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All screwable terminal connectors are delivered with plug and jack • Clamp fastener installation material (4x) • »Installation Procedure Supplement« paper with links to the latest edition of Technical Documentation and software for download:(http://www.wwdmanuals.com/ easYgen-600) Configuration software and Technical Manual are available at Woodward web site:http:// www.woodward.com/easYgen-600.aspx easYgen-600 B37698...
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A typical application mode for the control unit is the use for non parallel operation in a single genset application. • In this case, the easYgen will function as an engine control with generator and engine protection. • The control unit can open and close the circuit breaker . B37698 easYgen-600...
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Released Brief Overview Transition procedures are described in chapter ╚═▷ “Transition Procedures”. easYgen-600 B37698...
This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediately dangerous situation that can cause death or severe injuries if not avoided. WARNING! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possibly dangerous situation that can cause death or severe injuries if it is not avoided. easYgen-600 B37698...
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The following information and setting refer to a page on the HMI screen or ToolKit located as described here. Some parameters/settings/screens are available only either in ToolKit or on the HMI/display. Dimensions in Figures All dimensions with no units specified are in mm. B37698 easYgen-600...
All information and instructions in this manual have been provided under due consideration of applicable guidelines and regulations, the current and known state of the art, as well as our many years of in-house experience. Woodward assumes no liability for any damages due to: •...
In addition, our employees are interested in any new information and experiences that arise from usage and could be valuable for improving our products. Warranty terms Please enquire about the terms of warranty from your nearest Woodward representative. To find your closest Customer Service representative, go to: ══▷ http:// www.woodward.com/Directory.aspx Safety 1.4.1...
Failure to comply with this also poses the risk of personal injury or loss of life if the mechanical- hydraulic governor(s) or electric control(s), the actuator(s), fuel control(s), the driving mechanism(s), the linkage(s), or the controlled device(s) fail. easYgen-600 B37698...
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For even higher challenges in genset control, the easYgen series offers further solutions encompassing complex and ambitious applications. For dedicated protection tasks, ask Woodward for its protection (relay) solutions. Operation Modes • See ╚═▷ “Operation Modes”...
For comparison and better differentiation both are described below. easYgen-600 is intended to be used for single automation systems, auto start/stop of the unit are performed with the help of remote signal. easYgen-1600 has all functions of easYgen-600 as well as automatic mains failure function (AMF), particularly well suited for single automation systems that include mains and generator.
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Mains/Generator Line voltage (U , and U ), Phase voltage (U , and U • easYgen-600 only: Collects and shows 3-phase voltage, current, power parameter and frequency of generator. Generator Line voltage (U , and U ), Phase voltage (U , and U •...
ToolKit-SC on a PC via USB or RS485 ports. • Temperature, oil pressure and fuel level curves can be used directly and users can define the sensor curves by themselves. B37698 easYgen-600...
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• Accumulative total run time and total electric energy of A and B. The user can reset it to 0 and re-accumulate the value, which allows to count the total value. easYgen-600 B37698...
187.5 mm 184 mm 9 mm 209 mm 45 mm Fig. 4: easYgen-600 dimensions and cut-out Wiring General Notes Battery Voltage Input This controller can be used with batteries with a voltage range from 8 to 35 V The negative pole of the battery must be connected to the engine shell. The wire between the power supply and the battery must have a cross section above 2.5 mm...
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CAUTION! All inputs and outputs besides the Generator Voltage and Mains Voltage terminals of each model shall only be connected to limited voltage circuits from the engine starting battery protected by a maximum 2 A DC rated fuse. easYgen-600 B37698...
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LVLE, Listed DC fuse 4 A for 24 Vdc circuits is recommended. E-STOP 2.5 mm² Connected with B+ via emergency stop button FUEL/GAS 1.5 mm² Rated 10Adc, 24Vdc running stand alone, rated 5Adc, 24Vdc when running in parallel with the STARTER relay B37698 easYgen-600...
