Change Modes; Start The Genset - Deif GPC 300 Operator's Manual

3.1.6

Change modes

Mode Procedure
To change to REMOTE mode from LOCAL mode:
1. Push
REMOTE *
To change to LOCAL mode from REMOTE mode:
1. Push
LOCAL *
To change to Switchboard control from REMOTE or LOCAL mode:
1. Change the selector on the switchboard to Switchboard control.
Switchboard control
NOTE * You cannot change from Switchboard control with the display push-buttons. The Switchboard control selector must be set
to LOCAL or REMOTE, before you can change mode.
The switchboard equipment is third-party equipment. The Switchboard control selector labels could be different from the names
used above.
3.1.7

Start the genset

Mode Procedure
When the controller is in REMOTE mode, the engine start is based on a remote signal, for example, from a
REMOTE
PLC.
To start the genset:
1. Push
2. The controller runs the start sequence.
LOCAL
3. If Idle run start is configured: *
Switchboard When the controller is in Switchboard control, the display push-buttons are not available. The genset can
control only be started locally and/or from the switchboard.
NOTE * Idle run may not be permitted or approved by certain classification societies.
The switchboard equipment is third-party equipment. The switchboard might not include a button to start the genset.
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• The LED next to is green when the controller is in REMOTE mode.
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• The LED next to is green when the controller is in LOCAL mode.
• The controller changes to Switchboard control.
• If the engine was running, it continues to run
• If the breaker was closed, it remains closed.
• The controller will trip the breaker and/or stop the engine if the operating conditions activate an alarm
that trips the breaker and/or stops the genset.
once.
• If everything is OK, the genset starts.
• If the genset does not start, the display shows an info message.
• The controller runs the Idle run start sequence.
◦ If needed, to override the Idle run start push again.
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