CONTROL UNIT FOR SELF-CONTAINED GENERATING SET

TYPE CAM-120/10
It is used to control and operate the generator set: it also engages the generator contactor.
OPERATION AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL

It is equipped with display

to show the INSTRUMENTS:

- three ammeters
- three voltmeters
- frequency meter
- wattmeter (1)
GENERATOR
- varmeter (1)
- voltammeter (1) (1) TOTAL
- cosphimeter AND PAR
- kilowatt-hour PHASE
- fuel level gauge
- battery voltmeter
- water oil thermometer
- oil pressure gauge
- total hour meter
- partial hour meter
- starting counter
- starting failures counter
- tachometer

THIS HAS PROVISION FOR AUTOMATIC OPERATION. POSSIBILITY OF COMBINATION WITH THE SWITCHING
CONTROL UNIT ATS TO OBTAIN POWER SWITCHING CONTROL.

• Automatic supervision of faults with messages on the display.

• Texts in 6 languages: Italian, English, French, German, Spanish and Portuguese.
• Remote control (starting and stop).
• Preheating glow plugs management.
• Clock to program starting or stopping the generating set.
• Preventive maintenance warning.
• Programmable weekly selftest.
• Available and fully programmable input for anomaly.
• Possibility of starting the generating set in case of low battery-charge.
• Three-phase voltmetric control. Minimum, maximum voltage, asymmetry and not correct
phase sequence of the generator.
• Anomaly historical record (including data from the last 100 occurred anomalies)
MODES OF COMMUNICATION OF CAM-120/10
• CAN Bus Connection SAE J1939.
• Serial ports RS232 and RS485.
• GSM Modem (optional), possibility of displaying the control unit instruments with a mobile
phone, operating the starting and stopping and notifying with an SMS message when the
generating set is in alarm state.
• MOD Bus protocol.
• Remote operation with personal computer (optional):
- Reading of the instruments shown on the display of the control unit.
- Anomaly historical record.
- Displaying of anomalies and operating status of the generating set.
- Start stop controls.
PARMA ® ITALY

Tel. +39 0521/772021 Fax +39 0521/270218

E-mail: info@elcos.it - HTTP://www.elcos.it
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 BRIEF INSTRUCTIONS
PRESS BRIEFLY TO SHOW
DISPLAY THE INSTRUMENTS, HOLD
DOWN TO VERIFY THE LED
TEST. GENERAL ALARM
SILENCING

CUMULATIVE THE CONTROL UNIT

ALARM WORKS IN:
WITH ENGINE • MANUAL
STOP • AUTOMATIC
G • OFF
THE CALL • USER PROGRAMMING
IS CLOSED
AUT
PREVENTIVE
STOP MAINTENANCE
MAN OFF
CUMULATIVE ALARM
WITHOUT STOP

GENERATOR VOLTAGE
IS PRESENT
ENGINE IS
RUNNING PRESS TO SELECT THE
OPERATION MODE:
• MANUAL
GENERATOR IS • AUTOMATIC
CONNECTED • OFF
TO THE USER • USER PROGRAMMING

INSTRUMENTS
• THREE GENERATOR Compatible with the amperemetric transformers of type 30/5,
AMMETERS 40/5,50/5, 60/5, 80/5, 100/5,150/5, 200/5, 250/5, 300/5,
400/5, 500/5, 600/5, 800/5, 1000/5, 1200/5, 1500/5, 2000/5.
Maximum reading of 2000A or 110% of the base scale
With the running current of the chosen transformer.
engine the • THREE GENERATOR For single-phase or three-phase of nominal value
generator set VOLTMETERS from 10 up to 500 V~.
• DELTA
instruments are VOLTAGES
shown. In the • STAR VOLTAGES
• GENERATOR From 45 Hz to 85 Hz for alternating voltages with amplitude
event of a fault, FREQUENCY METER greater than 30 V~.
instead of the • WATTMETER
• VARMETER
measurement, • VOLTAMMETER Displays apparent power up to 1500KVA
the display • COSPHIMETER
• KILOWATT-HOUR
shows the • FUEL LEVEL Displays the percentage of fuel present in the tank
message of GAUGE
• BATTERY VOLTMETER For voltages ranging between 9 and 38 Volt
the occurred
fault. • WATER OIL Displays the water and oil temperature of the engine up
THERMOMETER to 140°C

• OIL PRESSURE GAUGE Displays the oil pressure of the engine up to 9 bar
• TOTAL HOUR-METER With five figures and a maximum reading of 59999 (hours
and minutes).
• PARTIAL HOUR-METER With four figures and a maximum reading of 9999 (hours
and minutes), The hours indicated are zero-set the next time
the genset is started up.
• STARTING COUNTER Displays the number of startings up to 65535.
• STARTING FAILURE
COUNTER Displays the number of FAILURE STARTINGS up to 9999.

