Kohler 60RCL, 38RCL, 48RCL manual Fault Shutdown SD Condition Check

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Warning (W) or

 

 

Fault

Shutdown (SD)

Condition

Check

 

 

 

 

AC Sens Lost

W (1 sec.)

AC Sensing Lost. In Auto mode, generator

Contact an authorized

 

SD (3 sec.)

output AC sensing is lost. Starts 10 seconds

distributor/dealer for service.

 

after crank disconnect.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warning: after 1 second if no output detected

 

 

 

after crank disconnect.

 

 

 

Shutdown: after 3 seconds if voltage was

 

 

 

present and then lost.

 

 

 

 

 

Accy PwrOver

W

Accessory Power Overload. An over current

Contact an authorized

Warning

 

fault (short circuit) on the accessory controller

distributor/dealer for service.

 

 

power output.

 

 

 

 

 

Alt Protect

SD

High generator current has been detected. The

Reduce the load.

Shtdwn

 

generator set shuts down to protect the

 

 

 

alternator from damage caused by overheating

 

 

 

the windings. (38RCL only)

 

 

 

 

 

ATS Com Error

W

Ats Communication Error. Warning is displayed

Check communication wiring between

 

 

if RXT interface connection is lost. See

transfer switch interface board and

 

 

Section 2.6.3.

generator set.

 

 

 

 

ATS PhaseRot

W

ATS Phase Rotation Mismatch. Transfer switch

Correct the ATS connection. Refer to

 

 

phase rotation does not match. ATS will not

the ATS Installation manual, wiring

 

 

transfer.

diagrams, and labels on the transfer

 

 

 

switch.

 

 

 

 

Aux Input

SD

Auxiliary Input. An optional customer-connected

Check customer-supplied equipment.

 

 

input is closed. (Digital input from optional PIM.)

 

 

 

 

 

Batt Chg Flt

W

Battery charger fault. Input to PIM from an

Check external battery charger.

 

 

external battery charger (not the built-in battery

 

 

 

charger).

 

Battery Voltage

W

Engine starting battery voltage rises above

Check the battery rating and

High

 

125% of the battery voltage setting for more than

condition.

 

 

10 seconds. Inhibited during the engine crank

Check the battery charger operation.

 

 

cycle.

 

 

 

 

 

Clears when the battery voltage returns to an

 

 

 

acceptable level.

 

 

 

 

 

Battery Voltage

W

Engine starting battery voltage falls below the

Check the battery rating and

Low

 

battery voltage setting (typically 12.5 volts) for

condition.

 

 

more than 90 seconds when the engine is not

Check the battery charger operation.

 

 

running. Inhibited during the engine crank cycle.

 

 

Clears when the battery voltage returns to an

Charge or replace the battery.

 

 

 

 

 

acceptable level.

 

 

 

 

 

CAN comm

SD

Engine CAN communications fault.

Check wiring to ECM.

fault

 

 

Check power to ECM.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine Coolant

SD

Engine coolant temperature exceeds the

Check for blocked air inlets and

Temperature

 

maximum temperature for more than 5 seconds.

exhaust outlets.

High

 

Function becomes active after crank disconnect.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine Oil

SD

The engine ECM indicates low oil pressure for

Check for leaks in the lubrication

Pressure Low

 

more than 5 seconds. Function becomes active

system.

 

 

30 seconds after crank disconnect (30 second

Check the oil level and add oil if the

 

 

inhibit).

 

 

level is low.

 

 

Note: The low oil pressure shutdown does not

 

 

 

 

 

protect against low oil level. Check the engine

 

 

 

oil level regularly as recommended in Section 4.

 

 

 

 

 

EngineSpeed

SD

Engine speed exceeds 115% of the normal

Contact an authorized

High

 

running speed for more than 0.3 seconds.

distributor/dealer for service.

 

 

 

 

EngineSpeed

SD

Engine speed drops below 85% of the normal

Reduce the load.

