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XW Automatic Gener ator Start Owner’ s Guide[...]

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XW Automatic Generator Start Owner’s Guide[...]

About Xantrex Xantrex T echnology Inc. is a worl d-leadin g supplier of advanced power electroni cs and controls with products from 50 watt mobile units to 1 MW utility -scale system s for wind, solar , batteries, fuel cells, microturbines, and backup power applicati ons in bo th grid-connected and st and-alone systems. Xantrex products include inv[...]

iii About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Owner ’ s Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for installing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the XW Automatic Generator S tart. Scope The Guide provides safety guidelin es, detai led planning and setup information, procedures for installin g the XW Automatic Generator S tar[...]

About T his Guide iv 975-0307-01-01 Appendix B, “Generator Auto Star t Requirements and T ypes”, provides general inform atio n about generators that will work with the XW Automatic Generator Start. Appendix C, “Relay T iming” contains information about relay configuration and timing for eac h basic type of starting mode for the XW Automati[...]

v Important Safety Instructions General Pr ecautions 1. Before installing and using the XW Automatic Generator S tart, read all appropriate sections of this guide. 2. If the XW Automatic Generator S tart is inoperative, see “W arranty and Product Information” on page W A–1. 3. Do not dismantle the XW Automatic Generator S tart; it contains no[...]

Safety vi 975-0307-01-01 7. Disable the au tom at ic starting circu it and/or disconnect the generator from its starting battery to prev ent accidental starting while performing maintenance. Explosive Gas Precautions FCC Information to the User This equipment has been tested and fo und to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuan[...]

975-0307-01-01 vii Important Safety Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - v 1 Introduction Purpose - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2 System Requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [...]

Contents viii 975-0307-01-01 Connecting the Thermostats (optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–22 Connecting an External Shutdown (optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–22 Connecting an External Manual ON/OFF Switch (optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–23 Connecting an External ON/OFF LED - - [...]

Contents 975-0307-01-01 ix Gen Run Hold Time - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–25 Crank Delay - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–25 Crank Time - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–25 Crank Retry Time [...]

Contents x 975-0307-01-01 5 Troubleshooting Faults and Warnings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5–2 Warning Messages - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5–3 Fault Messages - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [...]

975-0307-01-01 xi Figure 1-1 XW Automatic Generator Start Basic Fu nction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2 Figure 1-2 XW Auto Generator Start Front Panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–5 Figure 1-3 XW Auto Generator Start Bottom Panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–6 Figure 1-4 Wiring Harness - - - -[...]

F igures xii 975-0307-01-01 Figure 4-2 Starting and Stopping th e Generator - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–3 Figure 4-3 Using the Quiet Time Feature - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–4 Figure 4-4 Changing the Mode to Standby - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–6 [...]

975-0307-01-01 xiii Table 1-1 Front panel features - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–5 Table 2-1 Circuit Limitations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–5 Table 2-2 Required Wiring Size Base d on Length of Cable - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–6 Table 2-3 C [...]

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1 Intr oduction Chapter 1, “Introduction” de scribes the features and functions of the XW Automatic Generator S tart Module. For this T opic.... See.... “Purpose” page 1–2 “System Requirements” page 1–3 “Functions” page 1–4 “Features” page 1–5[...]

Introduction 1–2 975-0307-01-01 Purpose Function The Xantrex ™ XW Auto Generator Start continuously monitors battery voltage and starts, or stops, the ge nerator when battery voltage drops below or exceeds the preset limits. It al so starts the generator to assist the system’ s inverter/charger when output power demands are high. Start and St[...]

System Requirements 975-0307-01-01 1–3 System Requirements Minimum basic system componen ts include the following. ❐ An XW Inverter/Charger ❐ An AC Generator or DC Generator ❐ An XW System Control Panel ❐ An XW Automatic Generator St art Network Communication Protocol The XW Auto Generator St art uses Xanbus™, a network comm unications [...]

Introduction 1–4 975-0307-01-01 Functions Generator Starting Tr i g g e r s The XW Auto Generator S tart can au tomatically start a generator in response to: • low battery voltage • high battery drain from the AC loads • a thermostat signal • a pre-programmed exercise period at a spe cified time of day . Generator S topping Tr i g g e r s[...]

Fe a t u r e s 975-0307-01-01 1–5 F eatures Indicator Lights Four lights on the front panel indicate the operatin g status and network status of the XW Auto Generator S tart. Connectors T wo network ports on the bottom panel connect the XW Auto Generator Start to the Xanbus system. A 20-cont act pluggable connector (also on the bottom panel) allo[...]

Introduction 1–6 975-0307-01-01 Bottom P anel Network Port Each network port can accept an eight-pin RJ45 plug attac hed to a Category 5 (CA T 5) network cable. Depending on the instal lation, both ports may be required . 20-contact Connector The 20-contact connector supports a wiring harness (included) that connects the XW Auto Generator Star t [...]

