Xantrex Technology 809-0915 manual

TM TM Xanbus ™ Automatic Genera tor Start (A GS) Owner’ s Guide TM Xanbus Automatic Generator Start ( AGS) FGA: 809- 0915 Power Generator On Netw ork Fault PN: 809-0915[...]

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ii Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (AGS) Owner’ s Guide About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Owner ’ s Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for installing, troubles hooting, operating a nd maintaining the Xanbus Automatic Gene rator S t art (AGS). Scope The Guide provides safety and opera ting guidelines, procedures for inst[...]

975-0082-01-01 iii Related Inform ation Y ou can find more information about Xantrex T echnology US A Inc. as well as its products and services at www .xantrex.com . ST A TEMENT OF HAZARD Contains state ments of avoi dance or strict compliance. Failure to follow these instructio n s can damage the unit and/or damage other equipment. IMPORT ANT : Th[...]

iv Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (AGS) Owner’ s Guide Important Safety Instructions IMPOR T ANT : R EAD AND SAVE THIS O WNER ’ S G UIDE FOR FUT URE REFERENCE . This chapter contains important safety , operation, and installation instructions for the Xanbus Automati c Generator Start (AGS). Each ti me , before using the AGS, READ ALL instru c[...]

975-0082-01-01 v FCC Information to the User This equipment has been tested and fo und to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursu ant to pa rt 15 of the FC C Rules . Th ese limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against ha rmful interference in a residential instal lation. Thi s equi pment generates, us es, and can [...]

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975-0082-01-01 1 Introduction Function The Xanbus AGS continuously mo nitors battery voltage and starts, or stops, the generator when ba ttery voltage drops below or exceed s the preset lim its. It also starts the generator to assist the system’ s inverter/ charger when output power demands are high. S tart and S top T riggers The Xanbus AGS requ[...]

2 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (A GS) Owner’ s Guide Introduction System Requirements Minimum basic system compone nts include the followin g: ❐ Freedom SW Series Inverter/Charger ❐ AC Generator or DC Generator ❐ Xanbus System Control Panel (SCP) ❐ Xanbus Automatic Generator S tart (AGS) Network Communication Pr otocol The AGS uses Xa[...]

975-0082-01-01 3 Introduction Functions Generator Starting T riggers The AGS can automaticall y st ar t a generator in response to: • a low battery voltage, • large AC load s when inverter is operating, • a thermos tat signal , or • a pre-programmed exercise peri od at a specified time of day . Generator Stopping T rigger s The AGS can auto[...]

4 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (A GS) Owner’ s Guide Introduction Material List The AGS ships with the following items: • one Xanbus Automatic Ge nerator S tart (AGS) unit, • owner ’ s guide, • wiring harness (20-pin connector), • mounting template, and • mounting screws (4). NO TE: Keep the ca rton and packing m ateri al in case [...]

975-0082-01-01 5 Introduction Xanbus-Enabled Products and Accessories The Freedom SW Inverter/Charger is a tr u e sine wave inv erter/char ger that can be used for mobile, marine and commercial applications. The Freedom SW Inverter/Charger s are designed to operate with a wide variety of generators and are capable of operating in parallel with a ge[...]

6 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (A GS) Owner’ s Guide F eatures The AGS has important features on the fr ont and back of the unit. Features on the front of the AGS are the indi cator lights for reporting statuses on power , generator, network , and faults (see Figure 2). The back of the unit features the inputs where the AGS c onnects to the X[...]

975-0082-01-01 7 Fe a t u r e s Bottom panel features Network Ports Each network port can accept an eight-pin RJ45 plug attached to a Category 5 (CA T 5) Xa nbus network cable. Depending on the installation, both por ts may be r equired. Wiring Harness Connector The 20-contact connector supports a wiring harness (supplied) that connects the AGS to [...]

8 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (A GS) Owner’ s Guide Xanbus Automatic Generator Start Installation Before in st al l in g th e AGS, consider how and where the unit will be mounted. Pre-plan th e connection routes be tween the AGS, the generator , t hermost ats, and the Xanbus System Control Panel (SCP). Materials and T ools Required The follo[...]

