HT GC315

User’s Manual
Filename: Rev. 01 ID Document
[Link] Date: 02/05/2014 EAAM045501EN

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 1 Safety information ........................................................................................................ 1
2 Information concerning disposal ................................................................................ 1
3 Definitions ..................................................................................................................... 2
4 Main functions .............................................................................................................. 3
4.1 Front panel ........................................................................................................... 3
4.2 Selector (ref. to fig. 1) ........................................................................................... 4
4.3 Indicators (ref. to fig. 1) ......................................................................................... 6
4.4 Multifunctional display........................................................................................... 8
4.4.1 LCD lighting .................................................................................................... 8
4.4.2 Contrast adjustment ....................................................................................... 8
4.4.3 Mode navigation (ref. to fig. 2) ........................................................................ 9
4.4.4 Display area layout (ref. to fig. 3).................................................................. 10
4.4.5 Top status bar (ref. to fig. 4) ......................................................................... 10
4.5 Display mode ...................................................................................................... 11
4.5.1 Programming ([Link]) ..................................................................................... 11
4.5.2 Status information ([Link]) .............................................................................. 13
4.5.3 Electrical measurements ([Link]) ................................................................... 15
4.5.4 Engine measurements ([Link]) ....................................................................... 16
4.5.5 History logs ([Link]) ........................................................................................ 16
5 Operating principle..................................................................................................... 18
5.1 Off/Reset ............................................................................................................ 18
5.2 Manual ................................................................................................................ 18
5.3 Automatic............................................................................................................ 19
5.4 Test..................................................................................................................... 20
6 Special setting ............................................................................................................ 22
6.1 Selecting the language ....................................................................................... 22
6.2 Date/Time setting ............................................................................................... 22
7 Fuel pump (if present on the system) ....................................................................... 23
7.1 Select function .................................................................................................... 23

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INTRODUCTION
The manual must always be kept in a safe place where it is readily available for quick
reference.
The manual should be read carefully, and every paragraph understood by the
operators and technicians doing routine and periodic maintenance.
If the manual is lost or damaged, ask the installer/manufacturer for a copy, quoting
the model, code, serial number and year of manufacture

1 Safety information
Many accidents are caused by poor knowledge and the non-observance of safety
regulations, which must be observed when operating and/or servicing the machine.
To prevent accidents, before using or servicing the machine you should read, understand
and observe the precautions and warnings in this manual.
The following indications have been used to identify the safety messages in this manual:

WARNING! This indication is used in the safety messages for risks which,
unless avoided, can cause malfunction or damage to property or persons.

INFORMATION! This term implies the message provides information

useful for performing the current operation, or explanations or
clarifications for procedures.

2 Information concerning disposal

INFORMATION! on the disposal of old electrical and electronic equipment (applicable in

European countries that have adopted separate waste collection systems).

Products bearing the barred wheeled waste container symbol cannot be disposed of with
normal urban waste. Old electrical and electronic equipment should be recycled in a facility
authorized to process these items and dispose of the components. Contact your local
authority for information on where and how to deliver such products to the authorized site
nearest you. Proper recycling and disposal helps conserve resources and prevents
detrimental effects for health and the environment.

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 3 Definitions
LOCKOUT - is used to indicate a fault that prevents the generator from operating and causes
automatic and immediate emergency engine shutoff.

POWER-OFF - is used to indicate a fault that prevents the generator from operating and causes
the standard automatic engine shutoff (including a cooling phase).

WARNING - is used to indicate a fault that requires the intervention of the operator without
engine shutoff.

MAINS – Public power supply line.

GENERATOR – Electricity line that is connected to the alternator of the Generator set

LOAD – Electrical power supply line of the loads. This can be connected to the Mains or to the
Generator

MCB - Switch or component to manage the switching between the Mains line and the Load
line.

GCB – Switch or component to manage the switching between the Generator line and the
Load line.

CANBUS - Interface for the control and diagnostics of engines equipped with SAE J1939 or
CanBus MTU interface.

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4 Main functions
4.1 Front panel

2a
1c 1d

1b
2b
1c

2c 1a

1f 1e

Fig. 1 – Front Panel GC315

KEY GC315
1 - Pushbuttons
2 - Indicators

The controls consist of 12 buttons (1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f).

The front panel also has some luminous indicators (2a, 2b, 2c).

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 4.2 Selector (ref. to fig. 1)

Pushbuttons Function

OFF/RESET The Generator is disabled; warnings and lockouts are cancelled.

PROGRAM You can program the parameters.
The Gen-set control module is set for manual gen-set control.
START
I
Press the START button to start the engine.
MODE UP STOP
0
Press the STOP button to stop the engine.

