Xantrex Automatic Generator manual

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

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

About Xantrex Xantrex T echnology Inc. is a worl d-leadi ng supplier of advanced power electroni cs and controls with products from 50 watt mobile units to one MW utility-s cale systems fo r wind, solar , batteries, fuel cells, microturbines, and backup power app lications in bo th grid-co nnected and stand-alone systems. Xantrex products include i[...]

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 Automatic Generator S tart. Scope The Guide provides safety guidelin es, detai led planning and setup information, procedures for installing the Automatic Generator S tart, as w[...]

About T his Guide iv 975-0082-01-01 Organization This Guide is or ganized into five chapters and three appendixes. Chapter 1, “Introduction”, introd uces and describes features of the Automatic Generator S tart. Chapter 2, “Inst allation”, contains planning information and procedures to install the Automatic Generator S tart. Chapter 3, “[...]

About T his Guide 975-0082-01-01 v Conventions Used The following conventions are used in this guide. Abbreviations and Acronyms Related Information For more information about related products, refer to: Xanbus System Installation Guide (975-013 6-01-01) Inverter/Char ger Installation Guide (975-0126-0 1-01) Inverter/Char ger Operation Guide (975-0[...]

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vii Important Safety Instructions Gener al Precautions 1. Before installing and using the Auto Gen S tart, read all appropriate sections of this guide. 2. If the Auto Gen Start is inoperative, see “W arranty and Product Information” on page W A–1. 3. Do not dismantle the Auto Gen S t art; it contains no user service able parts. See “Informa[...]

Safety viii 975-0082-01-01 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, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is oper ate d in a residen[...]

975-0082-01-01 ix Important Safety Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - vii 1 Introduction About the Automatic Generator Start - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2 Features - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [...]

Contents x 975-0082-01-01 Connecting the thermostats (optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–23 Connecting an external shutdown (optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–23 Connecting an external manual on/off switch (optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–23 Connecting an external on/off L[...]

Contents 975-0082-01-01 xi StartV:2hr - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–21 StartV:24hr - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–22 StopBattV - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–22 Enable [...]

Contents xii 975-0082-01-01 Safe mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–7 Hibernate mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–8 Viewing the Firmware Revision Number - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–[...]

1 Intr oduction Chapter 1 describes the main features of the Automatic Generator St art. It also describes the Xanbus System of which the Auto Gen S tart is a component.[...]

Introduction 1–2 975-0082-01-01 About the Automatic Gener ator Start Function and benefits The Xantrex Automatic Generator S tart (Auto Gen Start) automatically starts and stops your gene rator using dry contact rela ys to operate the auto-start function of your generator . (Dry contacts op erate only as switches. The Auto Gen Start does not prov[...]

Fe a t u r e s 975-0082-01-01 1–3 F eatures Generator starting The Auto Gen S tart can automatically start a generator in response to: • low battery voltage • low battery capacity (“state of charge”) • high inverter load • a thermostat signal • a pre-programm ed e xercise period Y ou can also use the Auto Gen S tar t to manually sta[...]

Introduction 1–4 975-0082-01-01 System Requir ements The Auto Gen S tart is not designed for stand-alone operation. It does not function in a simple system containi ng only an Auto Gen S tart and a generator . The Auto Gen Start requires several other components for configuration and operation. Generator The generator should have automatic starti[...]

F ront and Bottom P anel 975-0082-01-01 1–5 Fr ont and Bottom P anel Indicator lights Four lights on the front panel indicate the op erating status and ne twork status of the Auto Gen S tart. Connectors T wo netw ork ports on the bottom panel connect the Auto Gen S tart to the Xanbus system. A 20-contact pl ugg able connector (also on the bottom [...]

Introduction 1–6 975-0082-01-01 Bottom panel Network connectors Each network port can accept an eight-pin RJ45 plug attached to a CA T 5 cable. Depending on your installation, you may need to use one or both the network conn ectors. For more information, see the Xanbus S ystem Installation Guide . 20-contact connector The 20-contact connector all[...]

Xanbus System Components 975-0082-01-01 1–7 Xanbus System Components System description The Xantrex Xanbus system includes the Auto Gen Start and other Xanbus-enabled devices. Each device interacts and communicates with the other devices, creating a power system that can be precisely configured to your needs. Network diagram Figure 1-3 shows the [...]

