GCU-10

Automatic Engine Control Unit

Operators Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Page

INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................... 3
1. PANEL LAYOUT .................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 FRONT PANEL LAYOUT.................................................................................................................. 3
1.2 REAR PANEL LAYOUT .................................................................................................................... 3
2. OPERATION ......................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 MANUAL OPERATION ..................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 AUTO (REMOTE START) OPERATION........................................................................................... 4
2.3 OFF OPERATION ............................................................................................................................. 4
3. PROTECTION SETTING AND SYSTEM WARINNG FAILURE DESCRIPTION .................................... 5
3.1 PROTECTION SETTING .................................................................................................................. 5
3.2 ICON REFERANCE TABLE ............................................................................................................ 5
4. SYSTEM INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................... 6
4.1 SPECIFICATION ............................................................................................................................... 6
4.2 WORKING ENVIRONMENT ........................................................................................................... 6
4.3 PANEL CUT-OUT ............................................................................................................................ 6
4.4 UNIT DIMENSIONS ......................................................................................................................... 6
4.5 CONNECTION DETAILS .................................................................................................................. 7
4.6 STANDARD WIRING DIAGRAM ( GCU-10 WITHOUT GCU-10R).................................................. 8
4.7 STANDARD WIRING DIAGRAM ( GCU-10 WITH GCU-10R) ......................................................... 9
5. TROUBLE SHOOTING ....................................................................................................................... 10

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INTRODUCTION 1.2 Rear Panel Layout

The Model GCU-10 is an Automatic Engine Control In the back, the GCU-10 has two terminal blocks J1
Module, designed to meet the demand of the & J2; five adjustment pots that change the time
generator industry. The module starts and stops the delay functions and five pins dip switch that set the
generator, and fault conditions, If it senses a fault it specification of the genset.
will automatically shuts down the engine and
A--Engine Pre-Heat
indicates the engine failure by means of eight LED s.
Adjustable from 2 to 30sec
The technician can program the module according
B--Engine Start
to different generator requirements complying with
Adjustable from 1 to 15sec
different conditions and protections.
C--Engine Stop
Adjustable from 1 to 15sec
1. PANEL LAYOUT
D--Engine Idle
Adjustable from 0 to 300sec. Set to 0 for no Idle.
1.1 Front Panel Layout
E--Engine Cool down
Operation of the GCU-10 is by a three position Adjustable from 0 to 300sec. Set to 0 for no Cool down
waterproof switch, indicating AUTO, OFF, and
MANUAL. SW 1 - Generator Frequency
ON - 50Hz
Two LED's indicate POWER ON and ENGINE
OFF - 60Hz
RUNNING and the other eight LED's indicate the
operational status and fault conditions of the genset. SW 2 - Battery Voltage
Each LED indicates; engine start failure, high water ON - 12 Volt operation
temperature, low oil pressure, over speed, under OFF - 24 Volt operation
speed, emergency stop, and low battery voltage. An SW 3 - Stop Solenoid
extra LED and corresponding input can be defined ON - Energize to Start
by the technician as a failure; each LED has a OFF - Energize to Stop
picture-graph that are universally recognized. SW 4 - Oil Pressure Switch
ON - Normal Open NO
OFF - Normal Close NC
SW 5 - Oil Pressure Switch (Crank Disconnect)
ON - not used for crank disconnect
OFF - used for crank disconnect

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2. OPERATION 2.2 Automatic (Remote Mode) Operation

2.1 Manual Operation By moving the knob to the "AUTO"

mode, the POWER SOURCE LED
To initiate a start sequence moves the front control
to MANUAL. will start flashing indicating the
module is in AUTO and the genset
can start at any time.
The LED above the knob
illuminates indicating the generator
In the AUTO position, the module monitors input
is in MANUAL.
terminal 9 for a REMOTE START signal. Should a
REMOTE START signal be detected a start
First the pre-heat timer begins by energizing sequence similar to previous manual start sequence
terminal 4. Don t care the terminal 4 output if the is initiated.
pre-heat function is no used.
When removes the Remote Start signal the Cool
After pre-heat ends, the module de-energizes Down delay timer will count down. After the Cool
terminal 4 and begin engine starting. Down ends, the Fuel Solenoid is ( de-energized or
energized as the case may be ) bringing the
The module Fuel Solenoid energizes terminal 10, generator to a stop and the POWER SOURCE LED
together with Engine Idle terminals 14 & 15. will start flashing, indicating the genset is on standby
and ready to start.
After a 1 sec. delay, the starter motor engages, and
the engine cranks for the duration of the crank timer. Should the Remote start signal be re-activated
during the cooling down period, the set will
When the engine fires, the starter motor is immediately return to load.
disengaged and locked out with an 18-Hertz signal
from the generator output. Alternatively, the oil
pressure switch can serve as an additional back up NOTE
crank release. Even if the generator is executing Engine
Cool down Timer, The Module protection
When the engine fires and the Engine Idle option is
system remain in operation and if any failure
used, the ENGINE RUNNING LED will continuous
flashing in Idle period indicating the status is IDLE. occurs, the module bypasses the Engine
Cooling Timer shutting down the generator
Should the engine not fire on the first attempt and immediately.
the crank timer expires the module will once again
attempt to start the engine until the engine fires or
after the third attempt is completed. 2.3 OFF Operation
The OFF position places the module into its Stop or
Should the generator fail to start, Reset mode. This will clear any alarm conditions for
place the front knob in the OFF which the triggering criteria have been removed.
(Reset) mode. Establish why the
If the engine is running and this position is selected,
engine failed to fire before making the module will automatically shut down the
any more start attempts. generator. The fuel supply will be removed and
engine will be brought to a standstill. Should a
After the generator starts, the module allows Oil remote start signal be present while operating in this
Pressure, High Engine Temperature, Under speed, mode, a remote start will not occur.
and the Auxiliary fault input to stabilize without
triggering any faults in 20 seconds. Once the engine
is running full fault protection is available.