MAN With the engine running and up to speed:

(Manual)

Press the MCB button for manual opening/closing control of Load

contactors on the Mains.

MODE
DOWN Press the GCB button for manual opening/closing control of Load
contactors on the Generator.
The Gen-set control module is set for the automatic management of the
Generator set operation, which trips in the event of voltage anomalies on
the Mains and automatically manages the switching of the Load line.
START
I
By pressing the START button it is possible to activate/deactivate the
AUTO
TEST mode. This, unless configured differently, does not switch the Load
(Automatic)
Ref. 1a from the Mains to the Generator and vice-versa and the Load remains de-
TEST energized during switching.
STOP
0
The STOP button, causes the stop of the Generator if running and the
activation of a lockout unless configured otherwise.

In programming mode, it cancels the changes made to a variable value,

brings up the previous menu level, or exits programming mode. If it is
pressed for at least two seconds in any menu, you exit the programming
ESC mode retaining the current menu position for further programming access.
SHIFT
ACK
ENTER
Depending on the selected page, if pressed together with the ENTER
Esc/SHIFT button for at least 5 seconds while in OFF/RESET mode, it can reset
counters to zero, reload default values of the programming parameters or
cancel history logs (in addition, the CANBUS equipped model allows to force
exit from BUS OFF mode). When used during the keyboard regulation
Ref. 1b function, it aborts the function.
When HELP is available on the page, holding this button down displays the
HELP message on the bottom status bar.

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Pushbuttons Function
Navigation buttons of the multifunction display. These buttons let you select
the previous or next page on the display in all modes, except in the
PROGRAM mode.
In PROGRAM mode, they are used to position the cursor when entering the
strings. The horizontal navigation buttons, used in combination with the
ESC
SHIFT
Esc/SHIFT button, allow to adjust the contrast.
To decrease the contrast (lighten), press the combination of buttons
ESC
SHIFT
Esc/SHIFT + LEFT .
To increase the contrast (darken), press the combination of buttons
ESC
SHIFT
LEFT/RIGHT Esc/SHIFT + RIGHT .
In PROGRAM and HISTORY LOGS mode you can scroll the menus and the
variables/settings. You can increase/decrease the value of the variable to
ESC
Ref. 1c
SHIFT
change the settings. Used in combination with the Esc/SHIFT button
you can scroll through the menu ten entries at a time or increase/decrease
the variables ten units at a time.
In the PROGRAM menu, you can enter the programming mode and open a
submenu, change a variable or parameter, and confirm the operation.
ACK
In the LOG menu, you can activate the HISTORY LOG function and open
ENTER
the selected log, “acknowledge” any EEPROM errors at power-up.
Upon the occurrence of an alarm or lockout, the pressing of the button
ENTER/ACK recognizes the presence of an error and turns off the siren. A further press of
the button resets any alarm signals if the operating conditions have returned
Ref. 1d to normal. Lockout signals can only be reset by activating the "OFF/RESET"
mode.
The button is disabled in the “OFF/RESET”, “AUTO” and “TEST” modes.
MCB In “MAN” it is used to open and/or close the Mains contactor to the Load
ON/OFF
line.
To open the Mains switch MCB, with the engine idle, press and hold the
MCB
“MCB” button for at least 5 seconds.
Ref. 1f
The button is disabled in the “OFF/RESET”, “AUTO” and “TEST” modes.
GCB In “MAN” it is used to open and/or close the Generator contactor to the
ON/OFF
Load line. The closure of the Load line to the Generator is only possible if
the relative electrical measures are within tolerance range.
GCB

Ref. 1f

In MAN mode it can be used to start the engine.

START
I
The button can be configured in two ways:
Fully manual (the starter motor is engaged all the time the button is pressed
or until the engine running is detected).
START Fully automatic (simply press and release the “START” button to activate an
automatic start sequence. If the start is not successful, start failure
Ref. 1e anomalies will not be reported. The “START” button must be pressed and

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 Pushbuttons Function
released again to perform a new start attempt.

In AUTO mode, it enables/disables the TEST status. When the Gen-set

control module is activated, keeping it pressed at the same time as the
STOP
0
STOP button allows access to the special functions.

Used to control the stop of the engine in “MAN” mode.

The button can be configured in two ways:

STOP 1) Stop of the engine in AUTO, TEST or REMOTE START mode with
0 the activation of a lockout.

2) No function. The enabling of the button in AUTO, TEST or

REMOTE START is irrelevant.
STOP
Pressed with the Gen-set control module in OFF/RESET mode, runs the
Ref. 1e LAMP TEST on all the indicator lights. When the Gen-set control module is
START
I
activated, keeping it pressed at the same time as the START button
allows access to the special functions.

