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Generator Start Control Module

Part# GSCM Rev C.

Code Version: 5.13

ATKINSON ELECTRONICS, INC.

14 West Vine Street · Murray, Utah 84107

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Summary of Contents for A0217

Page 1: ...Generator Start Control Module Part GSCM Rev C Code Version 5 13 ATKINSON ELECTRONICS INC 14 West Vine Street Murray Utah 84107 ...

Page 2: ... not already running before trying to start a second or third time Features Applications Automatic starting load transfer and shutdown for gas and diesel generators Off grid generators Automatic adjustable voltage set points for generator battery charging applications 0 60VDC Works with 12 24 or 48V battery systems Provides fault shutdown for low oil pressure high temperature and under speed or ov...

Page 3: ...e is set at 0 de activated The GSCM provides a 30 day exercise function which can be synchronized with a photo voltaic input to only start each 30 day period at the beginning of the solar charge day A user supplied DC relay can be energized during the 30 day generator exercise to override a battery charger and allow the battery bank to equalize by charging the batteries above the normal charger cu...

Page 4: ...www atkinsonelectronics com Circuit Board Division 800 261 3602 4 Revised 09 18 GSCM Wiring Diagram ...

Page 5: ...e maximum crank lockout condition This lockout condition remains until the GSCM is reset by momentarily shorting the reset terminals 7 and 8 together after which the start LED blinks for 60 seconds and then enters ready mode Powering down the GSCM for 5 seconds and powering it back up will also clear the maximum crank lockout condition with the GSCM returning to ready mode 6 When the generator sta...

Page 6: ...ins 7 and 8 momentarily The open collector transistor terminal 18 will energize a user supplied DC relay not exceeding 180 milliamp coil current whenever a fault shutdown occurs and will de energize the relay when the fault is reset The shutdown conditions are as follows 1 Failure to start with 4 cranking attempts See GSCM STARTING SEQUENCE section 4 5 The max crank max runtime fault LED blinks ra...

Page 7: ... will shut down the generator and indicate a maximum runtime fault by slowly blinking the max crank max runtime LED See GSCM SHUTDOWN CONDITIONS section 6 This runtime fault is only active in the automatic starting mode 6 The GSCM will clear the max runtime fault if the reset terminals 7 8 are momentarily shorted a manual start signal is applied to terminals 5 6 or a period of 12 hours passes from...

Page 8: ...e to 0VDC store setting advance to high Hz position and set to zero volts both must be set 9 To re enable the 5 and 10 minute time delays the GSCM must enter adjustment mode as in paragraph 1 of this section and then the cut in and cut out adjustment re entered and stored without the jumper between terminals 15 and 16 Restoring the GSCM factory default values as described in GSCM Reset Conditions ...

Page 9: ...ad transfer 0 120 Second Load Pre Off Blinking load disconnected cool down period before shutdown Battery Charge Cut In x12 Blinking battery voltage lower than cut in point during 5 minute delay Battery Charge Cut Out x12 Blinking battery voltage greater than cut out point during 10 minute delay 15 75Hz Under Hz Shutdown Blinking generator Hz under speed less than trip point during 10 second delay...

Page 10: ...rank Delay 5 second minimum 60 seconds Maximum crank time Will not energize starter 60 seconds Load transfer delay Ignition and load relays energize together 60 seconds Load pre off delay Ignition and load relays de energize together 120 seconds Battery charge cut in Ignores automatic battery charge function Switched auto start Battery charge cut out Ignores automatic battery charge function Switc...

Page 11: ...e generator has reached 30Hz or half speed If this setting doesn t allow the start input to remain engaged long enough for the generator to stay on line adjust the run disconnect setting to 55Hz See GSCM INITALIZATON AND ADJUSTMENT for changing adjustments The K4 shutdown relay provides a momentary stop signal until the generator AC Hz has dropped to zero The K3 ignition relay provides a continuou...

Page 12: ...rations are shown for both automotive and magneto type with or without fuel valves High speed 3600 RPM generators may need the crank disconnect hertz adjustment set to 20Hz or less to avoid over driving the starter Low Speed Gas Propane Generator with Safeties The low speed gas propane generators also wire the same as in application 2 However the installer should determine ignition type and oil an...

Page 13: ...ession solenoid furnished with the generator must be wired to K4 shutdown relay to energize on shutdown Automatic Generator Powered AC Pump In this application the GSCM is connected to a pressure or level switch into the battery sense terminals To make the appropriate cut in and cut out adjustments See AUTOMATIC STARTING FOR BATTERY CHARGING section 9 The cut in and cut out adjustments must be set...

Page 14: ...a special low voltage generator frequency input version for 12V alternator applications GSCM 12V ALT 255 Hz See AUTOMATIC STARTING FOR BATTERY CHARGING section 9 4 9 Generator Powered Air Conditioner The room thermostat should be line voltage slow action type to minimize short cycling signals the generator to start The GSCM K5 load transfer relay starts the air conditioner after the generator is r...

Page 15: ...ter the GSCM starts the generator with a 3 wire start stop or any other generator starting application to match the type of generator to be controlled If the user desires the voltage from the generator s battery may be connected to the GSCM on terminal 4 and the GSCM will start the generator automatically to charge its own battery when the voltage falls below the battery cut in threshold voltage T...

Page 16: ...m the date of shipment by Atkinson Electronics Inc or its authorized distributors to the original Customer Atkinson Electronics Inc will repair or replace at our option any defective products provided that our inspection discloses that such defects developed under normal and proper use This warranty does not extend to goods subjected to misuse neglect accident or improper installation or to mainte...

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