DST4600A

DST4600A
Operating
Manual
DOCUMENT N EAAM0020I rev. 10
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Andrea Rizzon
Walter Caielli
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5.1.x, 5.5, 6.4.1, 6.4.3, 6.4.7, 6.4.10, 6.4.11, 7.1.1,
7.1.2, 7.3.1, 7.3.2, 7.4.2, 7.4.5, 7.4.7, 8.5, 9.2.x,
10.4, 10.5, 11, A3, A4, A5, B5, C
1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1.1, 2.1.4, 2.2.1.1, 2.2.1.2, 2.2.3, 5,
5.1, 5.1.3, 5.1.4, 5.1.9, 5.1.11, 5.1.15, 5.1.18, 6.4.7,
6.4.10.1, 7.1.1, 7.2, 7.3.2, 7.3.3, 7.4.2, 7.4.9, 8.5,
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2.2, 2.2.1.2, 5.1, 5.1.15, 5.1.19, 5.1.20, 5.1.21, 5.2, 5.5, 6.1,
6.2.7, 6.2.8, 6.4.2, 6.4.11.1, 7.1.3.1, 7.1.3.2, 10.1, 10.2, 10.7,
10.7.1, 10.7.2, 10.7.3, 10.7.4, 10.7.4.1, 10.7.4.2, 10.7.5, 11,
11.2, 11.3, 11.4, 11.5, 11.6, A6, A.6.1, A.6.2, A7
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- 5.1.23 - 5.5 - 6.1 - 6.4.11.2 - 6.4.12 - 7.1.3.2 - 10.1 - 10.5,
10.6 - 10.7.1 - 10.8.4 - 10.9 - 11.4
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1.1, 2.1.5, 2.2.2, 5.1, 5.1.6, 5.1.24, 6.1, 6.2.1.1, 6.2.1.2, 6.2.7,
6.3.1, 6.3.2, 6.4.4.1, 6.4.4.2, 6.4.7, 6.4.8, 6.4.9, 6.4.10.2,
6.4.14, 6.4.16, 6.4.17, 6.4.20, 7.3.1, 7.3.2, 7.4, 7.4.1, 7.4.2,
7.4.6, 7.4.9, 7.5, 10.8.4, 10.9, 10.11
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CONTENTS
FILE:
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REVISION ............................................................................................................................................................... II
1.
GENERAL INFORMATION......................................................................................................................... 1
1.1
1.2
1.3
2.
DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................................................. 1
SYMBOLS...................................................................................................................................................... 1
DOCUMENT VALIDITY.................................................................................................................................... 1
DESCRIPTION OF THE BOARD DST4600A.............................................................................................. 2

2.1 BACK PANEL ................................................................................................................................................. 2
2.1.1
Opto-insulated Digital Inputs.............................................................................................................. 2
2.1.2
Relay Digital Outputs (generator set controls).................................................................................... 3
2.1.3
Remote signals digital outputs ............................................................................................................ 3
2.1.4
Various Outputs.................................................................................................................................. 4
2.1.5
Analog Inputs ..................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1.6
Board Power Supply ........................................................................................................................... 4
2.1.7
Current Inputs and Measurements ...................................................................................................... 5
2.1.8
Contactors Outputs............................................................................................................................. 5
2.1.9
Generators Voltages Inputs................................................................................................................ 6
2.1.10
Mains Voltages Inputs .................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 FRONT PANEL ............................................................................................................................................... 7
2.2.1
Operating and Functions Controls Area.............................................................................................. 8
2.2.1.1
2.2.1.2
2.2.2
2.2.3
Operating area.......................................................................................................................................... 8
Functions Area ........................................................................................................................................10
Operating Conditions and Measurements Area ................................................................................. 12

Faults Area....................................................................................................................................... 14
3.
START INITIALIZATION.......................................................................................................................... 16
4.
CALIBRATION PROCEDURE .................................................................................................................. 17

4.1 ENTERING THE CALIBRATION PROCEDURE. ............................................................................................. 17
4.2 QUITTING THE CALIBRATION PROCEDURE. .............................................................................................. 17
4.2.1
Calibration of the Fuel Level Sensor................................................................................................. 17
5.
PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE............................................................................................................... 19
5.1 TABLE OF DESCRIPTION OF THE DST4600A PARAMETERS. ........................................................................... 19
5.1.1
Parameter P16.................................................................................................................................. 24
5.1.2
Parameter P17.................................................................................................................................. 24
5.1.3
Parameter P37.................................................................................................................................. 25
5.1.4
Parameter P39.................................................................................................................................. 25
5.1.5
Parameter P45.................................................................................................................................. 25
5.1.6
Parameter P46.................................................................................................................................. 25
5.1.7
Parameter P47.................................................................................................................................. 26
5.1.8
Parameter P48.................................................................................................................................. 26
5.1.9
Parameter P49.................................................................................................................................. 26
5.1.10
Parameter P50 ............................................................................................................................. 27
5.1.11
Parameter P51 ............................................................................................................................. 27
5.1.12
Parameter P52 and P53. .............................................................................................................. 27
5.1.13
Parameter P55 ............................................................................................................................. 28
5.1.14
Parameters P56-P60 .................................................................................................................... 28
5.1.15
Parameter P61 ............................................................................................................................. 28
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5.1.16
Parameter P62 ............................................................................................................................. 29
5.1.17
Parameter P63 ............................................................................................................................. 29
5.1.18
Parameter P64 ............................................................................................................................. 29
5.1.19
Parameters P68 and P69.............................................................................................................. 29
5.1.20
Parameters P70, P71 and P73...................................................................................................... 30
5.1.21
Parameters P72 and P74.............................................................................................................. 30
5.1.22
Parameter P76 ............................................................................................................................. 30
5.1.23
Parameter P77 ............................................................................................................................. 31
5.1.24
Parameter P79 ............................................................................................................................. 31
5.2 ACTIVATION OF THE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE ................................................................................... 32
5.3 QUITTING THE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE ............................................................................................ 32
5.4 SELECTING A PARAMETER ........................................................................................................................... 32
5.5 SETTING A PARAMETER ............................................................................................................................... 32
5.6 LOADING THE DEFAULT VALUES .................................................................................................................. 33
5.7 WORK SEQUENCE DURING THE PROGRAMMING. ............................................................................................ 33
5.8 LAMP TEST DURING THE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE. .................................................................................. 33
6.
FAULTS........................................................................................................................................................ 35
6.1 LIST OF FXX CODES ..................................................................................................................................... 36
6.2 ALARMS ..................................................................................................................................................... 36
6.2.1
Low oil pressure................................................................................................................................ 36
6.2.1.1
6.2.1.2
6.2.2
High Cooling Water Temperature ..................................................................................................... 37
6.2.2.1
6.2.2.2
6.2.3
6.2.4
From Digital Input...................................................................................................................................37

From Analogue Input...............................................................................................................................37
Starting Battery Fault ....................................................................................................................... 37

Minimum Fuel Level in the Tank....................................................................................................... 37
6.2.4.1
6.2.4.2
6.2.5
From digital input....................................................................................................................................36


Maximum Fuel Level in the Tank ...................................................................................................... 37
6.2.5.1
6.2.5.2

6.2.6
Auxiliary Alarm ................................................................................................................................ 38
6.2.7
KR close failure ................................................................................................................................ 38
6.2.8
KG close failure................................................................................................................................ 38
6.2.9
Max power........................................................................................................................................ 38
6.3 DEACTIVATIONS.......................................................................................................................................... 38
6.3.1
Generators Voltage Under Minimum Threshold (UNDERVOLTAGE).......................................... 38
6.3.2
Generators Frequency Under the Minimum Threshold (UNDERFREQUENCY) .......................... 39
6.4 BLOCKS ...................................................................................................................................................... 39
6.4.1
Emergency STOP.............................................................................................................................. 39
6.4.2
Manual Stop in AUTO ...................................................................................................................... 39
6.4.3
Fuel END ......................................................................................................................................... 39
6.4.3.1
6.4.3.2
6.4.4
Low Oil Pressure .............................................................................................................................. 40
6.4.4.1
6.4.4.2
6.4.5

High Cooling Water Temperature ..................................................................................................... 40
6.4.5.1
6.4.5.2
6.4.6
6.4.7
6.4.8
6.4.9
6.4.10
Digital input............................................................................................................................................39

Non-masked Auxiliary Block............................................................................................................. 40

Masked Auxiliary Block .................................................................................................................... 40
Generators Voltage Over the Maximum Threshold (OVERVOLTAGE)......................................... 41
Generators Frequency Over the Maximum Threshold (OVERFREQUENCY)............................... 41
Engine Over speed ....................................................................................................................... 41
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6.4.10.2
6.4.11
6.4.11.1
6.4.11.2
6.4.12
6.4.13
6.4.14
6.4.15
6.4.16
6.4.17
6.4.18
6.4.19
6.4.20
7.

From Frequency ......................................................................................................................................41
Overload ...................................................................................................................................... 41
From Digital Input (OVERLOAD) .......................................................................................................41
From Current (OVERCURRENT)........................................................................................................42
Short circuit ................................................................................................................................. 42

Belt Break .................................................................................................................................... 42
Operating Speed not reached ....................................................................................................... 42
OVERCRANK .......................................................................................................................... 42
Hardware fault ............................................................................................................................. 43
Shutdown Failure ......................................................................................................................... 43
Energy Inversion .......................................................................................................................... 43
Inhibition of the generator set Use ............................................................................................... 43
Engine not in thresholds when KG closed..................................................................................... 43
OPERATING SEQUENCE.......................................................................................................................... 44
7.1 DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................................................... 44
7.1.1
Mains Voltages Status....................................................................................................................... 44
7.1.2
Generators Voltages Status.............................................................................................................. 45
7.1.3
Engine Status.................................................................................................................................... 46
7.1.3.1
7.1.3.2
7.1.3.3
7.1.3.4
Definition of Engine Running ..................................................................................................................46

Definition of Dead Engine .......................................................................................................................46
Starting Request ......................................................................................................................................47
Stop Requests..........................................................................................................................................47
7.2 SHUTDOWN SYSTEM.................................................................................................................................... 47

7.3 SEQUENCE IN MAN MODE........................................................................................................................ 48
7.3.1
Entering the MANUAL mode ............................................................................................................ 48
7.3.2
Engine Starting................................................................................................................................. 48
7.3.3
Engine Shutdown .............................................................................................................................. 48
7.3.4
Power Change-over .......................................................................................................................... 49
7.4 SEQUENCE IN AUTO MODE ...................................................................................................................... 49
7.4.1
Start Requests Wait........................................................................................................................... 49
7.4.2
Engine Starting Attempts. ................................................................................................................. 49
7.4.3
Generator Waiting ............................................................................................................................ 50
7.4.4
Delay before supply the power.......................................................................................................... 50
7.4.5
Switching users on the Generator...................................................................................................... 50
7.4.6
No start requests wait ....................................................................................................................... 51
7.4.7
Switching users to Mains................................................................................................................... 51
7.4.8
Engine Cooling Cycle ....................................................................................................................... 51
7.4.9
Engine Shutdown Cycle .................................................................................................................... 51
7.5 SEQUENCE IN TEST MODE ....................................................................................................................... 51
8.
POWER MEASUREMENT......................................................................................................................... 53
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
9.
POWER FACTOR .......................................................................................................................................... 53

ACTIVE POWER ........................................................................................................................................... 53
REACTIVE POWER ....................................................................................................................................... 54
APPARENT POWER....................................................................................................................................... 54
ENERGY METER .......................................................................................................................................... 54
CONNECTION CAUTION ................................................................................................................................ 54
SERIAL COMMUNICATION..................................................................................................................... 56
9.1 HARDWARE CONNECTIONS .......................................................................................................................... 56
9.1.1
Direct Connection to a PC................................................................................................................ 56
9.1.2
Connection to an analogue modem ................................................................................................... 56
9.1.3
Connection to a GSM modem............................................................................................................ 56
9.1.4
Connection to a RS-485 network ....................................................................................................... 57
9.2 SOFTWARE PROTOCOLS ............................................................................................................................... 57
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9.2.1
9.2.2
9.2.3
10.
DST4600 Protocol ............................................................................................................................ 57

MODBUS RTU Protocol ................................................................................................................ 57
SMS Protocol.................................................................................................................................... 57
AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS ..................................................................................................................... 58
10.1
AUTOMATIC RECOVERY FROM KR CLOSE FAILURE.................................................................................... 58
10.2
AUTOMATIC PERIODICAL TEST ................................................................................................................ 59
10.3
FUEL PUMP............................................................................................................................................. 59
10.4
REMOTE TEST ........................................................................................................................................ 59
10.5
REMOTE SIGNALS ................................................................................................................................... 59
10.6
LOW POWER OR MAX POWER SIGNALING ......................................................................................... 60
10.6.1
Low load status signal. ................................................................................................................. 61
10.6.2
Maximum power. .......................................................................................................................... 61
10.7
REAL TIME CLOCK OPTION ...................................................................................................................... 63
10.7.1
How to display Time and Date of RTC.......................................................................................... 63
10.7.2
Setting time and date.................................................................................................................... 63
10.7.3
Storing time/date into Data Record databases.............................................................................. 64
10.7.4
Automatic Periodical Test ............................................................................................................ 64
10.7.4.1
10.7.4.2
RTC based periodical test........................................................................................................................64

Standard mode periodical test..................................................................................................................64
10.7.5
Generator set Time Lock function................................................................................................. 64
10.8
DATA RECORD ........................................................................................................................................ 66
10.8.1
Databases .................................................................................................................................... 66
10.8.2
Memory device............................................................................................................................. 66
10.8.3
Time and date............................................................................................................................... 67
10.8.4
Event database ............................................................................................................................. 67
10.8.5
Analogue data database ............................................................................................................... 71
10.8.6
Databases lock ............................................................................................................................. 72
10.9
DATA CALL AND SMS FUNCTIONS........................................................................................................... 73
10.9.1
Setup ............................................................................................................................................ 73
10.9.2
Data Call Function Enable........................................................................................................... 73
10.9.3
Description .................................................................................................................................. 73
10.9.4
PC SW procedure ......................................................................................................................... 74
10.10 DIFFERENCES BETWEEN DST4600A AND DST4600A/P ........................................................................... 75
10.10.1
ALARM2 input for PARALLEL FAULT ........................................................................................ 75
10.10.2
KR management ........................................................................................................................... 75
10.10.3
KG management in test operation ................................................................................................ 75
10.10.4
MAINS SIMULATION delay time ............................................................................................. 75
10.11 DIFFERENCES WITH DST4600A/P FOR ASYNCHRONOUS ENGINES.............................................................. 75
10.11.1
Generator frequency and voltages................................................................................................ 75
10.11.2
Terminal 8 function ...................................................................................................................... 75
10.11.3
Terminal 10 function .................................................................................................................... 75
10.11.4
Engine not in threshold with KG closed alarm ......................................................................... 76
11.
11.1
11.2
11.3
11.4
12.
REFERENCES......................................................................................................................................... 77
SMS PROTOCOL FOR BOARDS DST4600A AND REMOTE SIGNALS...................................................... 77
DTS4600-PC COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL ............................................................................................ 77
MODBUS PROTOCOL IMPLEMENTATION FOR SICES EQUIPMENT ................................................................ 77
REMOTE SIGNAL OPERATING MANUAL ...................................................................................................... 77
ANNEXES ................................................................................................................................................ 78
ANNEX A: SELFTEST PROCEDURE...................................................................................................................... 78

A1 Activating the SELFTEST procedure ..................................................................................................... 78
A2 Quitting the SELFTEST procedure. ....................................................................................................... 78
A3 Main functions of the SELFTEST procedure .......................................................................................... 78
A4 SELFTEST with selector on OFF/RESET .......................................................................................... 79
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A5
A6
A7
A8
SELFTEST with selector on PROG.................................................................................................... 80

SELFTEST with selector on MAN...................................................................................................... 82
SELFTEST with selector in AUTO..................................................................................................... 82
SELFTEST with selector on TEST ..................................................................................................... 83
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1. General Information
The board DST4600A, included into a special electric switchboard, is able to control the
automatic intervention of a generator set, to monitor it during the operation and to keep it in
the best possible conditions while inactive, in order to assure a quick and safe intervention
in the event of power failure. It works with both three- and single-phase systems.
1.1
Definitions
Throughout this document the word BLOCK is used to indicate an alarm that makes
generation function impossible and causes the automatic generator shutdown with the
emergency procedure (without cooling cycle).
The word DEACTIVATION is used to indicate an alarm that makes generation function
impossible and causes the automatic generator shutdown with the normal procedure (with
cooling cycle).
The word ALARM is used to indicate a warning that requires an operator action but doesnt
require the automatic generator shutdown.
Throughout this document the words SOFTWARE and FIRMWARE are used as
synonymous if they are referred to the board firmware.
Software code is reported in short format on the board back panel. It is in the form xx.yy.uu,
where xx is the firmware short identified code, yy is the major version number and uu is the
minor version number.
The complete SW identification number for the standard DST4600A is EB0220008yyuu
reported in back panel as (for example) 8.00.22.
The complete SW identification number for the DST4600A/P is EB0220012yyuu reported in
back panel as (for example) 12.05.22.
The complete SW identification number for the DST4600A for asynchronous engines is
EB0220029yyuu reported in back panel as (for example) 29.07.39.
The minor version is consistent between the two types of software (uu field is kept aligned).
The major version for the DST4600A/P is increased by 5 respect the standard version.
The major version for the DST4600A for asynchronous engines is increased by 7 respect
the standard version.
Thus the SWs 08.00.39, 12.05.39 and 29.07.39 share the same main features and
functions.
1.2
Symbols
In this document a vertical bar on the right margin or a gray background indicates that the
chapter or the paragraph has been amended with respect to the last documents version.
1.3
Document validity
This manual is valid starting from SW 00.38 release; for previous SW release, please check
manual version 09 or previous. Otherwise use this version very carefully checking
document version notes on page ii.
If the SW version number is greater than this, this manual maybe nevertheless consistent;
please in case check for new document release.
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2. Description of the board DST4600A

2.1
Back Panel
The back panel includes all the terminal strips to connect the board DST4600A to the
electric switchboard. There are nine terminal strips (called JA...JL) and the serial connector.
Here follows a short description.
2.1.1 Opto-insulated Digital Inputs

To activate these inputs connect the corresponding terminal to the negative pole of the
battery. This is valid for all the digital inputs, but the EMERGENCY STOP input (terminal
03) is managed in the opposite way by the software (i.e., the block is activated if the
EMERGENCY STOP input is not active). This is to connect directly to the terminal 03 the
contact of the emergency pushbutton that is normally closed and which opens when the
pushbutton is pressed.
Name
Conn.
Term. Description
ALARM 1
JA
01
Non-masked auxiliary block
ALARM 2
JA
02
Masked auxiliary block for SW type 08

Parallel fault for SW type 12
EMERGENCY STOP
JA
03
Emergency stop input
HIGH LEVEL FUEL
JA
04
High fuel level alarm
LOW LEVEL FUEL
JA
05
Low fuel level alarm
FUEL END
JA
06
Fuel end block
OIL P. ALARM
JA
07
Low oil pressure block
OIL WARNING
JA
08
Low oil pressure alarm
WATER ALARM
JA
09
High water temperature block
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Name
Conn.
Term. Description
WATER WARNING
JA
10
High water temperature alarm
OVERLOAD
JA
11
Overload block
INPUT C (OVERSPEED)
JA
12
Normally act as external engine over speed

block. P61 may configure the input for KR
status monitoring.
INPUT B
JB
13
Auxiliary alarm (generates F10)
INPUT A
JB
14
KG status monitoring if enabled by P61
MAINS SIMULATION
JC
24
Simulates mains presence (external mains

sensor or generator set intervention
inhibition)
REMOTE TEST
JE
46
It commands a start for an engine test (only

in AUTOMATIC)
2.1.2 Relay Digital Outputs (generator set controls)

