5.3 AUTOMATIC MODE
NOTE: If a digital input configured to External Panel Lock is active, changing module
modes is not possible. Viewing the instruments is NOT affected by panel lock.
Auto Mode is activated by pressing the Auto Mode button.
The Auto Mode icon is displayed to indicate Auto Mode operations if no alarms are present.
Auto mode allows the generator to operate fully automatically, starting and stopping as required with
no user intervention.
5.3.1 WAITING IN AUTO MODE
If a starting request is made, the starting sequence begins.
Starting requests come from the following sources:
• Activation of an auxiliary input that has been configured to Remote Start On/Off Load.
5.3.2 STARTING SEQUENCE
To allow for ‘false’ start requests, the Start Delay timer begins.
When all start requests be removed during the Start Delay timer, the unit returns to a stand-by state.
If a start request is still present at the end of the Start Delay timer, the fuel relay is energised, and the
engine is cranked.
NOTE: With the 3110-xxx-02 CAN variant, compatible ECU’s receive the start command
via CAN and transmit the engine speed to the DSE controller.
If the engine fails to fire during this cranking attempt then the starter motor is disengaged for the
Crank Rest duration after which the next start attempt is made. If this sequence continues beyond the
set number of attempts, the start sequence is terminated, and the display shows Fail to Start .
The starter motor is disengaged when the engine fires. Speed detection is factory configured to be
derived from the AC alternator output frequency but can additionally be measured from a Magnetic
Pickup mounted on the flywheel or from the CAN link to the engine ECU depending on module
variant.
Additionally, rising oil pressure can be used disconnect the starter motor (but cannot detect under
speed or over speed).
After the starter motor has disengaged, the Safety On Delay timer activates, allowing Low Oil
Pressure, High Engine Temperature, Underspeed and any delayed User Configured digital inputs to
stabilise without triggering the fault.