Xantrex Technology Automatic Generator User Manual

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Automatic Generator Start

Owner’s Guide

Automatic Generator Start

Owner’s Guide

About Xantrex

Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world-leading supplier of advanced power electronics and controls with products from 50 watt mobile units to one MW utility-scale systems for wind, solar, batteries, fuel cells, microturbines, and backup power applications in both grid-connected and stand-alone systems. Xantrex products include inverters, battery chargers, programmable power supplies, and variable speed drives that convert, supply, control, clean, and distribute electrical power.

Trademarks

Automatic Generator Start is a trademark of Xantrex International. Xantrex and Xanbus are registered trademarks of Xantrex International.

Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and product names are the property of their respective owners and are used herein for identification purposes only.

Notice of Copyright

Disclaimer

UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING, XANTREX TECHNOLOGY INC. (“XANTREX”)

(a) MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY, SUFFICIENCY OR SUIT ABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN ITS MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION.

(b) ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL, WHICH MIGHT ARISE OUT OF THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION. THE USE OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE ENTIRELY AT THE USER’S RISK.

Date and Revision

November 2004 Revision C

Part Number

975-0082-01-01

Contact Information

Telephone: 1 800 670 0707 (toll free North America)

1 360 925 5097 (direct)

Fax: 1 800 994 7828 (toll free North America)

1 360 925 5143 (direct) Email: customerservice@xantrex.com Web: www.xantrex.com

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 Start.

Scope

The Guide provides safety guidelines, detailed planning and setup information, procedures for installing the Automatic Generator Start, as well as information about configuring, operating and troubleshooting the unit. This guide does not provide information about choosing a generator or operating a generator.

Firmware Revision

The information in this manual applies to firmware revision 1.03.00. Some Auto Gen Start features and functions described in this manual may be incompatible with earlier firmware revisions. To view the firmware revision number of your product, see page 4–8.

Audience

The Guide is intended for anyone who needs to install and/or operate the Automatic Generator Start. Installers should be certified technicians or electricians.

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About This Guide

Organization

This Guide is organized into five chapters and three appendixes. Chapter 1, “Introduction”, introduces and describes features of the

Automatic Generator Start. Chapter 2, “Installation”, contains planning information and procedures

to install the Automatic Generator Start. Chapter 3, “Configuration”, provides information and procedures for

configuring the Automatic Generator Start. Chapter 4, “Operation”, describes common tasks you may need to

perform with the Automatic Generator Start. Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting”, contains information and procedu res to

troubleshoot the Automatic Generator Start. Appendix A, “Specifications”, contains the electrical, mechanical, and

environmental specifications for the Automatic Generator Start. Appendix B, “Generator Auto Start Requirements and Types”, provides

general information about generators that will work with the Automatic Generator Start.

Appendix C, “Relay Timing”,

contains information about relay configuration and timing for each basic type of Auto Gen Start starting mode.

“Warranty and Return Information” contains the warranty for your Automatic Generator Start as well as instructions for returning the product for servicing.

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Conventions Used

The following conventions are used in this guide.

WARNING

Warnings identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury or loss of life

CAUTION

Cautions identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the unit or other equipment.

About This Guide

Important:

but is not as critical as a caution or warning.

These notes contain information that is important for you to know,

Abbreviations and Acronyms

Auto Gen Start, AGS

DC V SOC

Abbreviations for the Automatic Generator Start used in this manual and on the Control Panel.

DC voltage—usually refers to battery voltage State of charge—refers to a percentage of a

battery’s remaining capacity.

Related Information

For more information about related products, refer to:

Xanbus System Installation Guide (975-0136-01-01) Inverter/Charger Installation Guide (975-0126-01-01) Inverter/Charger Operation Guide (975-0125-01-01) System Control Panel Owner’s Guide (975-0083-01-01)

These guides are available at www.xantrex.com, where you can find more information about Xantrex Technology Inc. and its products and services.

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Important Safety Instructions

WARNING: Save these instructions

This Owner’s Guide contains important safety and operating instructions. Before using your Automatic Generator Start, be sure to read, understand, and save these safety instructions.

WARNING: Restrictions on use

The Automatic Generator Start shall not be used in connection with life support systems or other medical equipment or devices.

WARNING: Safety hazard

Disable the Automatic Generator Start if the generator or vehicle equipped with the generator is in an enclosed building or area where the generator exhaust is not vented to the outside.