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2 Installation Chapter 2 contains inform ation and procedures to install the Auto Gen S tart. This chapter will help you prepare to install the Auto Gen S tart by providing: • a summary of the tasks involved • a list of materials and tools required • recommendations for choosing an installation location This chapter then provides procedures f[...]

Installation 2–2 975-0082-01-01 Preparing an Installation Before you install the Auto Gen Star t, you must consider how and where the unit will be mounted, and plan the connection rout es between the Auto Gen S tart, the generator , thermostats and the control panel. T ools and materials required Before beginning an installation, you will need th[...]

Preparing an Installation 975-0082-01-01 2–3 Choosing a location The Auto Gen S tart should be inst alled in a location that meets the following requirements: Routing the connections Dry The unit is intended for use in a dry location. The Auto Gen Sta rt complies with U L458 Mari ne Supplement drip-test requirements, but the location shou ld be a[...]

Installation 2–4 975-0082-01-01 Because the Auto Gen S tart will be part of a Xanbus system, yo u must consider how to route two types of connections: • connections to the generator , ther mostats, and other external devices and switches, using the 20-contact connector and wiring harne ss. • connections to other Xanbus-ena bled devices, using[...]

Installing the Auto Gen Start 975-0082-01-01 2–5 Installation overview Installing the Auto Gen S tart involves the following steps: 1. Mounting the unit. 2. Connecting the wiring harness to: • the generator (page 2–9) • thermostats (op tional) (page 2–23) • external shu tdown switch (o ptional) (pag e 2–23) • external on/of f switch[...]

Installation 2–6 975-0082-01-01 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, and are therefore not a shock hazard. Class 2 circuits As per the US National Electrical Code (NEC) and the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), available powe [...]

Installing the Auto Gen Start 975-0082-01-01 2–7 W iring harness Connections to the gen erator , thermostats, and external on/off switches are made using a wiring harness that plugs into the 20-contact connector (see Figure 2-1). The wires on the wiri ng harness c an be extended to meet installation requirements. When extending the wire harness, [...]

Installation 2–8 975-0082-01-01 T able 2-1 Contact numbers and functions Wi re number Functio n Wiring harness wire color 1 Thermostat 1 input Y ellow 2 Thermostat 1 return Gray 3 Thermostat 2 input Orange 4 Thermostat 2 return Gray 5 External shutdown input White/Black 6 External shutdown return Gray 7 External manual o n input White/Green 8 Ext[...]

Installing the Auto Gen Start 975-0082-01-01 2–9 Connecting the gener a tor T o connect the Auto Gen Start to a ge nerator , you must identify the start wiring configuration of the generator yo u want to use. Generators must be auto-start capable, and generators equipped with remote operation connections are idea l. If the generator is equipped f[...]

Installation 2–10 975-0082-01-01 Ty p e 1 T ype 1 is a three-wi re GlowStop configuration rec ommended for “three- wire” generators w ith glow plug s that n eed to be operated before a start is attempted. Figure 2-3 T ype 1 connection diagram T able 2-2 T ype 1 relay and timing preset configurations Relay 1 mode GlowS top Relay 3 mode No func[...]

Installing the Auto Gen Start 975-0082-01-01 2–11 Ty p e 2 T ype 2 is a three-wi re Glow Stop 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 prehe at and cranking [...]

Installation 2–12 975-0082-01-01 Ty p e 3 T ype 3 is a three-wire GlowStop with shutdown bypass configuration. The configuration sh own in Figure 2-5 uses a sh utd own bypass output to temporarily disabl e the generato r ’ s low oil pre ssure shutdown functionality during cranking. (Generat ors with thi s functionality often have a manu al mean[...]

Installing the Auto Gen Start 975-0082-01-01 2–13 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, T ype 5 and T ype 13 connection diagram T able 2-5 T ype 4 relay and timing preset configurations Relay 1 mode StartS top Relay 3[...]

Installation 2–14 975-0082-01-01 Ty p e 5 T ype 5 is a three-wire St artS top conf iguration that uses relay 3 to provide the preheat signal for Generac’ s Guardian Diesel generators. The wiring diagram for a T ype 5 configuration is the same as a T ype 4 (see Figure 2-6 ). T able 2-6 T ype 5 relay and timing preset configurations Relay 1 mode [...]