4.3 Indicators (ref. to fig. 1)

LED OFF LED steady ON LED flashing

 

Signalling Function
 Indicates that the operation mode is OFF/RESET
PROGRAM
 Indicates that you are accessing the PROGRAMMING menu
OFF/RESET
Ref. 2c
The Gen-set control module is in another operating mode.

 Indicates that the operation mode is MANUAL

MANUAL

The Gen-set control module is in another operating mode.
Ref. 2c
 Indicates that the operation mode is AUTOMATIC
Flashing at 50% indicates that the operating mode is TEST
AUTO

TEST Flashing at 90% indicates that the operating mode is REMOTE
START.
Ref. 2c
The Gen-set control module is in another operating mode.
 Indicates the presence of at least one lockout or power-off.

Signals at least one warning which has not yet been

ALARM 
acknowledged with the “ACK/ENTER” button.
Ref. 2a

No warnings.

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 Signalling Function
Signals that the CAN-BUS interface is active and in ERROR-

ACTIVE mode. (J1939 o MTU).
Flashing at 25% ON signals a COM error (J1939 or MTU): the
port is in ERROR-PASSIVE mode.
INTERFACE 
ECU STATUS Flashing at 75% ON signals a COM error (J1939 or MTU): the
Ref. 2a port is in BUS-OFF mode.

Indicates that the CAN-BUS has been disabled.

Mains power is ON and stable in the tolerance range.

 The MAINS SIMULATION digital input is enabled from the set
time.
The Mains power is OFF.


The MAINS SIMULATION digital input is disabled.
MAINS LIVE Flashes at 50% during transition between the previous two
states.
Flashing at 25% the Mains power is on but below the tolerance

Ref. 2b range.
Flashing at 75% the Mains power is on but over the tolerance
range.
Generator voltage and frequency are present and stead within

the tolerance range.

Generator voltage and frequency are not present.

GENERATOR Flashes at 50% during transition between the previous two

LIVE states.
Flashing at 25% the Mains power and frequency are on but

below the tolerance range.
Flashing at 75% the Mains power and frequency are on but
Ref. 2b over the tolerance range.

The MCB switch is opened.

 The MCB switch is closed.

Flashes at 25% ON if open after a closing command.

Ref. 2b
MCB


Flashing at 75% ON if closed after an opening command.

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  Signals BUS line ON.

Signals BUS line OFF.

BUSLIVE
Flashing at 50% if the BUS line voltage is outside tolerance

range.

Ref. 2b

The GCB switch is opened.

The GCB switch is closed.


GCB
Flashes at 25% ON if open after a closing command.
 Flashing at 75% ON if closed after an opening command.

Ref. 2b .

4.4 Multifunctional display

4.4.1 LCD lighting

The backlight lamp is managed by the Gen-set control module, which switches off the
backlight after a programmable time (P.492) if no buttons are pressed in the meantime.
ESC
SHIFT
Press any button to switch the lamp ON again, (we recommend using the Esc/SHIFT
button as it has no function when used alone). This function can be disabled by setting
parameter P.492 to 0.

4.4.2 Contrast adjustment

Depending on the environmental temperature conditions, the contrast may require
adjustment in order to view the display correctly.

Press in sequence the Esc/SHIFT button + LEFT to reduce the contrast

ESC
SHIFT
(lighten), press the Esc/SHIFT button + RIGHT to increase it (darken).

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4.4.3 Mode navigation (ref. to fig. 2)
The display has different display modes with various pages.

Mode Description Page identifier

PROGRAMMING Programming [Link]

STATUS Status information [Link]

SYSTEM Electrical measurements [Link]

ENGINE Engine measurements [Link]

HISTORY History logs [Link]

Generally, navigation between modes takes place via buttons UP Ref. 1c and

DOWN Ref. 1c .

Fig. 2 - Mode navigation

Use theLEFT Ref. 1c and RIGHT Ref. 1c buttons to display the pages in the mode.

ACK
ENTER
In some modes (e.g.: mode [Link] and mode [Link]) to view the pages, the ENTER button, and

then the UP Ref. 1c and DOWN Ref. 1c buttons must be pressed to navigate between
pages.

If the UP and DOWN buttons have to be used to manage the functions within the mode, the
ACK ESC
SHIFT
ENTER ENTER button must be pressed to activate the said functions, and the Esc/SHIFT button to
deactivate them.

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 4.4.4 Display area layout (ref. to fig. 3)

KEY:
E.01 ENGINE
1 - Status bar
2 - Data area
1 Oil Press. (bar):

2
XX
Coolant Temp. (°C):
XX
Fig. 3 - Display areas
XX

4.4.5 Top status bar (ref. to fig. 4)

The top status bar contains information on navigation, times and/or some status information.

