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DGC2020 Controller

The DGC2020 is a generator-set controller. It is used on generator sets from Tradewinds Power, including the TP150TP.

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Generator sets
Tradewinds Power
Brand
150–150 kW
Power range
Diesel
Fuel

Specifications

CommunicationsModbus® Communication
ProtectionsConf Protection 8 Under 2, Conf Protection 8 Under 1, Conf Protection 8 Over 2, Conf Protection 8 Over 1, Conf Protection 7 Under 2, Conf Protection 7 Under 1, Conf Protection 7 Over 2, Conf Protection 7 Over 1, Conf Protection 6 Under 2, Conf Protection 6 Under 1, Conf Protection 6 Over 2, Conf Protection 6 Over 1, Conf Protection 5 Under 2, Conf Protection 5 Under 1, Conf Protection 5 Over 2, Co
Digital inputsone emergency stop contact input and 16 programmable contact inputs
Relay outputsthree dedicated relays for glow plugs, fuel solenoid, and starter solenoid; additional contacts available with CEM-2020
Displayfront panel LCD
Operating temperature-40° to +70°C (-40° to +158°F)
Dimensions11.77" x 2.69 x 8.27" (299mm x 69mm x 210mm)
Analog inputsAnalog Inputs

Troubleshooting

150

Fault codes

CodeMeaning
27Undervoltage
27-1Trip Alarm
27-1Trip Pre-Alarm
27-2Trip Alarm
27-2Trip Pre-Alarm
3Engine kW Overload
3 kW overload thresholds (with single- and three-phase settings for setpoint and hysteresis)3 kW Overload Thresholds
32Trip Alarm
32Trip Pre-Alarm
32Reverse Power
32RReverse Power
40Trip Alarm
40Trip Pre-Alarm
40QLoss of Excitation
47Trip Alarm
47Trip Pre-Alarm
47Phase Imbalance
47Phase Imbalance (Optional)
47Voltage Imbalance
51Generator Overcurrent
51Overcurrent (Optional)
51Timed Overcurrent
51-1Trip Alarm
51-1Trip Pre-Alarm
51-2Trip Alarm
51-2Trip Pre-Alarm
51-3Trip Alarm
51-3Trip Pre-Alarm
59Overvoltage
59-1Trip Alarm
59-1Trip Pre-Alarm
59-2Trip Alarm
59-2Trip Pre-Alarm
78Vector Shift Trip
78Vector Shift
78Vector Shift (Optional)
78 Vector Shift and 81 ROCOFLoss of Mains Protection
81ROCOF (Rate of Change of Frequency) (Optional)
81 ROCOFTrip Pre-Alarm
81OTrip Alarm
81OTrip Pre-Alarm
81OOverfrequency
81ROCOFRate of Change of Frequency
81UTrip Alarm
81UTrip Pre-Alarm
81UUnderfrequency
Alarm Cooldown=4Status Only=0, Pre-Alarm=1, Alarm=2, Alarm Unload=3, Alarm Cooldown=4, Alarm Unload Cooldown=5
Alarm Unload Cooldown=5Status Only=0, Pre-Alarm=1, Alarm=2, Alarm Unload=3, Alarm Cooldown=4, Alarm Unload Cooldown=5
Alarm Unload=3Status Only=0, Pre-Alarm=1, Alarm=2, Alarm Unload=3, Alarm Cooldown=4, Alarm Unload Cooldown=5
Alarm=2Status Only=0, Pre-Alarm=1, Alarm=2, Alarm Unload=3, Alarm Cooldown=4, Alarm Unload Cooldown=5
Pre-Alarm=1Status Only=0, Pre-Alarm=1, Alarm=2, Alarm Unload=3, Alarm Cooldown=4, Alarm Unload Cooldown=5
Status Only=0Status Only=0, Pre-Alarm=1, Alarm=2, Alarm Unload=3, Alarm Cooldown=4, Alarm Unload Cooldown=5

Symptoms & remedies

Symptom
Low Oil Pressure (Alarms)
High Coolant Temperature (Alarms)
Maintenance Interval Timer (Alarms)
Low Coolant Level (Alarms)
Low Coolant Temperature (Alarms)
Overspeed (Alarms)
Battery Overvoltage (Alarms)
High Fuel Level (Alarms)
Overcrank (Alarms)
Weak Battery (Alarms)
Low Fuel Level (Alarms)
Engine Sender Unit Failure (Alarms)
Battery Charger Failure (Alarms)
Fuel Leak Detect (Alarms)
Fuel Leak/Fuel Sender Failure (Alarms)
Emergency Stop (Alarms)
Low Oil Pressure (Pre-Alarms)
High Coolant Temperature (Pre-Alarms)
Pre-Alarm Time Delays for Weak/Low Battery Voltage (Pre-Alarms)
Alarm Time Delay for Overspeed (Pre-Alarms)
Pre-Crank Delay (Pre-Alarms)
Continuous or Cycle Cranking Time Delay (Pre-Alarms)
LO LIM OILP
LOLOLIM OILP
CLNT LMT HI
CLNT LMT HIHI
CHG AIR LMT HI
L1L ECU VOLTS
L2L ECU VOLTS
U1L ECU VOLTS
U2l ECU VOLTS
INTCLR LMT HI
Shutdown will light a common alarm LED (Red) and the reason for the alarm will be displayed on the LCD.
Warning (pre-alarm) will flash the common alarm LED and the pre-alarm message will be displayed on the LCD.
Engine overspeed
High coolant temp
Loss of engine senders
Low fuel level
Low oil pressure
Active DTCs from the ECU
Coolant level
ECU communication failure
High battery voltage
High fuel level
Low battery voltage
Low coolant temperature
Maintenance time
Weak battery
ECU FAULT CODES
ENG RUNNING
CYL CUTOUT
ENG OPTIMIZED
PREHT NT RCHD
SPEC TORQUE
SPD DMD FL MD
CURR P DEGREE
LOAD GEN ON
PRIME PUMP ON
RUNUP SPD LO
IDLE SPD LO
CYL CUTOUT CD
RPM
DROOP %
ENG COOL TEMP
CHRG AIR TMP
INTRCOOLR TEMP
ENG OIL TEMP
FUEL TEMP
ECU TEMP
OIL PRESSURE
CHG AIR P
FUEL DELV P
FL RAIL P
CAMSHAFT RPM
IDLE RPM
ECU SHUTDOWN
TOTAL RUN TM
ECU SUPP VOLTS
INJCT DBR %
RATED RPM
INJCT QTY
RATED KW
RESRV PWR %
START SEQ
AL PWR AMP 1
AL PWR AMP 2
XSTR OUT AL
XSTR OUT STS
Status Only
Pre-Alarm
Alarm
Alarm Unload
Alarm Cooldown
Alarm Unload Cooldown
Latched Pre-Alarm
Battery Charger Fail
Low Coolant Level
Fuel Leak Detect

Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this controller’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing. Extracted directly from this controller's manual.

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