MDM-SCR: Manual and Remote Start Unit With Synchroscope and Synch Check Relay

MDM-SCR
January 2009

Manual and remote start unit with synchroscope
and synch check relay

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Date Version Comments Par
10/05/2007 1 First version approved Tech
10/02/2009 2 New product dimensions + oil pressure calibration point (Pgm 19) VL

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NOTE:
Read this entire manual and all other publications pertaining to the work to be performed before
installing, operating, or servicing this equipment. Practice all plant and safety instructions and
precautions. Failure to follow instructions can cause personal injury and/or property damage.
Contact your CRE distributor for course training.

Table of contents

1. Overview............................................................................................................................5
1.1. European Union Directive Compliance ........................................................................................................ 5
1.2. Environment ................................................................................................................................................ 5
1.3. Characteritics ............................................................................................................................................... 5
1.4. Panel cut out ................................................................................................................................................ 5
2. Installation.........................................................................................................................6
2.1. Introduction to the Control Panel................................................................................................................ 6
2.2. Mounting the Unit ....................................................................................................................................... 6
2.3. Wiring the Unit............................................................................................................................................. 7
3. Inputs and Outpts...............................................................................................................8
4. Display .............................................................................................................................10
4.1. Led displays................................................................................................................................................ 10
4.2. Digital Display............................................................................................................................................. 11
5. Alarm and warnings .........................................................................................................12
6. Mode of operation ...........................................................................................................14
7. Other features..................................................................................................................15
7.1. Remote Start Operation............................................................................................................................. 15
7.2. Synchronization Checking .......................................................................................................................... 15
7.3. Sender type Selection ................................................................................................................................ 16
7.4. Engine Heating Operation.......................................................................................................................... 16
7.5. Service Request Display ............................................................................................................................. 16
7.6. Engine Hour Meter..................................................................................................................................... 17
7.7. Modem Connection ................................................................................................................................... 17
7.8. Remote Monitoring and Programming...................................................................................................... 17
8. Statistical counters...........................................................................................................19
9. Maintenance ....................................................................................................................19
10. Programming ...............................................................................................................20
10.1. Relay function list....................................................................................................................................... 24
10.2. Low oil pressure switch input .................................................................................................................... 25
10.3. High temperature switch input.................................................................................................................. 25
10.4. Dead bus enable ........................................................................................................................................ 26
10.5. Emergency stop input ................................................................................................................................ 26
10.6. Spare fault input ........................................................................................................................................ 27
10.7. Program lock input..................................................................................................................................... 27
10.8. Ohm‐bar characteristics............................................................................................................................. 27
10.9. Ohm‐degrees characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 28
10.10. Date and time adjust.................................................................................................................................. 29
11. Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................30

12. Technical specifications ................................................................................................31
13. Connection diagram .....................................................................................................32

Table of figures
Table 1 : Inputs and Outputs........................................................................................................................................... 9
Table 2: led display and functions................................................................................................................................. 10
Table 3: Remote start mode ......................................................................................................................................... 14
Table 4: Programming table.......................................................................................................................................... 24
Table 5: Relay function list ............................................................................................................................................ 25
Table 6: Low oil pressure switch input.......................................................................................................................... 25
Table 7: High temp. switch input .................................................................................................................................. 26
Table 8: dead bus enable .............................................................................................................................................. 26
Table 9: Emergency stop input ..................................................................................................................................... 26
Table 10: Spare fault input............................................................................................................................................ 27
Table 11: Program lock input ........................................................................................................................................ 27
Table 12: Ohms‐bar charactéristiques .......................................................................................................................... 28
Table 13: Ohm‐degrees charactéristics......................................................................................................................... 28
Table 14: date and time adjust ..................................................................................................................................... 29

Table of tables

Figure 1 : Panel cut out ................................................................................................................................................... 5

1. Overview
1.1. European Union Directive Compliance
The unit conforms to the EU directives
‐73/23/EEC and 93/68/EEC (low voltage)
‐89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC (electro‐magnetic compatibility)

Norms of reference:
‐EN 61010 (safety requirements)
‐EN 50081‐2 (EMC requirements)
‐EN 50082‐2 (EMC requirements)

The CE mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety, health environmental
and customer protection.
1.2. Environment
Operating temperature range: ‐20°C to +70°C (‐4 ºF to +158 ºF)
Storage temperature range: ‐40°C to +80°C (‐40 ºF to +176 ºF)
Maximum humidity: 95%, non‐condensing
IP protection: IP65 from front panel, IP30 from the rear
Case material: High temperature, self extinguishing ABS (UL94‐V0, 110 °C)
1.3. Characteritics
Dimensions: 130 x 100 x 39mm (WxHxD)
Weight: 270 g (approx.)
1.4. Panel cut out
86 mm
116 mm

Figure 1 : Panel cut out
Panel Cut‐out dimensions: 116 x 86mm minimum.
Mounting: Front panel mounted with rear retaining steel spring
Note: Cut‐out must be cleaned from any metal dust before mounting.

2. Installation
2.1. Introduction to the Control Panel
The unit is a control and protection panel used in gensets. It shows the measured values on its displays. The unit is
designed to provide user friendliness for both the installer and the user. Programming is usually unnecessary, as the
factory settings have been carefully selected to fit most applications. However programmable parameters allow the
complete control over the generating set. Programmed parameters are stored in a Non Volatile Memory and thus
all information is retained even in the event of complete loss of power.
The measured parameters are:
• Gen voltage phase U to neutral • Battery voltage
• Gen voltage phase V to neutral • Coolant temperature
• Gen voltage phase W to neutral • Oil pressure
• Gen current phase U • Busbar voltage
• Gen frequency • Frequency difference busbar‐phase U
• Gen KW phase U • Voltage difference busbar‐phase U
• Gen cosΦ phase U • Phase angle busbar‐phase U
2.2. Mounting the Unit
The unit is designed for panel mounting. The user should not be able to access parts of the unit other than the front
panel.
Mount the unit on a flat, vertical surface. The unit fits into a standard panel meter opening of 116x86 millimeters.
Before mounting, remove the retaining steel spring and connectors from the unit, then pass the unit through the
mounting opening. The unit will be maintained in its position by the steel spring.

