SG+ 1.5 - Navigating the Controller Menus

The SG+ 1.5 controller contains extensive display menus that can be navigated via the keypad. The display menus are organized into the following menus (or groups) in the Main Menu:

• Data Menu

• Alarm List Menu

• Message List Menu

• Commands Menu

• Misc. Functions Menu

• Configuration Menu

• Event Log Menu

The display also has some displays in addition to the Main Menus:

• Standard Display

• Pause Mode Display

• Composite Menu (if TrackKing / Telematics have been added to the unit)

Each menu listed above will be described later in this chapter.

A complete listing of the controller menus is located on the 11 x 17 in. fold outs in the Diagrams section in the back of the manual (see last two pages in the manual). It is designed to be folded out so you can continuously view it as you are learning how to navigate the SG+ 1.5 Controller Menus. It is recommended to fold this flow diagram out and leave it folded out until you become familiar with the controller menus.

Moving through the menus and their submenus and entering commands requires the use of the following keys:

Press the UP or DOWN keys to scroll through the Main Menu or a Submenu. Press the ENTER key to enter a Submenu or Event. Press the ESCAPE key to return to the parent menu.

The Data Menu contains the following submenus.

• Engine - Displays engine operating information such as oil pressure and RPM.

• Engine Lamps - Displays the status of the different Engine Lamps - i.e protect, amber and stop lamp.

• Generator - displays generator operating information such as output voltage and the main battery voltage.

• Unit - displays unit operating information such as the status of components, if the unit is running, and the engine RPM.

• Engine States / Engine Other - displays ECU modes, unit hours, relay states, and unit operating information such as fuel and intake temperatures.

The Alarm List Menu shows a list of the alarms recorded in the controller memory.

The Message List Menu shows a list of the messages recorded in the controller memory.

The Commands Menu contains the following submenus:

• PTI - Pretrip Inspection Test is a functional test of the unit.

• Manual Function Test - Used to perform 11 individual PTI Tests.

• Speed Control - Used to temporarily select engine speed (high speed or low)

• ECU Service Menu - Used when the ECU service tool is connected.

• Oil Priming - Allows engine to be cranked without starting to prime oil galleries.

• Fuel Priming - Allows electric fuel pump to be cycled and engine to be cranked without starting to prime fuel system.

• Clear P-Codes- Used clear active and historical engine diagnostic codes.

The Misc. Functions Menu contains the following submenus:

• C/F Mode - Used to select whether Celsius or Fahrenheit units are used to display temperature readings. This function can also be used to change your Pressure reading unit of measure - i.e. Bars or PSI

• SW/HW Version - Displays information about the controller software and hardware.

• Timers/Counters - Displays information about the hourmeters and restart counters.

• Date/Time - Displays current date and time.

The Configuration Menu is used to configure some of the controller functions such as Engine type, and hourmeter thresholds, factory reset, and output voltage system selection 230/460.

• Controls - Used to select engine speed (high, low, or Auto based on load).

• Unit Configuration Menu - Used to select engine, generator, voltage, and unit type.

• Option Configuration Menu - Used to select fuel tank size, fuel sensor option, fuel low limit, and hour meter thresholds.

• System Configuration - Shows unit configuration information.

• Misch Configuration - Shows Genset ID number.

The Event Log Menu contains the following submenus:

• Events - Shows a list of events, warnings, and alarms recorded in the controller memory.

• Fuel Events - Shows a list of fuel events recorded in the controller memory.

• USB Copy Eventlog - Used to generate log file using USB port on control module.

The Standard Display shows the output voltage. It appears approximately one minute after the last key is pressed while the unit is running. The Standard Display floats within the display to prevent burn in.

Press the ENTER key or the ESCAPE key at the Standard Display to enter the Main Menu.

A Pause mode display appears when normal unit operation has been interrupted because of a warning or alarm. The display will show the cause and controller action. For example, the following display appears if the engine fails to start.

The Controller Link Down display indicates there is no communication between the SG+ 1.5 controller and the display. This is typically caused by a defective SG+ 1.5 controller, a defective display, a defective cable, or a bad connection on the cable between the SG+ 1.5 controller and the display.

The Controller Link Down display also appears when software is be flash loaded into the controller.