GSC300 CONFIGURATOR SOFTWARE INTERFACE Installation and User Manual for the GSC300 Configurator PC Software Interface File: MAN-0040R2.40, GSC300 Configurator User Manual.
of 30 Thank You For Purchasing This DynaGen Product Please Read Manual Before Using Programmer Receipt of Shipment and Warranty Return Information Upon receipt of shipment, carefully remove the unit from the shipping container and thoroughly examine the unit for shipping damage. In case of damage, immediately contact the carrier and request that an inspection report be filed prior to contacting DynaGen.
of 30 END-USER AGREEMENT FOR GSC300 Configurator PC Software GRANT OF RIGHTS DynaGen Technologies grants you the following non-exclusive rights: You may install and use the enclosed software product on your computer for reading and configuration of the GSC300 engine controller. You may not reverse- engineer, decompile, or disassemble the software product, except and only to the extent that applicable law notwithstanding this limitation expressly permits such activity.
of 30 Table of Contents 1. 2. Welcome .................................................................................................................. 5 Installing the GSC300 Software ............................................................................... 6 2.1 Before you begin............................................................................................... 6 2.2 Software / Hardware Requirements .................................................................. 6 2.
of 30 1. Welcome The DynaGen Configurator PC software interface is a program that allows the programming and customization of the DynaGen GSC300 AutoStart Engine Controller. The GSC300 can be programmed manually via front panel buttons OR with our easy-touse PC software interface that allows customization of messaging; languages; sender selections; control settings; and much more.
of 30 2. Installing the GSC300 Software 2.1 Before you begin In order to install and use the DynaGen software, you should have a basic understanding of how to use your computer. If you do not, we recommend that you ask someone who does to help you, or that you read the user manual that came with your computer. If you encounter any problems or errors while installing the DynaGen Configurator software, please refer to Troubleshooting Guidelines on page 28. 2.
of 30 2.3 Installing on Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, XP, Vista, 7 ** Please ignore any and all references to file name or structure in the** images provided. These are strictly for visual reference 1. If you don’t have an installation CD, download the software from the Support section of the Dynagen website. 2. Scroll down to Software Downloads. 3. Click the .exe file (there should only be one). 4. A screen should appear asking you to Open, Save, or Cancel. Click Save. 5.
of 30 7. When download is complete, click the open folder button. 8. This window should then appear with the downloaded file highlighted. 9. Double click on the file (left double click). 10. Click run.
of 30 11. Click next. 12. Read the instructions presented in the window before clicking next. a. If using USB programmer make sure it is not plugged in. b. During the installation a popup window will ask you to restart windows. Click the “Cancel” button. c. Uninstall any older GSC300 PC Interfaces by going into the start menu and clicking uninstall. d. Ensure the Windows Program Folder is not read only. This is usually a concern only for large companies. Contact your IT administrator. 13.
of 30 14. Click Next unless you know what you are doing (advanced user). 15. Click next. If you do not wish an icon to be placed on the desktop you can uncheck the box. 16. Click Install. If you are installing on Windows Vista or 7 skip to step 26.
of 30 17. A new window will appear. Click Install. 18. Click Exit. The window will close. 19. A new window will appear. Click Next.
of 30 20. Click Next. 21. Click Next. 22. Click Next.
of 30 23. Click Next. 24. Click Finish. The window will close. 25. A new window will open. Click Cancel.
of 30 26. At this point if you are using the USB programmer you can plug it in now. Follow the instructions given in the window. These instructions are also available in section 2.4 below on page 15. On Windows XP the driver should be detected. On Windows Vista and 7 you must install the drivers manually. 27. Click Finish. Leaving the box checked will open the GSC300 PC Interface when you click finish.
of 30 2.4 Installing USB Driver for use with Dynagen GSC300 USB interface. This section will explain how to install the USB drivers. You do not need to plug the programmer into the GSC300 at this point. DO NOT connect the programmer into the GSC300 when it is powered. This may corrupt the GSC300. 2.4.1 For Windows XP See next section for Windows Vista and 7. 1. Connect the USB programmer to a USB port on your computer. 2. The New Hardware Found Wizard window should open. 3.
of 30 5. A pop up window will appear, click “continue anyway”. 6. Then this window. 7. Your driver installation is now complete. The Presto “ON-LINE” indicator should be lit.
of 30 2.4.2 For Windows Vista or 7 During the installation the GSC300 Interface installer will copy the driver folder to your desktop. Do not delete this folder until you finish these steps. You must have the Presto connected to the computer before continuing. 1. When you plug in the USB cable windows may attempt to install the drivers but then fail. You may see one popup at the bottom of the screen saying it is installing the drivers and then a second one saying it has failed. This is normal. 2.
