M7

Electronic device for the monitoring and

control of the feeding through the gen-set.
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Index

1. Introduction 7

2. M7 FRONT PANEL 8

2.1. M7 interface 9
2.1.a. M7 mode key selector 9
2.1.b. M7 command buttons  9
2.1.c. Interface buttons 9
2.2. Status led 10
2.2.a. Warning led 10
2.3. PASSWORDS 10
3. OPERATIONAL MODES 11

3.1. Manual Mode 11

3.2. Automatic mode 11
4. WORKING MODE 12

4.1. Operating ENGINE 12

4.1.a. Starting the engine 12
4.1.b. Engine stop 13
4.1.c. Battery charger alternator 15
4.2. Generator features 15
4.2.a. Electronic protection (overload and short-circuit) 15
4.2.b. 4.2.2 Transfer fuel pump 15
4.2.c. Dummy load 15
4.2.d. Started engine output 16
4.2.e. Genset breaker 16
4.2.f. Input 1 detection 16

4.3. Triphasic electrical configuration with only one current transformer 16

4.4. Irrigation pump mode 16
4.5. Engine running timer 16
5. Inputs and outputs 17

5.1. Digital Inputs 18

5.1.a. Presets inputs 18
5.1.b. Programmable inputs 18
5.2. Analogic Inputs 19
5.3. Magnetic pickup (PKC1, PKC2) 20
5.4. Preset digital outputs 20
5.5. Programmable outputs 21
6. M7 controller alarms 22

6.1. Engine alarms 23

6.2. Electrical signal alarms 24
6.3. Programmable input alarms 24
6.4. Alarm description 25

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7. MAINTENANCE 31

7.1. Working Counters 31

7.2. Maintenance meter 31
7.3. Fault history 32
7.4. Analogue Sensors Slope Programming  32
8. OPTIONs 34

8.1. Option: M7J controller. 34

8.1.a. Engine variables 35
8.1.b. J1939 engine control 35
8.1.c. Limiter of sudden change in speed 35
8.2. Weekly scheduler  35
8.3. Heater  35
9. (Annex I): Parameters 36

10. (Annex II): M7x CONTROLLER INTERFACE 44

10.1. M7 controller status screens 44

10.2. Genset electrical signals screens 44
10.3. Engine sCREEN 45
10.4. Generator status screen 45
10.5. Genset power screen 46
10.6. Failure list 46
10.7. Generator maintenance 47
10.7.a. Password access 47
10.7.b. Main menu 47
10.8. Maintenance 48
10.8.a. Digital inputs/outputs 48
10.8.b. Analog inputs 48
10.8.c. J1939 engine variables 49
10.9. Counters 50
10.10. FaULT LOG 50
10.11. Weekly scheduler (only M7C option) 50
10.12. Setting time screen (only M7C option) 51
10.13. Engine diagnosis (only M7J option) 51
10.14. passwords 52
10.15. PARAMETERS 52
10.16. Calibration of analog sensor  53

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11. (Annex III): M7 Configuration application 54

11.1. System REQUIREMENTS 54

11.2. INTRODUCTION 54
11.3. PASSWORD 54
11.3.a. Communication port 54
11.3.b. Password 55
11.3.c. Exit button 55
11.4. MAIN SCREEN 55
11.4.a. Parameter selection panel 56
11.4.b. Parameters 56
11.4.c. Toolbar 57
11.5. M7 controller driver 57
12. (Annex IV): TECHNICAL DATA 59

12.1. M7 Controller 59
12.1.a. WIRING 60
12.1.b. ELECTRICAL RATINGS 63
12.1.c. DIMENSIONS 65
12.2. M7J Controller 66
12.2.a. WIRING 67
12.2.b. ELECTRICAL RATINGS 69
12.2.c. DIMENSIONS 71
12.3. Pump Irrigation Mode M7 Controller 72
12.3.a. ELECTRICAL RATINGS 76
12.3.b. DIMENSIONS 77
12.4. Pump Irrigation Mode M7J Controller 78
12.4.a. WIRING 79
12.4.b. ELECTRICAL RATINGS 82

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Chapter  2
Introduction

M7 CONTROLLER

1. Introduction
•• Automatic external start; M7 device provides a digi-
tal input in order to start the generator set (only in AUTO
The M7 device is a monitoring and mode).
control electronic system for
electrical engine generator sets. •• Programmable inputs; M7 device provides up to 2 digi-
The M7 device is a compact module tal input that can be set up to carry up the following fea-
place in the front panel that tures:
develops the following features: -- 2 programmables warnings.
•• User’s interface. The M7 controller provides information -- Alternative configuration.
about the status of the generator set and, at the same time,
allows the user to interact with it; using M7 keyboard, user -- Manual override.
is able to configure the functions of the unit. M7 controller -- Aditional emergency stop.
allows to check the last 100 failures registered and a detai-
led information of the generator set of the last 10 failures. -- Generator set breaker confirmation.
•• Generator set control. M7 controller keep the generator
set in working order, including engine control and electrical
•• Generator set outputs; M7 device provides up to 5
signal monitoring the generator set, including engine and
outputs that carry up the following features:
electrical signal. Every signal, sensor and actuator is con-
nected to the rear part of the M device (see appendix III). -- Preheating or glow plug.
•• Electrical generator set signals. -- Engine control (fuel output or stop pulse).
M7 device provides the following electrical supply mea- -- Crank output.
surements:
-- PULL and HOLD injector outputs (case type YANMAR
-- Phase to neutral voltage. engines).
-- Phase to phase voltage. -- Battery charging alternator excitation.
-- Phase current. -- General warning output.
-- Frequency.
-- Real, apparent and reactive power. •• Configurable outputs; M7 device provides 2 configura-
ble outputs that can be set up to carry up the following
-- Power factor.
feature:
M7 controller provides the following engine signals:
-- Short circuit and overcurrent electronic protection.
•• Engine warning digital input:
-- Dummy load.
-- Fuel reserve.
-- Fuel pump transfer.
-- Oil pressure.
-- Engine running.
-- High coolant temperature.
-- Generator set breaker.
-- Coolant level.
-- Input detection
-- Emergency stop.

•• Counters:
•• Engine warning analog input:
-- Working time.
-- Fuel level.
-- Succeeded starts.
-- Pressure.
-- Failed starts.
-- Coolant temperature.
-- Total energy.
-- Battery charger alternator voltage.
-- Battery voltage.
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M7 front panel

2. M7 FRONT PANEL
M7 controller has a 128x64 pixel resolution backlight display and a warning LED to indicate the generator set state. Buttons
allow the user to command and program the generator set.

1. BACKLIGHT GRAPHICAL DISPLAY: 128x64 pixels resolution.

NOTE:  The display enters in low consumption mode (off the backlighting) after 10 minutes without any detection on the
keyboard.

2. BUTTONS
A. Interface buttons.
B. Command buttons
3. STATUS LED
C. Warning led.

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M7 front panel

2.1. M7 interface

2.1.a. M7 mode key selector

Automatic mode. Start/stop commands are only avai-

lable by M7 external input or programmable scheduler
(M7C option).
Manual mode. User controls start/stop commands
using buttons.
0 Mode. Shutdown mode.

NOTE:  NOTE: M7 device only allows shutdown if engine

is stopped and no USB connection is detected.

2.1.b. M7 command buttons

Start engine push button (manual mode only).

Generator set start by pressing button.

Stop engine push button (manual mode only).

Press once, the engine stops with a cooling procedure
(engine running with breaker deactivated).
Press twice, the engine stops immediately.

2.1.d. Interface buttons

Confirmation button (V): Allows access to menu, validates and store the entered
data.
Warning check up. From the current warning list screen, the
button erases all no active error condition warnings.
Cancellation button (X): Come back to previous menu or
cancel the current value in programming procedure.
Warnings. Allow the elimination of the acoustic signal and the alarms notification
by the user. From genset status screen, access to the current warnings list.

Up button (+). Moves along the selection displays and maintenance

menus, also increases the programmed values.

Down button (-). Moves back in the selection display and

maintenance menus, it also reduces the programmed values.

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2.2. Status led

2.2.a. Warning led

LED on: Active alarms.

Generator set warning LED flashing: There are alarms to check up.
LED off: No warning

NOTE:  see Warnings section

2.3. PASSWORDS
The M7 controller has 2 passwords levels of four digits
to avoid non authorised access. Those different access
levels are:
•• User level (default password:1111). The user level
allows access to M7 main menu.
•• Maintenance level (default password:1911). The
maintenance level allows to configure procedure.

The M7 passwords can be changed by the user in the

main menu. The user can change the passwords in the
user access level, as well as in lower access levels.

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Operational modes

3. OPERATIONAL MODES

3.1. Manual Mode

In the manual mode, the user operates the controller using
the front panel of the visualization module. The engine is
manually started and stopped using the START and STOP
buttons.

Pushing the START button activates the engine starting

process. Pushing the STOP button once stops the engine,
with a cooling down cycle. Pushing the STOP button twice
stops the engine inmediately, without cooling down phase.

WITH cooling
WITHOUT cooling

NOTE:  In manual mode, the safety devices of the controller

remain activated, and if an anomaly is detected, an alarm
status is triggered. In manual mode, the device ignores all
external requests previously programmed (scheduler or
external start input).

3.2. Automatic mode

In automatic mode, M7 device constantly controls the gen-
set operation. In some situations, that can be programmed
to supply power, the controller starts the generator.
As programmable starting conditions of the genset with
the breaker activation, could be considered:
•• External start.
•• Manual override (Configuration table parameters 110,
120 and 121).
•• Start scheduler (only optional M7C).

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Working mode

4. WORKING MODE

4.1. Operating ENGINE

4.1.a. Starting the engine

The engine works in the following way, once the controller If in a programmed time the starting of the engine is not
detects an activation condition: detected, the control board waits (Times table parame-
ter 401) before attempting a new cranking process. Start
•• Delay in the starting: Once the external start condition failure alarm will be triggered after a specified number of
is detected and before going on with the engine starting attempts without detecting any starting condition (Thres-
process in auto mode, a delay in the engine starting can be holds table parameter 301).
programmed (parameter 409 Times table). The AL output
is active during this delay before the engines starting pro-
cess. In the starting cycle, the excitation of the battery charge al-
•• Engine pre-heating phase. The M7 controller activates ternator is activated through the D+ pin temporarily (Times
the pre-heating output (PR) for a programmed time (para- table parameter 406). Once the excitation of the alterna-
meter 402 Times table). tor is finished, the measurements module checks iif the
battery charge alternator is working properly. The battery
•• Engine enabling (engine control output). Engine run- charge alternator failure alarm is raised in case of no detec-
ning enable is made using PC output depending of M7 tion of battery charger voltage in the D+ pin after the bat-
configuration (parameter 106 Configuration table value tery alternator excitation phase (Alarms table parameter
0 and 2). 1010, 1011 and 1012).
•• Engine starting (START). For a programmed period of -- Genset stabilization. Once any of the starting condi-
time (Times table parameter 403), the cranking output of tions is detected, the controller waits for a programmed
the M7 device is activated, waiting to detect, at least, one stabilization-time of the generator output, before moni-
of the programmed starting conditions. The possible engi- toring working variables.
ne starting conditions could be:
-- Nominal condition. Once the stabilization of the en-
-- Generator voltage (table Configuration parameter gine is reached, the next step is the checking of the sig-
102). M7 controller considers started engine condition nal produced by the generator. In this way, the quality of
when generator voltage exceeds a given value (Thres- the signal produced by the generator set is monitored
holds table parameter 314). (voltage levels, frequency…).
-- Battery charge alternator voltage (table Configu-
ration parameter 103). M7 controller considers started
engine condition when generator voltage exceeds a gi- START OPERATING PROCESS. PRACTICAL EXAMPLE
ven value (Thresholds table parameter 315).
-- Engine speed (table Configuration parameter 104). NOTE:  Before initiating the stop cycle, it is advisable that
M7 controller considers started engine condition when the main genset circuit breaker be switched OFF.
the engine speed exceeds a given value (Thresholds
table parameter 316). Engine speed is calculated using
a magnetic pick-up mounted on the flywheel; to activa-
te the pick-up calculation through the engine ring gear,
the number of teeth of the gear must be introduced PREHEATING: When START button is pressed, the star-
(Thresholds table parameter 317). In case of the num- ting cycle will be initiated. At the same time, if the engine
ber of teeth is “0” the engine speed as started condi- has glow plugs, the PR output will be activated for the pro-
tion is disabled and the frequency of the pick-up will be grammed time. (Times table parameter 402).
calculated through the generator frequency using the
frequency/speed rate: 50Hz/1500 rpm, 50Hz/3000 rpm
or 60 Hz/1800 rpm (table Configuration parameter 8).
-- Low oil pressure (table Configuration parameter
105). It is not advisable to use the low oil pressure sig- CRANKING: After this period of time, the PR output beco-
nal as a way to detect if the engine is running, but it is mes inactive; if programmed, PC output (parameter 106
useful as a stopped engine condition, in order to avoid Configuration table value 0 and 2) or PD (Configuration
engaging the starter while the engine is running. Ex- table parameter 106 value 3) will be activated immedia-
ception for this rule is engines which have self-powered tely enabling the engine. 0,5” later cranking output (ARR)
sensors.

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also becomes active until any of the engine started con- •• Engine stop. After the cooling down of the engine,
ditions is detected for a maximum programmable length M7 controller stops the engine using the PC output ac-
(Times table parameter 403). If M7 does not detect cording to the programmed stop configuration (Confi-
any running engine condition for this length, M7 waits guration table parameter 106). As a condition of the
for a time (Times table parameter 401); afterwards and engine stop, can be selected:
automatically M7 controller will begin a new cranking at-
-- Generator voltage (Configuration table parame-
tempt again. The maximum number of cranking attempts
ter 102). The engine would be considered stopped
before M7 controller will trigger the START FAILURE
when no generator voltage is detected (Thresholds
alarm is 4 by default (Thresholds table parameter 301).
table parameter 314).
-- Battery charger alternator voltage: (Configura-
tion table parameter 103). The engine will be consi-
dered stopped when no battery charge alternator vol-
tage is detected (Thresholds table parameter 315).
ENGINE STARTED: Once the engine running condition -- Engine speed (tabla Configuración parámetro
is detected, M7 controller waits for a programmable 104). The engine would be considered stopped when
electrical stabilization time (Times table parameter no engine speed calculated by the magnetic pick-up
405) before the genset breaker activation. in the flywheel is detected. To activate the pick-up cal-
culation through the engine ring gear, the number of
teeth of the gear must be set up (Thresholds table
parameter 317); in case the programmed number
of teeth in the ring gear is “0”, the frequency of the
pick-up will be calculated through the generator fre-
ENGINE STABLE: After the stabilization time, M7 con- quency as per the equivalence-ratio 50Hz/1500 rpm,
troller ends the starting engine process. 50Hz/3000 rpm or 60Hz/1800 rpm.o 60Hz/1800rpm
To stop the starting cycle, just press the STOP button. (Configuration table parameter 108).
-- Low Oil Pressure (Configuration table parame-
ter 105). The Low Oil Pressure condition considers
NOTE:  The starting process is the same either in manual the engine stopped when it detects that the sensor
(by pressing buttons) or auto (external start, scheduler or is closed. Exception for this “Engine Start Detec-
manual override…) mode. tion” option is SCANIA engines and also the sensors
which have self- electrical supply.

