Atkinson Electronics GSCM-MINI Manual Download Page 2

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800.261.3602 

Revised 11/2020

 

 

Table of Contents 

Modes of Relay Operations

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3

LED Indication Description

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3

Operational Thresholds

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3

Typical Wiring Diagram

 

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4

Option 1 Diagram

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5

Option 2 Diagram

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5

Option 3 Diagram

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5

Option 1 Starting Sequence

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6

Option 2 Starting Sequence

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7

Option 3 Starting Sequence

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8

Manual Off Auto Switch Options

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9

Fault Shutdown Conditions

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9

Automatic Starting for Battery Charging

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10

Generator Emergency Shutdown

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10

LED Description and Meanings

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11

Specifications

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11

Remote RV Generator Start Drawing

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12

Outback Inverter/Generac RV Gen. Drawing

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13

Outback Inverter/Onan RV Gen Drawing

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14

Samlex  EVO Inverter/Kubota GL Drawing

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15

Limited Warranty

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16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not Included……. 

Outback 48 Volt inverter 
systems require isolation relay 

A0365 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Features & Applications 

 

Inexpensive 2 wire to 3 or 4 wire start controller 
for electric start 3 or 4 wire diesel generators 

 

Optimized for use with Outback Invertors 

 

Supports three types of 3 or 4 wire generator 
control:  Momentary, Maintained & Ignition 

 

Fixed crank time, over and under Hz 
shutdown, 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 from a 2 
wire 12 volt or dry contact manual start command.  The 
GSCM-mini-d  automatically  disconnects  the  starter 
when it either receives a remote start indication lamp 
signal (

connected to terminal 8

) or an AC Hz signal from 

the  generator  (

AC  connected  to  terminals  9  &  10

). 

Various LEDs are blinked or turned on to indicated the 
run  or  fault  status  of  the  GSCM-mini-d.    Manually 
resetting the GSCM-mini-d by removing the power and
removes  any  lockout  that  allows  the  generator  to 
restart if called to do so. 

The  GSCM-mini-d  is  powered  by  12VDC  from  the 
generator battery and can monitor the battery voltage 
and  start  the  generator  to  charge  its  own  battery  if 
connected  to  pin  4.    The  GSCM-mini-d  is  a  limited 
function controller that is part of the GSCM family.

  

All auto start battery voltage thresholds are 
fixed, if adjustability is required use the GSCM 
full function Generator Start Control Module.

 

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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