2 Installation Chapter 2, “Installation” contains information and procedures to install the XW Automa tic Generator St a rt . For this T opic.... See.... “T ools and Materials Required” page 2–2 “Choosing a Location” page 2–2 “Routing the Connections” page 2–3 “Mounting the Unit ” page 2–4 “W iring to the 20-contact Co[...]

Installation 2–2 975-0307-01-01 Preparing an Installation Before installing the XW Auto Genera tor Start, consider how and where the unit will be mounted. Pre-plan the connectio n routes between the XW Auto Generator Start, the generator , thermostats, an d the XW System Control Panel. Refer to the XW Po wer System Installation Guide for addition[...]

Preparing an Installation 975-0307-01-01 2–3 Routing the Connections Connection Ty p e s Because the XW Auto Generator S tart will be part of a Xanbus system, it is necessary to consider how to route two types of connections: • connections to the generator , ther mostats, and other external devices and switches, using th e included 20-contact c[...]

Installation 2–4 975-0307-01-01 Installing the XW Automatic Generator Start Installation Overview Installing the XW Auto Generator S t art involves the following steps: 1. Mounting the unit. 2. Connecting the wiring harness to: • the generator (page 2–8) • thermostats (op tional) (page 2–22) • external shutdo wn switch (optiona l) (page[...]

Installing the XW Automatic Generator Start 975-0307-01-01 2–5 W iring to the 20-contact Connector EL V Circuits EL V (Extra-Low V oltage) circuits have an open-circuit voltage of not more than 30 V rms or 42.2 VDC or peak, an d are therefore not a shock hazard. Class 2 Circuits As per the US National Electrical Code (NEC) and the Canadian Electr[...]

Installation 2–6 975-0307-01-01 The wires on the wiring harness can be extended to meet installation requirements. When extending the wire harnes s, ensure that the extension wires are the same color as the wires on the harness. T o install the XW Auto Gene rato r S tart using the wiring harness: 1. Connect each wire on the harness to its intende[...]

Installing the XW Automatic Generator Start 975-0307-01-01 2–7 T able 2-3 Contact Numbers and Functions Wir e Number Functi on Wiring Harnes s Wire Co lo r 1 Thermostat 1 input Y ellow 2 Thermostat 1 return Gray 3 Thermostat 2 input Orange 4 Thermostat 2 return Gray 5 External shutdo wn input White/Black 6 External shutdo wn return Gray 7 Externa[...]

Installation 2–8 975-0307-01-01 Connecting the Generator T o connect the XW Auto Generator S tar t to a generator , identify the start wiring configuration of the generator to be us ed. Generators must be auto- start capable, and generators equipped with remote operation connections are ideal. If the generator is equipped for remote operation, ex[...]

Installing the XW Automatic Generator Start 975-0307-01-01 2–9 Ty p e 1 T ype 1 is a three-wire GlowStop configuration recommended for “three- wire” generators wi th glow plugs that n eed to be operated before a start is attempted. Figure 2-3 T ype 1 Connection Diagram 18 17 16 14 13 12 Re la y 1 Re la y 2 5A f us e 5A f us e GENE RAT O R RUN[...]

Installation 2–10 975-0307-01-01 Ty p e 2 T ype 2 is a three-wire GlowStop configuration recommended for “three- wire” generators that don’t require a dedicated preheat signal, such as Onan generators. In this configuratio n, the start signal is applied for longer because the generator does it s own preheat and cranking while the start sign[...]

Installing the XW Automatic Generator Start 975-0307-01-01 2–11 Ty p e 3 T ype 3 is a three-wire GlowS to p w ith shutdown bypass config uration. The configuration shown in Figu re 2-5 uses a shutdown bypa ss output to temporarily disable t he generato r ’ s low oil pressure shutdown functionality during cranking. Genera tors with this function[...]

Installation 2–12 975-0307-01-01 Ty p e 4 T ype 4 is a three-wire StartS top conf iguration that uses relay 3 to provide the preheat signal for Generac’ s Guardian Gas generators. Figure 2-6 T ype 4 Connection Diagram XW AG S Ha rness Wires Ge nerato r Wires 18 17 16 14 13 12 20 19 FUEL PRIM E ( PREH EAT ) 12V G ENERA TOR BATTERY + Re l a y 1 R[...]

Installing the XW Automatic Generator Start 975-0307-01-01 2–13 Ty p e 5 T ype 5 is a three-wire StartS top conf iguration that uses relay 3 to provide the preheat signal for Generac’ s Guardian Diesel generators. Figure 2-7 T ype 5 Connection Diagram For additional info rmation, see “Circuit Limitations” on page 2–5. XW AG S H arn ess Wi[...]

