Panda xControl
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Fig. 2.4.3-6: Preheating
6. Starter and preheater
As soon as the high inrush current of the starter has dropped,
preheating is switched on again.
Fig. 2.4.3-7: Increase revolutions
The engine idles for the first few seconds. Thereafter, the
xControl increases the speed to the operating speed and
indicates this in the display.
Fig. 2.4.3-8: AC OK
As soon as the AC voltage is within the limits (200-250V)
(normal operating mode), the load can be connected.
ATTENTION:
Close the raw water intake valve in the event start-up
problems (Panda Marine generators only)
If multiple attempts to start up are required (e.g. to bleed the fuel lines), then the raw water intake valve must
definitely be shut while the attempts are being made. The cooling water impeller turns during the starting process
and feeds cooling water. As long as the engine has not started up, the exhaust gas pressure is insufficient to
discharge the coolant water that has been introduced. This protracted start-up process would flood the exhaust
system with water. This can damage/destroy the generator/engine.
Re-open the raw water intake valve as soon as the generator has started.
2.4.4 Stopping the generator
1. Switch off loads.
2. Recommendation: With turbo engines and under a load
that exceeds 70 % of the rated output, allow the generator
temperature to stabilise for at least 5 minutes with load
switched off.
At higher ambient temperatures (greater than 25 °C) the generator should always run for at least 5 minutes without
load before it is switched off, regardless of the load having been switched off.