KEY:
2
1a - Mode identifier
1b - Page identifier E.02 ENGINE
1c - Page title

2 – System status 1c
1a
1b

Fig. 4 - Top status bar

The current mode is shown in the relevant field of the top status bar (1a).

The mode identifier (1a), and the page identifier (1b) identify and refer to the page so there is no chance
of error.

The system status (2) displays part of the information of page S.01(STATUS) that is useful to the
operator, as it can be displayed even if other pages or display mode are being accessed.
ESC
SHIFT
In some pages, pressing the Esc/SHIFT button replaces the upper status bar with a System
ESC
SHIFT
Status message all the time the button is held down. By double clicking the Esc/SHIFT button, the
upper status bar is replaced with a System Status message so long as you remain on that page. If the
message is unavailable, the bar is cleared and restored when the button is released.

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4.5 Display mode
4.5.1 Programming ([Link])

WARNING! Assigning an incorrect value to one or more parameters can cause

malfunctions, damage to things or injury to people. The parameters must only be changed
by qualified personnel. Parameters may be password protected (see par. Access codes)

This mode lets you display and change the programming parameters.

KEY: 1 P.07 PROGRAMMING

1 - Status bar 1.2 Engine 2/06
2 - Current menu
3 - Current parameter 2 0133-Nominal speed
4 - Parameter value
engine (primary)
3 [1500]

4
Fig. 3 - Display areas

Each programming parameter Ref. 3 has a 4-digit numeric code (e.g. P.0133) to identify the
variables regardless of the language used. The current value of the parameter is displayed below
the description Ref.4.

The first line Ref.2, below the upper status bar, allows to identify the current menu using the ID
number of the menu and the associated text. A pair of numbers is displayed on the right of this line,
2/ 06 in the example in fig. 3.

The first indicates which entry in the menu is selected or which page is displayed, the seconds
indicates how many entries or pages can be displayed in the current menu/submenu.

[Link] Access codes

Access to the parameters programming mode can be controlled by 3 different PASSWORD levels,
which are listed in order of priority.

1. Manufacturer password

2. Installer password

3. User password

If the password is lost, you can reconfigure it using a higher level password. Contact our
service centre if the “MANUFACTURER” password is lost.

Enter the authentication password on page [Link]. To access, enter the various menus
and submenus following the path: PROGRAMMING, 1. SYSTEM, 1.1 Safety , 1.1.1. Authentication

The (000-Access Code) page of the Safety 1/02 menu requires the setting of the access code if one
or more passwords have been assigned.

The Password/s can be modified or cancelled (authentication level or lower) in submenu 1.1.2
Password, after being authenticated with the password.

If a password is set to 0, it is not assigned and not required.

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 The USER can only display and change the User Password.

The INSTALLER can change the User Password and the Installer Password.

The MANUFACTURER can display and change all three passwords.

In programming mode, if the page for changing the password isn't displayed when the Password is
ESC
SHIFT
entered, press Esc/SHIFT to return to the previous menu and try opening the page again.

The set access code remains in the memory for about 10 minutes after programming has been
completed. After that it must be entered again to access the programming mode.

[Link] Setting the parameters

ACK
ENTER
In the PROGRAMMING page, enable the mode with the ACK/ENTER button.

Use the UP Ref. 1a and DOWN Ref. 1a navigation buttons to select a menu and
ACK
ENTER
ACK/ENTER to open it. Select the variable or submenu with the UP Ref. 1a and DOWN
ACK

ENTER
Ref. 1a navigation buttons. Pressing ACK/ENTER when there are no submenus,
displays the page of variables for the menu entry.

The value of the variable is displayed in square brackets, for example: [0400]

To change the variable, press ACK/ENTER ; the square brackets [...] will flash. Use the UP

Ref. 1a and DOWN Ref. 1a navigation buttons to modify the value and press
ACK ESC
ENTER SHIFT
ACK/ENTER to confirm or Esc/SHIFT to cancel the modification.
The variation of the parameters requires the “OFF/RESET” operating mode.
Some parameters can also be modified with operating modes different than “OFF/RESET”.
If it is not permitted to change a value in any condition, it will be represented in the following
manner:<400> showing that the parameter cannot be changed in this status.
ESC
SHIFT
To exit the programming menu, use the Esc/SHIFT button.

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[Link] How to input string value
Some parameters require the setting or modification of the alphanumeric strings.

In this case, pressing ACK/ENTER makes the square brackets [...] around the variable flash,
and a cursor appears under the first character of the string.

Using the LEFT and RIGHT buttons, you can select which character to change. Then,

use the UP Ref. 1a and DOWN Ref. 1a buttons to change the character selected.
Repeat the procedure for each character that needs changing.

ACK ESC
ENTER SHIFT
Use ACK/ENTER (confirm) or Esc/SHIFT (abort) to end the procedure.

