KP308V1.

0 Controller
Operation Manual

Model KP308 V1.0

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Version No.：KP308V1.0.1
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CONTENT
1. INSTRUCTION ..................................................................................... 1
2. MODEL NOMENCLATURE EXPLAINED ............................................. 1
3. PERFORMANCE AND FEATURES ..................................................... 1
4. SPECIFICATION ................................................................................... 2
4.1 Working Power ................................................................................ 2
4.2 AC measurement............................................................................. 2
4.3 Engine speed measurement ........................................................... 2
4.4 Switch input ..................................................................................... 3
4.5 Output .............................................................................................. 3
4.6 Environment .................................................................................... 3
5. OPERATION ......................................................................................... 3
5.1 FUNCTION OF KEYS ..................................................................... 3
5.2 CONTROLLER LAYOUT ................................................................ 5
5.3 MANUAL OPERATION ................................................................. 10
5.4 REMOTE OPERATION ................................................................. 10
6. PROTECTION .................................................................................... 11
6.1 ALARM .......................................................................................... 11
6.2 TIME DELAYED STOP ALARMS .................................................. 11
6.3 Immediate shutdown alarming ...................................................... 11
7. WIRING ............................................................................................... 13
8. PARAMETER SETTING ..................................................................... 14
8.1 PARAMETER SET LIST................................................................ 15
8.2 PROGRAMMABLE OUTPUT LIST ............................................... 19
9. INITIAL START.................................................................................... 20
10. TYPICAL APPLICATION ................................................................... 21
10.1 3-phase 4-line .............................................................................. 21
10.2 3-phase 3-line .............................................................................. 22
10.3 1-phase 2-line .............................................................................. 23
10.4 2-phase 3-line .............................................................................. 24
11. INSTALLATION ................................................................................. 25
12. TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................... 26

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1. INSTRUCTION
The KP308V1.0.1 controller features manual/remote generator start and stop, data measurement,
alarm and protection. The KP308V1.0.1 can display detailed genset running and alarm data
through an LED display in five digits. An RS232 interface with the host computer can start and stop
the generator and display real time run data through the host computer. The host computer
software has a Chinese and English interface. An S485 interface is also available for remote
monitoring and control.

2. MODEL NOMENCLATURE EXPLAINED

KP308V1.0
Manufacturer code Version No.
Controller No.

3. PERFORMANCE AND FEATURES

l Microprocessor controller, higher hardware integration, high reliability
l LED display with five digital numbers; convenient thin-film switches.
l Generator manual/remote start and stop
l Applicable to 3-phase 4-line, 3-phase 3-line, 1-phase 2-line and dual voltage and dual voltage
selective power sources
l Monitor and display three phase voltage, three phase current, frequency, engine rpm and
battery voltage；
l Low oil pressure signal can be provided to protect the engine.
l All output interfaces are relay outputs;
l “Parameters Set” menu: parameters can be set by users through the controller or PC. All
parameters are stored in external EEPROM memory so they won’t be lost when the power is
off. All the parameters can be adjusted from the front panel or adjusted through the RS232
interface by PC.
l Multiple successful starting conditions to select.(AC output frequency more than the tripping
frequency, engine speed more than the tripping speed,charing motor voltage more than
tripping charging voltage; low oil pressure switch signal ineffective (disconnect) ).
l Working voltage: 8-35 VDC, adaptable to different batteries
l RS232/RS485 communication interface, PC operation and monitoring can be realized through
MODBUS communication protocol.
l All the parameters use digital adjustment instead of the normal analog adjustment of
potentiometer so that the stability and reliability can be increased.
l Fault alarms are recorded until manually deleted
l Copy system configuration and restore system configuration assures the system can be
restored if inadvertently changed or lost
l Maintenance reminder function (fuel filter, air filter, oil filter)
l Modular structure, flame-retardant ABS shell, pluggable terminals, embedded installation,
compact structure and easy installation

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4. SPECIFICATION
4.1 Working Power

Working Voltage 8V~35Vcontinuous power supply

Resolution Ratio 0.1V
Precision 0.5%

4.2 AC measurement
4.2.1 Voltage

Measurement True RMS

Phase voltage range 15V~290V
Line voltage range 25V~500V
Resolution Ratio 0.1V
Precision 2%

