Introduction - Kohler 20-2250 kW Operation

This manual provides operation instructions for
20--2250 kW generator sets equipped with the following
controllers:
D
Decision-Makerr 3+, 16-Light
D
Decision-Makerr 1
Wiring diagram manuals are available separately. Refer
to the engine operation manual for generator set engine
scheduled maintenance information.
Information in this publication represents data available
at the time of print. Kohler Co. reserves the right to
change this publication and the products represented
without notice and without any obligation or liability
whatsoever.
Read this manual and carefully follow all procedures
and safety precautions to ensure proper equipment
operation and to avoid bodily injury. Read and follow the
Safety Precautions and Instructions section at the
beginning of this manual. Keep this manual with the
equipment for future reference.
The equipment service requirements are very important
to safe and efficient operation. Inspect the parts often
and perform required service at the prescribed intervals.
Maintenance work must be performed by appropriately
skilled and suitably trained maintenance personnel
familiar with generator set operation and service.
Abbreviations
This publication makes use of numerous abbreviations.
Typically, the word(s) are spelled out along with the
abbreviation in parentheses when shown for the first
time in a section. Appendix A, Abbreviations, also
includes many abbreviation definitions.
List of Related Materials
Separate literature contains communication and
software information for the 16-Light Controller with
communications not provided in this manual. Figure 1
lists the available literature part numbers.
Modbusr is a registered trademark of Schneider Electric.
TP-6161 1/12
Communication and Software
Manual Description
Decision-Makerr 3+, 16-Light
Controller Spec Sheet
Decision-Makerr1 Controller
Spec Sheet
Generator Set/Controller
Wiring Diagram Manual
Modbusr Communications Protocol
Operation Manual
Service Parts Controllers
Program Loader Software Installation
Remote Serial Annunciator (RSA)
Controller Service Replacement
Monitor III Converters, Connections,
and Controller Setup
Monitor III Software Spec Sheet
Monitor III Converter,
Modbusr/Ethernet Spec Sheet
Monitor III Software Operation Manual
Figure 1 Related Literature
Tech Tools
Use your SecurID to access the KOHLERnet and click
on Tech Tools button to find the following topics:
D
Software used by generator set controllers including
updates and documentation references.
D
Network Communications provides basics to
terms, protocols, standards, wiring, configurations,
and model.
D
Engine Electronic Control Module (ECM) has
information about electronic devices provided by the
engine manufacturer to manage engine data.

Introduction

Literature Part No.
G6-30
G6-29
Multiple Part Numbers
Contact your
Distributor/Dealer
TP-6113
TP-6009
TT-1285
TT-1485
TT-1310
TT-1405
G6-76
G6-79
TP-6347
Introduction 9