3.2.3LCD Display

The controller is equipped with a two-line x 16 character backlit liquid crystal diode (LCD) display with adjustable contrast. When the generator is running, the controller automatically scrolls through the displays shown in Figure 3-4. When the system is in AUTO, the LCD display scrolls through the status messages shown in Figure 3-5.

When a fault or warning condition exists, the controller will show the corresponding message. See Section 2.6 for more information on fault and warning messages.

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 3.6 through 3.19 for menu diagrams.

Active Alert

Genset Status

Running

Voltage: 240V

Freq: 60.0Hz

Engine: 123F

Oil Pressure: 40 psi

Battery

12.3V

Engine Runtime: 27.4 h

Date: 02DEC2011

Time: HR:MNpm

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Figure 3-4Autopaging 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 3.11, Generator Set 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.

Genset Status

Standby

Battery

12.3V

Engine Runtime: 27.4 h

Date: 02DEC2011

Time: HR:MNpm

Next Exercise: 09:00p 09Dec2011

Next Maintenance: 150 h or Mar2012

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Figure 3-5Autopaging Displays, Automatic Mode

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Kohler 60RCL, 38RCL, 48RCL manual LCD Display, Active Alert

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