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3.3 MODE LOCKING FUNCTION
Pressing the Auto or Man keys for 5 seconds activates the locking of the mode.
This control unit state is indicated by the ashing of the mode key currently
active. To deactivate the mode lock and allow normal operation of the control
unit, press the key associated to the active mode for 5 seconds.
5 ’’ Locked 5 ’’ Unlocked
In order to achieve activation of the genset contactor, the engine has to be
running and provide a stabilised electrical signal.
3.2 AUTOMATIC MODE
In automatic mode
supervision of the installation is managed by the control
unit. Under certain conditions which can be programmed, the control unit starts
the genset to power the installation.
Programmable conditions for genset starting and activation of the genset
contactor include:
• External start (Settings table, parameter 10) .
• Start programmed by schedule.
• Forced operation signal (Settings table, parameter 12 and Regulations
table, parameter 25).
• Starting via the switching panel (CEC7).
Programmable conditions for genset starting without activation of the genset
contactor include:
• Tariff warning (Settings table, parameter 7).
• Engine test (Settings table, parameter 11).
Also in automatic mode it is possible to manage start ups by using external
devices (PC, modem, display modules or switching control units).