HGM1790N

GENSET CONTROLLER

USER MANUAL

SMARTGEN (ZHENGZHOU) TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

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Software Version

Date Version Note

2016-10-11 1.0 Original release.

1) Changed “Stop Output Relay” and “Idle Control Relay” into “Aux.
Output”; Changed rare panel description and typical application
2017-10-09 1.1 description; Added “Aux. Output 1” and “Aux. Output 2” configuration
options.
2) Modified storage temperature.
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CONTENT
1. OVERVIEW ....................................................................................................................................... 4

2. PERFORMANCE AND CHARACTERISTICS ................................................................................... 4

3. SPECIFICATION ............................................................................................................................... 6

4. OPERATION ..................................................................................................................................... 7
4.1. FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................... 7
4.2. INDICATOR LIGHTS .................................................................................................................... 7
4.3. PANEL KEYS ............................................................................................................................... 8
4.4. LCD ICONS .................................................................................................................................. 8
4.5. DISPLAY DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................. 9
4.6. AUTO START/STOP OPERATION ............................................................................................. 10
4.7. MANUAL START/STOP OPERATION ........................................................................................ 11
5. PROTECTION................................................................................................................................. 11

6. CONTROLLER BACK PANEL ........................................................................................................ 13

7. PARAMETER RANGE AND DEFINITION ....................................................................................... 15

7.1 PARAMETERS CONFIGURATION (TABLE 1) .......................................................................... 15

7.2 DEFINITION OF RELAY OUTPUTS (TABLE 2) ......................................................................... 19
7.3 DEFINITION OF DIGITAL INPUTS (ACTIVE WHEN CONNECT TO GND (B-)) (TABLE 3) ....... 19
7.4 SENSOR SELECTION (TABLE 4).............................................................................................. 20
7.5 CONDITIONS OF CRANK DISCONNECT (TABLE 5) ................................................................ 21
8. CONTROLLER FUNCTION SETTING............................................................................................ 21

8.1. PARAMETER SETTING ............................................................................................................. 21

8.2. LCD CONTAST ADJUSTMENT .................................................................................................. 22
8.3. GENERATOR FLYWHEEL TEETH AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT............................................... 22
9. SENSOR SETTINGS CLARIFICATION .......................................................................................... 23
10. COMMISSIONING .......................................................................................................................... 24

11. TYPICAL APPLICATION ................................................................................................................. 24

12. INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................... 25

12.1. FIXING CLIPS ............................................................................................................................ 25

12.2. OVERALL DIMENSION .............................................................................................................. 25

13. FAULT FINDING.............................................................................................................................. 27

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1. OVERVIEW

HGM1790N genset controller is suit for single unit automation and monitoring control (also can
be used for pumping unit). It can be started and stopped manually or via a remote start/stop

signals. HGM1790N controller can supervise and protect genset operation by gathering and

analyzing genset data like generate voltage, current, water temperature, oil pressure and so on,

and graphical LCD monitor on the front panel displays fault conditions and provides effective alarm
signals so as to do maintenance as soon as possible. Moreover, parameter threshold and delay

value can be adjusted via front panel or USB port (communicated with PC software).
2. PERFORMANCE AND CHARACTERISTICS

Graphical LCD display(with backlight), LED indicator, touch-buttons operation;

Hard screen acrylic material is used to protect screen.

Silicone panel and buttons are adopted to increase high and low temperature adaption

ability.
Power supply range DC (8~35)V，compatibility with 12V or 24V starter batteries;

Generator single phase voltage, current, frequency, power and load percentage parameters

are measured and displayed:

Generator Voltage V Generator Frequency Hz
Generator Power kW Generator Current A

Load Percentage %

Precision measured and displayed electric quantity of generator:

Oil Pressure kPa Temperature ºC

Fuel Level % Total Running Time H (max. 199999 hours)

Battery Voltage V Engine Speed RPM

Accumulated Start Times (max. 199999 times, displayed on PC)

With genset fault protection and display functions.

