07 - Manual GC 6000

Mains
File name: EAAM055703EN.docx

Rev. 03 Date: 14/05/2019
ID Document: EAAM55703
Product: GC600
User manual
1 Safety information ........................................................................................................ 1
2 Maintenance and cleaning ........................................................................................... 1
3 Information concerning disposal ................................................................................ 1
4 General info................................................................................................................... 2
5 Definitions ..................................................................................................................... 2
6 Main functions .............................................................................................................. 3
6.1 Front panel ........................................................................................................... 3
6.2 Buttons (ref. to fig. 1) ............................................................................................ 4
6.3 Indicators (ref. to fig. 1) ......................................................................................... 7
6.4 Multifunctional display........................................................................................... 9
6.4.1 TFT display lighting ........................................................................................ 9
6.4.2 Contrast adjustment ....................................................................................... 9
6.4.3 Colours scheme ........................................................................................... 10
6.4.4 Mode navigation ........................................................................................... 10
6.4.5 Display area layout (ref. to fig. 3) .................................................................. 11
6.4.6 Top status bar (ref. to fig. 4) ......................................................................... 11
6.5 Display mode ...................................................................................................... 12
6.5.1 Programming (P.xx) ..................................................................................... 12
6.5.2 PLC (L.xx) .................................................................................................... 14
6.5.3 Status information (S.XX) ............................................................................. 16
6.5.4 Electrical measurements (M.XX) .................................................................. 19
6.5.5 Engine measurements (E.XX) ...................................................................... 21
6.5.6 PMCBus (B.XX) ............................................................................................ 22
6.5.7 History logs (H.XX) ....................................................................................... 23
7 Operating principles................................................................................................... 23
7.1 Operation modes ................................................................................................ 23
7.2 Plant types .......................................................................................................... 24
7.2.1 SSB + SSTP Systems .................................................................................. 25
7.2.2 MPM Systems .............................................................................................. 27
8 Special setting ............................................................................................................ 28
8.1 Selecting the language ....................................................................................... 28
8.2 Date/Time setting ............................................................................................... 28
9 Fuel pump (if present on the system) ....................................................................... 29
9.1 Operation selection ............................................................................................. 29
ii User manual GC600-GC600Mains

The manual must always be kept in a safe place where it is readily available for quick
reference.
The manual should be read carefully, and every paragraph understood by the
operators and technicians doing routine and periodic maintenance.
If the manual is lost or damaged, ask the installer/manufacturer for a copy, quoting
the model, code, serial number and year of manufacture.
Many accidents are caused by poor knowledge and the non-observance of safety
regulations, which must be observed when operating and/or servicing the machine.
To prevent accidents, before using or servicing the machine you should read, understand
and observe the precautions and warnings in this manual.
The following indications have been used to identify the safety messages in this manual:
WARNING! This indication is used in the safety messages for risks which, unless
avoided, can cause malfunction or damage to property or persons.
INFORMATION! This term implies the message provides information useful for
performing the current operation, or explanations or clarifications for procedures.
The maintenance of this device must be carried out by qualified personnel, in observance of
the law in force, to prevent from damages to persons or things.
The cleaning of the front panel can be carried out exclusively with a soft cloth. Do not use
abrasive products, detergents or solvents.
INFORMATION! On the disposal of old electrical and electronic equipment (applicable in

European countries that have adopted separate waste collection systems).
Products bearing the barred wheeled waste container symbol cannot be disposed of with
normal urban waste. Old electrical and electronic equipment should be recycled in a facility
authorized to process these items and dispose of the components. Contact your local authority
for information on where and how to deliver such products to the authorized site nearest you.
Proper recycling and disposal help conserve resources and prevents detrimental effects for
health and the environment.
User manual GC600-GC600Mains 1

The purpose of this manual is to describe boards GC600, GC600Mains.
LOCKOUT - is used to indicate a fault that prevents the generator from operating and causes automatic
and immediate emergency engine shut-down.
POWER-OFF - is used to indicate a fault that prevents the generator from operating and causes the
standard automatic engine shutoff (including a cooling phase).
WARNING - is used to indicate a fault that requires the intervention of the operator without engine
shutoff.
MAINS – Public power supply line.
LOAD/BUS – Electrical power supply line of the loads. It can be connected to more gensets
GENERATOR – Electricity line that is connected to the alternator of the Generator set
LOAD – Electrical power supply line of the loads. This can be connected to the Mains or to the
Generator
MCB - Switch or component to manage the switching between the Mains line and the Load line.
GCB – Switch or component to manage the switching between the Generator line and the Load line.
CANBUS - Interface for the control and diagnostics of engines equipped with SAE J1939 or Can Bus
MTU interface.
ISLAND - Type of plant where one or more gensets supply the Load without being in parallel with the
Mains.
MPM – Type of plant working in Island mode and gensets working in parallel among them.
SSB + SSTP (Single Stand By + Single Short Time Parallel) - Type of plant where the genset starts and
supplies the Load in case of Mains failure; once back to normal conditions, it carries out a short time
parallel with the Mains, it disconnects from the Mains and from Load and it stops in stand-by. Depending
on the configuration of the plant, it is also possible to synchronize the Genset with the Mains before
disconnecting it in order not to leave the Load without supply.
2 User manual GC600-GC600Mains

6.1
Link
KEY
1 - Buttons
2 - Indicators
The controls consist of 12 buttons (1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f).
The front panel also has some luminous indicators (2a, 2b, 2c).

6.2
Pushbuttons Function
The genset is disabled; all anomaly signals are disabled. All possible alarms
OFF/RESET are reset. It is possible to access to the parameter’s configuration.
PROGRAM
The Gen-set control module is set for manual gen-set control.
Press the START button to start the engine.
Press the STOP button to stop the engine.

MAN
(Manual) With the engine running and up to speed:
GC600
Press and hold down the ESC/SHIFT button , and press the GCB
MODE UP
button for the manual open/close command of MCB circuit breaker
with possible synchronisation if configured in the plant.
Press the GCB button for the manual open/close command of GCB
circuit breaker with possible synchronisation if configured in the plant.
GC600Mains
MODE
DOWN
Press the MCB button for the manual open/close command of MCB
Press the GCB button for the manual open/close command of GCB
INFORMATION! For some types of plants, the sequences depend on

the Software and Hardware configuration of the plant during the installation
Ref. 1a activity.
In case of voltage on BUS, the synchronization is required.
The controller automatically manages the genset operation, so it will be

started if required by the operating conditions.
By pressing the START button it is possible to activate/deactivate the

AUTO TEST mode. If not differently configured, it does not cause the GCB circuit
(Automatic) breaker closure (with eventual opening of MCB).
TEST WARNING! The STOP button, causes the stop of the Generator
if running and the activation of a lockout unless configured otherwise.

