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XW Automatic 
Generator Start

Owner’s Guide

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Страница 4: ... are used herein for identification purposes only Notice of Copyright XW Automatic Generator Start Owner s Guide March 2007 Xantrex International All rights reserved Disclaimer UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING XANTREX TECHNOLOGY INC XANTREX a MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN ITS MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION ...

Страница 5: ...Start Installers should be certified technicians or electricians Organization This Guide is organized into five chapters and three appendixes Chapter 1 Introduction describes the features and functions of the XW Automatic Generator Start Module Chapter 2 Installation contains information and procedures to install the XW Automatic Generator Start Chapter 3 Configuration contains information and pro...

Страница 6: ...mation For more information about related components refer to XW System Overview 975 0238 01 01 XW Power System Installation Guide 975 0239 01 01 XW Inverter Charger Operator s Guide 975 0240 01 01 XW System Control Panel Owner s Guide 975 0298 01 01 XW Solar Charge Controller Owner s Guide 975 0283 01 01 These guides are available at www xantrex com where you can find more information about Xantr...

Страница 7: ...era before wiring this device 6 To reduce the risk of electrical shock put the Xantrex Xanbus system into Standby before working on any circuits connected to it See Putting the XW Auto Generator Start in Standby Mode on page 4 6 WARNING Save these instructions This Owner s Guide contains important safety and operating instructions Before using your XW Automatic Generator Start be sure to read unde...

Страница 8: ...ar installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into a circuit...

Страница 9: ...tion 2 2 Tools and Materials Required 2 2 Choosing a Location 2 2 Routing the Connections 2 3 Installing the XW Automatic Generator Start 2 4 Mounting the Unit 2 4 Wiring to the 20 contact Connector 2 5 Connecting the Generator 2 8 Type 1 2 9 Type 2 2 10 Type 3 2 11 Type 4 2 12 Type 5 2 13 Type 6 2 14 Type 7 2 15 Type 8 2 16 Type 9 2 17 Type 10 2 18 Type 11 2 19 Type 12 2 20 Type 13 2 21 Contents ...

Страница 10: ...r Is Available 2 28 3 Configuration Overview 3 2 Accessing the XW Auto Generator Start Menu 3 3 The XW Auto Gen Start Menu 3 4 The Configuration Menu 3 7 QT En 3 7 QT Begin 3 8 QT End 3 9 Gen Type 3 9 Cfg Trigger Menu 3 11 Start DCV 30 sec 3 12 Start DCV 15 min 3 13 Start DCV 2 hr 3 14 Start DCV 24 hr 3 15 Stop Float 3 16 Stop Absorb 3 16 Stop V 3 17 Temp1 3 18 Temp2 3 18 Load 3 18 Start Load 3 19...

Страница 11: ... Automatic Mode 3 28 Manual On Mode 3 29 Manual Off Mode 3 30 Mode 3 30 The View Device Info Menu 3 30 View Fault Log 3 30 View Warning Log 3 30 View Event Log 3 31 User Settings 3 32 4 Operation Accessing the XW Auto Generator Start Home Screen 4 2 Starting and Stopping the Generator 4 3 Using Quiet Time 4 4 Modes of Operation 4 5 Putting the XW Auto Generator Start in Standby Mode 4 6 Returning ...

Страница 12: ...fications A 4 Regulatory Compliance A 4 B Generator Auto Start Requirements and Types Recommended Features B 2 Generator Starting Types B 2 Two Wire B 3 Identification B 3 Connection B 3 Three Wire Onan B 3 Identification B 3 Connection B 4 Three Wire Automotive B 4 Identification B 4 Connection B 4 C Relay Timing RunMode C 2 MomentaryRun Mode C 3 GlowStop Mode C 4 StartStop Mode C 4 PulseStop Mod...

Страница 13: ...8 Connection Diagram two wire 2 16 Figure 2 12 Type 8 Connection Diagram three wire 2 16 Figure 2 13 Type 9 Connection Diagram 2 17 Figure 2 14 Type 10 Connection Diagram 2 18 Figure 2 15 Type 11 Connection Diagram 2 19 Figure 2 16 Type 12 Connection Diagram 2 20 Figure 2 17 Type 13 Connection Diagram 2 21 Figure 2 18 External ON OFF Switch and LED Wiring Diagram 2 25 Figure 2 19 XW Auto Generator...

Страница 14: ...6 Figure 4 5 Returning the Mode to Operating 4 7 Figure A 1 XW Auto Generator Start Dimensions A 3 Figure C 1 RunMode Timing Diagram C 2 Figure C 2 MomentaryRun Mode Timing Diagram C 3 Figure C 3 GlowStop Mode Timing Diagram C 4 Figure C 4 StartStop Mode Timing Diagram C 5 Figure C 5 PulseStop Mode Timing Diagram C 6 Figure C 6 PulseStop Mode Relay 1 Behavior C 6 ...

Страница 15: ...pe 8 Relay and Timing Preset Configurations 2 16 Table 2 12 Type 9 Relay and Timing Preset Configurations 2 17 Table 2 13 Type 10 Relay and Timing Preset Configurations 2 18 Table 2 14 Type 11 Relay and Timing Preset Configurations 2 19 Table 2 15 Type 12Relay and Timing Preset Configurations 2 20 Table 2 16 Type 13 Relay and Timing Preset Configurations 2 21 Table 2 17 Wiring for Connecting Therm...

Страница 16: ...Tables xiv 975 0307 01 01 ...