• TACHOMETER Displays the number of engine revs up to 8500 rpm.

SIMULTANEOUS READING OF THE INSTRUMENTS WITH THE RUNNING ENGINE:
THREE VOLTMETERS AND THREE AMMETERS
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 MODES OF COMMUNICATION OF THE CONTROL UNIT
ENGINE
Equipped with control
unit for the electronic
control of the
injection system

CAN Bus CELL

MODEM GSM
ELCOS
MODEM
RS232 10m max
RS232 RS232
500m max
RS485 RS485

RS232
RS485 500m max
RS485

HISTORY AND REVISIONS

Date Level of the Description Page
REVISION

October Rs485 management added Technical settings

1.30
2013 on page 3-12
1.31

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 OPERATION
FUNCTION SELECTION
AUT The function selected
MAN OFF
with the key is shown by
the associated warning light.
MANUAL
The control unit commands are enabled.
Starting with key START stopping with key STOP
(it is obtained by pressing once the key).
PROTECTIONS
The generating set protection function in manual mode can be programmed in two ways:
· Display only of the fault that has intervened WITHOUT STOPPING the engine. The generator overfre-
quency fault is programmed with stopping of the engine. It cannot be programmed without stopping of the
engine.
· Display of the fault that has intervened WITH ENGINE STOPPING. (The control unit is programmed in
this way).
AUTOMATIC
On closing the call contact, once the STARTUP DELAY AFTER CALL time (programmed to 1 sec.) has
elapsed, the control unit switches on the glow plugs (if set) and then starts the generator set.
With engine running and generator voltage normal and once the GENERATOR TO POWER USERS
CONNECTION DELAY has elapsed (programmed to 7 sec.) the generator contactor closes
(contact 73-74). While it is running the generator set is protected from possible faults. On opening of the
call contact, after the DELAY AFTER OPENING OF CALL has elapsed, the generator contactor is opened.
The COOLING TIME allows and facilitates subsequent cooling of the engine before
stopping it.
WEEKLY SELFTEST
ENABLED WITH CONTROL UNIT IN AUTOMATIC MODE (For programming see page 8 of the TECHNI-
CAL PROGRAMMING Manual).
The engine starts and continues to run for the WEEKLY TEST TIME (programmed to 3 minutes); if a
request is received, the generator contactor closes.
This test will be repeated automatically every week on the exact day and at the hour to which it has been
programmed. During the automatic test cycle, WEEKLY SELFTEST is shown on the display.
If the generating set remains stopped for a few days a week,
STOPPING OF ENGINE DURING THE we advise extending the duration of the weekly test to charge
TEST the battery by means of the battery charging alternator.
Press key STOP WEEKLY TEST STOP: the weekly test is stopped when an
anomaly is displayed on the display.
A UT OFF
When key MA N
is pressed until Led
O FF
comes on.
The engine cannot be started in any way and, if running, is stopped.
GLOW PLUGS PREHEATING
- During the preheating period has passed, the display shows the phrase GLOW PLUGS
PREHEATING
.
- In manual with key START (it is obtained by pressing once the key).
- In automatic it is activated automatically before starting.
The preheating action time can be adjusted, the preheating action stops before startup start.
The factory preheating command is inhibited as it has been programmed to zero seconds.

- In manual with key START .

