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TP-6804 12/1154 Section 4 DC2 Controller Operation

4.5 Exercise

The DC2 controller can be set to automatically run the

generator set at the same time and day each week.

Exercising the generator set weekly is required to keep

the engine and alternator in good operating condition.

A laptop computer with Kohlerr SiteTecht software

can be used to change the exercise frequency to every

two weeks. Use a USB cable to connect the controller to

the computer and see TP-6701, SiteTech Operation

Manual for instructions.

4.5.1 Exercise M odes

Unloaded Cycle or Loaded Full-Speed exercises can be

set from the DC2 controller. The Unloaded Cycle

exercise mode is the default exercise mode. A Model

RXT transfer switch is required for the Loaded

Full-Speed exercise mode. See Section 2.4 for more

information about the exercise modes.

A laptop computer with Kohlerr SiteTecht software

can be used to change the exercise mode to Unloaded

Full Speed.

4.5.2 Set ting the Exerciser

Set the exerciser to automatically run the generator set

for 20 minutes every week. Follow the procedure below

to set the exerciser.

Procedure to Set the Exerciser

1. Press AUTO. Verify that the AUTO LED is on and

Utility power is available.

2. Press the exercise button to start an unloaded

exercise.

3. If a loaded exercise is required, press the Exercise

button again within 5 seconds.

4. After 5 seconds, the generator begins its crank

cycles. During the crank cycles, the number of the

crank cycle is displayed. No button presses are

acknowledged during the crank cycles.

5. The generator runs through the exercise cycle

described in Section 2.4.2. The controller monitors

the system during the unloaded exercise as

described in System Diagnostics.

6. After 20 minutes, the engine stops automatically.

Theexercisetimeissettothetimetheexercisebuttonis

pressed. An unloaded or loaded exercise, as selected

above, will occur at the same time every seven days.

4.5.3 Exerciser Reset

To reset the exerciser to run at a different day and/or

time, follow the procedure in Section 4.5.2 to enter the

new exerciser settings. The old settings will be replaced

by the new time and day.

4.6 Event Log

The event log displays up to 10 controller faults and

notices, starting with the most recent event. Events are

numbered 1--10, with 1 being the most recent. Each

event is displayed with the date and time of the event,

the number of the event, a letter to indicate whether the

event was a warning (W), shutdown (S), or

informational notice (I), the engine hours at the time of

the event, and the event description. See Figure 4-7.

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Any Screen

Event number, W/S/I, engine hours

Event name

Press AUTO button at any time to exit the event log.

Hold

OFF

Press OFF

Event number, W/S/I, engine hours

Event name

Figure 4-7 Event Log

Procedure to View Event Log

1. Press the OFF button. The controller must be OFF

to display the event log.

2. Press and hold the OFF button until the first event

appears on the display.

3. Press OFF to step through the other events.

4. To exit the Event Log, hold the OFF button or press

the AUTO button.

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