 NEW A UTO-START and A MF (Automatic Mains Failure) controller for single gensets

 3 Phase mains (utility) sensing

 3 Phase generator sensing
 3 x CTs Inputs
 True RMS measurements: kW, kVA, kVAr, pf, kWh (phase & total)
 4 Configurable Digital Inputs
 3 Analogue Inputs + 1 Extra Analogue Input (instead of a digital Input) + 1 for D+
 4 Configurable Digital Output + 2 Digital Output 10A
 Interface for MPU and J1939 engines as standard
 USB serial port for configuration and FW update
 Large LCD display 128x64 w ith LED bac klight and ICONES
 Compact dimensions: 144(W)x108(H)x40( D) mm (34mm)

 Attractive price  IP65 as protection degree w ith gasket alw ays included as standard
 Periodical test
 Outstanding
 Real Time c lock
performances including
AND/OR logics  Data recording: 64 Events log (64 slow trend and 42 fast trend)
 Remote start and stop
 Alternative configurations
especially used for rental  Built in alar m sounder
set s
 Free configuration softw are BOARD PRG
 User friendly, intuitive and
easy to u se

 Made in Italy
 Ad dit io nal m easures availab le b ased on t he Iso lated
an d Aut o-su pp lied CAN J1939 .
GC250 is the newest controller made by SICES for single
stand-by gensets.
The same controller can be also used for AUTO START
applications. A set of high eff ic iency LEDs ar e us ed f or s ignalling the
Despite the compact dimensions, GC250 includes the main c urr ent s tatus of the Gener ator Set and f or the
engine and alternator protections like the engine speed, oil v is ualiz ation of alar m occ ur r ed. By means of ICO NES it
pressure, coolant temperature, frequency, voltage, current, is poss ible to r ealiz e the ty pe of the alar m/s hutdow n
power and fuel level.
The same controller can be used for electronic engines with En g ine p rote ctions
CAN interface J1939 protocol and MPU engines (non-  Fuel reserve
electronic) as well.  Min./Max. fuel level
Configuring the Inputs, Outputs and protections, GC250 can be
easily adapted to suit a wide range of applications.
 Min./Max. battery voltage
GC250 offers a wide, graphic and powerful resolution display  Min./Max. oil pressure
128x64 pixel providing ICONS for alarms/warning advices and  Min./Max. w ater temperature
for signalling the status of the engine, controller and data logs  Max. Pow er (32P)
as well.  Closing of mains contactor or genset contactor failed
All parameters can be easily configured through USB using the
free software tool (BoardPrg), whi ch can be downl oaded
 Engine over crank
thorough Sices website. It is also possible to set them directly  Over speed from generator frequency
through GC250 keyboard.  Belt breakage
 Operating conditions not reached
 Emergency Stop
M ains Vo ltage :
L1-N, L2-N, L3-N, L1-L2, L2-L3, L3-L1 Ge ner ator pro tections
Tr ue RMS meas ur e  Underfrequency (81U)
Max 300V ac CA T III ( L -N)  Overfrequency (81O)
Max 520V ac CA T III ( L -L)  Undervoltage (27)
Ge ner ator V o lt ages :  Overvoltage (59)
L1-N, L2-N, L3-N, L1-L2, L2-L3, L3-L1
 Time dependent overcurrent (51)
Tr ue RMS meas ur e
Max 300V ac CA T III ( L -N)  Instantaneous overcurrent (50, 50V)
Max 520V ac CA T III ( L -L)  Phase sequence (47)
Ge ner ator Curre nts :  Current and Voltage unbalance (46/47)
L1, L2, L3
Tr ue RMS meas ur e. M ains pr ote ct ions
Rated c ur r ent: 5A  Min./Max. mains voltage (27/59)
Ge ner ator and M ains Freq uen cy m eter :
 Min./Max. mains frequency (81U/81O)
Res olution = 0.1 Hz .
Ac c ur acy = ±50ppm, ±35ppm/°C ( ty pic al)  Mains failure
Bat ter y V oltm eter :
Res olution = 0.1V
Oil Pressure Gau ge :  N. 4 Configurable digital Inputs
V DO 0-10 Bar , V DO 0-5 Bar , Veglia 0-8 Bar
( Settable c urv e bas ed on s ens or s av ailable)  N. 3 Analogue Inputs + N.1 Additional digital Input, w hich
can be used as analogue + N.1 Analogue Input for D+ (if not
Water or Oil Therm om eter :
used in this w ay, they can be used as not isolated digital
V DO, V eglia, BERU
Inputs)
( Settable c urv e bas ed on s ens or s av ailable)
Fu e l Le vel:  N. 4 Configurable digital voltage source Outputs
V DO, V eglia  N. 2 High pow er digital voltage source Outputs (10A) for fuel
( Settable c urv e bas ed on s ens or s av ailable) solenoid and engine start.
En g ine re vo lut io n cou nter :  Built tin alar m sounder
By fr equency detection.  Engine diagnostic code
D+ f o r the m eas ure o f t he vo lt age altern at or b atter y
ch ar ger
 Real Time Cloc k w ith internal rechargeable Lithium battery
 Periodical test
Pow er and pow er f ac tor meas ures ar e available as total  AND/OR Configurable logics
meas ur es and for eac h s ingle phas e too.
Max imu m pow er and c urr ent r eac hed v alues, are Operating temperature: -30°C to 70°C
r egistered w ith date and time. Storage temperature: -30°C to 80°C
Dimensions: 141(L)x113( H)x39( P) mm - Weight: 200g
Cut-Out dimensions: 118x92mm
Pr otection degree: IP65 (w ith complimentary gasket).
 The display of GC250 offers a full set of info,
providing clear symbols and code concerning the
alarm occurred.
In case of multiple alarms, the display offers a clear
notification of all the failures with the related
symbol and code.
When an ECU engine is connected, the description
of the alarm is available as well.
Datasheet GC250_ENG-10/2017