
ELCOS SRL - Parma - CAM-432 - MAN - EN 11
SHOULD YOUR ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS CONTROL
UNIT, HE SHOULD CONTACT ONE OF OUR TECHNICIANS BY PHONE.
Used only to check and command a genset unit. It maintains the charge of the starter battery and commands the mains and
generator contactors to supply the user. It has been designed to be installed only inside on an electrical panel as a single unit and
so that it can be connected to other components (contactors, fuses, thermo-magnetic switches, etc.) which the installer will have
available to complete the plant.
Warning: dangerous live parts!
Access to the control unit must only be granted to suitably trained staff who have been appointed
to operate/service it. Maintenance operations must not be carried out when the system is connected
to the mains and battery. As an additional protective measure, we recommend grounding and short-circuiting the machine phas-
es. As an exception to the above, the interventions below are admitted on the live system, on condition that they are exclusively
performed by suitably trained staff, specically appointed for this purpose:
- visual inspection of the connections and identication marks of the control unit;
- measurement of voltage and/or current values;
- programming of functions.
These operations must in any case be carried out using equipment that ensures appropriate
electrical protection.
Warning:
strictly comply with the following recommendations.
- Connect the unit following the wiring diagram given on pages 6 and 7.
- All work on the genset must be carried out with the engine stopped and with terminal 50 of the starter motor
disconnected.
- Check that the consumption of the connected appliances is compatible with that described in the technical
specications.
- Install the unit so as to always allow adequate heat removal.
- Always install the unit in a position that is lower than other appliances producing or dissipating heat.
- Handle and connect the unit without mechanically stressing the electronic board.
- Do not allow pieces of copper wire or other metal residues to fall onto the control unit.
- Never disconnect the battery terminals with the engine running.
- Strictly avoid using a battery charger for emergency starting: the control unit may get damaged.
- To protect the safety of people and equipment, disconnect the terminals of the electrical system from the battery
poles before connecting an external battery charger.
THIS CONTROL UNIT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR OPERATION IN THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
- locations where the ambient temperature exceeds the limits specied in the technical data sheet;
- locations where variations in the air temperature and pressure are so rapid as to produce exceptional
condensation;
- locations where there is a high level of pollution caused by dust, smoke, vapours, salts and corrosive or
radioactive particles;
- locations where there is a high level of heat radiation from the sun, ovens or the like;
- locations where attacks from mould or small animals are possible;
- locations where there is a risk of re or explosion;
- locations where hard knocks or vibrations can be transmitted to the control unit;
- locations where the control unit is protected by barriers or casings with a level of protection inferior to IP20.
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
This control unit operates correctly only if it is tted in systems that comply with CE marking regulations. In fact, the
unit itself complies with the immunity requirements of standard EN 61326-1, but this does not rule out malfunctioning
in extreme cases that can occur in particular situations.
The tter is responsible for verifying the absence of disturbance levels higher than those provided for by the regula-
tions.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
We recommend that the following maintenance operations be carried out weekly:
- checking for correct warning signal operation;
- checking for good battery conditions;
- checking for conductor tightness and good terminal conditions.
UNLESS WE HAVE ISSUED A WRITTEN DECLARATION TO THE CONTRARY, THIS CONTROL UNIT IS NOT
SUITABLE FOR OPERATION AS A CRITICAL COMPONENT OF EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEMS AFFECTING
THE LIFE OF PERSONS AND HUMAN BEINGS.
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