Engine body must be grounded for correct operation of the unit, otherwise incorrect voltage
and frequency measurements may occur.

The output of the current transformer shall be 5 Amperes. The input current rating of the current transformers may
be selected as needed (between 10/5 and 9000/5 amps). Current transformer outputs shall be connected by
separate cable pairs from each transformer, to related inputs. Never use common terminals or grounding. The
power rating of the transformer should be at least 5 VA. It is recommended to use 1% precision transformers.
If analogue senders (e.g. temperature or oil pressure) are connected to the unit, it is not possible to use auxiliary
displays, otherwise the unit may be destroyed. If temperature or oil pressure displays are already present on the
generator control panel, do not connect the senders to the unit. The unit is factory programmed for VDO type
senders. However different types of senders are selectable via programming menu. Please check the programming
section.
The programmable digital inputs are compatible with both ‘normally open’ and ‘normally closed’ contacts, switching
either to BAT‐ or BAT+.
The charge alternator connection terminal provides also the excitation current, thus it is not necessary to use an
external charge lamp.

2.3. Wiring the Unit

WARNING: THE UNIT IS NOT FUSED.
Use external fuses for
Generator phase: U‐V‐W
Busbar phase
Battery positive: BAT(+).
Install the fuses as nearly as possible to the unit in a place easily accessible for the
user.
The fuse rating should be 6 Amps.

WARNING: ELECTRICITY CAN KILL
ALWAYS disconnect the power BEFORE connecting the unit.

ALWAYS remove the plug connectors when inserting wires with a screwdriver.
ALWAYS refer to the National Wiring Regulations when conducting installation.
An appropriate and readily accessible set of disconnection devices (e.g. automatic fuses) MUST be
provided as part of the installation.
The disconnection device must NOT be fitted in a flexible cord.
The building mains supply MUST incorporate appropriate short‐circuit backup protection (e.g. a fuse
or circuit breaker) of High Breaking Capacity (HBC, at least 1500A).
Use cables of adequate current carrying capacity (at least 0.75mm2) and temperature range.

3. Inputs and Outpts
SERIAL DATA: This connector provides logic level serial data input and output for various purposes like remote
monitoring and remote programming. In order to connect to a PC, an RS‐232 adapter module is needed.

Term Function Technical data Description
1 SYNCH CHECK Relay output, 16A‐AC This output provides energy to the generator
paralleling contactor. If the genset phase
voltages are not within programmed limits, or if
the genset phase U voltage, frequency and
phase angle are not within the programmed
limits compared to the busbar, this relay will not
be energized. If the busbar is not powered up,
synch checking may be overridden with the
DEAD BUS ENABLE input signal.
2 U Generator phase input, Connect the generator phases to these inputs.
0‐300V‐AC The generator phase voltages upper and lower
3 V
limits are programmable.
4 W
5 GENERATOR NEUTRAL Input, 0‐300V‐AC Neutral terminal for the generator phases.
6 BUSBAR NEUTRAL Input, 0‐300V‐AC Neutral terminal for the busbar phase.
7 R Busbar phase input, 0‐ Connect the busbar phase to this input. The
300V‐AC busbar voltage upper and lower limits are
programmable.
8 unused ‐ no connection
9 REMOTE START Input The battery positive voltage applied to this input
will cause the engine to run and synch checking
to be enabled.
WARNING: Do not connect a

voltage greater than the battery
positive to this input, otherwise
permanent damage may occur.

10 OIL PRESSURE SENDER Input, 0‐5000 ohms Analogue oil pressure sender connection. Do not
connect the sender to other devices. The input
has programmable characteristics and connects
to any kind of sender.
11 COOLANT TEMP. SENDER Input, 0‐5000 ohms Analogue high temperature sender connection.
Do not connect the sender to other devices. The
input has programmable characteristics and
connects to any kind of sender.
12 BATTERY POSITIVE +12 or 24VDC The positive terminal of the DC Supply shall be
connected to this terminal. The unit operates on
both 12V and 24V battery systems.
13 GROUND O VDC Power supply negative connection.
14 RELAY‐1 (STOP RELAY) Output 10A/28VDC This relay has programmable function, selectable
from a list.
15 START RELAY Output 10A/28VDC This relay controls the engine cranking.
16 FUEL RELAY Output 10A/28VDC This relay is used for fuel solenoid control. It is
internally connected to terminal 17 for supplying
Term Function Technical data Description
the charge alternator’s excitation current.
17 CHARGE Input and output Connect the charge alternator’s D+ terminal to
this terminal. This terminal will supply the
excitation current and measure the voltage of
the charge alternator.
18 RELAY‐2 (ALARM RELAY) Output 10A/28VDC This relay has programmable function, selectable
from a list.
19 LOW OIL PRESSURE Digital inputs These inputs have programmable characteristics
selected via the program menu. Each input may
20 HIGH TEMP
be driven by a ‘normally closed’ or ‘normally
21 DEAD BUS ENABLE open’ contact, switching either battery+ or
battery‐. The effect of the switch is also
22 EMERGENCY STOP selectable from a list. See PROGRAMMING
23 SPARE section for more details.
24 PROGRAM LOCK
25 CURR_U+ Current transformer Connect the generator current transformer
inputs, 5A‐AC terminals to these inputs. Do not connect the
same current transformer to other instruments
otherwise a unit fault will occur. Connect each
terminal of the transformer to the unit’s related
26 CURR_U‐ terminal. Do not use common terminals. Do not
use grounding. Correct polarity of connection is
vital. If the measured power is negative, then
change the polarity of each 3 current
transformers. The secondary winding rating shall
be 5 Amperes. (For ex. 200/5 Amps).
Table 1 : Inputs and Outputs

