MGC100

PETROL GENSET CONTROLLER

USER MANUAL
 CONTENT

1 OVERVIEW ......................................................................................................................................................5
2 PERFORMANCE AND CHARACTERS ............................................................................................................5
3 SPECIFICATION ..............................................................................................................................................6
4 OPERATION ....................................................................................................................................................7
4.1 PUSHBUTTONS .......................................................................................................................................7
4.2 CONTROLLER PANEL AND ICON DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................7
4.2.1 CONTROLLER PANEL .......................................................................................................................7
4.2.2 ALARM ICON INDICATION ...............................................................................................................8
4.2.3 PANEL INDICATOR ...........................................................................................................................8
4.3 OPERATION .............................................................................................................................................8
4.3.1 REMOTE START SEQUENCE............................................................................................................8
4.3.2 REMOTE STOP SEQUENCE ..............................................................................................................8
4.3.3 MANUAL START/STOP ....................................................................................................................9
5 PROTECTION ..................................................................................................................................................9
6 CONNECTION .............................................................................................................................................. 10
7 DEFINITION AND RANGE OF PARAMETERS ............................................................................................. 11
8 PARAMETERS SETTING ............................................................................................................................. 14
8.1 PARAMETERS REGULATION ............................................................................................................... 14
8.2 RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS ........................................................................................................... 14
8.3 ELIMINATE ACCUMULATED TIME ...................................................................................................... 14
9 CASE DIMENSIONS ..................................................................................................................................... 15
10 TYPICAL APPLICATION ............................................................................................................................ 16
11 FAULT FINDING ......................................................................................................................................... 16

MGC100 Petrol Genset Controller User Manual Page 2 of 16

 Registered trademark
No. 28 Xuemei Street, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
Tel: +86-371-67988888/67981888/67992951
+86-371-67981000 (overseas)
Fax: +86-371-67992952
Web: www.smartgen.com.cn/
www.smartgen.cn/
Email: sales@smartgen.cn

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any material form (including
photocopying or storing in any medium by electronic means or other) without the written permission of
the copyright holder.
SmartGen reserves the right to change the contents of this document without prior notice.

Table 1 Version Hsitory

Date Version Content

2015-06-29 1.0 Original release.
1. Modify AC default, over speed threshold, crank disconnect conditions,
crank disconnect speed, safety running delay and programmable
outputs default ;
2016-12-12 1.1 2. Add gen under/over frequency protection functions;
3. Add gen under/over frequency threshold and under/over frequency
shutdown delay parameter.
4. Programmable output ports add “Air Flap Choke” function
2022-07-22 1.2 Update company logo and manual format.
1. Modify the default value of start delay to be consistent with upper and
2023-09-26 1.3 lower computer;
2. Modify company address information.

MGC100 Petrol Genset Controller User Manual Page 3 of 16

 Table 2 Notation Clarification

Sign Instruction

Highlights an essential element of a procedure to ensure correctness.

NOTE
Indicates a procedure or practice, which, if not strictly observed, could result in
CAUTION! damage or destruction of equipment.

Indicates a procedure or practice, which could result in injury to personnel or loss

WARNING! of life if not followed correctly.

MGC100 Petrol Genset Controller User Manual Page 4 of 16

1 OVERVIEW

MGC100 Petrol Genset Controller is designed for start and protection of single genset. It allows
manual and remote start/stop, data measurement, alarm indication, shutdown protection functions.
The controller fit with LED display, button-press operation, and it achieves precise measurement of
various parameters, protection and control of genset. All of parameters can be configured from front
panel. The controller which can be widely used in data display and fault protection of a number of small
diesel and petrol genset with easy operation, reliable work, compact structure and simple connections.