Low

 

running speed for more than 3 seconds.

Contact an authorized

 

 

 

 

 

 

distributor/dealer for service.

TP-6810 11/13

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Contents TP-6810 11/13b RDC2Generator Set Identification Numbers Accessory Number Accessory DescriptionProduct Identification Information Controller IdentificationTable of Contents Appendix a Abbreviations Scheduled MaintenanceTroubleshooting Accidental starting Can cause severe injury or death Safety Precautions and InstructionsBattery Accidental StartingFuel System Engine Backfire/Flash FireExhaust System Hazardous voltage Will cause severe injury or death Hazardous NoiseHazardous noise Can cause hearing loss Hot coolant and steam Can cause severe injury or death Heavy EquipmentHot Parts Nameplate IntroductionLiterature Type Part Number List of Related LiteratureService Assistance Service Assistance TP-6810 11/13 NON-SERVICE Side Service Views260RCL Service Views Keep the generator set area clear. Maintain at least Prestart ChecklistGenerator Set Operation Operating AreaGenerator Set Operation Exercising the Generator SetExercise Automatic Operation with Model RDT or RSB Transfer SwitchesUnloaded Cycle Exercise with Complete System Diagnostics System DiagnosticsUnloaded Full-Speed Exercise Power Failure During ExerciseExerciser Reset Setting the Exerciser at Power-upProcedure to Change the Exercise Setting Changing the Exercise Setting2RDC2 Main Menu 3Procedure to Set the Exerciser Procedure to Reset the Controller after a Fault Shutdown FaultsResetting the Controller after a Fault Shutdown ATS Communication ErrorsFault Shutdown SD Condition Check 5Controller Fault Messages Event Log Model RXT Transfer Switch OperationProcedure to View Event History SettingPreferred Source Fails Time DelaysATS Load Control Relay Time Delay ATS Control Sequence of OperationRDC2 Controller Operation Controls and IndicatorsLED Operation Controller Keypad LED IndicatorsButton Button FunctionActive Alert LCD DisplayProcedure to Change Settings Controller PowerBattery Charging Changing Settings6Changing Settings Changing Settings on the RDC2 ControllerMain Menu Controller MenusEngine Metering Menu Overview MenuVoltage Calibration Generator Metering MenuGenset Run Time Menu Generator Set Information MenuGenset System Menu Voltage Regulator VR Voltage AdjustSetting the Exerciser Adjusting the Display Contrast14ATS Status Menu, with Calibration ATS Status MenuChanging ATS Configuration Settings ATS Configuration MenuDate and Time 02Dec2011 1234pm Time Format 12hr24hr Date and Time Menu17Networking Information Menu Networking Information MenusDhcp Networking Status SubmenuOnCue Password Networking Configuration Submenu OnCue Password20RBUS Information Submenu Rbus Information Submenu21Remote Devices Submenu Remote Devices SubmenuProgrammable Interface Module PIM Menus 23Load Control Status Menu Load Control MenusGeneral Maintenance Scheduled MaintenanceEvery Operation Daily Service ScheduleOil Additions Oil SpecificationsLubrication System Oil CheckCheck for leaks Air CleanerReset the maintenance timer on the RDC2 Air Cleaner Service ProcedureExhaust System Inspection Points Cooling SystemChecking and Filling Coolant Draining Cooling System Flushing and CleaningFlushing and Cleaning Procedure Cooling System InspectionModel Spark plug gap 38 RCL, 48RCL, and 60RCL Ignition System511 Storage Procedure Scheduled Maintenance TP-6810 11/13 USB Port TroubleshootingFault Messages IntroductionProblem Possible Cause Corrective Action Generator Set Troubleshooting2RDC2 Troubleshooting Chart Controller TroubleshootingTroubleshooting TP-6810 11/13 Ansi Appendix a AbbreviationsLCB Page 2012, 2013 by Kohler Co. All rights reserved

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