STARTING
- In automatic on closing the call contact and after the STARTUP DELAY AFTER CALL time has elapsed.
To make starting easier, a special circuit establishes a series of programmable startups (programmed to 4
STARTUPS); the number of startups, the length of the pause time and the startup time can be program-
med.
STARTING FAILURE
If the whole series of attempts is unable to start the engine, at the end of this cycle STARTING FAILURE
is shown on the display and the stop signal is activated.
DETECTION OF RUNNING ENGINE
This is obtained with detection of the frequency and residual voltage of the generator and by the
detection of the battery charger alternator voltage and frequency (PERMANENT MAGNETS or PRE-
EXCITATION). A pick-up device can be used to charge the battery as an alternative to the alternator.
When the engine featuring unit that controls the injection system electronically sends the “running
engine” signal (CAN Bus), the pick-up device is disabled and the alternator only controls belt breakage
(not motor running).
When detection has been made, this disconnects the starter motor and lights the LED .
STOP
- In manual mode using key STOP (it is obtained by pressing once the key).
- In automatic mode on opening the call contact, or when the protection systems intervene.
Stopping can occur in two ways:
• With the solenoid deactivated while the engine is running and activated when stopped. This condition is
maintained during the STOP TIME (programmed to 20 seconds) after the engine stopped detection.
• With solenoid or electro-valve activated while the engine is running and deactivated when stopped.
This condition is maintained even when the engine is stationary.
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 OPERATION
GENERATOR SET PROTECTION DEVICES
The intervention of the fault is displayed; it can cause the engine to be stopped and activates the general
alarm. See TABLE at page 10 of the TECHNICAL PROGRAMMING manual.
FAULT DISPLAY
When the engine is running the generator set instruments are shown.
When there is a fault, instead of the reading, the display shows the intervened fault message, and the
associated LED flashes.

HOW TO SEE THE INSTRUMENT READINGS AGAIN

It is possible to access the reading of the measurements by pressing key for 1 second.
The display will resume showing the previous fault 10 seconds after the last pressing of the key.

FAULT RESET
On pressing the key , the protection devices and all the locked functions are reactivated.

GENERAL ALARM
This is produced by mounting an acoustic signal, linked to the appropriate terminal.
It can be arranged so that it is activated continually or for a set time.
When key is pressed the general alarm is silenced.
Before starting automatically the generator set activates the intermittent general alarm for 8 seconds,
followed by a pause of 3 seconds. This function can be switched off: see the TECHNICAL
PROGRAMMING OPERATIONS manual on page. 15.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
When preventive maintenance operations need to be carried out, the yellow LED flashes while the
number of the intervened maintenance appears.
The timing for the maintenance operations and the procedure for zeroing the time up maintenance
indication
EMERGENCY STOP
The emergency stop can be activated in all working conditions, by mounting one or more click down
push-button. The stop is immediate, does enable the general alarm and EMERGENCY STOP is shown
on the display. Do not use the emergency button combined with a stopping system
that is not energized in run mode.

STOPPING FAILURE
This intervenes if the engine running signal is detected 60 seconds after the stop command.
STOPPING FAILURE will be read on the display.
POSSIBILITY OF GENERATOR SET STARTING WITH BATTERY WITH LOW CHARGE
(with control unit in automatic mode)
Starts or stops the generator set depending on the voltage measured on the battery terminals.
Before starting automatically, the generator set activates the intermittent general alarm for 8 seconds,
followed by a pause of 3 seconds..
When the voltage measured on the battery is lower than the minimum threshold, the engine starts.
When the voltage exceeds the maximum threshold after the intervention delay, the engine stops. To
change the programming of the thresholds and of the delay see the basic table of the TECHNICAL
PROGRAMMING OPERATIONS manual on page 10.

GENERATOR VOLTMETER RELAY

IN CONTROL UNIT
This relay controls voltage(s) in the generator set. It triggers in the following cases: voltage cut-out,
undervoltage, overvoltage, asymmetrical voltage and incorrect phase sequence.
When a voltage value is detected on the three phases of the operating generator set within the expected
range, the generator contactor closes after the delay (setpoint equal to 7 seconds) for “GENERATOR TO
POWER USERS CONNECTION”.
When the voltage value detected is inferior or superior to the normally expected range, the generator
contactor is de-energised.
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 WIRING DIAGRAM

84 RS485 +
85 RS485 RS
485
86 GND

CAN CAN
H L
CONNECT USING
CONTROL UNIT TYPE CAM-120/10
TWISTED OR SHIELDED CABLES SINGLE-PHASE
DETECTION

CONTROL UNIT IN AUTOMATIC MODE CALL 10 m MAX

MAX 10m LONG.
CAN Bus OUTPUTS (+)
TERMINATION RESISTANCE (120 Ohm) 3W MAX
Check in the control unit manual (ECM/ECU)
if the resistance must be inserted
(engine side) between the CAN-H N95 V97
and CAN-L wires.

