DKG-379 User Manual Rev_02 V-15 (24-12-2012)

DKG-379
VARIABLE SPEED DC
GENSET CONTROLLER
CANBUS AND MPU VERSIONS

DESCRIPTION FEATURES
The DKG-379 is an advanced DC genset controller for both Compatible with 12V, 24V and 48V DC systems
variable and fixed speed systems. It is presented in 3 different DC power drive output (7A-DC)
versions, as ANALOG DRIVE, POWER DRIVE and CANBUS
ECU connection through J1939 CAN option
DRIVE.
0-10V analog control output
The controller has a precision PID loop providing exact
Isolated Volt - Amp measurements
matching of the optimal charging characteristics, as well as
overvoltage, overcurrent, overspeed, overheat protections. Battery temperature input for PT100 sensor
The POWER DRIVE version provides a 7 Amp-DC output, Optimal charging, provides longer battery life
interfacing directly to the engine actuator or alternator Temperature dependent battery charging
excitation winding without the need for a governor controller or Thermal protection, short circuit protection
AVR. The CANBUS DRIVE version connects to ECU driven Dual genset mutual standby operation
electronic engines providing engine control, protection and 100 event logs with time stamp and
instrumentation without extra senders. ECU alarms are measurements
displayed in text. All versions offer a 0-10V analog output for
speed or voltage control. Battery backed-up real time clock
Built in daily / weekly / monthly exerciser
The fixed speed operation stops the genset precisely when
batteries are fully charged, providing fuel economy and Field adjustable parameters
maintenance cost reductions. RS-232 serial port
The unit has precision, fully isolated measuring inputs for the Free MS-Windows Remote monitoring SW
battery bank voltage and the charge current. It supports both GSM and PSTN modem support
“positive to ground” and “negative to ground” installations. GSM SMS message sending on fault
The current is measured through a DC current shunt placed in MODBUS communications
positive or negative output of the genset.
Multiple language support
The genset starting is based on the precisely measured DC Customer logo display capability
battery bank voltage. Once started, the controller will perform
an optimal battery charging cycle and will stop the genset
when batteries are fully charged. The optimal charge algorithm MEASUREMENTS
allows maximum battery life and minimal engine run time and
fuel consumption. Battery Volts
During the charge cycle, the unit controls the engine rpm (or Battery temperature
excitation) in order to apply the exact required DC voltage and Generator Volts
current to batteries. The rpm control over CANBUS-J1939 is Generator Amps
available for electronic engines. Generator kW
The unit offers a PT100 type, battery temperature sensor Engine rpm
input. If used, the temperature protection will allow longer Engine battery Voltage
battery life in hot environment and faster charge in cold Engine Coolant Temperature
conditions. Engine Oil Pressure
Engine fuel Level
Engine Oil Temperature
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This applies in particular to trademarks, model denominations, part numbers and drawings.

ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT

This document describes minimum requirements and necessary steps for the successful installation of the
DKG-379 unit.
Follow carefully advices given in the document. These are often good practices for the installation of genset
control units which reduce future issues.
For all technical queries please contact Datakom at below e-mail address:
[email protected]

RELATED DOCUMENTS

FILENAME DESCRIPTION
379_INSTE DKG-379 Installation Guide

REVISION HISTORY

REVISION DATE AUTHOR DESCRIPTION

01 04.04.2012 MH First issue, firmware version 12, hardware version 02
02 24.12.2012 MH Updated for firmware version 15, hardware version 03

TERMINOLOGY

CAUTION: Potential risk of injury or death.

WARNING: Potential risk of malfunction or material damage.

ATTENTION: Useful hints for the understanding of device operation.

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ORDERING CODES

The D-500 family units are available in various options and peripheral features. Please use below
information for ordering the correct version:

DKG-379 -MPU -G -T -00

Variant
00: standard unit
Family Code 01...99: customer
specific products

MPU: Magnetic pickup input With Conformal

CAN: Canbus J1939 port Coating

With Sealing
gasket

SPARE PARTS

Screw type bracket Self Retaining type bracket

Stock Code=J10P01 (per unit) Stock Code=K16P01 (per unit)

Sealing Gasket, Stock Code= K44P01

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SAFETY NOTICE
Failure to follow below instructions
will result in death or serious injury

 Electrical equipment should be installed only by qualified specialist.

No responsibility is assured by the manufacturer or any of its
subsidiaries for any consequences resulting from the non-
compliance to these instructions.
 Check the unit for cracks and damages due to transportation. Do not
install damaged equipment.
 Do not open the unit. There are no serviceable parts inside.

 Fuses must be connected to the power supply and phase voltage

inputs, in close proximity of the unit.
 Fuses must be of fast type (FF) with a maximum rating of 6A.

 Disconnect all power before working on equipment.

 Any electrical parameter applied to the device must be in the range

specified in the user manual. Although the unit is designed with a
wide safety margin, over-range parameters may reduce lifetime, alter
operational precision or even damage the unit.
 Do not try to clean the device with solvent or the like. Only clean
with a dump cloth.
 Verify correct terminal connections before applying power.

 Only for front panel mounting.

Resistive Current Shunt must be used for current

measurement.
No direct connection allowed.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
2. MOUNTING
2.1. DIMENSIONS
2.2. SEALING, GASKET
2.3. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
3. TERMINAL DESCRIPTIONS
3.1. BATTERY VOLTAGE INPUT
3.2. BATTERY BANK DC VOLTAGE INPUTS
3.3. BATTERY BANK CHARGE CURRENT INPUT
3.4. DIGITAL INPUTS
3.5. ANALOG SENDER INPUTS AND SENDER GROUND
3.6. CHARGE INPUT TERMINAL
3.7. DIGITAL OUTPUTS
3.8. LOAD CONTACTOR OUTPUT
3.9. ANALOG OUTPUT
3.10. MAGNETIC PICKUP INPUT
3.11. INPUT/OUTPUT EXTENSION
3.12. J1939-CANBUS PORT
3.13. RS-232 PORT (OPTIONAL)
4. CONNECTION DIAGRAM
5. TERMINAL DESCRIPTION
6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
7. DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS
7.1. FRONT PANEL FUNCTIONALITY
7.2. PUSHBUTTON FUNCTIONS
7.3. DISPLAY SCREEN ORGANIZATION
7.4. LED LAMPS
8. DISPLAYING EVENT LOGS
9. STATISTICAL COUNTERS
10. OPERATION OF THE UNIT
10.1. QUICK START GUIDE
10.2.STOP MODE
10.3. AUTO MODE
10.4. RUN MODE, MANUAL CONTROL
10.5. TEST MODE
11. OPTIMAL CHARGING, VARIABLE SPEED OPERATION
11.1. RELATED PARAMETERS
11.2. OPTIMAL CHARGE CYCLE DESCRIPTION
11.3. EFFECT OF BATTERY BANK TEMPERATURE
11.4. RPM CONTROL
12. UNCONTROLLED CHARGING, FIXED SPEED OPERATION
12.1. RELATED PARAMETERS
12.2. UNCONTROLLED CHARGE CYCLE DESCRIPTION

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TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued)

13. PROTECTIONS AND ALARMS

13.1. SHUTDOWN ALARMS
13.2. LOADDUMP ALARMS
13.3. WARNINGS
14. PROGRAMMING
14.1. RESETTING TO FACTORY DEFAULTS
14.2. ENTERING THE PROGRAMMING MODE
14.3. NAVIGATING BETWEEN MENUS
14.4. MODIFYING PARAMETER VALUE
14.5. PROGRAMMING MODE EXIT
15. PROGRAM PARAMETER LIST
15.1. CONTROLLER CONFIGURATION GROUP
15.2. ELECTRICAL PARAMETERS GROUP
15.3. ENGINE PARAMETERS GROUP
15.4. ADJUST DATE AND TIME
15.5. WEEKLY OPERATION SCHEDULE
15.6. SENDER CHARACTERISTICS
15.7. INPUT CONFIGURATION
15.8. RELAY DEFINITIONS
15.9. INPUT FUNCTION SELECT
15.10. SITE ID STRING
15.11. MODEM1-2/SMS1-2-3-4 TELEPHONE NUMBERS
16. CRANK CUTTING
17. J1939 CANBUS ENGINE SUPPORT
18. SOFTWARE FEATURES
18.1. Charging the Engine Battery
18.2. Speed UP/DOWN Relay Outputs
18.3. Remote Start Operation
18.4. Disable Auto Start
18.5. Dual Genset Mutual Standby Operation
18.6. External Control of the Unit
18.7. Automatic Exerciser
18.8. Weekly Operation Scheduler
18.9. Engine Heating Operation
18.10. Engine Idle Speed Operation
18.11. Engine Block Heater
18.12. Fuel Pump Control
18.13. Gas Engine Fuel Solenoid Control
19. MODBUS SUPPORT
19.1. Modbus Register Map
20. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
21. MAINTENANCE
22. DISPOSAL OF THE UNIT
23. ROHS COMPLIANCE
24. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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1. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Before installation:
 Read the user manual carefully, determine the correct connection diagram.
 Remove all connectors and mounting brackets from the unit, then pass the unit through the mounting
opening.
 Put mounting brackets and tighten. Do not tighten too much, this can brake the enclosure.
 Make electrical connections with plugs removed from sockets, then place plugs to their sockets.
 Be sure that adequate cooling is provided.
 Be sure that the temperature of the environment will not exceed the maximum operating temperature
in any case.

Below conditions may damage the device:

 Incorrect connections.
 Incorrect power supply voltage.
 Voltage at measuring terminals beyond specified range.
 Voltage applied to digital inputs over specified range.
 Overload or short circuit at relay outputs
 Connecting or removing data terminals when the unit is powered-up.
 High voltage applied to communication ports.
 Ground potential differences at non-isolated communication ports.
 Excessive vibration, direct installation on vibrating parts.

Resistive Current Shunt must be used for current

measurement.
No direct connection allowed.

Below conditions may cause abnormal operation:

 Power supply voltage below minimum acceptable level.
 Current shunt polarity incorrect.
 Missing grounding.

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2. MOUNTING

2.1. DIMENSIONS

Dimensions: 172x134x76mm (6.8”x5.3”x3.0”)

Panel Cutout: 151x111mm minimum (6.0”x4.4”)
Weight: 450g (1 lb)

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The unit is designed for panel mounting. The user should not be able to access parts of the unit other than
the front panel.

Mount the unit on a flat, vertical surface. Before mounting, remove the mounting brackets and connectors from
the unit, then pass the unit through the mounting opening.

Place and tighten mounting brackets.

Panel Cutout

Required Panel Depth

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Two different types of brackets are provided:

Screw type bracket Self retaining type bracket

Installation of screw type bracket Installation of self retaining type bracket

Do not tighten too much, this may break the unit.

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2.2. SEALING, GASKET

Panel

Gasket

Module

The rubber gasket provides a watertight means of mounting the module to the genset panel. Together with
the gasket, IEC 60529-IP65 protection can be reached from the front panel. A short definition of IP protection
levels is given below.

1st Digit Description of Protection Level

0 Not protected
1 Protected against solid foreign objects of 50 mm diameter and greater
2 Protected against solid foreign objects of 12,5 mm diameter and greater
3 Protected against solid foreign objects of 2,5 mm diameter and greater
4 Protected against solid foreign objects of 1,0 mm diameter and greater
5 Protected from the amount of dust that would interfere with normal operation
6 Dust tight

2nd Digit Description of Protection Level

0 Not protected
1 Protected against vertically falling water drops
2 Protected against vertically falling water drops when enclosure is tilted up to 15 °
3 Protected against water sprayed at an angle up to 60 ° on either side of the vertical
4 Protected against water splashed against the component from any direction
5 Protected against water projected in jets from any direction
6 Protected against water projected in powerful jets from any direction
7 Protected against temporary immersion in water
8 Protected against continuous immersion in water, or as specified by the user

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2.3. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

Do not install the unit close to high electromagnetic

noise emitting devices like contactors, high current
busbars, switchmode power supplies and the like.

Although the unit is protected against electromagnetic disturbance, excessive disturbance

can affect the operation, measurement precision and data communication quality.
 ALWAYS remove plug connectors when inserting wires with a screwdriver.

 Fuses must be connected to the power supply voltage inputs, in close

proximity of the unit.

 Fuses must be of fast type (FF) with a maximum rating of 6A.

 Use cables of appropriate temperature range.

 Use adequate cable section, at least 0.75mm2 (AWG18).

 Follow national rules for electrical installation.

 Current shunts must have 60mV output at nominal current.

Resistive Current Shunts must be used for current

measurement.
No direct connection allowed.

The engine body must be grounded. Otherwise faulty

voltage and frequency measurements may occur.

For the correct operation of the exerciser and

weekly schedule programs, adjust the real time
clock of the unit through programming menu.

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3. TERMINAL DESCRIPTIONS

3.1. BATTERY VOLTAGE INPUT

Supply voltage: 9 to 33VDC

Cranking dropouts: Survives 0VDC during 100ms. The voltage before surge should be
9VDC minimum
Overvoltage protection: Withstands 150VDC continuously.
Reverse voltage: -33VDC continuous
Maximum operating 250mA @ 12/24VDC. (All options included, digital outputs open.)
current:

Typical operating current: 200mA @ 12/24VDC. (all options passive, digital outputs open)

Measurement range: 0 to 36VDC

Display resolution: 0.1VDC
Accuracy: 0.5% + 1 digit @ 24VDC

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3.2. BATTERY BANK DC VOLTAGE INPUTS

Measurement method: Isolated DC voltage measurement

Sampling rate: 100K s/s
Input voltage range: 0 to 70 VDC
Measurement range: 0 to 70VDC
Input impedance: 215 K-ohms
Display resolution: 0.1VDC
Isolation: 500VAC, 1minute
Accuracy: 0.5% + 1 digit (±0.35V@50VDC)

3.3. BATTERY BANK CHARGE CURRENT INPUT

Measurement method: Isolated DC voltage measurement

Sampling rate: 100 Ks/s
Input voltage range: 0 to 100 mVDC
Measurement range: 0 to 100 mVDC
Input impedance: 1000 ohms
Isolation: 500VAC, 1minute
Accuracy: 0.5% + 1 digit (±0.6A@100ADC)
Current shunt range: 1A/60mV to 5000A/60mV
Display resolution: 0.1ADC (shunt < 250A/60mV)
1ADC (shunt > 250A/60mV)

Be careful about not to applying more than 100mVDC,

otherwise the unit may get damaged.

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3.4. DIGITAL INPUTS

Number of inputs: 7 inputs, all configurable

Function selection: from list
Contact type: Normally open or normally closed (programmable)
Switching: Battery negative or battery positive (programmable)
Structure: 47 k-ohms resistor to battery positive, 110k-ohms to battery negative.
Measurement: Analog voltage measurement.
Open circuit voltage: 70% of battery voltage
Low level threshold: 35% of battery voltage
High level threshold: 85% of battery voltage
Maximum input voltage: +100VDC with respect to battery negative
Minimum input voltage: -70VDC with respect to battery negative
Noise filtering: yes

3.5. ANALOG SENDER INPUTS AND SENDER GROUND

Number of inputs: 4 inputs, with configurable curve

Structure: 667 ohms resistor polarizing to 3.3VDC
Measurement: Analog resistor measurement.
Open circuit voltage: +3.3VDC
Short circuit current: 5mA
Measurement range: 0 to 5000 ohms.
Open circuit threshold: 5000 ohms.
Resolution: 1 ohms @ 300 ohms or lower
Accuracy: 2 %+1 ohm (±7 ohms @300 ohms)
Noise filtering: yes

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3.6. CHARGE INPUT TERMINAL

The Charge terminal is both an input and output.

When the engine is ready to run, this terminal supplies the excitation current to the charge alternator.
The excitation circuit is equivalent to a 2W lamp.
The threshold voltages for warning and shutdown alarm are adjustable through program parameter.