Installing the Auto Gen Start 975-0082-01-01 2–15 Ty p e 6 T ype 6 is a three-wire GlowS top co nf iguration that has a normally closed Run/S top contact. This generator type is intended for Y amaha generators. 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 [...]

Installation 2–16 975-0082-01-01 Figure 2-8 T ype 7, T ype 8, and T ype 11 connection diagram (two-wire) Figure 2-9 T ype 7 and T ype 8 connect ion diagram (three-wire) T able 2-8 T ype 7 relay and timing preset configurations Relay 1 mode Run Relay 3 mode No function Gen Run si gnal hold ti me 0.5 s Preheat time 20 s Preheat to crank delay 1 s C[...]

Installing the Auto Gen Start 975-0082-01-01 2–17 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 and Fish er Panda generators. T ype 8 is identical to T ype 7 except that it provides no preheat signal before cranking. See Figure 2-8 and Figure 2-9 for wiring diagrams. T ab[...]

Installation 2–18 975-0082-01-01 Ty p e 9 T ype 9 is a StartS t op mode configuration wi th shutdo wn byp ass functionality on relay 3. This config uration is intended for W esterbeke generators. Figure 2-10 T ype 9 connection diagram T able 2-10 T ype 9 relay and timing preset configurations Relay 1 mode StartS top Relay 3 mode Shutdown Bypass G[...]

Installing the Auto Gen Start 975-0082-01-01 2–19 T ype 10 T ype 10 is a StartS top mod e configuration with no preheat signal or shutdown bypass fun ctionality . Figure 2-11 T ype 10 connection diagram T able 2-11 T ype 10 relay and timing preset configurations Relay 1 mode StartS top Relay 3 mode No function Gen Run si gnal hold ti me 0.5 s Pre[...]

Installation 2–20 975-0082-01-01 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 . The wiring diagram for a T ype 1 1 co nfiguration[...]

Installing the Auto Gen Start 975-0082-01-01 2–21 T ype 12 T ype 12 is a three-wire GlowSt op configuration 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 cra[...]

Installation 2–22 975-0082-01-01 T ype 13 T ype 13 is a three-wire Puls eStop 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 off and the Auto Gen Start recognizin g that the generator is of f. The wiring diagram for[...]

Installing the Auto Gen Start 975-0082-01-01 2–23 Connecting the thermostats (optional) W ires 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the wiring harness can be con ne cted 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 wire s connect t o 12 /24 V output signals f[...]

Installation 2–24 975-0082-01-01 If your generator battery do es no t have the required voltage , any 12V or 24V power source will suit this purpose. If an alternate power source is used, the negative of th e power source must be con nect to the other contact of the switch. Multiple control panels or simple co ntact closures can be wired to the e[...]

Installing the Auto Gen Start 975-0082-01-01 2–25 Connecting the wiring harnes s to the Auto Gen Start After all the external connections have been wired to the wiring harness, the connecto r on the wiring harness mu st be plugged into the 20 -contact connector on the Auto Gen Start. T o connect the wiring harness to the Auto Gen S tart: ◆ W it[...]

Installation 2–26 975-0082-01-01 Connecting the control panel and other network-enabled devices T o connect the Auto Gen Start to a System Control Panel or another network-enabled device, plug a Xantrex network cable or equivalent from another device into one of t he network connectors on th e bo ttom p ane l of the Auto Gen S tart. See Figure 2-[...]

3 Configur ation Chapter 3 contains inform ation and procedures for configuring the Automatic Gene rator S tart. It describes how you can view the Auto Gen S tart menu on the System Control Panel , and how you can change Auto Gen S tart settings using the System Control Panel . Chapter 3 also discusses each Auto Gen S tart setting by: • Defining [...]

Configuration 3–2 975-0082-01-01 Configuring the Auto Gen Start The Auto Gen Start has a number of se ttings that you must configure to ensure that the generator automatica lly starts and stops under the right conditions and at the right time. If your Auto Gen Start was pre-insta lled in your Xanbus system, it may already be configured to work wi[...]

Configuring the Auto Gen Start 975-0082-01-01 3–3 Changing Auto Gen Start settings using the System Control P anel If you need to change an Auto Gen S t art setting, use the buttons on the System Control Panel to perform three basic steps: 1. V iew the Select Device menu. 2. Select the Auto Gen S tart from the Select Device menu. 3. Select and ad[...]

