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Cummins/Onan RSS100 / RSS200 — Low Voltage Signal Connections

Installation · Terminal block TB2

For the Cummins/Onan RSS100 / RSS200, from the Cummins/Onan service manual.

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Before you start

  • Disconnect the AC power source before making control wiring connections.

Procedure

  1. Make sure the generator set is not running and cannot be started; disconnect the batteries.
  2. Run a minimum of three wires from the generator set to terminal block TB2.
  3. Connect Battery Positive (B+) to TB2-3.
  4. Connect Battery Negative (GND) to TB2-1.
  5. Connect Remote Start to TB2-4.
  6. For a ground (B-) start signal connect a jumper from TB2-1 to TB2-2.
  7. For a positive (B+) start signal connect a jumper from TB2-2 to TB2-3.

Specs & values

  • Wire size 16 AWG: 125 ft (one way)
  • Wire size 14 AWG: 200 ft (one way)
  • Wire size 12 AWG: 300 ft (one way)
  • Wire size 10 AWG: 500 ft (one way)
  • Strip insulation back 3/8 inch (10 mm)

Source: Cummins/Onan service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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