2
1
PUSH-BUTTON IS NOT INSTALLED

RADIATOR COOLANT LEVEL PROBE

RS 232

with variable resistance level indicator

GENERATOR OVERLOAD SWITCH

ENGINE THERMOSTATIC SWITCH
ENGINE STARTING OR RUNNING
GLOW PLUGS PREHEATING
INSTRUMENTS SUPPLY ( )
CONNECTION TO BE MADE

FUEL LEVEL FLOAT programmed

TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER
REMOTE CONTACT WITH CALL

OIL PRESSURE TRANSMITTER

DISABLED WITH ENGINE OFF

INHIBITION OF PROTECTION
WHEN EMERGENCY

OIL PRESSURE SWITCH

PROTECTION INPUT

DETECTION OF
STOP (7W)
ENABLED WITH
STARTING

TACHOMETER
AVAILABLE OR
SUPPLY

ENGINE AND
RUNNING
+
1 2 4 4A 5 6 15 17 19 30 37 41 50 51 52 56 57 58 65
(STARTING WITH CLOSED CONTACT)

!
AVAILABLE

NEVER INSTALL THE

FU1 EMERG- EMERGENCY PUSH-
4A BUTTON LINKED TO A
ENCY STOP SYSTEM WHICH
PUSH- IS NOT ENERGIZED
BUT- WHEN THE UNIT IS
2.5mm min. RUNNING
50m MAX TON

30 85 TEMPERA-
TURE
TRANS-
PREHEATING MITTER
87 86
OIL
PRESSURE
FUEL TRANS-
50 FLOAT MITTER
START-
30 MOTOR
GENERATOR
OVERLOAD
SWITCH

CONNECT
DIRECTLY THERMO-
TO THE ( ) STATIC
BATTERY 30 85 SWITCH
TERMINAL
+ -
OIL PRESS-
URE GAUGE
87 86
STOP

We reserve the right to change the charectistics at any moment and without warning.

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 CONNECTION
OVERLOAD SWITCH
GENERATOR 75 When you connect with this
AMMETERS control unit an ELCOS product,
L1 76 control panel with power
FOR THE CONNECTION
switching (ATS....)
OF A SINGLE AMMETER L2 77
or a control unit ATS-050,
USE TERMINALS 75-77 L3 78 NEVER INSTALL THE
GENERATOR CONTACTOR OVERLOAD SWITCH on the
CONTACTS terminals board N2-U2-V2-W2.
CAPACITY 73

GENERATOR INPUT
MAX FU2 4A
3A 275VAC 74
CONTROL KM-G

THREE-PHASE TA1
N95
DETECTION FU3 1A
OF RUNNING U96 TA2
ENGINE V97 FU4 1A TA3
MAX 500VAC
50÷60Hz W98
FU5 1A KM-G

DETECTION NECESS-
OF RUNNING ENGINE TWISTED ARY PRO-
WHEN TERMINALS 63 CABLES SEE
GRAMMING N2
63 AND 64 ARE CONNEC- ON PAGE
TED, TERMINAL 65 64 7 OF THE TECHNICAL U2 X-USER 400V
MUST NOT BE CONNECTED MAGNETIC
PROGRAMMING
DETECTION OF OUTPUT
TRANSDUCER
MANUAL. V2
ENGINE RUNNING 100m MAX
W2
TION THE ALTERNA-
OUT THIS CONNEC-

30 85
EXCITATION (WITH-
ALTERNATOR PRE-
RUNNING ENGINE
AND CHARGING

TOR DOES NOT

DETECTION OF

OUTPUT (+)

START THE ENGINE ONLY BY THE

100m MAX
GENERAL

CONTROL UNIT. AVOID TO USE:

3W MAX
CHARGE)

ALARM

GENERAL STARTKEYS, BUTTONS etc..