Configuration 3–4 975-0082-01-01 V iewing the Auto Gen Start menu On the Select Device menu, select the Auto Gen S tart to view and change its settings. T o select the Auto Gen S tart from the Select Device menu: 1. On the Select Device menu, use the down arrow button to highlight Auto Gen S tart. 2. Press Enter . The Auto Gen Start menu appears.[...]

T he Auto Gen Start Me nu 975-0082-01-01 3–5 T o select and adjust a changeable setting: 1. On the Auto Gen S tart men u, use the up arrow or down arro w button to highlight the setting you want to change. 2. Press Enter to highlight the current value of that changeable setting. Some values appear with an asterisk (*) to identify them as the valu[...]

Configuration 3–6 975-0082-01-01 Figure 3-5 Auto Gen Start menu contents[...]

T he Auto Gen Start Me nu 975-0082-01-01 3–7 The Auto Gen Start basic menu The Auto Gen S tart basic menu lists settings you may have to adjust routinely . The System Control Panel displays the Auto Gen Start basic menu by default. If you would like additional control over automatic generator starting, you can find more sett ings on the Auto Gen [...]

Configuration 3–8 975-0082-01-01 Gen Status Full name Generator Operating S tatus Purpose “Gen Status” reports the current operating state of the generator . Y ou cannot adjust any “Gen Status” values. Gen T rig ger Purpose “Gen T rigger” reports the source of the active generator start trigger . Start triggers can include battery vol[...]

T he Auto Gen Start Me nu 975-0082-01-01 3–9 A GS Mode Purpose “AGS Mode” is a chan geable setting that contro ls the current operating mode of the Auto Gen Start. When to use Y ou should change “AGS Mode” when you want to switch between automatic generator control an d manual generator contro l. When the Xanb us system powers up all netw[...]

Configuration 3–10 975-0082-01-01 • External Shutdown —Whe n the Auto Gen Start is connected to a sensor or meter (a moisture detector , for example) wired to contacts 5 and 6 of the 20-contact connector , it stops the generator when the device is ac tiva ted. See “Con ne cting an external shutdown (optional)” on page 2–23. • External[...]

T he Auto Gen Start Me nu 975-0082-01-01 3–11 Q T Enable Full name Quiet T ime Enable Purpose “QT Enable” enables or disables the Quiet T ime functionality of the Auto Gen S tart. “QT Enable” applies only when the Au to Gen Start is in Automatic mode. When to use When you need to use the Auto Gen S tart Quiet T ime feature, set “QT Enab[...]

Configuration 3–12 975-0082-01-01 Use the Quiet T ime feature to ensure that the generator will not run during the night, or to comply with “Qui et T ime” guidelines at R V parks and campgrounds. T o use the Auto Gen Start Quiet T ime fe ature, first set “ QT Enable” to On, then set two times of the day or night (a Quiet T ime Begin time [...]

T he Auto Gen Start Me nu 975-0082-01-01 3–13 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 you to set “QT Begin”. When to use “QT End” function s only if th e Auto Gen S tart is in Automatic mode. For more information about when to use “QT [...]

Configuration 3–14 975-0082-01-01 S tate of char ge information When a DC Monitor is in stalled, you can monitor the batteries’ state of charge on the System screen or inverter/char ger menu. Outcomes If you set “S tart SOC” too high, the generator will start more frequently than is convenient. If you set “S tart SOC” too low , your bat[...]

T he Auto Gen Start Me nu 975-0082-01-01 3–15 Whenever the generator starts automatically in res ponse to “Start DCV”, it will stop when the battery volta ge reaches the Stop Battery V oltage (“StopBattV”) setti ng. If you have enabled “Stop Float” or “S top Absorb”, the generator will stop wh en the Absorption or Float stages of [...]

Configuration 3–16 975-0082-01-01 Enable T emp2 Full name Enable Thermostat 2. Purpose “Enable T emp2” is intended to be used when the Auto Gen Start is connected to a second thermostat. All information and procedures for “Enable T e mp1” also app ly for “Enabl e T emp2”. Gen T ype Full name Generator type Purpose “Gen T ype ” is [...]