By moving the knob to the OFF position, the genset

will STOP immediately.

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3. PROTECTION SETTING AND SYSTEM 3.2 Icon Reference Table

WARINNG FAILURE DESCRIPTION ICON DESCRIPTION EXECUTION

3.1 Protection Setting Generator

Power Source
standby in Auto
Engine fail to start reattempt Indication
LED Flashing
Engine tries 3 times to start
Generator
Engine High Water temperature Protection Operating
Normally
Shutdown activated after 3 seconds
Temperature Switch Type Normally Open
Engine Start
Shutdown
Failure
Engine Low Oil Pressure Protection
Shutdown activated after 3 seconds
Oil Pressure Switch Type High Water
Shutdown
Normal Open or Normal Close Temperature

Engine Over-speed Protection Low Engine Oil

Shutdown
Shutdown activated after 3 seconds Pressure
If set for 50Hz operation, Over-speed is activated at
55 Hz
Over-speed Shutdown
If set for 60Hz operation, Over-speed is activated at
66 Hz
Under-speed Shutdown
Engine Under Speed Protection
Shutdown activated after 5 seconds
If set for 50Hz operation, Under-speed is activated Emergency
at 45 Hz Shutdown Shutdown
Activated
If set for 60Hz operation, Under-speed is activated
at 54 Hz
Spare Shutdown Shutdown
Emergency Shutdown
Shutdown activated by Normal Open Contacts Low Battery
Warning Only
Voltage Warning
Spare / User define Shutdown
Activated after 5 seconds delay
Using Normal Open Contacts

Low Battery Voltage Warning

Activated after 5 seconds delay GCU-10
For 12VDC operation set at 10 V
For 24VDC operation set at 20 V

Start-Up Grace Period

There is 20 seconds after engine idle ends, all
alarms are ignored untile start-up grace period
expired except the emergency stop and over speed.

Once the engine is running full fault protection is

available.
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4. SYSTEM INSTALLATION 4.2 Working Environment

Install the Model GCU-10 Module on the front panel The module works over a wide temperature range
by using the two installation clips provided. When -20 to +70º C however, make allowances for
installed in a panel with too much vibration use temperature rise within the control panel enclosure.
appropriate anti-vibration isolators. Do not mount close to any heat sources without
adequately ventilated; also, the humidity inside the
4.1 Specification control panel should not exceed 90%.

4.3 Panel CUT-OUT in mm

DC Supply 9.0 to 36 VDC
Alternator Input Range 5 ~ 300VAC
Alternator Input
50/60 Hz
Frequency
Fuel Solenoid Signal
5 Amp @ 12/24VDC
Output
Start Signal Output 5 Amp @ 12/24VDC
Warm up Signal Output 5 Amp @ 12/24VDC
Accessory ON Output 5 Amp @ 12/24VDC
Idle Control Conductor
5 Amp @ 12/24VDC
Capacity
Operating Temperature -20 °C to +70 °C
Relative Humidity 90% or Below
Power Consumption Under 3VA
Weight 200 gram

4.4 Unit Dimensions (Measurement mm)

：

50.0
72.0 44.0

GCU-10
65.5
72.0

72.0

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4.5 Connection Details

Seven pins din rail terminal J1

PIN No. DESCRIPTION NOTES

1 Generator sensing Input Connect to Alternator Output
2 Generator sensing Input Connect to Alternator Output
3 Oil Pressure switch Input Connect to Oil Pressure Switch
4 Pre-heat Signal Output Connect to Internal heater. Supply (+V) 5 Amp rated
5 Accessory ON Output Connect to illuminate panel light. Supply (+V) 5 Amp
6 DC Plant Supply Input (+V) System DC positive input (Battery Positive)
7 DC Plant Supply Input (-V) System DC negative input (Battery Negative)