[Link] Direct access to the previous page

You can open the last programming page displayed directly. This is possible if, when exiting
programming mode, instead of going back though the menus until you exit programming, you hold
ESC
SHIFT
down Esc/SHIFT for approximately 2 seconds.

The same is true when accessing the programming mode after Gen-set has automatically exited
programming. This occurs if, for 60 consecutive seconds, no operations are performed
on the programming or if the operating mode is changed to “MAN” or “AUTO”

[Link] Alarms and protection parameters

Protections and alarms can generally be configured using dedicated variables. Generally, the trip
time can also be configured.

Setting the trip time of the parameters to 0 disables the protection.

4.5.2 Status information ([Link])

In this way, information on the system status is provided.
You can scroll through the various pages using

the LEFT and RIGHT buttons.

Page S.01 (STATUS) shows system status information. Part of this information is shown on the top
status bar.

The alarms page S.02 (ANOMALIES) is displayed automatically in the case of an anomaly.

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 The S.03 (SERIAL COMMUNICATION) page is dedicated to the status of the serial communication.
In the case of operating errors, check the information in this page. When using a GSM modem, the
phone company and radio signal are also shown.

The S.04 (ETHERNET) (available only with GC315/ETH mode) page displays the communication
status with the Ethernet network, the IP address configured and the MAC Address factory set to the
device.

The S.05 (CAN-BUS) page displays the engine CANBUS communication status. This page also
contains the diagnostic information on engines with the J1939 or MTU interface.

- communication status of bus.

There are three possible indications:
- ERROR-ACTIVE: normal operation
- ERROR-PASSIVE: communication is working despite faults (errors).
- BUS-OFF: Gen-set has interrupted the connection to the bus due to too many errors.

Communication error counters display. If the condition causing the malfunction has been
eliminated, you can force exit from the BUS-OFF condition on this page by pressing the
button for five seconds.

ACK ESC
ENTER SHIFT
ACK/ENTER + Esc/SHIFT .

- engine diagnostic codes, in accordance with standard SAE J1939 or MTU specifications. In
the case of the J1939 standard, when a signal is present the SPN and FMI fault's codes, the
number of occurrences (OC), a specific diagnostic code of the family of engines (DTC), and an
explanatory text are displayed. For MTU engines the SPN, FMI and OC are not shown, but the
DTC code and an alphanumeric description are always displayed.

The engine diagnostic codes are stored (even if the engine removes them) until the
ACK
ENTER
yellow/red CanBus indicator light warning is acknowledged with the ACK/ENTER
button.

The S.06 (GEN-SET) page displays the specific information of the Gen-set: language set, date/time,
serial number (ID code), firmware revision.

Pages S.07, S.08 and S.09 GENERAL STATUS 1,2,3 are for the display of the general status of the
digital inputs.
Digital inputs assigned as Warnings, Lockouts or Power-offs do not come under this category.
The generic status functions, and the display priority of the same in the pages are pre-assigned
when configuring the system parameters.

The S.10 FUEL PUMP page (available only if the fuel pump management output is configured)
contains information and commands for the fuel pumps.
Pages S.11, S.12 (DIGITAL INPUTS) respectively display the status of the digital inputs of the Gen-
set and expansion modules (available only if one or more DITEL expansion modules are installed
on the system).

ACK
ENTER
Pressing the ACK/ENTER button, scrolls through three different pages (LOGIC STATE,
PHYSICAL STATE, BY FUNCTION), showing the acquisition of digital inputs:
- LOGIC STATE: The input's logic state (active or inactive) used by the Gen-set in the
management of the operating sequence.

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 - PHYSICAL STATE: Electrical level (active or inactive, or high or low) actually present on the
input; this can be the opposite in comparison to the corresponding logic state. Displayed in
negative.
- BY FUNCTION: Display of the status of the main events, related to the digital inputs of the
Gen-set and configured DITEL modules.

Pages S.13, S.14 (DIGITAL OUTPUTS) respectively display the status of the digital outputs of the
Gen-set and expansion modules (available only if one or more DITEL expansion modules are
installed on the system).
ACK
ENTER
Pressing the ACK/ENTER , button, scrolls through three different pages (LOGIC STATE,
PHYSICAL STATE, BY FUNCTION), showing the status of the digital inputs:

- LOGIC STATE: The output's logic state (active or inactive) controlled by the Gen-set in the
management of the operating sequence.

- PHYSICAL STATE: Electrical level (active or inactive, or high or low) actually present on the
output; this can be the opposite in comparison to the corresponding logic state. Displayed in
negative.

- BY FUNCTION: Displays the main states of the digital outputs.

Page S.15 (ANALOG INPUTS 1) displays the value of the Gen-set control module's analog inputs.

