Generac Power Systems PowerManager PM-PC

Introduction .................................................1
Read This Manual Thoroughly .............................................. 1
Operation and Maintenance .................................................. 1
How to Obtain Service .......................................................... 1
Authorized Dealer Locator Number ............................................ 1
Safety Rules ................................................ 2
General Information ....................................4
Equipment Description ............................................................. 4
Sequence of Operation ............................................................. 4
Engine Protective Devices ........................................................ 4
Coolant Temperature Sensor .......................................... 4
Low coolant Level Sensor ............................................. 4
Oil Pressure Sensor ....................................................... 4
Overspeed Shutdown .................................................... 4
Overcrank Shutdown ..................................................... 5
RPM Sensor Loss Shutdown ......................................... 5
DC Fuses ................................................................................. 5
Control System Components .................................................... 5
AVR Power Module ....................................................... 5
Throttle Actuator Module ............................................... 5
Air/fuel Ratio Control Module ......................................... 5
Battery Charger ............................................................. 5
Installation ...................................................5
Field Wiring ................................................................................. 5
Connecting to the Generator ............................................. 5
Connecting to the Modular Power System (MPS) ............. 5
Utility Supply connections (18.0L and 22.0L Only) ........... 5
Main Transfer Switch - (PM-SC or PM-IC) ....................... 6
Operation ..................................................... 6
Control Console Components ...................................................... 6
Off .................................................................................... 6
Manual ............................................................................. 6
Automatic ......................................................................... 6
The Optional Display .................................................................... 6
Connection Details ........................................................... 6
Contrast Adjustment ......................................................... 7
Initial Setup ...................................................................... 7
Calibration ........................................................................ 7
Cleaning ........................................................................... 7
Touchscreen Operation ..................................................... 7
Functionality ..................................................................... 7
Software Version Display ................................................. 7
Gauges ............................................................................. 8
Graphs ............................................................................. 8
On Screen Diagnostics ................................................................ 9
Main Diagnostics Menu .................................................... 9
Digital Diagnostics ............................................................ 9
Analog Diagnostics .......................................................... 9
Communications Diagnostics ......................................... 10
Alarms and Warnings ................................................................ 10
Programmable Parameters ........................................................ 11
Transfer On Exercise....................................................... 11
Preheat Enabled (If Applicable) ....................................... 11
Preheat Time (If Applicable) ........................................... 11
Number of Start Attempts .............................................. 11
Crank Timer ................................................................... 11
Start Detection (RPM) .................................................... 11
Pause Between Cranks Time .......................................... 11
Cool Down Time ............................................................ 11
Warm Up Time ............................................................... 12
Alarm Hold Off Time ....................................................... 12
Load Accept Frequency .................................................. 12
Load Accept Voltage ...................................................... 12
Low Voltage Limit ........................................................... 12
High Voltage Limit .......................................................... 12
Target Frequency ....................................................................... 12
Target Voltage Setpoint .............................................................. 12
Programmable Alarm Setpoints ................................................. 12
Running Hours .......................................................................... 12
Kilowatt Hours ........................................................................... 12
Standby Operation ..................................................................... 12
MPS Start Sequence ...................................................... 12
Setting Up (PM-PC) ........................................................ 13
Exercise ......................................................................... 13
Serial Communications .............................................................. 13
GenLink™ ...................................................................... 13
Method of Connection .................................................... 13
Additional Panel Components .................................................... 13
Alarm Horn..................................................................... 13
Emergency Stop Switch ................................................. 13
Relay/fuse Box ............................................................... 13
Voltage Sensing Module ................................................. 13
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