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Kohler — Wire the communication module board in the DEC 3+ controller

Installation · DEC 3+ controller communication module

From a Kohler service manual covering: APM402, APM603, APM802, Decision-Maker 550, GM32644-KP1, GM62466-KP1, GM91356, KPC 1000, MPAC 1000, MPAC 1200, MPAC 1500, MPAC 750. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Kohler APM402, Kohler APM603

Procedure

  1. Attach the 24-position ribbon cable GM32632 inline connector to communication module board P9.
  2. Attach the 10-position ribbon cable GM21340 to communication module board P8 and main circuit board P7.
  3. If GM49791-2 gauge drive circuit board was previously installed, reconnect cable P10 to the communication module board.
  4. For high battery voltage, connect communication board HBV harness GM35318 to T27 lead and terminal TB5-12.
  5. Connect user-supplied battery charger high battery voltage contacts to the remaining GM35318 terminal and TB5-6.
  6. For EPS Supplying Load, connect ATS emergency position auxiliary contacts to terminals TB5-3 and TB5-9.
  7. Make additional user-selected connections for user-defined digital inputs 1 and 2 to TB5.

Specs & values

  • TB5-3 FridayParts $2399.99 ATS Position Input Return
  • TB5-4 User 1 Input Return
  • TB5-5 FridayParts $2799.99 User 2 Input Return
  • TB5-6 User 3 Input Return (reserved for high battery volts on DEC 3+ controllers)
  • TB5-9 ATS Position Input
  • TB5-10 User 1 Input
  • TB5-11 User 2 Input
  • TB5-12 User 3 Input
  • Wire gauge vs. length same as RSA III DC power/signal wiring table (22 to 14 AWG)

Source: Kohler 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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