Page S.16 (ANALOG INPUTS 2) displays the value of the expansion module's analog inputs. The
page is available only if one or more DITEMP or DIGRIN modules are installed in the system.

Page S.17 (ANALOG INPUTS 3) displays the value of the expansion module's analog inputs. The
page is available only if the DIVIT expansion module is installed in the system.

The S.18 (ANALOG OUTPUTS) page displays the analogue output value of the DANOUT
expansion module. The page is available only if the DANOUT expansion module is installed in the
system.

4.5.3 Electrical measurements ([Link])

You can scroll through the various pages using

the LEFT and RIGHT buttons.

This mode displays all the information on the measurements taken by the Gen-set control module on
the electric lines.

Page M.01 (SYSTEM) displays a wiring diagram of the system. The states of the switches, the
MAINS, the GENERATOR and the electrical values depend on the system configuration.

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 Page M.02 (MAINS 1) displays the main electrical values of the Mains (Phase to Phase Line
voltages, Frequency and Rotation direction).

Page M.03 (MAINS 2) displays the main electrical values of the Mains (Phase to Neutral phase
voltages, Neutral voltage and Rotation direction).

Page M.04 (GENERATOR 1) displays the main electrical values of the Generator (Phase to Phase
Line voltages, Frequency and Rotation direction).

Page M.05 (GENERATOR 2) displays the main electrical values of the Generator (Phase to Neutral
phase voltages, Neutral voltage and Rotation direction).

Page M.06 (CURRENTS) displays the phase currents of the Generator/Load, the negative
sequence current, the auxiliary current, the neutral current and the differential current.

Page M.07 (POWER VALUES 1) displays the total power, the power factor, the power values and
the phase power factor.

Page M.08 (POWER VALUES 2) displays the total reactive and apparent power, the total reactive
and apparent phase power values.

Page M.09 (ENERGY 1) displays the Load/Generator partial energy counters (active and reactive
energy), total energy (active and reactive energy).

Page M.10 (ENERGY 2) displays the Load/Mains partial energy counters (active and reactive
energy), total energy (active and reactive energy). Available only if the configuration of the CT
(Current Transformer) is set to Load

INFORMATION! Some of the data is not displayed in mono-phase configuration.

4.5.4 Engine measurements ([Link])

The engine related measurements are shown in this mode.

Page E.01 (ENGINE 1) displays the main values of the engine: Oil pressure (bar), Coolant
temperature (°C) and engine speed (rpm).

Page E.02 (ENGINE 2) displays the starter battery voltage (V) and the fuel level (%).

Page E.03 (COUNTERS) displays the starter and hours of work counter (partial and total hours,
load hours, Override and hours until the next maintenance).

The number of pages displayed may depend on the type of engine (J1939, MTU or without
communication interface).

Pages E.04, E.05, E.06, E.07, E.08, E.09 (CANBUS 1...6) (available only if the CANBUS
configuration has been enabled) display the values acquired by CANBUS.

INFORMATION!: The display of some parameters depends on the engine model used

4.5.5 History logs ([Link])

In this mode, you can access the events and data recording.

A number and time/date stamp identify each record.

The number is shown in the first line of the multifunctional display with the total number of records.

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When the archive is full, a new record overwrites the old one; so the identification number may
change in time.

ACK

ENTER
To activate the mode, press the ACK/ENTER button. A menu will guide you to the selection
of the desired function.

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 5 Operating principle
Below are the components of a standard emergency system consisting of a public power line
“Mains”, a “Load” line (the load that you want to feed), a “Generator” line (Generator set with
alternator and drive diesel engine), a control panel containing: a contactor MCB to manage the
Mains, a contactor GCB to manage the Generator, a device GC315 to control the engine and the
electric lines concerned, an electronic board to adjust the speed of the engine, a battery trickle
charger and a number of components to manage the auxiliaries (relays, fuses, terminals, etc ...).

The switching of the Load between the Mains and Generator and/or vice-versa, is enabled by
contactors, mechanically and electrically interlocked, fed by the same line but controlled through
the closing and/or opening by the device.

LOAD

MAINS GENERATOR
MCB GCB
G ENGINE

ELECTRONIC
CONTROL DEVICE
GC315

ELECTRICAL PANEL

5.1 Off/Reset
In this mode the Load is usually powered by the Mains with the MCB contactor closed. The
supply of the Load is guaranteed all the time the MCB remains closed because it is fed by
the same Mains. If a Black out occurs on the Mains, the Load will remain de-energized and
the gen-set idle. The protections on the electrical measures and on the engine are disabled.