Installation 2–14 975-0307-01-01 Ty p e 6 T ype 6 is a three-wi re GlowS top conf iguration that has a normally closed Run/St op contact. This generator type is intended for Y amaha generators. Figure 2-8 T ype 6 Connection Diagram For additional information, see “Circuit Limitations” on page 2–5. XW AGS Harness W ires Generator W ires 18 1[...]

Installing the XW Automatic Generator Start 975-0307-01-01 2–15 Ty p e 7 T ype 7 will work with both two-wire and three-wire run mode configurations that require a preheat signal before cranking, such as Generac Backup/Renewable generators . This Gen T ype setting is suitable for generators with an automatic en gine cranking control system (two- [...]

Installation 2–16 975-0307-01-01 Ty p e 8 T ype 8 will work with both two-wire and three-wire run mode configurations and is in tended for Northern Lights an d Fisher Panda generators. T ype 8 is identical to T ype 7 except that it provides no preheat signal before cranking. Figure 2-11 T ype 8 Connection Diagram (two-wire) Figure 2-12 T ype 8 Co[...]

Installing the XW Automatic Generator Start 975-0307-01-01 2–17 Ty p e 9 T ype 9 is a S tartS top mode configu ratio n wit h shutdown bypass functionality on relay 3. This config uration is intended for W esterbeke generators. Figure 2-13 T ype 9 Connection Diagram For additional information, see “Circuit Limitations” on page 2–5. XW AGS Ha[...]

Installation 2–18 975-0307-01-01 T ype 10 T ype 10 is a S tartS top mode configuration with no preheat signal or shutdown bypass functio nality . Figure 2-14 T ype 10 Connection Diagram For additional info rmation, see “Circuit Li mi ta ti on s ” on page 2–5. 18 17 16 14 13 12 Re l a y 1 Re l a y 2 5A f use 5A f use GENE RAT O R RUN SI GNAL[...]

Installing the XW Automatic Generator Start 975-0307-01-01 2–19 T ype 11 T ype 1 1 is a two-wire run mode configuration intended for Kohler generators. It requires only two wires and one relay to control the generator . Relay 1 closes momentarily once to start the generator , and closes momentarily again to stop the generator . Figure 2-15 T ype [...]

Installation 2–20 975-0307-01-01 T ype 12 T ype 12 is a three-wire GlowS top config uration recommended for “three- wire” generators that don’t require a dedicated preheat signal, such as Onan propane generators. In this config uration, the start signal is applied for longer because the generator does its own preheat and cranking while the [...]

Installing the XW Automatic Generator Start 975-0307-01-01 2–21 T ype 13 T ype 13 is a three-wire PulseStop configuration that uses relay 3 to provide the preheat signal for PowerT ech’ s Diesel generators. W ith this generator type, there will be a delay between the generator turning of f and the XW Auto Generator Start recognizing that the ge[...]

Installation 2–22 975-0307-01-01 Connecting the Ther mostats (optional) W i re s 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the wiring harness can be c onnected to two thermostats. W ires 1 (yellow) and 2 (g ray) are intended for thermostat 1 and wires 3 (orange) and 4 (gray) are intended for thermostat 2. These wires connect to 12-vo lt/24-volt output signals from the t[...]

Installing the XW Automatic Generator Start 975-0307-01-01 2–23 Connecting an Exter nal Manual ON/OFF Switch (optional) The external manual ON/OFF inputs (wires 7 and 8 on the wiring harness) are intended for wiring to one or more remote ON/OFF switches for starting and stopping the genera tor manually . W ire 7 (Start) and wire 8 (Sto p) should [...]

Installation 2–24 975-0307-01-01 Multiple generator control panels or simple contact closures can be wired to the external manual ON/OFF inputs. The XW Auto Generator S tart detects if any of the cont acts close and will change its operating mode to External Manual On or External Ma nual Off (for more information, see “GenMode” on page 3–28[...]

Installing the XW Automatic Generator Start 975-0307-01-01 2–25 Figure 2-18 External ON/OFF Switch and LED W iring Diagram STA RT P U SH BU TTO N STO P P U SH BU TTO N 12V O R 24V EX TER N A L LED EX TER N A L LED GR OUND 7 8 9 10 11 13 2K 2K 5K11 Fused 12V or 24V - 12V or - 24V G e n e ra to r B a tte ry Ne gat i ve ( –) St ar t Pus h But t on[...]

Installation 2–26 975-0307-01-01 Connecting the Wi ring Harness to the XW Auto Generator Start After all the external connections have been wired to the wiring harness, the connector on the wiring harness must be plugged into the 20-cont act connector on the XW Auto Generator Start. T o connect the wiring harness to the XW Auto Generator S tart: [...]

