Decision-Makerr Paralleling System (DPS)

Generator Set Controller

Kohlerr Decision-Makerr 6000

Paralleling Generator Set Controller
General Description and Function
The Decision-Makerr 6000 generator set controller provides
generator set advanced control, system monitoring, and
system diagnostics, and control for paralleling multiple
generator sets.

The Decision-Makerr 6000 interfaces the generator set to

other power system equipment and other network
management systems using standard industry network
communications.

The controller uses unique software logic to manage

sophisticated functions, such as voltage regulation,
synchronizing and load sharing controls, and protective relays
for paralleling up to eight generator sets on an isolated bus or
one generator set to the local utility.

Decision-Makerr 6000 Paralleling Controller Paralleling controller features include:

D Isochronous (real and reactive) load sharing with other

Decision-Makerr 6000 controller equipped generator sets.
D Random first-on logic to prevent two or more generator sets
from closing to a dead bus.
D Automatic synchronizer with dead bus closing.
D Soft loading and unloading.
D Protective relays:
d Synch check (25C)
d Loss of field (40)
d Over current (51)
d Over frequency (81O)
d Over power (32O)
d Over voltage (59)
d Reverse power (32R)
d Under frequency (81U)
d Under voltage (27)

Additional controller features include:

D A digital display and keypad provide access to data. The

display provides complete and understandable information,
and the keypad allows easy local access.
D The controller communicates directly with a personal
computer via a network or via a modem configuration.
D A lockout key switch meets appropriate local code
requirements.
D The controller supports Modbusr RTU protocol.

Modbusr is a registered trademark of Schneider Electric.

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 Emergency Stop Switch Alarm Horn Status Lamps Breaker Control Buttons Digital Display

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Lockout Key Switch Master Switch Buttons (Off/Auto/Run) Operating Guide Menu Keypad

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Controller Specifications D Status lamps

d System ready (green)
Decision-Makerr 6000—Software Version 2.5.23 or higher d Shutdown active (red)
d Warning active (yellow)
D Power supply: 12- or 24-volt DC d Not in auto (yellow)
D Power drain: 700 milliamps (or 400 milliamps without panel lamps) d Programming mode, flashing--local, steady--remote (yellow)
D Humidity range: 5% to 95% noncondensing d Sync (green), off--not active, flashing--active, steady--in sync
D Operating temperature range: --40C to +70C (--40F to +158F) d (Generator set status) (red), off--no voltage detected,
D Storage temperature range: --40C to +85C (--40F to +185F) on--generator set output voltage is detected *
D Standards: D Communication ports
d NFPA 99 d Two RS-485 connector for Modbusr RTU communication ports
d NFPA 110, Level 1 d One RS-232 connector for a PC or modem (optional software
(requires optional RSA for standard NFPA outputs) required)
d CSA 282-09 D Integrated functions include:
d UL 508 d Base load control (kW and kVAR/PF)
D Dimensions—W x H x D, d Generator set circuit breaker control
460 x 275 x 291 mm (18.15 x 10.8 x 11.47 in.) d Load sharing logic (kW and kVAR)
d Load shed logic
User Interface Controls and Components d Synchronizer
d Voltage regulator, 3-phase, 0.25%
D Emergency stop switch with International Electromechanical D Fuse-protected battery circuits
Commission (IEC) yellow ring identification D Inputs and outputs (see Controller Monitoring for details)
D Lockout key switch D Controller mounts on the generator set and is viewable from one of
D Vacuum fluorescent display with two lines of 20 characters (see User four positions or remotely up to a distance of 12 m (40 ft.)
Interface Displays for menus) D Customer and remote inputs:
D Alarm horn indicates generator set shutdown and warning faults d Analog inputs 0--5 VDC (up to 7 user-defined analog inputs
D Environmentally sealed membrane with five buttons and lamps with multiple shutdown and warning levels)
d Off (red) d Digital contact inputs (up to 21 user-defined digital inputs with
d Auto (green) shutdown or warning levels)
d Run (yellow) d Remote emergency stop
d Open paralleling breaker (green) d Remote reset
d Close paralleling breaker (red) d Remote 2-wire start
D Environmentally sealed 16-button membrane navigation and entry * The lamp is on when generator set output voltage is detected. Voltage
keypad may be present on the generator set bus even if the lamp is off, in some
d 0--9 numeric entry
circumstances such as blown fuses in the generator voltage sensing
d Yes/no entry
d Menu reset, menu right, menu down, and enter circuit.
d Stop program run
d Alarm silence and time AM/PM
d Lamp test

