Kohler 14/20RESAL manual RDC2 Controller Operation, RDC2 Generator Set/ Transfer Switch Controller

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Section 3 RDC2 Controller Operation

3.1RDC2 Generator Set/ Transfer Switch Controller

Model RESA generator sets are equipped with the RDC2 generator set/transfer switch controller.

Model RESAL generator sets are equipped with the DC2 controller. See Section 4 for DC2 controller operation information.

The RDC2 controls the following power system components:

DModel 14RESA or 20RESA generator set

DModel RXT Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS)

DLoad Control Module (LCM)

DProgrammable Interface Module (PIM)

The RDC2 controller features include:

D

Two-line x 16 character backlit digital display with

 

adjustable contrast

D

OFF, AUTO, and RUN generator set master control

 

buttons

D

Generator set status indicating LEDs (OFF, AUTO,

1

2

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1.User Interface; see Figure 3-2

2.Service access (see Section 6.4)

Figure 3-1 RDC2 Controls and Indicators

1

RUN)

11

2

D

Up, Down, and Select buttons for navigation through

 

menus and adjustments

D

Power system indicator LEDs to show utility and

 

generator source status, and to show which source

 

(utility or generator) is supplying power to the load

3.2 Controls and Indicators

Figure 3-1 illustrates the RDC2 controller. See Figure 3-2 for details of the controller’s user interface.

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10

4

5

9 8 7 6

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1.2-line LCD display

2.Up button

3.Select button

4.Down button

5.RUN button and LED

6.Generator power available LED*

7.Building on generator power LED*

8.Building on utility power LED*

9.Utility power available LED*

10.OFF button and LED

11.AUTO button and LED

*These LEDs operate only if a Model RXT transfer switch is connected.

Figure 3-2 RDC2 User Interface

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Contents TP-6804 12/11 ModelsControllers Controller Identification Product Identification InformationGenerator Set Identification Numbers Engine IdentificationTable of Contents Networking Configuration Submenu OnCue Password Table of Contents TP-6804 12/11 Accidental Starting Safety Precautions and InstructionsBattery Exhaust System Engine Backfire/Flash FireHazardous Voltage/ Moving Parts Fuel System Hazardous NoiseHot Parts Heavy EquipmentList of Related Literature IntroductionEmission Information NameplateService Assistance Service Assistance TP-6804 12/11 Transfer Switch Descriptions and Service ViewsIntroduction Engine Generator Set EnclosureRDC2 Controller Features DC2 Controller Features Accessories Removed to Show Detail Service ViewsDescriptions and Service Views TP-6804 12/11 Generator Set Operation Prestart ChecklistExercising the Generator Set Generator Set OperationAutomatic Operation with Model RDT or RSB Transfer Switches Automatic Operation with Model RXT Transfer SwitchExercise Setting the ExerciserUnloaded Cycle Exercise with Complete System Diagnostics Faults Clearing a Fault on the RDC2 Controller Resetting the Controller after a Fault ShutdownCheck communication wiring between Controller Fault Messages Generator Set Operation TP-6804 12/11 RDC2 Controller Operation RDC2 Generator Set/ Transfer Switch ControllerControls and Indicators RUN OFF Auto Controller Keypad LED IndicatorsLCD Display Autopaging Displays, Automatic ModeChanging 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 Main Menu RDC2 Controller MenusEngine Metering Menu Overview Menu12 Generator Metering Menu Generator Metering MenuGenset Run Time Menu Generator Set Information Menu15 Genset System Menu Genset System Menu16 ATS Status Menu, with Calibration ATS Status Menu17 ATS Configuration Menu ATS Configuration MenuNetworking Information Menus Date and Time MenuDhcp Networking Status SubmenuReset OnCue Password? Yes Networking Configuration Submenu OnCue PasswordRbus Rbus Information23 Remote Devices Submenu Remote Devices Submenu24 Programmable Interface Module PIM Status Menu Programmable Interface Module PIM Status Menu25 Load Control Module LCM Status Menu Load Control Module LCM Menus26 Event Log Event LogDC2 Controller Operation DC2 Generator Set/ Transfer Switch ControllerDC2 Controller Pushbutton Operation Status Displays, Generator Running Exercise Modes Exerciser ResetOnCue Password Maintenance TimerDC2 Controller Operation TP-6804 12/11 Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled MaintenanceLubrication Service Schedule, 14RESA/RESAL ModelsService Schedule, 20RESA/RESAL Models Lubrication System Oil Change ProcedureEngine Oil Recommendation Low Oil Pressure ShutdownOil Cooler 20RESA/RESAL Resetting the Maintenance TimerSpark Plugs Air Cleaner ServiceAir Cleaner, 14RESA/RESAL Models Air Cleaner, 20RESA/RESAL Models Cooling System EZ-273000-J Storage Procedure Fault Messages TroubleshootingController Service Access IntroductionGeneral Troubleshooting Chart TroubleshootingAnsi Appendix a AbbreviationsLCB Page By Kohler Co. All rights reserved

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