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- Page 1 OGSC300 Auto Start Generator Set Controller OPERATOR’S MANUAL Marine Generators | Marine Diesel Engines | Land-Based Generators...
- Page 2 4420 14th Avenue N.W. Seattle, WA 98107 Tel: (206) 789-3880 Fax: (206) 782-5455 Copyright ©2012 Northern Lights, Inc. All rights reserved. Northern Lights™, and the Northern Lights logo are trademarks of Northern Lights, Inc. Printed in U.S.A. PART NO.: OGSC300 08/12...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
This publication is the sole property of Northern Lights, Inc. It may not be reproduced in whole or part without the expressed written permission of Northern Lights, Inc. © Northern Lights, Inc. 2011. All rights reserved. Litho U.S.A. Publication number: OGSC300 8/12... - Page 4 GSC300 Warranty Policy LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY: The Northern Lights GSC300 engine controller is warranted by the original manufacturer, DynaGen Technologies Inc. DynaGen Technologies Inc. hereafter known as the Seller warrants articles sold hereunder to be free from defects in material and workmanship. These express warranties are the sole warranties of the Seller and any other warranties, expressed, implied in law, or implied in fact, are hereby specifi...
- Page 5 Energize To Stop Energizes for 15 Seconds on failures, or energizes until 5 Seconds after engine speed (ETS): goes to zero upon removing power from Start/Stop terminal or removing the unit from manual mode using the front panel buttons. OGSC300 08/12...
- Page 6 PC Interface that has full parameter programming ability. -Needs no power to program using the PC Interface – uses power from paral- lel port of PC -Specifi cations May Change Without Notifi cation OGSC300 08/12...
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Page 7: Gsc300 Product Number Itentifi Cation
• Wire length from the engine to the controller should not exceed 6 meters (20 feet). Wiring size and type should be as specifi ed below. Use stranded wire, since solid wire has a tendency to crack, break and loosen over time. OGSC300 08/12... - Page 8 300mA High Termp Output 300mA Low Oil Output 300mA Low Battery Output 300mA Engine Run Output 100mA Not In Auto Output 300mA General Failure Output Start/Stop Input Oil Pressure Sender/Switch Input Temperature Sender/Switch Input Fuel Level/Auxiliary Sender/Switch Input OGSC300 08/12...
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Page 9: Wiring Guidelines
10. Speed sensing input terminals (Terminal #’s 9 and 10) do not have polarity sensitivity therefore the AC generator output leads can be connected in any polarity confi guration to the controller speed sensing terminals. Do not exceed 300VAC on speed sensing input terminals. OGSC300 08/12... -
Page 10: 12/24Vdc System Operation
24VDC systems these relays need to be the 24VDC relay type. Contact the factory if relays are required. 24 VDC will require reprogramming. Approved relays for 12 or 24VDC system operation are as follows: • Northern Lights P/N 22-42047 for 12VDC operation • Northern Lights P/N 22-40085 for 24VDC operation OGSC300 08/12... -
Page 11: Terminal Description
GSC300 controller. When using a sender, the proper sender manufacturer must be selected as each sender manufacturer’s characteristics are different. When us- ing a switch the switch must be the NO type on normal engine run and close to ground on failure. OGSC300 08/12... -
Page 12: Wiring Connection Diagram
2-4 WIRING CONNECTION DIAGRAM Figure 1 - Wiring Connections for the GSC300 (Refer to schematic No. C- 6827 on page 14) 2-5 BACK PANEL LAYOUT OGSC300 08/12... -
Page 13: Controller Operation
The same would be true if the controller were to enter a failure mode as the controller would permanently store the remaining time for the next running cycle. OGSC300 08/12... -
Page 14: Led Layout
The speed signal was Zero while running. The engine has stalled (over- load or lack of fuel), or the speed signal has been lost. Steady Engine Running LED Engine Controller is in running mode of operation. Flashing Engine Running LED Crank Rest period. Cranking will resume soon. OGSC300 08/12... -
Page 15: Programming The Gsc300 Settings
Be sure to press the OFF button when you have selected the parameter value wanted. OGSC300 08/12... -
Page 16: Numbering Of Led's And Location Of Mode Switch
Programming Using the PC Interface The GSC300 can also be programmed using the PC interface. Detailed instructions on the PC interface are included with the GSC300 Confi gurator software. A sample interface screen is illustrated on the following page. OGSC300 08/12... -
Page 17: Sample Screen From Pc Interface
4-2 SAMPLE SCREEN FROM PC INTERFACE NOTE: Factory default settings are outlined in the photo below. Figure 5: OGSC300 08/12... -
Page 18: Troubleshooting Guidelines
Press off when hooking up charger. was dead when charger was hooked up Battery Discharged. GSC300 has a 45 ma load in standby Use a battery disconnect switch, install (Low battery voltage alarm.) mode a larger battery, or install a battery charger/ maintainer. OGSC300 08/12... -
Page 19: Technical Notes/Frequently Asked Questions
A common size transformer that would serve this purpose would be 24VA. Figure 6: Step Down Transformer Connections on Speed Sensing Cable OGSC300 08/12... - Page 20 OGSC300 08/12...
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- Page 24 4420 14th Ave. NW., Seattle WA 98107 Tel: (206) 789-3880 • 1-800-762-0165 • Fax: (206) 782-5455 Northern Lights and Lugger are registered trademarks of Northern Lights, Inc. www.northern-lights.com © 2011 All rights reserved. Litho USA.
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