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GB GENERATING SET CONTROLLER

Instructions manual

LOVATO ELECTRIC S.P.A. G

24020 GORLE (BERGAMO) ITALIA B
VIA DON E. MAZZA, 12
I336 GB I D F E 02 14

TEL. 035 4282111

FAX (Nazionale): 035 4282200
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WARNING!
– Carefully read the manual before the installation or use.
– This equipment is to be installed by qualified personnel, complying to current standards, to avoid damages or safety hazards.
– Before any maintenance operation on the device, remove all the voltages from measuring and supply inputs and short-circuit the CT input terminals.
– The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for electrical safety in case of improper use of the equipment.
– Products illustrated herein are subject to alteration and changes without prior notice. Technical data and descriptions in the documentation are accurate, to
the best of our knowledge, but no liabilities for errors, omissions or contingencies arising there from are accepted.
– A circuit breaker must be included in the electrical installation of the building. It must be installed close by the equipment and within easy reach of the
operator. It must be marked as the disconnecting device of the equipment: IEC /EN 61010-1 § 6.11.2.
– Clean the instrument with a soft dry cloth; do not use abrasives, liquid detergents or solvents.

INDEX Page
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Keyboard functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Front LED indication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Operating modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Power-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Password access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Display page navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Table of display pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Harmonic analysis page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Waveform pages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
User pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Expandability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Additional resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Communication channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Inputs, outputs, internal variables, counters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Limit thresholds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Remote-controlled variables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
User alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
PLC Logic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Automatic test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
CAN bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Supported measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Mutual Stand-by function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Set-up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
GSM-GPRS modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
IR programming port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Parameter setting through PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Setting of parameters (setup) from front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Parameter table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Alarm properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Alarm table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Alarm description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Input function table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Output function table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Command menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Wiring diagrams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Terminal arrangement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Mechanical dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Panel protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Manual revision history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Technical carachteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

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INTRODUCTION
The RGK800 control unit has been designed to offer state-of-the-art functions for genset applications, both with and without automatic mains outage control.
Built with dedicated components and extremely compact, the RGK800 combines the modern design of the front panel with practical installation and the
possibility of expansion from the rear, where EXP series modules can be slotted. The LCD screen provides a clear and intuitive user interface.

DESCRIPTION
– Genset control with automatic management of mains-generator switching (RGK800) or remote starting management (RGK800SA). G
– 128x80 pixel, backlit LCD screen with 4 grey levels
– 13 function and setting keys
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– Built-in buzzer.
– 10 LEDs indicate operating modes and states
– 5-language text for measurements, settings and messages.
– Expansion bus with 3 slots for EXP series expansion modules:
• RS232, RS485, USB, Ethernet, Profibus, GSM/GPRS communications interface
• Additional digital I/O, static or relay outputs
• PT100 temperature, current, voltage analog I/O.
– Advanced programmable I/O functions.
– 4 alternative functions can be managed, selecting the same with a selector.
– Integrated PLC logic with thresholds, counters, alarms, states.
– Fully user-definable alarms.
– High accuracy TRMS measurement.
– 3-phase + neutral mains voltage reading input.
– 3-phase + neutral genset voltage reading input.
– 3-phase + neutral or earth load currents reading input
– 12-24 VDC universal battery power supply
– Front optical programming interface: galvanically isolated, high speed, waterproof, USB and WiFi compatible.
– 4 analog inputs for resistive sensors:
• Oil pressure:
• Coolant temperature
• Fuel level
• Programmable
– 9 digital inputs:
• 8 programmable, negative
• 1 for emergency-stop pushbutton, positive
– 10 digital outputs:
• 6 protected positive static outputs
• 3 relays
• 1 pulse static output
– Engine speed reading W and pick-up input
– CAN bus-J1939 engine ECU control communications interface.
– Calendar-clock with energy reserve.
– Storage of last 250 events.
– Support for remote alarms and remote annunciator.

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FRONT KEYBOARD
OFF, MAN, AUT and TEST keys - To choose function mode.
START and STOP keys - Only enabled and used to start and stop genset in MAN mode. Pressing the START key will attempt to start the machine in
semiautomatic mode, while holding it down will maintain the start command in manual mode. The LED flashing on the engine symbol indicates the engine is
running with the alarms inhibited, and fixed access at the end of the inhibit alarms time. The engine can be stopped immediately with the OFF key.
MAINS and GEN keys - Only enabled in MAN mode and used to switch the load from the mains to the generator and vice versa. The green LEDs lit near the
mains and generator symbols indicate the respective voltages available within the preset limits. The LEDs lit near the switching symbols indicate the circuit G
breakers have been closed. They will flash if the circuit breakers closing or opening feedback signal does not correspond to the state of the command.
Key - Calls up the main menu and is also used to confirm choices.
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Keys and - Used to scroll the pages of the display or select the list of options in a menu.

Key - Used to select the Mains or Generator measurements, or to decrease a number.

Key - Used to scroll sub-pages or increase a number.

FRONT LEDs
OFF, MAN, AUT and TEST LED (red) - Lit LED indicates active mode. If the LED flashes, remote control via serial interface is enabled (and therefore the
operating mode could be changed by a remote command).
Engine running LED (green) - Indicates the engine is running. The RGK800 detects the state of the engine running on the basis of several signals (generator
voltage/frequency, D+, AC, W, Pick-up, etc.). The LED lights when any one of these signals is present. The LED flashes when the engine is running, but the
protections (Alarms) associated with this state have not been enabled, which is usually the case for a few seconds after starting.
Mains/generator voltage present LEDs (green) - When lit, theses indicate that all the parameters of the respective power sources are within the limits. Any
anomaly will immediately turn the LEDs off. The state of the LEDs instantaneously follows the voltage/frequency trend, without programmed delays.
Mains/generator load LEDs (yellow) - Indicate the load is connected to the respective power sources. These light when feedback signals are received if
programmed, otherwise they light for output commands. If they are blinking, this indicates that the actual state of the circuit breaker (read through the feedback
inputs) does not correspond to the state of the RGK800 command.
Alarm LED (red) - Flashing, indicates an active alarm.

RGK800 front panel

RGK800SA front panel

OPERATING MODES
OFF mode - The engine will not start. The engine will stop immediately when this mode is selected. The mains contactor is closed. This mode reproduces the
state of the RGK800 when it is not powered. Use this system mode to program the parameters and open the commands menu. The siren is disabled in OFF mode.
MAN Mode - The engine can only be started and stopped manually using the START and STOP keys, as is the case for switching the load from the mains to the
generator by pressing the MAINS/GEN keys and vice versa. Holding down the START key extends the set starting time. When START is pressed once, the
generator will attempt to start in semiautomatic mode on the basis of the times set.
AUT Mode - The engine of the RGK800 is started automatically in the case of a mains outage (outside the set limits) and stops when the mains parameters are
once again within said limits, on the basis of the times set in menu M13 Mains control. In the presence of voltage, the load is switched automatically in both
directions.
The RGK800SA is started and stopped remotely through a digital input (remote starting) normally controlled by an ATS. The load can be switched automatically
or controlled remotely.
For both models, if the engine fails to start, the system continues attempting to start the engine up to the maximum number of programmed attempts. If the
automatic test is enabled, it runs at the preset times.
TEST Mode – The engine is started immediately even in the absence of the conditions normally required for the automatic mode. The engine starts in the
programmed automatic mode. There is normally no load switching. If there is a mains outage while the RGK800 is in TEST mode, the load is switched to the
generator. If mains voltage is restored, the load with remain switched to the generator until the operating mode is changed.

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POWER-UP
– The system normally starts in OFF mode.
– If you want the operating mode used before the system powers down to be maintained, change parameter P01.03 in menu M01 Utility.
– The system can be powered at both 12 and 24 VDC, but the correct battery voltage must be set in menu M05 Battery, or a battery voltage alarm will be
generated.
– The parameters of menu M02 General (type of connection, rated voltage, system frequency), menu M11 Engine Starting, and the menus for the type of
engine used (sensors, CAN, etc.) should normally be set. G
MAIN MENU
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– The main menu is made up of a group of graphic icons (shortcuts) that allow rapid access to measurements and settings.
– Starting from normal viewing, press key. The main menu screen is displayed.
– Press to rotate clockwise/counter clockwise to select the required function. The selected icon is highlighted and the central part of the display shows
the description of the function.
– Press to activate the selected function.
– If some functions are not available, the correspondent icon will be disabled, that is shown in a light grey colour.

– etc. - Shortcuts that allow jumping to the first page of that group. Starting from that page it is still possible to move forward-backward
in the usual way.

– - Opens the password entry page, where it is possible to specify the numeric codes that unlock protected functions (parameter setting, commands
menu).

– - Access point to the setup menu for parameter programming. See dedicated chapter.

– - Access point to the commands menu, where the authorised user can execute some clearing-restoring actions.

PASSWORD ACCESS
– The password is used to enable or lock the access to setting menu (setup) and to commands menu.
– For brand-new devices (factory default), the password management is disabled and the access is free. If instead the passwords have been enabled and
defined, then to get access, it is necessary to enter the password first, specifying the numeric code through the keypad.
– To enable password management and to define numeric codes, see setup menu.
– There are two access levels, depending on the code entered:
• User-Level access – Allows clearing of recorded values and the editing of a restricted number of setup parameters.
• Advanced access level – Same rights of the user access plus full settings editing-restoring.
– From normal viewing, press to recall main menu, select the password icon and press .
– The display shows the screen in picture:

– Keys and change the selected digit

– Keys and move through the digits.

– Enter all the digits of the numeric code, then move on the key icon.
– If the password code entered matches the User access code or the Advanced access code, then the correspondent unlock message is shown.
– Once unlocked the password, the access rights last until:
• the device is powered off.
• the device is reset (after quitting the setup menu).
• the timeout period of two minutes elapses without any keystroke.
– To quit the password entry screen press key.

DISPLAY PAGE NAVIGATION

– Keys and scroll through the measurements pages one by one. The title bar shows the current page.
– Some measurements may not be shown depending on the system programming and connections (for example if a fuel sensor is not set, the relevant page
will not be shown).

– On some pages of the RGK800, the display can be switched from the mains measurements to the generator measurements and vice versa with key . The
source displayed is always indicated, either in the middle of the page or by the icons M and G in the status bar.

– Sub-pages, which can be opened with key , are also available on some pages (displaying voltages and currents in the form of bar graphs, for example).
– The user can specify which page and which sub-page the display should return to automatically when no keys have been pressed for a certain time.
– The system can also be programmed so the display remains were it was last.
– You can set this function in menu M01 – Utility.

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TABLE OF DISPLAY PAGES

PAGES EXAMPLE
Line-to-line voltages
Phase voltages
Current
G
…
L-L voltage THD
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L-N voltageTHD
Current THD

L-L Voltages/Currents
L-N Voltages/Currents

Active power
Reactive power
Apparent power
Power factor

Energy meters

Summary of electrical measurements

Engine speed
Note:
From this page it is possible to
acquire automatically the ratio between
RPM and W frequency.
See description of parameter P07.02.

Fuel level status

Fuel autonomy

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PAGES EXAMPLE
Earth fault current

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Generator thermal protection

Engine hour and work counters

Maintenance intervals

Rent

List of events

Alternative configurations

I/O state

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PAGES EXAMPLE
Real time calendar clock

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Info page

System info

Note: Some of the pages listed above may not be displayed if the relevant function is disabled. For example, if the rent function is not programmed, the
corresponding page will not be shown.

HARMONIC ANALYSIS PAGE

– In the RGK800 it is possible to enable the calculation of the FFT harmonic analysis up to the 31st order of the following measurements:
• phase-to-phase voltages
• phase-to-neutral voltages
• currents
– To enable the harmonic analysis, set parametr P23.14.
– For each of these measurements, there is a display page that graphically represents the harmonic content (spectrum) through a bar graph.
– Every column is related to one harmonic order, even and odd. The first column shows the total harmonic distortion (THD).
– Every histogram bar is then divided into three parts, one each phase L1,L2, L3.
– The value of the harmonic content is expressed as a percentage with respect to the fundamental (system frequency).

– It is possible to show the harmonic content in numeric format, selecting the required order through and . The lower part of the screen will display a
little arrow that points to the selected column, and the relative percentage value of the three phases.
– The vertical scale of the graph is automatically selected among four full-scale values, depending on the column with the highest value.

WAVEFORM PAGE
– This page graphically views the waveform of the voltage and current signals read by the RGK800.

– It is possible to see one phase at a time, selecting it with and key.

– The vertical scale (amplitude) is automatically scaled in order to fit the waveform on the screen in the best possible way.
– The horizontal axis (time) shows two consecutive periods referred to the fundamental frequency.
– The graph is automatically updated about every 1s.

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USER PAGES
– The user can create a maximum of 4 customised display pages.
– Each of these pages can view 3 measurements, freely chosen among the available readings of the RGK800.
– The title of the page can be freely programmed by the user.
– The user pages are placed in a position that allows to reach them easily starting from the first page, by pressing button .
– Like all other pages, it is possible to set the system to return automatically to the user page after a time has elapsed without keystrokes.
– To define the user page, see the dedicated menu M26 User pages in the parameter setup chapter. G
EXPANDABILITY
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– Thanks to expansion bus, the RGK800 can be expanded with EXP series modules.
– It is possible to connect a maximum of 3 EXP modules at the same time.
– The supported EXP modules can be grouped in the following categories:
• Communication modules.
• Digital I/O modules.
• Analog I/O modules.
– To insert an expansion module:
• Remove the power supply to RGK800.
• Remove the protecting cover of one of the expansion slots.
• Insert the upper hook of the module into the fixing hole on the left of the expansion slot.
• Rotate the module body to the right, inserting the connector on the bus.
• Push until the bottom clip snaps into its housing.
– Unless otherwise specified, the modules can be inserted in any sequence.
– In applications subject to considerable vibrations, the expansion modules can be held securely in place with the special module bridge clamp accessory,
standard supplied.
– To fit this accessory:
• Remove the two right screws with a Torx T7 screwdriver.
• Position the bridge over the connected modules.
• Screw the screws back in place again.

– When the RGK800 is powered on, it automatically recognises the EXP modules that have been mounted.
– If the system configuration has changed with respect to the last saved, (one module has been added or removed), the base unit asks the user to confirm the
new configuration. In case of confirmation, the new configuration will be saved and will become effective, otherwise the mismatch will be shown at every
subsequent power-on of the system.
– The actual system configuration is shown in the dedicated page of the display (expansion modules), where it is possible to see the number, the type and the
status of the modules.
– The I/O numbering is shown under each module.
– The status (energised/de-energised) of every single I/O and communication channel is highlighted in reverse.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
– The expansion modules provide additional resources that can be used through the dedicated setup menus.
– The setup menus related to the expansions are always accessible, even if the expansion modules are not physically fitted.
– Since it is possible to add more than one module of the same typology (for instance two communication interfaces), the setup menus are multiple, identified
by a sequential number.
– The following table indicates how many modules of each group can be mounted at the same time. The total number of modules must be less or equal than 3.

MODULE TYPE CODE FUNCTION MAX No.

COMMUNICATION EXP 10 10 USB 2
EXP 10 11 RS-232 2
EXP 10 12 RS-485 2
EXP 10 13 Ethernet 1
EXP 10 14 Profibus® DP 1
EXP 10 15 GSM-GPRS 1
DIGITAL I/O EXP 10 00 4 INPUTS 2
EXP 10 01 4 STATIC OUTPUTS 2
EXP 10 02 2 INPUTS + 2 ST. OUTPUTS 3
EXP 10 03 2 RELAYS 3
ANALOG I/O EXP 10 04 2 ANALOG INPUTS 3
EXP 10 05 2 ANALOG OUTPUTS 3

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COMMUNICATION CHANNELS
– The RGK800 supports a maximum of 2 communication modules, indicated as COMn, in addition to the base RS-485. The communication setup menu is thus
divided into three sections (n=1 … 3) of parameters for the setting of the ports.
– The built-in RS-485 interface on the main board is mapped as COM1, thus the eventual additional channels will be called COM2 and COM3.
– The communication channels are completely independent, both for the hardware (physical interface) and for the communication protocol.
– The two channels can communicate at the same time.
– Activating the Gateway function it is possible to use a RGK800 with both an Ethernet port and a RS485 port, that acts as a bridge over other RGKs equipped G
with RS-485 only, in order to achieve a more economic configuration (only one Ethernet port).
– In this network, the RGK with Ethernet port will be set with both communication channels (two among COM1, COM2 and and COM3) with Gateway function
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set to ON, while the other RGKs will be configured normally with Gateway = OFF.

