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LED Description and Meanings 

 

Start: 

One blink every 5 seconds = ready mode, looking for a start signal 

 

One blink every 2.5 seconds = auto start mode operation 

 

One blink every other second= auto start/stop period 

 

Continuous = manual start signal received 

 

Fast blink = 60 second delay after start signal removed before generator started 

 

Generator Hz Shutdown: 

Fast blink = over speed condition 

 

Slow blink = under speed condition 

 

Double blink = maximum crank attempts reached, failed to start 

Triple blink = auto start attempted with-in 30 minutes of a max run time (6 hour ) shutdown 

 

Four blinks every 2 seconds = AC Hz or 12V run status signal lost during run mode 

 

Continuous = start function disabled, AC Hz detected while in ready mode 

 

Run: 

Continuous = GSCM-mini has a valid run signal from generator 

 

Fault: 

Continuous = GSCM-mini is in a fault condition and requires a reset 

 

K1 & K2: 

Continuous = status of K1 and K2 relays on 

Specifications 

 

Size:  

5.13" L x 2.853" W x 1.35" H 

 

Weight:

 

20oz. 

 

Mounting:  

2 screws through tabs 

 

Power:  

12VDC Battery  

 

9.5 to 15VDC 

 

Quiescent current < 10mA 

 

Relay current < 25mA each 

 

Manual Input

:  

B+ (12VDC) input = on condition 

 

Open input = off condition 

 

Battery Input:  

0-60VDC 

 

Auto Start/ 

 

Stop Threshold:  

12V System 11.5V, 13.8V 

 

24V System 23.0V, 27.6V 

 

48V System 46.0V, 55.2V 

 

Relay  

Configuration:  

Open input = momentary crank 

(Terminal 6)  

Grounded input = maintained crank 

 

B+ (12VDC) input = ignition & crank 

 

Ambient Temp

:          -40 to 85°C 

 

 

Gen. Hz Enable:         

Open input =  

(Terminal 8) 

Generator Hz shutdown not active 

 

 

 

Grounded input =  

 

Generator Hz shutdown active 

 

 

12VDC input =  

 

Generator run Status input 

 

 

Over/under Hz shutdown 

 

not active 

 

Frequency Input

:   24VAC, 120VAC & 240VAC 0-100 Hz 

(Terminals 9 & 10) 

 

    Output Ratings:  

Two 10 AMP 28VDC relay contacts, 

K1 has   38VDC MOV across contact.   

 

 

Two open collector NPN transistors,  

 

    maxium 300mA each 

 

Fault Detection:         

Start failure, (3 attempts) 

 

    Over Hz condition (10 seconds) 

 

    Under Hz condition (10 seconds) 

 

    Max run time (6 hours) 

 

  Loss of AC Hz or 12V run status signal 

 

 
 
 

 
 

 

Summary of Contents for GSCM-MINI

Page 1: ... Module Part GSCM mini d ATKINSON ELECTRONICS INC 14 West Vine Street Murray Utah 84107 Contact cbdsales atkinsonel com for the proper hookup diagram Please include the generator make model inverter brand battery bank voltage ...

Page 2: ... and optional battery charging thresholds Maximum auto start run time limit 6 hours Remote run and fault indication included ABS epoxy sealed for harsh environment operation Solving your generators 2 to 3 or 4 wire start stop problem Description The GSCM mini d is a micro processor based generator start stop module designed to auto start stop diesel generators that need a 3 or 4 wire connection fr...

Page 3: ...ication Description The GSCM mini d has six indication LEDs The Start LED blinks once every 5 seconds to indicate it is ready for a start signal The LED will blink once every 2 5 seconds to indicate its running in auto start mode On continuously indicates running in manual start mode The Generator Hz LED blinks to indicate over under Hz fault and start failure due to maximum crank attempted A slow...

Page 4: ...www atkinsonelectronics com Circuit Board Division 800 261 3602 4 Revised 11 2020 GSCM mini d Wiring Diagram Example ...