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 User Interface Controls and Components Relay
Warning Shutdown Driver
(continued) Status Event or Fault Function Function Output
D Digital inputs (standard): Controller/Communication Function
d Battery charger fault Active no dial X
d Battleswitch
d Emergency stop Auto button pressed X
d Field overvoltage (350 kW and higher) Battle switch
d First on enable (fault shutdown override switch) D
d Frequency trim enable
d Generator circuit breaker auxiliary Connection failed (communication) X
d Generator circuit breaker, over current trip switch (OTS) Controller setup error D X
d Ground fault detector Dialout message sent X
d High oil temperature
d Idle mode active (ECM models only) Date change from (controller) X
d kVAR raise/lower Duplicate PGEN ID X
d kVAR/PF raise/lower EEPROM initialized X
d kW raise/lower
d Load enable EEPROM write failure D X
d Low coolant level Extra PGEN node X
d Low coolant temperature
d Low fuel warning Frequency selection error D X
d Low fuel shutdown Key switch locked X
d Speed raise/lower Key switch unlocked X
d Synch enable
d Utility circuit breaker auxiliary kW selection error D X
d Voltage raise/lower Loss of ECM communication D X
d Voltage trim enable Master not In auto (generator set
D Thirty-one user-defined relay driver outputs (relays not included). switch) (status) D X
See the Controller Functions for a breakdown of the available
shutdown and warning functions. Master switch error D X
d NFPA 110 faults Master switch open D X
d Defined common faults Master switch to off D X
Missing PGEN node X
Controller Functions No coolant temperature signal D X
No modem at power up X
The following chart shows which functions cause a warning or shutdown.
No oil pressure signal D X
Most functions are available as relay outputs. The user customizes outputs Off button pressed X
through a menu of warnings, shutdowns, and status conditions. User Open button pressed (circuit
breaker) X
defines up to 31 relay driver outputs (RDOs) (relays not included).
Phase selection error D X
Warning causes the warning lamp to show yellow, shows a text message Run button pressed X
on the digital display, and sounds the alarm horn signaling an impending
SCRDOs 1--4 (software controlled
problem. RDOs) X

Shutdown causes the fault lamp to show red, shows a text message on the State initialized X
digital display, sounds the alarm horn, and stops the generator set. Volt selection error D X
Generator Function
Relay AC sensing loss D D X
Warning Shutdown Driver Alternator protection D X
Status Event or Fault Function Function Output
Critical over voltage D X
General Function
Field over voltage digital aux.
Analog aux. inputs A01--A07 d d input (M4, M5, M7, or M10 D
Battery charger fault, digital aux. alternator only)
input D01* D X
Ground fault detected * D X
Defined common faults (each Load shed common D X
input value is set separately) D X Load shed kW over D X
(default includes [)
Load shed underfrequency D X
Defined common warning
(each input value is set D X Locked rotor D X
separately) Loss of field (40) D X
Digital aux. input D01--D21 d d Over current (51) D D X
Emergency stop D[ X Over current with volts restraint
(51VR) D X
EPS (emergency power system)
supplying load D X
Over frequency (81O) D X
Generator set running (status) X Over power (32O) D X
Idle (speed) mode function digital Over voltage (each phase) (59) D X
aux. input D21 d
Under frequency (81U) D X
Internal fault D X Under voltage (each phase) (27) D X
NFPA 110 fault D D X D Standard functions
Remote shutdown D X d Available user functions are engine and fuel dependant
System ready (status) X * Function requires optional input sensors or kits and is engine dependent,
see Controller Displays as Provided by the Engine ECM.
[ Items included with common fault shutdown