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0.5 mm² Connected with speed sensor Note:If no MPU is installed, parameter MPU− 0.5 mm² Connected with speed sensor. A "Firing speed RPM" connection to B− is provided already ([PARAMETER / internally. Configure application / Configure engine / easYgen-600 B37698...
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RS485 − 0.5 mm² Impedance-120 Ω shielding wire is recommended, its single- end connect with ground RS485+ 0.5 mm² Configurable 1.0 mm² Impedance-120 Ω shielding wire is Details see ╚═▷ Input 4 recommended, its single-end “Programmable grounded Inputs” B37698 easYgen-600...
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CAN COM Empty terminal CAN L 0.5 mm² Impedance-120 Ω shielding wire is recommended, its single- end connect with ground. CAN H 0.5 mm² 0.5 mm² Empty terminal Wiring typical applications Fig. 6: easYgen-600 wiring of a typical application easYgen-600 B37698...
General notes ToolKit-SC is a software tool for configuration including configuration file management, monitoring, remote control, and custom language management. The ToolKit-SC.exe file is available as a download on the Woodward website and the device-specific download website. Please follow installation instruction.
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Remove old software version(s) before update! Make sure your custom configuration and language pack(s) are saved in a separate directory! Prior to the installation of the new ToolKit-SC software, all older versions of the ToolKit-SC software must be un-installed. easYgen-600 B37698...
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• USB connected PC/laptop using ToolKit-SC configuration software (full edit) The configuration software ToolKit-SC is part of the delivery and (latest edition) can be downloaded from our website Woodward.com. Search for "ToolKit-SC". Different digital/relay outputs can be configured with the same output type .
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Released 4 Configuration 4.1 Access to the Control Fig. 8: easYgen-600 Icons Keys Description STOP Auto/Manual mode: Stop running generator Stop mode: Reset alarm Lamp test (press at least 3 seconds) Notes During stopping process, press this button again to stop generator immediately.
WARNING! Users can change passwords. Please make note of the new password after changing it. If you forget the password, please contact Woodward services and send all device information on the “ABOUT” page of the controller for legitimation. 4.1.2...
• Home screen • Status • Engine • Generator • Load • Alarm • Home screen etc. The first screen includes: • Gen: voltage, frequency, current, active power, reactive power • Engine: speed, temperature, oil pressure, battery voltage B37698 easYgen-600...
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• power factor (positive and negative), average power factor (positive and negative), • accumulated energy, • earth current, • total electric energy A and B. Fig. 9: Power Factor Active power Reactive power easYgen-600 B37698...
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Some screens are only visible in configuration mode. Press »Set/Confirm« button to switch to configuration mode. Screens in configuration mode: • 1 Set parameters • 2 Information • 3 Set language • 4 Event log • 5 ECU DM2 • 6 Maintenance B37698 easYgen-600...
A configuration update between ToolKit-SC and the device (and vice versa) requires pushing the button »Read config« or »Write config«! 4.1.3.3 Select Language General notes ToolKit-SC can display English, Chinese, or Traditional Chinese. These languages can be selected from the »Language« menu. easYgen-600 B37698...
Use the lower left area to select a screen/page to edit. ╺▶ The button on the lower right side lets you select the screen. ╺▶ To import your current ToolKit-SC configuration into the device, click on "Write config(W)" in the menu bar. B37698 easYgen-600...
Fig. 11: ToolKit-SC: write configuration The settings are transmitted to the device and immediately become active. Parameters 4.2.1 Parameter Menu Structure Parameter Menu Parameters of both HMI (front panel access) and ToolKit-SC are not presented in the same order. easYgen-600 B37698...
Released 4 Configuration 4.2 Parameters Fig. 12: Menu Structure easYgen-600 - overview 4.2.2 Parameter Settings Menu--HMI Access ╺▶ Press the »RIGHT« button. The main menu opens. ⇨ ╺▶ Select »1 set parameters« B37698 easYgen-600...
[PARAMETER / Configure measurement / Generator] Items Parameters Defaults Description General generator settings Monitoring Monitoring is enabled. Monitoring is disabled. Generator poles (2 to 64) Number of generator poles. Used for calculating starter rotation speed if no speed sensor is used. easYgen-600 B37698...