4. Display
4.1. Led displays
The unit has 30 LEDs, divided in 4 groups:
• Group_1: Synchronoscope: this group indicates the instantenous phase angle between busbar and
genset phase U voltages.
• Group_2: Status: This group indicates the current status of the busbar and genset
voltages and the synch check output.
• Group_3: Warnings and alarms: This group indicates the existence of abnormal conditions encountered
during operation.
• Group_4: Unit: This group indicates the unit of the value displayed in the bottom display.
Function Color Description
SYNCHROSCOPE Red and Yellow When both busbar and genset voltages are within
programmed limits, the busbar led graph will illuminate
automatically. Only one of the leds turns on at a time.
The led indicates the phase angle between the busbar
phase and the genset phase U.
If the right hand side of the graph is illuminated, this
means that the genset phase is leading (in advance) the
busbar.
If the left hand side of the graph is illuminated, this
means that the genset phase is lagging (in retard).
A left to right scrolling of the led graph means that the
genset frequency is higher than the busbar frequency.
A right to left scrolling of the led graph means that the
genset frequency is lower than the busbar frequency.
GENERATOR Yellow The LED will flash when the generator is requested to
run. It turns on when both genset phase voltages are
within the programmed limits.
BUS Yellow The LED will turn on when the busbar voltage is within
the limits.
SYNCHRONIZED Yellow The LED will flash when the synch checking is enabled. It
turns on when the synch check relay is energized.
SERVICE REQUEST Red Engine periodic maintenance request indicator. It turns
on when the preset engine hours or time duration after
previous service has elapsed.
ALARM GROUP Red If a warning condition has occurred, the related led
flashes. If a fault condition resulting to the engine
shutdown has occurred, the related alarm led turns on
steadily. The alarms work on a first occurring basis. The
occurrence of a fault will disable other faults of lower or
equal priority.
UNIT GROUP Red This group indicates the unit of the value displayed in
the digital display. When the engine is running the unit
displays the genset frequency, otherwise it displays the
busbar voltage. Different values may be scrolled by
pressing the MENU key.
Table 2: led display and functions
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4.2. Digital Display
The unit has a three digit seven segment display. It shows:
• Measured parameters,
• Parameter names,
• Service counters,
• Program parameters.
The navigation between different screens in a group is made with the MENU button. When the MENU key is
pressed, the parameter name will be displayed.
By pressing the MENU key, below values may be displayed:
• busbar phase to neutral voltage
• generator phases U,V,W to neutral voltage
• generator phase‐U current
• generator frequency
• generator cosΦ phase U
• generator active power phase U
• oil pressure (bar)
• coolant temperature (ºC)
• battery voltage
• frequency difference busbar to genset phase U
• voltage difference busbar to genset phase U
• phase angle busbar to genset phase U (degrees)

Holding the MENU button pressed for 1 second makes the display to switch to the service counters group:
• total engine hours,
• engine hours to service,
• time to service.

5. Alarm and warnings
Alarms indicate an abnormal situation in the generating set are divided into 2 priority levels:
ALARMS: These are the most important fault conditions and cause:
• The related alarm led to turn on steadily,
• The synch check to be released immediately,
• The engine to be stopped immediately,
• The Horn, Alarm and Alarm+Warning relay outputs to operate, (if selected via programming menu)
WARNINGS: These conditions cause:
• The related alarm led to flash,
• The Horn and Alarm+Warning relay outputs to operate, (if selected via programming menu)
If the ALARM MUTE button is pressed, the Horn relay output will be deactivated; however the existing alarms will
persist and disable the operation of the genset.
Alarms operate in a first occurring basis:
• If an alarm is present, following alarms and warnings will not be accepted,
• If a warning is present, following warnings will not be accepted.
Alarms may be of LATCHING type following programming. For latching alarms, even if the alarm condition is
removed, the alarms will stay on and disable the operation of the genset.
The existing alarms may be canceled by pressing one of the operating mode buttons (RUN / STOP).
Most of the alarms have programmable trip levels. See the programming chapter for user adjustable alarm limits.
LOW OIL PRESSURE: Set if a signal is detected at the Low Oil Pressure Switch input or the oil pressure value
measured from the sender is below the programmed limit. Warning (P_015) and alarm (P_016) limits are separately
programmable for the oil pressure sender input. This fault will be monitored with holdoff timer (P_023) delay after
the engine is running. Also if the oil pressure switch is open at the beginning of a start attempt, then the engine will
not be started and the oil pressure led will flash. When the oil pressure switch closes, normal operation will be
resumed.
HIGH ENGINE TEMPERATURE: Set if a signal is detected at the High Temperature Switch input or the coolant
temperature value measured from the sender is above the programmed limit. Warning (P_017) and alarm (P_018)
limits are separately programmable for the temperature sender input.
OVER / UNDER SPEED: Set if the generator frequency is outside programmed limits (overspeed/Underspeed). This
fault will be monitored with holdoff timer (P_023) delay after the engine is running. Different low and high limits for
warning and alarm are separately programmable. (P_008/P_009/P_010/P_011)
FAIL TO START: Set if the engine is not running after programmed number of start attempts. (P_035)
OVERLOAD: Set if the genset phase current goes over the Overcurrent Limit (P_002) or if the genset power (KW)
measured on phase‐U goes over the Excess Power (P_003) limit for Overcurrent / Excess Power Timer (P_511). If the
currents and power goes below the limits before expiration of the timer then no alarm will be set. If the Overcurrent
Limit (P_002) or Excess Power (P_003) limit is set to zero then the corresponding check will be omitted.
LOW / HIGH VOLTAGE: Set if any of the generator phase voltages goes outside programmed limits (P_006/P_007).
This fault will be monitored with holdoff timer (P_023) delay after the engine is running.
LOW / HIGH BATTERY: Set if the battery voltage goes outside programmed limits. During engine cranking this fault
is not monitored. Warning level for low battery voltage (P_012) and both warning (P_013) and alarm (P_014) levels
for high battery voltage are programmable.
CHARGE ALTERNATOR: Set if a charge alternator failure (or broken belt) occurs. This fault condition may result to a
warning or alarm following programming. (P_038)
REVERSE POWER: Set if the genset power (KW) measured on phase‐U is negative and goes over the Reverse Power
(P_042) limit for Overcurrent / Excess Power Timer (P_511). If the reverse power goes below the limit before
expiration of the timer then no alarm will be set. If the Reverse Power (P_042) limit is set to zero then the reverse
power check will be omitted.
EMERGENCY STOP: Set if a signal is detected at the emergency stop input.
SPARE: Set if a signal is detected in one of the spare fault input.
6. Mode of operation
The unit will power‐up when the front panel RUN button is pressed. It will turn‐off if the STOP button is pressed. If
no key is pressed it will power down automatically after approximately 5 minutes. If needed, the automatic power‐
down feature may be disabled with the program parameter P_050.
When the unit is powered up, if the RUN button is pressed again, then the GENERATOR led (yellow) will flash and
the genset will run. When both genset phase voltages are within programmed limits the GENERATOR led will turn
on steadily. If the STOP button is pressed the genset will stop, but the unit will stay powered‐up. If the STOP button
is pressed again or no key is pressed during 5 minutes then it will power‐down automatically.
When the genset is running, if the RUN button is pressed again, then the SYNCHRONIZED led (yellow) will flash and
the unit will start to monitor the synchronization between the busbar and the genset. If the busbar is not powered
up, the synch check relay may be forced to operate using the DEAD BUS ENABLE signal. If the busbar is powered and
all synchronization conditions (ΔV, Δf, Δθ) are satisfied, then the SYNCH CHECK relay will operate and the
SYNCHRONIZED led (yellow) will turn on steadily. If the STOP button is pressed then the SYNCH CHECK relay will be
deenergized and the SYNCHRONIZED led will turn off, however the genset will continue to run. It may be stopped by
another depression of the STOP button.
The synchronization checking is not timed. The unit will continue checking until synch checking is verified or the
process terminated manually (or by the Remote Start signal)
If an alarm occurs during any operation status, the SYNCH CHECK relay will be deenergized, the genset will stop and
the related alarm led will turn on steadily. The unit will not power down until the alarm is cancelled with the STOP
button.
The REMOTE START (9) input is always enabled and does not need any programming. Please check the following
section for the remote start operation.