T he Auto Gen Start Me nu 975-0082-01-01 3–17 When to use Use this setting after installin g the Auto Gen Start. Selecting a suitable “Gen T ype” automatically configures the Auto Gen S tart to work with the ignition system and starting requirements of your generator . If you are not sure of your generator ’ s requirem ents, please consult [...]

Configuration 3–18 975-0082-01-01 Auto Gen Start advanced menu The Auto Gen S tart adva nced menu contains set tings that can give you even more control over auto matic generator s tarts and stop s. T o view the Auto Gen S tart adva nce d me nu on the Sys tem Cont rol Pa nel , s ee page 4–5. In addition to several items from th e basic menu, th[...]

T he Auto Gen Start Me nu 975-0082-01-01 3–19 AG S T r i g g e rs m e n u The AGS T riggers menu contains ad ditional settings for automatically starting and stopping the generator . Th is menu allows you to adjust the default settings for state of charge (when a DC Monitor is installed), battery voltage, thermostat on/off si gnals, inverter load[...]

Configuration 3–20 975-0082-01-01 Purpose “S top SOC” is a changeable settin g that allows you to set the Auto Gen S tart to stop the generator when th e batteries reach a pre-set state of charge. When to use In Automatic mode, the Auto Ge n Start will stop the generator when the batteries’ state of charge equals the “S top SOC” setting[...]

T he Auto Gen Start Me nu 975-0082-01-01 3–21 When to use In Automatic mode, the Auto Gen S tart will st art the generator when the system battery voltage (as measured by the inverter/charger) falls below the “S tartV :15min” setting for 15 minutes. Y ou can use one of the S tarting Batte ry V oltage settings (“StartV :30sec”, “StartV :[...]

Configuration 3–22 975-0082-01-01 If the Auto Gen S tart is set to Automatic mode, then the Auto Gen S tart will start the generator when the system batt ery voltage (as measured by the inverter/charg er) falls below th e “S tartV :2hr” setting for 2 hours. See “StartV :15min” for more information. StartV :24hr Full name S tarting Battery[...]

T he Auto Gen Start Me nu 975-0082-01-01 3–23 S topping conditions Whenever the generator starts automa tically based on the Starting Battery V oltage, it will shut off once the S topping Battery V oltage has been reached. If “S top Float” or “Stop Absorb” have been enabled, the Auto Gen Start will stop the generator if the Float or Absor[...]

Configuration 3–24 975-0082-01-01 Outcomes Selecting On enables the Start on Inverter Load Current (“S tart Load”) and St op on Inverter Load Current (“S top Load”) functionality . If the Auto Gen Start is in Automatic mode and “Enable Load” is set to On, the Auto Gen S tart stops and starts the ge nerator according to the values you [...]

T he Auto Gen Start Me nu 975-0082-01-01 3–25 Stop Load Full name S top on Inverter Load Current Purpose “S top Load” sets the Auto Gen S tar t to stop the generator at a specified AC load on the i nverter . The “Stop L oad” setting applies to situations when the Auto Gen S tart has started the generator to assist the inverter with poweri[...]

Configuration 3–26 975-0082-01-01 In power systems with long cables be tween the batteries and the inverter/ charger (over 10 feet [3 m]), the meas ured battery voltage can b e a poor indicator of battery condition. In such cases, the ba tteries are more assured of a full char ge if the genera tor runs until the char ger reaches the Absorb stage,[...]

T he Auto Gen Start Me nu 975-0082-01-01 3–27 assured of a full char ge if the genera tor runs until the char ger reaches the Float stage, rather than waiting until the char ger charges the batteries to the voltag e you may have set for “S topBattV” (see page 3–22). For more information on battery ch ar ging, see your inverter/char ger guid[...]

Configuration 3–28 975-0082-01-01 Generator Configur ation menu The Gene rator Conf igurati on (AGS Gen Confi g) menu contains additio nal options for configurin g the Auto Gen S tart for your make and model of generator . The it ems on this menu in clude the settings you automatically select when you select a Gen T ype (see “Gen T ype” on pa[...]

T he Auto Gen Start Me nu 975-0082-01-01 3–29 Max Run Time Full name Maximum Generator Run T ime Purpose The Max Run T ime setting allows you to set a limit on how long the generator will run. This setting overri des any automatic start triggers. For example, if the generator starts in response to low battery voltage, and your batteries are n ot [...]

