DKG-114 User Manual V-02

DKG-114 MANUAL
AND REMOTE START
UNIT

FEATURES

Both manual and remote controlled Selectable engine running signal

engine starting and stopping, (from genset voltage or charge
Automatic shutdown on fault alternator),
condition, Delayed overspeed and underspeed
Optional cooldown cycle on remote alarm,
start operation, Sealed front panel, IP65 protection.
Optional energize to stop or preheat Plug-in connection system for easy
output, replacement,
Survives cranking dropouts, Low cost,
High current relay outputs, Small dimensions,
Standard panel dimensions,
(72x72mm
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section
1. INSTALLATION
1.1. Introduction to the Control Panel
1.2. Mounting the Unit
1.3. Wiring the Unit
1.4. Inputs and Outputs
1.5. Displays
1.6. Alarms
1.7. Modes of Operation
2. MAINTENANCE
3. TROUBLESHOOTING
4. JUMPER SELECTOR SWITCHES
5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
6. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
7. CONNECTION DIAGRAM

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1. INSTALLATION

1.1 Introduction to the Control Panel

The control panel is designed to provide user friendliness for both the installer and the
user. Jumper modification is usually unnecessary, as the factory settings have been
carefully selected to fit most applications. However jumper selectors allow the complete
control over the generating set or engine.

1.2 Mounting the Unit

The unit is designed for panel mounting. The user should not be able to access parts of
the unit other than the front panel.
Mount the unit on a flat, vertical surface. The unit fits into a standard panel meter opening of
68x68 millimeters. Before mounting, remove the steel spring and the plug connectors from
the unit, and then pass the unit through the mounting opening. The unit will be maintained
in its position by the steel spring.

1.3 Wiring the Unit

WARNING: THE UNIT IS NOT FUSED.

Use external fuses for; Generator phase: G, Battery positive:
BAT(+).
Install the fuses as nearly as possible to the unit in a
place easily accessible for the user.
The fuse rating should be 6 Amps.

WARNING: ELECTRICITY CAN KILL

ALWAYS disconnect the power BEFORE
connecting the unit.The fuse rating should be 6
Amps.
1) ALWAYS remove the plug connectors when inserting wires
with a screwdriver.
2) ALWAYS refer to the National Wiring Regulations when
conducting installation.
3) An appropriate and readily accessible set of disconnection
devices (e.g. automatic fuses) MUST be provided as part of the
installation.
4) The disconnection device must NOT be fitted in a flexible cord.
5) The building mains supply MUST incorporate appropriate
short-circuit backup protection (e.g. a fuse or circuit breaker)
of High Breaking Capacity (HBC, at least 1500A).
6) Use cables of adequate current carrying capacity (at
2
least 0.75mm ) and temperature range.Use cables of adequate
2
current carrying capacity (at least 0.75mm ) and temperature
range.

