DGC 2001 Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FOR
DGC-1000
DIGITAL GENSET CONTROLLER
(Equivalent to DGC-2001)
Basler
Digital
Genset R
Controller
DGC-1000
Generator Generator Generator Generator

Voltage Amps Phase Frequency
Not In Supplying
Auto Alarm Load
Oil Coolant Battery Run

Pressure Temperature Voltage Time
Phase Alarm Lamp
Toggle Silence Test
Select Display
Raise Lower Previous
Enter Toggle
Scroll Scroll
Run Off Auto
D2839-10.vsd
12-04-98
Publication: 9358900990
Revision: F 07/06
INTRODUCTION
This instruction manual provides information about the operation and installation of the DGC-1000 Digital
Genset Controller. To accomplish this, the following information is provided.
• General Information and Specifications

• Controls and Indicators
• Functional Description
• Communication Software
• Installation
• Test Procedures
WARNING!
To avoid personal injury or equipment damage, only qualified personnel should
perform the procedures in this manual.
NOTE
Be sure that the controller is hard-wired to earth ground with no smaller than 12
AWG copper wire attached to the ground terminal on the rear panel. When the
controller is configured in a system with other devices, it is recommended to use
a separate lead to the ground bus from each unit.
DGC-1000 Introduction i
First Printing: January 2002
Printed in USA
Copyright © 2002–2006 Basler Electric, Highland Illinois, USA
All Rights Reserved
July 2006
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
of Basler Electric, Highland Illinois, USA. It is loaned for confidential use, subject
to return on request, and with the mutual understanding that it will not be used in
any manner detrimental to the interest of Basler Electric.
It is not the intention of this manual to cover all details and variations in equipment, nor does this manual
provide data for every possible contingency regarding installation or operation. The availability and design
of all features and options are subject to modification without notice. Should further information be
required, contact Basler Electric.
BASLER ELECTRIC
ROUTE 143, BOX 269
HIGHLAND, IL 62249 USA
www.basler.com [email protected]
PHONE +1 618.654.2341 FAX +1 6.18.654.2351
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PRODUCT REVISION HISTORY
DGC-1000 Digital Genset Controllers with part number 93589XXXXX incorporate an SAE CAN/J1939
interface to support electronically controlled engine applications and replace earlier versions of the DGC-
1000 with part number 93275XXXXX.
The following information provides a historical summary of the changes made to the embedded software
(firmware), PC software (BESTCOMS), and hardware of the DGC-1000. The corresponding revisions
made to this instruction manual (9358900990) are also summarized. Revisions are listed in chronological
order.
Firmware Version Change

3.04.XX, 06/02 • Initial release
3.05.XX, 09/02 • Increased ECU settling time
• Embedded the firmware part number for display on HMI LCD and in
BESTCOMS
• Maximum value for low fuel alarm threshold was increased to 100%
3.06,XX, 03/03 • Not released for production
3.07.XX, 09/03 • Added capability of Stop/Start control for Volvo Penta EDC
3.08.XX • Not released to production
3.09.XX, 04/04 • Added access level setting for third-party Modbus programs
• Added Event Log capability
• Added Volvo Speed Select and Accelerator Position settings
3.11.XX, 10/05 • Added support for MTU MDEC ECUs
• Added configurable ECU contact and pulsing disable settings
3.12.XX, 11/05 • Added 4-Wire Delta Auxiliary Input function
3.13.XX, 07/06 • Added communications settings (read-only) to the front-panel LCD menu
BESTCOMS Version Change

2.01.00, 06/02 • Initial release
2.02.XX, 09/02 • Added display of the firmware part number
• Corrected power factor polarity display error
2.04.XX, 09/03 • Added support for Volvo Penta EDC
2.06.XX, 04/04 • Added access level setting for third-party Modbus programs
• Added communication port phone book
• Added Event Log selection to menu bar
• Added Volvo Speed Select and Accelerator Position settings
2.07.XX, 10/05 • Added support for MTU MDEC ECUs
• Required OEM-level password access to change CANBus Interface
settings
• Added configurable ECU contact and pulsing disable settings
2.08.XX, 11/05 • Added 4-Wire Delta Auxiliary Input function
DGC-1000 Introduction iii

Hardware Version Change
C, 06/02 • Initial release
D, 09/02 • Converted capacitors C52 and C64 to non-polarized part
E, 09/02 • Replaced Digital circuit board micro controller with new part programmed
with firmware version 3.05.XX
F, 01/03 • Began using anti-static packing materials during shipment
G, 09/03 • Added Volvo engine Stop/Start control via J1939 interface
H, 02/04 • Minor firmware enhancements
J, 04/04 • Implemented firmware version 3.09
K, 08/04 • Modified LCD heater circuitry to compensate for supplier changes in
LCD heater control chip
L, 08/04 • Minor firmware and BESTCOMS software enhancements
M, 11/04 • Implemented firmware version 3.10
Manual Revision Change

—, 01/02 • Initial release
A, 06/02 • Added new BESTCOMS screen images
• Added ECU and state machines documentation to Section 3
• Created Appendix A, DGC-1000 Settings Record
B, 08/03 • Added material pertaining to DGC-1000 communication with Volvo Penta
EDCs
• Added rear-panel HMI information and diagram showing the location of
the CAN connector to Section 2
• Added information regarding DGC Isolator Kits to Section 4
• Added a table listing CAN terminations and a diagram showing the CAN
cable assembly to Section 4
• Replaced the System Settings screen, shown in Section 6, with revised
screen containing additional settings
• Inserted additional settings of BESTCOMS System Settings screen to
the settings record of Appendix A
C, 04/04 Section 3
• Added single-phase formulas for total kVA, kW to Section 3
• Added oil filter differential pressure, fuel filter differential pressure, and
crankcase pressure parameters to Table 3-1
Section 4
• Added torque specification for mounting hardware to Section 4
• Changed all Volvo Penta EDC references in text and illustrations to
Volvo Penta EDC III.
Section 6
• Incorporated changes to Phone Book and Comm Port screens
• Added description of Event Log screen, Metering screen’s ECU Data
tab, Engine Configuration screen, third party access level, and CAN Bus
Speed Select and Accelerator Position settings
D, 08/05 • Added material pertaining to DGC-1000 communication with MTU MDEC
ECUs
• Added recommendation of a user-supplied serial server for DGC-1000
communication over an Ethernet LAN/WAN
• Add information about configurable ECU contact and pulsing disable
settings
iv Introduction DGC-1000
Manual Revision Change
E, 11/05 • Added 4-Wire Delta formulas to Section 3, Functional Description,
Microprocessor, Formulas.
• Added 4-Wire Delta information to Section 6, BESTCOMS Software,
Setting Definitions, Input/Output Settings, Programmable Input Contact
Setup Tab
• Added Programmable Input Contact Setup chart to the DGC-1000
Settings Record in Appendix A.
F, 07/06 • Added illustration and description of HMI menu 2.5 (communications
settings)
• Added HMI menu 2.5 to Figure 3-7 (menu 2 illustration)
• Corrected Figure 3-9 (wrong menu shown)
• Added note to Section 3 regarding the DGC-1000 operating mode at
power-up
• Added note to Table 3-5 and 3-6 regarding PreStart relay functionality
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CONTENTS
SECTION 1 • GENERAL INFORMATION................................................................................................. 1-1
SECTION 2 • HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACE........................................................................................ 2-1
SECTION 3 • FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION............................................................................................ 3-1
SECTION 4 • INSTALLATION................................................................................................................... 4-1
SECTION 5 • TESTING............................................................................................................................. 5-1
SECTION 6 • BESTCOMS SOFTWARE................................................................................................... 6-1
APPENDIX A • DGC-1000 SETTINGS RECORD.....................................................................................A-1
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viii Introduction DGC-1000

SECTION 1 • GENERAL INFORMATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 • GENERAL INFORMATION................................................................................................. 1-1
DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................................... 1-1
FEATURES ......................................................................................................................................... 1-1
FUNCTIONS........................................................................................................................................ 1-1
Protection ...................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Control........................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Monitoring ..................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Detection ....................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Metering ........................................................................................................................................ 1-1
Reporting....................................................................................................................................... 1-1
OUTPUTS ........................................................................................................................................... 1-1
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT .................................................................................................................... 1-2
Auxiliary Inputs and Outputs (Style AXX) ..................................................................................... 1-2
Dial-Out Modems (Style X1X and X2X)........................................................................................ 1-2
Enhanced Communication (Style XXC)........................................................................................ 1-2
Remote Annunciation Display Panel (RDP-110) .......................................................................... 1-2
MODEL AND STYLE NUMBER .......................................................................................................... 1-2
Style Number Example ................................................................................................................. 1-2
SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................... 1-3
Current Sensing ............................................................................................................................ 1-3
Voltage Sensing............................................................................................................................ 1-3
Frequency ..................................................................................................................................... 1-3
Contact Sensing............................................................................................................................ 1-3
Engine System Inputs ................................................................................................................... 1-3
Output Contacts ............................................................................................................................ 1-4
Horn Output .................................................................................................................................. 1-5
Calculated Data ............................................................................................................................ 1-5
Communication Interface .............................................................................................................. 1-5
Environment .................................................................................................................................. 1-5
Type Tests .................................................................................................................................... 1-5
UL Recognition ............................................................................................................................. 1-6
CSA Certification........................................................................................................................... 1-6
Physical......................................................................................................................................... 1-6
List of Figures
Figure 1-1. DGC-1000 Style Number Identification Chart ......................................................................... 1-2
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ii General Information DGC-1000

SECTION 1 • GENERAL INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION
The DGC-1000 Digital Genset Controller provides integrated engine/genset control, protection, and
metering in a single package. Microprocessor-based technology allows for precise measurement, setpoint
adjustment, and timing functions. Front panel controls and indicators provides quick and simple operation.
BESTCOMS software allows easy customizing of the DGC-1000 for a specific application. Because of the
DGC-1000’s low sensing burden, dedicated potential transformers (PTs) and current transformers (CTs)
are not required. The backlit liquid crystal display (LCD) can be read under any lighting and temperature
condition.
A CANBus interface provides electronic communication with engine control units (ECUs) supporting the
SAE J1939 protocol or the MTU MDEC proprietary protocol. The CANBus interface provides direct
access to oil pressure, coolant temperature, and engine speed sensors. These parameters can be read
directly from the ECU over the J1939 communication interface. When available, engine diagnostic data
can also be accessed.
FEATURES
DGC-1000 Digital Genset Controllers have the following features.
• Resistant to moisture, salt fog, dust, and chemical contaminants
• Resistant to the entrance of insects and rodents
• Suitable for mounting in any top-mount enclosure
• Suitable for controlling isolated generating systems or paralleled generating systems
• Easy setup through serial communication and BESTCOMS software
• CANBus interface provides high-speed communication with the ECU on electronically-controlled
engines utilizing the SAE J1939 protocol or MTU MDEC protocol
FUNCTIONS
DGC-1000 Digital Genset Controllers perform the following functions.
Protection Metering
• Engine oil pressure • Generator voltage
• Fuel level sender • Generator current
• Coolant temperature • Generator frequency
• Overload • Engine coolant temperature
• Engine oil pressure
Control • Engine rpm
• Engine cranking • Engine run-time
• Engine cool-down • Watts
• VA
Monitoring • Power factor
• Battery condition • Watthours
• Engine maintenance • Battery voltage
• Battery charger failure • Fuel level
Detection Reporting
• Fuel leak • Engine diagnostics
• Low coolant level
OUTPUTS
Six sets of isolated, form A output contacts are provided: Start, Fuel Solenoid, Pre-start, Alarm, Pre-
alarm, and EPS Supplying Load. An addition eight sets of Form C output contacts are available as an
option. See Specifications, Output Contacts for contact ratings and terminal assignments.
DGC-1000 General Information 1-1

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Optional equipment available to the DGC-1000 is described in the following paragraphs.
Auxiliary Inputs and Outputs (Style AXX)

An auxiliary I/O assembly, with four sets of input contacts and eight sets of output contacts, is available
for applications that require more input and output contacts. The additional input contacts can be
assigned to a desired function by using BESTCOMS to label the inputs so that the front panel LCD
displays the proper message. The additional output contacts can be programmed through BESTCOMS to
perform the desired actions.
Dial-Out Modems (Style X1X and X2X)

Two dial-out modems are available. When an alarm or pre-alarm condition occurs, the modem will dial up
to four telephone numbers, in sequence, until an answer is received and the condition is annunciated.
The standard modem (style X1X) has an operating temperature range of 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F).
The extended operating temperature range modem (style X2X) operates over the range of −40°C to 70°C
(−40°F to 158°F). Both modems support the MNP10EC protocol for optimizing data transmission in
cellular applications.
Enhanced Communication (Style XXC)

Enhanced communication provides remote start/stop genset control, remote fault viewing and reset, and
remote engine/generator parameter metering. This option requires a dial-out modem.
Remote Annunciation Display Panel (RDP-110)

Applications requiring remote annunciation can use the Remote Display Panel, RDP-110. This display
panel can annunciate all DGC-1000 alarms, pre-alarms, and operating conditions.
MODEL AND STYLE NUMBER

DGC-1000 electrical characteristics and operating features are defined by a combination of letters and
numbers that make up the style number. The DGC-1000 style number identification chart is shown in
Figure 1-1.
DGC-1000
Model Number
Auxiliary I/O Dial-Out Modem Communication

N) No auxiliary I/O 0) No dial-out modem N) Standard
A) 4 inputs, 8 outputs 1) Standard modem C) Enhanced 1
2) Extended operating
temperature range D2850-11.vsd
modem 06-07-99
1 Requires a dial-out modem.
Figure 1-1. DGC-1000 Style Number Identification Chart

The model number and style number appear on a label located on the Analog circuit board. Upon receipt
of a unit, be sure to check the style number against the requisition and packing list to ensure that they
agree.
Style Number Example

If a style number of A1C were specified, the DGC-1000 would have the following features.
DGC-1000 Digital Genset Controller
A Auxiliary I/O: 4 contact inputs and 8 contact outputs
1 Dial-Out Modem: standard modem
C Communication: enhanced communication
1-2 General Information DGC-1000

SPECIFICATIONS
DGC-1000 electrical and physical specifications are listed in the following paragraphs.
Current Sensing
Continuous Rating
1 A Inputs: 0.02 to 1 A
5 A Inputs: 0.1 to 5 A
One Second Rating
1 A Inputs: 2.0 A
5 A Inputs: 10.0 A
Accuracy: ±0.5% of reading or ±1 A, whichever is greater (at 25°C (77°F))
Terminals:
1 A Inputs: P9, P11 (A-phase), P6, P8 (B-phase), P3, P5 (C-phase)
5 A Inputs: P10, P11 (A-phase), P7, P8 (B-phase), P4, P5 (C-phase)
Voltage Sensing
Continuous Rating: 12 to 576 V rms, 50/60 Hz
One Second Rating: 720 V rms
Accuracy: ±0.5% or reading or ±1 V, whichever is greater (at 25°C (77°F))
Burden: 1 VA
Terminals: P34 (A-phase), P35 (B-phase), P36 (C-phase), P37 (neutral)
Frequency
Range: 4 to 70 Hz
Accuracy: ±0.25% of reading or ±0.1 Hz, whichever is greater (at 25°C (77°F))
Contact Sensing
Configuration
Emergency Stop: NC, dry
Battery Charger Failure: NO, dry
Automatic Transfer Switch: NO, dry
Low Coolant Level: NO, dry
Auxiliary 1 – 4: NO, dry
Terminals
Emergency Stop: P17, P18
Battery Charger Failure: P16, P41
Automatic Transfer Switch: P15, P41
Low Coolant Level: P14, P41
Auxiliary 1: P5, P41
Engine System Inputs ∗

∗
Stated accuracies are subject to the accuracy of the senders used.
Fuel Level Sensing
Input Range: 240 to 33 Ω nominal
Accuracy: ±1% at 25°C (77°F)
Default Transducer: Isspro R-8925 or equivalent
Fuel Leak Sensing
Detection Level: <5 Ω across fuel level input

Coolant Temperature Sensing
Input Range: 637.5 to 62.6 Ω (corresponds to 100 to 300°F (37 to 149°F))
Accuracy at 25°C (77°F): ±0.5% of reading or ±1°, whichever is greater for measurement range of
37 to 115°C (99 to 239°F)
Default Transducer: Stewart Warner 334-P
Oil Pressure Sensing
Input Range: 240 to 33.5Ω (corresponds to 1 to 100 psi)
Accuracy at 25°C (77°F)
0 to 100 psi: ±0.5% of reading or ±1 psi, whichever is greater
0 to 690 kPa: ±0.5% of reading or ±7 kPa, whichever is greater
Default Transducer: Stewart Warner 411-K
Battery Voltage Sensing
Nominal: 12 or 24 Vdc
Range: 8 to 32 Vdc
Battery Dip Ride-Through: 6 Vdc for 0.75 s
Accuracy: ±0.5% of reading or ±0.1 Vdc, whichever is greater at 25°C (77°F)
Burden: 16 W maximum
Magnetic Pickup Sensing
Voltage Range: 3 V peak (during cranking) to 35 V peak continuous into 10 kΩ
Frequency Range: 32 to 10,000 Hz
Engine Speed Sensing
Range: 750 to 3,600 rpm
Accuracy: ±0.5% of reading or ±2 rpm, whichever is greater at 25°C (77°F)
Output Contacts
Configuration
Start: SPST, NO
Fuel Solenoid: SPST, NO
Pre-Start: SPST, NO
Alarm: SPST, NO
Pre-Alarm: SPST, NO
EPS Supplying Load: SPST, NO
Auxiliary 1 – 8: SPDT
Ratings
Start: 10 A at 24 Vdc, make, carry, and break
Fuel Solenoid: 10 A at 24 Vdc , make, carry, and break
Pre-Start: 2 A at 30 Vdc, make, carry, and break
Alarm: 2 A at 30 Vdc, make, carry, and break
Pre-Alarm: 2 A at 30 Vdc, make, carry, and break
EPS Supplying Load: 2 A at 30 Vdc, make, carry, and break
Auxiliary 1 – 8: 2 A at 30 Vdc, make, carry, and break
Terminals
Start: P25, P26
Fuel Solenoid: P19, P20
Pre-Start: P21, P22
Alarm: P23, P24
Pre-Alarm: P27, P28
EPS Supplying Load: P29, P30
Auxiliary 1: P4 (NO), P2 (NC), P3 (COM)
Horn Output
Compatible Devices: Basler 29760, Mallory SC628NL
Terminals: P31 (−), P45 (+)
Calculated Data
Power Factor
Range: +1.0 to –1.0, both leading and lagging
Accuracy: ±0.01 PF at 25°C (77°F)
Kilovoltamperes
Range: 0 to 9,999 kVA
Accuracy: ±0.5% of reading or ±0.1 kVA, whichever is greater at 25°C (77°F)
Kilowatts
Range: 0 to 9,999 kW
Accuracy: ±0.5% of reading or ±0.1 kW, whichever is greater at 25°C (77°F)
Kilowatthours
Range: 0 to 999,999,999 kWh
Accuracy: ±0.5% of reading or ±1 kWh, whichever is greater at 25°C (77°F)
Engine Run Time
Range: 0 to 99,999 h
Accuracy: ±0.5% of reading or ±1 h, whichever is greater at 25°C (77°F)
Maintenance Interval
Range: 0 to 5,000 h
Accuracy: ±0.5% of reading or ±1 h, whichever is greater at 25°C (77°F)
Communication Interface
Full Duplex RS-232 Port
Connection: Female DB-9 connector (COM1)
Baud: 1200, 2400, or 9600
Data Bits: 8
Parity: None, Odd, or Even
Stop Bits: 1
Telephone Modem (FCC, part 68 approved modem)
Operating Temperature Range
Standard (style X1X): 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F)
Extended (style X2X): −40 to 70°C (−40 to 158°F)
CANBus Interface
Differential Bus Voltage: 1.5 to 3 Vdc
Maximum Voltage: −32 to 32 Vdc with respect to negative battery terminal
Communication Rate: 250 kb/s maximum
Environment
Temperature Range
Operating: −40 to 70°C (−40 to 158°F)
Storage: −40 to 85°C (−40 to 185°F)
Type Tests
Shock: Withstands 15 G in each of three mutually perpendicular planes
Vibration: Withstands 2 G, in each of three mutually perpendicular planes, without
structural damage or degradation of performance. Device was swept
over the range of 10 to 500 Hz for a total of six 15-minute sweeps.
Salt Fog: Qualified to ASTM-117B-1989

Radio Interference: Type tested using a 5 W, handheld transceiver operating at random
frequencies centered around 144 and 440 MHz with the antenna located
within 150 mm (6”) of the device in both vertical and horizontal planes.
Dielectric Strength: 2,352 Vac at 50/60 Hz for 1 second between voltage sensing inputs and
all other circuits. 500 Vac at 50/60 Hz for 1 minute between any of the
following groups.
Current Sensing Inputs: 8 mA
RS-232 Port (COM1): 6 mA
UL Recognition
All DGC-1000 controllers are UL recognized per Standard 508, Standard for Industrial Control Equipment
(UL file E97035).
CSA Certification
All DGC-1000 controllers are CSA certified per Standard CAN/CSA-C22.2, Number 14-95, CSA file LR
23131.
Physical
Weight: 907 g (2.0 lb)
Dimensions: See Section 4, Installation for device dimensions and panel cutout
requirements.

SECTION 2 • HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 2 • HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACE........................................................................................ 2-1
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................. 2-1
FRONT PANEL ................................................................................................................................... 2-1
REAR PANEL...................................................................................................................................... 2-2
CAN INTERFACE CONNECTOR ....................................................................................................... 2-4
List of Figures
Figure 2-1. Front Panel HMI Components................................................................................................. 2-1
Figure 2-2. Rear Panel HMI Components ................................................................................................. 2-2
Figure 2-3. CAN Interface Connector Location.......................................................................................... 2-4
List of Tables
Table 2-1. Front Panel HMI Descriptions................................................................................................... 2-1
Table 2-2. Rear Panel HMI Descriptions ................................................................................................... 2-3
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ii Human-Machine Interface DGC-1000

SECTION 2 • HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACE
INTRODUCTION
The DGC-1000 human-machine interface (HMI) consists of controls and indicators accessed at the front
panel and terminals and connectors accessed at the rear panel.
FRONT PANEL
Figure 2-1 shows the HMI components of the front panel. Table 2-1 lists the locators of Figure 2-1 along
with a description of each HMI component.
Figure 2-1. Front Panel HMI Components
Table 2-1. Front Panel HMI Descriptions

Locator Description
A Display. The two line by 20 character liquid crystal display (LCD) is the primary interface for
metering, alarms, pre-alarms, and protective functions. The LCD has three display modes:
Normal, Alternate, and Menu. In Normal mode, the displayed parameters correspond to one of
the eight labels surrounding the display. In Alternate mode, the LCD displays parameters and
the corresponding labels. In Menu mode, the LCD scrolls through the DGC-1000 parameters.
B Phase Toggle Pushbutton. Pressing this control scrolls through the parameters available in
Normal display mode.
C Not in Auto Indicator. This red LED lights when the DGC-1000 is not operating in Auto mode.
D Alarm Indicator. This red indicator lights continuously during alarm conditions and flashes
during pre-alarm conditions.
E Alarm Silence Pushbutton. Pressing this control resets the DGC-1000 audible alarm.
F Supplying Load Indicator. This green indicator lights when the generator is supplying more
than two percent of rated current.
G Lamp Test Pushbutton. Pressing this control tests the DGC-1000 indicators by exercising all
LCD segments and lighting all LEDs.
DGC-1000 Human-Machine Interface 2-1
Locator Description
H Auto Pushbutton. Pressing this control places the DGC-1000 in Auto mode.
I Auto Mode Indicator. This green LED lights when the DGC-1000 is operating in Auto mode.
J Off Pushbutton. Pressing this control places the DGC-1000 in Off mode.
K Off Mode Indicator. This red LED lights when the DGC-1000 is in Off mode.
L Run Mode Indicator. This green LED lights when the DGC-1000 is operating in Run mode.
M Run Pushbutton. Pressing this control places the DGC-1000 in Run mode.
N Display Toggle Pushbutton. Pressing this control scrolls through the display modes.
O Previous Pushbutton. Pressing this control scrolls through LCD display modes.
P Select/Enter Pushbutton. This control is pressed to enter menu sublevels and select setpoints.
Q Lower/Scroll Pushbutton. This control is pressed to scroll backward through menus or
decrement setpoints.
R Raise/Scroll Pushbutton. This control is pressed to scroll forward through menus or increment
setpoints.
REAR PANEL
All DGC-1000 terminals and connectors are accessed at the rear panel. Figure 2-2 shows the HMI
components (except the CAN interface connector) of the rear panel HMI. Table 2-2 lists the locators of
Figure 2-2 along with a description of each rear panel HMI component.
Figure 2-2. Rear Panel HMI Components
2-2 Human-Machine Interface DGC-1000

Table 2-2. Rear Panel HMI Descriptions
Locator Terminals Description
A P41 Chassis Ground. This terminal provides the chassis ground
connection. The DGC-1000 must be hard-wired to earth ground
with no smaller than 12 AWG copper wire.
B P1 (+), P2 (–) Battery. DGC-1000 operating power is applied to these terminals.
The DGC-1000 accepts a nominal input of 12 Vdc or 24 Vdc.
C Contact Sensing Inputs
P17, P18 Emergency Stop. An open circuit at this input initiates an
emergency stop. During an emergency stop, the DGC-1000
removes power from all output relays.
P15, P2 Automatic Transfer Switch. A closed circuit at this input starts the
engine when the DGC-1000 is operating in Auto mode.
P14, P2 Coolant Level. When the voltage sensed at this input decreases to
zero, the DGC-1000 annunciates a low coolant level condition.
P16, P2 Battery Charger Fail. When the voltage sensed at this input
decreases to zero, the DGC-1000 annunciates a battery charger
failure.
D P32 (+), P33 (–) Magnetic Pickup. Voltage received at this input is scaled and
conditioned for use as a speed signal. This input is not used when
the CAN interface is enabled.
E Transducer Inputs
P38, P46 Oil Pressure. This input connects to a user-supplied oil pressure
transducer. The default oil pressure transducer is Stewart Warner
411-K or equivalent.
P39, P46 Fuel Level. This input connects to a user-supplied fuel level
transducer. The default fuel level transducer is Isspro R-8925 or
equivalent.
P40, P46 Coolant Temperature. This input connects to a user-supplied
coolant temperature transducer. The default coolant temperature
transducer is Stewart Warner 334-P or equivalent.
F Voltage Sensing Inputs
P34 A-phase. This input connects to phase A of the generator output.
P35 B-phase. This input connects to phase B of the generator output.
P36 C-phase. This input connects to phase C of the generator output.
P37 Neutral. This input connect to the generator neutral in phase-to-
neutral sensing applications.
G Auxiliary Output Contacts (style AXX)
These eight sets of programmable, SPDT output contacts can be
NO, COM, NC programmed to close when any one of the selected inputs is active.
P4, P3, P2 Auxiliary 1 Output
H Auxiliary Contact Inputs (style AXX)
These four sets of contact inputs are designed for use with
normally-open contact inputs. Each input can be programmed as
an alarm, pre-alarm, or neither.
P5, P2 Auxiliary 1 Input
DGC-1000 Human-Machine Interface 2-3
Locator Terminals Description
I J1 Modem (style X1X or X2X). USOC RJ-11C four-terminal telephone
jack provides dial-in and dial-out capability.
J 1 A/5A, COM Current Sensing Inputs
P3/P4, P5 A-phase. This input connects to a CT monitoring the generator
phase A current.
P6/P7, P8 B-phase. This input connects to a CT monitoring the generator
phase B current.
P9/P10, P11 C-phase. This input connects to a CT monitoring the generator
phase C current.
K P31 (–), P45 (+) Horn. This output supplies power to an external horn.
Recommended devices are Basler 29760 and Mallory SC628NL.
L Output Contacts
P25, P26 Start. This normally-open set of contacts connects to the start
solenoid and closes when the DGC-1000 initiates engine cranking.
P19, P20 Fuel Solenoid. This normally-open set of contacts connects to the
fuel solenoid. The fuel solenoid output closes when engine
cranking is initiated and opens when a stop command is received
by the DGC-1000.
P21, P22 Pre-Start. This normally-open set of contacts closes to energize the
glow plugs prior to engine cranking. Depending on system setup,
the Pre-Start output may open upon engine startup or stay closed
during engine operation.
P23, P24 Alarm. This normally-open set of contacts closes when an alarm
condition is detected. Section 3, Functional Description, Software,
Alarms provides information about alarm conditions.
P27, P28 Pre-Alarm. This normally-open set of contacts closes when a pre-
alarm condition is detected. Section 3, Functional Description,
Software, Pre-Alarms provides information about alarm conditions.
P29, P30 EPS Supplying Load. This set of normally-open output contacts
closes when the controlled generator is supplying power to the
load.
M COM1 RS-232 Communication Port. This female DB9 connector uses
serial communication to enhance DGC-1000 setup. A standard
serial cable connects the DGC-1000 to a PC.
N P13 (A), P12 (B), Remote Display Connections. Remote Display Panel, RDP-110,
P42 (+), P43 (–) connects to these terminals. The RDP-110 annunciates all DGC-
1000 alarms, pre-alarms, and operating conditions in accordance
with NFPA specifications.
CAN INTERFACE CONNECTOR

The CANBus interface enables the DGC-1000 to communicate with the genset’s ECU and gather engine
parameters, battery voltage, and other information. Using the ECU to obtain engine information eliminates
the need to use transducers and the associated wiring.
The location of the CAN interface connector is shown in Figure 2-3.
Figure 2-3. CAN Interface Connector Location

