55xGenComm1_29
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Control modes
Mode Description
Notes
0
Stop mode
‘Stop mode’ means stop the engine (generator) and in the case
of ‘automatic mains failure units’ transfer the load to the mains if
possible.
1
Auto mode
‘Auto mode’ means automatically start the engine (generator) in
the event of a remote start signal or a mains-failure and in the
case of ‘automatic mains failure units’ transfer the load to the
generator when available. When the remote start signal is
removed or the mains returns, stop the engine (generator) and in
the case of ‘automatic mains failure units’ transfer the load back
to the mains.
2
Manual mode
‘Manual mode’ means start the engine (generator) With some
control units it will also be necessary to press the start button
before such a manual start is initiated. In the case of ‘automatic
mains failure units’ do not transfer the load to the generator
unless the mains fails.
3
Test on load mode
‘Test on load mode’ means start the engine (generator) With
some control units it will also be necessary to press the start
button before such a manual start is initiated. Transfer the load
to the generator when it is available, regardless of the mains
condition. This mode is only provided on automatic mains failure
units.
4
Auto with manual
restore mode
‘Auto with manual restore mode’ means the same as 2 above
but when the remote start signal is removed or the mains
returns, the engine (generator) will not stop and the load will not
be transferred back to the mains. This mode is only provided on
automatic mains failure units.
5 User
configuration
mode
‘User configuration mode’ means that the unit is being
configured from its user interface and is not available for normal
operation, there is no method of entering or leaving this mode by
telemetry, it must be done from the user interface.
6-
65534
Reserved
65535
Unimplemented
Any control unit that does not have a control mode will return the
unimplemented value.