In programming mode, it cancels the changes made to a variable value, brings

up the previous menu level, or exits programming mode. If it is pressed for at
least two seconds in any menu, you exit the programming mode retaining the
current menu position for further programming access.
Depending on the selected page, if pressed together with the ENTER

button for at least 5 seconds while in OFF/RESET mode, it can reset counters
Esc/SHIFT to zero, reload default values of the programming parameters or cancel history
logs (in addition, the CANBUS equipped model allows to force exit from BUS
OFF mode). When used during the keyboard regulation function, it aborts the
function.
Ref. 1b
If it is pressed in any window, it displays the status information on the upper
line (displaying them cyclically).
When the HELP information is available in the display pages, the HELP
message will be displayed on the bottom bar, by pressing the button and hold.
Navigation buttons of the multifunction display. They allow selecting previous
and following pages of the LCD display (except for PROGRAM and
HISTORY LOG mode).
Horizontal navigation buttons: In the PROGRAM mode, they are used to
place the cursor during the string insertion phase.
The horizontal buttons, combined with the button EXIT/SHIFT allow

to regulate the contrast.
To decrease the contrast (lighten), press the combination of buttons
Esc/SHIFT + LEFT .
To increase the contrast (darken), press the combination of buttons
UP/DOWN
Esc/SHIFT + RIGHT .
LEFT/RIGHT
Vertical navigation buttons: In PROGRAM and HISTORY LOGS mode
you can scroll the menus and the variables/settings. You can
increase/decrease the value of the variable to change the settings. Used in
Ref. 1c
combination with the Esc/SHIFT button you can scroll through the
menu ten entries at a time or increase/decrease the variables ten units at a
time.
In the PROGRAM menu, you can enter the programming mode and open a
submenu, change a variable or parameter, and confirm the operation.
In the LOG menu, you can activate the HISTORY LOG function and open the
selected log, “acknowledge” any EEPROM errors at power-up.
Upon the occurrence of an alarm or lockout, the pressing of the button
ENTER/ACK recognizes the presence of an error and turns off the siren. A further press of
the button resets any alarm signals if the operating conditions have returned
Ref. 1d to normal. Lockout signals can only be reset by activating the "OFF/RESET"
mode.

GC600Mains
The button is disabled in the “OFF/RESET”, “AUTO” and “TEST” modes.

In “MAN” it is used to open and/or close the Mains contactor to the Load
line.
To open the Mains switch MCB, with the engine idle, press and hold the
“MCB” button for at least 5 seconds.
GC600
This button is not present on the devices GC600. Use the buttons
MCB
Ref. 1f combination Esc/SHIFT and the button GCB for the manual
open/close command of the MCB circuit breaker with possible
synchronisation.

activity.
In case of voltage on BUS, the synchronization is required.
It is used to command the General Circuit Breaker (GCB) or the changeover
switch.
The button is disabled in the “OFF/RESET”, “AUTO” and “TEST” modes.
In “MAN” it is used to open and/or close the Generator contactor to the
Load line. The closure of the Load line to the Generator is only possible if
the relative electrical measures are within tolerance range.
The button function depends on the plant configuration. In parallel mode with
at least one other source powering the BUS, if the button is pressed it
GCB activates the fast unload ramp before the circuit breaker opens.
In case no ramp is needed, simply keep it pressed for a few seconds until
Ref. 1f the GCB is opened.

activity.
In MAN mode it can be used to start the engine. The button can be
configured in two ways:
1. Fully manual (the starter motor is engaged all the time the button is
pressed or until the engine running is detected).
2. Fully automatic (simply press and release the “START” button to

START activate an automatic start sequence. If the start is not successful,
start failure anomalies will not be reported. The “START” button
Ref. 1e must be pressed and released again to perform a new start attempt.
In AUTO mode, it enables/disables the TEST status. When the Gen-set

control module is activated, keeping it pressed at the same time as the
STOP button allows access to the special functions.

Used to control the stop of the engine in “MAN” mode.
The button can be configured in two ways:
1. Stop of the engine in AUTO, TEST or REMOTE START mode with

the activation of a lockout.
2. No function. The enabling of the button in AUTO, TEST or REMOTE

STOP START is irrelevant.
Ref. 1e Pressed with the Gen-set control module in OFF/RESET mode, runs the
LAMP TEST on all the indicator lights. When the Gen-set control module is
activated, keeping it pressed at the same time as the START button

allows access to the special functions.
6.3
It is possible to modify the brightness of the indicators (all together) using parameter P.0496: the higher the
parameter value, the higher the brightness of the indicators. The value can be set between 1 and 10 (default
value= 5).
Led off LED steady ON LED flashing

  
Signalling Function
 Indicates that the operation mode is OFF/RESET
PROGRAM
 Indicates that you are accessing the PROGRAMMING menu
OFF/RESET
Ref. 2c  The Gen-set control module is in another operating mode.
 Indicates that the operation mode is MANUAL

MANUAL
 The Gen-set control module is in another operating mode.
Ref. 2c
 Indicates that the operation mode is AUTOMATIC
Flashing at 50% indicates that the operating mode is TEST

AUTO 
TEST Flashing at 90% indicates that the operating mode is REMOTE
START.
Ref. 2c
 The Gen-set control module is in another operating mode.
 Indicates the presence of at least one lockout or power-off.
ALARM Signals at least one warning which has not yet been

acknowledged with the “ACK/ENTER” button.
Ref. 2a
 No warnings.
INTERFACE Indicates that the CAN-BUS interface is ON and in ERROR-

ECU STATUS ACTIVE mode. (J1939 o MTU).

Signalling Function
Flashing at 25% ON signals a COM error (J1939 or MTU): the
port is in ERROR-PASSIVE mode.

Ref. 2a Flashing at 75% ON signals a COM error (J1939 or MTU): the
port is in BUS-OFF mode.
Indicates that the CAN-BUS has been disabled or that it is
 enabled and operating, but no messages are received from the
engine and/or the expansion modules since at least 2 seconds.
Indicates that the CAN-BUS interface is ON and in ERROR-
 ACTIVE mode.
Power Management Communication Bus (PMCB).
Flashing at 25% ON signals a COM error (J1939 or MTU): the
port is in ERROR-PASSIVE mode.
PMCBus Power Management Communication Bus (PMCB).
STATUS 
Ref. 2a Flashing at 75% ON signals a COM error (J1939 or MTU): the
port is in BUS-OFF mode.
Indicates that the CAN-BUS has been disabled.

 It indicates that the engine is running.
ENGINE Flashing at 50% indicates that the engine is running, and the

RUNNING cooling cycle is ongoing.
Ref. 2a  It indicates that the engine is idle.
Mains power is ON and stable in the tolerance range.
 The MAINS SIMULATION digital input is enabled from the set
time.
The Mains power is OFF.

The MAINS SIMULATION digital input is disabled.
Flashes at 50% during transition between the previous two
Ref. 2b MAINS LIVE
states.
Flashing at 25% the Mains power is on but below the tolerance
 range.
Flashing at 75% the Mains power is on but over the tolerance

range.
Generator voltage and frequency are present and stead within


the tolerance range.
 Generator voltage and frequency are not present.
GENERATOR Flashes at 50% during transition between the previous two

LIVE states.
Flashing at 25% the Mains power and frequency are on but
 below the tolerance range.
Flashing at 75% the Mains power and frequency are on but over
Ref. 2b
the tolerance range.
MCB  The MCB switch is opened.

GC600Mains  The MCB switch is closed.

Signalling Function
Flashes at 25% ON if open after a closing command.

Ref. 2b Flashing at 75% ON if closed after an opening command.
 Signals BUS line ON.

 Signals BUS line OFF.
Flashing at 50% if the BUS line voltage is outside tolerance

range.
BUSLIVE
Ref. 2b GC600 Flashing at 50% during synchronization phase (alternate
 to GCB) or during the back-synchronization phase (alone).
GC600Mains Flashing at 50% during synchronization phase

(alternate to GCB) or during the back-synchronization phase
(alternate to MCB).
 The GCB switch is opened.
 The GCB switch is closed.

GCB
Flashes at 25% ON if open after a closing command.
Ref. 2b  Flashing at 75% ON if closed at opening command (it flashes
alternate to BUS LIVE).
6.4
The back-light lamp is managed by the Gen-set control module, which switches off the back light after
a programmable time (P.492) if no buttons are pressed in the meantime. Press any button to switch the
lamp ON again, (we recommend using the Esc/SHIFT button as it has no function when used
alone). It is possible to deactivate the automatic power-off bringing the parameter P.0492 to 0.
Depending on the environmental temperature conditions, the contrast may require adjustment to view
the display correctly.
Press in sequence the Esc/SHIFT button + LEFT to reduce the contrast (lighten), press the
Esc/SHIFT button + RIGHT to increase it (darken).

