This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possibly dangerous situation that can cause slight injuries if it is not avoided. NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possibly dangerous situation that can cause property and environmental damage if it is not avoided. easYgen-1700 37888A...
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...
This manual specifies the personnel qualifications required for the different areas of work, listed below: • Well trained for electrical installations. • Aware of the local safety regulations. • Experienced in working with electronic measuring and control devices. • Allowed to manage the controlled (engine/generator) system. 37888A easYgen-1700...
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-1700 37888A...
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”...
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2 System Overview 2.2 ToolKit-SC Status Screens Fig. 1: easYgen-1700 status screens Generator Status [PARAMETER / STATUS MENU / Generator status] Items Parameters Description Engine/Sensor info Engine speed, Engine temp, Oil pressure, Fuel level, Battery volt, Charger volt More info...
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Showing the 99 No., Event type latest events Columns "move behind" visible part of the screen: Event Item, Date, Time, Gens Uab (V) ..., Gens Ua (V) ..., Gens f(Hz), Current Ia (A) ..., Power (kW), Speed (r/min), 37888A easYgen-1700...
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2 System Overview 2.2 ToolKit-SC Status Screens Items Parameters Description Temp. (°C), Press. (kPa), Volt. (V) Read log Push buttons to manage logged data Clear Export to Txt easYgen-1700 37888A...
3 Operation 3.1 Front Panel: Operating and Display Elements Operation Front Panel: Operating and Display Elements Fig. 2: easYgen-1700 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.
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Successful start will not be judged according to crank disconnect conditions, the operator needs to crank the starter motor manually; Once the engine has fired, the operator must relase the button. Only then the start output will be deactivated, safety on delay will start. easYgen-1700 37888A...
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. Warning/Alarm Signaling The Alarm type and Warning are visualized through flashing of the LED lights »Alarm«...
• start the engine • stop the engine Load supply transition from mains to genset Situation • Mains becomes abnormal when one or more parameter are outside their working range and one of the following occurs: ◦ »Overvoltage« ◦ »Undervoltage« easYgen-1700 37888A...
Take care for genset and supply. 3.3.3 Operation Mode STOP General notes In operation mode STOP, the breakers are open and the engine is not running. This is a configurable operation mode, only. This is NO emergency STOP! START/STOP Operation 37888A easYgen-1700...
When started via “Remote Start (off Load)” input, the starting procedure is the same as shown below but the generator close relay is deactivated. Because there is no mains control, only the "Start engine" section (green background) is relevant. easYgen-1700 37888A...
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3 Operation 3.4 START/STOP Operation Fig. 3: Transition Mains to Genset including engine start procedure 37888A easYgen-1700...
If the mains becomes abnormal during the process, remaining with generator load has priority. The remaining time of each of the timers initiated displays. When started via “Remote Stop (off Load)” input, the starting procedure is the same as shown below but the generator close relay is deactivated. easYgen-1700 37888A...
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3 Operation 3.4 START/STOP Operation Fig. 4: Transition genset to mains including engine stop/stand-by procedure 37888A easYgen-1700...
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-1700 37888A...
If the generator or the mains are "out of range", the load can be damaged! Both breakers GCB and MCB open: ╺▶ Taking load Press the breaker switch The respective breaker is closed. ⇨ The closing signal will last for the »Closing time« During this time, all other breaker signals are suppressed. 37888A easYgen-1700...
Check if emergency stop button works properly; Check whether the starting battery's positive pole is connected to the emergency stop input; Check whether the circuit is open. Low oil pressure alarm after crank disconnect Check the oil pressure sensor and its connections. easYgen-1700 37888A...
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Get information from the LCD of the alarm page; If there is a detailed alarm, check the respective engine. If there is no detailed alarm, please refer to the relevant section of the engine manual as specified in the SPN alarm code. 37888A easYgen-1700...
When the controller detects that the genset current has exceeded the pre-set value and the selected action is “Warn”, it will initiate a warning alarm. Fail to stop After “Stop solenoid hold” delay, if genset does not stop completely, it will initiate a warning alarm. easYgen-1700 37888A...
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When the controller detects that the sensor 2 value has fallen below the pre-set value, it will initiate a warning alarm. Discrete input xyz When digit input port is set as warning and the alarm is active, it will initiate a warning alarm. 37888A easYgen-1700...
When the controller detects that engine temperature has exceeded the pre-set value, it will initiate a shutdown alarm. Oil pressure sensor wire When the controller detects that the oil pressure sensor is open circuit and the break action select “Shutdown”, it will initiate a shutdown alarm. easYgen-1700 37888A...
(power is positive) has exceeded the pre-set value and the selected action is “Trip and Stop”. Discrete input When the digit input port is set to “Trip and Stop” and the alarm is active, it will initiate a trip and stop alarm. 37888A easYgen-1700...
When digit input port is set to “Trip” and the alarm is active, it will initiate a trip alarm. Ground fault If earth fault detection is enabled, the controller will initiate a trip alarm if it detects that the earth fault current has exceeded the pre-set value and the selected action is “Trip”. easYgen-1700 37888A...
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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 37888A easYgen-1700...
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