Installation manual

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Operation of the Energy Command 30
Overview
This section describes how to use the Energy
Command 30 (EC-30). The Quick Start page
defines key locations and Figures 1, 2, and 3 are
the display screen flow charts.
Manual Genset Operation
STOP/START Switch
The Energy Command 30 (EC-30) START/STOP
switch is used to manually start and stop the
genset. This switch functions exactly like the
stop/start switch located on the genset. When
any genset or remote start/stop switch is
operated the EC-30 genset operating Mode is
changed to MANUAL.
The EC-30 START/STOP switch has a red
backlight to indicate the genset is running. If the
genset is equipped with diagnostics the EC-30 will
also flash fault messages. It will also decode the
flashing fault message and display a text fault
message.
The genset may be started using the
START/STOP switch even if there is no power to
the EC-30. Once the genset is running the EC-30
display will turn on.
Default Display
Local Time and genset operating Mode is the
default display. The genset operating Mode is
shown on the bottom line. If genset Mode is not
shown, the EC-30 returns to the default display
after 10 minutes. To save power, the backlight is
also dimmed after 10 minutes. Touch any key to
turn the backlight on.
Using the Keys
UP/DOWN Key
UP/DOWN key is used to navigate through the
display menu and to change values or parameters
that can be set by the user. If the UP/DOWN key
is held the display will scroll through the menu.
SET Key
SET is used to select values that can be changed
by the user. Examples include: Local Time, start of
Quiet Time, and end of Quiet Time. Pressing the
SET Key will cause the value to flash (if it can be
changed). The UP/DOWN key is used to change
the value. Press ENTER to store the new value.
Also see Setting Local Time.
ENTER Key
ENTER is used to store a value that has been
changed. It is also used to ENTER the SETUP &
INFO DISPLAYS. The ENTER key may also be
required to exit a screen or to acknowledge an
action.
Automatic Genset Operation
Safety Features
The EC-30 has safety features to help prevent
automatic operation when it may be unsafe.
Each time the vehicle is moved, the genset
operating mode is changed to Manual. Only if
the vehicle is in a safe location, then use the
AUTO GEN key to select AGS AUTO ON mode.
!WARNING!
DO NOT RUN THE GENSET OR USE THE EC-
30 AUTO ON OR QUIET ON MODES WHEN THE
RV IS INDOORS OR IN A CONFINED SPACE.
ASPHYXIATION OR CARBON MONOXIDE
POISONING HAZARDS EXIST WHEREVER
GENSET EXHAUST GASSES CAN
ACCUMULATE.
This genset/control is not a life support system.
It can stop without warning. Children, persons
with physical or mental limitations, and pets
could suffer personal injury or death. A
personal attendant, redundant power or alarm
system must be used if genset operation is
critical.
The EC-30 safety feature requires an electrical
safety signal input. Check with RV manufacture
as to which safety signal is used. Three different
types can be used:
• Ignition: Input is connected to the vehicle
ignition system (motor homes or van
conversions).
• Brake: Brake light for all trailer, 5
th
wheel,
and pickup camper installations, or air
brake on diesel motor homes.
• Park: The park signal/neutral
(transmission) from motorized motor
homes or van conversions.