4.2.2 Frequency

Frequency range 10Hz~70Hz

Resolution Ratio 0.1Hz
Precision 1%

4.2.3 Current

Primary side of current transformer 1A~900A(Configurable)

Secondary side of current transformer 5mA
Resolution Ratio 1A
Precision 2%

4.3 Engine speed measurement

Voltage range 5V~50V

Max. frequency 10000Hz
Flywheel teeth No. 1~500(Configurable)
Resolution Ratio 1RPM
Precision 1%

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4.4 Switch input

Input mode Open and close of power supply

4.5 Output

Fuel 15A，12VDC
Starting 15A，12VDC

4.6 Environment

Ambient temperature -20℃~70℃

Storage temperature -30℃~80℃

5. OPERATION
5.1 FUNCTION OF KEYS

Genset is running, press to stop genset.

Stop／Reset
When genset is in alarm status, press to reset.

When genset is shut down, press to put genset in “Manual” mode.

Manual
In “System Set” mode press to decrease the data value (equal to “-”.).

When genset is shut down, press to put genset in remote control

Remote mode.
Control
In “System Set” mode, press to increase the data value (equal to
“+”).

In ““Manual” Mode, press to start genset manually.

Start
In “System Set” mode, press to save the setting value (equal to “OK”)

Screen When genset is running or in ready mode, press to enter display the
selection key running data in sequence.

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Note:

1. When the generator is stopped and in “Manual” Mode, press and at the same time for

5 seconds, password “Test” mode is displayed. If user doesn’t input the right
password in 60 seconds the system will automatically exit the password menu and enter the
System Operation menu.

2 In “Parameters Set” menu, press and at the same time for 5 seconds to backup
current system set and the digital readout displays “Backup” for 2 seconds.

3. When the genset is stopped and in “Manual” Mode, press and for 5 seconds to
restore system set and the digital readout displays “Reset” for 2 seconds.

4. In the “Oil Filter Running Time” mode, press for 5 seconds and it will clear and reset the oil
filter maintenance alarm.

5 In the “Fuel Filter Running Time” mode, press for 5 seconds and it will clear and reset the oil
filter maintenance alarm.

6. In the “Air Filter Running Time” mode, press for 5 seconds and it will clear and reset the
filter maintenance alarm.

7. Press and for 5 seconds until the signal flashes which indicates the system has
blocked some protection functions (over/under frequency, over/under voltage,current overload

protection); then press and for 5 seconds until the signal stops flashing which indicates
the system has restored the protection functions (over/under frequency, over/under voltage, current
overload protection).

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5.2 CONTROLLER LAYOUT Failure display area：

Low oil pressure
High water temperature
Left to right Model KP308 V1.0
Start failure
displays as V A
Emergency stop
follows:
Under/over frequency/speed
Voltage
Under/over pressure
Current
Frequency Over current 1/2
Speed Maintenance
RUN
Battery Over/under voltage of
voltage battery,charging failure
V
Running time
Maintenance
time
Left to right display as
O follows:
Electric parameters
are noemal Shut down
Manual mode
Remote mode

5.2.1 MAIN DISPLAY

Press to display voltage, current, frequency, revolution, battery voltage, running time and
maintenance time in sequence.

Note:Battery charging voltage, switch value input/output status and system delay status is also
available with the RS232 port.

5.2.1.1 LED STATUS INDICATION

Genset status and working mode will be displayed on the LED panel.

When the genset is stopped, will be illuminated.

When the genset is in “Manual” Mode, will be illuminated

When genset is in the “Remote Control” mode, will be illuminated.

When the parameters are normal, RUN[Parameters are normal] indicator will be illuminated.
5.2.1.2 DIGITAL READOUT STATUS INDICATION

If the controller is powered on, the digital readout will show the version number:

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5.2.1.3 DIGITAL READOUT DISPLAYS GENSET STATUS

If the genset switches to the following status, the readout will display genset status:
Start：

Stopping delay：

Press to display running parameter which indicates the following:

Voltage:

Three-phase four-line

Three-phase three-line

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Single-phase two-line

Two-phase three-line

Dual voltage selective output

120V output equals single-phase two-line
240V output equals two-phase three-line
Current
Three-phase four-line