2-4 Human-Machine Interface DGC-1000
SECTION 3 • FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 3 • FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION............................................................................................ 3-1
GENERAL .............................................................................................................................................. 3-1
INPUTS .................................................................................................................................................. 3-2
Battery Operating Voltage .................................................................................................................. 3-2
Contact Sensing Inputs....................................................................................................................... 3-2
Transducer Inputs............................................................................................................................... 3-2
Speed Signal Inputs............................................................................................................................ 3-3
Voltage Inputs ..................................................................................................................................... 3-3
Current Inputs ..................................................................................................................................... 3-3
Serial Communication/Ethernet Adaptor Port .................................................................................... 3-3
CAN Interface for ECU Communications ........................................................................................... 3-3
Programmable Contact Sensing Inputs.............................................................................................. 3-6
MICROPROCESSOR ............................................................................................................................ 3-6
Formulas ............................................................................................................................................. 3-6
Related Circuits .................................................................................................................................. 3-7
OUTPUTS .............................................................................................................................................. 3-7
Emergency Stop Contact Input Interaction......................................................................................... 3-7
Remote Display Panel ........................................................................................................................ 3-7
Optional Auxiliary Outputs .................................................................................................................. 3-7
TELEPHONE MODEMS ........................................................................................................................ 3-7
Type of Service................................................................................................................................... 3-8
Telephone Company Procedures ....................................................................................................... 3-8
If Problems Arise ................................................................................................................................ 3-8
Cellular Communications.................................................................................................................... 3-8
SOFTWARE ........................................................................................................................................... 3-9
Power-Up Sequence........................................................................................................................... 3-9
Watchdog Timer ................................................................................................................................. 3-9
Cool Down Timer ................................................................................................................................ 3-9
Speed Source Failure ......................................................................................................................... 3-9
Cranking............................................................................................................................................ 3-10
Alarms............................................................................................................................................... 3-11
Pre-Alarms ........................................................................................................................................ 3-12
MTU MDEC ECU Fault Codes ......................................................................................................... 3-14
DISPLAY OPERATION ........................................................................................................................ 3-15
Normal Mode .................................................................................................................................... 3-15
Alternate Display Mode..................................................................................................................... 3-15
Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) Display Mode .............................................................................. 3-16
ECU Parameters Mode..................................................................................................................... 3-17
Menu Mode ....................................................................................................................................... 3-19
Exiting Menu Mode ........................................................................................................................... 3-28
Modifying Setpoints .......................................................................................................................... 3-28
Key Code .......................................................................................................................................... 3-29
Front Panel Adjustable Parameters.................................................................................................. 3-29
ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) SUPPORT ...................................................................................... 3-30
Enabling of ECU Support.................................................................................................................. 3-30
ECU Limitations ................................................................................................................................ 3-30
Alarm and Pre-Alarm ........................................................................................................................ 3-31
Fuel Solenoid Relay.......................................................................................................................... 3-31
Eleven States of Operation............................................................................................................... 3-31
Display Values (ECU Support Enabled) ........................................................................................... 3-31
Constantly Powered ECUs ............................................................................................................... 3-32
Normal Program Control................................................................................................................... 3-32
ECU Power Support Program Control.............................................................................................. 3-32
Output Relay Status.......................................................................................................................... 3-33
FIRMWARE UPGRADES..................................................................................................................... 3-33
DGC-1000 Functional Description i

List of Figures
Figure 3-1. DGC-1000 Function Block Diagram ........................................................................................ 3-1
Figure 3-2. Normal And Abnormal Engine Crank Curves........................................................................ 3-10
Figure 3-3. Top Level of Display Modes .................................................................................................. 3-16
Figure 3-4. DTC Screen Example............................................................................................................ 3-17
Figure 3-5. Menu Display Modes ............................................................................................................. 3-19
Figure 3-6. Menu 1................................................................................................................................... 3-20
Figure 3-7. Menu 2................................................................................................................................... 3-23
Figure 3-8. Menu 2.2................................................................................................................................ 3-23
Figure 3-9. Menu 2.5................................................................................................................................ 3-24
Figure 3-10. Menu 3................................................................................................................................. 3-25
Figure 3-11. Menu 3.1.............................................................................................................................. 3-25
Figure 3-12. Menu 3.2.............................................................................................................................. 3-26
Figure 3-13. Menu 4................................................................................................................................. 3-27
Figure 3-14. Exiting Menu Mode.............................................................................................................. 3-28
Figure 3-15. Modifying Setpoints ............................................................................................................. 3-29
Figure 3-16. Normal Program Control Flowchart..................................................................................... 3-32
Figure 3-17. ECU Power Support Program Control................................................................................. 3-33
List of Tables
Table 3-1. Operating Parameters Obtained from CAN Interface Using J1939 Communication ............... 3-4
Table 3-2. Operating Parameters Obtained from CAN Interface Using MTU MDEC Communication...... 3-5
Table 3-3. Diagnostic Information Transmitted Over CAN Interface ......................................................... 3-5
Table 3-4. Front Panel Adjustable Settings ............................................................................................. 3-30
Table 3-5. Normal Output Relay Matrix ................................................................................................... 3-33
Table 3-6. Output Relay Matrix with ECU Support .................................................................................. 3-33
ii Functional Description DGC-1000

SECTION 3 • FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
GENERAL
DGC-1000 Digital Genset Controllers use microprocessor based technology to provide integrated engine-
generator set control, protection, and metering in a single package. Microprocessor based technology
allows for exact measurement, setpoint adjustment and timing functions. Refer to the following para-
graphs for the DGC-1000 functional description.
Circuit functional description is divided into Inputs, Microprocessor, Outputs, Phone Modems and
Software. Circuit functions illustrated in Figure 3-1 are described in the following paragraphs.
BATTERY EMERGENCY STOP
+5
POWER +12
SUPPLY -12 START
ISOLATED +5
FUEL
BATTERY VOLTAGE SOLENOID
SENSING AND
AC VOLTAGE CONDITIONING P0010-10
SENSING AND 10-29-04
PRE-START
CONDITIONING
ALARM
AC CURRENT
SENSING AND
CONDITIONING
PRE-ALARM
COOLANT TEMP.
SENSING AND EPS SUPPLYING
CONDITIONING LOAD
ANALOG
TO
FUEL LEVEL DIGITAL
SENSING AND CONVERTER
OPTIONAL OUTPUT
CONDITIONING
CONTACTS (8)
MICROCONTROLLER
OIL PRESSURE
SENSING AND OPTIONAL REMOTE
CONDITIONONG DISPLAY PANEL
MPU SENSING LCD AND LEDS
RUN / OFF / AUTO OPTIONAL MODEM
ATS
LOW COOLANT
LEVEL
ISOLATION ISOLATION
BATTERY CHARGER
FAILURE
OPTIONAL INPUT CANBUS

RS-232
CONTACTS (4)
Figure 3-1. DGC-1000 Function Block Diagram
DGC-1000 Functional Description 3-1

INPUTS
There are nine types of inputs to the DGC-1000 Controller. They are:
• Battery operating voltage • Current inputs
• Contact sensing inputs • RS-232 serial communication
• Transducer inputs • CAN interface for ECU communication
• Speed signal inputs • Programmable contact sensing inputs
• Voltage inputs
The following paragraphs describe these inputs.
Battery Operating Voltage

Required operating voltage is a nominal 12 or 24 Vdc. Operating voltage may be in the range of 8 to 32
Vdc. An internal switching power supply uses the battery voltage to generate a +12 Vdc, -12 Vdc, +5 Vdc,
a stable +5 Vdc reference and an isolated +5 Vdc. The isolated +5 Vdc supply is for the RS-232 serial
communications port. The dc reference voltage is for internal use.
Battery operating voltage is conditioned (filtered and reduced to a level suitable for microprocessor input)
and sensed by the microprocessor.
Contact Sensing Inputs

Four external contact sensing inputs (Emergency Stop, Automatic Transfer Switch, Low Coolant Level,
and Battery Charger Failure) provide external stimulus to the DGC-1000 Controller.
Emergency Stop
This input is continuously monitored. An open circuit indicates an Emergency Stop. Opening this circuit
removes power from all output relays.
Automatic Transfer Switch
This input is continuously monitored by the microprocessor and is used to start the engine when in the
auto mode. A closed contact initiates the start sequence.
Low Coolant Level
This input is continuously monitored by the microprocessor. When battery (–) potential is connected to
this input, a low coolant level is indicated.
Battery Charger Failure
This input is continuously monitored by the microprocessor. When battery (–) potential is connected to
this input, a battery charger failure is indicated.
Transducer Inputs
The DGC-1000 transducer inputs are programmable. This gives the user the flexibility to choose the
transducer to be used in a particular application. For details on programming, see Section 6, BESTCOMS
Software, Programmable Senders.
Coolant Temperature
A current of less than 20 milliamperes is provided to the coolant temperature transducer (sending unit).
The developed voltage is measured and scaled for use by the internal circuitry. This input is not used
when the CAN interface is enabled.
Oil Pressure
A current of 30 milliamperes is provided to the oil pressure transducer. The developed voltage is
measured and scaled for use by the internal circuitry. This input is not used when the CAN interface is
enabled.
Fuel Level And Fuel Leak
A current of less than 20 milliamperes is provided to the fuel level transducer. The developed voltage is
measured and scaled for use by the internal circuitry. The internal fuel level transducer failure circuitry
and the fuel leak detector also use this input. An open circuit across these terminals will indicate a failed
fuel level transducer. A resistance of less than five ohms is used to indicate either a failed fuel level
transducer or a fuel leak detector contact closure.
3-2 Functional Description DGC-1000

Sender Return Connection
It is important to connect the sender return terminal to battery minus at the engine chassis of the genset.
The purpose of this connection is to isolate the analog senders voltage signals from the voltage drop that
exists in the power leads between the DGC-1000 and the engine's battery. This voltage drop will
adversely affect the accuracy of the readings from the analog senders. Because this input provides some
resistive isolation with respect to battery minus within the DGC-1000, leaving it disconnected will cause
considerable error in the readings from the analog senders and the battery voltage. The input should also
not be jumpered back to battery minus at the DGC-1000 as this will defeat the purpose of having a
separate connection
NOTE
The sender return terminal must be connected to battery minus back at the
engine chassis to minimize the error in the analog sender and battery voltage
readings.
Speed Signal Inputs

Generator Voltage
The voltage from the monitored generator is scaled and conditioned for use by the internal circuitry as a
speed signal source circuitry. Differential amplifiers provide isolation for these inputs.
Magnetic Pickup
The voltage from the magnetic pickup is scaled and conditioned for use by the internal circuitry as a
speed signal source. This input is not used when the CAN interface is enabled.
Voltage Inputs
Monitored generator voltages are sensed and scaled to levels suitable for use by the internal circuitry.
Differential amplifiers provide isolation for these inputs. Internal circuitry selects line-to-line, line-to-neutral
or single-phase values. Menu selections by the user determine these switch settings.
Current Inputs
Monitored generator currents are sensed and scaled to values suitable for use by the internal circuitry.
Internal current transformers provide isolation. Two taps on the primary of these transformers
accommodate either one or five ampere circuits.
Serial Communication/Ethernet Adaptor Port

This optically-isolated RS-232 port enables communication between the DGC-1000 and a PC running
BESTCOMS software or a serial server connected to an Ethernet network.
Since the DGC-1000 does not communicate directly over Ethernet, an external device is required. One
such device is the Vlinx Ethernet Serial Server, model ESP901 from B & B Electronics Manufacturing
Company (www.bb-elec.com). This “serial server” has a 10/100 Mbps connection to an Ethernet
LAN/WAN and a serial port to connect to the DGC-1000. Software included with the serial server is to be
installed on the PC running BESTCOMS. The serial server manual assists the user in installing the
software, configuring the server, and setting up a virtual communication port with the serial
communication parameters necessary to communicate with BESTCOMS. Once installed and configured,
the network is transparent to the DGC-1000 and BESTCOMS.
CAN Interface for ECU Communications

A controller area network (CAN) is a standard interface that allows communication between multiple
controllers on a common network using the SAE J1939 message protocol or MTU MDEC communication
protocol. Applications using an engine-driven generator set controlled by a DGC-1000, may also have an
Engine Control Unit (ECU). The CAN interface allows the ECU and a DGC-1000 to communicate. The
ECU will report operating information to the DGC-1000 via the interface. Operating parameters and
diagnostic information, if supported, are decoded and displayed for monitoring.

The primary use of the CAN interface is to obtain engine operating parameters for monitoring speed,
coolant temperature, oil pressure, coolant level and engine hours without the need for direct connection to
individual senders. These parameters are transmitted via the CAN interface at preset intervals. See the
column labeled Update Rate in Table 3-1 for transmission rates. This information can also be transmitted
upon user request.
Table 3-1. Operating Parameters Obtained from CAN Interface Using J1939 Communication
Metric English Decimal
Parameter Units Units Update Rate Place SPN#
ECU Parameters Menu – Main Menu
th
Throttle Position % % 50 ms 10 91
Percent Load at Current RPM % % 50 ms None 92
Actual Engine Percent Torque % % Engine speed None 513
dependent
Engine Speed rpm rpm Engine speed None 190
dependent
Injection Control Pressure MPa psi 500 ms None 164
Injector Metering Rail Pressure MPa psi 500 ms None 157
th
Total Engine Hours hours hours Requested 100 247
1.5 s
Trip Fuel liters gallons Requested None 182
1.5 s
Total Fuel Used liters gallons Requested None 250
1.5 s
Engine Coolant Temperature °C °F 1s None 110
Fuel Temperature °C °F 1s None 174
°C °F
th
Engine Oil Temperature 1s 10 175
Engine Intercooler Temperature °C °F 1s None 52
th
Fuel Delivery Pressure kPa psi 500 ms 10 94
th
Engine Oil Level % % 500 ms 10 98
th
Engine Oil Pressure kPa psi 500 ms 10 100
th
Coolant Pressure kPa psi 500 ms 10 109
th
Coolant Level % % 500 ms 10 111
th
Fuel Rate liter/hr gal/hr 100 ms 100 183
th
Barometric Pressure kPa psi 1s 10 108
°C °F
th
Ambient Air Temperature 1s 10 171
Air Inlet Temperature °C °F 1s None 172
Boost Pressure kPa psi 500 ms None 102
Intake Manifold Temperature kPa psi 500 ms None 105
th
Air Filter Differential Pressure kPa psi 500 ms 100 107
°C °F
th
Exhaust Gas Temperature 500 ms 10 173
th
Electrical Potential Voltage volts volts 1s 10 168
th
Battery Potential Voltage Switched volts volts 1s 10 158
th
Oil Filter Differential Pressure kPa psi 1s 10 99
Fuel Filter Differential Pressure kPa psi 1s None 95
th
Crankcase Pressure kPa psi 500 ms 100 101
Engine Configuration Submenu – Press Select to enter submenu and Previous to exit submenu
Engine Speed at Idle Point 1 rpm rpm 5s None 188
Percent Torque at Idle Point 1 % % 5s None 539
Engine Speed at Point 2 rpm rpm 5s None 528
Percent Torque at Point 2 % % 5s None 540
Engine Speed at High Idle Point 6 rpm rpm 5s None 532
Parameter Units Units Update Rate Place SPN#
th
Gain (Kp) of Endspeed Governor %/rpm %/rpm 5s 100 545
Reference Engine Torque N•m lb/ft 5s None 544
Maximum Momentary Engine Override rpm rpm 5s None 533
Speed Point 7
th
Maximum Momentary Engine Override s s 5s 10 534
Time Limit
Requested Speed Control Range rpm rpm 5s None 535
Lower Limit
Requested Speed Control Range rpm rpm 5s None 536
Upper Limit
Requested Torque Control Range % % 5s None 538
Lower Limit
Table 3-2 lists the operating parameters and annunciations obtained from the CAN interface using the
MTU MDEC communication protocol.
Table 3-2. Operating Parameters Obtained from CAN Interface Using MTU MDEC Communication
Parameter Units Units Update Rate Place
Engine Coolant Temperature °C °F 100 ms when parameter None
changes, #20 s when
not changing
th
Engine Oil Pressure KPa psi 100 ms when parameter 10
changes, #20 s when
not changing
Engine Speed rpm rpm 100 ms when parameter None
changes, #20 s when
not changing
Alarms, Pre-Alarms N/A N/A As they occur N/A
WARNING!
When the CAN interface is enabled, the unit will ignore the following sender
inputs: oil pressure, coolant temperature and magnetic pickup.
The diagnostic function obtains the diagnostic condition of the transmitting electronic components. The
DGC-1000 will receive an unsolicited message of the currently active diagnostic trouble codes (DTC).
Previously active DTCs are available upon request. Active and previously active DTCs can be cleared on
request. See Table 3-3 for details on diagnostic messaging.
Table 3-3. Diagnostic Information Transmitted Over CAN Interface

Parameter Transmission Repetition Rate
Active Diagnostic Trouble Code 1s
Lamp Status 1s
Previously Active Diagnostic Trouble Code On request
Request to Clear Previously Active DTCs On request
Request to Clear Active DTCs On request
DTCs are reported in coded diagnostic information which include the Suspect Parameter Number (SPN),
Failure Mode Identifier (FMI) and Occurrence Count (OC). All parameters have an SPN and are used to
display or identify the items for which diagnostics are being reported. The FMI defines the type of failure
detected in the subsystem identified by an SPN. The problem may not be an electrical failure but may be
a subsystem condition needing to be reported to a technician or operator. The OC contains the number of
times a fault has gone from active to previously active.

Programmable Contact Sensing Inputs
If the DGC-1000 has the auxiliary input and output option, there are four programmable contact sensing
inputs. Each input is designed to accept a normally open contact. The contact is connected between the
input and battery minus. These inputs may be configured through the BESTCOMS PC program as an
alarm, pre-alarm or neither. When the contact sensing input is closed, the front panel display shows the
name of the closed input if it was programmed as alarm or pre-alarm. If neither is programmed, no
indication is given on the front panel display. Programming the input as neither is useful when a call to a
pager without an alarm or pre-alarm is necessary or to close additional contacts using the auxiliary
outputs.
Each input also has a programmable name, which may be up to eight characters in length. The default
names are AUX IN 1, AUX IN 2, AUX IN 3, and AUX IN 4.
MICROPROCESSOR
Software stored in the programmable flash memory controls how the DGC-1000 functions and makes all
decisions based on programming and system inputs. Formulas that are used to determine the various
calculated quantities and circuits related to microprocessor inputs are described in the follow paragraphs.
Formulas
For line-to-line (VL-L) voltage sensing:
V AB = V A 2 + V A × V B + V B 2
V BC = V B 2 + V B × VC + VC 2
VCA = V C 2 + V C × V A + V A 2
For the four-wire delta case (with the mid-point between phases B and C connected to the voltage neutral
terminal on the DGC-1000):
V AB = V A 2 + V B 2
V BC = V B + VC
VCA = VC 2 + V A 2
For three-phase voltage sensing configurations:

kVA: kVAA = (VAB × IA) ÷ (1000 √3)
kVAB = (VBC × IB) ÷ (1000 √3)
kVAC = (VCA × IC) ÷ (1000 √3)
kVATOTAL = KVAA + KVAB + KVAC
kW: kWA = kVAA × PF
kWB = kVAB × PF
kWC = kVAC × PF
kWTOTAL = kVATOTAL PF
PF (power factor) equals the cosine of the measured angle between voltage and current zero-crossings.
For single-phase (VA to VB) voltage sensing configurations:
kVA: Total kVA = kVAA + kVAB
= (VAN × IA ÷ 1000) + (VBN × IB ÷ 1000)
kW: Total kW = kWA +kWB
= (kVAA × PF) + (kVAB × PF)

Related Circuits
Zero Crossing Detection
The zero crossing of the A phase voltage or A to B line voltage and the B phase current is detected and
used to calculate the phase angle between the current and voltage. This zero crossing is also used to
measure the generator frequency.
Signal Switching
Solid state switches under microprocessor control, select the voltage or current sensing signal that is
applied to the rms-to-dc converter. The resulting signal is sent to the twelve-bit analog-to-digital converter
where it is digitized for use by the microprocessor.
RMS-to-DC Converter
Scaled and conditioned signals representing the voltage and current sensing inputs are used as the input
to the rms to dc converter. This converter output is a dc level proportional to the rms value of the input.
Analog-to-Digital Converter
Signals from the rms to dc converter, coolant temperature sensing input, fuel level sensing input and the
oil pressure sensing input are digitized by the twelve-bit, analog-to-digital converter. The digitized
information is stored in random access memory (RAM). This information is used by the microprocessor
for all metering and protection functions.
OUTPUTS
Each output relay is controlled by the microprocessor and the emergency stop contact input. All outputs
are electrically isolated from each other and from the internal circuitry. Two outputs (start and fuel
solenoid) are associated with engine cranking functions. The remaining four outputs (Figure 3-1) are
associated with the following conditions: pre-start, supplying load, pre-alarm and alarm.
Emergency Stop Contact Input Interaction

When the emergency stop contact input is open, all output contacts open. When the emergency stop
contact input is closed and a signal is given by the microprocessor, the output contacts close
Remote Display Panel

When the DGC-1000 is combined with the RDP-110, many of the alarm and pre-alarm conditions are
indicated remotely. The following alarms are indicated by LED's and an audible alarm on the RDP-110:
low coolant level, high coolant temperature, low oil pressure, overcrank, overspeed, emergency stop, fuel
leak/fuel level sender failure and engine sender unit failure. The following pre-alarms are also displayed
on the RDP-110: high coolant temperature, low coolant temperature, low oil pressure, low fuel level,
battery overvoltage, weak battery and battery charger failure. In addition to these alarms and pre-alarms,
the RDP-110 also indicates when the RUN/OFF/AUTO switch is not in auto and when the Emergency
Power System (EPS) is supplying load.
Optional Auxiliary Outputs

If the DGC-1000 has the auxiliary input and output option, there are eight programmable output contacts.
These outputs may be programmed through the BESTCOMS PC program to close when any of the
selected inputs is active. Multiple outputs may be programmed to close when a single input is active.
Also, multiple inputs may be programmed to close a single output.
TELEPHONE MODEMS
Two modems with dial-in, dial-out capability are available as optional equipment on the DGC-1000. The
standard modem is rated from 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F). The extended operating temperature range
modem is rated from -40°C to 70°C (–40°F to 158°F). With the optional phone modem, the DGC-1000
can dial out to inform a pager that an alarm or pre-alarm condition has occurred. Up to four phone
numbers can be dialed in sequence until an answer is received. The supplied modem is registered with
the FCC under Part 68.

Type of Service
The DGC-1000 is designed to be used on standard device telephone lines and connects to the telephone
line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJ-11C. Connection to telephone company provided
coin service (central office implemented systems) is prohibited. Connection to party lines service are
subject to state tariffs.
Telephone Company Procedures

The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can. In order to do this, it may
occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. These
changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment, the telephone company will give
you notice, in writing, to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service.
In certain circumstances, it may be necessary for the telephone company to request information from you
concerning the equipment which you have connected to your telephone line. Upon request of the
telephone company, provide the FCC registration number and the ringer equivalence number (REN); both
items are listed on the label on the modem on the rear of the DGC-1000. The sum of all of the RENs on
your telephone lines should be less than five in order to assure proper service from the telephone
company. In some cases, a sum of five may not be usable on a given line.
If Problems Arise
If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly, you should immediately remove it from your
telephone line because it may cause harm to the telephone network. If the telephone company notes a
problem, they may temporarily disconnect service. When practical, they will notify you in advance of this
disconnection. If advance notice is not feasible, you will be notified as soon as possible. When you are
notified, you will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and be informed of your right to file a
complaint with the FCC. Contact your telephone company if you have any questions about your telephone
line.
Cellular Communications
Data transfer over an analog cellular system may be optimized when the MNP10-EC (Microcom Network
Protocol, Class 10, Enhanced Cellular) protocol is used. The modem connected to the PC must be
capable of supporting this protocol. It is also necessary to invoke this protocol with the appropriate
initialization string. This initialization string may be stored independently with each of the phone book
entries. (Refer to the Section 6, BESTCOMS Software.) When MNP10-EC protocol is enabled on the
landline modem, the DGC-1000 modem will automatically use MNP10-EC. This allows the user to enable
and disable the MNP10-EC protocol by simply changing the initialization string. An example of a typical
initialization strings is as follows:
AT &F\N5-SEC=1,18-K1M1L2
AT Informs the modem that commands are being sent to it.
&F Forces factory default settings.
\N5 Forces connection using MNP10-EC. (\N2 would allow the protocol to be negotiated as
LAPM or MNP.)
-SEC=1,18 Enables MNP10-EC protocol, and sets the transmit level at –18dBm
-K1 Enables V.42 LAPM to MNP10 conversion.
M1 Enables speaker during dial-up. (M2 would leave speaker on all of the time, and M0 turns
the speaker off.)
L2 Sets the speaker volume. (L0 is off, and L3 is the maximum value.)
The required initialization string will differ between different makes and models of modems. Please
consult the modem's manual for the proper initialization strings.
MNP10-EC adjusts the communication parameters during cellular connection and transmission to provide
quicker initial connection, to provide maximum throughput and to avoid disconnects. MNP10-EC
recognizes typical signal impairments caused by the cellular environment and quickly recovers from the
impairments. Typical impairments for which MNP10-EC compensates include frequent hand-offs,
dropouts, call inference, fading and echo. Performance is significantly improved when the modems on
each end of the connection support MNP10-EC.

SOFTWARE
Software embedded in the DGC-1000 controls all aspects of device functionality. This comprises power-
up initialization, front panel set up and configuration, input contact status monitoring, protective function
detection and annunciation, system parameter monitoring, output contact status control and RS-232 serial
communications.
Power-Up Sequence
When battery power is first applied, the DGC-1000 initiates a power up sequence. The version of
embedded software is displayed on the LCD and the memory is checked. Then all configuration data
stored in non-volatile EEPROM is brought into main memory. Immediately after this, the LCD display
begins in the Normal mode. When the Normal mode is displayed, all enabled functions are activated and
input monitoring begins.
NOTE
When DGC-1000 operating power is restored following a loss of battery power,
the DGC-1000 will resume operation in the mode that was active prior to the
power loss. For example, if the DGC-1000 is operating in Auto mode when
battery power is lost, the DGC-1000 will resume operation in Auto mode when
battery power is restored.
The run-time counter, kilowatt-hour meter and maintenance timers are updated in
volatile memory once per minute. Updated values are saved to nonvolatile
memory when the Auto/Off/Run mode of operation is changed. Additionally, while
the engine is running, the run time counter is saved every 15 minutes and the
kilowatt-hour meter is saved every eight hours. If the battery power source fails
during operation, these values are not updated and the changes made after the
last save operation are irretrievably lost.
Watchdog Timer
The purpose of the watchdog timer is to re-initialize the microprocessor and restart the software execution
process in the event that normal software execution is interrupted. During normal software execution, the
watchdog timer is periodically reset to prevent it from expiring and initiating a software reset.
When the watchdog timer expires, the unit re-initializes itself as it normally does on power-up. If the user
was logged into BESTCOMS when a watchdog timeout occurs, then BESTCOMS will lose communica-
tion with the DGC-1000. The user must close and reopen communications. If the watchdog times out five
times between power cycles, then the unit will lock-up in a safe mode. The LCD of a locked up unit will
read: "WATCHDOG FAILURE," "CYCLE POWER TO RESET." As long as the unit has not gone into the
safe mode, BESTCOMS will notify the user of a watchdog timeout next time he or she logs onto the unit.
After a watchdog timeout, the unit will return to the mode ("Run" but only if engine speed is still above
crank disconnect speed; "Off" or "Auto") it was last in before the reset occurred, unless it has gone into
the safe mode. The user must cycle the power to get out of safe mode. When in safe mode, the user
cannot log on with BESTCOMS and the engine is shut off.
Cool Down Timer

In the Auto mode, this feature allows the engine to cool down by running unloaded for a programmed
period of time. The cool down period of 0 to 60 minutes is programmed from the BESTCOMS software in
one-minute increments. This cool down period will start when the load is removed or when the ATS
contact opens. If load is removed from the generator prior to the ATS contact opening, the timer will start
and continue to count while the ATS contact opens. At the time of the ATS contact opening, the
remaining time of the cool down timer will be used and once the total remaining time is consumed, the
engine will shutdown. A setting of 0 is used when no cool down period is desired.
Speed Source Failure

This function monitors the signal from the speed signal source selected from the BESTCOMS software. If
only one source is selected and the signal from that source is lost, an alarm and a shutdown occurs and
SPEED SIGNAL SOURCE FAILURE is displayed on the LCD. If both magnetic pickup and generator
voltage are selected as speed signal sources and the magnetic pickup unit (MPU) fails, the DGC-1000

will switch to using generator voltage as the speed signal source and the LCD display will alternate
between displaying the run time and MPU on the display. If the generator voltage signal also fails, an
alarm and shutdown occurs. This function checks for the presence of a signal only; it is not a sender
continuity check.
Cranking
The DGC-1000 is programmable for either cycle crank or continuous crank. If cycle cranking is chosen,
the number of crank cycles allowed before the system shuts down can be selected. A crank cycle is
defined as 5 to 15 seconds of crank followed by an equal number of seconds of rest, selectable in 1-
second increments. The maximum number of cycles the DGC-1000 will allow is 7. If NFPA 100 Level 1 is
chosen, the number of crank cycles is 5.
If a delay to crank feature has been selected, the DGC-1000 will close the pre-start contact upon receipt
of a start command. The pre-start contact is programmable to either remain energized or to drop out after
the delay has expired.
Figure 3-2 illustrates one normal and four abnormal engine starts (crank curves).
Figure 3-2. Normal and Abnormal Engine Crank Curves