Eight pins din rail terminal J2

PIN No. DESCRIPTION NOTES

Spare / User Define Warning Signal Signal need to be a negative switch Input
8
Input
Connect to A.T.S device. Signal needs to be a
9 Remote Start Input
negative switch input
Connect to Fuel Solenoid or Fuel Valve Control.
10 Fuel Solenoid Signal Output
Supply (+V) 5 Amp
11 Start Signal Output Connect to Starter Motor. Supply (+V) 5 Amp
Connect to External Emergency Stop Switch. Signal
12 Emergency Stop Input
needs to be a negative switch input
Connect to Water Temperature switch. Signal needs
13 Coolant Temperature switch Input
to be a negative switch input
Connect to Governor (Speed Control) Idle control
14 Idle Signal Output
Dry contacts 5 Amp rated
Connect to Governor (Speed Control) Idle control
15 Idle Signal Output
Dry contacts 5 Amp rated

Rear Panel layout

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4.6 Standard Wiring Diagram ( GCU-10 Without GCU-10R )

0.5A

J1-1
L
Alternator
AC 5 V~ 300 V

J1-2
N
OIL SW

J1-3

GCU-10 GENERATOR CONTROL UNIT

Temp SW

J2-13
Emergency Stop

J2-12
AUX. Alarm

J2-8
Remote Start
J2-9
J1-7
Battery

10A
J1-6
+

J1-4

5A

Pre-Heat
J2-11

5A

Start
J2-10

5A

Stop
J1-5

Accessory "ON"
5A

Idle control
J2-14
Governor
Electronic

5A

Idle Control
J2-15

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4.7 Standard Wiring Diagram ( GCU-10 With GCU-10R )

0.5A
J3-1

J4-1

J1-1
5~ 300 VAC

L
Alternator

J3-2

J4-2

J1-2
N

35A
J3-4

J4-4

J1-6
+
Battery

GCU-10 GENERATOR CONTROL UNIT

J3-5

J4-5

J1-7
J4-6

J1-4

5A
J3-6

Pre-Heat
35A

J4-7

J2-11
J3-7

5A
Start
35A

J2-10
J4-8
J3-8

5A
Stop
35A

GCU-10R
Genset

GCU
From
To

J1-5

Accessory "ON"
5A

OIL SW
J1-3

Temp SW
J2-13

Emergency Stop
J2-12

AUX. Alarm
J2-8

Remote Start
J2-9

Idle control
J2-14
Governor
Electronic

5A

Idle Control
J2-15

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5. TROUBLE SHOOTING
SYMPTOM PLEASE CHECK REMEDY
Check Battery Volts on cranking (Not Change Battery
below 6V)
In MANUAL MODE
Power Source LED does Check DC supply Voltage Check and confirm voltage and
not illuminate and wiring
generator can not start. Check DC supply fuse Change fuse
None of the above Change Control Unit

Check Battery Volts on cranking (Not Change Battery

below 6V)
In MANU MODE Check oil pressure switch type Correct Oil pressure Switch type
Power Source Indication to correct setting
illuminates and Starter Change Control Unit
Motor fails to operate. Check GCU-10 Start signal output
Check Starting motor Change Starting motor
Check wiring to see if it is open circuit Correct the fault point

In MANUAL MODE Check fuel Add fuel

Power Source LED
Check wiring of fuel solenoid Correct Engine Stop Mode setting
illuminates and Starter
Motor ails to crank. Check Governor and wiring Change Governor
Check Battery Volts on cranking (Not Change Battery
below 6V)
In MANUAL MODE
Check Starting circuit and wiring Change Wiring
Starter Motor cranks but
engine fails to fired Check oil pressure Switch Change appropriate oil pressure
switch or cancel the Oil Pressure
Detection Engine Start option
Check AC Input Voltage (5~300VAC) Change Automatic Voltage
Regulator (AVR)
Starting motor does not Check wiring to see if it is open circuit Correct the fault point
disengage after Check oil pressure switch Change appropriate oil pressure
generator starts switch

Check Starter motor Change Starting Motor

Emergency stop always. Check emergency stop terminal and Select emergency stop to normal
Engine not operating wiring open input
And does not start Check wiring to see if it is short circuit Correct the wiring
Check engine oil pressure Add engine oil / lubricant
Low oil pressure always
Check oil pressure switch Change oil pressure switch
while engine is running
Check wiring to see if it is open circuit Correct the fault point
Check engine temperature Change water temperature switch
High water Temp always
Check water temperature switch Correct the fault point
while engine is running
Check wiring for short circuit

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SYMPTOM PLEASE CHECK REMEDY

Check Engine Pre-heat countdown
In "Auto Mode" the Setting to see if preset time (2 ~ 30
generator does not start sec)has been reached
with a remote start
Check remote start signal input Correct the fault point
signal
Check GCU-10 start signal output Change Control Unit
Check wiring to see if it is open circuit Correct the fault point
Check Engine Pre-heat Countdown Reset settings
Pre-heat does not work
Setting
Check GCU-10 Pre-heat signal output Change Control Unit
Check Engine Cooling Countdown Reset Engine Cooling
time setting (excessive time delayed) Countdown time
Check Engine Stop Countdown time
setting (inadequate time delayed)
Engine does not be
Check Engine Stop Mode setting Reset Engine Stop Countdown
stopped in off mode
time
Check GCU-10 Engine Shutdown Reset Engine Stop Mode Change
output signal Control Unit
Check Fuel Solenoid Change Fuel Solenoid

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