ALARM 87 86
IMPORTANT
WHEN USING A PRE-EXCITATION ALTERNA-
66 70 TOR TURN THE DIVERTER TO THE POSITION
THAT CORRESPONDS TO THE NOMINAL
VOLTAGE OF THE BATTERY (12 - 24V).
12 24 DO NOT HOOK WITH OTHER TYPES OF
D+
ALTERNATOR
W VOLT
B+
FOR DETEC- IF THE FUNCTION LOW
YELLOW PRE-EXCITATION
TION OF RUN- ALTERNATOR COOLING LIQUID LEVEL
NING ENGINE RED IS NOT USED, CONNECT
WITH PRE-EXCI- YELLOW TERMINAL 50 TO GROUND
TATION ALTER-
NATOR THIS
CONNECTION
R + COOLANT LEVEL PROBE
IS SUFFICIENT FOR RADIATORS WITH FOR RADIATORS WITH
PLASTIC EXPANSION TANK METAL EXPANSION TANK
NECESS-
SEE GRGB L C
ARY
PROGRAMMING +
ON PAGE 7 OF REGULATOR
THE TECHNICAL
PROGRAMMING PERMANENT 155 155
OPERATIONS MAGNET SCREW ROD
MANUAL. ALTERNATOR ELECTRODES ELECTRODE

FOR DIFFERENT HAVING MADE THE CONNECTIONS,

REGULATORS THE CONTROL UNIT IS IN OFF MODE.
ASK FOR DIAGRAM TO SELECT OTHER OPERATING MODES, SEE PAGE 4.
DETECTION
OF RUNNING CABLES FOR CONNECTION OF THE AMMETERIC
ENGINE TRANSFORMERS
LENGTH m SECTION mm
2

1 1,5
2 2,5
3 4
CONSULT STANDARDS CEI 44-5 (EN 60204) FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING PROTECTION
AGAINST OVERLOAD CURRENTS IN THE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT USING BATTERY VOLTAGE

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 MESSAGES AND INSTRUMENTS
Sent (SAE J1939 protocol Bus) from the engine equipped with control unit for electronic control of
the injection system.
All the messages or instruments displayed on the display regarding the injection control unit and the
CAN Bus, are identified by the presence of the characters at bottom right.

ANOMALY MESSAGES
SPN...............................
The anomaly messages managed by the injection control unit are indicated on the FMI.........ANOMALY
display.

Problems with
CAN Bus
connection to the ANOMALY
CANBus

CAN Bus INSTRUMENTS

These are read by the injection control unit and shown on the display when the engine is running.
All anomalies regarding these instruments are managed by the injection control unit.
UNIT OF
INSTRUMENTS DESCRIPTION MEASURE-
MENT
TACHOMETER Displays the number of engine revolutions rpm
OIL PRESSURE Displays the pressure of the engine oil bar kPa
GAUGE
THERMOMETER Displays the engine water or oil temperature °C °F
USED Total amount of litres of fuel used
FUEL l
INSTANTANEOUS Amount of fuel consumed by the engine per unit of l/h
CONSUMPTION time (l/h)
FUEL Temperature of the fuel fromthe inlet of the injectors °C °F
TEMPERATURE
TURBOCHARGER Temperature of turbocharger lubricant °C °F SOME MAKES OF
TEMPERATURE ENGINE DO NOT
OIL Temperature of the engine lubricant oil °C °F PROVIDE FOR THE
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY OF ALL THE
INTERCOOLER Temperature of intercooler liquid after the °C °F LISTED INSTRUMENTS
TEMPERATURE turbocharger
INTAKE Temperature of the pre-combustion air °C °F
TEMPERATURE
COOLANT LEVEL Level of the coolant expressed in % %
FUEL PRESSURE Pressure of the fuel between the supply pump and bar kPa
the injection pump
COOLANT Pressure of the liquid in the cooling system bar kPa
PRESSURE
ENGINE TORQUE Torque percentage at engine outlet Nm
ENGINE LOAD Load percentage delivered by the engine %
ENGINE POWER Power developed by the engine kW
CUMULATIVE ALARMS
LE D (r ed) STE ADY L IG HT: anomaly managed by the injection control unit will cause the engine
to stop .
LE D (r ed) FLA SHI NG LI GHT: anomaly managed by the control unit C A M-120 /1 0 will cause
the engine to stop .
LE D (ye llow) STEADY LIGHT: anomaly managed by the injection control unit will NOT cause
the engine to stop .
LE D ( yellow) FLASHING LIGHT: anomaly managed by the control unit C AM-1 20/ 10 will NOT
cause the engine to stop , or indicates a preventive maintenance operation.
LED OFF ALL OK.
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 USER PROGRAMMING
AUT ACCESS TO PROGRAMMING MODE CALENDAR CLOCK ADJUSTMENT
Press to select:
PROGRAMMING ADJUSTMENT IS RECOMMENDED.
MAN OFF