INPUTS, OUTPUTS, INTERNAL VARIABLES, COUNTERS, ANALOG INPUTS

– The inputs and outputs are identified by a code and a sequence number. For instance, the digital inputs are identified by code INPx, where x is the number of
the input. In the same way, digital outputs are identified by code OUTx.
– The sequence number of I/Os is simply based on their mounting position, with a progressive numbering from top to bottom.
– It is possible to manage up to 6 analog inputs (AINx), connected to external analog sensors (temperature, pressure, flow etc). The value read from the
sensors can be scaled to any unit of measure, visualized on the display and transmitted on the communication bus. The value read from analog inputs is
shown on the dedicated display page. They can be used to drive LIMx limit thresholds, that can be linked to an internal or external output, or used in a PLC
logic function.
– The expansion I/O numbering starts from the last I/O installed on the base unit. For example, with INP1…INP8 digital inputs on the base unit, the first digital
input on the expansion modules will be INP9. See the following table for the I/O numbering:

CODE DESCRIPTION BASE EXP

INPx Digital Inputs 1…8 9…16
OUTx Digital Outputs 1…10 11…16
COMx Communication ports 1 2...3
AINx Analog Inputs - 1…6
AOUx Analog Outputs - 1…6
RALx Remote relays for Alarm / status - 1…24

– In a similar way, there are some internal bit-variables (markers) that can be associated to the outputs or combined between them. For instance, it is possible
to apply some limit thresholds to the measurements done by the system (voltage, current, power, etc.). In this case, an internal variable named LIMx will be
activated when the measurements will go outside the limits defined by the user through the dedicated setting menu.
– Furthermore, there are up to 8 counters (CNT1..CNT8) that can count pulses coming from an external source (through a digital input INPx) or the number of
times that a certain condition as been verified. For instance, defining a limit threshold LIMx as the count source, it will be possible to count how many times
one measurement has exceeded a certain limit.
– The following table groups all the I/O and the internal variables managed by the RGK800.

CODE DESCRIPTION RANGE

LIMx Limit thresholds 1…16
REMx Remote-controlled variables 1…16
UAx User alarms 1…8
PULx Energy consumption pulses 1…6
CNTx Programmable counters 1…8
PLCx PLC logic variables 1…32

LIMIT THRESHOLDS (LIMX)

– The LIMn thresholds are internal variables whose status depends on the out-of-limits of one particular measurement set by the user (e.g. total active power
higher than 25kW) among all those measured.
– To make the setting of the thresholds easier, since the limits can span in a very wide range, each of them can be set using a base number and a multiplier
(for example: 25 x 1k = 25000).
– For each LIM, there are two thresholds (upper and lower). The upper threshold must always be set to a value higher than the lower threshold.
– The meaning of the thresholds depends on the following functions:
Min function: the lower threshold defines the trip point, while the upper threshold is for the resetting. The LIM trips when the selected measurement is less than
the Lower threshold for the programmed delay. When the measured value becomes higher than the upper setpoint, after the set delay, the LIM status is reset.
Max function: the upper threshold defines the trip point, while the lower threshold is for the resetting. The LIM trips when the selected measurement is more
than upper threshold for the programmed delay. When the measured value decreases below the lower setpoint, after the delay, the LIM status is reset.
Max+Min function: both thresholds are for tripping. When the measured value is less than lower or more than upper setpoints, then, after the respective delays,
the LIM will trip. When the measured value returns within the limits, the LIM status will be immediately reset.
– Trip denotes either activation or de-activation of the LIM variable, depending on ‘Normal status’ setting.
– If the LIMn latch is enabled, the reset can be done only manually using the dedicated command in the commands menu.
– See setup menu M24.

REMOTE-CONTROLLED VARIABLES (REMX)

– RGK800 can manage up to 16 remote-controlled variables (REM1…REM16).
– Those are variables which status can be modified by the user through the communication protocol and that can be used in combination with outputs,
Boolean logic, etc.
– Example: using a remote variable (REMx) as a source for an output (OUTx), it will be possible to freely energise or de-energise one relay through the
supervision software. This allows to use the RGK800 relays to drive lighting or similar loads.
– Another possible use of REM variables is to enable/disable other functions remotely, inserting them into a Boolean logic in AND with inputs or outputs.

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USER ALARMS (UAX)

– The user has the possibility to define a maximum of 8 programmable alarms (UA1…UA8).
– For each alarm, it is possible to define:
• the source that is the condition that generates the alarm,
• the text of the message that must appear on the screen when this condition is met.
• The properties of the alarm (just like for standard alarms), that is in which way that alarms interacts with the generator control.
– The condition that generates the alarm can be, for instance, the overcoming of a threshold. In this case, the source will be one of the limit thresholds LIMx. G
– If instead, the alarm must be displayed depending on the status of an external digital input, then the source will be an INPx.
– With the same criteria, it is possible to also link complex conditions to an alarm, resulting from the logic combination of inputs, limits, etc. In this case, the
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Boolean logic variables PLCx must be used.

– For every alarm, the user can define a free message that will appear on the alarm page.
– The properties of the user alarms can be defined in the same way as the normal alarms. You can choose whether a certain alarm will stop the engine, activate
the siren, close the global alarm output, etc. See chapter Alarm properties.
– When several alarms are active at the same time, they are displayed sequentially, and their total number is shown on the status bar.
– To reset one alarm that has been programmed with latch, use the dedicated command in the commands menu.
– For details on alarm programming and definition, refer to setup menu M32.

PLC LOGIC (PLCX)

– You can set a ladder program with the Customisation manager software for the RGK PLC logic, to easily create any function required for the genset
accessory applications.
– You can enter all the variables managed by the RGK800 in the program logic, such as inputs (INPx), limit thresholds (LIMx), remote variables (REMx), and
controller states (RALx), etc.
– The results of processing the various branches of the ladder logic are saved in internal variables (PLCx) which can then be used to control the outputs of the
RGK800, or as backup memories to build a more complex logic, or also to control user-defined alarms (UAx).
– The logic function created with the ladder program can be verified in real time and if necessary corrected in the relevant window of the Customisation
manager.

AUTOMATIC TEST
– The automatic test is a periodic test carried out at set intervals (set during setup) if the system is in AUT mode and the function has been enabled.
– It is possible to decide in which days of the week the automatic test can be executed and at what timeof the dauy (hours:minutes).
– See menu M16 Autoamtic test formore details on automatic test programming.
– After starting, the genset runs for a set time, after which it will stop. The message 'T.AUT' is displayed before the generator starts.
– The automatic test can be set to run in setup also if there is an external stop signal.

– The automatic test can be enabled/disabled without opening the Setup menu in the following way:

• Open the 'AUTOMATIC TEST' page and press the keys and START to enable the function, or the keys and STOP to disable it.
– The automatic test can be stopped with the OFF key.

CANBUS
– The CAN port allows RGK800 controllers to be connected to the electronic control units (ECU) of modern engines in order to:
– Read the measurements contained in the ECU without adding sensors to the engine
– Considerably simplify wiring
– Obtain complete, detailed diagnostics
– Avoid assembly of CIU or Coo (coordinator) type decoding boards
– Permit direct control from CAN of engine stopping and starting (where permitted)
– The board functions in combination with the ECUs of the engines most widely used in gensets applications, using the standard defined by the SAE J1939.
– For details on CAN parameters, see setup menu M21 CANBUS.

SUPPORTED MEASUREMENTS
– The CAN port is able to decode and make available a set of measurements defined by the J1939 standard and identified by a number (SPN, Suspect
Parameter Number).
– According to the type of engine, a certain number of measurements are available (a sub-set of possible measurements) that are shown on the display of the
RGK800.

– The measures are grouped in several sub-pages, that can be viewed pressing and keys.

– The next page shows the diagnostic messages.

– Engine speed, oil pressure and cooling fluid temperature are taken directly from the CAN; therefore, neither wiring or setting of the related sensors is
required.

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SPN Description U/M

190 Engine speed RPM
100 Oil pressure Bar
110 Coolant temperature °C
247 ECU engine hours h G
102 Boost pressure Bar B
105 Intake manifold temperature °C
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183 Fuel rate l/h

513 Actual torque %
512 Demand torque %
91 Accelerator pedal position %
92 Load percentage %
- Protection indicator On-Off
- Amber warning indicator On-Off
- Red alarm indicator On-Off
- Malfunction indicator On-Off
174 Fuel temperature °C
175 Oil temperature °C
94 Fuel delivery pressure Bar
98 Oil level %
101 Crankcase pressure Bar
109 Coolant pressure Bar
111 Coolant level %
97 Water in fuel On-Off
158 Battery voltage VDC
106 Air intake pressure Bar
108 Barometric pressure Bar
173 Exhaust gas temperature °C

– When the ECU is off, the measurements are not available and are therefore replaced by hyphens.
– If a measurement is not availabe on a particular engine, NA (Not Available) is displayed.
– If a measurement is incorrect (for example, the sensor is disconnected) ERR is displayed instead of this.

DIAGNOSTICS
– In the case of failures, many ECUs highlight the problem with a J1939 standard code, called DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) consisting of SPN+FMI, where
SPN (Suspect Parameter Number) identifies the signal affected by the fault, while FMI (Failure Mode Indicator) identifies the type of failure.
For example:
SPN-FMI
100-01
indicates SPN 100 (oil pressure) and FMI 01 (too low).
– In view of the many sensors connected to an ECU, a high number of possible codes is managed. In the case of a fault, this is indicated on the display of the
RGK800 with both a code and with a description in the related language, in the last of the sub-pages dedicated to the CAN.
– In the case of several simultaneus alarms, these are cycled periodically.
– According to the seriousness of the code, an amber alarm indicator (warning) or red alarm indicator (critical alarm) is usually generated.
– Some ECUs do not use the J1939 standard to code the alarms. Also in this case, the DTCs are displayed with their numeric code and, when possible, with an
uncoded description.
– To reset the alarms, press or OFF, as usual.
– If enabled, the RGK800 will send a reset alarm command, according to the type of ECU selected, on the BUS.

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MUTUAL STAND-BY FUNCTION

– The mutual standby function permits to coordinate the operation of two generating sets in redundancy (standby) between each other and to balance the
operating hours of both of them.
– The mutual standby function is obtained through the serial interface communication between the two controllers. If the serial link is not working for any
reason, the two generators operate independently, that is they start at the same time when there is a request for running and their load connection
management has to be done via electrical interlock.
– If one of the two generators is not available because of alarm, non-automatic mode or failure conditions, the other unit can take over powering the load. G
– Regarding the AC signals, mains voltage is measured by both controllers using the appropriate inputs while each monitors the voltage of their own generator.
– The load is controlled by three contactors, one for each source (MAINS-GEN1-GEN2), interlocked among each other.
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– When the mains voltage fails or is not available, the controller which has operated less hours and does not have a global alarm activated, is started and
continues to operate until the mains voltage returns.
– With P23.05 = Start, if during its operation should the number of operating hours exceeds the hours of the other controller, it will continue to operate in any
case.
– With P23.05 = Time, It is possible to set the maximum number of hours of consecutive running before the alternate generator is activated. In this case, the
engine is started first, and when the voltage is available the changeover takes place.
– Whenever a failure (global alarm) on the running generating set takes place, the second generating set is started and steps in as standby.
– During this circumstance should the alarm be resolved, the load remains powered by the standby generating set; this to minimise the power supply cutoffs.
– Normally this cycle provides that both controllers are programmed to AUT mode. All the same, if one of the two controllers is set in another mode, the
operation of the system is warranted anyway as long as the operativeness of the alternate system (standby controller) is maintained.

SETUP
– Connect together the two controllers through a dedicated RS-485 network, using one of the available communication channels (COMx), for instance the built-
in COM1 interface port.
– Set the serial address (P20.x.01) of the first controller to value 01, and of the second controller to 02.
– Set the parameters (timing and modes) of the mutual stand-by function using parameters P23.04, P23.05 and P23.06 of menu M23 MISCELLANEOUS.
– Set both controller sto AUT mode.
– Move to the Mutual standby display page and check that each controller is ‘seeing’ correctly the status of the other one.
Note: If during testing or during normal operation you want to anticipate the transition from one generator to another without waiting for the time of alternation

set, press and hold simultaneously the and for 5 sec.

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GSM /GPRS MODEM

– On the RGK800 expansion bus it is possible to insert the GSM/GPRS modem module EXP 10 15. It occupies one of COMx channels.
– This module allows to greatly simplify the use of a modem compared to the traditional solution with an external module as it provides the advantages listed
below:
– Quadri-band GSM-GPRS modem, suitable for use in with worldwide networks.
– The modem power supply is guaranteed by the base unit also during starting of the engine, when the battery voltage drops momentarily to values not
compatible with the traditional external modules. G
– Built-in SIM card holder.
– SMA connector for quad-band outdoor antenna, anti-vandal, IP65 waterproof (Lovato code CX03).
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The supported features are summarized below:

– Online connection (CSD)
Allows you to connect online via the remote control software, in response to an incoming call from your PC or proveninete calling themselves a PC on hold.
– Send SMS with alarms / states / events
Sending states and alarms via SMS to multiple recipients. And 'necessary in this case to specify the phone numbers of the recipients and the conditions that
generate the call.
– E-mail sending
As with SMS, but sent to an e-mail account.
– Receiving SMS commands
Allows you to control the RGK800 by sending an SMS. The supported commands, which can be concatenated into a single message, are the following:

COMMAND Action
OFF, MAN, Change operating mode according to the command
AUT, TEST
RESET Alarms reset
START, STOP Start / stop engine manually
MAINS=x, GEN=x Sets the mains or generator switches manually (x=1 or 0)
PWD=**** Allows you to specify the password to accept commands, if the phone sends is not one of those defined as recipients of
alarm messages.
TIME=ss Wait ss seconds before executing the following commands
INFO? Ask for general status of the generating set. The answer will be a string like the following:
ID=DEMO;
OM=MAN;
MV=411V,413V,412;
GV=000V,000V,000V;
LC=0000A,0000A,0000A,
MC1,GC0;
GF=00.0Hz;
ES=STOP;
BV=12.0V;
FL=000%;
EH=00000h
FUEL? Ask for fuel tank status.

– Sending data and event files on remote FTP server

It is possible to send all the events recorded by the RGK800 on a file managed from an FTP server. In this way you can have on the server the updated
history of what has happened on all gen-sets in the field.
– The settings required for the operation of the GSM modem can be made through the appropriate Modem parameters window of the remote control software
RGK Remote Control.
– When the modem is operating into the base unit it is possible to see its status through a dedicated page, that shows the modem action in progress, the
signal quality, and eventually the connection problem codes.

MULTIPLE CONFIGURATIONS
– It is possible to load a maximum of 4 basic configurations for the nominal parameters (voltage, current, frequency, speed, etc.). They can be defined by the
multiple menu M04.
– The system can then dynamically switch from one configuration to another by a combination of digital inputs set up using the Configuration selection
function, typically connected to an external selector switch.
– This function is useful for example situations of genset rental where the load characteristics vary from time to time.
– The configuration can be changed only with the engine stopped and the unit in OFF mode. If you change the selection when the conditions are not met, the
system maintains its previous configuration and signals the alarm A57 configuration change not possible.
– See the table below for the correspondence between inputs and active selection.

