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Cascade Controller

The Cascade is a generator-set controller. It is used on generator sets from Cummins/Onan, including the DFHA, DFHC, DFHD and DFJD.

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Generator sets
Cummins/Onan
Brand
750–2000 kW
Power range
Diesel
Fuel

Troubleshooting

60

Fault codes

CodeMeaningCauseRemedy
101Engine continues to operate at reduced RPM.
102Engine shuts down and will not crank.Indicates local or remote Emergency Stop. To reset the local Emergency Stop button : Pull the button out or turn the switch clockwise (button with arrow) and allow it to pop out. Move the Run/Off/Auto switch to Off. Press the Reset switch. Select Run or Auto, as required.
1123A shutdown occurs immediately after moving the customer installed Battle Short switch to OFF with an active but overridden shutdown fault or a shutdown fault that was overridden at any time.
1124Delayed Shutdown
1131Battle Short mode is enabled.
121Speed Signal Lost fault.
1244Engine Normal Shutdown
1311Customer Inputs #1
1311 through 1318Customer Defined Fault
1312Customer Inputs #2
1317Customer Inputs #3
1318Customer Inputs #4
1334Crit Scaler OR
1335Non-Crit Scaler OR
135Oil Pressure Sensor High
141Oil Pressure Sensor Low
1416An overridden shutdown fault occurs, but the genset does not shut down.
1416FAIL TO SHUTDOWNStatus ï indicates that the “Fault Bypass” mode is enabled. This mode is primarily used by service personnel for troubleshooting purposes.
1417POWER DOWN ERRORPossible drain on battery. Contact an authorized service center for service.
1417Power Down Failure
143Pre-Low Oil Pressure Sensor
1433Emergency Stop fault.
1433 / 1434EMERGENCY STOP ï LOCAL / EMERGENCY STOP ï REMOTETo reset the local/remote Emergency Stop button: Pull the button out. Move the O/Manual/Auto switch to O (off). Press the front panel Fault Acknowledge button. Select Manual or Auto, as required.
1434Remote Emergency Stop fault.
1435Low Coolant Temperature
1438FAIL TO CRANKA. Poor battery cable connections. Clean the battery cable terminals and tighten all connections. b. Discharged or defective battery. Recharge or replace the battery.
1438Fail to Crank
1439FUEL LEVEL LOW IN DAYCheck fuel supply and replenish as required.
144Coolant Temperature Sensor High
1442Weak Battery
1443Battery Failed
1444KW Overload
1445Short Circuit
1446High AC Voltage
1447Low AC Voltage
1448Under Frequency
1449Over Frequency
145Coolant Temperature Sensor Low
146Pre-High Cool Temp
1461Loss of Field
1466Modem Failure
1468Network Error
1469Speed/Hz Match
1471Over Current
1472Over Current
151High Coolant Temp
197Low Coolant Level
200Shutdown lamp lights.Indicates engine oil pressure has dropped to an unacceptable level. If generator is powering critical loads and cannot be shut down, wait until next shutdown period then follow 201 Low Oil Pressure procedure. If engine can be stopped, follow 201 procedure. To check oil pressure, access Oil Pressure menu prior to clearing the fault.
210Warning lamp lights.Indicates set is in standby mode but is not operating. Warning occurs when engine coolant temperature is 70 F (21 C) or lower. NOTE: In applications where the ambient temperature falls below 40F (4C), Low Engine Temp may be indicated even though the coolant heaters are operating. Indicates engine coolant heater is not operating or is not circulating coolant. Check for the following conditions: a. Coolant heater not connected to power supply. Check for blown fuse or disconnected heater cord and correct as required. b. Check for low coolant level and replenish if required. Look for possible coolant leakage points and repair as required. c. Contact an authorized service center if none of the above.
220Indicates engine coolant level has fallen below the trip point. Shutdown lamp lights.A. Check coolant level and replenish if low. Look for possible coolant leakage points and repair if necessary. b. Reset control and restart after locating and correcting problem. Contact an authorized service center.
220Shutdown lamp lights. MESSAGE: MAG PICKUP 220 − SHUTDOWNIndicates mag pickup speed indication is not being sensed or does not match generator set output frequency.A. Restart and check RPM on the digital display. b. Contact an authorized service center.
221Engine will not crank. Shutdown lamp lights.A. Poor battery cable connections. Clean the battery cable terminals and tighten all connections. b. Discharged or defective battery. Recharge or replace the battery. c. Contact an authorized service center for service of starter and starting system.
221Shutdown lamp lights. MESSAGE: FAIL TO CRANK 221 − SHUTDOWNA. Poor battery cable connections. Clean the battery cable terminals and tighten all connections. b. Discharged or defective battery. Recharge or replace the battery. c. Contact an authorized service center for service of starter and starting system.
222Engine stops cranking. Shutdown lamp lights.A. Check for empty fuel tank, fuel leaks, or plugged fuel lines and correct as required. b. Check for dirty fuel filter and replace if necessary. c. Check for dirty or plugged air filter and replace if necessary. d. Reset the control and restart after correcting the problem. Contact an authorized service center if none of the above.
222Shutdown lamp lights. Engine will not crank. MESSAGE: OVERCRANK 222 − SHUTDOWNA. Check for empty fuel tank, fuel leaks, or plugged fuel lines and correct as required. b. Check for dirty fuel filter and replace if necessary. c. Check for dirty or plugged air filter and replace if necessary. d. Reset the control and restart after correcting the problem. Contact an authorized service center if none of the above.
223Engine runs and then shuts down. Shutdown lamp lights.Contact an authorized service center.
223Shutdown lamp lights. Engine runs and then shuts down. MESSAGE: OVERSPEED 223 − SHUTDOWNContact an authorized service center.
230Battery voltage is below 24 VDC. Warning lamp lights.A. Discharged or defective battery. Check the battery charger fuse. b. Poor battery cable connections. Clean the battery cable terminals and tighten all connections. c. Contact an authorized service center if none of the above.
230Warning lamp lights. MESSAGE: LOW DC VOLTAGE 230 − WARNINGA. Discharged or defective battery. Check the battery charger fuse. Recharge or replace the battery. b. Poor battery cable connections. Clean the battery cable terminals and tighten all connections. c. Contact an authorized service center if none of the above.
231Battery voltage exceeds 32 VDC. Warning lamp lights.Contact an authorized service center.

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.