2 PERFORMANCE AND CHARACTERS

——Multifunctional Nixie tube display, press button to operate;

Switchable displayed battery:
 Generate voltage V
 Generate frequency Hz
 Accumulated running time (maximum is 9999h) H
 Battery voltage V
——There is a red LED on the panel for displaying working and alarm status;
——Chose to control Petrol Genset or Diesel Genset via connection;
——Suitable for 3-phase 4-wire, 3-phase 3-wire, 2-phase 3-wire, single phase 2-wire (120V/240V)
systems with frequency 50/60/Hz;
——Protection function for gen under/over volt, over speed, fail to stop, emergency stop, high
water temp, low oil pressure; when in protection, LED indicates alarm, and goes shutdown
protection;
——Generator rotate speed can derive from gen frequency or speed sensor;
——4-way digital input (high water temperature input, low oil pressure input, remote input, urgency
stop input;
——2 relay output (start output, fuel output) and the fuel output is programmable output port;
——1 flexible transistor output can be set to preheat output, alarm output, energize to stop output
and idle output, etc;
——Three start success conditions (speed sensor, generator, speed sensor+ generator) can be
chosen;
——Parameter setting: parameters can be modified and stored in internal EEPROM memory and
cannot be lost even in case of power outage; all of them can be adjusted using front panel of
the controller;
——Modular design, anti-flaming ABS plastic enclosure, embedded installation way; compact
structure with easy mounting.

MGC100 Petrol Genset Controller User Manual Page 5 of 16

3 SPECIFICATION

Table 3 Technical Parameters

Item Contents
DC9.0V to 18.0V, continuous power supply (suitable for DC12V
Working Voltage
system)
Overall Consumption Regular working:<1W (Standby mode:<0.4W)
AC Volt Input:
3-phase 4-wire AC 30V – AC 360V (ph-N)
3-phase 3-wire AC 50V – AC 620V (ph-ph)
2-phase 3-wire AC 30V – AC 360V (ph-N)
Single phase 2-wire AC 30V – AC 360V (ph-N)
AC Frequency 50Hz/60Hz
Speed Sensor Voltage 1.0V to 24V(effective value)
Speed Sensor Frequency 10000Hz (Max)
Start Relay 7A DC12V power supply
Fuel Relay 7A DC12V power supply
Flexible Transistor 1A DC12V connect to (B+)
Overall Dimensions 105.8mm x 61mm x 36.6mm
Panel Cutout 92mm x 44mm
Working Temperature (-25~+70)°C
Working Humidity (20~93)%RH
Storage Temperature (-25~+70)°C
Protection Level IP55 Gasket
Apply AC2.2kV voltage between high voltage terminal and low
Insulation voltage terminal; The leakage current is not more than 3mA within
1min.
Weight 94g

MGC100 Petrol Genset Controller User Manual Page 6 of 16

4 OPERATION

4.1 PUSHBUTTONS

Table 4 Keys Description

Icon Definition Explain

Stop the running genset.
In stop status, press it to stop generator immediately.
In stop status, press it to reset any shutdown alarm.
In stop status, press it for more than 2s to test if the nixie tube and panel
Stop/-
indicator are normal.
In setting menu, upturn or decrease parameter value (it can be
double-clicked).
In setting menu, press it for more than 3s to exit this menu.
Switch display contents of nixie tube in normal status.
Pressing it for more than 3 seconds entry the parameter configuration
Page/Confirm
menu.
In setting menu, press this button to modify and save value.
Manual start in stop status.
Run/+ In setting menu, downturn or increase parameter value (it can be
double-clicked).

4.2 CONTROLLER PANEL AND ICON DESCRIPTION

4.2.1 CONTROLLER PANEL

Fig.1 Controller Panel

MGC100 Petrol Genset Controller User Manual Page 7 of 16

4.2.2 ALARM ICON INDICATION

Table 5 Alarm Icon Indication

Icon Descripiton Icon Descripiton

Emergency Stop Alarm Over Speed Alarm

High Temp Alarm Low Oil Pressure Alarm

Fail to Start Alarm Over/Under Volt Alarm

4.2.3 PANEL INDICATOR

Working status indicator: in start delay duration, start indicator will blink; in other working duration,
the indicator will always light; in stop status, the indicator will extinguish.
Stop status indicator: in stop process, stop indicator will blink; in stop duration, the indicator will
always light; in start status, the indicator will extinguish.