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 Controller Functions (continued)
Relay Relay
Warning Shutdown Driver Warning Shutdown Driver
Status Event or Fault Function Function Output Status Event or Fault Function Function Output
Engine Function Paralleling Function
Dual starter application X Auto synch disabled D X
ECM yellow alarm d X Circuit breaker close attempts fault D X
ECM red alarm d X Circuit breaker close fault D X
Engine derate active X Circuit breaker common fault D X
Dual starter ’B’ X Circuit breaker current fault D X
High battery voltage D X Circuit breaker open fault D X
High coolant temperature D D[ X Circuit breaker X
High oil temperature D D X Close breaker X
Intake air temperature d d X Close button pressed (circuit
Low battery voltage D X breaker)
Low coolant level D X Common protective relay D X
Low coolant level, digital aux. input Contactor X
D14 d
Dead bus sensing fault D X
Low coolant temperature D D X External breaker trip D X
Low fuel level (diesel models), First on fault D X
digital aux. input D02 * d X
Generator set circuit breaker closed X
Low fuel pressure (gas models), Generator set circuit breaker
digital aux. input D02 * d X X
opened
(Low) oil pressure D D[ X Generator set volts/Hz ok X
Maintenance due D X In synch (25C) (status) X
Overcrank D[ X PGEN common not online X
Over speed D[ X Reverse kVAR D
Speed sensor fault D X Reverse power (32R) D X
Starter motor ’A’ failure D X Synch frequency match X
Starter motor ’B’ failure D X Synch phase match X
Time delay air/fuel mixture engine Synch timeout X
start X D
Time delay circuit breaker trip to
Time delay engine cooldown shutdown D X
(TDEC) X
Utility circuit breaker closed X
Time delay engine start (TDES) X
Utility circuit breaker opened X
Time delay engine starting aid X
D Standard functions
Weak battery (low cranking voltage) D X
d Available user functions are engine and fuel dependant
* Function requires optional input sensors or kits and is engine dependent,
see Controller Displays as Provided by the Engine ECM.
[ Items included with common fault shutdown

