Kohler 5-10EKD User Manual

TP-6772 2/14b 35Section 2 Operation
2.9 Monitoring and Programming
Setup
The user programmer can access the controller data
with the controller digital display or a personal computer
(PC) with optional SiteTecht software to monitor and/or
program. Access the controller system with a PC using
a USB cable with a standard type A and a standard
type B USB plug. Refer to the Introduction, List of
Related Materials for related software literature.
While this manual focuses on data access through the
controller pushbutton/rotary selector dial and display,
some data entries require input using a PC for initial
setup. The PC entries typically include alpha characters
such as digital input descriptions.
2.9.1 PC Communi cations
Communicate between a PC and the generator set
controller logic using USB communication protocol. The
PC connections require optional SiteTecht software.
Contact your authorized distributor/dealer for
assistance.
Local Single Connection
A PC connects to the USB port of the generator set
controller using a standard type-B USB connector. See
Figure 2-17 and Section 2.10.12.
Personal
Computer
Generator Set
Controller
USB Cable
Figure 2-17 Local Single Connection
2.10 Reviewing Menu Displays
Use this section to review a summary of the generator
set controller data. See Figure 2-18 for which menus
provide data monitoring, data adjustments, or
SiteTecht software to make data adjustments.
Use the pushbutton/rotary selector dial to navigate to
the respective menus.
Menus displaying the # symbol represent one of the
following data types:
D System-calculated data
D System-measured data
D User-entered data
Note: The examples given on the following pages
represent digital displays with the Measurement
Units set to English.
2.10.1 Error Messages
Certain entries or attempted entries may cause the
controller to display an error message.
Cannot Calibrate appears when attempting to calibrate
the voltage values in the Generator Metering menu with
the unit stopped. The unit must be running in order to
make adjustments.
Cannot Edit When Stopped appears in the Voltage
Regulator menu when attempting to change the VR Volt
Adj value when the unit is not running.
Menu Name
Controller
Viewable
Controller
Adjustable
SiteTech
Adjustable
Overview X
Engine Metering X
Generator Metering X X
GenSet Information X
GenSet Run Time X
GenSet System X X X
Voltage Regulation X X X
Event Log X
Prime X X
Volt Select X X X*
* In SiteTecht, the voltage and phase get set individually.
Figure 2-18 Menu Displays for Viewing and Adjusting

Kohler 5-10EKD Specifications

General

Brand	Kohler
Model	5-10EKD
Category	Marine Equipment
Language	English