3 working modes: manual, auto, stop;

Compatibility with multiple temperature, pressure, fuel level sensors, which can be
user-defined and used directly; temperature sensors, pressure sensors can be used in

parallel with annunciator, providing analog quantity and increasing protection level at the

same time;

Multiple crank disconnect conditions to select (engine speed sensor, oil pressure, generator

frequency);
1 configurable input port which can be set as digital input or liquid level sensor;

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2 fixed relay outputs (fuel relay, start relay);

3 configurable output ports which can be set as common alarm output, preheat output or idle

control output;

Parameters can be set and modified by users and saved in internal FLASH storage, which

means that they will not be lost in case of power off. Most parameters of the controller can be
modified using the front panel and all parameters can be adjusted by PC software via type-B

USB port;

Digital regulation of all parameters - instead of analog regulation using conventional

potentiometer - and, therefore, higher reliability and stability;

Modular design, self extinguishing ABS plastic enclosure and embedded installation way;
small size and compact structure with easy mounting

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3. SPECIFICATION

Item Content
Working Voltage DC8. 0V to 35. 0V, Continuous Power Supply
Power Consumption <1.2W (Standby mode: ≤0.5W)
Alternator voltage Input AC 15V ~ AC 360 V (ph-N)
Alternator Frequency 50/60Hz
Speed Sensor Voltage 1.0V to 24V (RMS)
Speed Sensor Frequency Max. 10KHz
Start Relay Output 1Amp DC28V DC B+ power supply
Fuel Relay Output 1Amp DC28V DC B+ power supply
Aux. Output1 1Amp DC28V DC B+ power supply
Aux. Output2 1Amp DC28V DC B+ power supply
Aux. Output3 1Amp DC28V DC B+ power supply
Programmable Digital
Active when connected to B-
Input
Case Dimensions 95mm x 86mm x 46.5mm
Panel Cutout 78mm x 66mm
CT Secondary Current Rated: 5A
Temperature: (-25~+70)ºC
Working conditions
Humidity: (20~93)%RH
Storage Condition Temperature: (-25~+70)ºC
IP55: When waterproof rubber gasket installed between the
Protection Level
controller and panel fascia.
Attach AC2.2kV voltage between AC high voltage terminal and low
Insulation Intensity
voltage terminal (leak current below 3mA in 1 minute).
Weight 0.18kg

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4. OPERATION
4.1. FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION

HGM1790N Panel Indication

4.2. INDICATOR LIGHTS

Stop status indicator light: genset in stop mode.

Auto status indicator light: genset in auto mode.
Manual start indicator light: genset in manual mode.
Alarm indicator light: blink slowly (1time/s) when warn alarm occurred; blink fast (5 times/s) when
shutdown alarm occurred.

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4.3. PANEL KEYS

Key Definition Description

In auto/manual mode, press this button will shutdown the genset;
Reset shutdown alarms when genset in alarm status; Indicator
lights and LCD icons status can be tested if press this button for
Stop/Reset
over 3s in stop mode; Stop immediately if press this button during
stop process; Quick exist parameter setting menu if press this
button.
Pressing this button will place the module into its auto mode, and
Auto/Increase genset is controlled by remote start signals;
In settings menu moves cursor up and increases the set value.
Pressing this button will start genset.
Start/Decrease
In settings menu moves cursor down and decreases the set value.
Using this button you can scroll pages of the LCD monitor;
Enter settings menu if hold and press over 2s;
Page Down
Move cursor and confirm setting information in parameter setting
menu.

4.4. LCD ICONS

Icon Definition Icon Definition

Genset start indication Fuel Level Indication

Boot time is counting(reaching crank
Generator Voltage Indication
disconnect condition)
Emergency Stop Alarm Battery Voltage Indication
Over Speed/Over Frequncy Alarm Oil Pressure Unit
Under Speed/Under Frequency Alarm Current With Load Unit
High Temp. Alarm Hours Count
Low Fuel Level Frequency Unit
Auxiliary Alarm Temperature Unit
Low Oil Pressure Speed Unite (revolutions per minute)
Fail to start Active Power Unit
Fail to stop Voltage Unit
Voltage Abnormal Percentage
Over Voltage
Under Voltage
Over Current With Load

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4.5. DISPLAY DESCRIPTION
Generator: phase voltage L1, frequency F Load: active power, current

Load percentage Oil pressure, temperature

Fuel level, total running time Battery voltage, generator speed

Parameter setting

Remark:
1) When active power is “---”, which means active power is negative, please check voltage and current
connection.
2) Pressure, temperature and liquid level sensors are not displayed, which means not used; when
displayed “OFF” means sensors are open circuit.
3) When total running time are lower than 20000 hours, value before the decimal point is means running
hours and value after the decimal point is means 1/10 hour.