As default, the device shows the information on TFT display using a blue background. It is therefore
possible to modify this behaviour using parameter P.0499:
• P.0499 = 0: blue background (default).
• P.0499 = 1: black background.
• P.0499 = 2: white background.
The messages colour depends on the background colour selected and on the type of information
displayed.
The display has different visualization modes composed by different pages.
Page
Mode Description
identifier
PROGRAMMING Programming P.XX
PLC Information on PLC program L.XX
STATUS Status information S.XX
MEASURES Electrical measurements M.XX
ENGINE Engine measurements E.XX
PMCB Pages related to parallel functions B.XX
HISTORY History logs H.XX
Generally, navigation between modes takes place via buttons UP and DOWN Ref. 1c.
Use the LEFT and RIGHT Ref. 1c buttons to display the pages in the mode.

In some modes (e.g.: mode P.xx and mode H.xx) to view the pages, the ENTER button, and then
the UP Ref. 1c and DOWN Ref. 1cbuttons must be pressed to navigate between pages.
If the UP and DOWN buttons have to be used to manage the functions within the mode,
the ENTER button must be pressed to activate the said functions, and the Esc/SHIFT
button to deactivate them.
KEY: E.01 ENGINE 1

1 - Status bar
1
7.6
2 - Data area
Oil pressure: bar
2 Cooling temperature: 38 °C
Speed: 1498 rpm
The top status bar contains information on navigation, times and/or some status information.
KEY:
2
1a - Mode identifier
1b - Page identifier E.02 ENGINE
1c - Page title
2 – System status 1c
1a
1b
The current mode is shown in the relevant field of the top status bar (1a).
The mode identifier (1a), and the page identifier (1b) identify and refer to the page so there is no chance
of error.
The system status (2) displays part of the information of page S.01(STATUS) that is useful to the
operator, as it can be displayed even if other pages or display mode are being accessed.

In some pages, pressing the Esc/SHIFT button replaces the upper status bar with a System
Status message all the time the button is held down. By double clicking the Esc/SHIFT button,
the upper status bar is replaced with a System Status message so long as you remain on that page. If
the message is unavailable, the bar is cleared and restored when the button is released.
6.5
WARNING! Assigning an incorrect value to one or more parameters can cause malfunctions,
damage to things or injury to people. The parameters must only be changed by qualified
personnel. Parameters may be password protected (see par. Access codes) Access codes).
This mode allows the display and change of the programming parameters.
1 P.02 PROGRAMMING
KEY:
1 - Status bar 1.2 Engine ____________ _2/07
2 - Current menu
3 - Current parameter
2 0133-Engine rated speed (primary)
4 - Parameter value
5 - Access level [1500]
3
4
______________________________________
Access level: manufacturer_
5
Fig. 5 - Display areas
Each programming parameter Ref. 3 has a 4-digit numeric code (e.g. P.0133) to identify the variables
regardless of the language used. The current value of the parameter is displayed below the description
Ref.4.
The first line Ref.2 under the top status bar allows to identify the present menu by means of the
identification number of the menu and by the associated text. A pair of numbers is displayed on the right
of this line (2/07 in the example in fig. 5). The first indicates which entry in the menu is selected or
which page is displayed, the seconds indicates how many entries or pages can be displayed in the
current menu/submenu.
Pressing ESC/SHIFT button, the first line (1) is temporarily substituted with a status message.
Access to the parameters programming mode can be controlled by 3 different PASSWORD levels,
which are listed in order of priority.
1. SICES Password
2. Manufacturer Password
3. Installer Password
4. User Password

If the password is lost, you can reconfigure it using a higher-level password. Contact our service
centre if the “MANUFACTURER” password is lost.
Enter the authentication password on page 1.1.1 Authentication. To access, enter the various menus
and submenus following the path: PROGRAMMING, 1. SYSTEM, 1.1 SECURITY, 1.1.1
AUTHENTICATION.
The (000-Access Code) page of the Safety 1/02 menu requires the setting of the access code if one
or more passwords have been assigned.
The Password/s can be modified or cancelled (authentication level or lower) in submenu 1.1.2
Password, after being authenticated with the password.
If a password is set to 0, it is not assigned and not required.
The USER can only display and change the User Password.
The INSTALLER can change the User Password and the Installer Password.
The MANUFACTURER can display and change all three passwords.
As SICES, it is possible to display and change some parameters of plant configuration, related to the
parallel functions.
Warning: The critical parameters must not be changed by the user.
In programming mode, if the page for changing the password isn't displayed when the Password is
entered, press Esc/SHIFT to return to the previous menu and try opening the page again.
The set access code remains in the memory for about 10 minutes after programming has been
completed. After that it must be entered again to access the programming mode.
In the PROGRAMMING page, enable the mode with the ACK/ENTER button.
Use the UP Ref. 1a and DOWN Ref. 1a navigation buttons to select a menu and
ACK/ENTER to open it. Select the variable or submenu with the UP Ref. 1a and DOWN
Ref. 1a navigation buttons. Pressing ACK/ENTER when there are no submenus, displays
the page of variables for the menu entry.
The value of the variable is displayed in square brackets, for example: [0400]
To change the variable, press ACK/ENTER ; the square brackets [...] will flash. Use the UP
Ref. 1a and DOWN Ref. 1a navigation buttons to modify the value and press ACK/ENTER
to confirm or Esc/SHIFT to cancel the modification.

The variation of the parameters requires the “OFF/RESET” operating mode.
Some parameters can also be modified with operating modes different than “OFF/RESET”.
If it is not permitted to change a value in any condition, it will be represented in the following manner:
<400> showing that the parameter cannot be changed in this status.
To exit the programming menu, use the Esc/SHIFT button.
Some parameters require the setting or modification of the alphanumeric strings.
In this case, pressing ACK/ENTER makes the square brackets [...] around the variable flash,
and a cursor appears under the first character of the string.
Using the LEFT and RIGHT buttons, you can select which character to change. Then,
use the UP Ref. 1a and DOWN Ref. 1a buttons to change the character selected. Repeat
the procedure for each character that needs changing.
Use ACK/ENTER (confirm) or Esc/SHIFT (abort) to end the procedure.
You can open the last programming page displayed directly. This is possible if, when exiting
programming mode, instead of going back though the menus until you exit programming, you hold down
Esc/SHIFT for approximately 2 seconds.
The same is true when accessing the programming mode after Gen-set has automatically exited
programming. This occurs if, for 60 consecutive seconds, no operations are performed on the
programming or if the operating mode is changed to “MAN” or “AUTO”.
Protections and alarms can generally be configured using dedicated variables. Generally, the trip time
can also be configured.
INFORMATION! Setting the trip time to 0 disables the protection.
The status pages from L.01 to L.07 contain the information related to the PLC logic and they are
displayed only if the controller is equipped with a valid PLC program. Refer to technical manual for
information on PLC.
Page L.01 (PLC) contains identification information of the PLC program installed in the PC, as:
• The title and the description of PLC program.
• The date of the last modification.
• The firmware PLC version of the filler and the editor.

