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C6.6 Marine Generator Set

2009/01/19
i03018293 - Control Panel
SEBU8256-03

SMCS: 7451

Marine Classification Society (MCS) Control Panel

Note: The power for the panel is supplied by the isolator keyswitch.

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(1) Engine shutdown override switch

(2) Reset button
(3) Backup start/stop switch
(4) Connector C (31 way)
(5) Connector B (21 way)
(6) Connector A (23 way)
(7) Diagnostic connector
(8) Emergency stop push button
(9) Control panel
(10) AC connector
(11) Isolator Keyswitch

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(1) Controller
(2) Capacitor
(3) K5 relay
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(4) S PWM converter

(5) Additional magnetic speed pickup
(6) B- PWM converter
(7) B+ PWM converter
(8) Alarm for the power failure mode
(9) Engine running output relay
(10) +ve supply (backup)
(11) -ve supply
(12) +vemain supply
(13) Remote stop switch “remove link if supplied”
(14) Ground
(15) k1 key
(16) Gland plate for customer connections
(17) Gland for customer connection
(18) Audible alarm connector
(19) Engine shutdown override switch
(20) Reset switch
(21) Backup start/stop switch
(22) K4 relay
(23) K3 relay
(24) K2 relay
(25) 10 ampere circuit breaker
(26) 10 amp circuit breaker
(27) 10 amp circuit breaker

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(1) Alarm indicator

(2) Display
(3) "LOG"
(4) "VIEW"
(5) Menu key for UP
(6) Indicator lamp for the power status of the controller
(7) Indicator lamp for the status of the controller
(8) Alarm indicator
(9) Menu key for RIGHT
(10) Menu key for SELECT
(11) Lamp test switch
(12) Menu key for DOWN
(13) "BACK" key
(14) Menu key for LEFT
(15) Indicator lamp for control in remote mode
(16) "MODE" key
(17) Indicator lamp for the status of the generator
(18) Engine operating indicator
(19) "STOP" key (reset)
(20) "START" key
(21) "JUMP" key
(22) Emergency stop push button
(23) Maintenance clear switch
(24) Maintenance indicator lamp
(25) Diagnostic lamp
(26) Warning lamp for the Electronic Control Module (ECM)

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(27) Lamp for the shutdown override mode

(28) "INFO" key
The MCS control panel is operated by keys on the control panel. The keys (4) , (5) , and (10) control the starting and the stopping of the
generator set. The keys (2) , (3) , (12) , (13) , (14) , (15) , (16) , (20) , (21) , and (22) allow the operator to access additional information
about the generator set.
Alarm Indicator (1) - A flashing LED indicates that alarms that have not been acknowledged are still present. A fixed LED indicates that
all alarms are acknowledged. A red LED indicates shutdown. A green LED is for an alarm.
Display Area (2) - The display area shows information about the generator set.
"LOG" Key (3) - This key shifts the display to the three lower lines in order to show the event and a list of alarms. The list holds 100
events. These events are erased when the main unit is switched off.
"VIEW" Key (4) - Enter a menu number selection. All settings have a specific number. The "VIEW" key enables the user to select any
setting. The "VIEW" key enables the user to display any setting without navigating through all of the menus.
Menu Key for UP(5) - This key increases the value of the selected set point in the setting menus. This key is also used for scrolling to
the second line that displays the values for the generator in the display for daily use.
Indicator for Status of the Controller (7) - This light indicates that the unit is running a self-check and the unit is functioning properly.
Indicator Light for "Alarm Inhibit"(8) - This light indicates that the "inhibit input" is on.
Menu Key for RIGHT(9) - This key moves the cursor to the right in order to maneuver in the menus.
"SEL" Key (10) - This key is used to select the function that has been chosen. The function that has been chosen is the underlined
selection in the lower line of the display.
Lamp Test Switch (11) - The lamp test switch is used to test indicators on the control panel.
Menu Key for DOWN(12) - This key decreases the value of the selected set point in the setting menus. This key is also used for
scrolling to the second line that displays the values for the generator in the display for daily use.
"BACK" Key (13) - The "BACK" key jumps one step backward in the menu to previous display or to the entry screen.
Menu Key for LEFT(14) - This key moves the cursor to the left for maneuvering in the menus.
Indicator Light for Control in Remote Mode (15) - The indicator illuminated through operation of Mode key. (12)
"MODE" Key (16) - The "MODE" key switches the system between LOCAL START/STOP and "REMOTE START/STOP". Light (13) is
illuminated for "REMOTE" control.
Generator Status Indicator (17) - This light indicates that the voltage and frequency is present and OK.
Engine Operating Indicator (18) - Light indicates that the generator is running.
"STOP" Key (reset) (19) - The "STOP" key shuts down the engine when the engine is running. Pressing the "STOP" key bypasses the
cooldown period.
"START" Key (20) - The "START" key begins the starting sequence. The PPU must be in manual mode in order for the "START" key to
function. The remote indicator light (15) can not be illuminated. To switch off the remote indicator light, press "MODE" key (14) .
"JUMP" Key (21) - The "JUMP" key is used to enter a number in order to select a menu. Every setting has a specific number. Use the
"JUMP" key in order to select any setting and display any setting without navigating all the way through the menus.
Emergency Stop Push Button (22) - The emergency stop push button is used to shut down the engine in an emergency situation.
Maintenance Clear Switch (23) - After the appropriate maintenance has been performed, the maintenance clear switch is pushed in
order to reset the maintenance lamp.
Maintenance Indicator Lamp (24) - This lamp will illuminate in order to indicate that the engine requires maintenance to be
performed.
Diagnostic Lamp (25) - The diagnostic lamp will illuminate when a diagnostic code has been generated by the Electronic Control
Module (ECM).
Warning Lamp for the ECM (26) - This lamp will illuminate when the engine ECM indicates a fault within the system. The engine will
not start if the warning lamp for the ECM is illuminated.
Lamp for the Shutdown Override Mode (27) - This is illuminated when the engine shutdown override switch inside the control panel
has been set to the override setting. This lamp will illuminate in order to indicate that the engine shutdown will occur if an overspeed
condition occurs. All other normal override parameters are ignored.
"INFO" Key (28) - This shifts the display in order to show the list of alarms. The list has a maximum of 30 alarms. A history that displays
the last 30 alarms can be viewed.