Configuration 3–30 975-0082-01-01 This setting also requires you to set an Exercise Duration (see “Exercise Dur” on page 3–30) and an Exercise T ime (see “Exercise T ime” on page 3–31). When to use Generators need to run regularl y in order to maintain mechanic al health and performanc e. If you have no need to use your generator (for[...]

T he Auto Gen Start Me nu 975-0082-01-01 3–31 Exercise Time Purpose “Exercise T ime” allows you to set the time of day that the Auto Gen Start exercises the generator . This setting also requires you to set an Exercise Period and an Exercise Duration. When to use Y ou must set the Exercise T ime when you have set the Exercise Period and the E[...]

Configuration 3–32 975-0082-01-01 Some diesel generators require preheatin g of their glow p lugs befo re start cranking. Setting “Relay3” to Preheat enables Relay 3 to perform this function in addition to Relay 1. Some generators require Relay 3 to switch 12 volts to the glow plugs, while some gene rators require ground to be switched to the[...]

T he Auto Gen Start Me nu 975-0082-01-01 3–33 Crank Retry Time Purpose “Crank Retry T ime” specifies the le ngth of time the S tart 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. When to use This setting is auto[...]

Configuration 3–34 975-0082-01-01 Start T ries “Start T ries” specifies how many times the Auto Gen Start will attempt to start the generator . On the first star t try , the Auto Gen S tart cranks the starter motor for the Crank T ime. If the generator does not start, on subsequent start tries, the Auto Gen S tart cranks the st art motor for [...]

T he Auto Gen Start Me nu 975-0082-01-01 3–35 A GS: Device Info menu The Dev ice Info menu al lows you to view t he Fault, W arning and Event logs. On the Device Info menu you can also restor e the default settings for the Auto Gen Start. V iew F ault Log Purpose The Fault Log displa ys the last 20 Auto Gen S tart faults for your reference. When [...]

Configuration 3–36 975-0082-01-01 User Settings Use this table to record any customized Auto Gen S t art settings for future reference. Setting V a lues Default User Setting “QT Begin” 12:00AM–1 1:59PM (12-h our clock) 00:00–23:59 (24-hour clock) 9:00PM (12-hour clock) 21:00 (24-hour clock) “QT End” 12:00AM–1 1:59PM (1 2-hour clock)[...]

4 Oper ation Chapter 4 describes the operation of the Auto Gen S tart and how to get the most from its features. This includes information about: • using the Auto Gen S tart for both manual and automatic generator control. • setting Quiet T ime. • displaying the advanced Auto Gen S tart menu. • changing system modes. • viewing the firmwar[...]

Operation 4–2 975-0082-01-01 Starting and Stopping the Generator Y ou can use the Auto Gen S tart to start the generator manually (on demand, using the System Control Panel) and au tomatically (in response to an electrical system condition). In general, to avoid Auto Gen Start faults, try not to combine automatic and external manual starts and st[...]

Setting Quiet T ime 975-0082-01-01 4–3 Setting Quiet Time Use the Quiet T i me feature to ensure that the Auto Gen S tart will not start the generator during the night, or during times that might clash with “Quiet T ime” guidelines at R V parks and campgrounds. Setting Quiet T ime for the firs t time involves three steps: 1. Setting “QT Ena[...]

Operation 4–4 975-0082-01-01 3. Use the up or down arrow bu tton to select the minute, then press Enter . If you are using th e 24-hour clock, go to step 5. 4. Use the up or down arrow bu tton to select AM or PM, then press Enter . 5. Press Exit twice to return to the System screen. Setting the end of Quiet Time Setting a time for “QT End” de[...]

V iewing the Advanced Menu 975-0082-01-01 4–5 V iewing the Advanced Menu The System Control Panel can displa y the Auto Gen S tart menu in two formats: basic and advanced. The Auto Gen Start basic menu is displayed by default. It lists status information and settings you may have to adjust routinely . See “The Auto Gen S tart basic menu” on p[...]

Operation 4–6 975-0082-01-01 Changing System Modes The system modes described in this section affect the behavior of the Auto Gen S tart and every Xanbus-enabled device in the system. Y ou will have to change the system mode when se tting a Generator T ype, travelling, putting your vehicle in storage, or when installing a new Xanbus-enabled devic[...]