OPERATIONS The time and date are used when the anomaly
USER
log events are displayed.
PROGRAMMING
ADJUSTMENT
PRESS TO DISPLAY THE DAY MONTH YEAR
REQUIRED PROGRAMMING

CALENDAR CLOCK ADJUSTMENT Press (2 sec.)

until the cursor
LANGUAGE CHOICE
flashes
WEEKLY AUTOMATIC EXIT FROM PROGRAMMING MODE HOUR MINUTES
TEST
AUT
To exit the
DAILY START programming mode: STOP
TIMER MAN OFF
select
DAILY STOP - MAN Decreases Moves Increases
TIMER - AUT the cursor
TELEPHONE 1
- OFF
(led off) If the power is cut off,
adjustment of the calendar clock
TELEPHONE 2 must be repeated

TELEPHONE 3

LANGUAGE CHOICE. The language set up in the factory is ITALIAN; the languages that can be
selected are: ENGLISH, FRENCH, GERMAN, SPANISH and PORTUGUESE.
SELECT ENGLISH
LANGUAGE STOP

Press and wait for

Press to select
Press to display PROGRAMMED to be written
WEEKLY AUTOMATIC TEST. When WEEKLY AUTOMATIC TEST ENGAGED programming is
finished, with control unit in automatic mode, the generator set executes the test cycle.
ENGAGED

OFF Factory setting

WEEKLY AUTOMATIC
OFF
TEST
STOP
Press to display Press and wait for
Press to select PROGRAMMED to be written
The TIMER permits to programme the operation or the block of the generating set.
ADJUST THE CALENDAR CLOCK.
STARTING CONSENT. Operation obtained as during automatic mode.
example
FROM 12:15

TO 15:20
FROM 12:15
DAILY START
TIMER
Decreases STOP Increases TO 15:20

Press and wait for

Press to display Press when the arrow is next PROGRAMMED to be written
to the time to be corrected.

STOP. Stops starting or running of generator set.

example
FROM 23:00

TO 07:30
FROM 23:00
DAILY STOP
TIMER STOP TO 07:30

Press when the arrow is next Press and wait for

Press to display PROGRAMMED to be written
to the time to be corrected.
Programming of telephone numbers of the users to inform when the generator set is in alarm.
Refer to “Sending SMS messages” in the Modem Manual
example

TELEPHONE 1 No. user

cursor 333 No. mobile phone
TELEPHONE 1 TELEPHONE 1
Press to Press to
write 333123456
shift STOP
number Press and wait for
Or - 2 - 3 Press to display the cursor PROGRAMMED to be written
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 NOTICES
Used only to check and command a genset unit..
It has been designed to be installed only inside on an electrical panel as a single unit and so that it
can be connected to other components (fuses, thermo-magnetic switch, etc.) which the installer will
have available to complete the plant.

Warning: Components carrying dangerous voltage levels

Only assigned and suitably trained personnel are allowed access to the control
unit. No maintenance operations are permitted unless the plant is disconnected
from the mains and the battery.
Not withstanding the above, only assigned and trained personnel can perform the
following operations with the plant on:
- make a visual inspection of the control unit, the connections and their markings;
- measure the voltage and/or current values;
- programming of the functions.
These interventions, however, must be performed using equipment which ensures
appropriate levels of electrical protection.

