User`s manual

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1 INTRODUCTION
This new genset controller series consists of two products: Surf-AMF and Surf-Auto. The Surf-AMF monitors
the utility and controls the genset as well as the automatic transfer switch. The Surf-AUTO controls the genset
only. However, the two controllers share many common features. Physically, the Surf has a very attractive and
slim design. It features isolated measurement of the voltages and frequency on the two sources as well as the
current on the load side. It has four user-selectable operating modes: Off, Auto, Utility Only
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or Manual. Front
panel LEDs signal the installation status and operating mode. The user interface consists of an LCD display for
the measurements and faults. The front panel push buttons are provided to select the operating mode and to
access a menu of parameters. The menu gives access to all timers, set points and other parameters relevant to
the control and protection of the installation. The Surf series has a myriad of communication ports: CAN bus,
Serial RS232C, USB, Ethernet and internet. The firmware could be easily upgraded on site via the USB
interface.
2 FEATURES
 Microcontroller based design
 Automatic mains failure or Auto Start controller
 Backlit liquid crystal display (LCD)
 Simultaneous display of AC voltage, currents, frequency, hour counter, oil pressure, engine
temperature and battery voltage
 Display of power in KW and energy in KWh
 Display of fuel consumption rate (L/h), total fuel consumption and RPM (available only if CAN bus is
supported by the engine)
 CAN bus J1939 enabled
 Ethernet interface
 USB interface
 Serial RS232S interface
 Internet communication: no software installation required
 Galvanic isolation for utility and genset AC inputs
 Parameters can be edited and updated from any remote interface at any time even when engine is
running
 Menu accessible from front panel as well as USB, Ethernet and Serial
 Supports communication and SMS via GSM modem
 Supports 4-pole systems (Utility and Genset AC inputs are isolated)
 Operation by push buttons
 Easy to fit DIN standard 196x144 panel mount housing
 Connection is via locking plug and socket connectors
 Solid-state short circuit protected outputs
 Front panel LEDs for inputs status
 LCD symbols to display different alarms
 Automatic engine starting and stopping
 Automatic shutdown on fault condition
 Low oil pressure alarm and shut down
 High engine temperature alarm and shut down
 Dynamo fail alarm and shut down
 Low fuel alarm and shut down
 Over / Under speed alarm and shut down
 Low coolant level alarm and shut down
 Over / Under voltage alarm and shut down
 Overcurrent alarm and shut down
 Configurable I/Os
3 OPERATION
Four modes of operation are provided. Following is a description of each mode:
 Off Mode: This mode is entered when the Off push button is pressed for more than 3 seconds. In this
mode, the engine and the module are shut down. All faults and alarms are reset.
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Only Available for Surf-AMF