• The maximum and minimum time of exposition. These times are automatically reset when
the PLC program is transferred to the controller or it is possible to force the reset by pressing
the buttons ACK/ENTER +Esc/SHIFT for 5 seconds.
The page L.02 (PLC LOGIC) contains the information related to the single PLC block.
L.02 LOGIC PLC _

KEY:
1 - Identification PLC Block: [AND-001]
2 - Parameter type | |
3 - Associated resource
4 - Resource value
1 <out>|DI_VIRTUAL_01 | 0
<in> |DI_CONTROLLER_01 | 1
2 <in> |DI_CONTROLLER_02 | 0
| |
3 | |
| |
4 | |
The selected block is shown with format “TIPO-NUMERO” (1) in the second line of the display.
In the example we have a block called “AND-001”.
In the next lines all parameters of the selected block are shown (one line for each parameter):
• The first column (2) identifies the parameter type of the block (input or output). In the
example, the block AND-001 has two inputs <in> and one output <out>.
• The second column (3) identifies the resource associated to the block parameter. In the
example, the block AND-001 has two physical inputs of the GC600 controller
(DI_CONTROLLER_01 and 02) associated to its inputs (<in>) and the result of the logic is
withdrawn from the output <out> of the block and transferred on a virtual digital input
(DI_VIRTUAL_01) of the controller.
• The third column (4) shows the current value of the resource. As for the digital resources, if
the value is displayed in REVERSE, this means that the relative parameter is denied.
Page L.03 (VIRTUAL INPUTS) shows the status of all virtual digital inputs (that is, those inputs which
status is not acquired by the hardware, but it is determined by the PLC program).
Page L.04 (DIGITAL FLAGS) shows the status of all digital temporary variables available for the PLC
program. There are more pages that alternate every 2 seconds to display all the digital supports.
If you keep Esc/SHIFT button pressed, the rotation of pages is stopped (keeping on the
display the page currently shown).
Page L.05 (DIGITAL STATE) shows the value of all controller internal statuses (ST.XXX) available for
the PLC program.
Page L.06 (VIRTUAL ANALOGUE) shows the status of all virtual analogue inputs (that is, those inputs
which the heat is not acquired by the hardware, but it is determined by the PLC program).
Page L.06 (NUMERICAL SUPPORT) shows the status of all numeric temporary variables (AT_XXX)
available for the PLC program. There are more pages that alternate every 2 seconds to display
all the numerical supports. If you keep Esc/SHIFT button pressed, the rotation of pages is
stopped (keeping on the display the page currently shown).

In this mode, the information on the system status are supplied.
You can scroll through the various pages using the LEFT and RIGHT buttons.
Page S.01 (STATUS) shows system status information. Part of this information are displayed in the
upper title bar if you press and hold the ESC/SHIFT button.
The page S.02 (ANOMALIES) is automatically displayed in case a new anomaly arises. For every
anomaly, it is shown:
 A letter that identify the type.
o “A”: alarm (block)
o “U”: Unload.
o “D”: deactivation.
o “W”: warning.
 A three-digit numeric code that uniquely identify the anomaly. This code flashes if the
anomaly has not been acknowledged yet with ACK/ENTER
Page S.03 (BOARD STATUS) displays the information of the device and contains:
 Current date and time in long format (flashing if the clock is not valid)
 The univocal series number of the controller (“Cod. ID”).
 The software codes are currently uploaded on the controller.
 The necessary internal code to get a temporary SICES level password.
 The internal temperature of the controller

 The language currently used by the device. It is also possible to select a different language:
press button ACK/ENTER , select a language using vertical UP and horizontal
DOWN navigation buttons and confirm with ACK/ENTER .
NOTE: GC600 is provided with the only languages ENGLISH, ITALIAN and PORTUGUESE.
With program BoardPrg3 is possible to transfer other languages to the controller.
The page S.04 (SERIAL COMMUNICATION) displays the status of the serial communication towards
the two serial ports and by USB. In case of functional problems, please check the content of this
page.
For each serial port (and for the USB too) the status (stand-by, communicating, etc.) and the
counter of the receiving errors are displayed.
If the controller is connected to a modem, it is also displayed:
 The modem’s model.

 In case of a GSM modem:
o The name of the telephone provider.
o The GSM signal level
Page S.05 (NETWORK) is dedicated to the status of the connection and of the communication via
TCP/IP on the Ethernet interface.
The controller shows:
 The status of the connection:
o “Stand by”: no ongoing communication and Ethernet cable disconnected.
o “Stand by-connected”: no ongoing communication and cable connected to Ethernet

network.
o “Ongoing communication”: ongoing communication and cable connected to Ethernet

network.
 MAC address of physical network interface.
 IP address of the controller, address of router/gateway, the Sub-net mask and the DNS server
address. These values can be those set with the controller parameters or those acquired
dynamically by the DHCP server.
Page S.06 (SIMONE) is displayed only if the connection with the Sices system “Si.Mo.Ne” is enabled. It
shows the controller name (useful to upload it in “Si.Mo.Ne” system and the IP address of
“Si.Mo.Ne” server. Moreover, it displays the communication status with the server:
Page S.07 (CANBUS) displays the status of the CAN-BUS interfaces of the controller. Each interface
displays
 The communication status of the bus. There are three possible signalling:
o - ERROR-ACTIVE: normal operation
o - ERROR-PASSIVE: communication is working despite faults (errors).
o - BUS-OFF: Gen-set has interrupted the connection to the bus due to too many errors.
 Communication error counters are displayed. The counters of the instantaneous

transmission/reception errors and the maximum values reached are displayed. It is possible
to reset the maximum values (and force the output status of BUS-OFF) by pressing for 5
seconds the buttons ACK/ENTER and Esc/SHIFT . Since there are two CAN
faces, it is necessary to select the CAN interface first and then reset the counters: to select
an interface, press ENTER and use vertical UP and horizontal DOWN

navigation buttons.
The pages S.08-09-10 (SYSTEM STATUS) display the general status of the digital inputs. Digital inputs
assigned as Warnings, Lockouts or Power-offs do not come under this category. The generic status
functions, and the display priority of the same in the pages are pre-assigned when configuring the
system parameters.
The page uses one line for each configured input. If more than 6 inputs are configured on each
page, the controller shows them all letting them rotate (6 at a time) every two seconds: keeping the

Esc/SHIFT button pressed, you stop the rotation. If there are no configured inputs on a
page, the page is not displayed.
On each line the controller shows the configured text for the digital input and the logic status of the
input.
The page S.11 (DIGITAL INPUTS) displays the status of:
 Digital inputs
 Analogue inputs used as digital (if they are not used as digital they are displayed with
hyphens).
 Virtual digital inputs
The page S.12 (DIGITAL INPUTS) is displayed only if DITEL modules have been configured. It displays
the status of the digital inputs acquired by DITEL modules. If a DITEL module does not
communicate correctly, the controller displays some hyphens in place of the input’s status.
Page S.13 (DIGITAL OUTPUTS) shows the status of controller digital outputs.
Page S.14 (DIGITAL OUTPUTS) is displayed only if DITEL modules have been configures. It displays
the status of the digital outputs controlled by DITEL modules. If a DITEL module does not
communicate correctly, the controller displays some hyphens in place of the input’s status.
ACK/ENTER button scrolls through three different pages (LOGIC STATE, PHYSICAL STATE,
BY FUNCTION), showing the status of the digital inputs or outputs:
• LOGIC STATE: The inputs/output logic state (active or inactive) used by the controller in the
management of the operating sequence.
• PHYSICAL STATE: Electrical level (active or inactive, or high or low) really present on the
input/output; this can be the opposite in comparison to the corresponding logic state.
Displayed in negative.
• BY FUNCTION (only for pages S.11 and S.13: the controller shows a list of functions really
associated to the digital inputs/outputs, displaying the logic status (1/0) related to each
function, independently from the input/output really associated to the functions. If more than
8 inputs/outputs are configured on each page, the controller shows them all letting them
rotate (8 at a time) every two seconds: keeping the Esc/SHIFT button pressed, you
stop the rotation.
Page S.15 (ANALOG INPUTS) displays the value of the Gen-set control module's analogue inputs.
Pressing ACK/ENTER it is possible to display the rotating inputs in two different ways:
• PHYSICAL STATE: For each input the measure in Volt is displayed, for terminals JK-2, JK-
3, JK-4 and JK-5 the measure in Ohm is also displayed.
• BY FUNCTION: the controller shows a list of the functions really associated to the analogue
inputs, showing the relative acquired value, independently from the input really associated
to the functions. If more than 8 inputs/outputs are configured on each page, the controller
shows them all letting them rotate (8 at a time) every two seconds: keeping the Esc/SHIFT
button pressed, you stop the rotation.