INPUT CHANNEL 1 INPUT CHANNEL 2 ACTIVE CONFIGURATION

OFF OFF CNF1 (P04.1.xx)
ON OFF CNF2 (P04.2.xx)
OFF ON CNF3 (P04.3.xx)
ON ON CNF4 (P04.4.xx)

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IR PROGRAMMING PORT
– The parameters of the RGK800 can be configured through the front optical port, using the IR-USB CX01 programming dongle, or with the IR-WiFi CX02
dongle.
– This programming port has the following advantages:
• You can configure and service the RGK800 without access to the rear of the device or having to open the electrical board.
• It is galvanically isolated from the internal circuits of the RGK800, guaranteeing the greatest safety for the operator.
• High speed data transfer. G
• Ip65 front panel.
• Limits the possibility of unauthorized access with device config.
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– Simply hold the CX.. dongle up to the front panel, connecting the plugs to the relevant connectors, and the device will be acknowledged as shown by the
LINK LED on the programming dongle flashing green.

PARAMETER SETTING (SETUP) WITH PC

– You can use the Customization manager set-up software to transfer (previously programmed) set-up parameters from the RGK800 to the hard drive of the
PC and vice versa.
– The parameter may be partially transferred from the PC to the RGK, transferring only the parameters of the specified menus.
– The PC can be used to set parameters and also the following:
• Data on the characteristics of the pressure, temperature, fuel level sensor curves, and the generator protection
• Customised logo displayed on power-up and every time you exit keyboard setup.
• Info page where you can enter application information, characteristics, data, etc.
• PLC logic debug and programming.
• Load alternative set of languages to default.

PARAMETER SETTING (SETUP) FROM FRONT PANEL

– To open the parameters programming menu (setup):
• Turn the unit in OFF mode.
• In normal measurements view, press to call up the main menu.

• Select the icon . If it is disabled (displayed in grey) you must enter the password (see chapter Password access).
• Press to open the setup menu.
– The table shown in the illustration is displayed, with the settings sub-menus of all the parameters on the basis of their function.
– Select the required menu with keys and confirm with .
– Press OFF to return to the valves view.

Settings: menu selection

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– The following table lists the available submenus:

CODE MENU DESCRIPTION

M01 UTILITY Language, brightness, display pages, etc.
M02 GENERAL System specifications
M03 PASSWORD Password settings G
M04x CONFIGURATIONS 1..4 multiple configurations selectable B
M05 BATTERY Genset battery parameters
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M06 ACOUSTIC ALARMS Internal buzzer and external siren control

M07 ENGINE SPEED Limit thresholds, rpm valve source
M08 OIL PRESSURE Limit thresholds, valve source
M09 COOLANT TEMP. Limit thresholds, valve source
M10 FUEL LEVEL Filling, limit thresholds, measurement source
M11 ENGINE STARTING Engine start/stop mode
M12 LOAD SWITCHING Load switching mode
M13 MAINS CONTROL Mains voltage limits of acceptability
M14 GEN CONTROL Generator voltage limits of acceptability
M15 GEN PROTECTION Ground-fault, protection curves, thresholds
M16 AUTOMATIC TEST Automatic test mode, duration, period
M17 MAINTENANCE Maintenance intervals
M18 PROG. INPUTS Programmable digital inputs functions
M19 PROG. OUTPUTS Programmable digital outputs functions
M20 COMMUNICATION Address, format, protocol
M21 CAN BUS ECU type, control options
M22 LOAD MANAGEMENT Priority loads, dummy load management
M23 MISCELLANEOUS Mutual stand-by, EJP, function, etc.
M24 LIMIT THRESHOLDS Customisable limit thresholds
M25 COUNTERS Programmable generic counters
M26 USER PAGES Custom page dimensions
M27 REMOTE ALARMS External relay alarm/state signals
M28 RESISTIVE INPUT Programmable aux. resistive input
M29 ANALOG INPUTS Voltage/current/temperature inputs
M30 ANALOG OUTPUTS Voltage/current outputs
M31 ENERGY PULSES Energy metering pulses
M32 USER ALARM Programmable alarms
M33 ALARM PROPERTIES Alarms effect enabling

– Select the sub-menu and press to show the parameters.

– Each parameter is shown with code, description and actual setting value.

Setup: parameter selection

– To modify the setting of one parameter, select it and then press .

– If the Advanced level access code has not been entered, it will not be possible to enter editing page and an access denied message will be shown.
– If instead the access rights are confirmed, then the editing screen will be shown.

Setup: editing page

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– When the editing screen is displayed, the parameter setting can be modified with and keys. The screen shows the new setting, a graphic bar that shows the
setting range, the maximum and minimum values, the previous setting and the factory default.
– Pressing + the value is set to the minimum possible, while with + it is set to the maximum.
– Pressing simultaneously + , the setting is set to factory default.
– During the entry of a text string, keys and are used to select the alphanumeric character while and are used to move the cursor along the text string.
Pressing keys and simultaneously will move the character selection straight to character ‘A’.
– Press to go back to the parameter selection. The entered value is stored. G
– Press OFF to save all the settings and to quit the setup menu. The controller executes a reset and returns to normal operation.
– If the user does not press any key for more than 2 minutes, the system leaves the setup automatically and goes back to normal viewing without saving the
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changes done on parameters.

– N.B.: A backup copy of the setup data (settings that can be modified using the keyboard) can be saved in the eeprom memory of the RGK800. This data can
be restored when necessary in the work memory. The data backup 'copy' and 'restore' commands can be found in the commands menu.

TABLE OF PARAMETERS

M01 - UTILITY U/M Default Range

P01.01 Language English English
Italiano
Francais
Espanol
Portuguese
P01.02 Set power delivery clock OFF OFF-ON
P01.03 Power-on operating mode OFF mode OFF mode
Previous
P01.04 LCD contrast % 50 0-100
P01.05 Display backlight intensity high % 100 0-100
P01.06 Display backlight intensity low % 25 0-50
P01.07 Time to switch to low backlighting s 180 5-600
P01.08 Return to default page s 300 OFF / 10-600
P01.09 Default page VLL (page list)
P01.10 Generator identifier (empty) String 20 chr.

P01.01 – Select display text language.

P01.02 – Active automatic clock settings access after power-up.
P01.03 – Start system in OFF mode after power-up or in same mode it was switched off in.
P01.04 – Adjust LCD contrast.
P01.05 – Display backlight high adjustment.
P01.07 – Display backlight low delay.
P01.08 – Default page display restore delay when no key pressed. If set to OFF the display will always show the last page selected manually.
P01.09 – Default page displayed on power-up and after delay.
P01.10 – Free text with alphanumeric identifier name of specific generator. Used also for identification after remote reporting alarms/events via SMS/Email.

M02 – MAIN MENU U/M Default Range

P02.01 Nos. 1-2-3 CT Primary A 5 1-10000
P02.02 Nos. 1-2-3 CT Secondary A 5 1-5
P02.03 Nos. 1-2-3 CT Current valve Load Load
Generator
P02.04 No. 4 CT Primary A 5 1-10000
P02.05 No. 4 CT Secondary A 5 1-5
P02.06 No. 4 CT Current valve OFF OFF
Neutral
Earth
P02.07 VT Use OFF OFF-ON
P02.08 VT Primary V 100 50-50000
P02.09 VT Secondary V 100 50-500
P02.10 Phase sequence control OFF OFF
L1-L2-L3
L3-L2-L1

P02.01 – Value of the phase current transformers primary. Example: set 800 for 800/5 CT.
P02.02 – Value of the phase current transformers secondary. Example: set 5 for 800/5 CT.
P02.03 – Positioning of phase CT. If positioned on load, the current (and the relative power and energy) are switched to the mains or generator on the basis of
which circuit breaker is closed.
P02.04 – Primary value of the fourth current transformer.
P02.05 – Secondary value of the fourth current transformer..
P02.06 – Positioning of the fourth CT. OFF = not installed. Neutral = Neutral current reading. Earth = Earth leakage current reading. In this case ground fault
thresholds of intervention can be set .
P02.07 – Using voltage transformers (TV) on mains/generator voltage metering inputs.
P02.08 – Primary value of any voltage transformers.
P02.09 – Secondary value of any voltage transformers.
P02.10 – Enable phase sequence control. OFF = no control. Direct = L1-L2-L3.
Reverse = L3-L2-L1. Note: Enable also corresponding alarms.

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M03 - PASSWORD U/M Default Range

P03.01 Use password. OFF OFF-ON
P03.02 User level password 1000 0-9999
P03.03 Advanced level password 2000 0-9999
P03.04 Remote access password OFF OFF/1-9999 G
P03.01 – If set to OFF, password management is disabled and anyone has access to the settings and commands menu. B
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P03.02 – With P03.01 enabled, this is the value to specify for activating user level access. See Password access chapter.
P03.03 – As for P03.02, with reference to Advanced level access.
P03.04 – If set to a numeric value, this becomes the code to specify via serial communication before sending commands from a remote control.

M04 – CONFIGURATIONS (CNFn, n=1…4) U/M Default Range

P04.n.01 Rated voltage V 400 50-500000
P04.n.02 Type of connection L1-L2-L3-N L1-L2-L3-N
L1-L2-L3
L1-N-L2
L1-N
P04.n.03 Type of voltage control L-L L-L
L-N
L-L + L-N
P04.n.04 Rated current A 5 1-10000
P04.n.05 Rated frequency Hz 50 50
60
400
P04.n.06 Rated engine rpm RPM 1500 750-3600
P04.n.07 Rated active power kW Aut Aut / 1-10000
P04.n.08 Rated apparent power kVA Aut Aut / 1-10000

Note: This menu is divided into 4 sections, which refer to 4 configurations CNF1…CNF4. See relevant chapter on managing the variable configurations.
P04.n.01 – Rated voltage of mains and generator. Always set the line-to-line voltage for polyphase systems
P04.n.02 – Choice of the type of connection, 3-phase with/without neutral, 2-phase or single phase.
P04.n.03 – Voltage controls performed on line-to-line voltages, phase voltages or both.
P04.n.04 – Rated current of the generator. Used for the percentage settings of the protection thresholds.
P04.n.05 – Rated frequency of mains and generator.
P04.n.06 – Rated engine rpm.
P04.n.07 – Rated active power of the generator. Used for the percentage settings of the protection thresholds, dummy load management, priority loads, etc. If
set to Aut, it is calculated using the CT primary and rated voltage.
P04.n.08 – Rated apparent power of the generator.

M05 - BATTERY U/M Default Range

P05.01 Battery rated voltage V 12 12 / 24
P05.02 MAX. voltage limit % 130 110-140%
P05.03 MIN. voltage limit % 75 60-130%
P05.04 MIN./MAX. voltage delay s 10 0-120

P05.01 – Rated battery voltage.

P05.02 – Battery MAX. voltage alarm intervention threshold.
P05.03 – Battery MIN. voltage alarm intervention threshold.
P05.04 – Battery MIN. and MAX. alarms intervention delay.

M06 – ACOUSTIC ALARMS U/M Default Range

P06.01 Siren mode for alarm. Time OFF
Keyboard
Time
Repeat
P06.02 Siren activation time for alarm. s 30 OFF/1-600
P06.03 Siren activation time before starting. s OFF OFF / 1-60
P06.04 Siren activation time for emote control initialisation. s OFF OFF / 1-60
P06.05 Siren activation time for mains outage. s OFF OFF / 1-60
P06.06 Acoustic warning devices BUZZER+SIREN OFF
SIREN
BUZZER
BUZZER+SIR
P06.07 Buzzer for key press s 0.15 OFF /
0.01-0.50

P06.01 – OFF = siren disabled. Keyboard = Siren goes off continuously until silenced by pressing a key on the front panel. Timed = Activated for the specified
time with P06.02. Repeated = Activated for time P06.02, pause for 3x time, then repeated periodically.
P06.02 – Duration of buzzer activation for alarm.
P06.03 – Duration of buzzer activation before engine start.
P06.04 – Duration of buzzer activation after remote control via communication channel.
P06.05 – Duration of buzzer activation after mains outage.
P06.06 – Select buzzer.
P06.07 – Activation and duration of buzzer for key press.

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M07 – ENGINE SPEED U/M Default Range

P07.01 Engine speed reading source W OFF
FREQ-GEN.
W
Pick-up LS
Pick-up HS G
P07.02 RPM/W ratio - pick-up 1.000
CAN
0.001-50.000
B
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P07.03 MAX. speed limit 110 100-120

P07.04 MAX. speed alarm delay 3.0 0.5-60.0
P07.05 MIN. speed limit 90 80-100
P07.06 MIN. speed alarm delay 5 0-600

P07.01 – Select source for engine speed readings. OFF = rpm not displayed and controlled. Freq. Gen = RPM calculated on the basis of power alternator
frequency. Rated rpm corresponds to rated frequency. W = RPM measured using the frequency of signal W, with reference to RPM/W ratio set with
the following parameter. Pick-up LS = RPM measured by pick-up sensor, using a low sensitivity input (for strong signals). Pick-up HS = as above,
with high-sensitivity input (for weak signals). CAN = RPM read by engine ECU through CAN bus.
P07.02 – Ratio between the RPM and the frequency of the W or pick-up signal. Can be set manually or acquired automatically through the following procedure:
From the engine speed page, with engine running at nominal speed, press START and toghether for 5 seconds. The ssystem will acquire the
present speed as the rated one, using the present frequency of the W signal to calculate the value of parameter P07.02.
P07.03 - P07.04 – Limit threshold and delay for generating engine speed too high alarm.
P07.05 - P07.06 – Limit threshold and delay for generating engine speed too low alarm.

M08 – OIL PRESSURE U/M Default Range

P08.01 Reading source OFF OFF
RES
CAN
AINx
P08.02 Channel no. 1 1..8
P08.03 Type of resistive sensor VDO VDO
VEGLIA
DATCON
CUSTOM
…
P08.04 Resistive sensor offset Ohm 0 -30.0 - +30.0
P08.05 Pressure units of measurement bar bar
psi
P08.06 MIN. pressure prealarm (bar/psi) 3.0 0.1-180.0
P08.07 MIN. pressure alarm limit (bar/psi) 2.0 0.1-180.0

P08.01 – Specifies which source is used for reading the oil pressure. OFF = not managed. RES = Read from resistive sensor with analog input on PRESS
terminal. CAN = Read from CAN bus. AINx = read from analog input of an EXP expansion module.
P08.02 – Channel number (x) to specify if AINx was selected for the previous parameter.
P08.03 – When using a resistive sensor, selects which curve to use. The curves can be custom set using the Customisation Manager software.
P08.04 – When using a resistive sensor, this lets you add or subtract an offset in Ohms from the set curve, to compensate for cable length for example. This
value can also be set without opening setup by using the quick function in the commands menu which lets you view the measurements while
calibrating.
P08.05 – Selects the unit of measurement for the oil pressure.
P08.06 - P08.07 – Define respectively the prealarm and alarm thresholds for MIN. oil pressure. See respective alarms.

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M09 – COOLANT TEMPERATURE U/M Default Range

P09.01 Reading source OFF OFF
RES
CAN
AINx
P09.02 Channel no. 1 1..8 G
P09.03 Type of resistive sensor VDO VDO B
VEGLIA
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DATCON
CUSTOM
….
P09.04 Resistive sensor offset Ohm 0 -30.0 - +30.0
P09.05 Temperature unit of measurement °C °C
°F
P09.06 MAX. temperature prealarm ° 90 20-300
P09.07 MAX. temperature alarm limit ° 100 20-300
P09.08 MIN. temperature alarm limit ° OFF OFF/20-300
P09.09 Load increase temperature ° OFF OFF/20-300
P09.10 Heater activation threshold ° OFF OFF/20-300
P09.11 Heater deactivation threshold ° OFF OFF/20-300
P09.12 Temperature sensor fault alarm delay min OFF OFF / 1 – 60

P09.01 – Specifies which source is used for reading the coolant temperature. OFF = not managed. RES = Read from resistive sensor with analog input on TEMP
terminal. CAN = Read from CANbus. AINx = Read from analog input of an EXP expansion module.
P09.02 – Channel number (x) to specify if AINx was selected for the previous parameter.
P09.03 – When using a resistive sensor, selects which curve to use. The curves can be custom set using the Customisation manager software.
P09.04 – When using a resistive sensor, this lets you add or subtract an offset in Ohms from the set curve, to compensate for cable length for example.
This value can also be set without opening setup by using the quick function in the commands menu which lets you view the measurements while
calibrating.
P09.05 – Selects the unit of measurement for the temperature.
P09.06 - P09.07 – Define respectively the alarm and prealarm thresholds for MAX. temperature of the liquid. See respective alarms.
P09.08 – Defines the min. liquid temperature alarm threshold. See respective alarms.
P09.09 – If the engine temperature is higher than this threshold (engine is warm) , then the load is connected to the generator after 5s instead of waiting the
usual presence delay set with P14.05. If instead the temperature I lower , then the system will wait the elapsingof the whole presence time.
P09.10 - P09.11 – Defines the thresholds for on-off control of the output programmed with the preheating function
P09.12 – Delay before a temperature resistive sensor fault alarm is generated.