Structure:  battery voltage output through 20 ohm PTC

 voltage measurement input
Output current: 160mA @12VDC
80mA @24VDC
Voltage measurement 0.1VDC
resolution:
Voltage measurement 2% + 0.1V (0.9V @30VDC)
accuracy:
Charge Fail Warning adjustable
Threshold:
Charge Fail Shutdown adjustable
Alarm Threshold:
Open circuit voltage: battery positive
Overvoltage protection: > 500VDC continuous, with respect to battery negative
Reverse voltage -30VDC with respect to battery negative
protection:

3.7. DIGITAL OUTPUTS

The unit offers 4 digital outputs. Fuel and crank relays have fixed function. Other 2 relays have
programmable function, selectable from list.

Structure: Negative pulling protected semiconductor output. One terminal is

connected to battery negative.
Max continuous current: 1.0 ADC
Max switching voltage: 33 VDC
Overvoltage protection: 40 VDC
Short circuit protection: > 1.7 ADC
Reverse voltage 500 VDC
protection:

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3.8. LOAD CONTACTOR OUTPUT

Structure: Relay output, normally open contact. Both terminals provided

Max switching current: 16A @250VAC/30VDC
Max switching power: 4000VA

3.9. ANALOG OUTPUT

Structure: linear output for rpm/voltage control

Functionality: Precision PID control output, regulating rpm/voltage for voltage
matching, current control, temperature and rpm limiting.
Output impedance: 1 k-ohms
Output voltage: 0-10 V-DC
Frequency range: 10Hz to 10 kHz
Resolution: 0.1%
Accepted Load: > 10 k-ohms

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3.10. MAGNETIC PICKUP INPUT

Structure: Differential frequency measurement input, MPU or charging pulses

Input impedance: 100 k-ohms
Input voltage: 1.0VAC-RMS to 100VAC-RMS
Frequency range: 10Hz to 10 kHz
Resolution: 1 rpm
Accuracy: 0.2% + 1 rpm (±3rpm @1500 rpm)
Flywheel teeth range: 1 to 500

If MPU unit is used, then use a twisted cable pair or

coaxial cable for best results.

If charge alternator pulses are used, please connect

only the MPU+ terminal and leave open the MPU-
terminal.

Do not share MPU with other devices.

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3.11. INPUT/OUTPUT EXTENSION

The module provides resources for 16 additional

digital inputs and 16 additional digital outputs.
Digital inputs can be extended using DKG-188
Digital Input Extension modules, each one
providing 8 inputs. Digital inputs are programmable
I/O Extension through the main controller. The switching
characteristic is not programmable and must be
Connector battery negative. Any function can be assigned to
digital inputs.

Digital outputs can be extended using DKG-186

Fet Extension modules, each one providing 8
outputs. Digital outputs have the same electrical
characteristics as on board outputs. They have
programmable functions through the main
controller. Any function can be assigned to any
output.
Input and output extension modules are connected
to the main controller in a cascade structure, in any
order. The connection cable is provided with each
extension module.

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3.12. J1939-CANBUS PORT

Structure: CANBUS, non isolated.

Connection: 3 wires (CANH-CANL-GND).
Data rate: 250 kbps
Termination: Internal 120 ohms provided
Common mode voltage: -0.5 VDC to +15 VDC, internally clamped by transient suppressors.
Max distance: 200m with 120 ohm balanced cable

3.13. RS-232 PORT (OPTIONAL)

Description: RS-232, non isolated.

Functionality: External modem, PC connection, PLC
connection
Connector: RJ11-6pin
Connection: 6 wires (Rx-Tx-DTR-CxD-GND-+10V).
Full duplex.
Baud rate: 9600 bauds
Data type: 8 bit data, no parity, 1 bit stop
Max distance: 15m
Terminal 1: DTR 6 1
description: output
2: Tx output
3: CxD input
4: GND Front view of RJ11 6 pin
5: Rx input connector
6: +10V

RS-232
Connector

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4. CONNECTION DIAGRAM

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5. TERMINAL DESCRIPTION

Term Function Technical data Description

1 CURRENT MEASUREMENT 60mV DC input Connect the current measuring shunt
INPUT NEGATIVE resistor outputs to these terminals.
Current measurement circuit is isolated
from the rest of the device. Thus the
current shunt may be placed in positive or
negative branch of the alternator without
2 CURRENT MEASUREMENT
affecting measurement quality.
INPUT POSITIVE
Be careful about the polarity, otherwise the
unit will display faulty current
measurements.
Be careful about not to applying more than
100mVDC, otherwise the unit may get
damaged.
3 DC ALTERNATOR OUTPUT 70VDC input Connect the DC alternator and load
NEGATIVE outputs to these terminals.
4 DC ALTERNATOR OUTPUT Be careful about the polarity, otherwise the
POSITIVE unit will display faulty measurements.
5 DC LOAD POSITIVE Be careful not to apply more than 70VDC,
TERMINAL otherwise the unit may get damaged.
6 LOAD CONTACTOR NO Relay output, 16A-DC This output provides energy to the load
TERMINAL contactor.
7 LOAD CONTACTOR
COMMON TERMINAL
8 LOAD CONTACTOR NC
TERMINAL
9 ANALOG OUTPUT 0-10 VDC Precision PID control output, regulating
rpm/voltage for voltage matching, current
control, temperature and rpm limiting.

CANBUS VERSIONS
10 CANBUS-H Digital communication Connect the J1939 port of an electronic
11 CANBUS-L port engine to these terminals.
The 120 ohm terminating resistors are
inside the unit. Please do not connect
external resistors.
Use a twisted cable pair or coaxial cable
for best results.

MPU INPUT VERSIONS

10 MPU + Analog input, 1.0 to Connect the MPU unit or the charge
11 MPU - 100V-AC alternator pulse output to these inputs
If MPU unit is used, then use a twisted
cable pair or coaxial cable for best results.
If charge alternator pulses are used,
please connect only the MPU+ terminal
and leave open the MPU- terminal.

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Term Function Technical data Description

12 TEMP MEASUREMENT PT100 sensor input Connect the battery bank temperature
INPUT sensor to these inputs.
The sensor must be of PT100 type.
13 TEMP MEASUREMENT Polarity is not important.
INPUT The sensor will be used to protect the
battery bank from overheating during
charge cycle.
14 ACTUATOR + Output, 10A max These outputs supply energy to the
electric actuator. The output voltage will
15 ACTUATOR - increase in order to supply more fuel to the
engine. A short circuit protection is
provided.
16 GROUND O VDC Power supply negative connection.
17 BATTERY POSITIVE +12 or 24VDC The positive terminal of the DC Supply
shall be connected to this terminal. The
unit operates on both 12V and 24V battery
systems.
18 FUEL LEVEL SENDER Input, 0-5000 ohms Analogue fuel level sender connection. Do
not connect the sender to other devices.
The input has programmable ohms for
VDO senders.
19 OIL PRESSURE SENDER Input, 0-5000 ohms Analogue oil pressure sender connection.
Do not connect the sender to other
devices. The input has programmable
characteristics and connects to any kind of
sender.
20 COOLANT TEMP. SENDER Input, 0-5000 ohms Analogue high temperature sender
connection. Do not connect the sender to
other devices. The input has
programmable characteristics and
connects to any kind of sender.
21 CHARGE Input and output Connect the charge alternator’s WL/D+
terminal to this terminal. This terminal will
supply the excitation current and measure
the voltage of the charge alternator.
22 RELAY-2 (HORN RELAY) Output 1A/28VDC This output has programmable function,
selectable from a list.
23 RELAY-1 (STOP RELAY) Output 1A/28VDC This output has programmable function,
selectable from a list.
24 START RELAY Output 1A/28VDC This output controls the engine cranking.
25 FUEL RELAY Output 1A/28VDC This output is used for fuel solenoid
control.

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Term Function Technical data Description

26 EMERGENCY STOP Digital inputs These inputs have programmable
27 SPARE-2 characteristics selected via the program
28 PROGRAM LOCK menu. Each input may be driven by a
‘normally closed’ or ‘normally open’ contact,
29 SPARE-1 switching either battery+ or battery-. The effect
30 COOLANT LEVEL of the switch is also selectable from a list. See
31 HIGH TEMP PROGRAMMING section for more details.
32 LOW OIL PRESSURE
33 RECTIFIER FAIL
34 OIL TEMP. SENDER Input, 0-5000 ohms Analogue oil temperature sender connection.
Do not connect the sender to other devices.
The input has programmable characteristics
and connects to any kind of sender.

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6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DC Supply Range: 9.0 to 33.0 V-DC

Cranking dropouts: survives 0 V for 100ms.
Typical Standby Current: 200 mA-DC
Maximum Operating Current: 250 mA-DC (outputs open)
Load Contactor Relay Output: 16 A / 250V-AC / 30V-DC
DC Outputs: 1A @ 28V protected semiconductor outputs
Charge excitation: min 2 Watts
Analog Output:
Output Range: 0-10V-DC
Output Impedance: 1K-ohms
Max Load: 10K-ohms
Digital Inputs: 0 to 33V-DC
Analog sender input range: 0-5000 ohms.
Battery Temp. Input: standard PT100 sensor
Magnetic pickup input:: 1.0 – 100VAC-RMS
Magnetic pickup frequency: 10 KHz max.
Alternator voltage: 0 to 70V-DC
Battery bank voltage: 0 to 70V-DC
Current input: from DC shunt, 60mV at rated current
Rated Current range: 1 to 5000 ADC at 60mV
Actuator Output Voltage: 0 to 12/24V
Actuator Drive: 7A-DC max, current limited, short circuit and thermally protected.
Actuator Short Circuit Protection: min 9 Amp
Serial port: RS-232, 9600 bauds, no parity, 1 bit stop
Operating temp.: -20°C (-4°F) to 70°C (158°F).
Storage temp.: -40°C (-40°F) to 80°C (176°F).
Maximum humidity: 95% non-condensing.
Dimensions: 172 x 134 x 76 mm (WxHxD)
Panel Cut-out Dimensions: 151x111 mm minimum.
Weight: 450 g (approx.)
Case Material: High Temperature ABS/PC (UL94-V0)
IP Protection: IP65 from front panel, IP30 from the rear
CE Conformity reference standards:
EN 61010 (safety requirements)
EN 61326 (EMC requirements)

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7. DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS

7.1. FRONT PANEL FUNCTIONALITY

Graphic LCD
Mimic Diagram
Fault condition screen
(sysem status)
indicators

Service
request
indicator

Next display
LAMP TEST if
held pressed

Previous ALARM Mute

display

TEST mode RUN mode AUTO mode STOP mode

button button button button

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7.2. PUSHBUTTON FUNCTIONS

BUTTON FUNCTION

Selects TEST mode. The genset runs and starts charging

Selects RUN mode. The genset runs off-load.

Selects AUTO mode. The genset runs when necessary and starts charging.

Selects OFF mode. The genset stops.

BUTTON FUNCTION
LAMP TEST when held pressed.
Selects next item or decrease value in program mode.

Selects previous display.

Selects next display.

Resets the ALARM RELAY.

Selects previous item or increase value in program mode.

When held pressed for 5 seconds, enters PROGRAMMING mode.

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7.3. DISPLAY SCREEN ORGANIZATION

The unit has a graphical 128x64 pixel LCD display. It shows:
-Measured parameters,
-The company logo,
-The alarm list
-Software version and date-time information,
-Statistical counters,
-Event records,
-Program parameters.
Navigation between different screens is made with the and buttons. Each depression of the
button switches the display to the next screen. Each depression of the button switches the display to the
previous screen.
During operation, the unit will switch automatically between different screens, displaying always the most
important parameters for the current operating status.
If an alarm or warning occurs during operation, in other then programming mode, the display will
automatically switch to ALARM LIST position. The or buttons will not function. To enable display
navigation, press ALARM MUTE button first. If there is more than one alarm, the next alarm is displayed
by pressing the button. Thus all existing alarms can be scanned. When there is no more alarm to
display ‘END OF ALARM LIST’ will be displayed.
The display has a backlight illumination feature. The backlight turns on with the depression of any button or
when the genset runs. It turns off after 4 hours to allow power economy.

Description Contents
Genset parameters Genset status
Alternator Current, Alternator Voltage
Genset Active Power (kW) Engine rpm
Engine parameters Genset status
Oil Pressure, Engine rpm
Coolant Temperature, Battery Voltage
Fuel Level, Oil Temperature
Complete Genset Genset status
parameters Alternator Voltage Load Voltage
Alternator Current
Oil Pressure
Oil Temperature Coolant Temperature
Genset Active Power (KW) Fuel Level
Engine rpm Battery Voltage
Graphical Genset Genset status
parameters Alternator Current
Alternator Voltage
Genset Active Power (%), Engine rpm
Oil Pressure
Coolant Temperature
Fuel Level

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Below screens are applicable to J1939 enabled

versions only.

Description Contents
CANBUS Measurements Percent Torque
1/6 Percent Load
Fuel Pressure
CANBUS Measurements Fuel Rate
2/6 Average Fuel Economy
Total Engine Hours
CANBUS Measurements Air Pressure
3/6 Ambient Air Temperature
Oil Temperature
CANBUS Measurements Intake Manifold 1 Temperature
4/6 Exhaust Gas Temperature
Fuel Temperature
CANBUS Measurements Boost Pressure
5/6 Air Filter Differential Pressure
Crank Case Pressure
CANBUS Measurements Coolant Level
6/6 Oil Level
Coolant Pressure

Below screens are applicable to all versions.

Company Logo

Alarm List If no alarm exists, ‘END OF ALARM LIST’ will be displayed.

Existing alarms, load_dumps, warnings and J1939 ECU
warnings will be displayed as one screen for each entry.
Switching to the next entry will be made with the button.
Date-Time, Date and time.
Software Version Operating software version.
J1939 software version.
Statistical Counters 1 / 3 Engine Hours Run
Total Genset Active Power (KW-h)
Statistical Counters 2/ 3 Engine Hours to Service
Time to Service
Statistical Counters 3 / 3 Total Engine Cranks
Total Engine Runs

The unit measures alternator, battery bank and engine parameters. The display of the parameters is
organized as PARAMETER GROUPS and items in a group.

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7.4. LED LAMPS

Shutdown
Load
alarm indicator
Contactor
on led
Warning
indicator

Genset
running led
Service
request
indicator

TEST mode RUN mode AUTO mode STOP mode

indicator indicator indicator indicator

STATUS LEDS:
ALARM: Turns on when a shutdown alarm or loaddump condition exists.
WARNING: Turns on when a warning condition exists
SERVICE REQUEST: Turns on when at least one of the service counters has expired.
MODE LEDS: Each led turns on when the related mode is selected, either locally or remotely.
MIMIC DIAGRAM LEDS:
LOAD CONTACTOR ON: Turns on when the load contactor is activated.
GENSET RUNNING: This led turns on when the engine speed is at least 500 rpm.

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8. DISPLAYING EVENT LOGS

The unit features 100 event logs with date-time stamp and full snapshot of measured values at the moment
that the event has occurred.
Stored values in an event record are listed below:
Genset phase voltages L1-L2-L3
Genset phase currents L1-L2-L3
Genset frequency
Genset active power (KW)
Genset power factor
Engine rpm
Oil pressure
Coolant temperature
Fuel level
Battery voltage
Mains phase voltages L1-L2-L3
Mains frequency
Digital input statuses
Charge input status
J1939 VAlues (if applicable)

-event number
-event type / fault definition (see below for various event sources)
-date and time
-operation mode
-operation status (on-load, on-mains, cranking, etc...)
-alternator voltage DC
-battery bank voltage DC
-alternator current DC
-genset active power (kW)
-battery bank temperature
-oil pressure
-engine temperature
-fuel level
-oil temperature
-canopy temperature
-ambient temperature
-engine rpm
-battery voltage
-charge voltage
-module internal temperature

Event sources are:

-Shutdown alarms, Load dump alarms, Warnings
-Periodic records.