Page S.16 (ANALOGUE INPUTS) displays the value of the expansion modules analogue inputs. The
page is available only if one or more DITEMP or DIGRIN modules are installed in the system. If
more than 8 DITEMP/DIGRIN are used, the controller shows them on two pages, letting them
alternate every 2 seconds: (keep Esc/SHIFT pressed to stop the rotation).

Page S.17 (ANALOGUE INPUTS) displays the value of the expansion modules analogue inputs. The
page is available only if the DIVIT expansion module is installed in the system. If more than 3 DIVIT
are used, the controller shows them on two pages, letting them alternate every 2 seconds: (keep
Esc/SHIFT pressed to stop the rotation).

The page S.18 (ANALOGUE OUTPUTS) displays the value of the controller analogue outputs and the
related function.
Pressing ENTER you pass to a viewing by function: the controller shows a list of functions really
associated to the analogue outputs, showing the analogue value related to each function,
independently from the output really associated to the functions. If more than 8 inputs/outputs are
configured on each page, the controller shows them all letting them rotate (8 at a time) every two
seconds: keeping the Esc/SHIFT button pressed, you stop the rotation.
The S.19 (ANALOG OUTPUTS) page displays the analogue output value of the DANOUT expansion
module. The page is available only if the DANOUT expansion module is installed in the system.
If more than 3 DANOUT are used, the controller shows them on two pages, letting them alternate
every 2 seconds: (keep Esc/SHIFT pressed to stop the rotation).

The page S.20 (MAINS PROTECTION) is displayed only if the type of plant considers the temporary
parallel with the mains.
It displays the status of all protections of parallel with the mains. The disabled protections are not
displayed. For each protection enabled, the controller displays a text (for example “27<<”: it is
displayed in reverse if the protection is enabled - mains out of tolerance).
Possible codes are: “27<<”, “27<”, “27T”, “27Q”, “59>”, “59>>”, “81<<”, “81<”, “81>”, “81>>”,
“81R”, “VJ”, “MC” (by MC100), “DI” (by contact).
Page S.21 (PULSE COUNTER) is displayed only if the controller is configured as a pulse counter. From
version 01.19, it is in fact possible to count the activations/deactivations of the digital inputs, up
to a maximum of 8 counters. For this purpose, functions DIF.2401...DIF.2408 have been added
for configuring the digital inputs. When a configured input changes from "inactive" to "active", the
relative counter is incremented by 1. When the input configured with functions
DIF.2417...DIF.2424 is active, the relative counter is forced to zero.
You can scroll through the various pages using
the LEFT and RIGHT buttons.
This mode displays all the information on the measurements taken by the Gen-set control module on
the electric lines.
Under some electrical measures, the controller also displays a bar showing graphically the value
measured compared to the rated power: on the bar are also one or more notches representing the
eventual thresholds. The colour with which the band is filled is green if the measure is in tolerance,
yellow if the measure is out of tolerance.
Page M.01 (SYSTEM) displays a wiring diagram of the system. The states of the switches, the
MAINS, the GENERATOR, the USERS and the electrical values depend on the system
configuration.

In this page it is possible to change the power supplied in the application of parallel with the
mains BASE LOAD and IMPORT/EXPORT
Page M.02 (MAINS/BARS) displays the main electrical measurements of Mains/Bus. In this page are
the voltages, the frequency and the rotation direction of the mains/bars phases. The information
really displayed depend on the configuration.
 Three-phase system with neutral connected to the controller: The controller shows the
three phase-to-phase voltages, the frequency, the rotation direction and the neutral-battery
voltages. By keeping the ACK/ENTER button pressed, in place of phase-to-phase

voltages, the phase voltages are shown.
 Three-phase system without neutral. The controller shows the three phase-to-phase
voltages, the frequency and the rotation direction.
 Single-phase system. The controller displays the phase voltage, the frequency and the
neutral-battery voltage.
Page M.03 (GENERATOR) displays the electrical magnitudes of the GENERATOR. In this page the
voltages, the frequency and the rotation direction of the mains/bars are displayed. The information
really displayed depend on the configuration.
 Three-phase system with neutral connected to the controller. The controller shows the
three phase-to-phase voltages, the frequency, the rotation direction and the neutral-battery
voltages. By keeping the ACK/ENTER button pressed, in place of phase-to-phase

voltages, the phase voltages are shown.
 Three-phase system without neutral. The controller shows the three phase-to-phase
voltages, the frequency and the rotation direction.
 Single-phase system. The controller displays the phase voltage, the frequency and the
neutral-battery voltage.
Page M.04 (CURRENTS) displays the phase currents of the Generator/Load, the negative sequence
current, the auxiliary current, the neutral current and the differential current.
Page M.05 (POWERS) displays the active powers (kWh), the power factors and types of load on single
and total phases (for single-phase systems, the information relative to phases 2 and 3 are replaced
by dashes).
Page M.06 (POWERS) shows the reactive powers (kvar), and the apparent powers (kVA) on single and
total phases (for single-phase systems, the information related to phases 2 and 3 are replaced by
dashes).
Page M.07 (ENERGY METERS) displays the Load/Generator partial energy counters (active and
reactive energy), total energy (active and reactive energy). Available only if the configuration of the
CT (Current Transformer) is set to Generator.
Page M.08 (ENERGY METERS) displays the Load/Mains partial energy counters (active and reactive
energy), total energy (active and reactive energy). Available only if the configuration of the CT
(Current Transformer) is set to User
Page M.09 (AUXILIARY MEASURES) displays the additional information on genset voltages and
currents, used for the protection of the 27Q mains parallel.
Page M.10 (REGULATIONS) displays genset and mains/bus voltages and frequency at the same time.
It displays the parameters used to monitor the parallel operation. This window allows you to change
the power supplied in the mains parallel applications in BASE LOAD and IMPORT/EXPORT
operation.