All the programmed stopping conditions must be vali-

dated for an interval of time (Alarms table parameter
4.1.b. Engine stop 1071) to consider the engine as stopped. If during 90
The stop engine process is done according to the fo- seconds is still detecting any condition engine running,
llowing process: the Stop Failure alarm will be activated and M7 controller
will attempt another stop procedure again.

ENGINE COOLING DOWN. Once all loads are discon-

nected (genset breaker turned off), the engine will conti-
nue to run for some time during the cooling time (Times
table parameter 407). Under particular situations the
alarms of the controller may be programmed (Alarms
table parameters 1003, 1006, 1009...) to stop immedia-
tely without the cooling down of the engine.

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STOP OPERATING PROCESS. PRACTICAL EXAMPLE COOLING DOWN: Pressing the STOP button once, the
stop cycle will start with the engine cooling process after
deactivating the genset breaker.
NOTE:  Before initiating the stop cycle, it is advisable
that the main genset circuit breaker be switched OFF
STOP: Once the cooling time is over (Times table para-
meter 407), PC output is activated or deactivated, accor-
The genset can be stopped in several ways:
ding the type of engine (Configuration table parame-
1. Manual: Press STOP button once. The genset stops ter 106), to carry on with the stopping cycle.
with cooling down.
2. Manual: Press STOP button tow times. The genset
STOPPED: M7 controller will finish the engine stopping
stops without cooling down.
process when ALL stopped engine conditions has been
3. Place the activation key in “O” position. The genset stops validate for a programmable length (Alarms table para-
without cooling down. meter 1071). If after a period of 90” any stopped engine
condition has not been validated yet, Stop Failure alarm
4. Automatic: The genset stops with cooling down cycle
will be activated.
after the deactivation of the command which automati-
cally started the genset.

Crank
ARR Time 403
Preheating
PR Time 402

PC Engine running Stop

Configuration 106: value 0 (PD/PR)

Crank
ARR Time 403
Preheating
PR Time 402
Stop
PC Engine running Time 408
Configuration 106: value 1 (PE/PR)

Crank
ARR Time 403
Stop
PR Time 408

PC Engine running
Configuration 106: value 2 (PD/PE)

Crank
ARR Time 403
Preheating
PR Time 402
PULL
PC 1”
HOLD
PD Engine running Stop
Configuration 106: value 3 (PR/PULL+HOLD)

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4.1.c. Battery charger alternator teristics of the electronic protection feature (Thresholds
table parameter 307 and 308) and (table Alarms para-
M7 energizes the battery charger alternator, by means meters 1028, 1029 and 1030 –overload- and parame-
of a triggering pulse of configurable duration (Times ta- ters 1058 and 1060 –short circuit-). When any of the
ble parameter 406) during the strarting engine process overload or short-circuit alarms is activated, the output
through the D+ pin. When this pulse ends, M7 begins assigned to this function remains active.
testing the voltage made by the battery charge alterna-
tor.
The voltage produced by the battery charge alternator 4.2.b. Transfer fuel pump
can be used as starting engine condition (Configuration Any of 3 free programmable outputs can be set up as
table parameter 103). For that purpose, M7 expects to Transfer fuel pump feature (Out1, Out 2 or Out 3) by M7
measure through D+ pin, voltage values exceeding the configuration (Configuration table parameters 122 a
alternator voltage detection threshold (Thresholds table 124 value 3). Once the transfer pump option is activa-
parameter 315). ted, pump output will be automatically active according
M7 can be configured to raise an Alternator Voltage to the minimum activation level (Thresholds table pa-
alarm (Alarms table parameter 1010 a 1012) if it is de- rameter 326) and will be automatically deactivate accor-
tected a low voltage level provided by the battery charge ding to the maximum activation level (Thresholds table
alternator through D+. parameter 327).
Gauging system for the fuel tank: For an accurate
fuel level measurement (needed for the fuel pump and
4.2. Generator features fuel level alarm functions) a calibration of the tank level
sender must be done, by having access to both the mi-
Additional genset control features using 3 free program-
nimum and maximum parameters of the level sender
mable outputs of M7:
(Measures table parameters 202 and 203). To adjust
the minimum fuel level of the tank it must be set up the
parameter 202 of Measures table with the fuel gauge
•• Out1: 2A output PD (Configuration table parameter in the lowest tank position. To adjust the maximum fuel
122). PD configuration is only available if engine configu- level of the tank, it must be set up the parameter 203 of
ration is different of PULL/HOLD mode (Configuration the Meassures table with the fuel gauge in the upper-
table parameters 106, value 3); PD output is used only most tank position.
as HOLD output in the control process of the engine if
the engine configuration is: PULL/HOLD.
•• Out2: relay output MN (Configuration table parame- 4.2.c. Dummy load
ter 123). MN default manufactured setting is: short cir- Any of 3 free programmable outputs can be set up as
cuit and overload electronic protection (value 1). Dummy Load feature (Out1, Out 2 or Out 3) by M7 con-
•• Out3: 2A output CON (Configuration table parame- figuration (Configuration table parameters 122 a 124
ter 124). CON default manufactured setting is: genset value 2).
breaker (value 5). This option makes it possible to activate a charging rack
separate from the installation´s load, in order to prevent
the generating set from operating without a load or with
4.2.a. Electronic protection (over- low-load thresholds, so as to avoid excessive oil con-
load and short-circuit) sumption in the engine and keep the engine functioning
•• Any of 3 free programmable outputs can be set up with an optimum load.
to develop electronic protection feature (Out1, Out2 or The programmable output configured as dummy load
Out3) by M7 configuration (Configuration table para- feature is activated when the genset power consump-
meter 122 a 124 value 1). By default, relay Out2 (MN) is tion is lower than the programmed threshold (Thres-
programmed as electronic protection feature (Configu- holds table parameter 328). The dummy load output is
ration table parameter 123). deactivated when the power consumption of the genset
•• Electronic protection is a characteristic that allows the is greater than the programmed threshold (Thresholds
activation of an output on the controller when the over- table parameter 329).
load and short-circuit alarm is activated. Threshold and Condition for enabling the dummy load output is that the
conditions of these alarms must be set to fit the charac- engine must be running and stable.

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4.2.d. Started engine output

4.4. Irrigation pump mode
Any of 3 free programmable outputs can be set up as
started engine feature (Out1, Out 2 or Out 3) by M7 con- Irrigation mode configuration (Configuration table pa-
figuration (Configuration table parameters 122 a 124 rameter 119) allows the M7 to work without electrical
value 4). generator signals (only engine control). It is recommen-
ded to use magnetic pick-up in the flywheel to check en-
The engine started output controller is activated from the gine state.
moment any running engine is detected, and it remains
active while the engine is running. The started engine
output is deactivated when the engine stopping cycle
starts. This process includes the cooling of the engine 4.5. Engine running timer
(Times table parameter 407) during the stopping cycle. It is possible to run the engine for a time in manual
mode. The use must hold the key for five seconds
while the engine is already running to enter in program-
4.2.e. Genset breaker ming time mode. In this mode, the engine running timer
Any of 3 free programmable outputs can be set up as will be increased in 5 minutes while the key is pressed
genset breaker feature (Out1, Out 2 or Out 3) by M7 con- until a maximum length of 18 hours. The programmed
figuration (Configuration table parameters 122 a 124 timer will be displayed in screen. After the programmed
value 5). engine running time, M7 controller will start a cooling
down process of the engine. In order to cancel the pro-
Genset breaker output is activated after the engine star- grammed running engine timer, it is necessary to press
ting condition if the generator electrical signal is stable the key. So, the stop procedure for engine running
(Times table parameter 404) from the moment any timer condition is:
running engine is detected, and it remains active whi-
le the engine is running. The started engine output is •• 1th : cancel the engine running timer.
deactivated when the engine stopping cycle starts. This
•• 2nd
: cooling down stop of the engine (deactiva-
process includes the cooling of the engine (Times table
tion of genset breaker); the engine will stop automatica-
parameter 407) during the stopping cycle.
lly after the cooling down time (Times table parameter
407).
4.2.f. Input 1 detection •• 3th : stops immediately the engine without cooling
Any of 3 free programmable outputs can be set up as down (Times table parameter 407).
input 1 detection feature (Out1, Out 2 or Out 3) by M7
configuration (Configuration table parameters 122 a
124 value 6).
The input 1 detection output controller is activated when
time the input 1 activation is detected. The deactivation
condition can be chosen between a time after (Times ta-
ble parameter 404 value different of 0) or on the input
1 deactivation (Times table parameter 404 value 0).

4.3. Triphasic electrical configura-

tion with only one current trans-
former
The only one current transformer option (Configuration
table parameter 125) allows the M7 controller to mea-
sure only one current cannel. M7 controller estimates
the total power consumption considering a balanced
condition between current channels and multiplying the
first phase current by the number of electrical phases of
the generator.

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5. Inputs and outputs

The digital inputs of the M7 device have associated a stabi- The following pictures show the detection of the active
lization time (Times table parameters 411 to 418) which outputs:
requires the inputs to be stable for this length.
Likewise, all the inputs of the control board can be configu- Engine started
red to be active or not active with contact closed to earth
Pre-heating (parameter 106 values 0, 1 or
(Configuration table parameter 111 to 118).
3)/ Excitation stop (parameter 106 value 2)
The status of the inputs and outputs of the M7 can be vi- Fuel output (parameter 106 values 0, 2 or
sualized from the maintenance menu . 3)/Excitation stop (parameter 106 value 1)
Outputs
Warning

Programmable output 3

Battery charge alternator

Programmable output 1

Programmable output 2

Inputs
Pressing UP/DOWN buttons, the user gain access to the
The following pictures identify active inputs: analog inputs readings.
Oil pressure
Fuel reserve

Low oil pressure

High temperature

Coolant level

External start Fuel level Engine M7T Option:

temperature Internal M7 controller
Emergency stop temperature

The unit of the resistive analog inputs is Ω and the internal
Programmable input 1
M7T controller temperature unit is ºC. The inputs that can
be seen are:
Programmable input 2
Fuel level

Oil pressure

Engine temperature

Internal M7 controller temperature

(M7T option).

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5.1. Digital Inputs

5.1.a. Presets inputs NOTE:  Emergency stop input power off the PC and S1/
PD outputs in order to assure the stop of the engine. In
M7 controller has 5 digital inptus, whose working pro- engine models that need an excitation pulse to stop the
cess is already preset. engine (table Configuration parameter 106 value 2),
Emergency stop input MUST be wired to -BAT in order to
never disable power of engine control outputs. Likewise,
a programmable input (table Configuration parameter
120 or 121), should be set up to provide the emergency
External start signal. stop function without engine control powering off option.

This function only works when the functions in automa-

tic mode.The input configured as external start forces
the starting of the genset if it is working in automatic
mode if there are no warnings and the locked scheduler Fuel reserve.
mode is not active (M7C option).
Digital signal reporting to the controller that an alarm
has been generated due to a failure in the fuel reserve
(Alarms table parameters 1019 to 1021).

High temperature. 5.1.b. Programmable inputs

Digital signal reporting to the controller that the thermos- The M7 controller has 5 digital inputs whose operation
tat of the engine has detected a failure and sets on an can be programmed (Configuration table parameters
alarm due to the engine high temperature (Alarms table 120 and 121). The purpose programmable inputs can be
parameters 1001 to 1003). configured to take the following behavior:

Low oil pressure. Manual Override.

Digital signal reporting to the controller that the engine This function only works when the M7 controller is in
pressure switch has detected a failure and sets on an automatic mode.
alarm due to the low oil pressure (Alarms table para- The input configured as manual override meets the fire
meters 1004 to 1006). safety regulations and accordingly the working genset
cannot be interrupted under any condition except overs-
peed and emergency stop, including alarms or schedule
disabling mode (only M7C option).Three different manual
override working modes can be configured (Configura-
Coolant level. tion table parameter 110):

Digital signal reporting to the controller that an alarm tri- -- 0: Manual override disabling. The manual override
ggered due to low coolant level (Alarms table parame- process is not managed, despite of having an asso-
ters 1016 to 1018). ciated programmable input.
-- 1: External start (AE). When the manual override
input is activated, M7 controller waits for an External
start condition in order to start the genset in override
mode. M7 stops the genset when both external start
Emergency stop. and manual override inputs are inactive.
Digital signal reporting to the controller that an immedia- -- 2: Manual override starting. M7 starts the genset
te stop without cooling must be done. Emergency stop immediately when manual override input is active,
input disables by powering hardware the engine control without awaiting any other starting condition. To stop
in order to force the engine stop process. the device, it is necessary to change to manual mode
and stop the controller with the pushing buttons.

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5.2. Analogic Inputs

M7 controller has 3 analog inputs to measure several
engine working values. Such analog inputs will allow to
portray the engine working process and display its con-
Programmable alarms 1 and 2. dition, setting on alarms if required, being its working
There are 2 free alarms that can be associated to any of already pre-set. The alarms caused by the analog inputs
the programmable inputs whose function is to provide does not stop the engine, they are only a warning. By
additional alarms to the controller and whose working default, the alarms raised by analog inputs do not stop
mode is programmable (Alarms table parameters 1079 the controller (engine warnings), but can be configured
to 1084). to produce the stop, with or without cooling procedure.
M7 controller carries out a continuous checking of the
installed analog sensors, showing in the visualization
module display its values.

Selection of parameters set.