975-0082-01-01 9 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start Installation Routing Connections Connection T ypes Because the AGS will be pa rt of a Xanbus system, it is necessary to consider how to route two types of connections: • connections to the generator , thermo stats, and other external devices and switches, using the included 20-contact connector an[...]

10 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (A GS) Owner’ s Guide Xanbus Automatic Generator Start Installation Installation Overview Installing the AGS involve s the following steps: 1. Mounting the unit. 2. Connecting the wiring harness to: • the generator (page 14) • thermostats (optional) (page 29) • external shutdown switch (optional) (page 30[...]

975-0082-01-01 11 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start Installation W iring to the 20-contact Connector EL V Circuits EL V (Extra-Low V oltage) circ uits 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 Electri[...]

12 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (A GS) Owner’ s Guide Xanbus Automatic Generator Start Installation T o install the AGS using the wiring harness: 1. Connect each wir e on the harness to it s intended wire or contact on the generator , thermostats, or exte rnal switches . T ape, or otherwise secure, the unused wires to ensure they do not make [...]

975-0082-01-01 13 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start Installation 11 External ON/OFF/LED Indicator return (connected internally to wire number 13 ) Black 12 Generator run signal (switched B+) sense in put Vi o l e t 13 Generator run signal (switched B+) sense ret urn Black 14 Relay 1 (Generator run/stop) Normally op en contact Blue 15 Relay 1 (Genera[...]

14 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (A GS) Owner’ s Guide Xanbus Automatic Generator Start Installation Connecting the Generator T o connect the AGS to a generator, iden tify the start wiring con figuration of the generator to be used. Generators must be auto-start capable, and generators equipped with remote operat i on connection s are id ea l.[...]

975-0082-01-01 15 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start Installation Ty p e 1 T ype 1 is a three-wire GlowStop c onfiguration recomm ended for “three- wire” generators with glow plugs that need to be operated before a start is attempted. Figure 7 Ty p e 1 C o n n e c t i o n D i a g r a m Relay Function Preset Configuration Setting Relay 1 mode Glow[...]

16 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (A GS) Owner’ s Guide Xanbus Automatic Generator Start Installation Ty p e 2 T ype 2 is a three-wire GlowStop c onfiguration recomm ended for “three- wire” generators that don’t require a dedicated preheat signal. I n this configuration, the st art signal is a pplied for longer becau se the generator does[...]

975-0082-01-01 17 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start Installation Ty p e 3 T ype 3 is a three-wire GlowStop with sh utdown bypass configuration. The configuration shown in Figure 9 uses a shutdown bypass output to temporarily disable the generator ’ s lo w oil pressure shutdown functionality during cranking. Generators with th is functionality of t[...]

18 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (A GS) Owner’ s Guide Xanbus Automatic Generator Start Installation Ty p e 4 T ype 4 is a three-wire StartStop confi guration that uses relay 3 to provide a 60-second preheat signal. Figure 10 T ype 4 Connection Diagram Relay Function Preset Configuration Setting Relay 1 mode StartS top Relay 3 mode Preheat Gen[...]

975-0082-01-01 19 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start Installation Ty p e 5 T ype 5 is a three-wire StartStop confi guration that uses relay 3 to provide a 15-second preheat signal. Figure 11 T ype 5 Connection Diagram Relay Function Preset Configuration Setting Relay 1 mode Sta r tS to p Relay 3 mode Preheat Gen Run signal hold time 2 s Preheat time [...]

20 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (A GS) Owner’ s Guide Xanbus Automatic Generator Start Installation Ty p e 6 T ype 6 is a three-wire GlowStop conf iguration that has a normally closed Run/Stop contact. Figure 12 T ype 6 Connection Diagram Relay Function Preset Configuration Setti ng Relay 1 mode GlowStop Relay 3 mode No function Gen Run signa[...]

975-0082-01-01 21 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start Installation Ty p e 7 T ype 7 will work with both two-wire and three- wire run mode configurations that require a prehea t signal before cranking. Th is Gen T ype setting is suitable for generators with an a utomatic engine cranking con trol system (two-wire) and generators that requ ire that the A[...]