Abnormal Start Curve One
This curve shows the typical cycle crank when a start signal is received. When the signal is received, the
fuel solenoid and start contacts close and engine speed begins to increase. The fuel solenoid and start
contacts remain closed until the crank cycle time is met. The start contact will open if the prime mover
speed increases past the crank disconnect speed setting. The fuel solenoid contact remains closed above
the crank disconnect speed. If the prime mover fails to start after the prescribed time, the rest timer is
started and the starter solenoid and fuel solenoid contacts are opened. The crank cycle is repeated until
the prime mover speed increases past the crank disconnect setpoint or the programmed number of crank
cycles has been met and an overcrank condition occurs.
Abnormal Start Curve Two
This curve shows a failure to start condition. The prime mover reaches the crank disconnect setpoint but
fails to start. If this condition occurs, the DGC-1000 has cranked the engine through one cycle of crank
time and the engine is coasting down to a stop. After the rest period time has expired, the DGC-1000 will
continue to cycle crank for the remainder of the crank cycles or the engine starts.
Abnormal Start Curve Three
This curve shows an engine start but the engine fails to reach rated speed. If this condition occurs, the
start contact opens and the engine continues to run until it is turned off.
Abnormal Start Curve Four
This curve shows a typical overspeed occurrence. If this condition occurs, the engine, upon reaching the
overspeed setpoint, will be shut down by the DGC-1000 opening the fuel solenoid contact and annunciate
an alarm by closing the alarm contact.
Normal Start Curve Five
This curve shows a typical normal start and run condition. When this occurs, the start contact opens after
the prime mover passes through the crank disconnect speed setpoint. The engine speed increases until
the 100% setpoint is reached.
Alarms
Reset of all alarms can only be done locally by setting the Auto/Off/Run switch to the OFF position. All
alarm conditions will light a red LED (labeled Alarm) along with displaying the condition on the LCD
screen and sounding the optional audible alarm. All alarms have a common Form A contact. When an
alarm condition occurs, the display indicates the cause of the alarm, the Form A Alarm contact closes and
the fuel solenoid contact opens which shuts down the engine.
Overcrank Alarm
When the crank timer times out, cranking terminates. At that time, the common alarm contacts close and
the LCD displays the message OVERCRANK and the current overcrank setting.
Overspeed Alarm
If the engine speed exceeds the overspeed value programmed by BESTCOMS and continues until the
programmed delay time expires, an overspeed alarm occurs. At that time, the common alarm contact
closes and the LCD displays the message OVERSPEED and the current overspeed setting.
High Coolant Temperature Alarm
If the engine coolant temperature exceeds the level programmed by the BESTCOMS software, an alarm
occurs. At that time, the common alarm contact closes and the LCD displays the message, HIGH
COOLANT TEMP and the current high coolant temperature setting.
Low Oil Pressure Alarm
If the oil pressure decreases below the low oil pressure alarm setting programmed by the BESTCOMS
software, an alarm occurs. At that time, the common alarm contact closes and the LCD displays the
message, LOW OIL PRESSURE and the current low oil pressure alarm setting.
Engine Sender Fault Alarm
If a failure of an engine sender (transducer) is enabled by the BESTCOMS software and a failure occurs,
an alarm occurs. At that time, the common alarm contact closes and the LCD displays the message
SENDER FAILURE and the failed sender. If a short circuit is detected across the fuel level transducer/fuel
leak detector input, the message SENDER FAIL/FUEL LEAK is displayed.
Low Fuel Level Alarm
If the fuel level decreases below the low fuel level alarm setting programmed by the BESTCOMS
software, an alarm occurs. At that time, the common alarm contact closes and the LCD displays the
message, LOW FUEL LEVEL and the current low fuel level alarm setting.
Low Coolant Level Alarm
This alarm stops the engine when a loss of coolant is detected via the low coolant level contact input. At
that time, the common alarm contact closes and the LCD displays the message LOW COOLANT LEVEL.
CAN Bus Alarm
A CAN Bus Failure annunciation may be enabled only when the CAN interface is enabled. The CAN
interface is configurable from BESTCOM. When configured to pre-alarm, annunciation occurs when CAN
communication is lost either by the unit becoming disconnected from the ECU or the ECU malfunctioning.
If CAN communication is lost and the annunciation is configured as an alarm, then a normal alarm
sequence will occur, including a CANBUS FAILURE ALARM message that appears on the display.
MTU MDEC ECU Alarms
A DGC-1000 connected to a genset equipped with an MTU MDEC engine controller is capable of
annunciating a set of alarms unique to the MDEC ECU. Alarms issued by the MDEC ECU can be viewed
on the MTU MDEC tab of the BESTCOMS Metering screen or through the front panel display. When an
MDEC alarm is in effect, the front panel Alarm LED lights and the alarm message text is displayed on the
front panel LCD. The first line displayed in an MDEC alarm message is MDEC ECU ALARM. The second
line of an MDEC alarm message displays text specific to the alarm condition. If multiple alarms exist at
the same time, then the first alarm encountered is the one displayed. The following paragraphs describe

each of the eight MDEC alarm types. For more detailed information, refer to your MDEC ECU
documentation.
HIGH CHARGE AIR TEMP. This alarm is annunciated when the MDEC ECU detects excessive
turbocharger air temperature.
HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE. This alarm is annunciated when the MDEC ECU detects excessive engine
oil temperature.
HIGH COOLANT TEMP. This alarm is annunciated when the MDEC ECU detects excessive engine
coolant temperature. The trigger for this alarm is controlled by the ECU and operates independently of the
DGC-1000 high coolant temperature alarm setting.
LO AFTERCLR COOL LVL. This alarm is annunciated when the MDEC ECU detects that the engine
aftercooler coolant level is low.
LO FUEL DLV PRESSURE. This alarm is annunciated when the MDEC ECU detects low engine fuel
pressure. The trigger for this alarm is controlled by the ECU and operates independently of the DGC-1000
low oil pressure alarm setting.
OVERSPEED. This alarm is annunciated when the MDEC ECU detects excessive engine speed (rpm).
COMBINED RED. This alarm is annunciated when the MDEC ECU issues a “red” shutdown (Level 2)
message.
Pre-Alarms
A pre-alarm condition is annunciated by the DGC-1000 in the following ways:
• The front panel Alarm LED flashes on and off.
• The horn output cycles on and off. (The horn output can be enabled or disabled for pre-alarms in
BESTCOMS.)
• A single set of Form A (SPST) output contacts closes.
• The front panel LCD displays the pre-alarms and associated values.
Low oil pressure, high coolant temperature, and battery voltage pre-alarms are shown on the main display
of the front panel LCD. All other pre-alarms are individually displayed in sequence using the Alternate
display mode. Values are flashed on and off to indicate their pre-alarm status. All pre-alarm parameters
are displayed in this manner before non-pre-alarm parameters.
Pre-alarms are reset by correcting the cause of the pre-alarm. Audible pre-alarms are reset by pressing
the Alarm Silence pushbutton on the front panel.
Magnetic Pickup (MPU) Failure Pre-Alarm
If the speed signal source is selected for MPU/GEN (Magnetic Pickup, Generator Frequency) via
BESTCOMS, a pre-alarm will be annunciated when the MPU fails.
High Coolant Temperature Pre-Alarm
If engine coolant temperature increases above the high coolant temperature pre-alarm setpoint
programmed by the BESTCOMS software for the programmed delay time, a pre-alarm occurs.
Low Coolant Temperature Pre-Alarm
If engine coolant temperature decreases below the low coolant temperature pre-alarm setpoint
programmed by the BESTCOMS software for the programmed delay time, a pre-alarm occurs.
Weak Battery Pre-Alarm
If the battery voltage drops below 60% of the nominal voltage for more than 2 seconds during engine
cranking, a pre-alarm occurs. The message, WEAK BATTERY is displayed in the alternate display mode
and is reset by scrolling through the alternate display.
Low Battery Voltage Pre-Alarm
If the battery voltage decreases below the low battery voltage value programmed by the BESTCOMS
software, a pre-alarm occurs.
Battery Overvoltage Pre-Alarm
If the battery voltage exceeds the battery over voltage level programmed by the BESTCOMS software, a
pre-alarm occurs.

Low Fuel Level Pre-Alarm
If the fuel level decreases below the low fuel level pre-alarm value programmed by the BESTCOMS
Engine Overload Pre-Alarm
If the engine load exceeds the engine overload level pre-alarm value programmed by the BESTCOMS
Battery Charger Failure Pre-Alarm
If a battery charger failure is detected via the battery charger fail contact input, a pre-alarm occurs.
Maintenance Pre-Alarm
When the next scheduled maintenance timer reaches zero hours, a pre-alarm occurs. After the required
maintenance is performed, the pre-alarm can be cleared either from BESTCOMS or the front panel. To
clear the pre-alarm from the front panel, go to the alternate display mode and scroll to the screen that
displays HRS TO NEXT SERVICE. Pressing the Select/Enter button while on this screen will clear the
maintenance pre-alarm and reset the maintenance timer back to its programmed starting value.
Active DTC Pre-Alarm
When CAN Bus and DTC Support are both enabled, an "active DTC" pre-alarm may be enabled from
BESTCOMS to announce the presence of a current condition that is causing a diagnostic trouble code to
be sent to the DGC-1000 from the ECU.
CAN Bus Pre-Alarm
A CAN Bus Failure annunciation may be enabled only when the CAN interface is enabled. The CAN
interface is configurable from BESTCOMS. When configure to alarm, annunciation occurs when CAN
communication is lost either by the unit becoming disconnected from the ECU or the ECU malfunctioning.
If CAN communication is lost and the annunciation is a pre-alarm, a screen will appear in the Alternate
Display stating the pre-alarm and will be viewable only when the pre-alarm is in progress.
MTU MDEC ECU Pre-Alarms
A DGC-1000 connected to a genset equipped with an MTU MDEC engine controller is capable of
annunciating a set of pre-alarms unique to the MDEC ECU. Pre-alarms issued by the MDEC ECU can be
viewed on the MTU MDEC tab of the BESTCOMS Metering screen or through the alternate display mode
of the front panel display. If more than one pre-alarm is present, the Raise and Lower pushbuttons can be
used to scroll through the list. When an MDEC ECU pre-alarm is active, the front panel Alarm LED
flashes on and off. The first line displayed in an MDEC pre-alarm message is MDEC ECU PREALARM.
The second line of an MDEC pre-alarm message displays text specific to the pre-alarm condition. The
following paragraphs describe each of the eight MDEC pre-alarm types. For more detailed information,
refer to your MDEC ECU documentation.
HIGH ECU TEMPERATURE. This pre-alarm is annunciated when excessive temperature is detected
within the ECU.
HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE. This pre-alarm is annunciated when the MDEC ECU detects excessive
engine oil temperature.
HIGH INTERCOOLER TEMP. This pre-alarm is annunciated when the MDEC ECU detects excessive
coolant temperature in the engine aftercooler.
HIGH CHARGE AIR TEMP. This pre-alarm is annunciated when the MDEC ECU detects excessive
turbocharger air temperature.
HIGH COOLANT TEMP. This pre-alarm is annunciated when the MDEC ECU detects excessive engine
coolant temperature. The trigger for this alarm is controlled by the ECU and operates independently of the
DGC-1000 high coolant temperature pre-alarm setting.
SS OVERRIDE ON. This pre-alarm is annunciated when the MDEC ECU broadcasts an override pre-
alarm.
HIGH FUEL RAIL PRESS. This pre-alarm is annunciated when the MDEC ECU detects excessive
pressure in the engine’s fuel rail.
LOW FUEL RAIL PRESS. This pre-alarm is annunciated when the MDEC ECU detects low pressure in
the engine’s fuel rail.

LOW COOLANT LEVEL. This pre-alarm is annunciated when the MDEC ECU detects low engine coolant
level.
LOW CHARGE AIR PRESS. This pre-alarm is annunciated when the MDEC ECU detects low air
pressure at the output of the engine turbocharger.
LOW FUEL DELIV PRESS. This pre-alarm is annunciated when the MDEC ECU detects low engine fuel
pressure.
LOW OIL PRESSURE. This pre-alarm is annunciated when the MDEC ECU detects low engine oil
pressure.
COMBINED YELLOW. This alarm is annunciated when the MDEC ECU issues a “yellow” warning (Level
1) message.
MTU MDEC ECU Fault Codes

A DGC-1000 connected to a genset equipped with an MTU MDEC engine controller tracks and displays
the active fault codes issued by the MDEC ECU. Active MDEC ECU fault codes can be viewed on the
MTU MDEC tab of the BESTCOMS Metering screen or through the alternate display mode of the front
panel display. If any MDEC fault codes are active, an alternate mode display screen with the text MDEC
ACTIVE FAULTS SEL/ENTER TO VIEW will appear as the last screen in the list of alternate mode
screens. Pressing Select/Enter views the first fault. The Raise/Scroll and Lower/Scroll keys can be
used to scroll through all active faults. When one has scrolled through all the faults in the list, a screen will
appear with the text NO MORE FAULTS PREVIOUS TO EXIT. One can scroll through the faults list as
many times as desired. Pressing Previous at any time returns to the alternate mode display screens. The
menu mode is accessed by pressing Display Toggle at any time. If no fault codes are active, the MDEC
ACTIVE FAULTS screen will not be displayed in the alternate mode screens.
A fault code is displayed with a first line of MDEC FAULT CODE: XXX, where XXX is the fault code
number. The second line of a fault code message displays text describing the fault. MDEC ECU fault
codes are listed below with the corresponding fault numbers. Fault numbers not listed display “NO TEXT
AVAILABLE” as the descriptive text. For more detailed information, refer to your MDEC ECU
documentation.
3, L1 T-FUEL 78, LIN INTERCLR LEV 149, AD-TST2ECU DEFCT
5, L1 T-CHRG AIR 79, L BIN-EXTERN 3 151, AD-TST3ECU DEFCT
9, L1 T-INTERCOOLER 80, L BIN-EXTERN 4 170, MI MODULE FAIL
15, L1 P-LUBE OIL 90, IDLE SPEED LOW 171, MI NOT ACTIVE
16, L2 P-LUBE OIL 91, RUNUP SPEED LOW 172, TBO EXPIRED
19, L1 T-EXHAUST A 92, START SPEED LOW 173, MODL WRITE LIMIT
21, L1 T-EXHAUST B 93, PREHT TMP. LIM 2 180, CAN1 NODE LOST
23, L1 COOLANT LEVEL 94, PREHT TMP. LIM 1 181, CAN2 NODE LOST
24, L2 COOLANT LEVEL 100, EDM NOT VALID 183, CAN NO PU-DATA
30, ENGINE OVERSPEED 101, IDM NOT VALID 184, CAN PUDATA EE-FL
31, CHRGR1 OVERSPD 1 102, INVLD FUEL CNS 1 185, CAN LESS MAILBXS
32, CHRGR1 OVERSPD 2 103, INVLD FUEL CNS 2 186, CAN1 BUS OFF
33, L1 P-FUELFLT DIF 104, OP HRS1 INVALID 187, CAN1 ERROR PASSV
44, L1 LEVEL INTRCLR 105, OP HRS2 INVALID 188, CAN2 BUS OFF
45, L2 LEVEL INTRCLR 106, ERR REC1 INVALID 189, CAN2 ERROR PASSV
51, L1 T-LUBE OIL 107, ERR REC2 INVALID 201, SD T-COOLANT
57, L1 P-COOLANT 118, L1 SPPLY VOLT LO 202, SD T-FUEL
58, L2 P-COOLANT 119, L2 SPPLY VOLT LO 203, SD T-CHARGE AIR
63, L1 P-CRANKCASE 120, L1 SPPLY VOLT HI 205, SD T-CLNT INTERC
65, L1 P-FUEL 121, L2 SPPLY VOLT HI 208, SD P-CHARGE AIR
67, L1 T-COOLANT 122, L1 T-ELECTRONIC 211, SD P-LUBE OIL
68, L2 T-COOLANT 134, 15V POSECU DEFCT 214, SD P-CRANKCASE
69, L1 T-EXTERN 1 136, 15V NEGECU DEFCT 215, SD P-RAIL FUEL
70, L2 T-EXTERN 1 137, L1 5V BUFFR TEST 216, SD T-LUBE OIL
71, L1 T-EXTERN 2 138, SENSOR PWR DEFCT 220, SD COOLANT LEVEL
72, L2 T-EXTERN 2 139, L1 TE BUFFR TEST 222, SD LVL LKG FUEL
73, L1 P-EXTERN 1 140, TE BUF ECU DEFCT 223, SD LVL INTERCLR
74, L2 P-EXTERN 1 142, BANK1ECU DEFECT 230, SD CRANKSHFT SPD
75, L1 P-EXTERN 2 144, BANK2ECU DEFECT 231, SD CAMSHAFT SPD
76, L2 P-EXTERN 2 145, 15V GOODECU DFCT 245, SD POWER SUPPLY
77, LIN EXT CLNT LEV 147, AD-TST1ECU DEFCT 246, SD T-ELECTRONIC

249, SD CAN STOP 264, SD BANK 1 TEST 276, MD INTERCLER LVL
250, SD CAN SPD DEMND 265, SD BANK 2 TEST 277, MISDATA BIN-EXT3
251, SD CAN UP/DOWN 266, SD SPD DEMAND AN 278, MISDATA BIN-EXT4
252, SD CAN NOTCH POS 267, SD SPDMTEST BNCH 279, SD CANRES TRIPFL
253, SD CAN OVERRIDE 269, SD LOAD PLS ANLG 280, SD CAN ALRM RST
254, SD CAN TST OVRSP 271, SD T-EXTERN 1 281, SD ADTEST1 SPPLY
260, SD 15V POS SPPLY 272, SD T-EXTERN 2 282, SD ADTEST2 SPPLY
261, SD 15V NEG SPPLY 273, SD P-EXTERN 1 283, SD ADTEST3 SPPLY
262, SD 5V BUFFR TEST 274, SD P-EXTERN 2 284, SD CAN LAMP TEST
263, SD TE BUFFR TEST 275, MD EXT.CLNT LVL
DISPLAY OPERATION
The DGC-1000 has three display modes: Normal, Alternate, and Menu. Pressing the Display Toggle
pushbutton when in the Normal display mode allows the user to scroll through the Normal, Alternate, and
menu display modes. DTC mode, when enabled, may be selected while in the Alternate mode. Figure 3-3
shows the top level of each display mode.
Normal Mode
This mode displays the engine and generator parameters as described by the labeling on the front panel.
Pressing the Phase Toggle pushbutton when the engine is running scrolls through the voltage and
current measurements that are available.
Alternate Display Mode

After pressing the Display/Toggle pushbutton to enter the alternate display mode, pressing the
Raise/Scroll or Lower/Scroll pushbutton allows the user to scroll through the alternate display mode
screens.
Quantities are displayed in the following order.
• Oil pressure
• Coolant temperature
• Fuel level
• Battery voltage
• Total kilowatt load
• Hours to next service
• Generator A-B voltage
• Generator B-C voltage (3-phase sensing)
• Generator C-A voltage (3-phase sensing)
• Generator A-N voltage (except 3-phase L-L sensing)
• Generator B-N voltage (except 3-phase L-L sensing)
• Generator C-N voltage (3-phase L-N sensing only)
• Generator phase A, B, and C currents
• Phase A kVA
• Phase B kVA
• Phase C kVA (3-phase sensing)
• Total kVA
• Generator phase A kilowatts
• Generator phase B kilowatts
• Generator phase C kilowatts (3-phase sensing)
• Generator total kilowatt-hours
• Generator power factor
• Generator frequency
• Total run hours
• Engine speed
• Unit identification number
• Coolant level (CAN interface enabled)
• Active DTC list (CAN interface and diagnostics enabled)
• Previous DTC list (CAN interface and diagnostics enabled)
• MDEC ECU pre-alarms
• MDEC ECU active faults
Display
Toggle
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Display
Toggle
Sel/Enter Sel/Enter
MDEC ECU
DTC Mode Alternate Mode
Faults Mode
Previous Previous
Display
Toggle
ECU Parameter
Mode
Display
Toggle
Display Display
Toggle Toggle
Menu Mode
Display
Toggle
Figure 3-3. Top Level of Display Modes
Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) Display Mode

Access to the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) screens can be gained in the Alternate Display mode.
The DTCs are the last two screens in the Alternate Display list. DTC screens are only available when the
CAN interface and DTCs are enabled.
If there are no DTCs communicating with the unit, the Select/Enter button will have no affect, and
"ACTIVE DTC LIST" and "NO DTC(S) TO VIEW" will be displayed. If there is at least one DTC
communicating with the unit, the Select/Enter button will be an active input, and "ACTIVE DTC LIST" and
"PRESS SELECT TO VIEW" will be displayed.
Pressing Select/Enter when “ACTIVE DTC LIST” and “PRESS SELECT TO VIEW” is displayed will put
the DGC-1000 in DTC Mode. The next screen to appear will display the diagnostic lamp status
information obtained from the ECU. One of five possible lamp status messages will be displayed. The list
of possible messages in decreasing order of priority includes:
1. ENGINE STOP LAMP LIT
2. WARNING LAMP LIT
3. MALFUNCTION LAMP LIT
4. PROTECT LAMP LIT
5. NO LAMP IS LIT
Only one lamp status will be displayed from the front panel, the one with the highest priority that is
currently true. The user may use BESTCOMS to view the status of all lamps. An example of the lamp
status screen is shown below.
CURRENT LAMP STATUS
ENGINE STOP LAMP LIT

To be notified that a lamp status exists, the pre-alarm for Active DTCs must be enabled (from
BESTCOMS). When one or more Active DTCs exists in the ECU, a lamp status should exist indicating the
severity of the combined DTCs. After the pre-alarm is annunciated (through LED, Horn, and/or Dial-Out,
the user will know to check the Lamp Status, Active DTCs in the system, and what relationship DTCs
have with the parameters. (From the front panel, use the “ECU Parameters” menu to check the
relationship. From BESTCOMS, hover the mouse over the DTC to see it’s related parameter).
To view the list of currently active DTCs, press Raise/Scroll. The next screen to appear will display the
first DTC, the number of DTCs, the Suspect Parameter Number (SPN), the Failure Mode Indicator (FMI)
and the Occurrence Count (OC).
NOTE: Always refer to the engine’s manual for the meaning of SPN and FMI combinations, especially for
proprietary DTC descriptions.
In the DTC screen example of Figure 3-4, the first DTC of five is being displayed, the SPN is 111 (Coolant
Level), the FMI is 1 (low voltage from the sender, thus we have Low Coolant Level), and the OC is 2 (the
unit has had a low coolant level twice before). Refer to the engine manufacturer’s CAN Interface
documentation for specific descriptions of codes.
Figure 3-4. DTC Screen Example

After viewing the last DTC, screen 5 of 5, "VIEWED ALL ACTIVE" and "USE SELECT TO CLEAR" will be
displayed. (The same applies when viewing previous DTCs.)
Pressing Select/Enter to clear the DTCs (active or previous) will result in one of four responses:
1. A positive acknowledgement which causes the following message to be displayed: "ACTIVE DTC(S)
HAVE BEEN ERASED."
2. A negative acknowledgement which causes the following message to be displayed:
"ERROR - NEGATIVE ACK" and "CANNOT ERASE DTC(S)."
3. A timeout for acknowledgement (when approximately two seconds have passed with CAN working
and no positive or negative acknowledgement has been received). The following message will be
displayed: "ERROR - ACK TIME OUT" and "CANNOT ERASE DTC(S)."
4. A CAN communications failure (CAN is disconnected or ECU is not working properly). The following
message will be displayed: "ERROR - DISCONNECTED" and "CANNOT ERASE DTC(S)."
After viewing the response, the only way to back out of the screen is to press Previous. The user is then
taken back to the Alternate Display Mode. Pressing Display Toggle will take the user to the Menu Mode
screens. This also applies when viewing previous DTCs.
If the user is viewing active DTCs, and there is a change to active DTCs, then a message is displayed
saying "DTC(S) HAVE CHANGED" and "PRESS PREVIOUS." The only way to back out of the screen is
to press Previous. The user is then taken back to the Alternate Display Mode. Pressing Display Toggle
will take the user to the Menu Mode screens. This also applies when viewing previous DTCs.
ECU Parameters Mode

The ECU Parameters Menu appears between the Alternate Display and Menu Mode when pressing
Display Toggle and showcases parameters metered from the ECU. This menu is only viewable when
J1939 communication is enabled. Only parameters related to genset applications are metered from the
ECU and displayed here. A sub-menu is also accessible within this Menu for viewing the Engine
Configuration parameters.
If a parameter is never sent after communication is established or the ECU has sent information notifying
the DGC-1000 that the parameter is not supported (non-applicable), then the parameter’s screen will be
hidden and skipped when scrolling from screen to screen in the “ECU Parameters” menu.
If a DTC is “associated” with one of the parameters, then the screens will work like Pre-Alarm screens
from the Alternate Display. When scrolling through the menu, the user is taken straight to the new “DTC-
related” screens first. The “DTC-related” screen will then blink while alternating between the parameter’s
value and the DTC information.
NOTE: If no ECU support is required, then parameters are only updated within the DGC-1000 unit when
“pulsing” the ECU and while the engine is “running.”

The following list includes all the engine system monitoring parameters read from the ECU (if supported)
in the order in which they appear when pressing Raise/Scroll, having started from the ECU Parameters
menu.
• Throttle Position
• Percent Load at Current RPM
• Actual Engine Percent Torque
• Injection Control Pressure
• Injector Metering Rail Pressure
• Injector Metering Rail Pressure
• Engine Speed∗
• Total Engine Hours∗
• Trip Fuel
• Total Fuel Used
• Engine Coolant Temperature∗
• Fuel Temperature
• Engine Oil Temperature
• Engine Intercooler Temperature
• Fuel Delivery Pressure
• Engine Oil Level
• Engine Oil Pressure∗
• Coolant Pressure
• Coolant Level
• Fuel Rate
• Barometric Pressure
• Ambient Air Temperature
• Air Inlet Temperature
• Boost Pressure
• Intake Manifold Temperature
• Air Filter Differential Pressure
• Exhaust Gas Temperature
• Electrical Potential (Voltage)∗
• Battery Potential (Voltage), Switched
• Oil Filter Differential Pressure
• Fuel Filter Differential Pressure
• Crankcase Pressure
• Engine Configuration (Sub-Menu)
∗ These parameters may be monitored either directly by the DGC-1000 itself or by the DGC-1000 and
the appropriate analog sender when the CAN bus/J1939 interface is disabled.
To start viewing the engine configuration parameters read from the ECU, press Select/Enter at the
Engine Configuration sub-menu. The following list includes parameters in the order in which they appear
when pressing Raise/Scroll:
• Engine Speed at Idle, Point 1
• Percent Torque at Idle, Point 1
• Engine Speed at Point 2
• Percent Torque at Point 2
• Engine Speed at High Idle, Point 6
• Gain (KP) of the Endspeed Governor
• Reference Engine Torque
• Maximum Momentary Engine Override Speed, Point 7
• Maximum Momentary Override Time Limit

• Requested Speed Control Range Lower Limit
• Requested Speed Control Range Upper Limit
• Requested Torque Control Range Lower Limit
• Requested Torque Control Range Upper Limit
Menu Mode
After pressing the Display Toggle pushbutton twice to begin the Menu
display mode (first time selects the Alternate mode), pressing Enter
Select/Enter begins the next level of menus. Pressing the Raise/Scroll Menu
Mode
or Lower/Scroll pushbutton (Figure 3-5) allows the user to scroll
through the menu display mode screens. Pressing the Display Toggle
pushbutton returns the display to the Normal mode.
D/T
Menu 1
Menu 1 is the alarm and pre-alarm menu. Pressing Select/Enter (Figure Menu Mode
Intro Screen
3-6) from this menu begins the 1.x menu level. Pressing Raise/Scroll
and Lower/Scroll from this menu scrolls through the 1.x menu level.
Menu 1.1
Menu 1.1 displays the overspeed alarm. Pressing Select/Enter begins Enter
the 1.1.1 level of menus and displays the function activation level.
Pressing Select/Enter displays the setting. This is not adjustable from Menu 1 Raise
Main Alarms
the front panel. Pressing Previous goes back to the 1.1.1 level. and Pre-Alarms
Pressing Raise/Scroll or Lower/Scroll begins the 1.1.2 function
activation delay level of menus. Pressing Select/Enter displays the Lower
activation delay time once the level has been exceeded. This is not
Raise
adjustable from the front panel.
Pressing Previous twice goes back to the 1.1 level. Pressing Menu 2
Raise/Scroll goes to the 1.2 menu level. Pressing Lower/Scroll goes System
Configuration
to the 1.13 menu level.
Menu 1.2 Lower
Menu 1.2 displays the high coolant temperature alarm. Pressing Raise
Select/Enter begins the 1.2.1 level of menus and displays the function
activation level. Pressing Select/Enter displays the setting. This is not
adjustable from the front panel. Menu 3
Sensing Devices
Pressing Previous goes back to the 1.2.1 level. Pressing Raise/Scroll
or Lower/Scroll begins the 1.2.2 function activation delay level of
Lower
menus. Pressing Select/Enter displays the activation delay time once
the engine crank disconnect speed is exceeded. This is not adjustable Raise
from the front panel.
Pressing Previous twice goes back to the 1.2 level. Pressing Menu 4 Lower
Engine Parameters
Raise/Scroll goes to the 1.3 menu level Pressing Lower/Scroll goes to and Cranking
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Figure 3-5. Menu

Display Modes

Menu 1.14
Menu 1 Enter Menu 1.1 Lower
Engine
Main Alarms Overspeed
Prev Raise Maintenance
and Pre-Alarms Alarm
Cycle Pre-Alarm
Prev Lower Raise
Raise Lower
Menu 1.2 Menu 1.13

High Coolant Engine kiloWatt
Temperature Alarm Overload Pre-Alarm
Lower Raise
Raise Lower
Menu 1.3
High Coolant Menu 1.12
Temperature Battery Charger
Pre-Alarm Failure Pre-Alarm
Lower
Raise
Raise Lower
Menu 1.4
Menu 1.11
Low Coolant
Battery Over-
Temperature
Voltage Pre-Alarm
Pre-Alarm
Lower Raise
Raise Lower
Menu 1.5 Menu 1.10

Low Oil Pressure Low Battery
Alarm Pre-Alarm
Lower Raise
Raise Lower
Menu 1.6 Menu 1.9

Low Oil Pressure Weak Battery
Pre-Alarm Pre-Alarm
Lower Raise
Raise Lower
Menu 1.7 Lower Menu 1.8

Low Fuel Low Fuel Level
Raise
Level Alarm Raise Lower
Pre-Alarm
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Figure 3-6. Menu 1
Menu 1.3
Menu 1.3 displays high coolant temperature pre-alarm. Pressing Select/Enter begins the 1.3.1 level of
menus and displays the function activation level. Pressing Select/Enter displays the setting. This is not
Pressing Previous returns to the 1.3.1 level. Pressing Raise/Scroll or Lower/Scroll begins the 1.3.2
function activation delay level of menus. Pressing Select/Enter displays the activation delay time once
the engine crank disconnect speed is exceeded. This is not front panel adjustable.
Pressing Previous twice goes back to the 1.3 level. Pressing Raise/Scroll goes to the 1.4 menu level
Pressing Lower/Scroll goes to the 1.2 menu level.

Menu 1.4
Menu 1.4 displays low coolant temperature pre-alarm. Pressing Select/Enter begins the 1.4.1 level of
Pressing Previous goes back to the 1.4.1 level. Pressing Raise/Scroll or Lower/Scroll begins the 1.4.2
the level has been exceeded. This is not adjustable from the front panel.
Menu 1.5
Menu 1.5 displays low oil pressure alarm. Pressing Select/Enter begins the 1.5.1 level of menus and
displays the function activation level. Pressing Select/Enter displays the setting. This is not adjustable
the engine crank disconnect speed is exceeded. This is not adjustable from the front panel.
Menu 1.6
Menu 1.6 displays low oil pressure pre-alarm. Pressing Select/Enter begins the 1.6.1 level of menus and
the engine crank disconnect speed is exceeded. This is not adjustable from the front panel.
Menu 1.7
Menu 1.7 displays low fuel level alarm. Pressing Select/Enter begins the 1.7.1 level of menus and
displays the function activation level. Pressing Select/Enter displays the setting. This is adjustable from
the front panel.
the level has been exceeded. After pressing Raise/Scroll or Lower/Scroll, the user will be instructed to
enter the user key code. After entering the user key code followed by pressing Select/Enter twice, the
setting will be adjustable with the Raise/Scroll and Lower/Scroll keys. After the desired setting has been
selected, press Select/Enter to save the new settings.
Menu 1.8
Menu 1.8 displays low fuel level pre-alarm. Pressing Select/Enter begins the 1.8.1 level of menus and
displays the function activation level. Pressing Select/Enter displays the setting. This is adjustable from
the front panel.
the level has been exceeded. After pressing Raise/Scroll or Lower/Scroll, the user will be instructed to
enter the user key code. After entering the user key code followed by pressing Select/Enter twice, the
setting will be adjustable with the Raise/Scroll and Lower/Scroll keys. After the desired setting has been
selected, press Select/Enter to save the new settings.