Страница 17: ...ction Chapter 1 Introduction describes the features and functions of the XW Automatic Generator Start Module For this Topic See Purpose page 1 2 System Requirements page 1 3 Functions page 1 4 Features page 1 5 ...

Страница 18: ...erator Start monitors the Xanbus network and starts or stops the generator based on the preset limits programmed into it Specific criteria that will trigger the XW Auto Generator Start are described in Functions on page 1 4 Important The XW Automatic Generator Start XW Auto Generator Start is designed for use in an XW Power System only ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED The XW Auto Generator Start requ...

Страница 19: ...to Start capability The generator should also supply a Generator Run signal This signal is used by the XW Auto Generator Start to detect whether the generator is running Some generator manufacturers refer to this signal as the Hour Meter Signal or Switched B Generator Compatibility The XW Auto Generator Start supports most two and three wire generator starters Some manufacturers include but are no...

Страница 20: ...used to manually start and stop the generator at any time Programmable Features Quiet Time The XW Auto Generator Start features a quiet time setting which prevents the generator starting at night or during other inconvenient periods Exercise Period During times of prolonged generator inactivity the XW Auto Generator Start can be programmed to run or exercise the generator for a pre defined period ...

Страница 21: ...ee Bottom Panel on page 1 6 Front Panel Figure 1 2 XW Auto Generator Start Front Panel Table 1 1 Front panel features Feature Description 1 Power light green indicates the XW Auto Generator Start is receiving network power 2 Generator On light green indicates the generator is running This light turns on when the generator run signal is active See Important on page 2 24 3 Network light green indica...

Страница 22: ...nerator shutdown sensors or switches and external generator ON OFF controls Figure 1 3 XW Auto Generator Start Bottom Panel CAUTION Connect only to Class 2 ELV circuits Refer to manual Network Generator 20 contact Generator Connector Port Network Port accepts eight pin RJ45 plug CAUTION Equipment Damage Connect the XW Auto Generator Start only to other Xanbus compatible devices Although the cablin...

Страница 23: ...ng the Connections page 2 3 Mounting the Unit page 2 4 Wiring to the 20 contact Connector page 2 5 Connecting the Generator page 2 8 Connecting the Thermostats optional page 2 22 Connecting an External Shutdown optional page 2 22 Connecting the Wiring Harness to the XW Auto Generator Start page 2 26 Connecting the XW Auto Generator Start to the Xanbus Network page 2 27 Verifying Power Is Available...

Страница 24: ...d wire strippers Choosing a Location The XW Auto Generator Start should be installed in a location that meets the following requirements Dry The unit is intended for use in a dry location The XW Auto Generator Start complies with UL458 Marine Supplement drip test requirements but the location should be as dry as possible Cool The XW Auto Generator Start operation is guaranteed between 4 and 122 F ...

Страница 25: ... protected To prevent fire or explosion do not install the XW Auto Generator Start in locations that require ignition protected equipment This includes any space containing gasoline powered machinery fuel tanks as well as joints fittings or other connections between components of a fuel system Follow all relevant instructions exactly before installing or using your XW Auto Generator Start WARNING ...

Страница 26: ... downwards To mount the XW Auto Generator Start 1 Hold the unit flush and square against the wall panel or horizontal surface If the mounting surface requires pre drill holes for the screws use the supplied mounting template to mark then drill four holes 2 With a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied 6 screws secure each corner of the XW Auto Generator Start to the mounting surface Important Becau...

Страница 27: ... all circuits on the 20 contact connector are rated at 30 V maximum Ensure that all circuits connected to the 20 contact connector comply with the following limits Wiring Harness Connections to the generator thermostats and external ON OFF switches are made using a wiring harness that plugs into the 20 contact connector see Figure 2 1 CAUTION Shock Hazard All installation wiring should be performe...

Страница 28: ... the harness into the connector on the bottom panel of the XW Auto Generator Start Wire Identification Each wire on the harness is identified by a number and a color The wire numbers are shown in Figure 2 2 and their colors and functions are described in Table 2 3 Wire Size and Length Required wire sizes for the external connections to the wiring harness are When planning the routing for external ...

Страница 29: ...nt 12 24 V B battery positive for External ON OFF LED Indicator Red 11 External ON OFF LED Indicator return connected internally to wire number 13 Black 12 Generator run signal switched B sense input Violet 13 Generator run signal switched B sense return generator battery negative Black 14 Relay 1 Generator run stop Normally open contact Blue 15 Relay 1 Generator run stop Normally closed contact W...

Страница 30: ... generator type Generator Types The XW Auto Generator Start has 13 preset generator configurations or Gen Types see Gen Type on page 3 9 After installing the hardware it will be necessary to select one of these Gen Types from the XW Auto Generator Start Configuration Menu on the XW System Control Panel The following section describes the 13 preset generator configurations and provides diagrams for...

Страница 31: ...5A fuse 5A fuse GENERATOR RUN SIGNAL GENERATOR BATTERY NEGATIVE PREHEAT START XW AGS Harness Wires Generator Wires For additional information see Circuit Limitations on page 2 5 Table 2 4 Type 1 Relay and Timing Preset Configurations Relay Function Preset Configuration Setting Relay 1 mode GlowStop Relay 3 mode No function Gen Run signal hold time 0 5 s Preheat time 20 s Preheat to crank delay 1 s...