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The measurement is performed line-line. 3: Single Phase, 2 VL12, VL23 and VL31 Wire (1Ph2W) 2 Phase, 3 Wire (2Ph3W) The measurement is performed line-neutral and line-line: VL12 VL1N and VL2N Single Phase, 2 Wire (1Ph2W) The measurement is performed line-neutral: VL1N B37698 easYgen-600...
Default of discrete input 5 level warn‐ Notes See chapter ╚═▷ “Programmable Inputs” for details Operation Close to activate Close to Close to activate (N.O.): The discrete input is analyzed as activate "enabled" by energizing the input (normally open). easYgen-600 B37698...
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╚═▷ “Programmable Outputs” for details 4.2.4.1.3 Configure Analog Inputs [PARAMETER / Configure application / Configure inputs/outputs / Configure analog inputs / ...] Items Parameters Defaults Description Temperature Type 00 to 14 08 SGX See chapter ╚═▷ “Programmable Sensors” B37698 easYgen-600...
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Release the alarm when sensor value is same or lower than (14.94 psi, this value and Delay time is over 1.03 bar) Low oil pressure stop Enabled / disabled disabled The low limit warning alarm does not stop the engine. inhibit easYgen-600 B37698...
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Displayed units Temperature °C °C Select local temperature unit for display °F Pressure Select local pressure unit for display 4.2.4.1.4 Configure external LEDs 1 [Parameter / Configure application / Configure external outputs / Configure ext. 1 discrete LEDs] B37698 easYgen-600...
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(Adjust to logic) Output (N.O.) Output Select according to logic of the connected signal (normally (N.O.) open or normally connected). Output (N.C.) (Map Programmable 00 to 299 00 Not Used See chapter ╚═▷ “Programmable Outputs” for details. Output) easYgen-600 B37698...
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To send the labels to the printer, the "Print" button needs to be pressed. 4.2.4.1.5 Configure external LEDs 2 [Parameter / Configure application / Configure external outputs / Configure ext. 2 discrete LEDs] Here, the LED output for the second external module can be configured. B37698 easYgen-600...
Time of pre-powering heat plug before starter is powered up Starter time 3 to 60 s Time of starter power up Start pause time 3 to 60 s 10 s The waiting time before second power up when engine start fails easYgen-600 B37698...
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Firing speed Hz enabled / dis‐ enabled abled 0.0 to 30 Hz 14.0 Hz When generator frequency higher than the set value, starter will be disconnected. See the installation instructions. Oil Pressure enabled / dis‐ disabled abled B37698 easYgen-600...
Schedule period Monthly Monthly Weekly Daily Time (Day) 1 to 31 »Monthly«: Select a week day Sunday, to Sunday »Weekly«: Select a week day Saturday Time (hour) 0 to 24 h 0 (o'clock) Define the start time (hour) easYgen-600 B37698...
30 to 60000 V 264 V Release the alarm when generator voltage is same or higher than this value Undervoltage Limit 30 to 60000 V 196 V Release the alarm when generator voltage is same or lower than this value B37698 easYgen-600...
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304 kW Release the alarm when sensor value is same or higher than this value and Delay time is over Return 0 to 6000 kW 290 kW Reset the alarm when the active power os lower than this value easYgen-600 B37698...
12.0 to 40.0 V 33.0 V Release the alarm when sensor value is same or higher than this value Undervoltage Limit 4.0 to 30.0 V 8.0 V Release the alarm when sensor value is same or lower than this value B37698 easYgen-600...
Maintenance interval based on operation hours. Time Push icon (current Maintenance based on internal time. date) 4.2.8 Configure Counters [PARAMETER / Configure counters] Items Parameters Defaults Description Engine run Time 0 to 65534 hours 0 hours Preset value easYgen-600 B37698...
Time sub module enable comfortable setting time value: time) hh:mm:ss Push button Write value to the easYgen device Use PC time Push button Write PC time to the easYgen device Current module Date (YYYY-MM- (actual Display device's value value) Time (hh:mm:ss) B37698 easYgen-600...