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1.4 Inputs and Outputs

1- G: Connect one of the generator phases to this input. The generator phase voltage low
limit is 50V-AC.
2- NEUTRAL: Neutral terminal for the generator phase.
3- BAT(-): The negative (-) terminal of the DC Supply shall be connected to this terminal.
Be careful for the polarization, in case of polarity error the unit will not operate. The unit
operates on both 12V and 24V battery systems.
4- CRANK OUTPUT: Engine crank output. Relay automatically turns off when the
alternator voltage reaches 50 volts and the alternator frequency reaches 10Hz. Relay
contact rating is 10A/28V-DC.
5- REMOTE START / SPARE FAULT INPUT: A battery positive connection to this
terminal will initiate a REMOTE START cycle. If the signal is disconnected, this will stop the
engine. A cooldown cycle will be entered if selected by JP4. If the terminal is pulled to
battery negative, this will generate a SPARE FAULT and will immediately stop the engine.
6- HIGH TEMPERATURE SWITCH: Connect the high temperature switch to this input.
This switch shall be negative closing switch type.
7- LOW OIL PRESSURE SWITCH: Connect the low oil pressure switch to this input. The
switch should be negative closing in case of loss of oil pressure. This input must be
properly connected for the correct operation of the unit. If oil pressure is provided, the
generator will not start and the oil pressure alarm indicator will flash. However, if the oil
pressure is removed, the unit will resume normal operation.
8- BAT(+): The positive (+) terminal of the DC Supply shall be connected to this terminal.
Be careful for the polarization, in case of polarity error the unit will not operate. The unit may
operate on both 12V and 24V battery systems.
9- FUEL OUTPUT: The unit activates this output before starting the engine and deactivates
it to stop it. Relay contact rating is 10A/28V-DC.
10- AUXILIARY RELAY OUTPUT: This relay fulfills 4 different functions following jumper
selection. Relay contact rating is 10A/28V-DC.
1) JP2=ON, JP1=ON: ALARM RELAY: If an alarm occurs, the relay will be activated. It will
be deactivated after 1 minute period.
2) JP2=ON, JP1=OFF: STOP RELAY: The relay will operate during 30 sec. period in order
to stop the engine (Activate to Stop)
3) JP2=OFF, JP1=ON: SHORT PREHEAT RELAY: The relay will operate during 10
seconds before the cranking of the engine. It will be deactivated during cranking and
reactivated during the rest period between cranks. It will be deactivated when the engine
runs.
4) JP2=OFF, JP1=OFF: LONG PREHEAT RELAY: The relay will operate during 30
seconds before the cranking of the engine. It will be deactivated during cranking and
reactivated during the rest period between cranks. It will be deactivated when the engine
runs.
11- CHARGE ALTERNATOR: This terminal will be connected to the charge alternator’s D+
terminal. This terminal will supply the charge alternator’s excitation current and will measure
the charge voltage. If the charge voltage disappears a CHARGE FAIL alarm will be
generated. Following JP3 selection, this terminal may act as ENGINE RUNNING signal
input. In this way, additionally to genset applications, the unit is able to command engine
applications

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1.5 Displays

POWER: (green) it flashes when the unit is powered on. It turns steadily on when the
engine is running.
REMOTE START: (yellow) it turns on when the remote start signal is present.

1.6 Alarms

Alarms indicate an abnormal situation in the generating set and cause the engine to stop
immediately. Only the first occurring alarm will be stored.
If an alarm occurs, the related LED will turn on and the alarm relay will be activated. (if
selected by JP2/JP1)
Alarm will be controlled after 10 seconds period when the engine is running. Alarm LEDs
will stay on and disable the operation of the generating set even if the alarm source is
removed. In order to reset the alarm conditions press the STOP button.
LOW OIL PRESSURE ALARM: It is on when a signal comes from the oil pressure/oil level
input. This alarm will be controlled 10 seconds after the engine is running. If oil pressure is
provided when the unit attempts to start the engine, the oil pressure alarm led will flash and
the unit will wait until oil pressure disappears.
HIGH TEMPERATURE ALARM: It is on when a signal comes from the high temperature
input.
CHARGE FAIL ALARM: It is on when the charge voltage disappears when the engine is
running.
START FAIL: It is on if the engine cannot start to run after the 3 start attempts.
SPEED FAULT ALARM: It is on when the alternator frequency is below 30Hz or above
57Hz for a longer period than 3 seconds. Alternator frequency will be controlled 10 seconds
after the engine is running.
SPARE FAULT ALARM: It is on when the REMOTE START/SPARE FAULT input is pulled
to battery negative.

1.7 Modes of Operation

The modes of operation are selected by pressing the front panel keys.

MANUAL START / REMOTE START: Manual start mode is entered by pressing the front
panel RUN key, remote start mode is entered by applying the battery positive voltage to the
REMOTE START terminal.
In both modes, the diesel will be started 3 times. When the engine runs, the crank relay will
be immediately deactivated. 10 seconds after the engine is running, the alarm checking
process will be enabled.
MANUAL STOP / REMOTE STOP: Manual stop mode is entered by pressing the front
panel STOP key, remote stop mode is entered by disconnecting the battery positive voltage
from the REMOTE START terminal.
In the manual stop mode, the engine will immediately stop and the unit disconnects from
the power source in order to reach zero power consumption.
In the remote stop mode, if set by the J4 jumper switch, a cooldown cycle of 2 minutes will
be entered. At the end of the cooldown cycle the engine will stop. If no alarm exists, the unit
disconnects from the power source in order to reach zero power consumption. If alarm
exists, the unit will not power off until the front panel STOP key is pressed.