Страница 32: ... 4 Type 2 Connection Diagram Table 2 5 Type 2 Relay and Timing Preset Configurations Relay Function Preset Configuration Setting Relay 1 mode GlowStop Relay 3 mode No function Gen Run signal hold time 0 5 s Preheat time 0 s Preheat to crank delay 0 s Crank time 30 s Crank retry time 40 s Gen Cool Down 30 s Shutdown bypass time 0 s Start tries 3 18 17 16 14 13 12 Relay 1 Relay 2 5A fuse 5A fuse XW ...

Страница 33: ...Type 3 Connection Diagram Table 2 6 Type 3 Relay and Timing Preset Configurations Relay Function Preset Configuration Setting Relay 1 mode GlowStop Shutdown bypass Relay 3 mode Preheat Shutdown bypass Gen Run signal hold time 0 5 s Preheat time 20 s Preheat to crank delay 0 s Crank time 15 s Crank retry time 30 s Gen Cool Down 30 s Shutdown bypass time 10 s Start tries 3 For additional information...

Страница 34: ...OR BATTERY Relay 1 Relay 3 Relay 2 5A fuse 5A fuse 5A fuse GENERATOR RUN SIGNAL STOP PREHEAT START GENERATOR BATTERY NEGATIVE For additional information see Circuit Limitations on page 2 5 Table 2 7 Type 4 Relay and Timing Preset Configurations Relay Function Preset Configuration Setting Relay 1 mode StartStop Relay 3 mode Preheat Gen Run signal hold time 10 s Preheat time 60 s Preheat to crank de...

Страница 35: ...ess Wires Generator Wires 18 17 16 14 13 12 20 19 FUEL PRIME PREHEAT 12V GENERATOR BATTERY Relay 1 Relay 3 Relay 2 5A fuse 5A fuse 5A fuse GENERATOR RUN SIGNAL STOP PREHEAT START GENERATOR BATTERY NEGATIVE Table 2 8 Type 5 Relay and Timing Preset Configurations Relay Function Preset Configuration Setting Relay 1 mode StartStop Relay 3 mode Preheat Gen Run signal hold time 2 s Preheat time 15 s Pre...

Страница 36: ... XW AGS Harness Wires Generator Wires 18 17 16 15 13 12 14 Relay 2 Relay 1 5A fuse 5A fuse 5A fuse GENERATOR RUN SIGNAL GENERATOR BATTERY NEGATIVE PREHEAT STOP START Table 2 9 Type 6 Relay and Timing Preset Configurations Relay Function Preset Configuration Setting Relay 1 mode GlowStop Relay 3 mode No function Gen Run signal hold time 0 5 s Preheat time 10 s Preheat to crank delay 1 s Crank time ...

Страница 37: ...n Diagram three wire Table 2 10 Type 7 Relay and Timing Preset Configurations Relay Function Preset Configuration Setting Relay 1 mode Run Relay 3 mode No function Gen Run signal hold time 0 5 s Preheat time 20 s Preheat to crank delay 1 s Crank time 15 s Crank retry time 30 s Gen Cool Down 30 s Shutdown bypass time 0 s Start tries 3 XW AGS Harness Wires Generator Wires 16 14 13 12 Relay 1 5A fuse...

Страница 38: ...ion Preset Configuration Setting Relay 1 mode Run Relay 3 mode No function Gen Run signal hold time 0 5 s Preheat time 0 s Preheat to crank delay 0 s Crank time 15 s Crank retry time 30 s Gen Cool Down 30 s Shutdown bypass time 0 s Start tries 3 XW AGS Harness Wires Generator Wires 16 14 13 12 Relay 1 5A fuse GENERATOR RUN SIGNAL GENERATOR BATTERY NEGATIVE RUN For additional information see Circui...

Страница 39: ...Harness Wires Generator Wires 18 17 16 14 13 12 20 19 FUEL PRIME PREHEAT 12V GENERATOR BATTERY Relay 1 Relay 3 Relay 2 5A fuse 5A fuse 5A fuse GENERATOR RUN SIGNAL STOP START GENERATOR BATTERY NEGATIVE Table 2 12 Type 9 Relay and Timing Preset Configurations Relay Function Preset Configuration Setting Relay 1 mode StartStop Relay 3 mode Shutdown Bypass Gen Run signal hold time 0 5 s Preheat time 0...

Страница 40: ...13 12 Relay 1 Relay 2 5A fuse 5A fuse GENERATOR RUN SIGNAL GENERATOR BATTERY NEGATIVE STOP START XW AGS Harness Wires Generator Wires Table 2 13 Type 10 Relay and Timing Preset Configurations Relay Function Preset Configuration Setting Relay 1 mode StartStop Relay 3 mode No function Gen Run signal hold time 0 5 s Preheat time 0 s Preheat to crank delay 0 s Crank time 15 s Crank retry time 30 s Gen...

Страница 41: ...5 Type 11 Connection Diagram For additional information see Circuit Limitations on page 2 5 XW AGS Harness Wires Generator Wires 16 14 13 12 Relay 1 5A fuse GENERATOR RUN SIGNAL GENERATOR BATTERY NEGATIVE RUN Table 2 14 Type 11 Relay and Timing Preset Configurations Relay Function Preset Configuration Setting Relay 1 mode MomentaryRun Relay 3 mode No function Gen Run signal hold time 0 5 s Preheat...

Страница 42: ...re 2 16 Type 12 Connection Diagram 18 17 16 14 13 12 Relay 1 Relay 2 5A fuse 5A fuse GENERATOR RUN SIGNAL GENERATOR BATTERY NEGATIVE STOP START XW AGS Harness Wires Generator Wires For additional information see Circuit Limitations on page 2 5 Table 2 15 Type 12Relay and Timing Preset Configurations Relay Function Preset Configuration Setting Relay 1 mode GlowStop Relay 3 mode No function Gen Run ...