Menu 1.9
Menu 1.9 displays weak battery pre-alarm. Pressing Select/Enter begins the 1.9.1 level of menus and
the level has been exceeded. This is not adjustable from the front panel.
Menu 1.10
Menu 1.10 displays low battery pre-alarm. Pressing Select/Enter begins the 1.10.1 level of menus and
Pressing Previous goes back to the 1.10.1 level. Pressing Raise/Scroll or Lower/Scroll begins the
1.10.2 function activation delay level of menus. Pressing Select/Enter displays the activation delay time
once the level has been exceeded. This is not adjustable from the front panel.
Menu 1.11
Menu 1.11 displays battery over voltage pre-alarm. Pressing Select/Enter begins the 1.11.1 level of
Menu 1.12
Menu 1.12 displays battery charger failure pre-alarm. Pressing Select/Enter begins the 1.12.1 level of
Menu 1.13
Menu 1.13 displays kilowatt overload pre-alarm. Pressing Select/Enter begins the 1.13.1 level of menus
and displays the function activation level. Pressing Select/Enter displays the setting. This is not
Menu 1.14
Menu 1.14 display engine maintenance pre-alarm. Pressing Select/Enter begins the 1.14.1 level of

Pressing Previous twice goes back to the 1.14 level. Pressing Raise/Scroll goes to the 1.1 menu level.
Pressing Previous from any 1.x level menu goes to menu 1. Pressing Raise/Scroll goes to menu 2.
Pressing Lower/Scroll goes to menu 3.
Menu 2
Menu 2 system configuration. Pressing Select/Enter from this menu (Figure 3-7) begins the 2.x level of
menus. Pressing Raise/Scroll and Lower/Scroll from this menu scrolls through the 2.x levels of menus.
Menu 2.1
Menu 2.1 displays the generator voltage sensing connection. Pressing Select/Enter begins the 2.1.1
level and displays the sensing configuration. This is not adjustable from the front panel.
Pressing Previous goes back to the 2.1 level. Pressing Raise/Scroll goes to menu 2.2. Pressing
Lower/Scroll goes to menu 2.5.
Menu 2.2
Menu 2.2 displays options. Pressing Select/Enter (Figure 3-8) begins the 2.2.1 level and displays the
speed signal source selection. This is not adjustable from the front panel.
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Prev Menu 2.2 Prev

System Options
Configuration
Enter
Enter
Raise Menu 2.2.1

Raise Menu 2.1 Speed Signal
Generator Source
Connection
Lower
Lower
Raise
Raise
Lower Menu 2.2.2
Menu 2.2 Metric Conversion
Options D2609-04
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Lower Figure 3-8. Menu 2.2

Raise
Menu 2.3
User Front Panel
Key Code
Lower
Raise
Menu 2.4
Global Pre-Alarm
Buzzer Enable
Lower
Raise
Lower Menu 2.5

Communications
Settings
Figure 3-7. Menu 2

Pressing Previous goes back to the 2.2 level. Pressing Raise/Scroll or Lower/Scroll goes to menu 2.2.2
and displays metric conversion.
Pressing Select/Enter displays the status of this feature. To change to the metric display press
Raise/Scroll and enter the user key code followed by the Select/Enter key. Press Raise/Scroll and then
Select/Enter. The display will indicate that the new setting has been saved. Press previous twice to go to
menu 2.2. Press Raise/Scroll to go to menu 2.3. Press Lower/Scroll to go to menu 2.1.
Menu 2.3
Menu 2.3 changes user key code. Press Select/Enter and then the user key code followed by
Select/Enter twice. Press the key sequence for the new key code followed by Select/Enter twice. The
user will be asked to re-enter the new key code. After entering the new key code followed by
Select/Enter twice, the display will indicate the new code has been saved.
Pressing Raise/Scroll will go to menu 2.4. Pressing Lower/Scroll will go menu 2.2.
Menu 2.4
Menu 2.4 pre-alarm audible alarm enable. Pressing Select/Enter will display the status of the pre-alarm
audible alarm. This feature is not adjustable from the front panel. Pressing Previous will go to menu 2.4.
Pressing Raise/Scroll will go to menu 2.5. Pressing Lower/Scroll will go to menu 2.3.
Pressing Previous from any 2.x menu will go to menu 2. Pressing Raise/Scroll goes to menu 3. Pressing
Lower/Scroll goes to menu 1.
Menu 2.5
Menu 2.5 is the communications settings menu. Pressing
Select/Enter begins the 2.5.x level of menus illustrated in
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Figure 3-9. Menu 2.5
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Prev
Communications
Menu 2.5.1 Settings
Menu 2.5.1 displays the Modbus address setting menu.

Pressing Select/Enter displays the setting’s value. This is not Enter
adjustable from the front panel. Pressing Previous goes to
menu 2.5. Pressing Raise/Scroll goes to menu 2.5.2. Raise Menu 2.5.1
Pressing Lower/Scroll goes to menu 2.5.4. Modbus Address
Menu 2.5.2 Lower

Menu 2.5.2 displays the serial port baud rate setting on the Raise
menu. Pressing Select/Enter displays the setting’s value.
Menu 2.5.2
This is not adjustable from the front panel. Pressing Previous Serial Port
goes to menu 2.5. Pressing Raise/Scroll goes to menu 2.5.3. Baud Rate
Pressing Lower/Scroll goes to menu 2.5.1.
Lower
Menu 2.5.3 Raise
Menu 2.5.3 displays the serial port parity setting menu.
Pressing Select/Enter displays the setting’s value. This is not Menu 2.5.3
Serial Port Parity
menu 2.5. Pressing Raise/Scroll goes to menu 2.5.4.
Lower
Raise
Menu 2.5.4
Lower Menu 2.5.4
Menu 2.5.4 displays the J1939 address setting menu.
J1939 Address
Pressing Select/Enter displays the setting’s value. This is not
menu 2.5. Pressing Raise/Scroll goes to menu 2.5.1. Figure 3-9. Menu 2.5

Menu 3
Menu 3 sensing devices. Pressing Select/Enter (Figure 3-10) begins the 3.1 level of menus.
Menu 3.1
Menu 3.1 transformer ratios menu. Menu 3.1.1 (Figure 3-11) displays generator potential transformer
primary voltage rating. Pressing Select/Enter displays the value. This is not adjustable from the front
panel. Pressing Previous twice goes to menu 3.1. Pressing Raise/Scroll goes to menu 3.1.2. Pressing
Lower/Scroll goes to menu 3.1.5.
Menu 3.1.2
Menu 3.1.2 displays the generator potential transformer secondary voltage rating. Pressing Select/Enter
displays the value. This is not adjustable from the front panel. Pressing Previous goes to menu 3.1.
Pressing Raise/Scroll goes to menu 3.1.3. Pressing Lower/Scroll goes to menu 3.1.1.
Menu 3.1.3
Menu 3.1.3 displays the generator current transformer primary current rating. Pressing Select/Enter
displays the value. This is not adjustable from the front panel. Pressing previous goes to menu 3.1.
Pressing Raise/Scroll from menu 3.1 goes to menu 3.2.
Prev Prev Menu 3.1

Menu 3
Sensing Devices Transformer Ratios
Enter Enter
Menu 3.1.1 Raise

Raise Menu 3.1 Generator PT's
Transformer Ratios Primary Rating
Lower
Lower
Raise
Raise
Menu 3.1.2
Menu 3.2 Generator PT's
Sender Failure Secondary Rating
Alarms
Lower
Lower
Raise
Raise
Menu 3.1.3 Lower
Generator CT's
Lower Menu 3.3 Primary Rating
Input Calibration
Function
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Figure 3-10. Menu 3
Menu 3.2
Menu 3.2 sender failure alarm menu. Pressing Select/Enter (Figure 3-12) begins menu 3.2.1
Menu 3.2.1
Menu 3.2.1 displays coolant temperature sensor failure alarm. Pressing Select/Enter displays the status
of this alarm. This is not adjustable from the front panel. Pressing Previous goes to menu 3.2.1.
Menu 3.2.2
Menu 3.2.2 displays oil pressure sensor failure alarm. Pressing Select/Enter displays the status of this
alarm. This is not adjustable from the front panel. Pressing Previous goes to menu 3.2.2.
Menu 3.2.3
Menu 3.2.3 displays speed signal failure alarm. Pressing Select/Enter displays the status of this alarm.
This is not adjustable from the front panel. Pressing Previous goes to menu 3.2.3.
Menu 3.2.4
Menu 3.2.4 displays voltage sensing failure alarm. Pressing Select/Enter displays the status of this
alarm. This is not adjustable from the front panel. Pressing Previous goes to menu 3.2.4.
Menu 3.2.5
Menu 3.2.5 displays sensor failure alarm time delay. Pressing Select/Enter displays the delay time. After
pressing Raise/Scroll or Lower/Scroll the user will be instructed to enter the user key code. After
entering the user key code followed by pressing Select/Enter twice, the setting will be adjustable with the
Raise/Scroll and Lower/Scroll keys. After the desired setting has been selected, press Select/Enter to
save the new setting. Pressing Previous goes to menu 3.2. Pressing Raise/Scroll goes to menu 3.2.1.
Pressing Raise/Scroll from menu 3.2 goes to menu 3.3. Pressing Lower/Scroll from menu 3.2 goes to
menu 3.1.
Prev Menu 3.2

Sender Failure Alarms
Enter
Menu 3.2.1
Lower Menu 3.2.5
Cool. Temp. Sensor
Sensor Failure
Failure Alarm Raise Alarm Delay
Enabled or Disabled
Lower Raise
Raise Lower
Menu 3.2.2 Menu 3.2.4

Oil Pressure Sensor Generator Sensing Vol-
Failure Alarm tage Failure Alarm
Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled
Lower Raise
Lower
Menu 3.2.3
Raise Speed Signal
Failure Alarm
Enabled or Disabled
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Menu 3.3
Menu 3.3 displays the input calibration function. This function is for Basler Electric Company use only. For
more information contact Basler Electric Company.
Pressing Previous goes to menu 3. Pressing Raise/Scroll from menu 3 goes to menu 4. Pressing
Lower/Scroll goes to menu 2.

Menu 4
Menu 4 (Figure 3-13) displays engine parameters and cranking. Pressing Select/Enter from menu 4
begins menu 4.1.
Prev
Menu 4
Engine Parameters
and Cranking
Enter
Menu 4.1 Raise

Cool Down Time
Lower
Raise Lower
Menu 4.7
Menu 4.2 Pre-Crank Contact
Cranking Mode After Cranking
Lower Raise
Raise Lower
Menu 4.3 Menu 4.6

No. of Crank Cycles Pre-Crank Delay
Lower Raise
Raise Lower
Menu 4.4 Raise Menu 4.5

Continuous
Cycle Crank Time
Crank Time Lower
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Figure 3-13. Menu 4

Menu 4.1
Menu 4.1 displays cool down time. After pressing Raise/Scroll or Lower/Scroll, the user will be
instructed to enter the user key code. After entering the user key code followed by pressing Select/Enter
twice, the setting will be adjustable with the Raise/Scroll and Lower/Scroll keys. After the desired setting
has been selected, press Select/Enter to save the new setting. Pressing Previous goes to menu 4.1.
Pressing Raise/Scroll goes to menu 4.2. Pressing Lower/Scroll goes to menu 4.7.
Menu 4.2
Menu 4.2 displays cranking mode. Pressing Select/Enter displays the cranking mode selected. This is
not adjustable from the front panel. Pressing Previous goes to menu 4.2. Pressing Raise/Scroll goes to
menu 4.3. Pressing Lower/Scroll goes to menu 4.1. Menu 4.3. Menu 4.3 displays the number of crank
cycles. Pressing Select/Enter displays the number of crank cycles selected. This is not adjustable from
the front panel. Pressing Previous goes to menu 4.3. Pressing Raise/Scroll goes to menu 4.4. Pressing
Menu 4.4
Menu 4.4 displays continuous crank time. Pressing Select/Enter displays the continuous crank time
selected. This is not adjustable from the front panel. Pressing Previous goes to menu 4.4. Pressing
Raise/Scroll goes to menu 4.5. Pressing Lower/Scroll goes to menu 4.3.
Menu 4.5
Menu 4.5 displays cycle crank time. Pressing Select/Enter displays the cycle crank time selected. This is
not adjustable from the front panel. Pressing Previous goes to menu 4.5. Pressing Raise/Scroll goes to
menu 4.6. Pressing Lower/Scroll goes to menu 4.4.

Menu 4.6
Menu 4.6 displays pre-crank delay time. After pressing Raise/Scroll or Lower/Scroll, the user will be
instructed to enter the user key code. After entering the user key code followed by pressing Select/Enter
twice, the setting will be adjustable with the Raise/Scroll and Lower/Scroll keys. After the desired setting
has been selected press Select/Enter to save the new setting. Pressing Previous goes to menu 4.6.
Pressing Raise/Scroll goes to menu 4.7. Pressing Lower/Scroll goes to menu 4.5.
Menu 4.7
Menu 4.7 displays the status of the Pre-crank contact after cranking. After pressing Raise/Scroll or
Lower/Scroll, the user will be instructed to enter the user key code. After entering the user key code
followed by pressing Select/Enter twice, the setting will be adjustable with the Raise/Scroll and
Lower/Scroll keys. After the desired setting has been selected, press Select/Enter to save the new
setting. Pressing Previous goes to menu 4.7. Pressing Raise/Scroll goes to menu 4.1. Pressing
Pressing Previous twice goes to the normal display mode.
Exiting Menu Mode

You may exit Menu mode (from any menu level)
by pressing the Display Toggle pushbutton
(see Figure 3-14). If the Display Toggle Previous
Any Menu Mode Level
pushbutton is pressed before a parameter
setpoint change has been saved, then the old D2609-09 Display
setpoint value is preserved. 04-23-97
Toggle
NOTE
Using DISPLAY TOGGLE to exit Menu mode Exit
will save the user’s place within the menu Menu
system so that the next time Menu mode is Mode
entered, the display will return to the same
screen. Figure 3-14. Exiting Menu Mode
As an alternative, pressing Previous allows the user to back out of the menu mode one level at a time so
that the next time menu mode is entered, the display will start at the top of the menu structure.
Modifying Setpoints
To modify an existing setpoint, press the Select/Enter pushbutton (Figure 3-15). Press Raise/Scroll or
Lower/Scroll buttons to raise or lower the current parameter setpoint. Press the Select/Enter pushbutton
to save the modified setpoint value or press the Previous pushbutton to exit the parameter setting screen
without changing the value.
Once in the menu mode, the first time an attempt is made to change a setting that is front panel
adjustable, the user will be prompted to enter the key code. Upon successful entry of the key code, the
user may modify any of the adjustable settings without re-entering the key code during the current menu
mode session. The only exception to this is changing the key code itself. Changing the key code always
requires entry of the existing key code. Also, whether the key code is actually changed or not, any further
changes to other settings after that will require the key code to be entered once again. Leaving the Menu
mode after an editing session automatically terminates the editing privilege.
Press the Display Toggle pushbutton to exit the menu mode.

Figure 3-15. Modifying Setpoints
Key Code
The DGC-1000 is delivered with a key code consisting of the following pushbutton sequence.
1. Raise/Scroll
2. Lower/Scroll
3. Select/Enter
4. Previous
5. Display Toggle
6. Select/Enter
7. Select/Enter
The key code can be changed by accessing the CHANGE KEYCODE screen of Menu 2. Observe the
following guidelines when changing the key code.
• Allowable key code pushbuttons are Raise/Scroll, Lower/Scroll, Select/Enter, Previous, Display
Toggle, Phase Toggle, Alarm Silence, and Lamp Test.
• A key code entry must be followed by two presses of the Select/Enter pushbutton.
• A key code can consist of one to eight presses of the allowable key code pushbuttons.
• A key code cannot contain consecutive presses of the Previous pushbutton.
Front Panel Adjustable Parameters

Most settings are viewable at the front panel. The settings listed in Table 3-4 can be adjusted at the front
panel.

Table 3-4. Front Panel Adjustable Settings
Parameter Setting Range, Increment
Sensor Failure Alarm Time Delay 1 to 10 s, 1s
Metric Conversion On or Off
Low Fuel Pre-Alarm Level 10 to 100%, 1%
Low Fuel Alarm Level 2 to 50%, 1%
Pre-Crank Contact After Cranking Open or Closed
Cool-Down Time 0 to 60 m, 1 m
Pre-Crank Time Delay 0 to 30 s, 1 s
ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) SUPPORT
Enabling of ECU Support

To enable ECU support, select “Enable ECU Support” in the CANBus Interface area of the BESTCOMS
System Settings screen. After re-sending the settings, the DGC-1000 will begin to ignore analog input for
coolant temperature, oil pressure and engine speed, and it will no longer calculate engine run time. Once
NOTE
With Enable ECU Support selected, a non-programmable Coolant Level Sender
Fail alarm can annunciate either when the engine is off or running. Coolant level
is only metered and displayed when Enable ECU Support is selected in
BESTCOMS.
the DGC-1000 establishes communications with an ECU, the engine run time, coolant level, coolant
temperature, oil pressure and engine speed will be updated with the ECUs values.
ECU Limitations
For some ECUs, an external source cannot stop the engine without removing power from the ECU.
Turning off power to the ECU is the only way to remove fuel from the engine, shutting it down. Different
ECU manufacturers have their own rpm-setpoints for reapplying fuel to an engine. If the ECU is powered
up and the engine is still spinning above 60 rpm, then the ECU will automatically turn the fuel on. Detroit
Diesel J1939 ECUs, for example, have a setpoint of 60 rpm.
Not being able to stop the engine without removing ECU power causes two problems. The first problem is
that the only way to stop the engine is to turn the ECU off and wait for the engine speed to fall below 60
rpm before powering the ECU back up. Otherwise, the engine will take off running. The second problem is
that while the ECU is off, you can no longer meter and update coolant level, coolant temperature, oil
pressure or engine speed values, effectively disabling features like low coolant temperature alarm/pre-
alarm and crank control.
The DGC-1000 Solution
The DGC-1000 resolves ECU limitations by using timers. There are four user-programmable timers in
ECU Timers under the Configure pull-down menu in BESTCOMS. In the ECU Related Time Values box
you will see the following timers and their corresponding default values.
• Pulse Cycle Time. The time in minutes the unit waits before pulsing.
• Response Timeout. The time in seconds to attempt communications with the ECU when the DGC-
1000 is in the Pulsing state or Connecting state.
• Settling Time. The time in tenths of seconds to gather data after connecting to the ECU during the
Pulsing state. This allows all the metered values to be sent and ramp up to their steady-state values.
Metered values are sent out by the ECU at different rates as designated by the J1939 protocol. ECU
values initially sent are low and the ECU takes time to average out its own data values.
• Engine Shut Down. The time in seconds to stay disconnected from the ECU when going from
Running to Shut-Down before starting the first pulse. This timer should allow enough time for the
engine to slow down so that when the DGC-1000 pulses, the ECU will not start the engine.

Alarm and Pre-Alarm
If ECU communication is not established during the connecting state or is lost during the Pre-Start,
Cranking, Resting, Running or Cooling states, then a non-programmable ECU Communications Fail
alarm will be annunciated. If the last pulse was unsuccessful (ECU communications was not established)
then the ECU Communications Fail pre-alarm will be annunciated. The pre-alarm is only checked after
the Pulsing state and is annunciated only during the Ready state.
To clear Coolant Level Alarms when the ECU Power Support is needed, the user must first correct the
condition causing the alarm and then pulse the ECU to update the data. The user may remotely pulse the
ECU via BESTCOMS or locally pulse the ECU by pressing the keys in the ordered sequence Auto to Off
on the front panel.
Fuel Solenoid Relay

For some ECUs, connecting to an external fuel solenoid may not be an option. In this case, the fuel
solenoid relay has been designated to control ECU operating power. For example, Detroit Diesel’s J1939
ECU applies fuel to the engine only after engine speed rises above 60 rpm. The following timers control
the fuel solenoid relay when the unit is not running.
• Pulse Cycle Time - Fuel Solenoid is open.
• Response Timeout - Fuel Solenoid is closed.
• Settling Time - Fuel Solenoid is closed.
• Engine Shut Down - Fuel Solenoid is open.
In applications that do not require a separate pre-start contact function, the pre-start relay can also be
used to control ECU operating power. Refer to the ECU Interface paragraphs in the BESTCOMS section
for more information.
In an MTU MDEC ECU application, the ECU has a stop contact input to stop the engine. If this input is not
connected to battery voltage, the engine will stop running. The fuel solenoid relay is wired such that when
it is desired that the engine run, the stop input is connected to battery voltage. When it is desired that the
engine stop, the fuel solenoid relay opens and removes battery voltage from the stop input.
NOTE
When ECU Support is enabled, during the Pre-Start and Resting states, the fuel
solenoid is closed.
Eleven States of Operation

The DGC-1000 supports 11 operating states.
• Restart/Power-Up - The initial state.
• Ready - The DGC-1000 is in the Off or Auto-Off mode.
• Pulsing - ECU Only - pulses (momentarily powers up) the ECU for updated information.
• Connecting - ECU Only - The system configuration just changed to Run or Auto-Run.
• Pre-Start - Closes the pre-start relay or pauses the DGC-1000 while it is not safe to crank.
• Cranking - Cranks the engine until it is above the crank disconnect speed.
• Resting - Occurs between crank cycles and does not crank the engine.
• Running - The unit is no longer cranking and is now running.
• Cooling - Cool down running engine if a load was or is applied when going to Auto-Off mode.
• Shutting Down - ECU Only - Wait for engine to stop rotating before "pulsing."
• Alarm - Alarm was triggered. Wait for the alarm to clear.
Display Values (ECU Support Enabled)

The ECU is able to give the DGC-1000 in-depth information about the values it sends. This makes it
possible for the DGC-1000 to display accurate information when metering these values from the ECU.
After pulsing the unit, if the pulse was successful, the last values gathered when powering off the ECU
are displayed until the next pulse. The following is a list of display values.
• Value-the actual value is displayed if the last pulse was successful or the engine is running.
• No Communications (abbreviated as NC)- displayed if the last pulse was unsuccessful.
• Not Applicable (abbreviated as NA)-The ECU does not monitor this data value.

• ECU Data Not Sent (abbreviated as NS)-data was not sent in the time designated by the protocol.
• Sender Failure (abbreviated as SF)-The ECU has determined a sender failure for that metered value.
Constantly Powered ECUs

The DGC-1000 supports ECUs that have the ability to cut-off fuel from the engine without powering the
ECU off. The DGC-1000 requests engine run-time every minute to keep the ECU from going into a sleep-
mode. After the Pulse Cycle Timer expires, the DGC-1000 checks to see if ECU communications exist. If
so, then the DGC-1000 will not pulse the ECU. The same goes for Connecting, except that the DGC-1000
remembers if it skipped the Connecting state. If it did, then the DGC-1000 will also skip the Engine
Shutting Down state when it turns off the engine.
For constantly powered ECUs, it is recommended that the Engine Shut Down Timer be set to its minimum
value. This ensures that if the DGC-1000 temporarily loses power while running, the unit will go straight
into the Run state and go to the Shutting Down state when the unit goes to Off. It is also recommended
that the Response Timeout Timer be set to its minimum value in order to set the ECU Communications
Fail pre-alarm as soon as possible.
The following screens will be displayed on the front panel if the last attempt to pulse the ECU for an
information update was unsuccessful.
In the Normal display mode: "READY"
"NC NC 24.0 NC"
In the Alternate and ECU Parameters display modes:
"ENGINE SPEED"
"NO COMMUNICATIONS"
Normal Program Control

If an engine is not equipped with an ECU, then ECU support should be disabled for the DGC-1000 to use
Analog sender data. An engine with ECU support disabled or ECU support enabled with a constant power
supply and accessible fuel solenoid will follow the normal program control flowchart. See Figure 3-16.
Figure 3-16. Normal Program Control Flowchart
ECU Power Support Program Control

If an engine has an ECU, then ECU Support should be enabled for the DGC-1000 to use sender data
communicated over the CANBus protocol interface from the ECU. If the engine can only be shut down by
powering off the ECU, then the genset will need ECU Power Support enabled. An engine with ECU
Support enabled and a need for ECU Power Support through the fuel solenoid will follow the ECU Power
Support diagram. See Figure 3-17.

NOTE
ECU Power Support is not a selectable option. The DGC-1000 will decide
between using the fuel solenoid output relay or controlling the fuel to provide
ECU Power Support. This smart technology is derived by doing the following:
After the Pulse Cycle Timer expires, the DGC-1000 checks to see if ECU
communications are present. If so, then the DGC-1000 will not pulse the ECU.
The same goes for Connecting, except the DGC-1000 remembers if it skipped
the Connecting state. If it did, then it will also skip the Engine Shutting Down
state when the DGC-1000 turns off the engine.
Figure 3-17. ECU Power Support Program Control
Output Relay Status

Tables 3-5 and 3-6 represent the output relay status for each of the 11 states that make up the State
Transition Function. The fuel solenoid relay varies between these two types of matrixes and is bolded to
emphasize this. The letter O represents an open relay state and the letter C represents a closed relay
state.
Table 3-5. Normal Output Relay Matrix
Current State
Relay Reset Ready xxx xxxx Pre-Start Crank Rest Run Cool xxx Alarm
Alarm O O O O O O O C
PreStart O O C C C ∗ ∗ O
Starter O O O C O O O O
Fuel O O O C O C C O
Table 3-6. Output Relay Matrix With ECU Support

Current State
Pre- Shut-
Relay Reset Ready Pulse Connect Start Crank Rest Run Cool down Alarm
Alarm O O O O O O O O O O C
PreStart‡ O O O O C C C ∗ ∗ O O
Starter O O O O O C O O O O O
Fuel † O C C C C C C C O O
Notes for Tables 3-5 and 3-6:
∗ If the "Pre-Start Contact After Disconnect" is enabled from BESTCOMS, then the Pre-Start contact
will always be closed during Running and Cooling. Otherwise, it will be open.
† If ECU Support is enabled and the previous SysConfig was Run or Auto-Run with the ATS closed,
then close the fuel solenoid, otherwise leave it open.
‡ States shown for the PreStart relay correspond to normal prestart functionality—not to ECU Control
functionality.

FIRMWARE UPGRADES
Future enhancements to DGC-1000 functionality may make a firmware upgrade desirable. Since DGC-
1000 stores its firmware in flash memory, upgrading firmware with BESTCOMS is a straightforward
procedure and requires no disassembly of hardware. Refer to Section 6, BESTCOMS Software for
detailed instructions on upgrading DGC-1000 firmware.
WARNING!
The DGC-1000 should be removed from service for the purpose of upgrading
firmware as it will not be able to control or monitor the genset once the firmware
upgrade procedure has been started.