4.3 OPERATION

4.3.1 REMOTE START SEQUENCE

a) When remote start signal is active, “Start Delay” timer is initiated;

b) When start delay is over, preheat relay energizes (if configured), “Preheat delay” is initiated;
c) After the above delay, the Fuel Relay is energized, and then one second later (if configured),
the Start Relay is engaged and the Preheat Relay switch off. If genset fails to fire during this
cranking attempt then the fuel relay and start relay are disengaged for the pre-set rest period;
“Crank Rest Time” begins and wait for the next crank attempt (after the “Crank Rest Time”
delay start for 3s, preheat and ETS start to output; after “Crank Rest Time” finished, ETS switch
off, and after fuel output for 1s, preheat switch off);
d) Should this start sequence continue beyond the set number of attempts, the fail to start
indicator will be illuminated;
e) In case of successful crank attempt, the “Safety On” timer is activated, allowing Low Oil
Pressure Input and Under Pressure are inhibited. As soon as this delay is over, “start idle”
delay is initiated (if configured);
f) During “Start Idle” delay, under pressure alarm is inhibited. When this delay is over, “Warming
Up” delay is initiated (if configured);
g) After the “Warming Up” delay, genset will enter into Normal Running status.

4.3.2 REMOTE STOP SEQUENCE

a) After remote start, when remote start signal is invalid, “Stop Delay” timer is initiated;
b) Once this “stop delay” has expired, the “Cooling Delay” is then initiated;
c) During “Stop Idle” Delay (if configured), idle relay is energized;
d) “ETS Solenoid Hold” begins, ETS relay is energized while fuel relay is de-energized;
e) “Fail to Stop Delay” begins, complete stop is detected automatically;
f) Genset is placed into standby mode after its “After Stop Time”.

MGC100 Petrol Genset Controller User Manual Page 8 of 16

4.3.3 MANUAL START/STOP

a) Press to start genset. It will detect complete start and accelerate to high-speed running
automatically. With high temperature, low oil pressure, over speed and volt abnormal during
genset running, controller can protect it to stop quickly (Please refer to Start Sequence b-g).

b) Press to stop the running genset (Please refer to Stop Sequence b-f).

NOTE:

a) The genset can be stopped manually in remote start status; at this time, remote input is inhibited and it will be
active when remote input is closed again.
b) After start conditions are satisfied, accumulative running timer will be initiated; at the same time, the last
blinking decimal of nixie tube indicates that genset works normally.

5 PROTECTION

1) Low Oil Pressure: detect after Safety On, Alarm Stop when Low Oil Pressure input is active and
lasts for 2s.
2) High Temperature: detect when start, Alarm Stop when High Temperature is active and lasts
for 2s.
3) Over Speed: detect when start, Alarm Stop after duration exceeds Over Speed Stop Delay.
4) Gen Over Volt: Alarm Stop when the controller detects genset voltage exceeds overvoltage
value and delay exceeds abnormal delay.
5) Gen Under Volt: Alarm Stop when the controller detects genset voltage less than under voltage
value and delay less than abnormal delay.
6) Emergency Stop: ETS output immediately when Emergency Stop is active, in the meanwhile
fuel, preheat and start signal are cut off and Emergency Shutdown Alarm Signal is sent.
7) Fail to Start: Alarm Stop when start failed in preset start times.
8) Gen Under Frequency: When genset is normal running, controller detects gen frequency falls
below under frequency value and the “under frequency” delay has expired, under frequency
shutdown alarm will be sent.
9) Gen Over Frequency: Detection when start genset, if gen frequency exceeds over frequency
value and the “over frequency” delay has expired, over frequency shutdown alarm will be sent.