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Event logs are displayed within the program mode menu. This is designed in order to reduce the interference
of event logs with other measurement screens.

To enter the event display, press together and buttons for 5 seconds.
When the program mode is entered, below password entry screen will be displayed.

Press 2
buttons
for 5
seconds

Skip the password entry screen by pressing the button 4 times. The screen below left will come.

Press again button. The last event is displayed.

The first page will display the event number, event type, fault type and date-time information.

When displaying event logs:

button will display the next information in the same event

button will display the previous information in the same event

button will display the same information of the previous event

button will display the same information of the next event.

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9. STATISTICAL COUNTERS

The unit provides a set of non resettable incremental counters for statistical purposes.

The counters consist on:

-total genset kWh
-total engine hours
-total engine cranks
-total engine runs
-engine hours to service
-time to service

These counters are kept in a non-volatile memory and are not affected from power failures.

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10. OPERATION OF THE UNIT

10.1. QUICK START GUIDE

STOPPING THE ENGINE: Press STOP button

STARTING THE ENGINE: Press RUN button

MANUAL LOAD TRANSFER: Press TEST button. The genset will run and take the load.

LOAD TEST: Press TEST button. The genset will run and take the load.

AUTOMATIC OPERATION: Press AUTO button.

Mode can be changed anytime without negative effect.

Changing the operation mode while the genset is running will
result into a behavior suitable for the new operating mode.

10.2.STOP MODE

The STOP mode is entered by pressing the button.

In this mode, the genset will be in a rest state.
When STOP mode is selected, if the genset is running under load, then it will be immediately unloaded. The
engine will continue to run during Cooldown Timer and will stop afterwards.
If the STOP button is pressed again, then the engine will immediately stop.
If the engine fails to stop after the expiration of Stop Timer then a Fail to Stop warning will occur.
If a Remote Start or Force to Start signal arrives in STOP mode, the genset will not start until AUTO mode is
selected.

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10.3. AUTO MODE

The AUTO mode is entered by pressing the button.

The AUTO mode is used for the automatic charging of the battery bank. The controller will constantly monitor the
battery bank voltage. It will run the engine and transfer the load when the voltage falls below programmed
threshold.

If a panel lock input is defined and signal is applied, then mode

change will not occur. However display navigation buttons are
still enabled and parameters may be visualized.

The mains availability evaluation sequence is below:

 If the battery bank voltage is below threshold, this will generate an engine start request.
 If a Simulate Mains signal is present, then the engine start request is reset.
 If a Force to Start signal is present, then this will generate an engine start request.
 If a Remote Start input is defined, then this signal decides of the engine start request.
When an “engine start request” is occurred then the engine start sequence begins:
 The unit waits during Engine Start Delay for skipping erroneous engine start requests, if the engine start
request is reset before the end of this timer, the genset will not start.
 The unit turns on the fuel and preheat glow plugs (if any) and waits for preheat timer.
 The engine will be cranked for programmed times during crank timer. When the engine fires, the crank
relay will be immediately deactivated. See section Crank Cutting for more details.
 The engine will run at idle speed during Idle Speed Timer.
 The engine will run unloaded during engine heating timer.
 The engine will be accelerated smoothly until the alternator voltage matches the battery bank voltage.
Then the load contactor output will be energized.
 When the battery charging cycle ends then an engine stop sequence begins:
 The controller decreases the rpm until charge current becomes zero.
 Then the load contactor is deactivated.
 The controller decreases the rpm until idle speed.
 If a cooldown period is given, the generator will continue to run at idle speed during the cooldown period.
 At the end of cooldown, the fuel solenoid will be de-energized, the stop solenoid will be energized for
Stop Solenoid timer and the diesel will stop.
 The controller will wait until the battery voltage falls below the genset startup voltage.

If the operation of the genset is disabled by the weekly

schedule, then the AUTO led will flash, and the operation of the
genset will be as in the OFF mode.

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10.4. RUN MODE, MANUAL CONTROL

The RUN mode is entered by pressing the button.

When the RUN mode is selected, the engine will be immediately started.
The starting sequence is as described below:
 The unit turns on the fuel and preheat glow plugs (if any) and waits for preheat timer.
 The engine will be cranked for programmed times during crank timer. When the engine fires, the crank
relay will be immediately deactivated. See section Crank Cutting for more details.
 The engine will run at idle speed during Idle Speed Timer.
 The engine will run unloaded until another mode is selected..

If Emergency Backup mode is enabled and if the battery

bank voltage drops below threshold, then the load contactor
will be activated.
When the charge cycle ends, the load contactor will be
deenergized, but the engine will be kept running unless
another mode is selected.

In order to stop the engine press button or select another mode of operation.

10.5. TEST MODE

The TEST mode is entered by pressing the button.

The TEST mode is used in order to test the genset under load.
Once this mode is selected, the engine will run as described in the AUTO mode, regardless of the battery bank
voltage and a charging cycle will be initiated..
When the charging cycle is terminated, the genset will run at a speed to establish the “nominal charge voltage”
and will feed the load indefinitely unless another mode is selected.

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11. OPTIMAL CHARGING, VARIABLE SPEED OPERATION

It is strongly recommended to wire speed detection

through MPU, charge alternator pulses or J1939-
CANBUS and enter correct low and high rpm limit
values in order to preserve engine speed protection.

The unit decides with precision the moment to run the genset and performs a high efficiency charging cycle.

The complete charging cycle will always include a float charge cycle. Following programming, a boost charging
cycle may be added.

The maximum charge duration is limited with parameter “Max Charge Time”. Following the value of the
parameter “Stop Current percent”, the controller will detect precisely the end-of-charge condition and will
stop the engine before the expiration of the Max Charge Time parameter, providing fuel economy and longer
service life.

11.1. RELATED PARAMETERS

When the battery bank voltage falls below this level,

then the controller will initiate an automatic charging
(1) Start to Charge Voltage V 24.0
cycle. The default value is set for a 24V battery
bank.
This is the maximum allowed charge current flowing
(1) Max Charge Current A 50
from the alternator to the battery bank.
This is the maximum duration of a charge cycle.
(1) Max Charge Time min 120 Even if the charge cycle is not completed at the
expiration of this timer, the engine will stop.
This is the float charge voltage of the battery bank.
(1) Nominal Charge Volt V 27.4
The default value is set for a 24V battery bank.
This is the maximum allowed temperature of the
(1) Max Battery Temperature °C 90 battery bank. If the temperature approaches this
limit, then the charging current will be reduced.
0: No boost charge cycle
1: Boost charge cycle is performed. The charge
(1) Boost Enable - 0
voltage will be set to the nominal boost voltage
during boost execution time.
If the boost charge is enabled, when the charge
current goes below this percentage of the max
(3) Boost Start Current % 30
charge current, then the boost charge cycle will be
initiated.
If enabled, the boost charge is performed during
(1) Boost Execution Time min 3
this timer.
This is the max charging voltage allowed during the
(1) Nominal Boost Voltage V 28.8
boost cycle.

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Parameter Definition, Factory

Unit Description
(Password Level) Set
If this value is different from zero, when the charge
current falls below this percentage of the max
charge current, then the charge cycle will be
supposed to be terminated.
(1) Stop Current percent % 0
If this parameter is set to zero, the controller will
monitor the charge current automatically. When the
charge current is stabilized in a 5 minute interval, it
will conclude that the charge cycle is terminated.
This parameter defines the reaction speed of the
actuator output. A high gain will cause faster
(2) PID Gain Value - 10
reaction but brings a risk of instability. A low gain is
slower to react but more stable.
This parameter defines the ratio of proportional to
integral reaction of the PID loop. A high value will
(2) PID Stability Percent % 10 cause slower but more stable operation. A low
value will cause faster operation but may cause
instability.
This is the maximum allowed rpm of the engine
during charge cycle. If the engine speed
(1) RPM High Limit rpm 2000
approaches this limit, the controller will stop
increasing the current.
(1) Uncontrolled Charge 0: Optimal charging cycle is performed
- 0
Active 1: Uncontrolled charging cycle performed
This is the default output level of the governor
(1) Starting Fuel % 5
output during cranking.
This is the engine speed in IDLE SPEED mode.
(1) Idle Speed RPM rpm 30
This speed is maintained with PID control.
When the battery bank voltage falls below the
(1) Charge Voltage Battery Start to Charge Voltage during this timer,
sec 1
Threshold Timer then the controller will initiate an automatic charging
cycle.
When the battery bank voltage falls below this level,
then the controller will initiate immediately an
(1) Must Start Voltage V 0.0 automatic charging cycle.
If this parameter is set to zero, then only delayed
start is active.

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11.2. OPTIMAL CHARGE CYCLE DESCRIPTION

Below picture describes the charge cycle steps in detail.

Step_A:
The genset is at rest.
The load consumes power from the battery bank.
The battery bank voltage decreases slowly with discharge level.
When the battery bank voltage falls below the start to charge voltage, after the charge voltage threshold
timer, the controller detects that the battery bank is discharged and decides to run the genset.

Step_B:
The engine is started, the genset output voltage increases with rpm increase.
The controller adjusts the rpm in order to match exactly the battery bank voltage.
When voltage matching is reached, the load contactor is closed. Thus load switching is performed with zero
current. This provides longer contactor life.

Step_C:
The controller increases the rpm slowly until reaching the maximum charging current.

Step_D:
The rpm is controlled in order to keep the charging current constant at its maximum set value.
The battery bank voltage increases slowly until reaching the nominal charge voltage.

Step_E:
The rpm is controlled in order to keep the battery bank voltage at the nominal charging voltage.
The charge current decreases slowly.

Step_F:
When the charge current falls below the boost start current, the controller starts the optional boost charge
cycle.

Step_G: The maximum charging current is maintained until the battery voltage reaches the nominal boost
voltage.
The controller increases the rpm slowly until reaching the maximum charging current.

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The battery bank voltage increases slightly with charge percentage.

Step_H:
The rpm is controlled in order to keep the battery bank voltage at nominal boost voltage.
The charge current decreases slowly.

Step_J:
When the charge current falls below the stop current percent, the controller decreases the rpm until charge
current becomes zero, then opens the load contactor and decreases the rpm until idle speed.

Step_K:
The idle speed is kept constant until the end of cooldown period.

Step_L:
The engine comes to rest.
The load consumes power from the battery bank.
The battery bank voltage decreases slowly with discharge level.
The controller will wait until the battery bank voltage falls below the start to charge voltage.

11.3. EFFECT OF BATTERY BANK TEMPERATURE

If connected, the controller will take into account the battery bank temperature. The temperature sensor is of
industry standard PT100 type. (not provided with the controller)

During the charging cycle, if the battery temperature approaches the maximum battery temperature, then
the charge current will be reduced to a value lower than its maximum allowed limit.
When the temperature of the battery bank gets closer to the maximum battery temperature, the allowed
charge current will be reduced further until reaching 0% at the maximum battery temperature.
Thus the battery bank will not be allowed to overheat, that increases the battery lifetime.

11.4. RPM CONTROL

The internal actuator driver will allow precise adjustment of the engine rpm during operation.
However the engine rpm will be limited to RPM high limit, whatever the charge current requirement is.
Thus the engine will be used with the greatest possible efficiency.

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12. UNCONTROLLED CHARGING, FIXED SPEED OPERATION

It is strongly recommended to wire speed detection

through MPU, charge alternator pulses or J1939-
CANBUS and enter correct low and high rpm limit
values in order to preserve engine speed protection.

This charging mode is selected through the program parameter “Uncontrolled Charge Active” in engine
parameters group.

When this mode is selected, the controller will precisely decide the moment to run the genset.

The charge voltage and current are not controlled, but simply monitored. The control PID is not operative.

The maximum charge duration is limited with parameter “Max Charge Time”. Following the value of the
parameter “Stop Current percent”, the charge current may also cause engine stop before the expiration of
the Max Charge Time parameter.

12.1. RELATED PARAMETERS

When the battery bank voltage falls below this level,

then the controller will initiate an automatic charging
(1) Start to Charge Voltage V 24.0
cycle. The default value is set for a 24V battery
bank.
This is the maximum duration of a charge cycle.
(1) Max Charge Time min 120 Even if the charge cycle is not completed at the
expiration of this timer, the engine will stop.
If this value is different from zero, when the charge
current falls below this percentage of the max
charge current, then the charge cycle will be
supposed to be terminated.
(1) Stop Current percent % 0
If this parameter is set to zero, the controller will
monitor the charge current automatically. When the
charge current is stabilized in a 5 minute interval, it
will conclude that the charge cycle is terminated.
(1) Uncontrolled Charge 0: Optimal charging cycle is performed
- 0
Active 1: Uncontrolled charging cycle performed
When the battery bank voltage falls below the
(1) Charge Voltage Battery Start to Charge Voltage during this timer,
sec 1
Threshold Timer then the controller will initiate an automatic charging
cycle.
When the battery bank voltage falls below this level,
then the controller will initiate immediately an
(1) Must Start Voltage V 0.0 automatic charging cycle.
If this parameter is set to zero, then only delayed
start is active.
1

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12.2. UNCONTROLLED CHARGE CYCLE DESCRIPTION

Below picture describes the charge cycle steps in detail.

Step_A:
The genset is at rest.
The load consumes power from the battery bank.
The battery bank voltage decreases slowly with discharge level.
When the battery bank voltage falls below the start to charge voltage, after the charge voltage threshold
timer, the controller detects that the battery bank is discharged and decides to run the genset.

Step_B:
The engine is started, the genset output voltage increases with rpm increase.

Step_C:
After Genset Contactor Timer, the load contactor is closed. The genset starts the charging of the battery
bank. The charge current is not controlled.

Step_D:
The battery bank voltage increases slowly until reaching the nominal genset DC output voltage.

Step_E:
The genset keeps the output voltage constant at the nominal genset DC output voltage.
The charge current decreases slowly.

Step_J:
When the charge current falls below the stop current percent, the controller opens the load contactor and
activates the idle speed output (if enabled).

Step_K:
Engine cooldown period.

Step_L:
The engine comes to rest.
The load consumes power from the battery bank.
The battery bank voltage decreases slowly with discharge level.
The controller will wait until the battery bank voltage falls below the start to charge voltage.

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13. PROTECTIONS AND ALARMS

The unit provides 3 different protection levels, being warnings, loaddumps and shutdown alarms.
1- SHUTDOWN ALARMS: These are the most important fault conditions and cause:
- The ALARM led to turn on steadily,
- The load contactor to be released immediately,
- The engine to be stopped immediately,
- The Alarm digital output to operate.
2- LOAD_DUMPS: These fault conditions come from electrical trips and cause:
- The ALARM led to turn on steadily,
- The load contactor to be released immediately,
- The engine to be stopped after Cooldown period,
- The Alarm digital output to operate.
3- WARNINGS: These conditions cause:
- The WARNING led to turn on steadily,
- The Alarm digital output to operate.

If a fault condition occurs, the display will automatically

switch to the ALARM LIST page.

Alarms operate in a first occurring basis:

-If a shutdown alarm is present, following shutdown alarms, loaddumps and warnings will not be accepted,
-If a loaddump is present, following loaddumps and warnings will not be accepted,
-If a warning is present, following warnings will not be accepted.

If the ALARM MUTE button is pressed, the Alarm

output will be deactivated; however the existing
alarms will persist and disable the operation of the
genset.

Alarms may be of LATCHING type following programming.

For latching alarms, even if the alarm condition is removed, the alarms will stay on and disable the operation
of the genset.

