Kohler 60RCL, 38RCL, 48RCL manual Controller Menus, Main Menu

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3.6 Controller Menus

The following sections show the RDC2 controller menus and submenus. Use the Select button and the up and down arrow buttons to navigate the menus as shown in the diagrams.

Note: Use caution when navigating the controller menus. In some menus, pressing the Select button can enable editing of the controller settings. Changing the settings to incorrect values can adversely affect generator set operation or render the unit inoperable.

If a setting on the controller display is flashing, edit mode has been enabled. Press the OFF or AUTO button to exit the edit mode.

3.7 Main Menu

Press the Select button once to bring up the main menu. Overview is displayed. See Figure 3-7. Press the down arrow button to step to the next menu, Engine Metering. Use the UP and DOWN arrow buttons to step up and down through the menus shown in Figure 3-7.

The controller will exit the main menu after 5 minutes if no buttons are pressed. To exit the main menu immediately, press the controller’s OFF or AUTO button.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Status

 

 

 

 

Overview ---->

 

 

Displays

 

 

 

 

 

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Press the Up and Down arrow buttons

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine ---->

to move between menus.

 

 

Metering

Press OFF or AUTO to exit the menus.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Generator---->

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Metering

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ATS ---->

Configuration *

Date ---->

and Time

Genset ---->

Information

Network ---->

Information

Genset ---->

Run Time

PIM ---->

Status

Genset ---->

System

Load ---->

Control

ATS ---->

Status

Event Log---->

* ATS configuration appears only if a Model RXT transfer switch is connected.

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Figure 3-7RDC2 Main Menu

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Contents RDC2 TP-6810 11/13bAccessory Number Accessory Description Product Identification InformationController Identification Generator Set Identification NumbersTable of Contents Appendix a Abbreviations Scheduled MaintenanceTroubleshooting Safety Precautions and Instructions BatteryAccidental Starting Accidental starting Can cause severe injury or deathFuel 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 Introduction NameplateList of Related Literature Literature Type Part NumberService Assistance Service Assistance TP-6810 11/13 Service Views NON-SERVICE Side260RCL Service Views Prestart Checklist Generator Set OperationOperating Area Keep the generator set area clear. Maintain at leastExercising the Generator Set Generator Set OperationAutomatic Operation with Model RDT or RSB Transfer Switches Unloaded Cycle Exercise with Complete System DiagnosticsSystem Diagnostics ExercisePower Failure During Exercise Exerciser ResetSetting the Exerciser at Power-up Unloaded Full-Speed ExerciseChanging the Exercise Setting Procedure to Change the Exercise Setting2RDC2 Main Menu 3Procedure to Set the Exerciser Faults Resetting the Controller after a Fault ShutdownATS Communication Errors Procedure to Reset the Controller after a Fault ShutdownFault Shutdown SD Condition Check 5Controller Fault Messages Model RXT Transfer Switch Operation Procedure to View Event HistorySetting Event LogTime Delays ATS Load Control Relay Time DelayATS Control Sequence of Operation Preferred Source FailsControls and Indicators RDC2 Controller OperationController Keypad LED Indicators ButtonButton Function LED OperationLCD Display Active AlertController Power Battery ChargingChanging Settings Procedure to Change SettingsChanging Settings on the RDC2 Controller 6Changing SettingsController Menus Main MenuOverview Menu Engine Metering MenuGenerator Metering Menu Voltage CalibrationGenerator Set Information Menu Genset Run Time MenuVoltage Regulator VR Voltage Adjust Setting the ExerciserAdjusting the Display Contrast Genset System MenuATS Status Menu 14ATS Status Menu, with CalibrationATS Configuration Menu Changing ATS Configuration SettingsDate and Time Menu Date and Time 02Dec2011 1234pm Time Format 12hr24hrNetworking Information Menus 17Networking Information MenuNetworking Status Submenu DhcpNetworking Configuration Submenu OnCue Password OnCue PasswordRbus Information Submenu 20RBUS Information SubmenuRemote Devices Submenu 21Remote Devices SubmenuProgrammable Interface Module PIM Menus Load Control Menus 23Load Control Status MenuScheduled Maintenance General MaintenanceService Schedule Every Operation DailyOil Specifications Lubrication SystemOil Check Oil AdditionsAir Cleaner Reset the maintenance timer on the RDC2Air Cleaner Service Procedure Check for leaksExhaust System Inspection Points Cooling SystemChecking and Filling Coolant Flushing and Cleaning Flushing and Cleaning ProcedureCooling System Inspection Draining Cooling SystemIgnition System Model Spark plug gap 38 RCL, 48RCL, and 60RCL511 Storage Procedure Scheduled Maintenance TP-6810 11/13 Troubleshooting Fault MessagesIntroduction USB PortGenerator Set Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective ActionController Troubleshooting 2RDC2 Troubleshooting ChartTroubleshooting TP-6810 11/13 Appendix a Abbreviations AnsiLCB Page 2012, 2013 by Kohler Co. All rights reserved

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