THOMSON MEC 310 - WITH OPTION A AUTOMATIC MAINS FAILURE AND ISLAND MODE Operator's Manual

THOMSON MEC 310 - WITH OPTION A AUTOMATIC MAINS FAILURE AND ISLAND MODE Operator's Manual

Genset controller option a – automatic mains failure & island mode

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MEC 310
GENSET CONTROLLER
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Option A – Automatic Mains Failure
& Island Mode
PM090 Rev 2 10/02/09
th
9087A – 198
Street, Langley, BC Canada V1M 3B1
Telephone (604) 888-0110
Fax (604) 888-3381
E-Mail: info@thomsontechnology.com
www.thomsontechnology.com

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  • Page 1 MEC 310 GENSET CONTROLLER OPERATOR’S MANUAL Option A – Automatic Mains Failure & Island Mode PM090 Rev 2 10/02/09 9087A – 198 Street, Langley, BC Canada V1M 3B1 Telephone (604) 888-0110 Fax (604) 888-3381 E-Mail: info@thomsontechnology.com www.thomsontechnology.com...
  • Page 2 This description of options covers the following products: MEC 310 SW version 1.2X.X...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    MEC 310 GENSET CONTROLLER with AMF – OPERATORS MANUAL Table of Contents ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT........................1 ............................1 ENERAL PURPOSE ............................1 NTENDED USERS .........................1 ONTENTS OVERALL STRUCTURE WARNINGS AND LEGAL INFORMATION ..................2 ....................2 EGAL INFORMATION AND RESPONSIBILITY ....................2 LECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE AWARENESS .............................2 AFETY ISSUES ............................2...
  • Page 4: About This Document

    Contents/overall structure The document is divided into chapters, and in order to make the structure simple and easy to use, each chapter will begin from the top of a new page.
  • Page 5: Warnings And Legal Information

    THOMSON TECHNOLOGY takes no responsibility for installation or operation of the engine/generator set. If there is any uncertainty regarding how to install or operate the engine controlled by the MEC 310, the company responsible for the installation or the operation of the engine/generator set should be contacted.
  • Page 6: Push-Buttons, Leds And Display

    MEC 310 GENSET CONTROLLER with AMF – OPERATORS MANUAL 3. Push-buttons, LEDs and Display Dimensions 160 x 220 mm (6.30” x 8.66”) Front dimensions H x W 54 mm (2.13 “) Unit depth Push-Button Functions - Island Controller The push-buttons on the unit have the following functions: RUN : ▲:...
  • Page 7 MEC 310 GENSET CONTROLLER with AMF – OPERATORS MANUAL RUN : Permits local engine start and run. Mode Selection must be in MAN to enable this push- button. OFF : Stops the engine instantaneously. If the unit is in AUTO mode, the mode will change to MAN and the engine will immediately stop.
  • Page 8: Led Functions

    Active, acknowledged alarm(s) where output A or B is configured to LED 1, 2, 3 or 4. Running Feedback: Provides crank disconnect or backup means and visual indication of engine running. More than type one can be used at the same time.
  • Page 9: Amf Controller Option (Auto Mains Failure )

    MEC 310 GENSET CONTROLLER with AMF – OPERATORS MANUAL AMF Controller (Auto Mains Failure) Optional Feature The AMF controller has the following push-buttons in addition to the those on the Island Controller: The AMF breaker control push-buttons are only active in the Manual Operation Mode.
  • Page 10: Amf Push-Button/Led Terms & Functions

    USB Close has been removed (press UCB Trip to remove GCB close inhibit condition).
  • Page 11: Display Functions

    MEC 310 GENSET CONTROLLER with AMF – OPERATORS MANUAL Display functions The display indicates both readings and alarms. Illustrated below are examples with icons and English language. MEC 310 Type and software version. version Battery 24.0 V Battery voltage, RPM and running hours counter.
  • Page 12: Disclaimer

    Thomson Technology takes no responsibility for the installation or operation of the engine- generator set controls. If there is any doubt about how to install or operate the engine- generator set controlled by this unit, the company responsible for the installation or the operation of the equipment must be contacted.
  • Page 13: Basic Operation

    LED will be amber. Multiple alarms are permitted and will be displayed on the alarm list with an up/down arrow advising to scroll through the list to view all. Only the displayed alarm can be cleared, unviewed alarms cannot be cleared unless displayed or previously acknowledged.
  • Page 14: Manual Operation Mode

    3. Disengages the starter motor automatically once the speed of the engine rises above the run setpoint. Additional crank and rest cycles are added if the engine fails to start in its first attempt. Fail to Start shutdown protection is activated should the engine not start after the programmed number of attempts has been exceeded.
  • Page 15: Amf - Manual Operation (Optional Feature)

    3. Disengages the starter motor automatically once the speed of the engine rises above the run setpoint. Additional crank and rest cycles are added if the engine fails to start in its first attempt. Fail to Start shutdown protection is activated should the engine not start after the programmed number of attempts has been exceeded.
  • Page 16: Amf - Automatic Operation

    MEC 310 GENSET CONTROLLER with AMF – OPERATORS MANUAL The stop sequence is as follows: 1. Press the GCB Trip push-button . This releases the GCB breaker and enables the UCB Close push-button. 2. Press the UCB Close push-button . The transfer mechanism will open the generator breaker and close the utility/mains breaker.

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