Controller Displays as Provided by the Engine ECM (availability subject to change by the engine manufacturer)
Display GM/PSI Doosan John Deere (JDEC) Volvo (EMS II) Volvo (EDC III) DD/MTU (ADEC)
Ambient temperature X
Charge air pressure X X X X X
Charge air temperature X X X X X
Coolant level X X X
Coolant pressure X X
Coolant temperature X X X X X X
Crankcase pressure X X
ECM battery voltage X X X
ECM fault codes X X X X X X
ECM serial number X
Engine model number X X
Engine serial number X X
Engine speed X X X X X X
Fuel pressure X X
Fuel rate X X X X X X
Fuel temperature X X X X
Oil level X
Oil pressure X X X X X X
Oil temperature X X X
Trip fuel X X X
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 User Interface Display Menus
Displays shown in this section relate to three-phase applications. d Time
Single-phase applications are similar where relevant. d Date
Some menus and line items appear only in paralleling applications. D Menu 7—Generator System
d Operating mode, standby or prime
The listing below has D denoting main menus, d denoting first level d System line voltage
sub-menus, and -- denoting second level sub-menus. d System frequency
D Menu 1—Generator Monitoring d Phase, single or three (wye or delta)
d System kW rating
(shown as three phase or single phase) d System rated current
d Volts and Amps d Load shed output setting, %, kW
-- Voltage and Current (line-to-line, line-to-neutral for each phase), -- Time delay, min:sec
0.25% accuracy d Over voltage setting, %, VAC
-- Frequency, 0.5% accuracy -- Time delay, min:sec
d Volts and Amps Summary (available as auto-scroll) d Under voltage setting, %, VAC
-- Voltage (line-to-line, line-to-neutral for all phases), 0.25% -- Time delay, min:sec
accuracy d Over frequency setting, %, Hz
-- Current (L1, L2, L3 for all phases), 0.25% accuracy d Under frequency setting, %, Hz
d Power kW d Overspeed, Hz, RPM
-- Total kW, 0.5% accuracy d Battery voltage, 12 or 24 volt
-- kW for each phase, 0.5% accuracy d Low battery voltage setting, VDC
-- Total kW and % of rated kW (alternator duty level), 0.5% d High battery voltage setting, VDC
accuracy d Block heater on setting, temp.
d Power kVAR d Block heater off setting, temp.
-- Total kVAR absorbing/generating, 0.5% accuracy d Enable variable speed governor (VSG), yes/no
-- kVAR absorbing/generating for each phase (L1, L2, L3), 0.5% d Enable digital speed control (DSC), yes/no
accuracy d English or metric units
d Power kVA (power factor) d Set NFPA 110 defaults, yes/no (see NFPA 110 Requirements)
-- kVA, total, 0.5% accuracy D Menu 8—Time Delays
-- kVA, for each phase (L1, L2, L3), 0.5% accuracy d Engine start, min:sec
D Menu 2—Engine Monitoring d Starting aid, min;sec
Engine Monitoring (Basic) (metric or English units) d Crank on, min:sec
d Crank pause, min:sec
d Oil pressure and coolant temperature d Engine cooldown, min:sec
d Engine RPM and battery voltage d Cooldown temperature override, yes/no
d High coolant temperature warning and shutdown levels d Overcrank shutdown crank cycles
d Low oil pressure warning and shutdown levels d Over voltage, min:sec
d Engine warmed-up temperature d Under voltage, min:sec
d Engine cooled-down temperature d Load shed kW, min:sec
Engine Monitoring (Detailed) (metric or English units) D Menu 9—Input Setup
d Engine fuel Input Setup (setup digital auxiliary inputs)
-- Fuel pressure and temperature *
-- Charge air pressure and temperature * d Digital input (up to 21 user-defined digital inputs)
-- Fuel rate, expressed as L/hr. (gal./hr.) -- User-defined description
-- Fuel used last run (trip fuel), expressed as L (gal.) * -- Message text, yes/no
d Engine coolant -- Enable, yes/no
-- Coolant pressure and temperature * -- Inhibit time, 0--60 sec.
-- Coolant level * -- Delay time, 0--60 sec.
d Engine oil Input Setup (setup analog auxiliary inputs)
-- Oil pressure and temperature * d Analog input (up to 7user-defined analog inputs)
-- Oil level and crankcase pressure * -- User-defined description
d Engine misc. -- Warning enabled, yes/no
-- ECM battery voltage and ambient temperature * -- Shutdown enabled, yes/no
-- Engine model number * -- Inhibit time, 0--60 sec.
-- Engine serial number * -- Warning delay time, 0--60 sec.
-- Unit number and ECM serial number * -- Shutdown delay time, 0--60 sec.
-- ECM fault codes -- Low shutdown value
D Menu 3—Analog Monitoring -- Low warning value
d Local battery voltage -- High warning value
d Analog inputs 0--5 VDC (up to 7 user-defined analog inputs with -- High shutdown value
multiple shutdown and warning levels) D Menu 10—Output Setup
D Menu 4—Operational Records (up to 31 user-defined relay driver outputs)
d Factory test date (relays not included)
d Total run time hours d Define common faults
d Total run time loaded hours d System events
d Total run time unloaded hours -- Common fault, yes/no
d Total run time kW hours d Digital inputs
d Number of starts -- Common fault, yes/no
d Engine start? yes/no and countdown time min:sec d Analog inputs
-- Run time hours:minutes -- Common fault, yes/no
d Records maintenance D Menu 11—Voltage Regulator
-- Maintenance reminder in hours d Average voltage and voltage adjust
-- Reset records, yes/no -- Line-to-line voltage of each phase
d Run time since maintenance, total hours d Under frequency unload enabled, yes/no
d Run time since maintenance, loaded hours -- Frequency setup
d Run time since maintenance, unloaded hours -- Slope, volts per cycle
d Run time since maintenance, total kW hours d Reactive droop enabled, yes/no
d Number of operating days since last maintenance date -- Voltage droop %
d Number of starts since last maintenance date d Regulator gain adjust
d Last start time and date d Analog volt adjust enabled, yes/no