Existing alarms may be canceled by pressing one of the

operating mode buttons:

Most of the alarms have programmable trip levels. See the programming chapter for adjustable alarm limits.

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13.1. SHUTDOWN ALARMS

Digital input alarms are fully programmable for the alarm name,
sampling and action.
Only internal alarms are explained in this section.

GENSET LOW / HIGH Set if the engine rpm is outside programmed limits. These faults will be
SPEED monitored with Holdoff Timer delay after the engine is running. Low and
high limits for warning and alarm are separately programmable. Another
high engine rpm shutdown limit which is 12% above the high limit is always
monitored and stops the engine immediately.
GENSET HIGH VOLTAGE Set if the battery bank DC voltage goes over the programmed limit for
Overload Timer. This fault will be monitored with holdoff timer delay after
the engine is running.
HIGH BATTERY Set if the battery voltage goes above programmed limits. Both warning and
VOLTAGE alarm levels for high battery voltage are programmable.
FAIL TO START Set if the engine is not running after programmed number of start attempts.
LOW CHARGE VOLTAGE Set if a charge alternator failure (or broken belt) occurs. This fault condition
may result to a warning or alarm following programming.
J1939 ECU FAIL Set if no information has been received during 3 seconds from the ECU of
the electronic engine. This fault condition is only controlled when fuel is on.
LOW OIL PRESSURE Set if a signal is detected at the Low Oil Pressure Switch input or the oil
pressure value measured from the sender is below the programmed limit.
Warning and alarm limits are separately programmable for the oil pressure
sender input. This fault will be monitored with Holdoff Timer delay after the
engine is running. Also if the oil pressure switch is open at the beginning of
a start attempt, then the engine will not be started and “Oil Pressure
Exists!” information is displayed. When the oil pressure switch closes,
normal operation will be resumed.
HIGH TEMPERATURE Set if a signal is detected at the High Temperature Switch input or the
coolant temperature value measured from the sender is above the
programmed limit. Warning and alarm limits are separately programmable
for the temperature sender input.
LOW FUEL Set if a signal is detected at the low fuel level input or the the fuel level
measured from the sender is below the programmed limit. Warning and
alarm limits are separately programmable for the fuel level sender input.
EMERGENCY STOP Set if a signal is detected at the emergency stop input.
SPARE-1 / SPARE-2 Set if a signal is detected from the related spare fault input.

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13.2. LOADDUMP ALARMS

Digital input and analog sender alarms are fully programmable

for the alarm name, sampling and action.
Only internal alarms are explained in this section.

OVERLOAD Set if the alternator output current goes over the Overcurrent Limit for
Overload Timer. If the current goes below the limit before expiration of the
timer then no alarm will be set.
EXCESS POWER Set if the genset power (KW) supplied to the load goes over the Excess
Power limit for Overload Timer. If the power goes below the limit before
expiration of the timer then no alarm will be set.

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13.3. WARNINGS

GENSET LOW / HIGH Set if the engine rpm is outside programmed limits. These faults will be
SPEED monitored with Holdoff Timer delay after the engine is running. Low and
high limits for warning and alarm are separately programmable. Another
high engine rpm shutdown limit which is 12% above the high limit is always
monitored and stops the engine immediately.
GENSET LOW / HIGH Set if the battery bank DC voltage goes outside programmed limits for
VOLTAGE Overload Timer. This fault will be monitored with holdoff timer delay after
the engine is running.
LOW / HIGH BATTERY Set if the genset battery voltage is outside programmed limits.
VOLTAGE
FAIL TO STOP Set if the engine has not stopped before the expiration of the Stop Timer.
LOW CHARGE VOLTAGE Set if a charge alternator failure (or broken belt) occurs. This fault condition
may result to a warning or alarm following programming.
J1939 ECU FAIL Set when an engine fault code is received from the ECU of the electronic
engine. This fault will not cause an engine stop. If necessary, the engine will
be stopped by the ECU.
LOW OIL PRESSURE Set if a signal is detected at the Low Oil Pressure Switch input or the oil
pressure value measured from the sender is below the programmed limit.
Warning and alarm limits are separately programmable for the oil pressure
sender input. This fault will be monitored with Holdoff Timer delay after the
engine is running. Also if the oil pressure switch is open at the beginning of
a start attempt, then the engine will not be started and “Oil Pressure
Exists!” information is displayed. When the oil pressure switch closes,
normal operation will be resumed.
HIGH TEMPERATURE Set if a signal is detected at the High Temperature Switch input or the
coolant temperature value measured from the sender is above the
programmed limit. Warning and alarm limits are separately programmable
for the temperature sender input.
LOW TEMPERATURE Set if the coolant temperature value measured from the sender is blow the
Engine Heating Temperature limit.
LOW FUEL Set if a signal is detected at the low fuel level input or the the fuel level
measured from the sender is below the programmed limit. Warning and
alarm limits are separately programmable for the fuel level sender input.
EMERGENCY STOP Set if a signal is detected at the emergency stop input.
SPARE-1 / SPARE-2 Set if a signal is detected from the related spare fault input.
SERVICE REQUEST Set if the service counter has expired. In order to reset the service
counters please hold pressed both with and buttons during 5
seconds. The screen will display “Completed!”
SHORT CIRCUIT Set if the actuator output is short circuited or overloaded. When the short
PROTECTION ACTIVE circuit is removed, the unit will automatically revert to normal operation.
However this warning will persist and must be reset manually.

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14. PROGRAMMING

14.1. RESETTING TO FACTORY DEFAULTS

In order to resume to the factory set parameter values:

-hold pressed the OFF, LAMP TEST and ALARM MUTE buttons for 5 seconds,
-“RETURN TO FACTORY SET” will be displayed
-immediately press and hold pressed the ALARM MUTE button for 5 seconds
-factory set values will be reprogrammed to the parameter memory.

Hold pressed OFF, LAMP TEST and ALARM MUTE Hold pressed ALARM MUTE

The program mode is used to adjust timers, operational limits and the configuration of the unit.
Although a free PC program is provided for programming, every parameter may be modified through the front
panel, regardless of the operating mode.
When modified, program parameters are automatically recorded into a non-erasable memory and take effect
immediately.
The program mode will not affect the operation of the unit. Thus programs may be modified anytime, even
while the genset is running.

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14.2. ENTERING THE PROGRAMMING MODE

To enter the program mode, press together ◄MENU and MENU►buttons for 5 seconds.
When the program mode is entered, below password entry screen will be displayed.

Press 2
buttons
for 5
seconds

A 4 digit password must be entered using ▼, ▲ , MENU►and ◄MENU buttons.

The ▼, ▲buttons modify the value of the current digit. The MENU►, ◄MENU buttons navigate
between digits.
The unit supports 3 password levels. The level_1 is designed for field adjustable parameters. The level_2
is designed for factory adjustable parameters. The level_3 is reserved. It allows recalibration of the unit.
The password level-1 is factory set to ‘1234’ and the password level-2 is factory set to ‘9876’.

Passwords are not front panel adjustable.

If a wrong password is entered, the unit will still allow access to the program parameters, but in read-only
mode.
If password “0000” is entered, only EVENT LOG file will be available.

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14.3. NAVIGATING BETWEEN MENUS

The program mode is driven with a two level menu system. The top menu consists on program groups
and each group consists on various program parameters.
When program mode is entered, a list of available groups will be displayed. Navigation between different
groups are made with ▼and ▲buttons. Selected group is shown in reverse video (blue on white). In
order to enter inside a group, please press MENU►button. In order to exit from the group to the main list
please press ◄MENU button.

If inside the
group then Enter inside
exit to main the group
PGM menu

Next group
Previous
group

Navigation inside a group is made also with ▼and ▲buttons. A list of available parameters will
be displayed. Selected parameter is shown in reverse video (blue on white). In order display/change the
value of this parameter, please press MENU►button. Parameter value may be increased and decreased
with ▼and ▲buttons. If these keys are hold pressed, the program value will be increased/decreased by
steps of 10. When a program parameter is modified, it is automatically saved in memory. If
MENU►button is pressed, next parameter will be displayed. If ◄MENU button is pressed, then the list
of parameters in this group will be displayed.

Edit
Return to the
parameter
main menu
value

Next
Previous
parameter
parameter
inside the
inside the
same group
same group

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14.4. MODIFYING PARAMETER VALUE

Decrease
parameter Increase
value parameter
value

Previous
parameter

Long Press: Next

Return to the parameter
upper menu

14.5. PROGRAMMING MODE EXIT

To exit the program mode press one of the mode selection keys. If no button is pressed during 2
minutes the program mode will be cancelled automatically.

Press any
mode button

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15. PROGRAM PARAMETER LIST

15.1. CONTROLLER CONFIGURATION GROUP

Parameter Definition, Unit Factory Description

(Password Level) Set
This parameter is used to set LCD contrast. Adjust for
(1) LCD Contrast - 22
the best viewing angle.
0: English language selected.
1: Turkish language selected. This language may
depend on the country where the unit is intended to
(2) Language - 0 be used.
2: Chinese language selected
3: The unit will ask for manual language selection at
power-on.
This parameter selects the screen which is displayed
during genset on load operation.
0: screen 3 (or 4) electrical, large characters
1: screen 5 engine parameters, large characters
(1) Genset Default Display - 0
2: screen 6 (or 7) maximum information, small
characters
3: screen 8 (or 9)
Details of each screen are explained in chapter 3.2
This parameter defines the delay after the engine
(2) Fault Holdoff Timer sec 12
runs and before the fault monitoring is enabled.
This is the period during which the ALARM relay is
(1) Alarm Relay Timer sec 60 active. If the period is set to 0, this will mean that the
period is unlimited.
0: continuous
(1) Intermittent Alarm Relay - 0
1: intermittent (turns on and off every second)
0: The charge input generates CHARGE FAIL
(2) Charge Alternator warning, and does not stop the engine.
- 0
Shutdown 1: The charge input generates CHARGE FAIL alarm,
and stops the engine.
0: In TEST mode, the load will not be transferred to
(1) Emergency Backup the genset even if the mains fail.
- 0
Operation 1: In TEST mode, the load will be transferred to the
genset if the mains fail.

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15.1. CONTROLLER CONFIGURATION GROUP (continued)

Parameter Definition, Unit Factory Description

(Password Level) Set
This parameter defines the start day and hour of the
exerciser.
Values higher or equal to 168 mean that the
exerciser is off.
The exercise may be selected to start at the
beginning of the any hour of the week. The
parameter value is the hour count of the start time.
Examples:
0 = exercise starts at Monday 00:00
(1) Exercise Day and Time - 168 8 = exercise starts at Monday 08:00
24 = exercise starts at Tuesday 00:00
167 = exercise starts at Sunday 23:00
168 = exerciser off
If a daily exercise is selected, then the day
information is don’t care and the exercise will be
performed every day regardless of the day selection.
If the monthly exerciser is selected, then the exercise
will be performed during the first 7 days of each
month at the programmed day and hour.
This parameter defines the exercise duration and
(1) Exercise Duration min 10
programmed in 10 minute steps up to 24 hours.
0: Exercise at TEST mode
(1) Exercise Off/On Load - 0
1: Exercise at LOAD TEST mode
0: exercise every day (the exercise will be performed
every day regardless of the day selection of Exercise
Dat and Time parameter).
(1) Exercise Period - 1 1: exercise once per week
2: exercise once per month (the exercise will be
performed during the first 7 days of each month at
the programmed day and hour).
0: The SPARE-2 input has normal function
(2) Delayed Disable Start - 0 1: The SPARE-2 input has delayed disable start
function. See chapter 6.8 for more info.
0: No modem connection, the serial port is connected
(2) Modem Enable - 0 to PC
1: Modem connected.
0: SMS not enabled
(2) SMS Enable - 0
1: SMS enabled
0: RAINBOW communication protocol.
(2) MODBUS Address - 0 1-144: MODBUS communication. This parameter is
also the MODBUS controller address of the unit.
0: oil pressure display in bars
(1) Oil Pressure in psi - 0
1: oil pressure display in psi
0: temperature display in degrees C
(1) Temperature in °F - 0
1: temperature display in degrees F
Delayed Simulate Mains Operation: max genset
running time after Simulate Mains signal disappears.
(2) Flashing Relay Timer hours 0 Dual Genset Systems: flashing relay toggle timer.
Please contact DATAKOM for dual genset mutual
stanby operation.

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15.1. CONTROLLER CONFIGURATION GROUP (continued)

Parameter Definition, Unit Factory Description

(Password Level) Set
This parameter trims precisely the real time clock
circuit.
Values from 0 to 63 speed up the clock with
(1) Real Time Clock Adjust - 117
0.25sec/day steps.
Values from 127 to 64 slow down the clock with
0.25sec/day steps.
This is the number of pulses generated by the
magnetic pickup sensing unit in one turn of the
flywheel.
(2) Crank Teeth Count - 30 This parameter is also used in the conversion of the
genset frequency to engine rpm. The frequency in Hz
is multiplied with this parameter during conversion to
rpm.
This parameter controls SMS sending when load
contactor status is changed. No warning is
(2) SMS on Load Status
- 0 generated.
Change
0: no SMS when load contactor status is changed
1: SMS sent when load contactor status is changed
If the fuel level measured from the sender input falls
(2) Fuel Pump Low Limit % 20 below this level, then the FUEL PUMP function will
become active.
If the fuel level measured from the sender input goes
(2) Fuel Pump High Limit % 80 above this level, then the FUEL PUMP function will
become passive.
0: no effect
(2) Oil pressure sender fault
- 0 1:warning
effect
2:loaddump
0: no effect
(2) Coolant temp sender fault
- 0 1:warning
effect
2:loaddump
0: no effect
(2) Fuel level sender fault
- 0 1:warning
effect
2:loaddump
0: no effect
(2) Oil temp sender fault
- 0 1:warning
effect
2:loaddump

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15.2. ELECTRICAL PARAMETERS GROUP

Parameter Definition, Unit Factory Description

(Password Level) Set
This is the rated value of the current shunt at 60mV-
(2) Current Shunt Rating A 60
DC output voltage.
If the current goes above this limit, during the period
defined in Overload Timeout then a Overcurrent
(2) Overcurrent Limit A 0 Load Dump alarm will be generated.
If this parameter is 0 then Overcurrent check is
disabled.
If the active power goes above this limit, during the
period defined in Overload Timeout then an Excess
(2) Excess Power Limit KW 0 Power Load Dump alarm will be generated.
If this parameter is 0 then Excess Power check is
disabled.
This is the period between the current or active power
go over the limits and OVERCURRENT or EXCESS
POWER Load Dump alarms occur.
This is also the period between the engine rpm goes
(2) Overload Timeout sec 5 out of the limits and OVERSPEED or UNDERSPEED
alarms occur.
This is also the period between the alternator voltage
goes out of the limits and HIGH VOLTAGE or LOW
VOLTAGE alarms occur.
If the battery bank DC voltage goes under this limit,
(2) Genset Low Voltage
V 9.0 this will generate a GENSET LOW VOLTAGE
Warning Limit
warning.
If the battery bank DC voltage goes above this limit,
(2) Genset High Voltage
V 63.0 this will generate a GENSET HIGH VOLTAGE
Warning Limit
warning.
If the battery bank DC voltage goes under this limit,
(2) Genset High Voltage
V 66.0 this will generate a GENSET HIGH VOLTAGE alarm
Shutdown Limit
and the engine will stop.
(2) Low Battery Voltage If the battery voltage falls below this limit, this will
V 9.0
Warning generate a LOW BATTERY warning.
(2) High Battery Voltage If the battery voltage goes over this limit, this will
V 15.5
Warning generate a HIGH BATTERY warning.
If the battery voltage goes over this limit, this will
(2) High Battery Voltage
V 16.5 generate a HIGH BATTERY shutdown alarm and
Shutdown
the engine will stop.
This is the period after the mains contactor has been
(2) Genset Contactor Timer sec 1 deactivated and before the generator contactor has
been activated.
When the battery bank voltage falls below this level
during CHARGE VOLTAGE THRESHOLD timer,
(1) Start to Charge Voltage V 24.0 then the controller will initiate an automatic charging
cycle. The default value is set for a 24V battery
bank.
This is the maximum allowed charge current flowing
(1) Max Charge Current A 50
from the alternator to the battery bank.
This is the maximum duration of a charge cycle.
(1) Max Charge Time min 120 Even if the charge cycle is not completed at the
expiration of this timer, the engine will stop.
This is the float charge voltage of the battery bank.
(1) Nominal Charge Volt V 27.4
The default value is set for a 24V battery bank.