Once you have created a theme, save it to file by hitting the save button. Load a theme from file by hitting the load button. Default reset Push button Reset theme to default settings Activate start-up logo Enabled/disabled Enabled Show customer's logo during start-up? easYgen-600 B37698...
Defined resistance range is (0 to 6) KΩ. 1 Custom Res Curve Default is »0 Not used«. 2 VDO 3 SGH 4 SGD 5 CURTIS 6 DATCON 7 VOLVO-EC 8 SGX 9 to 10 Reserved 11 CLOSED 12 OPEN 13 VDO 5 bar B37698 easYgen-600...
If the signal is active after safety run on delay over, the genset will immediately activate a shutdown alarm. Low OP Alarm Auxiliary Alarm Only warning, no shutdown. Aux. Shutdown Alarm If the signal is active, genset will immediately alarm to shutdown. easYgen-600 B37698...
Pick-up when stop idle while disconnect when genset stop completely. Preglow Close before started and disconnect before powered on Close GCB When close time is set to 0 s, it is continuous closing Reserved B37698 easYgen-600...
HIGH for the pre-set »drop speed pulse time« after entering stop idling Reserved Status Menu General notes Both HMI and ToolKit-SC offer status information. 4.4.1 HMI Status Screens HMI displays the following status screens: • Status (home) • Generator • Load • Engine 1 easYgen-600 B37698...
Alarms Current Alarms and Warning Display of the lists of current alarms and warnings (Digital )Inputs 01 High temperature shutdown, 02 Low oil pressure shutdown, 10 Start request in AUTO, 11 Fuel level warning, 12 Coolant level warning B37698 easYgen-600...
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Module Info Model, Hardware Version, Software Version, Issue Date Event log Fixed view of: Event log report table. Shows the 99 No., Event type latest events or - with SD card - the content of the .DAT file(s) easYgen-600 B37698...
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Gens Uab (V) ..., Gens Ua (V) ..., Gens f(Hz), Current Ia (A) ..., Power (kW), Speed (r/min), Temp. (°C), Press. (kPa), Volt. (V) Read log Push buttons to manage logged data Clear (internal or SD card) Export to Txt B37698 easYgen-600...
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• ... and an internal (non) operating phase during the start of the device itself The operation mode can be initiated – provided the current settings allow for this function: • directly by pressing the respective button on the front panel B37698 easYgen-600...
Take care for genset and supply. 5.2.3 Operation Mode STOP General notes In operation mode STOP, the breaker is open and the engine is not running. This is a configurable operation mode, only. This is NO emergency STOP! START/STOP Operation easYgen-600 B37698...
The AUTO Start procedure is going through sub procedures with own timers. The remaining time of each of the timers initiated is shown in the display. When started via “Remote Start (off Load)” input, start procedures is the same as described below but breaker close relay is deactivated. B37698 easYgen-600...
Released 5 Operation 5.3 START/STOP Operation Fig. 18: Engine start procedure 5.3.2 Stop engine The AUTO Stop procedure is going through sub procedures with own timers. easYgen-600 B37698...
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The remaining time of each of the timers initiated is shown in the display. When started via “Remote Stop (off Load)” input, start procedures is the same as described below but breaker open relay is deactivated. Fig. 19: Engine stop/stand-by procedure B37698 easYgen-600...
When set to speed sensor, ensure that the number of flywheel teeth is the same as setting. Sensor not used? Make sure not to select a sensor that is not in use. Otherwise, an error message might occur. easYgen-600 B37698...
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HMI is using a table »Firing speed« instead: Setting description Gen frequency Speed sensor Speed sensor + Gen frequency Oil pressure Oil pressure + Gen frequency Oil pressure + Speed sensor Oil pressure + Speed sensor + Gen frequency B37698 easYgen-600...
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(if idle run be set). During this time, please watch for engine’s running situations and AC generator’s voltage and frequency. If abnormal, stop genset running and check all wires connection according to this manual ╺▶ If there is any other question, please contact your local Woodward support B37698 easYgen-600...
