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22 Winco generator fault/alarm codes with symptom, cause and remedy — compiled from Winco service and controller documentation.

Fault / alarm codes

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CodeMeaning / symptomCauseRemedy Models affected
057-243Generator Under Volts gives a warning alarm in the event of the generator output falling below the configured Under Volts Pre-Alarm Trip value for longer than the Activation Delay.
Battery Under/Over VoltageThe DC supply has fallen below or risen above the low/high Volts setting level.Winco PSS20B2W/A, PSS20B2W/C
Engine High Oil TemperatureThe module detects that the engine oil temperature has exceeded the high engine temperature pre-alarm setting level after the Safety On timer has expired.Winco PSS20B2W/A, PSS20B2W/C
Fail to StartThe engine has not fired after the preset number of start attempts.Winco PSS20B2W/A, PSS20B2W/C
Fail to StopThe module has detected a condition that indicates that the engine is running when it has been instructed to stop.If engine is at rest, check oil sensor wiring and configuration.Winco PSS20B2W/A, PSS20B2W/C
Generator Over FrequencyThe generator output frequency has risen above the pre-set pre-alarm setting.Winco PSS20B2W/A, PSS20B2W/C
Generator Over VoltageThe generator output voltage has risen above the pre-set pre-alarm setting after the Safety On timer has expired.Winco PSS20B2W/A, PSS20B2W/C
Generator Under FrequencyThe generator frequency has fallen below the pre-set pre-alarm setting after the Safety On timer has expired.Winco PSS20B2W/A, PSS20B2W/C
Generator Under VoltageThe generator output voltage has fallen below the pre-set pre-alarm setting level.Winco PSS20B2W/A, PSS20B2W/C
IDMT ALARMIf the Over Current IDMT Alarm is enabled, the controller begins following the IDMT ‘curve’ when the current on any phase passes the Trip setting. If the Trip is surpassed for an excess amount of time, the IDMT Alarm triggers (Shutdown or Electrical Trip as selected in Action). The larger the over circuit fault, the faster the trip.Generator current exceeds the trip level and remains above it for a duration that surpasses the set threshold.
IMMEDIATE WARNINGIf the Immediate Warning is enabled, the controller generates a warning alarm as soon as the Trip level is reached. The alarm automatically resets once the generator loading current falls below the Trip level (unless All Warnings are latched is enabled).Generator current exceeds the trip level.
Low Oil PressureThe module detects that the engine oil pressure has fallen below the low oil pressure pre-alarm setting level after the Safety On timer has expired.Winco PSS20B2W/A, PSS20B2W/C
Mains Earth FaultGenerator earth fault current rose above the Mains Earth Fault Trip Level for the duration of the IDMT function.
Mains Over CurrentMains output current rose above the Mains Over Current Trip level.
Mains Phase Seq WrongPhase rotation of mains was different to configured Mains Phase Rotation Alarm setting.
Over Speed AlarmShutdown alarm in the event of the engine speed rising above the configured Over Speed Alarm Trip value for longer than the Activation Delay.
Over Speed Pre-AlarmWarning alarm in the event of the engine speed rising above the configured Over Speed Pre-Alarm Trip value for longer than the Activation Delay. The Warning is automatically reset when the engine speed falls below the configured Return level.
OverspeedThe engine speed has risen above the overspeed pre-alarm setting.Winco PSS20B2W/A, PSS20B2W/C
Run AwayIn the event of the generator output frequency rising above the configured Trip value, the Run Away Shutdown alarm is immediately triggered. This is used to protect against engine damage due to uncontrolled speed increase.Generator output frequency exceeds the configured trip value.
Short Circuit IDMT AlarmGenerator output current rose above the Short Circuit Trip for the duration of the IDMT function.
Under Speed AlarmShutdown or Warning depending on configuration: The engine speed falling below the configured Under Speed Alarm Trip value for longer than the Activation Delay.
UnderspeedThe engine speed has fallen below the underspeed pre-alarm setting.Winco PSS20B2W/A, PSS20B2W/C

Compiled from Winco service manuals and controller documentation. Cause/remedy shown where extracted; always verify against the manual for your exact model.

Common questions

What does Winco fault code Fail to Stop mean?

The module has detected a condition that indicates that the engine is running when it has been instructed to stop.. Cause: If engine is at rest, check oil sensor wiring and configuration..

What does Winco fault code IDMT ALARM mean?

If the Over Current IDMT Alarm is enabled, the controller begins following the IDMT ‘curve’ when the current on any phase passes the Trip setting. If the Trip is surpassed for an excess amount of time, the IDMT Alarm triggers (Shutdown or Electrical Trip as selected in Action). The larger the over circuit fault, the faster the trip.. Cause: Generator current exceeds the trip level and remains above it for a duration that surpasses the set threshold..

What does Winco fault code IMMEDIATE WARNING mean?

If the Immediate Warning is enabled, the controller generates a warning alarm as soon as the Trip level is reached. The alarm automatically resets once the generator loading current falls below the Trip level (unless All Warnings are latched is enabled).. Cause: Generator current exceeds the trip level..

What does Winco fault code Run Away mean?

In the event of the generator output frequency rising above the configured Trip value, the Run Away Shutdown alarm is immediately triggered. This is used to protect against engine damage due to uncontrolled speed increase.. Cause: Generator output frequency exceeds the configured trip value..