What does a generator control unit do
A generator control unit integrates a 3-Phase Generator Control Module, a Circuit Breaker controllers, a Belt Alternator Monitoring module, an Engine Control & Monitoring system and a serial Data Interface RS485. The Be124 controller provides clear visual indication by means of LEDs and Display for all supervised parameters and alarms. It features a range of programmable settings and is engineered to comply with international standards. A CANBUS interface communicates with engines equipped with ECU according to the SAE-1939 standard.
In the image you can observe the front panel of the Be124 generator control unit.
[1] GRAPHIC DISPLAY [2] YELLOW LAMP (WARNING) [3] RED LAM (FUEL ALARM) [4] KEY SWITCH [5] ALARM SILENCE [6] OIL PRESSURE ALARM [7] ENGINE TEMPERATURE ALARM [8] AUTO MODE BUTTON [9] GCB BUTTON [10] ALARM SHUTDOWN [11] .. [14] NAVIGATION BUTTONS