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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.
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 : ▲:...
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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