Kohler 14/20RESA manual Event Log, Exercise Modes, Exerciser Reset, Setting the Exerciser

4.5 Exercise

The DC2 controller can be set to automatically run the generator set at the same time and day each week. Exercising the generator set weekly is required to keep the engine and alternator in good operating condition.

A laptop computer with Kohlerr SiteTecht software can be used to change the exercise frequency to every two weeks. Use a USB cable to connect the controller to the computer and see TP-6701, SiteTech Operation Manual for instructions.

4.5.1Exercise Modes

Unloaded Cycle or Loaded Full-Speed exercises can be set from the DC2 controller. The Unloaded Cycle exercise mode is the default exercise mode. A Model RXT transfer switch is required for the Loaded

4.5.3Exerciser Reset

To reset the exerciser to run at a different day and/or time, follow the procedure in Section 4.5.2 to enter the new exerciser settings. The old settings will be replaced by the new time and day.

4.6 Event Log

The event log displays up to 10 controller faults and notices, starting with the most recent event. Events are numbered 1--10, with 1 being the most recent. Each event is displayed with the date and time of the event, the number of the event, a letter to indicate whether the event was a warning (W), shutdown (S), or informational notice (I), the engine hours at the time of the event, and the event description. See Figure 4-7.

Full-Speed exercise mode. See Section 2.4 for more information about the exercise modes.

A laptop computer with Kohlerr SiteTecht software can be used to change the exercise mode to Unloaded Full Speed.

4.5.2Setting the Exerciser

Any Screen

Hold

OFF

Event number, W/S/I, engine hours Event name

Press OFF

Event number, W/S/I, engine hours Event name

Set the exerciser to automatically run the generator set for 20 minutes every week. Follow the procedure below to set the exerciser.

Procedure to Set the Exerciser

1.Press AUTO. Verify that the AUTO LED is on and Utility power is available.

2.Press the exercise button to start an unloaded exercise.

3.If a loaded exercise is required, press the Exercise button again within 5 seconds.

4.After 5 seconds, the generator begins its crank cycles. During the crank cycles, the number of the crank cycle is displayed. No button presses are acknowledged during the crank cycles.

5.The generator runs through the exercise cycle described in Section 2.4.2. The controller monitors the system during the unloaded exercise as described in System Diagnostics.

6.After 20 minutes, the engine stops automatically.

The exercise time is set to the time the exercise button is pressed. An unloaded or loaded exercise, as selected above, will occur at the same time every seven days.

Press AUTO button at any time to exit the event log.

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Figure 4-7 Event Log

Procedure to View Event Log

1.Press the OFF button. The controller must be OFF to display the event log.

2.Press and hold the OFF button until the first event appears on the display.

3.Press OFF to step through the other events.

4.To exit the Event Log, hold the OFF button or press the AUTO button.

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