Installing the XW Automatic Generator Start 975-0307-01-01 2–27 Connecting the XW Auto Generato r Start to the Xanbus Network T o connect the XW Auto Generator St art to th e Xanbus network, plug a Category 5 network cable into one of the network ports on the bottom panel of the XW Auto Gen erator Start. Connect the other end of that same cable t[...]

Installation 2–28 975-0307-01-01 V erifying P ower Is A vailable When the XW A uto Gene rator S tart has been installed properly , the Power and Network indicator lights illuminate. If one or both lights are out, chec k the network conn ections. Check the XW Inverter/Charger to ensure it has battery power . Check to make sure the other devices in[...]

3 Configur ation Chapter 3, “Configuration” contains information and procedures for configuring the XW Automatic Generator Start. For this T opic.... See.... “Overview” page 3–2 “Accessing the XW Auto Generator S tart Menu” page 3–3 “The XW Auto Gen Start Menu” page 3–4 “The Configuration Menu” page 3–7 “Cfg T rigger M[...]

Configuration 3–2 975-0307-01-01 Overview The XW Auto Generator S tart has a number of settings that must be configured to ensure that the ge nerator starts and stops under the appropriate conditions and at the appropriate time. The XW Auto Generator Start is configured usin g the XW System Control Panel. The XW System Home Screen on the XW Syste[...]

Accessing the XW Auto Generator Start Menu 975-0307-01-01 3–3 Accessing the XW Auto Generator Start Menu Figure 3-2 Accessing the XW Automatic Generator Start Menu To access the XW Auto Gen Start Menu, start from the XW System Ho me Screen.... Ente r To view the Select Device Menu, press the Enter Button. To select the XW AGS Me nu, use the navig[...]

Configuration 3–4 975-0307-01-01 The XW Auto Gen Start Menu The XW Auto Gen St art menu prov ides the ability to configure t he changeable parameters, select the ge nerator ’ s operating mode, clear fault warnings and view device information. The XW Auto Gen S tart Menu Home Screen is divided into fiv e sections. • Advanced Settings (Configur[...]

T he XW Auto Gen Start Menu 975-0307-01-01 3–5 Figure 3-4 XW Auto Generator St art Basic Menu Contents To access the Advanced Settings Menu, see Fi g ur e 3-5 on page 3 –6 For details, see page 3–28 . For details, see page 3–28.[...]

Configuration 3–6 975-0307-01-01 When the XW A uto Genera tor S tart Home Screen is first displayed, the menu defaults to the GenMode Menu. If configuration chang es need to be made, the Config uration Menu can be accessed by pressing the ENTER butto n, the Up Arrow button, and Down Arrow button all at same time to access the Advanced Settings. F[...]

T he XW Auto Gen Start Menu 975-0307-01-01 3–7 The Configuration Menu The Configuration Menu is where specific start-stop parameters are set. This menu contains the following settings: • QT EN •Q T B e g i n • QT END •G e n T y p e •C f g T r i g g e r •C f g G e n • Multi-unit Config • Restore Defaults Q T En Full name Quiet T im[...]

Configuration 3–8 975-0307-01-01 Sometimes automatic start or automatic stop triggers may overlap with the beginning and end of quiet time. Three dif ferent quiet time scenarios affect when the generator stops and starts. 1. If quiet time begins after the XW Au to Generator Start has started the generator , the generator will stop . If the condit[...]

T he XW Auto Gen Start Menu 975-0307-01-01 3–9 Q T End Full name Quiet T ime End Purpose “QT End” is a changeable settin g that defines the end of quiet time. This setting also requires a setting for “QT Begin”. Dependencies “QT End” functions only if the XW Au to Gene rator S t art is in Automatic mode. This setting requires “QT En[...]

Configuration 3–10 975-0307-01-01 When to use Use this setting after installin g the XW Auto Generator S tart hardware. Selecting a suitable “Gen T ype” automatically configures the XW Auto Generator Start to work with the ignition system and starting requirements of the generator . Cons ult the generator manual or conta ct the generator ’ [...]

T he XW Auto Gen Start Menu 975-0307-01-01 3–11 Cfg T rigger Menu The Cfg T rigger menu contains the se ttings for automatically starting and stopping the generator . This menu a llows the adjustment of the default settings for battery voltage, thermostat ON/OFF signals, inverter load, and battery charging stage. There are three classes of trigge[...]

Configuration 3–12 975-0307-01-01 Start DCV 30 sec Full Name Start ing Battery V oltage—30 seconds Purpose The “Start DCV 30 sec” trigger en ables the XW Auto Generator Start to start the generator whenever the battery voltage reache s or drops below a pre-set voltage for longer than 30 seconds. The XW Auto Generator St art will stop the ge[...]

T he XW Auto Gen Start Menu 975-0307-01-01 3–13 Start DCV 15 min Full Name Start ing Battery V oltage—15 minutes Purpose The “Start DCV 15 min” trigger enables the XW Auto Generator Start to start the generator whenever the battery voltage reaches or drops be low a pre-set voltage for longer than 15 minutes. The XW Auto Generator St art wil[...]