When these digital outputs are activated, the corresponding terminal supplies the external
voltage supplied on the terminal 21 (COMMON PLUS).
Characteristics of the relays: 24V DC, 4 A max
Name
Conn.
Term. Description
AUX OUTPUT 1
(PREHEAT OUTPUT)
JB
15
Diesel engines preheating control
ALARM OUTPUT
JB
16
Audible alarm control
AUX OUTPUT 2
(FUEL PUMP)
JC
17
Fuel pump control (For tank filling)
STOP SOLENOID
JC
18
Stop control for excitation shutdown
START
JC
20
Starter control
FUEL SOLENOID
JC
22
Fuel control electro valve (for drop-out

shutdown)
2.1.3 Remote signals digital outputs

When these outputs are activated, the corresponding terminal is connected to the negative
pole of the battery, otherwise it remains floating. The load must be connected between the
terminal 34 (COMMON PLUS) and the terminal associated to the outputs. It is possible to
drawn a maximum of 150 mA from the terminal COMMON PLUS; if it is required a greater
amount of current, loads must be connected to battery voltage providing an adequate
protection to the board (alternatively consider to use our relays board E61020151xxxx).
Name
Conn.
Term. Description
ENGINE RUNNING
JD
25
Engine running
GENERAL ALARM
JD
26
At least one alarm present
TRIP ALARM
JD
27
At least one block or deactivation present
FUEL ALARM
JD
28
At least one fault relating to fuel present
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Name
Conn.
Term. Description
ENGINE ALARM
JD
29
At least one fault in the engine present
SPEED ALARM
JD
30
At least one fault relating to the generator

frequency present
GENERATOR ALARM
JD
31
At least one fault in the generator present
OFF-PROG-MAN
JD
32
Key selector in AUTO or TEST (not activated

with the selector in OFF/RESET, PROG or
MAN).
OFF SELECTION
JD
33
Key selector in MAN, AUTO or TEST (not

activated with the selector in OFF/RESET or
PROG).
Name
Conn.
Term. Description
EXC. D+ 12V
JE
35
12V alternator excitation. On this terminal

there are 12 V when the output FUEL
SOLENOID is activated (terminal 22)
EXC. D+ 24V
JE
38
24V alternator excitation. On this terminal

there are 24 V when the output FUEL
SOLENOID is activated (terminal 22) (if the
board is powered at 24 V)
OUTPUT 1
JE
37
Transistor output (max 300 mA). It is used to

report the LOW LOAD STATUS.
OUTPUT 2
JE
36
Transistor output (max 300 mA). It is used as

switch to turn on/off the GSM modem
connected to the board.
Name
Conn.
Term. Description
D+WL
JE
39/40
Engine running from D+ input
NEGATIVE REF
JE
41
Common terminal for engine analogue

measurements (pressure, temperature and
level).
OIL PRESSURE
JE
42
Oil pressure sensor input for analogue

measurement (the sensor must be connected
between the terminal 42 and the terminal 41)
TEMPERATURE
JE
43
Water temperature sensor input for analogue

measurement (the sensor must be connected
between the terminal 43 and the terminal 41)
ANALOG REF
JE
44
Not used
FUEL LEVEL
JE
45
Fuel level sensor input for analogue

measurement (the terminal must be
connected between the terminal 45 and the
terminal 41)
2.1.4 Various Outputs
2.1.5 Analog Inputs
2.1.6 Board Power Supply

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Name
Conn.
Term. Description
+24
JF
47
24V Battery positive pole
-V Batt. (Ground)
JF
48
Battery negative pole
+12
JF
49
12 V Battery positive pole
2.1.7 Current Inputs and Measurements

The TA of the generators phases have to be connected to these terminals. The maximum
measurement current allowed in these terminals is 5 Ampere. The board is also able to
support and to measure currents up to 20-30 Ampere for a few time (with a lower precision).
This feature makes it possible to integrate the short circuit protection into the board, with no
need for external devices. The negative pole of all the TA (terminals 50,52 and 54) must be
connected to the battery negative in order to have a reliable measurement.
Name
Conn.
Term. Description
C.T. 1
JH
50/51
TA phase L1
C.T. 2
JH
52/53
TA phase L2
C.T. 3
JH
54/55
TA phase L3
WARNING: if the board has the POWER MEASUREMENT OPTION, be sure that all the TA
share the same phase connected to ground and check for the correct phase connection.
Otherwise the board will issue a reverse power alarm or a wrong power measurement (see
par. 8.6).
2.1.8 Contactors Outputs

The contactors are controlled through two relays of which the changeover contacts are
supplied. Characteristics of the relays: 250V DC, 2 A max
Name
Conn.
Term. Description
N.O. GEN
JI
57
Normally opening of the relay controlling the

generator set contactor
C. GEN
JI
58
Common of the relay

N.C. GEN
JI
59
Normally closing of the relay controlling the

Name
Conn.
Term. Description
N.O. MAINS
JI
60
Normally opening of the relay controlling the

mains contactor
C. MAINS
JI
61
Common of the relay controlling the mains

contactor
N.C. MAINS
JI
62
Normally closing of the relay controlling the

mains contactor
controlling
the
The command for the closing of the mains contactor must be taken from terminals 61 / 62
(normally closed) while the command for the closing of the generator set contactor must be
taken from the terminals 57 / 58 (normally open). This is to assure the mains power the
users when the DST4600A is not powered (both contactors commands open). For SW type
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12, the mains contactor is not used for this function: it is used as a remote signal of the
mains presence status (if the mains is connected to the board).
2.1.9 Generators Voltages Inputs

Name
Conn.
Term. Description
L1
JL
63
Phase L1 of the generator
L2
JL
65
L3
JL
67
Name
Conn.
Term. Description
JL
70
Phase R of the mains
JL
72
Phase S of the mains
JL
74
Phase T of the mains
2.1.10 Mains Voltages Inputs
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2.2
Front Panel
DST4600A and DST4600A/P front panels.
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The front part of the board is made by a polycarbonate panel, oil- and solvent-resistant with
the identifying symbols and inscriptions. There are two slightly different front panels. The
DST4600A front panel is the standard one. The DST4600A/P front panel is used mainly for
switchboard for parallel application; the boards with the DST4600A/P panel have different
part number.
/P version assigns a special meaning to the followings signals:
ALARM 1 signal means EXTERNAL SHUTDOWN
ALARM 2 signal means AUX ALARM
MAINS VOLTAGE signal means MAINS VOLT./SIM. STATUS
Substantially, the panel is divided into the three operational areas as described below.
2.2.1 Operating and Functions Controls Area

This area can be functionally further divided in two different areas.
2.2.1.1
Operating area
It corresponds to the right bottom part of the front panel. It groups all the available control
units. It includes:
A button (START) for the manual starting of the generator set engine. The manual
start can be executed only with the key selector on MAN. This button, alone or
combined with the others, can also take other meanings during some particular
procedures not directly related with the management of the generator set (programming,
calibration, etc.).
A button (STOP) for the manual shutdown of the generator set engine. The manual
shutdown can be executed only with the key selector on MAN. By pressing this button
with the key selector in other working positions (AUTO or TEST) the engine shutdown
will be executed through the emergency procedure (see the faults management). This
button, alone or combined with the others, can also take other meanings during some
particular procedures not directly related with the management of the generator set
(programming, calibration, etc.).
A button (bearing the symbol of a siren, from now on called MODE / ACK) for the
faults acknowledgement and the consequent muting of the audible alarm and to reset
the alarms, too. This button, alone or combined with other buttons, can also have other
meanings.
Two buttons (bearing the symbols of two arrows, from now on called F1 and F2) used
to select what to show on the display MULTIFUNCTION (see par.2.2.1.2). These
buttons, alone or combined with other buttons, can also have other meanings.
A key selector allowing to select the boards controlling mode of the generator sets
operation: OFF/RESET - PROGRAMMING - MANUAL - AUTOMATIC TEST. The key
can be extracted only in the positions OFF/RESET and AUTOMATIC. Here follows a
short description of the operating modes:
a) OFF/RESET: in this mode the board is on, but all the functions for the control
and the running of the generator set are disabled. It is used in all the cases in
which the intervention of the generator set is not required (i.e. in order to prevent
unnecessary automatic interventions during the closing periods of a factory etc.)
and above all as a safety position during the maintenance. Actually, when the
selector is on OFF/RESET, the control device is completely disabled and
therefore the generator set cannot intervene in the event of mains voltage
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failure. The mains contactor is forced at work therefore the users are powered by
the mains (if its present). The monitoring of the mains status, of the engine and
of the generator are anyway enabled and the indicators belonging to the
functional status and measurements area mirror such conditions.
By switching the selector to OFF/RESET the following operations are
executed:
1) Activation of the engine shutdown sequence
2) Forced control of mains power supply
3) Reset of any stored fault causing the generator set shutdown
When the board is in the OFF/RESET mode the direct current consumption is
reduced to a minimum since the displays show only a central dash, while all the
signals are off except the indicator KR (turned on, only for SW type 08) as
well as the indicators ENGINE RUNNING, GENERATOR LIVE and MAINS
LIVE showing respectively the engine, the generator and the mains status
(normally only the indicator MAINS LIVE is turned on).
b) PROG. (PROGRAMMING): in this mode the board behaves exactly as in the
OFF/RESET mode but with the opportunity to view and/or change the value of
the parameters configuring the operating sequences of the generator set (see
par.5 for the programming procedure and par. 7 for the operating sequence).
c) MAN. (MANUAL): in this mode the board is set to manage the manual running of
the generator set. In short:
1) The procedures for the manual starting and shutdown of the engine are
enabled, while those for the automatic starting and shutdown of the engine
are disabled (therefore the board will never automatically start the engine).
2) It is possible to manual operate the power changeover on the generator set
through an explicit command of the operator (if the generator is ready to
supply, of course). In MAN, the board will never execute such switching
automatically.
When the selector is switched on MAN, the engine keeps its status
(running/dead).
d) AUTO (AUTOMATIC): this is the normal operating mode of the board. In this
mode the engine is automatically started/stopped in case of mains failure or at
regular intervals to keep it efficient. In the same way, the power changeover is
automatically switched on mains or on the generator according to their status.
Warning: when the selector is on this mode any maintenance of the
generator set and/or on the electric switchboard is forbidden.
e) TEST: this mode allows starting the generator set keeping all the functions for
the management of the changeover as in the AUTOMATIC mode. By switching
the selector on TEST, a series of starting attempts will be executed
(automatically, the operator will not have to press START), independently
from the mains status. In the same way, by quitting the TEST mode (for the
AUTOMATIC mode), if the mains is present the engine will stop (with the usual
cooling cycle). Normally, in the TEST mode the users are switched on the mains.
They can be switched on the generator set (if it is ready to supply) only in the
following two cases:
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1) Mains failure
2) Explicit command of the operator (in order to test the entire system, not only
the generator set).
For the SW version 12 (/P boards), KG is activated in the TEST mode if the
generator is ready to supply power. It can be deactivated by manual command.
2.2.1.2
Functions Area
In this area is located a digital display (called display MULTIFUNCTION) showing the
measurements of various quantities that can be selected through the buttons F1 and F2
and indicated to the operator through the corresponding indicators.
The available quantities are:
DATA HOURS COUNT / START COUNTER: by selecting this function the display
MULTIFUNCTION normally shows the number of operating hours of the generator set
engine. The hours count doesnt consider if the users are connected to the generator
but the condition of engine running only. By keeping pressed the button MODE / ACK,
you can view the number of starts of the engine (the number refers to the performed
starts, not to the start attempts). As soon as MODE / ACK is released the engines
operating
hours
can
be
viewed
again.
The corresponding indicator is turned on when the display shows the engines operating
hours, while it flashes when the number of starting attempts is viewed.
If the number of starts of the operating hours exceeds 999, the number is divided by 10
and
displayed
with
a
decimal
point
on
the
right
digit.
It is possible to program (through the parameter P50) a number of operating hours for
the engine after which maintenance has to be carried out. When the hour-counter
reaches or exceeds such parameter (NB: it is set by tens of hours) in order to signal the
maintenance request the number of operating hours will flash alternatively to the
message SER (with the selector on MAN, AUTO and TEST the function to view the
operating hours is automatically selected after 60 seconds without pressing any button).
This condition stays until the hour-counter is reset or until the value of the Parameter
P50 is changed (by increasing it or by forcing it to 0). Both the counters are reset with a
common operation (they cannot be reset separately):
By pressing the F1 and F2 select the DATA HOURS COUNT / START
COUNTER function
Switch the key selector to OFF_RESET.
Press at the same time MODE / ACK and STOP for 5 seconds. After 5
seconds the counters will be reset. The display does not indicate the reset in any
way; therefore the operator has to count the 5 seconds.
There is another hour counter. It cannot be cleared in any way. Its value is not shown
on the DST4600A front panel, but can be read by the serial port.
GEN-SET FREQUENCY: when this function is selected, the display

MULTIFUNCTION shows the frequency measured on the phase L1 (terminal 63) of
the generator (in Hz with a decimal).
MAINS VOLTAGE (Vac) / (MAINS VOLT./SIM STATUS) / REACTIVE POWER

(kvar): when this function is selected, the display MULTIFUNCTION shows one of the
phase-to-phase voltages measured by the board, according with the status of the
indicators L1/L2, L2/L3 and L3/L1 located between the displays A and V:
- Indicator L1/L2 turned on: phase R-S
- Indicator L2/L3 turned on: phase S-T
- Indicator L3/L1 turned on: phase T-R
If the board is programmed not to use the internal mains sensor, display shows ---. If
the board is programmed to use the internal mains sensor and the input MAINS
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SIMULATION (terminal 24) is enabled, the indicator MAINS VOLTAGE (Vac) /
REACTIVE POWER (kvar) flashes.
If the board is supplied with the power measurement option and if the displays V and
A are showing the active power and the power factor (POWER DISPLAY
FUNCTION), the display MULTIFUNCTION shows the reactive power (in this case,
the measure could blink if at least one of the current measure circuits of the board is
saturated, that means that the current is higher than the TA nominal value).
BATTERY VOLTAGE (V) / APPARENT POWER (kVA): when this function is

selected, the display MULTIFUNCTION indicates the voltage measured on the battery
(terminals 47-48 or 49-48) (in Volts with a decimal). If POWER DISPLAY FUNCTION is
active, the display indicates the apparent power (in this case, the measure could blink if
at least one of the current measure circuits of the board is saturated, that means that
the current is higher than the TA nominal value).
OIL PRESSURE (bar): when this function is selected, the display MULTIFUNCTION
shows the engines oil pressure measured on the analogue sensor (terminal 42) (in
Bars with a decimal). If the sensor isnt configured (P47=0), the display will show three
dashes (---).
TEMPERATURE (C): when this function is selected, the display MULTIFUNCTION

shows the cooling water temperature measured on the analogue sensor (terminal 43)
(in C). If the sensor isnt configured (P46=0), the display shows three dashes (---).
FUEL LEVEL (%): when this function is selected, the display MULTIFUNCTION
shows the fuel level in the tank measured on the analogue sensor (terminal 45)
(percentage). If the sensor isnt configured (P48=0), the display will show three dashes
(---).
Under particular conditions, during the operation the display MULTIFUNCTION can show
messages having no relation with the selected function. In this situation, all indicators
related to display MULTIFUNCTION are turned off. In detail, the messages are the
following:
STA during a starting attempt, that is when the output START (terminal 20) is
activated.
PRE during the preheating phase preceding the starting attempt in diesel engines,
that is when the PREHEAT OUTPUT (AUX OUTPUT 1, terminal 15) is activated.
SER signals that the generator set requires field service maintenance.
F01 in presence of the deactivation for generators voltage under the minimum
threshold (UNDERVOLTAGE).
F02 in presence of the block for generators voltage over the maximum threshold
(OVERVOLTAGE).
F03 in presence of the deactivation for generators frequency under the minimum
threshold (UNDERFREQUENCY).
F04 in presence of the block for generators frequency over the maximum threshold
(OVERFREQUENCY).
F05 in presence of block for belt break (BELT BREAK).
F06 in presence of block for maximum current supplied by the generator

(OVERCURRENT).
F07 in presence of block for STOP pressed in the AUTOMATIC or in the TEST
mode.
F08 in presence of block for operating condition not reached.
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F09 in presence of alarm for data error in the non-volatile memory
F10 in presence of alarm from INPUT B (terminal 13)
F11 in presence of block for ENERGY INVERSION
F12 in presence of block for INHIBITION OF THE GENERATOR SET USE
F13 in presence of alarm KR CLOSE FAILURE
F14 in presence of alarm KG CLOSE FAILURE
F16 in presence of alarm SHORT CIRCUIT
F21 in presence of block for SHUTDOWN FAILURE
F40 if the engine in threshold signal is missing while KR is closed (for asynchronous
engine version only)
F49 in presence of alarm for MAX POWER
F50 in presence of block for BOARD FAULT
During the shutdown cycle the display MULTIFUNCTION alternates, every two seconds,
the message STO with the message it would display if the shutdown cycle was not in
progress.
2.2.2 Operating Conditions and Measurements Area

In this area (right top of the front panel) is displayed the status of the generator set and of
the mains. The following signals are provided:
Indicators KG and KR (green): indicate the status of the contactors managing the
power changeover. The indicator KR is not present for SW type 12 (/P boards). If the
green indicator is turned on the corresponding external connected contactor is closed.
The external connected contactors can never be both closed, while they can be both
open
during
the
switching.
The default configuration shows the KG and KR command status, not the actual status.
However it is possible to configure the board to use two inputs to monitor the status:
INPUT A (terminal 14) for KG status
INPUT C (EXTERNAL OVERSPEED default configuration) (terminal 12) for KR

status
Connect the proper terminal to ground when KG or KR is activated.

