STARTING STARTING SEQUENCE SEQUENCE NOTE: There is no

NOTE:- If a If a digital input digital input configured toconfigured to panel lock panel lock  is active, changing module modes will not be is active, changing module modes will not be possible. Viewing the instruments and event logs is NOT affected by panel lock.

possible. Viewing the instruments and event logs is NOT affected by panel lock.

Manual mode allows the operator to start and stop the set manually, and if required change the state of the load Manual mode allows the operator to start and stop the set manually, and if required change the state of the load switching

switching devices. devices. Module Module mode mode is is active active when when the the button button is is pressed.pressed.

6.2.1

6.2.1 WAITING WAITING IN IN MANUAL MANUAL MODEMODE

To begin begin the the starting starting sequence, sequence, press press the the button. button. If If ‘protected ‘protected start’ start’ is is disabled, disabled, the the start start sequence sequence beginsbegins immediately.

immediately. If ‘Protected

If ‘Protected Start’ iStart’ is enabled s enabled , the , the icon iicon is displays displayed to ed to indicate Mindicate Manual mode anual mode and the and the manual LED manual LED flashes. Theflashes. The button must be pressed once more to begin the start sequence.

button must be pressed once more to begin the start sequence.

6.2.2

6.2.2 STARTING STARTING SEQUENCESEQUENCE

NOTE:- There is no start delay start delay  in this mode of operation. in this mode of operation. The fuel relay is energised and the engine is cranked.

The fuel relay is energised and the engine is cranked.

NOTE:- If the unit has been configured for CAN, compatible ECU’s will receive the start command via NOTE:- If the unit has been configured for CAN, compatible ECU’s will receive the start command via CAN.

CAN.

If the engine fails to fire during this cranking attempt then the starter motor is disengaged for the

If the engine fails to fire during this cranking attempt then the starter motor is disengaged for the crank rest crank rest  duration duration after which the next start attempt is made. Should this sequence continue beyond the set number of attempts, the after which the next start attempt is made. Should this sequence continue beyond the set number of attempts, the start sequence will be term

start sequence will be terminated and the display showsinated and the display shows Fail to Start.Fail to Start.

When the engine fires, the starter motor is disengaged. Speed detection is factory configured to be derived from the When the engine fires, the starter motor is disengaged. Speed detection is factory configured to be derived from the main alternator output frequency but can additionally be measured from a Magnetic Pickup mounted on the flywheel main alternator output frequency but can additionally be measured from a Magnetic Pickup mounted on the flywheel (Selected by PC using the 3000 series

(Selected by PC using the 3000 series configuration software).configuration software).

Additionally, rising oil pressure can be used disconnect the starter motor (but cannot detect underspeed or Additionally, rising oil pressure can be used disconnect the starter motor (but cannot detect underspeed or overspeed).

overspeed).

NOTE:- If the unit has been configured for CAN, speed sensing is via CAN. NOTE:- If the unit has been configured for CAN, speed sensing is via CAN. After the starter motor has disengaged, the

After the starter motor has disengaged, the Safety On Safety On  timer activates, allowing Oil Pressure,  timer activates, allowing Oil Pressure, High EngineHigh Engine Temperature, Under-speed,

Temperature, Under-speed, Charge Fail and any delayed Auxiliary fault inputs to stabilise without triggering theCharge Fail and any delayed Auxiliary fault inputs to stabilise without triggering the fault.

DSE Model 3000 Series Control & Instrumentation System Operators Manual DSE Model 3000 Series Control & Instrumentation System Operators Manual

Part No.

Part No. 057-086 057-086 3000 Series 3000 Series OPERATING OPERATING MANUAL ISSMANUAL ISSUE 4 UE 4 03/12/2009 A03/12/2009 ADMDM 2323

6.2.3

6.2.3 ENGINE ENGINE RUNNINGRUNNING

In manual mode, the load is not transferred to the generator unless a ‘loading request’ is made. In manual mode, the load is not transferred to the generator unless a ‘loading request’ is made. A loading request can come from a number of sources.

A loading request can come from a number of sources.

•• Activation Activation of of an an auxiliary auxiliary input input that that has has been been configured configured toto remote start on load remote start on load 

•• Activation Activation of the of the inbuilt inbuilt exercise exercise scheduler scheduler if if configured configured for ‘for ‘on on load’ load’ runs.runs.

NOTE:-The load transfer signal remains inactive until the Oil Pressure has risen. This prevents NOTE:-The load transfer signal remains inactive until the Oil Pressure has risen. This prevents excessive wear on the engine.

excessive wear on the engine.

Once the load has been transferred to the generator, it will not be automatically removed. To manually transfer the Once the load has been transferred to the generator, it will not be automatically removed. To manually transfer the load back to the mains either:

load back to the mains either:

•• Press Press thethe auto mode auto mode  button button to to return return to to automatic automatic mode. mode. The The set set will will observe observe all all auto auto mode mode startstart requests and stopping timers before beginning the

requests and stopping timers before beginning the Auto mode stopping sequence Auto mode stopping sequence ..

••

•• Press Press thethe stop button stop button 

•• De-activation De-activation of of an an auxiliary auxiliary input input that that has has been been configured configured toto remote start on load remote start on load