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15.2. ELECTRICAL PARAMETERS GROUP (continued)

Parameter Definition, Factory

Unit Description
(Password Level) Set
This is the maximum allowed temperature of the
(1) Max Battery Temperature °C 90 battery bank. If the temperature approaches this
limit, then the charging current will be reduced.
0: No boost charge cycle
1: Boost charge cycle is performed. The charge
(1) Boost Enable - 0
voltage will be set to the nominal boost voltage
during boost execution time.
If the boost charge is enabled, when the charge
current goes below this percentage of the max
(3) Boost Start Current % 30
charge current, then the boost charge cycle will be
initiated.
If enabled, the boost charge is performed during
(1) Boost Execution Time min 3
this timer.
This is the max charging voltage allowed during the
(1) Nominal Boost Voltage V 28.8
boost cycle.
If this value is different from zero, when the charge
current falls below this percentage of the max
charge current, then the charge cycle will be
supposed to be terminated.
(1) Stop Current percent % 0
If this parameter is set to zero, the controller will
monitor the charge current automatically. When the
charge current is stabilized in a 5 minute interval, it
will conclude that the charge cycle is terminated.
This parameter defines the reaction speed of the
actuator output. A high gain will cause faster
(2) PID Gain Value - 10
reaction but brings a risk of instability. A low gain is
slower to react but more stable.
This parameter defines the ratio of proportional to
integral reaction of the PID loop. A high value will
(2) PID Stability Percent % 10 cause slower but more stable operation. A low
value will cause faster operation but may cause
instability.
This is the maximum allowed rpm of the engine
during charge cycle. If the engine speed
(1) RPM High Limit rpm 2000
approaches this limit, the controller will stop
increasing the current.
(1) Uncontrolled Charge 0: Optimal charging cycle is performed
- 0
Active 1: Uncontrolled charging cycle performed
If this parameter is different from zero and if the
engine battery voltage falls below this limit then the
controller will run the engine unloaded, in order to
(1) Battery Start to Charge
V 11.5 charge engine battery. The running duration is
Voltage
determined by the battery charge timer parameter.
Thus the engine battery will be kept from total
discharge when the genset has not run for longtime.
This parameter determines the engine battery
(1) Battery Charge Timer min 30 charge running duration. The minimum run time is 2
minutes.
This is the default output level of the governor
(1) Starting Fuel % 5
output during cranking.
This is the engine speed in IDLE SPEED mode.
(1) Idle Speed RPM rpm 30
This speed is maintained with PID control.

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15.2. ELECTRICAL PARAMETERS GROUP (continued)

Parameter Definition, Factory

Unit Description
(Password Level) Set
When the battery bank voltage falls below the
(1) Charge Voltage Battery Start to Charge Voltage during this timer,
sec 1
Threshold Timer then the controller will initiate an automatic charging
cycle.
When the battery bank voltage falls below this level,
then the controller will initiate immediately an
(1) Must Start Voltage V 0.0 automatic charging cycle.
If this parameter is set to zero, then only delayed
start is active.

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15.3. ENGINE PARAMETERS GROUP

Parameter Definition, Factory

Unit Description
(Password Level) Set
If the oil pressure measured from the analog input
(1) Low Oil Pressure
bar 1.4 falls below this limit, this will generate a LOW OIL
Warning
PRESSURE SENDER warning.
If the oil pressure measured from the analog input
(2) Low Oil Pressure falls below this limit, this will generate a LOW OIL
bar 1.0
Shutdown PRESSURE SENDER alarm is generated and the
engine stops.
If the coolant temperature measured from the analog
(1) High Temperature
°C 95 input goes over this limit, this will generate a HIGH
Warning
TEMPERATURE SENDER warning.
f the coolant temperature measured from the analog
(2) High Temperature input goes over this limit, this will generate a HIGH
°C 98
Shutdown TEMPERATURE SENDER alarm and the engine will
stop.
This parameter selects the oil pressure sender type.
0: Non standard sender. The sender characteristics
are defined in Sender Characteristics table.
1: VDO 0-7 bars (10-180 ohms)
2: VDO 0-10 bars (10-180 ohms)
(2) Oil Pressure Sender type - 1
3: DATCON 0-7 bars (240-33 ohms)
4: DATCON 0-10 bars (240-33 ohms)
5: DATCON 0-7 bars (0-90 ohms)
6: DATCON 0-10 bars (0-90 ohms)
7: DATCON 0-7 bars (75-10 ohms)
This parameter selects the temperature sender type:
0: The sender characteristics are defined in Sender
(2) Coolant Temp. Sender Characteristics table.
- 1
Type 1: VDO
2: DATCON DAH type
3: DATCON DAL type
If it is requested that the engine runs without load
until reaching a certain temperature, this parameter
(2) Engine Heating
°C 0 defines the temperature.
Temperature
If the coolant temperature falls below this parameter,
an Engine Low Temperature warning will occur.
This is the time between the battery bank voltage
(2) Engine Start Delay sec 0 falls below the set limit and the fuel solenoid turns on
before starting the genset.
This is the time after the fuel solenoid is energized
and before the genset is started. During this period
(2) Preheat Timer sec 1
the PREHEAT relay output is energized (if assigned
by Relay Definitions)
This is the maximum start period. Starting will be
(2) Crank Timer sec 10 automatically cancelled if the genset fires before the
timer.
(2) Wait Between Starts sec 10 This is the waiting period between two start attempts.
This is the period used for engine heating following
(1) Engine Heating Timer sec 4
the program parameter.
This is the period that the generator runs for cooling
(1) Cooldown Timer min 1.0
purpose after the load contactor is released.

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15.3. ENGINE PARAMETERS GROUP (continued)

Parameter Definition, Unit Factory Description

(Password Level) Set
This is the maximum time duration for the engine to
stop. During this period the STOP relay output is
(1) Stop Solenoid Timer sec 10 energized (if assigned by Relay Definitions). If the
genset has not stopped after this period, a FAIL TO
STOP warning occurs.
(2) Number of Starts - 3 This is the maximum number of start attempts.
This is the control delay of CHOKE output.
The choke output is activated together with the crank
(2) Choke Timer sec 5
output. It is released after this delay or when engine
runs (whichever occurs first).
This parameter defines the engine heating method.
The genset will not take the load before engine
heating is completed.
(2) Engine Heating Method - 0 0: engine is heated during Engine Heating Timer.
1: engine is heated until the coolant temperature
reaches the Engine Heating Temperature and at
least during the Engine Heating Timer.
The SERVICE REQUEST led indicator will turn on
after this quantity of engine hours from the last
(1) Service Engine Hours hour 50 service. If the period is set to ‘0’ no SERVICE
REQUEST will be generated depending on engine
hours.
The SERVICE REQUEST led indicator will turn on
after this amount of time from the last service. If the
(1) Service Period month 6
period is set to ‘0’ no SERVICE REQUEST will be
indicated depending on time.
When the engine runs, the Idle output relay function
(2) Idle Speed Timer sec 0
will be active during this timer.
The gas solenoid of the gas engine will be opened
(2) Gas Solenoid Delay sec 5
after this delay during cranking.
If the fuel level measured from the analog input falls
(1) Low Fuel Warning % 20 below this limit, a LOW FUEL LEVEL SENDER
warning is generated.
the fuel level measured from the analog input falls
(2) Low Fuel Shutdown % 10 below this limit, a LOW FUEL LEVEL SENDER
shutdown alarm is generated and the engine stops.
This parameter is the threshold for sending FUEL
THEFT and FUELLING sms messages.
(2) Fuel Consumption per If this parameter is set to 0, then no Fuel Theft and
% 0
Hour Fuelling sms messages will be sent.
If SMS is required, set this parameter to a value
above the hourly fuel consumption of the genset.
0: no crank stop with oil pressure
(2) Crank Stop with Oil
- 0 1: cranking is stopped when oil presure switch is open
Pressure
or the oil pressure measured is above shutdown limit.
0: no crank stop with charge input
(2) Crank Stop with Charge - 0 1: cranking is stopped when the charge alternator
voltage is established.

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15.3. ENGINE PARAMETERS GROUP (continued)

Parameter Definition, Unit Factory Description

(Password Level) Set
If the engine speed goes under this limit, a GENSET
(2) Low rpm Shutdown rpm 0
LOW SPEED alarm is generated and the engine stops.
If the engine speed goes under this limit, a GENSET
(2) Low rpm Warning rpm 0
LOW SPEED warning is generated.
If the engine speed goes over this limit, a GENSET
(2) High rpm Warning rpm 2200
HIGH SPEED warning is generated.
If the engine speed goes over this limit, a GENSET
(2) High rpm Shutdown rpm 2400 HIGH SPEED alarm is generated and the engine
stops.
If the coolant temp is above this limit then the fan relay
(2) Fan turn-on temp °C 90
function will become active.
If the coolant temp is below this limit then the fan relay
(2) Fan turn-off temp °C 80
function will become inactive.
If the oil temperature measured from the analog input
(2) High Oil Temperature
°C 100 goes over this limit, this will generate a HIGH
Warning
OILTEMPERATURE SENDER warning.
f the oil temperature measured from the analog input
(2) High Oil Temperature goes over this limit, this will generate a HIGH OIL
°C 120
Shutdown TEMPERATURE SENDER alarm and the engine will
stop.
This parameter selects the oil temperature sender type:
0: The sender characteristics are defined in Sender
Characteristics table.
(2) Oil Temp. Sender Type - 1
1: VDO
2: DATCON DAH type
3: DATCON DAL type
(2) Speed up/down pulse If the engine speed is controlled through up/down
minimum duration msec 50 relays, this parameter defines the minimum pulse
duration.
(2) Speed up/down pulse If the engine speed is controlled through up/down
maximum duration msec 250 relays, this parameter defines the maximum pulse
duration.
(2) Speed up/down pulse This is the minimum delay between 2 successive
msec 20
delay speed up/down pulses.

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15.3. ENGINE PARAMETERS GROUP (continued)

Below parameters are applicable to J1939 enabled

versions only.

Parameter Definition, Unit Factory Description

(Password Level) Set
0: The J1939 port is inoperative.
1: The analog measurements (oil, temp, rpm) are
(2) J1939 Enable - 0
picked_up from the ECU. If the ECU communication is
lost, then the engine will be stopped.
00: GENERIC ENGINE TYPE
16: CUMMINS CM850
32: DETROIT DIESEL
48: DEUTZ Generic
49: DEUTZ EMR2
50: DEUTZ EMR3
64: JOHN DEERE
80: PERKINS
81: PERKINS ADEM 3
82: PERKINS ADEM 1.3
96: VOLVO (with CIU unit)
97: VOLVO EMS2
98: VOLVO EDC4
(2) J1939 Engine Type - 0 112: CATERPILLAR ADEM II/III
128: SCANIA S6
129: SCANIA Single Speed
130: SCANIA All Speed
144: IVECO
160: MTU MDEC 302
161: MTU MDEC 201
162: MTU MDEC 303
163: MTU MDEC 304
164: MTU MDEC 505
176: BOSCH Generic
177: BOSCH EDC 731
178: BOSCH EDC 9.3
Other values: Reserved. Do not use.
This parameter adjusts the speed of an ECU controlled
(2) J1939 Speed Adjust % 50
engine by +/- 8%.
This program parameter is not stored, but only used in
order to activate the primary or secondary speed
selection operation of a Volvo EMS-II engine control
(2) VOLVO Speed Toggle - -
unit.
0: Initiate the primary speed select operation
1: Initiate the secondary speed select operation

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15.4. ADJUST DATE AND TIME

These parameters allow adjusting the battery backup real time clock of the module. Once set, the clock
will continue to run even if DC power is removed from the unit.
Parameter Definition Unit Min Max Description
Date - 01 31 Current day of the month.
Month - 01 12 Current month.
Year - 00 99 Last two digits of the current year.
Hours - 00 23 Current hour of the day.
Minutes - 00 59 Current minute of the hour.
Seconds - 00 59 Current second of the minute.

15.5. WEEKLY OPERATION SCHEDULE

Parameter Definition Unit Factory Description

Set
Monday Turn_on - 24:00
Monday Turn_off - 24:00
Tuesday Turn_on - 24:00
Tuesday Turn_off - 24:00
Wednesday Turn_on - 24:00
Wednesday Turn_off - 24:00
Thursday Turn_on - 24:00 Please review chapter 9 for a detailed description of
Thursday Turn_off - 24:00 weekly programming schedule operation.
Friday Turn_on - 24:00
Friday Turn_off - 24:00
Saturday Turn_on - 24:00
Saturday Turn_off - 24:00
Sunday Turn_on - 24:00
Sunday Turn_off - 24:00

If automatic operation is disabled by the weekly

exerciser, the AUTO led will flash.

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15.6. SENDER CHARACTERISTICS

Parameter Definition Unit Factory Description

Set
Oil Pressure Sender Ohms -1 ohm 10 Oil Pressure Sender point 1, ohm value
Oil Pressure Value -1 bar 0.0 Oil Pressure Sender point 1, bar value
Oil Pressure Sender Ohms -2 ohm 52 Oil Pressure Sender point 2, ohm value
Oil Pressure Value -2 bar 2.0 Oil Pressure Sender point 2, bar value
Oil Pressure Sender Ohms -3 ohm 90 Oil Pressure Sender point 3, ohm value
Oil Pressure Value -3 bar 4.0 Oil Pressure Sender point 3, bar value
Oil Pressure Sender Ohms -4 ohm 140 Oil Pressure Sender point 4, ohm value
Oil Pressure Value -4 bar 7.0 Oil Pressure Sender point 4, bar value
Oil Pressure Sender Ohms -5 ohm 156 Oil Pressure Sender point 5, ohm value
Oil Pressure Value -5 bar 8.0 Oil Pressure Sender point 5, bar value
Oil Pressure Sender Ohms -6 ohm 184 Oil Pressure Sender point 6, ohm value
Oil Pressure Value -6 bar 10.0 Oil Pressure Sender point 6, bar value

Parameter Definition Unit Factory Description

Set
Temperature Sender Ohms -1 ohm 38 Temperature Sender point 1, ohm value
Temperature Value -1 °C 100 Temperature Sender point 1, °C value
Temperature Sender Ohms -2 ohm 51 Temperature Sender point 2, ohm value
Temperature Value -2 °C 90 Temperature Sender point 2, °C value
Temperature Sender Ohms -3 ohm 134 Temperature Sender point 3, ohm value
Temperature Value -3 °C 60 Temperature Sender point 3, °C value
Temperature Sender Ohms -4 ohm 322 Temperature Sender point 4, ohm value
Temperature Value -4 °C 39 Temperature Sender point 4, °C value
Temperature Sender Ohms -5 ohm 650 Temperature Sender point 5, ohm value
Temperature Value -5 °C 20 Temperature Sender point 5, °C value
Temperature Sender Ohms -6 ohm 1630 Temperature Sender point 6, ohm value
Temperature Value -6 °C 02 Temperature Sender point 6, °C value

