The ADC 2100 is a generator-set controller. It is used on generator sets from Kohler, including the 10EOZ, 10ERG, 11.5EFOZD and 11EFOZD.
Also fitted to: Kohler 10EORDB/10EORZDB, Kohler 12.5EFORDB/12.5EFORZDB, Kohler 15EORDB/15EORZDB, Kohler 16.5EFORDB/16.5EFORZDB, Kohler 20EORDB/20EORZDB, Kohler 8.5/12 RES, Kohler 9EFORDB/9EFORZDB.
| Code | Meaning | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| AF | Auxiliary fault input shutdown | Indicates a shutdown initiated by pushing the emergency stop switch. (TRES models only) | Check the position of the emergency stop button. (TRES models only) |
| AF | Indicates a shutdown initiated by pushing the emergency stop switch. | Not used on RES models. | Check the position of the emergency stop button. (TRES models only) |
| AF | Input from a customer-supplied switch that closes when the fault is active. The generator set shuts down and will not start when the fault is active (input is grounded). | Check the cause of the auxiliary fault. | |
| Auxiliary fault | Auxiliary fault | ||
| Auxiliary fault | Unspecified auxiliary issue | ||
| HB | Fault code is displayed if the engine starting battery voltage rises above 16 VDC for a 12 VDC system or above 30 VDC for a 24 VDC system for more than 10 seconds when the engine is not running. This fault condition does not inhibit engine starting. | Check the battery rating and condition. Check the battery charger operation. | |
| HB | High battery voltage warning | Fault code is displayed if the engine starting battery voltage rises above 16 VDC for more than 30 seconds when the engine is running. Not operative during the engine crank cycle, this fault condition does not inhibit engine starting. | Check the battery rating and condition. Check the battery charger operation. |
| HE | High engine temperature shutdown | Shutdown occurs if the engine coolant temperature exceeds the maximum temperature for more than 5 seconds. This function becomes active after the engine reaches the crank disconnect speed. | Check for blocked air inlets and exhaust outlets. |
| HE | Shutdown occurs if the engine coolant temperature exceeds the maximum temperature for more than 5 seconds. This protective becomes active after the engine reaches the crank disconnect speed. | Check for blocked air inlets and exhaust outlets. | |
| High battery voltage | Battery voltage exceeds normal range | ||
| High battery voltage | High battery voltage | ||
| High engine temperature | Engine overheating | ||
| High engine temperature | Engine runtime, hours | ||
| High engine temperature | High engine temperature | ||
| High engine temperature | High engine temperature shutdown | ||
| LB | Fault code is displayed if the engine starting battery voltage falls below 8 VDC for a 12 VDC system or below 16 VDC for a 24 VDC system for more than 10 seconds when the engine is not running. This fault condition does not inhibit engine starting. | Check the battery rating and condition. Check the battery charger operation. | Charge or replace the battery. |
| LB | Low battery voltage warning | Fault code is displayed if the engine starting battery voltage falls below 11 VDC for more than 30 seconds when the engine is not running. Not operative during the engine crank cycle, this fault condition does not inhibit engine starting. | |
| LOP | Low oil pressure shutdown | Shutdown occurs if a low oil pressure condition exists for more than 5 seconds. This function becomes active 30 seconds after the engine has reached crank disconnect speed (30 second inhibit). Note: The low oil pressure shutdown does not protect against low oil level. Check the oil level at the engine. | Check for leaks in the lubrication system. Check the oil level and add oil if the level is low. |
| LOP | Shutdown occurs if a low oil pressure condition exists 7 seconds after the engine has reached crank disconnect speed. | Note: The low oil pressure shutdown does not protect against low oil level. Check the oil level at the engine. Check for leaks in the lubrication system. | Check the oil level and add oil if the level is low. |
| Locked rotor | The generator set also shuts down on OC if no engine rotation is sensed during cranking. Shuts down 3 seconds after the fault is detected. | ||
| Loss of coolant | Loss of coolant | ||
| Loss of coolant | Seawater pump impeller failure shutdown | ||
| Low battery voltage | Battery voltage is below normal | ||
| Low battery voltage | Crank cycle status | ||
| Low battery voltage | Low battery voltage | ||
| Low oil pressure | Low oil pressure | ||
| Low oil pressure | Low oil pressure shutdown | ||
| Low oil pressure | Oil pressure is too low | ||
| OC | Overcrank shutdown | Shutdown occurs after 3 unsuccessful starting attempts. The crank cycle is set for three starting attempts of 15 seconds cranking and 15 seconds rest. | Check the fuel supply, spark plug, and battery. Check for loose connections. Contact an authorized distributor/dealer for service if problem continues. |
| OC | Shutdown occurs after 3 unsuccessful starting attempts. The crank cycle is set for three starting attempts of 15 seconds cranking and 15 seconds rest. The generator set also shuts down after 1 crank attempt if no speed signal is sensed. Shuts down 1 second after the fault is detected. | Check the fuel supply, spark plug, and battery. Check for loose connections. | Contact an authorized distributor/dealer for service if problem continues. |