There are one additional set of parameters that may be
enabled through any of the programmable inputs. Acti-
Fuel level (NC).
vating the selection of a set of parameters input enables
the values which the controller operates (Selector ta- The fuel level analog input indicates the amount of fuel
ble). that lefts in the tank. To fit its working mode, the maxi-
mum fuel level in the tank must be set (Measurements
table parameter 203), and the same with the minimum
fuel level (Measurements table parameter 202). To ad-
just view section 4.2.2.
In the same way, a minimum fuel-in tank threshold
Emergency stop. (Thresholds table parameter 318) can be fixed, and it
It is possible to configure a programmable input as an will raise an engine warning (Alarms table parameter
additional emergency stop input in order to provide an from 1055 to 1057) when the fuel level is detected un-
emergency stop alarm that does not disable the engine der such limits.
control power (PC and S1/PD outputs). It is mandatory When any of the programmable outputs is set up as Fuel
for pulse stop engines (Configuration table parameter pump function, it will start the pump to transfer fuel to
106 value 1). the tank if the fuel level is detected under the minimum
limits (Thresholds table parameter 326). The fuel pump
is deactivated when the fuel level is detected over the
programmable threshold (Thresholds table parameter
327).
Genset breaker activation.
The configuration of a input as genset breaker activation
allows the M7 controller to check the correct activation
of breaker when the electrical signal of the genset is sta-
Oil pressure (P).
ble; M7 controller turns off the genset breaker in stop-
ping process including cool down state. M7 controller The oil pressure analog input allows supervising the en-
launches the genset breaker activation alarm when it gine oil pressure. The controller allows to fit its behavior
checks an incorrect state of the input according to the (see appendix II section 10). By programming a thres-
genset breaker output (Alarms table parameters from hold, a minimum oil pressure limit can be set (Thres-
1091 to 1093). holds table parameter 319) in order to raise an engine
warning (Alarms table parameters from 1052 to 1054)
when the pressure is detected under such limit.

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5.4. Preset digital outputs

M7 controller has 5 preset outputs (3 high power outputs
and 2 digital outputs).

Engine temperature (T).

The analog engine temperature input allows supervising Pre-heating output. (PR). Power Output.
the engine coolant temperature value. The controller
The pre-heating output (PR) of M7 controller is an output
allows the connection of sensors to such analog fitting its
connected to a high voltage short-circuitable driver (40
behavior (see appendix II section 10). By programming
A) in charge of regulating the glow plug heating procedu-
a threshold, a maximum engine temperature limit can be
re of the engine during the starting cycle. The activation
set (Thresholds table parameter 320) in order to raise an
time of the pre-heating output is configurable (Times ta-
engine warning (Alarms table parameter from 1049 to
ble parameter 402). The pre-heating output can be also
1051) when the temperature is detected over such limit.
used to control the stop pulse for engines with this kind
of stop configuration (Configuration table parameter
106 value 2).

Battery charger alternator voltage (D+). Engine cranking output.. (ARR). Power Output.

The analog voltage input allows supervising the value of The engine cranking output (ARR) of the M7 controller
the voltage generated by the genset. Such an input is is an output connected to a high voltage short-circuitable
used to diagnose the possible abnormal working of the driver (40 A) which activates the cranking in the engine
alternator when a low voltage level while the engine is starting process. The activation of the engine starting re-
on work is detected. Under such condition an alarm sig- mains until any programmed starting condition is detec-
nal of the battery alternator will be triggered. (Alarms ted (Configuration table parameter from 102 to 105)
table parameter from 1010 to 1012). during a maximum programmable length (Times table
parameter 403).
In that way, the voltage can be programmed to detect a
starting condition (Configuration table parameter 103)
by means of setting an alternator voltage threshold for
started engine (Thresholds table parameter 315).
Engine control (PC): Fuel output/Engine stop output/
Enable engine/PULL. Power Output.
Engine control output (PC) of M7 controller is connec-
5.3. Magnetic pickup (PKC1, PKC2) ted to a high voltage short-circuitable driver (40 A) that
The pick-up input from the flywheel controls the rotation controls the state of the engine depending of 4 different
speed of the engine in revolutions per minute (rpm). To configurations (Configuration table parameter 106):
activate the pick-up calculation through the engine ring •• Fuel output. Engine control output configured as fuel
gear, the number of teeth of the gear must be introduced enable output (Configuration table parameter 106 va-
(Thresholds table parameter 317). In case of the pro- lue) is activated 500ms after the pre-heating output is
grammed number of teeth is “0” the controller is confi- disabled and it is deactivated when M7 controller stops
gured to have not available the pick-up and the rotation the engine.
speed will be calculated through the genset frequency
using the speed equivalence-ratio 50Hz/1500 rpm or •• Engine stop output. Engine control output configured
50Hz/3000 rpm and 60Hz/1800rmp or 60Hz/3600rpm as engine stop output (Configuration table parameter
(Configuration table parameter 108). 106 value 1) is activated during a programmable time
(Times table parameter 408) when M7 controller stops
M7 controller can be configured to trigger an overspeed the engine. In this mode, Emergency stop input of M7
alarm (Alarms table parameters from 1022 to 1024) as controller MUST be connected to –BAT to be disable the
well as an underspeed alarm (Alarms table parameters unpowering engine control mode; set up the program-
from 1025 to 1027) taking into account the mechanical mable input wired to emergency stop button in order to
speed given by the pick-up. develop this feature (Configuration table parameter
120 o 121 value 5).

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5.5. Programmable outputs

•• Engine enable. Engine control output configured as M7 controller has 3 programmable outputs whose wor-
engine enable output (Configuration table parameter king mode can be develop some additional genset fea-
106 value 2) is activated before the cranking output ac- tures (Configuration table parameter 122 to 124). The
tivation output and it is deactivated when M7 controller following outputs are available for programming:
stops the engine. Such mode is used to enable the en-
gine sensors. The pre-heating output will be the respon- •• Out1 (PD): driver digital output 2 A. IMPORTANT:
sible of the stopping phase by means of the excitation Powering enable by PEM input.
stop cycle. •• Out 2 (MC/MNA/MNC): 2 state relay.
•• PULL/HOLD mode. Engine control output configured •• Out 3 (CON): driver digital output 2A.
as PULL output (Configuration table parameter 106
value 3) is used as a solenoid PULL activation (40 A) for
1 second during engine cranking state. In this mode, pro- As possible outputs configurations, can be found the fo-
grammable PD output (2A) is used as HOLD activation llowing:
during engine running. In this mode, any other program-
mable feature of PD output is disabled (Configuration Disable output: Programmable
table parameter 122). - outputs configured as disable are
always turn off

Electronic protection
(see section 4.2.1)
Battery charge alternator excitation output (D+). Di-
gital output.
Fuel transfer pump
D+ output of M7 controller is in charge of exciting the (see section 4.2.2)
battery charge alternator during the starting process for a
programmable length (Times table parameter 406).
Dummy load
(see section 4.2.4)

Alarm output (AL). Digital output. Started engine

(see section 4.2.5)
The alarm output (AL) is in charge of communicating the
different status of the M7 controller. The AL output is ac-
tivated simultaneously with the flashing of warning LED Gen-set breaker
and buzzer of M7 controller. This output warns about the (see section 4.2.6)
following status of the M7 controller:
-- External start in auto mode. The alarm output of Input 1 detection
the device (AL) is activated for a programmable leng- (see section 4.2.7).
th (Times table parameter 409) before starting the
genset by external start input condition in auto mode.
The activation of AL output for external start can be
done simultaneously of engine cranking (Times ta-
ble parameter 409 value 0) for a fixed length of 5 se-
conds or before attempting the engine crank process
(Times table parameter 409 value different of 0).
-- Alarm notice. Alarm output is activated for a pro-
grammable time (Times table parameter 410) if it is
detected an active failure or a failure waiting to be
acknowledged by the user. If the user presses once
the button, the AL output is deactivated. The gen-
set failures that activate the AL output are either
alarms which induce the engine stop or warnings
which do not stop the engines.

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6. M7 controller alarms

M7 controller provides a set of

alarms whose working mode can
be configured to perform actions
or to be shown in the display.

M7 controller distinguishes between anomalies which cau-

se the stop of the engine (alarms) and errors which do not
stop the engine (warnings).
When an alarm or warning is detected, the controller pro-
duces an acoustic alarm, at the same time the digital alarm
output (AL) activates and the LED and display flashes;
this status will remain for a programmable period of time
(Times table parameter 410). Alarm led has 3 different
states:
•• Off: genset state without errors.
•• Flashing: almost one active error active alarm. Number of alarm
screens
•• On: no error active alarm, but M7 needs to be reset to
erase list of non-active error alarms.
To display the list of alarms is necessary to press once the
button, allowing the user to check the list of errors. The
list of alarms screen displays a maximum of 8 alarms in
each; use up and down buttont to navigate between the
different alarm list screens. Pressing button erases all no
active error condition alarms of this screen. This is the for-
mat of the alarm list screen: NOTE:  M7 controller alarms need to be reset by pressing
button (except fuel level and fuel reserve alarms), so its
mandatory user’s intervention.
By default setting:
Alarms whose error condition is an engine analog input
measure (oil pressure, coolant temperature and fuel level)
do not command a genset stop. Alarms whose error
condition is an engine digital input (low oil pressure, high
engine temperature and low coolant level) commands an
immediate genset stop.

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ALARM LIST
The alarm and the active warning list can be grouped in the following way (according the MANUFACTURER DEFAULT
SETTINGS):

6.1. Engine alarms

Description Type Action

E01 High coolant temperature Alarm Immediate engine stop with no cooling

E02 Low oil pressure Alarm Immediate engine stop with no cooling

E03 Emergency stop Alarm Immediate engine stop with no cooling

Battery charge alternator
E04 Warning Engine does not stop
failure (engine running)

E05 Start failure

E06 Low coolant level Alarm Immediate engine stop with no cooling

E07 Fuel storage Warning Engine does not stop

E08 Overspeed Alarm Immediate engine stop with no cooling

E09 Underspeed Alarm Engine stop with cooling

E16 Low battery voltage Warning Engine does not stop

High coolant temperature
E17 Warning Engine does not stop
by sensor
E18 Low oil pressure by sensor Warning Engine does not stop

E19 Low fuel level by sensor Warning Engine does not stop

E23 Unexpected shutdown

E24 Stop failure

Engine communication
E32 Warning Engine does not stop
(M7J option)
E34 Maintenance Warning Engine does not stop

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6.2. Electrical signal alarms

Description Type Action

E10 Overload Alarm Engine stop with cooling

E12 Maximum genset voltage Alarm Immediate engine stop with no cooling

E13 Maximum genset frequency Alarm Immediate engine stop with no cooling

E20 Short circuit Alarm Immediate engine stop with no cooling

E21 Minimum genset voltage Alarm Engine stop with cooling

E22 Minimum genset frequency Alarm Engine stop with cooling

E25 Electrical Genset signal drop Alarm Engine stop with cooling

Genset breaker (only enable by

E31 Alarm Engine stop with cooling
programmable input)

6.3. Programmable input alarms

There are 2 generic alarms that can be activated by associating any programmable input (Configuration table parameter
120 and 121).
DESCRIPTION OF THE ALARMS

Description Icon Action

E27 Generic alarm 1 According to configuration

E28 Generic alarm 2 According to configuration

Alarms can be configured in the following way:

To be checked:
-- Never.
-- Always.
-- From engine start.
-- From the started engine condition.
-- From the engine nominal condition (electrical signal stable).
To command one of the following actions:
-- No action (only warning)
-- Stop with engine cooling process
-- Immediate engine stop process

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6.4. Alarm description

Emergency stop.
The emergency stop alarm of the M7 controller is asso-
High coolant temperature. ciated to the specific emergency stop digital input (PEM).

The high coolant temperature alarm of the M7 controller PEM input can be configured as normally open or nor-
is associated to the specific high coolant temperature di- mally closed (Configuration table parameter 115).
gital input (ATA). The status of such input must be valida-
ted for a stabilization time (Times table parameter 413) NOTE:  PEM input activation powers off the engine
before the high coolant temperature alarms triggers. control outputs (PC and S1/PD) in order to assure the
ATA input can be configured as normally open or norma- stop of some model of engines (table Configuration
lly closed (Configuration table parameter 113). parameter 106 value 0 and 3.) PEM input MUST be
plugged to –BAT for engine models that need a pulse to
The high coolant temperature alarm is configured be stopped (Configuration table parameter 106 value
(Alarms table parameter 1001) to be checked: Always. 1). So, for this pulse stop engine models, Emergency stop
A delay can be set up to wait for checking stable condi- feature has to be done by an alternative programmable
tions (Alarms table parameter 1002). input (Configuration table parameter 120 or 121 value
5).
This alarm is configured (Alarms table parameter 1003)
to carry out by default: the immediate engine stop.
The emergency stop alarm always stops the engine wi-
thout cooling. No delay can be associated to that action,
as it is immediately executed after the emergency stop
Low oil pressure. input is detected (PEM).
The low oil pressure alarm of the M7 is associated to the
specific low oil pressure digital input (BPA). The status of
such input must be validated for a stabilization time (Ti-
mes table parameter 412) before the low oil pressure
Battery charge alternator failure.
alarm triggers.
The battery charge alternator failure alarm of the M7
BPA input can be configured as normally open or norma-
controller is associated to the battery charge alternator
lly closed (Configuration table parameter 112).
voltage analog input (D+). The voltage value of such input
The low oil pressure alarm is configured (Alarms table must be over the voltage threshold of the started engine
parameter 1004) to be detected: From the started en- detection (Thresholds table parameter 315); if not, the
gine condition. battery charge alternator failure alarm is triggered.
A delay can be set up to wait for checking stable condi- The battery charge alternator alarm is configured (Alarms
tions (Alarms table parameter 1005). table parameter 1010) to be checked from the started
engine condition.
This alarm is configured (Alarms table parameter 1006)
to carry out the following action: Immediate engine stop. A stabilization time can be associated to the battery char-
ge alternator alarm (Alarms table 1011) During this time
the obtained voltage values must be kept under the star-
ted engine detection threshold (through the D+ input) as
a condition for the battery charge alternator failure alarm
to be triggered.
This alarm is configured by default (Alarms table para-
meter 1012) to be only a warning (do not stop the engi-
ne).

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Starting failure. Overspeed.

