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Datakom DKG-171

Front
Front

Here is a teardown of the Datakom DKG-171 generator transfer controller. Here is the front of the unit, with the pictogram of the system, the indicator LEDs & the generator test button.

 

Rear
Rear

The rear of the unit features the connection points for the mains, generator & generator control I/O.

PCB Rear
PCB Rear

Rear of the PCB with the control relays. The two larger relays switch in the remote contactors to switch the mains supply over between the grid & the generator, while the smaller relay switches 12v power out to a terminal to automatically start the generator.

PCB Front
PCB Front

Front of the PCB with the control logic & main PIC microcontroller.

 

 

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