Controller Interaction and Display

Unit Power Toggle Switch

There is a separate toggle switch on the Genset that will allow/ disallow battery power to the controller. This switch will be used by the customer to turn the Genset on and off

Genset power on

When the external switch is toggled on, power will be provided to the controller, which will then automatically initiate the genset start-up sequence as defined below

Genset power off

When the external switch is toggled to off, power will be disallowed to the controller will immediately shut off the Genset.  This function needs to be hardware based to ensure that it also acts as a safety shutoff.

Controller Display

Splash Screen

Thermo King/Marine logo to be displayed as a splash screen for 10 seconds when the controller is switched on.

Active Display

The controller screen is to remain illuminated for 10 minutes whenever the unit is powered on.  Following that 10 min duration, the back light can be switched off, and will resume whenever a key is pressed.