Parameter Definition Unit Factory Description

Set
Oil Temperature Sender Ohms -1 ohm 38 Temperature Sender point 1, ohm value
Oil Temperature Value -1 °C 100 Temperature Sender point 1, °C value
Oil Temperature Sender Ohms -2 ohm 51 Temperature Sender point 2, ohm value
Oil Temperature Value -2 °C 90 Temperature Sender point 2, °C value
Oil Temperature Sender Ohms -3 ohm 134 Temperature Sender point 3, ohm value
Oil Temperature Value -3 °C 60 Temperature Sender point 3, °C value
Oil Temperature Sender Ohms -4 ohm 322 Temperature Sender point 4, ohm value
Oil Temperature Value -4 °C 39 Temperature Sender point 4, °C value
Oil Temperature Sender Ohms -5 ohm 650 Temperature Sender point 5, ohm value
Oil Temperature Value -5 °C 20 Temperature Sender point 5, °C value
Oil Temperature Sender Ohms -6 ohm 1630 Temperature Sender point 6, ohm value
Oil Temperature Value -6 °C 02 Temperature Sender point 6, °C value

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Parameter Definition Unit Factory Description

Set
Fuel Level Sender Ohms -1 ohm 4 Fuel Level Sender point 1, ohm value
Fuel Level Value -1 % 0 Fuel Level Sender point 1, % value
Fuel Level Sender Ohms -2 ohm 31 Fuel Level Sender point 2, ohm value
Fuel Level Value -2 % 25 Fuel Level Sender point 2, %value
Fuel Level Sender Ohms -3 ohm 67 Fuel Level Sender point 3, ohm value
Fuel Level Value -3 % 50 Fuel Level Sender point 3, %value
Fuel Level Sender Ohms -4 ohm 110 Fuel Level Sender point 4, ohm value
Fuel Level Value -4 % 75 Fuel Level Sender point 4 %value
Fuel Level Sender Ohms -5 ohm 180 Fuel Level Sender point 5, ohm value
Fuel Level Value -5 % 100 Fuel Level Sender point 5, %value
Fuel Level Sender Ohms -6 ohm 1000 Fuel Level Sender point 6, ohm value
Fuel Level Value -6 % 100 Fuel Level Sender point 6, %value

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15.7. INPUT CONFIGURATION (Low Oil Pressure Switch)

(password level-2)
Parameter Definition Unit Fac.Set Description
0: Shutdown (the engine stops immediately)
1: Load Dump (the engine stops after cooldown)
Action 0
2: Warning (the horn relay operates)
3: No operation
0: Always
Sampling 1 1: After holdoff timer
2: When mains present
0: Non latching
Latching 1
1: Latching
0: Normally open
Contact type 0
1: Normally closed
0: Battery negative
Switching 0
1: Battery positive
0: No delay
Response delay 0
1: Delayed (4sec)

15.7. INPUT CONFIGURATION (High Temperature Switch)

(password level-2)
Parameter Definition Unit Fac.Set Description
0: Shutdown (the engine stops immediately)
1: Load Dump (the engine stops after cooldown)
Action 0
2: Warning (the horn relay operates)
3: No operation
0: Always
Sampling 1 1: After holdoff timer
2: When mains present
0: Non latching
Latching 1
1: Latching
0: Normally open
Contact type 0
1: Normally closed
0: Battery negative
Switching 0
1: Battery positive
0: No delay
Response delay 0
1: Delayed (4sec)

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15.7. INPUT CONFIGURATION (Coolant Level Switch)

(password level-2)
Parameter Definition Unit Fac.Set Description
0: Shutdown (the engine stops immediately)
1: Load Dump (the engine stops after cooldown)
Action 0
2: Warning (the horn relay operates)
3: No operation
0: Always
Sampling 1 1: After holdoff timer
2: When mains present
0: Non latching
Latching 1
1: Latching
0: Normally open
Contact type 0
1: Normally closed
0: Battery negative
Switching 0
1: Battery positive
0: No delay
Response delay 0
1: Delayed (4sec)

15.7. INPUT CONFIGURATION (Rectifier Fail)

(password level-2)
Parameter Definition Unit Fac.Set Description
0: Shutdown (the engine stops immediately)
1: Load Dump (the engine stops after cooldown)
Action 0
2: Warning (the horn relay operates)
3: No operation
0: Always
Sampling 1 1: After holdoff timer
2: When mains present
0: Non latching
Latching 1
1: Latching
0: Normally open
Contact type 0
1: Normally closed
0: Battery negative
Switching 0
1: Battery positive
0: No delay
Response delay 0
1: Delayed (4sec)

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15.7. INPUT CONFIGURATION (Emergency Stop)

(password level-2)
Parameter Definition Unit Fac.Set Description
0: Shutdown (the engine stops immediately)
1: Load Dump (the engine stops after cooldown)
Action 0
2: Warning (the horn relay operates)
3: No operation
0: Always
Sampling 1 1: After holdoff timer
2: When mains present
0: Non latching
Latching 1
1: Latching
0: Normally open
Contact type 0
1: Normally closed
0: Battery negative
Switching 0
1: Battery positive
0: No delay
Response delay 0
1: Delayed (4sec)

15.7. INPUT CONFIGURATION (Spare-1 Input)

(password level-2)
Parameter Definition Unit Fac.Set Description
0: Shutdown (the engine stops immediately)
1: Load Dump (the engine stops after cooldown)
Action 0
2: Warning (the horn relay operates)
3: No operation
0: Always
Sampling 1 1: After holdoff timer
2: When mains present
0: Non latching
Latching 1
1: Latching
0: Normally open
Contact type 0
1: Normally closed
0: Battery negative
Switching 0
1: Battery positive
0: No delay
Response delay 0
1: Delayed (4sec)

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15.7. INPUT CONFIGURATION (Spare-2 Input)

(password level-2)
Parameter Definition Unit Fac.Set Description
0: Shutdown (the engine stops immediately)
1: Load Dump (the engine stops after cooldown)
Action 0
2: Warning (the horn relay operates)
3: No operation
0: Always
Sampling 1 1: After holdoff timer
2: When mains present
0: Non latching
Latching 1
1: Latching
0: Normally open
Contact type 0
1: Normally closed
0: Battery negative
Switching 0
1: Battery positive
0: No delay
Response delay 0
1: Delayed (4sec)

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15.8. RELAY DEFINITIONS (password level-2)

The parameters below define the functions of relay outputs. The unit has 6 relay outputs. The fixed
function relays are Fuel, Start and Generator Contactor. RELAY-1 and RELAY-2 have programmable
functions, selected from a list.

The relays may be extended up to 21 using Relay Extension Modules.. Other relays are in the optional
Extension Modules.

Parameter Definition Unit Fac.Set Description

Relay 01 Definition 3 RELAY-1 function selected from list
Relay 02 Definition 1 RELAY-2 function selected from list
Relay 03 Definition 0 RELAY-3 function (expansion module) selected from list
Relay 04 Definition 2 RELAY-4 function (expansion module-1) selected from list
Relay 05 Definition 4 RELAY-5 function (expansion module-1) selected from list
Relay 06 Definition 5 RELAY-6 function (expansion module-1) selected from list
Relay 07 Definition 0 RELAY-7 function (expansion module-1) selected from list
Relay 08 Definition 2 RELAY-8 function (expansion module-1) selected from list
Relay 09 Definition 4 RELAY-9 function (expansion module-1) selected from list
Relay 10 Definition 5 RELAY-10 function (expansion module-1) selected from list
Relay 11 Definition 0 RELAY-11 function (expansion module-2) selected from list
Relay 12 Definition 2 RELAY-12 function (expansion module-2) selected from list
Relay 13 Definition 4 RELAY-13 function (expansion module-2) selected from list
Relay 14 Definition 5 RELAY-14 function (expansion module-2) selected from list
Relay 15 Definition 0 RELAY-15 function (expansion module-2) selected from list
Relay 16 Definition 2 RELAY-16 function (expansion module-2) selected from list
Relay 17 Definition 4 RELAY-17 function (expansion module-2) selected from list
Relay 18 Definition 5 RELAY-18 function (expansion module-2) selected from list

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The function of a programmable relay output may be selected from the below list.

00 Fuel 40 Oil switch alarm 88 Oil switch warning

01 Alarm 41 Temp switch alarm 89 Temp switch warn.
02 Start 42 Coolant Level switch 90 Coolant Level switch
03 Stop alarm warning
04 Gen. Contactor 43 Rectifier alarm 91 Rectifier warning
05 - 44 Emerg.Stop alarm 92 Emerg Stop warn.
06 Choke 45 Spare-1 Alarm 93 Spare-1 warning
07 Preheat 46 Spare-2 Alarm 94 Spare-2 warning
08 Shutdown alarm 47 Fuel Level switch alarm 95 Fuel Level switch
09 Shutdown or 48 Oil sender alarm warning
load_dump alarm 49 Temp sender alarm 96 Oil sender warning
10 Shutdown or 50 Low speed alarm 97 Temp sender warn.
load_dump or warning 51 High speed alarm 98 Low speed warning
11 Automatic ready 52 Low voltage alarm 99 High speed warning
12 Week. on time 53 High voltagealarm 100 -
13 Exerciser on 54 Fail to start alarm 101 Low temp warning
14 Load_dump alarm 55 Low fuel sender alarm 102 Fail to stop warning
15 Fuel Main winding 56 High oil temp alarm 103 Low fuel sender
16 Mains Fail 57 - warning
17 Block Heater 58 - 104 Service request
18 Service Request 59 High battery voltage warning
19 - alarm 105 -
20 - 60 Charge fail alarm 106 Low battery warning
21 Flashing Relay 61 - 107 High battery warning
22 Gas Solenoid 62 - 108 Charge fail warning
23 Fuel Pump 63 - 109 -
24 - 64 Oil switch load_dump 110 -
25 - 65 Temp switch 111 -
26 Idle Speed load_dump 112 Gen Low voltge warn.
27 Cooler Fan 66 Coolant Level switch 113 Gen High voltge warn.
28 - load_dump 114 -
29 Crank 1/2 Selector 67 Rectifier load_dump 115 High oil temp warn.
30 Speed Up Pulse 68 Emerg.Stop load_dump 116 -
31 Speed Down Pulse 69 Spare-1 load_dump 117 -
32 GenCB Open Pulse 70 Spare-2 load_dump 118 -
33 GenCB Close Pulse 71 Fuel Level switch 119 -
34 GenCB UV Coil load_dump 120 Oil sender fail warn
35 - 72 Oil sender fail ldd 121 Temp sender fail warn
36 - 73 Temp sender fail ldd 122 Fuel sender fail warn
37 - 74 Fuel Lev sender fail ldd 123 Oil temp snd fail warn
38 - 75 Oil Temp snd fail ldd 124 -
39 - 76 - 125 -
77 - 126 -
78 - 127 -
79 -
80 Overcurrent load_dump
81 Excess power ldd
82 -
83 -
84 -
85 -
86 -
87 -

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15.9. INPUT FUNCTION SELECT (password level-2)

The parameters below define the functions of digital inputs, selected from a list.
Functions from 12 to 23 activate also the related operating sequence.
The related input configuration parameters apply for each input, thus any signal can be programmed for
NO or NC contact, closing to BAT+ or BAT-.

Fact.
Parameter Definition Description
Set
Input 01 Function Select 0 Oil Pressure Switch
Input 02 Function Select 1 High Temp. Switch
Input 03 Function Select 2 Low Coolant Level switch
Input 04 Function Select 3 Rectifier Fail
Input 05 Function Select 4 Emergency Stop
Input 06 Function Select 11 Spare-1 Input
Input 07 Function Select 10 Spare-2 Input

Input Function Select List

Number Description
0 Oil Pressure Switch
1 High Temp. Switch
2 Low Coolant Level switch
3 Rectifier Fail
4 Emergency Stop
5 Alternator High Temp.
6 Door Open
7 Low Fuel Level Switch
8 Earthquake Detector
9 Spare-3 Input
10 Spare-2 Input
11 Spare-1 Input
12 Force AUTO Mode
13 Force OFF Mode
14 Force TEST Mode
15 Force LOAD TEST Mode
16 -
17 Priority Input
18 Remote Start Input
19 Disable Auto Start
20 Force to Start
21 Fault Reset
22 Alarm Mute
23 Panel Lock

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15.10. SITE ID STRING

Parameter Definition Factory Set Description

This is the site Id string sent at the beginning of an
DATAKOM SITE SMS message for the identification of the genset
Site Id String
ID sending the SMS message. Any 20 character long
string may be entered.

15.11. MODEM1-2/SMS1-2-3-4 TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Enter numbers starting from first character. Do not

leave blank characters at the beginning.

Program Group: Modem-1/SMS-1 Telephone Number (password

level-2)
Parameter Definition Factory Set Description
This telephone number buffer accepts up to 16
digits, including the wait charater (“,”) in order to
enable dialing through a pabx.
Modem-1 / SMS-1
---------------- If Modem Enabled: This is the first telephone
telephone number
number used for modem calls.
If Modem Disabled: This is the first SMS telephone
number.

Program Group: Modem-2 / SMS-2 Telephone Number (password

level-2)
Parameter Definition Factory Set Description
This telephone number buffer accepts up to 16 digits,
including the wait charater (“,”) in order to enable
dialing through a pabx.
Modem-2 / SMS-2
---------------- If Modem Enabled: This is the second telephone
telephone number
number used for modem calls.
If Modem Disabled: This is the second SMS
telephone number.

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Program Group: SMS-3 Telephone Number (password level-2)

Parameter Definition Factory Set Description
SMS-3 telephone number ---------------- This SMS telephone number accepts up to 16 digits.

Program Group: SMS-4 Telephone Number (password level-2)

Parameter Definition Factory Set Description
SMS-3 telephone number ---------------- This SMS telephone number accepts up to 16 digits.

Program Group: SMS-5 Telephone Number (password level-2)

Parameter Definition Factory Set Description
SMS-3 telephone number ---------------- This SMS telephone number accepts up to 16 digits.

Program Group: SMS-6 Telephone Number (password level-2)

Parameter Definition Factory Set Description
SMS-3 telephone number ---------------- This SMS telephone number accepts up to 16 digits.

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16. CRANK CUTTING

In order to insure fast and reliable crank cutting, the unit uses various resources for engine running
condition detection.
Cranking is stopped when at least one of below conditions is met:
- Crank timer expired:
The crank timer is adjusted through Engine Parameters > Crank Timer. The maximum allowed
timer is 15 seconds.
- Genset rpm over threshold:
If the genset rpm reaches Engine Parameters > Crank Cut RPM, then cranking is immediately
stopped.
- Charge alternator voltage over threshold
Following setting is necessary: Engine Parameters > Charge Input Connected = 1
If the charge alternator voltage reaches Engine Parameters > Crank Cut Charge Voltage, then
cranking is immediately stopped.
- Oil pressure above threshold
Following setting is necessary: Engine Parameters > Crank Cut with Oil Pressure = 1
The crank cutting with oil pressure offers a programmable delay through Engine Parameters >
Crank Cut with Oil Pressure Delay. The parameter is factory set to 2 seconds.
Both low oil pressure switch and oil pressure sender readings may be used for crank cutting. The
oil pressure switch is always used. The sender may be disabled through Controller
Configuration > Oil Pressure Switch Priority parameter.
If enabled, when oil pressure is detected, cranking is stopped after adjustable timer delay.

