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Product Manual Microprocessor-Based Generator Control Module For Electronic J1939 CAN Bus Engines Part Number: G3-1015 Revision: 2.3 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Copyright Controls, Inc. P.O. Box 368 • Sharon Center, OH 44274 Phone 330.239.4345 • Fax 330.239.2845 • www.controlsinc.com...
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1.1 The G3-100 is a sealed microprocessor-based generator control system for electronic engines with J1939 CAN Bus. It is based on the Controls, Inc. uCAN series controller platform with a Freescale 8 bit processor. 1.2 The module is used for engine management and generator output display and is designed to be used with an XCAN-AC generator module.
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CONTROLS, INCORPORATED C O N T R O L S Y S T E M S & S O L U T I O N S 2) Interface 2.1 Display – The backlit digital display is 1”H x 4”W with two rows of 16 characters. Character height is approximately ½”.
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CONTROLS, INCORPORATED C O N T R O L S Y S T E M S & S O L U T I O N S 3) Enclosure 3.1 ”uCAN” module is encased in a Sealed Polycarbonate Enclosure - 3 -...
CONTROLS, INCORPORATED C O N T R O L S Y S T E M S & S O L U T I O N S 4) Complete Installation Kits Installation kits are available which include the following 1) Control panel, P/N G3-2500 (Includes the G3-100 Module)
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CONTROLS, INCORPORATED C O N T R O L S Y S T E M S & S O L U T I O N S 5) Panel Operation 5.1 The panel is designed to monitor the engine when the operator keys on or starts the engine.
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CONTROLS, INCORPORATED C O N T R O L S Y S T E M S & S O L U T I O N S 5.1.3 Typical Operating Screen – The panel is synced up to the J1939 CAN Bus.
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CONTROLS, INCORPORATED C O N T R O L S Y S T E M S & S O L U T I O N S 5.1.5 Controller monitored shutdowns – If configured the module can shut down the engine based on the engine parameters it is monitoring. Additionally, auxiliary inputs are available for analog fuel level monitoring and shutdown as well as a switch input for other shutdown switches.
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CONTROLS, INCORPORATED C O N T R O L S Y S T E M S & S O L U T I O N S 5.1.6 Display Options – The controller can display all three phases at the same time by selecting the Gen Only screen option in the Module Configuration menu.
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CONTROLS, INCORPORATED C O N T R O L S Y S T E M S & S O L U T I O N S 5.1.7 Throttle Operation – When operating throttle, a visual indication will be displayed to assure the operator the module is responding to the request.
CONTROLS, INCORPORATED C O N T R O L S Y S T E M S & S O L U T I O N S 6) 55) Controller Menus 5.1 The control panel a menus system to view various engine related information and set up the controller programming.
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CONTROLS, INCORPORATED C O N T R O L S Y S T E M S & S O L U T I O N S 5.4 Menu Access & Navigation 5.4.1 Accessing Menus 1. Press and hold the MENU key & simultaneously press the ENTER key.
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CONTROLS, INCORPORATED C O N T R O L S Y S T E M S & S O L U T I O N S Entering into category Viewing logged events - 12 -...
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CONTROLS, INCORPORATED C O N T R O L S Y S T E M S & S O L U T I O N S 5.4.3 Password Entry The password screen is provided to restrict the edit of sensitive values to authorized personnel.
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CONTROLS, INCORPORATED C O N T R O L S Y S T E M S & S O L U T I O N S Leaving during editing will abandon the edit, and the old value will be retained.
CONTROLS, INCORPORATED C O N T R O L S Y S T E M S & S O L U T I O N S 7) Input Configuration Heading Default Range Units Your Settings Analog 1 Function None See Notes...
CONTROLS, INCORPORATED C O N T R O L S Y S T E M S & S O L U T I O N S 8) Output Configuration Heading Default Range Units Your Settings Relay 1 Function Start Warn...
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CONTROLS, INCORPORATED C O N T R O L S Y S T E M S & S O L U T I O N S Low Oil Press Alarm – Relay closes if a low oil pressure shutdown is detected.
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CONTROLS, INCORPORATED C O N T R O L S Y S T E M S & S O L U T I O N S 9) Throttle Configuration Heading Default Range Units Your Settings Throttle Type TSC Vern See Throttle Notes...
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CONTROLS, INCORPORATED C O N T R O L S Y S T E M S & S O L U T I O N S 10) Engine Safety Configuration Heading Default Range Units Your Settings 0:05 – 1:00 Sender Check Bypass...
CONTROLS, INCORPORATED C O N T R O L S Y S T E M S & S O L U T I O N S 11) Module Configuration Heading Default Range Units Your Settings LCD Auto Contrast On / Off...
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CONTROLS, INCORPORATED C O N T R O L S Y S T E M S & S O L U T I O N S 13) Auto Start Configuration ( –AS Models Only) Heading Default Range Units Your Settings 0:00 –...
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CONTROLS, INCORPORATED C O N T R O L S Y S T E M S & S O L U T I O N S 6) External Connectors 6.1 G3 Module Connector - The G3 module is connected to the internal wiring harness via a 14-pin TYCO plug.
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CONTROLS, INCORPORATED C O N T R O L S Y S T E M S & S O L U T I O N S 9) DTC Codes (Diagnostic Trouble Codes). Note: If a DTC is not defined, the standard J1939 SPN.FMI format will be displayed.
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CONTROLS, INCORPORATED C O N T R O L S Y S T E M S & S O L U T I O N S 44 DTC 1163: Adaptive-learn NG high 45 DTC 1164: Adaptive-learn NG low 46 DTC 261: Injector 1 open or short to ground...
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CONTROLS, INCORPORATED C O N T R O L S Y S T E M S & S O L U T I O N S 93 DTC 628: Fuel-pump high-side open or short to ground 94 DTC 629: Fuel-pump high-side short to power...
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CONTROLS, INCORPORATED C O N T R O L S Y S T E M S & S O L U T I O N S 142 DTC 1132: WGP voltage low 143 DTC 234: Boost control overboost failure 144 DTC 299: Boost control underboost failure...
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CONTROLS, INCORPORATED C O N T R O L S Y S T E M S & S O L U T I O N S 191 DTC 1633: PWM2-Gauge2 open / ground short 192 DTC 1634: PWM2-Gauge2 short to power...
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CONTROLS, INCORPORATED C O N T R O L S Y S T E M S & S O L U T I O N S 240 DTC 1426: ERWT2 higher than expected stage 2 241 DTC 8901: UEGO microprocessor internal fault...
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CONTROLS, INCORPORATED C O N T R O L S Y S T E M S & S O L U T I O N S 289 Undefined DTC - Index 10289 290 Undefined DTC - Index 10290 291 Undefined DTC - Index 10291...
S O L U T I O N S 10) Warranty CONTROLS, INC. is herein called “Seller”. The person, firm or corporation to whom or which the sale is made is herein called “Buyer”. Seller warrants to the Buyer that all products furnished under this order will conform to Seller’s specification, drawings as described in its current catalog or quotation and will be...
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