When this function is enabled the indicators KG and KR work in a different way:
OFF: the contactor is open
ON: the contactor is closed
Flashing at 50% duty cycle: the contactor is open but the command is on
Flashing at 90% ON: the contactor is closed but the command is off
Indicator ENGINE RUNNING (green): it indicates the status of the engine of the
generator set. It takes the following meanings:
Turned off: engine shut down
Flashing: engine cooling (this condition occurs only in the AUTOMATIC mode).
Turned on: engine running
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Indicator GENERATOR LIVE (green): it indicates the status of the generator set. It
takes the following meanings:
Turned off: the generator doesnt produce any voltage.
Flashing: The generator is living but some of the parameters (voltages on one or
more phases or frequency) are not within the programmed tolerance limits,
therefore the users cannot be switched on it.
Turned on: The generator is living and all its parameters are within the
programmed tolerance limits, therefore it is possible to switch the users on it.
MAINS LIVE indicator (green): It indicates the mains status. It takes the following
meanings:
Turned of: mains failure.
Flashing: the mains is present but the voltage on one or more phases is not within
the limits of the programmed tolerance thresholds, therefore if the users are
currently switched on the generator, they will have to stay on it.
Turned on: the mains is present and within the programmed tolerance limits,
therefore the users can be switched on it.
NB: the board has an input (MAINS SIMULATION, terminal 24) that can be used to
inhibit the automatic operation of the genset. If this digital input is activated,
independently from what has been acquired with the mains sensor, the engine is not
automatically started.
Furthermore, there are two digital displays (each of them having 3 digits) to show the
electric quantities measured on the generator. The left display (called display V) shows
the generators voltages (phase-to-phase for three-phase systems, phase-to-neutral for
single-phase systems) Volts. The right one (called display A) shows the phase currents
in Amperes. The view format changes according to the set TA ratio (P17):
P17 < 10: the currents are displayed with two decimals
P17 >=10 and <100: the currents are displayed with one decimal
P17 >=100: the currents are displayed without any decimal. If the current
measurement exceeds 999 Ampere, it is displayed divided by 10 and the indicator
X10 (yellow), located over the display A turns on.
If the current measured (in the board side of TA) is higher then 5 Amperes, the display A
blinks to indicate lower measure precision.
If the board is supplied with the power measurement option it is possible to view the power
factor (indicated by POWER FACTOR (cos )) on the display V and the active power
(indicated by ACTIVE POWER (kW)) on the display A (POWER DISPLAY FUNCTION).
Furthermore, it is possible to view the energy meter (kWh on the display A and MWh on
the display V). All these measures will blink if at least one of the current measurement
circuits of the board is saturated (see description at the previous paragraph).
Three yellow indicators (called L1/L2, L2/L3 and L3/L1) located between the two
displays are also present. They indicate to which phase the measurements displayed in any
moment refer. On single-phase systems the voltage and the current of the only present
phase are always displayed, therefore the indicator L1/L2 is always turned on, while the
L2/L3 and L3/L1 are always off. On three-phase systems, the three phases are
periodically alternated every 4 seconds on the displays and the indicators L1/L2, L2/L3
and L3/L1 show the current phase. However, it is possible to force the display of one
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phase only even on three-phase systems by pressing at the same time the buttons F1 and
F2 when the displays show the quantities relating to the phase one intends to force: the
phases scanning will be interrupted and will start again when the two buttons F1 and F2
will be pressed at the same time again.
2.2.3 Faults Area

This area (top left of the front panel) contains all the indicators for the generator sets
common faults Here follows a short description of the indicators, for a more detailed
description of all the faults, see paragraph 6. At the fault acquisition, the corresponding
indicator flashes, by pressing the MODE / ACK button it stops flashing to indicate that the
operator acknowledge it.
Indicator TEMPERATURE (red): it indicates the alarm or block status due to the high
cooling water temperature. The indicator flashes at a different speed to indicate an
alarm (more quickly) or a block (more slowly, as for all other blocks). It can be acquired
from:
Digital input WATER WARNING (terminal 10)
Digital input WATER. ALARM (terminal 09)
Analogue input TEMPERATURE (terminal 43)
Indicator LOW OIL PRESSURE (red): it indicates the alarm or block status due to the
low oil pressure of the engine. The indicator flashes at a different speed to indicate an
alarm (more quickly) or a block (more slowly, as for all other blocks). It can be acquired
from:
Digital input OIL WARNING (terminal 08)
Digital input OIL P. ALARM (terminal 07)
Analogue input OIL PRESSURE (terminal 42)
Indicator MAX LEVEL (yellow): It indicates the alarm status due to the maximum fuel
level in the tank. It can be acquired from:
Digital input HIGH LEVEL FUEL (terminal 04)
Analogue input FUEL LEVEL (terminal 45)
Indicator ALARM1 (EXTERNAL SHUTDOWN) (red): it indicates the non-masked

general block status. It can be acquired from:
Digital input ALARM 1 (terminal 01)
Indicator OVERCRANK (red): It indicates the block status due to a failure in the
automatic start of the engine. It is produced by the operating sequence in the
AUTOMATIC mode.
Indicator DISCHARGED (yellow) it indicates the alarm status due to the charge level
of the starting battery of the generator set. Such battery also powers the board
DST4600A. The alarm is produced if the battery voltage exceeds the tolerance limits:
11.8 15 V (for nominal voltage of 12 V battery)
23.2 30 V (for nominal voltage of 24 V battery)
Indicator MIN LEVEL (yellow): it indicates the alarm status due to the minimum fuel
level in the tank. It can be acquired from:
Digital input LOW LEVEL FUEL (terminal 05)
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Indicator ALARM2 (AUX. ALARM) (red): it indicates the masked generic block status.
It can be acquired from:
Digital input ALARM 2 (terminal 02)
Indicator OVERSPEED (red): it indicates that the engine is running too fast and it
could damage the alternator or the engine itself. It can be acquired from:
Digital input OVERSPEED (INPUT C terminal 12)
Generators frequency exceeding the set threshold (parameter P21)
Indicator OVERLOAD (red): it indicates a system overload. It can only be acquired

from:
Digital input OVERLOAD (terminal 11)
Indicator NO FUEL (red): it indicates the block due to the end of the fuel in the tank. It
can be acquired from:
Digital input FUEL END (terminal 06)
Indicator EMERGENCY STOP (red): it indicates the block that follows the pressing of
the emergency button. It can be acquired from:
Digital input EMERGENCY STOP (terminal 03). NB: the block is enabled when
the digital input is not activated.
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3. Start Initialization
As soon as the board is powered it executes the following operations:
Lamp Test: during this phase it turns on all the indicators in the front panel and it shows
888 (with the decimal points turned on) on the three displays. This operation lasts two
seconds and allows the identification of any failure in the front panel that could involve
visual signaling of a fault.
It checks if it has to execute the CALIBRATION procedure. To request the execution of

such procedure press MODE / ACK while turning the board on (see par.4). In this
phase all the indicators on the front panel are turned off as well as the displays V and
A, while the display MULTIFUNCTION shows three question marks (this procedure
can be made only by trained operator using proper measurement systems).
Display the software level. The display MULTIFUNCTION shows the message REL
(release). The display V shows the main version; the display A shows the secondary
version. For instance, for a software level 1.23 the display V will indicate 1 and the
display A will indicate 23. In this phase all the indicators on the front panel are
turned off. This phase lasts one second.
In the event of data errors in the non-volatile memory, the display MULTIFUNCTION
shows, in place of REL the message:
INI if the non-volatile memory doesnt contain any data
F09 if the non-volatile memory contains mistaken data
After the execution of the above-mentioned operations, the board starts executing the work
sequences, according to the position of the key selector.
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4. Calibration Procedure
The calibration procedure is carried out by the producer and not by the user. Such
procedure requires particular instruments and working conditions. The only function
requiring a users calibration is that of the level sensor.
The user will strictly follow the instructions given in this paragraph; otherwise, he could alter
the calibration factors and would have to return the DST4600A board to SICES S.R.L. for a
new calibration.
4.1
Entering the CALIBRATION Procedure.

To activate the CALIBRATION procedure turn on the board by pressing MODE / ACK until
the display MULTIFUNCTION shows the message CAL. It takes about 4 seconds to get
the message CAL: 2 seconds for the board initialization (LAMP TEST phase) and 2
seconds for the confirmation of the CALIBRATION activation (??? on the display
MULTIFUNCTION). After youve entered the CALIBRATION the message CAL is shown
for one more second.
4.2
Quitting the CALIBRATION Procedure.

To quit the CALIBRATION procedure, turn off the board. Turning it on again without
pressing MODE / ACK the board will execute the normal operating procedure using the
calibration settings youve just entered.
4.2.1 Calibration of the Fuel Level Sensor.

The calibration procedure of the level sensor is to adapt the measuring range to the sensor
used. Actually, it may occur that, due to the tank shape, the float cannot move on the whole
range. Without this procedure we would have a view ranging from 10% to 80% for example,
with a real level variation from 0% to 100%.
First of all set the key selector in any position except TEST. In these conditions the indicator
L1/L2 is turned on, L2/L3 is turned off and the display MULTIFUNCTION shows a
message identifying an analogue input. Do not set the selector in the TEST position.
To calibrate the level sensor then place the display MULTIFUNCTION on the above
mentioned input by using F1 and F2. By pressing them it changes the selected analogue
input and, consequently, the corresponding message. Go on until the display
MULTIFUNCTION shows the message S L (level sensor).
The management of these buttons supports the AUTOREPEAT function, that is by
pressing and soon releasing F1 or F2 you move of one analogue input each time, while
by keeping it pressed you move of one analogue input as soon as you press the button and
after one second you move of one position every 0.1 seconds. The scanning of the inputs is
cyclic, that is by pressing F2 you move from the last to the first and vice versa.
To abort the calibration of the level sensor simply turn off the board in any moment.
When the display MULTIFUNCTION shows S L, to proceed with the calibration press
MODE / ACK. Do not press such button if the display MULTIFUNCTION shows any
other message except S L.
Then the procedure evolves through the following stages:
1.
The indicator L1/L2 turns off and L2/L3 flashes. The display V shows a 0 value
while the display A shows the level value calculated according to the actual
parameters.
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2.
Place the level sensor at the minimum level it can reach within the tank. Then wait
until the value on the display A gets stable (it can take a lot of seconds). Then you
can change the value showed on the display V to associate any percentage to the
current physical level in the tank. Normally with the sensor at the minimum level the
system should indicate 0% but there may be situations in which you need it indicates
10%, for instance. To change the percentage use the buttons F1 and F2, for which
the AUTOREPEAT function is enabled.
3.
When the display V shows the percentage you want to associate to the minimum
level and the valued indicated by the display A is stable, by pressing MODE / ACK
you will pass to the next stage
4.
The indicator L1/L2 stays off and L2/L3 keeps flashing. The display V shows a
100 value while the display A shows the level value calculated according the actual
parameters.
5.
Place the sensor at the maximum level it can reach within the tank. Then wait until the
value showed on the display A gets stable. Now you can change the value showed
on the display V to associate any percentage to the current physical level in the
tank. Normally with the sensor at the maximum level the system should indicate 100%
but there may be situations in which you need it indicates 90% or 110%, for instance.
To change the percentage use the buttons F1 and F2, for which the
AUTOREPEAT function is enabled.
6.
When the display V shows the percentage you want to associate to the maximum
level and the valued indicated by the display A is stable, by pressing the MODE /
ACK button you will pass to the next stage
7.
Then the system calculates the parameters it has to use to obtain the level, it turns the
indicator L2/L3 off and L1/L2 on and shows the level calculated according to the
new parameters The new parameters are immediately stored in the non-volatile
memory.
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5. Programming Procedure
With this procedure it is possible to configure all the parameters controlling the boards
operation. Those parameters can be thresholds or times, but also operating options or
hardware configuration. The parameters are stored in the non-volatile memory. When the
board is turned off a consistency test is carried out on such parameters and in the event of
an error the alarm F09 is produced and the default values are loaded.
Some parameters are bit-managed. Each 1 bit enables a function and each 0 bit disables a
function. Each bit corresponds to a value. The parameter must be set with the result
obtained by summing the values associated to the bits you wish to put at 1. 8 bits are
available. A table like the following one explains the bit-managed parameters:
5.1
Bit Value
Description
Enable function 1
Enable function 2
Enable function 3
Enable function 4
16
Enable function 5
32
Enable function 6
64
Enable function 7
128
Enable function 8
If its required to disable all functions set the value 0 for the parameter.
If its required to enable all functions, set 255 (1+2+4+8+16+32+64+128) for the
parameter.
If its required to enable only selected functions, values of the selected are to be
summed (for example, to enable only the functions 3, 4, 6 and 8, the value 4+8+32+128
= 172 is to be set for the parameter).
Table of Description of the DST4600A Parameters.

Cod
e
Description
From
Level
Min
Value
Max
Value
Default
Value
Unit of
measure
Disable
Value
P01
Intervention threshold for

minimum mains voltage
0.00
999
320
P02
Hysteresis for mains and

generator voltage
0.00
20
10
P03
Generators voltage
presence recognition
threshold
0.00
999
80
P04
Generator set intervention

delay for mains voltage
failures
0.00
999
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e
Description
From
Level
Min
Value
Max
Value
Default
Value
Unit of
measure
Disable
Value
P05
Mains contactor closing

delay from mains
restoration
0.00
999
30
P06
Generator set contactor

closing delay from
generator at operating
speed
0.00
999
P07
Engines cooling cycle

duration
0.00
999
45
P08
Starter impulse duration
0.00
20
P09
Impulse duration for

excitation shutdown
0.00
300
20
P10
Number of starting
attempts of the generator
set
0.00
15
P11
Protection threshold for

generators minimum
frequency
0.00
10
60
45
Hz
Min
P12

generators maximum
frequency
0.00
52
99
55
Hz
Max
P13

generators minimum
voltage
0.00
10
999
300
Min
P14

generators maximum
voltage
0.00
100
999
450
Max
P15

maximum mains voltage
0.00
100
999
440
P16
Protection threshold from

overload current
0.00
100
Min
P17
TA Ratio
0.00
6000
/5A
P18
Interval for generator set

test
0.00
999
Ore
Min
P19
Operating duration for

generator set test
0.00
60
Min.
Min
P20
Duration of preheat cycle
0.00
99
Min
P21

frequency over speed
0.00
55
99
60
Hz
Max
P22
Dead time between

contactors changeover
0.00
30
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e
Description
From
Level
Min
Value
Max
Value
Default
Value
Unit of
measure
Disable
Value
P23
Delay time of generators

minimum and maximum
frequency protections
0.00
20
P24
Delay time of generators

minimum and maximum
voltage protections
0.00
20
P25

threshold
0.00
0.0
9.9
0.0
Bar
Min
P26
High water temperature

alarm threshold
0.00
199
199
Max
P27
Maximum fuel level alarm

threshold
0.00
100
100
Max
P28
Fuel end block threshold
0.00
100
Max
P29
Fuel pump starting

threshold
0.00
100
Max
P30
Fuel pump stopping

threshold
0.00
100
Max
P31
Disable time from starting

for oil block/alarm and for
auxiliary block 2
0.03
120
15
P32
Maximum time from engine

running for generators
voltage and frequency in
operating window
0.03
999
30
P33
Minimum fuel level alarm

threshold
0.03
100
Min
P34

threshold
0.03
9.9
0.0
Bar
Min
P35
High water temperature

block threshold
0.03
199
Min
P37
Boards address for serial

communication
0.03
247
P38
Waiting time between two

starting attempts
0.03
99
P39
Enable mask 1
0.03
255
127
P40
External faults filter time
0.03
0.5
10.0
0.5
P41
Minimum holding time for

contactors controls
0.03
15
P42
Engine running recognition

frequency
0.03
20
10
Hz
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e
Description
From
Level
Min
Value
Max
Value
Default
Value
Unit of
measure
Disable
Value
P43
Dead engine recognition

frequency
0.03
10
Hz
P45
Type of mains sensor
0.03
P46
Type of temperature sensor
0.03
11
P47
Type of pressure sensor
0.03
11
P48
Type of level sensor
0.03
P49
Enable mask 2
0.03
255
191
P50
Next maintenance
occurrence
0.03
999
Tenths of
Hours
P51
Type of serial
communication
0.03
11
P52
Energy inversion block

threshold (only for version
with power measurement)
0.05
999
kW
Min
P53
Energy inversion block

filter time (only for version
with power measurement)
0.05
999
P54
Horn activation duration
0.05
999
60
Max=
always
0=never
P55
Engine heating end

temperature threshold
0.05
199
Min
P56
Active Power threshold for

LOW POWER or MAX
POWER signal activation
0.12
9999
kW
Min
Delay time for P56

threshold
0.12
999
Active Power threshold for

LOW POWER or MAX
POWER signal
deactivation
0.12
9999
kW
Min
Delay time for P58

threshold
0.12
999
P60
LOW POWER signal deactivation duration time

from KG closed
0.12
999
P61
Enable mask 3
0.12
255
128
P62
Serial port baud rate

configuration
0.12
192
96
Bps/100
P57
P58
P59
0.37
0.37
0.37
0.37
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e
Description
From
Level
Min
Value
Max
Value
Default
Value
Unit of
measure
Disable
Value
P63
Serial port parity and stop

bits configuration
0.12
P64
Analogue data collection

time rate
0.18
3600
60
P65
ALARM2 (terminal 02) filter

time
0.22
999
1-STD
180-/P
P66
Generator set intervention

delay from MAINS
SIMULATION (terminal 24)
de-activation
0.22
999
2-STD
0- /P
P67
Generator set shutdown

delay from MAINS
SIMULATION (terminal 24)
activation
0.22
999
P68
Generator Secondary
winding Primary winding
turns ratio
0.23
1000
1000
Thousandth
P69
MAINS Secondary winding

Primary winding turns
ratio
0.23
1000
1000
Thousandth
P70
AUTO mode enable day

time (generator set Time
Lock function)
0.24
00.00
23.59
00.00
Hour.Min
P71
AUTO mode disable day

time (generator set Time
Lock function)
0.24
00.00
23.59
00.00
Hour.Min
P72
AUTO mode function week

mask (generator set Time
Lock function)
0.24
127
127
P73
Generator set test day time
0.24
00.00
23.59
00.00
Hour.Min
P74
Generator set test week

mask
0.24
127
127
P75
KR and KG close fault

delay time
0.24
60
Min
P76
Nominal trip time for timedependent

over-current
protection
0.33
999
P77
Short circuit threshold
0.33
100
999
500
P76=0
P78
Delay for
protection
0.37
0.0
3.0
0.1
P79
Enable mask 4
0.38
255
16STD
20- /P
short
circuit
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Parameters P52, P53, P56, P57, P58, P59 and P60 are displayed only if the board is
equipped by power measurement option.
Parameters P70, P71, P72, P73 and P74 are displayed only if the board is equipped by
Real Time Clock option.
Default values are referred to 400V-50Hz generator set system.
The following table outline the main parameters change depending on generator set
configuration.
Code
Description
230 V
400 V
440 V
50 Hz
60 Hz
P01
Intervention threshold for minimum

mains frequency
150
320
360
P03
Generators voltage presence

recognition threshold
80
80
80
P11
Protection threshold for generators

minimum frequency
45
55
P12

maximum frequency
55
65
P13

minimum voltage
130
300
330
P14

maximum voltage
280
450
490
P15

maximum mains voltage
270
440
480
P21
Protection threshold for frequency

over speed
60
70
5.1.1 Parameter P16

The current protection threshold is expressed in percentage with respect to the maximum
measurable current, set through the parameter P17 (TA ratio). If, for instance, you set P17 =
5000/5 (5000 Ampere full-scale in the current measurement) and P16 = 70, the over-current
threshold will be 3500 Ampere (3.5 Ampere in the board side of TA). The F06 block will be
immediately (with a delay of about 4 seconds) produced if the current exceeds this threshold
(or, starting from SW 08.00.33, after a time related to the amount of the over-current if P76
is greater than 0).
Caution:
If you use time dependent over-current protection and short circuit protection, be
sure that your system will be able to measure the maximum threshold current.
Especially, if the maximum threshold current is greater than the nominal TA (Current
Transformer) value, be sure that:
a) Power rating of TA is adequate (at least 9 VA, but to be checked)
b) The whole protection system is working (test it)
c) Maximum continuous (or long term current) current will be less than 1.6 times TA
value (2 times TA value for less than 20 seconds)
5.1.2 Parameter P17

For this parameter, since there are a few available values but they ranges from 0 to 6000
the whole table of the available values has been stored and through the buttons F1 and
F2 you move only in the table values.
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Available values:
0
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
50
60
70
75
80
100
120
125
150
200
250
300
400
500
600
700
750
800
1000
1200
1250
1500
1600
2000
2500
3000
4000
5000
6000
5.1.3 Parameter P37

This parameter assigns the board a numeric address used to distinguish more boards
communicating over a serial bus. Both implemented protocols can operate over RS-485
physical link. The standard DST4600 protocol requires address from 0 to 9, while MODBUS
can use address from 1 to 247. If this parameter has a value greater than 9 while operating
with DST4600 protocol (P51=0), only the unit value of the parameter is taken in account for
address setting. Until SW version 08.00.17, if the parameter was set to a value of 0, it was
assumed that the used physical link was RS232 with or without connected modem. If the
value was greater than 0 it was assumed that the link was RS485. Starting from SW version
08.00.18 the selection of the physical layer is made by means P.51.
5.1.4 Parameter P39

This parameter is a bit-managed one. Each 1 bit enables a function and each 0 bit disables
a function. Each bit corresponds to a value. The parameter must be set with the result
available:
Bit Value
Description
Enable water temperature contact alarm (terminal 10)
Enable water temperature contact block (terminal 09)
Enable oil pressure contact alarm (terminal 08)
Enable oil pressure contact block (terminal 07)
16
Enable engine running from D+ (terminals 39 and 40)
32
Enable fuel level contact block (terminal 06)
64
Enable fuel level contact alarms (terminals 05 and 04)
128
Enable belt break block (terminals 39 and 40)
5.1.5 Parameter P45

This parameter configures the type of mains sensor (and also the number of phases of the
generator):
0: external three-phase sensor (connected to the input MAINS_SIMULATION, terminal 24)
1: external single-phase sensor (connected to the input MAINS_SIMULATION, terminal
24)
2: internal three-phase sensor
3: internal single-phase sensor
NB: The selection of the single-phase sensor, will force the view of the R-S and L1-L2
phase-to-phase voltages and of the L1 current only.
5.1.6 Parameter P46

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This parameter allows the configuration of the temperature sensor. The available values
are:
Value
Trademark
Scale
Characteristics
No
VDO
40..150 C
288..10 Ohm
BORLETTI
40..150 C
1185..39 Ohm
10
MTU
0..120 C
0..10 V
11
SCANIA
40..120 C
10 V PWM
5.1.7 Parameter P47

This parameter allows the configuration of the pressure sensor. The available values are:
Value
Trademark
Scale
Characteristics
No
VDO
0..10 Bar 10..180 Ohm
BORLETTI
0..8 Bar
300.20 Ohm
VDO
0..5 Bar
10..180 Ohm
10
MTU
0..10 Bar 0..10 V
11
SCANIA
0..7 Bar
10 V PWM
5.1.8 Parameter P48

This parameter allows the configuration of the level sensor. The available values are:
Value
Trademark
Scale
Characteristics
No
VDO
0..100 %
180..10 Ohm
5.1.9 Parameter P49

available:
Bit Value
Description
Enable block for ALARM 1 (terminal 1)
Enable block for ALARM 2 (terminal 2)
Enable overload contact block (terminal 11)
Enable over-speed contact block (terminal 12)
16
Enable F10 contact alarm (terminal 13)
32
Disable of generators voltage measure averaging
64
Enable dead/running engine frequency detection
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Bit Value
Description
Enable discharged battery alarm
128
5.1.10 Parameter P50

This parameter allows the setting of a number of hours after which is required the
maintenance of the generator set. Here you have to enter the absolute value of hourcounter at which the next service shall be required. If, for instance, the hour-counter
indicates 12 (120 hours) and you wish the new maintenance to be carried out after 500
hours, youll have to enter 62 (620 hours expressed in tens of hours). Next time, if you want
again 500 hours period, youll have to enter 112 (1120 hours expressed in tens of hours).
Entering 0 disables the function. When the hour-counter exceeds the P50 value, it will flash
the message SER alternating it with its display and the display function of the hour-counter
is automatically selected after 60 seconds each time no button is pressed. The maximum
hour-counter value is 9999 as well as for the parameter P50. If, for instance, the hourcounter indicates 9500 and you want to carry out maintenance after 1000 hours you should
enter 9500+1000, which is 10500 that exceeds the maximum limit. In this case the only
possibility is to reset the hour-counter before setting the parameter P50 (see par 2.2.1.2.).