Warning:
Adhere closely to the following advice
- When making connections always follow the instructions and the W iring
Diagram on pages 6-7.
- Any interventions on the unit must be performed with the engine stationary
and terminal 50 of the starting motor disconnected.
- Check that the consumption of the connected equipment are compatible with the described
technical characteristics.
- Install in such a way that there is always adequate heat disposal.
- Always install under other equipment which produces or spreads heat.
- Handle and connect without mechanically stressing the electronic card.
- Make sure that no copper conductor cuttings or other waste material fall inside the control unit.
- Never disconnect the terminals of the battery with running engine.
- Never use a battery charger for the emergency start-up; the control panel could be damaged.
- In order to safeguard people and equipment, before connecting an external battery charger,
disconnect the electrical system terminals from the battery poles.
THIS CONTROL UNIT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR OPERATING IN THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS:
- Where the environmental temperature is outside the limits indicated in the manual.
- Where the air pressure and temperature variations are so rapid as to produce exceptional
condensation.
- Where there are high levels of pollution caused by dust, smoke, vapour, salts and corrosive or
radioactive particles.
- Where there are high levels or heat from radiation caused by the sun, ovens or the like.
- Where attacks from mould or small animals are possible.
- Where there is the risk of fire or explosions.
- Where the control panel can receive strong vibrations or knocks.
- Where the control panel is protected by barriers or casing with protection level less than IP40.
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
This control unit functions correctly only if inserted in plants which conform with the CE marking standards; it
meets the exemption requirements of the standard EN61326-1 but it cannot be excluded that malfunctions
could occur in extreme cases due to particular situations.
The installer has the task of checking that the disturbance levels are within the requirements of the
standards.
CONDUCTION AND MAINTENANCE
The following maintenance operations should be performed every week:
- check that the indicators function;
- check the batteries;
- check that the conductors are tight, check the condition of the terminals.

UNLESS WE MAKE A WRITTEN DECLARATION STATING THE CONTRARY, THIS CONTROL

UNIT IS NOTSUITABLE FOR USE AS A CRITICAL COMPONENT IN EQUIPMENT OR PLANTS
RESPONSIBLE FOR KEEPING PERSONS OR OTHER LIVING BEINGS ALIVE.

YOUR ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN CAN ASK ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT

THIS CONTROL UNIT BY TELEPHONING OUR TECHNICIAN

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 TECHNICAL DATA
Battery power supply 12 Vdc and 24 Vdc
Supply voltage 8 ÷ 32V
Self consumption with engine stopped (STAND BY) 4mA 12V 3mA 24V
Selfconsumption with engine stopped and modem connected 85mA at 12V 45mA at 24V
(STAND BY)
Selfconsumption with stopped engine and pressed emergency 190mA 12V 110mA 24V
button
Max consumption 265 mA 12V 150 mA 24V
Modem consumption 80 mA 12V 50 mA 24V
Suitable for generators with rated voltage of 220 ÷ 450Vac ±10%; frequency 50 ÷ 60Hz
Rated insulation voltage:
• Terminal board of genset 500V
• Terminal board of battery 32V
Max load on the outputs 15 (starting) 3W, 17 (stopping) 7W, 19(key) 3W,
6 (glow plugs) 3W, 70 (general alarm) 3W.

Degree of rear protection IP00

Degree of front protection IP64
Temperature range -20 ÷ +50°C
Weight 430 g
Dimensions (LxHxP) mm 157x109x74
Hole mm 88x137
Hour-meter 5 digits
Instruments accuracy: oil pressare gauge, water thermometer, fuel 2%
level
Generator voltmeter Max 476V, accuracy ±1%
field of measurement 10 ÷ 253 Vac (phase-neutral)
18 ÷ 476 Vac (phase-phase)
Rated current of the generator ammeter 5A
Generator ammeter Max 2400A, accuracy ±1%
field of measurement 0,02 (20ma) ÷ 6A
Frequency meter accuracy ±0,1 Hz
frequency field 45 ÷ 85Hz
Voltammeter and cosphimeter accuracy ± 2%
Wattmeter, varmeter and kilowatt-hour-meter accuracy ± 4%
Tachometer Max 4000 RPM accuracy ± 10 RPM
Serial communication parameters 9600 baud, 8 bit data, 1 bit stop; EVEN parity

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 ORDERING DATA

Type CAM - 120 /10 code 00242285

ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED
KIT MU-CAM-120 code 40804432

CONFORMITY DECLARATION

ELCOS s.r.l. assumes full responsability for declaring that the control unit:

type CAM-120/10

installed and used in the ways and for the purposes described in the instruction and use
manual, is in conformity with the following directives:
- 2014/35/UE on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making
available on the market of electrical equipment designed for use within
certain voltage limits
- 2014/30/UE on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to
electromagnetic compatibility
- 2011/65/UE on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in
electrical and electronic equipment,
because it is built and functions in accordance with the harmonized Standards:
EN61010-1, EN61326-1, EN61000-4-2, EN61000-4-3, EN61000-4-4, EN61000-4-5,
EN61000-4-6, EN60529.

® Parma,23/06/2016
S.r.l. President
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E-mail: info@elcos.it - HTTP://www.elcos.it Margini Enzo

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