TP-6880 10/14 29Section3 RDC2Controller Operation
Section 3 RDC2 Controller Operation

3.1 RDC2 Generator Set/ Transfer

Switch Controller

Model RESV generator sets are equipped with the
RDC2 generator set/transfer switch controller.
Model RESVL generator sets are equipped with the
DC2 controller. See Section 4 for DC2 controller
operation information.
The RDC2 controls the following power system
components:
DModel 8RESV,10RESV, or 12RESV generator set
DModel RXT Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS)
DLoad Control Module (LCM) or load shed kit
DProgrammable Interface Module (PIM)
The RDC2 controller features include:
DTwo-line x 16 character backlit digital display with
adjustable contrast
DOFF,AUTO, and RUN generator set master control
buttons
DGenerator set status indicating LEDs (OFF,AUTO,
RUN)
DUp,Down, and Select buttons for navigation through
menus and adjustments
DPower system indicator LEDs to show utility and
generator source status, and to show which source
(utility or generator) is supplying power to the load

3.2 Controls and Indicators

Figure 3-1 illustrates the RDC2 controller. See
Figure 3-2 for details of the controller’s user interface.
1. User Interface; see Figure 3-2
2. USB port (mini-B); see Section 6.2.
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Figure 3-1 RDC2 Controls and Indicators
1. 2-line LCD display
2. Up button
3. Select button
4. Down button
5. RUN button and LED
6. Generator power available LED*
7. Building on generator power LED*
8. Building on utility power LED*
9. Utility power available LED*
10. OFF button and LED
11. AUTO button and LED
* TheseLEDs operate only if a Model RXT transfer switch is
connected.
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Figure 3-2 RDC2 User Interface