Cattron DYNAGEN RA400 User manual

RA400
Remote Annunciator
Installation and User Manual

DynaGenTM RA400 - EN
Installation and User Manual
2
9M02-9352-A001-EN
Revision A
Revision History
VERSION
DATE
NOTES
2.0 10/2015
A 04/2023 Document rebranded and contact information updated.
Any information furnished by Cattron™ and its agents is believed to be accurate and reliable. All specifications are subject to change without notice.
Responsibility for the use and application of Cattron products rests with the end user since Cattron and its agents cannot be aware of all potential uses.
Cattron makes no warranties as to non-infringement nor as to the fitness, merchantability, or sustainability of any Cattron products for any specific
or general uses. Cattron Holdings, Inc., or any of its affiliates or agents shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages of any kind. All
Cattron products are sold pursuant to the Terms and Conditions of Sale, a copy of which will be furnished upon request. When used as a tradename
herein,
Cattron means Cattron Holdings, Inc. or one or more subsidiaries of Cattron Holdings, Inc. Cattron™, corresponding logos, and other marks
are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Cattron Holdings, Inc. Other marks may be the property of third parties. Nothing herein provides a license under
any Cattron or any third party intellectual property right.

DynaGenTM RA400 - EN
Installation and User Manual
3
9M02-9352-A001-EN
Revision A
Contents
1 RA400 Remote Annunciator...............................................................................................................................6
1.1 This Manual.............................................................................................................................................6
1.2 RA400 Product Identification Number.....................................................................................................6
2 RA400 Series Installation and Wiring.................................................................................................................7
2.1 Safety / Information .................................................................................................................................7
2.2 Mounting Location...................................................................................................................................8
2.2.1 RA400 Mounting Dimensions ....................................................................................................8
2.3 RA400 Terminals ....................................................................................................................................9
2.4 RA400 Installation Guide ......................................................................................................................12
2.4.1 Main RS485 Cable from Controller to RA400..........................................................................15
2.4.2 Controller Connections ............................................................................................................16
2.4.3 Mount the 8 x 8 x 4” Pull Box ...................................................................................................16
2.4.4 RA400 Connections .................................................................................................................17
2.4.5 Controller Front Panel Configuration .......................................................................................18
2.4.6 RA400 Configuration................................................................................................................18
3 RA400 Operation..............................................................................................................................................20
3.1 Power-Up ..............................................................................................................................................20
3.2 Reset and Low Power Behavior............................................................................................................20
3.3 Communication Status..........................................................................................................................20
3.4 Determining Controller Mode from the RA400......................................................................................20
3.5 RA400 LED Status Indicators ...............................................................................................................20
3.6 Alarm (Buzzer) and Alarm Silence........................................................................................................22
3.7 Digital Inputs 1 and 2 ............................................................................................................................23
4 Recommended Maintenance ...........................................................................................................................24
5 Technical Support.............................................................................................................................................25
Appendix A: Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................26
Appendix B: Modbus Map.......................................................................................................................................28
Appendix C: Drawings / Specs ...............................................................................................................................31

DynaGenTM RA400 - EN
Installation and User Manual
4
9M02-9352-A001-EN
Revision A
Please Read Manual Before Installing Unit
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 Cattron.
All returned items are to be shipped prepaid and include a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number issued
by Cattron. RMA forms are available by contacting Cattron Technical Support through the contact method listed
in the Technical Support section.
Limited Warranty
The RA400 Remote Annunciator carries a one year warranty. For more information refer to the standard terms
and conditions of sale at www.cattron.com.

