FG Wilson PowerWizard
Presentation
The FG Wilson PowerWizard range of digital control panels, combine straightforward menu navigation with advanced metering and protection technology. They are used in automatic mains failure applications in conjunction with transfer panels.Our PowerWizard range allows you to monitor and control your generator set with ease, whilst ensuring your unit operates within safe parameters and provides important diagnostic information when needed.
Benefits
- Robust electronics package for industry leading reliability
- Single menu layout for ease of navigation and monitoring with shortcut keys for immediate access to engine or AC metering
- 10.5-32V DC providing a single module to cover the whole FG Wilson generator set range
- Comprehensive range of standard features and options to ensure the most appropriate configuration for your needs
- Serviced using standard EST
Features
- True RMS Voltage Sensing
- CAN 1 Data Link for communication to electronic engines, CAN 2 (2.1 only) Accessory Data Link for additional modules
- 40 unique events log configuration including first, last and number of occurances and real time clock
- Engine and AC Monitoring
- Two display languages (Customer Language & Technician Language)
- Up to 5 spare fault channels
- Configurable sender input
- Dedicated key to reset all faults and main menu short cut key
- Run/Auto/Stop keys with LED indicators
- Integrated metering and controls reducing components and wiring, aiding reliability and ease of service
- Generator set voltage and over / under frequency protection (1.1+ and 2.1 only)
- MODBUS connection to building management system via RS485 (2.1 only)
- Power metering (2.1 only)

– FG Wilson PowerWizard 1.1+ is standard on 275 – 2500 kVA generator sets range.
Optional features
Remote monitoring
The PowerWizard Annunciator is a 16-channnel display unit for remotely monitoring the status of FG Wilson generator sets at a distance of up to 240 metres. The Annunciator communicates via the CAN 2 data link which comes as standard on generator sets fitted with the PowerWizard 2.1 Control Panel.Each of the 16 channels on the Annunciator has two LEDs to display status and alarm signals directly from the PowerWizard 2.1 Control Panel on the generator set.
The pre-set channels linked to each LED display can be individually configured using the Electronic Service Tool (EST). This allows Operators to monitor different generator set status and alarm signals to suit site-specific requirements.
In addition to the LED display, the Annunciator includes an audible alarm, an alarm acknowledge pushbutton and a lamp test pushbutton.
PW Panel | Optional Codes | Annunciator Dimensions | ||
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A mm (in) | B mm (in) | C mm (in) | ||
PW 2.1 | ANN16 | 158 (6.22) | 130 (5.12) | 288 (11.34) |

Remote Monitoring and Control
The FG Wilson Communications Interface Module and Software Package allows operators to monitor and control all generator set functions from a virtual control panel on their PC. Depending on the operator’s distance from the generator set and the type of connection available to link to the generator set, two options are offered:- For distances up to 1,000 metres, where it is convenient to have a hard-wired connection, a generator set can be monitored using the Communications Interface Module and Software Package on the operator’s PC or laptop.
- Alternatively, when laying a hard-wired connection is not convenient, the same monitoring and control functionality is available, but communication between the operator’s PC or laptop and the Control Panel is made through a modem and the telephone network.
Connection Via | Panel Option Codes |
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PW2.1 | |
Hard-wired Connection (Up to 1,000m) | REM 1 |
Telephone Network | REM 2* |

