2.9 Controller Features
The controller features include the annunciator lamp, graphical display and pushbutton/rotary selector dial, switches and
controls, and terminal blocks. See Figure 8 for an illustration of the controller front panel. The following paragraphs detail the
features by general topics. The controller provides:
• The backlit LCD (liquid crystal display) for monitoring the generator set functions and output values
• Master control buttons with status lights
• Fault lamp
• Pushbutton/rotary selector dial to navigate the generator set displays
• Alarm horn and alarm silence switch/light
• Mini USB connector for PC setup using SiteTech™ software
The controller features, accessories, and menu displays depend upon the engine electronic control module (ECM) setup and
features. Controller features apply to generator set models with ECM and non-ECM engines unless otherwise noted.
Figure 8 Decision-Maker
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3500 Controller with Digital Display and Pushbutton/Rotary Selector Dial
Note:
Press the pushbutton/rotary selector dial to turn on the controller lights and display. The backlight turns off 60 minutes after the
last entry when in the AUTO mode.
Note:
After about 5 minutes of no user input (pushbutton/rotary selector dial or buttons), the menu is reset to the top of the main menus
and auto-paging activates for the Overview submenus.
Note:
Measurements display in metric or English units. Use the Controller Configuration menu to change the measurement display.