M10 – FUEL LEVEL U/M Default Range

P10.01 Reading source OFF OFF
RES
CAN
AINx
P10.02 Channel no. 1 1..8
P10.03 Type of resistive sensor VDO VDO
VEGLIA
DATCON
CUSTOM
….
P10.04 Resistive sensor offset Ohm 0 -30.0 - +30.0
P10.05 Capacity unit of measurement % %
l
gal
P10.06 Tank capacity OFF OFF / 1-30000
P10.07 MIN. fuel level prealarm % 20 0-100
P10.08 MIN. fuel level % 10 0-100
P10.09 Start filling with fuel pump level % OFF OFF/ 0-100
P10.10 Stop filling with fuel pump level % OFF OFF/ 0-100
P10.11 Rated hourly engine consumption l/h OFF OFF / 0.0-100.0
P10.12 Fuel theft alarm sensitivity % OFF OFF / 0-100
P10.13 Enable energy efficiency page OFF OFF
ON

P10.01 – Specifies which source is used for reading the fuel level. OFF = not managed. RES = Read from resistive sensor with analog input on FUEL terminal.
CAN = Read from CANbus. AINx = Read from analog input of EXP expansion module.
P10.02 – Channel number (x) to specify if AINx was selected for the previous parameter.
P10.03 – When using a resistive sensor, selects which curve to use. The curves can be custom set using the Customisation manager software.
P10.04 – When using a resistive sensor, this lets you add or subtract an offset in Ohms from the set curve, to compensate for cable length for example.
This value can also be set without opening setup by using the quick function in the commands menu, which lets you view the measurements while
calibrating.
P10.05 – Selects the unit of measurement for fuel tank capacity and available fuel.
P10.06 – Defines the fuel tank capacity, used to indicate autonomy.
P10.07 - P10.08 – Defines respectively the prealarm and alarm thresholds for min. fuel level. See respective alarms.
P10.09 – The fuel filling pump starts when the fuel drops below this level.
P10.10 – The fuel filling pump stops when the fuel reaches or is higher than this level.
P10.11 – Rated hourly engine consumption. Used to calculate minimum autonomy left.
P10.12 – Sets a coefficient for fuel theft alarm sensitivity. Low values = high sensitivity - High values = low sensitivity. Suggested values between 3% and 5%.
P10.13 – Enables the display of a sub-page on the fuel level page, with the genset energy efficiency data.

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M11 – ENGINE STARTING U/M Default Range

P11.01 Battery charger alternator voltage engine start threshold VDC 10.0 OFF/3.0-30
P11.02 Generator voltage engine start threshold % 25 OFF/10-100
P11.03 Generator frequency engine start threshold % 30 OFF/10-100
P11.04 Engine speed start threshold % 30 OFF/10-100 G
P11.05 Glow plugs preheating time s OFF OFF/1-600 B
P11.06 Fuel preheating disconnection temperature ° OFF OFF/20-300
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P11.07 Fuel preheating timeout s OFF OFF/1-900

P11.08 Time between Ev and start s 1.0 OFF/1.0-30.0
P11.09 Number of attempted starts 5 1-30
P11.10 Duration of attempted starts s 5 1-60
P11.11 Pause between attempted starts s 5 1-60
P11.12 Pause between end of attempted start and next attempt s OFF OFF/1-60
P11.13 Alarms inhibition time after starting s 8 1-120
P11.14 Overspeed inhibition time after starting s 8 1-120
P11.15 Deceleration time s OFF OFF/1-600
P11.16 Deceleration end temperature ° OFF OFF/20-300
P11.17 Cooling cycle mode Load Always
Load
Temp. thresh.
P11.18 Cooling time s 120 1-3600
P11.19 Cooling end temperature threshold ° OFF OFF/1-250
P11.20 Stop magnets time s OFF OFF/1-60
P11.21 Gas valve delay s OFF OFF/1-60
P11.22 Priming valve time s OFF OFF/1-60
P11.23 Choke time s OFF OFF/1-60
P11.24 Air disconnect threshold % 5 1-100
P11.25 No. of attempted starts with air 2 1-10
P11.26 Air attempts mode Consecutive Consecutive
Alternating
P11.27 Compressed air starting attempts mode OFF OFF
Consecutive
Alternating
P11.28 Fuel solenoid valve mode Normal Normal
Continuous
P11.29 Glow plugs mode Normal Normal
+Start
+Cycle
P11.30 Stop magnets mode Normal Normal
Pulse
No pause
P11.31 Deceleration mode before stopping Enabled Enabled
Disabled

P11.01 – Battery charger alternator voltage engine running acknowledgement threshold (D+/AC).
P11.02 – Generator voltage engine running acknowledgement threshold (VAC).
P11.03 – Generator frequency engine running acknowledgement threshold.
P11.04 – Engine running ‘W’ or pick-up speed signal acknowledgement threshold.
P11.05 – Glow plug preheating time before starting.
P11.06 – Engine temperature above which fuel preheating is disabled.
P11.07 – Max. fuel preheating time.
P11.08 – Time between the activation of fuel EV and the activation of starting motor.
P11.09 – Total number of automatic engine start attempts.
P11.10 – Duration of start attempt.
P11.11 – Pause between one start attempt, during which no engine running signal was detected, and next attempt.
P11.12 – Pause between one start attempt which was stopped due to a false start and next start attempt.
P11.13 – Alarms inhibition time immediately after engine start. Used for alarms with the "engine running" property activated. Example: min. oil pressure
P11.14 – As for previous parameter, with reference in particular to max. speed alarms.
P11.15 – Programmed output energizing time with decelerator function.
P11.16 – Engine temperature above which the deceleration function is disabled.
P11.17 – Cooling cycle mode. Always = The cooling cycle runs always every time the engine stops in automatic mode (unless there is an alarm that stops the
engine immediately). Load = The cooling cycle only runs if the generator has connected to the load. Temperature threshold = The cooling cycle is only
run for as long as the engine temperature is higher than the threshold specified in the following parameters.
P11.18 – Max. duration of the cooling cycle. Example: time between load disconnection from the generator and when the engine actually stops.
P11.19 – Temperature below which cooling is stopped.
P11.20 – Programmed output energizing time with stop magnets function.
P11.21 – Time from the activation of the start output (starter motor) and the activation of the output programmed with the function gas valve.
P11.22 – Programmed output energizing time with priming valve function.
P11.23 – Programmed output energizing time with choke function.
P11.24 – Percentage threshold with reference to set rated generator voltage, after which the output programmed as choke is de-energized.
P11.25 – Number of attempts with choke on.
P11.26 – Choke command mode for petrol engines. Consecutive = All starts use the choke. Alternate = Alternate starts with and without choke.
P11.27 – Compressed air start output command mode: OFF = The output programmed with the compressed air start function is disabled.
Consecutive = The first half of the starts are with the starting output, the second half with the output programmed for compressed air.
Alternate = The starts alternate between activation of the starting output and the output programmed for compressed air.
P11.28 – Fuel solenoid valve output command mode: Normal = The fuel solenoid valve relay is disabled between start attempts. Continuous = The fuel solenoid
valve remains enabled between start attempts.
P11.29 – Glowplug preheating output command mode: Normal = The glowplugs output is energized for the set time before starting. +Start = The glowplugs
output remains energized also during the starting phase. +Cycle = The glowplugs output remains energized also during the starting cycle.
P11.30 – Stop magnets output command mode: Normal = The stop magnets output is energized during the stop phase and continues for the set time after the
engine has stopped. Pulse = The stop magnets output remains energized for a timed pulse only. No pause = The stop magnets output is not energized
between one start and the next. output The stop magnets output remains energized during the stop phase for the set time.
P11.31 – Deceleration mode before stopping: Enabled = During the last seconds of the cooling phase, before the engine is stopped, the deceleration output is
activated (and/or deceleration command sent via CAN). Disabled = The deceleration output is not activated.

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M12 – LOAD CHANGEOVER U/M Default Range

P12.01 Mains/generator interlock time s 0.5 0.0-60.0
P12.02 Feedback alarm delay s 5 1-60
P12.03 Switchgear type Contactors Contactors
Breakers
Changeover
G
P12.04 Generator contactor open for electrical fault ON OFF-ON B
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P12.05 Type of circuit breaker/commutator command Pulse Continuous

Pulse
P12.06 Opening pulse duration s 10 0-600
P12.07 Closing pulse duration s 1 0-600
P12.08 Circuit breakers open command OBP OBP
OAP

P12.01 – Time from the opening of the Mains switchgear, after which the Generator switchgear closing command is given and vice versa.
P12.02 – Max. time for which the system tolerates that the input of the feedback on the switchgear state fails to correspond to the state controlled by the board,
in the presence of the voltage necessary to move the same. Switchgear fault alarms are generated after this time.
P12.03 – Selects the type of switchgear. Contactors = Command with 2 outputs. Motorized circuit breakers = Command with 4 outputs (open-close
Mains/open-close generator). Motorized changeovers = Command with 3 outputs (Close Mains, Open both, close generator).
Note: When motorized breakers or changeover are used, the use of feedback inputs is mandatory.
P12.04 – When set to ON, if any alarm with the Electrical fault property enabled is active, the generator contactor is opened.
P12.05 – There are the following opening commands for motorized circuit breakers or commutators: Pulse = Maintained for the time necessary to complete the
manoeuvre and extended for the time set in the two following parameters. Continuous = Opening or closing command maintained continuously.
P12.06 - P12.07 – Impulse type command extension times (min. permanence times for the command).
P12.08 – Defines the circuit breakers open command times: OBP (Open Before Presence) = Sends the open command to a device before there is voltage at the
alternative source (for example: following a mains outage, the mains circuit breaker open command is sent immediately, before voltage is supplied by
the generator). OAP (Open After Presence) = The opening command is only generated after voltage from the alternative source is available.

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M13 – MAINS VOLTAGE CONTROL U/M Default Range

P13.01 MIN. voltage limit % 85 70-100
P13.02 MIN voltage delay s 5 0-600
P13.03 MAX. voltage limit % 115 100-130 / OFF
P13.04 MAX. voltage delay s 5 0-600 G
P13.05 Mains restore delay within limits s 20 1-9999 B
P13.06 MIN./MAX. limits hysteresis % 3.0 0.0-5.0
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P13.07 MAX. asymmetry limit % 15 OFF / 5-25

P13.08 MAX. asymmetry delay s 5 0-600
P13.09 MAX. frequency limit % 110 100-120/OFF
P13.10 MAX. frequency delay s 5 0-600
P13.11 MIN. frequency limit % 90 OFF/80-100
P13.12 MIN. frequency delay s 5 0-600
P13.13 MAINS control mode INT OFF
INT
EXT
P13.14 MAINS control in RESET/OFF mode OFF OFF
ON
OFF+GLOB
ON+GLOB
P13.15 MAINS control in MAN mode OFF OFF
ON
OFF+GLOB
ON+GLOB
P13.16 Engine start delay after mains outage s OFF OFF / 1-9999
P13.17 Mains delay if genset has not started s 2 0-999
P13.18 Repetition of delay mains out of limits with engine running and generator OFF OFF
within limits ON

Note: Menu not present in RGK800SA version.

P13.01 – Percentage value for minimum voltage intervention threshold.
P13.02 – Minimum voltage intervention delay.
P13.03 – Percentage value for maximum voltage intervention threshold (can be disabled).
P13.04 – Maximum voltage intervention delay.
P13.05 – Delay after which the mains voltage is considered within the limits.
P13.06 – % hysteresis calculated with reference to the minimum and maximum value set, to restore the voltage to within the limits.
P13.07 – Maximum threshold for asymmetry between the phases, with reference to the rated voltage
P13.08 – Asymmetry intervention delay.
P13.09 – Max. frequency intervention threshold (can be disabled).
P13.10 – Max. frequency intervention delay.
P13.11 – Min. frequency intervention threshold (can be disabled).
P13.12 – Min. frequency intervention delay.
P13.13 – OFF = Mains control disabled. INT = Mains controlled by RGK800.
EXT = Mains controlled by external device. A programmable input can be used with the External mains control function connected to the external
mains control device.
P13.14 – OFF = Mains voltage control in RESET mode disabled. ON = Mains control in RESET mode enabled. OFF+GBL = Mains control in RESET disabled, but
the relay programmed with the global alarm function trips or not depending on whether the mains is respectively absent or present.
OFF+GBL = Mains control in RESET enabled, and the relay programmed with the global alarm function trips or not depending on whether the mains is
respectively absent or present.
P13.15 – See P13.14 with reference to MANUAL mode.
P13.16 – Engine start delay when mains voltage fails to meet set limits. If set to OFF, the starting cycle starts when the mains contactor opens.
P13.17 – Mains voltage delay within limits - engine has not started yet.
P13.18 – OFF = If the mains voltage goes out of limits with the engine running and generator voltage within limits, the changeover from mains to generator
takes place. ON = Should mains outage reoccur again, the delays of mains-out-of-limits thresholds are repeated even when the engine is running and
generator voltage is within programmed limits. E.g.: Main outage - Generator starting - Mains return - New mains outage (repetition of delays) with
engine running and generator voltage within limits.

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M14 – GENERATOR VOLTAGE CONTROL U/M Default Range

P14.01 MIN. voltage limit % 80 70-100
P14.02 MIN voltage delay s 5 0-600
P14.03 MAX. voltage limit % 115 100-130 / OFF
P14.04 MAX. voltage delay s 5 0-600 G
P14.05 Generator voltage return delay within limits s 20 1-9999 B
P14.06 MIN./MAX. limits hysteresis % 3.0 0.0-5.0
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P14.07 MAX. asymmetry limit % 15 OFF / 5-25

P14.08 MAX. asymmetry delay s 5 0-600
P14.09 MAX. frequency limit % 110 100-120/OFF
P14.10 MAX. frequency delay s 5 0-600
P14.11 MIN. frequency limit % 90 OFF/80-100
P14.12 MIN. frequency delay s 5 0-600
P14.13 Generator voltage control mode INT OFF
INT
EXT
P14.14 Generator voltage low alarm delay s 240 1-600
P14.15 Generator voltage high alarm delay s 10 1-600

P14.01 – Percentage value for minimum voltage intervention threshold.

P14.02 – Minimum voltage intervention delay.
P14.03 – Percentage value for maximum voltage intervention threshold (can be disabled).
P14.04 – Maximum voltage intervention delay.
P14.05 – Delay after which the generator voltage is considered within the limits.
P14.06 – % hysteresis calculated with reference to the minimum and maximum value set, to restore the voltage to within the limits.
P14.07 – Maximum threshold for asymmetry between the phases, with reference to the rated voltage
P14.08 – Asymmetry intervention delay.
P14.09 – Max. frequency intervention threshold (can be disabled).
P14.10 – Max. frequency intervention delay.
P14.11 – Min. frequency intervention threshold (can be disabled).
P14.12 – Min. frequency intervention delay.
P14.13 – OFF = Generator control disabled. INT = Generator controlled by RGK800. EXT = Generator controlled by external device. A programmable input can be
used with the External mains control function connected to the external generator control device.
P14.14 – A28 Low generator voltage alarm delay.
P14.15 – A29 High generator voltage alarm delay.

