7.2
APM202 faults and alarms
Pictograms
Colour of the LED
Type of fault
Issue
Possible solution
Red
Overspeed
Shutdown: generating set rotation
speed excessive
Contact one of our agents.
Flashing red
Speed too low
Shutdown: insufficient generating
set rotation speed
Contact one of our agents.
Red
Fail to start
3 or 6 unsuccessful attempts
(depending on the engine type) in
succession
Check that the generating set has
been started according to the
recommendations in this manual.
Red
Oil pressure or low
oil level
Shutdown: incorrect oil pressure or
low oil level
Allow the generating set to cool
down, top up and check the oil level.
Red
Battery or charging
alternator
Problem with the alternator charge
output or weak battery
Contact one of our agents.
Red
Engine temperature
Shutdown: abnormal engine
temperature
Allow the generating set to cool down
and check the air filter and vents on
the enclosure.
Flashing green
Glow plug
preheating or choke
No issue: choke or plug preheating
sequence
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7.3
Diagnostics for minor faults
The generating set…
Check that:
Solutions to be applied:
Does not start
The checks before starting have been
performed.
NO
Perform the checks.
YES
The battery is correctly connected and
charged.
NO
Install the battery; replace it with a new
battery if necessary.
YES
The fuel tap is open.
NO
Open the fuel tap.
YES
The spark plug(s) is/are in good
condition and correctly connected.
NO
Check the spark plug(s).
YES
The devices to be used have not been
connected prior to starting.
NO
Disconnect the devices then try to restart
the generating set
YES
The APM202 fuses are not faulty (the
indicator lights come on).
NO
Have the generating set checked by one of
our agents.
YES
Stops
The oil level is correct.
NO
Top up with oil.
YES
The fuel level is correct.
NO
Fill up with fuel.
YES
Does not function normally
(noise, smoke, etc.)
Maintenance has been correctly
performed on the generating set
components.
NO
Perform maintenance on the generating
set in accordance with the
recommendations
YES
Have the generating set checked by
one of our agents.
Does not supply electrical
current
Tripped circuit breaker(s).
NO
Check the capacity of the generating set
and press the circuit breakers.
YES
The connected devices and their power
cords are not faulty.
NO
Try with another device and another power
cord.
YES
Have the generating set checked by
one of our agents.
7.4
Generator Smart Care
If the unit has been equipped with the "GS101-Generator Smart Care" option (A26),
it is necessary to change the batteries in the Bluetooth GSC101 box when the
warning is displayed in the Generator Smart Care application (approximately every
two years).
1.
Use a small crosshead screwdriver to open the cover of the box,
2.
Remove the used batteries and take them to a waste collection point so
that they can be recycled,
3.
Fit two new AAA batteries, observing the polarity (+/-),
4.
Close the unit cover and carefully tighten the screws.
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