 Note: This function is not available with every generator. Check in each individual case whether the function can be used with your generator. |
Function description
The fpControl system offers the possibility to carry out several start-up attempts in the automatic start mode.
If the generator does not reach the required starting speed during a start-up attempt, a new start attempt is made if the possible number of start-up attempts is set > 1. There is a waiting periode between two start-up attempts.
If the generator does not reach the required starting speed even after the last start-up attempt, the »fpControl GC-S« aborts the starting process with Event 26 – Engine revolution (RPM) low.
Setting the number of start-up attempts
You can set the value for the number of start-up attempts in the generator menu of the »fpControl Control Panel – Generator« (fpControl CP-G). The minimum value is always »1«. The maximum value for the number of start-up attempts is dependent on the generator type.
| minimum value | minimum number of start-up attempts (default »1«) |
| value | currently set number of start-up attempts, you can adjust this value using the arrow keys |
| maximum value | maximum number of start-up attempts dependent on the generator type |
Controls
| Symbol | Function |
 | “Increase number of start-up attempts” key. A long press on the button activates the rapid increase of the value. |
 | “Decrease number of start-up attempts” key. A long press on the button activates the rapid decrease of the value. |
 | “Confirm number of start-up attempts” key. |
Function call
Select in the menu generator > autostart > amount of restarts.
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| For safety reasons, for all marine generators (PMS) the number of start-up attempts is limited to one. |
Step by Step Guide
- Open menu »generator«.
- Select »autostart« and confirm.
- Select »amount of restarts« and confirm.
- Adjust the number of start-up attempts within the given limits using the arrow keys and confirm.
- Select »confirm«.
Result of the procedure
The number of start-up attempts is set to the desired value.