Three-phase three-line

Single-phase two-line

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Two-phase three-line

Dual voltage selective output

120V output equals to single-phase two-line
240V output equals to two-phase three-line
Frequency

Speed

Note: If the “Speed Low” is set to zero, the speed won’t be displayed.
Battery voltage

Running time

Maintenance time
Oil filter

Note: When the value of "oil filter setting time" is set as "0", parameter of oil filter will not be
displayed and the function of oil filter fault testing is canceled.
Fuel filter

Note: When the value of "fuel filter setting time" is set as "0", parameter of fuel filter will not be
displayed and the function of fuel filter fault testing is canceled.
Air filter

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Note: When the value of "Air filter setting time" is set as "0", parameter of air filter will not be
displayed and the function of air filter fault testing is canceled.

5.2.2 Parameter setting menu

The followings parameters are on the “Parameters Set” menu:

★ NUMBER OF ENGINE FLYWHEEL TEETH
★ TRIPPING SPEED
★ TRIPPING FREQUENCY
★ TRIPPING CHARGING VOLTAGE
★ START TIMES
★ TRIPPING OIL PRESSURE DELAY
★ MAXIMUM TIME FOR STARTING
★ UNDERSPEED
★ OVERSPEED
★ UNDERSPEED FAULT DELAY
★ OVERSPEED FAULT DELAY
★ DELAY TIME FROM STOP TO STANDBY
Ø SAFETY DELAY
Ø LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE
Ø HIGH BATTERY VOLTAGE
★ AC SYSTEM
Ø PRIMARY SIDE OF CURRENT TRANSFORMER RATIO TRANSFORMATION
★ LOW FREQUENCY
★ HIGH FREQUENCY
★ UNDER VOLTAGE
★ OVER VOLTAGE\
★ OVER CURRENT 1
★ OVER CURRENT 2
★UNDER FREQUENCY FAULT DELAY
★ OVER FREQUENCY FAULT DELAY
★ UNDER VOLTAGE FAULT DELAY
★ OVER VOLTAGE FAULT DELAY
★ OVER CURRENT 1 FAULT DELAY
★ OVER CURRENT 2 FAULT DELAY
★ OVER CURRENT 1 STOP DELAY
★ OVER CURRENT 2 STOP DELAY
★ REMOTE CONFIGURATION
★ REMOTE START DELAY
★ REMOTE STOP DELAY
★ REMOTE START TIMES
★ COMMUNICATION ADDRESS
Ø OVERTIME OF COMMUNICATION

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★ FUEL FILTER MAINTENANCE TIME

★ AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE TIME
★ OIL FILTER MAINTENANCE TIME
Ø OPERATOR PASSWORD
Ø ENGINEER PASSWORD

5.3 MANUAL OPERATION

When the controller is working, it is initialized to “Manual” Mode, with illuminated. Press
or turn the ignition lock to start the genset.
Start steps:
Fuel relay output.starting relay output. Maximum starting time (configurable parameter) starts
counting down.If the genset can start successfully during the countdown, the starting relay is
de-energized. If starting fails, the fuel relay and starting relay are powered off and the starting
operation is aborted. The LED start failure indicator ( ) flashes.
After the genset has started, the security delay (configurable parameter)countdown timer
starts.During the security delay range, low oil voltage, high temperature, under speed, under
voltage, under frequency and a battery charging fault are ignored. The genset is in specified
running status.

Press key to stop the genset.

5.4 REMOTE OPERATION

When the controller is working, it is initialized to the “Manual” Mode. Press to login into
the remote mode.
When the system is in remote mode, genset is in standby mode and has no shut-down failure,
genset will be started when remote starting function is available.
Start steps are as follows when remote start signal is valid:
Fuel relay output.starting relay output. Maximum starting time (configurable parameter) starts
counting down.If the genset can start successfully during the countdown, the starting relay is
de-energized. If starting fails, the fuel relay and starting relay are powered off and the starting
operation is aborted. Genset will be reset after shut-down delay(configurable parameters). If
starting number is more than the "Remote starting numbers"(configurable parameters), the start
operation is failed. The LED start failure indicator ( ) flashes.
After the genset has started, the security delay (configurable parameter)countdown timer
starts.During the security delay range, low oil voltage, high temperature, under speed, under
voltage, under frequency and a battery charging fault are ignored. The genset is in specified
running status.
Genset will be shut down when the remote shut-down signal is valid.

