Kohler 48RCL, 38RCL, 60RCL manual Changing Settings on the RDC2 Controller, 6Changing Settings

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Changing Settings on the RDC2 Controller

1. Press the Select button to enter the main menu.

Overview ---->

Press:

Display:

1.2 h

 

 

2.Press the down arrow button until the desired menu is displayed. See Figure 3-7. Date and Time are used for this example.

Press:

 

Display:

Date

---->

 

 

and Time

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.Press the Select button to enter the Date and Time menu.

Press:

Display:

Date:

05Dec2011

 

 

4.To change the date and time settings, press the Select button again. The year will flash.

Press:

Display:

Date:

05Dec2011

 

 

5.Press the up or down arrow buttons to change the year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Display:

Date:

Press:

OR

05Dec2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.When the correct year is shown, press the Select button. The year is saved and the next setting (month) flashes.

Press:

Display:

Date:

05Dec2012

 

 

7.Repeat steps 5 and 6, using the arrow and select buttons to set the month and the date.

8.When the correct date is shown, press the Select button. The saved date is shown.

Press:

Display:

Date:

03Jan2012

 

 

9.Press the down arrow button to step to the next menu.

Press:

Display:

Time:

01:49pm

 

 

10.Repeat steps 5 and 6, using the arrow and select buttons to set and save the time.

Note: To change from am to pm, press the up arrow key to increase the hour until the correct hour and pm is displayed.

11.Repeat to set the time format to 12 hr. or 24 hr.

12.Press the down arrow button. Return is displayed.

Press:

 

Display:

<---- Return

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13.Press Select to return to the Date and Time menu.

Press:

Display:

Date ---->

and Time

 

 

14.Press the Up or Down arrow buttons to step to a different menu.

15.Press Auto to signal the controller to exit the menus and return to the generator set status display.

Press:

Display:

Genset State

Standby

 

 

 

AUTO

 

Note: If no buttons are pressed, the controller returns to the status display after 5 minutes.

Figure 3-6Changing Settings

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Contents TP-6810 11/13b RDC2Generator Set Identification Numbers Accessory Number Accessory DescriptionProduct Identification Information Controller IdentificationTable of Contents Troubleshooting Scheduled MaintenanceAppendix a Abbreviations Accidental starting Can cause severe injury or death Safety Precautions and InstructionsBattery Accidental StartingExhaust System Engine Backfire/Flash FireFuel System Hazardous noise Can cause hearing loss Hazardous NoiseHazardous voltage Will cause severe injury or death Hot Parts Heavy EquipmentHot coolant and steam Can cause severe injury or death 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 ProcedureChecking and Filling Coolant Cooling SystemExhaust System Inspection Points 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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