Kohler 8/10/12RESVL manual Controller Power, Battery Charging, Changing Settings

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3.3 Controller Power

The RDC2 controller is powered by the generator set engine starting battery and the built-in battery charger.

Note: To disconnect controller power, disconnect the utility power to the generator set and disconnect the battery .

If controller power is disconnected and reconnected, you will be prompted to set the time, date, and exerciser. The first setting will flash. Press the Up and Down arrow buttons to change the setting. Press Select to save the setting and move on to the next. Repeat until all settings are saved and the controller returns to the main menu. See Section 3.5 for more detailed instructions to change settings on the RDC2. See Section 3.6 for more detailed instructions to set the exerciser or change the exercise settings.

3.4 Battery Charging

The controller includes a built-in battery charger to maintain the engine starting battery. The RDC2 controller monitors the battery voltage and provides a constant 14.0 ±2% VDC voltage and maximum 2.5 amps to charge the battery.

The installer must connect 120 VAC/60Hz utility power provided from the building on a breaker-protected circuit for the built-in battery charger.

3.5 Changing Settings

Some settings can be changed from the controller keypad. The controller settings and generator set output are factory-set and should not require field adjustment under normal circumstances. Check and adjust the settings and/or output when:

DThe controller has been replaced.

D The voltage requires adjustment for a particular application.

DTroubleshooting generator set problems.

Have controller setup and adjustment performed only by an authorized Kohler distributor/dealer or authorized representative.

The following procedure explains how to change settings. See Figure 3-7 for an example using the Date and Time settings.

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.

Procedure to Change Settings

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

2.Press the down arrow button until the desired menu is displayed. The Genset System menu is used for this example. See Figure 3-9.

3.Press the Select button to enter the genset system displays. See Figure 3-7.

4.Press the down arrow button to step through the generator set system settings.

5.To change any of the genset system settings, press the Select button. The selected setting flashes.

6.Press the up or down arrow buttons to increase or decrease the setting.

7.When the desired setting is shown, press Select. The value stops flashing. If there are additional adjustable settings on the screen, the next setting flashes. For example, in the date menu, the day, month, and year can be adjusted.

8.Repeat steps 6 and 7 for each setting on the screen.

9.Press the down arrow to step to the next screen.

10.To exit, press the down arrow button until Return is displayed. Press the Select button to exit the menu.

11.Press the AUTO or OFF button to exit the main menu.

Note: If no buttons are pushed, the controller exits the menus and returns to the generator set status display after 5 minutes.

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Contents RDC2 TP-6880 10/14aAccessory Number Accessory Description Product Identification InformationGenerator Set Identification Numbers Controller IdentificationTable of Contents DC2 Controller Operation Scheduled MaintenanceTroubleshooting Safety Precautions and Instructions BatteryAccidental Starting Accidental starting Can cause severe injury or deathEngine Backfire/Flash Fire Exhaust SystemCarbon monoxide Can Cause Fire Can cause severe injury or deathFuel System Hazardous Noise Hazardous voltage Will cause severe injury or deathHeavy Equipment Hot PartsTransfer Switch Literature Accessory LiteratureIntroduction List of Related LiteratureNameplate Emission InformationGenerator Set Application Emission Compliance PeriodService Assistance Service Assistance TP-6880 10/14 Descriptions and Service Views RDC2 Controller Features DC2 Controller Features Accessories Carburetor HeaterProgrammable Interface Module PIM Load Control Module LCMService Views 12143Service View Prestart Checklist Generator Set OperationGenerator Set Operation TP-6880 10/14 Exercising the Generator Set Generator Set OperationAutomatic Operation with Other Transfer Switches Setting the ExerciserUnloaded Cycle Exercise with Complete System Diagnostics ExercisePower Failure During Exercise Cycle System DiagnosticsUnloaded Full-Speed Exercise Loaded Full-Speed Exercise with RXT onlyFaults ATS Communication ErrorsResetting the Controller after a Fault Shutdown ShutdownsFault Message Shutdown SD Condition Check 3Controller Fault Messages Fault Shutdown SD Condition CheckGenerator Enclosure Thermostat Generator Set Operation TP-6880 10/14 RDC2 Controller Operation RDC2 Generator Set/ Transfer Switch ControllerControls and Indicators Controller Keypad LED Indicators ButtonButton Function LED OperationLCD Display Active AlertController Power Battery ChargingChanging Settings Procedure to Change SettingsChanging Settings on the RDC2 Controller 7Changing SettingsSetting the Exerciser Setting the Exerciser at Controller Power-upChanging the Exercise Settings Procedure to Set the Exerciser8Procedure to Set the Exerciser on the RDC2 Controller RDC2 Controller Menus Main MenuOverview Menu Engine Metering MenuGenerator Metering Menu Voltage CalibrationGenerator Set Information Menu Genset Run Time MenuSetting the Exerciser Adjusting the Display ContrastGenset System Menu Voltage Regulator VR Voltage AdjATS Status Menu Screens on this page do not appearATS Configuration Menu Changing ATS Configuration SettingsDate and Time Menu Networking Information MenusNetworking Status Submenu DhcpDhcp Submenu Networking Configuration Submenu OnCue Plus PasswordPassword 21Network Configuration Submenu Rbus Information 22RBUS Information SubmenuRemote Devices Submenu From FigureProgrammable Interface Module PIM Status Menu Load Control Module LCM or Load Shed Kit Menus 25Load Control Module LCM or Load Shed Kit Status MenuProcedure to View Event History Event LogRDC2 Controller Operation TP-6880 10/14 DC2 Generator Set/ Transfer Switch Controller DC2 Controller OperationController Keypad Button Button FunctionLED Indication Description5Status Displays, Generator Running Exerciser Reset Exercise ModesMaintenance Timer OnCue Plus PasswordDC2 Controller Operation TP-6880 10/14 Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance Service Schedule Oil Change Procedure Lubrication SystemEngine Oil Recommendation Low Oil Pressure ShutdownReset the maintenance timer on the controller Drain the oilReplace the oil filter Fill with oilResetting the Maintenance Timer Spark PlugsModel Resv RDC2 Model Resvl DC2Paper Element Service Air Cleaner ServiceAir Cleaner, 8RESV/RESVL Models Air Cleaner, 10/12RESV/RESVL Models Cooling SystemHazardous noise Can cause hearing loss EZ-273000-J Storage Procedure Scheduled Maintenance TP-6880 10/14 Troubleshooting Fault MessagesIntroduction USB PortTroubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective ActionAppendix a Abbreviations AnsiLCB Page TP-6880 10/14
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