5.2 Manual
In this mode the Load is usually powered by the Mains with the MCB contactor closed. The
supply of the Load is guaranteed all the time the MCB remains closed because it is fed by
the same Mains. The management of the switching between the Mains and Generator
(MCB and GCB contactors), the starting and stopping of the Generator set are managed
entirely by the operator.

The MCB contactor is opened after pressing the “MCB” button for at least 5 seconds if the
Generator is not present and immediately if the Generator is present in the window (correct
voltage and frequency). Closed, regardless if the Generator is present or not, immediately
when the “MCB” button is pressed.

The GCB contactor is immediately closed and/or opened, only if the Generator is present
and stable in the window.

In the event of Black out on the Mains, the operator must start the Gen-set and manage
switching to guarantee the power supply to the Load.

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 Before starting the sequence, check:

1) The Mains warning light “MAINS LIVE” is off or flashing and the Load warning light
“BUS LIVE” is off.

2) MCB warning light On.

3) “MAN” mode warning light.

To perform manual switching sequence, proceed as follows:

1) Press and hold the “START” button until the engine starts. Repeat the starting operation
if the engine does not start. The engine and machine alternator protections are active in
this mode (oil pressure, coolant temperature, fuel level, over-speed, etc ...).

2) Wait for the Generator to reach the running voltage/frequency, “GENERATOR LIVE”
light ON.

3) Press the “GCB” switching button and check that the “GCB” and “BUS LIVE” lights are
ON.

The Load is now powered by the Generator. When the Mains returns after the Black
out and/or the restoration of the fault, “MAINS LIVE” light ON, switching of the Load to
Mains can be performed. It is the operator decision to keep the power supply from the
Generator.

INFORMATION!: The switching of the Load to the Mains causes the Black out on
the Load for the time necessary to correctly switch the contactors.

Switching is enabled by pressing the “MCB” button. The Load is then powered again by
the Mains. The gen-set will remain on until the “STOP” button is pressed by the
operator.

INFORMATION! Ideally do not stop the Gen-set immediately after switching the Load
to the Mains, but leave it on for the necessary time for the engine to cool. To stop the
engine, press the “STOP” button.

5.3 Automatic
In this mode the main task of the device is to ensure the electrical power to the Load in any
situation. To implement this task, the device continuously monitors the Mains for
voltage/frequency faults, phase failure or phase unbalance.

• Sequence with Mains present:

If the Mains is within the normal values configured during installation, contactor MCB is
closed and the Load is powered by the Mains. The Gen-set is inactive and contactor GCB
is open.

• Sequence with Mains blackout:

If the values of the Mains are different from that configured during installation (e.g. in the
event of a Black out), and therefore the Load is no longer correctly powered, the device will
begin the starting sequence of the generator set. You have:

1) Engine start command: opening command of the fuel solenoid valve and/or command
on the actuator and/or command CANBUS J1939 to the engine ECU (with the
maximum number of start attempts and duration of the command set by parameters
configured). Activation of the lockout with acoustic warning if the engine has not started

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 after the attempts.

2) Stand-by with voltage/frequency monitoring until the stable operating conditions of the
Generator . Lockout activation with acoustic warning if after the set time the Generator
has not reached the normal values for the switching of the Load.

3) Switching command between MCB and GCB with the consequent handling of the Load
load on the Generator.

4) The generating set continues to supply power to the Load, monitors continuously the
electrical values of the Mains and the Generator, checks that the engine protections are
enabled and ready to intervene; all awaiting the return of the Mains voltage at the
correct parameters.

• Return of Mains power after Black out

The Load line is powered by the Generator with GCB closed and MCB open, but the Mains
is returning after the Black out. If the Mains is considered stable and within the tolerance
(normal value), the device starts the Mains return sequence with the standard procedure.

1) Switching command between GCB and MCB with the consequent handling of the Load
load on the Mains.

WARNING! Switching between MCB and GCB or vice versa, creates a blackout
on the Load line. The Load will remain de-energized for the set time necessary to
ensure a correct switching of the contactors.

2) The generating set keeps running for the cooling phase of the engine (phase for the
disposal of excessive heat). Once the engine has cooled, shut-down is enabled through
the closure of the fuel solenoid valve and/or the command on the actuator and/or the
CANBUS J1939 command to the engine ECU.

3) The Load is powered from the Mains with MCB closed. The Generator set is idle with
the GCB open, ready for any new operation.

INFORMATION!: The operating sequence described above is generic and in some cases
may not correspond to the one implemented in your system For further information, please
contact your installer/Manufacturer.

5.4 Test
The sole purpose of the “TEST” sequence is that of testing the Generator set in order to
check the operating condition in preparation for a possible emergency situation (e.g. a Black
out) and to periodically keep the mechanical parts efficient and lubricated.
The TEST sequence can be scheduled and executed automatically by the Gen-set control
module and periodically with a programming schedule, or manually by means of the operator
panel. To activate the manual sequence, the device must be in the “AUTO” mode. Pressing
the “START” button in this mode activates the Generator set for the “TEST” sequence.

