HGM1780

GENSET CONTROLLER

USER MANUAL

SMARTGEN (ZHENGZHOU) TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

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CONTENT
1. OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................ 4

2. PERFORMANCE AND CHARACTERISTICS ................................................................... 4

3. SPECIFICATION ................................................................................................................ 6

4. OPERATION ...................................................................................................................... 7

4.1. PANEL KEYS................................................................................................................. 7

4.2. LCD ICONS ................................................................................................................... 7

4.3. DISPLAY DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................. 8

4.4. OPERATION INSTRUCTION ........................................................................................ 8

5. PROTECTION .................................................................................................................. 10

6. PARAMETER RANGE AND DEFINITION ........................................................................11

6.1 PARAMETERS CONFIGURATION .............................................................................11

6.2 DEFINITION OF RELAY OUTPUTS ........................................................................... 14

6.3 DEFINITION OF DIGITAL INPUTS (ACTIVE WHEN CONNECT TO GND (B-)) ........ 14

6.4 SENSOR SELECTION ................................................................................................ 15

6.5 CONDITIONS OF CRANK DISCONNECT ................................................................. 16

7. PARAMETER SETTING .................................................................................................. 17

8. CONNECTIONS............................................................................................................... 18

9. OVERALL DIMENSIONS ................................................................................................. 19

10. TYPICAL APPLICATION .................................................................................................. 19

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SmartGen — make your generator smart

Smartgen Technology Co., Ltd

No. 28 Jinsuo Road
Zhengzhou
Henan Province
P. R. China
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Software Version
Date Version Note
2009-11-20 1.0 Original release.
2010-05-31 1.1 Optimize details in Manual.
2010-07-21 1.2 Add alternator poles.
Add function of setting parameters via front panel and over
2010-11-05 1.3
current alarm when loading.
2011-06-16 1.4 Add over-current action option.
2011-12-24 1.5 Modify Typical Application.
2012-10-30 1.6 Modify case dimension.
2013-04-03 1.7 Add the description of sensor digital input.
Modify the parameter of flywheel teeth number scope,
add voltage coefficient options, Aux. outputs add high
2016-10-12 1.8
speed output option and optimize other details of user
manual

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1. OVERVIEW

HGM1780 is a genset automatic start module with 3 working modes that can be selected from the
front panel. It can detect one-phase generator voltage and current, can be started and stopped
manually or via a remote start/stop signals. In case of faults (such as low oil pressure, high
water/cylinder temperature, emergency stop alarm, over speed), HGM1780 can automatically
disconnect fuel relay and close ETS electromagnet to stop the generator. Graphical LCD monitor
on the front panel displays fault conditions and provides effective alarm signals.

2. PERFORMANCE AND CHARACTERISTICS

 Based on microprocessor, fitted with LCD screen with graphic icons and touch-buttons;
 Power supply range (8~35)VDC，compatibility with 12V or 24V starter batteries;
 Generator input port; speed, temperature, pressure, liquid level sensor input ports;
digitalized electric quantity display.
Measured and displayed electric quantity:
Generator voltage V
Generator frequency Hz
Generator current A
Engine temperature ºC
Oil pressure kPa
Engine speed rpm
Total running time H
Battery voltage V
Fuel level %
 Generator voltage, battery voltage, engine speed, temperature, pressure, liquid level
threshold value can be set.
Warnings and alarms are as following:
Low oil pressure
High water/cylinder temperature
Over/under speed
Emergency shutdown
Fail to start
Fail to stop
Generator over/under voltage