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6. PROTECTION
The controller has several built-in protection functions. When the genset has a particular
problem, the relevant fault LED alarm is actuated. The fault alarm can be one of three types:
warning, delay shutdown, immediate shutdown.

6.1 ALARM
With the following alarms, the relevant LED flashes but the genset keeps running.。
Controller alarming items are as follows:
No. Type Description
When the oil filter is past its change setting, there will be
1 Oil filter change overdue an oil filter overtime alarm and the maintenance LED
flashes.
When the fuel filter is past its change setting, there will be
2 Fuel filter change overdue a fuel filter overtime alarm and the maintenance LED
flashes.
When the air filter is past its change setting, there will be
3 Air filter change overdue an air filter overtime alarm and the maintenance LED
flashes
When the battery voltage is higher than the set value, the
4 Battery over voltage
battery LED flashes.。
When the battery voltage is lower than the set value, the
5 Battery under voltage
battery LED flashes.
When the charging voltage is lower than the set value,
6 Charging fault
the battery LED flashes.

6.2 TIME DELAYED STOP ALARMS

After a time delayed stop fault is detected, the relevant LED flashes, and the genset will be
stopped after the preset delayed time.
Controller alarming items are as follows:
No. Type Description
If the genset current is larger than Over Current 1, the over
1 Over Current 1 current LED flashes and genset will be stopped after a set
time delay.
The user can set values to disable the protection.
If the genset current is larger than Over Current 2, the over
2 Over Current 2 current LED flashes and genset will be stopped after a set
time delay.
The user can set values to disable the protection.

6.3 Immediate shutdown alarming

After a serious fault is detected requiring an immediate shutdown, the relevant LED flashes

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and the genset will stop instantly. A buzzer sounds an additional alarm.
Controller alarming items are as follows:
No. Type
1 Over Frequency
2 Under Frequency
3 Over Voltage
4 Under Voltage
5 Over Speed
6 Under Speed
7 Low Oil Pressure
8 High Coolant Temperature
9 Start Failure
10 Emergency Stop
Note: 1. Over speed protection can be disabled if “over speed alarm delay time” is set to 0.
2. Under speed protection can be disabled if “under speed alarm delay time” is set to 0.
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Description
If the genset frequency is higher than the preset value,
the over frequency LED flashes and the genset stops
instantly.
The user can set values to disable the protection.
If the genset frequency is lower than the preset value, the
under frequency LED flashes and the genset stops
instantly.
The user can set values to disable the protection.
If the genset voltage is higher than the preset value, the
over voltage LED flashes and the genset stops
instantly.
The user can set values to disable the protection.
If the genset voltage is lower than the preset value, the
under voltage LED flashes and the genset stops
instantly.
The user can set values to disable the protection.
If the genset speed is higher than the preset value, the
over speed LED flashles and the genset stops
instantly.
If the genset speed is lower than the preset value, the
under speed LED flashes and the genset stops
instantly.
If oil pressure is lower than the preset value, the low oil
pressure LED flashes and the genset stops instantly.
If coolant temperature is higher than the preset value, the
high coolant temperature LED flashes and the genset
stops instantly.
If genset fails to start in a preset time, the start failure
LED flashes and the genset stops instantly.
When the emergency stop button is pressed, the
emergency stop LED flashes and the genset stops
instantly.
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7. WIRING
KP308V1.0 Controller Back Panel：

24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12
Current
Genset Voltage (Rated 5mA)

Comm_VCC

Comm_GND
A B C N ICOM IA IB IC

RXD

TXD

DIR
24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12

KP308 V1.0 GENSET CONTROLLER

1 2 3 Fuel 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

120/240 Select
Crank

Oil Press
B+

Remote
Start sw
B-

EM Stop

Charge winding
+

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Description of wiring terminals：

No. Function Diameter Note

1 DC working power input：B- 1.0mm 2 Connect with battery cathode

2 DC working power input：B+ 1.0mm 2 Connect with battery anode

Connect with B+ to emergency
3 Emergency stop input 1.0mm 2 stop button
Rated current:15A, provide B+ by
4 Fuel relay output 1.0mm 2 port 3