Configuration 3–14 975-0307-01-01 Start DCV 2 hr Full name Start ing Battery V oltage—2 hours Purpose The “ Start DCV 2 hr” trigger e n ables the XW Auto Generator Start to start the generator whenever the battery voltage reache s or drops below a pre-set voltage for longer than 2 hours. Dependencies The “S tart DCV 2 hr” tri gger requ [...]

T he XW Auto Gen Start Menu 975-0307-01-01 3–15 Start DCV 24 hr Full name Start ing Battery V oltage—24 hours Purpose The “Start DCV 24 hr” trigger en ables the XW Auto Generator St art to start the generator whenever the battery voltage reaches or drops be low a pre-set voltage for longer than 24 hou rs. Dependencies The “S tart DCV 24 h[...]

Configuration 3–16 975-0307-01-01 Stop Float Full name Stop at Float Char ge Stage Purpose The “Stop Float” trig ger allows the XW Auto Ge nerator Start to stop the generator when the invert er/charger has recharged the batteries to the Float stage. Considerations “Stop Float” or “S top Absorb” would typically be used if the generator[...]

T he XW Auto Gen Start Menu 975-0307-01-01 3–17 charge. If the generator i s the only charging source, S top Absorption will leave the batteries consistently under charged and may shorten th e battery life. Alternately , Stop Absorption can be useful during utility outages, when it is desired to keep the gene rator run time to a minimum, but are [...]

Configuration 3–18 975-0307-01-01 Te m p 1 Full name Thermostat 1 Purpose The “T emp1” trigger enables the generator to start in response to a signal from a thermostat. W ith “T e mp1” set to [Enabled], the XW Auto Generator Start will start the generato r to help power the item controlled by that thermostat. When to use Enable this setti[...]

T he XW Auto Gen Start Menu 975-0307-01-01 3–19 Dependencies The “Load” trigger requ ires the XW Auto Generator S tart to be in Automatic mode and needs parameters to be set fo r both the “Start Load” and “Stop Load” triggers. Start Load Full name Start on Inver ter Load Current Purpose The “S tart Load” trigger en ab le s th e ge[...]

Configuration 3–20 975-0307-01-01 Stop Load Full name Stop on Inverter Load Current Purpose The “Stop Load” trigger enables th e XW Auto Generator S tart to stop the generator when the AC load falls be low a specific level for 1 minute. The “Stop Load” setting applies t o situat ions when the XW Auto Generator Start has started the genera[...]

T he XW Auto Gen Start Menu 975-0307-01-01 3–21 Starter Cool Down Purpose The Starter Cool Down setting allows an interval to be set between start attempts if the generator fails to start on the first attempt. This time period allows the start motor to cool suf fic iently before the XW Auto Generator Start signals it to begin cranking again. When[...]

Configuration 3–22 975-0307-01-01 Max Run Time Full name Maximum Generator Run T ime Purpose “Max Run T ime” allows a limit to be set on how long the generator will run. This setting overrides any automa tic start triggers. For example, if the generator starts in respon se to low battery voltage, and the batteries are not fully charged before[...]

T he XW Auto Gen Start Menu 975-0307-01-01 3–23 Dependenci es The “Exercise Per” trig ger requir es parameters to be set in the “Exercise Dur” and “Exercise T ime” menu items. Considerations Generators need to run regularl y in order to maintain mech anical health and performance. If the generator isn’ t needed and doesn’t run, it[...]

Configuration 3–24 975-0307-01-01 Exercise Time Purpose “Exercise T ime” sets the time of day that the XW Auto Generator Start exercises the generator . The “Exercise T ime” trigger requires th at any parameter other than “0” be set in “Exercise Per” and a value be set in the “Exercise Dur” trigger . Considerations If the Exer[...]

T he XW Auto Gen Start Menu 975-0307-01-01 3–25 Gen Run Hold Time Full name Generator Run Signal Hold T ime Purpose “Gen Run Ho ld T ime” specifies the length of time the generato r run signal (or B+ or hour meter signal) must be active before the XW Auto Generator Start consid ers the generator to be running and cranking can be stopped. Some[...]

Configuration 3–26 975-0307-01-01 Crank Retry Time Purpose “Crank Retry T ime” specifies the le ngth of time the Start relay is engaged (and cranking the starter motor) for th e second and subsequent attempts to start the generator , in cases when the generator fails to start on the first attempt. Considerations This setting is automatically [...]

T he XW Auto Gen Start Menu 975-0307-01-01 3–27 Multi-unit Config “Multi-unit Config” provides the means to identify multiple units within the same configuration. Dev Name The “Dev Name”, or Device Name, menu item gives each Xanbus- enabled device a unique identifiable na me. This makes each devic e easier to identify when multiple Xanbus[...]