| OF | Overfrequency shutdown | Shutdown occurs when the governed frequency exceeds 110% of the system’s frequency setpoint for more than 5 seconds. This function becomes active 10 seconds after engine start (10 second inhibit). | Contact an authorized distributor/dealer for service if problem continues. |
| OF | Shutdown occurs when the governed frequency exceeds 110% of the system’s frequency setpoint for more than 1 second. This protective becomes active 30 seconds after engine start. | Contact an authorized distributor/dealer for service if problem continues. | |
| OS | Overspeed shutdown | Shutdown occurs if the engine speed exceeds 110% of the normal running speed for more than 0.3 seconds. | Contact an authorized distributor/dealer for service if problem continues. |
| OS | Shutdown occurs if the engine speed exceeds 115% of the normal running speed for more than 1 second. | Contact an authorized distributor/dealer for service if problem continues. | |
| OU | Overvoltage shutdown | Shutdown occurs if the voltage exceeds 120% of the system nominal voltage for more than 2 seconds. | Contact an authorized distributor/dealer for service if problem continues. |
| OU | Shutdown occurs if the voltage exceeds 120% of the voltage regulator setpoint for more than 1 second. | Contact an authorized distributor/dealer for service if problem continues. | |
| Over/under frequency | Frequency deviates from nominal value | ||
| Over/under frequency | Over/under frequency | ||
| Over/under voltage | Over/under voltage | ||
| Over/under voltage | Voltage is outside the normal range | ||
| Overcrank | Remote two-wire start/stop capability | ||
| Overcrank safety | Excessive cranking duration | ||
| Overcrank safety | Overcrank safety | ||
| Overcrank safety | Overspeed | ||
| Overfrequency | Digital voltage regulation: ±1.5% RMS no-load to full-load | ||
| Overspeed | Automatic start for programmed cranking cycle | ||
| Overspeed | Engine speed exceeds safe limits | ||
| UF | Shutdown occurs when the governed frequency falls 1 Hz below the system’s frequency setpoint for more than 1 second. | Reduce the load and restart the generator set. Contact an authorized distributor/dealer for service if problem continues. | |
| UF | Underfrequency shutdown | Shutdown occurs if the governed frequency falls below 54 Hz for more than 5 seconds. Shutdown also occurs if the governed frequency falls below 56.5 Hz for more than 60 seconds. This function becomes active 10 seconds after engine start. (10 second inhibit). | Reduce the load and restart the generator set. Contact an authorized distributor/dealer for service if problem continues. |
| UU | Shutdown occurs if the voltage falls below 80% of the voltage regulator setpoint for more than 1 second. This protective becomes active 30 seconds after engine start. | Reduce the load and restart the generator set. Contact an authorized distributor/dealer for service if problem continues. | |
| UU | Undervoltage shutdown | Shutdown occurs if the voltage falls below 80% of the nominal system voltage for more than 10 seconds. | Reduce the load and restart the generator set. Contact an authorized distributor/dealer for service if problem continues. |
| Underfrequency | Master control switch mounted on the junction box: Run/Off-Reset/Auto | ||
| Undervoltage | Upgradeable application software |
| Symptom | Remedy |
|---|---|
| AC output circuit breaker open | Reset the breaker and check for AC voltage at the generator side of the circuit breaker. — |
| Accidental starting | Disconnect the battery cables before working on the generator set. Remove the negative (--) lead first when disconnecting the battery. Reconnect the negative (--) lead last when reconnecting the battery. |
| Air cleaner/backfire flame arrestor clogged | Clean or replace the filter element. Section 2 |
| Alternator or control system problem | Perform separate excitation procedure to isolate the problem to the alternator or the control system. Then troubleshoot the alternator or control system components as follows. |
| Auxiliary winding fuse (F1) blown | Replace the fuse. Contact an authorized distributor/dealer for service if fuse blows repeatedly. |
| Battery acid is electrically conductive and corrosive. | Add 500 g (1 lb.) of bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) to a container with 4 L (1 gal.) of water and mix the neutralizing solution. Pour the neutralizing solution on the spilled battery acid and continue to add the neutralizing solution to the spilled battery acid until all evidence of a chemical reaction (foaming) has ceased. Flush the resulting liquid with water and dry the area. |
| Battery short circuit | Disconnect the battery before generator set installation or maintenance. Remove all jewelry before servicing the equipment. Use tools with insulated handles. Remove the negative (--) lead first when disconnecting the battery. Reconnect the negative (--) lead last when reconnecting the battery. Never connect the negative (--) battery cable to the positive (+) connection terminal of the starter solenoid. Do not test the battery condition by shorting the terminals together. |
Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this controller’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing. Aggregated from the service documentation of generator sets built on this controller.