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Warning (W) or

 

 

Fault Message

Shutdown (SD)

Condition

Check

 

 

 

 

AC Sens Lost

W (1 sec.)

AC sensing lost. In Auto mode, generator output

Contact an authorized

 

SD (3 sec.) *

AC sensing is lost. Starts 10 seconds after

distributor/dealer for service.

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

ATS Com Error

W

ATS communication error. Warning is displayed

Check communication wiring between

 

 

if ATS interface connection is lost.

transfer switch interface board and

 

 

See Section 2.5.3.

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 16

Check the battery rating and

High

 

VDC for more than 10 seconds. Inhibited during

condition.

 

 

the engine crank cycle.

Check the battery charger operation.

 

 

 

 

 

Clears when the battery voltage returns to an

 

 

 

acceptable level.

 

 

 

 

 

Battery Voltage

W

Engine starting battery voltage falls below 12.5

Check the battery rating and

Low

 

VDC for more than 90 seconds when the engine

condition.

 

 

is not running. Not operative during the engine

Check the battery charger operation.

 

 

crank cycle.

 

 

Charge or replace the battery.

 

 

Clears when the battery voltage returns to an

 

 

 

 

 

acceptable level.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine Oil

SD *

The LOP switch 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 5.

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

Exer Not Sch

W

Exercise not scheduled. No exercise is

See Section 3.6 or 4.5 for instructions

 

 

scheduled on the controller.

to set the exerciser.

 

 

 

 

* Engine cooldown runs before shutting down.

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Contents TP-6804 12/11 ModelsControllers Generator Set Identification Numbers Product Identification InformationController Identification Engine IdentificationTable of Contents Networking Configuration Submenu OnCue Password Table of Contents TP-6804 12/11 Accidental Starting Safety Precautions and InstructionsBattery Engine Backfire/Flash Fire Exhaust SystemFuel System Hazardous Noise Hazardous Voltage/ Moving PartsHeavy Equipment Hot PartsIntroduction List of Related LiteratureNameplate Emission InformationService Assistance Service Assistance TP-6804 12/11 Introduction Engine Descriptions and Service ViewsTransfer Switch Generator Set EnclosureRDC2 Controller Features DC2 Controller Features Accessories Service Views Removed to Show DetailDescriptions and Service Views TP-6804 12/11 Exercising the Generator Set Prestart ChecklistGenerator Set Operation Generator Set OperationAutomatic Operation with Model RXT Transfer Switch Automatic Operation with Model RDT or RSB Transfer SwitchesExercise Setting the ExerciserUnloaded Cycle Exercise with Complete System Diagnostics Faults Resetting the Controller after a Fault Shutdown Clearing a Fault on the RDC2 ControllerCheck communication wiring between Controller Fault Messages Generator Set Operation TP-6804 12/11 RDC2 Controller Operation RDC2 Generator Set/ Transfer Switch ControllerControls and Indicators Controller Keypad LED Indicators RUN OFF AutoAutopaging Displays, Automatic Mode LCD DisplayChanging Settings Controller PowerBattery Charging Changing Settings Changing the Exercise Settings Setting the ExerciserSetting the Exerciser at Controller Power--up Procedure to Set the Exerciser on the RDC2 Controller RDC2 Controller Menus Main MenuOverview Menu Engine Metering MenuGenerator Metering Menu 12 Generator Metering MenuGenerator Set Information Menu Genset Run Time MenuGenset System Menu 15 Genset System MenuATS Status Menu 16 ATS Status Menu, with CalibrationATS Configuration Menu 17 ATS Configuration MenuDate and Time Menu Networking Information MenusNetworking Status Submenu DhcpNetworking Configuration Submenu OnCue Password Reset OnCue Password? YesRbus Information RbusRemote Devices Submenu 23 Remote Devices SubmenuProgrammable Interface Module PIM Status Menu 24 Programmable Interface Module PIM Status MenuLoad Control Module LCM Menus 25 Load Control Module LCM Status MenuEvent Log 26 Event LogDC2 Generator Set/ Transfer Switch Controller DC2 Controller OperationDC2 Controller Pushbutton Operation Status Displays, Generator Running Exerciser Reset Exercise ModesMaintenance Timer OnCue PasswordDC2 Controller Operation TP-6804 12/11 Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled MaintenanceService Schedule, 14RESA/RESAL Models LubricationService Schedule, 20RESA/RESAL Models Engine Oil Recommendation Oil Change ProcedureLubrication System Low Oil Pressure ShutdownResetting the Maintenance Timer Oil Cooler 20RESA/RESALSpark Plugs Air Cleaner ServiceAir Cleaner, 14RESA/RESAL Models Air Cleaner, 20RESA/RESAL Models Cooling System EZ-273000-J Storage Procedure Controller Service Access TroubleshootingFault Messages IntroductionTroubleshooting General Troubleshooting ChartAppendix a Abbreviations AnsiLCB Page By Kohler Co. All rights reserved

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