Страница 43: ...able 2 16 Type 13 Relay and Timing Preset Configurations Relay Function Preset Configuration Setting Relay 1 mode PulseStop Relay 3 mode Preheat Gen Run signal hold time 5 s Preheat time 15 s Preheat to crank delay 2 s Crank time 15 s Crank retry time 15 s Gen Cool Down 30 s Shutdown bypass time 0 s Start tries 3 For additional information see Circuit Limitations on page 2 5 XW AGS Harness Wires G...

Страница 44: ...stat manufacturer Connecting an External Shutdown optional The external shutdown input is a 12 volt 24 volt input used to assure that the XW Auto Generator Start keeps the generator off under conditions that may be potentially hazardous Wire 5 white black and 6 gray on the wiring harness are intended for an external switch or sensor such as a moisture detector or carbon monoxide detector that prod...

Страница 45: ...rnate power source is used its positive terminal must be connected to wire 10 Its negative must be connected to wire 11 Note Internally wire 11 is connected to wire 13 so it should already be connected to the negative terminal on the generator battery Note Internally wire 11 is connected to wire 13 so in this configuration the alternative power source negative will be connected to the negative ter...

Страница 46: ...to accompany a remote external ON OFF switch This light turns on when the generator run signal is active to visually indicate that the generator is running Table 2 19 Wiring for Connecting an External Manual ON OFF Switch Wire Number Function Wiring Harness Wire Color 7 External manual on input White Green 8 External manual off input White Red 9 External On Off LED Indicator output White Blue 10 C...

Страница 47: ...ON OFF Switch and LED Wiring Diagram START PUSH BUTTON STOP PUSH BUTTON 12V OR 24V EXTERNAL LED EXTERNAL LED GROUND 7 8 9 10 11 13 2K 2K 5K11 Fused 12V or 24V 12V or 24V Generator Battery Negative Start Push Button Stop Push Button External LED External LED XW Automatic Generator Start ...

Страница 48: ...Auto Generator Start To connect the wiring harness to the XW Auto Generator Start With the click tab on the wiring harness connector on top away from the mounting surface insert the wiring harness connector into the 20 contact connector on the XW Auto Generator Start until the tab clicks into place Figure 2 19 XW Auto Generator Start External Connections Wiring harness connection to generator ther...

Страница 49: ...art in Standby Mode on page 4 6 Depending on the layout of the Xanbus system the following options are available for the other network connector on the XW Auto Generator Start A second network cable in a daisy chain network layout A network terminator in a daisy chain network layout where the XW Auto Generator Start is the last device at one end of the network Nothing in a multi drop backbone layo...

Страница 50: ...minate If one or both lights are out check the network connections Check the XW Inverter Charger to ensure it has battery power Check to make sure the other devices in the network are responding such as the XW System Control Panel to confirm the network is still active Figure 2 21 Verifying Power is Available Verify Power and Network indicator lights are illuminated ...

Страница 51: ...nerator Start For this Topic See Overview page 3 2 Accessing the XW Auto Generator Start Menu page 3 3 The XW Auto Gen Start Menu page 3 4 The Configuration Menu page 3 7 Cfg Trigger Menu page 3 11 Cfg Gen Menu page 3 20 GenMode page 3 28 Mode page 3 30 The View Device Info Menu page 3 30 User Settings page 3 32 ...

Страница 52: ... display Pressing the Enter Button when the XW System Home Screen is displayed will take the system to the Select Device Menu The XW Auto Generator Start Menu is accessed from the Select Device Menu All configurable settings generator mode fault clearing and device information is provided in the XW Auto Generator Start Menu Figure 3 1 XW System Control Panel Navigation Buttons and XW System Home S...

Страница 53: ...Start Menu start from the XW System Home Screen Enter To view the Select Device Menu press the Enter Button To select the XW AGS Menu use the navigation buttons to highlight XW AGS Press the Enter Button to select the XW AGS Menu XW System Home Screen Select Device Menu Use the XW AGS Menu to change configuration settings set operating mode clear fault warnings and view device information ...

Страница 54: ...3 Changing Settings To change operational settings on the XW AGS Menu 1 Use the Navigation Buttons to select the desired operation 2 Press Enter to highlight the current value for that setting Asterisks indicate the last value set 3 Use the Navigation Buttons to change the value Holding the Navigation Button down without releasing it will scroll through the values quickly 4 Press ENTER to select t...

Страница 55: ...Auto Gen Start Menu 975 0307 01 01 3 5 Figure 3 4 XW Auto Generator Start Basic Menu Contents To access the Advanced Settings Menu see Figure 3 5 on page 3 6 For details see page 3 28 For details see page 3 28 ...

Страница 56: ...de Menu If configuration changes need to be made the Configuration Menu can be accessed by pressing the ENTER button the Up Arrow button and Down Arrow button all at same time to access the Advanced Settings Figure 3 5 XW Auto Generator Start Configuration Menu Contents For details on the Configuration menu options see page 3 7 ...

Страница 57: ... be in Automatic mode Setting QT En to Enable requires that parameters be set for the QT Begin and QT End When to use Set QT En to Enabled when there is a period of time when it is not desired for the generator to run The XW Auto Generator Start will ignore all automatic start triggers during the time set in QT Begin and QT Begin When there are no preferences or restrictions for when the generator...

