Table of Contents
PM-GC
Generac
®
Power Systems, Inc.
1
Introduction ........................Inside Front Cover
Read This Manual Thoroughly ........................IFC
Operation and Maintenance ............................IFC
How to Obtain Service ....................................IFC
Authorized Dealer Locator Number ....................IFC
Safety Rules ........................................................2
Section 1 – General Information ..................4
1.1
Equipment Description ................................4
1.2
Engine Protective Devices ..............................4
1.2.1
Coolant Temperature Sensor ..........4
1.2.2
Low Coolant Level Sensor................4
1.2.3
Oil Pressure Sensor ........................4
1.2.4
Overspeed Shutdown ......................4
1.2.5
Overcrank Shutdown ......................4
1.2.6
RPM Sensor Loss Shutdown............4
1.3
DC Fuses ......................................................4
1.4
Control System Components ........................4
1.4.1
AVR Power Module ..........................4
1.4.2
Throttle Actuator Module ................4
1.4.3
Battery Charger................................4
Section 2 – Installation....................................5
2.1
Field Wiring......................................................5
2.1.1
Connecting to the Generac
Generator ..........................................5
2.1.2
Utility Supply Connections
(18.0L and 22.0L only) ......................5
Section 3 – Operation ......................................5
3.1
Control Console Components........................5
3.1.1
Off....................................................5
3.1.2
Manual ............................................5
3.1.3
Automatic ........................................5
3.2
The Optional Display ....................................6
3.2.1
Connection Details ..........................6
3.2.2
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....................8
3.3.2
Digital Diagnostics ..........................8
3.3.3
Analog Diagnostics ..........................9
3.3.4
Communications Diagnostics ........10
3.4
Alarms and Warnings ..................................10
3.5
Programmable Parameters ..........................10
3.5.1
Transfer on Exercise......................10
3.5.2
Preheat Enabled (If Applicable)......10
3.5.3
Preheat Time..................................11
3.5.4
Number of Start Attempts..............11
3.5.5
Crank Timer ..................................11
3.5.6
Start Detection (RPM) ....................11
3.5.7
Pause Between Cranks Time ..........11
3.5.8
Cool Down Time ............................11
3.5.9
Warm Up Time ..............................11
3.5.10
Alarm Hold Off Time ....................11
3.5.11
Load Accept Frequency ..................11
3.5.12
Load Accept Voltage ......................11
3.5.13
Low Voltage Limit ..........................11
3.5.14
High Voltage Limit..........................11
3.6
Target Frequency ........................................11
3.7
Target Voltage Setpoint ................................11
3.8
Programmable Alarms Setpoints ................11
3.9
Running Hours ............................................15
3.10 Exercise ......................................................15
3.11 Serial Communications ..............................15
3.11.1
GenLink
®
......................................15
3.12 Additional Panel Components ....................15
3.12.1
Alarm Horn....................................15
3.12.2
Emergency Stop Switch ................15
3.12.3
Relay/Fuse Box ..............................15
3.12.4
Voltage Sensing Module ................15
Section 4 – Notes ............................................16
Section 5 – Warranty......................Back Cover