General Precautions

1. Before installing and using the Auto Gen Start, read all appropriate sections of this guide.

2. If the Auto Gen Start is inoperative, see “Warranty and Product Information” on page WA–1.

3. Do not dismantle the Auto Gen Start; it contains no user serviceable parts. See “Information About Your System” on page WA–5 for instructions on obtaining service.

4. Protect the Auto Gen Start from rain, snow, spray, and water.

5. Disable the generator’s starting circuit by disconnecting the starter battery, spark plug, et cetera, before wiring this device.

6. T o reduce the risk of electrical shock, put the Xantrex Xanbus system into Safe mode before working on any circuits connected to it. See “Safe mode” on page 4–7.

7. Disable the automatic starting circuit and/or disconnect the generator from its starting battery to prevent accidental starting while performing maintenance.

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Safety

Explosive Gas Precautions

WARNING: Explosion hazard

This equipment is not ignition protected. To prevent fire or explosion, do not install the Auto Gen Start in compartments containing flammable materials or in locations that require ignition-protected equipment. This includes any space containing gasoline-powered machinery, fuel tanks, as well as joints, fittings, or other connections between components of the fuel system.

Be sure you follow all relevant instructions exactly before installing or using your Auto Gen Start.

FCC Information to the User

This equipment has been tested and found 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 operated in a residential environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction guide, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However , there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interferenc e by one or mo re of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Contents

Important Safety Instructions 1

Introduction

About the Automatic Generator Start- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1–2 Features - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–3 System Requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1–4 Front and Bottom Panel- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1–5

Front panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–5 Bottom panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–6

Xanbus System Components - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–7

Installation

Preparing an Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–2

Tools and materials required - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–2 Choosing a location - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–3 Routing the connections - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–3

Installing the Auto Gen Start - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–4

Mounting the unit - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–5 Wiring to the 20-contact connector - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–6 Connecting the generator - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–9

Type 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–10 Type 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–11 Type 3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–12 Type 4 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–13 Type 5 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–14 Type 6 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–15 Type 7 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–15 Type 8 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–17 Type 9 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–18 Type 10 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–19 Type 11 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–20 Type 12 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–21 Type 13 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–22

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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 LED - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–24 Connecting the wiring harness to the Auto Gen Start - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–25 Connecting the control panel and other network-enabled devices - - - - - - - - - - 2–26 Verifying power is available - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–26

Configuration

Configuring the Auto Gen Start - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–2

Using the System Control Panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–2 Changing Auto Gen Start settings using the System Control Panel - - - - - - - - - - 3–3

Viewing the Select Device menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–3

Viewing the Auto Gen Start menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–4

Selecting and adjusting the changeable setting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–4

The Auto Gen Start Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–5

The Auto Gen Start basic menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–7

Gen Status - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–8

Gen Trigger - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–8

AGS Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–9

QT Enable - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–11

QT Begin - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–11

QT End - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–13

Start SOC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–13

Start DCV - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–14

Enable Temp1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–15

Enable Temp2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–16

Gen Type - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–16

Clear Faults - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–17 Auto Gen Start advanced menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–18

Configure Triggers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–18

Configure Gen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–18

View Device Info - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–18

Basic Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–18 AGS Triggers menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–19

Start SOC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–19

Stop SOC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–19

StartV:30sec - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–20

StartV:15min - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–20

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StartV:2hr - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–21 StartV:24hr - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–22 StopBattV - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–22 Enable Temp1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–23 Enable Temp2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–23 Enable Load - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–23 Start Load - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–24 Stop Load - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–25 Stop Absorb - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–25 Stop Float - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–26

Generator Configuration menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–28

Starter Cool Down - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–28 Max Run Time - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–29 Exercise Per - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–29 Exercise Dur - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–30 Exercise Time - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–31 Relay3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–31 Run Hold Time - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–32 Crank Time - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–32 Crank Retry Time - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–33 Preheat Time - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–33 Start Tries - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–34

AGS: Device Info menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–35

View Fault Log - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–35 View Warning Log - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–35 View Event Log - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–35 Restore Defaults - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–35

User Settings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–36

Operation

Starting and Stopping the Generator - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -4–2 Setting Quiet Time - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–3

Enabling Quiet Time - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -4–3

Setting the beginning of Quiet Time - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–3

Setting the end of Quiet Time - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–4 Viewing the Advanced Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–5 Changing System Modes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–6

Operating mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–7

Power Save mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -4–7

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Safe mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–7 Hibernate mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–8