Page M.11 (SYNCHRONIZATION) displays synchronization information. The use of the displayed
synchronoscope in MAN mode allows the manual synchronization (par. 6.2.1).
Page M.12 (PARALLEL) displays the information when the genset is in parallel with the mains or other
gensets. It displays the active and reactive power and the power factor. It also displays currents,
medium voltage and genset frequency.
In this page it is possible to change the power supplied in the application of parallel with the mains
BASE LOAD and IMPORT/EXPORT
Page M.13 (SETPOINTS) shows and allows to modify (in a unique point) all setpoints applicable for
plant, relative to speed and voltage governor.
The setpoints are shown only if are not acquired by analogue inputs and are provided in the plant
configuration.
Page M.14 (SETPOINTS 2) shows (in a unique point) all setpoints applicable for plant, relative to speed
and voltage governor, acquired by analogue inputs.
INFORMATION! Some of the data is not displayed in mono-phase configuration.
The engine related measurements are shown in this mode.
Page E.01 (ENGINE 1) displays the main values of the engine: Oil pressure (bar), Coolant temperature
(°C) and engine speed (rpm).
If any of these values is not available, it’ll be replaced with dashes. Under some electrical measures,
the controller also displays a bar showing graphically the value measured compared to the full-
scale: on the bar are also one or more notches representing the eventual thresholds. The colour
with which the band is filled is green if the measure is in tolerance (shutdown), yellow if the measure
is out of tolerance (for warning).
Page E.02 (ENGINE 2) displays the starter battery voltage (V), the fuel level (%) and the oil temperature
(°C).
If any of these values is not available, it’ll be replaced with dashes. Under some electrical measures,
the controller also displays a bar showing graphically the value measured compared to the full-
scale: on the bar are also one or more notches representing the eventual thresholds. The colour
with which the band is filled is green if the measure is in tolerance (shutdown), yellow if the measure
is out of tolerance (for warning).
Page E.03 (ENGINE COUNTERS) displays the starter and hours of work counter (partial and total hours,
load hours, Override and hours until the next maintenance).
The number of pages displayed may depend on the type of engine (J1939, MTU or without
communication interface).
Pages E.04, E.05, E.06, E.07, E.08, E.09 (CANBUS 1...6) display a series of information acquired via
CAN-BUS by the engine (or via RS485 for some CUMMINS engines). The number and type of
available measures depend on the engine type. The information not available are shown with some
dashes. The measures are acquired only if the CAN-BUS communication with engine has been
enabled.
INFORMATION! The display of some parameters depends on the engine model used. If some
information is not available, some pages might not to be visible.
The E.10 FUEL PUMP (FUEL PUMP) page (available only if the fuel pump management output is
configured) contains information and commands for the fuel pumps.
The pages E.11-12-13 (EXTERNAL MEASURES) display the measures acquired by the analogue
inputs configured as generic sensors. The controller shows one measure per line: it shows the

configured text for the analogue input and relative measure. If more than 9 measures are
associated to one of these pages, the controller shows them all, rotating them on the display every
two seconds.
By keeping the Esc/SHIFT button pressed, the rotation on current view can be stopped.
The page E.14 (SERVICE) displays the counters related to the Genset maintenance. The page is
hidden, if no time limits are set for maintenance operations.
The pages E.15-16-17-18 (EXHAUST GAS TREAT.) display the icons and the measurement related to
the engine emission system, acquired from the engine’s ECU. These icons and measurements
are compliant with TIER 4 / STAGE 5 standard.
The pages E.19-20-21-22-23-24 are defined by the configuration files of the ECU of the engines. Using
these files, it is possible to create custom pages showing the information got from the ECU that
are not J1939 standard (specific for that ECU).
In this mode are shown the measures and the statuses which are connected and transit on the CAN-
BUS PMCBus, which connects SICES devices among them. All pages of this mode are displayed only
if the CAN-BUS PMCBus is enabled.
The page B.01 (DEVICES ON PMCB) displays, for diagnostic purposes, the mains controllers (MC100)
and tie breaker controllers (BTB100) connected to the PMCBus.
The pages B.02, B.03, B.04 (GENSETS) display the information related to the PMC-Bus mains (PMC-
Bus address, active and reactive power and status) up to 8 gensets.
The status is displayed in red if the genset is not available for the operation in automatic. Inside a
page, each controller shows the generator data, managed by itself, in reverse.
Page B.05 (TOTALS ON PMCB) displays the totals calculated on all genset control boards connected
to PMCBus. The total rated power of the gensets (MDPt, kW), the total active power (kW), the total
reactive power (kvar), the total active energy (kWh) and the total reactive energy (kvarh).
The pages B.06 (LOAD FUNCTION) display the information related to the load function. This includes
the number of network devices, the operating mode of the load function, the identifier of the pilot
generator and the list of priorities. It is possible to manually select
The pages B.07 (LOAD FUNCTION) display the information related to the load function.
 The power supplied by the gensets (percentage compared to the maximum that the gensets
currently supplying can afford).
 The threshold (%) over which a new genset must start (or you need to pass to the
combination of higher gensets compared to the rated power level).
 The power supplied by the gensets (percentage compared to the maximum) calculated in
the hypothesis that the less priority genset is stopped (or that you select a combination of
gensets which is lower for rated power).
 The threshold (%) to be compared with the calculated power at the previous point, under
which the less priority genset must be stopped (or you need to pass to the combination of
lower gensets compared to the rated power level).
If, in addition to the normal “load management” also the management of the load reserve is enabled,
this page alternates the above written values every two seconds with:
 The current load reserve (the difference between rated power of the gensets and the supplied
power).
 The minimum load reserve to activate a new genset.

 The current load reserve (the difference between rated power of the gensets and the supplied
power) calculated in the hypothesis that the less priority genset is stopped (or that you select
a combination of gensets which is lower for rated power).
 The minimum load reserve to deactivate one of the gensets.
Some of these measurements can be displayed in reverse to indicate an “out of threshold” situation
(which can require the starting or stopping of the genset).
When possible, the controller also displays the time available before the start of a new genset or
the stop of one of the supplying gensets).
In this mode, you can access the events and data recording.
A number and time/date stamp identify each record.
The number is shown in the first line of the multifunctional display with the total number of records.
When the archive is full, a new record overwrites the old one; so, the identification number may change
in time.
To activate the mode, press the ACK/ENTER button. A menu will guide you to the selection of
the desired function.
7.1
Five modes are possible in the device management:
 OFF_RESET: the gensets is not working (or it is stopping), anomalies are all reset, and it is
possible to enter to the programming to modify parameters. GCB circuit breaker is open to
insulate the genset from the loads. MCB circuit breaker (if provided) is closed to connect the
users to the mains.
 MAN: the starting and the stopping of the genset, and the management of the GBC and MCB
circuit breakers (if provided) are managed by the operator (the controller does not perform
these operations automatically): being the protections activated, the controller can
automatically open GCB though, stopping the genset and closing MCB (if provided) in case
of need. Accessing programming is allowed, though only some parameters can be modified.
 AUTO: the gensets starting and stopping and the management of GCB and MCB circuit
breakers are managed by the board (the operator cannot intervene). All protections are
enabled. Accessing programming is allowed, but only some parameters can be modified.
 TEST: this working mode is almost identical to AUTO mode. It differs by the fact that the
engine is in all cases started (automatically) also with mains present and/or with inhibition to
the automatic intervention. The controller provides explicit commands to activate the void
test (without closure of GCB) or with load (with closure of GCB); moreover, generic
commands are needed: in these cases with parameter P.0222 “Enabling load taking in test”
is possible to indicate to the controller if it has to close the GCB circuit breaker automatically.
In any case, the operator has the possibility to control MCB and GCB switches as for in MAN.
When the controller goes back to AUTO (when the test ends), the loads are automatically
switched to the mains (if provided) and the engine is stopped with the normal procedure. The
board will pass automatically from TEST to AUTO if the conditions for an automatic gensets
intervention happens. Accessing programming is allowed, but only some parameters can be
modified.
 REMOTE START: this working mode is almost identical to AUTO. It only differs in the fact
that the engine is in any case started (automatically) also with mains on and/or with