Rated current:15A, provide B+ by

5 Start relay output 1.0mm 2 port 3
Active if lower voltage circuit is
6 Dual voltage selective input 1.0mm 2 closed

Electrical starter start input(High Connect to the ignition lock start

7 1.0mm 2
potential is valid) terminal
External input signal, low
8 Remote control input 1.0mm 2
potential is valid
9 Oil pressure switch input 1.0mm 2 Connect with oil pressure sensor

10 Charging generator negative end 1.0mm 2

11 Charging generator positive end 1.0mm 2
12 Communication port-DIR 1.0mm 2 Genset can communicate with
PC through RS232
13 Communication port-TXD 1.0mm 2 communication adapter.
14 Communication port-RXD 1.0mm 2 Genset can communicate with

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15 Communication port-GND 1.0mm 2 remote control and display

module through RS485
16 Communication port-VCC 1.0mm 2 communication adapter
Current detecting transformer input for 2.5mm 2 Connect with CT secondary
17 L3 phase current wiring（Rated current: 5mA）
Current detecting transformer input for 2.5mm 2 Connect with CT secondary
18 L2 phase current wiring（Rated current: 5mA）
Current detecting transformer input for 2.5mm 2 Connect with CT secondary
19 L1 phase current wiring（Rated current: 5mA）
Current detecting transformer
20 2.5mm 2
common port input
Connected with generator N wire
21 Generator N phase voltage input 1.0mm 2 Connected with generator C
wire(2A fuse)
Generator L3 phase voltage input 1.0mm 2 Connected with generator C
22 wire(2A fuse)
Generator L2 phase voltage input 1.0mm 2 Connected with generator B
23 wire(2A fuse)
Generator L1 phase voltage input 1.0mm 2 Connected with generator A
24 wire(2A fuse)

8. PARAMETER SETTING
After logging in to the Parameter Set menu, the remote mode light flashes and the parameters
will be displayed on the controller.
Press to return to “System Operation” menu

Press or to select parameters

Press to set parameters

Press to return to “System Operation” menu

Press and to plus or minus values

Press or for long period to continuously plus or minus values automatically.

Press to save the data and exit the parameter set.
If there is no operation for more than 60 seconds, the system will automatically exit the
Parameter Set menu and enter the System Operation menu.
For example：

When genset is stopped, and is in “Manual” Mode, press and at the same time for 5
seconds and the password test mode is displayed

After inputting the right password, press to enter the “Parameters Set” menu. Take the
settings of flywheel teeth for example. After entering the flywheel tooth menu, press to set the

number; the default value is 100. While the value is flashing, press or to increase or

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decrease the value. After inputting the value, press to confirm and save the value. Press the
key to return to the “Parameters Set” menu.

8.1 PARAMETER SET LIST

8.1.1 Authority

There are two configurable authorities for the controller: Operator and engineer.
After entering the password setting menu, input correct password and log in parameter setting
menu.
Module initial password:
Operator password:0001
Note: Engineer authority is for the manufacturer to set the parameter before
delivery. Manufacturer can configure the system parameters according to
engine performance, module properties and user's requirements. All the
parameters should be configured properly or the genset will be seriously
damaged and unpredictable accidents will be caused.

8.1.2 Operator

Model KP308 V1.0

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Parameter Code

Data
RUN

Operator parameter setting items and range:

Parameter setting（For operator）
No. Parameter Code Range Accuracy Default Description
Communication parameters
Communicati
01 ○○○○○○● 1-247 1 1
on address
Communicati Communication
02 ○○○○○●○ 0-10000 1 0
on overtime overtime parameters
Other parameters
Operator
03 ○○○○○●● 0-65535 0x0001 Set operator password
password

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8.1.3 Engineer

Engineer parameter setting items and range:

Parameter setting（For engineer）
No. Parameter Code Range Accuracy Default Description
Engine
Numbers of the
Flywheel flywheel teeth. To judge
1 Teeth ○○○○○○● 1-500 1 100 the starter separation
conditions and detect
the engine speed.
2 Tripping ○○○○○●○ 0-3000 1rpm 600 Engine RPM when
speed starter is tripping
3 Tripping ○○○○○●● 0-600 0.1Hz 200 Genset Frequency
frequency when starter is tripping
Tripping Charging alternator
4 charging ○○○○●○○ 0-400 0.1V 50 voltage when starter is
voltage tripping
5 Starting ○○○○●○● 0-100 0.1s 5 Genset start timer
timer
Tripping oil Oil pressure delay
6 pressure ○○○○●●○ 0-100 0.1s 5 when starter is tripper
delay
7 Maximum ○○○○●●● 1-100 0.1s 30 Average starter working
starting time Time
8 Under RPM ○○○●○○○ 0-6000 1rpm 0 Engine under speed
9 Over RPM ○○○●○○● 0-6000 1rpm 1600 Engine over speed
Under RPM Engine under speed
10 fault delay ○○○●○●○ 0-65535 0.1s 0 delay
Over RPM Engine over speed
11 fault delay ○○○●○●● 0-65535 0.1s 0 delay
Engine Stop Engine stop to start
12 To Ready ○○○●●○○ 10-65535 0.1s 30 delay timer
Delay
Within the safety delay,
low oil pressure, high
13 Safety Delay ○○○●●○● 20-255 0.1s 60 coolant temperature,
under speed, under
voltage, under frequency
Battery
Under Low battery voltage
14 ○○○●●●○ 0-400 0.1V 100
Voltage alarming value

15 Over Voltage ○○○●●●● 0-400 0.1V 180 High battery voltage

alarming value
Generator
0- 3-Phase 4-Line/3P4L
1-3-Phase 3-Line/ 3P3L
2- 1-Phase 2-Line/
16 AC System ○○●○○○○ 0-4 1 0 1P2L
3--Dual voltage
4--Dual voltage
selection
Primary side Connected with current
17 of Current ○○●○○○● 1-900 1A/5m 50 transformer conversion
Conversion A ratio
Ratio
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Under Generator output under

18 Frequency ○○●○○●○ 0-800 0.1Hz 450 frequency
Over Generator output over
19 Frequency ○○●○○●● 0-800 0.1Hz 550 frequency

Under Low voltage for

20 Voltage ○○●○●○○ 0-5000 0.1V 2050
generator output
High voltage for
21 Over Voltage ○○●○●○● 0-5000 0.1V 2450
generator output
22 Over Current 1 ○○●○●●○ 0-65535 0.1A 450 Generator pre-overload
23 Over Current 2 ○○●○●●● 0-65535 0.1A 500 Generator overload
Over-Low Fault confirmation time
24 Frequency ○○●●○○○ 0-65535 0.1s 20 delay for generator
Fault Delay under frequency
Over-High Fault confirmation time
25 Frequency ○○●●○○● 0-65535 0.1s 5 delay for generator over
Fault Delay frequency
Over-Low Fault confirmation time
26 Voltage Fault ○○●●○●○ 0-65535 0.1s 20 delay for generator
Delay under voltage
Over-High Fault confirmation time
27 Voltage Fault ○○●●○●● 0-65535 0.1s 5 delay for generator over
Delay voltage
Over Current Fault confirmation time
28 1 Fault ○○●●●○○ 0-65535 0.1s 600 delay for generator
Delay pre-overload
Over Current Fault confirmation time
29 2 Fault ○○●●●○● 0-65535 0.1s 50 delay for generator
Delay overload

30 Over Current ○○●●●●○ 0-65535 0.1s 0 Genset pre-overload

1 Stop Delay stop delay timing

31 Over Current ○○●●●●● 0-65535 0.1s 0 Genset overload stop

2 Stop Delay delay timing
Programmable Input Setting
0--Reserved
32 Emergency stop input
configuration ○●○○○○○ 0-1 1 0
1—Emergency stop
Input configuration for 0—Reserved
33 low oil pressure ○●○○○○● 0-1 1 1
1—low oil pressure
0--Reserved
1--Remote start
normally open
2--Remote start
normally closed
3--Remote stop
34 Remote Configuration ○●○○○●○ 0-6 1 5 normally open
4--Remote stop
normally closed
5--Remote start & stop
normally open
6--Remote start & stop
normally closed
In remote mode, timing
35 Remote Start Delay ○●○○○●● 0-65535 0.1s 50 from given start signal
to successful start.
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In remote mode, timing