DynaGenTM RA400 - EN
Installation and User Manual
5
9M02-9352-A001-EN
Revision A
RA400 Specifications
Uses/Locations
Intended for indoor, stationary mounting only.
Please consult Cattron at www.cattron.com for outdoor or high vibration locations.
Controller Compatibility
TE600A, TG410, GSC400 (Obsolete)
GSC400 Firmware
Requirement
GSC400 firmware version 2.00 is required, and version 2.03 or later is recommended.
See installation instructions for more information.
VDC Rating
6 to 30 VDC
DC Power
Min*:1.3 W at 12 VDC (109 mA), 1.75 W at 30 VDC (59 mA)
Max: 3 W (250 mA at 12 V, 125 mA at 24 V)
Operating Temp Range
-40°F to +185°F (-40°C to +85°C)
Annunciators
Type
LED Indication
Green
(Normal)
Amber
(Warning)
Red
(Failure)
Overcrank
X
X
Overspeed
X
X
Emergency Stop
X
High Engine Temperature
X
X
Low Oil Pressure
X
X
Low Coolant Level
X
Low Coolant Temperature (Low Engine Temperature)
X
Low Fuel Level
X
X
Communication Status
X
X
Not In Auto
X
X
High Battery Volts
X
X
Low Battery Volts
X
X
Common Fault
X
X
Low Cranking Volts
X
Battery Charger Failure
X
User Configurable 1
X
X
User Configurable 2
X
X
System Ready
X
X
Generator Running
X
EPS Supplying Load
X
LEDs will gradually dim when temperature rises above 86°F (30°C) to protect them and
prolong their life.
Audible Alarm (Buzzer)
71 to 86 dB at 2 ft, typical. Depending on installation, this could be lower.
Front Panel Button
•Alarm Silence
•Lamp Test
Modbus
Communications
•2 wire (simplex)
•9600 and 19200 baud rates supported
•Built in terminating resistor (selectable by jumper on board)
•Isolated
•Max 2800 ft run with Belden 9841
RS232
•Firmware updates via RS232
User Inputs
Two digital inputs (16 V input maximum, reverse polarity protected)
Dimensions
W x H x D: 8 x 8 x 1.5 in (203.2 x 203.2 x 38.1 mm)
Weight
1.5 lb (0.68 kg)
* Three LEDs Indicators are on in standby: “Communication Status”, “Not In Auto”, and “System Ready”. The RA400
maintains communication. There is no sleep mode for the RA400.

DynaGenTM RA400 - EN
Installation and User Manual
6
9M02-9352-A001-EN
Revision A
1 RA400 Remote Annunciator
The RA400 is a Modbus remote annunciator panel. It has 20 LED indicators to allow personnel to monitor the
controller from a remote location.
The RA400 can act as either a master or a slave. When set as a master, the RA400 can also copy the controller
information to up to three slave RA400 units. See the installation and configuration sections of this manual for
important safety information.
1.1 This Manual
This manual is divided into two sections:
•Hardware Installation / Configuration
•Operation
1.2 RA400 Product Identification Number
The RA400 series product numbering scheme (i.e., the serial number) provides various pieces of information
about the unit, including options selected by the customer. A serial number has the format shown in Figure 1.
Positions 1-5 Positions 7-8 Positions 10-14 Positions 19-22
Series Labelling Identifier Revision
RA400 LS = Standard
LX = No Label
Uniquely
identifies the
particular unit
Hardware
Revision
Number
Figure 1: RA400 Product Numbering Scheme
RA400 -_ _ -_ _ _ _ _ -Rev _._ _

DynaGenTM RA400 - EN
Installation and User Manual
7
9M02-9352-A001-EN
Revision A
2 RA400 Series Installation and Wiring
2.1 Safety / Information
Generator systems contain high voltage circuitry. Failing to power down and lock out equipment can cause
damage to the equipment, or injury or death to personnel. The symbols below will be used in this document to
classify information.
NOTE
Indicates something of which you should take special note, but that is not a threat to safety.
Indicates a potential for injury or death.
This is similar to DANGER above, but it relates specifically to conditions where high voltage is
encountered.
Caution:
When the RA400 is set as a master, do not connector other Modbus devices to
addresses 2, 3, and 4 if harm can occur to personel via these devices.
The RA400 uses these addresses automatically for its copy feature.
Unexpected behaviour may occur.
NOTE
GSC400 firmware version should be at least 2.00 and above, with version 2.03 recommended.
To determine the firmware version, cycle power to the GSC400 and observed the screen.
The hardware and firmware versions will display for a few seconds before the GSC400 goes into the
OFF or AUTO mode.
For GSC400 firmware version 2.00, the default Modbus baud rate is set to 57600. This will have to be
changed to 9600 (RA400 default) or 19200, as these are the only two baud rates that the RA400
supports.
!
!
!
!