MGC100 Petrol Genset Controller User Manual Page 9 of 16

6 CONNECTION

Fig.2 Rear Panel

Table 6 Terminal Connection Description

No. Function Cable Size Note

1 B- 1.0mm2 Connected with negative of starter battery.
Connected with negative of starter battery. If wire length
2 B+ 1.0mm2 is over 30m, better to double wires in parallel. Max. 10A
fuse is recommended.
B+ power is supplied by terminal 2, rated 7A.
3 Start Relay Output 1.0mm2
Connected with start coil of starter.
4 Fuel Relay Output 1.0mm2 B+ power is supplied by terminal 2, rated 7A.
When this terminal short connected with (B+), it used as
diesel genset controller.
5 Controller Types 1.0mm2
When this terminal connected with nothing, it used as
petrol genset controller.
6 High Temperature 1.0mm2 Ground connected is active (B-).
7 Low Oil Pressure 1.0mm2 Ground connected is active (B-).
8 Emergency Stop 1.0mm2 Ground connected is active (B-).
9 Remote Start 1.0mm2 Ground connected is active (B-).
10 Aux. Transistor 1.0mm2 B- power is supplied by terminal 1, rated 1A.
Magnetic Pickup 2
11 (B-) has already connected 0.5mm2 Connected with Rotate Speed Sensor, shielding line is
with controller innerly. recommended.
12 Magnetic Pickup 1 0.5mm2
13 N 1.0mm2 Connected with N wire.
14 W phase voltage monitor 1.0mm2 Connected with W phase (2A fuse is recommended).
15 V phase voltage monitor 1.0mm2 Connected with V phase (2A fuse is recommended).
16 U phase voltage monitor 1.0mm2 Connected with U phase (2A fuse is recommended).

MGC100 Petrol Genset Controller User Manual Page 10 of 16

7 DEFINITION AND RANGE OF PARAMETERS

Table 7 Parameter Content and Range

No. Content Parameter Range Default Description

0: Single phase 2-wire
1: 2-phase 3-wire
P00 AC (0-3) 0
2: 3-phase 3-wire
3: 3-phase 4-wire
When generate voltage exceed this value and
last for “Abnormal Delay”, then it is regarded as
P01 Over Volt Threshold (30-620)V 264 over voltage and at the same time “Gen
Abnormal” signal will be sent. When set value
is 620V, it won’t detect over voltage signal.
When generate voltage is under this value and
last for “Abnormal Delay”, then it is regarded as
Under Volt
P02 (30-620)V 196 under voltage and at the same time “Gen
Threshold
Abnormal” signal will be sent. When set value
is 30V, it won’t detect under voltage signal.
Gen Abnormal Alarm delay value of generate over or under
P03 (0-20)s 10
Delay voltage.
Time from remote start signal is active to start
P04 Start Delay (0-360.0)min 0.2
the genset.
Time from remote stop signal is deactivated to
P05 Stop Delay (0-3600)s 1
stop the genset.
It is maximum of start attempts when starter
P06 Start Attempts (1-10)times 3 failed to start. When reach set attempts the fail
to start alarm will be initiated.
Time of pre-powering heat plug before starter
P07 Preheat Delay (0-300)s 0
is powered up.
P08 Crank Time (3-60)s 8 Time of starter power up.
The waiting time before second power up when
P09 Crank Rest Time (3-60)s 10
engine start fail.
Alarms for low oil pressure and under voltage
P10 Safety On Time (1-60)s 5
are inactive.
P11 Start Idle Time (0-3600)s 0 Idle running time of genset when starting.
Warming time between genset close and high
P12 Warming Up Time (3-3600)s 10
speed running.
Radiating time before stop genset, after it
P13 Cooling Time (3-3600)s 10
unloads.
P14 Stop Idle Time (0-3600)s 0 dle running time when pump unit stop.
Stop electromagnet’s power on time when
P15 ETS Hold Time (0-120)s 20
pump unit is stopping.
Time between ending of pump unit idle delay
P16 Stop Time (0-120)s 0 and stopped when “ETS Time” is set as 0;
Time between ending of ETS hold delay and