– Modem to link the operator’s PC or laptop with the telephone network is not included. *
– PC or laptop is not included in any of the above options.
– Additional remote monitoring and control options, via the internet, GSM and GPRS are available with PowerWizard 2.1 Control Panels. Please contact your local FG Wilson Dealer for further information.
Features and Options | 1002T | DCP-10 | DCP-20 | PW 1.1 | PW 1.1+ | PW 2.1 | EG 2500 | EG 3200+ |
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Instrumentation | ||||||||
LCD Display with Auto Power ff | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Battery Trickle Charge Ammeter | No | No | No | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Audible Alarm | No | Yes | Yes | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Remote Annunciator | No | No | No | No | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
AC Metering | ||||||||
Voltmeter 3-phase ( L – L & L – N ) |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Amps (per phase and average) |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Frequency | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
kW (total & per phase) |
No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
kVA (total & per phase) |
No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
kVAr (total & per phase) |
No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Power Factor (overall and per phase) |
No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
kW Hours | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
kVAr Hours | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
DC Metering | ||||||||
Battery Voltmeter | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Engine Hours Run | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Engine Jacket Water Temperature (in °C or °F) |
No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Lube Oil Pressure (in Psi, kPA or bar) |
No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Engine Speed (rpm) |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Crank Attempt Counter | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Start Counter | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Protection | 1002T | DCP-10 | DCP-20 | PW 1.1 | PW 1.1+ | PW 2.1 | EG 2500 | EG 3200+ |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fail to Start | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Low Oil Pressure | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
High Engine Temperature | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Underspeed, Overspeed | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Loss of Engine Speed Detection | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Low / High Battery Voltage | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Battery Charger Failure (if Battery Charger fitted) |
No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Under Volts, Over Volts | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Under Frequency, Over Frequency | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Overcurrent | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Configurable Sender Input (for ‘Oil Temperature’ or ‘Fuel Level’ options only) |
No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Earth Leakage Protection | No | No | No | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Earth Fault Protection | No | No | No | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Low Fuel Level Alarm | No | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Low Fuel Level Shutdown | No | No | No | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
High Fuel Level Alarm | No | No | No | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Fuel Transfer System Control | No | Optional | Optional | No | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Low Coolant Level Shutdown | No | No | No | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Low Coolant Temperature Alarm | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Optional | Optional |
High Lube Oil Temperature Shutdown | No | No | No | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Overload via Alarm Switch on Breaker | No | No | No | Optional | Optional | Optional | No | Optional |
Overload via Over Current Relay | No | No | No | Optional | Optional | No | No | Optional |
Low Gas Pressure | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Optional |
High Gas Pressure | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Optional |
High Exhaust Temperature Alarm | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Optional | Optional |
Protection Monitoring | ||||||||
Name of Each Event | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Engine Hours at First Occurrence of Event | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Time and Date of First Occurrence of Event | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Engine Hours at Last Occurrence of Event | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Number of Occurrences of Event | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Spare Fault Channels | ||||||||
Number of Channels Available | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
Exceptions | ||||||||
On models P730P1 – P1100E1 | No | No | No | No | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
On models P1250 – P2500-1 | No | No | No | No | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Controls | 1002T | DCP-10 | DCP-20 | PW 1.1 | PW 1.1+ | PW 2.1 | EG 2500 | EG 3200+ |
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2 LED Status Indicators (1 red shutdown, 1 amber warning) |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Run key, Auto Key and Stop Key with LED indicators | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Lamp Test | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Alarm Acknowledge Key | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Menu Navigation Keys | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Key to reset all events | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Engine and AC Metering Short Cut Keys | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Main Menu and Event Log Short Cut Keys | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Control Module Keys with Tactile Feedback | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
CAN 1 Data Link – J1939 for communicating with electronic engine control modules | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
CAN 2 Accessory Data Link – for additional modules remote annunciator, digital input/output module | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Remote Monitoring and Control Data Link (ModBus) | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Real Time Clock | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Service Maintenance Interval Warning | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Remote Monitoring and Control | No | No | No | No | No | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Static Battery Charger | No | No | No | Optional | Optional | Optional | Yes | Yes |
Static Battery Charger with Auto Boost | No | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Volt Free contacts for: Common Alarm & Generator Set Running | No | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Engine Coolant Heater Controls | No | No | No | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Control Panel Heater | No | No | No | No | Optional | Optional | No | Optional |
Volts Adjust Potentiometer | No | No | No | Optional | Optional | Optional | Yes | Yes |
Speed Adjust Potentiometer | No | No | No | Optional | Optional | Optional | Yes | Yes |
Speed Adjust Switch | No | No | No | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Oil Temperature Display | No | No | No | No | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Oil Temperature Gauge | No | No | No | Optional | Optional | Optional | No | No |
Lube Oil Temeperature displayed on LCD screen | No | No | No | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Fuel Level Switch | No | Optional | No | Optional | No | No | Optional | Optional |
Fuel Level Sender & Display | No | No | Optional | No | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Panel Lockdown Stop Push Button with security key | No | No | No | Optional | Optional | Optional | No | No |
Netbiter Internet Monitoring and Control Unit | No | No | No | No | No | No | Optional | Optional |
Mains Load Sensing Unit | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Optional |
Additional 8 inputs and 8 outputs | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Optional |