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4.6. AUTO START/STOP OPERATION

Auto mode is selected by pressing ; a LED besides the button will illuminate to confirm the
operation.
Automatic Start Sequence:
1) When “Remote Start” is active(6 terminal connect with B-), “Start Delay” timer is initiated;
2) When start delay is over, preheat relay energizes (if configured), preheat delay starts to count.
3) After the preheat delay, the Fuel Relay (if configured) is energized, and then one second later,
the Start Relay is engaged. If the engine fails to fire during this cranking attempts then the fuel
relay and start relay are stop to output; “crank rest time” begins and wait for the next crank
attempt.
4) Should this start sequence continue beyond the set number of attempts, the start sequence will
be terminated, will be displayed on LCD means Fail to Start and meanwhile, alarm
indicator light is blinking.
5) In case of successful crank attempt, the “Safety On” timer is activated, allowing Low Oil Pressure,
High Temperature and etc. alarms are without triggering the fault. As soon as this delay is over,
“start idle” delay is initiated (if configured).
6) During “start idle” delay, under speed, under frequency, under voltage alarms are inhibited.
When this delay is over, “warming up” delay is initiated (if configured).
7) When “warming up delay” is over, genset start normal running; if generator voltage or frequency
is abnormal, shutdown alarm signals will be sent by the controller.
Automatic Stop Sequence,
1) When the “Remote Start” signal is removed, the Stop Delay is initiated.
2) Once this “stop delay” has expired, the Generator Breaker will open and the “Cooling Delay” is
then initiated.
3) During “Stop Idle” Delay (if configured), idle relay is energized.
4) “ETS Solenoid Hold” begins, ETS relay is energized while fuel relay is de-energized.
5) "Fail to Stop Delay" begins, complete stop is detected automatically.
6) Generator is placed into its standby mode after its “After stop” delay. Otherwise, fail to stop
alarm is initiated.(LCD display )
Remark:
a) When press stop button in auto start status, genset will be stopped and enter into stop mode
simultaneously.
b) When in process of crank rest delay, preheat and ETS functions are energized when fuel output is
de-energized and crank rest time countdown is less than 7s. After crank rest delay, ETS output is
de-energized, fuel relay starts output, and preheat relay output is off before crank.

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4.7. MANUAL START/STOP OPERATION

1) MANUAL START: Press button to start the gen-set (No.2~7 of Automatic Start
Sequence for detail procedures). With high temperature, low oil pressure, over speed and
abnormal voltage during generator running, controller can protect genset to stop quickly.

2) MANUAL STOP: Press can shuts down the running generators. (Please refer to No.2~6 of
Automatic Start Sequence for detail procedures).
5. PROTECTION

Controller Alarms are as follows,

Icons Alarms Type Triggering Condition
Controller sent alarms when detected emergency
Emergency Shut Alarm Shut Alarm
shutdown alarms.
Controller sent alarms when genset speed is higher
Over Speed Shut Shut Alarm
than over speed threshold and last for over 2s.
Controller sent alarms when generator frequency is
Over Frequency Shut Shut Alarm higher than over frequency threshold and last for
over 2s.
Detection after the idle delay, controller sent alarms
Under Speed Shut Shut Alarm when genset speed is lower than under speed
threshold and last for over 10s.
Detection when genset is normal running, controller
Under Frequency Shut Shut Alarm sent alarms once genset frequency fell below under
frequency threshold and last for over 10s.
Detection after safe running delay, controller sent
High Temp. Shut Shut Alarm alarms once genset temperature is higher than over
temp. threshold and last for over 3s.
Detection after safe running delay, controller sent
High Temp. Input Shut Shut Alarm
alarms when high temperature input is active.
Detection after safe running delay, controller sent
Temp. Sensor
Shut Alarm alarms when temperature sensor resistance value
Open/Short Circuit Shut
is above 6000Ω or under 5Ω.
Detection after safe running delay, controller sent
Low Oil Pressure Shut Shut Alarm alarms when genset oil temperature is lower than
low oil pressure threshold and last for over 2s.
Low Oil Pressure Input Detection after safe running delay, controller sent
Shut Alarm
Shut alarms when low oil pressure input is active.
Detection after safe running delay, controller sent
Oil Pressure Sensor
Shut Alarm alarms when oil pressure sensor resistance value is
Open/Short Circuit Shut
above 6000Ω or under 5Ω.