22 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (A GS) Owner’ s Guide Xanbus Automatic Generator Start Installation Ty p e 8 T ype 8 will work with both tw o-wire and three-wire run mode configurations. T ype 8 is identical to T ype 7 exce pt that it provides no preheat signal before cranking. Figure 15 T ype 8 Connection Diagram (two-wire) Figure 16 T ype 8[...]

975-0082-01-01 23 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start Installation Ty p e 9 T ype 9 is a StartS top mode configuration with shutdown bypass functionality on relay 3. Figure 17 T ype 9 Connection Diagram Relay Function Preset Configuration Setting Relay 1 mode StartS top Relay 3 mode Shutdown Bypass Gen Run signal hold time 0.5 s Preheat time 0 s Prehe[...]

24 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (A GS) Owner’ s Guide Xanbus Automatic Generator Start Installation T ype 10 T ype 10 is a StartS top mode configuration with no preheat signal or shutdown bypass functionality . Figure 18 T ype 10 C onnection Diagram Relay Function Preset Configuration Setting Relay 1 mode Sta rt St op Relay 3 mode No function[...]

975-0082-01-01 25 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start Installation T ype 11 T ype 11 is a two-wire run mode conf iguration. It req uires only two wires and one relay to control the generator . Relay 1 closes mo mentarily once to start the generator , and closes mome ntarily again to stop the generator . Figure 19 T ype 11 C onnection Diagram Relay Fun[...]

26 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (A GS) Owner’ s Guide Xanbus Automatic Generator Start Installation T ype 12 T ype 12 is a three-wire GlowStop c onfiguration recomm ended for “three- wire” generators that don’t require a dedicated preheat signal. I n this configuration, the st art signal is a pplied for longer becau se the generator doe[...]

975-0082-01-01 27 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start Installation T ype 13 T ype 13 is a three-wire PulseStop configuration that uses relay 3 to provide the preheat signal. W ith this generato r type, there will be a delay between the generator turning off and the AGS re cognizing that the generator is of f. Figure 21 T ype 13 C onnection Diagram Rel[...]

28 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (A GS) Owner’ s Guide Xanbus Automatic Generator Start Installation T ype 14 T ype 14 works with two-wire generato rs that use an integrated engine control module to perform the necessar y relay cycles to start and stop the generator . This is similar to T ype 8 but without the B+ signal requirement. The AGS cl[...]

975-0082-01-01 29 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start Installation Connecting the Ther mostats (optional) W ires 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the wiring harness can be connected 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-volt/24-volt [...]

30 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (A GS) Owner’ s Guide Xanbus Automatic Generator Start Installation Connecting an External Shutdown (optional) The external shutdown input is a 12-vo lt/24-volt input used to assure that the AGS keeps the generator off under conditions that may be potentially hazardous. W ire 5 (white/black) and 6 (gray) on the[...]

975-0082-01-01 31 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start Installation Multiple generator control panels or simple contact closures can be wired to the external m anual ON/OFF inputs. The AGS detects if any of the contacts close and will change its operating mode to Externa l Manual On or External Manual Off (for more information, see “GenMode” on pag[...]

32 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (A GS) Owner’ s Guide Xanbus Automatic Generator Start Installation Figure 23 External ON/OFF Switch and LED Wiring Diagram 2K 2K 5K11 H11A817 H11A817 H11A817[...]

975-0082-01-01 33 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start Installation Connecting the Wi ring Harness to the A GS After all the exte rnal connections have b een wired to the wiring har ness, the connector on the wiring harness must be plugged into the 20-contact connector on the AGS. T o connect the wiring harness to the AGS: ◆ W ith the click-tab on th[...]

34 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (A GS) Owner’ s Guide Xanbus Automatic Generator Start Installation Connecting the A GS to the Xanbus Network T o co nnect the AGS to the Xan bus network, plug a Xanbus network cable (standard straight-through Eth ernet cable—CA T 5e) into one of the network ports on the bottom panel of the AGS. Connec t the [...]

975-0082-01-01 35 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start Installation V erifying P o wer Is A vailable When the AGS has been instal le d properly , the Power and Network indicator lights illuminate. If one or both lights are out, check the network connections. Check the Xanbus to ensure it has battery power . Check to make sure the other devices in the n[...]