Page 5: ...lay provides a momentary stop signal until the generator AC Hz has dropped to zero For GSCM mini operational sequence details see page 7 option 2 A double pole kill switch wired and installed by the user stops the generator instantly in emergency situations such as a fuel spill One switch pole N C kills power to the GSCM mini opening all relays The other switch pole N O shorts out the magneto for ...

Page 6: ...oes a double blink the fault LED turns on and the GSCM mini enters the maximum crank lockout fault condition This lockout condition remains until the GSCM mini is reset by removing power from terminal 2 waiting 5 seconds and then reconnecting power see GSCM mini wiring diagram page 4 This clears the lockout condition and the GSCM mini re enters ready mode with the start LED blinking every 5 second...

Page 7: ...zed A valid run condition is determined by one of two conditions a 12V run status pilot light signal provided by the generator connected to terminal 8 or by the generators AC output frequency exceeding the crank disconnect setting of 45Hz terminals 9 10 and is indicated by the run LED being turned on 4 If the generator starts but shuts down after a few seconds due to a fuel problem etc The GSCM mi...

Page 8: ...on is determined by one of two conditions A 12V run pilot light signal provided by the generator connected to terminal 8 or by the generators AC output frequency exceeding the crank disconnect setting of 45Hz terminals 9 10 and is indicated by the run LED being turned ON 5 If the generator starts but shuts down after a few seconds due to a fuel problem etc the start sequence will revert to the rea...

Page 9: ...blinks during this 10 second period 3 Low frequency under Hz condition If the generator AC output is connected to terminals 9 and 10 and the generator Hz enable terminal 8 is grounded the GSCM mini monitors the generators output frequency and if it drops below the 55 Hz fixed threshold for 10 seconds the generator shuts down and the generator Hz shutdown LED blinks slowly The generator Hz LED blin...

Page 10: ...y voltage drops below the start threshold voltage 4 The GSCM mini will shut down the generator when it has run in auto start battery charging mode for 6 hours and has not charge the battery above the shutdown threshold The GSCM mini then returns to ready mode looking for a start command If the battery voltage drops below the Auto start threshold within 30 minutes of a max run time shut down the GS...

Page 11: ...ion and requires a reset K1 K2 Continuous status of K1 and K2 relays on Specifications Size 5 13 L x 2 853 W x 1 35 H Weight 20oz Mounting 2 screws through tabs Power 12VDC Battery 9 5 to 15VDC Quiescent current 10mA Relay current 25mA each Manual Input B 12VDC input on condition Open input off condition Battery Input 0 60VDC Auto Start Stop Threshold 12V System 11 5V 13 8V 24V System 23 0V 27 6V ...

Page 12: ...te switch is turned on the GSCM mini starts the generator After the generator starts and comes up to speed the run LED lights on the GSCM mini and turns on the remote start switch lamp If the generator fails to start or fails while commanded to run the fault LED on the GSCM mini lights along with the remote fault 12VDC lamp Turning off the power to the GSCM mini resets the fault condition and it i...

Page 13: ...ections to connect the GSCM mini d s start and stop pre heat contacts and the AC output makes for an easy installation When the GSCM mini d receives a start run command from the Outback inverter it energizes the K2 relay which energizes the two relays are used to isolate the glow plug circuit from the shut down circuit causing the glow plug to heat After 10 seconds it energizes the K1 relay to sta...

Page 14: ...ators use a positive reference B for their control switch and remote terminal input The generators AC output is used as a run feedback signal to know when the generator has started and when it shutdown When the GSCM mini d receives a start run command from the Outback inverter it energizes the K2 relay to heat the glow plugs After 10 seconds K2 de energizes and K1 energizes to start the generator ...

Page 15: ...s with an additional relay The GSCM mini monitors the generators AC output to know when to disengage the starter and when the generator has shutdown either by command or by fault When a start signal is received the GSCM mini starts the generator after the generator starts and comes up to speed the run LED lights on the mini If the generator fails to start after 3 starting attempts or fails while c...

Page 16: ... from 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 ma...

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