The starting failure alarm is triggered when M7 controller The overspeed alarm of the M7 CONTROLLER is asso-
cannot run the engine for all the programmed starting ciated to the rotation speed of the engine ring gear. This
attempts (Thresholds table parameter 301). There is a measurement is done using pick-up inputs (PCK1 and
programmable waiting time between each start attempt PCK2). The overspeed alarm depends that the parameter
(Times table parameter 401). Once the alarm is produ- that determines the number of teeth of the engine ring
ced, the user must erase the alarm from the error list gear (Thresholds table parameter 317) is different of
before trying a new engine starting process again. 0 value.
The overspeed alarm is configured (Alarms table para-
meter 1022) to be checked from engine nominal condi-
Low coolant level. tion.
The low coolant level alarm of the M7 controller is asso- A stabilization time can be associated to the overspeed
ciated to the specific low coolant level digital input (NA). alarm (Alarms table parameter 1023). During this time
The status of this input must be validated for a stabiliza- the rotation speed of the ring gear during this time
tion time (Times table parameter 414) before triggering must be over the maximum limits of the rotation speed
the low coolant level alarm. (Thresholds table parameter 311).
NA input can be configured as normally open or normally This alarm is initially configured (Alarms table parame-
closed (Configuration table parameter 114). ter 1024) to stop the engine immediately.
The low coolant level alarm is configured (Alarms table
parameter 1016) to be checked always.
A delay can be set up to wait for checking stable condi- Underspeed.
tions (Alarms table parameter 1017).
The underspeed alarm of the M7 controller is associated
This alarm is configured (Alarms table parameter 1018) to the rotation speed of the engine ring gear. This mea-
to carry out the following action: Immediate engine stop. surement is done using pick-up inputs (PCK1 and PCK2).
The underspeed alarm depends that the parameter that
determines the number of teeth of the engine ring gear
(Thresholds table parameter 317) is different form 0
Fuel reserve. value.
The fuel reserve alarm of the M7 controller is associated The underspeed alarm is configured (Alarms table pa-
to the specific fuel reserve digital input (RC). The status rameter 1025) to be checked from engine nominal con-
of this input must be validated during a stabilization time dition.
(Times table parameter 411) before triggering the fuel
reserve alarm. A stabilization time can be associated to the unders-
peed alarm (Alarms table parameter 1026). During this
RC input can be configured as normally open or normally time the rotation speed of the ring gear during this time
closed (Configuration table parameter 111). must be under the minimum limits of the rotation speed
The fuel reserve alarm is configured (Alarms table para- (Thresholds table parameter 312).
meter 1019) to be checked always. This alarm is initially configured (Alarms table parame-
A delay can be set up to wait for checking stable condi- ter 1027) to stop the engine after a cooling down.
tion (Alarms table parameter 1020).
This alarm is initially configured (Alarms table parame-
ter 1021) to be only a warning (do not stop the engine).

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A stabilization time can be associated to the maximum

genset voltage alarm (Alarms table parameter 1035).
Overload. During this time, the voltage values obtained between
genset phases (VG12, VG23 or VG31) must be over the
The overload alarm of the M7 controller is associated to maximum programmed limits. (Thresholds table para-
the effective amperage value in any of the phases. The meter 302).
value must be superior to the maximum programmed
overload limit (Thresholds table parameter 307) but This alarm is initially configured (Alarms table parame-
under the maximum limit of short-circuit (Thresholds ter 1036) to stop the engine immediately.
table parameter 308).
The phases that are checked to detect the overload
alarm are selected depending on the genset configura- Maximum genset frequency.
tion (Configuration table parameter 101):
The maximum genset frequency alarm of the M7 CON-
•• Single-phase configuration, phase 1 is tested. TROLLER is associated to the fact that the frequency
•• Two-phase configuration, phase 1 and 2 are tested. generated by the genset surpasses the maximum pro-
grammed frequency limits. (Thresholds table parame-
•• Three-phase configuration with neutral or three-phase ter 305).
without neutral, phase 1, 2 and 3 are tested.
The first-phase is used to measure the genset frequen-
The overload alarm is configured (Alarms table parame- cy. If no signal is detected, the measure is taken in the
ter 1028) to be checked from engine nominal condition. second-phase. In the same way, if no signal is detected,
the measure is taken in the third-phase.
A stabilization time can be associated to the overload
alarm (Alarms table parameter 1029). During this time The Maximum genset frequency alarm is configured
the amperage values must be kept over the maximum (Alarms table parameter 1037) to be checked from en-
programmed limits (Thresholds table parameter 307). gine nominal condition.
This alarm is initially configured (Alarms table parame- A stabilization time can be associated to the maximum
ter 1030) to stop the engine after a cooling down. genset frequency alarm (Alarms table parameter
1038). During this time, the genset frequency values
obtained must be kept over the maximum programmed
limits. (Thresholds table parameter 305).
Maximum genset voltage.
This alarm is initially configured (Alarms table parame-
The maximum genset voltage alarm of the M7 controller ter 1039) to stop the engine immediately.
is associated to the fact that the real voltage value obtai-
ned from any pair of phases of the genset (VG12, VG23
or VG31) is over the maximum programmed voltage li-
Low battery voltage.
mits (Thresholds table parameter 302).
The low battery voltage alarm of the M7 CONTROLLER
The phases that are checked to detect the maximum
is triggered when the voltage obtained is lower than the
genset voltage alarm are selected depending on the gen-
programmed limits (Thresholds table parameter 313).
set configuration (table Configuration parameter 101):
The low battery voltage alarm is configured (Alarms ta-
•• Single-phase configuration, V1N voltage is tested.
ble parameter 1046) to be checked always.
•• Bi-phase configuration, V12 voltage is tested.
A stabilization time can be associated to the low battery
•• Three-phase configuration with neutral or three-phase voltage alarm (Alarms table parameter 1047). During
without neutral, V12, V23, V13 voltages is tested. this time, the voltage value detected must be under the
programmed limits (Thresholds table parameter 313).
The Maximum genset voltage alarm is configured
(Alarms table parameter 1034) to be checked from en- This alarm is initially configured (Alarms table parame-
gine nominal condition. ter 1048) to be only a warning (do not stop the engine).

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High coolant temperature by sensor. Low fuel level by sensor.

The high coolant temperature by sensor alarm is asso- The low fuel level by sensor alarm of the M7 controller
ciated to the coolant temperature analog input (T). The is associated to the fuel level analog input (NC). The low
high coolant temperature by sensor alarm triggers when fuel level by sensor alarm triggers when the fuel level is
a temperature reading is above the programmed limits. under the programmed limits (Thresholds table para-
(Thresholds table parameter 320). meter 318).
The high coolant temperature by sensor alarm is con- The low fuel level by sensor alarm is configured (Alarms
figured (Alarms table parameter 1049) to be checked table parameter 1055) to be checked always
always
A stabilization time can be associated to the low fuel
A stabilization time can be associated to the high coolant level by sensor alarm (Alarms table parameter 1056).
temperature by sensor alarm (Alarms table parameter During this time the fuel level values must be detected
1050). During this time, the coolant temperature value under the programmed limits (Thresholds table para-
detected must be over the programmed limits (Thres- meter 318).
holds table parameter 320).
This alarm is initially configured (Alarms table parame-
This alarm is initially configured (Alarms table parame- ter 1057) to be only a warning (do not stop the engine).
ter 1051) to be only a warning (do not stop the engine).

Short circuit.
The short circuit alarm of the M7 controller is associated
Low oil pressure by sensor. to real amperage value when any of the phases are over
the maximum short circuit programmed limits (Thres-
The low oil pressure by sensor alarm of the M7 controller
holds table parameter 308).
is associated to the oil pressure analog input (T). The low
oil pressure by sensor alarm triggers when the pressure The phases that are checked to detect short circuit alarm
readings are under the programmed limits (Thresholds are selected depending on the genset configuration
table parameter 319). (Configuration table parameter 101):
The low oil pressure by sensor alarm is configured •• Single-phase configuration, phase 1 is tested.
(Alarms table parameter 1052) to be checked always.
•• Two-phase configuration, phase 1 and 2 are tested.
A stabilization time can be associated to the low oil pres-
sure by sensor alarm (Alarms table parameter 1053). •• Three-phase configuration with neutral or three-phase
During this time the pressure values must be detected without neutral, phase 1, 2 and 3 are tested.
under the programmed limits. (Thresholds table para- The short circuit alarm is configured (Alarms table pa-
meter 319). rameter 1058) to be checked form engine nominal con-
This alarm is initially configured (Alarms table parame- dition.
ter 1054) to be only a warning (do not stop the engine).

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A stabilization time can be associated to the minimum

genset frequency alarm (Alarms table parameter
1065). During this time, the genset frequency values ob-
Minimum genset voltage.
tained must be kept under the minimum programmed
The minimum genset voltage alarm of the M7 controller limits (Thresholds table parameter 306).
is associated to the fact that any voltage between any
This alarm is initially configured (Alarms table parame-
pair of phases of the genset (VG12, VG23 or VG31) is un-
ter 1066) to stop the engine after a cooling down.
der the minimum programmed limit (Thresholds table
parameter 303).
The phases that are checked to detect the maximum
genset voltage alarm are selected depending on the con-
figuration of the phases in the installation (table Confi- Unexpected shutdown.
guration parameter 101): The unexpected shutdown of the M7 controller triggers
•• Single-phase configuration, V1N voltage is tested. when the controller, while the engine is running, does
not detect all the engine starting conditions (Configura-
•• Bi-phase configuration, V12 voltage is tested. tion table parameters 102 to 105).
•• Three-phase configuration with neutral or three-phase
without neutral, V12, V23, V13 voltages is tested.
The minimum genset voltage alarm is configured
(Alarms table parameter 1061) to be checked from en- Stop failure.
gine nominal condition.
The stop failure alarm of the M7 controller is triggeres if
A stabilization time can be associated to the minimum after 15 seconds attempting to stop the engine almost
genset voltage alarm (Alarms table parameter 1062). one running engine condition is detected (Configura-
During this time, the voltage values obtained between tion table parameters 102 a 105).
genset phases (VG12, VG23 or VG31) must be under the
minimum programmed limits. (Thresholds table para- If the stop failure alarm is disabled (Alarms table para-
meter 303). meter 1070), M7 controller automatically will assume
that the engine is stopped after a maximum time of 15
This alarm is initially configured (Alarms table parame- seconds.
ter 1027) to stop the engine after a cooling down.
To detect the stop of the engine, all the stopping con-
ditions must be detected during a programmed time
(Alarms table parameter 1071).

Minimum genset frequency.

The minimum genset frequency alarm of the M7 contro-
ller is associated to the fact that the frequency generated Genset signal failure.
by the genset is under the minimum programmed fre- The genset signal failure alarm of the M7 controller is
quency limits (Thresholds table parameter 306). triggered if no voltage is detected in all phases while the
The first-phase is used to measure the genset frequen- engine is running.
cy. If no signal is detected, the measure is taken in the The genset signal failure alarm is configured (Alarms ta-
second-phase. In the same way, if no signal is detected, ble parameter 1076) to be checked from engine nominal
the measure is taken in the third-phase. condition.
The minimum genset frequency alarm is configured A stabilization time can be associated to the genset sig-
(Alarms table parameter 1064) to be checked from en- nal failure alarm (Alarms table parameter 1077). During
gine nominal condition. this time it must not be detected any phase signal before
rising the alarm.
This alarm is initially configured (Alarms table parame-
ter 1078) to stop the engine after a cooling down.

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Programmable alarm 1.
Genset breaker.
The programmable alarm 1 of the M7 controller is acti-
vated by programming one of the general digital inputs The M7 controller verifies the activation of genset
(ENT1 or ENT2) as programmable alarm 1 mode (Con- breaker using any of the programmable inputs (ENT1 o
figuration table parameters 120 y 121). The status of ENT2, table Configuration parameter 120 y 121). The
such input must be validated during a stabilization time status of such input must be validated during a stabili-
(Times table parameter 417, 418) before triggering the zation time before triggering the genset breaker alarm
programmable alarm 1. (Times table parameter 417, 418).

The programmable alarm 1 is configured by default The genset breaker alarm is configured by default
(Alarms table parameter 1079) to not be checked. (Alarms table parameter 1091) to not be checked.

A delay time (Alarms table parameter 1080) can be as- A delay time can be programmed in order to assure
sociated to the programmable alarm 1 in order to restrain enough time between genset breaker activation and the
the moment in which the alarm conditions are checked. feedback (Alarms table parameter 1092).

This alarm is initially configured (Alarms table parame- This alarm is initially configured (Alarms table parame-
ter 1081) to be only a warning (do not stop the engine). ter 1093) to be only a warning (do not stop the engine).

Programmable alarm 2. Engine communication error (only M7J option).

The programmable alarm 2 of the M7 controller activated Engine communication error is only available in M7J con-
by associating one of the general digital inputs (ENT1 or troller with J1939 option. M7J verifies the communica-
ENT2) as programmable alarm 1 mode (Configuration tion with the engine control unit through the J1939 bus
table parameters 120 y 121). The status of such input (J1939 table parameter 1).
must be validated during a stabilization time (Times ta- Engine communication error is configured by default
ble parameter 417, 418) before triggering the program- (Alarms table parameter 1094) to be checked from
mable alarm 2. starting process.
The programmable alarm 2 alarm is configured by default A stabilization time can be associated to the engine com-
(Alarms table parameter 1082) to not be checked. munication error (Alarms table parameter 1094).
A delay time (Alarms table parameter 1083) can be as- This alarm is initially configured (Alarms table parame-
sociated to the programmable alarm 2 in order to restrain ter 1096) to be only a warning (do not stop the engine).
the moment in which the alarm conditions are checked.
This alarm is initially configured (Alarms table parame-
ter 1084) to be only a warning (do not stop the engine).
Maintenance.
M7 controller triggers the Maintenance alarm when the
engine hours counter is over a programmable mainte-
nance time. This alarm only is a warning and it cannot
stop the engine. In order to erase this alarm from the list,
the user must set a new maintenance time (see section
7.2.1).

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7. MAINTENANCE

7.1. Working Counters

M7 controller has some counters where different working
values are recorded. The counters of the device are:
-- Total working hours counter. The device records
the number of working hours of the genset engine. This
counter cannot be reset.
-- Succeeded starts counter. The device records the
number of obtained starts. This counter can be reset
and starts counting from 0.
-- Failed starts counter. The device records the num-
ber of failed starts. This counter can be reset and starts
counting from 0.
-- Total counter of power. The device records the total
amount of power produced by the genset (MWh). This
counter cannot be reset.
The user can see the counters readings accessing from the
menu .
The partial counters can be reset to "0" by selecting them
with UP/DOWN arrow keys and then holding the button
for 5 seconds.