Setting the Password

Setting the password can only be accomplished by using the "JUMP" key.
Note: Keep a record of the password. If the password is forgotten, it will not be possible to enter the menus.

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Use the following procedure to change the password.

1. Press the "JUMP" key.
2. Use the Menu key for UP and the Menu key for DOWN In order to step to channel 4976.
3. Press the "SEL" key.
Note: The password must be re-entered when the display has not been used for 3 minutes.

Service Menu
Accessing the Service Menu can only be accomplished by using the "JUMP" key.
Use the following procedure to access the Service Menu.
1. Press the "JUMP" key.
2. Use the Menu key for UP and the Menu key for DOWN In order to step to channel 4980.
3. Press the "SEL" key.
4. Choose the desired functions, timers, inputs or outputs by moving the cursor and pressing the "SEL" key.

Language Selection
The MCS can be configured for the following languages: English, Spanish, German and French. The language may be chosen when the
system is set up. The language may be chosen by using the "JUMP" key.
Use the following procedure to change the language.
1. Press the "JUMP" key.
2. Use the Navigation Key for UP and the Navigation Key for DOWN In order to step to channel 4231.
3. Press the "SEL" key.
4. Choose the password by using the Navigation Key for UP and the Navigation Key for DOWN and press the "SEL" key.
5. Use the Navigation Key for UP and the Navigation Key for DOWN and select the desired language.
6. Press the "SEL" key.
Note: The password must be re-entered when the display has not been used for 3 minutes.

Alarms
The following steps describe the function of the alarm.
1. An alarm occurs. The alarm light starts flashing.
2. The display automatically shows the alarm information.
3. Move the cursor to "ACK" and press the "SEL" key in order to acknowledge the alarm. Take the necessary action for the alarm.
4. The alarm will disappear when the condition that caused the alarm is no longer present.
5. Alarms that have not been acknowledged are still present if the alarm light flashes.
6. Use the navigation keys in order to step through the list of alarms.

Warnings
"WARNING BATTERY VOLTAGE" - If the control module detects voltage from the alternator that is below the setting for low voltage,
the display will show "BATTERY LOW V". The alarm indicator illuminates, and an audible alarm is activated.
"FAIL TO STOP" - If the control module determines that the signal from the engine speed sensor indicates that the engine is running
but the engine should not be running, the display will show "STOP FAIL". The alarm indicator illuminates, and an audible alarm is
activated.
"WARNING LOW OIL PRESSURE" - If the control module detects engine oil pressure that has fallen below the setting for low oil
pressure (warning), the display will show "LOW OIL PRESS". The alarm indicator illuminates, and an audible alarm is activated. This
warning is only active after the engine has exceeded the Safety On Timer.
"WARNING HIGH COOLANT TEMP" - If the control module detects engine coolant temperature that has exceeded the setting for high
coolant temperature (warning), the display will show "HIGH ENGINE TEMP". The alarm indicator illuminates, and an audible alarm is
activated. This warning is only active after the engine has exceeded the "Safety On" Timer.
"WARNING OVERSPEED" - If the engine speed exceeds the setting for engine overspeed (warning), the display will show "OVERSPEED".
The alarm indicator illuminates, and an audible alarm is activated.

