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CONTROL PANEL (TYPE 3)
SYSTEMS OPERATION
ACS Engine Control Switch
Engine control switch (ACS) controls the engine start
and stop systems. To start the engine, move the switch
to the manual position. To stop the engine move the
switch to the STOP or OFF position. For standby
application (engine starts when remote initiating contact
1 closes), move the switch to the AUTO position. For
more information on the operation of this switch, make
reference to the AUTOMATIC START/STOP SYSTEM.
ACV Alternating Current Voltmeter
AC voltmeter (ACV) shows the potential differential
(voltage) between phase T1-T2, T2-T3 or T3-T1 at
position 1, 2 or 3 respectively. Make reference to the
ALTERNATING CURRENT AMMETER.
DCA Direct Current Ammeter
This ammeter shows the amount of DC current in
amperes, that flows in the alternator circuit (if so
equipped).
ENFL/RE Engine Failure Light/Reset Switch
Engine failure light/reset switch (ENFL/RE) will
activate when the engine has a failure. One or more of
the shutdown indicators will also activate to give an
indication of the problem. Shutdown relay (SR) will
activate to start the shutdown sequence. Make
reference to SHUTDOWN CAUSED BY ENGINE
FAILURE and ENGINE DOES NOT START.
NOTICE
Turn engine control switch (ACS) to
the
STOP
or
OFF
position
immediately after engine shutdown
caused by high water temperature,
low oil pressure or overspeed. This
will cause an open in the circuit to
the arming relay (AR). Normally open
contact of arming relay (AR2) will
open and current flow to rack
solenoid (RS) will stop. This will help
prevent damage to the rack solenoid
from too much current.
FM Frequency Meter
Frequency meter (FM) shows the hertz (cycles per
second) of the electricity made when the generator set is
in operation. There is a direct relation between the
frequency of the electricity and the rpm of the generator
set: see formula.
number of poles x rpm
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GS Governor Switch
Governor switch (GS) is in place of button (2) when
the
engine
is
equipped
with
a
remote
control
synchronizing motor for the governor. Engine speed is
controlled with this switch.
HS Heat Switch
Heat switch (HS) is in place of button (1) when the
engine is equipped with glow plugs. This switch is used
to operate the glow plugs for cold weather starting.
OPG Oil Pressure Gauge
Oil pressure gauge (OPG) shows the pressure. in
psi, of engine lubrication oil. When pressure switch
(PSW) is closed, oil pressure gauge (OPG) is connected
across battery voltage. There is a relation between the
current flow in this circuit and the engine oil pressure
read on oil pressure gauge (OPG). Oil pressure sender
(OP) controls the current flow by a change in resistance
according to the change in engine oil pressure.
PAM Prealarm Module
Make reference to ATTACHMENTS.
PL1,2 Panel Lamps
Light for the control panel is given by panel lamps
(PL1 and PL2). These lamps are controlled by panel
light switch (PLS).
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