d Total unloaded/loaded hours of last start d Reset regulator defaults, yes/no
D Menu 5—Event History (up to 100 stored events) * Function requires optional input sensors or kits and is engine dependent,
d Event, time, and date see Controller Displays as Provided by the Engine ECM.
D Menu 6—Time and Date
d Day of week
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D Menu 12—Calibration d Synch parameters adjust
Calibration (Scale AC Analog Inputs) -- Volts match: window, gain, and reset
d Generator voltage line-to-neutral -- Synchronize frequency window and frequency match gain
-- Generator line-to-neutral calibration reference for each phase -- Phase match: window, gain, and reset
d Generator voltage line-to-line -- Dwell time: first on close time delay, fail to synch time delay, and
-- Generator line-to-line calibration reference for each phase voltage/frequency ok timer
-- Calibrate regulator, yes/no d Manual synchronize controls and monitoring
d Generator amps -- Phase rotation
-- Generator line amps calibration reference -- Voltage, frequency, and phase (generator set vs. bus)
d Bus voltage line-to-neutral -- Speed and voltage bias
-- Bus line-to-neutral calibration reference d Control input settings
d Restore defaults -- First on enable
-- Restore generator voltage defaults, yes/no -- Load enable
-- Restore generator amperage defaults, yes/no -- Sync mode in auto enable
-- Restore bus voltage defaults, yes/no -- Sync mode in run enable
-- Restore all calibration defaults, yes/no -- kW base load control enable
-- kW ramp hold
Calibration (Scale Aux. Analog Inputs) -- Frequency trim enable
(up to 7 user-defined analog inputs) -- Volts trim enable
d Zero aux. analog inputs, yes/no -- Reactive droop enable
d Analog input scale value 1 -- kW system control enable
-- Scale 1 and scale 2 -- VAR power factor system control enable
d Analog input scale value 2 -- External kW adjust enable
-- Scale 1 and scale 2 -- External VAR/power factor adjust enable
D Menu 13—Communications -- VAR power factor mode control enable
d Protocol Modbus 0 -- kVAR control enable
-- Modbus online, yes/no -- Power factor control enable
-- Connection type, single or converter D Menu 17—Load Share Control
-- Primary port, RS-485 or RS-232 d kW load control parameters
-- Address -- kW sharing control parameters: kW sharing gain, kW sharing
-- Baud rate, 19200 or 9600 reset, kW sharing dead band, frequency trim gain, and
d Protocol Modbus 1 frequency trim deadband
-- Modbus online, yes/no -- kW base load control parameters: kW adjust, gain, reset, and
-- Connection type, single or converter kW dead band
-- Primary port, RS-485 or RS-232 -- kW droop control parameters: % of droop at rated kW
-- Address -- kW ramp rates: % kW ramp rate, and % kW up/down rate
-- Baud rate, 19200 or 9600 -- Disconnect load level: % of kW
d Protocol Dial Out (available option) d kVAR load control parameters
-- Enabled, yes/no -- kVAR share control parameters: gain, reset, kVAR dead band,
-- Target, pager or modem voltage trim gain, and volts trim dead band
-- Phone number -- kVAR base load control parameters: kVAR adjust, gain, reset,
-- Phone delay (pager only) kVAR dead band, and up/down rate
-- Pin number (pager only) -- Power factor control parameters: PF adjust, gain, reset, PF
-- Pin delay (pager only) dead band, and up/down rate
D Menu 14—Programming Mode -- Reactive droop control parameters: % voltage droop
d Programming mode d Circuit breaker and misc. control parameters
-- Local -- Breaker energize time delay
-- Remote -- Breaker reclose time delay
-- Off -- Breaker close attempts
d Programming mode change access code -- Circuit breaker current fault limit
-- Change access code -- Circuit breaker current fault time delay
-- Enter old code -- Transformer phase shift
-- Enter new code
D Menu 15—Protective Relays (PR--protective relay, SD--shutdown) NFPA 110 Requirements
d PR over voltage, %, VAC In order to meet NFPA 110, Level 1 requirements, the generator
-- Time delay, sec
d PR under voltage, %, VAC set controller monitors the engine/generator functions and faults
-- Time delay, sec shown below. [
d PR over frequency, %, Hz D Engine functions:
-- Time delay, sec d Overcrank
d PR under frequency, %, Hz d Low coolant temperature warning
-- Time delay, sec d High coolant temperature warning
d PR reverse power, %, kW d High coolant temperature shutdown
-- Time delay, sec d Low oil pressure shutdown
d SD reverse power, %, kW d Low oil pressure warning
-- Time delay, sec d High engine speed
d PR over power, %, kW d Low fuel (level or pressure) *
-- Time delay, sec d Low coolant level
d SD over power, %, kW d EPS supplying load
-- Time delay, sec d High battery voltage *
d PR loss of field, %, kVAR d Low battery voltage *
-- Time delay, sec
d SD loss of field, %, kVAR D General functions:
-- Time delay, sec d Master switch not in auto
d PR over current, %, amps d Battery charger fault *
-- Time delay, sec d Lamp test
d SD over current, %, amps d Contacts for local and remote common alarm
-- Time delay, sec d Audible alarm silence switch
d Time delay, breaker trip to SD, min:sec d Remote emergency stop
D Menu 16—Paralleling Menu * Function requires optional input sensors or kits and is engine dependent,
d PGEN (paralleling generator set) settings see Controller Displays as Provided by the Engine ECM.
-- Generator ID
-- Number of nodes on bus? [ Requires optional RSA for standard NFPA 110 outputs.
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 Controller Features
The control functions apply to both the ECM and non-ECM equipped D Integrated Voltage Regulator. The voltage regulator provides
models unless noted otherwise. 0.25% no-load to full-load regulation with three-phase sensing.

