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| Illustration 1 | g00849140 |
550 Control Module (1) Display Area (2) UP Key (3) Programmable Indicators (4) DOWN Key (5) Indicator for Alarm (6) Indicator for the configuration mode (7) Indicator for the information mode (8) Indicator for the alarm mode (9) Indicator for the engine status mode (10) Indicator for the generator status mode (11) Indicator for the event log mode (12) Mode Select Key (13) Stop/Reset Key (14) Start Key (15) Manual Mode Key (16) Automatic Mode Key (17) Lamp Test Key | |
INDICATOR FOR THE INFORMATION MODE (7) - The information mode is active when the information mode indicator is illuminated. This is the normal mode for the display area. The display indicates the status of the generator. An example is "GENERATOR AT REST". If the display is in another mode, the display will automatically change back to the information mode after a set period of inactivity.
INDICATOR FOR THE ALARM MODE (8) - The alarm mode is active when the alarm mode indicator is illuminated. The display shows the information for any active alarms. An example is "SHUTDOWN LOW OIL PRESSURE".
INDICATOR FOR THE ENGINE STATUS MODE (9) - The engine status mode is active when the engine status mode indicator is illuminated. The display shows the information regarding the engine. An example is "ENGINE SPEED" and "OIL PRESSURE".
INDICATOR FOR THE GENERATOR STATUS MODE (10) - The generator status mode is active when the generator status mode indicator is illuminated. The display shows the information regarding the generator. An example is "GENERATOR VOLTAGE" and "GENERATOR CURRENT".
INDICATOR FOR THE EVENT LOG MODE (11) - The event log mode is active when the event log mode indicator is illuminated. The display shows the information regarding the last 25 alarms that caused the engine to shut down. Older alarms are replaced by newer alarms.
Display Navigation
In order to view a particular instrument, operate the MODE SELECT KEY (12). Each press of the key will move the mode indicator. The display will also indicate the title of the mode that is selected.
For example, in order to view the engine coolant temperature, move to the INDICATOR FOR THE ENGINE STATUS MODE (9). The display will show the title of the mode. Then, the display will automatically start scrolling through the various instruments. When the display reaches the last instrument the display will then scroll to the title of the mode. The display will resume scrolling through the page. The sequence will be repeated until the user switches the mode. After a period of inactivity, the module will revert to the INFORMATION MODE.
| ENGINE INSTRUMENTATION |
Mode Title |
|---|---|
| ENGINE SPEED 1503 RPM |
Instrument |
| ENG OIL PRESSURE 2.5 Bar 56psi |
Instrument |
| COOLANT TEMP 78deg C 105deg f |
Instrument |
| BATTERY VOLTAGE 24.5 V |
Instrument |
| CHARGE ALT VOLTAGE 27.5 V |
Instrument |
| ENGINE RUN TIME 50H 36M |
Instrument |
| NEXT MAINTENANCE 123 Hours |
Instrument |
It is also possible to manually scroll in order to display the different instruments. Once selected, the instrument will remain on the display until the user selects a different instrument or a different mode. The instrument will remain on the display until a period of inactivity occurs. Then, the module will revert to the INFORMATION MODE.
Note: The description of operation is also true for the other instrument modes and for viewing the records in the event log.
Manually Selecting an Instrument
| Operation | Detail |
|---|---|
| Initial display: | ENGINE INSTRUMENTS |
| Press the DOWN key (4). The display will show the following message: | ENGINE SPEED 1503 RPM |
| Press the DOWN key (4) again. The display will show the following message: | ENGINE OIL PRESSURE 2.5 Bar 56psi |
| Press the DOWN key (4) again. The display will show the following message: | COOLANT TEMP 78deg C 105deg f |
| Press the DOWN key (4) again. The display will show the following message: | BATTERY VOLTAGE 24.5 V |
| Press the DOWN key (4) again. The display will show the following message: | CHARGE ALT VOLTAGE 27.5 V |
| Press the UP key (2). The display will show the following message: | BATTERY VOLTAGE 24.5 V |
If the DOWN key (4) is pressed while the display is showing "NEXT MAINTENANCE DUE IN", then the display will scroll to the top of the page. The display will show the mode title "ENGINE INSTRUMENTS". Pressing the DOWN key (4) again will display "ENGINE SPEED".