M15 – GENERATOR PROTECTION U/M Default Range

P15.01 Max. current alarm limit threshold % OFF 100-500/OFF
P15.02 Max. current intervention delay s 4.0 0.0-60.0
P15.03 Short-circuit alarm limit threshold % OFF 100-500/OFF
P15.04 Short-circuit intervention delay s 0.02 0.00-10.00
P15.05 Protection reset time s 60 0-5000
P15.06 Protection class OFF OFF
P1
P2
P3
P4
P15.07 Thermal protection reset time s 60 0-5000
P15.08 Ground fault alarm current threshold A OFF OFF / 0.03 -30.00
P15.09 Ground fault alarm delay s 0.02 0.00-60.00

P15.01 – Percentage threshold with reference to the rated current set for activating the A31 Max. generator current alarm.
P15.02 – Previous parameter threshold intervention delay.
P15.03 – Percentage threshold with reference to the rated current set for activating the A32 Generator short-circuit alarm.
P15.04 – Previous parameter threshold intervention delay.
P15.05 – Time after which the thermal protection alarm can be reset.
P15.06 – Selects one of the possible integral thermal protection curves for the generator. The curves can be custom set using the Customisation manager
software . If set, this enables displaying the page with the thermal state of the generator.
P15.07 – Min. time required for reset after thermal protection tripped.
P15.08 – Intervention threshold for Earth fault alarm. If set this enables displaying the corresponding page on the display.
P15.09 – Previous parameter threshold intervention delay.

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M16 – AUTOMATIC TEST U/M Default Range

P16.01 Enable automatic TEST OFF OFF / ON
P16.02 Time interval between TESTS dd 7 1-60
P16.03 Enable TEST on Monday ON OFF / ON
P16.04 Enable TEST on Tuesday ON OFF / ON G
P16.05 Enable TEST on Wednesday ON OFF / ON B
P16.06 Enable TEST on Thursday ON OFF / ON
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P16.07 Enable TEST on Friday ON OFF / ON

P16.08 Enable TEST on Saturday ON OFF / ON
P16.09 Enable TEST on Sunday ON OFF / ON
P16.10 TEST start time h 12 00-23
P16.11 TEST start minutes min 00 00-59
P16.12 TEST duration min 10 1-600
P16.13 Automatic TEST with load switching OFF OFF
Load
Dummy load
P16.14 Automatic TEST run also with external stop enabled OFF OFF/ON

P16.01 – Enable periodic test. This parameter can be changed directly on the front panel without using setup (see chapter Automatic Test) and its current state
is shown on the relevant page of the display.
P16.02 – Time interval between one periodic test and the next. If the test isn't enabled the day the period expires, the interval will be extended to the next
enabled day.
P16.03... P16.09 – Enables the automatic test in each single day of the week. OFF means the test will not be performed on that day. Warning!! The calendar
clock must be set to the right date and time.
P16.10 - P16.11 – Sets the time (hour and minutes) when the periodic test starts. Warning!! The calendar clock must be set to the right date and time.
P16.12 – Duration in minutes of the periodic test
P16.13 – Load management during the periodic test: OFF = The load will not be switched. Load = Enables switching the load from the mains to the generator.
Dummy load = The dummy load is switched in, and the system load will not be switched.
P16.14 – Runs the periodic test even if the input programmed with the External stop function is enabled.

M17 – MAINTENANCE (MNTn, n=1…3) U/M Default Range

P17.n.01 Service interval n h OFF OFF/1-99999
P17.n.02 Service interval n count Engine hours Total hrs
Engine hrs
Load hrs

Note: This menu is divided into 3 sections, which refer to 3 independent service intervals MNT1…MNT3.
P17.n.01 – Defines the programmed maintenance period, in hours. If set to OFF, this service interval is disabled.
P17.n.02 – Defines how the time should be counted for the specific maintenance interval: Total hours = The actual time that elapsed from the date of the
previous service. Engine hours = The operating hours of the engine. Load hours = The hours for which the generator supplied the load.

M18 – PROGRAMMABLE INPUTS (INPn, n=1…16) U/M Default Range

P18.n.01 INPn input function (various) (see Input functions
table)
P18.n.02 Channel index (x) OFF OFF / 1…99
P18.n.03 Contact type NO NO/NC
P18.n.04 Closing delay s 0.0 0.0-6000.0
P18.n.05 Opening delay s 0.0 0.0-6000.0

Note: This menu is divided into 16 sections that refer to 16 possible digital inputs INP1…INP16, which can be managed by the RGK800; INP1..INP8 on the
base board and INP9…INP16 on any installed expansion modules.
P18.n.01 – Selects the functions of the selected input (see programmable inputs functions table).
P18.n.02 – Index associated with the function programmed in the previous parameter. Example: If the input function is set to Cxx commands menu execution,
and you want this input to perform command C.07 in the commands menu, set P18.n.02 to value 7.
P18.n.03 – Select type of contact: NO (Normally Open) or NC (Normally Closed).
P18.n.04 – Contact closing delay for selected input.
P18.n.05 – Contact opening delay for selected input.

M19 – PROGRAMMABLE OUTPUTS (OUTn, n=1…16) U/M Default Range

P19.n.01 Output function OUTn (varoius) (see Output functions
table)
P19.n.02 Function index (x) OFF OFF / 1…99
P19.n.03 Normal/reverse output NOR NOR / REV

Note: This menu is divided into 16 sections that refer to 16 possible digital outputs OUT1…OUT16, which can be managed by the RGK800; OUT1..OUT10
on the base board and OUT…OUT16 on any installed expansion modules.
P19.n.01 – Selects the functions of the selected output (see programmable outputs functions table).
P19.n.02 – Index associated with the function programmed in the previous parameter. Example: If the output function is set to Alarm Axx, and you want this
output to be energised for alarm A31, then P19.n.02 should be set to value 31.
P19.n.03 – Sets the state of the output when the function associated with the same is inactive: NOR = output de-energised, REV = output energised.

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M20 – COMMUNICATION (COMn, n=1…3) U/M Default Range

P20.n.01 Node serial address 01 01-255
P20.n.02 Serial speed bps 9600 1200
2400
4800
9600 G
19200
38400
B
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57600
115200
P20.n.03 Data format 8 bit – n 8 bit, no parità
8 bit, dispari
8bit, pari
7 bit, dispari
7 bit, pari
P20.n.04 Stop bits 1 1-2
P20.n.05 Protocol (various) Modbus RTU
Modbus ASCII
Modbus TCP
Propr. ASCII
P20.n.06 IP address 192.168.1.1 000.000.000.000 –
255.255.255.255
P20.n.07 Subnet mask 0.0.0.0 000.000.000.000 –
255.255.255.255
P20.n.08 IP port 1001 0-9999
P20.n.09 Channel function Slave Slave
Gateway
Mirror
P20.n.10 CLIENT/SERVER Server Client
Server
P20.n.11 IP remote server 0.0.0.0 000.000.000.000 –
255.255.255.255
P20.n.12 IP remote server port 1001 0-9999
P20.n.13 IP gateway address 0.0.0.0 000.000.000.000 –
255.255.255.255

Note: this menu is divided into 3 sections for communication channels COM1..3.
Channel COM1 identifies serial port RS-485, while COM2 and COM3 are for any communications ports on EXP expansion modules.
The front IR communication port has fixed communication parameters, so no setup menu is required.
P20.n.01 – Serial (node) address of the communication protocol.
P20.n.02 – Communication port transmission speed.
P20.n.03 – Data format. 7 bit settings can only be used for ASCII protocol.
P20.n.04 – Stop bit number.
P20.n.05 – Select communication protocol.
P20.n.06, P20.n.07, P20.n.08 – TCP-IP coordinates for applications with Ethernet interface. Not used with other types of communication modules.
P20.n.09 – Port function mode. Slave = Normal operating mode, the device answers the messages sent by an external master. Gateway = The device analyses
messages received locally (sent to its serial address) and forwards those addressed to other nodes through the RS485 interface. See chapter
Communication channels. Mirror = The communication channel is used for connection to a RGKRD repeater panel.
P20.n.10 – Selects if RGK800 operates as client or server.
P20.n.11, P20.n.12, P20.n.13 – TCP-IP coordinates when server mode is programmed.

M21 - CANBUS U/M Default Range

P21.01 Engine ECU type OFF OFF
GENERIC J1939
VOLVO EDC
VOLVO EMS
VOLVO EMS2
SCANIA S6
DEUTZ EMR2
PERKINS 2800
JOHN DEERE
IVECO NEF
IVECO CURSOR
P21.02 ECU operating mode M M
M+E
M+E+T
M+E+T+C
P21.03 ECU power input ON OFF-1…600-ON
P21.04 CAN alarms redirect OFF OFF-ON

P21.01 – Selects the type of engine ECU. If the ECU you wish to use cannot be found in the list of possible choices, select Generic J1939. In this case, the
RGK800 only analyses messages on the CAN that meet SAE J1939 standards.
P21.02 – Communication mode on CANbus. M = Measurements only. The RGK800 only captures the measurements (pressures, temperatures, etc.) sent to the
CAN by the engine ECU. M+E – As well as the measurements, the RGK800 captures and displays the diagnostic and alarm messages of the ECU.
M+E+T – As above, but the RGK800 also sends the commands for resetting diagnostics, etc. to the CANbus. M+E+T+C = As above, but engine
start/stop commands are also managed via CANbus.
P21.03 – ECU power extension time through the output programmed with the function ECU Power, after the solenoid valve has been de-energised. This is also
the time for which the ECU is powered after the keys have been pressed on the front keyboard, to read the measurements sent by the same.
P21.04 – Some of the main alarms are generated by a CAN message, instead of in the traditional way. OFF = The alarms (oil, temperature, etc.) are managed in
the standard way. The ECU diagnostic reports are displayed on the page CAN Diagnostics. Usually all the CAN alarms also generate the cumulative
Yellow lamp (prealarm) or Red lamp (critical alarm), which can be managed with their properties. ON = CAN diagnostics messages with a direct
correspondence in the alarms table also generate this alarm, as well as activating the yellow and red lamp. See the alarms chapter for the list of
redirectable alarms.

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M22 - LOAD MANAGEMENT U/M Default Range

P22.01 Start-up on power threshold kW OFF OFF-ON
P22.02 Generator start-up threshold kW 0 0-9999
P22.03 Start-up threshold delay s 0 0-9999
P22.04 Stop threshold kW 0 0-9999 G
P22.05 Stop threshold delay s 0 0-9999 B
P22.06 Dummy load management (dummy load) OFF OFF
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1 STEP
2 STEP
3 STEP
4 STEP
P22.07 Dummy load step switch-in threshold kW 0 0-9999
P22.08 Dummy load switch-in delay s 0 0-9999
P22.09 Dummy load step switch-out threshold kW 0 0-9999
P22.10 Dummy load switch-out delay s 0 0-9999
P22.11 Dummy load ON time min OFF OFF/1-600
P22.12 Dummy load OFF time min OFF OFF/1-600
P22.13 Load shedding (load shedding) OFF OFF
1 STEP
2 STEP
3 STEP
4 STEP
P22.14 Load shedding step switch-in threshold kW 0 0-9999
P22.15 Load shedding switch-in delay s 0 0-9999
P22.16 Load shedding step switch-out threshold kW 0 0-9999
P22.17 Load shedding switch-out delay s 0 0-9999
P22.18 Max. kW alarm threshold % OFF OFF/1-250
P22.19 Max. kW alarm delay s 0 0-9999

P22.01…P22.05 – Used to start the generator when the load exceeds a threshold in kW measured on a branch of the mains, normally to prevent exceeding the
maximum limit set by the energy provider supplying the load with the generator. When the load drops to below P22.04, the generator is stopped and
the load is switched back to the mains.
P22.06 – Enable dummy load management, setting the number of steps for the same. When the generator load is too low, dummy loads are switched in for the
maximum number of steps set on the basis of incremental logic.
P22.07…P22.10 – Thresholds and delays for switching-in or switching-out a dummy load step.
P22.11…P22.12 – If enabled, the dummy load will be switched in and out cyclically at the time intervals defined by these parameters.
P22.13 – Enable non-priority load management (load shedding) defining the number of load sections to disconnect. When the load on the generator is too high,
in automatic mode, non-priority loads are disconnected in various sections, on the basis of incremental logic.
P22.14…P22.17 – Thresholds and delays for switching-out or switching-in a non-priority load section.
P22.18…P22.19 – Thresholds and delays for generating the alarm A35 Generator kW threshold exceeded.

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M23 - MISCELLANEOUS U/M Default Range

P23.01 Rent hours pre-charge h OFF OFF/1-99999
P23.02 Rent hours calculation method Engine hours Total hrs
Engine hrs
Loads hrs
P23.03 Enable emergency input ON OFF/ON
G
P23.04 Mutual stand-by function OFF OFF B
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COM1
COM2
COM3
P23.05 Mutual stand-by alternating mode Start Start
Time
P23.06 Mutual stand-by alternating time h 12 1-1000
P23.07 Remote alarms mode OFF OFF
OUT
CAN
P23.08 EJP function mode Normal Normal
EJP
EJP-T
SCR
P23.09 EJP starting delay min 25 0-240
P23.10 EJP switching delay min 5 0-240
P23.11 ELP re-switching block ON OFF/ON
P23.12 Start on mains feedback alarm OFF OFF/ON
P23.13 Operating mode output OFF OFF
O
M
O+M
…
P23.14 Harmonic analysis OFF
THD
HAR

P23.01 – Number of rent hours to pre-charge in the counter on command C16 Recharge rent hours.
P23.02 – Rent hours counter down count mode. When this counter reaches zero, the A48 Rent hours expired alarm is generated. Total hours = Decreasing
count on the basis of the real time expired. Engine hours = The operating hours of the engine. Load hours = Hours supplying load.
P23.03 – Enable emergency input incorporated in terminal +COM1, common positive of outputs OUT1 and OUT2 (default function: Start and fuel solenoid
valve). ON = When +COM1 is disconnected from the positive terminal of the battery, the A23 Emergency stop alarm is automatically generated.
OFF = When +COM1 is disconnected from battery terminal, no alarm is generated.
P23.04 – Enables Mutual stand-by function and defines the communication port used to connect to an alternative generator.
P23.05 – Alternating genset mode for mutual stand-by function. Start = The gensets alternate with every request for intervention. If necessary the genset with
the lowest number of operating hours is started, and remains operational as long as required (until the conditions that started the genset are no longer
applicable). Time = If necessary the genset with the lowest number of operating hours is started, and remains operational until its operating hours
exceed those of the alternative genset by an amount equal to or greater than those programmed with the following parameter. When this condition
arises, the load is switched from one genset to the other.
P23.06 – Max. deviation on the operating hours of the gensets in mutual stand-by. See previous parameter.
P23.07 – Type of connection between RGK800 and RGKRR relay remote unit. OFF = Communication disabled. OUT = Communication through programmable
output set for Remote alarms function, connected to the digital input of the RGKRR. CAN = The RGK800 and RGKRR communicate through the CAN
interface. Unless there are indications to the contrary for a specific ECU, it is usually possible to communicate simultaneously with the RGKRR and the
engine ECU on the same CAN line. See RGKRR manual for more details.
P23.08 – Normal = Standard operation in AUT mode. EJP = 2 programmable inputs are used, set with the functions Remote starting and Remote switching for
EJP. When the starting input closes the engine start (P23.09) delay is enabled, after which the start cycle runs. Then, when the remote switching
go-ahead is received, if the engine started properly, the load will be switched from the mains to the generator. The load is restored to the mains by the
remote switching go-ahead opening and the genset runs a stop cycle when the start input opens. The EJP function is only enabled if the system is in
automatic mode. The cutouts and alarms function as usual. EJP-T = The EJP/T function is a simplified variation of the previous EJP, and in this case
the engine start is controlled in the same way, but a timer switches the load instead of an external signal. This function therefore uses only one digital
input, the starting input. The switching delay starts from when the start command closes, and can be set using parameter P23.10 Switching delay.
SCR = The SCR function is very similar to the EJP function. In this mode, the starting input enables genset starting as for EJP, without waiting for
delay P23.09. The remote switching input still has a switching go-ahead function after Switching delay P23.10.
P23.09 – Delay between the closing of the generator EJP starting signal and the beginning of the starting cycle.
P23.10 – Delay for switching the load from mains to generator in EJP and SCR mode.
P23.11 – If ON, in EJP and EJP-T mode, the load will not be switched back to the mains in the case of a generator malfunction, but only when the signals on the
EJP inputs give a go-ahead.
P23.12 – If On, in the case of a mains switchgear malfunction which doesn't prevent closing and the consequent generation of the alarm A41 Mains contactor
anomaly, the engine is started and the load switched to the generator.
P23.13 – Defines in which operating mode the programmed output with the Operating mode function is enabled. For example, if this parameter is programmed
for O+M, the Operating mode output will be enabled when the RGK800 is in OFF or MAN mode.
P23.14 – Defines whether the harmonic analysis should be performed on the generator voltage and current waveforms. OFF = Harmonic analysis not
performed. THD = THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) display and calculation only. THD+HAR = THD display and calculation of the harmonic spectrum
and wave form.