Viewing the Firmware Revision Number - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–8

Troubleshooting

Faults and Warnings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5–2 Warning Messages - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5–3 Fault Messages - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5–5

Specifications

Electrical Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -A–2 Mechanical Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -A–2 Environmental Specifications- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -A–3 Regulatory Compliance- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -A–3

Generator Auto Start Requirements and Types

Recommended Features- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -B–2 Generator Starting Types- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -B–2

Two wire - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -B–3

Identification - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -B–3

Connection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -B–3 Three-Wire Onan - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -B–3

Identification - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -B–3

Connection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -B–4 Three-Wire Automotive - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B–4

Identification - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -B–4

Connection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -B–4

Relay Timing

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Introduction

Chapter 1 describes the main features of the Automatic Generator Start. It also describes the Xanbus System of which the Auto Gen Start is a component.

Introduction

About the Automatic Generator Start

Function and benefits

Applications The Auto Gen Start is ideal for users who desire the convenience of

System component

The Xantrex Automatic Generator Start (Auto Gen Start) automatically starts and stops your generator using dry contact relays to operate the auto-start function of your generator. (Dry contacts operate only as switches. The Auto Gen Start does not provide any voltage or current to the connections.)

The Auto Gen Start continuously monitors your power system and starts the generator if the battery voltage or state of charge reaches preset limits, or the air conditioner or heater needs to be run. The Auto Gen Start also starts the generator to assist the inverter/charger when power demands are high. When properly configured, the Auto Gen Start ensures that your power requirements are met and that your batteries stay charged.

automatic generator starting when dry camping or when shore power is otherwise unavailable.

The Auto Gen Start uses Xanbus™, a network communications protocol developed by Xantrex, to communicate its settings and activity to other Xanbus-enabled devices. You can configure and monitor the Auto Gen Start and every Xanbus-enabled device in the system using a single System Control Panel.

Xanbus-enabled products are:

• Easy to use. The Xanbus system simplifies operation and automates routine tasks.

• Reliable. Software control eliminates errors due to analog signalling.

• Accurate. Digital information is less susceptible to interference and line loss.

• Upgradable. Firmware upgrades mean your purchase will remain up to date.

For detailed instructions and a complete list of Xanbus-enabled devices, visit our website at www.xantrex.com.

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Features

Generator starting

Generator compatibility

Programmable features

Status reporting The Auto Gen Start reports its operating mode, its settings, generator

Installation options

The Auto Gen Start 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-programmed exercise period You can also use the Auto Gen Start to manually start and stop the

generator at any time. The Auto Gen Start supports two and three-wire generator starters. It

starts generators made by Onan (Quiet Diesel, gasoline, and LP), Power Tech, Generac, Martin, Kohler, Honda, Yamaha, and others.

Quiet Time The Auto Gen Start also features a quiet time setting, which prevents the generator starting at night or during other inconvenient periods.

Exercise Period During times of prolonged generator inactivity, the Auto Gen Start can be programmed to run (or “exercise”) the generator for a pre-defined period. This ensures the generator remains operational and that the starting battery stays charged.

activity , and the reason for generator starts to the Xanbus system. You can view this information on the System Control Panel.

The Auto Gen Start can be installed with an external shutdown input, a manual generator on/off switch, and an external on/off indicator light.

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System Requirements

The Auto Gen Start is not designed for stand-alone operation. It does not function in a simple system containing only an Auto Gen Start and a generator. The Auto Gen Start requires several other components for configuration and operation.

Generator The generator should have automatic starting capability. Some manufacturers of generators without this capability may sell an optional automatic engine control module that will simplify operation with the Auto Gen Start.

The generator should also supply a Generator Run signal, which the Auto Gen Start uses to detect whether the generator is running. Some generator manufacturers refer to this signal as the hour meter signal or Switched B+.

Control panel A separate control panel is required to configure the Auto Gen Start and monitor generator starting and stopping activity. The control panel also provides real-time clock information for the Auto Gen Start Quiet Time and Exercise Time features.

Network power supply The Auto Gen Start requires a Xanbus power supply to operate. Network power is carried by the network cables, and can be supplied by a Xanbus-enabled product (such as an inverter/ charger) or an external Xanbus power supply.

As a device that draws network power, the Auto Gen Start consumes a maximum of 3 watts.

Start and stop triggers The Auto Gen Start requires a source of start and stop triggers for automatic operation. These triggers can come from:

• thermostat 12/24 V input.