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17. J1939 CANBUS ENGINE SUPPORT

The unit offers a special J1939 port in order to communicate with electronic engines controlled by an ECU
(electronic control unit). The J1939 port consists of 2 terminals which are J1939+ and J1939-.
The connection between the unit and the engine should be made with an appropriate balanced 120 ohms
low capacitance coaxial cable. The external conductor should be grounded at one end only.
A 120 ohms termination resistor is installed inside the unit. Please do not connect external resistor.
The J1939 port is activated by setting the program parameter J1939 Enable to 1. The J1939 Engine
Type parameter should be set accordingly. The list of available engines is given at the programming
section. Please contact DATAKOM for the most current list of engines.
If the J1939 port is enabled then the oil pressure, coolant temperature and the engine rpm information
are picked up from the ECU unit. If connected, the MPU unit and related analog senders are discarded.
The controller is able to read and display all below parameters, under condition that the engine sends
these information. Most engines send only some of them. If the engine does not send a parameter, the
unit will simply skip it. Thus only available information are displayed.
The complete list of J1939 display parameters is below:
1. Engine Brand, ECU Type, J1939 SW version
2. Engine Coolant Level
3. Engine Oil Level
4. Engine Coolant Pressure
5. Engine Fuel Delivery Pressure
6. Barometric Pressure
7. Engine Crankcase Pressure
8. Engine Turbocharger Boost Pressure
9. Engine Air Inlet Pressure
10. Engine Air Filter1 Differential Pressure
11. Engine Fuel Temperature
12. Ambient Air Temperature
13. Engine Air Inlet Temperature
14. Engine Intake Manifold1 Temperature
15. Engine Exhaust Gas Temperature
16. Engine Fuel Rate
17. Engine Instantaneous Fuel Economy
18. Engine Average Fuel Economy
19. Engine Total Fuel Used
20. Engine Total Hours
21. Engine Percent Load at Current Speed
22. Actual Engine Percentage Torque
23. Drivers Demand Engine Percentage Torque
24. Accelerator Pedal Position
24. Battery Potential Switched
The J1939 measurements are also available for Modbus operation. Please check chapter Modbus
Communications for more details.
When the fuel output is active, if no information is received from the ECU during last 3 seconds, then the
unit will give a ECU FAIL alarm and stop the engine. This feature prevents uncontrolled engine operation.
The fault conditions of an electronic engine are considered by the unit as warnings and do not cause
engine stop. The engine is supposed protected by the ECU which will stop it when necessary.
The electronic engine fault codes are displayed in text within the alarm list table, together with their
SPN-FMI codes. The complete list of fault codes is given in the engine manufacturer’s user manual.

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Below is a basic list of fault conditions (x denotes any FMI)

SPN FMI DESCRIPTION

94 x Fuel filter restriction
Fuel pressure sensor fail
98 x Low oil level
High oil level
Oil level sensor fail
100 x Low oil pressure
Oil pressure sensor fail
102 x High boost pressure
Turbo outlet pressure sensor fail
105 x Intake manifold temp high
Intake manifold temp sensor fail
107 x Air filter restriction
Air filter sensor fail
108 x Athmospheric pressure sensor fail
110 x High coolant temperature
Coolant temperature sensor fail
111 x Low coolant level
Coolant level sensor fail
164 x High injector activation pressure
Injector activation pressure sensor fail
168 x Battery voltage failure
172 x High inlet air temperature
High inlet manifold air temperature
Inlet manifold air temperature sensor fail
174 x High fuel temperature
Fuel temperature sensor fail
175 x High oil temperature
Oil temperature sensor fail
190 x Overspeed
Speed sensor loss of signal
Speed sensor mechanical failure
228 x Timing calibration required
234 x Incorrect ecm software
620 x ECU internal +5V fail
629 x ECU hardware fail
651 x Injector cylinder #1 fault
652 x Injector cylinder #2 fault
653 x Injector cylinder #3 fault
654 x Injector cylinder #4 fault
655 x Injector cylinder #5 fault
656 x Injector cylinder #6 fault
657 x Injector cylinder #7 fault
657 x Injector cylinder #8 fault
678 x ECU internal power supply fail
723 x Secondary engine speed sensor fail
1108 x Critical override enabled
1111 x Check configuration parameters
2000 x ECU failure

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Below is a basic list of FMI codes.

Please be aware that these codes may differ slightly depending on the engine brand and model.

FMI DESCRIPTION
0 Value too high” Valid data, but above the normal working range
1 “Value too low” Valid data, but below the normal working range
2 “Faulty data” Intermittent or faulty data or
Short circuit to battery voltage, injector high voltage side
3 “Electrical fault” Abnormally high voltage or short circuit to battery
voltage, injector low voltage side
4 “Electrical fault” Abnormally low voltage or short circuit to battery
negative, injector low voltage or high voltage side
5 “Electrical fault” Abnormally low current or open circuit
6 “Electrical fault” Abnormally high current or short circuit to battery
negative
7 “Mechanical fault” Faulty response from mechanical system
8 “Mechanical or electrical fault” Abnormal frequency
9 “Communication fault” Abnormal updating rate or
Open circuit in injector circuit
10 “Mechanical or electrical fault” Abnormally large variations
11 “Unknown fault” Unidentified fault
12 “Component fault” Faulty unit or component
13 “Faulty calibration” Calibration values outside the limits
14 “Unknown fault” Special instructions
15 Data valid but above normal operating range - least severe level
16 Data valid but above normal operating range - moderately severe level
17 Data valid but below normal operating range - least severe level
18 Data valid but below normal operating range - moderately severe level
19 Received network data in error
20 not used (reserved)
21 not used (reserved)
22 not used (reserved)
23 not used (reserved)
24 not used (reserved)
25 not used (reserved)
26 not used (reserved)
27 not used (reserved)
28 not used (reserved)
29 not used (reserved)
30 not used (reserved)
31 Condition exist

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18. SOFTWARE FEATURES

18.1. Charging the Engine Battery

The controller offers an automatic charge cycle for the engine battery.
When the engine battery weakens, the genset will run automatically during programmed period.
This operation is different from the battery bank charging. The engine will run unloaded in order to charge
the engine battery, protecting it from total discharge when the genset has not run for a long time.
Related parameters:
Battery Start to Charge Voltage: If this parameter is different from zero and the engine battery voltage
falls below this limit then the controller will run the engine unloaded, in order to charge engine battery.
The running duration is determined by the battery charge timer parameter.
Battery Charge Timer: This parameter determines the engine battery charge running duration. The
minimum run time is 2 minutes.

18.2. Speed UP/DOWN Relay Outputs

The DKG-379 is able to control the engine rpm through a motorized potentiometer using its speed
up/down output functions.

In order to use speed up/down output functions, corresponding digital output functions of the Relay
Definitions group should be set properly.

RELAY-1(terminal_23) and RELAY-2 (terminal_22) have programmable functions, selected from a list.
Digital outputs may be increased using Relay Extension Modules. If RELAY-1 and RELAY-2 are not
available, still speed up/down relays may be used with an extension module.

The function codes for speed up/down outputs are found in the function table of the Relay Definitions
parameter group:
30 Speed Up Pulse
31 Speed Down Pulse

Related program parameters:

Speed up/down pulse minimum duration: minimum up/down pulse duration.
Speed up/down pulse maximum duration: maximum up/down pulse duration.
Speed up/down pulse delay: This is the minimum delay between 2 successive speed up/down pulses.
If speed_up or speed_down functions are assigned to digital outputs, then the unit will start to generate
speed up/down pulses in order to control the external speed potentiometer. The governor control output will
continue operation.

PID Gain Value and PID Stability Percent parameters will continue to affect the rpm stability.

The external potentiometer should be set to mid position at the initial condition.

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18.3. Remote Start Operation

The unit offers the possibility of Remote Start mode of operation. Any digital input may be assigned as
Remote Start Input using Input Function Select program parameters.
The Remote Start signal may be a NO or NC contact, switching to either battery positive or battery negative.
These selections are made using programming menu.
It is also necessary to set the ACTION program parameter of the related input to 3 in order to prevent any
alarm from this input.
When a Remote Start input is defined, the battery bank voltage is not monitored. When the Remote
Start signal is present then the battery bank voltage will be supposed to be below genset starting
threshold, inversely when the Remote Start signal is absent then the battery bank voltage will be
supposed to be above threshold.

18.4. Disable Auto Start

The unit offers an optional Disable Auto Start signal input. Any digital input may be assigned as Disable
Auto Start using Input Function Select program parameters.
It is also necessary to set the ACTION program parameter of the related input to 3 in order to prevent any
alarms generated from this input.
The Disable Auto Start signal may be a NO or NC contact, switching to either battery positive or battery
negative. These selections are made using the programming menu.
If the Disable Auto Start input is defined and the input signal is active, the battery bank voltage is not
monitored and supposed to be above the genset starting threshold. This will prevent the genset from
starting even in case of a low battery bank voltage. If the genset is running when the signal is applied, the
current charge cycle will be performed until its end.
When the signal is passive, the unit will revert to normal operation and monitor the battery bank voltage in
order to initiate a charge cycle.

The REMOTE START operation overrides DISABLE AUTO

START and FORCE TO START operations.

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18.5. Dual Genset Mutual Standby Operation

Dual genset intermittent operation consists of regular switching of the load between 2 gensets. The use of
2 gensets instead of one is due either to safety purposes in case of a genset failure or to a continuous
operation requesting service stops.
The running period for each genset is adjustable using Flashing Relay On Timer and Flashing Relay
Off Timer program parameters. If the time is adjusted as 0 hours, it will be actually set to 2 minutes for
faster testing purposes.
A flashing relay output function is provided, based on the parameter Flashing Relay On/Off Timers.
Each time the period programmed using Flashing Relay Timer elapses, the relay output will change
position.
The flashing relay function may be assigned to any digital output using Output Configuration program
parameters.
The dual genset intermittent operation uses also the Disable Auto Start feature. Please review related
chapter for a detailed explanation of this feature.

Priority In Dual Genset Mutual Standby Operation:

It may be required that the dual genset system starts the same genset in normal conditions. The second
genset will operate only if the first genset fails. This is achieved using the PRIORITY input.
Any digital input may be assigned as Priority using Input Function Select program parameters.
It is also necessary to set the ACTION program parameter of the related input to 3 in order to prevent any
alarms generated from this input.
The Priority signal may be a NO or NC contact, switching to either battery positive or battery negative. These
selections are made using the programming menu.
If a Priority input is defined, then the system will work in priority mode. If the priority signal is applied, the
unit will become master. If the priority signal is not applied, then the unit will become the slave one and
the other genset will start.

Please contact DATAKOM for a complete application

manual.

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18.6. External Control of the Unit

The unit offers total external control through programmable digital inputs. Any digital input may be
programmed for below functions:
- Force STOP mode
- Force AUTO mode
- Force TEST mode
- Disable Auto Start
- Force to Start
- Fault Reset
- Alarm Mute
- Panel Lock
External mode select signals have priority on mode buttons of the unit. If the mode is selected by external
signal, it is impossible to change this mode with front panel pushbuttons. However if the external mode select
signal is removed, the unit will revert to the last selected mode via pushbuttons.
It is also possible to lock the front panel completely for remote command.

18.7. Automatic Exerciser

The unit offers 7 independent automatic exercisers. The exercise operation may be done on a weekly or
monthly basis.
The start day and time of the exercise is programmable as well as its duration. The exercise may be done
with or without load following programming.
Program parameters related to the exerciser are:
Exercise start day and hour
Exercise duration
Exercise off_load/on_load
Please refer to the programming section for a more detailed description of the above parameters.
When the start day and hour of exercise has come, the unit will automatically switch to either RUN or
TEST mode. The engine will run. If the on_load exercise is selected then the load will be transferred to
the genset.
If a mains failure occurs during the off-load exercise, the load will not be transferred to the genset unless
the Emergency Backup Operation is allowed by setting the related program parameter to 1. Thus it is
highly recommended that the Emergency Backup mode enabled with off-load exerciser.
At the end of the exercise duration, the unit will switch back to the initial mode of operation.
If any of the mode selection keys are pressed during exercise, then the exercise will be immediately
terminated.
Using the weekly exercise mode and with suitable parameter setting, the unit may feed the load from the
genset during predefined hours of each day. This operation may be used in high tariff periods of the day.

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18.8. Weekly Operation Scheduler

In most applications, the genset is requested to operate only in working hours. Thanks to the weekly
program feature, unwanted operation of the genset may be prohibited.
The scheduler is active only in AUTO mode. When the scheduler prevents genset operation in AUTO
mode, the AUTO led will flash.

When the scheduler prevents genset operation in

AUTO mode, the AUTO led will flash.

The scheduler consists of 144 programmable parameters, one for each hour in a week. Thus every hour
of the week may be independently selected as ON or OFF times.
These programmable parameters allow the genset to operate automatically only in allowed time limits.
The unit has a battery backed-up precision real time clock circuit. The real time clock circuit will continue
its operation even in power failures. The real time clock is precisely trimmed using the Real Time Clock
Adjust program parameter. For more details check the programming section.

18.9. Engine Heating Operation

Especially on engines without a body heater, or with a failing one, it may be desired that the genset
should not take the load before reaching a suitable temperature. The unit offers 2 different ways of engine
heating.
1. Timer controlled heating:
This operation mode is selected when the Engine Heating Method parameter is set to 0. In this mode,
the engine will run during parameter Engine Heating Timer, and then the genset will take the load.
2. Timer and temperature controlled heating:
This operation mode is selected when the Engine Heating Method parameter is set to 1. In this mode, at
first the engine will run during parameter Engine Heating Timer, then it will continue to run until the
measured coolant temperature reaches the limit defined in parameter Engine Heating Temperature.
When the requested temperature is reached, the load will be transferred to the genset. This operation
mode may be used as a backup to the engine body heater. If the engine body is warm the heating will be
skipped.

18.10. Engine Idle Speed Operation

It may be required that the engine runs at the idle speed for a programmed duration for engine heating.
The idle operation duration is adjusted with the parameter Idle Speed Timer. The idle speed will be set
by the governor control unit of the engine.
Any digital output may be assigned as IDLE output using Relay Definition program parameters.
The Idle speed operation is performed both in engine start-up and cool-down sequences. Low speed and
low voltage protections are disabled during idle speed operation.

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18.11. Engine Block Heater

The unit is able to provide a digital output in order to drive the block heater resistor. The temperature
reference is the coolant temperature measured from the analog sender input.
The block heater output function may be assigned to any digital output using Relay Definition program
parameters.
The engine body temperature limit is adjusted using the parameter Engine Heating Temperature. The
same parameter is used for engine heating operation.
The relay will become active if the body temperature falls to 4 degrees below the limit set by Engine
Heating Temperature. It turns off when the body temperature exceeds Engine Heating Temperature.

18.12. Fuel Pump Control

The unit is able to provide a digital output function in order to drive the fuel pump motor. The fuel pump is
used in order to transfer fuel from the large capacity main tank (if exists), to the genset daily tank which is
generally integrated in the chassis and has a limited capacity.
The fuel level reference is measured through the analog fuel level sender. When the measured fuel level
falls below Fuel Pump Low Limit parameter, the fuel pump output function will become active. When the
fuel level reaches Fuel Pump High Limit parameter, the output function will become passive. Thus the
chassis fuel tank level will be always kept between Fuel Pump Low Limit and Fuel Pump High Limit
parameters.
The fuel pump relay function may be assigned to any digital output using Relay Definition program
parameters.

18.13. Gas Engine Fuel Solenoid Control

The unit provides a special function for the fuel solenoid control of a gas engine.
The fuel solenoid of a gas engine is different from a diesel engine. It should be opened after the cranking
has been started and should be closed between crank cycles. The delay between the crank start and
solenoid opening is adjusted using the Gas Solenoid Delay program parameter.
The gas engine fuel solenoid relay function may be assigned to any digital output using Relay Definition
program parameters.

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19. MODBUS SUPPORT

The unit offers the possibility of MODBUS communication via its RS232 serial port. The connection to the
MODBUS master may be done in 3 ways:
1) RS232 connection using directly the RS232 port provided.
2) RS422/485 connection using external RS422/485 converter.
3) Modem connection using external modem.