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"WARNING GENERATOR HIGH FREQUENCY" - If the control module detects a output frequency for the generator that exceeds the
setting for high generator frequency (warning), the display will show "Hz/V FAILURE". The alarm indicator illuminates, and an audible
alarm is activated.
"WARNING GENERATOR LOW FREQUENCY" - If the control module detects a output frequency for the generator that is below the
setting for low generator frequency (warning), the display will show "Hz/V FAILURE". The alarm indicator illuminates, and an audible
alarm is activated.
"GENERATOR HIGH VOLTAGE WARNING" - If the control module detects a output voltage for the generator that exceeds the setting
for high generator voltage (warning), the display will show "OVER VOLTAGE". The alarm indicator illuminates, and an audible alarm is
activated.
"GENERATOR LOW VOLTAGE WARNING" - If the control module detects a output voltage for the generator that is less than the setting
for low generator voltage (warning), the display will show "UNDER VOLTAGE". The alarm indicator illuminates, and an audible alarm is
activated.
"LUB OIL HIGH TEMPERATURE ALARM" - If the control module detects a high lube oil temperature in excess of 120 degrees celsius for
four cylinder engines and in excess of 130 degrees celsius for six cylinder engines (warning), the display will show "LUB OIL HIGH". The
alarm indicator illuminates.
"SHUTDOWN OVERRIDE" - If the control module detects an override for engine shutdown and the switch is set to OVERRIDE, the
display will show "S/D OVERRIDE". The alarm indicator illuminates, and an audible alarm is activated.
"STARTING AIR PRESSURE LOW ALARM OPTIONAL" - If the control module detects low starting air pressure (warning), the display will
show "START AIR P LOW". The alarm indicator illuminates, and an audible alarm is activated.
"GENERATOR WINDING OR BEARING OVER TEMPERATURE ALARM OPTIONAL" - If the control module detects a generator bearing
over temperature (warning), the display will show "GEN BRG OVER TEMP". The alarm indicator illuminates, and an audible alarm is
activated.
"EXTERNAL FUEL TANK LEVEL ALARM OPTIONAL" - If the control module detects a low fuel level in an external fuel tank, the display
will show "EXT FUEL T LOW". The alarm indicator illuminates, and an audible alarm is activated.
"HIGH EXHAUST TEMPERATURE ALARM OPTIONAL" - If the control module detects a high exhaust temperature (warning), the display
will show "HIGH EXH TEMP". The alarm indicator illuminates, and an audible alarm is activated.
"HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LEAK ALARM OPTIONAL" - If the control module detects a high pressure fuel leak (warning), the display will
show "H P FUEL LEAK". The alarm indicator illuminates, and an audible alarm is activated.
"WATER IN FUEL ALARM OPTIONAL" - If the control module detects a signal for water in fuel (warning), the display will show "WATER
IN FUEL". The alarm indicator illuminates, and an audible alarm is activated.

Shutdowns
"SHUTDOWN FAIL TO START" - If the engine does not start after a preset number of attempts, the display will show "Hz/V FAILURE".
The alarm indicator will flash, and an audible alarm is activated.
"SHUTDOWN EMERGENCY STOP" - If the voltage signal at the input for the emergency stop is disconnected, the display will show "E-
STOP". The generator set will not start until the emergency stop push button has been reset. Power is removed from the fuel solenoid
and the starter solenoid. The alarm indicator will flash, and an audible alarm is activated.
"SHUTDOWN LOW OIL PRESSURE" - If the control module detects engine oil pressure that has fallen below the setting for low oil
pressure (shutdown), the display will show "LOW O P S/DOWN". The alarm indicator will flash, and an audible alarm is activated. This
warning is only active after the engine has exceeded the Safety On Timer.
"SHUTDOWN HIGH COOLANT TEMPERATURE" - If the control module detects engine coolant temperature that has exceeded the
setting for high coolant temperature (shutdown), the display will show "HET S/DOWN". The alarm indicator will flash, and an audible
alarm is activated. This warning is only active after the engine has exceeded the "Safety On" Timer.
"SHUTDOWN OVERSPEED" - If the engine speed exceeds the setting for engine overspeed (shutdown), the display will show "Hz/V
FAILURE". The alarm indicator will flash, and an audible alarm is activated.
"SHUTDOWN UNDERSPEED" - If the engine speed falls below the setting for engine underspeed (shutdown), the display will show "F/U
FAIL". The alarm indicator will flash, and an audible alarm is activated. This warning is only active after the engine has exceeded the
"Safety On" Timer.
"SHUTDOWN GENERATOR HIGH FREQUENCY" - If the control module detects a output frequency for the generator that exceeds the
setting for high generator frequency (shutdown), the display will show "Hz/V FAILURE". The alarm indicator will flash, and an audible
alarm is activated.
"SHUTDOWN GENERATOR LOW FREQUENCY" - If the control module detects a output frequency for the generator that is below the
setting for low generator frequency (shutdown), the display will show "Hz/V FAILURE". The alarm indicator will flash, and an audible
alarm is activated.
"GENERATOR HIGH VOLTAGE SHUTDOWN" - If the control module detects a output voltage for the generator that exceeds the setting
for high generator voltage (shutdown), the display will show "HIGH VOLT S/D". The alarm indicator will flash, and an audible alarm is

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activated.
"GENERATOR LOW VOLTAGE SHUTDOWN" - If the control module detects a output voltage for the generator that is less than the
setting for low generator voltage (shutdown), the display will show "LOW VOLT S/D". The alarm indicator will flash, and an audible
alarm is activated.
"ELECTRONIC GOVERNOR FAILURE SHUTDOWN" - If the control module detects an electronic governor failure (shutdown), the display
will show "GOV FAIL S/DOWN". The alarm indicator illuminates, and an audible alarm is activated.

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