36 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (A GS) Owner’ s Guide Configuration of the Xanbus A GS Overview The AGS has a number of settings that mu st be configured to ensure that the generator starts and stops under th e appropriate condi tions and at the appropriate time. The AGS is configur ed using the Xanbus System Control Panel (SCP). The Freedom [...]

975-0082-01-01 37 Configuration of the Xanbus AGS Accessing the A GS Menu Figure 29 Accessing the A GS Menu Xanbus System Control Panel (SCP) FGA: 8 0 9 -0 9 21 AC In/Charge Inverter On Low Battery Fau lt STBY/ON Fault Clear TM Enter Fun c Xanbus System Control Panel (SCP) FGA: 8 0 9 -0 9 21 AC In/Charge Inverter On Low Battery Fau lt STBY/ON Fault[...]

38 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (A GS) Owner’ s Guide Configuration of the Xanbus AGS The Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (A GS) M enu The Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (AGS) menu provides the ability to configure the changeable paramete rs, select the generator ’ s operating mode, clear fault warnings and view device information. The X[...]

975-0082-01-01 39 Configuration of the Xanbus AGS When the AGS Hom e S cre en is first displayed, the menu defaults to the GenMode Menu. If configuration changes need to be made, the Configuration Menu can be accessed by p r essing the Enter , Up a r row , and Down arrow buttons all at same time to access the Advanced Settings. Figure 32 AGS Config[...]

40 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (A GS) Owner’ s Guide Configuration of the Xanbus AGS The Configuration Menu The Configuration Menu is where specif ic start-stop parameters are set. This menu contains the following settings: • "QT En" • "QT Begin" • "QT End" • "Gen Type" • "Cfg Trigger&qu[...]

975-0082-01-01 41 Configuration of the Xanbus AGS Sometimes automa ti c start or automatic stop triggers may overlap with the beginning and end of quiet time. Three differ ent quiet time sce narios affect when the generator stops and starts. 1. If quiet time begins after the AGS has started the generator , the generator will stop. If the condition [...]

42 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (A GS) Owner’ s Guide Configuration of the Xanbus AGS QT End Full na me Quiet T ime End Purpose "QT End" is a changeable setting that defines the end of quiet time. This setting also requires a setting for "QT Begin" . Dependenci es "QT End" functions only if the AGS is in Automati[...]

975-0082-01-01 43 Configuration of the Xanbus AGS When to use Use this setting aft er installing the AGS hardware. Selecting a suitable "Gen T ype" automatically con figures the AGS to work with the ignition system and starting requireme nts of the generator . Consult the generator manual or cont act the generator’ s manufacturer for sp[...]

44 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (A GS) Owner’ s Guide Configuration of the Xanbus AGS Cfg T rigger The "Cfg Trigg er" menu contai ns the settings for automatically starting and stopping the generator . This menu a llows the adjustment of the default settings for battery volta ge, thermostat ON/O FF si gnals, inverter load, and batte[...]

975-0082-01-01 45 Configuration of the Xanbus AGS Start DCV 30 sec Full Name Starting Battery V oltage—30 seconds Purpose The "Start DCV 30 sec" trigger enables the AGS to start the generator whenever the battery voltage reaches or drops below a pre-set voltage for longer than 30 seconds. The AGS will stop the generator when the stop tr[...]

46 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (A GS) Owner’ s Guide Configuration of the Xanbus AGS Start DCV 15 min Full Name Starting Battery V oltage—15 minutes Purpose The "Start DCV 15 min" trigger enables the AGS to start the generator whenever the battery voltage reaches or drops below a pre-set voltage for longer than 15 minutes. The AG[...]

975-0082-01-01 47 Configuration of the Xanbus AGS Start DCV 2 hr Full na me S tarting Battery V oltage—2 hours Purpose The "Start DCV 2 hr" tr igger enables the AGS to start the generator whenever the battery voltage reaches or drops below a pre-set voltage for longer than 2 hours. Dependenci es The "S tart DCV 2 hr" trigger r[...]

48 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (A GS) Owner’ s Guide Configuration of the Xanbus AGS Stop Float Full na me S t op at Float Charge Stage Purpose The "Stop Floa t" trigger allows the AGS to stop the generator when the inverter/char ger ha s recharged the batteries to the Float stage. Considerations "Stop Float" or "St [...]

