Kohler PM340 Generator Set

1. Select Data Window>Add Window.
2. Select the Decision-Maker 550 controller and Analog Input Setup; click OK.
3. Select Data Window>Setup or right-click in the window and select Setup.
4. Type the analog input description and units, 20 characters maximum.
5. Enter shutdown values, warning values, and time delays within the limits.
6. Click OK to accept the changes or Cancel to discard them.

1. Choose Add Window>Digital Inputs.
2. Select Data Window>Setup to enter the setup mode.
3. Enter the description in the first column, 20 characters maximum.
4. Click in the Enabled column to toggle between Yes and No.
5. Enter the Inhibit and Time Delay values in seconds.
6. Select the function from the drop-down list in the last column.
7. Click OK to apply the changes or Cancel to discard them.

1. Select the Relay Driver Output data window.
2. Choose Data Window>Setup or right-click on the data window and choose Setup.
3. Double-click on the line for the RDO to define.
4. Select the item to define as an RDO from the drop-down list.
5. Click OK to apply the changes or Cancel to discard them.

1. Select the Trip Point data window.
2. Select Data Window>Setup or right-click in the data window and choose Setup.
3. Enter the values for the pickup and dropout settings in the boxes.
4. Set over trip points higher than under trip points.
5. Maintain at least a 2% difference between dropout and pickup settings.
6. Click OK to apply the changes or Cancel to discard them.

⚠ Hazardous voltage. Will cause severe injury or death. Disconnect all power sources before opening the enclosure.

Tools: Belden #9841 or equivalent shielded twisted-pair cable

1. Disable the generator set per safety precautions.
2. Turn off and disconnect power to all devices in the system.
3. Connect to RS-485 connections on TB10 or to the RJ45 port labeled Ethernet 3.
4. Verify that the controller is OFF.
5. Reconnect the engine starting battery, negative (--) lead last.
6. Reconnect power to the battery charger, if equipped.

1. Go to Menu 14—Programming Mode; enter local programming mode.
2. Enter the controller access code.
3. Go to Menu 13—Communications.
4. Select Protocol Modbus0 or Modbus1.
5. Enter Yes at the Modbus Online Y/N display.
6. Choose Single or Converter connection type.
7. Choose RS-232 or RS-485 for the primary port.
8. Enter the network address (1-246).
9. Select the same baud rate for all devices.
10. Choose remote, local, or off programming mode.
11. Enter the controller access code.

⚠ Accidental starting can cause severe injury or death.

1. Press the OFF button on the controller.
2. Disconnect the power to the battery charger, if equipped.
3. Disconnect the engine starting battery(ies), negative (--) lead first.
4. Turn off and disconnect power to all devices in the system.
5. Connect to communication port P21.
6. Verify that the controller is OFF.
7. Reconnect the engine starting battery, negative (--) lead last.
8. Reconnect power to the battery charger, if equipped.

⚠ Accidental starting can cause severe injury or death.

1. Press the OFF button on the controller.
2. Disconnect the power to the battery charger, if equipped.
3. Disconnect the engine starting battery(ies), negative (--) lead first.
4. Turn off and disconnect power to all devices in the system.
5. Connect to communication port on TB12 (located in the junction box).
6. Verify that the controller is OFF.
7. Reconnect the engine starting battery, negative (--) lead last.
8. Reconnect power to the battery charger, if equipped.

Tools: Device keypad and display

1. Enable the local programming mode at the device.
2. Enter the menu containing the programming mode settings.
3. Enter the communications settings menu on the device keypad.
4. For the 550 controller, choose the KBUS protocol.
5. Choose Yes for the Online setting (KBUS Online for the 550).
6. Enter the connection type for your connection.
7. Enter primary port, network address, system ID number, and baud rate.
8. Set the programming mode for each device to the required settings.

1. Open the Options menu and verify Configure Mode is not checked.
2. Select Screen>New Screen.
3. Click the Local Connection button in the Connection Selection window.
4. Click the Comm Port Setup button.
5. Select the COM port (1--16) used to connect to the device.
6. Enter a baud rate matching all devices at the site.
7. Leave Data Bits, Parity, and Stop Bits at 8, None, and 1.
8. Enter the highest network address used, or 0 if no LAN is used, then click OK.

1. Set IP Address 192.168.255.33.
2. Set Protocol to Modbus/RTU, Master attached.
3. Connect the Ethernet port on the MCP PLC to the Ethernet side of the converter.

1. Click the Modem Connections button on the Connection Selection dialog box.
2. Click the Modem Setup button.
3. Select the modem manufacturer from the list on the left side.
4. Select the modem model from the list on the right side.
5. Enter the COM port number for the modem in the Comm Port box.
6. Click the OK button; the program configures the modem.