Automated generator control

[vdubnut62]

Has anyone had any experience with one of these?
Ron



http://cgi.ebay.com/Automatic-Generator-Control-Module-by-GENCONTROL_W0QQitemZ320507864482QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_BOI_Industrial_Tools_Generators_ET?hash=item4a9fc1e5a2

[mobile_bob]

i personally have no experience with the unit, but i seem to remember seeing some one having one in a panel on a lister
genset, but can't remember who or where.

for 69 bucks and shipping, might be a good solution for a lot of folks

thanks for the heads up

bob g

[Crumpite]

Wow, it sounds like one heck of a control system.
I just wonder if it can be programmed yourself, or if you need to return to the factory to change things.

Nice catch !
Daryl

[vdubnut62]

Look again Bob, that's 69 British pounds. little over $100 US. I just wonder what kind of sending units interface with it.
Ron

[mobile_bob]

ya, i went back later and saw where that was brit pounds, even at abit over 100 bucks it looks pretty interesting

bob g

[BruceM]

The usual problem with these is that they can't handle very low rpms.  Study the manual and see if that's an issue for you.  (Perhaps it's not a low speed engine you're putting it on). 

If you find something that looks like a problem, send me a link and perhaps I can come up with a work around. 

[vdubnut62]

I'm going to try and make time this weekend, or maybe tonight if I don't have work, to dig into the manufacturers website and
see what  the particulars are. I'm gathering parts for Walla  Walla Xing Dong, 1800 rpm direct drive. I have rounded up  Panel Meters for
amps, volts, Hz, Hourmeter, engine temp and gauges for the 12 volt side, amps and volts.
Ron

[BruceM]

Most units will handle 1800 rpm OK.  The other compatibility  issue to look at is spark vs diesel and engine rpm sensing. 

[vdubnut62]

Here is the link to the manufacturers website, the control is cheaper from there than on Ebay! Go figure.
Looks to be fully configurable, but I think it has to be programed by the manufacturer unless someone has the ability to hack the thing.
Enjoy.
Ron

http://www.gencontrol.co.uk/