MGC100 Petrol Genset Controller User Manual Page 11 of 16

No. Content Parameter Range Default Description
stopped when “ETS Time” is not 0.
Teeth number of the engine, for judging of
starter separation conditions and inspecting of
P17 Flywheel Teeth (10-300) 118
engine speed. See the following Installation
Instruction.
When rotate speed exceed this threshold and
last over the delay value, over speed shutdown
Over Speed
P18 (0-6000)r/min 3500 alarm signal will be sent.
Threshold
(No detection for over speed signals if it is set
as 0).
When rotate speed exceed over speed
P19 Over Speed Delay (0-20)s 2 threshold and last over the delay value, over
speed alarm signal will be sent.
P20 Poles (2-16) 2 Set genset poles.
Disconnected condition. Separate condition of
starter and engine are gen sensor and
P21 Disc. Condition (0-2) 1
magnetic sensor, in order that separate stater
motor and engine as soon as possible.
In starting process, if genset rotate speed
P22 Disc. Speed (0-6000)r/min 840 exceed this value, it is regarded as genset start
success, starter will separate.
In starting process, if genset frequency exceed
P23 Disc. Freq (10-30)Hz 14 this value, that is genset start success, starter
will separate.
P24 Fuel Output Select (0-1) 0 0: Fuel output; 1: Stop output (ETS Output).
Configuration see form “Aux. Output
P25 Aux. Output 1 (0-9) 5
Defination”
When gen frequency falls below this threshold
and last over the delay value, under frequency
Gen Under Freq
P26 (0-75.0)Hz 45.0 shutdown alarm signal will be sent.
Threshold
(No detection for under frequency signals if it
is set as 0).
Under Freq
P27 (0-60)s 10 Gen under frequency delay value.
Shutdown Delay
When gen frequency exceeds this threshold
and last over the delay value, over frequency
Gen Over Freq
P28 (0-75.0)Hz 57.0 shutdown alarm signal will be sent.
Threshold
(No detection for over frequency signals if it is
set as 0)
Over Freq
P29 (0-60)s 2 Gen over frequency delay value.
Shutdown Delay
CLb1 Ua Correct A phase voltage value.
CLb2 Ub Correct B phase voltage value.
CLb3 Uc Correct C phase voltage value.
CLb4 Uab Correct AB wire voltage.

MGC100 Petrol Genset Controller User Manual Page 12 of 16

No. Content Parameter Range Default Description
CLb5 Ubc Correct BC wire voltage.
CLb6 Uca Correct CA wire voltage.

Table 8 Defined Contents of Aux. Output Ports

No. Content Description

0 Not Used When this is chosen, output port won’t output.
1 Preheat Output Close before start, open before energize.
2 Common Alarm When stop alarm is initiated, this alarm will self-lock untill alarm reset.
Used for engine which has idles. Close before starting and open in
3 Idle Output warming up delay; Close during stopping idle process and open when stop
is completed.
Used for some genset which has stop electromagnet. Close before
4 ETS Output
stoping idle ended. Open when “ETS Delay” ended.
Used for genset with choke valve electromagnet. Close when gen start
5 Air Flap Choke
and open when safety running delay is over.
6 Reserved
7 Reserved
8 Reserved
9 Reserved

Table 9 Crank Disconnect Conditions Selection

No. Content
0 Magnetic Sensor
1 Generator
2 Magnetic Sensor + Generator

NOTE:
1) Magnetic sensor is magnetic device which detects numbers of flywheel teeth installed in generator.
2) If magnetic sensor is selected, please insure numbers of flywheel teeth is same with set value, otherwise,
“Over Speed Shutdown” may be caused.
3) If genset without magnetic sensor, please don’t select corresponding items, otherwise, “Start Failure” may be
caused.
4) If generate isn’t selected, the controller won’t detect over/under voltage; if magnetic sensor isn’t selected,
speed of genset is converted via generate signal.