DynaGenTM RA400 - EN
Installation and User Manual
8
9M02-9352-A001-EN
Revision A
2.2 Mounting Location
The RA400 Remote Annunciator must be properly mounted for safe operation. Caution must be taken at the
installation site to make sure the site is free from condensing humidity, extreme temperature fluctuations beyond
the range -40°F to 185°F (-40°C to 85°C), and corrosive materials.
The RA400 is intended for indoor, stationary mounting only.
Please consult Cattron at www.cattron.com for outdoor or high vibration mounting locations.
The annunciator is designed to fit in a common 8” x 8” x 4” breakout box. One such example is the Hoffman
ASE8X8X4 or ASG8X8X4. Refer to Figure 14 in Appendix C for a drawing and specifications on the Hoffman
8x8x4 Pull Box.
2.2.1 RA400 Mounting Dimensions
Figure 2gives the dimensions of the RA400 mounting holes in inches.
The dimensions of the PCB behind the front plate are 5.2” (W) x 6” (L). The depth of the RA400 is approximately
0.9” without any connectors plugged in, and 1.2” with the connectors plugged in.
Figure 2: Size and Placement of Mounting Holes (Not to Scale)

DynaGenTM RA400 - EN
Installation and User Manual
9
9M02-9352-A001-EN
Revision A
2.3 RA400 Terminals
NOTE
The RA400 can be powered from a 12 VDC or 24 VDC source. It will not operate below 6 VDC and
voltages above 30 VDC may damage the unit.
All connectors on the RA400 use plug in screw terminals which are included with the RA400. The installer inserts
the wire(s) into the screw terminal, secures the wire using a flathead screwdriver, and plugs the screw terminal
into the terminal socket on the RA400. Figure 3shows the RA400 terminal sockets on the rear side of the unit.
Figure 3: RA400 Terminals As Seen From the Rear
!

DynaGenTM RA400 - EN
Installation and User Manual
10
9M02-9352-A001-EN
Revision A
Table 1, Table 2and Table 3provide more detailed information.
NOTE
Table 1 lists the minimum wire size, maximum current capacity, name, and function of each circuit.
The wire gauges given in the table are the minimum recommended only.
Depending on the length of the cable run, you may require a larger gauge wire.
Table 1: RA400 Terminal Details
Power (J14)
Terminal Terminal # Wire Size (AWG) Function
+VDC11 18 Main power for the device
COM 2 18 Ground for the device
Earth 3 18 Chassis or electrical earth2
1Allowable voltage range is +6 VDC to +30 VDC.
2Connect this to the chassis of the generator or the ground of the electrical system (preferred).
Modbus (J9, J10)3
Terminal Terminal # Wire Size (AWG) Function
NC 1 N/A Do not connect
A (+) 2 24 The positive (A) for 2-wire Modbus
COM43 24 Modbus common (ground)
B (-) 4 24 The negative (B) for 2-wire Modbus
NC 5 N/A Do not connect
3There are two terminals provided to enable the installer to daisy chain multiple RA400 units together. If the
RA400 is the last device on the communications bus, the two pins of J13 (the Modbus terminating
resister jumper) must be shorted together (factory default).
4This must be connected to Modbus common.
User Input 1 and 2 (J4, J5)
Terminal Terminal # Wire Size (AWG) Max. Voltage (V) Function
Power 1 18 30 Digital input terminals
Ground 2 18 N/A*
Apply voltage across the two pins to activate the digital input. The digital inputs have specific functionality. Se
e
the Digital Inputs 1 and 2 section for additional information. Reverse polarity is protected to 30 V. Damage
will occur if the voltage exceeds this.
!