
DSE Model 8620 AMF Controller Operators Manual
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6.6 MANUAL OPERATION
Manual mode is used to allow the operator to control the operation of the generator, and to provide
fault finding and diagnostic testing of the various operations normally performed during Automatic mode
operation.
NOTE: - If a digital input configured to panel lock is active, changing module modes will not be
possible. Viewing the instruments
and event logs and event log is NOT affected by panel lock. If
panel lock is active the Panel lock indicator (if configured) illuminates.
MANUAL, mode is selected by pressing the
pushbutton. An LED besides the button will
illuminate to confirm this operation. When the
button is operated, the module will initiate the start
sequence.
NOTE: - There is no Start Delay in this mode of operation.
If the pre-heat output option has been selected, this timer will be initiated and the auxiliary output
selected energised.
After the above delay, the Fuel Solenoid (or ECU output if configured) is energised, and then one
second later, the Starter Motor is engaged.
NOTE:- If the unit is configured for CAN Bus, compatible ECU’s will receive the start command via CAN
Bus. Refer to the Manual CAN and DSE Wiring. Part No. 057-004 for more information on utilising DSE
modules with electronically controlled engines.
The engine is cranked for a pre-set time. If the engine fails to fire during this cranking attempt then the
starter motor is disengaged for the pre-set rest period. Should this sequence continue beyond the set
number of attempts, the start sequence will be terminated and Fail to Start will be displayed.
Alarm
Shutdown
Fail to start
When the engine fires, the starter motor is disengaged and locked out at a pre-set frequency
measured from the Alternator output. Alternatively, a Magnetic Pickup mounted on the flywheel housing
can be used for speed detection (This is selected by PC using the 5xxx series configuration software).
Rising oil pressure can also be used to disconnect the starter motor; however, it cannot be used for
underspeed or overspeed detection.
NOTE: - If the unit is configured for CAN Bus, speed sensing is via CAN Bus.
After the starter motor has disengaged, the Safety On timer is activated, allowing Oil Pressure, High
Engine Temperature, Under-speed, Charge Fail and any delayed Auxiliary fault inputs to stabilise
without triggering the fault.
Once the engine is running, the Warm Up timer (if selected) is initiated, allowing the engine to stabilise
before it can be loaded. Once the warm up timer has expired, the generator is then available to go on
load and the Generator Available LED will illuminate on the front panel.