Starting - Kohler Decision-Maker 3000 Operation

Generator Set
Button Mode
On (or Cranking)
AUTO
Running and then
OFF/RESET
Off (or Cranking)
RUN
(unit fails to start)
Off (or Cranking)
RUN
(unit starts)
Running and then
Figure 2-1 Master Control Button Function Summary
2.3.1

Starting

Local Starting
Press the master control RUN button to start the
generator set at the controller.
Note: The alarm horn sounds and the Not-In-Auto
Warning display
generator set master control button is not in the
AUTO mode.
Note: The transient start/stop function of the controller
prevents accidental cranking of the rotating engine.
The generator set stops and recranks when the
OFF/RESET button is momentarily pressed and
then the RUN button is pressed.
Auto Starting
Press the master control AUTO button to allow startup
by the automatic transfer switch or remote start/stop
switch (connected to controller terminals 3 and 4).
Terminals 3 and 4 connect to a circuit that automatically
starts the generator set crank cycle when an external
source closes the circuit.
Note: The controller provides up to 30 seconds of
programmable cyclic cranking and up to
60 seconds rest with up to 6 cycles. The default
setting is 15 seconds cranking and 15 seconds
rest for 3 cycles. Make cyclic cranking
adjustments using SiteTecht software.
28 Section 2 Operation
Button
Status
Lamp Fault Lamp
Off
Green
Off
Off Red Yellow
Yellow
Yellow
Off
Yellow Yellow
On
Yellow
Off
appears whenever
Alarm Alarm Silence
Horn Button
— Off —
— Off —
On —
Red
Off Pressed
On —
Off Pressed
On —
Off Pressed
On —
Red
Off Pressed
On —
Off Pressed
On —
Red
Off Pressed
Prime Power Switch
The controller has an optional prime power mode of
operation. The prime power mode requires installation
of an optional prime power switch kit. See Section 6,
Accessories, for instructions on how to install the
optional prime power switch kit. The prime power switch
kit prevents engine starting battery drain when the
the generator set is shut down and no external battery
charging is available.
Move the prime power switch located on the junction box
to the CONTROLLER ON position before attempting to
start the generator set. When the prime power mode is
off, all controller functions including the digital display,
LEDs, and alarm horn are operative.
Stop the generator set using the stopping procedures in
Section 2.3.2 before placing the generator set in the
prime power mode.
located on the junction box to the CONTROLLER OFF
position. When the generator set is is the prime power
mode, all controller functions including the digital
display, LEDs, alarm horn, and communications are
inoperative.
Alarm
Horn Lamp Controller Display
—
Scrolling Overview Menu
Only
—
—
Shutdown Message
Yellow
—
Not In Auto Warning
Yellow
—
Not in Auto Warning
Yellow
—
Locked Rotor Shutdown (or
other shutdown message)
Yellow
—
Not in Auto Warming
Yellow
—
Shutdown Message
Yellow
Move the prime power switch
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