Module Power Supply Wiring ........12 Analog Sensor Power Supply Wiring ......12 Digital Inputs (DI) ............12 Digital Outputs (DO) ..........12 High Current Digital Output ........12 General Purpose Analog Inputs (GPAI) ....12 Special Analog Inputs ..........13 Owner’s Manual for Power Zone Pro Main Controller...
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The manufacturer also strongly recommends instructing other users on how to properly start and operate the unit. This prepares them if they need to operate the equipment in an emergency. Owner’s Manual for Power Zone Pro Main Controller...
Electric shock. Only a trained and licensed electrician should perform wiring and connections to unit. Failure to follow proper installation requirements could result in death, serious injury, and equipment or property damage. (000155a) Owner’s Manual for Power Zone Pro Main Controller...
V/F - Voltage per Frequency Algorithm bps - Bits per Second DC Voltage ECU - Engine Control Unit CT - Current Transformer NFPA - National Fire Protection Association BMS - Building Management System Owner’s Manual for Power Zone Pro Main Controller...
(BS7) J7 Generac CAN, watchdog digital (BS2) J2 digital outputs output, peripheral module power (BS1) battery connection, 12 V reference, RPM, RS- (BS8) J8 J1939 CAN Owner’s Manual for Power Zone Pro Main Controller...
9.45 in (240.0 mm) 2.24 in (57.0 mm) 10.71 in (272.1 mm) 2.67 in (67.7 mm) NOTE: Dimensions shown are for reference only, and may vary depending on generator size and application. Owner’s Manual for Power Zone Pro Main Controller...
Diagnostics NOTE: Actual I/O may vary due to configuration. • Maintenance Events/Information • Engine Run Hours Qualification Testing • Life Test in Environmental Chamber • Temperature Rating • Vibration Tested and Protected Owner’s Manual for Power Zone Pro Main Controller...
Phase to Phase and Phase to Neutral Short Circuits. (I T Algorithm and GFI) Control Panel and Touch Screen • Auto/Manual/Off Key Switch • Alarm Acknowledge Soft Key • Audible Alarm • Emergency Stop Owner’s Manual for Power Zone Pro Main Controller...
0 V to 5 V (10 uA max), 0 V to 10 V (10 uA max); Resistive, 500 Hz Analog Output 0 V to 5 V, 0 V to 10 V, 10 mA max Others Installation and Operation Owner’s Manual for Power Zone Pro Main Controller...
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Maximum input current <1 mA Sampling Rate >1 kHz Coolant Level Special Analog Input (1) Number of inputs Input type Special analog Sensor impedance, uncovered 562 Kohm (typical) Maximum sensor current 0.1 mA Owner’s Manual for Power Zone Pro Main Controller...
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NOTE: The communications cables should not be run in the same conduit or in the same wire grouping as any high voltage or high current conductors. NOTE: The communications baud rates should be selected to be compatible with other components connected to the communications bus. Owner’s Manual for Power Zone Pro Main Controller...
Main Controller to the ECU. The shield should 009395 be connected at the Main Controller end only. Each end Figure 3-1. Mounting and Grounding of the CAN bus must be terminated with appropriate Owner’s Manual for Power Zone Pro Main Controller...
Usually a sensor is either two or three wire. Two wire terminal block. #16 gauge wires are recommended for sensors present a resistance to the Main Controller and these connections. are wired between ground and the analog input pin. Owner’s Manual for Power Zone Pro Main Controller...
Current Transformers (CT’s). These need to be appropriately sized for the generator. The CT should be rated for 300% of the generator rated current (example: 100 amp CT must be able to measure at least 300 amps) Owner’s Manual for Power Zone Pro Main Controller...
For example the voltage sensing is performed within the generator enclosure, but there may be voltage drops in the external cabling/switchgear that need to be taken into account. Owner’s Manual for Power Zone Pro Main Controller...
(BS1) J1-17 Mag Pickup Shield Primary Mag Pickup Sensor Engine Speed SHLD (BS1) J1-18 Battery (-) Negative Battery Connection (BS1) J1-19 Battery (-) Negative Battery Connection (BS1) J1-20 Battery (-) Negative Battery Connection Owner’s Manual for Power Zone Pro Main Controller...
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AVR Trigger B - PWMO #6 (BS2) J2-21 DOUT21 Digital Out - Configurable A/F Solenoid/PWMO #7 (2A) 808/A (BS2) J2-22 N.C. No Connection (BS2) J2-23 12 V Analog Sensor Supply (BS2) J2-24 12 V Analog Sensor Supply Owner’s Manual for Power Zone Pro Main Controller...
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Ground for Analog/Digital Aux Input #1 Sensor (-) AI1R (BS3) J3-23 Ground Ground for Analog/Digital Aux Input #2 Sensor (-) AI2R (BS3) J3-24 Ground Ground for Analog/Digital Oil Pressure #2 Sensor (-) 69R2 Owner’s Manual for Power Zone Pro Main Controller...
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Coolant Temp Sensor #2 (-) 68R2 (BS4) J4-21 Analog Sensor Supply Oil Pressure #1 Supply 69V1 (BS4) J4-22 Analog Sensor Supply Oil Pressure #2 Supply 69V2 (BS4) J4-23 Analog Sensor Supply (BS4) J4-24 Analog Sensor Supply Owner’s Manual for Power Zone Pro Main Controller...
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Digital Input or PWMI 5. Aux In #8 PWMI #5 (BS5) J5-14 Configurable DIN15 Digital Input or PWMI 6. AVR ZC - PWMI #6 (BS5) J5-15 Configurable (BS5) J5-16 N.C. No Connection Owner’s Manual for Power Zone Pro Main Controller...
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(BS8) J8-2 ECU J1939 Ground ECU J1939 CAN Ground SHLD (BS8) J8-3 ECU J1939 CAN (+) ECU J1939 CAN High 743A (BS8) J8-4 ECU J1939 CAN (-) ECU J1939 CAN Low 744A Owner’s Manual for Power Zone Pro Main Controller...
Utility Phase C Voltage Sense Operation Analog Sensor Failure The Power Zone Pro Main Controller serves as a single Analog sensors can have sensor fault checks enabled. standby generator controller. These checks detect a raw analog input value outside of the normally expected values for the sensor.
“soft contacts”, the output of one rung can be fed into the input of another to provide more combinations. As well as the logical combinations, there are also analog comparisons, counters and timers available for use in the rungs. Owner’s Manual for Power Zone Pro Main Controller...
Alternator down to show more data. Figure 3-5 shows how scrolling on the “Engine” page brings up more engine bargraphs. System Details More Owner’s Manual for Power Zone Pro Main Controller...
Connectivity Server. The Connectivity Server provides both viewing and editing capabilities for all generator settings as well as data logging and firmware upgrade capability. See the Connectivity Server manual for more details. Owner’s Manual for Power Zone Pro Main Controller...
Installation and Operation Power Zone Pro Menu Map NOTE: Menu structure represents the LCD display and does not follow the browser structure completely. 009405 Figure 3-13. Power Zone Pro Menu Map Owner’s Manual for Power Zone Pro Main Controller...
Verify the cable connection is a shielded twisted pair. communicate with the Power Verify the shield is grounded at one end of the cable. Zone Pro NOTE: Refer to the Power Zone Pro System manual for additional diagnostic information. Owner’s Manual for Power Zone Pro Main Controller...
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