MGC100 Petrol Genset Controller User Manual Page 13 of 16

8 PARAMETERS SETTING

8.1 PARAMETERS REGULATION

When the controller is running, press for 3s, it will enter into parameter number menu and LED

will display :

1) Press and to downturn/upturn parameter number;

2) After parameter number is selected, press to enter into parameter setting menu; press

and to increase/decrease parameter value (it can be double-clicked);

3) Press to confirm modification and save value;

4) For multiple parameters, step (1-3) can be repeat done for setting;

5) After parameter setting, press for 3s to exit parameter setting status.

8.2 RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS

In emergency stop input status, press and for 5s at the same time, it can restore to
default and “reset” will be displayed on LED.

8.3 ELIMINATE ACCUMULATED TIME

Press and for 5s at the same time, accumulated running time will be reset an “hclr” will
be displayed on LED.

NOTE:

——Over voltage threshold must be greater than under voltage threshold.

——When start successfully, generator frequency need to be set lower as soon as possible in order to starter
separate sooner.
——Number of setting contents refers to “Parameter Content and Range (Table 7)”.
——Only in parameter number menu can exit from parameter setting status. If there is no press operation in
parameter number menu, it will exit in 30s automatically.

MGC100 Petrol Genset Controller User Manual Page 14 of 16

9 CASE DIMENSIONS

Controller is panel built-in design; it is fixed by clips when installed.

Unit: mm

Fig.3 Case Dimensions

1) Battery Voltage Input

NOTE: MGC100 controller can suit for widely range of battery voltage DC(9~18)V. Negative of battery must be
connected with the engine shell soundly. The diameter of wire which from power supply to battery must be over 1.0mm2.
If floating charge configured, please firstly connect output wires of charger to battery’s positive and negative directly,
then, connect wires from battery’s positive and negative to controller’s corresponding input ports in order to prevent
charge disturbing the controller’s normal working.

WARN: In running process, removing start battery is strictly prohibit.

2) Speed Sensor Input

NOTE: Speed sensor is magnetic equipment which is installed on engine body for testing flywheel teeth number. 2
core shielding wire is used for the connection of the sensor and controller. The wire is supposed to be connected to 11
terminal of controller with one end and the other end hanging in the air. The other two signal lines connect separately to
11, 12 terminal. Speed sensor output voltage is supposed to be at AC (1-24)V (virtual value) when it is in full speed range,
and AC12V (when in rated rotate speed) is recommened. When install the speed sensor, screw it to contact the flywheel
firstly, inverse it with 1/3 circle, and then tighten the nut finally.

3) Withstand Voltage Test

CAUTION: When controller has been installed in control panel, if the high voltage test is needed, please disconnect
controller’s all terminals in order to prevent high voltage into controller and damage it.

MGC100 Petrol Genset Controller User Manual Page 15 of 16

10 TYPICAL APPLICATION

Fig.4 Typical Application

NOTE: When it controls petrol genset, terminal 4 connects with ignition control; when it controls diesel genset,
terminal 5 needs to short connect with B+, terminal 4 needs to connect with fuel output.

11 FAULT FINDING

Table 10 Fault Finding

Symptoms Possible Solutions

Check starting batteries;
Controller no response with
Check controller connection wirings;
power
Check DC fuse.
Check fuel oil circuit and its connections;
Check starting batteries;
Crank not disconnect
Check speed sensor and its connections;
Refer to engine manual.
Check related switch and its connections according to the
Shutdown alarm in running
information on LED.
Check starter connections;
Starter no response
Check starting batteries.

_________________________________

MGC100 Petrol Genset Controller User Manual Page 16 of 16