Panda iControl
Panel_iControl_eng.fm Chapter A: Panda iControl - Page 85
Fischer Panda Datasheet
5. Check all Hose Connections and Hose Clamps are Leakage.
Leaks at hose connections must be immediately repaired, especially the raw water impeller pump. It is certainly possible that the raw
water impeller pump will produce leaks, depending upon the situation. (This can be caused by sand particles in the raw water etc.) In
this case, immediately exchange the pump, because the dripping water will be sprayed by the belt pulley into the sound insulated cas-
ing and can quickly cause corrosion.
6. Check all electrical Lead Terminal Contacts are Firm.
This is especially the case with the temperature switch contacts, which automatically switch off the generator in case of faults. There is
only safety if these systems are regularly checked, and these systems will protect the generator, when there is a fault.
7. Check the Motor and Generator Mounting Screws are Tight.
The mounting screws must be checked regularly to ensure the generator is safe. A visual check of these screws must be made, when
the oil level is checked.
8. Switch the Land Electricity/Generator Switch to Zero before Starting or Switch Off all the Load.
For the automatic option make shure that the load is connected to the PMGi only, when the nominal output of
9. Check the Automatic Controls Functions and Oil Pressure.
Removing a cable end from the monitoring switch carries out this control test. The generator should then automatically switch off.
Please adhere to the inspection timetable (see Checklist in the appendix).
Attention! Make sure that the PMGi is connected with the generator. Never connect or dis-
connect the PMGi when the generator is running. This will destroy the PMGi. (it may burn
or explode)
A.5.2 General
Very low Temperatures
The generator is disigned to start at temperatures up to -20 ° C. Please make sure, that the fuel is siutable for
your temperature range.
The electronic of the iControl changes the pre-glow time at the generator start according to the actual generator
temperature. The normal time at a cold engine is 8 sec. The pre-glow times rises at temperatures below 8 ° C and
drops (down to 0 sec.) at temperatures over 40°C.
Tips regarding Starter Battery
Fischer Panda recommends the use of a normal starter battery. If a genset is required for extreme winter conditi-
ons, then the starter battery capacity should be doubled. It is recommended to charge the starter battery regularly
by a suitable battery-charging device (i.e., at least every 2 months). A correctly charged starter battery is neces-
sary especially for low temperatures.
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