Configuration 3–28 975-0307-01-01 Generator This generator name is used by the XW inverter/charg er to identify which generator is connected to the AC2 inpu t. It is only necessa ry to change this setting in installations with more than one XW Auto Generator Start in a system. In this case, the “g enerator” name on each XW Auto Generator Star[...]

T he XW Auto Gen Start Menu 975-0307-01-01 3–29 T ime feature, which prevents the ge nerator from starting during evening hours or other in convenient times (see “QT Begin” o n page 3–8, “QT End” on page 3–9, and “Using Quiet T ime” on page 4–4). Automatic Mode Overrides When the XW Auto Generator Star t is in Automatic mode, se[...]

Configuration 3–30 975-0307-01-01 Manual Off Mode Selecting Manual Of f Mode overrid es the automatic stop settings and manually stops the generator . Manual Off must be selected to stop the generator when the gene rator has been started manually . The XW Auto Generator Start will not automati ca lly start the generator again unt il “Automatic?[...]

T he XW Auto Gen Start Menu 975-0307-01-01 3–31 View Event Log Purpose The Event Log displays the last 20 XW Auto Generator Start events for reference. Events can include: • Starting and stopping the generato r . • T rigger ev ents. See T able 3-2 for a detailed li st of trigger events. • Changing the sy stem mode. • Changing the sy stem [...]

Configuration 3–32 975-0307-01-01 User Settings Use this table to record any customized XW Auto Generator S tart settings for future reference. T able 3-3 Generator Configuration Settings , V a lues, Defaults , and User Settings Setting Va l u e s D e f a u l t Us er Setting Main Menu Items: GenMode ManualOn, ManualOff, Automatic ManualOff Mode O[...]

User Settings 975-0307-01-01 3–33 Generator Menu Items: “Starter Cool Down” 1s to 250s (increments of 1s) 60s “Gen Cool Down” 0s to 90 s (increments of 1s) 30s “Max Run T ime” 0hours–24 hours 8hours “Exercise Per” 0days (Off)–250days 21days “Exercise Dur” 1min–250min 30m in “Exercise T ime” 12 :00AM–1 1:59PM (12-ho[...]

Configuration 3–34 975-0307-01-01[...]

4 Oper ation Chapter 4, “Operation” descri bes the operation of the XW Auto Generator S tart and how to get the most from its features. For this T opic.... See.... “Accessing the XW Auto Generator S tart Home Screen” page 4–2 “Starting and S topping the Generator” page 4–3 “Using Quiet T ime” page 4–4 “Modes of Operation” [...]

Operation 4–2 975-0307-01-01 Accessing the XW Auto Generator Start Home Scr een Use the XW Auto Generator Start Home Screen to view basic operational status information for the generator . The XW Auto Generator Start Home Screen displays the ge nerator start settings (i.e., ManualOf f), the generator state (running o r stopped), the stop trigger [...]

Starting and Stopping the Generator 975-0307-01-01 4–3 Starting and Stopping the Generator Use the XW Auto Generator Start to st art or stop the generator manuall y using the XW System Control Panel or automatically in response to an electrical system condition. T o set the XW Auto Generator S tart to start and stop the generator automatically: 1[...]

Operation 4–4 975-0307-01-01 Using Quiet Time Use the Quiet T ime feature to ensure that the XW Auto Generator S tart will not start the generator during the night or during times that conf lict with local noise restrictions. Using Quiet T ime involves three steps. 1. “QT En” must be set to [Enabled ]. The default setting is [Enabled]. 2. “[...]

Modes of Operation 975-0307-01-01 4–5 3. Use the navigation buttons to select the minutes, then press Enter . If the 24-hour clock is being used, go to step 5. 4. Use the navigation buttons to select AM or PM, then press Enter . 5. Press Exit twice to return to the System Home screen. T o set the end of Quiet Time: 1. On the Auto Gen S tart menu,[...]

Operation 4–6 975-0307-01-01 Putting the XW Auto Generator Start in Standby Mode Use the XW System Control Panel to put the XW Auto Generator S tart into Standby mode. Figure 4-4 Changing the Mode to Standby XW System Home Screen Select Device Menu XW Auto Generator Start Settings Me nus Press the Enter button when the XW System Home Screen is di[...]

Modes of Operation 975-0307-01-01 4–7 Returning the XW Auto Generator Start to Oper ating Mode Use the XW System Control Panel to return the XW Auto Generator S tart to Operating mode. Figure 4-5 Returning the Mode to Operating XW System Home Screen XW Auto Generator Start Settings Menu Press the Enter button when the XW System Home Screen is dis[...]

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5 T r oubleshooting Chapter 5, “T roubleshooting” contains information and procedures to troubl eshoot the XW Automatic Generator Start. For this T opic.... See.... “Faults and W arnings” page 5–2 “W arning Messages ” page 5–3 “Fault Messages” page 5–6[...]