POWER OFF
RUN STOP
POWER ON
RUN STOP
RUN THE GENSET
RUN STOP
SYNCH CHECK
Table 3: Remote start mode
7. Other features
7.1. Remote Start Operation
The unit offers the possibility of REMOTE START mode of operation. The REMOTE START (9) input is always enabled
and does not need any programming. The Remote Start signal should be connected to the REMOTE START (9) input.
The REMOTE START signal is always the battery positive voltage. Due to the zero power at rest structure, power
should be supplied to this input in order to wake‐up the unit.

WARNING: Do not connect a voltage greater than the

battery positive to this input, otherwise permanent
damage to the unit may occur.

The REMOTE START signal is equivalent to 3 successive depressions of the RUN button. This means that, upon arrival
of the REMOTE START signal the unit:
• will power up
• will run the engine
• will check the synchronization and operate the SYNCH CHECK relay.

If the unit is to close on an unpowered bus, this can be enabled with the DEAD BUS ENABLE signal. However even if
the dead bus closing is enabled to a bus which is powered up, the unit will not close and will check the
synchronization.
7.2. Synchronization Checking
The unit will check the synchronization when both genset and bus phase voltages are within programmed limits and
the SYNCHRONIZED led is flashing.
If both busbar and genset phase voltages are within programmed limits, then the synchroscope led bargraph will
illuminate. The bargraph will show the phase angle between busbar and genset phase U.
The synchronization checking consists of the verification of below conditions during 4 consecutive busbar cycles:
• the busbar voltage should be between limits set by P_004 and P_005
• both genset phase voltages should be between limits set by P_006 and P_007
• the frequency difference between the busbar and genset phase U should not exceed the limit set by
P_039
• the voltage difference between the busbar and genset phase U should not exceed the limit set by P_040
• the phase angle between the busbar and genset phase U should not exceed the limit set by P_041
If all above conditions are satisfied for 4 consecutive busbar cycles then the SYNCH CHECK relay will be immediately
energized.
If above conditions are denied for 8 consecutive busbar cycles then the SYNCH CHECK relay will be immediately
deenergized.

WARNING: It is the responsibility of the panel builder to use a quickly closing contactor.

7.3. Sender type Selection
The unit has the ability to adapt to any type of oil pressure and temperature senders. The commonly used standard
sender characteristics are recorded in memory and selectable from a list. However non standard senders may also
be used by entering their characteristics to the table.

Oil Pressure Sender Type Selection
The oil pressure sender is selected using parameter P_019. The selectable sender types are:
• 0: The sender characteristics are defined in table using parameters P_131 to P_142.
• 1: VDO 0‐7 bars (10‐180 ohms)
• 2: VDO 0‐10 bars (280‐20 ohms)
• 3: DATCON 0‐7 bars (240‐33 ohms)

Temperature Sender Selection
The temperature sender is selected using parameter P_020. The selectable sender types are:
• 0: The sender characteristics are defined in table using parameters P_143 to P_154.
• 1: VDO
• 2: DATCON DAH type
• 3: DATCON DAL type
7.4. Engine Heating Operation
Especially on engines without a body heater, or with a failing one, it may be desired that the genset should not take
the load before reaching a suitable temperature. The unit offers 2 different ways of engine heating.
1. Timer controlled heating:
This operation mode is selected when the parameter P_037 is set to 0. In this mode, the engine will run during
parameter P_029, and then the synchronization checking will be enabled.
2. Timer and temperature controlled heating:
This operation mode is selected when the parameter P_037 is set to 1. In this mode, at first the engine will run
during parameter P_029, then it will continue to run until the measured coolant temperature reaches the limit
defined in parameter P_022. When the requested temperature is reached, the synchronization checking will be
enabled. This operation mode may be used as a backup to the engine body heater. If the engine body is warm the
heating will be skipped.
7.5. Service Request Display
This led is designed to help the periodic maintenance of the genset to be made consistently.
The periodic maintenance is basically carried out after a given engine hours (for example 200 hours), but even if this
amount of engine hours is not fulfilled, it is performed after a given time limit (for example 12 months).