D AC Output Voltage Adjustment. The voltage adjustment provides D Lamp Test. Keypad switch verifies functionality of the indicator
keypad adjustment in 0.1 volt increments of the average line-to-line lamps, alarm horn, and digital display.
AC output voltage with a maximum adjustment of 10% of the
system voltage. D Load Shed. The load shed function provides a load control output
(RDO) with user-selectable load shed level.
D Alternator Protection. The controller firmware provides generator
set overload and short circuit protection matched to each alternator D Master Switch Fault . The generator set master switch has fault
for the particular voltage/phase configuration. detection at four levels: 1) master switch to off, 2) master switch
open, 3) master switch error, and 4) master switch not in auto. Each
D Automatic Restart. The controller automatic restart feature initiates of these faults/ warnings provides local display, alarm horn on, and
the start routine and recrank when the generator set slows to less activates a relay driver output (RDO). By placing the master switch
than 390 RPM after a failed start attempt. to the off/reset position, all generator set faults can be reset.

D Battleswitch (Fault Shutdown Override Switch). The battle D Measurement Units. The controller provides selection of English or
switch input provides the ability to override the fault shutdowns metric displays.
except emergency stop and overspeed shutdown in emergency
situations and during generator set troubleshooting. D Modbusr Interface. The Modbusr interface provides industry
standard open protocol for communication between the generator
D Clock and Calendar. Real-time clock and calendar functions time set controller and other devices or for network communications.
stamp shutdowns for local display and remote monitor. Also use
these functions to determine the generator set start date and days of D Number of Starts. Total number of generator set successful starts
operation. is recorded and displayed on the local display and remote PC
monitor. This information is a resettable and total record.
D Cooldown Temperature Override. This feature provides the ability
to bypass (override) the cooldown temperature shutdown and force D Programmed Run. The programmed run function provides
the generator set to run for the full engine cooldown time delay. Also user-selectable time for a one-time exercising of the generator set.
see Time Delay Engine Cooldown (TDEC). The controller does not provide weekly scheduled exercise periods.

D Communication Access. The controller can connect to a PC for D Programming Access. The setup access and programming
updates using SiteTecht software and can provide remote information is password protected. When locally accessing
annunciation using Monitor software. Two of the three available programming information, the PM (programming mode) lamp
ports may be used. flashes. When remotely accessing programming information, the
PM lamp is steady.
D Cyclic Cranking. The controller has programmable cyclic cranking.
The customer selects the number of crank cycles (1--6) and the D Remote Reset. The remote reset function resets faults and allows
crank time from 10 to 30 seconds. The crank disconnect depends restarting of the generator set without going to the master switch
upon the speed sensor input information or the generator frequency off/reset position. The remote reset function is initiated via the
information. The default cyclic crank setting is 15 seconds on, remote reset digital input.
15 seconds off for three cycles.
D RSA II Remote Monitoring Panel. The controller is compatible with
D Display Power Shutdown. To conserve battery power, the display the Kohlerr Remote Serial Annunciator (RSA II).
turns off after 5 minutes of inactivity. Pressing any keypad button
activates the display. D Run Time Hourmeter. The run time hourmeter function is available
on the local display and remote monitor. The information displayed
D ECM Communication. The controller monitors ECM uses real time loaded and unloaded run time as an actual and
communication links and provides fault detection for oil pressure resettable record.
signal loss, coolant temperature signal loss, and ECM
communication loss. Each of these faults provides local display, D Self-Test. The controller has memory protection and a
alarm horn ON, and relay driver output (RDO) on ECM models only. microprocessor self-test.
See Controller Functions following for additional information.
D Time Delay Engine Cooldown (TDEC). The TDEC provides a
D ECM Diagnostics. The controller displays engine ECM fault code user-selectable time delay before the generator set shuts down. If
descriptions to help in engine troubleshooting. See Controller the engine is above the preset temperature and unit is signalled to
Functions following for additional information. shut down, unit will continue to run for the duration of the TDEC. If
the engine is at or below the preset temperature and unit is signalled
D Engine Starting Aid. The starting aid feature provides control for to shut down or the TDEC is running, unit will shut down without
an ether injection system. This setup has adjustable on time before waiting for the time delay to expire. Also see Cooldown Temperature
engine crank from 0 to 10 seconds. This feature is also part of the Override.
remote communication option.
D Time Delay Engine Start (TDES). The TDES provides a
D Event Logging. The controller keeps a record (up to 100 entries) user-selectable time delay before the generator set starts.
for warning and shutdown faults. This fault information becomes a
stored record of system events and can be reset.
Modbusr is a registered trademark of Schneider Electric.
D Idle Speed Function. Idle speed function provides the ability to
start and run the engine at idle speed for a selectable time period.
The engine will go to normal speed should the temperature reach
warm-up before the time delay is complete.

