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Kohler 24VDC, 6VSG, 36VDC, 48VDC manual 3.2.3LCD Display

Models: 48VDC 36VDC 24VDC 6VSG

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3.2.3LCD Display

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.The VSC controller measures and displays the average DC output voltage on the auto-scrolling display. When the system is in standby mode and the controller is in AUTO, the screens shown in Figure 3-6are displayed.

When a fault or warning condition exists, the controller will show the corresponding message. See Section 2.6 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 3.18 for menu diagrams.

Active Alert

Genset Status

Running

Voltage: 54V

Load: 73%

Engine: 125F

Oil Pressure: Okay

Battery

13.3V

Engine Runtime: 100.6 h

Date: 02DEC2011

Time: HR:MNpm

Sample data shown.

Figure 3-5Autopaging 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

13.3V

Engine Runtime: 100.6 h

Date: 02DEC2011

Time: HR:MNpm

Next Exercise: 09:00p 09Dec2011

Next Maintenance: 150 h or Mar2012

Sample data shown.

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Figure 3-6Autopaging Displays, Automatic Mode

TP-6843 1/13

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Kohler 24VDC, 6VSG, 36VDC, 48VDC manual 3.2.3LCD Display

Contents

TP-68431/13a 24VDC 36VDC 48VDCOperation 6VSGController Identification Product Identification InformationGenerator Set Identification Numbers Engine IdentificationTable of Contents Table of Contents Battery Safety Precautions and InstructionsAccidental Starting Exhaust System Engine Backfire/Flash FireHazardous Noise Fuel SystemHazardous Voltage/Moving Parts Hot Parts Heavy EquipmentList of Related Literature IntroductionEmission Information NameplateHeadquarters Europe, Middle East, Africa EMEA Service AssistanceAsia Pacific ChinaTP-68431/13 12 Service Assistance1.5.1VSC Controller Features Section 1 Descriptions and Service Views1.1 Introduction 1.2 Engine1.6.1Carburetor Heater 1.6 Accessories1.6.2OnCue Generator Management System 1.6.3Programmable Interface Module PIM1.7 Service Views 2.Intrusion alarm switch 1.Interface board factory-wiredto terminal blocks4.Fuel pressure switch 16 Section 1 Descriptions and Service ViewsSection 2 Generator Set Operation 2.2 Prestart Checklist2.1 Theory of Operation 2.4 Generator Set Operation 2.3 Exercising the Generator Set2.4.1Local Starting and Stopping 2.4.2Remote Starting and Stopping2.5 Exercise 2.6 Faults2.6.1Warnings 2.6.2ShutdownsFigure 2-4 Clearing a Fault on the VSC Controller Figure 2-5 Controller Fault Messages TP-68431/13 22 Section 2 Generator Set OperationSection 3 VSC Controller Operation 3.2 Control and Indicators3.1 VSC Generator Set Controller 3.2.1Controller Keypad 3.2.2LED Indicators3.2.3LCD Display 3.4 Battery Charging 3.3 Controller Power3.5 Changing Settings 3.5.1Procedure to Change SettingsChanging Date/Time 3.6.1Setting the Exerciser at Controller Power-up 3.6 Setting the Exerciser3.6.2Changing the Exercise Settings Genset ---- System 3.8 Main Menu 3.7 VSC Controller Menus3.10 Engine Metering Menu 3.9 Overview Menu3.11.1Calibration 3.11 Generator Metering Menu3.13 Genset Run Time Menu 3.12Generator Set Information Menu3.14 Genset System Menu 3.14.1System Parameters for Battery Bank ChargingNominal Voltage Load Limit =System Voltage, VDC Maximum Current at 100% Load Limit, Amps3.14.3 Adjusting the Display Contrast 3.14.2 Setting the Exerciser3.16 Networking Information Menus 3.15 Date and Time Menu3.16.1 Networking Status Submenu Password 3.16.3 RBUS Information 3.16.4 Remote Devices Submenu Status 3.18 Event Log 3.18.1 Procedure to View Event HistoryTP-68431/13 44 Section 3 VSC Controller Operation4.1 Scheduled Maintenance Section 4 Scheduled Maintenance4.1.1Service Schedule, 6VSG Models 4.2 Lubrication System 4.2.4Oil Change Procedure4.2.1Low Oil Pressure Shutdown 4.2.2Oil Check4.3 Spark Plugs 4.2.5Resetting the Maintenance TimerPrecleaner Service 4.4 Air Cleaner ServicePaper Element Service 4.5Cooling System 4.7Engine Starting Battery4.6 Exhaust System 4.8.1Lubricating System 4.8 Storage Procedure4.8.2Fuel System 4.8.3Cylinder Lubrication4.8.5Battery 5.2 Fault Messages Section 5 Troubleshooting5.4 Controller Service Access 5.1 IntroductionFigure 5-2 General Troubleshooting Chart 5.5 TroubleshootingAppendix A Abbreviations Systeme international d’unites kilojouleTP-68431/13 NotesAppendix TP-68431/13 58 AppendixPage Phone 920-457-4441,Fax Kohler Power Systems Call 1-800-544-2444or visit KOHLERPower.comTP-68431/13a KOHLER CO. Kohler, Wisconsin