The SERVICE REQUEST led has no effect on the genset operation.

The unit has both programmable engine hours and maintenance time limit. The engine hours is programmable with
50‐hour steps (P_044), the time limit is programmable between with 1 month steps (P_045). If any of the
programmed values is zero, this means that the parameter will not be used. For example a maintenance period of 0
months indicates that the unit will request maintenance only based on engine hours, there will be no time limit. If
the engine hours is also selected as 0 hours this will mean that the SERVICE REQUEST display will be inoperative.
When the engine hours OR the time limit is over, the SERVICE REQUEST led (red) will start to flash.
To turn off the led, and reset the service period, press together the ALARM MUTE and LAMP TEST keys for 5
seconds. The display will show “SER”.
The remaining engine hours and the remaining time limit are kept stored in a non‐volatile memory and are not
affected by power supply failures.
The remaining time and engine hours to service may be checked via the statistics menu selected by pressing the
MENU key for 1 second.
When the MENU key is pressed the display will show “HtS” (hours to service). When the MENU key is released it will
show the first 3 digits of the engine hours to service. When the MENU key is pressed again, the display will show
“HtS” (hours to service). When the MENU key is released it will show the last 3 digits of the engine hours to service.
When the MENU key is pressed the display will show “ttS” (time to service). When the MENU key is released it will
show the first 3 digits of the remaining days to service. When the MENU key is pressed again, the display will show
“ttS” (time to service). When the MENU key is released it will show the last 3 digits of the remaining days to service.
7.6. Engine Hour Meter
The unit features a non‐erasable incremental engine hour meter. The hour meter information is kept in a non‐
volatile memory and is not affected by power supply failures.
The engine hours may be displayed via the statistics menu selected by pressing the MENU key for 1 second.
When the MENU key is pressed the display will show “EnH” (engine hours). When the MENU key is released it will
show the first 3 digits of the engine hours. When the MENU key is pressed again, the display will show “EnH”
(engine hours). When the MENU key is released it will show the last 3 digits of the engine hours.
7.7. Modem Connection
The unit offers the remote monitoring and programming features over the telephone network via a modem
connection. The program used for remote monitoring and programming is the same as the program used for RS‐232
connection.
If the modem is connected, the program parameter P_043 should be set to 1, otherwise faulty operation may occur.
For PCs without a serial port, below USB to serial adapters are tested and approved :
• DIGITUS USB 2.0 TO RS‐232 ADAPTER (PRODUCT CODE: DA70146 REV 1.1)
• DIGITUS USB 1.1 TO RS‐232 ADAPTER (PRODUCT CODE: DA70145 REV 1.1)
• FLEXY USB 1.1 TO SERIAL ADAPTER (PRODUCT CODE BF‐810)
• CASECOM USB TO SERIAL CONVERTER (MODEL: RS‐01)
7.8. Remote Monitoring and Programming
Thanks to its standard serial port, the unit offers the remote monitoring and programming feature.
The serial port has logic level outputs and is connected to the PC or modem with a RS‐232 adapter.
The remote monitoring and programming PC software may be downloaded from www.cretechnology.com internet
site.
The software allows the visualization and recording of all measured parameters. The recorded parameters may then
be analyzed graphically and printed. The software also allows the programming of the unit and the storage of the
program parameters to PC or the downloading of stored parameters from PC to the unit.
8. Statistical counters
The unit provides a set of non resettable incremental counters for statistical purposes.
The counters consist on:
• total engine cranks,
• total genset runs,
• total genset on load.

These counters are kept in a non‐volatile memory and are not affected from power failures.
The statistical counters are only displayed on the PC screen using the remote monitoring and programming
software. They can not be displayed on the unit.

9. Maintenance

DO NOT OPEN THE UNIT
There are NO serviceable parts inside the unit.

Wipe the unit, if necessary with a soft damp cloth. Do not use chemical agents

10. Programming
The program mode is used to program the timers, operational limits and the configuration of the unit.
To enter the program mode, press the MENU button for 5 seconds. The program mode is only allowed if the
PROGRAM LOCK input (terminal_24) is left open. If this input is tied to GROUND, the program value modification
will be disabled to prevent unauthorized intervention. It is advised to keep the PROGRAM LOCK input tied to
GROUND.
The program mode will not affect the operation of the unit. Thus programs may be modified anytime, even while
the genset is running.
In program mode, when the MENU key is pressed the display will show the program parameter number, when the
MENU key is released the display will show the program parameter value. The first program number is “000”
Each depression of the MENU key will cause the display to switch to the next program parameter. If the MENU key
is hold pressed the program numbers will increase by steps of 10. After the last parameter, the display switches
back to the first parameter. The displayed parameter value may be increased or decreased using “ ” and “ ” keys.
If these keys are hold pressed, the program value will be increased/decreased by steps of 10.
Program parameters are kept in a non‐volatile memory and are not affected from power failures.
To exit the program mode press one of the mode selection keys. If no button is pressed during 1 minute the
program mode will be cancelled automatically.

