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DSE8610 MKII Controller

The DSE8610 MKII is a generator-set controller. It is used on generator sets from Caterpillar and Generac, including the GCCP1.4 and MDE570P.

2
Generator sets
2
Brands
500–500 kW
Power range
Diesel
Fuel

Specifications

CommunicationsModbus RTU, RS485

Troubleshooting

18

Symptoms & remedies

Symptom
PROTECTIONS DISABLED
RESET ELECTRICAL TRIP
ECU ALARMS (CAN FAULT CODES / DTC)
INDICATIONS
WARNING ALARMS
ELECTRICAL TRIP ALARMS
SHUTDOWN ALARMS
MAINTENANCE ALARMS
MAINS DECOUPLING ALARMS
OVER CURRENT ALARM
IMMEDIATE WARNING
INVERSE DEFINITE MINIMUM TIME (IDMT) ALARM
CREATING A SPREADSHEET FOR THE OVER CURRENT IDMT CURVE
SHORT CIRCUIT IDMT ALARM
CREATING A SPREADSHEET FOR THE SHORT CIRCUIT IDMT CURVE
EARTH FAULT IDMT ALARM
CREATING A SPREADSHEET FOR THE EARTH FAULT IDMT CURVE
DEFAULT CURRENT PROTECTION TRIPPING CHARACTERISTICS

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.

Generator sets using this controller

2

Used across brands: Caterpillar, Generac

Caterpillar GCCP1.4Generac MDE570P

Engines paired with this controller

1

Troubleshooting

4

Symptoms & remedies

SymptomCauseRemedy
(1) Low Load indicator LED. • Indicates genset has operated at less than 30% capacity for more than 15 minutes.Resolve by increasing electrical load. If unable to operate genset at more than 30% load, use a smaller generator.
(2) Lug Door Open indicator LED.Indicates lug-box door is open.Resolve by closing lug-box door. If condition remains unresolved, inspect lug-box door safety switch for proper operation.
(3) Emergency Stop indicator LED.Indicates Emergency Stop switch is active (pushed in).Resolve by deactivating (pulling out) Emergency Stop switch.
(4) Shutdown indicator LED.Indicates a shutdown alarm is present.Resolve by resolving shutdown condition.

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.