Kohler KG180 - Controller Operation; Starting

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2.4 Controller Operation
The controller operation includes several types of starting and stopping functions as detailed in the following paragraphs. The
controller master control switch buttons, lamps, and alarm horn functions are summarized in the figure titled: Master Control
Button Function Summary.
2.4.1 Starting
Local Starting
Press the master control RUN button to start the generator set at the controller.
Note:
The alarm horn sounds and the Not-In-Auto Warning display appears whenever the generator set master control button is not
in the AUTO mode.
Figure 10 Master Control Button Function Summary
Note:
The transient start/stop function of the controller prevents accidental cranking of the rotating engine. The generator set stops
and recranks when the OFF/RESET button is momentarily pressed and then the RUN button is pressed.
Auto Starting
Press the master control AUTO button to allow startup by the automatic transfer switch or remote start/stop switch (connected
to controller terminals 3 and 4).
Terminals 3 and 4 connect to a circuit that automatically starts the generator set crank cycle when an external source closes the
circuit.
Note:
The controller provides up to 30 seconds of programmable cyclic cranking and up to 60 seconds rest with up to 6 cycles. The
default setting is 15 seconds cranking and 15 seconds rest for 3 cycles. Make cyclic cranking adjustments using SiteTech™
software.
Note:
Diesel genset models utilizing the 1.9, 2.5, and 3.4L KDI engines utilize an air intake grid heater that operates
below -15°C ambient air conditions. A delay to start of many seconds will occur in these conditions. At warmer temperatures, a
short 0.5 second delay is expected prior to starting for relay logic to occur. On 3.4L KDI engines longer crank times are expected
below 0°C due to a fuel delay implemented to ensure proper turbocharger lubrication.
Button
Mode
Generator
Set Status
Button Lamp
Fault Lamp
Alarm
Horn
Alarm Silence
Button *
Alarm Silence
Lamp
Controller Display
AUTO
Off
Green
—
Off
—
—
Scrolling Overview
Menu Only
On (or
Cranking)
—
Off
—
—
Running and
then Off
Red
On
—
—
Shutdown Message
Off
Pressed
Yellow
OFF/RESET
Off
Red
Yellow
On
—
—
Not in Auto Warning
Off
Pressed
Yellow
RUN
(unit fails to
start)
Off (or
Cranking)
Yellow
Yellow
On
—
—
Not in Auto Warning
Off
Pressed
Yellow
Off
Red
On
—
—
Locked Rotor
Shutdown (or other
shutdown message)
Off
Pressed
Yellow
RUN
(unit starts)
Off (or
Cranking)
Yellow
Yellow
On
—
—
Not in Auto
Warming
On
Off
Pressed
Yellow
Running and
then Off
Yellow
Red
On
—
—
Shutdown Message
Off
Pressed
Yellow
* Alarm silence only works when in the Auto mode unless the Always selection is made using SiteTech™.
Refer to the section titled: GenSet System for more information