7.2. Maintenance meter

M7 controller has a programmable meter that charges whit
a certain time and start decreasing when detects engine
start. When maintenance meter goes to 0 create an alarm
without shutdown engine. The alarm disappears when the
meter is setup again.
Maintenance Meter allows:
Programming. Maintenance meter is setup from
menu. Pushing button user has access to the timing set
up value in hours that should be different to 0.
Display. The remaining time before that the maintenance
alarm (if positive) or the time from the maintenance alarm
triggers is displayed in hours and minutes.

Mode Format Maintenance Visualization

Fixed - -:- - Not programmed Not programmed engine maintenance
12:29
Fixed Programmed Remaining time to next maintenance
(hour: minutes)
-12:10
Flashing Programmed Time from the maintenance alarm trigger without reloading
(hour: minutes)

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Serve notice. In order to erase the maintenance war- curve. When the fuel level is being programmed, the va-
ning from the alarm list, user must reload the maintenan- lue in Ω is the present measure of the gauge.
ce meter pressing the key and programming a new
3. The temperature values of the points for the sensor cur-
maintenance value.
ve should be entered in centigrade. Positive and negative
Cancellation. PT cancel the current maintenance meter, temperature values are allowed in the points program-
it must be reload with a 0 value; any maintenance war- ming of the sensor curve.
ning will be also erased.
4. The pressure values of the points for the sensor curve
Remaining time should be entered in kilopascals. Only positive pressure
(fixed mode display) values are allowed in the programming of points of the
sensor curve.
5. The fuel sensor curve is applied to the % of fuel tank.
1 : 2 4
6. The pressure curve is applied to the oil pressure sensor.
▲
◄ ▼
Resistance (downward)

7.3. Fault history

M7 controller registers the alarms and saves the status
of the control board in the moment of the detection.  P. 2 8 0 Ω - 4 0 ºC
▲ P. 3 7 0 Ω 3 0 ºC
Fault history screen can be displayed until last 100
alarms registers by M7 controller. The last 10 alarms are ◄▼ P. 4 6 0 Ω 7 0 ºC
registered with the detail of the state of genset when
the alarm was triggered.

7.4. Analogue Sensors Slope

Programming.
M7 controller has a default curves programmed for pres-
sure, temperature and fuel sensors (VDO 323-803-001-
008 for temperature, VDO 360-081-030-009 for pressure
and AST 0-330 Ω for fuel).
The user can program a custom sensor curve from the
menu. To Access to the programming sensor mode,
the user must hold the button for 5 seconds with an
administrator level password.

To program these curves, follow these instructions:

1. There are a maximum of up to 32 points for each progra-
mmable curve.
2. With Ω values for the resistance value of the sensor cur-
ve. The resistance values of the response curve of the
sensor should be entered in descending order; meaning,
the first point should correspond to the highest resistan-
ce value, the second point to the second highest resis-
tance value, and so on. Only positive resistance values
are allowed in the programming of points for the sensor

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ANALOG SENSOR TABLE

TEMPERATURE PRESSURE
Dot VDO 323-803-001-008 VDO 360-081-030-009
Resistance Temperature Resistance Pressure
Ω ºC Ω kPa
1 1716 -40 184 1000
2 9134 -30 170 900
3 6764 -25 163 850
4 5067 -20 156 800
5 3834 -15 140 700
6 2930 -10 124 600
7 2249 -5 107 500
8 1743 0 90 400
9 1364 5 71 300
10 1075 10 52 200
11 850 15 42 150
12 677 20 31 100
13 543 25 21 50
14 439 30 10 0
15 357 35 - -
16 291 40 - -
17 240 45 - -
18 197 50 - -
19 161 55 - -
20 134 60 - -
21 114 65 - -
22 97 70 - -
23 82 75 - -
24 70 80 - -
25 60 85 - -
26 51 90 - -
27 44 95 - -
28 38 100 - -
29 33 105 - -
30 29 110 - -
31 26 115 - -
32 22 120 - -

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8. OPTIONs

8.1. Option: M7J controller.

M7J controller (J1939 option) allows the communication
between the engine unit controller using the J1939 bus.
M7 controller can get from the J1939:
•• Command start/stop engine.
•• Engine variables (speed, oil pressure, coolant tempe-
rature, fuel consumption…) depending of the engine unit
controller
•• Active alarms.
•• Log of faults (with possibility of erasing).
•• Droop.
•• Engine speed regulation.
•• Replacement of engine CiU.

Start
Engine Active Failure Erased of CIU
ENGINE Stop DROOP
measurements1 alarms record failure record Mode
(J1939)
General − 012 − − − − −
SCANIA 012 012 012 012 012 12 2
VOLVO
012 012 012 012 012 12 2
EMS1
VOLVO
012 012 012 012 012 12 2
EMS2
VOLVO
012 012 012 012 012 − −
EDC4
IVECO NEF − 012 − − − 12 −
IVECO
− 012 012 − − 12 −
CURSOR
JOHN
− 012 012 012 012 − −
DEERE
YANMAR − 012 012 012 012 − −
MTU 012 012 012 − − − −

0
: Mode 0 (J1939 table parameter 604)
1
: Mode 1 (J1939 table parameter 604)
2
: Mode 2 (J1939 table parameter 604)

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8.1.a. Engine variables

8.2. Weekly scheduler
Depending of the engine control unit, the engine varia-
bles that M7J controller can get from J1939 are: M7C controller allows the weekly programming of the
following events:
•• Coolant temperature.
•• Start.
•• Oil pressure.
•• Locked.
•• Speed.
•• Test (engine running without genset breaker activa-
•• Coolant level. tion).
•• Oil pressure. Users can program up to 5 different events for each day
•• Current fuel consumption. of the week. M7R controller must be in auto mode in
order to manage the scheduler.
•• Battery voltage.
The scheduler allows to program specific events for each
•• Consumed fuel. season (winter, spring, summer or autum) or for all the
•• Working hours. year (see appendix II section 4. Weekly scheduler).

•• Inlet temperature.
•• Torque.
8.3. Heater
M7T controller regulates the internal temperature in or-
8.1.b. J1939 engine control der to assure that the M7T controller temperature never
M7J controller allows 3 different modes of engine con- is under 0ºC using an internal sensor and a heater. The
trol by J1939 (J1939 table parameter 604): present internal temperature is displayed in menu.
•• Mode 0: M7J displays engine measures, alarms and
fault log management.
•• Mode 1: M7J displays engine measures, alarms and
fault log management and speed regulation.
•• Mode 2: M7J displays engine measures, alarms and
fault log management, speed regulation and replace-
ment of CiU (only VOLVO and SCANIA engines).

8.1.c. Limiter of sudden change in

speed
M7J controller allows to limit sudden changes in speed
using J1939 control mode 1 and 2 (J1939 table para-
meter 604); in order to limit sudden changes in speed, it
is possible to set up a threshold of maximum change of
speed in rpm/sec (J1939 table parameter 606). In case
of a change of speed over this programmed threshold,
M7J controller will adjust the target speed in several
steps. Value 0 of this threshold parameter disables this
feature, allowing the engine to make a sudden change
of speed.

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9. (Annex I): Parameters

User can identify using 3 different levels of password. Valida-
ting a level password allow user to set up all parameters of
this level and lower (see Psw column of parameters table).
Those different access levels are:
1. User. (default password: 1111)
2. Maintenance. (default password: 1911)
3. Administrator.

CONFIGURATION
Index Psw Description Value
0- Three-phase
without neutral
1- Three-phase
Three-phase, bi-phase, single-phase, or three-phase 2- Bi-phase
101 2 1
without neutral, delta or delta without neutral 3- Single-phase
4- Delta
5- Delta without neutral
6- Bi-phase selector
102 2 Phase voltage as start condition 3 0-Off
0-Not checked
103 2 Alternator voltage as starting condition 3 1-Started engine condition
2- Stopped engine
104 2 PICK-UP input as starting condition 3 condition
3- Started and stopped
105 2 LOP input as starting condition 2 engine condition
0-PD/PR
1-PE/PR
106 2 Engine control 0
2-PD/PE
3-PR/PULL/HOLD
0-Not installed
107 2 Voltage transformer 0
1-Transformer rate 400/600
0-50Hz/1500rpm
Rotation speed of the engine ring gear
108 2 0 60Hz/1800rpm
related with genset voltage frequency
1-50Hz/3000rpm
Silent mode 0-Enable buzzer
109 2 0
M7 buzzer disabled mode 1-Disable buzzer
0-Not allowed
1- Starting due to External
110 3 Manual override mode 0
start input or scheduler
1- Starting due to manual override.
111 2 RC input configuration 1

112 2 BPA input configuration 1

113 2 ATA input configuration 1

114 2 NA input configuration 1 0-OFF

1-Normally open.
115 2 PEM input configuration 2 2- Normally closed.

116 2 AE input configuration 1

117 2 ENT1 input configuration 1

118 2 ENT2 input configuration 1

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CONFIGURATION
Index Psw Description Value

Irrigation pump mode 0-Electrical generator enable

119 2 0
Generator control without electrical signal (only engine control). 1-Electrical generator disable

120 2 Input 1 mode 0

0-None
1-Alarm 1
2-Alarm 2
3-Alternative configuration
4-Manual override
5-Emergency stop
121 2 Input 2 mode 0 6-Genset breaker

122 2 Output 1 mode (PD) 0

0-None
1-Electronic protection
2-Dummy load
123 2 Output 2 mode (PD) (MC/MNA/MNC) 1 3-Fuel Pump
4-Engine running state
5-Genset breaker
6-Input 1 detection
124 2 Output 3 mode (CON) 5

0-Disable (one transformer

for each phase)
125 2 Only one current transformer 0
1-Enable (one transformer
for all phases)

MEASSURES
Index Psw Description Value
Conversion factor of the amperage transformers
201 2 100
Common factor to the real amperage values IR,IS,IT
202 2 Fuel level regulation EMPTY

203 2 Fuel level regulation FULL

0-bar
204 1 Units for pressure meassurement 0
1-PSI
0-Celsius
205 1 Units for temperature meassurement 0
1-Farenheit
0-Disable
206 2 Enable of non-linear fuel gauge 0
1-Enable

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THRESHOLDS TABLE
Index Psw Description Value Range

301 2 Maximum cranking attempts 4 1..10

302 2 Maximum Genset Voltage 440V

303 2 Minimum Genset Voltage 360V

305 2 Maximum Genset Frequency 55Hz

306 2 Minimum Genset Frequency 45Hz

307 2 Overload current 1000 A

308 2 Short circuit 3000 A

311 2 Maximum engine speed (Pick up) 1650 rpm

312 2 Minimum engine speed (Pick up) 1350 rpm

313 2 Minimum battery voltage 8V 8-23

314 2 Level voltage in electrical genset signal 40V 30-100

Started engine
315 2 Level voltage in battery charger 8V 6-23
condition
316 2 Level speed (PICK UP) 1000 rpm 300-1000

317 2 Teeth of the engine ring gear in flywheel 0 0-300

318 2 Tank level for low fuel alarm condition 10% 0..30
0.5-3 bar
319 2 Pressure level for oil low pressure alarma 1.2 bar
7-43 psi
80-105ºC
320 2 Temperature level for high coolant temperature alarm 98ºC
175-220ºF
326 2 Fuel pump activation Minimum tank level 30% 15%-40%

327 2 conditions Maximum tank level 80% 20%-90%

0: Disable
328 2 Power level activation 0KW
Dummy load activation 1...10000
conditions 0: Disable
329 2 Power level deactivation 0KW
1...10000

TIMES TABLE
Index Psw Description Value Range
Time between cranking
401 2 Time between one cranking attempt and another. 5’’ 3’’..15’’
All the engine control outputs are deactivated
402 2 Glow plug pre-heating time 0’’ 0’’..180’’
Cranking time
403 2 Maximum waiting time before detecting the started engine 5’’ 1’’..30’’
condition. During this time the cranking output (ARR) is active.
Load activation delay
404 2 Time from the detection of the engine started 3’’ 1’’..600’’
condition to the genset breaker activation.

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TIMES TABLE
Index Psw Description Value Range
Nominal condition time
405 2 Time from the detection of the engine starting condition to 2” 2”..15”
the quality validation of the electrical generated signal.
Time of excitation of battery charger alternator time
406 2 Being this time, the voltage generates by battery charger 3’’ 1’’..10’’
alternator is checked.
Cooling time
407 2 Length of the stopping phase where the engine is running 120’’ 0’’..1800’’
without load.
Length of pulse stop activation
408 2 10’’ 1’’..30’’
Length of the activation of stop engine output.
0’’..1800’’
(if 0, alarm output
Delay of start by external order
activation will
409 2 Time between the detection of external start and start of 0’’
be active during
the engine; during this time, alarm output (AL) is active.
the start process
for 5 seconds)
Maximum time for alarm activation
The alarm output will be activated (together with the flashing of
0-Unlimited
410 2 the reset button and the buzzer on the display) when corresponds 15”
1”..1800”
within this limited time. Value 0, alarm output is active until user
press button.
411 2 RC input filter 1.0’’ 0.0’’..5.0’’

412 2 BPA input filter 1.0’’ 0.0’’..5.0’’

413 2 ATA input filter 1.0’’ 0.0’’..5.0’’

414 2 NA input filter 1.0’’ 0.0’’..5.0’’

415 2 PE input filter 0.2 0.0’’..5.0’’

416 2 AE input filter 1.0’’ 0.0’’..5.0’’

417 2 ENT1 input filter 1.0’’ 0.0’’..5.0’’

418 2 ENT2 input filter 1.0’’ 0.0’’..5.0’’

0..Pulse disable
419 2 Value 0 mode: output deactivation when input 1 deactivation 1”..1000”
Pulse lenght

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ALTERNATIVE CONFIGURATION
Parameter Psw Description Value
0- Three-phase without neutral
1-Three-phase
Three-phase, bi-phase or single- 2- Bi-phase
501 2 phase without neutral, delta 1 3- single-phase
or delta without neutral. 4- Delta
5- Delta without neutral
6- Bi-phase selector

502 2 Maximum Genset Voltage 440V

503 2 Minimum Genset Voltage 360V

504 2 Overload current 1000A

505 2 Short circuit treshold 3000A

Irrigation pump mode1:
Maximum Genset Frequency Maximum speed in rpm
506 2 58
Maximum engine speed (Pick up) Generator mode1:
Maximum genset frequency
Irrigation pump mode1:
Minimum Genset Frequency Minimum speed in rpm
507 2 45
Minimum engine speed (Pick up) Generator mode1:
Minimum genset frequency
508 3 Nominal engine speed (only M7J option) 0 0-65535 rpm

509 2 Fine adjust speed (only M7J option) 125 0-250: Speed adjust (±75 rpm).

