Specifications
DCA20SPXU2D 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (03/25/11) — PAGE 45
PROTECTIVE DEVICES
PROTECTIVE DEVICES
Protection devices and emergency stop devices are 
provided for protection of the generator against trouble 
during operation. When the alarm LED on the Digital 
Controller lights or fl ashes, stop the engine immediately 
and remedy the cause of the problem.
The alarm LED and the LCD display on the Digital 
Controller indicate the reason for the shutdown. After 
automatic shutdown always inspect the generator and 
eliminate any problems that might of caused the shutdown 
before attempting to restart the generator.
Before inspecting or troubleshooting the generator, press 
the OFF button on the Digital Controller. Place all circuit 
breakers in the OFF position and allow suffi cient time for 
adequate cooling.
Table 17. Protective Devices
PARAMETER MAIN BREAKER STOP ENGINE
DIGITAL CONTROLLER
DISPLAY
SET POINT
Low Oil Pressure ON YES Low Oil Press. 14.2 PSI (6.89 kPa)
High Water Temperature ON YES High Water Temp. 230°F (110°C)
Overspeed ON YES Overspeed +15%
Fuel Filter Water Level ON NO F/F Water Level
Device is activated whe 
water level is high
Over-Current OFF NO N/A
Over-current will trip 
main breaker
When ready to restart the generator, make sure all circuit 
breakers are OFF. Also check and make sure the that OFF 
button on the Digital Controller has been pressed to clear 
the system and that the OFF LED on the Digital Controller 
is RED. Restart the generator as outlined in the Manual/
Auto startup sections within this manual. 
Table 17 list the setpoint of various protection devices and 
the action taken.