975-0082-01-01 49 Configuration of the Xanbus AGS Stop V Full na me S t opping Battery V oltage Purpose The "Stop V" trigger enables the AGS to stop the generator whenever the battery voltage reaches a pre-set DC voltage. Wh enever the generator starts automat ic al ly based on the Star ting Battery V olt age , it will shut off once the S[...]

50 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (A GS) Owner’ s Guide Configuration of the Xanbus AGS Te m p 1 Full na me Thermostat 1 Purpose The " Temp1" trigger enables the generator to start in response to a signal from a thermostat. W ith "Temp 1" set to [Enabled], the AGS wi ll start the generator to help power the ite m cont rolled[...]

975-0082-01-01 51 Configuration of the Xanbus AGS Load Full na me Enable Inverter Load Star t and Stop T riggers Purpose The "Load" trigger enables or disables the Start on Inverter Load Current and Stop on Inverter Load Current functionality of the AGS. This function enables the generator to start and stop based on the current being draw[...]

52 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (A GS) Owner’ s Guide Configuration of the Xanbus AGS Stop Load Full na me S top on Inverter Load Current Purpose The "Stop Load" trigger enables the AGS to stop the generator when the AC load falls below a specifi c le vel for 1 minu te. The "Stop Load" settin g appl ies to situations when [...]

975-0082-01-01 53 Configuration of the Xanbus AGS Cfg Gen 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 the following items: • "Star[...]

54 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (A GS) Owner’ s Guide Configuration of the Xanbus AGS Gen Cool Down Purpose The Gen Cool Down setting allows an interval to be set bet ween a generator stop trigger occur ring and the AGS actually stoppin g the generator . This setting is used in Freedom SW system to unload the generator before the AGS shuts it[...]

975-0082-01-01 55 Configuration of the Xanbus AGS Max Run Time Full na me Maximum Generator Run T ime Purpose "Max Run Time" allows a limit to be set on how long the generator will run. This setting overri des any automatic st art triggers. For example, if the generator starts in response to low battery voltage, and the batteries are not [...]

56 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (A GS) Owner’ s Guide Configuration of the Xanbus AGS Exercise Dur Full na me Exercise Duration (in minutes) Purpose "Exercise D ur" sets how long the generator will run when it is exercised. Dependenci es The "Exercise Dur" trigger requires that any parameter other than “0” be set in &q[...]

975-0082-01-01 57 Configuration of the Xanbus AGS Relay3 Purpose "Relay3" sets the function of Relay 3 of the AGS. The function of Relay 3 affects contac ts 1 9 and 20 of the 20-contact connector and external wiring harness. Considerations Selecting a value for "Gen Type" automatically configures "Relay3" . It might be[...]

58 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (A GS) Owner’ s Guide Configuration of the Xanbus AGS Crank Delay Purpose "Crank Dela y" specifies t he delay tim e from when the prehea t relay is de-ener giz ed to when the S t art Relay is energized (and cr anking the starter motor). This is also ref erre d to as the preh eat-to-crank delay . Consi[...]

975-0082-01-01 59 Configuration of the Xanbus AGS Gen Start T ries "Gen Start Tries" specifies how many times the AGS will attempt to start the generator . On the first start try , the AGS cranks the starter motor for the Crank T ime. If the ge nerator does not st art, on subsequent start tries, the AGS cranks the start motor for t he Cra[...]

60 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (A GS) Owner’ s Guide Configuration of the Xanbus AGS Restore Defaults The "Restore D efaults" returns the AGS to the factory default settings. GenMode Purpose The "GenMode" menu item controls the cur rent operating mode of the AGS. Considerations Use GenMode when it is ne cessary to switch [...]

975-0082-01-01 61 Configuration of the Xanbus AGS Automatic Mode Over rides When the AGS is in Automatic mode, several settings and condi tions override automatic start and stop triggers. These overrides include, in order of priority: • Faults—The AGS stops the gene rator when a fault occurs. • External Shutdown—When the AGS is connected to[...]

