Unit Configuration

The unit configuration submenu contain the following settings and is used to set up the controller for the specific unit it is controlling:

  • Engine - Select the specific engine type in the unit.

  • Generator - Select the specific generator type in the unit.

  • Genset Type - Select the specific genset type of the unit (side, center, clip on mount)

  • Serial Number - Enter the correct serial number of the unit which is found on the unit’s serial number tag.

  • Output Voltage Type - Select the unit output voltage (460V or 230V)

    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.

Follow the steps below to ensure the unit is configured correctly.

  1. Turn the unit “ON”.

  2. Use the UP and DOWN arrows to view the MAIN MENU, UNIT CONFIGURATION submenu.

    • Press the ENTER key.

  3. 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.

  4. 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 5000, SG 4000, and SG 3000e after December 2016)

      - STANFORD (SG 3000e Before December 2016). Could be MECC ALTE if generator has been replaced, see not below.

      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.

  5. 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.

    • After all the unit configuration setting are set and saved, press the ESC key twice to return to the main menu screen

    Parent topic: Configuration Menu