SG+ 1.5 New Controller Set Up

When a new SG+ 1.5 controller is installed and used for the first time, it must be set up for the unit to work properly. This only applies to replacement controllers - new units from Thermo King come with the controllers that are set to the unit.

    Warning
  • Equipment Damage and Risk of Injury
  • After the unit is configured and the controller exits Configuration Mode, the unit will begin a start sequence.

  1. Disconnect the unit battery to ensure the unit cannot operate. Remove the original controller.

  2. Install the new SG+ 1.5 controller.

  3. Reconnect the unit battery.

  4. Turn the unit “ON”.

  5. The display will show:

    • Press the ENTER key.

  6. Set ENGINE type:

    • With the curser on ENGINE, press the ENTER key.

    • Use the UP and DOWN keys to scroll to the correct engine:

      - YANMAR MECH (SG 3000e series units)

      - PCM (SG 4000 series units)

      - YANMAR HPCR (SG 5000 series units)

    • When the correct engine is selected, press the ESC and ENTER keys at the same time to save the engine choice.

  7. Set GENERATOR type:

    • Use the UP and DOWN keys to put the curser on GENERATOR.

    • Press the ENTER key when the curser is on GENERATOR.

    • Use the UP and DOWN keys to scroll to the correct alternator:

      - MECC ALTE (SG 4000, SG 5000, and SG 3000e after December 2016)

      - STANFORD (SG 3000e Before December 2016)

      Note SG 3000e UNITS: Verify the generator type which is identified on the alternator serial plate.

    • When the correct alternator is selected, press the ESC and ENTER keys at the same time to save the engine choice.

  8. Set GENSET TYPE:

    • Use the UP and DOWN keys to put the curser on GENSET TYPE.

    • Press the ENTER key when the curser is on GENSET TYPE.

    • Use the UP and DOWN keys to scroll to the correct Genset Type:

      - CLIP ON

      - SIDE

      - CENTER

      • When the correct genset type is selected, press the ESC and ENTER keys at the same time to save the engine choice.

    • Set SERIAL NUMBER:

      • Use the UP and DOWN keys to put the curser on SERIAL NO.

      • Press the ENTER key when the curser is on SERIAL NO.

      • Enter the unit serial number by:

        - Use the arrow keys to scroll UP and DOWN to select the number or letter.

        - Press the ENTER key to move to the next serial number digit

      • When the correct serial number is entered, press the ESC and ENTER keys at the same time to save the serial number.

    • Set unit OUTPUT VOLTAGE TYPE.

      • Use the UP and DOWN keys to put the curser on OUTP. VOLT TYPE.

      • Press the ENTER key when the curser is on OUTP. VOLT TYPE.

      • Select the unit output voltage by:

        - Use the arrow keys to scroll UP and DOWN to select the correct output voltage (460V or 230V).

      • When the correct voltage is selected, press the ESC and ENTER keys at the same time to save the voltage.

        • Warning
      • Equipment Damage and Risk of Injury
      • After the unit is configured and the controller exits Configuration Mode, the unit will begin a start sequence.

    • Set genset ID number:

      Note The ID number is not the unit serial #; it is a number created by the unit user, operator, or owner.

      • From the MAIN MENU, use the UP and DOWN keys to find CONFIGURATION.

      • Press the ENTER key.

      • Use the UP and DOWN keys to SYSTEM CONFIGURATION.

      • Press the ENTER key.

      • Use the UP and DOWN keys to ensure the curser is on ID NO.

      • Press the ENTER key when the curser is on ID NO.

      • Enter the unit ID number by:

        - Use the arrow keys to scroll UP and DOWN to select the number or letter.

        - Press the ENTER key to move to the next ID number digit

      • When the correct ID number is entered, press the ESC and ENTER keys at the same time to save the ID number.

    Parent topic: SG+ 1.5 Controller and Operating Instructions