1) The “AUTO/TEST” light flashes indicating that the “TEST” mode has been acquired.

2) Engine start command (number of attempts, time of the attempt). Opening command of
the fuel solenoid valve and/or command on the actuator and/or CANBUS J1939
command to the engine ECU.

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 Activation of the lockout with acoustic warning if the engine has not started after the
attempts.

3) The “GENERATOR LIVE” light ON indicates the correct voltage/frequency of the

Generator.

4) The engine stays on without switching between contactors MCB and GCB.

5) The operator decides if to stop the “TEST” by pressing the “START” button again.

6) WARNING! Pressing the "STOP" button during the test activates an alarm
which prevents the restart of the engine, which can only be reset in the "OFF
RESET" mode.

7) The “AUTO” light remains ON and the engine stops; the stop is controlled by the
opening of the fuel solenoid valve and/or the command on the actuator.

INFORMATION! If a fault occurs on the Mains during the “TEST” phase, causing the
automatic activation of the Generator, the operating mode independently passes from
“TEST” to automatic “AUTO”. When the Mains returns, the mode remains in “AUTO”.

The “TEST” sequence does not foresee the load test with switching from the Mains to the
Generator so as not to cause an unnecessary Black out on the Load. However, it is
possible that your system has been configured to handle the load in “TEST” (parameter
P.0222).

INFORMATION!: The operating sequence described above is generic and in some cases
may not correspond to the one implemented in your system For further information, please
contact your installer/Manufacturer.

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 6 Special setting
6.1 Selecting the language
The Gen-set control module can display the texts in various languages.
To select a language different from that set, view the screen S.06 (GEN-SET) using the navigation
ACK
ENTER
buttons. To change the LANGUAGE press ACK/ENTER : the square brackets [ ] will start

flashing. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to display the available LANGUAGES, then
ACK
ENTER
press ACK/ENTER to confirm or Esc/SHIFT to cancel the changes.

6.2 Date/Time setting

The device includes an internal clock/calendar used primarily for the functions:

• Weekly working hours of the generator set.

• Calendar for the scheduled “TEST”.

• Recording of events with date and time in the history logs.

The calendar/time setting is possible in all operating modes: “OFF/RESET”, “MAN”, “AUTO”
or “TEST”.

To update the time and/or date of the device, enter the “4.7.1 Date – Time” menu.

Use the UP and DOWN buttons to navigate between the sub-menus and the
ACK

ACK/ENTER ENTER button to open the sub-menu. The full path to the Date/Time
programming page is:

“P.03 PROGRAMMING, 4 AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS, 4.7 Device, 4.7.1 Date-Time”.

Press the ACK/ENTER button to view the 6 Date/Time pages.

Use the UP and DOWN ; navigation buttons to move between the parameters
ACK
ENTER
and/or change their values the ACK/ENTER button is used to confirm the value and/or
ESC
SHIFT
the Esc/SHIFT button to cancel the change.

If the values are between <…> this means you are not authorised to access and modify the
parameters. See paragraph [Link] Access codes to enable authentication for the “User”
password.
ESC
SHIFT
To return to the start menu, press the Esc/SHIFT button consecutively.

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Fuel pump (if present on the system)
Gen-set implements the full management of the fuel pump, to pump fuel from the storage tank to
the tank on the generator. The pump can be managed automatically or manually using the controls
on the front panel.

6.3 Select function

With the MODE UP Rif. 1a and MODE DOWN Rif. 1a buttons, select the MAN,

AUTO or TEST mode. With the UP and DOWN navigation buttons, select the

“STATUS ([Link]) Status information” menu, scroll the pages with the LEFT and RIGHT

navigation buttons to page S.10 FUEL PUMP. From here you can use the standard setting

procedure by pressing the ACK/ENTER button to start (square brackets [xxxxxxx] flashing),

and the UP and DOWN buttons to modify the command mode:

• 2-AUTOMATIC (the pump is automatically activated when the low fuel level
sensor intervenes and stops at the fuel maximum level)

• 1-MANUAL-ON (pump active - the pump is activated when the fuel drops
below the maximum level, and turns off when it exceeds it, keeping the level
constant at all times).

• 0-MANUAL-OFF (pump off)

ACK
ENTER
Press ACK/ENTER to confirm the mode.

INFORMATION!: The second option (MANUAL-ON) can be disabled by the Gen-set control
module in relation to the fuel level (the pump can not be started with a full tank).

Warning: With the fuel pump warning active, the command mode is automatically set to "0-
MANUAL-OFF".

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