Страница 58: ...et time Dependencies QT Begin functions only if the XW Auto Generator Start is in Automatic mode This setting requires QT En be set to Enabled and also requires a setting for the QT Begin trigger This setting is triggered by the setting on the system clock so ensure the clock on the XW System Control Panel is set to the correct local time Important If quiet time is set for overnight be aware that ...

Страница 59: ...arting system For more information see Connecting the Generator on page 2 8 or Appendix B Value Description 12 00AM to 11 59PM 12 hour clock 00 00 to 23 59 24 hour clock At the time set for QT End the XW Auto Generator Start will be able to automatically start the generator again If a start trigger has occurred during quiet time and is still active the generator will start immediately after quiet ...

Страница 60: ...e of the settings listed above using information from the generator manufacturer These settings can be changed in the CfgGen Menu on page 3 20 Type 6 GlowStop with normally closed RunStop contact page 2 14 Yamaha Type 7 Run with preheat page 2 15 Generac Backup Renewable Type 8 Run with no preheat page 2 16 Northern Lights and Fisher Panda Type 9 StartStop with Relay 3 preheat and shutdown bypass ...

Страница 61: ...by the Start DCV 30 sec condition any of the accompanying stop triggers Stop Float Stop Float and Stop V can be used to stop it If at least one start trigger is enabled in two or all three trigger classes the first trigger to be true will start the generator Conversely the last stop trigger to be met will stop the generator Changing the default settings is advised for experienced users or users wh...

Страница 62: ...fuel in the process If using the XW Inverter Charger Low Batt Cut Out voltage setting to trigger a start on voltage setting on the XW Auto Generator Start be sure to set the XW Auto Generator Start voltage trigger higher than the XW Inverter Charger Low Batt Cut out voltage Otherwise the inverter output turns off and then back on when the generator auto starts If using an automatic generator start...

Страница 63: ...arameter to be set for the Stop V trigger Considerations If the voltage trigger is set too high the generator will start more frequently than is convenient If the voltage trigger is set too low the batteries may be damaged by repeated cycles of excessive discharge The generator running time necessary to charge the batteries may exceed Max Run Time and use too much fuel in the process Battery Volta...

Страница 64: ...enerator will start more frequently than is convenient If the voltage trigger is set too low the batteries may be damaged by repeated cycles of excessive discharge The generator running time necessary to charge the batteries may exceed Max Run Time and use too much fuel in the process Battery Voltage Information Battery voltage can be monitored from the System screen or the inverter charger menu I...

Страница 65: ...igh the generator will start more frequently than is convenient If the voltage trigger is set too low the batteries may be damaged by repeated cycles of excessive discharge The generator running time necessary to charge the batteries may exceed Max Run Time and use too much fuel in the process Battery Voltage Information Battery voltage can be monitored from the System screen or the inverter charg...

Страница 66: ...bsorb Full name Stop at Absorption Charge Stage Purpose The Stop Absorb triggers enables the XW Auto Generator Start to stop the generator when the inverter charger has recharged the batteries to the Absorption stage Considerations Set Stop Absorb if it s desired to only deliver a partial charge to the batteries The XW Auto Generator Start will start and run the generator until the inverter charge...

Страница 67: ...e in Automatic mode and needs a parameter to be set for one of the Start DCV triggers Considerations The Stop V setting is most useful when you want the inverter charger to give the batteries a quick basic charge If using this mode it is recommended to run a complete charge or equalize cycle once in a while to restore the battery To give the batteries a more complete consistent charge use the Stop...

Страница 68: ...hermostat temperature settings on the XW Auto Generator Start or the XW System Control Panel If this setting is disabled the component connected to that thermostat will require that the generator be started manually in order for that component to have power Otherwise the component will need to be connected to another AC input source Temp2 Full name Thermostat 2 Purpose Temp2 is intended to be used...

Страница 69: ...etting if there are certain peak times of power usage or if power demands consistently exceed the output of the inverter If Load is set to Enabled the generator will start in response to the Start Load setting unless the XW Auto Generator Start is in a Quiet Time period The inverter load current can be monitored on the System screen If Start Load is set too high the XW Auto Generator Start may not...

Страница 70: ...art to be in Automatic mode and the Load trigger to be set to Enabled It also needs to have a value starting value set in the Start Load trigger Cfg Gen Menu The Cfg Gen Menu provides the means to customize the following settings if the generator being used doesn t conform to one of the preset generator types or if an exercise period needs to be scheduled The Generator Configuration menu contains ...

Страница 71: ...p trigger occurs the AGS enters a Generator cool down state where it continues to run the generator for the specified time period At the same time the XW inverter charger will disconnect the generator when it detects the AGS in Generator Cool Down allowing the generator operate unloaded and cool down before it is shut down This helps improves reliability of the generator by reducing temperature pe...

Страница 72: ...arning message will appear on the XW System Control Panel The XW Auto Generator Start will stop operating until the warning is acknowledged by pressing ENTER on the XW System Control Panel Considerations Adjust the Max Run Time if the maximum generator run time exceeds the fuel capacity of the generator or is not long enough to fully recharge the batteries under optimum conditions Exercise Per Ful...

Страница 73: ...on in minutes Purpose Exercise Dur sets how long the generator will run when it is exercised Dependencies The Exercise Dur trigger requires that any parameter other than 0 be set in Exercise Per and a time of day be set in the Exercise Time trigger Values Default 0 Off 1day to 250days increments of 1day 21days Important Consult the generator manual or a service representative from the generator s ...