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M24 - LIMIT THRESHOLDS (LIMn, n = 1…16) U/M Default Range

P24.n.01 Reference measurement OFF OFF-
(measur. list)
AINx
CNTx
…. G
P24.n.02 Reference measurement source OFF OFF
MAINS
B
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GEN
P24.n.03 Channel no. (x) 1 1..99
P24.n.04 Function Max Max
Min
Min+Max
P24.n.05 Upper threshold 0 -9999 - +9999
P24.n.06 Multiplier x1 /100 – x10k
P24.n.07 Delay s 0 0.0 – 600.0
P24.n.08 Lower threshold 0 -9999 - +9999
P24.n.09 Multiplier x1 /100 – x10k
P24.n.10 Delay s 0 0.0 – 600.0
P24.n.11 Idle state OFF OFF-ON
P24.n.12 Memory OFF OFF-ON

Note: This menu is divided into 16 sections for the limit thresholds LIM1..16
P24.n.01 – Defines to which RGK800 measurements the limit threshold applies.
P24.n.02 – If the reference measurement is an electrical measurement, this defines if it refers to the generator.
P24.n.03 – If the reference measurement is an internal multichannel measurement (AINx for example), the channel is defined.
P24.n.04 – Defines the operating mode of the limit threshold. Max = LIMn enabled when the measurement exceeds P24.n.03. P24.n.06 is the reset threshold.
Min = LIMn enabled when the measurement is less than P24.n.06. P24.n.03 is the reset threshold. Min+Max = LIMn enabled when the
measurement is greater than P24.n.03 or less than P24.n.06.
P24.n.05 and P24.n.06 - Define the upper threshold, obtained by multiplying value P24.n.03 by P24.n.04.
P24.n.07 – Upper threshold intervention delay.
P24.n.08, P24.n.09, P24.n.10 - As above, with reference to the lower threshold.
P24.n.11 – Inverts the state of limit LIMn.
P24.n.12 – Defines whether the threshold remains memorized and is reset manually through command menu (ON) or if it is reset automatically (OFF).

M25 - COUNTERS (CNTn, n = 1…8) U/M Default Range

P25.n.01 Count source OFF OFF
ON
INPx
OUTx
LIMx
REMx
PLCx
RALx
P25.n.02 Channel number (x) 1 1-99
P25.n.03 Multiplier 1 1-1000
P25.n.04 Divisor 1 1-1000
P25.n.05 Description of the counter CNTn (Text – 16 characters)
P25.n.06 Unit of measurement UMn (Text – 6 characters)
P25.n.07 Reset source OFF OFF-ON-INPx-
OUTx-LIMx-REMx-
PLCx-RALx
P25.n.08 Channel number (x) 1 1-16

Note: This menu is divided into 8 sections for counters CNT1..8

P25.n.01 – Signal that increments the count (on the output side). This may be the start-up of the RGK800 (ON), when a threshold is exceeded (LIMx), an
external input is enabled (INPx), or for a logic condition (PLCx), etc.
P25.n.02 – Channel number x with reference to the previous parameter.
P25.n.03 – Multiplier K. The counted pulses are multiplied by this value before being displayed.
P25.n.04 – Divisional K. The counted pulses are divided by this value before being displayed. If other than 1, the counter is displayed with 2 decimal points.
P25.n.05 – Counter description. 16-character free text.
P25.n.06 – Counter unit of measurement. 6-character free text.
P25.n.07 – Signal that resets the count. As long as this signal is enabled, the count remains zero.
P25.n.08 – Channel number x with reference to the previous parameter.

M26 - USER PAGES (PAGn, n = 1…4) U/M Default Range

P26.n.01 Enable page OFF OFF – ON
P26.n.02 Title PAGn (text - 16 char)
P26.n.03 Measurement 1 OFF OFF/ (all measures)
P26.n.04 Measurement 2 OFF OFF/ (all measures)
P26.n.05 Measurement 3 OFF OFF/ (all measures)

Note: This menu is divided into 4 sections for the user pages PAG1...PAG4
P26.n.01 – Enables user page PAGn.
P26.n.02 – User page title. Free text.
P26.n.03, P26.n.04, P26.n.05 – Measurements which will be displayed in the text boxes on the user page.

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M27 - REMOTE ALARM/STATUS (RALn, n = 1…24) U/M Default Range

P27.n.01 Output function RALn (varoius) (See Output functions
table)
P27.n.02 Function index (x) OFF OFF / 1…99
P27.n.03 Normal/reverse output NOR NOR / REV
G
Note: This menu is divided into 24 sections for the state/alarms remote variables RAL1…RAL24, available with the RGKRR external unit. B
P27.n.01 – Selects the remote output function RALn. The remote outputs (relay from RGKRR remote unit) can have the same functions as local outputs,
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including operating states, alarms, etc.

P27.n.02 – Index associated with the function programmed in the previous parameter. Example: If the remote output function is set to Alarm Axx, and you want
this output to be energized for alarm A31, then P27.n.02 should be set to value 31.
P27.n.03 – Sets the state of the output when the function associated with the same is inactive: NOR = output de-energised, REV = output energised.

M28 - PROGRAMMABLE RESISTIVE SENSOR U/M Default Range

P28.01 Resistive sensor curve OFF OFF
VDO
VEGLIA
DATCON
CUSTOM
P28.02 Resistive sensor offset Ohm 0 -30.0 - +30.0
P28.03 Description AINn (text - 16 char.)
P28.04 Unit of measurement UMn (text - 16 char.)
P28.05 K multiplier for X-axis coordinates 1.000 0.001-10.000
P28.06 Offset for X-axis coordinates 0 -1000 to +1000

P28.01 – Selects which Measurement/Ohm curve to use. The curves can be custom set using the Customisation Manager software.
P28.02 – This lets you add or subtract an offset in Ohms from the set curve, to compensate for cable length for example. This value can also be set without
opening setup by using the quick function in the commands menu which lets you view the measurements while calibrating.
P28.03 – Description of the measurement associated with the programmable resistive sensor (free text).
P28.04 – Unit of measurement (free text).
P28.05 – Multiying factor K of X-axis coordinates defined in Software Customization manager, section AUX Sensor.
P28.06 – Offset value to add to each X-axis coordinate defined in Software Customization manager, section AUX Sensor.
Eg: A = X-axis value defined in Software Customization manager, section AUX Sensor.
B = P20.05
C = P20.06
New X axis = (A*B) + C.

M29 - ANALOG INPUTS (AINn, n=1…6) U/M Default Range

P29.n.01 Input type. OFF OFF
0..20mA
4….20mA
0…10V
-5V…+5V
PT100
P29.n.02 Start of scale value 0 -9999 - +9999
P29.n.03 Multiplier x1 /100 – x1k
P29.n.04 End of scale value 0 -9999 - +9999
P29.n.05 Multiplier x1 /100 – x1k
P29.n.06 Description AINn (text - 16 char.)
P29.n.07 Unit of measurement UMn (text - 6 char.)

Note: This menu is divided into 6 sections for the analog inputs AIN1…AIN6, available with the EXP1004 expansion modules.
P29.n.01 – Specifies the type of sensor connected to analog input. The sensor should be connected to the appropriate terminal for the type selected. See input
module manual.
P29.n.02 and P29.n.03 – Define the value to display for a min. sensor signal, in other words at the start of the range defined by the type (0mA, 4mA,
0V, -5V, etc.). Note: these parameters aren't used for a type PT100 sensor.
P29.n.04 and P29.n.05 – Define the value to display for a max. sensor signal, in other words at the end of scale of the range defined by the type (20ma, 10V,
+5V, etc.). These parameters aren't used for a type PT100 sensor.
P29.n.06 – Description of measurements associated with analog input. 16-character free text.
P29.n.07 – Unit of measurement. 6-character free text. If the input is type PT100 and the text of the unit of measurement is °F, the temperature will be displayed
in degrees Fahrenheit, otherwise it will be in degrees Celsius.

Example of application: The analog input AIN3 must read a 4…20mA signal from an electronic level sensor, that will have to be shown on the display with the
descriprion ‘Reserve fuel tank level’, with a full scale of 1500 litres.
So, we must program section 3 of this menu, that is referred to AIN3.
P29.3.01 = 4…20mA
P29.3.02 = 0 (0 x 1 = 0 litres, initial scale value that corresponds to 4mA)
P29.3.03 = x1
P29.3.04 = 1500 (1500 x 1 = 1500, full scale value that corresponds to 20mA)
P29.3.05 = x1
P29.3.06 = ‘Reserve tank level’
P29.3.07 =’ litres’

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M30 - ANALOG OUTPUTS (AOUn, n=1…6) U/M Default Range

P30.n.01 Output type OFF OFF
0..20mA
4….20mA
0…10V
-5V…+5V G
P30.n.02 Reference measurement OFF OFF- (meas.) B
P30.n.03 Reference source OFF OFF
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MAINS
GEN
P30.n.04 Channel nr. (x) 1 1-99
P30.n.05 Start of scale value 0 -9999 - +9999
P30.n.06 Multiplier x1 /100 – x10k
P30.n.07 End of scale value 0 -9999 - +9999
P30.n.08 Multiplier x1 /100 – x10k

Note: This menu is divided into 6 sections for the analog outputs AOU1...AOU6 available with EXP1005 expansion modules
P30.n.01 – Specifies the type of output analog signal. The sensor should be connected to the appropriate terminal on the basis of the type selected. See analog
output module manual.
P30.n.02 – Measurement on which the analog output value depends.
P30.n.05 and P30.n.06 – Define the value of the measurement that corresponds to a min. output value in the range (0mA, 4mA, 0V, -5V, etc.).
P30.n.07 and P30.n.08 – Define the value of the measurement that corresponds to a max. value in the range (20ma, 10V, +5V, etc.).

Application example: The analog output AOU2 must emit a 0..20mA signal proportional to tha total active power output of the generator,form 0 to 500kW.
So, we must program section 2 of this menu, that is referred to AOU2.
P30.2.01 = 0…20mA
P30.2.02 = kW tot
P30.2.03 = GEN
P30.2.04 = 1 (not used)
P30.2.05 = 0 (0 x 1 = 0 W, begin of scale value)
P30.2.06 = x1
P30.2.07 = 500 (500 x 1k = 500 kW, full scale value)
P30.2.08 = x1k

M31 - ENERGY PULSES (PULn,n=1…6) U/M Default Range

P31.n.01 Pulse source OFF OFF
kWh M
kWh G
kvarh M
kvarh G
kVA M
kVA G
P31.n.02 Counting unit 100 10/100/1k/10k
P31.n.03 Pulse duration s 0.1 0.1-1.00

Note: This menu is divided into 6 sections, for the generation of energy consumption pulse variables PUL1…PUL6.
P31.n.01 – Defines which energy meter should generate the pulse of the 6 possible meters managed by the RGK800. kWh M = Mains active energy.
kWh G = Generator active energy. Kvarh M = Mains reactive energy. Kvarh G = Generator reactive energy. kVA M = Mains apparent energy.
kVA G = Generator apparent energy.
P31.n.02 – The quantity of energy which must accumulate for a pulse to be emitted (for example 10Wh, 100Wh, 1kWh, etc.).
P31.n.03 – Pulse duration.

Application example: For every 0,1 kWhoutput by generator, a pulse of 100ms ha sto be generated on output OUT10.
First of all we should generate an internal pulse variable, forinstance PUL1. So we must program section 1 of this menu as follows:
P31.1.01 = kWh G (generator active energy)
P31.1.02 = 100Wh (correspond to 0,1 kWh)
P31.1.03 = 0,5
Now we must set output OUT10 and link it to PUL1:
P19.10.01 = PULx
P19.10.02 = 1 (PUL1)
P19.10.03 = NOR

M32 - USER ALARMS (UAn, n=1…8) U/M Default Range

P32.n.01 Alarm source OFF OFF
INPx
OUTx
LIMx
REMx
PLCx
RALx
P32.n.02 Channel number (x) 1 1-8
P32.n.03 Text UAn (text – 20 char)

Note: This menu is divided into 8 sections for user alarms UA1...UA8
P32.n.01 – Defines the digital input or internal variable that generates the user alarm when it is activated.
P32.n.02 – Channel number x with reference to the previous parameter.
P32.n.03 – Free text that appears in the alarm window.

Example of application: User alarm UA3 must be generated by the closing of input INP5, and must display the message ‘Panels open’.
In this case, set the section of menu 3 (for alarm UA3):
P32.3.01 = INPx
P32.3.02 = 5
P32.3.03 = ‘Panels open’

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ALARMS
– When an alarm is generated , the display will show an alarm icon, the code and the description of the alarm in the language selected.

G
B
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– If the navigation keys in the pages are pressed, the pop-up window showing the alarm indications will disappear momentarily, to reappear again after a few
seconds.
– The red LED near the alarm icon on the front panel will flash when an alarm is active.
– If enabled, the local and remote alarm buzzers will be activated.
– Alarms can be reset in one of the following ways:
• by pressing the key
• by pressing the OFF key.
– Switching OFF prevents unexpected engine starting after resetting the alarm.
– If the alarm cannot be reset, the problem that generated the alarm must still be solved.
– In the case of one or more alarms, the behaviour of the RGK800 depends on the properties settings of the active alarms.

ALARM PROPERTIES
Various properties can be assigned to each alarm, including user alarms (User Alarms, UAx):
– Alarm enabled - General enabling of the alarm. If the alarm is not enabled, it is as if it does not exist.
– Retained alarm - Remains stored even if the cause of the alarm has been eliminated.
– Global alarm - Activates the output assigned to this function.
– Mechanical fault - Activates the output assigned to this function.
– Electrical fault - Activates the output assigned to this function.
– Siren - Activates the output assigned to this function, as configured in the acoustic Alarms menu.
– Engine stop - Stops the engine.
– Engine cooling - Stops the engine after a cooling cycle, depending on the cooling mode programming (duration and conditions).
– Active with engine running - The alarm is only generated when the engine is running and the alarms activation time has elapsed.
– Inhibition - The alarm can be temporarily disabled by activating an input that can be programmed with the Inhibit alarms function.
– Modem - A modem is connected as configured in setup.
– No LCD - The alarm is managed normally, but not shown on the display.

