Introduction – Basler Electric DGC-2020 User Manual
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INTRODUCTION
This instruction manual provides information about the operation and installation of the DGC-2020 Digital
Genset Controller. To accomplish this, the following information is provided:
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General Information and Specifications
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Controls and Indicators
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Functional Description
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Graphical User Interface Operation
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Installation
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Setup
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Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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LSM-2020 (Load Share Module)
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CEM-2020 (Contact Expansion Module)
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AEM-2020 (Analog Expansion Module)
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Time Overcurrent Characteristic Curves
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Modbus
™ Communication
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PID Tuning Settings
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MTU Fault Codes
WARNING!
To avoid personal injury or equipment damage, only qualified personnel should
perform the procedures in this manual.
NOTES
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DGC-2020 controllers are mounted using the four permanently-attached 10-24
studs and the provided self-locking nuts. Failure to use the proper 10-24
locking nuts may damage the stud threads and/or improperly secure the DGC-
2020.
Be sure that the controller is hard-wired to earth ground with no smaller than
12 AWG copper wire attached to the chassis ground terminal on the rear of the
unit. 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.
The DGC-2020 utilizes password protection that guards against unauthorized
changing of DGC-2020 settings. Instructions for changing passwords are
provided in Section 4, BESTCOMSPlus
® Software, General Settings, Device
Security Setup. The default passwords are listed below.
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OEM access level: OEM
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Settings access level: SET
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Operator access level: OP
BOX DEFINITIONS
WARNING!
A warning box indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in
death or injury.
CAUTION
A caution box indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in
equipment or property damage.
NOTE
A note box provides helpful information.
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