inhibitions to the automatic intervention; the board automatically provides for the closure of
the GCB switch (prior opening of MCB if the temporary parallel is not provided with the
mains). This mode is priority compared to TEST (that is, it can interrupt the recurring test or
replace it). It is also priority compared to AUTO (once the remote starting is activated,
eventual requests of automatic intervention are ignored). The operator cannot changeover
the GCB and MCB switches manually. Accessing programming is allowed, but only some
parameters can be modified.
The operating mode can be selected in three different ways:
 Using the buttons UP Rif. 1C and DOWN of the board. The buttons must be
pressed continuously for at least half a second to force the mode change. The buttons appear
disabled (on the first line of the display a flashing, key-shaped lighting is shown) if at least
one of the inputs described on the following point exists and is active.
 Using one or more configured inputs.
 Sending Modbus commands through the serial ports, USB port, the Ethernet port or through
the modems.
To activate the TEST mode, it is necessary that the operating mode is set to AUTO and that no requests
of automatic starting are there. The TEST mode is indicated through the AUTO indicator flashing on the
panel (50% on and 50% off). You can shift to TEST mode as follows:
 Pressing the START pushbutton from the board panel. Shifting to TEST mode is immediate.
To return to AUTO mode, press again the START pushbutton. If the duration of the test
(P.0420) is configured (different form zero), this test automatically ends after the indicated
time. Parameter P.0222 establishes if the test is void or with load.
 By configuring the parameters properly:
▪ P.0418: Test enable days.
▪ P.0419: Test start time.
▪ P.0420: Test duration.
They permit to program weekly time slots during which the generators must run in TEST
mode (to maintain them efficient). In this case, the passage to TEST is automatic in the
scheduled days and hour. The controller returns to AUTO when the TEST time interval ends.
Parameter P.0222 establishes if the test is void or with load.
 By means of an SMS. In this case, the controller shifts to TEST as soon as it receives the
SMS and returns to AUTO after the time P.0420 “Duration of starting in test mode (min.)”
Parameter P.0222 establishes if the test is void or with load.
 From a PC connected to the serial ports, to the USB port, Ethernet port or via modem (with
RTU Modbus protocol or Modbus/TCP). The board passes to TEST as soon as receives the
command, comes back to AUTO when it receives the opposite command or when it
considers the serial connection lost (60 seconds without messages).
7.2
The GC600 devices can be configured to manage several types of plant and the use modes can vary
consequently
For example, please find below some basic operations of a SSB+SSTP plant (Single Stand-By +
Single Short Time Parallel) and a MPM plant (Multiple Parallel to Mains).
For eventual details on the others, refer to the Device Technical manuals.

Following a brief example of the operation sequence of a generic SSB + SSTP system, where, when the
LOAD
MAINS GENSET
MCB GCB
G ENGINE
ELECTRONIC CONTROL
DEVICE
GC600/ GC600Mains
mains is back, the parallel with the Generator is performed, so not to leave the Loads not supplied. The system
consists of a public power line “Mains”, a “Load” line (the load that you want to feed), a “Generator” line
(Generator set with alternator and drive diesel engine), a control panel containing: a MCB contactor to
manage the electric Mains, a GCB contactor to manage the Generator a device GC600Mains to control the
engine and the electric lines concerned, an electronic board to adjust the speed of the engine, a battery trickle
charger and a number of components to manage the auxiliaries (relays, fuses, terminals, etc ...).
Some sequence steps depend on the configuration of the plant, as the circuit breaker management, or the
Mains/Genset status.
7.2.1.1 Off/Reset Mode
In this mode the Genset is off and the Load is usually supplied by the Mains with the MCB contactor
closed. The supply of the Load is guaranteed all the time the MCB remains closed because it is fed
by the same Mains. If a Black out occurs on the Mains, the Load will remain de-energized and the
gen-set idle. The protections on the electrical measures and on the engine are disabled.
7.2.1.2 MAN Mode
Usually, this mode is used only for the management of the genset by the skilled operators, mainly to
carry out tests on the plant or in particular situations.
In this mode the Load is usually powered by the Mains with the MCB contactor closed. The supply
of the Load is guaranteed all the time the MCB remains closed because it is fed by the same Mains.
The management of the switching between the Mains and Generator (MCB and GCB contactors),
the starting and stopping of the Generator set are managed entirely by the operator.
With Genset off, the MCB contactor is commanded to open after pressing the “MCB” button for at
least 5 seconds. The Load stays disconnected.
The engine must be started by the operator by pressing START.
With the Genset parameters and Mains live and with controller configured to manage the
synchronisation on the GCB contactor pressing the “GCB”, the synchronisation is activated. Once
the synchronisation is done, the MCB contactor is opened and the Load stays supplied by the
Genset.
With Mains off and with the Genset parameters, by pressing the “GCB” button the GCB contactor
is automatically closed.
With genset running, Load supplied by the Genset and Mains live, by pressing the “MCB” button,
the synchronisation with the Mains is activated. Once the synchronisation is done, the GCB

contactor is opened and the Load stays supplied by the Mains. The genset can be stopped by the
“STOP” button.
During the synchronisation between Mains and Genset, if necessary, to regulate manually the
engine speed and/or the voltage, press
ENTER and the buttons LEFT and RIGHT to select speed and voltage
regulation; use the UP and DOWN button to modify the value in percentage (%).
At any time, pressing EXIT/SHIFT disables the speed manual controls and allows page
changing.
7.2.1.3 AUTO Mode

It is the normal operating mode.
In this mode the main task of the device is to ensure the electrical power to the Load in any situation.
To implement this task, the device continuously monitors the Mains for voltage/frequency faults,
phase failure or phase unbalance.
In this mode the Load is usually powered by the Mains with the MCB contactor closed. The supply
of the Load is guaranteed all the time the MCB remains closed because it is fed by the same Mains.
The management of the switch between the Mains and Generator (MCB and GCB contactors), the
starting and stopping of the Genset are managed entirely by the operator.
In case of anomaly on the Mains, the device automatically:
- Opens the MCB contactor
- Starts the genset engine
- With the Genset parameters, carries out the switch of the Load on the Genset by closing the
GCB contactor
- Once the correct Mains conditions are back, automatically starts the synchronisation and closes
the MCB.
- Once the synchronisation is done, opens the GCB. The loads are supplied by the Mains again.
- After the time for the engine cooling, the genset is stopped. The device stays in stand-by.
INFORMATION! The operating sequence described above is generic and, in some cases, may
not correspond to the one implemented in your system. For further information, please contact your
installer/Manufacturer.
7.2.1.4 TEST
The sole purpose of the “TEST” sequence is that of testing the Generator set to check the
operating condition in preparation for a possible emergency (e.g. a Black out) and to periodically
keep the mechanical parts efficient and lubricated.
The TEST sequence can be scheduled and executed automatically by the Gen-set control module
and periodically with a programming schedule, or manually by means of the operator panel. To
activate the manual sequence, the device must be in the “AUTO” mode. Pressing the “START”
button in this mode activates the Generator set for the “TEST” sequence. The engine stays on
without switching between contactors MCB and GCB. The operator decides if to stop the “TEST”
by pressing the “START” button again.