of 30 11. When Windows has finished installing the drivers it will present another screen saying “Windows has successfully updated your driver software”. Click the “Close” button. The USB drivers are now installed. You may close any remaining windows that are open. 12. The Presto “ON-LINE” indicator should be lit.
of 30 3. Using the GSC300 Programmer 3.1 Connecting the GSC300 to your PC WARNING: NEVER CONNECT THE GSC300 PROGRAMMING CABLE INTO THE UNIT IF THE GSC300 IS POWERED ON. The GSC300 can be easily connected to your PC for Reading, Configuration and programming. The GSC300 has a Programming Connector, which is identified on the labeling, that can be plugged into the supplied programming cable. This cable must be plugged into the parallel port of the PC.
of 30 3.2 Starting the Configurator program 1. Click Start, Programs, DynaGen Technologies, and then Configurator. 2. If there is a message stating that there was a problem with the parallel port, the user may have to choose the port address manually (see section 4.2.6 Set Port Address button feature on page 9). 3. You will now see the Configurator main screen window. 4. One feature to note is that both USB and Parallel port can be used to program the GSC300.
of 30 3.3 GSC300 Configuration The Configurator main screen window gives the user many configuration options to program the GSC300. The user has the options to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Load a Default Configuration File. Load a User Defined Configuration File. Manually enter Configuration Values. Read Configuration From The GSC300. Save a Configuration File to Disk. Set Port Address. Customize Display Messages. 3.3.1 Load a Default Configuration File This option is recommended for most users.
of 30 3.3.3 Manually entering Configuration settings A user can manually enter their own personal setting preferences by simply entering their preferences into the proper data locations in the “GSC CONTROL” window. Once the values are entered, they may be written to the GSC by clicking the “Store GSC Data” features button on the main screen window. 3.3.4 Storing Settings to the GSC300 Click on the “Store GSC Data” features button on the main screen window.
of 30 3.3.6 Saving a configuration to disk Any user entered configuration values may be saved to a file, so that the user may easily configure the GSC at a later time. These vales can be saved to a configuration file by simply clicking the “Save to Disk” features button on the main screen window. In the save to disk dialog box, simply type your chosen name in the lower left location bar. The file may be saved to the location specified by the user.
of 30 changed, they may be stored by clicking the “Store Messages” features button in the change messaging dialog box. The factory default messages can be restored be the user by simply highlighting the restore default messages check box. User customized messages can be saved for future use by clicking the “Save to Disk” features button in the change messaging dialog box. The user must choose a name for their customized file.
of 30 the chosen failure set point. Choosing a value that is too high would cause the GSC300 to always fail since the value of the sender would always be below the chosen failure set point. 2. Temperature: The Temperature Switch or Sender option determines how the GSC300 will recognize a temperature failure condition. In the temperature section of the “Switch/Sender” window the user is faced with both Switch and Sender options.
of 30 4. Configurable Features of the GSC300 Features Description Crank Disconnect Speed Source This is the frequency at which the GSC300 will disengage the crank, keeping the fuel on to run the generator. Either generator output (gen o/p) or magnetic pickup (Mag). For generator output you must buy the L-Version. For Mag pickup you must buy the H version. The PC interface only hides/shows the frequency display on the LCD.
of 30 Extra Relay Fuel During Crank Rest Restart on False Start Post-Heat If ETS is chosen the extra relay will be used as an Energize to Stop output. If preheat is chosen the extra relay will be used as a preheat output that will turn on for the user selected time before generator cranking. If ON is choosing then the fuel output will be left on during crank rest time.
of 30 5. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE Does not read or write. GSC300 is powered. (USB Only) Does not read or store and Presto ON-LINE LED is not lit. Presto USB cable not plugged into the computer. USB drivers are not installed. SUGGESTED ACTION Disconnect all connections from the GSC300. Or find Battery + and Battery – connections and disconnect those. Plug USB cable into computer. Ensure other end of USB cable connected to presto.
of 30 is placed in drive. After installing Configurator the program will not start. Problem detecting computers parallel port during installation. Message stating “This is not a configuration file”. When reading the GSC300 a popup message stating “Error Reading” appears. Message stating, “Disk is full” when saving configuration files to disk. No communication with USB Messages read all questions marks.
of 30 Constant Low oil failures. • • • • Constant Temperature failures. • • • Low oil level Choosing the sender setting value to high, causing the GSC300 to always fail since the value of the sender is always below the chosen failure set point. Oil delay time needs to be extended to eliminate false failures. Faulty Sender • • Low coolant level Choosing the sender setting value to low, causing the GSC300 to always fail since the value of the sender is always above the chosen failure set point.