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Icons Alarms Type Triggering Condition
Controller sent alarms when generator current is
Gen Over Current Warn Warn Alarm higher than the preset value and over current action
is selected as “Warn”.
Controller sent alarms when generator current is
higher than the preset value and last for over than
Gen Over Current Shut Shut Alarm
the delay value (over current action is selected as
“Shutdown”).
Controller sent alarms when generator current is
Gen Over Current higher than the preset value and last for over than
Shut Alarm
Cooling Shut the delay value (over current action is selected as
“Cooling Shutdown”).
Detection after safe running delay, controller sent
alarms when generator voltage is higher than over
Gen Over Volt Shut Shut Alarm
voltage threshold and last for over than voltage
abnormal delay value.
Detection after safe running delay, controller sent
alarms when generator voltage is lower than under
Gen Low Volt Shut Shut Alarm
voltage threshold and last for over than voltage
abnormal delay value.
Controller Sent alarms when genset fail to start in
Fail to Start Shut Alarm
preset attempts.
Controller sent alarms when auxiliary input port,
Auxiliary Shut Warn
Shut Alarm which is configured as “auxiliary shutdown alarm
Input
input”, is active.
Controller sent alarms when fuel level is lower than
Low Fuel Level Warn Warn Alarm
low fuel level threshold and last for over 10s.
Low Fuel Level Input Controller sent alarms when low fuel level input is
Warn Alarm
Warn active.
Controller sent alarms when Fuel level sensor
Fuel Level Sensor
Warn Alarm resistance value is above 6000ohm or under 5
Open/Short Circuit Shut
ohm.
Controller sent alarms when genset fail to stop in
Fail to Stop Warn Alarm
stop duration.
Controller sent alarms when battery voltage is
Low Battery Volt Warn Warn Alarm lower than under voltage threshold and last for over
20s.
Controller sent alarms when battery voltage is
High Battery Volt Warn Warn Alarm higher than over voltage threshold and last for over
20s.

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6. CONTROLLER BACK PANEL

Terminals description as follows,

No. Function Cable Size Remarks
2
1 DC Voltage Input B- 1.5mm Connect to negative of starter battery
Connected to positive of starter battery. If wire length
2
2 DC Voltage Input B+ 1.5mm is over 30m, better to double wires in parallel. Max.
20A fuse is recommended.
B+ voltage input is active, and connected to
3 Emergency Stop Input 1.0mm2
emergency stop normal closed button.
2
4 Fuel Output 1.0mm B+ is supplied by No.3 point, rated 1A.
2
5 Crank Output 1.0mm B+ is supplied by No.3 point, rated 1A.
6 Remote Start Input 1.0mm2 Ground connected is active (B-)
Ground connected is active (B-) if it is configured as
switch input value.
7 Aux. Input 1.0mm2
Connect to low fuel level switch value or fuel level
resistor type sensor.
Connect to low oil pressure switch value or resistor
8 Oil Pressure Input 1.0mm2
type sensor.
Connect to high water/cylinder temp. switch value or
9 Engine Temp. Input 1.0mm2
temperature resistor type sensor.
Connect to speed sensor, and shielded wire is
2
10 Magnetic Pickup 0.5mm recommended.
The other end of speed sensor is connected to B-.
2
11 Gen Volt Monitoring 1.0mm Connect to generator voltage output port.
12 Input 1.0mm2 (2A fuse is recommended)

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No. Function Cable Size Remarks
Load Current(Inlet
13 1.5 mm2
Loop) Connect to secondary coil of current
Load Current(Outlet transformer.(Rated 5A)
14 1.5 mm2
Loop)
15 Aux. Output 1 1.0 mm2 B+ is supplied by No.2 point, rated 1A.
2
16 Aux. Output 2 1.0 mm B+ is supplied by No.2 point, rated 1A.
2
17 Aux. Output 3 1.0 mm B+ is supplied by No.2 point, rated 1A.

Remark: Type-B USB port, which can be connected with PC software, is apply for parameter configuration
and data monitoring.

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7. PARAMETER RANGE AND DEFINITION
7.1 PARAMETERS CONFIGURATION (TABLE 1)

Default
No. Parameter Range Description
Value
Time from remote start signal is active to
P00 Start Delay (0-3600)s 1
start genset.
Time from remote start signal is
P01 Stop Delay (0-3600)s 1
deactivated to genset stop.
The maximum number of crank attempts.
P02 Start Attempts (1-10) times 3 If none of them is successful, the
controller will initiate fail to start alarm.
Time of pre-powering heat plug before
P03 Preheat Time (0-300)s 0
starter is powered up.
The time of powering up the starter for
P04 Cranking Time (3-60)s 8
every crank attempt
Crank Rest The waiting time before second power up
P05 (3-60)s 10
Time when engine start fail.
Alarms for low oil pressure, high
P06 Safety On Delay (1-60)s 10 temperature, under speed, under
frequency and under voltage are inactive.
P07 Start Idle Time (0-3600)s 0 Idle running time of genset when starting.
Warming Up Warming time between genset switch on
P08 (0-3600)s 10
Time and normal running.
Radiating time before genset stop, after it
P09 Cooling Time (3-3600)s 10
unloads.
P10 Stop Idle Time (0-3600)s 0 Idle running time when genset stop.
ETS Solenoid The time of powering up the
P11 (0-120)s 20
Hold electromagnet during stop procedure.
Time between ending of genset idle
delay and stopped when “ETS time” is
Fail to Stop set as 0;
P12 (0-120)s 0
Delay Time between ending of ETS hold delay
and stopped when “ETS Hold output
time” is not 0.
Tooth number of the engine is for judging
of crank disconnect conditions and
P13 Flywheel Teeth (1-300) 118
inspecting of engine speed. See the
installation instructions.
P14 Generator Poles (2-16) 4 Configuring numbers of generator poles.
Generator Alarm delay for generator over and under
P15 (0-20.0)s 10.0
Abnormal Time voltage states.