SECTION 4 • INSTALLATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 4 • INSTALLATION................................................................................................................... 4-1
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................. 4-1
HARDWARE........................................................................................................................................ 4-1
MOUNTING ......................................................................................................................................... 4-1
DGC Isolator Kit ............................................................................................................................ 4-2
CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................................................. 4-3
DGC-1000 Terminations ............................................................................................................... 4-3
Communication Port ..................................................................................................................... 4-3
CAN Connections ......................................................................................................................... 4-4
DGC-1000 Connections for Typical Applications ......................................................................... 4-4
Volvo Penta EDC III Applications ................................................................................................. 4-9
MTU MDEC ECU Applications...................................................................................................... 4-9
List of Figures
Figure 4-1. Cutout Dimensions in Inches (Millimeters) .............................................................................. 4-1
Figure 4-2. DGC-1000 Dimensions ........................................................................................................... 4-2
Figure 4-3. DGC-1000 Communication Port Pin Assignments.................................................................. 4-3
Figure 4-4. Personal Computer to DGC-1000 Connections ...................................................................... 4-4
Figure 4-5. CAN Cable Assembly .............................................................................................................. 4-4
Figure 4-6. DGC-1000 System Ladder Diagram ....................................................................................... 4-5
Figure 4-7. Direct-Connected, Single-Phase, Three-Wire Sensing........................................................... 4-6
Figure 4-8. Direct-Connected, Three-Phase, Line-to-Line Sensing .......................................................... 4-7
Figure 4-9. Direct-Connected, Three-Phase, Line-to-Neutral Sensing ..................................................... 4-8
Figure 4-10. Direct-Connected, Single-Phase, Three-Wire Sensing, Volvo Penta EDC III .................... 4-10
Figure 4-11. Direct-Connected, Three-Phase, Line-to-Line Sensing, Volvo Penta EDC III .................... 4-11
Figure 4-12. Direct-Connected, Three-Phase, Line-to-Neutral Sensing, Volvo Penta EDC III ............... 4-12
Figure 4-13. Direct-Connected, Single-Phase, Three-Wire Sensing, MTU MDEC ECU......................... 4-13
Figure 4-14. Direct-Connected, Three-Phase, Line-to-Line Sensing, MTU MDEC ECU ........................ 4-14
Figure 4-15. Direct-Connected, Three-Phase, Line-to-Neutral Sensing, MTU MDEC ECU ................... 4-15
List of Tables
Table 4-1. DGC-1000 Communication Port Pin Assignments................................................................... 4-3
Table 4-2. CAN Cable Assembly Termination Assignments ..................................................................... 4-4
Table 4-3. MTU MDEC ECU Configuration Parameters ........................................................................... 4-9
DGC-1000 Installation i
ii Installation DGC-1000
SECTION 4 • INSTALLATION
INTRODUCTION
DGC-1000 Digital Genset Controllers are delivered in sturdy cartons to prevent shipping damage. Upon
receipt of a unit, check the part number against the requisition and packing list for agreement. Inspect for
damage, and if there is evidence of such, immediately file a claim with the carrier and notify the Basler
Electric regional sales office, your sales representative, or a sales representative at Basler Electric,
Highland Illinois.
If the controller will not be installed immediately, store it in the original shipping package in a moisture-
and dust-free environment.
HARDWARE
DGC-1000 controllers are packaged for mounting in any top-mount enclosure. The front panel is resistant
to moisture, salt fog, humidity, dust, dirt, and chemical contaminants. It also inhibits insect and rodent
entrance.
A DGC-1000 controller is secured to a panel by the four permanently-attached 10-32 by ⅝ inch (½ inch
usable) studs and four nylon lined nuts (supplied). Hardware mounting torque is 30 in-lb (3.4 N•m).
MOUNTING
Case cutout dimensions are shown in Figure 4-1. Overall dimensions are shown in Figures 4-2.
Figure 4-1. Cutout Dimensions in Inches (Millimeters)
DGC-1000 Installation 4-1

Figure 4-2. DGC-1000 Dimensions
DGC Isolator Kit

The optional DGC Isolator Kit provides an economical way to reduce the level of shock and vibration
transmitted from a generator to the DGC-1000. The DGC Isolator Kit eliminates the need to mount an
isolator box on top of the generator conduit box and simplifies wiring considerations. Isolator kits are
available with either black- or gray-colored gaskets. Kit part number 9 3554 06 100 is supplied with a
black gasket and kit part number 9 3554 06 101 is supplied with a gray gasket.
The DGC Isolator Kit provides vibration dampening at frequencies greater than 48 hertz. Above 90 hertz,
vibration transmissibility is less than 10 percent of the input magnitude.
4-2 Installation DGC-1000

CONNECTIONS
NOTE
Ensure that the DGC-1000 control power wiring is correct. Reverse polarity will
not damage the controller, but it will prevent the DGC-1000 from operating.
Be sure that the DGC-1000 is hard-wired to earth ground with no smaller than 12
AWG copper wire attached to the ground terminal on the rear panel of the
controller.
Except as noted above, connections should be made with wire no smaller than 14 AWG.
Be sure to supply the controller with the correct level of operating power.
DGC-1000 Terminations
DGC-1000 terminals, excluding the serial communication port and CAN interface, consist of quarter-inch
blade, quick-connect terminals. These terminals accept female, quarter-inch connectors. All DGC-1000
terminals are located on the rear panel of the controller. The connectors used on the DGC-1000 make it
easy to remove the controller for out-of-circuit testing or maintenance.
DGC-1000 terminals are illustrated and described in Section 2, Human-Machine Interface.
Communication Port
The RS-232 port on the rear panel uses a DB9 female connector. Figure 4-3 illustrates the pin
assignments of the communication port and Table 4-1 identifies the RS-232 connector pin functions. A
standard communication cable terminated with a DB9 male connector is used for PC interface with the
DGC-1000 as shown in Figure 4-4.
Figure 4-3. DGC-100 Communication Port Pin Assignments
Table 4-1. DGC-1000 Communication Port Pin Assignments

Pin Function Name Direction
1 N/C — N/A
2 Transmit Data TXD From DGC-1000
3 Receive Data RXD To DGC-1000
4 N/C — N/A
5 Signal Ground GND N/A
6 N/C — N/A
7 N/C — N/A
8 N/C — N/A
9 N/C — N/A

Figure 4-4. Personal Computer to DGC-1000 Connections
CAN Connections
The CAN connector mates with the cable assembly (Basler P/N 9358900002) provided with the DGC-
1000. The cable assembly is illustrated in Figure 4-5 and the termination assignments are listed in Table
4-2.
Figure 4-5. CAN Cable Assembly
Table 4-2. CAN Cable Assembly Termination Assignments

Termination Function User Termination
Pin 1 Termination Resistor ∗
Pin 2
Pin 3 CAN High Red Wire
Pin 4 CAN Low Black Wire
Pin 5 Drain Uninsulated Wire †
∗ If the DGC-1000 is not providing one end of the J1939 backbone, cut
the jumper connected across pins 1 and 2 to disconnect the internal
terminating resistor.
† The J1939 drain (shield) should be grounded at one point only. If
grounded elsewhere, cut the drain connection to the DGC-1000.
Note: If the DGC-1000 is not part of the J1939 backbone, the stub
connecting the DGC-1000 to the backbone should not exceed 914
millimeters (3 feet) in length.
DGC-1000 Connections for Typical Applications

Figures 4-6 through 4-9 illustrate typical applications using the DGC-1000. A typical DGC-1000 ladder
diagram is shown in Figure 4-6. Figure 4-7 shows typical ac connections for a direct-connected, single-
phase, three-wire sensing system. Figure 4-8 shows typical ac connections for a direct-connected, three-
phase, line-to-line sensing system. Figure 4-9 shows typical ac connections for a direct-connected, three-
phase, line-to-neutral sensing system.

8-32Vdc
1
2
3
4
5
6 DGC-1000
5A
7 POWER INPUT
8 P1 + - P2
9
10 P41
ATS
P15
11
LOW COOLANT LEVEL
P31 P14
12
HORN BATTERY CHARGER FAILURE
13 P45 P16
SENDER RETURN
14 P19
15 EMERGENCY P18 FUEL LEAK DETECTOR

STOP BUTTON P17 P39
16 FUEL LEVEL SENDER
17 P33 P38
MPU OIL PRESSURE SENDER
18 P32 P40
COOLANT TEMP SENDER
19 OUTPUTS
20 P20 P19 FUEL SOLENOID

21 P26 P25 START SOLENOID
22 ALARM
23 P23 P24
24 PRE-ALARM
25 P27 P28
26 PRE-START
27 P21 P22
28 EPS SUPPLYING LOAD
29 P29 P30
30 GENERATOR SENSING
31 VA P34
32 VB P35 100-480 VAC NOMINAL INPUT.
33 TO GENERATOR OUTPUT TERMINALS
VC P36
34 N P37 FOR DELTA OMIT N INPUT.
35 P3/P4 FOR SINGLE PHASE SENSING OMIT VC.
IA 1 0R 5A
36 P5
37 P6/P7
38 IB 1 OR 5A
P8
39 P9/P10
IC 1 OR 5A
40 P11
41
DB9
42 FOR LOCAL SET-UP AND CONTROL
RS232
43 5-PIN
FOR J1939 COMMUNICATIONS WITH EECU
CONN
44
45 OPTIONS
PROGRAMMABLE ON AUX. BD. PROGRAMMABLE CONTACT
46 INPUTS WITH AUX. I/O OPTION
OUTPUT CONTACTS AUX 1
47 WITH AUX. I/O INPUT
AUX AUX 2
48 OPTION. 1 INPUT
AUX 3
49 INPUT
AUX 4
50 INPUT
AUX
51 2
RJ11 OPTIONAL FOR REMOTE COMMUNICATION
52 MODEM
53
AUX AUX
54 3 8
55
56
AUX AUX
57 4 7
58
59
AUX AUX
60 5 6 P0010-14.vsd
12-17-01
61
Figure 4-6. DGC-1000 System Ladder Diagram

GENERATOR
4-6
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
L1
A
TO L2
B GENERATOR
BUS 480V
N
N
J1939 CABLE CUSTOMER-PROVIDED

PROVIDED WITH UNIT MATING CONNECTORS
1 1 J1939 CABLE FROM
5 N.C. P9 P6 P3 9 ENGINE ECU
P31 P45 P11 P8 P7 P5 P4 P34 P35 P36 P37 TERMINATION 1 1
P18 P10
EMERGENCY - + RESISTOR 2 2
1A 1A 1A VOLT. VOLT. VOLT. VOLT. RED
CAN HI 3 3 CAN HI
STOP COM 5A
COM 5A
COM 5A BLK
P17 CAN LO 4 4 CAN LO
HORN 5 5
PH A
PH B
PH C
NEUT.
AUTOMATIC BARE
P15 8
TRANSFER
SWITCH OIL PRESSURE P38
PHASE
PHASE
C CT
B CT
PHASE
A CT
7 LOW 2
P14 FUEL LEVEL P39
COOLANT SENDING FUEL
LEVEL UNITS LEAK
CONTACT 3
COOLANT TEMP P40 DETECTOR
SENSING
BATTERY 6
P16 CHARGER DGC-1000 4
SENDER RETURN P46
OUTPUT
RELAYS
FAIL
Installation
- P33
P41 GND
MPU
+ P32 MAGNETIC
PICK-UP
EPS
SUPPLYING
LOAD
PRE-ALARM
ALARM
5A
PRE-START
FUEL
SOLENOID
MASTER
START
+ P1 7
BATTERY
+
- P2
P29 P30 P27 P28 P23 P24 P21 P22 P19 P20 P25 P26
CONNECT TO P3 AND P6 FOR 1 AMP SECONDARY CT'S

1
CONNECT TO P4 AND P7 FOR 5 AMP SECONDARY CT'S
2 STEWART WARNER P/N 411-K OR EQUIVALENT. NOT USED IF J1939 IS USED. P0010-11
05/22/02
FUEL START
3 ISS PRO P/N R8925 OR EQUIVALENT 10 10
SOLENOID SOLENOID
4 STEWART WARNER P/N 334-P OR EQUIVALENT. NOT USED IF J1939 IS USED.
Figure 4-7. Direct-Connected, Single-Phase, Three-Wire Sensing

5 IF AN EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH IS NOT USED, JUMPER TERMINALS P17 AND P18.
6 TIED DIRECTLY TO ENGINE CHASSIS
7 NOT USED IF J1939 IS USED.
8 J1939 SHIELD SHOULD BE GROUNDED AT ONLY ONE POINT. IF GROUNDED ELSEWHERE IN THE SYSTEM, CUT J1939 SHIELD CONNECTION TO UNIT.
9 IF UNIT IS NOT PROVIDING ONE END OF THE J1939 BACKBONE, THEN CUT JUMPER TO REMOVE ON-BOARD TERMINATION RESISTOR. ALSO,
IF NOT PART OF THE BACKBONE, THE STUB CONNECTING THE UNIT TO THE BACKBONE SHOULD NOT EXCEED 3 FEET IN LENGTH.
IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT EACH EXTERNAL DC RELAY BE FITTED WITH A FLY-BACK DIODE ACROSS IT’S ENERGIZING COIL TO MINIMIZE
10 THE VOLTAGE TRANSIENT PRODUCED WHEN THE COIL IS SUDDENLY DISCONNECTED FROM IT’S POWER SUPPLY.
DGC-1000
GENERATOR
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
A A
DGC-1000
TO B GENERATOR
B
BUS 480V
C
C
N N

1 1 1 J1939 CABLE FROM
P31 P45 P11 P8 P5 P34 P35 P36 P37 TERMINATION 1 1
P18 P10 P7 P4
- + RESISTOR 2 2
EMERGENCY VOLT. VOLT. VOLT. VOLT. RED
1A 1A 1A CAN HI 3 3 CAN HI
STOP COM 5A
COM 5A
COM 5A BLK
HORN 5 5
PH A
PH B
PH C
AUTOMATIC NEUT. BARE
P15 8
TRANSFER
SWITCH
OIL PRESSURE P38
PHASE
C CT
PHASE
B CT
PHASE
A CT
7 LOW
P14 FUEL LEVEL P39 2
LEVEL UNITS LEAK
CONTACT 3
SENSING
BATTERY 6
SENDER RETURN P46
OUTPUT
RELAYS
FAIL
- P33
P41 GND
Installation
MPU
+ P32 MAGNETIC
PICK-UP
EPS
SUPPLYING
LOAD
PRE-ALARM
5A
ALARM
PRE-START
FUEL
SOLENOID
MASTER
START
+ P1 7
BATTERY
+
- P2
P29 P30 P27 P28 P23 P24 P21 P22 P19 P20 P25 P26
CONNECT TO P3, P6, AND P9 FOR 1 AMP SECONDARY CT'S

1
2 STEWART WARNER P/N 411-K OR EQUIVALENT. NOT USED IF J1939 IS USED.

FUEL START
3 ISSPRO P/N R8925 OR EQUIVALENT 10 10
SOLENOID SOLENOID
Figure 4-8. Direct-Connected, Three-Phase, Line-to-Line Sensing

IF UNIT IS NOT PROVIDING ONE END OF THE J1939 BACKBONE, THEN CUT JUMPER TO REMOVE ON-BOARD TERMINATION RESISTOR. ALSO,
9
IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT EACH EXTERNAL DC RELAY BE FITTED WITH A FLY-BACK DIODE ACROSS IT’S ENERGIZING COIL TO MINIMIZE P0010-12.VSD
10 12/17/01
THE VOLTAGE TRANSIENT PRODUCED WHEN THE COIL IS SUDDENLY DISCONNECTED FROM IT’S POWER SUPPLY.
4-7
GENERATOR
4-8
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
A A
TO B GENERATOR
B
BUS 480V
C
C
N N

1 1 1 J1939 CABLE FROM
P18 P10 P7 P4
- + RESISTOR 2 2
EMERGENCY VOLT. VOLT. VOLT. VOLT. RED
1A 1A 1A CAN HI 3 3 CAN HI
STOP COM 5A
COM 5A
COM 5A BLK
HORN 5 5
PH A
PH B
PH C
NEUT.
AUTOMATIC BARE
P15 8
TRANSFER
PHASE
C CT
PHASE
B CT
PHASE
A CT
7 LOW
P14 FUEL LEVEL P39 2
LEVEL UNITS LEAK
CONTACT 3
SENSING
BATTERY 6
SENDER RETURN P46
OUTPUT
RELAYS
FAIL
Installation
- P33
P41 GND
MPU
+ P32 MAGNETIC
PICK-UP
EPS
SUPPLYING
LOAD
PRE-ALARM
5A
ALARM
PRE-START
FUEL
SOLENOID
MASTER
START
+ P1 7
BATTERY
+
- P2
P29 P30 P27 P28 P23 P24 P21 P22 P19 P20 P25 P26

1

FUEL START
ISS PRO P/N R8925 OR EQUIVALENT 10 10
3 SOLENOID SOLENOID
Figure 4-9. Direct-Connected, Three-Phase, Line-to-Neutral Sensing

9
P0010-13.VSD
IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT EACH EXTERNAL DC RELAY BE FITTED WITH A FLY-BACK DIODE ACROSS IT’S ENERGIZING COIL TO MINIMIZE 12/17/01
10 THE VOLTAGE TRANSIENT PRODUCED WHEN THE COIL IS SUDDENLY DISCONNECTED FROM IT’S POWER SUPPLY.
DGC-1000
Volvo Penta EDC III Applications
Volvo engines equipped with Volvo Penta EDC III controllers, like the TAD124xGE series, can receive
engine control commands (such as start and stop) from the DGC-1000 through the SAE J1939
communication interface. To invoke this feature, the EDC must receive a J1939 message containing
engine control information within one second of waking (exiting sleep mode). If the EDC III does not
receive an engine control message within the prescribed time, it will enter the stand-alone mode and
ignore any J1939 control messages. If this occurs, the EDC III must be forced back into sleep mode by
pressing the auxiliary stop button on the engine or by momentarily disconnecting EDC power.
The interconnection diagrams of Figures 4-10, 4-11, and 4-12 illustrate the DGC-1000 and EDC
connections that allow the DGC-1000 to awaken the EDC and start the engine, or simply acquire engine
status information. Wakeup of the EDC is initiated by using the DGC-1000 fuel solenoid output contacts to
apply battery power to the EDC. To stop the engine, the DGC-1000 issues a sleep command through the
J1939 interface to the EDC and opens the fuel solenoid output contacts. This causes the EDC to stop the
engine and enter the sleep mode.
In order for the DGC-1000 to communicate with the EDC, two DGC-1000 settings must be changed from
their default values.
• The J1939 address of the DGC-1000 must be set at 17.
• The engine start/stop configuration setting must be set for “Volvo Penta EDC III”.
In order for the Volvo engine to operate at rated rpm, verify the following DGC-1000 settings.
• Speed Select setting should be set at “Primary”.
• Accelerator Position setting should be set at 50%.
The above settings are configured on the BESTCOMS System Settings screen. Section 6, BESTCOMS
Software has information about adjusting DGC-1000 settings through BESTCOMS.
MTU MDEC ECU Applications

MTU MDEC ECUs, supplied on some Detroit Diesel engines, can receive engine control commands from
the DGC-1000 and transmit engine operating status information to the DGC-1000 through the SAE J1939
communication interface.
In order for the DGC-1000 to communicate with the MDEC ECU, ECU support must be enabled on the
BESTCOMS System Settings screen and “MTU MDEC” must be selected as the engine configuration.
The appropriate ECU module type, speed demand source, and engine rpm must also be selected.
The MTU MDEC ECU must be configured properly in order for CAN communication to function correctly.
The parameters listed in Table 4-3 must be configured in the ECU with the MDEC service tool. Contact
Detroit Diesel if ECU reconfiguration is required and your facility is not equipped to perform this task.
Table 4-3. MTU MDEC ECU Configuration Parameters
MDEC
Parameter
Number Parameter Name Description and Value
200 CAN Interface Config Param Set to 898 – Indicates one CAN bus with PIMS
201.01 CAN Monitor Nodes 1–16 Binary value indicating which communication
devices are on the CAN network. If a binary
representation of this parameter’s value does not
have the bit set corresponding to a value of
00100000, take the value in this register, add 32
to it, and rewrite it to the register to set the bit.
This informs the MTU MDEC ECU that a third
part controller resides on the CAN bus.
156.19 CAN Speed Demand Switch Active Set to 1 – This is necessary only if it is desired to
set the engine speed demand source and speed
demand from the DGC-1000. This capability may
be blocked by setting the parameter to 0.
The interconnection diagrams of Figure 4-13, 4-14, and 4-15 illustrate DGC-1000 and MDEC ECU
connections for three types of generator sensing configurations.

GENERATOR
CIRCUIT
4-10
BREAKER
A
A
ENGINE
TO
VOLVO MOUNTED
B GENERATOR
B PENTA 8-POLE
BUS 480V DEUTSCH
EDC III CONNECTOR
N
N 1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
J1939 CABLE CUSTOMER

PROVIDED WITH UNIT SUPPLIED
1 1 MATING
N.C. CONNECTOR
P31 P45 P11 P9 P6 P3 9
P8 P5 P34 P35 P36 P37 TERMINATION 1 1
P18 P10 P7 P4
EMERGENCY RESISTOR 2 2
5 - + 1A 1A 1A VOLT. VOLT. VOLT. VOLT. RED
STOP COM COM COM CAN HI 3 3
P17 5A 5A 5A PH A PH B PH C NEUT. BLK
CAN LO 4 4
HORN 5 5
AUTOMATIC BARE
P15
TRANSFER 8
PHASE PHASE PHASE
SWITCH
C CT B CT A CT OIL PRESSURE P38
LOW 2
P14 COOLANT FUEL LEVEL P39
SENDING
LEVEL CONTACT UNITS
COOLANT TEMP P40 3
SENSING FUEL
BATTERY LEAK
P16 CHARGER
DGC-1000 6 4 DETECTOR
SENDER RETURN P46
Installation
FAIL
OUTPUT RELAYS - P33

CHASSIS
P41
GND MPU
EPS
+ P32 MAGNETIC
SUPPLYING FUEL MASTER
PICK-UP
LOAD PRE-ALARM ALARM PRE-START SOLENOID START 5A
+ P1 7
BATTERY
- P2
P29 P30 P27 P28 P23 P24 P21 P22 P19 P20 P25 P26
+
CONNECT TO P3 AND P6 FOR 1 AMP SECONDARY CT'S.

1
3 ISSPRO P/N R8925 OR EQUIVALENT.

P0019-05
03-22-04
6 TIED DIRECTLY TO ENGINE CHASSIS.
Figure 4-10. Direct-Connected, Single-Phase, Three-Wire Sensing, Volvo Penta EDC III
9 IF NOT PART OF THE BACKBONE, THE STUB CONNECTING THE UNIT TO THE BACKBONE SHOULD NOT EXCEED 3 FEET IN LENGTH.
DGC-1000
GENERATOR
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
A
A
DGC-1000
ENGINE
VOLVO MOUNTED
TO B GENERATOR
B PENTA 8-POLE
BUS 480V DEUTSCH
EDC III CONNECTOR
C
C 1 2 3 4 5
N 1 2 3 4 5
N

1 1 1 MATING
N.C. CONNECTOR
P31 P45 P11 P9 P6 P3 9
P18 P10 P7 P4
- + 1A 1A 1A VOLT. VOLT. VOLT. VOLT. RED
5 STOP COM COM COM CAN HI 3 3
CAN LO 4 4
HORN 5 5
AUTOMATIC BARE
P15
TRANSFER 8
PHASE PHASE PHASE
SWITCH
LOW 2
SENDING
LEVEL CONTACT UNITS
COOLANT TEMP P40 3
SENSING FUEL
BATTERY LEAK
P16 CHARGER
SENDER RETURN P46
FAIL
OUTPUT RELAYS
Installation
- P33
CHASSIS
P41
GND MPU
EPS
+ P32 MAGNETIC
PICK-UP
+ P1 7
BATTERY
- P2
P29 P30 P27 P28 P23 P24 P21 P22 P19 P20 P25 P26
+

1 CONNECT TO P4 AND P7 FOR 5 AMP SECONDARY CT'S.

P0019-06
03-22-04
Figure 4-11. Direct-Connected, Three-Phase, Line-to-Line Sensing, Volvo Penta EDC III
4-11
GENERATOR
CIRCUIT
4-12
BREAKER
A
A
ENGINE
VOLVO MOUNTED
TO B GENERATOR
B PENTA 8-POLE
BUS 480V DEUTSCH
EDC III CONNECTOR
C
C 1 2 3 4 5
N 1 2 3 4 5
N

1 1 1 MATING
N.C. CONNECTOR
P31 P45 P11 P9 P6 P3 9
P18 P10 P7 P4
CAN LO 4 4
HORN 5 5
AUTOMATIC BARE
P15
TRANSFER 8
PHASE PHASE PHASE
SWITCH
LOW 2
SENDING
LEVEL CONTACT UNITS
COOLANT TEMP P40 3
SENSING FUEL
BATTERY LEAK
P16 CHARGER
Installation
SENDER RETURN P46
FAIL
OUTPUT RELAYS - P33

CHASSIS
P41
GND MPU
EPS
+ P32 MAGNETIC
PICK-UP
+ P1 7
BATTERY
- P2
P29 P30 P27 P28 P23 P24 P21 P22 P19 P20 P25 P26
+


P0019-07
03-22-04
Figure 4-12. Direct-Connected, Three-Phase, Line-to-Neutral Sensing, Volvo Penta EDC III
DGC-1000
USER-SUPPLIED
GENERATOR MATING
CIRCUIT CONNECTOR
BREAKER
MDEC
A ECU
A
DGC-1000
G F E h g ECU CONNECTOR "X1"
TO B GENERATOR G F E h g Mating
B
BUS 480V Connector
X1 Wiring
49 50 51 25 26 Wire Harness
Numbers
N
N
USER-SUPPLIED
TERMINAL STRIP
J1939 CABLE
PROVIDED WITH UNIT
1 1
N.C. P9 P6 P3 9
P18 P10 P7 P4
5
CAN LO 4 4
HORN 5 5
AUTOMATIC BARE
P15 VOLT.
TRANSFER 8
PHASE PHASE PHASE
SWITCH OIL PRESSURE
C CT B CT A CT P38
LOW
P14 FUEL LEVEL P39
COOLANT SENDING 2
LEVEL CONTACT UNITS
COOLANT TEMP P40 4 3
SENSING FUEL
BATTERY LEAK
P16 CHARGER
DGC-1000 6 DETECTOR
SENDER RETURN P46
FAIL
OUTPUT RELAYS - P33

CHASSIS
P41
Installation
GND MPU
EPS
+ P32 MAGNETIC
PICK-UP
+ P1 7
BATTERY
- P2
P29 P30 P27 P28 P23 P24 P21 P22 P19 P20 P25 P26
+

1
10
START
3 ISSPRO P/N R8925 OR EQUIVALENT. SOLENOID P0029-23
06-09-05
MDEC STOP INPUT
Figure 4-13. Direct-Connected, Single-Phase, Three-Wire Sensing, MTU MDEC ECU

9
10
4-13
GENERATOR
4-14
CIRCUIT
BREAKER MDEC
A ECU
A

TO B GENERATOR G F E h g Mating
B
BUS 480V Connector X1 Wiring
Numbers
C
C
USER-SUPPLIED
N N TERMINAL STRIP
J1939 CABLE
PROVIDED WITH UNIT
1 1 1
N.C. P9 P6 P3 9
P18 P10 P7 P4
5 - + 1A 1A 1A VOLT. VOLT. VOLT. VOLT. RED
CAN LO 4 4
HORN 5 5
AUTOMATIC BARE
P15
TRANSFER 8
PHASE PHASE PHASE
SWITCH OIL PRESSURE
C CT B CT A CT P38
LOW
P14 FUEL LEVEL P39
COOLANT SENDING 2
LEVEL 3
CONTACT UNITS
COOLANT TEMP P40
SENSING FUEL
BATTERY LEAK
DGC-1000 6 DETECTOR
P16 CHARGER 4
SENDER RETURN P46
FAIL
Installation
OUTPUT RELAYS - P33
CHASSIS
P41
GND MPU
EPS
+ P32 MAGNETIC
PICK-UP
+ P1 7
BATTERY
- P2
P29 P30 P27 P28 P23 P24 P21 P22 P19 P20 P25 P26
+

10
START
06-09-05
MDEC STOP INPUT

Figure 4-14. Direct-Connected, Three-Phase, Line-to-Line Sensing, MTU MDEC ECU

9
10
DGC-1000
GENERATOR
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
MDEC
A ECU
A
DGC-1000
TO B GENERATOR G F E h g
B Mating
BUS 480V Connector
X1 Wiring
Numbers
C
C
N USER-SUPPLIED
N TERMINAL STRIP
J1939 CABLE
PROVIDED WITH UNIT
1 1 1
N.C. P9 P6 P3 9
P18 P10 P7 P4
CAN LO 4 4
HORN 5 5
AUTOMATIC BARE
P15
TRANSFER 8
PHASE PHASE PHASE
SWITCH
LOW
P14 FUEL LEVEL P39
COOLANT SENDING 2
LEVEL 3
CONTACT UNITS
COOLANT TEMP P40
SENSING FUEL
BATTERY LEAK
DGC-1000 6
P16 CHARGER
4 DETECTOR
SENDER RETURN P46
FAIL
OUTPUT RELAYS - P33

CHASSIS
P41
Installation
GND MPU
EPS
+ P32 MAGNETIC
PICK-UP
+ P1 7
BATTERY
- P2
P29 P30 P27 P28 P23 P24 P21 P22 P19 P20 P25 P26
+

1
10
START
06-09-05
MDEC STOP INPUT

Figure 4-15. Direct-Connected, Three-Phase, Line-to-Neutral Sensing, MTU MDEC ECU

9
10
4-15

SECTION 5 • TESTING
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 5 • TESTING ............................................................................................................................. 5-1
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................. 5-1
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED ................................................................................................................... 5-1
INITIAL TEST PROCEDURE .............................................................................................................. 5-1
METERING TEST PROCEDURES..................................................................................................... 5-3
Metering Battery And Generator Voltages.................................................................................... 5-3
Metering Generator Current.......................................................................................................... 5-5
Oil Pressure .................................................................................................................................. 5-5
Coolant Temperature .................................................................................................................... 5-5
Percent Fuel Level ........................................................................................................................ 5-5
Engine Speed (RPM) .................................................................................................................... 5-5
Generator Power Factor ............................................................................................................... 5-6
Generator kW And kVA................................................................................................................. 5-6
CRANKING TEST PROCEDURES..................................................................................................... 5-6
Crank Cycle .................................................................................................................................. 5-6
Running......................................................................................................................................... 5-7
PROTECTIVE FUNCTION TEST PROCEDURES ............................................................................. 5-7
Overcrank...................................................................................................................................... 5-7
Overspeed .................................................................................................................................... 5-7
Low Oil Pressure........................................................................................................................... 5-7
High Coolant Temperature............................................................................................................ 5-8
Emergency Stop ........................................................................................................................... 5-8
Low Coolant Level ........................................................................................................................ 5-8
Low Fuel Level .............................................................................................................................. 5-9
List of Figures
Figure 5-1. Test Set Diagram..................................................................................................................... 5-4
List of Tables
Table 5-1. Default Parameter Settings ...................................................................................................... 5-1
DGC-1000 Testing i
ii Testing DGC-1000
SECTION 5 • TESTING
INTRODUCTION
The procedures of this section test DGC-1000 operation using the preset, factory-default settings.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
• Power supply, 12 or 24 Vdc
• Fuse, 2 A
• Voltage source, 60 Hz, 0 to 120 Vac
• Current source, 60 Hz, 0 to 5 Aac
• Signal generator, sine-wave, 0 to 5 kHz, 0 to 5V
• Digital voltmeter, 4½ digits (Fluke 8050A or equivalent)
• Continuity tester
• SPST switch (4)
• Variable resistor, 250 ohms (2)
• Variable resistor, 2,500 ohms
INITIAL TEST PROCEDURE

Unless otherwise specified, the test procedures in this manual use the default parameter settings
provided in Table 5-1.
Table 5-1. Default Parameter Settings
Parameter Setting
Comm Baud Rate 9600 baud
Remote Delay Time 1 millisecond/10
Comm Parity None
Device Address 125
Settings Source User
Generator Connection 3-ph L-N
NFPA Level 0
ECU Support Disabled
Engine Configuration Standard J1939
Unit System English
Battery Volts 24 volts
Generator Frequency 60 Hz
Rated Engine RPM 1800 rpm
Number Flywheel Teeth 126
Genset kW Rating 300 kilowatt
No Load Cool Down Time 0 minutes
Generator PT Primary Voltage 480 Vac
Generator PT Secondary Voltage 480 Vac
Generator CT Primary Current 500 Aac
Low Fuel Alarm Enable ON
Low Fuel Alarm Threshold 2% full tank
Low Fuel Pre-alarm Enable OFF
Low Fuel Pre-alarm Threshold 25% full tank
DGC-1000 Testing 5-1