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Generator over/under frequency
Battery over/under voltage
Load over current
Low fuel level
 Idle control and ETS function (must be configured);
 3 working modes: manual, auto, stop;
 The controller can be set as an engine controller via software (generator voltage input is
deactivated) and used as water pump unit controller;
 Running status and alarm status are indicated by red LED on the panel;
 Compatibility with multiple temperature, pressure, fuel level sensors, which can be
user-defined and used directly; temperature sensors, pressure sensors can be used in
parallel with annunciator, providing digital data and increasing protection level at the same
time;
 Multiple crank disconnect conditions to select (engine speed sensor, oil pressure,
generator);
 2 fixed relay outputs (fuel relay, start relay);
 1 configurable output port which can be set as common alarm output, fail to stop output,
preheat output or idle control output;
 Parameters can be set and modified by users and saved in internal FLASH storage, which
means that they will not be lost in case of power off. All parameters of the controller can be
modified using the front panel or through configurable LINK port via PC software (SG72
adapter, produced by our company must be used). All parameters can be set via computer
using one USB port of the computer, which also allows to avoid batteries: power supply for
the controller can come directly from the PC USB port.
 HGM1780 combines modular design, anti-flaming ABS plastic case, embedded installation,
compact structure, small size, SCM control, stable performance and convenient operation.

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3. SPECIFICATION

Item Content
Working Voltage DC8. 0V to 35. 0V, Continuous Power Supply
Standby mode: 12V: 0.3W, 24V: 0.4W
Power Consumption
Working mode: 12V: 1W, 24V: 1.1W
Alternator voltage Input 1P2W 15V AC ~ 360 V AC (ph-N)
Alternator Frequency 50/60Hz
Magnetic Pickup Voltage 1V to 24V (RMS)
Magnetic Pickup
Max. 10kHz
Frequency
Max. accumulative run 99999.9 hours (After decimal point there is 1/10 of an hour, and it
time changes every six minutes)
Start Relay Output 1Amp DC28V DC B+ power supply
Fuel Relay Output 1Amp DC28V DC B+ power supply
Programmable Relay
1Amp DC28V DC B+ power supply
Output
Digital Input Active when connected to B-
Case Dimensions 90mm x 78mm x 44mm
Panel Cutout 78mm x 66mm
Temperature: (-25~+70)ºC
Working conditions
Humidity: (20~90)%RH without condensation
Storage Condition Temperature: (-30~+80)ºC
IP55: When waterproof rubber gasket installed between the
controller and panel fascia.
Protection Level
IP42: When waterproof rubber gasket is not installed between the
controller and panel fascia.
Attach AC1.5kV voltage between AC high voltage terminal and low
Insulation Intensity
voltage terminal (leak current below 1mA in 1 minute).
Weight 0.15kg

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4. OPERATION

4.1. PANEL KEYS

Key Definition Description

Pressing this button will start the generator manually and
Manual/Decrease place it into its manual mode; in settings menu moves cursor
down and decreases the set value.
Pressing this button will place the module into its auto mode;
Auto/Increase in settings menu moves cursor up and increases the set
value.
Pressing this button in any situation will shut down the
Stop generator and place it into its standby mode; in case of
alarm, pressing this button will clear alarms.
Turn Page Using this button you can scroll pages of the LCD monitor; in
/Confirm settings menu press to move cursor and confirm.
Alarm Indicator This indicator will flash when an alarm occurs.

4.2. LCD ICONS

Icon Definition Icon Definition

High Temp. Alarm Auto Mode

Low Oil Pressure Stop Mode

Over Speed Alarm Manual Mode

Under Speed Alarm Gens Volts Indication
Emergency Stop Battery Volts Indication
Over Voltage Speed Unit (Per Minute)
Under Voltage Oil Pressure Unit
Fail to start Voltage Unit
Fail to stop Fuel Level Unit (%)
Voltage Abnormal Temperature Unit
Auxiliary Alarm Frequency Unit
Normal Run Hours Count
Fuel Level Low A Load Current

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4.3. DISPLAY DESCRIPTION
Generator: phase voltage Ua, frequency F Loading: current la, engine speed

