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Section 3: Controller Operation
Start Engine
To manually start the generator, press the start button
once to put the module into manual mode, and then a
second time to start the generator.
Stop Engine
Stop/Reset Mode is activated by pressing the Stop/Re-
set Mode button.
The LED next to the Stop/Reset Mode button illuminates
to indicate Stop/Reset Mode operation.
In Stop/Reset Mode , the module removes the generator
from load (if necessary) before stopping the generator.
If the generator does not stop when requested, the Fail
To Stop alarm is activated (subject to the setting of the
Fail to Stop timer). To detect the engine at rest the follow-
ing must occur:
•
Engine speed is zero as detected by the CAN ECU
•
Generator AC Voltage and Frequency must be
zero.
•
Engine Charge Alternator Voltage must be zero.
•
Engine speed is zero as detected.
•
Oil pressure sensor must indicate low oil pressure
by the CAN ECU.
When the engine has stopped and the module is in the
Stop/Reset Mode, it is possible to send configuration
files to the module from DSE Configuration Suite PC soft-
ware and to enter the Front Panel Editor to change
parameters.
Any latched alarms that have been resolved are reset
when Stop/Reset Mode Button is pressed.
The engine is not started when in Stop/Reset Mode. If
start signals are given, the input is ignored until Auto
Mode is entered.
When left in Stop/Reset Mode with no presses of the fas-
cia buttons, no form of communication active and config-
ured for Power Save Mode, the module enters Power
Save Mode. To 'wake' the module, press any fascia con-
trol buttons.
ECU Override
Pressing the Start button in Stop/Reset Mode puts the
module into Manual Mode and powers up the engine's
ECU, but does not start the engine. This can be used to
check the status of the CAN communication and to prime
the fuel system.
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Automatic Mode
Auto Mode is activated by pressing the Mode button.
The LED next to the Mode button illuminates to indicate
Auto Mode operations.
Auto Mode allows the generator to operate automatically,
starting and stopping as required with no user interven-
tion, as long as controller supply voltage is met.
Waiting in Automatic Mode
If a starting request is made, the starting sequence
begins.
Starting requests can be from the following sources:
•
Failure of mains (utility) supply.
•
High mains (utility) load (when the module is in Sin-
gle Set mode and configured for mains (utility).
•
Activation of an auxiliary input that has been config-
ured to Remote Start function.
•
Activation of an auxiliary input that has been config-
ured to Auxiliary Mains Failure.
•
Activation of the inbuilt exercise scheduler if config-
ured for Parallel, Island, or Off Load operation.
•
Instruction from external remote telemetry devices
using the RS-485 or Ethernet interface.
Manual Mode
Manual Mode is activated by pressing the Start button.
The LED next to the Manual Mode button flashes to indi-
cate Manual Mode operations.
In Manual Mode the generator does not start
automatically.
To begin the starting sequence, press the Start button.
The LED next to the Manual Mode button stops flashing
and illuminates.
Front Panel Configuration
NOTE: Depending upon module configuration, some val-
ues in the Main & Running Configuration Editors may not
be available.
This configuration mode allows the operator to partially
configure the module through its display without the use
of the DSE Configuration Suite PC software.
Use the module's fascia buttons to traverse the menu
and make value changes to the parameters.
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