General Product Information; Introduction; Type Of Product; Standard Functions - THOMSON MEC 310#GENSET CONTROLLER Installation And Operation Manual

This chapter includes overall product information about the unit in general and its place in the
Thomson Technology product range.
The concept of the MEC 310 is to offer a simple and effective solution to gen-set builders, who
need a flexible yet cost-competitive protection and control unit for small and medium-sized
generators.
The Generator Controller MEC 310 is a microprocessor-based control unit containing all necessary
functions for protection and control of a power generator. Besides the control and protection of the
diesel engine it contains a full 3-phase AC voltage and current measuring circuit. The unit is
equipped with an LCD display presenting all values and alarms.
Engine control
Start preparation (preheating or prelubrication)
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Start/stop sequences with selectable number of start attempts
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Fuel solenoid selection (coil type)
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Idle speed control
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Local or remote start/stop
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Stop sequence with cooling down
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Command timers
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Shut down override (fire pump)
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Fuel logic
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Running speed detection selectable
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Generator Hz/V
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Charger alternator input (W terminal)
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Binary input (D+)
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Oil pressure
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RPM input
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Engine monitoring
3 configurable inputs, all selectable between
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VDO or
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0(4)-20mA from active transducer or
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Binary with cable supervision
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6 binary inputs, configurable
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RPM input, selectable
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Magnetic pick-up
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NPN or PNP pick-up
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Tacho generator
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Charger alternator W terminal
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PM075 REV 2 09/08/20
MEC 310 GENSET CONTROLLER

3. General product information

Introduction

Type of product

Standard functions

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