Pgm Definition Unit Std Val Description
This is the rated value of the current transformer.
The secondary of the transformer will be 5 Amps.
For values over 990A use 10% of the value. These
Current Transformer
0 A 500 values will be displayed as K‐Amperes. (for ex.
Primary
1.85KA) Values under 100A may be used by
multiplying with 10 in order to enable the current
display with 0.1A precision. (for ex: 35.7A)
This parameter determines the display range of
current and active power:
Current Transformer 0: 000‐999
1 0
Decimal Point
1: 0.00‐9.99
2: 00.0‐99.9
If the current goes above this limit, during the
period defined in P_024 an OVERLOAD alarm will
2 Overcurrent Limit A 0 be generated. Enter this information with the same
format as parameter P_000. If the parameter is set
to 0 then the Overcurrent checking will be disabled.
If the active power measured on phase‐U goes
above this limit, during the period defined in
P_024, an OVERLOAD alarm will be generated.
3 Excess Power Limit KW 0
Enter this information with the same format as
parameter P_000. If the parameter is set to 0 then
the Excess Power checking will be disabled.
If the busbar phase voltage goes under this limit, it
4 Busbar Voltage Low Limit V 100
means that the busbar is not energized.
If the busbar phase voltage goes over this limit, it
5 Busbar Voltage High Limit V 500
means that the busbar is not energized.
6 Gen. Voltage Low Limit V 180 If the generator phase voltage goes under this limit

when feeding the load, this will generate a
VOLTAGE alarm and the engine will stop.
If the generator phase voltage goes over this limit
7 Gen. Voltage High Limit V 270 when feeding the load, this will generate a
VOLTAGE alarm and the engine will stop.
If the genset frequency goes under this limit, an
OVER / UNDER SPEED alarm will be generated and
8 Low Freq. Alarm Hz 30
the engine will stop. This alarm will be monitored
after delay defined in P_023 when the engine runs.
If the genset frequency goes under this limit, a
OVER / UNDER SPEED warning will be generated.
9 Low Freq. Warning Hz 40
This warning will be monitored after delay defined
in P_023 when the engine runs.
If the genset frequency goes over this limit, a OVER
/ UNDER SPEED warning will be generated. This
10 High Freq. Warning Hz 54
warning will be monitored after delay defined in
P_023 when the engine runs.
If the genset frequency goes over this limit, a OVER
/ UNDER SPEED alarm will be generated and the
11 High Freq. Alarm Hz 57
engine will stop. This alarm will be monitored after
delay defined in P_023 when the engine runs.
Low Battery Voltage If the battery voltage falls below this limit, this will
12 V 9.0
Warning generate a LOW / HIGH BATTERY warning.
High Battery Voltage If the battery voltage goes over this limit, this will
13 V 31.0
Warning generate a LOW / HIGH BATTERY warning.
If the battery voltage goes over this limit, this will
14 High Battery Voltage Alarm V 33.0 generate a LOW / HIGH BATTERY alarm and the
engine will stop.
If the oil pressure measured from the analog input
falls below this limit, this will generate an LOW OIL
15 Low Oil Pressure Warning Bar 1.5
PRESSURE warning. This input will be monitored
after delay defined in P_023 when the engine runs.
If the oil pressure measured from the analog input
falls below this limit, this will generate an LOW OIL
16 Low Oil Pressure Alarm Bar 1.0
PRESSURE alarm. This input will be monitored after
delay defined in P_023 when the engine runs.
If the coolant temperature measured from the
17 High Temperature Warning ºC 90 analog input goes over this limit, this will generate
a HIGH ENG. TEMP. warning.
If the coolant temperature measured from the
18 High Temperature Alarm ºC 98 analog input goes over this limit, this will generate
a HIGH ENG.TEMP. alarm and the engine will stop.
This parameter selects the oil pressure sender type.
0: Non standard sender. The sender characteristics
are defined in table using parameters P_131 to
P_142.
19 Oil pressure sender type ‐ 1
1: VDO 0‐7 bars (10‐180 ohms)
2: VDO 0‐10 bars (10‐180 ohms)
3: DATCON 0‐7 bars (240‐33 ohms)
20 Temperature sender type ‐ 1 This parameter selects the temperature sender
type:
0: The sender characteristics are defined in table
using parameters P_143 to P_154.
1: VDO
2: DATCON DAH type
3: DATCON DAL type
21 Hysteresis Voltage V 8 This parameter provides the busbar and genset
voltage limits with a hysteresis feature in order to
prevent faulty decisions.
For example, when the busbar is present, the
busbar voltage low limit will be used as the
programmed low limit P_004. When the busbar
fails, the low limit will be used as P_004+P_021. It is
advised to set this value to 8 volts.
22 Engine Heating ºC 50 If it is requested that the engine runs without load
Temperature until reaching a certain temperature, this
parameter defines the temperature.
23 Holdoff timer sec 8 This parameter defines the delay after the engine
runs and before the fault monitoring is enabled.
24 Overcurrent / sec 3 This is the period between the current or active
power goes over the limits (P_002/P_003) and
Excess Power /
OVERLOAD alarms occurs.
Reverse Power / Frequency
This is also the period between the frequency goes
Timer
out of the limits (P_008/P_011) and SPEED FAULT
alarm occurs.
This is also the period between the negative active
power goes over the limit (P_042) and REVERSE
POWER alarms occurs.