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Default
No. Parameter Range Description
Value
When generator voltage exceeds this
value and stays so for the time of
„Generator Abnormal Time‟, it is regarded
Generator Over
P16 (30-1000)V 264 as over voltage and Generator Over
Voltage
Voltage shutdown alarm is initiated. If the
voltage value is 1000V, over voltage
signal is not initiated.
When detected voltage falls below this
value and stays so for the time of
„generator abnormal state delay‟, it is
Generator
P17 (30-1000)V 196 regarded as under voltage and Generator
Under Voltage
Under Voltage shutdown alarm is
initiated. If the voltage value is 30V,
under voltage signal is not initiated.
When engine speed falls below this value
Engine Under and stays so for 10 seconds, this is
P18 (0-6000)RPM 1200
Speed regarded as under speed and under
speed alarm shutdown signal is sent.
When engine speed exceeds this value
Engine Over and stays so for 2 seconds, this is
P19 (0-6000)RPM 1710
Speed regarded as over speed and over speed
alarm shutdown signal is sent.
When generator frequency falls below
this value and stays so for 10 seconds, it
Under
P20 (0-75.0)Hz 45.0 is regarded as under frequency and
Frequency
under frequency alarm shutdown is
initiated.
When generator frequency exceeds this
value and stays so for 2 seconds, it is
P21 Over Frequency (0-75.0)Hz 57.0
regarded as an over frequency and over
frequency alarm shutdown is initiated.
When the temperature value of the
external temperature sensor exceeds this
threshold, high temperature signal is
High sent. Detection starts after safety delay
P22 (80-140)ºC 98
Temperature and only concerns external temperature
sensor which connected to the
temperature sensor input port. If the set
value is 140, high temperature signal will

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Default
No. Parameter Range Description
Value
not be sent (this only concerns
temperature sensor, not high
temperature signal via config. input port).
When the external pressure sensor value
falls below this threshold, low oil pressure
delay begins. Detection begins after
Low Oil safely on delay. If the set value is 0, low
P23 (0-400)kPa 103
Pressure oil pressure signal is not sent (this only
concerns pressure sensor and does not
concern low oil pressure warning signal
via configurable input port)
When the liquid level of the external
sensor falls below this value and stays so
Low Liquid
P24 (0-100)% 10 for 10 seconds, low liquid level signal is
Level
sent and warning without shutdown is
initiated.
When battery voltage exceeds this value
Battery Over and stays so for 20 seconds, Battery
P25 (12-40)V 33.0
Volts Over Volts signal is sent and warning
without shutdown is initiated.
When battery voltage falls below this
Battery Under value and stays so for 20 seconds,
P26 (4-30)V 8.0
Volts Battery Under Volts signal is sent and
warning without shutdown is initiated.
Current transformer ratio default as
P27 CT Ratio (5-6000)/5 500
500:5.
It is the rated current of generator, which
Full-load
P28 (5-1900)A 500 is apply for calculating over current with
Current
load.
Over current delay starts when current
Over Current
P29 (50-130) 120 with load is greater than value of full-load
Percentage
current multiply over current percentage.
When current with load exceeds preset
Over Current
P30 (0-3600)s 60 value and stays so over delay time, over
Delay
current alarm will be initiated.
0: Warn 1: Shutdown 2:Cooling and
P31 Action (0-2) 0
Shutdown
P32 Aux. Output 3 (0-9) 1 Default: Common Alarm
P33 Digital Input (0-8) 4 Default: Auxiliary shutdown; if the set