36 Remote Stop Delay ○●○○●○○ 0-65535 0.1s 50 from given stop signal
to successful stop.

In remote mode, start

37 Remote Start Times ○●○○●○● 1-10 1 3 failure times during the
Maximum starting tim
Communication parameter
38 Communicat ○●○○●●○ 1-247 1 1 Communication
ion address address
zCommunic Communication
39 ation ○●○○●●○ 0-10000 1 0
overtime overtime setting
Maintenance
Engine Fuel filter
Fuel Filter replacement countdown
40 Maintenance ○●○●○○○ 0-65535 0.1Hr 0
Interval

Air Filter Engine Air filter

41 Maintenance ○●○●○○● 0-65535 0.1Hr 0 replacement countdown
Interval
Oil Filter Engine Oil filter
42 Maintenance ○●○●○●○ 0-65535 0.1Hr 0 replacement countdown
Interval
Other parameters
Operator Enter the interface
43 password ○●○●○●● 0-65535 1 0x0001 show the password
setting for operator
Engineer Enter the interface
44 password ○●○●●○○ 0-65535 1 0x0000 show the password
setting for engineer
Generator Parameter
Regulate the Gain to
display the same L1
45 L1 Phase ○●○●●○● 512-2047 1 1024 phase voltage on the
Voltage Gain
controller as the actual
voltage.
Regulate the Gain to
display the same L2
46 L2 Phase ○●○●●●○ 512-2047 1 1024 phase voltage on the
Voltage Gain
controller as the actual
voltage.
Regulate the Gain to
L3 Phase display the same L3
47 Voltage Gain ○●○●●●● 512-2047 1 1024 phase voltage on the
controller as the actual
voltage.
Regulate the Gain to
L1 Phase display the same L1
48 Current Gain ○●●○○○○ 512-2047 1 1024 phase current on the
controller as the actual
current
Regulate the Gain to
L2 Phase display the same L2
49 Current Gain ○●●○○○● 512-2047 1 1024 phase current on the
controller as the actual
current
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Regulate the Gain to

L3 Phase display the same L3
50 Current Gain ○●●○○●○ 512-2047 1 1024 phase current on the
controller as the actual
current.
Regulate the Gain to
L12 Line display the same L12
51 Voltage Gain ○●●○○●● 512-2047 1 1024 Line Voltage on the
controller with the
actual voltage.
Regulate the Gain to
L23 Line display the same L23
52 Voltage Gain ○●●○●○○ 512-2047 1 1024 Line Voltage on the
controller as the actual
voltage.
Regulate the Gain to
L31 Line display the same L31
53 Voltage Gain ○●●○●○● 512-2047 1 1024 Line Voltage on the
controller as the actual
voltage.

8.2 PROGRAMMABLE OUTPUT LIST

8.2.1 REMOTE SETTING

Terminal “8” has “Remote” function; the function is only valid in “Remote mode”.

No. Contents Note

1 0—Reserved Normally Open：in the default state, input signal open
( high potential); input signal closed (low potential) is
2 1—Remote start normally open valid.
2—Remote start normally
3
closed
Normally Closed：in the default state, input signal
4 3—Remote Stop normally open closed (low potential)；input signal open (high
4—Remote Stop normally potential) is valid.
5
closed
5—Remote start & stop
6
normally open
6—Remote start & stop
7
normally closed

REMOTE START NORMALLY OPEN

In the “Remote mode”, after Terminal “8” is closed (low potential), genset starts after Remote
start delay (parameters can be set). If terminal “8” is open (high potential), genset won’t stop.

REMOTE START NORMALLY CLOSED

In the “Remote mode”, after terminal “8” is open (high potential), the genset starts after remote
start delay (parameters can be set). If terminal “8” is closed (low potential) the genset won’t stop.

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REMOTE SHUTDOWN NORMALLY OPEN

In the “Remote Mode” after terminal “8” is closed (low potential), the genset won’t start. With
terminal “8” open (high potential), the genset stops after Remote Stop Delay(parameters can be
set).

REMOTE SHUTDOWN NORMALLY CLOSED

In the “Remote mode” after terminal “8” is open (high potential), the genset won’t start.
Terminal “8” closed (low potential), the genset stops after Remote Stop Delay (parameters can be
set).

REMOTE START & STOP NORMALLY OPEN

In the “Remote mode” after Terminal “8” is closed (low potential), the genset starts after remote
start delay (parameters can be set). With terminal “8” open (high potential), the genset stops after
Remote Stop Delay (parameters can be set).