Страница 74: ...e 20 contact connector and external wiring harness Considerations Selecting a value for Gen Type automatically configures Relay3 It might be necessary to manually set Relay3 according to the make and type of generator being used Some diesel generators require preheating of their glow plugs before start cranking Setting Relay3 to Preheat enables Relay 3 to perform this function in addition to Relay...

Страница 75: ...r or authorized service personnel Crank Delay Purpose Crank Delay specifies the delay time from when the preheat relay is de energized to when the Start Relay is energized and cranking the starter motor This is also referred to as the preheat to crank delay Considerations This setting is automatically configured when a Gen Type is selected for the generator Manually change this setting only on the...

Страница 76: ...elay 3 depending on the Relay3 setting or the Gen Type selected Considerations This setting is automatically configured when a Gen Type is selected for the generator Manually change this setting only on the advice of the generator manufacturer or authorized service personnel Gen Start Tries Gen Start Tries specifies how many times the XW Auto Generator Start will attempt to start the generator On ...

Страница 77: ...ct or control the system XW Auto Generator Start Start and stop triggers such as DC Voltage charge stage and AC load current are related to these settings DC Conn The DC Conn DC connection must be set to match that of the XW inverter charter s in the system This tells the XW Auto Generator Start which battery bank to use for the charger based triggers Configuration of this parameter is only necess...

Страница 78: ...W Auto Generator Start to the factory default settings GenMode Purpose The GenMode menu item controls the current operating mode of the XW Auto Generator Start Considerations Use GenMode when it is necessary to switch between automatic generator control and manual generator control When the Xanbus system powers up all network enabled devices the XW Auto Generator Start is in ManualOff mode To enab...

Страница 79: ...ally started or stopped with a switch wired to contacts 7 and 8 of the 20 contact connector See Connecting an External Manual ON OFF Switch optional on page 2 23 When started with an external manual ON OFF switch the generator will not stop when it reaches Max Run Time The generator must be stopped using the external manual ON OFF switch Max Run Time When the generator has exceeded its maximum run...

Страница 80: ...Auto Generator Start listens to and reports its status to the network It will not start the generator manual or automatically while in Standby The View Device Info Menu The View Device Info menu provides a means to view the Fault Warning and Event logs It is also where the settings can be restored to factory default settings View Fault Log Purpose The Fault Log displays the last 20 XW Auto Generat...

Страница 81: ...ger Event Descriptions Event Displayed Description of Event Trigger NotOn Generator is not running LowBattV Preset minimum battery voltage with associated time delay CntctClosed Activated thermostat 1 or 2 ACIHigh Preset maximum inverter load current Exercise Preset exercise period exercise time and exercise duration ManualOn Started manually using System Control Panel ExtOnviaAGS Started by exter...

Страница 82: ...r clock 9 00PM 12 hour clock 21 00 24 hour clock QT End 12 00AM 11 59PM 12 hour clock 00 00 23 59 24 hour clock 8 00AM 12 hour clock 8 00 24 hour clock Gen Type Type 1 to Type 13 Type 2 Triggers Menu Items Start DCV 30 sec Disabled 4 0 V 65 0 V 44 0 V Start DCV 15 min Disabled 4 0 V 65 0 V Disabled Start DCV 2 hr Disabled 4 0 V 65 0 V Disabled Start DCV 24 hr Disabled 4 0 V 65 0 V Disabled Stop Fl...

Страница 83: ...Used Gen Run Hold Time 0 5s to 20s increments of 1s 0 5s Crank Delay 0s to 60s increments of 1s 0s Crank Time 0s to 250s increments of 1s 30s Crank Retry Time 0s to 250s increments of 1s 40s Preheat Time 0s to 250s increments of 1s 0s Gen Start Tries 1 to 10 3 Multi Unit Configuration Dev Name 1 15 characters XW AGS Dev Number 00 to 31 00 Connections DC Conn None HouseBatt1 to 6 StartBatt1 to 6 Ho...

Страница 84: ...Configuration 3 34 975 0307 01 01 ...

Страница 85: ...tart and how to get the most from its features For this Topic See Accessing the XW Auto Generator Start Home Screen page 4 2 Starting and Stopping the Generator page 4 3 Using Quiet Time page 4 4 Modes of Operation page 4 5 Putting the XW Auto Generator Start in Standby Mode page 4 6 ...

Страница 86: ... i e ManualOff the generator state running or stopped the stop trigger and the Generator signal Figure 4 1 XW Auto Generator Start Home Screen Press the Down Arrow button until the AGS Home Screen is displayed XW System Home Screen XW Auto Generator Start Home Screen When the XW Auto Generator Start Home screen is displayed press the Enter button to move into the XW Auto Generator Start Setup Menu...

Страница 87: ...e navigation button to select ManualOn 3 Press Enter To stop the generator manually 1 On the XW Auto Generator Start menu highlight GenMode and press Enter 2 Use the navigation button to select ManualOff 3 Press Enter Important To avoid XW Auto Generator Start faults try not to combine automatic and external manual starts and stops When the generator has been started automatically allow it to stop...

Страница 88: ...et for Quiet Time to stop on schedule The default setting for QT End is 8 00 AM or 8 00 on the 24 hour clock For more information about Quiet Time settings see QT En on page 3 7 QT Begin on page 3 8 and QT End on page 3 9 To enable Quiet Time 1 On the Auto Gen Start menu use the navigation buttons to highlight QT En 2 Press Enter 3 Use the navigation buttons to select Enabled 4 Press Enter To set ...