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Default
No. Parameter Range Description
Value
value is 8, fuel level sensor type can be
selected.
Digital Input
P34 (0-20.0)s 2.0 Active delay time for digital input ports
Delay
P35 Power On Mode (0-2) 0 0: Shutdown 1: Auto 2:Manual
P36 Password Set (0-9999) 0318
Starter motor disconnection condition.
There are 3 conditions of disconnecting
Crank
(0-6) starter with engine (magnetic pickup,
P37 Disconnect 1
See table 5. generator frequency and oil pressure).
Condition
Aiming at to separate the start motor and
genset as soon as possible.
Disconnect When generator speed is higher than the
P38 (0-3000) RPM 360
Engine Speed set value, starter will be disconnected.
When generator frequency higher than
Disconnect
P39 (10.0-30.0) Hz 14.0 the set value, starter will be
Generator Freq
disconnected.
When generator oil pressure higher than
Disconnect Oil
P40 (0-400) kPa 200 the set value, starter will be disconnected
Pressure
and oil engine crank successfully.
0：3P4W 1：2P3W
2：1P2W 3：3P3W
P41 AC System (0-3) 2
It is used for calculating generator
voltage and active power.
Temperature
P42 (0-10) 06 SGD (120ºC resistor type)
Sensor
Oil Pressure
P43 (0-10) 06 SGD (10Bar resistor type)
Sensor
Not used. (If fuel level sensor is used,
Fuel Level
P44 (0-7) 0 then the digital input port must be set as
Sensor
„not used‟.
When crank disconnect condition
including oil pressure, and engine oil
Disconnect Oil
P45 (0-20.0)s 0.0s pressure and delay value are higher than
Pressure Delay
set values, starter will be disconnected
and oil engine crank successfully.
P46 Aux. Output 1 (0-9) 3 Default: Idle Speed Output
P47 Aux. Output 2 (0-9) 2 Default: ETS Output

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7.2 DEFINITION OF RELAY OUTPUTS (TABLE 2)

No. Items Description

0 Not Used Output is not active.
Includes all shutdown alarms and warning alarms. Warning alarms are not
Common
1 self-latching, while shutdown alarms are and will not disappear until they
Alarm
are reset.
Energized to Suitable for the genset with stop electromagnet. The electromagnet closes
2
Stop when stop idle is over. And opens when EST delay is over.
Used for machines that have idle mode. Closes during cranking,
3 Idle Control disconnects during warming up, closes during stop idle delay, disconnects
after complete stop.
Preheat
4 It closes before starting and opens before starter is power on.
Control
5 Closing Gens During normal operation of the generator, closes the breaker.
High Speed
6 Output when enter high speed warning up and off after high speed cooling.
Output
7 Reserved
8 Reserved
9 Reserved
7.3 DEFINITION OF DIGITAL INPUTS (ACTIVE WHEN CONNECT TO GND (B-)) (TABLE 3)

No. Description Notes

0 Not Used
1 High Temperature Input If these signals are activated after crank disconnect,
2 Low OP Warning Input shutdown alarm will be immediately initiated.
3 Reserved Only warning and not stops if this input is active.
Shutdown alarm will be immediately initiated if this input is
4 Auxiliary Shutdown
active.
When the gen-set is working normally and this signal is
activated, if there is a high temperature situation, the
High Temperature cooling & controller will first cool down the generator and then stop it;
5
Stop Input if the signal is deactivated and a high temperature situation
occurs, the controller will shut down the gen-set without
cooling down.
6 Reserved

7 Reserved

8 Multiplex Level Sensor Parameter P44”Fuel Level Sensor” Input is active.

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7.4 SENSOR SELECTION (TABLE 4)

No. Items Content Remark

0 Not used
Digital input is switch value signal; low
1 Low digital input is active
or high electrical level can be selected
2 High digital input is active
to be active, connecting to earth point
3 User defined resistor type
will mean that low electrical level is
4 VDO
Temperature selected, hang in air means high
1 5 SGH (yellow river sensor)
Sensor electrical level is selected; cannot be
6 SGD (Dongkang sensor )
connected to power supply positive.
7 CURTIS
The range of user-defined resistor type
8 DATCON
sensor is 0-6000 Ohm, by default SGD
9 VOLVO-EC
sensor is selected.
10 SGX 120 DEGREE
0 Not used
Digital input is switch value signal; low
1 Low digital input is active
or high electrical level can be selected
2 High digital input is active
to be active, connecting to earth point
3 User defined resistor type
will mean that low electrical level is
4 VDO 10Bar
Oil Pressure selected, hang in air means high
2 5 SGH (yellow river sensor)
Sensor electrical level is selected; cannot be
6 SGD(Dongkang sensor )
connected to power supply positive.
7 CURTIS
The range of user-defined resistor type
8 DATCON 10Bar
sensor is 0-6000 Ohm, by default SGD
9 VOLVO-EC
sensor is selected.
10 SGX 10Bar
0 Not used Digital closed and Digital open both are
1 Low digital input is active digital signal; low or high electrical level
2 High digital input is active can be selected to be active,
3 User defined resistor type connecting to earth point will mean that
4 SGH (yellow river sensor) low electrical level is selected, hang in
5 SGD (Dongkang sensor ) air means high electrical level is
Fuel Level
3 6 Reserved 1 selected; cannot be connected to power
Sensor
7 Reserved 2 supply positive.
The range of user-defined resistor type
sensor is 0-6000 Ohm, by default “Not
used” is selected
Before selecting fuel level sensor type,
digital input type must be set as 8.