62 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (A GS) Owner’ s Guide Configuration of the Xanbus AGS Mode The "Mode" menu item is a device operatin g mode and provides the means to put the AGS in Standby Mode or return it from to Operating Mode. The AGS Mode must be set to [S tandby] before selecting a generator type. Selecting Stan dby stops the [...]

975-0082-01-01 63 Configuration of the Xanbus AGS User Settings Use this table to record any customiz ed AGS settings fo r future reference. T able 5 Generator Configuration Settings , V alues, Defaults , and User Settings Setting V alues Default User Setting Main Menu I tems: GenMode ManualOn, ManualOff, Automatic ManualOf f Mode Operating/Standby[...]

64 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (A GS) Owner’ s Guide Operation of the Xanbus A GS Accessing the A GS Home Screen Use the AGS Home Screen to vi ew ba sic operational status information for the generator . The AGS Home Screen d i splays the generator start settings (i.e., ManualOff), the gener a tor state (running or stopped), the stop trigger[...]

975-0082-01-01 65 Operation of the Xanbus AGS Starting and Stopping the Generator Use the AGS to start or stop the generator manually using the Xanbus System Control Panel (SCP ) or automatically in re sponse to an electrical system condition. T o set the AGS to start and st op the generator automatically: 1. On the AGS menu, highlight GenMode and [...]

66 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (A GS) Owner’ s Guide Operation of the Xanbus AGS Using Quiet Time Use the Quiet T ime feature to ensure t hat the AGS wi ll not start the generator during the night or d uring ti mes that confl ic t with local noise restrictions. Using Quiet T ime involves three steps. 1. "QT En" must be set to [Enab[...]

975-0082-01-01 67 Operation of the Xanbus AGS Modes of Operation The AGS, like all other Xanbus-enabl ed devices, supports two modes, Operating and Standby . The AGS mode of operation must be set to S tandby before selecting a Genera tor T ype. Selecting Standby stops the generator (if it is running). While in S tandby , the AGS “listens” to an[...]

68 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (A GS) Owner’ s Guide Operation of the Xanbus AGS Returning the A GS to Operating Mode Use the Xanbus System Control Panel (SCP) to retu rn the AGS to Operating mode. Freedom SW System Home Screen AGS Settings Men u From the Freedo m SW System Home Screen, pr ess Ente r . Use the arr ow buttons to highl ight ?[...]

975-0082-01-01 69 T r oubleshooting Under certain conditions, the AGS gene rates a fault or warning message. These messages appear on the Xa nbus System Control Panel (SCP). Acknowledging messages When a fault or warni ng message appears, it will remain on the screen until it is acknowledged by pressing Enter on the Xanbus System Control Panel (SCP[...]

70 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (A GS) Owner’ s Guide T roubleshooting W arning Reference T able T able 6 AGS W arning Messages Wa r ni n g Number Message Self-clearing? Cause Action W200 Generator was stopped manuall y. No Generator was stopped by an external Manu al Off switch. Acknowledge the warning. T o resume automatic s tarts and stops[...]

975-0082-01-01 71 T roubleshooti ng W209 Gen external stop. Start gen via its control panel. Y es The generator has stopped, but not b y the AGS. The generator may have run out of gas, or may have been shut off by a switch on the generator. Check the generator ’s fuel level and mechanical condition, then start the generator manually (using the sw[...]

72 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (A GS) Owner’ s Guide T roubleshooting F ault Reference T able When the AGS detects a fault condition, it stops the generator . The red Fault light also comes on, and the Xanbus System Control Panel (SCP) displays a fa ult message. The AGS remembers the GenMode tha t it was in at the tim e it detected the fault[...]

975-0082-01-01 73 Specifications NO TE: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Electrical Specifications Nominal input network vol tage 12 Vdc Maximum operating cu rrent 200 mA @ nominal input network voltage Relay contact voltage rating 12 Vdc, 3 0 Vdc max.* Maximum relay contact current 5 A DC* Nominal 12/2 4 V thermostat inpu[...]

74 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (A GS) Owner’ s Guide Specifications Physical Spec ifications Dimensio ns 3 ¾ × 5 ¾ x 1 ½" (95.5 × 146 × 37 mm ) We i g h t 0.5 lb. (225 g) Mounting 4 mounting screws Connectors 2 × Xanbus: RJ45—8 pins 1 × 20-contact plug-type connector (T yco Mate ’n’ Lok 2 connector) Figure 36 Xanbus AGS Di[...]

