Kohler 14/20RESAL manual DC2 Controller Pushbutton Operation

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4.2.1 Controller Keypad

4.2.2 LED Indicators

The RUN, OFF, and AUTO buttons control the generator set as described in Figure 4-3.

Use the EXERCISE button to set the exerciser on the DC2 controller. See Section 4.5 for instructions to set the exerciser.

Note: A personal computer (laptop) with Kohlerr SiteTecht software is required for changing settings on the DC2 controller.

LEDs above the RUN, OFF, and AUTO buttons indicate the mode of operation as shown in Figure 4-4.

Button

Button Function

 

 

RUN

Press to start the generator set. The engine start time delay is ignored.

 

The software version and engine model are displayed briefly when RUN is pressed.

 

 

OFF

Stops the generator set. The cooldown time delay is ignored.

 

During the engine crank cycle, pressing OFF will stop the crank cycle.

 

Press to clear faults and reset the controller.

 

Press and hold to access the event log.

 

 

AUTO

Press to place the generator set in Automatic (standby) mode.

 

Press to exit the event log.

 

Press and hold AUTO and OFF to reset the maintenance timer.

 

 

EXERCISE

When the controller is in AUTO mode, press to set the exerciser. See Section 4.5.

 

When the controller is OFF, press and hold to reset the OnCue password. See Section 4.8.

Figure 4-3 DC2 Controller Pushbutton Operation

LED

LED Indication

 

 

RUN

RUN LED is on.

 

 

OFF

OFF LED lights for 2

 

seconds, then flashes

 

every 2 seconds.

 

 

 

In Auto mode, OFF LED

 

flashes quickly to indicate

 

a fault shutdown.

 

 

AUTO

AUTO LED is on.

 

 

Description

Generator set is running. Remote start and stop commands are ignored.

Generator set and controller are off. Remote start/stop commands have no effect. The exercise cycle will not run.

Attention required. Identify and correct the fault condition before resetting the controller.

Automatic (standby) mode. Generator set will respond to engine start and stop commands from the controller (for example, exercise start and stop commands) or an ATS. Time delays operate as described in Section 2.3.

Figure 4-4 DC2 Controller LED Operation

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Contents Controllers ModelsTP-6804 12/11 Product Identification Information Controller IdentificationGenerator Set Identification Numbers Engine IdentificationTable of Contents Networking Configuration Submenu OnCue Password Table of Contents TP-6804 12/11 Battery Safety Precautions and InstructionsAccidental Starting 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 Descriptions and Service Views Transfer SwitchIntroduction Engine Generator Set EnclosureRDC2 Controller Features DC2 Controller Features Accessories Service Views Removed to Show DetailDescriptions and Service Views TP-6804 12/11 Prestart Checklist Generator Set OperationExercising the Generator Set Generator Set OperationAutomatic Operation with Model RXT Transfer Switch Automatic Operation with Model RDT or RSB Transfer SwitchesUnloaded Cycle Exercise with Complete System Diagnostics Setting the ExerciserExercise 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 Controls and Indicators RDC2 Generator Set/ Transfer Switch ControllerRDC2 Controller Operation Controller Keypad LED Indicators RUN OFF AutoAutopaging Displays, Automatic Mode LCD DisplayBattery Charging Controller PowerChanging Settings Changing Settings Setting the Exerciser at Controller Power--up Setting the ExerciserChanging the Exercise Settings 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 Oil Change Procedure Lubrication SystemEngine Oil Recommendation Low Oil Pressure ShutdownResetting the Maintenance Timer Oil Cooler 20RESA/RESALAir Cleaner, 14RESA/RESAL Models Air Cleaner ServiceSpark Plugs Air Cleaner, 20RESA/RESAL Models Cooling System EZ-273000-J Storage Procedure Troubleshooting Fault MessagesController Service Access IntroductionTroubleshooting General Troubleshooting ChartAppendix a Abbreviations AnsiLCB Page By Kohler Co. All rights reserved

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