Oil pressure, water temperature Liquid level %, accumulated run time

Battery voltage, engine speed Parameters setting

4.4. OPERATION INSTRUCTION

The module has three working modes: stop mode ( ), manual mode ( ) and auto mode
( ).
Manual Start ( )
 After pressing Manual Start button ( ) and holding it for at least one second, the indicator
next to the button will be illuminated. Preheating output will be activated firstly and preheat
delay begins. One second before it is finished, fuel output will be activated for one second and
after that preheat output will be deactivated; starter is energized to output and engine cranks.
When generator frequency reaches the pre-set value, the starter motor will be deactivated
and generator will start. Then, safety delay will start, after it is finished, idle delay will start, and
when it is finished idle relay will be closed and the generator will start working at normal
speed.
Auto Mode ( )
 After pressing and holding button for at least one second, the indicator next to the button
will be illuminated and the module will be placed into its automatic mode. If remote start signal

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is active (remote start input port is connected to B-), after start delay the genset will start.
Preheating output will be activated firstly and preheat delay begins. One second before it is
finished, fuel output will be activated for one second and after that preheat output will be
deactivated; then starter is energized to output (engine will try to start according to the pre-set
number of times; if one of the attempts is successful, the start process will be completed,
otherwise fail to start alarm will be initiated: fail to start indicator on the panel will be
illuminated and common alarm indicator will flash). After start delay and idle delay, idle relay
will be deactivated and the generator will start working at normal speed.
Note: During crank rest time, fuel output is deactivated; three seconds after the beginning of the

delay, preheat and ETS outputs will be activated; after the end of the delay, ETS output will be

deactivated and fuel relay output; preheat output will be deactivated before the beginning of crank.

 When remote start signal is deactivated, after stop delay, the generator enters idle state and
the idle relay is deactivated. After idle delay, fuel relay deactivates, ETS relay output activates,
and the genset automatically stops. After complete stop, ETS relay deactivates.
Stop ( )
 After pressing and holding for at least one second during normal operation of the genset
(in manual or auto modes), the light indicator near the button will be illuminated and idle
operation will begin. When idle relay deactivates and after idle delay, fuel relay is deactivated
and ETS output is energized. When complete stop of the generator, ETS is deactivated.
 In case of fault alarm, pressing and holding the button for one second will clear alarms.
Holding it for more than one second will illuminate all indicators on the panel (light test
function).
 Pressing this button for more than one second in stop mode will lead to activation of ETS
output and illumination of all the indicators on the panel (light test function). Releasing the
button will immediately deactivate ETS output and light test function.
 When in stop mode, the module will only react to emergency stop signal.
Note: Configurable output ports can be set as one of the following functions: “ETS output”, “Idle

output” or “Preheat output” via PC. Therefore, all three functions cannot be active at the same time;

the above-mentioned is only to describe the logical course of action of the controller in case all three

functions are active.

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5. PROTECTION

1) Low Oil Pressure: detection begins after safety delay; if low oil pressure lasts for 2s,
shutdown is initiated.
2) High Temperature: detection begins after safety delay; if high temperature lasts for 2s,
shutdown is initiated.
3) Low Fuel Level: if fuel level stays below the pre-set level for 10 seconds, low fuel level
warning signal is sent. Only warning and not shutdown.
4) Over Speed: detection begins after start; When speed over the preset for 2s, shutdown is
initiated.
5) Under Speed: detection begins after idle delay; if under speed lasts for 15s, shutdown is
initiated.
6) Fail to Start: if after a pre-set number of crank attempts, the gen-set has not started,
shutdown is initiated.
7) Fail to Stop: if the generator has not stopped after stop delay, fail to stop warning is initiated,
without latching.
8) High Battery Voltage: if battery voltage stays above the pre-set value for 20 seconds, high
battery voltage warning signal is sent. Only warning and not shutdown.
9) Low Battery Voltage: if battery voltage stays below the pre-set value for 20 seconds, low
battery voltage warning signal is sent. Only warning and not shutdown.
10) Emergency Shutdown: if emergency shutdown input is activated, ETS output is immediately
energized while fuel, preheat and crank signals are deactivated and emergency shutdown
alarm is initiated.
11) Generator Over Voltage: if it is detected that voltage is above the pre-set level and reach the
pre-set value of gens abnormal delay, generator over voltage signal is sent and shutdown
alarm is initiated.
12) Generator Under voltage: if it is detected that voltage is below the pre-set level and reach
the pre-set value of gens abnormal delay, generator under voltage signal is sent and
shutdown alarm is initiated.
13) Load Over Current: if load current stays above the pre-set value for a pre-set delay time, the
controller will initiate over current alarm signal and A indicator will start flashing.
14) Common Alarm: in case of over speed, under speed, high temperature, low oil pressure,
emergency shutdown, fail to start and fail to stop alarms, high battery voltage, low battery
voltage, load over current or common alarm indicator flashing and common alarm output is
activated