REMOTE START & STOP NORMALLY CLOSED

In the “Remote mode", after terminal “8” is open (high potential), the genset starts after remote
start delay (parameters can be set). Terminal “8” closed (low potential), the genset stops after
Remote Stop Delay (parameters can be set).

9. INITIAL START
Before the initial start of the controller, please check the following：
1. All connections and wires;
2. The DC working power of the controller is equipped with a fuse and the batteries for proper
connection and polarity;
3. The Emergency Stop button is connected with the battery positive terminal through the
normally closed emergency stop button and fuse;
4. Take proper measures to prevent the engine from starting such as disabling the fuel valve
connections then connect the battery and select manual mode.

5. Set the controller to "Manual" mode,press (start) to start the generator. Genset won’t

start. If start failure alarms activate, press (stop) to recover the controller.

6. Restore the engine to the proper starting condition and press (start). The genset should
start and if everything is normal, the genset will be in idle status (if idle running is available) then the
genset should run normally. At this time, check all parameters such as voltage, current, and
frequency. If there are any abnormalities, stop the genset and refer to the operation manual.

7. Please check with your seller or the factory if you need additional help.

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10. TYPICAL APPLICATION

10.1 3-phase 4-line

Load

16 15 14 13 12
DIR

TXD
W
U

N
V

RXD

Comm_GND

KP308 V1.0 GENSET CONTROLLER

Comm_VCC
QF

20 19 18 17
IC

Charge winding
9 10 11
IB
IA
ICOM

Oil Press
8

Remote
21

7
N

Start sw
6

120/240 Select
22

5
C

Crank
4

Fuel
23

EM Stop
B

B+
24

B-
A
Generator N
B
A

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A U
10.2 3-phase 3-line

B V

C W
Load
Generator

A B C ICOM IA IB IC
DIR

TXD

RXD

22
Comm_VCC
Comm_GND
KP308V1.0

24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12

KP308 V1.0 GENSET CONTROLLER

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

B-
B+
Fuel
Crank
Remote

Start sw

EM Stop
Oil Press
Charge winding

120/240 Select
+
 QF
A U
10.3 1-phase 2-line

N N

Load
Generator

A N ICOM IA
DIR

TXD

RXD

Comm_VCC
Comm_GND

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KP308V1.0

KP308 V1.0 GENSET CONTROLLER

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

B-
B+
Fuel
Crank
Remote

Start sw

EM Stop
Oil Press
Charge winding

120/240 Select
+
 QF
A U
10.4 2-phase 3-line

B V

N N
Load
Generator

A B N ICOM IA IB
DIR

RXD
TXD

Comm_VCC
Comm_GND

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KP308V1.0

KP308 V1.0 GENSET CONTROLLER

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

B-
B+
Fuel
Crank
Remote

Start sw

EM Stop
Oil Press
Charge winding

120/240 Select
+
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24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12
Current
Genset Voltage (Rated 5mA)
KP308V1.0

A B C N ICOM IA IB IC
DIR

RXD
TXD

Comm_VCC
Comm_GND

24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12

KP308 V1.0 GENSET CONTROLLER

1
B- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
B+
Fuel
Crank
Remote

Start sw
Oil Press

EM Stop

Charge winding
+
120/240 Select

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
The KP308V1.0 controller is to be panel mounted. Dimensions are as follows:
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12. TROUBLESHOOTING
Fault Solutions

Check batteries
No power to the controller Check controller connections
Check DC fuse

Check for high coolant temperature

Genset stops Check AC Generator voltage
Check DC fuse

Check if emergency function is OK

Check connections of batteries with emergency stop
Controller emergency stop
button
Check if circuits are open

Low oil pressure alarm after Check oil pressure sensor and connections
start

High coolant temperature Check coolant temperature sensor and connections

alarm after start

Check relevant connections

Alarm & Stop during running
Check “Configurable Input” parameters

Check fuel lines and connections

Check starting batteries
Start Failure
Check RPM sensor and connections
Refer to the engine operation manual

Check start motor and connections

No start signal
Check batteries

Check the connections

Check if COM port is set correctly
RS232 failure
Check connections between RS232 TXD and RXD
Check PC communication port

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