975-0082-01-01 75 W arranty and Return Information W arranty What does this warranty cover and h o w long does it last? This Limited W arranty is provided by Xantrex T echnology USA Inc. (“Xantrex”) and covers defects in workmanship and materials in your Xanbus Automatic Ge nerator S tart (AGS). This warranty period lasts for 24 months from the[...]

76 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (A GS) Owner’ s Guide W arranty and Return Information Proof of purchase may be in any one of the following forms: • The dated purchase receipt from the original purchase of the product at point of sale to the end user; or • The dated dealer invoice or pur chase receipt s howing original equipment manufactu[...]

975-0082-01-01 77 W arran ty and Return Informati on Exclusions I F THIS PRODUCT IS A CONSUMER PRODUCT , FEDERAL LAW DOES NOT ALLOW AN EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES . T O THE EXTENT YOU ARE ENTITL ED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER FEDERAL LAW , TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW THEY ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS L IMITE D W ARRANTY . S[...]

78 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (A GS) Owner’ s Guide W arranty and Return Information Information About Y our System As soon as you open your Xanbus Au tomatic Generator Start (AGS) package, record the following informatio n and be sure to keep your pr oof of purchase. If you need to contact Custom er Service, plea se record the following de[...]

975-0082-01-01 79 Appendix A: Generator Auto Start Requir ements and T ypes Recommended Featur es In order for the generator to be automa ti cally started by the AGS, 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 incl u[...]

80 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (A GS) Owner’ s Guide Appendix A: Generator Auto Start Requirements and T ypes Tw o W i r e The two-wire type is suitable for gener ato rs that are fully automatic. This merely requires two wires to be con nected together for th e generator to start and run. Separating the wi res stops the genera tor. Some gene[...]

975-0082-01-01 81 Appendix A: Generator Auto Start Requirements and T ypes Three-W ire Automotive The third generator starti ng type th at is sup ported by the AGS is similar to an automotive-style ign ition. In this style, the generator uses a run circuit that is normally closed, which then re c ei v es a mom e ntary start signal . The run circuit[...]

82 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (A GS) Owner’ s Guide Appendix B: Relay Timing RunMode For generators with RunMode star ting types (T ypes 7, 8, and 14): • Relay 1 (RunStop relay) can be used for two-wire configured generators. • Relay 1 (RunStop) and Relay 2 (Start) can be used with a common ground for three-wire configured generators. ?[...]

975-0082-01-01 83 Appendix B: Relay T i ming MomentaryRun Mode For generators with MomentaryR un mode starting types (T ype 11): • Relay 1 (Run/Stop relay) can be used for two-wire configured generators. • Relay 2 has no unique function in this configuration, but it is ea siest to leave it doing the cranking so that another configurati on is no[...]

84 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (A GS) Owner’ s Guide Appendix B: Relay T i ming GlowStop Mode For generators with Glow Stop mode starting types (T ypes 1, 2, 3, 6, 12): • Relay 1 (Stop) and Relay 2 (S tart ) can be used with a common ground for three-wire configured generators. • The Preheat signal shows up on Relay 1 and also Relay 3 (i[...]

975-0082-01-01 85 Appendix B: Relay T i ming StartStop Mode For generators with StartS top mode starting types (T ypes 4, 5, 9, 10): • Relay 1 (Stop) and Relay 2 (S tart ) can be used with a common ground for three-wire configured generators. • If Relay 3 is configured for preh eat, the signal only shows up on Relay 3. • The Preheat on Relay [...]

86 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (A GS) Owner’ s Guide Appendix B: Relay T i ming PulseStop Mode For generators with PulseStop mode starting types (T ype 13): • Relay 1 (Stop) and Relay 2 (S tart ) 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 Rela[...]

975-0082-01-01 87 Appendix B: Relay T i ming Figure 42 PulseStop Mode Relay 1 Behavior Relay 1: Stop Stop Pulse Stop Pulse Stop Pulse Wait Stop Wait Wait Check Check Check[...]

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