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6. PARAMETER RANGE AND DEFINITION

6.1 PARAMETERS CONFIGURATION (TABLE 1)

Default
No. Parameter Range Description
value
Time from remote start signal is active to
P00 Start Delay (0-3600)s 1
start genset.
Time from remote start signal is
P01 Stop Delay (0-3600)s 1
deactivated to genset stop.
The maximum number of crank attempts.
P02 Start Attempts (1-9) times 3 If none of them is successful, the
controller will initiate fail to start alarm.
Time of pre-powering heat plug before
P03 Preheat Time (0-300)s 0
starter is powered up.
The time of powering up the starter for
P04 Cranking Time (3-60)s 8
every crank attempt.
Crank Rest The waiting time before second power up
P05 (3-60)s 10
Time when engine start fail.
Alarms for low oil pressure, high
Safety On temperature, under speed, under
P06 (1-60)s 10
Delay frequency /voltage, charge fail are
inactive.
P07 Start Idle Time (0-3600)s 0 Idle running time of genset when starting.
Warming Up Warming time between genset switch on
P08 (3-3600)s 10
Time and normal running.
Radiating time before genset stop, after it
P09 Cooling Time (3-3600)s 10
unloads.
P10 Stop Idle Time (0-3600)s 0 Idle running time when genset stop.
ETS Solenoid The time of powering up the
P11 (0-120)s 20
Hold electromagnet during stop procedure.
Time between ending of genset idle delay
and stopped when “ETS time” is set as 0;
Fail to Stop
P12 (0-120)s 0 Time between ending of ETS hold delay
Delay
and stopped when “ETS Hold output
time” is not 0.
Tooth number of the engine for judging of
crank disconnect conditions and
P13 Flywheel Teeth (1-300) 118
inspecting of engine speed. See the
installation instructions.
P14 Power-on Mode (0-2) 0 Default: Stop Mode.
Generator Alarm delay for generator over and under
P15 (0-20.0)s 10.0
Abnormal Time voltage states.
When generator voltage exceeds this
value and stays so for the time of
‘Generator Abnormal Time’, it is regarded
Generator Over
P16 (30-1000)V 264 as over voltage and Generator Over
Voltage
Voltage shutdown alarm is initiated. If the
voltage value is 1000V, over voltage
signal is not initiated.

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Default
No. Parameter Range Description
value
When detected voltage falls below this
value and stays so for the time of
‘generator abnormal state delay’, it is
Generator
P17 (30-1000)V 196 regarded as under voltage and generator
Under Voltage
abnormal state shutdown alarm is
initiated. If the voltage value is 30V, under
voltage signal is not initiated.
When engine speed falls below this value
Engine Under and stays so for 10 seconds, this is
P18 (0-6000)RPM 1200
Speed regarded as under speed and under
speed alarm shutdown signal is sent.
When engine speed exceeds this value
Engine Over and stays so for 2 seconds, this is
P19 (0-6000)RPM 1710
Speed regarded as over speed and over speed
alarm shutdown signal is sent.
When generator frequency falls below this
Under value and stays so for 10 seconds, it is
P20 (0-75.0)Hz 45.0
Frequency regarded as under frequency and under
frequency alarm shutdown is initiated.
When generator frequency exceeds this
value and stays so for 2 seconds, it is
P21 Over Frequency (0-75.0)Hz 57.0
regarded as an over frequency and over
frequency alarm shutdown is initiated.
When the temperature value of the
external temperature sensor exceeds this
threshold, high temperature signal is
sent. Detection starts after safety delay
and only concerns external temperature
High
P22 (80-140)ºC 98 sensor which connected to the
Temperature
temperature sensor input port. If the set
value is 140, high temperature signal will
not be sent (this only concerns
temperature sensor, not high
temperature signal via config. input port).
When the external pressure sensor value
falls below this threshold, low oil pressure
delay begins. Detection begins after
Low Oil safely on delay. If the set value is 0, low
P23 (0-400)kPa 103
Pressure oil pressure signal is not sent (this only
concerns pressure sensor and does not
concern low oil pressure warning signal
via configurable input port)
When the liquid level of the external
sensor falls below this value and stays so
Low Liquid
P24 (0-100)% 10 for 10 seconds, low liquid level signal is
Level
send and warning without shutdown is
initiated.

