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1. GSC400 Controller Series -- Introduction
1.1 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL .......................................................................................................10
1.2 SAFETY / INFORMATION ..............................................................................................................10
1.3 RECEIVING, HANDLING, AND STORAGE .....................................................................................11
1.4 GSC400 PRODUCT NUMBER IDENTIFICATION ..........................................................................12
The GSC400 is designed for use on generator sets with either mechanical or
electronic (J1939) engines. It can monitor analog data from senders on the
engine and generator such as oil
pressure, coolant temperature,
current, voltage, and engine speed
and generator frequency. The
GSC400 can also gather engine
parameters from the engine ECM via
J1939 and use them to control the
engine or for display purposes.
An RS232 interface is provided that
allows communication with the
DynaGen GSC400 PC Interface to
change settings or display information
on the PC. An RS485 port is provided
for Modbus communications (slave only)
for remote annunciation or
communications.
In addition to the monitoring features,
the GSC400 controller can be used to
automatically start/stop a generator
system as well as provide protective
warnings or shutdowns.
GSC400 Front View
GSC400 Back View