This parameter allows the configuration of the protocol types the board has to adopt for the
serial communication. Until SW version 08.00.17 the following values were allowed:
0: DST4600 protocol
1: MODBUS RTU protocol
Starting from SW version 08-00-18, valid values become:
0: DST4600 protocol (RS-232 or modem)
1: MODBUS RTU protocol (RS-232 or modem)
10: DST4600 protocol (RS-232 or RS-485)
11: MODBUS RTU protocol (RS-232 or RS-485)
Other values are invalid. The board must be informed if the physical layer is RS-485. In
such case it never must begin a data transaction but can only answers to command or
request (it acts as slave). If the physical layer is not RS-485, then it can manage to
recognize if a modem is connected. To do that it has to send AT command over the line:
this operation cant be done over RS-485 line by a slave device. Until SW version 08.00.17
the value of parameter P37 was used to set the full slave mode required by a RS-485 line. If
it was 0, it was assumed that there was not RS-485 connection; for different values the RS485 connection was assumed. The old solution yield in some problems (for example in using
a ModBus connection with a modem).
In the programming procedure, if the parameter P51 is viewed and a GSM modem is
connected to the serial connector, 4 indicators are used for the signal level of the GSM (see
paragraph 9).
If you select the ModBus protocol (entering 1 or 11) you have also to set parameter P37 to
any value except 0.
5.1.12 Parameter P52 and P53.

These parameters allow the configuration of the block for energy inversion (of course, only if
the board version is that with the power measurement). The first one allows the
configuration of a threshold expressed in kW. If such parameter is zero the block is
disabled. The second one allows the configuration of the filtering time for that block (in
seconds). The block is activated if the active power measured has a negative sign and if it
exceeds the P52 threshold for the P53 time. The block involves the immediate shutdown of
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the generator set (even in manual). Both parameters are not displayed if the board doesnt
have the power measurement option.

This parameter allows the configuration of a minimum threshold for the temperature of the
engines cooling water for the supply permission. Of course, to use this parameter the
analogue temperature sensor must be connected to the board. If the sensor exists and the
parameter P55 is different from 0, when the water temperature exceeds the threshold (after
the generator set is in the window) the power changeover can be switched on the generator,
whether or not the time set through the parameter P06 has passed. Then if you want to be
sure of engine heating, set P06 with a high time value and set P55 with the wanted engine
temperature value.
5.1.14 Parameters P56-P60

These parameters are used to configure and enable the LOW POWER STATUS signal
function. From software release EB02200080037, they can also be used to configure the
max power protection, alternatively to LOW POWER function. Please see paragraph 10.6
for a complete description.

available:
Bit Value
Description
Enable terminal 14 INPUT A to acquire KG status
If this bit is 0, terminal 12 INPUT C has the EXTERNAL OVERSPEED

function.
If the bit is 1 the terminal is used to acquire the KR status
Enable data call on event function
Enable special command sequences for VOLVO engine EDC
16
Enable generator set Time Lock function (only if Real Time Clock option is
installed)
32
Enable KR close failure protection function.
64
Enable execution of data calls or SMS when mains is missing (even if

mains sensor is external)
128
Select the function related to parameters P56-P60. If set, the max power
protection function is selected, if not set the low power signaling function is
selected.
The bit 3 of this parameter enables some special functions related to Volvo engines. These
functions are available from SW 08.00.21. These functions are:
The stop in excitation command duration is fixed to two seconds. The time set in
parameter P09 is used again for activation of F21 block (engine not stopped)
The block OVER-SPEED (from terminal 12) can be activated only if engine is running
(it is ignored if engine is stopped).
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P62 is used to configure the serial port baud rate. This setting is valid for all the selected
protocol.
It is possible to select the following values:
300 bps
600 bps
12
1200 bps
24
2400 bps
48
4800 bps
96
9600 bps
192
19200 bps

The byte frame of the serial communication link is defined by P63.
The valid values and associated meanings are the followings:
1 start bit, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit
1 start bit, 8 data bits, no parity, 2 stop bit
1 start bit, 8 data bits, even parity, 1 stop bit
1 start bit, 8 data bits, even parity, 2 stop bit
1 start bit, 8 data bits, odd parity, 1 stop bit
1 start bit, 8 data bits, odd parity, 2 stop bit

Starting from SW version 08.00.18, this parameter set the rate of the analogue data
collection for the internal record system database. The set value is used for the analogue
data to be written in the fast database. The set value multiply by 30 is the rate used for the
slow database. See par. 10.8 for this function description.
5.1.19 Parameters P68 and P69

These parameters (starting from SW version 08.00.23) allow setting the voltage measure
transform ratio. That is useful in case GENERATOR and/or MAINS voltages are connected
to the board by means of measuring transformers. In this way, it is possible to measure
input voltage up to 1000V. If the voltage value to be shown will be greater then 1000V, the
message E will be displayed instead (overflow indication).
Transformers shall have a secondary winding of about 400V. Primary winding shall be
chosen according to the nominal operating voltage of the system. Generator set input and
Mains input can be work with different nominal voltage.
The transformer ratio must be set in thousandths of secondary/primary turns ratio, being
1000 the value for 1 : 1 transformer.
For example: transformer 690/400 V
Value for P68 and/or P69 id ((400 / 690) * 1000) 580
For example: transformer 690/440 V
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Value for P68 and/or P69 id ((440 / 690) * 1000) 638
If Power Option equips your board, be caution in transformer choice. In this case
care that the phase lag introduced will be negligible.
For best performance use measure transformer or at lest 30VA transformer designed for the
nominal voltage at no-load. Thats should minimize also harmonic distortion.
5.1.20 Parameters P70, P71 and P73

These parameters represent a time. They are in the format hh.mm (hours. minutes), two
digits for hours and two digits for minutes. They are modifiable as other parameters but only
valid values are accepted by the board (for example, by pressing button F1 from 00.59 the
value become 01.00).
5.1.21 Parameters P72 and P74

These parameters allow enabling periodic functions in specific day of the week.
Bit Value
Description
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
16
Thursday
32
Friday
64
Saturday
128
Reserved
Days related to Values used to obtain the programmed parameter have the specific function
(Generator set periodic test and Generator set Time Lock) enabled.
These parameters are valid only if the Real Time Clock option is installed and
according to bit 4 of P61.

This parameter configures the time dependant over-current protection performed by the
board. This protection works on a threshold set by the parameter P16. The P16 value is a
percent of the maximum TA current, set by parameter P17. For example, if you set P17 to
500 and P16 to 80 the threshold is:
500A * 80% = 400 A
Parameter P76 is a time, expressed in seconds. If its value is 0, the protection must act
immediately (the current must be greater then the threshold for at least 4 seconds). If its
value is different from 0, the protection acts whit a delay that is inverse proportional to the
amount of over-current.
The time set by P76 parameter is the protection delay if the current is the threshold
multiplied by 1.41. In the example above, the protection acts after the P76 time if the
current is:
400 * 1.41 = 566 A
The protection acts in a lower time if current is greater then 566A and in a higher time if
current is smaller then 566. The protection doesnt act if current is smaller then 400 A.
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The implemented function is known as Extremely Inverse I2t.
Intervention time
Intervention time (seconds)
1000
100
10
0,1
1
10
Multiple of I
The graphic shows the trend of the intervention time related to multiples of over-current
threshold, with P76 set to 60 seconds.

This parameter configures the short-circuit protection performed by the board.
First, you have to enable the over-current protection by setting the P16 parameter to
anything but not 0. In this way, the maximum nominal current (Imax) is known:
Imax = (P17 * P16) / 100
Then you have to set in parameter P77 the short-circuit threshold, expressed as a percent
on Imax. In this way the short-circuit current (Isc) is known:
Isc = (Imax * P77) / 100
Finally you have to set P76 to a value greater then 0 (if not, the short-circuit protection is not
enabled).
Till to software release EB02200080036, the protection was activated immediately when the
current become greater than the threshold Isc (the BLOCK F16 is issued). From software
release EB02200080037, the protection is activated when the current become greater than
the threshold Isc consecutively for the time specified by parameter P78. P78 resolution is
0.1 seconds and even the value 0 is allowed (meaning instantaneous activation).
This function is disabled if P76 or P16 are set to 0.

available:
Bit Value
Description
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5.2
Bit Value
Description
If set, the blocks OVERLOAD, OVERCURRENT and SHORT CIRCUIT

are managed as deactivation, that is the engine is cooled before stopping
it.
If set, warning F13 is subjected to mains presence status.
If set, when switching from AUTO or TEST to MAN the load is connected
to KR (or, for /P, the KG breaker is opened)
If set, the board sends SMS or makes data calls when mains become
present.
16
If set, the shutdown block is enabled (valid from 00.40 revision).
32
64
128
Activation of the PROGRAMMING Procedure

To enter the PROGRAMMING procedure, switch the key selector to PROG. After about half
a second, the display MULTIFUNCTION shows the message PXX (where XX represents
the number of the displayed parameter) and the display V shows the current value of the
parameter. Starting from SW version 08.00.24 both displays V and A are used to show
the parameter values. A shows units, tens and hundreds, V shows thousands. The first
time you enter the PROGRAMMING procedure since the board turn on the parameter P01
will be displayed. The next time it will be displayed the last parameter displayed the
previous time. The indicator L1/L2 is turned off. By entering the programming in this way
you can view the parameters value but you cant change it.
If on the contrary you wish to change the value of one or more parameters, switch the key
selector to any position except PROG, then press MODE / ACK and keeping it pressed
switch the key selector to PROG. After half a second, the front panel looks as described
above but with the indicator L1/L2 turned on to indicate the possibility of change.
5.3
Quitting the PROGRAMMING procedure

To quit the PROGRAMMING procedure, simply switch the key selector to any position
except PROG. The parameters are stored in the non-volatile memory as soon as they are
changed, therefore theres no need of particular cautions before quitting the programming
procedure.
5.4
Selecting a Parameter
To select a parameter use F1 e F2. Through F1 you go to the next parameter, through
F2 you go to the previous one. The management of these buttons supports the
AUTOREPEAT function, that is if you press and soon release one of the buttons F1 or
F2 you move of only one position in the parameters list, while if you keep it pressed you
move of one position as soon as you press the button and after 1 second you move of one
position every 0.1 seconds. The parameters are displayed cyclically, that is by pressing F1
you move from the last to the first and vice versa.
5.5
Setting a Parameter
When the display MULTIFUNCTION shows the wanted parameter (PXX) to change it you
need to follow the instructions below:
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1.
Press MODE / ACK. The indicator L1/L2 turns off and L2/L3 flashes.
2.
Use F1 and F2 to change the value. Through F1 you increase the value, through
F2 you decrease it. The management of these buttons supports the
AUTOREPEAT function, that is if you press and soon release one of the buttons
F1 or F2 you move of only one position in the parameters list, while if you keep it
pressed you move of one position as soon as you press the button and after 1 second
you move of one position every 0.1 seconds. If you keep pressed the button for other
five seconds, the AUTOREPEAT function will add 5 to the value. Again, elapsed
other 5 second with the button pressed, it will be added 50 to the value.
The parameters are displayed cyclically, that is by pressing F1 you move from the
last to the first and vice versa.
3.
If you wish to cancel the setting in progress press STOP. The original value of the
parameter is displayed. The indicator L2/L3 is turned off, while L1/L2 one is turned
on. You are again at point 1.
4.
If you wish to store the set value press MODE / ACK. The indicator L1/L2 turns on
and L2/L3 turns off. The new value is immediately stored in the non-volatile
memory. You are again at point 1.
The instructions at point 2 refer to all parameters except P17 (TA ratio) and P62.
Some parameters can have values over 999. In those cases, until SW version 08.00.23, the
value is displayed divided by 10 (therefore you lose the possibility to set the units) and the
indicator x10 is turned on. Starting from version 08.00.24, the indicator x10 is no more
used (in programming mode) and values are shown on the two displays V and A.
The parameters P25, P34 and P40 are displayed with a decimal. The parameters P70, P71
and P73 are displayed with two decimals.
5.6
Loading the Default Values

In the event you think youve altered the parameters by mistake or if you wish to start again
from the default condition you can load the default values (if you execute this procedure the
default values are stored in the non-volatile memory therefore the current parameters are
lost).
To load the default values enter the programming procedure as if you wish to change the
parameters (keep MODE / ACK pressed) and then keep pressed at the same time for at
least two seconds F1 and F2. After the two seconds the default values will be loaded and
the displays V and A will show the messages DEF and AUL (DEFAULT) for one
second.
5.7
Work Sequence during the programming.

When the key selector is switched to PROG (with or without the button MODE / ACK) the
generator set management is aborted. The users are switched on the mains (even if theres
a mains failure), the engine is shut down and all the faults are cancelled. No fault is
produced during the programming procedure. But the monitoring of the whole network, of
the engine and of the generator remains activated; therefore, after quitting the programming
procedure you will immediately get the updated status of the system. Even the status of the
indicators KR, KG, ENGINE RUNNING, GENERATOR LIVE and MAINS LIVE is kept
updated during the programming procedure.
5.8
Lamp Test during the Programming Procedure.
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The Lamp Test procedure (testing of all the indicators and displays of the panel and of the
board) is not carried out during the programming procedure but when the board is powered.
To give the operator the opportunity of executing the test without disconnecting the board, it
is possible to execute such test during the programming procedure, but only by a command.
Actually, you need to enter the programming procedure in the view mode and then press
STOP. Until you keep the button pressed all the indicators and displays will turn on.
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6. Faults
During the operation of the generator set (but even when it is not running) some faults may
occur. The faults can be divided into three categories according to the way the affect the
generator set:
Alarms: faults that are not immediately dangerous for the generator set and for its load,
and that therefore allow the generator set to keep on working. They require an
operators intervention otherwise they could cause a more dangerous fault.
Deactivations: these faults are more dangerous for the load that needs to be switched
immediately on the mains (even if theres a mains failure) but they arent immediately
dangerous for the generator set and/or for the operator: the generator set will have to be
stopped in any case but it can be stopped with the standard procedure (cooling cycle,
etc.).
Blocks: these faults can damage the generator set and sometimes the load, too. When
they are activated, the load is immediately switched on the mains (even if theres a
mains failure) and the engine is stopped through the emergency procedure (without the
cooling cycle).
Any fault can be activated only if the key selector is on MAN, AUTO or TEST.
The alarms can always be activated. There may be more than one alarm at the same time.
The deactivation can be activated if in the moment the cause occurs no deactivation or
block is present, while one or more alarms can be present. There cannot be two
deactivation at the same time.
The blocks can be activated only if in the moment the cause occurs no other block is
present, while deactivation and/or alarms can be present. As a principle, there cannot be
two blocks at the same time, but actually, the blocks NO FUEL, EMERGENCY STOP
and MANUAL STOP IN AUTO are an exception since they can be activated even in
presence of other blocks
When a fault occurs, whatever be its category, the audible alarm is activated (ALARM
OUTPUT, terminal 16) as well as the corresponding visual signal. Such signal can be an
indicator on the front panel (fault area) or a message FXX on the display
MULTIFUNCTION. In the case of an indicator it flashes.
The audible alarm stays active for the time programmed through the parameter P54 than it
turns off automatically (if P54 is equal to 999 the siren does never turn off automatically, if
P54 is equal to 0 the siren never turns on), while the visual signal keeps on flashing until the
operator doesnt recognize it.
The recognition involves the pressing of MODE / ACK. As a consequence, the signal
stops flashing and stays turned on and the audible alarm (if still active) is disabled.
Once the operator has recognized the alarms, they are automatically cancelled by
DST4600A when the corresponding cause ceases to exist. If the alarm is cancelled, the
visual signal turns off, too.
While the blocks and deactivation can be cancelled only by switching the key selector to
OFF/RESET.
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6.1
6.2
List of Fxx Codes

Code
Description
F01
Generators voltage under the minimum threshold (block)
F02
Generators voltage over the maximum threshold (block)
F03
Generators frequency under the minimum threshold (block)
F04
Generators frequency over the maximum threshold (block)
F05
Belt break (block)
F06
Generators current over the maximum current (block)
F07
Stop button pressed in automatic (block)
F08
Operating speed not reached (block)
F09
Error in the non-volatile memory (warning)
F10
Alarm from INPUT B (terminal 13) (warning)
F11
Energy inversion (block)
F12
Inhibition of generator set use (block)
F13
KR close failure (warning)
F14
KG close failure (warning)
F16
Short-circuit
F21
Shutdown failure (block)
F40
Engine not in thresholds when KG closed (only for asynchronous engine

version)
F49
Max power (warning)
F50
Board failure (block)
Alarms
6.2.1 Low oil pressure

6.2.1.1
From digital input

Disabling
Bit 2 of Parameter P39 = 0
Conditions to activate it Engine running from the time set through the parameter P31
Digital input OIL WARNING (terminal 08) shorted to ground
Fuel solenoid activated.
Not existent in asynchronous engine version
Filter time
2 seconds
Visual signal
Quick flashing of the indicator LOW OIL PRESSURE
6.2.1.2
From Analogue Input

Disabling
Parameter P47 = 0 and/or parameter P25 = 0
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Conditions to activate it Engine running from the time set through the parameter P31
Pressure detected by the analogue input OIL PRESSURE
(terminal 42) lower or equal to the threshold set through the
parameter P25
Fuel solenoid activated.
Filter time
2 seconds
Visual signal
Quick flashing of the indicator LOW OIL PRESSURE
6.2.2 High Cooling Water Temperature

6.2.2.1
From Digital Input

Disabling
Conditions for its
activation
Filter time
Visual signal
6.2.2.2
Bit 0 of the Parameter P39 = 0

Fuel solenoid closed (output FUEL SOLENOID, terminal 22
enabled)
Digital input TEMP. WARNING (terminal 10) shorted to
ground
2 seconds
Quick flashing of the indicator TEMPERATURE
From Analogue Input