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Default
No. Parameter Range Description
value
P25 Poles (2-16) 4 Numbers of generator pole,
When battery voltage exceeds this value
Battery Over and stays so for 20 seconds, Battery
P26 (12-40)V 33.0
Volts Over Volts signal is send and warning
without shutdown is initiated.
When battery voltage falls below this
Battery Under value and stays so for 20 seconds,
P27 (4-30)V 8.0
Volts Battery Under Volts signal is send and
warning without shutdown is initiated.
The ratio of external CT.
P28 Current Trans. (5-6000)/5 500
Default value: 500:5.
Full Current Generator’s rated current; used to
P29 (5-1900)A 500
Rating estimate load over current.
When load current exceeds full current
Over Current
P30 (50-130) 120 value multiple by this value, over current
Percentage
delay begins.
When load current exceeds this threshold
Over Current
P31 (0-3600)s 1296 and stays so for the pre-set time, the
Delay
situation is regarded as over current.
P32 Relay Output (0-6) 1 Default: Common Alarm
Default: Auxiliary shutdown; if the set
P33 Digital Input (0-6) 4 value is 0, fuel level sensor type can be
selected.
Digital Input
P34 (0-20.0)s 2.0 Active delay time for digital input ports
Delay
P35 Module Address (1-254) 1 Communication address
Starter motor disconnection condition.
There are 3 conditions of disconnecting
Crank
(0-5) starter with engine. Each condition can
P36 Disconnect 1
See table 5. be used alone and simultaneously to
Condition
separating the start motor and genset as
soon as possible.
Disconnect When generator speed higher than the
P37 (0-3000) RPM 360
Engine Speed set value, starter will be disconnected.
When generator frequency higher than
Disconnect
P38 (10-30) Hz 14.0 the set value, starter will be
Generator Freq
disconnected.
When generator oil pressure higher than
Disconnect Oil
P39 (0-400) kPa 200 the set value, starter will be
Pressure
disconnected.
Temperature
P40 (0-10) 06 SGD (120ºC resistor type)
Sensor
Oil Pressure
P41 (0-10) 06 SGD (10Bar resistor type)
Sensor
Not used. (If fuel level sensor is used,
Fuel Level
P42 (0-7) 0 then the digital input port must be set as
Sensor
‘not used’).

