{"id":6249,"date":"2022-12-23T11:35:56","date_gmt":"2022-12-23T10:35:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/?p=6249"},"modified":"2025-09-15T12:10:48","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T10:10:48","slug":"fpcontrol-start-without-converter","status":"publish","type":"knowledgebase","link":"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/?knowledgebase=fpcontrol-start-without-converter","title":{"rendered":"Engine Unit\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Start without Converter (fpControl)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"h3-weiss-blau wp-block-heading\">Introduction to the topic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"56\" height=\"56\" class=\"wp-image-2536\" style=\"width: 56px;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/information_sbu_transparent_52px.png\"><br><strong>Note:<\/strong> Since this function is new, it is not jet available with every generator. Check in each individual case whether the function can be used with your generator.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In service mode you can start the generator without power electronics. This may be necessary, for example, in case of service work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The service mode must be activated in the service menu of the \u00bbfpControl Control Panel &#8211; Generator\u00ab <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"\u00bbfpControl CP-G\u00ab (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/?knowledgebase=datasheet-fpcontrol-control-panel-generator\" target=\"_blank\">(fpControl CP-G<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the service mode is active, the parameter overview page shows a tool symbol next to a caution symbol. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"119\" height=\"64\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/service-mode-active.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5612\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The generator can then be started with the start \/ stop button of the Control Panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caution symbol and tool symbol are still displayed during operation in service mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The monitoring of error events of the diesel engine (RPM, oil pressure, engine temperature and DM01) is also active in the service mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"56\" height=\"56\" class=\"wp-image-2536\" style=\"width: 56px;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/information_sbu_transparent_52px.png\"><br><strong>Note:<\/strong> Error events of the power electronics are excluded from the error monitoring in the service mode, since the necessary measuring devices are missing.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"56\" height=\"56\" class=\"wp-image-2536\" style=\"width: 56px;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/information_sbu_transparent_52px.png\"><br><strong>Note:<\/strong> For normal operation of the generator with connected power electronics, the service mode must be deactivated in the service menu of the Control Panel to prevent unintentional use.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The service mode is automatically deactivated after a power cycle of the \u00bbfpControl Generator Control &#8211; Servo\u00ab <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"\u00bbfpControl GC-S\u00ab (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/?knowledgebase=datasheet-fpcontrol-generator-control-servo\" target=\"_blank\">(fpControl GC-S\u00ab)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"h3-weiss-blau wp-block-heading\">Software Requirements  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00bbfpControl Generator Control &#8211; Servo\u00ab (fpControl GC-S): <strong>expected in 0V20 or higher<\/strong> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bbfpControl Control Panel &#8211; Generator\u00ab (fpControl CP-G):  <strong>5V08RC11 or higher<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"h3-weiss-blau wp-block-heading\">Activating \/ deactivating the Service Mode  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"56\" height=\"56\" class=\"wp-image-2536\" style=\"width: 56px;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/information_sbu_transparent_52px.png\"><br>The service mode may only be used by authorized specialist personnel.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The service mode can be activated \/ deactivated using the control panel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"h5-grey-background wp-block-heading\">Function call<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Panel menu: <strong>service &gt; service-mode &gt; turn on \/ off<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"h5-grey-background wp-block-heading\">Step by step guide<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open menu <strong>\u00bbservice\u00ab.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" height=\"66\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/menu-item-service.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5609\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter the service password.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>\u00bbservice mode\u00ab<\/strong> and confirm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" height=\"66\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/menu-item-service-mode.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5610\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select <strong>\u00bbon\u00ab<\/strong> to <strong>activate<\/strong> \/ <strong>\u00bboff\u00ab<\/strong> to <strong>deactivate<\/strong> the service mode and confirm. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" height=\"66\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/off_on_back.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4788\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Result:<\/strong> The service mode of the fpControl is activated \/ deactivated. In case of activation the parameter overview page of the Control Panel shows a tool symbol next to a caution sign.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"119\" height=\"64\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/service-mode-active.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5612\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In service mode you can start the generator without power electronics. 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