORROSION. -
Page 13: Battery Negative Connection (Grounding)
FREE FROM FOREIGN MATERIALS, INCLUDING PAINT, WHICH MAY INTERFERE WITH PROPER GROUNDING. A RELIABLE GROUND MUST BE PROVIDED FOR THE PANEL. CATTRON RECOMMENDS THE GROUND CONNECTION BE MADE DIRECTLY TO THE BATTERY NEGATIVE. GROUNDING THROUGH FRAME MEMBERS IS NOT RECOMMENDED. -
Page 14: Welding On Equipment With Electronic Controls
LOFA EP250 Panel Operation and Troubleshooting Manual Note: Cattron harness assemblies typically include all required engine control suppression devices. Added equipment will require additional protection. Welding on Equipment with Electronic Controls Proper welding procedures are required to avoid damage to electronic controls, sensors and associated components. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
LOFA EP250 Panel Operation and Troubleshooting Manual Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting For additional information, refer to the engine manufacturer troubleshooting guide. No response from starter motor Possible Cause Possible Remedy No battery voltage to starter Verify wiring and battery connection (power and ground) Battery discharged Charge or replace battery;... -
Page 16: Fuel Run/Stop Solenoid Troubleshooting
LOFA EP250 Panel Operation and Troubleshooting Manual Alternator not charging battery Possible Cause Possible Remedy Broken or slipping alternator drive belt Adjust or replace alternator drive belt Alternator not excited Verify excitation circuit connected; replace faulty regulator; add additional excitation resistor Alternator output not connected Install charge wire Alternator not grounded... -
Page 17: Preheat Troubleshooting
LOFA EP250 Panel Operation and Troubleshooting Manual Preheat Troubleshooting Engine is hard to start in cold conditions Possible Cause Possible Remedy Start attempt before preheat complete Wait for preheat time to elapse, and crank as soon as time elapses Incorrect preheat specification Correct panel configuration;... -
Page 18: Testing Shutdown Inputs
LOFA EP250 Panel Operation and Troubleshooting Manual 4.4.1 Testing Shutdown Inputs Shutdown switches signal a fault by ground contact in most systems. Shutdown operation can be verified by grounding the shutdown inputs individually. It may be necessary to remove the wire from the shutdown switch to perform this test. -
Page 19: Typical Schematics
LOFA EP250 Panel Operation and Troubleshooting Manual Typical Schematics The following figures show typical schematics. The details will vary from installation to installation. Please see the specific schematics for the particular installation for details. 9M02-0250-A028-EN Revision F... - Page 20 LOFA EP250 Panel Operation and Troubleshooting Manual 9M02-0250-A028-EN Revision F...
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Page 22: Additional Information
LOFA EP250 Panel Operation and Troubleshooting Manual Additional Information Products/Deliverables Licensed Product Information • Software codes with product numeric values equal to 001-xxxx-yyyy-zzz; where xxxx, yyyy, and zzz equal (0000...9999) • Software codes qualified under the same numeric regimen detailed above or including the verbal description of “CANPlus™”... -
Page 23: Technical Support
LOFA EP250 Panel Operation and Troubleshooting Manual Technical Support For remote and communication control systems support, parts and repair, or technical support, visit us online at: www.cattron.com/contact. 9M02-0250-A028-EN Revision F... - Page 24 Due to continuous product improvement, the information provided in this document is subject to change without notice. Cattron Support For remote and communication control systems support, parts and repair, or technical support, visit us online at: www.cattron.com/contact Cattron North America Inc., 655 N River Rd NW, Suite A, Warren, OH 44483 9M02-0250-A001-EN Revision F...
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