1
Configuration table parameter 119.

J1939 (M7J controller)

Parameter Psw Description Value Range
0-Disabled
1-Generic
2-SCANIA EMS
3-YANMAR
4-VOLVO EDC4
601 3 Engine model 0 5-VOLVO EMS2
6-VOLVO EMS1
7-IVECO CURSOR
8-IVECO NEF
9-JOHN DEERE
10-MTU
602 3 Nominal engine speed (only M7J option) 1500 0-65535

603 2 Fine adjust speed (only M7J option) 125 0-250: Speed adjust (±75 rpm).
0: Meassures mode
1: Speed control
604 3 Control mode 0
2: CIU mode (only VOLVO
and SCANIA engines)
0 - Droop Disable
605 3 Droop 0
1..250- Droop value x0,1%
0-Disable
606 2 Limiter of sudden change in speed 0
1-1000 limiter value (rpm/seg)

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ALARMS
Parameter Psw Description Value
0-Disable
1-Always enabled
2- Checking from starting
3-Checking from
1001 3 Check management 1
started (Running)
E01: High coolant temperature
4- Checking from nominal
condition (electrical signal stable
and genset breaker active)
1002 3 Delay 0’’ 0”…5”
0-Only warning (do
not stop engine)
1003 3 Action 1
1-Stop engine inmediatly
2-Stop engine after cooling down

1004 3 Check management 4 0..4

E02: Low oil pressure
1005 3 Delay 15’’ 0”…30”

1006 3 Action 1 0..2

1007 - Check management 1 Read only

E03: Emergency stop
1008 - Filter 0’’ Read only

1009 - Action 1 Read only

1010 2 Check management 3 0..4

E04: Battery alternator charge Failure
1011 2 Filter 5’’ 0”…30”

1012 2 Action 0 0..2

1013 2 Check management 5 1 Read only

E05: Engine start failure
1014 2 Filter 5’’ 0”…30”
Read only
1015 - Action 0
0..2

1016 3 Check management 1 0..4

E06: Low Coolant Level
1017 3 Delay 5’’ 0”…30”

1018 3 Action 1 0..2

1019 2 Check management 1 0..4

E07: Fuel reserve
1020 2 Delay 5’’ 0”…30”

1021 2 Action 0 0..2

1022 2 Check management 4 0..4

E08: Overspeed
1023 2 Filter 5’’ 0”…30”

1024 2 Action 1 0..2

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ALARMS
Parameter Psw Description Value

1025 2 Check management 4 0..4

E09: Underspeed
1026 2 Filter 15” 0”…30”

1027 2 Action 2 0..2

1028 2 Check management 4 0..4

E10: Overload
1029 2 Filter 15 0”…30”

1030 2 Action 2 0..2

1034 2 Check management 3 0..4

E12: Maximum Genset Voltage
1035 2 Filter 5’’ 0”…30”

1036 2 Action 1 0..2

1037 2 Check management 4 0..4

E13: Maximum Genset Frequency
1038 2 Filter 1’’ 0”…30”

1039 2 Action 1 0..2

1046 2 Check management 1 0..4

E16: Low battery voltage
1047 2 Filter 15 0”…30”

1048 2 Action 0 0..2

2 Check management 1 0..4

1049 E17: High coolant temperature (by sensor)

2 Filter 5’’ 0”…30”

1050

2 Action 0 0..2
1051

2 Alarm 17 management 3 0..4

1052 Low oil pressure (by sensor)

2 Filter 5’’ 0”…30”

1053

2 Action 0 0..2
1054

1055 2 Check management 1 0..1

E18: Low oil pressure (by sensor)
1056 2 Filter 5’’ 0”…30”

1057 2 Action 0 0..2

1058 2 Check management 4 0..4

E20: Shortcircuit
Read only
1059 - Filter 0
0”…30”

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ALARMS
Parameter Psw Description Value
1060 2 Action 2 0..2

1061 2 Check management 3 0..4

E21: Minimum Genset Voltage
1062 2 Filter 15’’ 0”…30”

1063 2 Action 2 0..2

1064 2 Check management 3 0..4

E22: Minimum Genset Frequency
1065 2 Filter 15’’ 0”…30”

1066 2 Action 2 0..2

1067 - Check management 4 Read only

E23: Unexpected engine stop
1068 - Filter 5’’ Read only

1069 - Action 0 Read only

1070 2 Check management 1 0..1

E24: Stop Failure
1071 2 Filter 3’’ 0”…30”

1072 - Action 1

1076 2 Check management 3 0..4

E26: Genset electrical signal droop
1077 2 Filter 2’’ 0”…30”

1078 2 Action 2 0..2

1079 2 Check management 0 0..4

E27: Programmable alarm 1
1080 2 Delay 0’ 0”…30”

1081 2 Action 0 0..2

1082 2 Check management 0 0..4

E28: Programmable Alarm 2
1083 2 Delay 0’ 0”…30”

1084 2 Action 0 0..2

1091 2 Alarm management 0 0..4

E31: Genset breaker failure
1092 2 Delay 0’ 0”…30”

1093 2 Action 0 0..2

Alarm management
1094 2 1 0..4
E32: Engine communication error
(only option M7J)
1095 2 Delay 1’ 0”…30”

1096 2 Action 0 0..2

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10. (Annex II):

M7 CONTROLLER INTERFACE

10.1. M7 controller status screens 10.2. Genset electrical signals screens

The estate of the generator is displayed in the main screens 1. Generator voltage (between phase and neutral), currents
of M7 controller; the generator status view is changed by and frequency.
pressing up/down buttons. Frequency

5 0 . 3 H z

V 1 N 2 3 0 V I 1 0 A

V 2 N 2 3 0 V I 2 0 A

V 3 N 2 3 0 V I 3 0 A

Voltage Currents
phase-neutral

2. Generator voltage (between phases), currents and frequen-

cy.

5 0 . 3 H z

V 1 2 4 0 2 V I 1 9 7 A

V 2 3 4 0 0 V I 2 1 0 3 A

V 3 1 4 0 1 V I 3 5 8 A

Voltage between
phases

3. Generator status: electrical signals of different phases are

displayed in a cyclic sequence.

Fuel level
Voltage & (only if fuel
Frequency current gauge installed)
5 0 . 0 H z 7 5 %

V 1 N 2 3 0 V I 1 3 4 5 A

7 0 º C 6 . 7 B A R

1 0 0 H
Working hours
Engine coolant temperature Oil pressure
(Measures table parámeter 205: (Measures table parameter
Celsius or Farenheit) 204: bars o Psi)

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10.3. Engine sCREEN 10.4. Generator status screen

Engine variables: several working variables of the engine State of the generator.
are displayed depending of the installed sensors.
List of genset states:
Speed (rpm).
Pre-heating (remaining time)
Total working time (hours).

Fuel level (%) Cranking

Battery charger alternator voltage (V)

Running
Coolant temperature (Measures table pa-
rameter 205: Celsius or Farenheit).
Stable and genset breaker active
Battery voltage (V)

Oil pressure (Measures table parameter Cooling (remaining time)

204: bars o Psi).

Fuel level (only if fuel gauge installed)

Speed Operation hours

1 5 0 0 r p m 1 0 0 H

7 5 %
External start states: USB connection
2 6 V 7 0 º C List of genset breaker
states:
2 4 V 6 . 7 B A R
open

Battery voltage Oil pressure (Measures table open

parameter 204: bars o Psi)
closed
Battery charger alternator voltage closed
Coolant temperature (Mea-
sures table parameter
205: Celsius or Farenheit)

NOTE:  With M7J controller option, the picture is

displayed.

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10.5. Genset power screen 10.6. Failure list

Generator power with power factor calculation. Failure list screen:
Flashing: any stop
c o s φ 0 . 9 8 L engine alarm.
Fixed: no stop engine
Alarm status condition:
3 0 k W φ 1 0 . 9 8 L alarm
flashing: error active.
3 0 k V A φ 2 0 . 9 7 L fixed: error inactive.

1 k V A R φ 3 0 . 9 9 L

Generator cosϕ: Power factor.

power: ϕ1: Phase 1. 3
Active (kW) ϕ2: Phase 2.
Aparent (kVA) ϕ3: Phase 3.
Reactive (kVAR) ▲ E07 E18 E06

◄ ▼

Up/down cursors: More than 1 Failure

page error code

Total count of failures

Erase failures with inactive error condition; if

there is no more active error condition, interfa-
ce comes back to genset status screen.
From the status screen: interface goes to failu-
res list screen
From the failures list screen: interface comes
back to status screen

Select failures list screen

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10.7. Generator maintenance

10.7.a. Password access 10.7.b. Main menu.

Password is active for 10 minutes. Main menu allows the user to Access to the different
maintenance menu using and buttons and
button. The current selection is displayed flashing.

Maintenance:
• digital inputs
• digital outputs
0 0 0 0 • analog inputs
• J1939 variables (only M7J option)
Parameters
(only maintenance or upper pas-
sword level)
From the status screen: enter in password
validation screen Counters
Form the password validation screen: validate
value.
Fault log
Cancel password.
Passwords

Weekly schedule (only M7C option)

Select password.

Set time (only M7C option)

J1939 diagnosis (only M7J option)

▲
◄▼

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10.8. Maintenance

10.8.a. Digital inputs/outputs 10.8.b. Analog inputs

Digital input and output state is displayed in the first The analog inputs measures in are displayed in the
maintenance screen. second maintenance menu (if its sensor is plugged).
Likewise, internal controller temperature is displayed
Engine cranking with M7T option.

Preheating
2 4 0 Ω
Engine control (fuel/stop/pull)
2 3 3 Ω 5 4 Ω
Alarm ◄ ▲ 2 9 º C

Output S3
Measure (Ω) of fuel gauge input.
Battery charge alternator
Measure (Ω) oil pressure input.
Output S1
Measure (Ω) coolant temperature.
Output S2
Internal temperature (M7T option).

◄ ▼  

Fuel reserve

Low oil pressure

High coolant temperature

Coolant level

External start

Emergency stop

Input 1

Input 2

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10.8.c. J1939 engine variables

With M7J option, two additional screens are displayed
for J1939 information. The information can be displayed I M 5 6 º C A T 7 5 %
in the following formats:
▲ D P 8 0 %
•• Numeric value J1939 information.
◄ ▼ 2 0 0 L 2 5 7 h
•• ! J1939 error state.
•• -- J1939 information disable.
IM IM Inlet Manifold temperature (ºC)
Depending of the engine unit controller, the following
J1939 fields can be displayed.
AT AT Torque (%)

DP DP Droop (only SCANIA engine)

2 5 % 2. 6 b a r
Fuel meter
▲ 7 L h 1 1 V
◄ ▼ 2 0 0 L 2 5 7 h Working hours of fuel meter

Coolant level (%).

NOTE:  Fuel meter allows getting fuel refill information.
For this purpose, M7J has got a working hours counter
Turbo pressure (bars).
and a fuel meter that are reset holding the button for
5 seconds in the refill procedure. In next refill, user can
Average fuel consumption (liter/hour) get the rate between working hours and fuel that has
been done by the engine from the last refill.

Total fuel consumption (liter).

Battery voltage

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10.9. Counters 10.11. Weekly scheduler (only M7C op-

Counters screen allows to get some counters informa- tion)
tion about the generator working operation. Weekly scheduler is programmed in menu. The
events are repeated every week. In order to program
some events to be done the same day every week, se-
lect the day of the week and press button.
1 0 : 0 0
▲ 1 1 0
◄ ▼ 3
▲
Engine running time (hour:min). ◄▼
Engine start counter The different events that can be proggamed are (in prio-
rity order):
Engine failed cranking counter
•• locked ( ): disable any external start of genset in
Maintenance meter auto mode.
•• start ( ): engine start and genset breaker activation.
Power meter (kWh).
•• test ( ): engine start without breaker activation (for
exmple, battery charge operation).
10.10. FaULT LOG •• none (----): no event programmed.
Fault log screen displays up to the last 100 faults of ge- The M7C controller allows to program up to 5 different
nerator. Detailed information of last 10 faults can be get events per day. For each event, the user must set the
pressing the key (see the screen picture in the time interval, where initial hour MUST be previous to
fault screen). The current selected fault is displayed in end hour and both must have a value between 00:00
flashing mode; fault index and code is displayed in the and 23:59.
same screen.
M7C controller allows the user to program the event to
Code of selected Index of selected fault / be enabled only in a specific season (northern hemisphe-
fault Total count of faults re definition) or to be enable for all the year. The different
options for seasonal programming are:
2 / 9 8 •• -: event enable the complete year.

E15 •• event enable in December, January & February.

•• event enable in March, April & May.
▲
•• event enable in June, July & August.
◄ ▼
•• event enable in September, October & November.
The user can navigate with up/down buttons and select
the day of the week pressing the button; in the day of the
week programming screen, the user can program type
of event and interval of each of the 5 events.

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10.13. Engine diagnosis (only M7J op-

NOTE:  NOTE: To program an event from one day until
the next one (2 consecutive days) the user must program tion)
a first event between the initial hour and 23:59 of the M7J controller can access to active error and fault log of
first day and another event between 00:00 and the end the engine unit control through the J1939 bus. To access
time of the second day. to J1939 diagnosis screen, the user has to select the
menu.In the engine diagnosis screen, active and passive
(from the fault log) alarms of the engine unit control are
Event mode Initial time End time displayed.
Index of error /
Total number of errors

1 0 : 0 0 1 1 : 3 0 1 2 / 1 8
▲ --- 0 0 : 0 0 0 0 : 0 0
1 2 . 3 3 2
◄▼ --- 0 0 : 0 0 0 0 : 0 0
▲ 1 3 . 4 1 8
Seasonal event
◄ ▼ 1 4 . 7 5 0

10.12. Setting time screen (only M7C

Index of Error code Active
option) error error state
Using up/down keys and the button, the user can set
the time of the M7c controller from the menu. To access to detail of the error, the user must select the
Field selection Hour error with the up/down button and press the button.
Index of selected error /
Total of errors

3 3 2 . 1 8 1 2 / 1 8
▲
▲ →
→ 1111 :: 00 00 :: 55 55 1 1 : 0 8 : 4 1 
◄▼
◄ ▼ 22 77 // 00 66 // 11 22 ▲ 4 1 8

Date (dd/mm/yy) ◄ ▼ 1 5

Engine working hours when the error was

triggered.