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2. MAINTENANCE

DO NOT OPEN THE UNIT !

There are NO serviceable parts inside the unit.

Wipe the unit, if necessary with a soft damp cloth. Do not use chemical agents

3. TROUBLESHOOTING

The engine does not run after the first start attempt, then the unit does not start
again and the OIL PRESSURE ALARM led flashes:
-The oil pressure switch closes very lately. As the unit senses an oil pressure, it does not
start. When oil pressure falls the unit will start. Optionally the oil pressure switch may be
replaced.

The engine starts to run but the unit gives START FAIL alarm and then the engine
stops:
-The generator phase voltage is not connected to the unit. Measure the AC voltage
between terminals (G) and (Neutral) at the rear of the unit while the engine is running. The
fuse protecting the generator phase may be failed. A misconnection may be occurred. If
everything is OK, turn all the fuses off, and then turn all the fuses on, starting from the DC
supply fuse. Then test the unit again.

The unit is late to remove engine cranking:

-The alternator voltage rises lately. Also the generator remanant voltage is below 50 volts.
The unit removes starting with the generator frequency, and needs at least 50 volts to
measure the frequency. If this situation is to be avoided, the only solution is to add an
auxiliary relay. The coil of the relay will be between BATTERY (-) and charging alternator
D+ terminal. The normally closed contact of the relay will be connected serially to the unit's
START output. So the starting will also be removed when the CHARGE voltage builds up.

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4. JUMPER SELECTOR SWITCHES

FUNCTION JUMPERS SETTINGS

ON-ON: Alarm (1 minute)
ON-OFF: Activate to Stop (30 sec)
Aux Relay Function JP2-JP1
OFF-ON: Short preheat (10 sec)
OFF-OFF: Long Preheat (30 sec)
ON: Genset AC Voltage
Run Signal Source JP3
OFF: Charge Alternator D+ signal
ON: No Cooldown Cycle
Cooldown Cycle JP4
OFF: 2 minutes Cooldown Cycle
ON: 50Hz
Nominal Frequency JP5
OFF: 60Hz

5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Generator voltage: 277V-AC (Ph-N)

Generator frequency: 0-200Hz.
DC Supply Range: 9 to 30V-DC.
Cranking dropouts: survives 0V for 100ms.
Current consumption:
0 ma-DC in OFF mode
250 mA-DC max. (Relay outputs open)
Total DC Current Output Rating: 10A-DC.
Max. Current for each Terminal: 10A-RMS.
Operating temp: -30C (-22F) to 70C (158F).
Storage temp: -40C (-40F) to 80C (176F).
Maximum humidity: 95% non-condensing.
IP Protection: IP65 from front panel, IP30 from the rear.
Dimensions: 72 x 72 x 43mm (WxHxD)
Mounting: Front panel mounted with rear retaining steel spring.
Panel cut-out dimensions: 68 x 68mm.
Weight: 180 g (approx.)
Charge excitation current: 36mA @ 12V-DC, 70mA @ 24V-DC
Charge alternator voltage: min 6 V-DC.
Genset low frequency limit: 30Hz.
Genset high frequency limit: 57Hz.
Frequency error delay: 3 sec.
Preheat timer: 10 or 30 seconds, jumper selectable.
Number of starts: 3
Start duration: 6 sec.
Wait between starts: 10 sec.
Cooldown duration: 2 min.
Stop duration: 30 sec.
Alarm duration: 1 minute.
Protection delay: 10 sec.
Case Material: Flame Retardant High Temperature ABS (UL94-V0, 110C)

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Stresses exceeding above limits may result to a

degradation of the unit’s protection level.

6. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

The unit conforms to the EU directives

-73/23/EEC and 93/68/EEC (low voltage)
-89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC (electro-magnetic compatibility)
Norms of reference:
EN 61010 (safety requirements)
EN 50081-2 (EMC requirements)
EN 50082-2 (EMC requirements)

The CE mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for
safety, health environmental and customer protection.

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7. CONNECTION DIAGRAM

DATAKOM Electronics Ltd.

Tel: +90-216-466 84 60 Fax: +90-216-364 65 65 e-mail: datakom@datakom.com.tr http: www.datakom.com.tr

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