Changing System Modes 975-0082-01-01 4–7 Operating mode Characteristics Operating mode is the default mode of the Auto Gen S tart. In Operating mode, the Auto Gen S tart communicat es on the n etwork, responds to signal input, and can start and stop the generator automa tically . Operating mode includes all the AGS Modes describ ed on page 3–9 [...]

Operation 4–8 975-0082-01-01 Hibernate mode Characteri stics Hibernate mode remov es power from t he Auto Gen S tart an d all Xanbus- enabled devices on the Xanbus sys t em . The Auto Gen S t art suspends all operations (including starting an d st opping the generator) until power is restored to the network. If there are active faults in the syst[...]

5 T r oubleshooting Chapter 5 contains inform ation and procedures to troubleshoot the Auto Gen St art, including tables of warnings and faults for your reference.[...]

T roublesho oting 5–2 975-0082-01-01 F aults and W arnings Under certain conditions, the Auto Gen Start generates a fault or warning message. These messages appear on th e System Control Panel. This section describes how to respond to fault and warning messages whe n they appear . Acknowledging messages When a fault or warning message appears, yo[...]

Wa r n i n g M e s s a g e s 975-0082-01-01 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 Messages T able 5-1 provides details and sugg ests action for Auto Gen Start w[...]

T roublesho oting 5–4 975-0082-01-01 W204 Manual Of f: Max generator cycles reached. Reset AGS Mode. No The generator has reached its maximum number of start-and-stop cycles. T o help prevent an unattended generator from star ting, the Auto Gen S tart changed the AGS Mode to ManualOff. Acknowledge the warning. Return the Auto Gen Start to the des[...]

Fa u l t M e s s a g e s 975-0082-01-01 5–5 Fa u l t M e s s a g e s When the Auto Gen S tart detects a fault condition, it stops the generator . The red Fault light also comes on, an d the System Control Panel displays a fault message. The Auto Gen S tart remembers the AGS Mo de that it was in at the time it detected the fault. After you have cl[...]

T roublesho oting 5–6 975-0082-01-01 T able 5-2 Auto Gen Start fault messages Fa u l t Number Message Self- clearing? Cause Action F200 Exceeded max number of start tries. Check ge n, clear fault. No The Auto Gen Start has tried and failed to start the generator . T o prevent draining the start battery , the Auto Gen Start will suspend furth er s[...]

A Specifications Appendix A contains the electrical, mechanical, and environmental specifications for the Auto Gen S tart . All specifications are subject to change without notice.[...]

Specifications A–2 975-0082-01-01 Electrical Specifications *Limited to Class 2 levels (100 V A) as in Chapter 2, page 2–6. Mechanical Specifications Nominal input network voltage 15 VDC Minimum operating netwo rk voltage 14.25 VDC Maximum operating network vol tage 15.75 VDC Maximum operating curr ent 200 mA @ nominal input network voltage Rel[...]

Environmental Specifications 975-0082-01-01 A–3 Envir onmental Specifications Regulatory Compliance Operating temperature -4 to 122 °F (-20 to 50 °C ) S torage temperature -40 to 185 °F (-40 to 85 °C) Maximum case temperature 140 °F (60 °C) Operati ng humidi ty 5 to 95% Storage humidity 5 to 95% Ignition protecti on None Safety CSA certifie[...]

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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 Auto Gen St art.[...]

Generator Auto Start Requirements and T ypes B–2 975-0082-01-01 Recommended F eatures In order for the generator to be au tomatically started by the Auto Gen S tart, it must include electric start a nd an automatic choke. An automatic primer system may also be required on natural gas and propane powered generators. The generator should also inclu[...]

Generator Starting T ypes 975-0082-01-01 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 m omentary tw o-wire connection for starting and stopping. I[...]

Generator Auto Start Requirements and T ypes B–4 975-0082-01-01 Connection The common wire from the generator sh ould co nnect to the common connections of both Relay 1 and Rela y 2 (wires 16 and 18 respectivel y). The start wire from the generator connec ts to the normally open contact of Relay 2 and the generator stop wire connects to the norma[...]

C Relay Timing Appendix C contains in formation about relay configuration and timing for each major type of Auto Gen S tart starting mode. This information applies to each of the generator types described from page 2–10 to page 2–20.[...]

