troubleshooting (controller)

Troubleshooting (MEC20 Controller) - continued

Symptom

Possible Problem

Solution

 

Improper calibration?

Verify that the controller's analog input has been properly

 

calibrated as per manual instructions.

Engine temperature or oil

 

 

Verify that the engine sensor wiring is correct (Note: Use factory-

pressure display is reading

Incorrect engine sensor wiring?

supplied engine sensors only.)

incorrectly

 

Battery not properly grounded?

Verify that the battery supply DC negative conductor is properly

 

 

grounded to the engine block (i.e. to a common ground point.)

 

 

 

 

Check that the wiring from the controller terminal #37 and

 

Incorrect wiring?

#38 to the engine mounted sender is correct (i.e. wiring is

Engine temperature or oil

 

not open or shorted).

 

Verify that the engine mounter senders have correct

displays "9999"

 

Incorrect resistance?

resistance reading for corresponding input temperature or

 

 

 

pressure (refer to Controller manual).

 

Improper calibration?

Verify calibration.

Engine alarms on high

 

Check that the wiring from the controller terminal #37 and

Incorrect wiring?

#38 to the engine mounted sender is correct (i.e. wiring is

engine temperature or low

 

not open or shorted).

oil pressure when engine

 

 

Verify that the engine mounter senders have correct

is operating within normal

 

Incorrect resistance?

resistance reading for corresponding input temperature or

limits

 

pressure (refer to Controller manual).

 

 

Keys on faceplate do not

 

Verify that the interconnecting ribbon cable between the

Incorrect connection?

faceplate and the main printed circuit board is connected

operate.

 

correctly.

 

 

MQP20P STANDBY GENERATOR • operation and parts manual — rev. #1 (11/28/11) — page 39

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