25 Not used
26 Preheat timer sec 1 This is the time after the fuel solenoid is energized
and before the genset is started. During this period
the PREHEAT relay output is energized (if defined
by programming)
27 Start Timer sec 6 This is the maximum start period. Starting will be
automatically cancelled if the genset fires before
the timer.
28 Wait between Starts sec 10 This is the waiting period between two start
attempts.
29 Engine Heating Timer sec 3 This is the period used for engine heating following
the program parameter P_037.
30 Not used min 0.5 This is the time between the mains voltages
entered within the limits and the generator
contactor is deactivated.
31 Cooling Timer min 1.0 This is the period that the generator runs for
cooling purpose after the unloading.
32 Not used
33 Not used
34 Stop Timer sec 10 This is the maximum time duration for the engine
to stop. During this period the STOP relay output is
energized (if defined by programming).
35 Start Attempts ‐ 3 This is the maximum number of start attempts.
36 Horn Timer sec 10 This is the period during which the HORN relay is
active. If the period is set to 0, this will mean that
the period is unlimited.
37 Engine Heating Type ‐ 0 This parameter defines the engine heating method.
The genset will not take the load before engine
heating is completed.
0: engine is heated during the period defined by the
Engine Heating Timer (P_029).
1: engine is heated until the coolant temperature
reaches the temperature defined by Engine Heating
Temperature (P_022) and at least during the period
defined by the Engine Heating Timer (P_029).
38 Charge input alarm ‐ 0 0: The charge input generates CHARGE warning,
and does not stop the engine.
1: The charge input generates CHARGE alarm, and
stops the engine.
39 Frequency difference Hz 1.0 If the frequency difference between the busbar and
the genset phase U voltages are above this limit,
then the synchronization will not be accepted.
40 Voltage difference V 10 If the difference between the busbar and the
genset phase U voltages are above this limit, then
the synchronization will not be accepted.
41 Phase angle deg. 5 If the phase angle between the busbar and the
genset phase U voltages are above this limit, then
the synchronization will not be accepted.
42 Reverse Power Limit KW 0 If the active power measured on phase‐U is
negative and goes above this limit, during the
period defined in P_024, a REVERSE POWER alarm
will be generated. Enter this information with the
same format as parameter P_000. If the parameter
is set to 0 then the Reverse Power checking will be
disabled.
43 Modem Connection ‐ 0 0: No modem connection, the serial port is
connected to PC
1: Modem connected.
44 Maintenance Period (Engine hours 50 The SERVICE REQUEST led indicator will turn on
Hours) after this quantity of engine hours from the last
service. If the period is set to ‘0’ no SERVICE
REQUEST will be generated depending on engine
hours.
45 Maintenance Period month 6 The SERVICE REQUEST led indicator will turn on
(Months) after this amount of time from the last service. If
the period is set to ‘0’ no SERVICE REQUEST will be
indicated depending on time
46 Not used
47 Not used
48 Not used
49 Not used
50 Not used
51 RELAY‐1 function 03
52 RELAY‐2 function 01
Table 4: Programming table
The parameters P_051 and P_052 define the functions of relay outputs. The unit has 5 relay outputs and 2 of them
have programmable functions. The fixed function relays are Fuel, Start and Synch check.
10.1. Relay function list
The function of a programmable relay output may be selected from the below list.

00 Fuel 24 Oil sender alarm
01 Horn 25 Temp sender alarm
02 Start 26 Speed alarm
03 Stop 27 Start fail alarm
04 ‐ 28 Charge alarm
05 ‐ 29 Overload alarm
06 Choke 30 Voltage alarm
07 Preheat 31 Battery High alarm
08 Alarm 32 Oil switch warning
09 Warning 33 Temp switch warn.
10 Alarm+Warning 34 ‐
11 ‐ 35 ‐
12 ‐ 36 Emerg Stop warn.
13 ‐ 37 Spare warning
14 Synch check. 38 ‐
15 ‐ 39 ‐
16 Oil switch alarm 40 Oil sender warning
17 Temp switch alarm 41 Temp sender warn.
18 Reverse Pow.alarm 42 Speed warning
19 ‐ 43 ‐
20 Emerg.Stop alarm 44 Charge warning
21 Spare Alarm 45 Battery low warning
22 ‐ 46 ‐
23 ‐ 47 Battery high warn.

Table 5: Relay function list
Parameters from P_053 to P_088 program the functions of the digital inputs. The programmable properties of
digital inputs are:
• action to be taken upon arrival of the fault signal (alarm, warning,etc...),
• when the fault monitoring will be enabled,
• latching of the fault signal,
• contact type (NO/NC)
• switching (bat+, bat‐)
• response delay
10.2. Low oil pressure switch input
Pgm Description Std
53 Operation 0: Alarm (the engine stops and horn relay operates))
0 2: Warning (the horn relay operates)
3: No operation
54 Fault monitoring 0: Always
1
1: After holdoff timer
55 Latching 0: Non latching
1
1: Latching
56 Contact type 0: Normally open
0
1: Normally closed
57 Switching 0: Battery negative
0
1: Battery positive
58 Response delay 0: No delay
1
1: Delayed (4sec)
Table 6: Low oil pressure switch input
10.3. High temperature switch input
Pgm Description Std
59 Operation 0: Alarm (the engine stops and horn relay operates))
0 2 Warning (the horn relay operates)
3 No operation
60 Fault monitoring 0: Always
0
61 Latching 0: Non latching
1
1: Latching
62 Contact type 0 0: Normally open
1: Normally closed
63 Switching 0: Battery negative
0
1: Battery positive
64 Response delay 0: No delay
1
1: Delayed (4sec)
Table 7: High temp. switch input
10.4. Dead bus enable
Pgm Description Std
65 Operation 3 0: Alarm (the engine stops and horn relay operates))
2: Warning (the horn relay operates)
3: No operation
66 Fault monitoring 0 0: Always
67 Latching 0 0: Non latching
1: Latching
1: Normally closed
69 Switching 0 0: Battery negative
1: Battery positive
70 Response delay 1 0: No delay
1: Delayed (4sec)
Table 8: dead bus enable
10.5. Emergency stop input
Pgm Description Std
3: No operation
1: Latching
1: Normally closed
1: Battery positive
1: Delayed (4sec)
Table 9: Emergency stop input
10.6. Spare fault input
Pgm Description Std
3: No operation
1: Latching
1: Normally closed
1: Battery positive
1: Delayed (4sec)
Table 10: Spare fault input
10.7. Program lock input
Pgm Description Std
3: No operation
1: Latching
1: Normally closed
1: Battery positive
1: Delayed (4sec)
Table 11: Program lock input
10.8. Ohm‐bar characteristics
Parameters from P_089 to P_100 define the ohm‐bar characteristics of the oil pressure sender. The sender
characteristics will be defined using maximum 6 points. The values should be entered in the increasing order of ohm
values. For unused points, ohm values should be entered as 0. An example table is given below. The sensor
characteristics used in this table are:
• bar.......240 ohms
• bar........218 ohms
• 5.0 bar........153 ohms
• 10.0 bar......103 ohms
•
Pgm Description Unit Value
89 Point_1 resistor ohm 103
90 Point_1 pressure bar 10.0
92 Point_2 pressure Bar 5.0
93 Point_3 resistor Ohm 218
100 Point_6 pressure bar 0.0
Table 12: Ohms‐bar charactéristiques
10.9. Ohm‐degrees characteristics
Parameters from P_101 to P_116 define the ohm‐degrees characteristics of the temperature sender. The sender
characteristics will be defined using maximum 6 points. The values should be entered in the increasing order of ohm
values. For unused points, ohm values should be entered as 0. An example table is given below. The sensor
characteristics used in this table are:
• ºC........342 ohms
• 82 ºC..........71 ohms
• 104 ºC........40 ohms
• 121 ºC........30 ohms
Pgm Description Unit Value
102 Point_1 temperature ºC 121
Table 13: Ohm‐degrees charactéristics
10.10. Date and time adjust
The parameters from P_113 to P_118 adjust the date and time.