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 KOHLER CO., Kohler, Wisconsin 53044 USA
Phone 920-457-4441, Fax 920-459-1646
For the nearest sales and service outlet in the
US and Canada, phone 1-800-544-2444
KOHLERPower.com

Decision-Makerr 6000 Available Options

Communication and PC Software Available Options Other Available Options
Refer to G6-76 Monitor III Software and the communication literature for - Common Failure Relay remotely signals auxiliary fault, emergency
additional communication and PC software information including stop, high engine temperature, low oil pressure, overcrank, and
Modbusr communication. overspeed via one single-pole, double-throw relay with 10-amp
contacts at 120 VAC or 28 VDC maximum.
- Local Single Connection. A PC is connected directly to the device
communication module with an RS-232 cable for applications where - Controller Cable enables remote mounting of the controller with
the PC is within 15 m (50 ft.) of the device or RS-485 cable for distances of up to 12 m (40 ft.) from the generator set.
applications where the PC is up to 1220 m (4000 ft.) from the
device. - Decision-Makerr Paralleling System (DPS) provides the
components including a master control panel (MCP), switchboards,
- Local Area Network (LAN). A PC is connected directly to the and circuit breakers to parallel several generator sets. (Refer to the
device’s local area network. A LAN is a system of connecting more respective DPS literature for details.)
than one device to a single PC.
- Dry Contact Kit interfaces between the controller signals and
- Remote Network (Ethernet): A PC with a NIC card uses an customer-supplied accessories providing contact closure to activate
Ethernet connection to access a remotely located converter warning devices such as lamps or horns. Kits are available with
(Modbusr/Ethernet) serving a controller. Refer to G6-79 for system either one or ten single-pole, double-throw relays with 10-amp
details. contacts at 120 VAC or 28 VDC maximum.

- Remote Network (Modem): A PC uses a modem to connect to a - Float/Equalize Battery Charger with Alarm Feature signals
remotely located device modem serving a controller. Monitoring controller of battery charger fault.
software (Monitor III) runs on the PC to view system operation.
- Prealarm Kit for NFPA 110 (gas fuel models only) warns the
- Monitor III Software for Monitoring and Control operator of low fuel pressure. Select the kit based on LP vapor or
(Windowsr-based user interface) natural gas, combination dual fuel, or LP liquid withdrawal.

- Converter, Modbusr/Ethernet. Supports a power system using - Prime Power Switch prevents battery drain during generator set
controllers accessed via the Ethernet. Converter is supplied with an non-operation periods and when the generator set battery cannot be
IP address by the site administrator. Refer to G6-79 for converter maintained by an AC battery charger.
details.
- Remote Audiovisual Alarm Panel warns the operator of fault
- RS-232 to RS-485 Port Converters shutdowns and warning conditions. Kit includes common fault lamp
and horn with silence switch.

- Remote Emergency Stop Panel immediately shuts the generator

set down from a remote station.

Ethernet Modbusr/ - Remote Serial Annunciator (RSA) Panel enables the operator to
Ethernet monitor the status of the generator set from a remote location, which
Network
Converter
Personal may be required for NFPA 99 and NFPA 110 installations. Uses
Computer OR Modbusr protocol, an industry standard.
with NIC

Remote RS-232 to - Run Relay provides a three-pole, double-throw relay with 10-amp
Network RS-485 Port contacts at 120 VAC or 28 VDC maximum for indicating that the
Telephone
(Modem) Converter generator set is running.
lines

Personal
Computer Modbusr is a registered trademark of Schneider Electric.
Windowsr is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Generator Set with the Decision-Makerr 6000 controller

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Availability is subject to change without notice. Kohler Co. reserves the

right to change the design or specifications without notice and without any
obligation or liability whatsoever. Contact your local Kohlerr generator
set distributor for availability.  2010, 2011, 2013 by Kohler Co., All rights reserved.

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