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title: How the 'Over voltage' alarm works
description: When the voltage of a cooler is greater than the maximum run, or start voltage, for more than 10 seconds, the SCS Controller can switch off the compressor to protect the asset and trigger an alarm to alert the site manager or staff.
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January 24, 2025

# How the 'Over voltage' alarm works

## When the voltage of a cooler is greater than the maximum run, or start voltage, for more than 10 seconds, the SCS Controller can switch off the compressor to protect the asset and trigger an alarm to alert the site manager or staff.

Review the fault logic for the "Over Voltage" alarm in the following graph:

!['Over voltage' alarm](https://support.aofrio.com/hs-fs/hubfs/faultlogic_Overvoltage_ENG1.jpg?width=688&height=676&name=faultlogic_Overvoltage_ENG1.jpg)

To check the present voltage for a cooler and any related alarms, or to update the parameters for 'Minimum Start Compressor Voltage' and 'Maximum Run / Start Compressor Voltage' connect to the SCS Controller with Field app.

Read more about [checking power use for a cooler](https://support.aofrio.com/check-the-current-power-use-for-a-cooler?hsLang=en).

 

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