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ALARM TABLE
CODE DESCRIPTION DEFAULT ALARM PROPERTIES

Retained

Glob. Al.
Enabled

No LCD
Cooling

Modem
Inhibit.
Engine

Motor
Siren
Fault

Fault
A01 Engine temperature warning (analog sensor)
G
A02 High engine temperature (analog sensor) B
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A03 Analog temperature sensor fault

A04 High engine temperature (digital sensor)
A05 Low engine temperature (analog sensor)
A06 Oil pressure prealarm (analog sensor)
A07 Low oil pressure (analog sensor)
A08 Analog pressure sensor fault
A09 Low oil pressure (digital sensor)
A10 Digital pressure sensor fault
A11 Fuel level prealarm (analog sensor)
A12 Fuel level low (analog sensor)
A13 Analog level sensor fault
A14 Fuel level low (digital sensor)
A15 High battery voltage
A16 Low battery voltage
A17 Inefficient battery
A18 Battery alternator fault
A19 “Pick-up/W” signal fault
A20 “Pick-up/W” engine speed low
A21 “Pick-up/W” engine speed high
A22 Starting failed
A23 Emergency stopping
A24 Unexpected stop
A25 Engine stopping failure
A26 Low generator frequency
A27 High generator frequency
A28 Low generator voltage
A29 High generator voltage
A30 Generator voltages asymmetry
A31 Max. generator current
A32 Generator short-circuit
A33 Generator overload
A34 Generator external protection intervention
A35 Generator kW threshold exceeded
A36 Generator earth fault
A37 Generator phase sequence error
A38 Mains phase sequence error
A39 System frequency settings error
A40 Generator contactor anomaly
A41 Mains contactor anomaly
A42 Maintenance request 1
A43 Maintenance request 2
A44 Maintenance request 3
A45 System Error
A46 Tank too empty
A47 Tank too full
A48 Rent hours expired
A49 Radiator coolant level low
A50 Manual circuit breaker closed
A51 Manual circuit breaker open
A52 Battery charger alarm
A53 CANbus red lamp alarm
A54 CANbus yellow lamp alarm
A55 CANbus error
A56 Fuel theft
A57 Cannot change configuration
A58 Water in fuel
A59 Fuel filling pump failure
A60 Mutual standby link error
UA1 UA1
UA2 UA2
UA3 UA3
UA4 UA4
UA5 UA5
UA6 UA6
UA7 UA7
UA8 UA8

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ALARM DESCRIPTION
CODE DESCRIPTION ALARM EXPLANATION
A01 Engine temperature prealarm (analog sensor) Engine temperature higher than prealarm threshold set in P09.06.
A02 High engine temperature (analog sensor) Engine temperature higher than alarm threshold set in P09.07.
A03 Analog temperature sensor fault Open circuit (disconnected) resistive temperature sensor. If the measurement has been
sent by the CAN, the alarm is generated by a specific diagnostics message.
G
A04 High engine temperature (digital sensor) Engine overtemperature signal on activation of digital input programmed with relevant B
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function.
A05 Low engine temperature (analog sensor) Engine temperature lower than alarm threshold set in P09.08.
A06 Oil pressure prealarm (analog sensor) Engine oil pressure lower than prealarm threshold set in P08.06.
A07 Low oil pressure (analog sensor) Engine oil pressure lower than alarm threshold set in P08.07.
A08 Analog pressure sensor fault Open circuit (disconnected) resistive pressure sensor. If the measurement has been sent
by the CAN, the alarm is generated by a specific diagnostics message.
A09 Low oil pressure (digital sensor) Low oil pressure signal on activation of digital input programmed with relevant function.
A10 Digital pressure sensor fault Engine stopped for over one minute, but oil sensor failed to close on no pressure signal.
Presumed break in connection.
A11 Fuel level prealarm (analog sensor) Fuel level lower than prealarm threshold set in P10.07.
A12 Fuel level low (analog sensor) Fuel level lower than alarm threshold set in P10.08.
A13 Analog level sensor fault Open circuit (disconnected) resistive fuel level sensor.
A14 Fuel level low (digital sensor) Low fuel level signal on activation of digital input programmed with relevant function.
A15 High battery voltage. Battery voltage higher than threshold set in P05.02 for time greater than P05.04.
A16 Low battery voltage Battery voltage lower than threshold set in P05.03 for time greater than P05.04.
A17 Inefficient battery Starting attempts expired with battery voltage below min. starting threshold.
A18 Battery alternator fault This alarm is generated when the engine is running (voltage and/or frequency from
generator or ‘Pick-up/W’) but the battery-charger alternator signal (D+) remains below
engine running voltage threshold P11.01 for more than 4 seconds.
A19 “Pick-up/W” signal fault With speed measurement enabled, This alarm is generated when the engine is running
(battery charger alternator signal present or voltage and/or frequency from generator)
but the ‘Pick-up/W’ speed signal has not been detected within 5 seconds. If the
measurement has been sent by the CAN, the alarm is generated by a specific diagnostics
message.
A20 “Pick-up/W” engine speed low This alarm is generated when the engine is running (battery charger alternator signal
present or voltage and/or frequency from generator) but the ‘Pick-up/W’ speed signal
remains below threshold P07.05 for longer than the time set in P07.06.
A21 “Pick-up/W” engine speed high This alarm is generated when the ‘Pick-up/W’ speed signal remains below threshold
P07.03 for longer than the time set in P07.04.
A22 Starting failed This alarm is generated after the set number of starting attempts if the engine hasn't
started.
A23 Emergency stopping This alarm is generated when terminal +COM1 is disconnected (with P23.03 enabled) or
by the opening of a digital input programmed with the ‘Emergency stop" function’.
A24 Unexpected stop This alarm is generated when the engine stops on its own after the alarms activation time
if it was not stopped by the system.
A25 No stop Alarm generated if the engine still has not stopped 65 seconds after the stop phase began.
A26 Low generator frequency This alarm is generated when the engine is running but the generator frequency is lower
than P14.11 for the time set in P14.12.
A27 High generator frequency This alarm is generated when the generator frequency is higher than P14.09 for the time
set in P14.10.
A28 Low generator voltage This alarm is generated when the engine is running but the generator voltage is lower than
P14.01 for the time set in P14.14
A29 High generator voltage This alarm is generated when the generator voltage is higher than P14.13 for the time set
in P14.15.
A30 Generator voltages asymmetry Alarm generated when the imbalance between the generator voltages exceeds P14.07 for
the time set in P14.08.
A31 Max. generator current The generator current exceeds the percentage threshold set in P15.01 for the delay set in
P15.02. When this alarm is generated, you must wait for the time set in P15.05 before
resetting it.
A32 Generator short-circuit The generator current exceeds the percentage threshold set in P15.03 for the delay set in
P15.04.
A33 Generator overload Electronic cutout tripped because of percentage current and protection curve selected.
When this alarm is generated, you must wait for the time set in P15.07 before resetting it.
A34 Generator external protection intervention If programmed, this alarm is generated when the contact of the digital input of the
generator thermal cutout closes, if the genset is running.
A35 Generator kW threshold exceeded The generator active power exceeds the percentage threshold set in P22.18 for the delay
set in P22.19.
A36 Generator earth fault The earth leakage current of the generator has exceeded the threshold set as an absolute
value in P15.08 for the delay set in P15.09.
A37 Generator phase sequence error The generator phase sequence does not correspond to the programmed sequence.
A38 Mains phase sequence error The mains phase sequence does not correspond to the programmed sequence.
A39 System frequency settings error Alarm generated when the system frequency does not correspond to the set rated
frequency.
A40 Generator contactor anomaly Alarm generated if a discrepancy is detected after the set time between the sate of the
command output and the generator contactor/circuit breaker feedback input.
A41 Mains contactor anomaly Alarm generated if a discrepancy is detected after the set time between the sate of the
command output and the mains contactor/circuit breaker feedback input.

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COD DESCRIPTION ALARM EXPLANATION
A42 Maintenance request 1 Alarm generated when the maintenance hours of the relevant interval reach zero.
A43 Maintenance request 2 See menu M17. Use the commands menu to reset the operating hours and the alarm.

A44 Maintenance request 3

G
A45
A46
System error
Tank too empty
RGK800 internal error. SeeSystem errors chapter for possible solutions.
The relevant programmable input signals tank too empty (active open default).
B
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Filling pump stopped.

A47 Tank too full The relevant programmable input signals 'tank too full' (active closed default).
Filling pump stopped.
A48 Rent hours expired Alarm generated when the rent hours reach zero. Use the commands menu to reset the
rent hours and the alarm.
A49 Radiator coolant level low Alarm generated when the coolant level is lower than the min. level. Generated by digital
input or CAN diagnostics message.
A50 Manual circuit breaker closed Alarm generated in MAN mode during the starting phase, when the disabled state of the
input programmed with the function Circuit breaker state alarm is detected.
A51 Manual circuit breaker open Alarm generated in AUT mode during the starting phase, with the engine running, when
the enabled state of the input programmed with the function Circuit breaker state alarm
is detected.
A52 Battery charger alarm Alarm generated by the input programmed with the function Battery charger alarm
connected to an external battery charger when the mains voltage is within the limits.
A53 CANbus red lamp alarm Global alarm generated on the CAN bus by the engine ECU for critical anomalies.
A54 CANbus yellow lamp alarm Global alarm generated on the CAN bus by the engine ECU for prealarms or minor
anomalies.
A55 CANbus error CAN bus communication error. Check wiring diagrams and connecting cables.
A56 Fuel theft The tank level has dropped at too high an average rate compared to the max. nominal
engine fuel consumption. Suspected theft of fuel.
A57 Cannot change configuration The position of the digital inputs for selecting the 4 possible configurations has changed,
but there are no conditions that warrant said change (for example: engine running or
operating mode other than OFF).
A58 Water in fuel Alarm generated when the contact signals 'water in fuel'. Generated by digital input or
CAN diagnostics message.
A59 Fuel filling pump failure Alarm generated when the fuel level in the tank does not increase of at least 1% in a time
of 5min.
Available from SW rev. 01 onward.
A60 Mutual standby link error Alarm generated when the communication link between the two devices in mutual-stanby
is not operating properly.
Available from SW rev. 03 onward.
UA1 User alarm The user alarm is generated by enabling the variable or associated input in menu M32.
…
UA8

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INPUT FUNCTION TABLE

– The following table shows all the functions that can be attributed to the INPn programmable digital inputs.
– Each input can be set for an reverse function (NA - NC), delayed energizing or de-energizing at independently set times.
– Some functions require another numeric parameter, defined in the index (x) specified by parameter P18.n.02.
– See menu M18 Programmable inputs for more details.

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION G
Disabled Disabled input B
Configurable User configuration free To use for example if the input is used in PLC logic.
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Oil pressure Engine oil pressure low digital sensor

Engine temperature Engine max. temperature digital sensor
Fuel level Fuel level low digital sensor
Emergency stop Generates alarm A23 when open. Not required if common +COM1 with built-in input is used.
Remote stop Stops the engine remotely in AUT mode.
Off load remote start Starts the engine remotely without switching the load to the generator in AUT mode. The signal must be maintained
for the time you want the engine to run. The engine begins the stop cycle when the signal is disabled.
On load remote start Starts the engine remotely, switching the load to the generator in AUT mode. The signal must be maintained for the
time you want the engine to run. The engine begins the stop cycle when the signal is disabled.
Starting without stop Starts the engine remotely without the stop function in the case of an alarm. The signal must be maintained for the
time you want the engine to run. The engine begins the stop cycle when the signal is disabled.
Automatic test Starts the periodic test managed by an external timer.
Generator cutout Generator cutout intervention signal from external device.
Remote control lock Inhibits the serial port writing and command operations. The data can still be read.
Setup access lock Inhibits access to the programming menu.
External MAINS control Mains voltage control signal from external device. Enabled indicates the voltage is within the limits.
Not available on RGK800SA.
External GEN control Generator voltage control signal from external device. Enabled indicates the voltage is within the limits.
Enable mains load increase Go-ahead for connection of load to mains.
Not available on RGK800SA.
Enable generator load increase Go-ahead for connection of load to generator.
Remote switching In AUT mode, when enabled this switches from mains to generator.
Not available on RGK800SA.
Inhibit automatic return to mains. Inhibits automatic reswitching to the mains when its values are within the limits.
Not available on RGK800SA.
MAINS contactor feedback. Auxiliary contact of mains switchgear used to inform RGK of its actual state (feedback). An alarm A41 is generated in
the case of discrepancy between the command output and state.
Not available on RGK800SA.
GEN contactor feedback. As above, with reference to the generator switchgear.
An alarm A40 is generated in the case of discrepancy between the command output and state.
Tank empty Tank too empty. Generates the alarm A46 with an open contact. The filling pump is stopped.
Can function independently of start-stop.
Start filling. Tank low level sensor. The filling pump is started with an open contact.
Stop filling Tank full The filling pump is stopped with a closed contact.
Tank too full Tank too full. Generates the alarm A47 with a closed contact. The filling pump is stopped.
Can function independently of start-stop.
Keyboard lock Inhibits the functions of the front keyboard.
Block genset and keyboard Block generator and keyboard.
Radiator coolant level The alarm A49 Radiator liquid low is generated with the input enabled.
Siren OFF Disables the siren.
Circuit breaker state alarm In the manual mode and with input ON, starting is inhibited, generating the alarm A50 Circuit breaker closed.
In manual mode this function is used when the generator contactor is not used and a thermal magnetic circuit breaker
is used. This function is required to start the generator when certain the load is disconnected. In AUT mode and with
input OFF, starting is inhibited, generating the alarm A51 Circuit breaker open. This function is required to prevent
starting the generator and consuming fuel needlessly.
Battery charger alarm With the input enabled, generates the alarm A52 External battery charger fault. The alarm is only generated when
there is mains voltage.
Inhibit alarms If enabled, disables the alarms with the property Inhibit alarms activated.
Alarm Reset. Resets the retained alarms for which the condition that triggered the same has ceased.
Commands menu C(x) Executes the command from the commands menu defined by index parameter (x).
Simulate OFF key Closing the input is the equivalent of pressing the key.
Simulate MAN key Closing the input is the equivalent of pressing the key.
Simulate AUTO key Closing the input is the equivalent of pressing the key.
Simulate TEST key Closing the input is the equivalent of pressing the key.
Simulate START key Closing the input is the equivalent of pressing the key.
Simulate STOP key Closing the input is the equivalent of pressing the key.
Simulate MAINS key Closing the input is the equivalent of pressing the key.
Simulate GEN key Closing the input is the equivalent of pressing the key.
Fuel theft When active, it generates Fuel theft alarm, a san alternative to the fuel theft detection made by analog level.
Inhibit automatic test Inhibits the automatic test
LED key Turns all the LEDS on the front panel on (test lamps)
Select configuration (x) Selects one of four possible configurations. The binary code weight is defined by index parameter (x).
See chapter Multiple configurations.
Water in fuel Generates the alarm A58 Water in fuel

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OUTPUT FUNCTION TABLE

– The following table shows all the functions that can be attributed to the OUTn programmable digital inputs.
– Each output can be configured so it has a normal or reverse (NOR or REV) function.
– Some functions require another numeric parameter, defined in the index (x) specified by parameter P19.n.02.
– See menu M19 Programmable outputs for more details.

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION G
Disabled Output disabled B
Configurable User configuration free to use for example if the output is used in PLC logic.
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Close mains contactor/circuit breaker Command to close mains contactor/circuit breaker

Not available on RGK800SA.
Close generator contactor/circuit Comamnd to close generator contactor/circuit breaker
breaker
Open mains circuit breaker Command to open mains circuit breaker
Not available on RGK800SA.
Open generator circuit breaker Command to open generator circuit breaker
Open mains/generator Open both circuit breakers/neutral position of motorized commutator
Starter motor Powers the starter motor
Fuel solenoid valve Energizes the fuel valve
ECU power Powers the engine ECU
Global alarm Output enabled in the presence of any alarm with the Global alarm propriety enabled.
Siren Powers the siren
Decelerator Reduce rpm in starting phase Energized as soon as the engine starts, for the max duration set.
Accelerator Opposite function to the above.
Stop magnets Output energized for engine stop
Glowplugs Glowplug preheating before starting
Gas valve Gas delivery solenoid valve. Opening delayed in relation to starter motor activation, and closed in advance in relation
to stop command.
Choke Choke for petrol engines
Priming valve Petrol injection for starting gas-fuelled engines The priming valve relay is enabled at the same time as the gas
solenoid valve only during the first start attempt.
Dummy load steps (x) Controls the contactors to switch in the dummy load (x=1…4).
Load shedding steps (x) Controls the contactors for load shedding (x=1…4)
Compressed air Start engine with compressed air, as an alternative/alternating with starter motor. See parameter P11.26.
Operating mode Output energized when the RGK800 is in one of the modes set with parameter P23.13.
Mains voltage state Energized when the mains voltage returns within the set limits.
Not available on RGK800SA.
Generator voltage state Energized when the generator voltage returns within the set limits.
Engine running Energized when the engine is running.
OFF mode Energized when the RGK800 is OFF.
MAN mode Energized when the RGK800 is in MAN mode.
AUT mode Energized when the RGK800 is in AUT mode.
TEST mode Energized when the RGK800 is in TEST mode.
Cooling Energized when the cooling cycle is running
Generator ready Indicates the RGK800 is in automatic mode and there are no active alarms.
Preheating valve Controls the fuel preheating valve See description of parameters P11.06 and P11.07.
Heater Controls the engine heater, using engine temperature reading and parameters P09.10 and P09.11.
Fuel filling pump Controls the fuel filling pump Can be controlled by the start and stop inputs, or on the basis of the level detected by
the analog sensor. See parameters P10.09 and P10.10.
Remote alarms/states Pulse output for communication with the RGKRR in digital I/O mode.
LIM limits (x) Output controlled by the state of the limit threshold LIM(x) (x=1..16) defined by the index parameter.
PUL pulses (x) Output controlled by the state of the energy pulse variables PUL(x) (x=1..6).
Flag PLC(x) Output controlled by flag PLCx (x=1..32).
REM(x) remote variable Output controlled by remote variable REMx (x=1..16).
Alarms A01-Axx Output energized with alarm Axx is enabled (xx=1…alarms number).
Alarms UA1..UAx Output energized with alarm UAx is enabled (x=1…8).