Parameter Setting
Low Coolant Temperature Pre-alarm Enable OFF
Low Coolant Temperature Pre-alarm Threshold 50 degrees F
Battery Overvoltage Pre-alarm Enable OFF
Battery Overvoltage Pre-alarm Threshold 30.0 Vdc
Maintenance Interval Pre-alarm Enable OFF
Maintenance Interval Pre-alarm Threshold 500 hours
Engine kW Overload Pre-alarm Enable OFF
Engine kW Overload Pre-alarm Threshold 105 % of rated
High Coolant Temperature Pre-alarm Enable ON
High Coolant Temperature Pre-alarm Threshold 250 degrees F
Low Oil Pressure Pre-alarm Enable ON
Low Oil Pressure Pre-alarm Threshold 25 psi
Low Battery Voltage Pre-alarm Enable OFF
Low Battery Voltage Pre-alarm Threshold 20.0 Vdc
Low Battery Voltage Pre-alarm Activation Time Delay 10 seconds
Weak Battery Pre-alarm Enable OFF
Weak Battery Pre-alarm Threshold 15.0 Vdc
Weak Battery Pre-alarm Activation Time Delay 2 seconds
High Coolant Temperature Alarm Enable ON
High Coolant Temperature Alarm Threshold 275 degrees F
High Coolant Temperature Alarm Arming Delay After Crank 60 seconds
Disconnect
Low Oil Pressure Alarm Enable ON
Low Oil Pressure Alarm Threshold 15 psi
Low Oil Pressure Alarm Arming Delay After Crank Disconnect 10 seconds
Overspeed Alarm Enable ON
Overspeed Alarm Threshold 110% of rated
Overspeed Alarm Activation Time Delay 50 millisecond
Coolant Temperature Sender Failure Alarm Enable OFF
Oil Pressure Sender Failure Alarm Enable OFF
Speed Failure Alarm Enable OFF
Loss of Generator Voltage Alarm Enable OFF
Pre-alarm Buzzer Enable ON
Battery Charger Failure Pre-alarm Enable OFF
Global Sender Failure Alarm Time Delay 10 seconds
Coolant Temp. Sender Failure Alarm Activation Time Delay 5 minutes
Cranking Style Cycle
Number of Crank Cycles 2
Cycle Crank Time 5 seconds
Continuous Crank Time 10 seconds
Crank Disconnect Limit 30 % of rated
Pre-Crank Delay 0 seconds
Pre-crank Contact After Crank Disconnect Open
Generator Speed Mode MPU/GEN
Generator Rotation A-B-C
5-2 Testing DGC-1000

Step 1. Connect the DGC-1000 test setup as shown in Figure 5-1.
Step 2. Apply operating voltage to battery voltage terminals.
Result: The LCD displays DGC 1000 and the software version for approximately one second
before switching to the normal display mode and at the same time, the Alarm sounds. The
audible alarm will sound continuously when Not In Auto or in Alarm. The audible alarm may be
silenced by pressing the Alarm Silence switch on the front panel.
Step 3 Press the Off switch to place the DGC-1000 in the OFF position.
Step 4. Verify that LEDs Not In Auto and Off are ON, the Alarm LED is flashing, and the LCD backlight is
ON with system parameters displayed.
Step 5. Press the Lamp Test switch and verify that all six LEDs are ON (Not In Auto, Alarm, and Off are
red; Supplying Load, Run, and Auto are green). All LCD pixels should be visible.
Step 6. Verify Run, Off, and Auto switches, along with their respective LEDs, toggle as each switch is
operated. Not In Auto LED should be OFF when Auto is selected.
Step 7. Verify that switches Raise/Scroll, Lower/Scroll, Select/Enter, Previous, and Display/Toggle are
functional by scrolling through the unit menus.
METERING TEST PROCEDURES
Metering Battery And Generator Voltages
NOTE
Displayed voltage is equal to the generator potential transformer primary voltage setting
times the applied voltage divided by the generator potential transformer secondary
voltage setting.
Step 1. Verify that the battery input (terminals P1 and P2) voltage is 24.0 Vdc.
Step 2. Verify that the DGC-1000 displayed value is 24.0 ±0.5 Vdc.
Step 3. Apply 120.0 Vac, 60.0 hertz to phase A (line-to-neutral) generator voltage input (terminals P34
and P37).
Step 4. Verify that the DGC-1000 generator frequency displayed value is 60.0 ±0.2 hertz.
Step 5. Verify that the DGC-1000 phase A to neutral voltage displayed value is 120.0 ±2.0 Vac.
Step 6. Remove the voltage.
Step 7. Apply 120.0 Vac, 60.0 hertz to phases A and B generator voltage input (terminals P34 and P35).
Step 8. Verify that the DGC-1000 generator A to B voltage displayed value is 120.0 ±2.0 Vac.
Step 10. Apply 120.0 Vac, 60.0 hertz (line-to-neutral) to phase B generator voltage input (terminals P35
and P37).
Step 11. Verify that the DGC-1000 line-to-neutral voltage displayed value is 120.0 ±2.0 Vac.
Step 13. Apply 120.0 Vac, 60.0 hertz to phases B and C generator voltage input (terminals P35 and P36).
Step 14. Verify that the DGC-1000 generator B to C voltage displayed value is 120.0 ±2.0 Vac.
Step 16. Apply 120.0 Vac, 60.0 hertz (line-to-neutral) to phase C generator voltage input (terminals P36
and P37).
Step 17. Verify that the DGC-1000 line-to-neutral voltage displayed value is 120.0 ±2.0 Vac.
Step 19. Apply 120.0 Vac, 60.0 hertz to phases C and A generator voltage input (terminals P36 and P34).
Step 20. Verify that the DGC-1000 generator C to A voltage displayed value is 120.0 ±2.0 Vac.

5-4
N.C. P9 P6 P3
P31 P45 P11 P8 P7
P5 P4 P34 P35 P36 P37
P18 P10
EMERGENCY - + VOLT. VOLT. VOLT. VOLT.
1A 1A 1A
STOP COM 5A
COM 5A
COM 5A
P17
HORN
PH A
PH B
PH C
NEUT.
AUTOMATIC
P15
TRANSFER
PHASE
PHASE
PHASE
CCT
BCT
ACT
FUEL LEVEL P39 FUEL
SENDING
UNITS LEAK
CONTACT COOLANT TEMP P40 DETECTOR
SENSING
BATTERY
P16 CHARGER DGC1000 SNDR RTN P46
OUTPUT
RELAYS
FAIL
Testing
- P33
P41 GND
MPU
+ P32 MAGNETIC
5A PICK-UP
EPS
SUPPLYING
LOAD
PRE-ALARM
ALARM
PRE-START
FUEL
SOLENOID
MASTER
START
+ P1
Figure 5-1. Test Set Diagram

BATTERY
+
- P2
P29 P30 P27 P28 P23 P24 P21 P22 P19 P20 P25 P26
D2839-11.vsd
04-24-01
DGC-1000
Metering Generator Current
NOTE
Displayed current is equal to the generator current transformer primary current setting
times the applied current divided by one or five (the nominal current value).
Step 1. Apply 1.000 Aac to the DGC-1000 generator five ampere phase A CT input (terminals P4 and
P5).
Step 2. Verify that the DGC-1000 phase A current displayed value is 100.0 ±2.0 amperes.
Step 3. Remove the current.
Step 4. Apply 1.000 Aac to the DGC-1000 generator five ampere phase B CT input (terminals P7 and
P8).
Step 5. Verify that the DGC-1000 phase B current displayed value is 100.0 ±2.0 amperes.
Step 7. Apply 1.000 Aac to the DGC-1000 generator five ampere phase C CT input (terminals P10 and
P11).
Step 8. Verify that the DGC-1000 phase C current displayed value is 100.0 ±2.0 amperes.
Oil Pressure
Step 1. Apply 60 ohms across the Oil Pressure transducer input (terminals P38 and P2).
Step 2. Verify that the DGC-1000 displayed value is 80 ±2.0 psi.
Coolant Temperature
Step 1. Apply 100 ohms across the Coolant Temperature transducer input (terminals P40 and P2).
Step 2. Verify that the DGC-1000 displayed value is 205 ±4.0°F.
Percent Fuel Level

Step 1. Apply 137 ohms across the Fuel Level transducer input (terminals P39 and P2).
Step 2. Verify that the DGC-1000 displayed value is 50 ±2.0%.
Engine Speed (RPM)
NOTE
RPM as derived from the MPU is equal to [MPU output frequency (hertz) times 60]
divided by the number of flywheel teeth.
RPM as derived from the generator is equal to [generator output voltage frequency]
divided by the rated generator frequency (hertz) times the rated rpm.
Step 1. Apply a 5 Vac, 3,780 hertz sine wave to the DGC-1000 magnetic pickup unit inputs (terminals
P32 and P33).
Step 2. Verify that the DGC-1000 displayed value is 1,800 ±36 rpm.

Generator Power Factor
NOTE
The DGC-1000 uses phase A voltage and phase B current for Power Factor calculations.
Therefore, if this test is performed with the current lagging the voltage by 120 degrees,
the displayed Power Factor will be approximately 1.00.
Step 1. Apply 120 Vac to phase A to neutral generator voltage inputs (terminals P34 and P37).
Step 2. Apply 1.0 Aac to phase B current transformer inputs (terminals P7 and P8) in phase with the
phase A to neutral voltage.
Step 3. Verify that the DGC-1000 displayed value is -0.50 ±0.02.
Step 4. Remove voltage and current.
Generator kW And kVA
NOTE
The displayed kW is equal to the kVA times the power factor.
Step 1. Apply in parallel 120 Vac to phase A to neutral (terminals P34 and P37), phase B to neutral
(terminals P35 and P37), and phase C to neutral (terminals P36 and P37).
Step 2. Apply in series and in phase with the voltage 1 Aac to Phase A current transformer input
(terminals P3 and P5), Phase B current transformer input (terminals P6 and P8), and Phase C
current transformer input (terminals P9 and P11).
Step 3. Verify that the DGC-1000 displayed value for individual phase kW is –30 ±2 kW.
Step 4. Verify that the DGC-1000 displayed value for total kW is –90 ±2 kW.
Step 5. Verify that the DGC-1000 displayed value for individual phase kVA is 60 ±2 kVA.
Step 6. Verify that the DGC-1000 displayed value for total kVA is within 180 ±5 kVA.
Step 7. Remove voltage and current.
CRANKING TEST PROCEDURES
Crank Cycle
NOTE
The DGC will go into cvercrank if the Off switch is not pressed before two crank cycles
expire. Pressing Off will reset this condition if it occurs.
Step 1. Verify that all output contacts are open.
Step 2. Press the Run switch on the front panel.
Step 3. Verify that the DGC-1000 displays CRANKING STATUS.
Step 4. Verify that only the Master Start, Auxiliary Start, Fuel Solenoid and Pre-Start output contacts are
closed during CRANKING CYCLE.
Step 5. Verify that only the Pre-Start contact remains closed during RESTING.
Step 6. Press the Off switch on the front panel.
Step 7. Press the Auto switch on the front panel.
Step 8. Apply a contact closure across the Automatic Transfer Switch input (terminals P15 and P2).
Step 9. Verify that the DGC-1000 displays CRANKING STATUS.
Step 10. Verify that only the Master Start, Auxiliary Start, Fuel Solenoid and Pre-Start output contacts are
closed during CRANKING CYCLE.
Step 11. Verify that only the Pre-Start contact remains closed during RESTING.
Step 13. Open the contact across the Automatic Transfer Switch inputs.

Running
Step 2. Within 5 seconds of beginning cranking, apply in parallel 120 Vac to phase A to neutral
(terminals P34 and P37), phase B to neutral (terminals P35 and P37) and phase C to neutral
(terminals P36 and P37).
Step 3. Verify that only the fuel solenoid output contact is closed.
Step 4. Verify that the DGC-1000 normal mode display now meters the active generator values listed on
the front panel instead of displaying READY.
Step 7. Press the Auto switch on the front panel.
Step 8. Apply a contact closure across the Automatic Transfer Switch input (terminals P15 and P2).
Step 9. Within 5 seconds of beginning cranking, apply in parallel 120 Vac to phase A to neutral
(terminals P34 and P37), phase B to neutral (terminals P35 and P37), and phase C to neutral
(terminals P36 and P37).
Step 10. Verify that only the Fuel Solenoid output contact is closed.
Step 11. Verify that the DGC-1000 normal mode display now meters the active generator values listed on
the front panel instead of displaying READY.
Step 14. Open the contact across the Automatic Transfer Switch inputs.
PROTECTIVE FUNCTION TEST PROCEDURES
Overcrank
Step 2. Verify that after two crank cycles the DGC-1000 display indicates GEN OVER-CRANK ALARM
and that only the Alarm output contacts are closed.
Step 3. Press the Off switch on the front panel and verify that the DGC-1000 resets to the Ready mode
and that all output contacts open.
Overspeed
Step 2. Apply a 5 Vac, 4,000 hertz sine wave to the DGC-1000 MPU inputs (terminals P32 and P33).
Step 4. Slowly increase the frequency to the DGC-1000 MPU input until an overspeed shutdown occurs.
Step 5. Verify shutdown occurs within 4,158 ±83 hertz (1,980 ±38 rpm).
Step 6. Verify that the DGC-1000 display indicates GEN OVERSPEED ALARM and that only the Alarm
output contacts are closed.
Step 7. Remove the voltages.
Low Oil Pressure

Step 3. Wait ten seconds after crank disconnect. Increase the resistance across the Oil Pressure sender
input (terminals P38 and P2) until a Pre-alarm occurs. Note that an alarm or pre-alarm will occur
only if the sender input detects resistance in the range of 5 to 280 ohms. An open or shorted
sender will not result in an alarm or pre-alarm.

Step 4. Verify that the DGC-1000 display value is 25 ±2 PSI when Pre-alarm occurs.
Step 5. Verify that the DGC-1000 displays an alternately flashing dark field in the oil pressure location
and that the Pre-alarm output contact has closed.
Step 6. While monitoring displayed oil pressure, further increase the resistance across the Oil Pressure
sender input until a low oil pressure shutdown occurs. Note that an alarm or pre-alarm will occur
only if the sender input detects resistance in the range of 5 to 280 ohms. An open or shorted
sender will not result in an alarm or pre-alarm.
NOTE
Oil pressure below 15 psi is displayed as 0.
Step 7. Verify that the DGC-1000 displayed value is within 0 to 17 psi when shutdown occurs.
Step 8. Verify that the DGC-1000 display indicates LOW OIL PRESSURE ALARM and that only the
Alarm output contacts are closed.
Step 9. Remove the voltage and return the resistance to 60 ohms.
High Coolant Temperature

Step 3. Wait 60 seconds after crank disconnect. Decrease the resistance across the Coolant
Temperature sender input (terminals P40 and P2) until a Pre-alarm occurs. Note that an alarm
or pre-alarm will occur only if the sender input detects resistance in the range of 5 to 3,100
ohms. An open or shorted sender will not result in an alarm or pre-alarm.
Step 4. Verify that the DGC-1000 display value is 250 ±5 degrees when Pre-alarm occurs.
Step 5. Verify that the DGC-1000 displays an alternately flashing dark field in the coolant temperature
location and that the Pre-alarm output contact has closed.
Step 6. While monitoring displayed coolant temperature, further decrease the resistance across the
Coolant Temperature sender input until an over temperature shutdown occurs.
Step 7. Verify that the DGC-1000 displayed value is 275 ±6 degrees when shutdown occurs.
Step 8. Verify that the DGC-1000 indicates OVER TEMP ALARM and that only the Alarm and Pre-alarm
output contacts are closed.
Step 9. Remove the voltage and return the resistance to 100 ohms.
Emergency Stop
Step 3. Open the contact across the Emergency Stop inputs (terminals P17 and P18).
Step 4. Verify that the DGC-1000 indicates EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN SWITCH PRESSED and that
all output contacts are open.
Step 5. Reapply the contact closure across the Emergency Stop inputs.
Low Coolant Level


Step 3. Close the Low Coolant Level contact.
Step 4. Verify that the DGC-1000 indicates LOW COOLANT LEVEL and that the Alarm contact is
closed.
Step 5. Open the Low Coolant Level contact.
Low Fuel Level

Step 1. Apply 30 ohms across the Fuel Level transducer input (terminals P39 and P2).
Step 2. Press the Display/toggle pushbutton to enter the alternate display mode and press the
Raise/Scroll pushbutton to access the Fuel Level quantity screen.
Verify that the DGC-1000 displayed value is 100%.
Step 3. Increase the resistance until the LOW FUEL alarm occurs. Note that an alarm or pre-alarm will
occur only if the sender input detects resistance in the range of 5 to 280 ohms. An open or
shorted sender will not result in an alarm or pre-alarm.
Verify that only the alarm contact closes.
Step 4. Slowly decrease the resistance until the DGC-1000 resets to the Ready mode.
Verify that all output contacts are open and the resistance is 236 ±5 ohms.


SECTION 6 • BESTCOMS SOFTWARE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 6 • BESTCOMS SOFTWARE................................................................................................... 6-1
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................. 6-1
INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................... 6-1
Installing BESTCOMS-DGC-1000 ................................................................................................ 6-1
Connecting the DGC-1000 and PC .............................................................................................. 6-1
STARTING BESTCOMS ..................................................................................................................... 6-1
ESTABLISHING COMMUNICATION .................................................................................................. 6-1
Initiating RS-232 Communication ................................................................................................. 6-2
Initiating Modem Communication ................................................................................................. 6-3
Unit ID ........................................................................................................................................... 6-3
CHANGING SETTINGS ...................................................................................................................... 6-4
SENDING AND RECEIVING SETTINGS ........................................................................................... 6-4
Sending Settings ........................................................................................................................... 6-4
Receiving Settings ........................................................................................................................ 6-4
SETTING DEFINITIONS ..................................................................................................................... 6-4
Sensing Transformers................................................................................................................... 6-4
Pre-Alarms .................................................................................................................................... 6-4
Alarms ........................................................................................................................................... 6-8
Engine Cranking ......................................................................................................................... 6-11
System ........................................................................................................................................ 6-12
Input/Output Settings .................................................................................................................. 6-14
Modem Settings .......................................................................................................................... 6-15
Metering ...................................................................................................................................... 6-18
REAL-TIME CLOCK .......................................................................................................................... 6-26
PROGRAMMABLE SENDERS ......................................................................................................... 6-26
RUN TIME AND KW HOURS............................................................................................................ 6-27
ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) INTERFACE ................................................................................ 6-28
EVENT LOG ...................................................................................................................................... 6-28
CHANGING THE COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS..................................................................... 6-29
PASSWORD PROTECTION............................................................................................................. 6-30
Changing Passwords .................................................................................................................. 6-30
Third Party Access Level ............................................................................................................ 6-30
SETTINGS FILES.............................................................................................................................. 6-31
Printing Settings Files ................................................................................................................. 6-31
New Settings File ........................................................................................................................ 6-31
Saving Settings Files .................................................................................................................. 6-31
Opening Settings Files................................................................................................................ 6-31
TERMINATING COMMUNICATION ................................................................................................. 6-31
EMBEDDED FIRMWARE ................................................................................................................. 6-31
Updating Firmware...................................................................................................................... 6-31
List of Figures
Figure 6-1. BESTCOMS Title and Version ................................................................................................ 6-1
Figure 6-2. Sensing Transformers Screen................................................................................................. 6-1
Figure 6-3. RS-232 Comm Port Screen..................................................................................................... 6-2
Figure 6-4. Password Screen .................................................................................................................... 6-2
Figure 6-5. RS-232 Phone Book (Phone Book 2)...................................................................................... 6-2
Figure 6-6. Modem Comm Port Screen..................................................................................................... 6-3
Figure 6-7. Modem Phone Book ................................................................................................................ 6-3
Figure 6-8. Sensing Transformers Screen................................................................................................. 6-5
Figure 6-9. Pre-Alarms Screen, Low Fuel-Low Cool-Batt. OverVolt. Tab ................................................. 6-5
Figure 6-10. Pre-Alarms Screen, Maint. Interv.-Eng. kW Overload-Hi Cool Tab ...................................... 6-6
Figure 6-11. Pre-Alarms Screen, Low Oil-Low Batt Volt-Weak Batt Volt Tab ........................................... 6-7
Figure 6-12. Pre-Alarms Screen, Audible-Battery Charger-Fuel Level Sender Tab ................................. 6-8
DGC-1000 BESTCOMS Software i

Figure 6-13. Pre-Alarms Screen, CAN Bus-Diagnostic Trouble Codes Tab ............................................. 6-9
Figure 6-14. Alarms Screen, Hi Cool-Low Fuel-Low Oil Tab..................................................................... 6-9
Figure 6-15. Alarms Screen, Overspeed-Sender Fail Tab ...................................................................... 6-10
Figure 6-16. Engine Cranking Screen ..................................................................................................... 6-11
Figure 6-17. System Settings Screen ...................................................................................................... 6-12
Figure 6-18. Input/Output Settings Screen, Programmable Input Contact Setup Tab ............................ 6-14
Figure 6-19. Input/Output Settings Screen, Aux Output Setup Tab ........................................................ 6-15
Figure 6-20. Modem Settings Screen, Modem Setup Tab ...................................................................... 6-16
Figure 6-21. Modem Settings Screen, Modem Dialout Conditions Tab .................................................. 6-17
Figure 6-22. Metering Screen, System Tab............................................................................................. 6-18
Figure 6-23. Metering Screen, Voltage Tab............................................................................................. 6-19
Figure 6-24. Metering Screen, Current Tab............................................................................................. 6-20
Figure 6-25. Metering Screen, Power Tab............................................................................................... 6-21
Figure 6-26. Metering Screen, General Tab ............................................................................................ 6-22
Figure 6-27. Metering Screen, Summary Tab ......................................................................................... 6-22
Figure 6-28. Metering Screen, Alarms Tab.............................................................................................. 6-23
Figure 6-29. Metering Screen, ECU Data Tab......................................................................................... 6-23
Figure 6-30. Engine Configuration Screen .............................................................................................. 6-24
Figure 6-31. Metering Screen, ECU DTC Info Tab.................................................................................. 6-25
Figure 6-32. Metering Screen, MTU MDEC Tab .....................................................................................6-25
Figure 6-33. Set Real Time Clock Screen ............................................................................................... 6-26
Figure 6-34. Programmable Senders Screen, Coolant Temperature Tab............................................... 6-27
Figure 6-35. Run Time and KW Hours Dialog Box .................................................................................. 6-27
Figure 6-36. ECU Control Dialog Box ......................................................................................................6-28
Figure 6-37. Event Log Screen ................................................................................................................ 6-29
Figure 6-38. Communications Configure ................................................................................................. 6-30
Figure 6-39. Change Password Dialog Box............................................................................................. 6-29
Figure 6-40. Embedded Firmware Upgrade Screen................................................................................ 6-32
ii BESTCOMS Software DGC-1000

SECTION 6 • BESTCOMS SOFTWARE
INTRODUCTION
BESTCOMS-DGC-100 software provides a user-friendly communication link between the DGC-1000 and
the user. All DGC-1000 settings can be changed through BESTCOMS and all DGC-1000 settings can be
saved in a computer file for use later to configure other controllers with the same settings.
INSTALLATION
BESTCOMS-DGC-1000 software operates with IBM-compatible personal computers (PCs) using
Microsoft® Windows® 95, 98, Me, 2000, XP, and NT®. The minimum recommended operating
requirements are listed below.
• IBM-compatible PC, 486DX2 or faster and a minimum of 4 MB of RAM
• CD-ROM drive
• An available serial port
Installing BESTCOMS-DGC-1000
1. Insert the BESTCOMS CD-ROM into the PC CD-ROM drive.
2. When the DGC-1000 Setup and Documentation CD menu appears, click the Install button for the
BESTCOMS application. The setup utility automatically installs BESTCOMS-DGC-1000 on your PC.
Connecting the DGC-1000 and PC

Connect a communication cable between the rear RS-232 connector of the DGC-1000 and the
appropriate communication port of the PC. Refer to Figure 2-2 for the location of the DGC-1000 RS-232
connector and Figure 4-4 for the required connections between the DGC-1000 and a PC.
STARTING BESTCOMS
BESTCOMS is started by clicking the Windows® Start button, pointing to Programs, the Basler Electric
folder, and then clicking the BESTCOMS-DGC-1000 icon. At startup, a screen with the program title and
version number (Figure 6-1) is displayed briefly. After this dialog is displayed, the Sensing Transformers
screen (Figure 6-2) is displayed.
Basler Electric Digital Genset

Controller 1000
Version X.XX.XX
Copyright Basler Electric
Figure 6-1. BESTCOMS

Title and Version
Figure 6-2. Sensing Transformers Screen
ESTABLISHING COMMUNICATION
Communication between BESTCOMS and the DGC-1000 must be established before reading or
changing settings. BESTCOMS screen settings are updated only after communication is opened or the
communication settings have been changed.
DGC-1000 communication with BESTCOMS can be established through the RS-232 serial interface or
optional modem.
DGC-1000 BESTCOMS Software 6-1

Initiating RS-232 Communication
Open the DGC-1000 RS-232 port by clicking Communications on the menu bar, clicking Open, and then
RS232 Connection. When RS232 Connection is selected, the Comm Port screen of Figure 6-3 appears.
Select the appropriate communication port for you PC and click the Initialize button. (Information about
altering the baud rate, parity setting, and unit identification is provided in Changing the Communication
Parameters. Information about using the RS-232 phone book (Phone Book 2) is provided in RS-232
Phone Book.) When the Password screen of Figure 6-4 appears, enter the appropriate password and
click OK. The DGC-1000 is delivered with the following default passwords.
Figure 6-3. RS-232 Comm Port Screen

Figure 6-4. Password Screen
DGC. This limited access password allows all DGC-1000 settings to be read, but prevents any settings
changes.
DGC1000. This full access password allows all DGC-1000 settings to be read and changed.
OEMLVL. This special access password allows all DGC-1000 settings to be read and changed. It also
allows the DGC-1000 embedded firmware to be upgraded.
Passwords are case sensitive; all default passwords use upper-case letters. More information about
passwords is provided in the Password Protection sub-section.
The unit ID number displayed in the Password screen indicates the identification number of the DGC-
1000. Information about changing the unit ID for polled communication is provided in Changing the
Communication Parameters.
When the appropriate password is entered in the Password screen and OK is clicked, communication
with the DGC-1000 is established.
RS-232 Phone Book
The RS-232 phone book (Phone Book 2, Figure 6-5) is
accessed by clicking the Phone Book button on the
RS-232 Comm Port screen (accessed by clicking
Communications on the menu bar, then Open,
RS232 Connection). This screen allows phone book
entries to be selected, added, edited, and deleted.
Selecting an Entry. A phone book entry is selected
from the list of entries in the Name window of the
phone book screen. When an entry in the list is
highlighted, the entry's communication port number is
indicated in the Comm Port field. Clicking OK selects
the entry and returns to the Comm Port screen. The
communication port number will be displayed in the
Comm Port field of the Comm Port screen.
Adding an Entry. A phone book entry is added to the
list of entries in the Name window of the phone book
screen by clicking Add Entry. When the Add Entry
button is clicked, an Add New Entry screen appears.
This screen has a field for assigning a descriptive Figure 6-5. RS-232 Phone Book
name to the entry and a Comm Port field for assigning (Phone Book 2)
a communication port number to the entry. Clicking the
OK button saves the entry and returns to the Phone
Book 2 screen.
6-2 BESTCOMS Software DGC-1000

Editing an Entry. A phone book entry is edited by selecting the desired entry in the Name window and
clicking the Edit Entry button. When the Edit Entry button is clicked, an Edit Entry screen appears and
allows the entry name and port number to be changed as desired. Clicking the OK button saves the entry
and returns to the Phone Book 2 screen.
Deleting an Entry. A phone book entry is deleted by selecting the desired entry in the Name window and
clicking the Delete Entry button.
Initiating Modem Communication

Establish a modem connection by clicking
Communications on the menu bar, clicking
Open, and then Modem Connection. When
Modem Connection is selected, the Comm Port
screen of Figure 6-6 appears. Select the
appropriate communication port and click the
Initialize button. (Information about altering the
baud rate, parity setting, and unit identification is
provided in Changing the Communication
Parameters.) If the selected communication port is
available, the Phone Book screen of Figure 6-7
will appear when the Initialize button is clicked. Figure 6-6. Modem Comm Port Screen
Select the desired entry from the list in the Name
window and click the Dial Number button to
connect with the phone book entry. Creating,
editing, and accessing phone book entries is
discussed in the following paragraphs.
Modem Phone Book
The modem phone book (Figure 6-7) is accessed
by clicking the Initialize button of the Comm Port
screen after selecting a modem connection (see
previous paragraph). This screen allows phone
book entries to be selected, added, edited, and
deleted much like the RS-232 phone book.
Modem phone book features that differ from the
RS-232 phone book are described in the following
paragraphs.
Phone Number Field. The phone number field is
displayed on the Add New Entry screen, Edit
Entry screen, and Phone Book screen. This field
displays the telephone number associated with
the selected phone book entry and is used by the
modem when dialing out.
Modem Initialization String. This field is displayed
on the Add New Entry screen, Edit Entry screen,
and Phone Book screen. The default string,
AT&F, resets the modem to its default, factory
Figure 6-7. Modem Phone Book
profile. Consult your modem documentation for
the appropriate AT command.
Dial Number Button. Clicking this button initiates
communication by causing the modem to dial the
selected phone book entry.
Unit ID
Clicking Unit ID on the menu bar and then clicking Select Another Unit ID displays the Select Another
Unit dialog box. The ID number of another DGC-1000 on the same network can be entered in the Unit ID
field. Clicking the Save button causes BESTCOMS to disconnect from the current DGC-1000 and log
onto the DGC-1000 identified by the number in the Unit ID field. Because this feature allows selection of a
new unit ID without breaking communication, it is useful for applications where a modem is used to
remotely connect to a network of units.
CHANGING SETTINGS
DGC-1000 settings are arranged into seven groups.
• Sensing Transformers • System
• Pre-Alarms • Auxiliary I/O
• Alarms • Modem
• Crank
Each setting group has a corresponding button (shown in Figure 6-8) that can be selected to access that
group of settings. The seven setting groups can also be accessed by clicking Screens on the menu bar
and then selecting the desired setting group from the list. Once a setting group is accessed, the individual
settings of the group can be viewed and changed.
A setting is changed by clicking within the setting field and typing the new setting. If the new setting is
outside the prescribed setting range, a dialog box showing the acceptable range appears when another
setting field is accessed or when attempting to send the new setting to the DGC-1000. The following
paragraphs describe how settings are sent to the DGC-1000.
SENDING AND RECEIVING SETTINGS

When communication is enabled, DGC-1000 settings can be sent and received through BESTCOMS.
Sending Settings
Setting changes are sent to the DGC-1000 by clicking the Send Settings button. This causes all
BESTCOMS settings to become the DGC-1000 settings. Settings can also be sent to the DGC-1000 by
clicking Communications on the menu bar and clicking Send to DGC.
Receiving Settings
DGC-1000 settings are retrieved by clicking the Get Settings button. This causes the current settings of
the DGC-1000 to be loaded into BESTCOMS. Settings can also be received from the DGC-1000 by
clicking Communications on the menu bar and clicking Get from DGC. Settings are also automatically
retrieved when logging onto the DGC-1000.
SETTING DEFINITIONS
Each of the seven setting groups has a corresponding BESTCOMS screen. The settings of each screen
are categorized by one or more tabs. In the following paragraphs, settings are arranged and defined
according to the organization of the BESTCOMS screens and tabs.
Sensing Transformers
The button displaying a transformer icon is clicked to access the Sensing Transformers screen. The
Sensing Transformers screen can also be accessed by clicking Screens on the menu bar and clicking
Sensing Transformers. Sensing Transformer settings are shown in Figure 6-8 and described in the
following paragraphs.
Generator PT – Primary (Volts). This setting selects the rating of the primary side of the transformer used
to sense generator voltage. The primary voltage setting is adjustable from 1 to 15,000 Vac.
Generator PT – Secondary (Volts). This setting selects the rating of the secondary side of the transformer
used to sense generator voltage. The secondary voltage setting is adjustable from 1 to 480 Vac.
Generator CT – Primary (Amps). This setting selects the rating of the primary side of the transformer used
to sense generator current. The primary current setting is adjustable from 1 to 5,000 Aac.
Pre-Alarms
Click the Pre Alarm button to access the Pre-Alarm Settings screen or click Screens on the menu bar
and click Pre-Alarm Settings. The Pre-Alarms screen consists of five tabs.
• Low Fuel-Low Cool-Batt. OverVolt. • Audible – Battery Charger – Fuel Level Sender
• Maint. Interv.-Eng. kW Overload-Hi Cool • CAN Bus – Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
• Low Oil-Low Batt. Volt-Weak Batt Volt

Figure 6-8. Sensing Transformers Screen
Low Fuel-Low Cool-Batt. OverVolt Tab

The Low Fuel-Low Cool-Batt. OverVolt tab settings are shown in Figure 6-9 and described in the following
paragraphs.
Figure 6-9. Pre-Alarms Screen, Low Fuel-Low Cool-Batt. OverVolt. Tab
Low Fuel Pre-Alarm – Enable. This setting enables and disables annunciation of a low fuel pre-alarm.
Low Fuel Pre-Alarm – Threshold (% Full Tank). This setting selects the fuel level that will trigger a low fuel
pre-alarm. A threshold setting of 10 to 100 percent may be entered.