WARNING! Pressing the "STOP" button during the test activates an alarm which prevents
the restart of the engine, which can only be reset in the "OFF RESET" mode.
INFORMATION! If a fault occurs on the Mains during the “TEST” phase, causing the automatic
activation of the Generator, the operating mode independently passes from “TEST” to automatic
“AUTO”. When the Mains returns, the mode remains in “AUTO”.
The “TEST” sequence does not foresee the load test with switching from the Mains to the Generator
so as not to cause an unnecessary Black out on the Load. However, it is possible that your system
has been configured to handle the load in “TEST” (parameter P.0222).
INFORMATION! The operating sequence described above is generic and, in some cases, may
not correspond to the one implemented in your system. For further information, please contact your
installer/Manufacturer.
MPM (Multiple Prime Mover)

GR 2..n
BUS GCB 2..n
G ENGINE
ELECTRONIC CONTROL
DEVICE
GC600/ GC600Mains
GR. 1
BUS BUS GCB 1
LOAD G ENGINE
ELECTRONIC CONTROL
DEVICE
GC600/GC600Mains
This type of plant considers the presence of more gensets in parallel among them in island
mode and to supply the Load. The normal operation is AUTO mode and considers all gensets
not in OFF/RESET or MAN on, in parallel among them and in power sharing.
The power supplied by the single genset is defined by a parameter or an external

potentiometer. It can also be regulated manually as indicated below.
The gensets can be switched off automatically, or cyclically, if the load function is activated.
By selecting the AUTO mode, with the conditions for the genset operation, the device starts
the engine and, after the synchronisation, closes its GCB contactor. The power supplied by
the genset increases following the load ramp set. Once the power set is reached, the device
automatically regulates the active power and potentially the reactive one, sharing it with the
other gensets.
If the genset is commanded to stop, the power unload is carried out and the GCB is
commanded to open. After a cooling cycle, the engine is automatically stopped.

In MAN mode, the engine start/stop and GCB switch are carried out by the operator. By
pressing the “GCB” button for the connection of the genset, the synchronisation is activated;
GCB is closed, and the load ramp is activated. When supplying, by pressing the GCB button
the sequence of power unload is activated and, once over, the GCB is opened. Press the
“STOP” button to stop the engine.
WARNING! As some slow power ramps may have been set, check the command
against the "Power reference" value shown in the same page and not against the value of
the power produced.
It is possible to manually regulate the power to supply without modifying directly the parameter that
defines the regulation power.
Display the page M.01 (available only for MPM plants), press ENTER to change and the
buttons LEFT and RIGHT to select between “power required” and/or “cosphi
required”; use the button UP Ref. 1c to increase the value and DOWN Ref. 1c to
decrease the value set in percentage (%). The value that will be changed is highlighted in negative.
INFORMATION! The value modified is acquired and saved without needing to confirm the
variation with the ENTER button.
Press the ESC/SHIFT button to exit the adjustment procedure.
INFORMATION! Note: The described function is only available if no external potentiometer has
been configured for power regulation.
8.1
The Gen-set control module can display the texts in various languages.
To select a language different from that set, view the screen S.03 (GEN-SET) using the navigation
buttons. To change the LANGUAGE press ACK/ENTER : the square brackets [ ] will start
flashing. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to display the available LANGUAGES, then
press ACK/ENTER to confirm or Esc/SHIFT to cancel the changes.
8.2
The device includes an internal clock/calendar used primarily for the functions:
• Weekly working hours of the generator set.
• Calendar for the scheduled “TEST”.
• Recording of events with date and time in the history logs.

The calendar/time setting is possible in all operating modes: “OFF/RESET”, “MAN”, “AUTO” or “TEST”.
To update the time and/or date of the device, enter the “4.7.1 Date – Time” menu.
Use the UP and DOWN buttons to navigate between the sub-menus and the ACK/ENTER
button to open the sub-menu. The full path to the Date/Time programming page is:
“P.023 PROGRAMMING, 4 AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS, 4.7 Device, 4.7.1 Date-Time”.
Press the ACK/ENTER button to view the 6 Date/Time pages.
Use the UP and DOWN ; navigation buttons to move between the parameters and/or
change their values the ACK/ENTER button is used to confirm the value and/or the Esc/SHIFT
button to cancel the change.
If the values are between <…> this means you are not authorised to access and modify the parameters.
See paragraph 4.5.1.1 Access codes to enable authentication for the “User” password.
To return to the start menu, press the Esc/SHIFT button consecutively.
Gen-set implements the full management of the fuel pump, to pump fuel from the storage tank to the
tank on the generator. The pump can be managed automatically or manually using the controls on the
front panel. Select function
9.1
With MODE UP Ref.1a and MODE DOWN Ref.1a buttons, select the MAN, AUTO or TEST
mode. With the UP and DOWN navigation buttons, select the “STATUS (S.xx) Status
information” menu, scroll the pages with the LEFT and RIGHT navigation buttons to page
S.10 FUEL PUMP. From here you can use the standard setting procedure by pressing the ACK/ENTER
button to start (square brackets [xxxxxxx] flashing), and the UP and DOWN buttons
to modify the command mode:
• 2-AUTOMATIC (the pump is automatically activated when the low fuel level sensor intervenes
and stops at the fuel maximum level)
• 1-MANUAL-ON (pump active - the pump is activated when the fuel drops below the maximum
level, and turns off when it exceeds it, keeping the level constant).

• 0-MANUAL-OFF (pump off)
Press ACK/ENTER to confirm the mode.
INFORMATION! The second option (MANUAL-ON) can be disabled by the Gen-set control module
in relation to the fuel level (the pump cannot be started with a full tank).
Warning: With the fuel pump warning active, the command mode is automatically set to "0-MANUAL-
OFF".

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ii User manual GC600-GC600Mains

INFORMATION! On the disposal of old electrical and electronic equipment (applicable in

User manual GC600-GC600Mains 1

MAINS – Public power supply line.

2 User manual GC600-GC600Mains

User manual GC600-GC600Mains 3

Press the START button to start the engine.

Press the STOP button to stop the engine.

INFORMATION! For some types of plants, the sequences depend on

The controller automatically manages the genset operation, so it will be

By pressing the START button it is possible to activate/deactivate the

4 User manual GC600-GC600Mains

In programming mode, it cancels the changes made to a variable value, brings

Depending on the selected page, if pressed together with the ENTER

The horizontal buttons, combined with the button EXIT/SHIFT allow

User manual GC600-GC600Mains 5

The button is disabled in the “OFF/RESET”, “AUTO” and “TEST” modes.

INFORMATION! For some types of plants, the sequences depend on

INFORMATION! For some types of plants, the sequences depend on

2. Fully automatic (simply press and release the “START” button to

In AUTO mode, it enables/disables the TEST status. When the Gen-set

STOP button allows access to the special functions.

6 User manual GC600-GC600Mains

Used to control the stop of the engine in “MAN” mode.

The button can be configured in two ways:

1. Stop of the engine in AUTO, TEST or REMOTE START mode with

2. No function. The enabling of the button in AUTO, TEST or REMOTE

activated, keeping it pressed at the same time as the START button

Led off LED steady ON LED flashing

 Indicates that the operation mode is MANUAL

Flashing at 50% indicates that the operating mode is TEST

 Indicates the presence of at least one lockout or power-off.

User manual GC600-GC600Mains 7

Flashing at 75% the Mains power is on but over the tolerance

Generator voltage and frequency are present and stead within

 Generator voltage and frequency are not present.

GENERATOR Flashes at 50% during transition between the previous two

MCB  The MCB switch is opened.

8 User manual GC600-GC600Mains

Flashes at 25% ON if open after a closing command.

 Signals BUS line ON.

Flashing at 50% if the BUS line voltage is outside tolerance

GC600Mains Flashing at 50% during synchronization phase

 The GCB switch is opened.

 The GCB switch is closed.

Esc/SHIFT button + RIGHT to increase it (darken).

User manual GC600-GC600Mains 9

• P.0499 = 0: blue background (default).

• P.0499 = 1: black background.

• P.0499 = 2: white background.

The display has different visualization modes composed by different pages.

PROGRAMMING Programming P.XX

PLC Information on PLC program L.XX

STATUS Status information S.XX

MEASURES Electrical measurements M.XX

ENGINE Engine measurements E.XX

PMCB Pages related to parallel functions B.XX