5.6 Controller Troubleshooting

Figure 5-2 contains basic troubleshooting information for the RDC2 controller.

Problem

Possible Cause

Corrective Action

 

 

 

Controller LCD

Low or no battery voltage.

Check connections.

display is off.

 

Check generator set battery. See Figure 5-1.

 

 

 

Controller display

Backlight turns off after about 1 minute with no

Backlight will turn on when a button is pressed or

backlight is off.

activity.

the generator set starts.

 

 

 

Loss of

Bad connections.

Check wiring and connections. Verify that cable

communication to

 

size and length of run comply with the instructions in

accessory modules

 

the Installation manual.

 

 

 

 

Low or no battery voltage.

Check battery connections.

 

 

Check generator set battery. See Figure 5-1.

 

 

 

LCM relays do not

Bad connections.

Check wiring and connections. Verify that cable

operate.

 

size and length of run comply with the instructions in

 

 

the Installation manual.

 

 

 

 

Low or no battery voltage.

Check battery connections.

 

 

Check generator set battery. See Figure 5-1.

 

 

 

Date is flashing.

Controller power was disconnected and then

Check battery connections. See Figure 5-1.

 

reconnected.

Check utility power connection for the built-in battery

 

 

 

 

charger.

 

 

Reset the time, date, and exercise schedule. See

 

 

Section 2.5.7, Setting the Exerciser at Power-Up.

Figure 5-2RDC2 Troubleshooting Chart

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