Low Cool Temperature Pre-Alarm – Enable. This setting enables and disables annunciation of a low
coolant temperature pre-alarm.
Low Cool Temperature Pre-Alarm – Threshold (Deg). This setting selects the coolant temperature that will
trigger a low coolant temperature pre-alarm. A threshold setting of 50 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit or 10 to
38 degrees Celsius may be entered. The unit of measure (Fahrenheit or Celsius) is determined by the
Unit System setting of the System screen.
Battery Over Voltage Pre-Alarm – Enable. This setting enables and disables annunciation of a battery
overvoltage pre-alarm.
Battery Over Voltage Pre-Alarm – Threshold (Volts). This read-only setting displays the voltage level that
will trigger a battery overvoltage pre-alarm. The threshold is fixed at 15 Vdc for systems operating at 12
Vdc and 30 Vdc for systems operating at 24 Vdc.
Maint. Interv. – Eng. kW Overload – Hi Cool Tab
The Maint. Interv. – Eng. kW Overload – Hi Cool Tab settings are shown in Figure 6-10 and described in
the following paragraphs.
Figure 6-10. Pre-Alarms Screen, Maint. Interv.-Eng. kW Overload-Hi Cool Tab
Maintenance Interval Pre-Alarm – Enable. This setting enables and disables annunciation of a
maintenance interval pre-alarm.
Maintenance Interval Pre-Alarm – Threshold (Hours). This setting selects the length of the maintenance
interval. An interval of 0 to 5,000 hours may be selected. When a new threshold setting is entered, the
Maintenance Interval Timer Reset checkbox of the System Settings screen is selected to apply the new
value.
Engine kW Over Load Pre-Alarm – Enable. This setting enables and disables annunciation of an engine
kW overload pre-alarm.
Engine kW Over Load Pre-Alarm – Threshold (% of Rated). This setting, expressed as a percentage of
the engine rating, selects the generator power level that will trigger an engine kW overload pre-alarm. A
threshold setting of 95 to 140 percent may be entered.
Hi Coolant Temperature Pre-Alarm – Enable. This setting enables and disables annunciation of a high
coolant temperature pre-alarm. A 60 second activation delay prevents a high coolant temperature pre-
alarm from occurring at engine startup.
Hi Coolant Temperature Pre-Alarm – Threshold (Deg). This setting selects the coolant temperature that
will trigger a high coolant temperature pre-alarm. A threshold setting of 100 to 280 degrees Fahrenheit or
38 to 138 degrees Celsius may be entered. The unit of measure (Fahrenheit or Celsius) is determined by
the Unit System setting of the System screen.
Low Oil-Low Batt Volt-Weak Batt Volt Tab
The Low Oil-Low Batt Volt-Weak Batt Volt Tab settings are shown in Figure 6-11 and described in the
Figure 6-11. Pre-Alarms Screen, Low Oil-Low Batt Volt-Weak Batt Volt Tab
Low Oil Pressure Pre-Alarm – Enable. This setting enables and disables annunciation of a low oil
pressure pre-alarm. A 10 second activation time delay prevents low oil pressure annunciation during
engine startup.
Low Oil Pressure Pre-Alarm – Threshold. This setting selects the oil pressure level that will trigger a low
oil pressure pre-alarm. A threshold setting of 3 to 150 psi or 20 to 1035 kPa may be entered. The unit of
measure (psi or kPa) is determined by the Unit System setting of the System screen. A 10 second
activation time delay prevents low oil pressure annunciation during engine startup.
Low Battery Voltage Pre-Alarm – Enable. This setting enables and disables annunciation of a low battery
voltage pre-alarm.
Low Battery Voltage Pre-Alarm – Threshold (Volts). This setting selects the voltage level that will trigger a
low battery voltage pre-alarm. The threshold is adjustable from 6 to 12 Vdc for 12 Vdc systems and 12 to
24 Vdc for 24 Vdc systems.
Low Battery Voltage Activation Time Delay (Sec). This setting selects the time delay from when low
battery voltage is detected until a pre-alarm is annunciated. A time delay of 1 to 10 seconds may be
entered.
Weak Battery Voltage Pre-Alarm – Enable. This setting enables and disables annunciation of a weak
battery voltage pre-alarm.
Weak Battery Voltage Pre-Alarm – Threshold (Volts). This setting selects the voltage level that will trigger
a weak battery voltage pre-alarm. The threshold is adjustable from 4 to 8 Vdc for 12 Vdc systems and 8 to
16 Vdc for 24 Vdc systems.
Weak Battery Voltage Pre-Alarm – Activation Time Delay (Sec). This setting selects the time delay from
when weak battery voltage is detected until a pre-alarm is annunciated. A time delay of 1 to 10 seconds
may be entered.

Audible-Battery Charger-Fuel Level Sender Tab
The Audible-Battery Charger-Fuel Level Sender Tab settings are shown in Figure 6-12 and described in
the following paragraphs.
Figure 6-12. Pre-Alarms Screen, Audible-Battery Charger-Fuel Level Sender Tab
Audible Alarm. This setting enables and disables the DGC-1000 horn output.
Battery Charger Failure Pre-Alarm. This setting enables and disables annunciation of a battery charger
failure pre-alarm.
Fuel Level Sender Failure Pre-Alarm. This setting enables and disables annunciation of a fuel level
sender failure pre-alarm.
CAN Bus – Diagnostic Trouble Codes Tab
The CAN Bus – Diagnostic Trouble Codes Tab settings are shown in Figure 6-13 and described in the
Loss of ECU Communication – Pre Alarm Selection. This setting enables and disables annunciation of a
loss of ECU communication pre-alarm. This pre-alarm can occur only when the DGC-1000 is in Off mode
and pulsing the ECU has failed to establish communication with the ECU. For details about ECU support,
refer to Section 3, Functional Description.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Pre-Alarm – Enable. This setting enables and disables annunciation of
diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) pre-alarms as they are received from the ECU.
Alarms
Click the Alarm button to access the Alarms screen or click Screens on the menu bar and click Alarm
Settings. The Alarms screen consists of two tabs: Hi Cool-Low Fuel-Low Oil and Overspeed-Sender Fail.
Hi Cool-Low Fuel-Low Oil Tab
The Hi Cool-Low Fuel-Low Oil Tab settings are shown in Figure 6-14 and described in the following
paragraphs.
Hi Cool Temperature Alarm – Alarm Enable. This setting enables and disables annunciation of a high
coolant temperature alarm and engine shutdown. A 60 second activation delay prevents a Hi Coolant
Temperature Alarm from occurring at engine startup.

Figure 6-13. Pre-Alarms Screen, CAN Bus-Diagnostic Trouble Codes Tab
Figure 6-14. Alarms Screen, Hi Cool-Low Fuel-Low Oil Tab

Hi Cool Temperature Alarm – Threshold (Deg). This setting selects the coolant temperature that will
trigger a high coolant temperature alarm. A threshold setting of 100 to 280 degrees Fahrenheit or 38 to
138 degrees Celsius may be entered. The unit of measure (Fahrenheit or Celsius) is determined by the
Unit System setting of the System screen. A 60 second activation delay prevents a Hi Coolant
Temperature Alarm from occurring at engine startup.
Hi Cool Temperature Alarm – Arming Delay (Sec). This read-only setting displays the time delay between
when high coolant temperature is detected and an alarm is annunciated and the engine is shut down. The
arming delay is fixed at 60 seconds.
Low Oil Pressure Alarm – Alarm Enable. This setting enables and disables annunciation of a low oil
pressure alarm and engine shutdown. A 10 second activation time delay prevents low oil pressure
annunciation during engine startup.
Low Oil Pressure Alarm – Threshold. This setting selects the oil pressure level that will trigger a low oil
pressure alarm and engine shutdown. A threshold of 3 to 150 psi or 20 to 1035 kPa may be entered. The
unit of measure (psi or kPa) is determined by the Unit System setting of the System screen. A 10 second
activation time delay prevents low oil pressure annunciation during engine startup.
Low Oil Pressure Alarm – Arming Delay (Sec). This setting selects the time delay between when low oil
pressure is detected and an alarm is annunciated and the engine is shut down. A time delay of 5 to 15
seconds may be entered. A 10 second activation time delay prevents low oil pressure annunciation during
engine startup.
Low Fuel Level Alarm – Alarm Enable. This setting enables and disables alarm annunciation and engine
shutdown for a low fuel level.
Low Fuel Level Alarm – Threshold (% Full Tank). This setting selects the fuel level that will trigger a low
fuel level alarm. A threshold of 0 to 100 percent may be entered.
Overspeed-Sender Fail Tab
The Overspeed-Sender Fail Tab settings are shown in Figure 6-15 and described in the following
paragraphs.
Figure 6-15. Alarms Screen, Overspeed-Sender Fail Tab
Overspeed Alarm – Alarm Enable. This setting enables and disables alarm annunciation and engine
shutdown for an overspeed condition.
Overspeed Threshold (% of Rated). This setting selects the percentage of overspeed that triggers an
overspeed alarm and engine shutdown. The threshold is adjustable from 105 to 140 percent of nominal
speed.
Overspeed Alarm – Alarm Activation (MilliSecond). This setting adjusts the time delay from when an
overspeed alarm condition is detected until it is annunciated and the engine is shut down. A time delay of
0 to 500 milliseconds may be entered.
Sender Failure Alarm – Cool Temp. Send Fail Alarm. This setting enables and disables alarm
annunciation and engine shutdown for a coolant temperature sender failure.
Sender Failure Alarm – Coolant Temp Alarm Delay. This setting adjusts the time delay from when a
coolant temperature sender failure is detected until it is annunciated and the engine is shut down. A time
delay of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, or 30 minutes may be selected.
Sender Failure Alarm – Oil Press. Sender Fail Alarm. This setting enables and disables alarm
annunciation and engine shutdown for an oil pressure sender failure. An oil pressure sender failure alarm
is annunciated and engine shutdown is initiated when the Global Sender Failure Alarm Time Delay setting
expires.
Sender Failure Alarm – Loss of Gen. Voltage Alarm. This setting enables and disables alarm
annunciation and engine shutdown for a loss of generator voltage. A loss of generator voltage alarm is
annunciated when the generator voltage decreases below 1.5 Vac and the Global Sender Failure Alarm
Time Delay expires. This setting does not disable a Sender Failure alarm for the speed signal source
when generator frequency is selected as the speed signal source.
Sender Failure Alarm – Global Sender Failure Alarm Time Delay (Sec). This setting selects the time delay
between when an oil pressure sender failure, loss of generator voltage failure, or MPU sender failure is
detected and alarm annunciation and engine shutdown.
Engine Cranking
Click the Crank button to access the Engine Cranking screen or click Screens on the menu bar and click
Crank Settings. Engine cranking settings are shown in Figure 6-16 and are described in the following
paragraphs.
Figure 6-16. Engine Cranking Screen
Cranking Style. This setting selects the engine cranking method as continuous or cycle.
Crank Disconnect Limit (% of Rated). This setting selects the percentage of rated engine speed at which
cranking is terminated. A disconnect limit of 10 to 100 percent may be entered.
Crank Disconnect Limit (% of Rated). This setting selects the percentage of rated engine speed at which
cranking is terminated. A disconnect limit of 10 to 100 percent may be entered.

Pre-Crank Delay (Sec). This setting adjusts the time delay between initiating engine starting and
beginning engine cranking. A delay of 0 to 30 seconds may be entered.
Pre-Start Contact After Disconnect. This setting selects whether or not the pre-start contact remains
closed after disconnect occurs.
Cycle – Number of Crank Cycles. This setting, available only if cycle cranking is selected, selects the
number of engine cranking attempts before an overcrank condition occurs and cranking is terminated.
The crank cycles setting range is 1 to 7.
Cycle – Cycle Crank Time (Sec). This setting, available only if cycle cranking is selected, controls the
duration of each cranking cycle. Each cranking period is separated by a resting period of equal length. A
crank time of 5 to 15 seconds may be entered.
Continuous – Continuous Crank Time (Sec). This setting, available only if continuous cranking is
selected, sets the duration of a single engine cranking attempt before an overcrank condition occurs. A
continuous crank time of 1 to 60 seconds may be entered.
System
Click the SYST button to access the System Settings screen or click Screens on the menu bar and click
System Settings. System settings are shown in Figure 6-17 and are described in the following
paragraphs.
Figure 6-17. System Settings Screen
Genset’s kW Rating. The generator power rating is entered in this field. A genset kW rating of 10 to 9,999
may be entered.
Cool Down Time. This setting selects the time between when the generator load is removed and the
engine is stopped by a remote shutdown. A cool-down time of 0 to 60 minutes may be entered.
Rated Engine RPM. This setting selects the rated rotating speed of the engine. A value of 750 to 3,600
rpm may be entered.
Maintenance Interval Timer Reset. Selecting this checkbox terminates the maintenance interval pre-alarm
and resets the maintenance interval timer back to the programmed value. The Send Settings button
must be clicked for the reset to take effect.
Embedded Firmware Version. This read-only field displays the DGC-1000 firmware version.
Total kW Hours Reset. Selecting this checkbox resets the accumulated kilowatt-hours to zero. The Send
Settings button must be clicked for the reset to take effect.
Battery Volts. This setting selects either 12 Vdc or 24 Vdc as the starting battery nominal voltage.
NFPA Level. This setting selects whether or not NFPA (National Fire Prevention Association)
requirements are in effect. If NFPA compliance is not required, a setting of 0 can be selected to disable
the feature. Selecting NFPA level 1 or 2 affects DGC-1000 operation in the following ways.
• The number of crank cycles is fixed at 3.
• Crank cycle time is fixed at 15 seconds.
• Continuous crank time is fixed at 45 seconds.
• The low coolant temperature pre-alarm setting is fixed at 70°F.
# Flywheel Teeth. This setting selects the number of teeth on the engine flywheel. A value of 50 to 500
may be entered.
Speed Signal Source. This setting selects from three sources for obtaining the engine speed. The speed
signal source can be obtained from the magnetic pickup (MPU), generator frequency, or derived from
both the MPU and generator frequency. When both the MPU and generator frequency are selected as the
speed signal source, the MPU has priority. If both MPU and generator frequency are selected and the
MPU fails, generator frequency is used as the speed signal source and a non-programmable MPU sender
failure pre-alarm is annunciated.
Generator Connection. This setting selects the configuration of the generator voltage sensing circuitry.
Three-phase line-to-line, three-phase line-to-neutral, or single-phase A-phase to B-phase sensing may be
selected.
Generator Frequency. This setting selects either 50 hertz or 60 hertz as the nominal generator frequency.
Unit System. This setting selects either the English or metric unit system for displaying the oil pressure
and coolant temperature parameters in BESTCOMS and the DGC-1000 HMI.
NOTE
CANBus Interface settings are disabled (and grayed out) unless OEM-level
password access is obtained. See Password Protection for information regarding
password access levels.
Generator Rotation. This setting selects either ABC or ACB phase rotation.
CANBus Interface – Enable ECU Support. This setting enables and disables the DGC-1000 CAN
interface. When enabled, the CAN interface allows the DGC-1000 to communicate with an engine control
unit (ECU). The mode of J1939 communication depends on the Engine Configuration setting selected.
CANBus Interface – Engine Configuration. This setting selects one of three CAN interface configurations:
Standard J1939, Volvo Penta EDC III, or MTU MDEC.
CANBus Interface – Unit J1939 Address. This setting, enabled only for an Engine Configuration setting of
Standard J1939 or Volvo Penta EDC III, selects the address to be used by the DGC-1000 for SAE J1939
communication. A value of 0 to 253 may be entered.
CANBus Interface – Speed Select. This setting, enabled only for an Engine Configuration setting of Volvo
Penta EDC III, configures the Volvo Penta EDC III to operate the engine at the primary or secondary base
speed. If the engine is configured by Volvo for 60 hertz applications, the primary base speed is 1,800 rpm
and the secondary base speed is 1,500 rpm. If the engine is configured by Volvo for 50 hertz applications,
the primary base speed is 1,500 rpm and the secondary base speed is 1,800 rpm.
CANBus Interface – Accelerator Position. This setting, enabled only for an Engine Configuration setting of
Volvo Penta EDC III, is expressed as a percentage and tells the Volvo Penta EDC III where to set the
engine speed (trim) relative to the base speed. The range of the setting is the base speed ±120 rpm. A
setting of 0% will cause the engine to run at 120 rpm below the base speed, a setting of 50% will cause
the engine to run at the base speed, and a setting of 100% will cause the engine to run at 120 rpm above
the base speed. The Accelerator Position setting is linear with a gain of 2.4 rpm/%. This setting is not
saved in nonvolatile memory and defaults back to 50% after DGC-1000 operating power is cycled.
CANBus Interface – Module Type. This setting, enabled only for an Engine Configuration setting of MTU
MDEC, selects one of four MDEC ECU types: Module 201, Module 302, Module 303, or Module 304.
CANBus Interface – Speed Demand Source. This setting, enabled only for an Engine Configuration
setting of MTU MDEC, selects one of six speed demand sources for the MDEC ECU: Analog CAN, Up
Down ECU, Up Down CAN, Analog ECU, Frequency, or No CAN Demand.
CANBus Interface – Engine RPM. This setting, enabled only for an Engine Configuration setting of MTU
MDEC, selects the rated rpm for the engine.
Input/Output Settings
Click the AUX I/O button to access the Input/Output Settings screen or click Screens on the menu bar
and click Input/Output Settings. The Input/Output Settings screen consists of two tabs: Programmable
Input Contact Setup and Aux Output Setup.
Programmable Input Contact Setup Tab

The Programmable Input Contact Setup tab settings of the Input/Output Settings screen consists of four
identical groups of settings for each of the four programmable inputs. Tab settings are shown in Figure 6-
18 and described in the following paragraphs.
Programmable Input – Function. This setting selects the function type that is used to trigger the
corresponding programmable input. The functions available for triggering a programmable input are No
Function, Auxiliary Input, Single-Phase Override, and 4 Wire Delta.
“4 Wire Delta” refers to the application of a 12-lead generator whose output windings are connected in a
delta, and the mid-point of one side of the delta is connected to the voltage neutral terminal on the DGC-
1000. For example, if a generator with 120-volt windings were connected to a DGC-1000 in this fashion,
and the mid-point between phases B and C is connected to a DGC-1000’s voltage neutral terminal, the
metered voltages would be as follows: VAN = 208 V, VBN = VCN = 120 V, and VAB = VBC = VCA = 240 V.
Programmable Input – Auxiliary Configuration. Either the Alarm or Pre-Alarm checkbox can be selected to
NOTE
In order for the four-wire delta voltage sensing mode to function when an
appropriately programmed auxiliary input closes, the Generator Connection
setting on the System Settings screen must be set for 3 Phase L-N.
annunciate an alarm or pre-alarm when the selected function triggers the programmable input.
Programmable Input – Auxiliary Input Label. This setting field is enabled only when Auxiliary Input is
selected as the programmable input function. A user-assigned label (eight characters, maximum) can be
entered for the corresponding programmable input.
Figure 6-18. Input/Output Settings Screen, Programmable Input Contact Setup Tab

Aux Output Setup Tab
The Aux Output Setup tab settings of the Input/Output Settings screen are shown in Figure 6-19. (Not all
settings are visible in the illustration.) The Aux Output Setup tab consists of a list of pre-alarms, alarms,
and conditions that can be assigned to close programmable outputs 1 through 8. An output is selected by
clicking the checkbox in the appropriate row and column. The following pre-alarms, alarms, and
conditions can be assigned to one of the eight programmable outputs.
• High coolant temperature alarm • Low oil pressure pre-alarm
• Low oil pressure alarm • Low battery voltage pre-alarm
• Coolant temperature sender failure alarm • Weak battery voltage pre-alarm
• Oil pressure sender failure alarm • Battery charger failure pre-alarm
• Loss of voltage sender failure alarm • Scheduled maintenance pre-alarm
• Speed sender failure alarm • Switch not in Auto position
• Low fuel alarm • Fuel leak/sender failure pre-alarm
• Low coolant level alarm • Cool down timer active
• Overcrank alarm • Auxiliary input 1 closed
• Emergency stop alarm • Auxiliary input 2 closed
• Overspeed alarm • Auxiliary input 3 closed
• Low fuel pre-alarm • Auxiliary input 4 closed
• Low coolant temperature pre-alarm • Load button 1
• Battery overvoltage pre-alarm • Load button 2
• kW overload pre-alarm • Load button 3
• High coolant temperature pre-alarm • Load button 4
The last four items of the list are the four programmable load buttons that appear on the metering screen.
These four buttons may be configured to operate any combination of the eight auxiliary output contacts.
Load buttons 1 and 2 have fixed labels of Load 1 and Load 2. Load buttons 3 and 4 have programmable
labels. Each label can consist of six alphanumeric characters, maximum. Refer to the Metering
paragraphs for more information about using the Load buttons.
Figure 6-19. Input/Output Settings Screen, Aux Output Setup Tab
Modem Settings
If equipped with a modem (style X1X or X2X), the DGC-1000 can dial an alphanumeric pager when any
of the selected inputs are activated or selected events occur. Click the MODEM button to access the

Modem Settings screen or click Screens on the menu bar and click Modem Settings. The Modem
Settings screen consists of two tabs: Modem Setup and Modem Dialout Conditions.
NOTE
Upon completion of DGC-1000 setup, communication with BESTCOMS must be
closed to enable modem dial-in and dial-out.
When a fault occurs for which dial-out has been programmed, the modem will
dial out and send a message. During the dial-out time, neither dial-in nor local
RS-232 access is available. Access is available after the message has been sent
or during the modem off-line delay. If no access is allowed, removing the fault
and cycling the power to the DGC-1000 resets the DGC-1000 and allows access.
Modem Setup Tab

The Modem Setup tab settings are shown in Figure 6-20 and described in the following paragraphs.
Phone Number #1, #2, #3, and #4. These four setting fields contain the telephone numbers that the DGC-
1000 dials when the selected input is activated. The numbers are dialed in sequence until a connection is
obtained.
Pager ID Number. These four setting fields contain the numbers that identify the specific pager that is
being addressed when the corresponding telephone number (Phone Number #1, #2, #3, or #4) is dialed
by the DGC-1000.
Site Information. This programmable label identifies the source of the pager message. It is sent to the
pager when the dial-out connection is made. Up to eight alphanumeric characters may be entered.
Inter Dialout Time Delay. This setting selects the length of time between dial-out attempts. The delay
allows time for the modem to reset. A setting of 15, 30, 60, or 120 seconds may be entered.
Rings for Modem Answer. This setting selects the number of rings allowed before the modem picks up
the line and negotiates a connection. Permitting several rings to occur before the modem picks up
provides time for an operator to answer a telephone using the same line as the modem. This allows the
modem and a telephone to share one line. A setting of 1 to 9 rings may be entered.
Page Buffer Limit. This setting is set equal to, or less than the specific pager buffer size. If the message
length exceeds the Page Buffer Limit, another call is made and the message is continued. A setting of 80,
120, 160, or 200 characters may be entered.
Figure 6-20. Modem Settings Screen, Modem Setup Tab

Modem Offline Delay (Min.). This setting controls the amount of time allowed between DGC-1000 dial-out
attempts. The Modem Offline Delay setting allows time for a user to dial into the DGC-1000. A setting of 1
to 240 minutes may be entered.
Pager Communication Data Format. This setting controls the data format for the modem. Telelocator
alphanumeric protocol (TAP version 1.7) is implemented by the DGC-1000 for communication with a
pager. The protocol specifies seven data bits with even parity. A setting of eight data bits with no parity
may also be selected.
Modem Dialout Conditions Tab
The Modem Dialout Conditions tab settings are shown in Figure 6-21. (Not all settings are visible in the
illustration.) The Modem Dialout Conditions Tab consists of a list of alarms, pre-alarms, and conditions
that can be assigned to cause the DGC-1000 to dial out. An output is selected by clicking the checkbox in
the appropriate row. The following alarms, pre-alarms, and conditions can be selected to cause the DGC-
1000 to dial out.
• Active DTC pre-alarm • Loss of ECU communication pre-alarm
• Auxiliary input 1 closed • Loss of voltage sender failure alarm
• Auxiliary input 2 closed • Low battery voltage pre-alarm
• Auxiliary input 3 closed • Low coolant level alarm
• Auxiliary input 4 closed • Low coolant temperature pre-alarm
• Battery charger failure pre-alarm • Low fuel alarm
• Battery overvoltage pre-alarm • Low fuel pre-alarm
• Coolant temperature sender failure alarm • Low oil pressure alarm
• Cool-down timer active • Low oil pressure pre-alarm
• ECU protective shutdown alarm • MPU Speed Sender Failure alarm
• Emergency stop alarm • Oil pressure sender failure alarm
• Fuel leak/sender failure pre-alarm • Overcrank alarm
• High coolant temperature alarm • Overspeed alarm
• High coolant temperature pre-alarm • Scheduled maintenance pre-alarm
• kW overload pre-alarm • Switch not in Auto position
• Loss of ECU communication alarm • Weak battery voltage pre-alarm
Figure 6-21. Modem Settings Screen, Modem Dialout Conditions Tab

Metering
Click the Meter button to access the Metering screen or click Screens on the menu bar and click
Metering. The Metering screen consists of nine tabs.
• System • Summary
• Voltage • Alarms
• Current • ECU DTC Info
• Power • ECU Data
• General • MTU MDEC
The ECU DTC Info and ECU Data tabs are visible and enabled only when ECU support is enabled on the
BESTCOMS System Settings screen and the Engine Configuration is Standard J1939 or Volvo Penta
EDC III.
The MTU MDEC tab is visible and enabled only when ECU support is enabled on the BESTCOMS
System Settings screen and the Engine Configuration is MTU MDEC.
When viewing the Metering screen, metering can be enabled and disabled by clicking the Meter button.
When viewing other screens, metering can be enabled and disabled through the Metering menu on the
menu bar
System Tab
System tab metering values are shown in Figure 6-22 and described in the following paragraphs.
Coolant Temp. Two metering fields display engine coolant temperature in degrees Fahrenheit and
degrees Celsius.
Oil Pressure. Two metering fields display engine oil pressure in pounds per square inch and kilopascals.
Battery Voltage. This metering value indicates the battery voltage level.
Fuel Level. This metering value indicates the percentage of remaining fuel.
Speed. This metering value indicates the rotational speed of the engine in revolutions per minute.
Load. This metering value, expressed as a percentage of the genset power rating, indicates the genset
load. The genset power rating is entered through the Genset’s kW Rating setting on the System Settings
screen.
Figure 6-22. Metering Screen, System Tab

Accumulated Engine Runtime. This metering value indicates the total, accumulated hours of engine
runtime. Accumulated engine running time can be adjusted by a user with OEM-level password access.
See Run Time and KW Hours for more information.
Time Remaining Until Maintenance. This value indicates the engine runtime left until the next scheduled
maintenance.
Coolant Level. This metering value, expressed as a percentage of total coolant capacity, indicates the
fluid level of the engine cooling system. ECU support is required to enable this metering value.
Programmable Buttons
These four buttons, labeled Load 1, Load 2, Load 3, and Load 4, may be configured (through the
Input/Output Settings screen Aux Output Setup tab) to operate any combination of the eight auxiliary
output contacts. When one of the buttons is clicked, the corresponding auxiliary output changes state. A
button’s color changes from gray to red when the controlled output is closed and changes from red to
gray when the controlled output is opened.
Buttons Load 1 and Load 2 have fixed labels. The labels on buttons Load 3 and Load 4 can be changed
to a user-selected label consisting of up to six alphanumeric characters.
If the DGC-1000 is in Off mode or has an alarm, the programmable buttons have no effect on the auxiliary
output contacts.
ATS Status Indicator
The ATS status indicator, located to the left of the Load 1 button, displays ATS OPEN when the automatic
transfer switch contact input is open. ATS CLOSED is displayed when the automatic transfer switch
contact input is closed.
ECU Status/Control Button
This button indicates the status of ECU communication and is used to pulse the ECU when ECU support
is enabled.
When ECU support is disabled, the button is grayed out and indicates CAN Bus Off.
When ECU support is enabled (through the System Settings screen) and the ECU is offline, the button
indicates ECU Offline. When this condition exists and the button is clicked, the ECU is pulsed.
Voltage Tab
Metering values displayed on the Voltage tab (Figure 6-23) depend upon the Generator Connection
setting of the System Settings screen.
Figure 6-23. Metering Screen, Voltage Tab

When the Generator Connection setting is 3 Phase L-L, the Voltage tab displays rms voltage for A-phase
to B-phase, B-phase to C-phase, and C-phase to A-phase.
When the Generator Connection setting is 3 Phase L-N, the Voltage tab displays rms voltage for A-phase
to B-phase, A-phase to Neutral, B-phase to C-phase, B-phase to Neutral, C-phase to A-phase, and C-
phase to Neutral.
When the Generator Connection setting is 1 Phase A-B, the Voltage tab displays rms voltage for A-phase
to B-phase, A-phase to Neutral, and B-phase to Neutral.
Current Tab
Metering values displayed on the Current tab (Figure 6-24) depend upon the Generator Connection
setting of the System Settings screen.
Figure 6-24. Metering Screen, Current Tab

When the Generator Connection setting is 3 Phase L-L or 3 Phase L-N, the Current tab displays rms
current for phases A, B, and C.
When the Generator Connection setting is 1 Phase A-B, the Current tab displays rms current for phases
A and B.
Power Tab
The Power tab (Figure 6-25) displays generator apparent power (kVA) and generator real power (kW).
Metered power values depend upon the Generator Connection setting of the System Settings screen.