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COMMANDS MENU
– The commands menu allows executing some occasional operations like reading peaks resetting, counters clearing, alarms reset, etc.
– If the Advanced level password has been entered, then the commands menu allows executing the automatic operations useful for the device configuration.
– The following table lists the functions available in the commands menu, divided by the access level required.

CODE COMMAND ACCESS DESCRIPTION

LEVEL G
C01 Reset maintenance interval 1 User Resets maintenance alarm MNT1 and recharges the counter
with the set number of hours.
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C02 Reset maintenance interval 2 User As above, with reference to MNT2.

C03 Reset maintenance interval 3 User As above, with reference to MNT3.
C04 Reset engine partial hour counter User Resets the partial counter of the engine.
C05 Reset mains partial energy. User Resets the mains partial energy counter.
C06 Reset generator partial energy. User Resets the generator partial energy counter.
C07 Reset generic counters CNTx User Resets generic counters CNTx.
C08 Reset limits status LIMx Utente Reset ritenitive limits status LIMx.
C09 Reset High/ low User Resets High/low peaks of the measures
C10 Reset engine total hour counter Advanced Resets the total counter of the engine.
C11 Engine hour counter settings Advanced Lets you set the total hour counter of the engine to the
desired value.
C12 Reset no. starts counter Advanced Resets counter for the number of attempted starts and the
percentage of successful attempts.
C13 Reset closing counters Advanced Resets the generator on-load counter.
C14 Reset mains total energy. Advanced Resets the mains total energy counter.(only for RGK800)
C15 Reset generator total nergy. Advanced Resets the generator total energy counter.
C16 Reload rent hours Advanced Reloads rent timer to set value.
C17 Reset events list Advanced Resets the list of historical events.
C18 Reset default parameters Advanced Resets all the parameters in the setup menu to the default
values.
C19 Save parameters in backup memory Advanced Copies the parameters currently set to a backup for restoring
in the future.
C20 Reload parameters from backup memory Advanced Transfers the parameters saved in the backup memory to the
active settings memory.
C21 Fuel purge Advanced Energizes the fuel valve without startingthe engine. The valve
remains energized for max 5 min. Or until the OFF mode is
selected.
C22 Forced I/O Advanced Enables test mode so you can manually energize any output.

Warning!
In this mode the installer alone is responsible for the output
commands.
C23 Resistive sensors offset regulation Advanced Lets you calibrate the resistive sensors, adding/subtracting a
value in Ohms to/from the resistance measured by the
resistive sensors, to compensate for cable length or resistance
offset. The calibration displays the measured value in
engineering magnitudes.
C24 Reset PLC program Advanced Deletes the program with the PLC logic from the internal
memory of the RGK800.
C25 Sleep mode Advanced Enables battery-saving sleep mode.

– Once the required command has been selected, press to execute it. The device will prompt for a confirmation. Pressing again, the command will be
executed.
– To cancel the command execution press OFF.
– To quit command menu press OFF.

INSTALLATION
– RGK800 is designed for flush-mount installation. With proper mounting, it guarantees IP65 front protection.
– Insert the device into the panel hole, making sure that the gasket is properly positioned between the panel and the device front frame.
– Make sure the tongue of the custom label does not get trapped under the gasket and break the seal. It should be positioned inside the board.
– From inside the panel, for each four of the fixing clips, position the clip in its square hole on the housing side, then move it backwards in order to position
the hook.

– Repeat the same operation for the four clips.

– Tighten the fixing screw with a maximum torque of 0.5Nm.
– In case it is necessary to dismount the system, repeat the steps in opposite order.
– For the electrical connection see the wiring diagrams in the dedicated chapter and the requirements reported in the technical characteristics table.

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WIRING DIAGRAMS
Wiring diagram for three-phase generating set with pre-energised battery charger alternator

(RGK800 ONLY)

MAINS CONTACTOR

GENERATOR CONT.
GENERATOR

CURRENT
VOLTAGE

(RGK800 ONLY)
VOLTAGE
G

INPUTS

RS485
MAINS

CAN
B

CT1

CT2

CT3

CT4
TR L H SG TR A B SG
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L1 L2 L3 N L1 L2 L3 N

3x 3x
F1A F1A

S1

S1

S1

S1
S2
S2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60

F2A F4A F8A

+D
+B W

COOLER LEVEL

GENERATOR CONTACTOR
ENGINE TEMPERATURE (ANALOG)
DECELERATOR

ENGINE TEMPERATURE
FUEL LEVEL

MAINS CONTACTOR (RGK 800 ONLY)

EMERGENCY PUSH BUTTON

FUEL LEVEL (ANALOG)

REMOTE START
OIL PRESSURE
MECHANICAL FAILURE

ALTERNATOR TYPE

OIL PRESSURE ( ANALOG)

ENGINE ANALOG GROUND ❶
PICK-UP / W
PICK-UP / W

GENETAROR OVERLOAD
START
SIREN
FUEL SOLENOID VALVE

ELECTRICAL FAILURE

BOSCH, MARELLI, LUCAS....

COM

– +

PROGRAMMABLE INPUT (ANALOG)

NO
NC
BATTERY CHARGER

REMOTE ALARM

GLOBAL ALARM
12 O 24VDC
BATTERY

Reference earth for analog sensors to be connected directly on the engine block.

NOTES
S2 terminals are internally interconnected.
The dotted section refers to use with RGK800 control

CANBUS CONNECTION
The CANbus connection has two 120-Ohm termination resistors at both ends of the bus.
To connect the resistor incorporated in the RGK800 board, jumper TR and CAN-L.

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WIRING FOR SINGLE-PHASE GENERATING SET WIRING FOR TWO-PHASE GENERATING SET

(SOLO RGK 800)

(SOLO RGK 800)

CORRENTE
GENERATORE

CORRENTE
GENERATORE
CONT. GENERATORE

INGRESSI

CONT. GENERATORE

INGRESSI
CONTATTORE RETE

CONTATTORE RETE
TENSIONE
TENSIONE

TENSIONE
TENSIONE
(SOLO RGK 800)

(SOLO RGK 800)

RETE

RETE
G

TA1

TA4

TA1

TA2

TA4
L1 N L1 N L1 L2 N L1 L2 N

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F1A F1A 2x 2x

S1

S1
S2
S2
F1A F1A

S1

S1

S1
S2
S2
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NOTES
S2 terminals are internally interconnected.
The dotted section refers to use with RGK 800 control.

WIRING FOR GENERATING SET WITH PERMANENT MAGNET BATTERY WIRING FOR GENERATING SET WITH PICK-UP SPEED DETECTOR
CHARGER ALTERNATOR

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F2A F4A F8A F2A F4A F8A

+D
C W G
+B
+B

EMERGENCY PUSH BUTTON

FUEL SOLENOID VALVE

ALTERNATOR TYPE

PICK-UP / W
PICK-UP / W
BOSCH, MARELLI, LUCAS....
ALTERNATOR TYPE
FUEL SOLENOID VALVE
EMERGENCY PUSH BUTTON

PICK-UP / W
PICK-UP / W
DUCATI, SAPRISA, ECC
AC
AC

BATTERY
12 O 24VDC
BATTERY
12 O 24VDC

WIRING FOR EARTH FAULT MEASURE RA OUTPUT USED AS RELAY DRIVER

NPN output PNP output

MAINS CONTACTOR

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
GENERATOR

GENERATOR CONT.

CURRENT
VOLTAGE

(RGK800 ONLY)

INPUTS
CT1

CT2

CT3

L1 L2 L3 N GENERATOR

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3x DC coil relay DC coil relay

F1A
S1

S1

S1

S1
S2
S2

MAX 50mA MAX 50mA

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TA4 F2A F0,1A F2A F0,1A
12 OR 24VDC

12 OR 24VDC
BATTERY

BATTERY

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Not as protection

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RS-485 INTERFACE WIRING

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TR A B SG TR A B SG

RS485 RS485

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MUTUAL STANDBY - Connection of the gen-set controllers through RS-485 interface

TR A B SG TR A B SG

RS485 RS485

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TERMINALS POSITION

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S1-2
S1-1

S1-3
S1-4

SG
L
TR

TR
H

A
B
SG
L1
L2

L3

L1

L2

L3
N

S2
S2

MAINS GEN CURRENT CAN RS485

OUT 9 OUT 10

SLOT 1

SLOT 2

SLOT 3
+ COM 2
+ COM 1

OUT 5
OUT 7

OUT 8

OUT 1
OUT 2
OUT 3
OUT 4

OUT 6

PICK-UP / W
PICK-UP / W

BATTERY
S. GND
PRESS
PROG

TEMP

INP 1
INP 2
INP 3
INP 4
INP 5
INP 6
INP 7
INP 8
FUEL
EXC.

AC
AC
D+
--
+

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MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS (mm)

240.00 56.40
32.60 11.30

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180.00
CUTOUT (mm)

220.00

160.00

MANUAL REVISION HISTORY

REV DATE NOTES
00 24.02.2012 – First release
01 14.03.2012 – Added description of alarm A59 – Fuel filling pump failure
– Weight has been specified
02 08.10.2012 – Added description of mutual standby function
– Added description of modem GSM function
03 02.10.2013 – Added description of mutual standby alarm
– Modified command menù

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Supply Rated voltage 12-24V= from battery
Battery rated voltage 12 or 24V= indifferently Rated current 2A DC1 each
Maximum current consumption 400mA at 12V= and 200mA at 24V= Protection Overload, short circuit and reverse
Maximum power consumption/dissipation 4.8W polarity
Voltage range 7…33V= SSR output OUT 7 G
Minimum voltage at the starting 5.5V= Type of output NO B
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Stand-by current 70mA at 12V= and 40mA at 24V= Rated voltage 10 - 30V=
Micro interruption immunity 150ms Max current 50mA
Digital inputs Relay output OUT 8 (voltage free)
Input type Negative Type of contact 1 changeover
Current input ≤10mA UL Rating B300 / 30V= 1A Pilot Duty
Input “low” voltage ≤1.5V (typical 2.9V) Rated voltage 250V~
Input “high” voltage ≥5.3V (typical 4.3V) Rated current at 250V~ 8A AC1 (1,5A AC15)
Input delay ≥50ms Relay output OUT 9 (voltage free)
Analog inputs Type of contact 1 NC (mains contactor)
Pressure sensor Current 10mA = max UL Rating B300 / 30V= 1A Pilot Duty
Measuring range 0 - 450Ω Rated voltage 250V~ (400V~ max)
Temperature sensor Current 10mA = max Rated current at 250V~ 8A AC1 (1,5A AC15)
Measuring range 0 - 1350Ω Relay output OUT 10 (voltage free)
Fuel level sensor Current 10mA = max Type of contact 1 NO (generator contactor)
Measuring range 0 - 1350Ω
UL Rating B300 / 30V= 1A Pilot Duty
Programmable sensor Current 10mA = max
Rated voltage 250V~ (400V~ max)
Measuring range 0 - 1350Ω
Rated current at 250V~ 8A AC1 (1,5A AC15)
Analog ground voltage -0.5V - +0.5V=
Communication Lines
Speed input “W”
RS485 Serial interface Opto-isolated
Input type AC coupling
Baud-rate programmable 1200…38400 bps
Voltage range 2.4…75Vpp
Voltage insulation (RS485-VBatt.) 1kV
Frequency range 40…2000Hz
CANbus interface Not isolated
Pick-up input
Real time clock
Input type AC coupling
Energy storage Back-up capacitors
Voltage range High sensitivity: 1.6...60Vpp – 0.6...21VRMS
Operating time without supply voltage About 12...15 days
Low sensitivity: 4.8...150Vpp – 1.7...53VRMS
Insulation
Frequency range 20Hz...10000Hz
Rated insulation voltage Ui 600V~
Measuring input impedance >100kΩ
Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp 9.5kV
Engine running input (500rpm) for permanent magnet alternator
Power frequency withstand voltage 5,2kV
Input type AC coupling
Ambient conditions
Voltage range 0…44V~
Operating temperature -30 - +70°C
Engine running input (500rpm) for pre-excited alternator
Storage temperature -30 - +80°C
Voltage range 0…44V=
Relative humidity <80% (IEC/EN 60068-2-78)
Maximum input current 12mA
Maximum pollution degree 2
Maximum voltage at +D terminal 12 or 24V= (battery voltage)
Overvoltage category 3
Pre-excitation current ( 42 terminal) 230mA 12V= – 130mA 24V=
Measurement category III
Mains and generator voltage inputs
Climatic sequence Z/ABDM (IEC/EN 60068-2-61)
Maximum rated voltage Ue 600V~ L-L (346V~ L-N)
Shock resistance 15g (IEC/EN 60068-2-27)
Measuring range 50…720V L-L (415V~ L-N)
Vibration resistance 0.7g (IEC/EN 60068-2-6)
Frequency range 45…65Hz – 360…440Hz
Connections
Measuring method True RMS
Terminal type Plug-in / removable
Measuring input impedance > 0.55MΩ L-N
> 1,10MΩ L-L Conductor cross section (min… max) 0.2…2.5 mm² (24…12 AWG)
Wiring mode Single-phase, two-phase, three-phase Tightening torque 0.56 Nm (5 lbin)
with or without neutral or balanced Housing
three-phase system. Version Flush mount
Current inputs Material Polycarbonate
Rated current Ie 1A~ or 5A~ Degree of protection IP65 on front - IP20 terminals
Measuring range for 5A scale: 0.015 - 6A~ Weight 960g for RGK800;
for 1A scale: 0.015 – 1.2A~ 980g for RGK800SA
Type of input Shunt supplied by an external Certifications and compliance
current transformer (low voltage).
Max. 5A Certifications obtained cULus

Measuring method True RMS UL Marking Use 60°C/75°C copper (CU)

conductor only
Overload capacity +20% Ie
AWG Range: 24 - 12 AWG
Overload peak 50A for 1 second stranded or solid
Power consumption <0.6VA Field Wiring Terminals Tightening
Measuring accuracy Torque: 5lb.in
Mains and generator voltage ±0.25% f.s. ±1digit For use on a flat surface of a type
SSR output OUT1 and OUT 2 (+ battery voltage output) 4X enclosure
Tighting torque used for fixing
Type of output 2 x 1 NO + one common terminal screw =0.5Nm
Rated voltage 12-24V= from battery Comply with standards IEC/EN 61010-1,
Rated current 2A DC1 each IEC/EN 61000-6-2,
Protection Overload, short circuit and reverse IEC/ EN 61000-6-3, UL508,
polarity CSA C22.2 N°14
SSR output OUT3 - OUT 6 (+ battery voltage output)
Type of output 4 x 1 NO + one common terminal

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