Connect to starter coil directly Terminals of controller 3 pins data link Remark connector CAN GND CAN communication shielding line(connect with ECU terminal only) CAN(H) Impedance 120 Ω connecting line is recommended. CAN(L) Impedance 120 Ω connecting line is recommended. easYgen-600 B37698...
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Auxiliary output 2 19&41 Setting to pulse raise speed control; normally open output. Making 19 connect with 41 for 0.1s during high-speed warming of controller via external expansion relay. CAN GND CAN communication shielding line(connect with controller’s this terminal only) B37698 easYgen-600...
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MTU ADEC (Smart Module) / ECU8 Terminals of ADEC (X1port) Remark controller Fuel relay output X1 10 X1 Terminal 9 Connected to negative of battery Start relay output X1 34 X1 Terminal 33 Connected to negative of battery easYgen-600 B37698...
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Remark controller connector Fuel relay output Start relay output Auxiliary output 1 ECU power Set Auxiliary output 1 as “ECU power” Terminals of “Data bus” Remark controller connector CAN GND CAN communication shielding line(connect with controller’s terminal only) B37698 easYgen-600...
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Connect to engine ignition lock Start relay output Connect to starter coil directly CAN GND CAN communication shielding line(connect with controller’s this terminal only) CAN(H) 1,35 Impedance 120 Ω connecting line is recommended. CAN(L) 1,34 Impedance 120 Ω connecting line is recommended. easYgen-600 B37698...
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Connect to engine ignition lock Start relay output 1,61 CAN GND CAN communication shielding line(connect to the controller at this end only) CAN(H) 1,35 Impedance 120 Ω connecting line is recommended. CAN(L) 1,34 Impedance 120 Ω connecting line is recommended. B37698 easYgen-600...
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Phase-phase: 100 .. 300 V:1%; 50 .. 100 V: 1.5 % (according to UL6200) Phase-neutral: 100 .. 360 V:1% 50 .. 100 V: 1.5 % Minimum frequency Generator: 10 Hz Maximum frequency Generator: 99.5 Hz Frequency resolution 0.1 Hz (10 .. 99 Hz) B37698 easYgen-600...
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FUEL/GAS relay 2 Adc 24 Vdc, inductive (according to UL6200) Fuel Relay Output Rated 10Adc, 24Vdc running stand alone, rated 5Adc, 24Vdc when running in parallel with the STARTER relay 2 Adc 24 Vdc, inductive (according to UL6200) easYgen-600 B37698...
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• LCD wear-resistance and scratch resistance due to hard screen acrylic; Housing • Silicon panel and pushbuttons for better operation in high-temperature environment; • Waterproof security level IP55 due to rubber seal installed between the controller enclosure and panel fascia B37698 easYgen-600...
Load • Current IA, IB, IC • Each phase and total active power kW • Each phase and total reactive power kvar • Each phase and total apparent power kVA easYgen-600 B37698...
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• Fuel level (FL) %(unit) • Speed (SPD) r/min (unit) • Battery Voltage (VB) V (unit) • Charger Voltage (VD) V (unit) • Hour count (HC) can accumulate to max. 65535 hours. • Start times can accumulate to max. 65535 times B37698 easYgen-600...
When low coolant level input is active, controller will send warning alarm signal and it will be displayed in LCD. Temp. Sensor Open When sensor hasn’t connected to corresponding port, controller will send warning alarm signal and it will be displayed in LCD. easYgen-600 B37698...
Within set start times, if failed to start, controller will send a stop alarm signal and it will be displayed in LCD. Over Freq. Shutdown When genset frequency is higher than set threshold, controller will send a stop alarm signal and it will be displayed in LCD. B37698 easYgen-600...
Check the connections; Check if the COM port setting is correct; Check RS-485 connections of A and B are reverse connected; Check if the RS485 transfer model is damaged; Check if the communication port of the computer is damaged. easYgen-600 B37698...
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The maximum number of bytes contained within one packet of communications is 64. Device Address Field. This is the first byte of each Modbus RTU transmission. The device address is a number limited to the range of 1 – 254 for the easYgen x600. B37698 easYgen-600...