Figure 6-25. Metering Screen, Power Tab
When the Generator Connection setting is 3 Phase L-L or 3 Phase L-N, metered power values are
displayed for phases A, B, C, and all phases combined.
When the Generator Connection setting is 1 Phase A-B, metered power values are displayed for phases
A, B, and both phases combined.
General Tab
General tab metering values are displayed in Figure 6-26 and described in the following paragraphs.
Power Factor. This value is the calculated result of the real generator power divided by the apparent
generator power (W ÷ VA).
Gen Frequency. This metering value indicates the frequency, in hertz, of the monitored generator voltage.
Total KW Hours. This metering value displays the accumulated generator kilowatt-hours. Total kilowatt-
hours can be reset through the Total KW Hours Reset checkbox on the System Settings screen. Total
kilowatt-hours can also be adjusted by a user with OEM-level password access. See Run Time and KW
Hours for more information.
Summary Tab
The Summary tab (Figure 6-27) displays all of the metering values contained on the System, Voltage,
Current, Power, and General tabs. Voltage, current, and power metering values displayed on the
Summary tab depend upon the Generator Connection setting of the System Settings screen.
Alarms Tab
Alarms tab indicators (Figure 6-28) are divided into four categories: Pre-Alarms, Alarms, Sender Failure
Alarms, and EPS.
Pre-Alarms, Alarms, and Sender Failure Alarms. When a pre-alarm or an alarm becomes active, the
indicator next to the pre-alarm or alarm label changes from gray to green. In order for a pre-alarm to be
annunciated, it must be enabled through the settings of the Pre-Alarms screen. In order for an alarm or
sender failure alarm to be annunciated, it must be enabled through the settings of the Alarms screen.
EPS – Supplying Load. When the generator is supplying current to the load, this indicator changes from
gray to green.

Figure 6-26. Metering Screen, General Tab
Figure 6-27. Metering Screen, Summary Tab

Figure 6-28. Metering Screen, Alarms Tab
ECU Data Tab

The ECU Data tab displays parameters obtained by the ECU (engine control unit) and reported through
the SAE J1939 interface to the DGC-1000. Access to the ECU Data tab is enabled only when the Enable
ECU Support checkbox of the System Settings screen is selected. Parameters displayed on the ECU
Data tab are shown in Figure 6-29.
Figure 6-29. Metering Screen, ECU Data Tab
Clicking the View Engine Configuration button on the ECU Data tab displays the Engine Configuration
screen shown in Figure 6-30. This screen displays a list of specifications that are specific to the engine
being controlled by the ECU.
Figure 6-30. Engine Configuration Screen
ECU DTC Info Tab

The ECU DTC Info tab (Figure 6-31) displays both active and previously logged diagnostic trouble codes
(DTCs) obtained from the ECU. ECU DTC Info tab indicators and controls are described in the following
paragraphs.
Lamp Status – Stop. This indicator lights when DTC information warrants stopping the engine.
Lamp Status – Warning. This indicator lights when DTC information indicates an engine problem that is
significant, but does not require immediate shutdown of the engine.
Lamp Status – Malfunction. This indicator lights when an emission related DTC is logged.
Lamp Status – Protect. This indicator lights when DTC information points to a problem that is probably not
related to the engine’s electronic subsystem.
Clear Previous DTC Information. Clicking this button clears the previously logged DTC information from
the ECU DTC Info tab.

Figure 6-31. Metering Screen, ECU DTC Info Tab
MTU MDEC Tab
The MTU MDEC tab (Figure 6-32) displays pre-alarms, alarms, and fault code messages issued by the
MDEC ECU. When the MDEC ECU issues an alarm or pre-alarm, the indicator next to the alarm or pre-
alarm label changes from gray to red. Fault code messages issued by the MDEC ECU are displayed in
the Active Faults window of the MDEC ECU tab. Clicking the Refresh button updates the Active Faults list
by clearing all inactive fault messages. A list of possible fault code messages is provided in Section 3,
Functional Description. Your MDEC ECU documentation should be consulted when diagnosing ECU fault
codes.
Figure 6-32. Metering Screen, MTU MDEC Tab

REAL-TIME CLOCK
The DGC-1000 real-time clock settings can be adjusted and
verified through the Set Real Time Clock dialog box (Figure 6-
33). Click Configure on the menu bar and click Real Time
Clock.
To set the DGC-1000 real-time clock with the PC’s time and date
settings, perform the following steps.
1. Click the Display PC Date and Time button. The PC’s clock
settings are displayed in the date and time fields. (The date
and time fields of the Set Real Time Clock dialog box cannot
be changed manually.)
2. Select the Automatically adjust for Daylight Savings
Time checkbox if automatic compensation for daylight
savings time is desired.
3. Click the Send to DGC button to set the DGC-1000 real-time
clock with the PC’s time and date.
The DGC-1000 real-time clock settings can be viewed and
verified by clicking the Display DGC Settings button.
Figure 6-33. Set Real Time

Clock Screen
PROGRAMMABLE SENDERS
Click Configure on the menu bar and click Programmable Senders to access the Programmable
Senders screen. (If the Metering screen is being viewed, metering will need to be disabled to access the
Configure menu.)
The Programmable Senders screen has three tabs: Coolant Temperature, Oil Pressure, and Percent Fuel
Level. Because the setting fields and buttons of each tab are so similar, only the Coolant Temperature tab
settings (Figure 6-34) are described here.
Get Cool. Data From DGC. If communication with a DGC-1000 is enabled, clicking this button retrieves
the sender data points from the DGC-1000 and refreshes the graph.
Send Cool. Data To DGC. Clicking this button sends the displayed data points to the DGC-1000.
Load Cool. Settings File. Clicking this button displays an Open dialog box where a sender file containing
sender data points can be retrieved. Some standard data point files for the three senders are included
with BESTCOMS. Coolant temperature sender files have a CS1 extension, oil pressure sender files have
an OS1 extension, and fuel level sender files have an FS1 extension.
Create Cool. Settings File. Clicking this button displays a Save As dialog box where the transducer data
points created in BESTCOMS can be saved in a sender file. While it is possible to create individual
sender files for each transducer, it is not necessary. The data for all three senders is automatically saved
with the DGC-1000 configuration file. The Settings Files sub-section contains information about creating
DGC-1000 configuration files.
Resistance. The 11 resistance points in this column are not adjustable. The DGC-1000 has been factory
calibrated at these points to maximize accuracy.
Degrees F/Degrees C. Temperature values entered in this column must always maintain a descending
order. If English units are used, adjacent coolant temperature points must be separated by at least 2°F. If
metric units are used, adjacent oil pressure points must be separated by at least 7 kPa. The coolant
temperature range is 32 to 400°F or 0 to 240°C. The oil pressure setting range is 0 to 250 psi or 0 to
1,725 kPa. The fuel level setting range is 0 to 100%.
Sender Slope. If a sender requires a positive slope, Positive can be selected to invert the values in the
Resistance column.
Figure 6-34. Programmable Senders Screen, Coolant Temperature Tab
Print This Graph. Clicking this button displays a print preview screen that allows selection of a printer,
page orientation, and graph image magnification. Clicking Print sends the graph image to the target
printer. Clicking Close returns to the Programmable Senders screen.
Reset Factory Settings. Clicking this button restores the factory default data points in the Degrees
NOTE
When metric values are used and changes are made to the oil pressure sender
data points, undesirable internal rounding of some data points can occur. For
example, select 700 kPa for one data point, create a sender file, and the value is
rounded to 697. Rounding that occurs will never be greater than 4 kPa.
F/Degrees C column and graph. This does not update the data points in the DGC-1000. the DGC-1000 is
updated by clicking the Send Cool. Data to DGC button.
RUN TIME AND KW HOURS

The accumulated running time and kilowatt-hours
for a genset can be adjusted by accessing the Run
Time and KW Hours dialog box shown in Figure 6-
35. Click Configure on the menu bar and click
Engine Runtime & KW Hours. Unless access is
gained by using the OEM-level password, the
Engine Runtime & KW Hours selection will not
appear in the Configure pull-down menu.
To adjust the accumulated engine run time, enter
the desired time in the Hours and Minutes fields
and click the Update DGC Accumulated Engine
Runtime button.
To adjust the genset total kilowatt-hours, enter the
desired value in the KW Hours field and click the
Update DGC Total KW Hours button. Figure 6-35. Run Time and KW Hours Dialog Box
ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) INTERFACE
For J1939 applications, the interface between the DGC-1000 and ECU is configurable. First, the output
contact used to power up the ECU (for non-continuously powered ECU applications) is selectable.
Second, periodic communication with the ECU (also referred to as pulsing the ECU) may be disabled if
the application requires it. Third, the timers associated with pulsing the ECU are programmable. The
settings used to configure the ECU interface are adjusted through the ECU Control dialog box. This dialog
box is accessed by clicking Configure on the menu bar and clicking ECU Control. The ECU interface
settings of the ECU Control dialog box are shown in Figure 6-36 and described below.
ECU Contact Control – Output Select. This setting
selects the DGC-1000 output that is used to power up
the ECU in J1939 applications where the ECU is not
continuously powered. If the pre-start contact is
selected, the fuel contact will still close during
cranking and running of the genset to provide a
separate indication that the genset is running.
ECU Contact Control – Pulsing. In J1939 applications
where the ECU is not continuously powered, the
DGC-1000 will normally pulse the ECU periodically to
update its engine monitoring data. For applications
where this periodic pulsing is not desired, this setting
allows the pulsing feature to be disabled.
ECU Related Time Values – Engine Shut Down
(Sec.). When going from Running to Shut Down, this
setting adjusts the length of time that the DGC-1000
stays disconnected from the ECU before starting the Figure 6-36. ECU Control Dialog Box
first pulse. The Engine Shut Down setting range is 1
to 60 seconds.
ECU Related Time Values - Setting Time (Millisec.). This setting adjusts the time to gather data after
connecting to the ECU during the pulsing state. This allows all metered values to be sent and ramp up.
Metered values are sent by the ECU at different rates as designated by the SAE J1939 protocol. Values
sent by the ECU may be low initially; the ECU takes time to average its own data. The Setting Time
setting range is 5,500 to 30,000 milliseconds.
ECU Related Time Values - Pulse Cycle Time (Min.). This setting adjusts the time that the DGC-1000
waits to pulse the ECU again. The Pulse Cycle Time setting range is 1 to 60 minutes.
ECU Related Time Values - Response Timeout (Sec.). This setting controls the time that communication
is attempted with the ECU while the DGC-1000 is in the Pulsing or Connecting state. The Response
Timeout setting range is 1 to 50 seconds.
EVENT LOG
The event log provides a historical record of events detected by the DGC-1000. Click Event Log on the
menu bar to access the event log screen (Figure 6-367).

Figure 6-37. Event Log Screen
Any of the conditions in the following list will trigger an event log. Alarms and pre-alarms will not trigger an
event log unless enabled through the Alarm Settings and Pre-Alarm Settings screens in BESTCOMS.
• Active DTCs pre-alarm • High coolant temperature pre-alarm
• ATS closed • kW overload pre-alarm
• Auxiliary input contact 1 closed • Low battery voltage pre-alarm
• Auxiliary input contact 2 closed • Low coolant level alarm
• Auxiliary input contact 3 closed • Low coolant level alarm
• Auxiliary input contact 4 closed • Low coolant level pre-alarm
• Battery charger failure pre-alarm • Low coolant temperature pre-alarm
• Battery overvoltage pre-alarm • Low fuel level alarm
• BESTCOMS Load 1 button closed • Low fuel pre-alarm
• BESTCOMS Load 2 button closed • Low oil pressure alarm
• BESTCOMS Load 3 button closed • Low oil pressure pre-alarm
• BESTCOMS Load 4 button closed • MPU speed sensor sender failure alarm
• CAN Bus failure alarm • Normal shutdown
• CAN Bus failure pre-alarm • Oil pressure sender failure alarm
• Coolant level sender failure • Overcrank alarm
• Coolant temperature sender failure alarm • Overspeed alarm
• DGC-1000 protective shutdown • Scheduled maintenance pre-alarm
• Emergency stop alarm • ECU protective shutdown
• Engine start • Voltage sender failure alarm
• Fuel leak/sender failure pre-alarm • Weak battery voltage pre-alarm
• High coolant temperature alarm
The event log screen lists the 20 most recent events recorded by the DGC-1000. When 20 events are
logged, subsequent events overwrite the oldest events in the list. Each event listed has a description, the
number of occurrences for the event, and a date/time stamp for the first and last occurrences of the event.
CHANGING THE COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS

When communication is established between a PC and DGC-1000, changes in BESTCOMS to the
communication parameters affect both the PC and DGC-1000. When communication between a PC and
DGC-1000 is closed, changes in BESTCOMS to the communication parameters affect only the PC.
Communication parameters are viewed and ad- Configure on the menu bar and clicking RS232.
justed through the Communications Configure The Communications Configure dialog box
dialog box. This dialog box is accessed by clicking settings are illustrated in Figure 6-378 and
described in the following paragraphs.
Baud Rate. This setting selects the communication
rate. A baud rate of 1200, 2400, or 9600 may be
selected.
Parity. This setting enables and disables summa-
tion checking of data transmitted between the PC
and DGC-1000. A setting of No Parity, Odd Parity,
or Even Parity can be selected.
Figure 6-38. Communications Configure

Dialog Box
Unit ID. This setting allows an identification number to be assigned to a DGC-1000 for polled
communication. A number between 1 and 247 may be selected.
PASSWORD PROTECTION
Password protection guards against unauthorized changing of DGC-1000 settings. DGC-1000 passwords
are case sensitive. Three levels of password protection are available. Each level is described in the
• Limited Access. This password level allows all DGC-1000 settings to be read, but prevents any
changes to settings. The default, limited-access password is DGC.
• Full Access. This password level allows all DGC-1000 settings
to be read and allows all settings except Accumulated Engine
Runtime and Total KW Hours to be changed. The default, full-
access password is DGC1000.
• OEM Access. This password allows all DGC-1000 settings to be
read and allows all settings to be changed. It also allows the
DGC-1000 embedded firmware to be upgraded. The default,
OEM-access password is OEMLVL.
Changing Passwords
Passwords can be changed only after communication between the
PC and DGC-1000 is established. Changes to passwords are made
through the Change Password dialog box. To access the Change
Password dialog box, click Communications on the menu bar and
click Change Password.
The content of the Change Password dialog box depends on the
password level used when accessing the dialog box. For example,
someone logged in with a full-access password will be able to
change only the limited-access and full-access passwords—not the
OEM-access password. Figure 6-389 illustrates the Change Pass-
word dialog box with all three access levels shown.
Figure 6-39. Change
A password is changed by selecting the access level, entering the
Password Dialog Box
new password, and then re-entering the new password to confirm
the entry.
Once a password is changed, it should be stored in a secure location. If a user-defined password is lost
or forgotten, contact Basler Electric for instructions on regaining password access.
Third Party Access Level

This setting determines the level of access that third party Modbus programs are allowed to have without
going through the logon process. There are three levels of third party access: None (no access), Read
Only, and Read/Write. The default level is None. The Third Party Access Level setting is accessible
through the Change Password dialog box only when OEM-level access is obtained.

SETTINGS FILES
BESTCOMS software enables you to print a list of DGC-1000 settings, save DGC-1000 settings to a file,
and open a settings file and upload those settings to a DGC-1000.
Printing Settings Files

A printout of DGC-1000 settings can be useful for record keeping or comparison purposes. Click the Print
Settings File button or click File on the menu bar and click Print to access the Print DGC-1000 Settings
screen. This screen contains a print preview pane and settings for selecting the printer, content of the
printout, and the printout orientation. DGC-1000 settings are divided into five print sections: General,
Auxiliary I/O, Modem, Input Sender, and ECU Timers. Any combination of sections can be selected for
printing.
New Settings File

Clicking this button resets the settings displayed in BESTCOMS to the factory default values. The
settings displayed in BESTCOMS can also be reset by clicking File on the menu bar and clicking New. If
changes to settings have not been saved, you will be given the opportunity to save the changes in a
DGC-1000 settings file.
Saving Settings Files

Saving DGC-1000 settings in a file for uploading to other DGC-1000 units saves setup time when
configuring multiple units with the same settings. A settings file can also be created in BESTCOMS
without being connected to a DGC-1000. The settings of the desired screens can be changed and these
settings can then be saved in a file.
A settings file is created by clicking the Save Settings File button or clicking File on the menu bar and
clicking Save. A file properties box appears and allows you to enter genset information and other
pertinent notes about the settings. Next, a Save As dialog box prompts you to select the name and
location of the settings file. All DGC-1000 settings files are automatically given a DG1 file extension by
BESTCOMS.
Opening Settings Files

To open a DGC-1000 settings file, click the Open Settings File button or click File on the menu bar and
click Open. An Open dialog box will appear and enable you to select a DGC-1000 settings file (DG1
extension) for retrieval into BESTCOMS.
TERMINATING COMMUNICATION
DGC-1000 communication is terminated by clicking Communications on the menu bar and clicking
Close. If unsaved settings changes were made, you are prompted to save the changes in a new or
existing settings file. When you execute the close communication command, with or without saving
settings, communication with the DGC-1000 is terminated. If you choose to exit BESTCOMS (by clicking
File on the menu bar and then Exit) without first closing communication, you are still given the opportunity
to save any settings changes.
EMBEDDED FIRMWARE
Embedded firmware is the operating program that controls the actions of the DGC-1000. The DGC-1000
stores firmware in nonvolatile flash memory that can be reprogrammed through the RS-232
communication port. It is not necessary to replace EPROM chips when updating the firmware with a
newer version.
Updating Firmware
Future enhancements to DGC-1000 functionality may make a firmware update desirable. Because default
settings are loaded when DGC-1000 firmware is updated, your settings should be saved in a file prior to
upgrading firmware. DGC-1000 firmware can be updated by performing the following steps.

CAUTION
If power is lost or communication is interrupted during file transfer, the DGC-1000
will cease operating and will not recover.
1. Connect a communication cable between the RS-232 connector of the DGC-1000 and the
appropriate communication port of your PC. Start BESTCOMS-DGC-1000, open communication, and
gain password access with the OEM-access password.
2. Place the DGC-1000 in Off mode. This can be accomplished by double-clicking the Off indicator on
any of the BESTCOMS screens or by pressing the Off button on the DGC-1000 front panel.
3. Click Configure on the menu bar and click Upgrade Embedded Firmware. The Embedded
Firmware Upgrade screen of Figure 6-40 will appear.
Figure 6-40. Embedded Firmware Upgrade Screen

4. Click the Select new Application Code button and then select the file (S19 file extension) to be used
for updating the DGC-1000 firmware.
5. Click the Start Firmware Upgrade Process button to start the file transfer.
6. Once the file transfer is complete, close the Embedded Firmware Upgrade dialog box, open
communication between the PC and DGC-1000, and gain password access to the DGC-1000 with
the appropriate password.

APPENDIX A • DGC-1000 SETTINGS RECORD
INTRODUCTION
This appendix lists all DGC-1000 parameter settings and their default values. This listing is in the form of
a settings record that may be used to record information relative to your system. These settings sheets
may be removed and photocopied.
DGC-1000 Settings Record A-1

DGC-1000 SETTINGS RECORD
Genset ID Date
DGC-1000 Serial Number Software Version Number
Sensing Transformer Settings

Setting Parameter Default Setting User Setting
Generator PT Primary Voltage 480 V
Generator PT Secondary Voltage 480 V
Generator CT Primary Current 500 A
Pre-Alarm Settings
Low Fuel Pre-Alarm Status Disabled
Low Fuel Pre-Alarm Threshold 25% of Full Tank
Low Coolant Temp Pre-Alarm Status Disabled
Low Coolant Temp Pre-Alarm Threshold 50°F
Battery Overvoltage Pre-Alarm Status Disabled
Battery Overvoltage Pre-Alarm Threshold 30.0 V
Maintenance Interval Pre-Alarm Status Disabled
Maintenance Interval Pre-Alarm Threshold 500 h
Engine kW Overload Pre-Alarm Status Disabled

Engine kW Overload Pre-Alarm Threshold 105% of Rated kW
High Coolant Temp Pre-Alarm Status Enabled
High Coolant Temp Pre-Alarm Threshold 250°F
Low Oil Pressure Pre-Alarm Status Enabled
Low Oil Pressure Pre-Alarm Threshold 25 psi
Low Battery Voltage Pre-Alarm Status Disabled
Low Battery Voltage Pre-Alarm Threshold 20.0 V
Low Battery Voltage Pre-Alarm Time Delay 10 s
Weak Battery Voltage Pre-Alarm Status Disabled
Weak Battery Voltage Pre-Alarm Threshold 15.0 V
Weak Battery Voltage Pre-Alarm Time Delay 2s
Audible Alarm Enabled
Battery Charger Failure Pre-Alarm Disabled
Fuel Level Sender Failure Pre-Alarm Disabled
Active DTC Pre-Alarm Disabled
Loss of ECU Communication Pre-Alarm Disabled
A-2 Settings Record DGC-1000

Alarm Settings
High Coolant Temp Alarm Status Enabled
High Coolant Temp Alarm Threshold 275°F
High Coolant Temp Alarm Time Delay 60 s
Low Oil Pressure Alarm Status Enabled
Low Oil Pressure Alarm Threshold 15 psi
Low Oil Pressure Alarm Time Delay 10 s
Low Oil Pressure Alarm Status Enabled
Low Fuel Alarm Status Enabled
Low Fuel Alarm Threshold 2% of Full Tank
Overspeed Alarm Status Enabled
Overspeed Alarm Threshold 110% of Rated
Overspeed Alarm Time Delay 50 ms
Coolant Temperature Sender Fail Alarm Disabled
Coolant Temp Sender Failure Alarm Time Delay 5m
Oil Pressure Sender Failure Alarm Disabled
Loss of Generator Voltage Alarm Disabled
Magnetic Pickup Failure Alarm Enabled
Global Sender Failure Alarm Time Delay 10 s
Loss of ECU Communication Alarm Disabled
Cranking Settings

Generator Cranking Style Cycle
Number of Crank Cycles 2
Cycle Crank Time 5s
Continuous Crank Time 10 s
Crank Disconnect Limit 30% of Rated
Pre-Crank Delay 0s
Pre-Start Contact After Disconnect Disabled
System Settings
Genset kW Rating 300 kW
No-Load Cool Down Time 0m

Generator Engine RPM Rating 1800 rpm
System Battery Voltage 24 V

NFPA Level 0
Number of Flywheel Teeth 126
Speed Signal Source Magnetic Pickup & Gen
Generator Connection 3 Phase, L-N
Generator Frequency 60 Hz
Unit System English
Generator Rotation ABC
CAN Bus Support Disabled
Engine Configuration Standard J1939
J1939 Source Address for this Unit 234
Accelerator Pedal Position 50%
Volvo Engine RPM Select Primary
MDEC Module Type Module 302
MDEC Speed Demand Source Analog CAN
Engine RPM 1800
ECU Interface Settings

ECU Contact Output Select Fuel Contact
ECU Pulsing Enable
Engine Shutdown Time 15 s
ECU Settling Time 6000 ms
ECU Pulse Cycle Time 15 m
ECU Response Timeout 5s
Coolant Temperature Sender Curve Information
Resistance Value in Ohms Default Setting User Setting
10 320°F
30 300°F
60 242°F
100 205°F
150 180°F
200 160°F
300 138°F
400 122°F
600 104°F

800 89°F
2750 32°F
Oil Pressure Sender Curve Information

0 150°F
25 113°F
50 83°F
75 68°F
100 52°F
125 37°F
150 26°F
175 17°F
200 10°F
225 6°F
250 0°F
Fuel Level Sender Curve Information

0 100%
33 99%
58 87%
84 75%
110 62%
136 50%
162 38%
188 26%
214 13%
240 1%
250 0%
Programmable Input Contact Setup
Default Setting User Setting
Input 1 Function Auxiliary Input
Input 1 Auxiliary Configuration Not Configured
Input 1 Auxiliary Input Label AUX IN 1

Default Setting User Setting
Auxiliary Output Setup
Condition to Annunciate #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8
High Coolant Temperature Alarm
Low Oil Pressure Alarm
Coolant Temp. Sender Failure Alarm
Oil Pressure Sender Failure Alarm
Loss of Generator Voltage Alarm
Speed Sender Failure Alarm
Low Fuel Alarm
Low Coolant Level Alarm
Over-Crank Alarm
Emergency Stop Alarm
Overspeed Alarm
Low Fuel Pre-Alarm
Low Coolant Temp. Pre-Alarm
kW Overload Pre-Alarm
High Coolant Temp. Pre-Alarm
Low Oil Pressure Pre-Alarm
Low Battery Voltage Pre-Alarm
Weak Battery Voltage Pre-Alarm
Battery Charger Failure Pre-Alarm
Scheduled Maintenance Pre-Alarm
Unit Not in Auto
Fuel Leak/Sender Failure Pre-Alarm

Condition to Annunciate #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8
Cooldown Timer Active
Auxiliary Input 1 Closed
Load Button 1 Pressed
Modem/Dial-Out Settings

First Telephone Number -
First Pager ID Number -
Second Telephone Number -
Second Pager ID Number -
Third Telephone Number -
Third Pager ID Number -
Fourth Telephone Number -
Fourth Pager ID Number -
Site Information DGC-1000
Rings Before Modem Answers 2
Off-Line Delay 10 m
Inter-Dial-Out Delay 15 s
Pager Buffer Size Limit 80 characters
Pager Communication Data Format 7 data bits, even parity
Modem Dial-Out Conditions
Condition to Annunciate Condition to Annunciate

High Coolant Temperature Alarm Weak Battery Voltage Pre-Alarm
Low Oil Pressure Alarm Battery Charger Failure Pre-Alarm
Coolant Temp. Sender Failure Alarm Scheduled Maintenance Pre-Alarm
Oil Pressure Sender Failure Alarm Unit Not in Auto
Loss of Generator Voltage Alarm Fuel Leak/Sender Failure Pre-Alarm
Speed Sender Failure Alarm Cooldown Timer Active
Low Fuel Alarm Auxiliary Input 1 Closed

Condition to Annunciate Condition to Annunciate
Low Coolant Level Alarm Auxiliary Input 2 Closed
Over-Crank Alarm Auxiliary Input 3 Closed
Emergency Stop Alarm Auxiliary Input 4 Closed
Overspeed Alarm Load Button 1 Pressed
Low Fuel Pre-Alarm Load Button 2 Pressed
Low Coolant Temp. Pre-Alarm Load Button 3 Pressed
kW Overload Pre-Alarm Load Button 4 Pressed
High Coolant Temperature Pre-Alarm Active Diagnostic Trouble Code Pre-Alarm
Low Oil Pressure Pre-Alarm Loss of ECU Communication Alarm
Low Battery Voltage Pre-Alarm Loss of ECU Communication Pre-Alarm
ECU Protective Shutdown

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Generator Generator Generator Generator

Oil Coolant Battery Run

Run Off Auto

• General Information and Specifications

Copyright © 2002–2006 Basler Electric, Highland Illinois, USA

All Rights Reserved

Firmware Version Change

BESTCOMS Version Change

DGC-1000 Introduction iii

Manual Revision Change

SECTION 2 • HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACE........................................................................................ 2-1

SECTION 3 • FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION............................................................................................ 3-1

SECTION 4 • INSTALLATION................................................................................................................... 4-1

SECTION 5 • TESTING............................................................................................................................. 5-1

SECTION 6 • BESTCOMS SOFTWARE................................................................................................... 6-1

APPENDIX A • DGC-1000 SETTINGS RECORD.....................................................................................A-1

DGC-1000 Introduction vii

viii Introduction DGC-1000

DGC-1000 General Information i

ii General Information DGC-1000

DGC-1000 General Information 1-1

Auxiliary Inputs and Outputs (Style AXX)

Dial-Out Modems (Style X1X and X2X)

Enhanced Communication (Style XXC)

Remote Annunciation Display Panel (RDP-110)

MODEL AND STYLE NUMBER

Auxiliary I/O Dial-Out Modem Communication

1 Requires a dial-out modem.

Figure 1-1. DGC-1000 Style Number Identification Chart

Style Number Example

1-2 General Information DGC-1000

Engine System Inputs ∗

DGC-1000 General Information 1-3

DGC-1000 General Information 1-5

1-6 General Information DGC-1000

DGC-1000 Human-Machine Interface i

ii Human-Machine Interface DGC-1000

Figure 2-1. Front Panel HMI Components

Table 2-1. Front Panel HMI Descriptions

Figure 2-2. Rear Panel HMI Components

2-2 Human-Machine Interface DGC-1000

CAN INTERFACE CONNECTOR

Figure 2-3. CAN Interface Connector Location

DGC-1000 Functional Description i

ii Functional Description DGC-1000

BATTERY EMERGENCY STOP

MPU SENSING LCD AND LEDS

RUN / OFF / AUTO OPTIONAL MODEM

OPTIONAL INPUT CANBUS

Figure 3-1. DGC-1000 Function Block Diagram

DGC-1000 Functional Description 3-1

Battery Operating Voltage

Contact Sensing Inputs

3-2 Functional Description DGC-1000

Speed Signal Inputs

Serial Communication/Ethernet Adaptor Port

CAN Interface for ECU Communications

DGC-1000 Functional Description 3-3