Страница 89: ...ng and Standby The XW Auto Generator Start mode of operation must be set to Standby before selecting a Generator Type Selecting Standby stops the generator if it is running While in Standby the XW Auto Generator Start listens to and reports its status to the network However it will not start the generator manually or automatically while in Standby If the XW Auto Generator Start is powered off whil...

Страница 90: ...ter button when the XW System Home Screen is displayed Use the Navigation Buttons to scroll down to the XW AGS Menu Item Press the Enter Button when XW AGS is highlighted Use the Navigation Buttons to scroll down to the Desired Mode and press the Enter Button Press the Enter Button when Desired Mode is highlighted To put the XW Auto Generator Start in Standby Mode XW System Control Panel Enter 1 2...

Страница 91: ...en the XW System Home Screen is displayed Use the Navigation Buttons to scroll down to the XW AGS Menu Item Press the Enter Button when XW AGS is highlighted Use the Navigation Buttons to scroll down to the Desired Mode and press the Enter Button Press the Enter Button when Desired Mode is highlighted To Return the XW Auto Generator Start to Operating Mode XW System Control Panel Enter 1 2 3 Selec...

Страница 92: ...Operation 4 8 975 0307 01 01 ...

Страница 93: ...oting Chapter 5 Troubleshooting contains information and procedures to troubleshoot the XW Automatic Generator Start For this Topic See Faults and Warnings page 5 2 Warning Messages page 5 3 Fault Messages page 5 6 ...

Страница 94: ...appears However if the generator starts on the next start try the message goes away Clearing faults To clear active XW Auto Generator Start faults highlight Clear Faults on the XW Auto Generator Start menu and press Enter Multiple faults and warnings If several fault or warning messages occur before they can be acknowledged or cleared they are displayed together on a fault list or a warning list T...

Страница 95: ...lly No Generator was stopped by an external Manual Off switch Acknowledge the warning To resume automatic starts and stops change the XW Auto Generator Start mode to Automatic W201 Generator was started manually No Generator was started by an external Manual On switch Acknowledge the warning To resume automatic starts and stops change the XW Auto Generator Start mode to Automatic W202 Unable to st...

Страница 96: ...er but not a corresponding stop trigger Acknowledge warning and set a stop trigger W207 Mismatched triggers Enable start trigger or disable stop trigger No You have set a stop trigger but not a corresponding start trigger Acknowledge warning and set a start trigger W208 Automatic start and stop triggers not enabled Configure triggers No You are attempting to enter Automatic Mode without setting tr...

Страница 97: ...on lost Check connections Yes The XW Auto Generator Start has lost communications with the network because of a faulty connection or electronic signal disruption Check connection between the XW Auto Generator Start and the network W501 XW Auto Generator Start has fixed memory problem and restored default settings No The XW Auto Generator Start encountered an internal memory problem upon startup To...

Страница 98: ... start attempts Check the generator s fuel level and start battery condition Consult generator manual Clear fault on System Control Panel screen to allow retry F201 Unable to stop gen Stop gen via its control panel No The XW Auto Generator Start has lost contact with the generator or the generator did not stop after the XW Auto Generator Start sent it a stop signal Change the XW Auto Generator Sta...

Страница 99: ...Failure Service Required No The XW Auto Generator Start has suffered a non volatile memory failure Call your dealer or Xantrex F505 Internal Failure Service Required No A controller fault has occurred and the XW Auto Generator Start has gone into Standby Clear the fault If the fault persists call your dealer or Xantrex Table 5 2 XW Auto Generator Start Fault Messages Fault Number Message Self clea...

Страница 100: ...Troubleshooting 5 8 975 0307 01 01 ...

Страница 101: ...ironmental specifications for the XW Auto Generator Start All specifications are subject to change without notice For this Topic See Electrical Specifications page A 2 Mechanical Specifications page A 3 Environmental Specifications page A 4 Regulatory Compliance page A 4 ...

Страница 102: ...4 V thermostat input voltage 12 Vdc 24 Vdc On Minimum 12 24 V thermostat input voltage 9 5 Vdc Maximum 12 24 V thermostat input voltage 30 Vdc Typical 12 24 V thermostat input current 14 6 mA 12 V Nominal 12 24 V generator running B voltage 12 Vdc 24 Vdc On Minimum 12 24 V generator running B voltage 9 5 Vdc Maximum 12 24 V generator running B voltage 30 Vdc Typical 12 24 V generator running B cur...

Страница 103: ... Specifications Dimensions 3 5 x 1 95 5 146 37 mm Weight 0 5 lb 225 g Mounting 4x 6 screws Connectors 2x Xanbus RJ45 8 pins 1x 20 contact pluggable connector Tyco Mate n Lok 2 connector Figure A 1 XW Auto Generator Start Dimensions Illustration Not to Scale ...

Страница 104: ...2 F 20 to 50 C Storage temperature 40 to 185 F 40 to 85 C Maximum case temperature 140 F 60 C Operating humidity 5 to 95 Storage humidity 5 to 95 Ignition protection None Safety CSA certified to CSA107 1 01 and UL 458 4th Ed including the Marine Supplement EMC FCC part 15B Class B Industry Canada ICES 0003 Class B ...

Страница 105: ... Requirements and Types Appendix B describes the generator requirements and starting types that can be used with the XW Auto Generator Start For this Topic See Recommended Features page B 2 Generator Starting Types page B 2 ...

