DCS 968 Auto Start Controller (with Wiring Harness & Thermostud Kit)
The DCS 968 series Auto Start Controller is designed for control and safety monitoring of stationary engines. It increases system reliability and simplifies control-panel wiring.
The controller is panel-mounted, while the DCS 968A Indicator Module is door-mounted. The supplied engraved label doubles as a drill template for all front-panel holes.
Once activated, the DCS 968 manages the complete engine start/stop sequence, and the DCS 968A provides clear status indication plus a true first-up fault display if the engine fails.
Key features
Remote start compatible: Start/stop from a momentary or maintained, closing or opening contact.
Mode switch on the indicator module: OFF–RESET / AUTO / TEST (manual).
Safety & reliability: Reverse-polarity protection and protection against supply-borne voltage spikes.
Flexible run sensing: Magnetic pickup or flywheel alternator frequency inputs.
Configurable start attempts: Select 2, 4, 6, or 8 starts.
Operating modes (on DCS 968A)
OFF – RESET: Controller disabled; all relays de-energised; any latched faults are reset.
AUTO: Awaits a start signal, then controls the full starting and operating sequence.
TEST (Manual): Automatically starts, runs, and supervises the engine regardless of the remote start signal.
Specifications
D.C. supply:
12 V (8–17 V)
24 V (18–32 V)
(Reverse-polarity and surge protected.)
Frequency sensing:
Magnetic pickup: 0.7–100 V RMS, 500 kΩ input impedance, 300–3000 Hz
Flywheel alternator: 30–300 Hz
Number of start attempts: 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 (selectable)
Operating temperature: −10 to +80 °C
Dimensions:
Control module (PCB only): L 178 × W 108 × D 2.4 mm
Control module (PCB with base): L 185 × W 135 × D 46 mm
Indicator module: L 107 × H 86 mm (depth/cut-out not specified)
Bundle contents
DCS 968 Auto Start Controller (control module)
DCS 968A Indicator Module (door-mount)
Wiring harness (for rapid panel hookup)
Thermostud kit (engine temperature shutdown/alarm integration)