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6. Repeat steps 3-5 until all the bytes of the data packet have been used in step 5. 7. The 16-bit CRC register contains the new checksum to be appended to the end of the packet, Least Significant Byte first. easYgen-600 B37698...
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Coils are addressed starting at zero: coils 1–16 are addressed as 0–15. Here is an example of a request to read coils 0–71 from slave device 1: Field Name Example (Hex) Slave address Function Starting address Hi Starting Address Lo No. of Points Hi No. of Points Lo B37698 easYgen-600...
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The data registers are always 16 bit (two byte) values, transmitted high order byte first. The following example shows the format of a transmission between a master client device and the responding easYgen x600 at address 1. The master desires to read the easYgen-600 B37698...
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The contents of registers 0002 -0004 are 00 DC and 00 DD hex, or 220 and 221 decimal. 9.3.2.3 Function # 05 (05h) – Force Single Coil This function code allows the master device to modify the contents of a single configuration coil within the easYgen x600. B37698 easYgen-600...
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Error Check Tab. 6: easYgen x600 Controller Response The Response string is “01 05 00 00 00 FF 8C 3A”. 9.3.3 Function #1 Coil Status Map Item Address Content 0000H Common alarm 0001H Common warn 0002H Common shutdown easYgen-600 B37698...
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Low fuel level warn 001DH Charge fail warn 001EH Under Battery voltage warn 001FH Over Battery voltage warn 0020H Input warn 0021H Reserved 0022H Reserved 0023H Reserved 0024H Reserved 0025H Reserved 0026H Reserved 0027H Reserved 0028H System At Test mode B37698 easYgen-600...
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Mains abnormal 0041H Mains normal 0042H Mains Over voltage 0043H Mains Under voltage 0044H Mains Lost Phase 0045H Reserved 0046H Reserved 0047H Reserved Item Address Content 0000H Common alarm 0001H Common warn 0002H Common shutdown 0003H Reserved 0004H Reserved easYgen-600 B37698...
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Under Battery voltage warn 001FH Over Battery voltage warn 0020H Input warn 0021H Reserved 0022H Reserved 0023H Reserved 0024H Reserved 0025H Reserved 0026H Reserved 0027H Reserved 0028H System At Test mode 0029H System At Auto mode 002AH System At Manu mode B37698 easYgen-600...
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Mains phase A voltage (Line- Nature) (unit: V) 0001H Mains phase B voltage (Line- Nature) (unit: V) 0002H Mains phase C voltage (Line- Nature) (unit: V) 0003H Mains phase AB voltage (Line- Line) (unit: V) 0004H Mains phase BC voltage (Line- Line) (unit: V) easYgen-600 B37698...
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Reserved 001FH Reserved 0020H Reserved 0021H Reserved 0022H Generator state 0023H Generator delay 0024H Remote start state 0025H Remote start delay 0026H ATS state 0027H ATS delay 0028H Mains state 0029H Mains delay 002AH Hours of run (high)(0-9999) B37698 easYgen-600...
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Temperature sender resistor 0013H pressure (unit: kPa) 0014H pressure sender resistor 0015H Level (unit: %) 0016H Level sender resistor 0017H Speed (unit: RPM) 0018H Battery voltage (unit: 0.1V) 0019H Charger D+ voltage (unit: 0.1V) 001AH Total active power(unit: 0.1kW) easYgen-600 B37698...
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Set to automatic mode Active when set to 1 0004H Set to manual mode Active when set to 1 Item Address Content 0000H Start generator Active when set to 1 0001H Stop generator Active when set to 1 B37698 easYgen-600...
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9 Appendix 9.3 Data Telegrams Item Address Content 0002H Set to Test mode Active when set to 1 0003H Set to automatic mode Active when set to 1 0004H Set to manual mode Active when set to 1 easYgen-600 B37698...
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OPEN requests or alarms. Somehow "waiting for next occurrence". Real power Part Number Power Factor Potential (Voltage) Transformer Reactive power Apparent power Serial Number Suspect Parameter Number Voltage easYgen-600 B37698...
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