Relay T iming C–2 975-0082-01-01 RunMode For generators with RunMode starting types (T ypes 7 a nd 8): • Relay 1 (RunS top relay) can be used for two -wire configured generators. • Relay 1 (RunStop) and Relay 2 (Sta rt) can be used with a common ground for three-wire configured generators. • The Preheat will neve r overlap the Crank T ime. [...]

MomentaryRun M ode 975-0082-01-01 C–3 MomentaryRun Mode For generators wit h MomentaryRun mode starting types (T ype 1 1): • Relay 1 (Run/S top relay) can be used for two-wire configured generators. • Relay 2 has no unique fu nc 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–4 975-0082-01-01 GlowStop Mode For generators wit h GlowStop mode startin g types (T ypes 1, 2, 3, 6, 12): • Relay 1 (S top) and Relay 2 (Start) can be used with a commo n ground for three-wire configured generators. • The Preheat signa l shows up on Re lay 1 and also Relay 3 (if enabled) so that Relay 1 can be used for both P[...]

PulseStop Mode 975-0082-01-01 C–5 • The “Delay” refers to the “Prehe at to Crank Delay” 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 pre hea t, Re lay 3 must be configured for Preheat w [...]

Relay T iming C–6 975-0082-01-01 • The Auto Gen Start will make three attempts to stop the generator . If the generator has still not stopped at the end of the third attempt, the appropriate Fault will be generated. • Each stop attempt will consist of en gagi ng the st op relay for 5 seconds and then wai ting 20 secon ds before chec king the [...]

975-0082-01-01 WA–1 W arranty and Return Information Wa r r a n t y What does this warranty cover? This Limited W arran ty is pro vided by Xantrex T echno logy , Inc. ("Xantrex") and covers defects in wo rkmanship and ma t erials in your A utomatic Generator Start. This warranty period lasts fo r 12 months fr om the date of purchase at [...]

W arranty and Return WA–2 975-0082-01-01 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 disas s embled or modifi ed without prior written authorization by Xantrex. Proof of purchase may be in any one of the following fo rms: • The dated purchas[...]

W arranty and Return 975-0082-01-01 WA–3 Disclaimer Product THIS LIMITED W ARRANTY IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE W ARRANTY PROVIDED BY XANTREX IN CONNECTION WITH Y OUR XANTREX PRODUCT A ND IS, WHERE PERMI TTED BY LA W , IN LIEU OF A LL OTHER W ARRANTIES, CON DITIONS, GUARANTEE S, REPRESENT A T IONS, OBLIGA TIONS AND LIABILITI ES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, [...]

W arranty and Return WA–4 975-0082-01-01 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 th e installation and u se of the unit • Information about th e failure and/or reason for the return • A copy of yo[...]

W arranty and Return 975-0082-01-01 WA–5 Information About Y our System As soon as you open your A utomatic Generat or Start package, record the foll owing inform ation and be sure to keep y our proof of purch ase. If you need to contact Customer Service, please record the fo llow ing det a ils befo re calling. This information will help our repr[...]

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A Advanced menu 3–18 AGS Mode 3–9 AGS T riggers menu 3–19 asterisk beside selected value 3–5 automatic mode 3–9 B B+ wires 2–8 Basic menu 3–7, 3–18 bottom panel features 1–6 C Clear Faults 3–17 clearing faults 5–2 Configure Gen 3–18 Configure T riggers 3–18 Crank Retry T ime 3–33 Crank T ime 3–32 Customer Service prepa[...]

Index IX–2 975-0082-01-01 I Information about Y our System form WA–5 M manual off mode 3–10 manual on mode 3–10 Max Run T ime 3–29 mechanical specifications A–2 modes 4–6 momentary run mode C–3 N network connecto r 1–6 Network light 1–5 networ k po w er consumpti on 1–4 network-managed po wer system 1–7 O Operating mode 4–[...]

Index 975-0082-01-01 IX–3 U Up arrow button 3–3 user settings reference table 3–36 V verifying network power 2–26 W W arni ng Log 3–35 warning messages acknowledging 5–2 reference table 5–3 warranty out of warranty service WA–4 terms and conditions WA–1 X Xanbus 1–2 Xantrex web site ii, v, 1–2[...]

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