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MDC CONTROLLER INFORMATION DISPLAYS, FUNCTIONS AND RESET
The Magnum Digital Controller (MDC) constantly monitors vital generator and engine functions for a number of
operation, alarm and fault conditions. When a fault condition occurs, the engine will shut down automatically and the
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) window will show the fault that has caused the shut down. To resume operation, the
fault condition must be resolved. To reset the controller and resume operation, press the “FAULT RESET” button.
The operation of the Magnum Digital Controller (MDC) is divided into the following sections:
MAGNUM DIGITAL CONTROLLER (MDC) – GENERATOR OPERATIONAL STATUS
The Magnum Digital Controller (MDC) displays the operational status of the generator using the following codes:
MAGNUM DIGITAL CONTROLLER (MDC) - ALARM MANAGEMENT
The Magnum Digital Controller (MDC) is capable of displaying the following alarms:
No. Engine
State
Machine
Description
1
AfterCool
Engine aftercooling, Cooling Pump output is closed.
2
Cooling
The generator is cooling before stop.
3
Cranking
Engine is cranking.
4
EmergMan
Emergency Manual gen-set operation.
5
Init
Autotest during controller power on.
6
Loaded
The generator is running at nominal speed and GCB OPEN/CLOSE is
closed.
7
Not Ready
The generator is not ready to start.
8
Pause
Pause between start attempts.
9
Prestart
Prestart sequence in process, Prestart output is closed.
10
Ready
The generator is ready to run.
11
Running
The generator is running at nominal speed.
12
Shutdown
Shut-down alarm is activated.
13
Starting
Starting speed is reached and the
Idle timer
is running.
14
Stop
Stop
No. Electrical
State
Machine
Description
1
StabilTO
Stabilization Timeout
No. Type
Description
1
Sensor fail (FLS)
Sensor fail is detected when measured value is 6% out of the selected
characteristic. Sensor fail indicated by ##### symbol instead measured
value.
2
Warning (WRN)
When warning comes up, see list of possible alarms.
3
Shut down (SD)
When the shut-down alarm comes up the Magnum Digital Controller opens
outputs GCB CLOSE/OPEN, FUEL, SOLENOID, STARTER AND
PRESTART to stop the engine immediately.