Disabling
Conditions for its
activation
Filter time
Visual signal
Parameter P46 = 0 and/or P26 parameter = max

Fuel solenoid closed (FUEL SOLENOID output, terminal 22
enabled)
Temperature detected from the analogue input
TEMPERATURE (terminal 43) over or equal to the threshold
set through the parameter P26
2 seconds
Quick flashing of the indicator TEMPERATURE
6.2.3 Starting Battery Fault

Disabling
Conditions for its
activation
Filter time
Visual signal

Starting not in progress (output START, terminal 20 not
enabled)
Battery voltage under 11.8 (or 23.2) V or battery voltage over
15 (or 30) V
40 seconds
Slow flashing of the indicator DISCHARGED
6.2.4 Minimum Fuel Level in the Tank

6.2.4.1
From Digital Input

Disabling
Conditions for its
activation
Filter time
Visual signal
6.2.4.2

Digital input LOW LEVEL FUEL (terminal 05) shorted to
ground
2 seconds
Slow flashing of the indicator MIN LEVEL
From Analogue Input

Disabling
Conditions for its
activation
Filter time
Visual signal
Parameter P48 =0 and/or parameter P33 = 0

Level detected from the analogue input FUEL LEVEL
(terminal 45) under or equal to the threshold set through the
parameters P33
2 seconds
Slow flashing of the indicator MIN LEVEL
6.2.5 Maximum Fuel Level in the Tank

6.2.5.1
From Digital Input

Disabling
Bit 6 of the parameter P39 = 0
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Conditions for its
activation
Filter time
Visual signal
6.2.5.2
Digital input HIGH LEVEL FUEL (terminal 04) shorted to

ground
2 seconds
Slow flashing of the indicator MAX LEVEL
From Analogue Input

Disabling
Conditions for its
activation
Filter time
Visual signal
Parameter P48 =0 and/or parameter P27 = max

Level detected from the FUEL LEVEL analogue input
(terminal 45) over or equal to the threshold set through the
parameter P27
2 seconds
Indicator MAX LEVEL slowly flashing
6.2.6 Auxiliary Alarm

Disabling
Conditions for its
activation
Filter time
Visual signal

Digital INPUT B (terminal 13) shorted to ground
Time set through the parameter P40
Message F10 on the display MULTIFUNCTION
6.2.7 KR close failure

Disabling
P75 = 0
Conditions for its
AUTO o TEST mode. Bit 1 of parameter P61 = 1 (KR status
activation
connected to INPUT C). KR command active.
Filter time
Visual signal
Starting from revision 08.00.24 (not available for /P version and for asynchronous engine
version). Setting bit 5 of P61 at 1, it is activated a function that switch the load to Generator
set, keeping it running, in case of F13 alarm.
Starting from revision 08.00.38, this block may be masked if mains is not present by using
bit one of parameter P79.
6.2.8 KG close failure

Disabling
P75 = 0
Conditions for its
AUTO o TEST mode. Bit 0 of parameter P61 = 1 (KG status
activation
connected to INPUT A). KG command active.
Filter time
Visual signal
Starting from revision 08.00.24.
6.2.9 Max power

Disabling
Conditions for its

activation
Filter time
Visual signal
Board without power measure option, otherwise

Parameter P56 = 0
Parameter P58 = 0
Parameter P56 >= P58
Bit 7 of parameter P61 = 0
Active power higher than P58 threshold (see paragraph
10.6.2)
This warning is present only from software release EB02200080037.
6.3
Deactivations
6.3.1 Generators Voltage Under Minimum Threshold (UNDERVOLTAGE)

Disabling
Parameter P13 = 0
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Conditions for its
activation
Filter time
Visual signal
No deactivation
No block
Engine running
Generator already in the operating window from starting.
Shutdown cycle not in progress
Fuel solenoid activated
With selector on MAN, generator set contactor closed
Generators voltage under the threshold set through the
parameter P13 at least on one phase
6.3.2 Generators Frequency Under the Minimum Threshold

(UNDERFREQUENCY)
Disabling
Conditions for its
activation
Filter time
Visual signal
6.4
Parameter P11 = 0
No deactivation
No block
Engine running
Generator already in the window from starting.
With selector on MAN, generator set contactor closed
Generators frequency under the threshold set through the
parameter P11
Blocks
6.4.1 Emergency STOP

Disabling
Conditions for its
activation
Filter time
Visual signal
Cannot be disabled
EMERGENCY STOP input, terminal 03 open
0.5 seconds
Indicator EMERGENCY STOP slowly flashing
6.4.2 Manual Stop in AUTO

Disabling
Conditions for its
activation
Filter time
Visual signal
Cannot be disabled
Key selector on AUTO or TEST
STOP button pressed o external STOP command
0 seconds (immediate)
6.4.3 Fuel END

6.4.3.1
Digital input
Disabling
Conditions for its
activation
Filter time
Visual signal
6.4.3.2

FUEL END digital input (terminal 06) shorted to ground
20 seconds
Indicator NO FUEL slowly flashing
From Analogue Input

Disabling
Conditions for its
activation
Filter time

Level detected from FUEL LEVEL (terminal 45) less or
equal than the threshold set by means parameter P28
20 seconds
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Visual signal
Indicator NO FUEL slowly flashing
6.4.4 Low Oil Pressure

6.4.4.1
From Digital Input

Disabling
Conditions for its
activation
Filter time
Visual signal
6.4.4.2

No block
Engine running from the time set through the Parameter P31
OIL P. ALARM digital input (terminal 07) shorted to ground
2 seconds
Indicator LOW OIL PRESSURE slowly flashing
From Analogue Input

Disabling
Conditions for its
activation
Filter time
Visual signal

No block
Engine running from the time set through the parameter P31
Pressure detected from the OIL PRESSURE analogue input
(terminal 42) under or equal to the threshold set through the
parameter P34
2 seconds
Indicator LOW OIL PRESSURE slowly flashing
6.4.5 High Cooling Water Temperature

6.4.5.1
From Digital Input

Disabling
Conditions for its
activation
Filter time
Visual signal
6.4.5.2
Bit 1 Parameter P39 = 0

No block
enabled)
TEMPERAT. ALARM digital input (terminal 09) shorted to
ground
2 seconds
Indicator TEMPERATURE slowly flashing
From Analogue Input

Disabling
Conditions for its
activation
Filter time
Visual signal

No block
enabled)
Temperature detected from the TEMPERATURE analogue
input (terminal 43) over or equal to the threshold set through
the parameter P35
2 seconds
Indicator TEMPERATURE slowly flashing
6.4.6 Non-masked Auxiliary Block

Disabling
Conditions for its
activation
Filter time
Visual signal

No block
ALARM 1 digital input (terminal 01) enabled
ALARM 1 indicator slowly flashing
6.4.7 Masked Auxiliary Block

Disabling
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Conditions for its
activation
Filter time
Visual signal
No block
Engine running from the time set through the Parameter P31
ALARM 2 digital input (terminal 02) shorted to ground
Starting from SW version 08.00.22 this value is set by
parameter P.65.
In the old version this time was set through the parameter
P40
ALARM 2 (AUX ALARM) indicator slowly flashing
6.4.8 Generators Voltage Over the Maximum Threshold (OVERVOLTAGE)

Disabling
Conditions for its
activation
Filter time
Visual signal
Parameter P14 = max

No block
Engine Running
Generators voltage over the threshold set through the
parameter P14 at least on one phase
Not existent in asynchronous engine version.
6.4.9 Generators Frequency Over the Maximum Threshold (OVERFREQUENCY)

Disabling
Conditions for its
activation
Filter time
Visual signal
Parameter P12 = max

No block
Engine running
Generators frequency over the threshold set through the
parameter P12
Not existent in asynchronous engine version.
6.4.10 Engine Over speed

6.4.10.1
From Digital Input
Disabling
Conditions for its
activation
Filter time
Visual signal
6.4.10.2
Bit 3 of the Parameter P49 = 0 and bit 1 of the parameter

P61=0
No block
OVERSPEED digital input (INPUT C terminal 12) shorted
to ground.
If the VOLVO engine EDC function is enabled (bit 3 of P61,
starting from SW release 08.00.21), the engine must be in
running state.
0.5 seconds
OVERSPEED indicator slowly flashing
From Frequency
Disabling
Conditions for its
activation
Filter time
Visual signal
P21 parameter = max

No block
Generators Frequency over the threshold set through the
parameter P21
Not existent on asynchronous engine version.
0.5 seconds
OVERSPEED indicator slowly flashing
6.4.11 Overload
6.4.11.1
From Digital Input (OVERLOAD)
Disabling
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Conditions for its
activation
Filter time
No block
OVERLOAD digital input (terminal 11) shorted to ground
Time set through the parameter P40. Starting from 08.00.23
version, a fixed time of 1.5 second is added to the set value.
Visual signal
OVERLOAD indicator slowly flashing
Starting from revision 08.00.38, this block may be configured as a deactivation by using bit
0 of parameter P79.
6.4.11.2
From Current (OVERCURRENT)
Disabling
Conditions for its
activation
Parameter P16 = 0 and/or P17=0

No block
Engine running
Generators frequency in window
Current over the threshold set through the Parameter P16 at
least on one phase
Filter time
4 seconds if P76 is 0, otherwise the time depends on the
amount of over-current and on the value of P76.
Visual signal
Starting from revision 08.00.38, this block may be configured as a deactivation by using bit
0 of parameter P79.
6.4.12 Short circuit

Disabling
Conditions for its
activation
Parameter P16 = 0 and/or P17=0 and/or P76=0

No block
Engine running
Generators frequency in window
Current over the threshold set through the Parameter P77
Filter time
Immediate until revision EB02200080036, parameter P78
from revision EB02200080037
Visual signal
This BLOCK is available from the SW release 08.00.33. Starting from revision 08.00.38,
this block may be configured as a deactivation by using bit 0 of parameter P79.
6.4.13 Belt Break

Disabling
Conditions for its
activation
Filter time
Visual signal

No block
Engine running
Voltage measured at the D+WL input (terminals 39-40) under
the threshold of 8 (or 16) V.
20 seconds
6.4.14 Operating Speed not reached

Disabling
Conditions for its
activation
Filter time
Visual signal
Cannot be disabled
No block
Selector on AUTO or TEST
Engine running
The generator doesnt get in operating window (for two
seconds) within the time limit set through the parameter P32
from the engine start.
Immediate
6.4.15 OVERCRANK
Disabling
Cannot be disabled
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Conditions for its
activation
Filter time
Visual signal
No block
Selector on AUTO or TEST
Engine not running after P10 starting attempts
Immediate
OVERCRANK indicator slowly flashing
6.4.16 Hardware fault

Disabling
Conditions for its
activation
Filter time
Visual signal
Cannot be disabled.
No block
Detected hardware fault on generator voltage measurement.
Immediate
6.4.17 Shutdown Failure

Disabling
Conditions for its
activation
Filter time
Visual signal
From revision 00.00.40 by setting bit 4 of P79 to 0

Shutdown cycle in progress
Engine still running after the time limit set through the
parameter P09
Immediate
6.4.18 Energy Inversion

Disabling
Conditions for its
activation
Filter time
Visual signal
Parameter P52 = 0 and/or Parameter P53 = 0

No block
Board configured for power measurement
Active power with negative sign and over the P52 threshold
for the P53 time
Immediate
6.4.19 Inhibition of the generator set Use

Disabling
Conditions for its
activation
Filter time
Visual signal
Cannot be disabled
Inhibition activated by serial line or SMS
Immediate
6.4.20 Engine not in thresholds when KG closed

Disabling
Conditions for its
activation
Filter time
Visual signal
Cannot be disabled
No block
Engine running
KG closed
Engine in threshold input not active for at least 0.5 sec.
Immediate
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7. Operating Sequence
7.1
Definitions
7.1.1 Mains Voltages Status

Parameters for the mains management:
P01: intervention threshold for minimum mains voltage (V)
P02: Hysteresis (%)
P04: generator set intervention delay for mains voltage failure (s)
P05: Mains restoration delay (closing mains contactor from mains present) (s)
P15: intervention threshold for maximum mains voltage (V)
Three thresholds are defined in the mains voltage management:
Alive mains threshold: P01 + (((P01 * P02) /100) / 2)
Dead mains threshold: P01 (((P01 * P02) / 100) / 2)
OVERVOLTAGE threshold: P15
Mains is considered alive if the voltage on all the existing phases is over of the alive
mains threshold. It is considered dead if the voltage on at least one phase is under the
dead mains threshold. If no phase is under the dead mains threshold but at least one of
them is under the alive mains threshold, the mains keeps the dead/alive status it
previously had (hysteresis). If the voltage on at least one phase is over the
OVERVOLTAGE threshold, the mains is considered alive out of window. Of course the
parameter P15 must be over the alive mains threshold.
In addition, there is the digital input MAINS SIMULATION (terminal 24). When such input
is enabled, the board wait for time T2 is elapsed before mains is considered present.
Furthermore, if the board is set to work with an external mains sensor (using only the
MAINS SIMULATION input and ignoring the mains voltages), when the input MAINS
SIMULATION is not enabled the mains is immediately considered absent. Depending on
the SW versions, the delay times related to this input are different.
Starting from SW version 08.00.22 the parameters P66 and P67 are used to set the
Generator set intervention and shutdown on MAIN SIMULATION deactivation and
activation
Starting from SW version 08.00.09 to SW revision 08.00.21 the same parameters used
for the delay of the mains control are used (P.04 and P05).
Before 08.00.09 version there were no delay time related to this function.
4 status are defined in the mains management:
Absent:
dead or alive out of window from a period of time over or equal to

T1 (MAINS LIVE indicator turned off)
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Restoring:
alive in window from a period of time under T2 (MAINS LIVE

indicator flashing)
Present:
alive in window from a period of time over or equal to T2 (MAINS

LIVE indicator turned on)
Outgoing:
dead or alive out of window from a period of time under T1 (MAINS

LIVE indicator flashing)
The T1 and T2 times change according to the position of the key selector and if the engine
is running or dead:
SELECTOR
ENGINE
T1
T2
AUTO-TEST
Dead
P04
P05 1
MAN-PROG-OFF
Dead
P04
0s
AUTO-TEST
Running (operating speed) 2 s
P05
MAN 2
Running (operating speed) 2 s
0s
As you can see, the transitional mains failure is cancelled (2 seconds) with the engine
running. In such conditions, as soon as a mains failure occurs, if the selector is on AUTO
the users are switched on the generator.
In the same way, the transitional mains restoring is cancelled (0 seconds) only if the selector
is in OFF-PROG-MAN, to avoid the engine starting or the users switching on the generator
set if going back to AUTO during the mains restoring.
7.1.2 Generators Voltages Status

Parameters used in the generator management:
P02: hysteresis (%)
P03: recognition threshold for generators voltage presence (V)
P11: protection threshold for minimum generators frequency (Hz)
P12: protection threshold for maximum generators frequency (Hz)
P13: protection threshold for minimum generators voltage (Hz)
P14: protection threshold for maximum generators voltage (Hz)
Six thresholds are defined in the generator management:
Alive generator threshold: P03 + (((P03 * P02) / 100) / 2)
Dead generator threshold: P03 (((P03 * P02) / 100) / 2)
UNDERFREQUENCY threshold: P11
OVERFREQUENCY threshold: P12
Unusual case: in AUTO mode the engine is dead during the transitional mains restoration only in the event of starting
failure.
With selector on OFF-PROG the engine is not running.
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UNDERVOLTAGE threshold: P13
OVERVOLTAGE threshold: P14
The generator is considered alive if the voltage on all the existing phases is over the
alive generator threshold. It is considered dead if the voltage on at least one of the
phases is under the dead generator threshold. If no phase is under the dead generator
threshold but at least one phase is under the alive generator threshold, the generator
keeps the previous dead/alive status (hysteresis).
If the voltage on at least one of the phases is over the OVERVOLTAGE threshold, the
generator is considered alive out of window. Of course, the parameter P14 must be set in
order to be over the alive mains threshold.
If the voltage on at least one of the phases is under the UNDERVOLTAGE threshold, the
generator is considered alive out of window. Of course, the P13 parameter must be set in
order to be over the alive mains threshold and over the parameter P14.
If the generators frequency is over the OVERFREQUENCY threshold, the generator is
considered alive out of window.
If the generator is alive but its frequency is under the UNDERFREQUENCY threshold, the
generator is considered alive out of window. Of course, the parameter P11 must be under
the parameter P12.
4 status are defined in the generator management:
Absent:
dead or alive out of window from a period of time over or equal to

T1
Restoring:
alive in window from a period of time under T2
Present:
alive in window from a period of time over or equal to T2
Outgoing:
dead or alive out of window from a period of time under T1
T1 is a fix time of 2 seconds3.

T2 is a fix time of 0.5 seconds.
7.1.3 Engine Status

7.1.3.1
Definition of Engine Running

The engine is defined as running if at least one of the following requirements is met:
7.1.3.2
Generators frequency over the threshold specified through the parameter P42 (only if
enabled with bit 6 of the parameter P49)
Voltage on all the generators phases less than 80 V (not configurable). Starting from
version 08.00.23, is used the value of P03 (the default value is changed to 80V).
Voltage at the D+WL input (terminals 39..40) over the threshold (10 or 20 V according
to the nominal voltage of the battery), only if enabled with bit 4 of the parameter P39.
Definition of Dead Engine

The engine is defined as dead if all the following requirements are met for at least five
seconds:
On the DST4600A board this time act only if the generator set contactor is open. If it is closed, wait until the alarms
management starts the F01.F04 alarm and then execute the emergency stop cycle.
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7.1.3.3
Generators frequency under the threshold specified by the parameter P43 (only if
enabled with bit 6 of the parameter P49)
Voltage on at least one generators phases less than 80 V (not configurable). Starting
from version 08.00.23, is used the value of P03 (the default value is changed to 80V).
Voltage at the D+WL input (terminals 39..40) under the threshold (3 or 6 V according to
the nominal voltage of the battery), only if enabled with bit 4 of the parameter P39.
Starting Request
It is a series of many conditions. The most important one is the absence of any block or
deactivation. The remaining conditions depend on the key selector status:
MAN
a) START button pressed.
AUTO
a) Mains status Absent (and no MAINS SIMULATION)
b) REMOTE TEST digital input (terminal 46) enabled
c) Periodical Test (if configured through the parameters P18 and P19)
d) Starting command from RS232 serial line
TEST
a)
No condition (must always start the engine in TEST mode)
OFF and PROG

a) No condition (must never start the engine in TEST mode)
7.1.3.4
Stop Requests
The immediate stop request is given by at least one of the following conditions:
a) STOP button
b) Presence of any block.
c) Selector on OFF or on PROG
d) Request from serial line or SMS.
The request of stop with cooling cycle is given by at least one of the following conditions:
a) Selector on AUTO and no starting request
b) Selector on AUTO or TEST and presence of a deactivation
7.2
Shutdown System
The control board can be set to work with engines equipped with an excitation shutdown
system (usually electromagnet with control on the engine stop lever or electro-valve
interrupting the fuel supply), or dropout shutdown ones (standard versions - usually N.C. fuel
supply electro-valve or electro-magnet unlocking the engine stopping condition).
In the first case (EXCITATION SHUTDOWN), the stopping control STOP SOLENOID
(terminal 18) is activated for the time set with the parameter P09. If the VOLVO engine EDC
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function is enabled (bit 3 of P.61) is enabled, the STOP SOLENOID is driven for a fixed
time of 2 seconds. The command is activated at the beginning of the shutdown phase, stays
active for all the set duration and is disabled at the end of the same period.
In the second case (DROP-OUT SHUTDOWN), the stopping command takes the meaning
of permission to the engines running, FUEL SOLENOID (terminal 22) is activated with the
engine starting command and stays active until the beginning of the stopping command.
7.3
Sequence in MAN mode

In the MANUAL mode the board DST4600A can receive the engine start/shutdown
commands and those for the power changeover from the buttons located on the front panel.
7.3.1 Entering the MANUAL mode