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7.5 CONDITIONS OF CRANK DISCONNECT (TABLE 5)

No Content
0 Speed

1 Generator Frequency

2 Speed + Generator Frequency

3 Speed + Oil pressure

4 Generator Frequency + Oil pressure

5 Generator Frequency + Speed+ Oil pressure

6 Oil pressure

1) There are 3 conditions to make starter separate with engine; Speed, generator frequency and oil
pressure can be used separately while oil pressure is recommended to use together with speed
and generator frequency. The aim is to disconnect the starter motor as soon as possible.
2) Speed sensor is the magnetic equipment which be installed in starter for detecting flywheel teeth.
3) When set as speed, must ensure that the number of flywheel teeth is as same as setting,
otherwise, “over speed shutdown” or “under speed shutdown” may be caused.
4) If genset without speed sensor please don‟t select corresponding items, otherwise, “start fail” or
“loss speed signal” maybe caused.
5) If genset without oil pressure sensor, please don‟t select corresponding items.
6) If not select generator frequency in crank disconnect setting, controller will not collect and display
the relative power quantity (can be used in water pump set); if not select speed in crank
disconnect setting, the rotating speed displayed in controller is calculated by generator signal.

8. CONTROLLER FUNCTION SETTING

8.1. PARAMETER SETTING

Hold and press for 2s to enter into password interface, and the fist digit is blinking as follows,

1) Press button to increase the value of the blinking digit and to decrease the value;
when the first digit is set, press to move the cursor;
2) Repeat the same procedure to set the digits from 2nd to 4th;
3) If the password is right, enter into the parameter configuration interface (as shown below)
which including the serial number of the set items and their parameters; press to scroll
down and to scroll up;

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4) Press to set the current item, and when the first digit starts blinking, use the same way
that is used for password to enter the set value.
Attention:

a) Please change the controller parameters when generator is in standby mode only (e. g. Crank
disconnect conditions selection, configurable input, configurable output, various delay),
otherwise, shutdown and other abnormal conditions may happen.
b) Serial number of parameters please reference Table1
c) The value of each parameter can be set only within a certain range.
d) Over voltage set value must be higher than under voltage set value, otherwise over voltage and
under voltage condition may occur simultaneously.
e) Over speed set value must be higher than under speed set value, otherwise over speed and
under speed condition may occur simultaneously.
f) Please set the generator frequency value as low as possible when cranking, in order to make
the starter be separated quickly as soon as crank disconnect.
g) Before selecting fuel level sensor type, it is necessary to set a configurable input port type as 8.
h) At any time press can stop current parameter setting immediately.
8.2. LCD CONTAST ADJUSTMENT

When genset is in standby status, simultaneously hold and press and keys for 2s to
enter into LCD contrast adjustment interface, and LCD contrast increases one level every 1s
without releasing buttons. There are 6 levels to select as requirement.

8.3. GENERATOR FLYWHEEL TEETH AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT

In manual mode, if crank disconnect conditions select as “2 Speed + Generator Frequency” or

Speed + Generator Frequency + Oil Pressure” (generator frequency and speed are not 0),
controller will automatic adjustment generator flywheel teeth based on gen frequency and poles
when simultaneous press and keys.

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9. SENSOR SETTINGS CLARIFICATION

a) Sensors are connected to the controller are all resistor type. Parts of build-in standard sensor
curves in the controller can be selected by users via PC software.(details please to see
Table4)
b) When input the sensor curve, X value (resistor) must be input from small to large, otherwise,
mistake occurs.
c) If select sensor type is set as “not used”, sensor curve is not working and LCD display “---”.
d) If there is only has low oil pressure alarm switch only and without oil pressure sensor,
pressure sensor can be set as “low digital input is active” or “high digital input is active”.
e) The headmost or backmost values in the vertical coordinates can be set as same as below,

