3.2.3LCD Display

The controller is equipped with a two-line x 16 character backlit digital display with adjustable contrast. When the generator is running, the controller automatically scrolls through the displays shown in Figure 3-5. When the system is in AUTO, the screens shown in Figure 3-6 are displayed.

When a fault or warning condition exists, the controller will show the corresponding message. See Section 2.5 for more information about faults.

Controller menus display power system information, including status information for the engine, generator, and optional RBUS accessories, exercise settings, and event history. Some menus allow changes to the controller settings. See Sections 3.7 through 3.21 for menu diagrams.

Active Alert

Genset Status

Running

Voltage: 240V

Freq: 60.0Hz

Engine: 123F

Oil Pressure: OK

Battery

12.3V

Engine Runtime: 12345.6 h

Date: 02DEC2011

Time: HR:MNpm

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Figure 3-5 Autopaging Displays, Generator Running

The display contrast is adjustable. Navigate to the Genset System menu and step down to the Contrast screen. Press the Select button, and then use the up and down arrow buttons to adjust the contrast. See Section 3.5, Changing Settings, and Section 3.14, Genset System Menu.

The display backlight turns off after about a minute of no activity. The backlight turns on when a button is pressed or when the generator set starts.

Active Alert

Genset Status

Standby

Battery

12.3V

Engine Runtime: 12345.6 h

Date: 02DEC2011

Time: HR:MNpm

Next Exercise: 09:00p 09Dec2011

Next Maintenance: 150 h or Mar2012

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Figure 3-6 Autopaging Displays, Automatic Mode

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Kohler 14/20RESAL manual LCD Display, Autopaging Displays, Automatic Mode

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