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2.5.2
Manual Mode
In manual mode, engine start and stop are controlled manually by the operator using the Engine Start and Engine Stop buttons
on the controller's touchscreen. If the controller is equipped with an optional keyswitch and manual start/stop button, use the
start/stop button for manual operation in the procedures below.
Manual start procedure, with optional keyswitch
1.
Turn the key to the Manual position. check that the controller touchscreen shows that the unit is in MANUAL mode.
2.
Check the mechanical parameters (battery voltage, etc.) and verify that there are no faults.
3.
To start the generator set, press the manual Start/Stop button. The engine speed, voltage, and frequency will be
displayed on the controller screen.
Manual start procedure, without optional keyswitch
Press and hold the Manual button on the controller's touchscreen until Manual turns green.
1.
2.
Release the Manual button. The Engine Start button appears on the controller touchscreen.
3.
Check the mechanical parameters (battery voltage, etc.) and verify that there are no faults.
4.
To start the generator set, press Engine Start on the controller touchscreen. The engine speed, voltage, and frequency
will be displayed on the controller screen.
Manual stop procedure
Note:
Pressing Engine Stop causes the generator set engine to stop immediately, without running the engine cooldown cycle.
The controller must be in Manual mode. Follow these steps to allow engine cooldown before stopping the generator set.
1.
Remove the load from the generator set.
2.
Wait five minutes to allow the engine to cool down.
3.
To stop the generator set, press Engine Stop on the controller touchscreen or press the manual S tart/Stop button (if
equipped).
2.5.3
Auto Mode (Standby or System Ready)
The generator set is waiting for a start signal. The generator set will start and run when a start signal is received via a r emote
start signal or a local start signal.
The generator set will start when it receives a start signal. If the generator set is not in Automode, it will not start.
When the start signal is removed, the generator set will continue to run through the engine cooldown cycle, and then shut dow n.
Idle Mode
If the generator set is equipped with an idle mode switch across contacts 5 and 6, the engine can operate in idle mode. When
the idle mode switch closes, the engine runs at low speed (1000 RPM) for 5 minutes and then ramps up to normal speed and
voltage. Idle Mode is displayed in the status message area on the controller screen. When the idle mode switch opens, the
engine runs through the cooldown cycle and then shuts down.
The controller must be in Auto mode for idle mode operation.
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