Control Panel; Using The Auto/Off/Manual Interface; Using The Led Interface - Generac Power Systems 7.5 kW PowerPact Owner's Manual

Operation

Control Panel

See Figure 3-2. The control panel (B) is located under
the controller lid. Open controller lid to access the control
panel.
See Figure 3-3. The AUTO/OFF/MANUAL interface
located on the control panel has the following features:
•
Alarm LEDs (A)
•
Warning LEDs (B)
•
Operation mode buttons and LEDs (C)

Using the AUTO/OFF/MANUAL Interface

Button
AUTO (GREEN)
MANUAL (BLUE)
OFF (RED)
SET EXERCISE (GREY)
NOTE: Transfer to generator power will cause either the AUTO, MANUAL, or OFF button to flash, depending on which
mode the generator is in when utility is lost.

Using the LED Interface

User interface includes seven LEDs to indicate generator
alarms, warnings, and maintenance actions due. See
Figure 3-3 and the following table for details on each
indication.
The user interface also includes 3-mode LEDs to indicate
the current generator mode setting (AUTO, MANUAL, or
OFF). The active LED is also used to indicate whether
LED Alarm
Temperature Alarm (Flashing)
Low Oil Level Alarm (Solid) *
Charger Warning (Flashing)
Battery Problem Warning (Solid) *
RPM Sensor Alarm
Overcrank Alarm
Speed Alarm *
Break-in Maintenance Due (Flashing)
Regular Maintenance Due (Solid) *
* These LEDs are shared with multiple alarm conditions. Solid light indicates one alarm. Flashing light indicates the other alarm
condition.
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Activates fully automatic system operation. It also allows the unit to automatically start and exercise
the engine every seven days with the setting of the exercise timer (see
Cranks and starts generator. Transfer to standby power will not occur unless there is a utility failure.
Shuts down engine and also prevents automatic operation of the unit.
Establishes generator exercise time. Hold the button for 3 seconds at the new exercise time desired.
NOTE: Exercise time can only be set at the time you wish exercise to actually take place.
Description (LED Flashing)
Temperature levels are excessive
Emergency shutdown switch is OPEN (O).
Charging problem exists
Overspeed condition exists
20 hour break-in maintenance due
A
B
C
Figure 3-3. Generator Control Panel and LEDs
Description of Operation
the utility voltage is present. The active LED will be solid
when utility is available. It will flash to indicate the loss of
utility power. For example; when generator is in AUTO
and utility is present, green AUTO LED will be solid ON.
When generator is in AUTO and utility is lost, AUTO LED
will flash.
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Setting the Exercise
Description (LED Solid)
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Engine oil level is insufficient
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Battery problem exists
RPM sensor problem exists
Overcranking condition exists
Underspeed condition exists
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1 year / 100 hour maintenance due
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Timer).