The MODBUS mode is activated by assigning a controller address to the unit using program parameter.
The possible address range is 1 to 144. Setting the address 0 will disable the MODBUS mode and allow
communication under RAINBOW protocol.

The MODBUS properties of the unit are:

-Data transfer mode: RTU
-Serial data: 9600 bps, 8 bit data, no parity, 1 bit stop
-Supported functions:
-Function 3 (Read multiple registers)
-Function 6 (Write single register)
-The answer to an incoming message is sent with min 4.3ms delay after message reception.

Detailed description about the MODBUS protocol is found in the document “Modicon Modbus Protocol
Reference Guide”. This document may be downloaded at: www.modbus.org/docs/PI_MBUS_300.pdf

19.1. Modbus Register Map

ADDRESS R/W DATA COEFFICIENT DESCRIPTION

(hex) SIZE
0003 R 16bit x10 Genset DC voltage
0004 R 16bit x10 Battery bank DC voltage
0006 R 16bit x10 Genset DC current
0016-0017 R 32bit x256 Genset active power: this 24 bit signed register holds
the genset active power multiplied by 256. Least
significant 16 bits are in the register 0016h. Most
significant 8 bits are in the LSB of the register 0017h.
0024 R/W 8bit x1 Year as a BCD byte. Values are from 0 to 99h.
0025 R/W 8bit x1 Month as a BCD byte. Values are from 1 to 12h.
0026 R/W 8bit x1 Date as a BCD byte. Values are from 1 to 31h.
0027 R/W 8bit x1 Hours as a BCD byte. Values are from 0 to 23h.
0028 R/W 8bit x1 Minutes as a BCD byte. Values are from 0 to 59h.
0029 R/W 8bit x1 Seconds as a BCD byte. Values are from 0 to 59h.
002A R 16bit x0.1 Engine speed (rpm)
002B R 16bit x10 Oil pressure multiplied in bars.
002C R 16bit x1 Coolant temperature in degrees C.
002D R 16bit x1 Fuel level as %
002F R 16bit x10 Genset Battery voltage
0030 R 8bit x50 Charge input voltage

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ADDRESS R/ DATA COEFFICIENT DESCRIPTION

(hex) W SIZE
0032 R 16bit - Shutdown alarm bits
bit_0: oil pressure switch shutdown alarm
bit_1: high temperature switch shutdown alarm
bit_2: coolant level switch shutdown alarm
bit_3: rectifier fail shutdown alarm
bit_4: emergency stop shutdown alarm
bit_5: spare-1 input shutdown alarm
bit_6: spare-2 input shutdown alarm
bit_7: low fuel switch shutdown alarm
bit_8: oil pressure sender shutdown alarm
bit_9: high temperature sender shutdown alarm
bit_10: under speed shutdown alarm
bit_11: over speed shutdown alarm
bit_12: genset low voltage shutdown alarm
bit_13: genset high voltage shutdown alarm
bit_14: fail to start shutdown alarm
bit_15:low fuel sender shutdown alarm
0033 R 8bit - Shutdown alarm bits
bit_0: oil temp sender shutdown alarm
bit_1:canopy temp sender shutdown alarm
bit_3: high battery voltage shutdown alarm
bit_4: charge fail shutdown alarm
bit_5: ECU fail shutdown alarm
0034 R 16bit - Loaddump alarm bits
bit_0: oil pressure switch loaddump alarm
bit_1: high temperature switch loaddump alarm
bit_2: coolant level switch loaddump alarm
bit_3: rectifier fail loaddump alarm
bit_4: emergency stop loaddump alarm
bit_5: spare-1 input loaddump alarm
bit_6: spare-2 input loaddump alarm
bit_7: low fuel switch loaddump alarm
bit_8: oil pressure sender fail loaddump alarm
bit_9: temperature sender fail loaddump alarm
bit_10: fuel level sender fail loaddump alarm
bit_11: oil temp sender fail loaddump alarm
bit_12: canopy temp sender fail loaddump alarm
0035 R 8bit - Loaddump alarm bits
bit_0: overcurrent loaddump alarm
bit_1: excess power loaddump alarm
bit_2: reverse power loaddump alarm
0036 R 16bit - Warning bits
bit_0: oil pressure switch warning
bit_1: high temperature switch warning
bit_2: coolant level switch warning
bit_3: rectifier fail warning
bit_4: emergency stop warning
bit_5: spare-1 input warning
bit_6: spare-2 input warning
bit_7: low fuel switch warning
bit_8: oil pressure sender warning
bit_9: high temperature sender warning
bit_10: under speed warning
bit_11: over speed warning
bit_13: low coolant temp sender warning
bit_14: fail to stop warning
bit_15:low fuel sender warning

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ADDRESS R/ DATA COEFFICIENT DESCRIPTION

(hex) W SIZE
0037 R 8bit - Warning bits
bit_0: service request warning
bit_2:low engine battery voltage fail
bit_3: high engine battery voltage warning
bit_4: charge fail warning
bit_5: ECU fail warning
0038 R 16bit - Warning bits
bit_0: genset low voltage warning
bit_1: genset high voltage warning
bit_2:reverse power warning
bit_3: high oil temp sender warning
bit_4: high canopy temp sender warning
bit_8: oil pressure sender fail warning
bit_9: temperature sender fail warning
bit_10: fuel level sender fail warning
bit_11: oil temp sender fail warning
bit_12: canopy temp sender fail warning
0039 R 8bit - Relay output statuses
bit_0: load contactor
bit_1: crank relay
bit_2: spare_2
bit_3: spare_1
bit_5: fuel
003A R 16bit - Relay extension module, relay statuses
bit_0: module_1, relay_1 status
bit_1: module_1, relay_2 status
bit_2: module_1, relay_3 status
bit_3: module_1, relay_4 status
bit_4: module_1, relay_5 status
bit_5: module_1, relay_6 status
bit_6: module_1, relay_7 status
bit_7: module_1, relay_8 status
bit_8: module_2, relay_1 status
bit_9: module_2, relay_2 status
bit_10: module_2, relay_3 status
bit_11: module_2, relay_4 status
bit_12: module_2, relay_5 status
bit_13: module_2, relay_6 status
bit_14: module_2, relay_7 status
bit_15: module_2, relay_8 status
003B R 16bit - Relay function statuses
bit_0: fuel
bit_1: alarm
bit_2: crank
bit_3: stop
bit_4: load contactor
bit_6: choke
bit_7: preheat
bit_8: shutdown alarm
bit_9: shutdown or loaddump
bit_10: shutdown or loaddump or warning
bit_11: automatic ready
bit_12: weekly schedule On time
bit_13: exerciser on
bit_14: load dump alarm

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ADDRESS R/ DATA COEFFICIEN DESCRIPTION

(hex) W SIZE T
003C R 16bit - Relay function statuses
bit_0: battery bank voltage below threshold
bit_1: block heater on
bit_2: service request
bit_5: flashing relay output
bit_6: gas solenoid
bit_7: fuel pump
bit_10: idle speed operation
bit_11: fan control
003D R 8bit - Operating mode
bit_4: auto mode
bit_5: off mode
bit_6: test mode
bit_7: load test mode
003E R 16bit x1 Operation timer. Different actions are taken when this
register switches from 1 to 0.
003F R 8bit - Genset operating status: (unsigned byte)
0:load on mains
1:waiting before fuel
2:waiting before/between cranks
3:cranking
4:engine heating
5:load contactor timer
6:load on genset
8:cooldown operation
9:stopping
0040 R/ 8bit - Last pressed key. This byte is also used in order to
W change operation mode through MODBUS.
bit_0: -
bit_1: -
bit_2: -
bit_3: -
bit_4: auto mode
bit_5: off mode
bit_6: test mode
bit_7: load test mode
0057- R 40bit 0.01 Engine run hours coded in 5 bytes.
0058-0059 First 2 bytes (register 0057h) contain binary flags. Last 3
bytes contain engine hours multiplied by 0.16 hours.
The number of zeros in the first 2 bytes multiplied by 0.01h
should be added to the total in order to get the correct
engine hours in 0.01h steps.
Example:
0057 = 65472d=FFC0h= 1111.1111.1100.0000b
0058 = 355d (0163h)
0059 = 02d
The number of zeros in the register 0057 is 6.
Thus the engine hours is 6x0.01 + 355x0.16 +
2x65536x0.16=21028.38 hours.

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ADDRESS R/ DATA COEFFICIE DESCRIPTION

(hex) W SIZE NT
005A- R 40bit 0.01 Engine run hours since last service, coded in 5 bytes.
005B-005C First 2 bytes (register 005Ah) contain binary flags. Last 3
bytes contain engine hours multiplied by 0.16 hours.
The number of zeros in the first 2 bytes multiplied by 0.01h
should be added to the total in order to get the correct
engine hours in 0.01h steps.
Example:
005A = 65472d=FFC0h= 1111.1111.1100.0000b
005B = 355d (0163h)
005C = 02d
The number of zeros in the register 0057 is 6.
Thus the engine hours is 6x0.01 + 355x0.16 +
2x65536x0.16=21028.38 hours.
005D- R 40bit - Time since last service in minutes, coded in 5 bytes.
005E-005F First 2 bytes (register 005Dh) contain binary flags. Last 3
bytes contain time multiplied by 16 minutes.
The number of zeros in the first 2 bytes should be added to
the total in order to get the correct time since last service in
minutes.
Example:
005A = 65472d=FFC0h= 1111.1111.1100.0000b
005B = 355d (0163h)
005C = 02d
The number of zeros in the register 0057 is 6.
Thus the time is 6 + 355x16 + 2x65536x16=2102838
minutes. (1460 days)
0060 R 16bit x8 J1939: Engine speed
0061 R 16bit x1 J1939: Coolant temperature (-40°C offset)
0062 R 16bit x10 J1939: Oil pressure
0063-0064 R 16bit x20 J1939: Total engine hours
0065 R 16bit x100 J1939: Air filter differential pressure
0066 R 16bit x50 J1939: Boost pressure in bars
0067 R 16bit x10 J1939: Fuel pressure in bars
0068 R 16bit x1 J1939: Fuel Temperature (-40°C offset)
0069 R 16bit x10 J1939: Fuel rate (lt/hr)
006A R 16bit x1 J1939: Instantaneous fuel economy
006B R 16bit x1 J1939: Oil temperature (-40°C offset)
006C R 16bit x1 J1939: Ambient air temperature (-40°C offset)
006D R 16bit x1 J1939: Air inlet temperature (-40°C offset)
006E R 16bit x1 J1939: Intake manifold_1 temperature (-40°C offset)
006F R 16bit x1 J1939: exhaust gas temperature
0070 R 8bit x1 J1939 warning_1_FMI
0071 R 16bit x1 J1939 warning_1_SPN
0072 R 8bit x1 J1939 warning_2_FMI
0073 R 16bit x1 J1939 warning_2_SPN
0074 R 8bit x1 J1939 warning_3_FMI
0075 R 16bit x1 J1939 warning_3_SPN
0076 R 8bit x1 J1939 warning_4_FMI
0077 R 16bit x1 J1939 warning_4_SPN
0078 R 8bit x1 J1939 warning_5_FMI
0079 R 16bit x1 J1939 warning_5_SPN
007A R 8bit x1 J1939 warning_6_FMI
007B R 16bit x1 J1939 warning_6_SPN
007C R 8bit x1 J1939 warning_7_FMI
007D R 16bit x1 J1939 warning_7_SPN
007E R 8bit x1 J1939 warning_8_FMI
007F R 16bit x1 J1939 warning_8_SPN

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ADDRESS R/ DATA COEFFICIENT DESCRIPTION

(hex) W SIZE
1025 R 8bit x1 Operation mode_1 bits:
bit_0:engine heating method
bit_1:-
bit_2:charge alternator shutdown
bit_3:-
bit_4:L-L voltage display
bit_5:emergency backup operation
bit_6:-
bit_7:intermittent alarm output
1026 R 8bit x1 Operation mode_2 bits:
bit_0:modem connected
bit_1:exercise on load
bit_3-2:-
bit_4:-
bit_5:rpm from genset frequency
bit_6:sms enable
bit_7:GPRS connectio006E
1027 R 8bit x50 Engine hours between services
1028 R 8bit x1 Months between services
1029 R 8bit x1 Max running time
102A R 8bit x1 Exercise time
102B R 8bit x10 Exercise duration
102C R 8bit x1 Operation mode_3 bits:
bit_1-0: exerciser period
bit_2:J1939 enable
bit_3:-
bit_4:-
bit_5:-
bit_6:-
bit_7:-
102D R 8bit x1 J1939 engine brand/model

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20. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

The unit conforms to the EU directives

-2006/95/EC (low voltage)
-2004/108/EC (electro-magnetic compatibility)
Norms of reference:
EN 61010 (safety requirements)
EN 61326 (EMC requirements)

The CE mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety,
health environmental and customer protection.

UL / CSA Conformity:
certification teting in progress
UL 508, Edition 17
UL 2200, 1st Edition.
UL 840 Edition 3
CSA C22.2 NO. 14 - Edition 10

21. MAINTENANCE

DO NOT OPEN THE UNIT !

There are NO serviceable parts inside the unit.

Wipe the unit, if necessary with a soft damp cloth. Do not use chemical agents

22. DISPOSAL OF THE UNIT

Following DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL

of 27 January 2003 on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), this unit should be stored and
disposed separately from the usual waste.

23. ROHS COMPLIANCE

The european ROHS directive restricts and prohibits the use of some chemical materials in electronic
devices.

Following the “DIRECTIVE 2011/65/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of
8 June 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and
electronic equipment”, this product is listed in annex-I under category: “Monitoring and control
instruments including industrial monitoring and control instruments” and exempted from ROHS
directive.

However Datakom is not using any ROHS uncompliant electronic components in the production. Only the
solder contains lead. The switching to unleaded solderin is in progress.

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24. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Below is a basic list of most often encountered

troubles. More detailed investigation may be
required in some cases.

AUTO led flashes and the genset does not run when mains fail:

The unit is in Weekly Schedule OFF time. Please check date and time setting of the unit. Please check
also Weekly Schedule program parameters.

Before start, the unit energizes the fuel solenoid, but does not start and OIL PRESSURE EXISTS !
message is displayed:

The unit is not supplied with battery (-) voltage at the oil pressure input.
-Oil pressure switch not connected.
-Oil pressure switch connection wire cut.
-Oil pressure switch faulty.
-Oil pressure switch closes too lately. If oil pressure switch closes, the unit will start. Optionally oil
pressure switch may be replaced.

The engine does not run after the first start attempt, then the unit does not start again and OIL
PRESSURE EXISTS ! message is displayed:

-The oil pressure switch closes very lately. As the unit senses an oil pressure, it does not start. When oil
pressure switch closes the unit will start. Optionally the oil pressure switch may be replaced.

The unit is late to remove engine cranking:

-The generator voltage rises lately.

-The unit is also able to cut cranking from charge alternator voltage and oil pressure input. Please read
chapter “CRANK CUTTING”

The unit is inoperative:

Measure the DC-supply voltage between terminals BAT+ and BAT- at the rear of the unit. If OK, turn all
fuses off, then turn all the fuses on, starting from the DC supply fuse. Then test the unit again.

Programming mode can not be entered:

The program lock input disables programming mode entry. Disconnect the program lock input from
battery negative before modification. Do not forget to make this connection again to prevent
unauthorized program modifications.

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Some program parameters are skipped:

These parameters are reserved for factory setting and cannot be modified.

The genset runs but does not take the load:

Check that the genset Yellow led is on steadily. Adjust genset voltage and frequency limits if necessary.
Check that the digital output-8 is configured as “Genset Contactor”
Check “Genset Contactor Timer” program parameter.
Check that a Genset Loading Inhibit input signal is not active. Check input functions. If an input is
configured as “Genset Loading Inhibit” then check the signal is not present at this input.

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