T roubleshooting 5–2 975-0307-01-01 F aults and W arnings Under certain conditions, the XW Auto Generator S tart generates a fault or warning message. These me ssages ap pear on the XW System Control Panel. Acknowledging messages When a fault or warning message appe ars, it will remain on the screen until it is acknowledged by pressing Enter on t[...]

Wa r n i n g M e s s a g e s 975-0307-01-01 5–3 T o view a fault list or warning list: 1. On the Select Device menu , highlight System and press Enter . 2. On the System Settings menu, high light V iew Fault List or V iew Wa r n i n g L i s t . 3. Press Enter . W arning Messag es T able 5-1 provides details and sugges ts action for XW Auto Genera[...]

T roubleshooting 5–4 975-0307-01-01 W203 Manual Off: Max generator run tim e reached. Reset GenMode. No The generator has run for its maximum allowable time. The XW Auto Generator Start has stopped the generator and changed the GenMode to [ManualOff]. Acknowledge the warning. Return the XW Auto Generator Start to the desired GenMode [Automatic or[...]

Wa r n i n g M e s s a g e s 975-0307-01-01 5–5 W250 The selected value failed to change. T ry again. No Y ou have tried to chang e the Gen T ype without putting the system into Standby first. Put the system into Standby , change the Gen T ype, then return the system to Operating mode. Y ou have tried to se t th e “Exercise Dur” for longer th[...]

T roubleshooting 5–6 975-0307-01-01 F ault Messages When the XW Auto Genera tor Start detects a fault condition, it stops the generator . The red Fault light also comes on, and the XW System Control Panel displays a fault message. The XW Auto Generator Start remembers the GenMode that it was in at the time it detected the fault. After yo u have c[...]

Fa u l t M e s s a g e s 975-0307-01-01 5–7 F500 Serial Number Failure, Service Required. No The silicon serial ID number has failed and the XW Auto Generator Start has gone into Standby . Call your dealer or Xantrex. F501 Memory Failure. Service Required. No The XW Auto Generator Start has suffered a non-volatile memory failure. Call your dealer[...]

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A Specifications Appendix A contains the electrical, mechanical, and environmental specifications for the XW Auto Generator Start . All specifications are subject to change without notice. For this T opic.... See.... “Electrical Specifications” page A–2 “Mechanical Specifications” page A–3 “Environmental Specifications” page A–4 ?[...]

Specifications A–2 975-0307-01-01 Electrical Specifications *Limited to Class 2 levels (100 V A) as in Chapter 2, page 2–5. Nominal input n etwork voltage 15 Vdc Maximum operating curr ent 200 mA @ n ominal input network vol tage Relay contact voltage rating 12 Vdc, 30 Vdc max.* Maximum relay contact current 5 A DC* Nominal 12/2 4 V th ermostat[...]

Mechanical Specifications 975-0307-01-01 A–3 Mechanical Specifications Dimensions 3 ¾ × 5 ¾ x 1 ½ (95.5 × 146 × 37 mm) W eight 0.5 lb. (225 g) Mounting 4x #6 screws Connectors 2x Xanbus: RJ45 —8 pins 1x 20-contact pl uggable connector (T yco Mate’n’ Lok 2 connector) Figure A-1 XW Auto Generator Start Dimensions Illustration Not to Sca[...]

Specifications A–4 975-0307-01-01 Environmental Specifications Regulatory Compliance Operating temperature -4 to 122 °F (-20 to 50 °C) Storage temperature -40 to 185 °F (-40 to 85 °C) Maximum case temperature 140 °F (60 °C) Operating humidit y 5 to 95% Storage humidity 5 to 95% Ignition protection None Safety CSA certified to CSA1 0 7.1-01 [...]

B Gener ator Auto Start Requir ements and T ypes Appendix B describes the generator requirements and starting types that can be used with the XW Auto Generator Start. For this T opic.... See.... “Recommended Features” page B–2 “Generator Starting T ypes” page B–2[...]

Generator Auto Start Requirements and Types B–2 975-0307-01-01 Recommended F eatures In order for the generator to be au tomatically started by the XW Auto Generator Start, it must include electr ic start and an automatic choke. An automatic primer system may also be required on natural gas and propane powered generators. The generator shou ld al[...]

Generator Starting T ypes 975-0307-01-01 B–3 Tw o W i r e The two-wire type is suitable for gene rators that are fully automatic. This merely requires two wires to be conn ected together for the generator to start and run. Separating the wires stops the generator . Some generators use a mom entary tw o-wire connection for starting and stopping. I[...]

Generator Auto Start Requirements and Types B–4 975-0307-01-01 Connection The common wire from the generator should co nnect to the common connections of both Relay 1 and Rela y 2 (wires 16 and 18 respectively). The start wire from the generator connec ts to the normally open contact of Relay 2 and the generator stop wire connects to the normally[...]

