Single Generator Set Components

Operator Panels are included with generator sets and interface engine functions with generator functions. This allows for the engine and generator to be controlled by a single component. Operator panels provide the user with easy to view and use information, generator set controls and alarm and monitoring. Many suppliers offer options to panels such as AC metering and alphanumeric displays.

Many styles of components are available for generator setup and configuration. Systems can be basic (Figure 1) or complex to include remote monitoring and networking. Below is an example of a basic system’s components:

Human Machine Interface (HMI) panels can be used for multiple generator configurations. All individual generator set operator panels communicate with the HMI panel. These panels can monitor and control up to five separate generators simultaneously and can be equipped with paralleling capabilities.