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Section 3 — Operation

PM-GC

Each screen has some fixed buttons which allow
either access to help text for that screen (context sen-
sitive help) (Figure 2), or return to the main menu
(Figure 3).

Figure 2 — Help Key

Figure 3 — Return to Main Menu Key

3.2.7 SOFTWARE VERSION DISPLAY

The software version number for the PM-GC, and the
version number for the display software, are located
on the status page which is accessed via the "SYS-
TEM STATUS" touch button. This should always be
referred to when requesting help or service from
Generac and it's dealers.

Figure 4 — System Status Screen

Figure 5 — Typical Menu Screen

Figure 6 — Typical Parameter Screen - Engine

Prameters

• ENGINE PARAMETERS: Temperatures, pressures,

rpm, etc.

• GENERATOR PARAMETERS: Voltages, frequency,

power, etc.

• UTILITY PARAMETERS: Voltages, frequency,

power, etc.

• CURRENT ALARMS: Displays any current alarms/

warnings

• SYSTEM STATUS: Displays what the system is

currently doing

• SPARE CHANNELS: Shows the measurements

taken on some spare channels

• SYNCHROSCOPE: Shows the synchroscope (active

in PM-PC only)

• TRANSFER SWITCH: A mimic diagram of the

LOCAL contactor (not the main transfer switch,
active in PM-PC only)

• DIAGNOSTICS: Diagnostic options are displayed

here.

PM-PC software version v1.00

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Software Version Numbers

Touch here for engine parameters. (Also see Figure 6.)

Help Key

Summary of Contents for PowerManager PM-GC

Page 1: ...POWER SYSTEMS INC ONLY QUALIFIED ELECTRICIANS OR CONTRACTORS SHOULD ATTEMPT INSTALLATION DANGER PowerManager Generator Controller PM GC This manual should remain with the unit...

Page 2: ...nts out potential explosion hazard This symbol points out potential fire hazard This symbol points out potential electrical shock hazard The operator is responsible for proper and safe use of the equi...

Page 3: ...Contrast Adjustment 6 3 2 3 Calibration 6 3 2 4 Cleaning 6 3 2 5 Touchscreen Operation 6 3 2 6 Functionality 6 3 2 7 Software Version Display 7 3 3 On Screen Diagnostics 8 3 3 1 Main Diagnostics Menu...

Page 4: ...unsafe or in noncompliance with such codes and standards Keep hands feet clothing etc away from drive belts fans and other moving or hot parts Never operate the unit with any drive belt or fan guard r...

Page 5: ...the victim from the live conductor AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE VICTIM Use a nonconducting imple ment such as a rope or board to free the victim from the live conductor If the victim is uncon scious...

Page 6: ...ol system monitors engine oil pressure dur ing operation If oil pressure drops below a safe level the system automatically shuts down the engine 1 2 4 OVERSPEED SHUTDOWN The control system monitors en...

Page 7: ...ger fuses 3 1 CONTROL CONSOLE COMPONENTS The PM GC control module performs all of the gen erator control functions within the system It controls engine starting and stopping engine speed output voltag...

Page 8: ...the unit 2 During the initialization phase a menu will appear briefly Press the CONFIG button 3 Now use the CONTRAST and keys to adjust contrast OR 1 During normal operation select the MAINTE NANCE s...

Page 9: ...rs Figure 4 System Status Screen Figure 5 Typical Menu Screen Figure 6 Typical Parameter Screen Engine Prameters ENGINE PARAMETERS Temperatures pressures rpm etc GENERATOR PARAMETERS Voltages frequenc...

Page 10: ...ond with the cir cuit diagram Refer to this diagram to see that the cor rect input has operated Outputs from the controller are generally open col lector meaning that they sink current through a load...

Page 11: ...urrent sense C 7 Utility voltage sense A 8 Utility voltage sense B 9 Utility voltage sense C 10 Generator voltage sense A 11 Generator voltage sense B 12 Generator voltage sense C 13 4 20ma User confi...

Page 12: ...sition the audi ble alarm can be silenced though When a warning occurs the display will automatical ly switch to the current alarm page where it will be displayed in the list of current alarms The aud...

Page 13: ...the generator continues to run after a stop command is sent in AUTO mode in order to cool down the engine with no load NOTE If the key switch is turned to the OFF position when the generator is runni...

Page 14: ...ilure Y Y Delay 0 0 seconds Active Hold off Hold off Hysteresis 2 2 Deg F Low Coolant Temperature Deg F Setpoint Shutdown N Dialout N Common alarm Y Alarm log N Sensor failure detection Y Shutdown on...

Page 15: ...seconds Active Hold off Hysteresis 200 1 100ths volt High Gen Voltage A B C Volts RMS Setpoint Shutdown N Dialout N Common alarm Y Alarm log Y Sensor failure detection N Shutdown on sensor failure N...

Page 16: ...ths Hz Under Frequency 1 10ths Hz Setpoint 1 10ths Hz Shutdown N Dialout N Common alarm Y Alarm log N Sensor failure detection N Shutdown on sensor failure N Delay 0 5 seconds seconds Active Hold off...

Page 17: ...port communications are done via Modbus RTU protocol 3 11 1 GENLINK The control panel can communicate with GenLink which is a PC based program allowing both the inter rogation of the generator and re...

Page 18: ...16 Generac Power Systems Inc Section 4 Notes PM GC...

Page 19: ...Generac Power Systems Inc 17 Section 4 Notes PM GC...

Page 20: ...on the first year of the warranty provision 2 Use of Non Generac replacement part s will void the warranty in its entirety 3 Failures due but not limited to normal wear and tear accident misuse abuse...

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