Normal Pressure Unit Conversion Table

N/m2
kgf/cm2 bar psi
Pa
－ － －4
1Pa 1 1.02x10 5 1x10 5 1.45x10
1kgf/cm2 9.8x104 1 0.98 14.2
5
1bar 1x10 1.02 1 14.5
3 －2 －
1psi 6.89x10 7.03x10 6.89x10 2 1

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10. COMMISSIONING

Please make sure the following checks are made before commissioning,
1) Ensure all the connections are correct and wires diameter is suitable.
2) Ensure that the controller DC power has fuse, controller‟s positive and negative connected to
start battery are correct.
3) Take proper action to prevent engine to crank success (e. g. Remove the connection wire of fuel
valve). If checking is OK, make the start battery power on; choose manual mode and controller
will executive routine.
4) Set controller under manual mode, press “start” button, genset will start. After the cranking times
as setting, controller will send signal of Start Failure; then press “stop” to reset controller.
5) Recover the action to prevent engine to crank success (e. g. Connect wire of fuel valve), press
start button again, genset will start. If everything goes well, genset will normal running after idle
running (if idle run be set). During this time, please watch for engine‟s running situations and AC
generator‟s voltage and frequency. If abnormal, stop genset and check all wires connection
according to this manual.
6) Any other questions please contact with SmartGen service personnel.
11. TYPICAL APPLICATION

Caution: Start and fuel output ports should be select large capacity relays.
Caution: When sensor port configured as “high digital input is active”, hang in air means high
electrical level is selected; cannot be connected to power supply positive.

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12. INSTALLATION
12.1.FIXING CLIPS

1) Controller is panel built-in design; it is fixed by clips when installed.

2) Withdraw the fixing clip screw (turn anticlockwise) until it reaches proper position.
3) Pull the fixing clip backwards (towards the back of the module) ensuring two clips are inside
their allotted slots.
4) Turn the fixing clip screws clockwise until they are fixed on the panel.
Note: Care should be taken not to over tighten the screws of fixing clips.

12.2.OVERALL DIMENSION

Overall and cutout dimensions as follows,

BATTERY VOLTAGE INPUT

HGM1790N series controller can suit for widely range of battery voltage DC(8~35)V. Negative of
battery must be connected with the engine shell. Diameter of wire that connects from power supply to
battery must be over 1.5mm2. If floating charge configured, please firstly connect output wires of
charger to battery‟s positive and negative directly, then, connect wires from battery‟s positive and
negative to controller‟s positive and negative input ports in order to prevent charge disturbing the
controller‟s normal working.
SPEED SENSOR INPUT
Speed sensor is the magnetic equipment which be installed in starter and for detecting flywheel
teeth. Its connection wires to controller should apply for 2 cores shielding line. The shielding layer
should connect to No. 1 terminal in controller while another side is hanging in air. The else two signal
wires are connected to No.1 and No.10 terminals in controller. The output voltage of speed sensor
should be within AC(1~24)V (effective value) during the full speed. AC12V is recommended (in rated
speed). When install the speed sensor, let the sensor is spun to contacting flywheel first, then, port
out 1/3 lap, and lock the nuts of sensor at last.
OUTPUT AND EXPAND RELAYS

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All outputs of controller are relay contact output type. If need to expand the relays, please add
freewheel diode to both ends of expand relay‟s coils (when coils of relay has DC current) or, increase
resistance-capacitance return circuit (when coils of relay has AC current), in order to prevent
disturbance to controller or others equipment.
AC INPUT
Current input of controller must be connected to outside current transformer. And the current
transformer‟s secondary side current must be 5A. At the same time, the phases of current
transformer and input voltage must correct. Otherwise, the current of collecting and active power
maybe not correct.
NOTE: When there is load current, transformer’s secondary side prohibit open circuit.
WITHSTAND VOLTAGE TEST
When controller had been installed in control panel, if need the high voltage test, please disconnect
controller‟s all terminal connections, in order to prevent high voltage into controller and damage it.

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13. FAULT FINDING

Symptoms Possible Solutions

Check starting batteries;
Controller no response with
Check controller connection wirings;
power.
Check DC fuse.
Check the water/cylinder temperature is too high or not;
Genset shutdown Check the genset AC voltage;
Check DC fuse.
Low oil pressure alarm after crank
Check the oil pressure sensor and its connections.
disconnect
High water temp. alarm after
Check the temperature sensor and its connections.
crank disconnect
Check related switch and its connections according to the
Shutdown Alarm in running information on LCD;
Check programmable inputs.
Check fuel oil circuit and its connections;
Check starting batteries;
Crank not disconnect
Check speed sensor and its connections;
Refer to engine manual.
Check starter connections;
Starter no response
Check starting batteries.

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