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Default
No. Parameter Range Description
value
Over Current
P43 (0-2) 0 0: Warn; 1: Shutdown; 2:Trip
Action
Multiple adjustment for the sampling
Voltage voltage to judge whether generator
P44 (1000-9999) 1000
Coefficient over/under voltage from controller display
in the panel.
6.2 DEFINITION OF RELAY OUTPUTS (TABLE 2)
No. Items Description
0 Not used Output is not active.
Includes all shutdown alarms and warning alarms. Warning alarms are not
Common
1 self-latching, while shutdown alarms are and will not disappear until they
Alarm
are reset.
Energized to Suitable for the genset with stop electromagnet. The electromagnet closes
2
Stop when stop idle is over. And opens when EST delay is over.
Used for machines that have idle mode. Closes during cranking,
3 Idle control disconnects during warming up, closes during stop idle delay, disconnects
after complete stop.
Preheat
4 It closes before starting and opens before starter is power on.
control
5 Closing Gens During normal operation of the generator, closes the breaker
High Speed Output while entering high-speed warming up and off after high-speed
6
Output heat dissipation.
6.3 DEFINITION OF DIGITAL INPUTS (ACTIVE WHEN CONNECT TO GND (B-)) (TABLE 3)
No. Description Notes
0 Not Used
1 High Temperature InputIf these signals are activated after crank
disconnect, shutdown alarm will be immediately
2 Low OP Warning Input
initiated.
3 Reserved Only warning and not stops if this input is active.
Shutdown alarm will be immediately initiated if this
4 Auxiliary Shutdown
input is active.
Digital When the gen-set is working normally and this
Inputs signal is activated, if there is a high temperature
situation, the controller will first cool down the
High Temperature Stop
5 generator and then stop it; if the signal is
Input
deactivated and a high temperature situation
occurs, the controller will shut down the gen-set
without cooling down.
6 Reserved

NOTE: If auxiliary input ports needed to be configured as “Fuel Level Sensor”, please see table 4: SENSOR SEL
ECTION.

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6.4 SENSOR SELECTION (TABLE 4)
Items Content Remark
0 Not used Digital closed and Digital open both
1 Digital closed are digital signal; low or high electrical
2 Digital open level can be selected to be active,
3 User defined resistor type connecting to earth point will mean that
4 VDO low electrical level is selected, hang in
Temperature
5 SGH (yellow river sensor) air means high electrical level is
Sensor
6 SGD (Dongkang sensor ) selected; cannot be connected to
7 CURTIS power supply positive.
8 DATCON The range of user-defined resistor type
9 VOLVO-EC sensor is 0-999.9 Ohm, by default
10 SGX 120 DEGREE SGD sensor is selected.
0 Not used Digital closed and Digital open both
1 Digital closed are digital signal; low or high electrical
2 Digital open level can be selected to be active,
3 User defined resistor type connecting to earth point will mean that
4 VDO low electrical level is selected, hang in
Oil pressure
5 SGH (yellow river sensor) air means high electrical level is
Sensor
6 SGD(Dongkang sensor ) selected; cannot be connected to
7 CURTIS power supply positive.
8 DATCON 10Bar The range of user-defined resistor type
9 VOLVO-EC sensor is 0-999.9 Ohm, by default
10 SGX 10Bar SGD sensor is selected.
0 Not used Digital closed and Digital open both
1 Digital closed are digital signal; low or high electrical
2 Digital open level can be selected to be active,
3 User defined resistor type connecting to earth point will mean that
4 SGH (yellow river sensor) low electrical level is selected, hang in
5 SGD (Dongkang sensor ) air means high electrical level is
Fuel Level
6 Reserved 1 selected; cannot be connected to
Sensor
7 Reserved 2 power supply positive.
The range of user-defined resistor type
sensor is 0-999.9 Ohm, by default “Not
used” is selected
Before selecting fuel level sensor type,
digital input type must be set as 0.

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6.5 CONDITIONS OF CRANK DISCONNECT (TABLE 5)
No Content
0 Magnetic Pickup

1 Generator Frequency

2 Magnetic Pickup + Generator Frequency

3 Magnetic Pickup + Oil pressure

4 Generator Frequency + Oil pressure

5 Generator Frequency + Magnetic Pickup+ Oil pressure

1. There are 3 conditions to make starter separate with engine, magnetic pickup, generator
frequency can be used separately while oil pressure must be used together with magnetic
pickup and generator frequency. The aim is to disconnect the starter motor as soon as possible.
2. Magnetic pickup is the magnetic equipment which be installed in starter for detecting flywheel
teeth.
3. When set as magnetic pickup, must ensure that the number of flywheel teeth is as same as
setting, otherwise, “over speed shutdown” or “under speed shutdown” may be caused.
4. If genset without magnetic pickup, please don’t select corresponding items, otherwise, “start fail”
or “loss speed signal” maybe caused.
5. If genset without oil pressure sensor, please don’t select corresponding items.
6. If not select generator frequency in crank disconnect setting, controller will not collect and display
the relative power quantity (can be used in water pump set); if not select magnetic pickup in
crank disconnect setting, the rotating speed displayed in controller is calculated by generator
signal.