When the selector is brought to MANUAL the following operations are executed:
Keeping of the contactors status. From revision 00.00.39, it is possible to configure the
board for switch to mains (bit 2 of P79 parameter).
If the engine is being started it is stopped.
If a STOP cycle is in progress it is completed.
If the engine is cooling, such phase is cancelled and the engine is kept running.
The engine is kept running (if it was already running).
7.3.2 Engine Starting

To start the generator set in the MANUAL mode press the START button and keep it
pressed until the engine is running. The START button is not accepted in presence of
deactivation and/or blocks. As a response to this command the board execute the following
operations:
1. It enables the FUEL SOLENOID output (terminal 22). Such output is automatically
removed during the stop cycles or if for 20 seconds the engine is dead.
2. It disables the STOP SOLENOID output (terminal 18) (it should already disabled
except if the starting request occurs during a stop cycle), used for the dropout shutdown.
If engine is already running, the procedure stops here.
3. If the preheat function for diesel engines is enabled, it activates the AUX OUTPUT 1
(terminal15) for the time set with the parameter P20 (if such time is equal to 0 the
preheat function is disabled). In this phase the display MULTIFUNCTION shows the
message PRE. At the end of this phase it disable the output and passes to the phase 4
(until SW version 08.00.11 the output FUEL SOLENOID were activated only at the
end of this phase).
4. It enables the START output (terminal 20) controlling the generator set starter. The
output is kept enabled until the release of the START button or until the engine running
recognition. In this phase the display MULTIFUNCTION shows the message STA.
For the MANUAL mode no start failure signal is foreseen.
The activation sequence is always: FUEL SOLENOID (terminal 22), AUX OUTPUT 1
(PREHEAT OUTPUT) (terminal 15) and then START (terminal 20). Thus, it is possible to
use this feature to drive an auxiliary output that requires to be activated before the actual
start command (use parameter P38 to configure the delay time).
7.3.3 Engine Shutdown

To stop the engine in the MANUAL mode press the STOP button. Unlike for the DST4600, it
is not necessary to keep the STOP button pressed until the shutdown has taken place:
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simply press it for a second and the board execute a complete shutdown cycle. That is, it
disables the FUEL SOLENOID output and it enables the STOP SOLENOID one (terminal
18) for the time set with the parameter P09 (if it is enabled the VOLVO engine EDC this
time is fixed and of 2 seconds).
The MANUAL mode doesnt foresee any shutdown failure block, except for the automatic
shutdown cycles following blocks or deactivation.
7.3.4 Power Change-over

Normally, with the board in the MANUAL mode the users are switched on the mains. Only if
the engine is running, if the generator is present and the delay before the supply has
passed - P06 (or if the temperature exceeds the minimum threshold set with P55), the
operator has the opportunity to switch them on the generator. To do that, press at the same
time MODE / ACK and F1 for one second (such combination is highlighted on the front
panel of the board with the indication MANUAL CHANGE-OVER. This command works as
toggle, that is, if the operator gives again the order the users are again switched on the
mains.
When the users are switched on the generator set, they are automatically switched on the
mains if the generator gets absent or in presence of deactivations and/or blocks.
7.4
Sequence in AUTO mode

The control sequence of the generator set in the AUTOMATIC mode develops as follows:
1. Start requests wait (typically mains failure)
2. Generator set starting attempts
3. Generator presence wait
4. Delay before supply the power
5. Switching users on the generator
6. No start requests wait
7. Users switching on the mains
8. Engine cooling cycle
9. Engine shutdown cycle.
7.4.1 Start Requests Wait

In this phase the engine is dead. The board waits until the mains get absent or for at least
one of the other start requests (see par.7.1.1).
7.4.2 Engine Starting Attempts.

The board tries to start automatically the engine. The number of starting attempts to execute
can be programmed through the parameter P10. If, after those attempts, the engine doesnt
start, the start failure block is activated (OVERCRANK). Furthermore, the duration of the
starting impulse can be set (parameter P08) as well as the delay between two attempts
(parameter P38).
For each attempt the following operation are executed:
1. The FUEL SOLENOID output (terminal 22) is enabled. Such output is automatically
removed during shutdown cycles or when the engine is dead for 20 seconds.
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2. The STOP SOLENOID output (terminal 18), used for the excitation shutdown, is
disabled (it should already be disabled unless the starting request occurs during a stop
cycle). If the engine is already running, the procedure stops here.
3. If the preheat function for diesel engines is enabled the AUX OUTPUT 1 (terminal 15)
is enabled for the time set with the parameter P20 (if such time is equal to 0 the preheat
function is disabled). In this phase the display MULTIFUNCTION shows the message
PRE. At the end of this phase the output is disabled passing to phase 2.
4. The START output (terminal 20) controlling the generator set starter, is enabled. The
output is kept for the time set with the parameter P08 or until the engine running
recognition. In this phase the display MULTIFUNCTION shows the message STA. If
the engine gets started phase 6 will follow, otherwise phase 5 will follow (unless the
starting attempts have ended,
5. The START output is disabled and theres a wait for with the duration set with the
parameter P38 During this phase the preheat function for diesel engines is enabled, as
well as the AUX OUTPUT 1 (terminal15) and the display MULTIFUNCTION shows
the message PRE.
6. Engine running.
The activation sequence is always: FUEL SOLENOID (terminal 22), AUX OUTPUT 1
(PREHEAT OUTPUT) (terminal 15) and then START (terminal 20). Thus, it is possible to
use this feature to drive an auxiliary output that requires to be activated before the actual
start command (use parameter P38 to configure the delay time).
Starting from SW version 08.00.12, the activation sequence is always: FUEL SOLENOID
(terminal 22), AUX OUTPUT 1 (PREHEAT OUTPUT) (terminal 15) and then START
(terminal 20). Thus, it is possible to use this feature to drive an auxiliary output that requires
to be activated before the actual start command (use parameter P38 to configure the delay
time). This sequence is valid also in manual mode.
Starting from SW version 08.00.38, the activation sequence is subjected to the engine
stopped or the shut down cycle completed conditions.
7.4.3 Generator Waiting

In this phase theres a wait until the generator reaches the operating speed, that is, when the
voltages on all the phases and the frequency are within the programmed thresholds (see
par. 7.1.2). If this doesnt take place within the time set with the parameter P32, the block
operating speed not reached (F08) is activated and the engine will be stopped. In this
phase, if the voltage or the frequency exceeds the maximum thresholds, the corresponding
blocks are activated (F02 and F04).
7.4.4 Delay before supply the power

This phase is just a wait to allow the lubrication and the heating of the generator set before
connecting it to the users. The following phase takes place as soon as one of the following
requirements is met:
After the time set with the parameter P06 has passed since the generator is in window.
If the temperature analogue sensor exists, if a minimum threshold for the supply
permission has been set (P55 different from 0) and if the temperature is over such
threshold.
In this phase the blocks and deactivations F01, F02, F03 and F04 are enabled, while the
block F08 is disabled.
7.4.5 Switching users on the Generator

In sequential order there are:
Opening of mains contactor (closed contact at terminals 60-61)
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Change-over wait (set through parameter P22)
Closing of generator set contactor (closed contact at terminals 57-58)
Please, consider that the status of each contactor cannot be inverted from the prior
command before the time set through the parameter P41 is elapsed from the last command.
7.4.6 No start requests wait

The boards waits until the mains gets present and all the other start requests get off (see
par.7.1.1). Further, the arising of new faults of the generator set is checked.
7.4.7 Switching users to Mains

In sequential order there are:
Opening of the generator set contactor (closed contact at terminals 58-59)
Change-over wait (set through parameter P22)
Closing of mains contactor (closed contact at terminals 61-62)
Please, consider that the status of each contactor cannot be inverted from the prior
command before the time set through the parameter P41 is lapsed from the last command.
7.4.8 Engine Cooling Cycle

The engine is kept running after the users switching on the mains for a time programmable
through the parameter P07. The reason is that the engine cools more quickly by running
without supplying then shutting it down.
7.4.9 Engine Shutdown Cycle

The shutdown cycle is the following:
FUEL SOLENOID output (terminal 22) disabled
STOP SOLENOID output (terminal 18) enabled
Wait set through parameter P09
STOP SOLENOID output (terminal 18) disabled. If the VOLVO engine EDC function is
enabled (bit 3 of P61), the solenoid is driven only for two seconds but the board waits in
any case until P09 is elapsed.
At the end of the cycle, if the engine is still running, the shutdown failure block (F21) is
activated (anyway the STOP SOLENOID output will not be enabled).
Up to revision 08.00.38, the automatic shut down cycle could be aborted if a new start
request arises. In some situations, this caused a false F01 or F03 blocks. So, from revision
08.00.39 a new start request can be processed only when the engine is stopped or when the
shutdown cycle is terminated.
7.5
Sequence in TEST mode

The sequence in the TEST mode is fundamentally the same of that in the AUTOMATIC
mode, with the following differences:
The engine is started in any case, independently from the start requests.
The users switching normally is executed only in case of mains failure. The operator
can force it with the same procedure used in the MANUAL mode.
The engine is never stopped automatically, except for blocks and/or deactivations.
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Therefore, the TEST mode can be used to test accurately the generator set without
disconnecting the users from the mains, but at the same time assuring the users power
supply from the generator set in case of mains failure.
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8. Power Measurement
The board is able (optionally) to execute the true r.m.s measurements on the generator
voltages and currents as well as the active, reactive, apparent power and power factor
measurements of the system when it is powered by the generator. In addition, it manages
an energy meter for the power supplied by the generator set.
If the option is present, the generator voltages and currents true r.m.s. are displayed in the
place of the corresponding values measured in the standard version, that is on the displays
V and A.
To view the powers press at the same time MODE / ACK and F2 (this combination is
highlighted on the front panel of the board with the indication MODE + F2: POWER
DISPLAY). In this conditions the L1/L2, L2/L3 L3/L1 are all of them turned on and the
display V shows the power factor, while the display A shows the active power. Further, if
through the buttons F1 and F2 you choose the MAINS VOLTAGE (Vac) / REACTIVE
POWER (kvar) function, the display MULTIFUNCTION shows the reactive power, if you
choose the BATTERY VOLTAGE (V) / APPARENT POWER (kVA) function, it shows the
apparent power.
By pressing again the buttons F2 and MODE / ACK at the same time, youll go back to
the indications of the generator and mains voltages and of the generator current.
8.1
Power Factor
The value indicated by the display V is the systems total power factor. It cannot be
viewed for each single phase. It is displayed with two decimals.
The eventual negative sign associated to this quantity indicates the energy inversion status.
This status also refers to the whole system: if one of the phases was in energy inversion,
probably it wouldnt be indicated since globally the system would still supply (NB: actually, it
never occurs: if theres an energy inversion, it is present on all the phases).
Further, through the power factor some information on the type of load, inductive or
capacitive is given to the operator. This information is provided using the decimal point of
the least significant digit of the power factor: when is turned on the load is a capacitive one.
In the place of the power factor are displayed three dashes when its value makes no sense,
that is in the absence of any current (dead engine or frequency not in window). Furthermore,
if the total active power is too low (under 10% of the systems maximum power), the power
factor is forced to one, since its measurement for low current value gets too imprecise.
8.2
Active Power
The active power (the systems total one) is displayed in kW on the display A (message
ACTIVE POWER (kW) over the display. If less than 100 kW is displayed with a decimal, if
over 1000 kW is displayed in tens of kW, with the indicator X10 turned on. It is always
displayed in module: its sign (that would provide the true information of energy inversion) is
associated to the power factor for display problems: if it was displayed associated to the
active power one resolution digit would be lost, while by displaying it associated to the power
factor it replaces the initial zero (actually the power factor is never 1.00 but always 0.xx).
This introduces only a small rounding of the power factor: if it was 1.00 in energy inversion,
instead of 1.00 it was displayed as .99.
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8.3
Reactive Power
The reactive power (the systems total one) is displayed in kvar on the display
MULTIFUNCTION if the MAINS VOLTAGE (Vac) / REACTIVE POWER (kvar) function is
selected. If under 100 kvar it is displayed with a decimal, if over 1000 kvar it is displayed in
tens of kvar, by turning on the decimal point of the less significant digit to indicate that the
value has to be multiplied by 10. It is displayed with its sign, replacing the most significant
digit.
8.4
Apparent Power
The apparent power (the systems total one) is displayed in kVA on the display
MULTIFUNCTION, if the function BATTERY VOLTAGE (V) / APPARENT POWER (kVA)
is selected. If less than 100 kVA it is displayed with a decimal, if over 1000 kVA it is
displayed in tens of kVA, by turning on the indicator X10. It is, by definition, always
positive, therefore theres no problem for the display of its sign.
8.5
Energy Meter
The energy meter managed by DST4600A counts the energy supplied by the generator set.
It has an internal resolution under 100 Wh but it is displayed in kWh. It is updated every
second. It is displayed alternatively to the powers by pressing MODE / ACK (this procedure
is indicated on the front panel of the board with the indication POWER DISPLAY + MODE:
ACTIVE ENERGY). It uses the displays as follows:
Display A: kWh (indicated by ACTIVE ENERGY (kWh))
Display V: MWh (indicated by ACTIVE ENERGY (MWh))
Display MULTIFUNCTION: GWh (indicated by ACTIVE ENERGY (GWh), only two

digits, the third one is fix E)
If the energy counter exceeds 8 digits (100 GWh), it is saturated to 99.999.999 but is
displayed with the decimal point of the less significant digit turned on, to indicate the
saturation condition.
The energy counter can be reset. The reset procedure is the following one:
By pressing the F1 and F2 select the DATA HOURS COUNT / START
COUNTER function
Switch the key selector to OFF_RESET.
Press at the same time MODE / ACK and START for 5 seconds. After 5
seconds the counters will be reset. The display does not indicate the reset in any
way; therefore the operator has to count the 5 seconds.
The procedure is similar to the other counter reset procedure. The only difference is in the
used pushbutton: START instead of STOP. Until the SW version 08.00.11 the energy
meter counter were cleared only together with the hour-counter and with the start-counter.
8.6
Connection caution
Be sure that all the TA share the same phase connected to ground and check for the correct
phase connection. Otherwise the power measures will be wrong and itll possible that the
board will issue a reverse power alarm.
As a rule, connect terminal 50, 52 and 54 to ground and check that all the TA has the same
phase connected to the ground. Then, if the measured power factor is negative, reverse all
the TA connection.
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Moreover, be sure that TA connections meet the generator phases connection (i.e. TA1
must measures L1 current etc.). Otherwise the power measurement will be wrong.
There is no problem about phase rotation direction. The board will recognize if it is
clockwise or counter clockwise and will automatically set-up for correct power measurement.
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9. Serial Communication
The board DST4600A has a serial connector, which can be used to dialog with the board to
get all the parameters, the status and the quantities to give the commands.
9.1
Hardware Connections
9.1.1 Direct Connection to a PC

To connect a PC or any other equipment to the board DST4600A with a direct serial
connection (RS-232) use a 3-wires crossover cable (crossing the TX and RX wires of the two
serial ports and joining the grounds).
For SW version until 08.00.17: set the parameter P37 (serial address) to 0. In this way you
indicate to DST4600A that it doesnt have to manage an RS-485 external line.
For SW version starting from 08.00.18: set a value equal or greater than 10 for P51 to
indicate to DST4600A that it doesnt have to manage an external modem.
9.1.2
Connection to an analogue modem

To connect an analogue MODEM to the board DST4600A use a one-to-one cable with 9
wires. Such cable is normally supplied with the modem.
For SW version starting from 08.00.18: set a value equal or less than 10 for P51 to indicate
to DST4600A that it has to manage an external modem.
9.1.3 Connection to a GSM modem

To connect a GSM MODEM to the board DST4600A use a one-to-one cable with 9 wires.
Such cable is normally supplied with the modem. Connect the antenna to the modem and
power it. To power the modem use an additional SICES card to assure a power supply
within the limits allowed to the modem and allowing the DST4600A to turn on and off the
modem when needed. The additional board has three terminals: two of them have to be
connected to the starting battery of the generator set, while the third one to the terminal 36
of the DST4600A (OUTPUT 2). On that terminal there is the turn on/turn off command given
by the DST4600A.
For SW version starting from 08.00.18: set a value less than 10 for P51 to indicate to
DST4600A that it has to manage an external modem.
Further, set the parameter P37 (serial address) to 0. In this way you indicate to DST4600A
that it doesnt have to manage a communication on a RS-485 network. On the contrary, it is
not necessary to indicate expressly that a modem connection is being used: DST4600A
automatically execute a self-recognition of what is connected to the serial connector.
If the DST4600A recognize the GSM modem, besides the communication protocols that can
be used with the other connections, it can use a communication protocol based on SMS
(Short Messages). See the special manual (document EAAS0015 revision 01 or following)
for the description of the SMS-based communication protocol. Furthermore, the DST4600A
provides through the front panel an indication on the quality of the GSM network signal. To
get this information switch the key selector on PROG and view the parameter P51. The
following indicators inform about the signal quality:
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Indicator
Signal Quality
FUEL LEVEL (%)
1st mark GSM signal
TEMPERATURE (C)
2nd mark GSM signal
OIL PRESSURE (BAR)
3rd mark GSM signal
BATTERY VOLTAGE (V) / APPARENT POWER (kVA)
4th mark GSM signal
9.1.4 Connection to a RS-485 network

To connect the board DST4600A to a RS-485 network use an external RS232 RS485
converter (supplied by SICES).
For SW version until 08.00.17: set the parameter P37 (serial address) to a value greater
than 0. In this way you indicate to DST4600A that it has to manage an RS-485 external line.
For SW version starting from 08.00.18: set a value equal or greater than 10 for P51 to
indicate to DST4600A that it doesnt have to manage an external modem.
9.2
Software Protocols
Using the parameter P51 you can configure the DST4600A to use one of the protocols
described in this paragraph for the serial communications, with no regard to the type of
hardware connection.
9.2.1 DST4600 Protocol

Its a SICES proprietary protocol, very simple and with a MASTER-SLAVE hierarchy. The
DST4600A is always the SLAVE of the communication. See the corresponding manual
(document EAAS0006 version 01 or following ones) for the protocol documentation. Starting
from the 0.05 revision of the DST4600A software, with this protocol it is possible to inhibit
the use of the generator set. When the use of the generator set is inhibited the board stops
with the F12 block activated.
9.2.2 MODBUS RTU Protocol

Its a well-known industrial protocol. The DST4600A implements only the SLAVE version of
this protocol. Until version 0.09 it is not available, ask SICES for actual availability of
MODBUS protocol.
9.2.3 SMS Protocol

See the special manual (document EAAS0015 revision 01 or following ones) for the
description of the SMS-based communication protocol. With the 0.05 revision of the
DST4600A software, with this protocol it is possible to inhibit the use of the generator set.
When the use of the generator set is inhibited the board stops with the F12 block
activated.
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10. Auxiliary Functions

10.1 Automatic recovery from KR close failure
Starting from 08.00.24 version, it is possible to avoid black-out due to KR failure. In case of
such failure the user power line remains unsupplied if the grid is present. Using this function
is possible to guarantee power availability at user level.
To use this function the system must be configured as following:
Connect to INPUT C (terminal 12) a signal from KR that will be close to GROUND
when KR is close.
Enable KR status monitoring at level board setting to 1 bit 1 of P61.
Enable F13 alarm (warning) setting a value greater than 0 for P75.
Enable the automatic recovery function setting to 1 bit 5 of P61.
Set AUTO or TEST mode.
Working with this configuration, if the board doesnt acknowledge KR closed, after P75 time,
issues a F13 alarm.
If bit 5 of P61 is set, the board interrupts cooling down sequence or, if engine is not running,
starts the engine and make the Generator set supplying users.
At this point the board doesnt connect the load to the mains (even if its acknowledged) until
operator performs an appropriate action:
Up to software release 08.00.24, this operation consists in pressing the key

MODE/ACK one time.
Up to software release 08.00.25 this operation consists in pressing the key