Flash code

Counter of this kind of error.

Error mode action: do not stop engine (-) or

stop engine

NOTE:  To delete the failure record of the engine control

unit, press the push button during 5 seconds with
a user password for SUPERVISOR level.

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10.14. passwords 10.15. PARAMETERS

The user can change the default password from the pas- Select parameter table with up/down cursors and key.
sword screen. The user only has permission to change It is necessary to be validate with a maintenance o upper
his level and lower passwords. level password to enter in parameter menu.

1 2 / 1 8

1 2 . 3 3 2
100 200 300 400
▲ 1 3 . 4 1 8
▲
◄ ▼ 1 4 . 7 5 0 ◄ ▼ 500 1000
Value
Password levels:
User
Maintenance
Administrator P 1 0 1 . . . . . . . . . 4
▲ P 1 0 2 . . . . . . . . . 5
◄▼ P 1 0 3 . . . . . . . . . 0

1 1 1 1 Parameter index

0 0 0 0 Parameter tables:

General genset configuration.

Old password New password

Measurements parameters

Thresholds parameters

Times parameters

Alarms

Alternative configuration

J1939 parameters (only M7J option)

Curve of sensors

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10.16. Calibration of analog sensor

M7 controller allows the calibration of analog sensors for
temperature, pressure and gauge fuel. In order to calibra-
te any of these sensors, user must enter in menu
with an administrator level password.

NOTE:  Fit the fuel gauge is useful for non-linear sensor.

Before programming a calibration table for fuel gauge,
the user must enable this feature (Measures table
parameter 206 value 1); if this feature is disable,
fuel gauge fit to a linear answer with only maximum
(Measures table parameter 203); and minimum
(Measures table parameter 202) tank level.

◄▼

P . 1 Ω 7 4 0 TM 3 0
P . 2 Ω 3 2 2 TM 5 0
◄▼P . 3 Ω 1 5 5 TM 7 0

User can fit the sensor answer programming a table with

resistance values in downward order.

For table, positive and negative temperature values are

allowed.
For table, only positive values of pressure are allowed.

For table, resistance values are set placing the fuel

gauge in different tank levels.
Pressure and temperature table has up to 32 program-
ming points; fuel table has up to 8 programming points.
User can select a new programming point with up/down
cursors and key; resistance value must be between
the previous resistance value and 0 (downward order).
User must hold the key for 5 seconds during the vali-
dation of the last point in order to end the programming
process.

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11. (Annex III):

M7 Configuration
application

11.1. System REQUIREMENTS 11.3. PASSWORD

•• Windows XP Service Pack 3 (Microsoft .NET Framework Before launching application, the user must validate a
3.5) or upper. password of maintenance level or upper:
•• 2 GB RAM memory.
•• DUAL CORE 2 GHz Processor

11.2. INTRODUCTION
The M7 configuration application features are
•• Set up M7 parameters
•• Erase of fault log.
•• Configuration files management (saved/load configura- M7 controller model only use USB port in order to com-
tion) municate with M7 configuration application. If the USB
is not listed in the Port Select field, reboot the system.
M7x compatible models are:
If the problem persists, check driver availability (see USB
•• M7 drivers installation section).
•• M7x Password fields:
•• M7J
•• M7xJ

11.3.a. Communication port

In this drop down box is displayed the port which is going

to establish the communication with the controller. If the
USB drivers of the controller are properly installed and is
connected to the PC, it will display the USB option and
the selection cannot be changed. Otherwise, it will be
shown the serial ports available on the system (COM1,
COM2…).
More information on installing the USB drivers, in the
section Installing drivers.

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11.3.b. Password
11.4. MAIN SCREEN
Once validated into the system the main screen is dis-
played.
User must validate a 4 characters password and press
validate button. Depending of the password level:
•• M7 controller checks a correct password; if the pas-
sword has maintenance level or upper, the M7 configu-
ration application will be launched.
•• M7 controller checks a wrong password; the M7 con-
figuration application will be closed.

11.3.c. Exit button

Press button to cancel the password validation pro-
cess.

It is divided in 3 parts:

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11.4.a. Parameter selection panel Parameters

The parameter table is selected from

the parameter selection panel pres-
sing one of the following button (see
appendix I: Parameters):

Meassures Alarms

In the parameter screen, the name of the parameter

Thresholds J1939 table and its icon is displayed in the upper part of the
screen. The options of each parameter are displayed in
a pull down list.

Sensors Configuration
11.4.b. SENSORS TABLE

Alternative
Time
configuration

NOTE:  J1939 table is only available with M7J option.

In the sensors screen, tables of values that fit the an-

swer for temperature, pressure and gauge fuel are dis-
played (see appendix III: Calibration of analog sensor)

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11.4.c. Toolbar
11.5. M7 controller driver
First time PC detects the M7 controller, it will try to ins-
tall it automatically.

The following options are available in the toolbar:

1. Fault log erase button.
IMPORTANT: If PC installs default WINDOWS driver, the
If the M7 controller fault list is not empty, the fault log installation will be failed. In this case, it will be necessary
erase button is displayed with the following picture ; to install manually the MCP2200.inf driver to Device Ma-
when the mouse cursor goes over the button, the pictu- nager → Other devices → MCP2200 USB Serial Emula-
re changes to in order to show that pressing button tor device.
the fault log will be erased. If the fault log is empty, the
button shows the picture.
2. Read parameters button.
M7 configuration application reads the configuration of
the controller when the button is pressed. The pictu-
re is showed when the action is completed.
3. Write parameters button.
M7 configuration application writes the configuration to
the controller when the button is pressed. The pictu-
re is showed when the action is completed.
4. Save configuration.
M7 configuration application saves the configuration of
the controller in a file when the button is pressed,
opening before a selection dialog. The picture is
showed when the action is completed.
5. Load configuration.
M7 configuration application loads a configuration from a
file when the button is pressed, opening before a
selection dialog. The picture is showed when the ac-
tion is completed.
6. Options button.

The button allows the user to select the language of

the application opening a menu with a pull down list.
7. Exit button.

The button closes the application. IMPORTANT to

close the application before unplugging the M7 contro-
ller from the USB connector; otherwise, the PC must be
reboot to connect a new device.

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12. (Annex IV):

TECHNICAL DATA

12.1. M7 Controller

Illustration 1.  M7 controller connection

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12.1.a. WIRING

Illustration 2.  Wiring M7 Controller.

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Signal Description Type Characteristics

SUPPLY
8÷36V Positive Battery Supply Possitive supply voltage of 8 to 36VDC
-BAT Negative Battery Supply Negative supply voltage
DIGITAL INPUTS
RC Fuel Reserve Input Low level active digital input
BPA Low Oil Pressure Input Low level active digital input
ATA High coolant temperature Input Low level active digital input
NA Coolant level Input Low level active digital input
PEM Emergency stop Input Low level active digital input
AE External start up Input Low level active digital input
ENT1 Input 1 Input Low level active digital input
ENT2 Input 2 Input Low level active digital input
PICK-UP INPUT
PCK1 Pick-up Input PICK-UP sensor digital input
PCK2 Pick-up Input PICK-UP sensor digital input
ANALOG INPUTS
NC Fuel level Input Resistive sensor analog input
P Pressure Input Resistive VDO sensor analog input
T Temperature Input Resistive VDO sensor analog input
PNP DIGITAL HIGH CURRENT OUTPUTS
+BAT Positive Battery Supply Supply voltage for digital outputs
ARR Start Output High level active digital high current output
PR Warm up Output High level active digital high current output
PC Configurable stop Output High level active digital high current output
PNP DIGITAL OUTPUTS
D+ Energize alternator Output High level active digital output
AL Alarm Output High level active digital output
CON Breaker Output High level active digital output
PD De-energizing stop Output High level active digital output
OUTPUT RELAY
MC Common contact Output Dry Contact, contact C
MNC Normally-closed contact Output Dry Contact, contact NC
MNA Normally-open contact Output Dry Contact, contact NO
CURRENT MEASUREMENT ANALOG INPUTS
IGN Neutral current Input Current measurement analog input
IG1 Line 1 current Input Current measurement analog input
IG2 Line 2 current Input Current measurement analog input
IG3 Line 3 current Input Current measurement analog input
VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT ANALOG INPUTS
VGN Neutral genset voltage Input Voltage measurement analog input
VG1 Line 1 genset voltage Input Voltage measurement analog input
VG2 Line 2 genset voltage Input Voltage measurement analog input
VG3 Line 3 genset voltage Input Voltage measurement analog input

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The USB connector meets with the standard 2.0.

To supply the equipment, we recommend a cable with a
1 mm2 section. To realise the wiring cable of 2.5 is due
to use mm2 of diameter for the BAT connections, ARR,
PR and PC. For the rest of connections mm2 of diameter
is recommendable to use cable of 1.
The equipment should be insulated or disconnected be-
fore making the connection of voltage input and current.
There is risk of danger.
The measurements module should be assembled in the
back of the switchboard, if possible in the center to easily
do the wiring, because there are connectors around the
entire module.
No special ventilation requirements are needed due to
the low power consumed by the module.
It is necessary to carry out cleaning on the surface of the
equipment and the outside with a damp cloth.
The equipment is included within the CAT III 600V cate-
gory for measurements made in the building installation.
Should incorporate resources to disconnect the fixed ins-
tallation according to the regulations of installation. Such
resources must have a separation in all poles supplying
disconnection under overvoltage category III.
The disconnection resources must be accesible to the
users. Connect the grounding connection to the negati-
ve point of the battery, to the switchboard chassis and to
thegenerating sets chassis.

This equipment has risk of danger if han-

dled improperly. Must be installed by trai-
ned technical staff. It is necessary to con-
sult the documentation.
WARNING: risk of danger.

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12.1.b. ELECTRICAL RATINGS

Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
Supply (terminals 8÷36V, –BAT, +BAT)
8÷36V Power supply voltage of the unit 8 36 VDC
+BAT Power supply voltage of the outputs 8 36 VDC
IBAT Supply current 8÷36V=12V 80 mA
IBAT Supply current 8÷36V=24V 40 mA
PBAT Power consumption 1 W
NPN digital inputs (terminals RC, BPA, ATA, NA, PEM, AE, ENT1, ENT2)
VIN Input voltage -0,7 40 V
VIL Low level voltage input 1 V
VIH High level voltage input 5 V
IIL Low level current VIN = 0V -2 -2,5 mA
IIH High level current VIN = 24V 0 100 uA
PICK-UP input (terminals PCK)
VIN Input voltage 30 VAC
IIN Input current VIN=12VAC 2,6 3 mA
FIN Input frequency VIN=12VAC 3600 Hz
Analog inputs (terminals NC, P, T)
VI Input voltage 5 V
RNC Fuel level resistance 0 400 Ω
RP Pressure resistance 0 200 Ω
RT Coolant temperature resistance 0 4000 Ω
RTC Oil temperature resistance 0 4000 Ω
DI Alternator voltage 0 40 V
PNP digital high current outputs (terminals PC, PR, ARR)
VO Output voltage +BAT V
IO Output current T=∞ 20 A
IO Output current T = 1s 40 A
PNP digital outputs (terminals D+, AL, PD, CON)
VO Output voltage +BAT V
IO Output current 1 A
RD+ D+ output resistance 47 Ω
Relay outputs (terminals MC, MNC, MNA)
VO Switching voltage 250 VAC
IO Switching current cosϕ = 1 8 A

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Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit

Current measurement analog inputs (terminals IGN, IG1, IG2, IG3)
IIN Input current 5 AAC
RIN Input resistance 0,05 Ω
Voltage measurement analog inputs (terminals VGN, VG1, VG2, VG3)
VIN-FF Line to line voltage input 520 VAC
VIN-FN Line to neutral voltage input 300 VAC
Environmental conditions
Tª Operating temperature -20 +70 ºC
without
HR Relative humidity 80 %
condensation
Enclosure protection (IP) *see note 1 65

NOTE:  IP 65 when the equipment is installed with the

gasket supplied.

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12.1.c. DIMENSIONS

Illustration 3.  Sized M7 Controller.

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12.2. M7J Controller

Illustration 4.  M7J Controller

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12.2.a. WIRING

Illustration 5.  Wiring M7J Controller.

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SIGNAL DESCRIPTION TYPE CHARACTERISTICS

SUPPLY
8÷36V Positive Battery Supply Possitive supply voltage of 8 to 36VDC
-BAT Negative Battery Supply Negative supply voltage
J1939 BUS
J1939S Shield J1939 bus Bus J1939 communication
J1939L Line J1939L J1939 bus Bus J1939 communication
J1939H Line J1939H J1939 bus Bus J1939 communication
DIGITAL INPUTS
RC Fuel Reserve Input Low level active digital input
BPA Low Oil Pressure Input Low level active digital input
ATA High coolant temperature Input Low level active digital input
NA Coolant level Input Low level active digital input
PEM Emergency stop Input Low level active digital input
AE External start up Input Low level active digital input
ENT1 Input 1 Input Low level active digital input
ENT2 Input 2 Input Low level active digital input
PICK-UP INPUT
PCK1 Pick-up Input PICK-UP sensor digital input
PCK2 Pick-up Input PICK-UP sensor digital input
ANALOG INPUTS
NC Fuel level Input Resistive sensor analog input
P Pressure Input Resistive VDO sensor analog input
T Temperature Input Resistive VDO sensor analog input
PNP DIGITAL HIGH CURRENT OUTPUTS
+BAT Positive Battery Supply Supply voltage for digital outputs
ARR Start Output High level active digital high current output
PR Warm up Output High level active digital high current output
PC Configurable stop Output High level active digital high current output
PNP DIGITAL OUTPUTS
D+ Energize alternator Output High level active digital output
AL Alarm Output High level active digital output
CON Breaker Output High level active digital output
PD De-energizing stop Output High level active digital output
OUTPUT RELAY
MC Common contact Output Dry Contact, contact C
MNC Normally-closed contact Output Dry Contact, contact NC
MNA Normally-open contact Output Dry Contact, contact NO
CURRENT MEASUREMENT ANALOG INPUTS
IGN Neutral current Input Current measurement analog input
IG1 Line 1 current Input Current measurement analog input
IG2 Line 2 current Input Current measurement analog input
IG3 Line 3 current Input Current measurement analog input
VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT ANALOG INPUTS
VGN Neutral genset voltage Input Voltage measurement analog input
VG1 Line 1 genset voltage Input Voltage measurement analog input
VG2 Line 2 genset voltage Input Voltage measurement analog input
VG3 Line 3 genset voltage Input Voltage measurement analog input

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The USB connector meets with the standard 2.0.