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7. PARAMETER SETTING

1) Pressing and simultaneously in generator standby mode will lead to the password

interface (as shown below); when the first digit is blinking, enter the password 0318;

2) Press button to increase the value of the blinking digit and to decrease the value;

when the first digit is set, press to move the cursor;

3) Repeat the same procedure to set the digits from 2nd to 4th;

4) If the password is right, enter into the parameter configuration interface (as shown below)

which including the serial number of the set items and their parameters; press to scroll up

and to scroll down;

5) Press to set the current item, and when the first digit starts blinking, use the same way

that is used for password to enter the set value.

Password: Parameter Setting:

Attention:

1) Please change the controller parameters when generator is in standby mode only (e. g. Crank
disconnect conditions selection, configurable input, configurable output, various delay),
otherwise, shutdown and other abnormal conditions may happen.
2) The value of each parameter can be set only within a certain range.
3) Over voltage set value must be higher than under voltage set value, otherwise over voltage and
under voltage condition may occur simultaneously.
4) Over speed set value must be higher than under speed set value, otherwise over speed and
under speed condition may occur simultaneously.
5) Please set the generator frequency value as low as possible when cranking, in order to make
the starter be separated quickly as soon as crank disconnect.
6) Consult the table 1 for serial numbers of the parameters.
7) Before selecting fuel level sensor type, it is necessary to set a configurable input port type as 0.
﹡Remark 1: Pressing button during parameter setting will immediately exit the set parameter.

﹡Remark 2: If the generator is in manual mode and crank disconnect condition is set as 2 (magnetic

pickup + generator frequency) or 5 (generator frequency + magnetic pickup + oil pressure) and

generator frequency and speed are NOT equal to zero, pressing and holding and for 0.5

seconds will lead to the controller automatically adjusting the flywheel teeth number according to

generator frequency and generator poles number.

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8. CONNECTIONS

 Terminal 1 (B-): Connect to the negative of the start battery.

 Terminal 2 (B+): Connect to the positive of the start battery.

 Terminal 3 (Em. stop input)：Emergency stop input (active when connect to B+)，external
connect to emergency shutdown normally closed button.

 Terminal 4 (Fuel Output): Fuel output port (output B+), external connect to fuel relay, contactor
capacity 1A.

 Terminal 5 (Start Output): Start output port (output B+), external connect to start relay, contactor
capacity 1A.

 Terminal 6 (Remote Start Input): Remote start input, active when connected to B-.

 Terminal 7 (Configurable Input): Configurable input port, can be configured as digital signal or
fuel level sensor signal; digital input active when connected to B-.

 Terminal 8 (Oil Pressure Input): Low oil pressure or sensor signal input port, active when
connected to B-.

 Terminal 9 (Engine Temp Input): High water/cylinder temperature or sensor input port, active
when connected to B-.

 Terminals 10 (L), 11(N): External connect to generator voltage signal to judge successful start
and provide over and under speed protection.

 Terminal 12 (Load(I*)): Load current (inlet wire).

 Terminal 13 (Load(I)): Load current (outlet wire).

 Terminal 14 (Configurable Output): Configurable output port (output B+), can be configured via
PC, contactor capacity 1A.

 Terminal 15 (Magnetic pickup): Magnetic pickup signal input, shielded wire is recommended.

 PC configurable socket (LINK): Connect to SG72 module and PC via USB port for parameter
setting.

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9. OVERALL DIMENSIONS

(PANEL CUTOUT 78MMX66MM)

10. TYPICAL APPLICATION

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