MODE/ACK twice (the first pressure to switch off the horrn).
From software release 08.00.26 this operation consists in setting the MAN mode,
manually make the mains supplying users and then set the AUTO mode again.
After these operations, if the board doesnt acknowledge KR closed, the alarm F13 is
issued again and the procedure is repeated.
Starting from SW release 08.00.35, the function has been modified in order to inhibit the
engine start (caused by this alarm) if the input MAINS SIMULATION (terminal 24) is active
and if the board is configured to use the internal mains sensor. If this case, in fact, the
MAINS SIMULATION is used as inhibition for automatic intervention: thus, even this
automatic intervention have to be inhibited. If the board doesnt measures the mains, this
input is used as an external mains sensor and so it cannot inhibit this automatic intervention
(because it is in case of mains presence that the alarm F13 causes the engine to start).
Starting from revision 08.00.38, this block may be masked if mains is not present, by using
bit 1 of parameter P79. This mask is useful in plants where the mains breaker is powered by
the mains itself. In this situation, when the mains become unavailable, the board
immediately acquires the breaker open status. The board needs a lot of seconds in order to
start the engine and to close the load on the genset, and so the condition of breaker open
while the command is for closure remains for a lot of time. This condition causes the alarm
F13 to be raised. But if the alarm is masked when mains is not present, this false alarm is
not raised.
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10.2 Automatic Periodical Test

Please see par. 10.7.4
10.3 Fuel Pump

You can set the board to control a fuel pump for the automatic filling of the tank. The
function can be used only if the fuel level analogue sensor exists. You have to set the two
operating threshold:
P29: fuel level threshold under which the pump is started.
P30: fuel level threshold over which the pump is stopped.
The function is enabled if the parameters P29, P30 and P48 are all different from 0 and P29
is lower than P30
10.4 Remote Test

With the board in AUTOMATIC mode you can force the generator set start using the
REMOTE TEST digital input (terminal 46). Until the input stays enabled, the generator set
is on (except for deactivations and/or blocks). If in this phase it occurs a mains failure, the
users are switched on the generator.
10.5 Remote Signals

The following remote signals can be sent:
ENGINE RUNNING (terminal 25): this output is enabled when the engine is running.
GENERAL ALARM (terminal 26): this output is enabled if at least one alarm is present.
TRIP ALARM (terminal 27): this output is enabled if at least a deactivation or a block
is present.
FUEL ALARM (terminal 28): this output is enabled if at least one fuel failure is present:
Minimum fuel level alarm
Maximum fuel level alarm
Fuel end block
ENGINE ALARM (terminal 29): this output is enabled if at least one fault in the engine
is present:
-
High water temperature alarm
Low battery voltage alarm
Shutdown failure alarm
Aux. Alarm (F10) starting from SW 08.00.12
High water temperature block
Start failure block
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Non-masked auxiliary block (ALARM1)
Masked auxiliary block (ALARM2)
Emergency stop
Belt break
Shutdown failure block (F21)
SPEED ALARM (terminal 30): this output is enabled if at least one fault relating to the
engines speed is present:
-
High engine speed block (OVERSPEED)
High generator frequency block (F04, OVERFREQUENCY)
Low generator frequency deactivation (F03, UNDERFREQUENCY)
Energy inversion block (F12)
GENERATOR ALARM (terminal 31): this output is enabled if at least one fault
regarding the generator is present:
-
Current overload block (F06, OVERCURRENT)
Contact overload block (OVERLOAD)
High generator voltage block (F02, OVERVOLTAGE)
Low generator voltage deactivation (F01, UNDERVOLTAGE)
Max power warning (F49, MAX POWER)
OFF-PROG-MAN (terminal 32): this output is enabled only if the key selector is on
AUTO or on TEST
OFF SELECTION (terminal 33): this output is enabled only if the key selector is on
MAN, AUTO or TEST
Further, you can send the remote signals of the single blocks, deactivations and alarms
through the serial interface with the RS 232C device.
From the software release 08.00.25 is it possible to order as option the second serial port of
DST4600A board. It is then possible to connect to this serial port one expansion board
provided with 32 digital outputs or 16 outputs and 16 inputs. The outputs can be used as
additional remote signals. See document EAAN0022, release 03 or successive.
10.6 LOW POWER or MAX POWER signaling

By using parameters from P56 to P59, it is possible to configure the board for taking some
actions related to the active power of the system. These parameters configure two power
thresholds and the related filter time. Outside the zone defined by the thresholds (P56 and
P58), the board takes some actions. Till to the revision EB02200080036 it could only signal
the low power status. From the revision EB02200080037, it can alternatively signal the
maximum power status. This function is disabled in the following situations (whatever is the
action selected):
P56 = 0
P58 = 0
P56 >= P58
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To select an action, you have to operate with the bit 7 of parameter P61. If not set, the
board will signal the low power status, if set the board will signal the maximum power status.
This is true from revision EB02200080037, for the previous revisions the only action was the
low power signaling.
The signal is performed by a digital output (OUTPUT 1, terminal 37). The next two
paragraphs describe the available actions in details.
10.6.1 Low load status signal.

It is possible to use this feature to stop/start one or more external generator connected in
parallel. To use this function the following condition shall be met:
The board must be configured for POWER MEASURAMENT
Input INPUT A (terminal 14) must be configured to acquire the KG actual status (bit 1
parameter P61=1).
INPUT A must be acquire the KG actual status
Parameters P56 and P58 must have values greater than 0 and P58 must be greater
than P56.
Bit 7 of parameter P61 must be set to 0 from revision EB02200080037).
This function uses also the parameter P60, in addition to those described in the previous
paragraph.
Operational procedure:
1.
Generator set not supplying: OUTPUT 1 is not activated (floating, open circuit). On
INPUT A (KG status) activation (ground shorted) becomes step 2.
2.
Until P60 time is elapsed, OUTPUT 1 is still not activated. During P60 time, on
INPUT A deactivation the procedure returns toward step 1, otherwise, at the end,
switches to step 3.
3.
OUTPUT 1 is driven based on the measured active power:

a)
Supplied active power less than P56 threshold throughout P57 time:
OUTPUT 1 is activated.
b)
Supplied active power greater than P58 threshold throughout P59 time:
OUTPUT 1 is deactivated.
c)
If the supplied power value is in the range between P56 and P58 values,
OUTPUT 1 status is not changed from the actual status.
If INPUT A is deactivated (KG open) the procedure switches to step 1.

NB: this function assumes that the loads are applied to the generators before the time
specified by parameter P60 is elapsed. If not, the board assumes to be in a low-load
situation and then can deactivate other generators. When the loads will be applied, in the
best situation the other generators will be restarted. In the worst situation this generator will
be stopped for over-current.
10.6.2 Maximum power.

This function is used to have a visible and acoustic signal of the maximum power status. It
can be used also for automatically disconnect some of the less important loads from the
generator, in order to continue to work in the normal conditions.
If the active power is higher than P58 threshold consecutively for P59 time, the maximum
power status is set and so the OUTPUT 1 output and the F49 warning are activated.
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If the active power is lower than P56 threshold consecutively for the P57 time, the
maximum power status is reset and so the OUTPUT 1 output and the F49 warning are
deactivated (the F49 warning is still present on the DST4600A panel if not acknowledged).
If the active power is between the P56 and P58 thresholds, the maximum power status and
the OUTPUT 1 output and the F49 warning are not modified.
The OUTPUT 1 output can be connected to a circuit breaker for automatically disconnect
the less important loads. If it is connected to a changeover circuit, the board automatically
re-connect the less important loads when the active power back into its nominal range.
Comparing the maximum power signal function to the low power signal function, there are
the following differences:
Parameter P60 is not used (and so the function is always enabled).
The genset breaker status is not used (and so is not necessary to connect it).
The F49 warning is activated
The OUTPUT 1 output is controlled in the opposite way than in low load function: it
is activated if power is greater than P58, while in the low power function it is
activated if the power is lower then P56.
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10.7 Real Time Clock option

Starting from SW revision 08.00.24, it is possible to install in DST4600A boards a Real
Time Clock option (RTC). The option is equipped by a lithium battery that let the watch
running also without supply. The expected duration of the battery is quite 10 years.
RTC has a full time/date management set of function (hours, minutes, seconds, day, month,
year and day of the week).
RTC let the board implements the following function:
Permanent storing of events alongside date and time.
Automatic periodical test of generator set at preset time and days of the week.
Time Lock of Generator set operation at preset time and days of the week.
10.7.1 How to display Time and Date of RTC

If the option is installed and in OFF/RESET mode, pressing STOP pushbutton the RTC
display mode is entered.
The displays will show hours:
Display F:
hours (00-23)
Display V:
minutes (00-59)
Display A:
seconds (00-59)
Pressing F1 or F2 the mode will change to date:
Display F:
day (01-31)
Display V:
month (01-12)
Display A:
year (00-99)
This mode is outlined by the light on of the dot at the least significant digit of the displays.
Pressing again F1 and F2 the mode will revert to hour.
Pressing STOP again the RTC display mode is exit.
From SW release 08.00.35, the displays are blinking if the RTC date/time is not reliable
(and so is required that the operator set the correct date/time).
10.7.2 Setting time and date

Once in RTC display mode (see previous paragraph), pressing MODE/ACK the RTC
setting mode is entered.
Display F will show one of the following messages, while display A will show the proper
value:
SEC:
seconds (valid value 0 through 59)
MIN:
minutes (valid value 0 through 59)
HOU:
hours (valid value 0 through 23)
DAT:
day of month (valid value 1 through 31)
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DAY:
day of week (valid value 0 through 6, 0 is Sunday)
MON:
month (valid value 1 through 12)
YEA:
year (valid value 00 through 99)
Using F1 and F2 pushbuttons it is possible to select the variable to change.

To change a value, work as in programming mode (press MODE/ACK, lamp L1/L2 will turn
off, L2/L1 will turn on, modify using F1 and F2 and then press again MODE/ACK to exit
change mode).
The modified value needs to be explicitly stored.
If you press START the modified value will be stored, pressing STOP the new values will
be discarded. In both cases the RTC setting mode is exited.
Remember to set the DAY OF WEEK value because it is required for a correct function of
some features of RTC option.
10.7.3 Storing time/date into Data Record databases

Please see par. 10.8.3
10.7.4 Automatic Periodical Test

If your board is equipped by RTC option, it is possible to use two different modes to carry
out the periodical test: one based on the RTC value and the other based on elapsed time
(standard mode).
10.7.4.1
RTC based periodical test

To activate this function it is required to:
Set P73, configuring the time of begin of the test;
Set P74, configuring the day of the week when carry out the test (see par. 5.1.21)
Set P19, configuring the duration of the test.
If P74 is greater than zero (RTC periodical test enabled), the standard periodical test mode
is disabled even if P18 is greater than zero.
10.7.4.2
Standard mode periodical test

You can periodically test the operation of the generator set by programming two parameters
that allow activating the test sequence on the basis of elapsed time. In particular:
The parameter P18 determines the cyclical starting period of the generator set.
The parameter P19 determines the duration of the test operation of the generator set.
If during the programming you change the value P18 the period count will restart from zero
in the moment in which youll exit the PROGRAMMING procedure.
The automatic periodical test is disabled if at least one of the two parameters is equal to
zero or if RTC based periodical test is enabled.
If RTC option is not installed it is possible to use only Standard mode periodical test
procedure.
10.7.5 Generator set Time Lock function

From 08.00.24 SW version and with RTC option installed it is possible to enable the
function of the Generator set on time and day bases.
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This function let you prevent the start of the engine when emergency supply is not required;
otherwise you can use this function to start and stop the Generator set at needed time.
Three parameters are to be set to enable this function:
P70: time at which the operation in AUTO mode is enabled;
P71: time at which the operation in AUTO mode is disabled;
P72: days of the week when the operation is to be enabled;
P61: bit 4 to enable this function.
It is possible to configure only one set of enable time and one set of enable days.
If P70 is equal to P71 the Generator set will be enabled 24 hours at day but only during the
days enabled by P72.
When the system is in Time Lock, the display V and A together will show the message
DISABL.
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10.8 Data record

Starting from SW version 08.00.18 a data record collection function was added to
DST4600A boards. SW version 08.00.24 completes the implementation of this function
adding non-volatile storing and direct date and time stamp. These features are available
only if you have installed the Real Time Clock option.
This chapter describes this function.
10.8.1 Databases
There are two main types of databases: event databases and analogue data databases.
The first type of databases stores the information related to the events that may arise. They
can be anomalies, status changes or operator commands or other.
When such event arises, the DST4600A board stores the board status alongside the time at
which the event occurs.
The second type of database, stores the analogue data; they are normally stored on regular
time rate.
The databases can store a finite number of records, but they have a circular buffer
structure: the oldest record is discarded and overwritten by the more recent record. The
record index one is always assigned to the oldest record in memory
The number of the implemented databases is four; three of them are of the analogue data
type, the last one records the events.
Fast analogue data: the time rate is programmable by the operator with a resolution of
one second. The database can store 30 records. This database has the purpose to
supply the trend near the event time point. By default, the time rate is 60 seconds,
yielding a database time length of 30 minutes.
Slow analogue data: the time rate of this database is 30 times more slowly than the fast
database. Actually, a new record is written when the fast analogue database is
completely rewritten (thus every 30 fast records).
It can stores 48 records and has the purpose to supply the slow trend over a greater
time window than fast database. By default, it can store two days data.
Analogue data linked to event: this data database store analogue data every time that a
new event is stored into the event database. The records are linked across the two
databases by means time occurrence.
It can store 15 records (16 if RTC option is installed).
Event: the database can store 15 records (96 if RTC option is installed).
10.8.2 Memory device

If RTC option is installed, the databases are stored in non-volatile memory; otherwise they
are stored into the DST4600A RAM. This kind of memory is volatile: disconnecting the
board from the supply causes the lost of all the data.
Please, note that turning the key lock in OFF/RESET let the board supplied and doesnt
cause alone the lost of the data.
However, in case RTC option is installed, the data are not directly written in non volatile
memory, but they at first written in RAM and transferred in EEPROM when:
Once time a day (at 01.00);
When at least one of RAM databases becomes full;
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When databases are locked (see par. 10.8.6)
Moving the key lock in OFF/RESET position
If the board is to be disconnected from power supply, it is good practice to move the key
lock switch toward OFF/RESET position before disconnect power supply from the board
(battery voltage).
10.8.3 Time and date

All time and date information are stored in a 32-bit word.
The packaging of information inside the word depends on the availability of RTC option:
RTC option non-installed: the board doesnt know the current date and time. For this
reason, in the database, it is not stored the absolute time but the time relative to the
board power-up. The way this time is obtained let the board to continuously work up to
136 years before wraps the counter. It is possible, for a PC, to read the board relative
time, compares it to the proper real time clock and calculates the absolute time of a
record.
RTC option installed: full real date and time information are stored. It is thus possible
store events until 31/12/2063 23:59:59.
10.8.4 Event database

This database can gather all the events that may arise during the proper normal working.
New anomalies
Changing in mains status
Changing in generator status
Changing in mains and generator changeovers status
Changing in engine status
Start/Stop commands
Key lock actions
Other
If RTC option is not installed, only event of TYPE 1 are stored, if RTC is installed both
TYPE 1 and TYPE 2 events are stored. If event is of TYPE 2*, it is normally not stored, but
can be stored if RTC option is present and by setting bit 6 of P61 (enable execution of data
calls or SMS if mains is missing). If event is of TYPE 2#, it is normally not stored, but can
be stored if RTC option is present and by setting bit 3 of P79 (enable execution of data calls
or SMS if mains become present).
Each type of event has an identifying code.
Code
TYPE Description
Key lock toward OFF/RESET
Key lock toward PROG
Key lock toward MAN
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Code
TYPE Description
Key lock toward AUTO
Key lock toward TEST
10
2*
Mains dead
11
Mains live, out of range
12
2#
Mains live, in range
13
MAINS SIMULATION activated
14
2*
MAINS SIMULATION deactivated
20
Generator dead
21
Generator live, out of range
22
Generator live, in range
30
Command to close the Generator set changeover
31
Command to open the Generator set changeover
32
Generator set changeover closed
33
Generator set changeover open
35
Command to close the grid changeover
36
Command to open the grid changeover
37
Grid changeover closed
38
Grid changeover open
40
Engine halt
41
Engine cranking
42
Engine start
43
Engine cooling down
44
Engine shutting down
50
Manual start command
51
Manual stop command
52
Automatic start command
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Code
TYPE Description
53
Automatic stop command
54
REMOTE TEST start command
55
REMOTE TEST stop command
56
Start command by means serial communication
57
Stop command by means serial communication
58
Periodic test start command
59
Periodic test stop command
60
Fuel pump on
61
Fuel pump off
66
RTC Date/Time changed by operator
67
Board power up
201
Battery low voltage warning
202
Fuel low level warning
203
Fuel high level warning
204
Water high temperature warning
205
Oil low pressure warning
206
Warning non volatile memory
207
Aux. warning
208
Warning KR close failure
209
Warning KG close failure
210
Max power warning
251
Oil low pressure block
252
Aux. 1 block
253
Aux. 2 block
254
Emergency stop
255
Over crank
256
Water high temperature block
257
Fuel low level block
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Code
TYPE Description
258
Generator low voltage block (F01)
259
Generator low frequency block (F03)
260
Generator high voltage block (F02)
261
Generator high frequency block (F04)
262
Over speed
263
Overload
264
Over current (F06)
265
Belt Break (F05)
266
Bloc Manual stop in automatic (F07)
267
Operating condition failure (F08)
268
Fault board (F50)
269
Bad stop (F21)
270
Reverse Power (F11)
271
Generator set Inhibit (F12)
Short circuit (F16)
272
273
All the record in the database reports the following information:
Relative time or real date/time
Event code
Key lock position (OFF/RESET, PROG, MAN, AUTO, TEST)
Engine status (halted, cranking, running, cooling down, shutting down)
Generator status (dead, live out of range, live in range)
Grid status (dead, live out of range, live in range)
Grid and generator changeover commands
Digital input status (terminal 1..14, 24, 26)
Warning list
Blocks and disable list
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The analogue data related to the event are not stored in the event database. Sometime they
are meaningful, for such reason they are stored into an analogue data database linked to
the event database. The time field is used to link the two databases.
10.8.5 Analogue data database

In spite of fact that there are three different type of analogue data database, their structure
is identical.
Into the database are recorded only the analogue data, no status are recorded.
Each record contains the following information:
Relative time or real date/time
Mains voltage L1-L2 (V)
Generator voltage L1-L2 (V)
Generator current L1 (A)
Generator frequency (tenths of Hz)
Battery voltage (tenths of V)
Oil pressure (tenths of Bar)
Water temperature (C)
Fuel level (%)
Power factory (multiplied per 100)4
Active power (tenths of kW)1
Reactive power (tenths of kvar)1
If negative, the most significant digit will be replaced by the minus sign.
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Apparent power (tenths of kVA)
10.8.6 Databases lock

When a block or disable arise, the updating of the databases are automatically disabled,
locking the recorded data.
In this way, it is possible to read the data present before the event occurrence.
The databases can be unlocked in one of the following ways:
Moving the key lock switch to OFF/RESET and then moving it away from this position
(moving the key in OFF/RESET doesnt unlock the databases, they are unlocked when
the key is moved in PROG or MAN or AUTO or TEST from the OFF/RESET position).
By means a serial communication command.
The last solution is useful for remote management of the board when the data call function
is used.
In this case, when the block arises, the records are locked, the board calls the remote PC
that downloads the data and then unlocks the databases.
Moreover, it is important, using a remote PC to read the data, that the updating of the
databases will be disabled. It is possible to do that also by means a serial communication
command.
Disabling by remote the updating is important because this function let the PC to read all the
data without the record of new data between the readings of two records.
If the remote call function is not used, the manual board resetting command unlocks the
database and the board can add new records.
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10.9 Data Call and SMS functions

