Getting Started; About Controller Operation - Deif GPC 300 Operator's Manual

2. Getting started

2.1

About controller operation

The GPC 300 controllers make sure that the system is protected for typical land applications.
Local or Remote mode
LOCAL mode uses command start sequences from the display push-buttons. Remote commands for sequences are ignored.
REMOTE mode uses command start sequences from digital input, PICUS, Modbus, and/or CustomLogic or CODESYS. Display
push-buttons for sequences are ignored.
Switchboard control
Each controller can operate in switchboard control. You can manually operate the genset speed and open and close the breakers.
Use Switchboard control for troubleshooting, or to manually override the system..
In Switchboard control, all the controller functions are not available, but the controller protections stay active. The controller monitors
the operation for alarm conditions, and activates alarm actions if necessary.
Buttons and LEDs
You can use the push-buttons to operate the system. You can change modes, start pre-programmed sequences, and silence alarms.
The buttons to start or stop the genset, or close or open the breakers, are only active in LOCAL mode.
Some push-buttons may not be used, subject to the design of the system. Check with the designer of the system.
Push-buttons that can be enabled or not enabled for use:
• Mode change
• Mute alarms
• Start/stop engine
• Open/close breaker
The display LEDs show the status of the system.
Display screen
Use the display screen to:
• Monitor system operation.
• Log on to the controller.
• See alarm lists and logs.
• Acknowledge and unlatch alarms.
• Configure the controller settings.
NOTE Features are protected by user level permissions.
PICUS
Power In Control Utility Software (PICUS) is the computer software to configure and monitor the controllers. You can connect a
computer with PICUS to the controller (direct connection). You can now configure, supervise, send commands and more.
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