Страница 106: ...eliability Two wire start generators are highly recommended because of the greater simplicity for automatic starting and because they are intended for remote automatic unattended operation Generator Starting Types The XW Auto Generator Start supports three major generator starting types Two wire Three wire Onan Three wire automotive Note The terms two wire and three wire refer only to the minimum ...

Страница 107: ...closed for the duration of the generator run and open when the AGS needs the generator to stop Three Wire Onan The three wire Onan starting type is suitable for generators that are not as automated as the two wire type It requires a minimum of three wires a common wire a start wire and a stop wire You may also need to connect the glow plug wires to Relay 1 wire 14 or Relay 3 wire 19 If the generat...

Страница 108: ...Generators of this type are controlled by a key or rotary switch that acts exactly as an automotive ignition The switch is first turned to an on or run position then further to a start position After starting the switch returns to the on or run position Other variations are a toggle switch that gets turned on with a separate switch or push button for start If glow plugs are used you would turn the...

Страница 109: ...or each major type of XW Auto Generator Start starting mode This information applies to each of the generator types described from page 2 9 to page 2 21 For this Topic See RunMode page C 2 MomentaryRun Mode page C 3 GlowStop Mode page C 4 StartStop Mode page C 4 PulseStop Mode page C 5 ...

Страница 110: ...elay 1 RunStop and Relay 2 Start can be used with a common ground for three wire configured generators The Preheat will never overlap the Crank Time The Delay refers to the Preheat to Crank Delay and may be zero Cranking will cease when the generator run signal goes high for the specified hold time or when the crank time has elapsed Figure C 1 RunMode Timing Diagram ...

Страница 111: ...on but it is easiest to leave it doing the cranking so that another configuration is not required for it Preheat will generally not be used in this configuration The Preheat will never overlap the Crank Time The Delay refers to the Preheat to Crank Delay and may be zero Cranking will cease when the generator run signal goes high for the specified hold time or when the crank time has elapsed Figure...

Страница 112: ...Relay 3 is configured for Preheat with ShutDown Bypass The Delay refers to the Preheat to Crank Delay and may be zero Cranking will cease when the generator run signal goes high for the specified hold time or when the crank time has elapsed StartStop Mode For generators with StartStop mode starting types Types 4 5 9 10 Relay 1 Stop and Relay 2 Start can be used with a common ground for three wire ...

Страница 113: ...art can be used with a common ground for three wire configured generators If Relay 3 is configured for Preheat the signal only shows up on Relay 3 The Preheat on Relay 3 will not overlap the Crank Time if ShutDown Bypass is not enabled If the ShutDown Bypass is enabled the Preheat on Relay 3 will remain high for the Crank Time and for the ShutDown Bypass period after cranking The Delay refers to t...

Страница 114: ... at the end of the third attempt the appropriate Fault will be generated Each stop attempt will consist of engaging the stop relay for 5 seconds and then waiting 20 seconds before checking the state of the Gen Run Signal to see if the stop attempt was successful Figure C 5 PulseStop Mode Timing Diagram Figure C 6 PulseStop Mode Relay 1 Behavior ...

Страница 115: ...irs or replaces a product its warranty continues for the remaining portion of the original Warranty Period or 90 days from the date of the return shipment to the customer whichever is greater All replaced products and all parts removed from repaired products become the property of Xantrex Xantrex covers both parts and labor necessary to repair the product and return shipment to the customer via a ...

Страница 116: ...ng of the customer s electrical systems This warranty does not apply to and Xantrex will not be responsible for any defect in or damage to a the product if it has been misused neglected improperly installed physically damaged or altered either internally or externally or damaged from improper use or use in an unsuitable environment b the product if it has been subjected to fire water generalized c...

Страница 117: ...an exclusion of implied warranties To the extent you are entitled to implied warranties under federal law to the extent permitted by applicable law they are limited to the duration of this Limited Warranty Some states and provinces do not allow limitations or exclusions on implied warranties or on the duration of an implied warranty or on the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential ...

Страница 118: ...utside of the USA or Canada In addition to the above you MUST include return freight funds and are fully responsible for all documents duties tariffs and deposits If you are returning a product to a Xantrex Authorized Service Center ASC A Xantrex return material authorization RMA number is not required However you must contact the ASC prior to returning the product or presenting the unit to verify...

Страница 119: ...harge Controller Model __________ Firmware Rev ____ XW System Control panel Firmware Rev ____ Length of time XW Auto Generator Start has been installed ______________________________ Battery battery bank size ______________________________ Generator brand type ______________________________ DC wiring size and length ______________________________ Alarm sounding ______________________________ Descr...

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Страница 121: ...ED 2 24 external shutdown switch connecting to wiring harness 2 22 input and return 2 7 2 22 F Fault light 1 5 Fault Log 3 30 fault messages acknowledging 5 2 clearing 5 2 reference table 5 6 front panel features 1 5 G Gen Type 3 9 generator auto start requirements B 1 type 3 9 Generator On light 1 5 generator run signal 2 7 generator starting modes glowstop C 4 momentary run C 3 pulsestop C 5 run...

Страница 122: ...tartV 15min 3 13 24Hr 3 15 2Hr 3 14 Stop Absorb 3 16 Stop BattV 3 17 Stop Float 3 16 Stop Load 3 20 switched B wires 2 7 T thermostat connecting 2 22 inputs and returns 2 7 2 22 thermostats enabling 3 18 Triggers menu 3 11 U Up arrow button 3 2 user settings reference table 3 32 V verifying network power 2 28 W Warning Log 3 30 warning messages acknowledging 5 2 reference table 5 3 warranty out of...

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