113 Year ‐ 00‐99 Last two digits of the current year.
114 Month ‐ 01‐12 Current month.
115 Date ‐ 01‐31 Current day of the month.
116 Day ‐ 0‐6 Current day of the week.(0=Monday, 1=Tuesday,
2=Wednesday, 3=Thursday 4=Friday, 5=Saturday,
6=Sunday)
117 Hour ‐ 00‐23 Current hour of the day.
118 Minute ‐ 00‐59 Current minute of the hour.
Table 14: date and time adjust
11. Troubleshooting

AC voltages or frequency displayed on the unit are not correct:
‐Check engine body grounding, it is necessary.
‐The error margin of the unit is +/‐ 3 volts.
‐If there are faulty measurements only when the engine is running, there may be a faulty charging alternator or
voltage regulator on the engine. Disconnect the charging alternator connection of the engine and check if the error
is removed.
‐If there are faulty measurements only when mains are present, then the battery charger may be failed. Turn off the
rectifier fuse and check.
KW and cosΦ readings are negative although the Amp readings are correct:
‐The current transformer is connected with reverse polarity. Change the CT polarity.

Short circuit the outputs of unused Current Transformers.

When the engine is to run the unit energizes the fuel solenoid, but does not start and OIL PRESSURE led flashes:
The unit is not supplied with battery (‐) voltage at the oil pressure input.
‐Oil pressure switch not connected.
‐Oil pressure switch connection wire cut.
‐Oil pressure switch faulty.
‐Oil pressure switch closes too lately. If oil pressure switch closes, the unit will start. Optionally oil pressure switch
may be replaced.
The engine does not run after the first start attempt, then the unit does not start again and OIL PRESSURE led
flashes:
‐The oil pressure switch closes very lately. As the unit senses an oil pressure, it does not start. When oil pressure
switch closes the unit will start. Optionally the oil pressure switch may be replaced.
The engine starts to run but the unit gives START FAIL alarm and then the engine stops:
‐The generator phase voltage is not connected to the unit. Measure the AC voltage between terminals U and
Generator Neutral at the rear of the unit while the engine is running. A fuse protecting the generator phases may be
failed. A misconnection may be occurred. If everything is OK, turn all the fuses off, and then turn all the fuses on,
starting from the DC supply fuse. Then test the unit again.
The unit is late to remove engine cranking:
‐The generator voltage rises lately. Also the generator remnant voltage is below 20 volts. The unit removes starting
with the generator frequency, and needs at least 20 volts to measure the frequency. If this situation is to be
avoided, the only solution is to add an auxiliary relay. The coil of the relay will be between BATTERY (‐) and charging
alternator D+ terminal. The normally closed contact of the relay will be connected serially to the unit's START
output. So the starting will also be removed when the D+ pulls to battery positive.
The unit is inoperative:
Measure the DC‐supply voltage between terminals 11 and 12 at the rear of the unit. If OK, turn all the fuses off, then
turn all the fuses on, starting from the DC supply fuse. Then test the unit again.
Programming mode can not be entered:
The program lock input disables programming mode entry. Disconnect the program lock input from battery negative
before modification. Do not forget to make this connection again to prevent unauthorized program modifications.

12. Technical specifications
• Alternator voltage: 15 to 300 V‐AC (Ph‐N)
• Alternator frequency: 0‐100 Hz.
• Busbar voltage: 0 to 300 V‐AC (Ph‐N)
• Busbar frequency: 50 / 60 Hz
• Current input: from current transformer, .../5A. Max load 0.7VA
• Digital inputs: input voltage 0 ‐ 30 V‐DC. Internally connected to battery positive via 4700 ohm resistor.
• Analog inputs: Resistor input 0 to 5000 ohms connected to the battery negative. Sources 10 mA when
closed to battery negative.
• Measurement category: CAT II
• Air category: Pollution degree II
• DC Supply range: 9.0 V‐DC to 30.0 V‐DC
• Cranking dropouts: survives 0 V for 100ms
• Maximum current consumption: 350 mA‐DC (Relay outputs open)
• Synch check relay output: 16 A / 250 V.
• DC relay outputs: 10A / 28 V.
• Max. current for each terminal: 10A‐RMS.
• Charge alternator excitation current: 54 mA‐DC @ 12 V‐DC.
• Communication port: Logic levels. 2400 bauds, no parity, 1 stop bit.

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10/05/2007 1 First version approved Tech

10/02/2009 2 New product dimensions + oil pressure calibration point (Pgm 19) VL

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