C Relay Timing Appendix C contains in formation about relay configuration and timing for each major type of XW Auto Generator S tart starti ng mode. This information applies to each of the gene rator types described from page 2–9 to page 2–21. For this T opic.... See.... “RunMode” page C–2 “MomentaryRun Mode” page C–3 “GlowStop Mo[...]

Relay T iming C–2 975-0307-01-01 RunMode For generators with Run Mode starting types (T ypes 7 and 8): • Relay 1 (RunS top relay) can be used for two-wire co nfigured generators. • Relay 1 (RunStop) and Relay 2 (Sta rt) can be used with a common ground for three-wire configured generators. • The Preheat will never overlap the Crank T ime. ?[...]

MomentaryRun Mode 975-0307-01-01 C–3 MomentaryRun Mode For generators with Mo mentaryRun mode starting ty pes (T ype 1 1): • Relay 1 (Run/S top relay) can be used for two -wire configured generators. • Relay 2 has no unique func tion in this configuration, but it is easiest to leave it doing the cranking so that another configuration is not r[...]

Relay T iming C–4 975-0307-01-01 GlowStop Mode For generators with GlowS top mode starting ty pes (T ypes 1, 2, 3, 6, 12 ): • Relay 1 (Stop) and Relay 2 (Start) can be used with a common gro und for three-wire configured generators. • The Preheat signal shows up on Relay 1 a nd also Relay 3 (if enabled ) so that Relay 1 can be used for both P[...]

PulseStop Mode 975-0307-01-01 C–5 • The “Delay” refers to the “Preheat to Crank De lay” and may be zero. • Cranking will cease when the generato r run signal goes high for the specified hold time or when the crank time has elapsed. • T o get the ShutDown Bypass on Relay 3 with no preheat, Relay 3 must be configured for Preheat w ith[...]

Relay T iming C–6 975-0307-01-01 • The XW Auto Generator St art will make three attempts to stop the generator . If the generator has still no t stopped at the end of the third attempt, the appropriate Fault will be generated. • Each stop attempt will consist of en gaging the stop relay for 5 seconds and then waitin g 20 seconds bef ore check[...]

975-0307-01-01 WA–1 W arranty and Return Information Wa r r a n t y What does this warranty cover? This Limited W arranty is provided by Xantrex T echnology , Inc. ("Xantrex") and covers defects in wo rkm a nshi p and materials in your X W Automatic Generator Start. This warranty peri od last s for 5 years from the date of purchase at t[...]

W arranty and Return WA–2 975-0307-01-01 What proof of pur chase is requir ed? In any warranty claim, da ted proof of purchase must accompany the product and th e product must not have been disass embled or modifi ed without prior written authorization by Xantrex. Proof of purchase may be in any one of the following form s: • The dated purchase[...]

W arranty and Return 975-0307-01-01 WA–3 Disclaimer Product THIS LIMITED W ARRANTY IS THE SOL E AND EXCLUSIVE W ARRANTY PROVIDED BY XANT REX IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR XA NTREX PRODUCT AND IS, WHE RE PERMITTED BY LA W , IN LIEU OF A LL OTHER W ARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, GUARANTEE S, REPRESENT A TIONS, OBLIGA TIONS AND LIABILITIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ST[...]

W arranty and Return WA–4 975-0307-01-01 When you contact Xantrex to obtain service, please have your instru ction manual ready for reference and be prepared to supply: • The serial number of your product • Information about the installation and us e of the unit • Information about th e failure and/or reason for th e return • A copy of yo[...]

W arranty and Return 975-0307-01-01 WA–5 Information About Y our System As soon as you open your XW A utomatic Generator Start package, record th e following information and be sure to keep your proof of purchase. If you need to contact Customer Service, please record the fo llowing det ails befo re calling. This information will help our represe[...]

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Index 975-0307-01-01 IX–1 A AGS T riggers menu 3–11 automatic mode 3–29 B B+ wires 2–7 bottom panel features 1–6 C clearing faults 5–2 Crank Retry T ime 3–26 Crank T ime 3–25 Customer Service preparing to call WA–5 D Device Info menu 3–30 Down arrow button 3–2 E electrical specifications A–2 Enable Load 3–18 Enable T emp1 [...]

Index 975-0307-01-01 IX–2 Enable 3–7 End 3–9 R regulatory listings A–4 Relay3 3–24 Run Hold T ime 3–25 run mode C–2 S serial number recording WA–5 settings quiet time 4–4 specifications A–2 St a r t D C V 3–12 Start Load 3–19 Start T r ies 3–26 Starter Cool Down 3–21 startstop mode C–4 St ar t V 15min 3–13 24Hr 3–1[...]

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