To supply the plaque, we recommend a cable with a
1mm2 section.
The equipment should be insulated or disconnected be-
fore making the connection of voltage input and current.
There is risk of danger.
To realise the wiring cable of 2.5 is due to use mm2 of
diameter for the BAT connections, ARR, PR and PC. For
the rest of connections mm2 of diameter is recommen-
dable to use cable of 1.
The measurements module should be assembled in the
back of the switchboard, if possible in the center to easily
do the wiring, because there are connectors around the
entire module.
No special ventilation requirements are needed due to
the low power consumed by the module. It is necessary
to carry out cleaning on the surface of the equipment
and the outside with a damp cloth.
The equipment is included within the CAT III 600V cate-
gory for measurements made in the building installation.
Should incorporate resources to disconnect the fixed ins-
tallation according to the regulations of installation. Such
resources must have a separation in all poles supplying
disconnection under overvoltage category III.
The disconnection resources must be accesible to the
users. Connect the grounding connection to the negati-
ve point of the battery, to the switchboard chassis and to
thegenerating sets chassis.

This equipment has risk of danger if han-

dled improperly. Must be installed by
trained technical staff. It is necessary to
consult the documentation.
WARNING: Risk of danger.

12.2.b. ELECTRICAL RATINGS

Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Usual Max Unit
Supply (terminals 8÷36V, –BAT, +BAT)
8÷36V Power supply voltage of the unit 8 36 VDC
+BAT Power supply voltage of the outputs 8 36 VDC
IBAT Supply current 8÷36V=12V 80 mA
IBAT Supply current 8÷36V=24V 40 mA
PBAT Power consumption 1 W
J1939 Bus (terminals J1939S, J1939L, J1939H)
VIN Input voltage -27 +40 V
DRJ1939 Transmission rate 250 Kbps

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Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Usual Max Unit

NPN digital inputs (terminals RC, BPA, ATA, NA, PEM, AE, ENT1, ENT2)
VIN Input voltage -0,7 40 V
VIL Low level voltage input 1 V
VIH High level voltage input 5 V
IIL Low level current VIN = 0V -2 -2,5 mA
IIH High level current VIN = 24V 0 100 uA
PICK-UP input (terminals PCK)
VIN Input voltage 30 VAC
IIN Input current VIN=12VAC 2,6 3 mA
FIN Input frequency VIN=12VAC 3600 Hz
Analog inputs (terminals NC, P, T)
VI Input voltage 5 V
RNC Fuel level resistance 0 400 Ω
RP Pressure resistance 0 200 Ω
RT Coolant temperature resistance 0 4000 Ω
RTC Oil temperature resistance 0 4000 Ω
DI Alternator voltage 0 40 V
PNP digital high current outputs (terminals PC, PR, ARR)
VO Output voltage +BAT V
IO Output current T=∞ 20 A
IO Output current T = 1s 40 A
PNP digital outputs (terminals D+, AL, PD, CON)
VO Output voltage +BAT V
IO Output current 1 A
RD+ D+ output resistance 47 Ω
Relay outputs (terminals MC, MNC, MNA)
VO Switching voltage 250 VAC
IO Switching current cosϕ = 1 8 A
Current measurement analog inputs (terminals IGN, IG1, IG2, IG3)
IIN Input current 5 AAC
RIN Input resistance 0,05 Ω
Voltage measurement analog inputs (terminals VGN, VG1, VG2, VG3)
VIN-FF Line to line voltage input 520 VAC
VIN-FN Line to neutral voltage input 300 VAC
Environmental conditions
Tª Operating temperature -20 +70 ºC
without
HR Relative humidity 80 %
condensation
Enclosure protection (IP) *see note 1 65

NOTE:  IP 65 when the equipment is installed with the

gasket supplied.

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12.2.c. DIMENSIONS

Illustration 6.  Sized M7J Controller.

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12.3. Pump Irrigation Mode M7 Controller

Illustration 7.  S Pump Irrigation Mode M7 Controller.

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Illustration 8.  Wiring Pump Irrigation Mode M7 Controller

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SIGNAL DESCRIPTION TYPE CHARACTERISTICS

SUPPLY
8÷36V Positive Battery Supply Possitive supply voltage of 8 to 36VDC
-BAT Negative Battery Supply Negative supply voltage
DIGITAL INPUTS
RC Fuel Reserve Input Low level active digital input
BPA Low Oil Pressure Input Low level active digital input
ATA High coolant temperature Input Low level active digital input
NA Coolant level Input Low level active digital input
PEM Emergency stop Input Low level active digital input
AE External start up Input Low level active digital input
ENT1 Input 1 Input Low level active digital input
ENT2 Input 2 Input Low level active digital input
PICK-UP INPUT
PCK1 Pick-up Input PICK-UP sensor digital input
PCK2 Pick-up Input PICK-UP sensor digital input
ANALOG INPUTS
NC Fuel level Input Resistive sensor analog input
P Pressure Input Resistive VDO sensor analog input
T Temperature Input Resistive VDO sensor analog input
PNP DIGITAL HIGH CURRENT OUTPUTS
+BAT Positive Battery Supply Supply voltage for digital outputs
ARR Start Output High level active digital high current output
PR Warm up Output High level active digital high current output
PC Configurable stop Output High level active digital high current output
PNP DIGITAL OUTPUTS
D+ Energize alternator Output High level active digital output
AL Alarm Output High level active digital output
CON Breaker Output High level active digital output
PD De-energizing stop Output High level active digital output
OUTPUT RELAY
MC Common contact Output Dry Contact, contact C
MNC Normally-closed contact Output Dry Contact, contact NC
MNA Normally-open contact Output Dry Contact, contact NO

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The USB connector meets with the standard 2.0.

To supply the plaque, we recommend a cable with a
1mm2 section.
The equipment should be insulated or disconnected be-
fore making the connection of voltage input and current.
There is risk of danger.
To realise the wiring cable of 2.5 is due to use mm2 of
diameter for the BAT connections, ARR, PR and PC. For
the rest of connections mm2 of diameter is recommen-
dable to use cable of 1.
The measurements module should be assembled in the
back of the switchboard, if possible in the center to easily
do the wiring, because there are connectors around the
entire module.
No special ventilation requirements are needed due to
the low power consumed by the module.
It is necessary to carry out cleaning on the surface of the
equipment and the outside with a damp cloth.
The equipment is included within the CAT III 600V cate-
gory for measurements made in the building installation.
Should incorporate resources to disconnect the fixed ins-
tallation according to the regulations of installation. Such
resources must have a separation in all poles supplying
disconnection under overvoltage category III.
The disconnection resources must be accesible to the
users. Connect the grounding connection to the negati-
ve point of the battery, to the switchboard chassis and to
thegenerating sets chassis.

This equipment has risk of danger if han-

dled improperly. Must be installed by trai-
ned technical staff. It is necessary to con-
sult the documentation.
WARNING: risk of danger.

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12.3.a. ELECTRICAL RATINGS

Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Usual Max Unit
Supply (terminals 8÷36V, –BAT, +BAT)
8÷36V Power supply voltage of the unit 8 36 VDC
+BAT Power supply voltage of the outputs 8 36 VDC
IBAT Supply current 8÷36V=12V 80 mA
IBAT Supply current 8÷36V=24V 40 mA
PBAT Power consumption 1 W
NPN digital inputs (terminals RC, BPA, ATA, NA, PEM, AE, ENT1, ENT2)
VIN Input voltage -0,7 40 V
VIL Low level voltage input 1 V
VIH High level voltage input 5 V
IIL Low level current VIN = 0V -2 -2,5 mA
IIH High level current VIN = 24V 0 100 uA
PICK-UP input (terminals PCK)
VIN Input voltage 30 VAC
IIN Input current VIN=12VAC 2,6 3 mA
FIN Input frequency VIN=12VAC 3600 Hz
Analog inputs (terminals NC, P, T)
VI Input voltage 5 V
RNC Fuel level resistance 0 400 Ω
RP Pressure resistance 0 200 Ω
RT Coolant temperature resistance 0 4000 Ω
RTC Oil temperature resistance 0 4000 Ω
DI Alternator voltage 0 40 V
PNP digital high current outputs (terminals PC, PR, ARR)
VO Output voltage +BAT V
IO Output current T=∞ 20 A
IO Output current T = 1s 40 A
PNP digital outputs (terminals D+, AL, PD, CON)
VO Output voltage +BAT V
IO Output current 1 A
RD+ D+ output resistance 47 Ω
Relay outputs (terminals MC, MNC, MNA)
VO Switching voltage 250 VAC
IO Switching current cosϕ = 1 8 A
Environmental conditions
Tª Operating temperature -20 +70 ºC
without
HR Relative humidity 80 %
condensation
Enclosure protection (IP) *see note 1 65

NOTE:  : IP 65 when the equipment is installed with the

gasket supplied.

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12.3.b. DIMENSIONS

Illustration 9.  Sized Pump Irrigation Mode M7 Controller.

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12.4. Pump Irrigation Mode M7J Controller

Illustration 10.  Pump Irrigation Mode M7J Controller.

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12.4.a. WIRING

Illustration 11.  Wiring Pump Irrigation Mode M7J Controller.

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SIGNAL DESCRIPTION TYPE CHARACTERISTICS

SUPPLY
8÷36V Positive Battery Supply Possitive supply voltage of 8 to 36VDC
-BAT Negative Battery Supply Negative supply voltage
J1939 BUS
J1939S Shield J1939 bus Bus J1939 communication
J1939L Line J1939L J1939 bus Bus J1939 communication
J1939H Line J1939H J1939 bus Bus J1939 communication
DIGITAL INPUTS
RC Fuel Reserve Input Low level active digital input
BPA Low Oil Pressure Input Low level active digital input
ATA High coolant temperature Input Low level active digital input
NA Coolant level Input Low level active digital input
PEM Emergency stop Input Low level active digital input
AE External start up Input Low level active digital input
ENT1 Input 1 Input Low level active digital input
ENT2 Input 2 Input Low level active digital input
PICK-UP INPUT
PCK1 Pick-up Input PICK-UP sensor digital input
PCK2 Pick-up Input PICK-UP sensor digital input
ANALOG INPUTS
NC Fuel level Input Resistive sensor analog input
P Pressure Input Resistive VDO sensor analog input
T Temperature Input Resistive VDO sensor analog input
PNP DIGITAL HIGH CURRENT OUTPUTS
+BAT Positive Battery Supply Supply voltage for digital outputs
ARR Start Output High level active digital high current output
PR Warm up Output High level active digital high current output
PC Configurable stop Output High level active digital high current output
PNP DIGITAL OUTPUTS
D+ Energize alternator Output High level active digital output
AL Alarm Output High level active digital output
CON Breaker Output High level active digital output
PD De-energizing stop Output High level active digital output
OUTPUT RELAY
MC Common contact Output Dry Contact, contact C
MNC Normally-closed contact Output Dry Contact, contact NC
MNA Normally-open contact Output Dry Contact, contact NO

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The USB connector meets with the standard 2.0.

To supply the plaque, we recommend a cable with a
1mm2 section.
The equipment should be insulated or disconnected be-
fore making the connection of voltage input and current.
There is risk of danger.
To realise the wiring cable of 2.5 is due to use mm2 of
diameter for the BAT connections, ARR, PR and PC. For
the rest of connections mm2 of diameter is recommen-
dable to use cable of 1.
The measurements module should be assembled in the
back of the switchboard, if possible in the center to easily
do the wiring, because there are connectors around the
entire module.
No special ventilation requirements are needed due to
the low power consumed by the module.
It is necessary to carry out cleaning on the surface of the
equipment and the outside with a damp cloth.
The equipment is included within the CAT III 600V cate-
gory for measurements made in the building installation.
Should incorporate resources to disconnect the fixed ins-
tallation according to the regulations of installation. Such
resources must have a separation in all poles supplying
disconnection under overvoltage category III.
The disconnection resources must be accesible to the
users. Connect the grounding connection to the negati-
ve point of the battery, to the switchboard chassis and to
thegenerating sets chassis.

This equipment has risk of danger if han-

dled improperly. Must be installed by trai-
ned technical staff. It is necessary to con-
sult the documentation.
WARNING: risk of danger.

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12.4.b. ELECTRICAL RATINGS

Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Usual Max Unit
Supply (terminals 8÷36V, –BAT, +BAT)
8÷36V Power supply voltage of the unit 8 36 VDC
+BAT Power supply voltage of the outputs 8 36 VDC
IBAT Supply current 8÷36V=12V 80 mA
IBAT Supply current 8÷36V=24V 40 mA
PBAT Power consumption 1 W
J1939 Bus (terminals J1939S, J1939L, J1939H)
VIN Input voltage -27 +40
DRJ1939 Transmission rate 250
NPN digital inputs (terminals RC, BPA, ATA, NA, PEM, AE, ENT1, ENT2)
VIN Input voltage -0,7 40
VIL Low level voltage input 1
VIH High level voltage input 5
IIL Low level current VIN = 0V -2 -2,5
IIH High level current VIN = 24V 0 100
PICK-UP input (terminals PCK)
VIN Input voltage 30
IIN Input current VIN=12VAC 2,6 3
FIN Input frequency VIN=12VAC 3600
Analog inputs (terminals NC, P, T)
VI Input voltage 5
RNC Fuel level resistance 0 400
RP Pressure resistance 0 200
RT Coolant temperature resistance 0 4000
RTC Oil temperature resistance 0 4000
DI Alternator voltage 0 40
PNP digital high current outputs (terminals PC, PR, ARR)
VO Output voltage +BAT
IO Output current T=∞ 20
IO Output current T = 1s 40
PNP digital outputs (terminals D+, AL, PD, CON)
VO Output voltage +BAT
IO Output current 1
RD+ D+ output resistance 47
Relay outputs (terminals MC, MNC, MNA)
VO Switching voltage 250
IO Switching current cosϕ = 1 8
Environmental conditions
Tª Operating temperature -20 +70
without
HR Relative humidity 80
condensation
Enclosure protection (IP) *see note 1 65

NOTE:  IP 65 when the equipment is installed with the

gasket supplied.

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Illustration 12.  Sized Pump Irrigation Mode M7J Controller.

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