The DST4600A board is able to automatically signal some events to a remote computer
(data call) and/or to one or more cellular phones (SMS). Up to revision 08.00.38, the choice
between data call and SMS were mutually exclusive. From revision 08.00.39, it is possible
to send both data call and SMS for each new event.
The board uses this function to signal a new event. It can be a block, a deactivation or an
alarm. From software release 08.00.28 this function can also signal status changes.
To use this function, it is required a modem connected to the DST4600A. It must be a GSM
modem if SMS are required. If you need also data calls, a PC/modem system is required,
running a special SW, ready to answer to the board calls.
10.9.1 Setup
The data call function setup can be done by means a special PC SW supplied by SICES
s.r.l. By means this program it is possible to configure:
A plant identification string: this string will be sent in each SMS and will be used by the
PC in order to select the calling plant when answering an incoming call.
New alarm call enable
New block or disable call enable
Dialing mode (tone or pulse, only for PSTN modem)
Up to six-telephone number organized as two groups, the first of four numbers and the
second of two numbers. The second group exists only from revision 08.00.38.
Number of calls attempt or SMS for the numbers of first group
Choice between data call or SMS sending for the numbers of first group
Number of calls attempt or SMS for the numbers of second group (this exists only from
revision 08.00.38)
Choice between data call or SMS sending for the numbers of second group (this exists
only from revision 08.00.38)
10.9.2 Data Call Function Enable

The data call function must be enabled on the DST4600A board. Even if you have choice
the data call function far any group in the configuration program, it is required that you
enable directly the function by means the P61 parameters (bit 2 of P61). Please check
DST4600A operating manual for how to enable bit 2 of P61 (by default it is enabled). If bit 2
is 0 the function is disabled, otherwise it is enabled. Bit 6 of P61, instead, enables execution
of data calls or SMS when mains fails, even if mains sensor is external (this bit is valid from
software release 08.00.28). Bit 3 of P79, enables execution of data calls or SMS when
mains became present, even if mains sensor is external (this bit is valid from software
release 08.00.39).
10.9.3 Description
When a new alarm, block or disable arises (from software release 08.00.28 even some
status changes), if the GSM modem is ready, the board sends first as many SMS as
configured to each existent number of the groups configured for SMS. So the SMS are
guarantee for each new event that requires them. However, there is no assurance that a
data call is performed for each new alarm or block. This is because all alarms and blocks
that are activated when a data calls is performed, are considered acquired from PC when
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the data call ends.
When a new event arises, the board follows this procedure:
1. The boards send first as many SMS as configured to each existent number of the
groups associated with SMS. If no group is associated with SMS or if no number is
configured in the group, this step is skipped. Note that up to revision 08.00.38 there was
only one group and so if it is assigned to SMS, the data calls were disabled.
2. The board searches for the first configured number in the groups related to data calls,
starting from first group. If no number is configured, the procedure ends, otherwise uses
the first found number.
3. Make the first attempt to call the selected number.
4. If it gets an answer and at least one valid data transfer from board to PC takes place
with the selected protocol, the function ends, the communication stay alive until closed
by the PC and the function is ready to wake up at the next event. From revision
08.00.38, the PC has to explicitly acknowledge the data calls in order to stop the
procedure (with an apposite ModBus protocol command).
5. If there isnt answer or it is impossible to get a valid connection and valid data transfer,
then the function searches for another, if present, configured telephone number. If it
found the number, wait for a minute and then start from point 3 of this procedure.
6. If no more number is found or if all the number was already attempted, the function
increases the attempt counter. If this value is less or equal to the programmed call
attempts, then it waits for a minute and then start from point 2 of this procedure.
7. If all the attempts are executed without a successful connection and if the event is
already set (no local reset has taken place), the procedure wait for 5 minute then start
again from point 2 of this procedure. The 5-minute pause has the purpose to let an
incoming call to be answered.
10.9.4 PC SW procedure
The host PC must execute the following operations to assure that a valid connection and
data transaction take place.
1. It must answer to the incoming call.
2. It must require to the DST4600A the plant identification string.
3. On board acknowledgment, it must ask to the board the call reason.
4. It can read, then, the recorded events and data in order to identify the fault. To do that,
it must:
a) Sends a database lock command,
b) Reads all the data,
c) Unlocks the database
d) Manages the acquired data.
e) From revision 08.00.38, it must explicitly acknowledge the data call, in order to stop
the procedure on the board.
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10.10 Differences between DST4600A and DST4600A/P

Starting from SW revision 08.00.22, the software is no more the same for the two version of
the board. The correspondent SW version for the DST4600A/P is 12.05.22.
10.10.1
ALARM2 input for PARALLEL FAULT

The input function is specialized for the parallel fault condition.
The only difference between DST4600A and DST4600A/P is the default of the P65
(ALARM2 (terminal 02) filter time): for DST4600A/P is 180s instead of 1s.
10.10.2
KR management
Now DST4600A/P boards use KR as status for MAINS ALIVE.
Enabling the internal MAINS VOLTAGE sensor and connecting the GRID line to the R-S-T
input terminal, KR will be deactivated if the MAINS is OK, and otherwise it will be activated.
If the internal MAINS VOLTAGE sensor is disabled, KR will be always in deactivated status.
The MAINS SIMULATION input (terminal 24) will never interfere on KR status.
10.10.3
KG management in test operation

DST4600A/P boards will drive activated KG during test operation when the Generator set
will be ready to supply.
This feature is valid for all type of test operation.
The operator can manually deactivate KG.
10.10.4
MAINS SIMULATION delay time

Boards with the new SW version use P66 and P67 values as delay time related to the
MAINS SIMULATION input status change.
DST4600A has default values of 0 for both P66 and P67.
DST4600A/P has default value of 2s for P66 and 30s for P67.
10.11 Differences with DST4600A/P for asynchronous engines

Starting from SW revision 08.00.39, the software is no more the same for the asynchronous
engine version of the board. The correspondent SW version is 29.07.39. This software is
built over the DST4600A/P software. This paragraph shows the differences between this
new software and the DST4600A/P one.
10.11.1
Generator frequency and voltages

The board measures the generator frequency and voltages and shows them on the panel.
But it does not use them for any protection and for engine running/stopped detection.
10.11.2
Terminal 8 function
In the standard version, this terminal acquires the low oil pressure alarm. In this version, it
acquires the engine running status, and so the low oil pressure alarm is disabled.
10.11.3
Terminal 10 function
In the standard version, this terminal acquires the high water temperature alarm. In this
version, it acquires the engine in threshold status, and so the high water temperature
alarm is disabled.
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10.11.4
Engine not in threshold with KG closed alarm

Only for this version, the board can activate a block (F40) when the KG is closed and the
signal on terminal 10 becomes inactive, with a fixed filter delay of 0.5 seconds.
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11. References
11.1 SMS Protocol for Boards DST4600A and REMOTE SIGNALS
Document:
EAAS0015
Revision:
01 or later
11.2 DTS4600-PC Communication Protocol

Document:
EAAS0006
Revision:
01 or later
11.3 ModBus protocol implementation for SICES equipment

Document:
EAAS0016
Revision:
03 or later
11.4 Remote signal operating manual

Document:
EAAS0022
Revision:
03 or later
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12. Annexes
NB: these annexes dont have to be provided to the user. It is meant for internal use.
NB: special trained operators must carry out these procedures.
Annex A: SELFTEST Procedure

The SELFTEST procedure allows the operator to check the operation of most of the
hardware of the board DST4600A. To execute the SELFTEST procedure does not mean to
test the board, but it allows finding out any hardware problem without the testing equipment
of instruments, such as the oscilloscope or others.
A1
Activating the SELFTEST procedure

To activate the SELFTEST procedure, remove the back cover of the board DST4600A. In
the boards central area youll see the microprocessor (it is the bigger integrated circuit in
the board). Looking at the board with the terminal box upwards (terminals 47-48-49), near
the right bottom corner of the microprocessor theres a three-contact bridge marked TEST.
In the normal operation the central contact and the one nearest to the microprocessor must
be connected, to activate the SELFTEST you need to connect the central one and the one
farther from the microprocessor.
Now you can turn on the board. The normal procedure for the boards initialization is carried
out, including the LAMP TEST (turning on all the indicators and displays of the front
panel). At the end of this phase, the display MULTIFUNCTION will show three question
marks ??? for about two seconds to indicate that the board is going to execute a procedure
different from the normal working one. At the end of this phase the SELFTEST procedure is
executed.
A2
Quitting the SELFTEST procedure.

To quit the SELFTEST procedure and go back to the normal operation power down the
board and connect the central contact of the bridge described in paragraph 0 with the
contact nearest to the microprocessor. Then you can power the board again and use it to
control the generator set.
A3
Main functions of the SELFTEST procedure

The test of the various hardware parts of the board is divided into 5 blocks that can be
selected with the five positions of the key selector on the front panel. The display
MULTIFUNCTION shows a message indicating the current position of the key selector, in
order to allow the recognition of the hardware problems on the same selector. It follows a
general description of the test procedures that are executed for each of the selectors
positions.
Selector on OFF/RESET: test of the digital inputs and of the buttons of the front
panel.
Selector on PROG.: test of the analogue inputs
Selector on MAN.: test of the non-volatile memory (EEPROM)
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A4
Selector on AUTO: test of the digital outputs
Selector on TEST: test of the indicators and displays of the front panel.
SELFTEST with selector on OFF/RESET

The MULTIFUNCTION display shows the message OFF.
Display A is used to show the communication serial port test result and display B is used
to show the digital inputs and pushbuttons status.
To execute the serial port test, it is required to place a loop-back connector into JG. The
following picture shows the loop-back connection diagram.
Sending data and verifying the received data, the test software checks both the TX and RX
channels. Whats more, the DTR and DSR signal lines are also checked.
If the serial port is working fine, no messages are displayed on display A, otherwise one of
the following messages are shown:
Er1:
no data received, maybe a TX or RX problem.
Er2:
received data have format error (overrun, parity or framing)
Er3:
transmitted data is not equal to the received data
Er4:
there is DSR and DTR signals level mismatch
Only one error is shown, the priority is from Er1 toward Er2
In this part of the SELFTEST procedure you test also the digital inputs. Display V shows a
code referring to the active digital input or to the button pressed. For the digital inputs, the
number displayed is that of the corresponding terminal. For the buttons is a number over or
equal to 100, whose meaning can be derived from the following table.
Code
Description
01
ALARM1 (EXTERNAL SHUTDOWN)

digital input
02
ALARM2 (AUX. ALARM) digital input
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Code
Description
03
EMERGENCY STOP digital input
04
HIGH LEVEL FUEL digital input
05
LOW LEVEL FUEL digital input
06
FUEL END digital input
07
OIL P. ALARM digital input
08
OIL WARNING digital input
09
TEMPERAT. ALARM digital input
10
TEMP. WARNING digital input
11
OVERLOAD digital input
12
INPUT C digital input
13
INPUT B (F10) digital input
14
INPUT A digital input
24
MAINS SIMULATION digital input
46
REMOTE TEST digital input
101
F1 button
102
F2 button
103
MODE / ACK button
104
STOP button
105
START button
NB: the digital input EMERGENCY STOP (terminal 03) is considered active when the
corresponding terminal is not closed on the battery negative (that is when the contact
connected to that terminal is open). This is because normally the emergency buttons has
closed contacts that open when the button is pressed. As a consequence, if you execute this
part of the SELFTEST procedure without connecting anything to the terminal 03, the VOLT
display will show the code of that input, that is 03.
If there are two or more active inputs or buttons at the same time, the priority for the
selection of the code to display is made according to the above table. The first position in
the table has the first priority, while the last one has the minimum priority. Therefore, if for
instance the MAINS SIMULATION input and the F1 button are active at the same time,
the display V will show 24 that is the code corresponding to the MAINS SIMULATION
digital input.
A5
SELFTEST with selector on PROG.

The MULTIFUNCTION display will show the message PRO.
In this part of the procedure the analogue inputs are tested. Through the buttons F1 and
F2 select one of the analogue inputs. The display V shows a message identifying the
selected analogue input and the display A shows the value associated to that input. Here
follows a table describing the analogue inputs that can be tested by this procedure.
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Message
M.U.
Fractional
Digits
Description
Fr
Hz
Generator set frequency
1-2
Volt
Phase-to-phase voltage between the phases

L1 and L2 of the generator (terminals 63
65)
2-3
Volt

67)
3-1
Volt
Phase-to-phase voltage between the phase

63)
C 1
Ampere
Current supplied by the phase L1 of the

generator (terminals 50-51)
C 2
Ampere

C 3
Ampere

R-S
Volt

R and S of the mains (terminals 70 72)
S-T
Volt

S and T of the mains (terminals 72 74)
T-R
Volt

T and R of the mains (terminals 74 70)
BAT
Volt
Generator set starting battery

(terminals 47-48 / 49 48)
S P
Bar
Oil pressure (terminals 42 41)
S T
Cooling water temperature (terminals 43

41)
S L
Fuel level (terminals 45 41)
ENG
Volt
Voltage on terminals 39 40 used for the

recognition of the engine running or to
determine the block for belt break
voltage
Current value is always displayed in AMPERE units. The format may differ depending on
P17 parameter (TA value).
P17 < 10: value is displayed with 2 decimal digits.
P17 >= 10: value is displayed with 1 decimal digit.
P17 >= 100: value is displayed without any decimal digits. If the value is greater than
999 A, it is divided for 10 and the x10 lamp is light on.
As already stated, you can use the buttons F1 and F2 to select an analogue input. With
the button F1 you move along the above table downwards, while with the button F2 you
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move upwards. The management of these buttons supports the AUTOREPEAT function,
that is by pressing and soon releasing the F1 or F2 buttons you move of one position
each time, while by keeping it pressed you move of one position as soon as you press the
button and after one second you move of one position every 0.1 seconds. The scanning of
the positions is cyclic, that is by pressing F2 you move from the last to the first and vice
versa.
In this phase do not use the buttons START, STOP and MODE / ACK. By pressing
them youll view different information from the analogue input value on the display A.
Such information is not relevant for the operator.
A6
SELFTEST with selector on MAN

The MULTIFUNCTION display shows the message MAN.
In this part of the SELFTEST procedure you test the non-volatile memory of the board
(EEPROM). To test the non-volatile memory the SELFTEST procedure writes it with known
values and then it read it again to check if writing and reading work correctly. This involves
that all the data stored in the memory (calibration values of the analogue inputs,
programming parameters, operating hours of the generator set) are lost. Do not
execute this part of the SELFTEST procedure if you dont wish to lose those data
(you have then to redo a complete calibration of the board).
To start the memory test pressing the START button is not enough.
The test consists in writing and read again each byte of the memory. The written value is
casual (it is the value of an internal timer of the microprocessor frozen in the moment of it is
written).
When you turn on the board in normal mode, after the execution of the EEPROM test and
after the initialization phase, the display MULTIFUNCTION will show the message F09 or
the message INI. Both indicate that the content of the non-volatile memory is not valid and
that therefore the default values have been loaded.
SW version until 08.00.23
The display A indicates the address of the byte you are testing (NB: the usual EEPROM
contains 2048 byte while the A can only show numbers ranging from 0 to 999: the
addresses between 1000 and 1999 are displayed as 0.999 and the addresses between 2000
and 2048 as 0.48.
Normally the display V does not display anything. If the test fails even on one byte only,
the message ERR is displayed.
SW version greater than 08.00.23
If RTC option is installed, non-volatile memory is greater than the standard 2048 byte. Thus
both A and V displays are used to show the tested address
If the test fails even on one byte only, the message ERR is displayed on V display.
A7
SELFTEST with selector in AUTO

The MULTIFUNCTION display shows the message AUT.
In this part of the SELFTEST procedure you test the digital outputs. They are enabled one
by one every second. The display A is not used, while the display V shows a code
associated to the digital output currently enabled. That code corresponds to the terminal
associated to the output.
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Code
Description
15
AUX OUTPUT 1 digital output (glow plug)
16
ALARM OUTPUT digital output (siren)
17
AUX OUTPUT 2 digital output (fuel loading pump)
18
STOP SOLENOID digital output (excitation shutdown)
20
START digital output (starter)
22
FUEL SOLENOID digital output (fuel electro valve, drop-out shutdown)
25
ENGINE RUNNING digital output
26
GENERAL ALARM digital output (or blocks and deactivations)
27
TRIP ALARM digital output (or alarms)
28
FUEL ALARM digital output (or fuel blocks)
29
ENGINE ALARM digital output (or engine blocks)
30
SPEED ALARM digital output (or frequency blocks and deactivations)
31
GENERATOR ALARM digital output (or generator blocks and

deactivations)
32
OFF-PROG-MAN digital output
33
OFF SELECTION digital output
36
OUTPUT 2 digital output
37
OUTPUT 1 digital output
57
MAINS contactor digital output
60
GEN contactor digital output
Until SW revision 08.00.23, the tested output was automatically changed at fixed rate of 1
second. Starting from revision 08.00.24 it is up to the operator to change the output in test:
pressing any pushbutton does that.
A8
SELFTEST with selector on TEST

In this part of the SELFTEST procedure you test all the indicators and displays on the front
panel. The indicators are all turned on and the displays show 888 with all the decimal
points turned on, in order to identify any turned off indicator or display segment. Of course,
no message referring to the key position is shown on the MULTIFUNCTION display.
By means of the board pushbuttons, is possible to make specific test on signal lamps and
displays.
MODE/ACK pushbutton: all signal lamps and displays will be turned off. Then
each segment of MULTIFUNCTION display will then light in sequence one at time.
STOP pushbutton: all signal lamps and displays will be turned off. Then each
segment of V display will then light in sequence one at time.
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START pushbutton: all signal lamps and displays will be turned off. Then each
segment of A display will then light in sequence one at time.
F1 pushbutton: all signal lamps and displays will be turned off. Then each signal
lamp will then light in sequence one at time.
F2 pushbutton: all signal lamps and displays will be turned on.

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Modified par. 1.2, 1.3, 2.1.8, 2.2, 2.2.1.2, 2.2.2, 5.1,

2.2.1.2, 2.2.2, 5.1, 5.1.6, 5.1.7, 5.1.24, 6.2.7, 6.4.11.1,

DST4600A Operating Manual - 24/10/03 page ii

DESCRIPTION OF THE BOARD DST4600A.............................................................................................. 2

Operating Conditions and Measurements Area ................................................................................. 12

CALIBRATION PROCEDURE .................................................................................................................. 17

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High Cooling Water Temperature ..................................................................................................... 37

From Digital Input...................................................................................................................................37

Starting Battery Fault ....................................................................................................................... 37

From digital input....................................................................................................................................36

From Digital Input...................................................................................................................................37

Maximum Fuel Level in the Tank ...................................................................................................... 37

From Digital Input...................................................................................................................................37

Low Oil Pressure .............................................................................................................................. 40

From Digital Input...................................................................................................................................40

High Cooling Water Temperature ..................................................................................................... 40

From Digital Input...................................................................................................................................40

Non-masked Auxiliary Block............................................................................................................. 40

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From Digital Input...................................................................................................................................41

Short circuit ................................................................................................................................. 42

Definition of Engine Running ..................................................................................................................46

7.2 SHUTDOWN SYSTEM.................................................................................................................................... 47

POWER FACTOR .......................................................................................................................................... 53

DST4600A Operating Manual - 24/10/03 page v

DST4600 Protocol ............................................................................................................................ 57

AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS ..................................................................................................................... 58

RTC based periodical test........................................................................................................................64

ANNEX A: SELFTEST PROCEDURE...................................................................................................................... 78

DST4600A Operating Manual - 24/10/03 page vi

SELFTEST with selector on PROG.................................................................................................... 80

DST4600A Operating Manual - 24/10/03 page vii

DST4600A Operating Manual - 24/10/03 - page 1

2. Description of the board DST4600A

2.1.1 Opto-insulated Digital Inputs

Non-masked auxiliary block

Masked auxiliary block for SW type 08

Emergency stop input

HIGH LEVEL FUEL

High fuel level alarm

LOW LEVEL FUEL

Low fuel level alarm

Fuel end block

Low oil pressure block

Low oil pressure alarm

High water temperature block

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High water temperature alarm

Normally act as external engine over speed

Auxiliary alarm (generates F10)

KG status monitoring if enabled by P61

Simulates mains presence (external mains

It commands a start for an engine test (only

2.1.2 Relay Digital Outputs (generator set controls)

Diesel engines preheating control

Audible alarm control