Rev 1.3 22.07.09
Dingo Reference Manual
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automatic generator exercise function, which will
turn on every GEXD days. The number of days
since the last exercise is shown on the GDAY
screen. The generator will run for GRUN hours.
When exercising, the elapsed time is shown as
GTIM. Both GDAY and GTIM can be adjusted.
Note:
1. There is no generator exercise when GMOD = 3
(manual start).
2. GSET toggle does not work during generator
exercise
3. A small amount of overcharge will occur if
battery is already fully charged. Use a low GRUN
value if this is of concern.
GDEL (Generator changeover delay)
A programmable delay (in minutes) is used to
prevent false turn on or off of the generator due
to large transient loads. Default setting is 10 min.
The generic programs (PROG=0-3) use
voltage driven generator control (GMOD=0).
See “settings used in Programs 0-3” for on-off
voltages etc.
Generator Example
For example, if SOC% triggered generator on,
voltage-triggered generator off, and no quiet
time, is desired, set up the regulator as follows:
PROG = 4
Allows user adjustment.
GMOD = 5
SOC % ON, Voltage OFF,
no quiet time
CHRG menu : Set GON, GOFF, GDEL,
GEXD, GRUN as required
SET/REG :
Check these settings are
correct for your battery type
Mode menu :
GSET = 2
or
LSET = 2
GSET if using ‘G‘ terminal for
generator control
LSET if using LOAD terminal
for generator control
Note: when changing from prog 0-3 to program 4,
the user can load the default settings for program 1
into the Dingo using the DFLT screen in the MODE
menu. See section 7.5.8. This can save a lot of time.
Generator Control
For many generators it is possible to control their
operation remotely. This is either a remote start or
run function built into the generator or a separate
remote start unit.
There is usually a pair of contacts that will cause
the generator to run if they are closed. This can be
done with a switch or a relay.
The Dingo provides a G relay which can be used
for this purpose. This relay is voltage free and solid
state. It can carry a current of up to 300mA and
can block 85V.
For some generators it is possible to connect the
G relay directly to the remote start input on the
generator. The wiring for this is shown in fig 2B.
2
BOOST
V
T
S-
B- L-
S+ B+ L+
Generator
Remote
Start Unit
Generator controlled directly by the G relay
Fig. 2B - Generator start relay wiring