• battery voltage, state of charge, and inverter load status. This information must be transmitted over the network by another Xanbusenabled device, such as an inverter/charger or DC Monitor.

When network-broadcast battery voltage, state of charge, and inverter load information are not available, the Auto Gen Start could operate in a reduced system with a control panel and network power supply. In this system, the Auto Gen Start would be limited to automatically starting and stopping the generator from thermostat 12/24 V input. In such a system, you could also start and stop the generator manually using the control panel, and Quiet Time, Exercise Time, and maximum run time settings would function.

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Front and Bottom Panel

Indicator lights Four lights on the front panel indicate the operating status and network

status of the Auto Gen Start.

Connectors T wo network ports on the bottom panel connect the Auto Gen Start to the

Xanbus system. A 20-contact pluggable connector (also on the bottom panel) allows the Auto Gen Start to connect to the generator’s starting circuitry, thermostats and external switches. See “Bottom panel” on page 1–6.

Front panel

3 4

Figure 1-1 Table 1-1

Feature Description

2 Generator On light (green) indicates the generator is running.

4 Fault light (red) indicates an Auto Gen Start fault has occurred.

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Auto Gen Start front panel

Front panel features

Power light (green) indicates the Auto Gen Start network power.

This light turns on when the generator run signal is active. See “Important” on page 2–24.

Network light (green) indicates the Auto Gen Start communicating with other Xanbus-enabled devices.

See “Troubleshooting” on page 5–1 for information about Auto Gen Start faults.

is receiving

Introduction

Bottom panel

Network connectors

Figure 1-2 Table 1-2

Feature Description

1 Network port (eight-pin RJ45) 2 Network port (eight-pin RJ45) 3 20-contact generator connector

Auto Gen Start bottom panel

Auto Gen Start connection points

Each network port can accept an eight-pin RJ45 plug attached to a CAT 5 cable. Depending on your installation, you may need to use one or both the network connectors. For more information, see the Xanbus System Installation Guide.

CAUTION: Equipment Damage

Connect the Auto Gen Start only to other Xanbus compatible devices.

Although the cabling and connectors used in this network system are the same as Ethernet connectors, this network is not an Ethernet system. Equipment damage may result from attempting to connect these two different systems.

20-contact connector

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The 20-contact connector allows you to plug in a wiring harness that connects the Auto Gen Start to a generator and thermostats. The wiring harness also provides lines for connecting external generator shutdown sensors or switches and external generator on/off controls.

Xanbus System Components

System description

Network diagram

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.

Figure 1-3 shows the Auto Gen Start as part of a Xanbus system.

AC Out

AC In

Figure 1-3

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Xanbus system diagram

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Installation

Chapter 2 contains information and procedures to install the Auto Gen Start.

This chapter will help you prepare to install the Auto Gen Start 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 for mounting the Auto Gen Start, as well as guidelines for connecting it to:

• a generator

• thermostats

• the System Control Panel and other Xanbusenabled devices

Installation

Preparing an Installation

Before you install the Auto Gen Start, you must consider how and where the unit will be mounted, and plan the connection routes between the Auto Gen Start, the generator, thermostats and the control panel.

Tools and materials required

Before beginning an installation, you will need the following tools and materials:

❐ Mounting template (supplied) ❐ Wiring harness (Xantrex part number 809-0917, supplied) ❐ Four #6 screws, 1 1/4 inch (supplied) ❐ #16 or #18 AWG wire (see “Wire size and length” on page 2–7) ❐ Xantrex network cables or equivalent ❐ Network terminators (if required) ❐ Phillips screwdriver ❐ Wire cutters ❐ Wire strippers

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Choosing a location

The Auto Gen Start should be installed in a location that meets the following requirements:

Preparing an Installation

Dry

Cool

Safe

Close to generator

Routing the connections

WARNING: Explosion hazard

The unit is intended for use in a dry location. The Auto Gen

complies with UL458 Marine Supplement drip-test

Start requirements, but the location should be as dry as possible.

The Auto Gen Start 50 °C).

The Auto Gen Start areas requiring ignition-protected equipment, such as compartments housing gasoline engines.

Avoid excessive wire lengths and use the recommended wire lengths and sizes (see “Wire size and length” on page 2–7). It is more important for the Auto Gen Start generator than close to the inverter, although for safety reasons, the Auto Gen Start should not be installed in the same compartment as a gasoline-powered generator.

operates between -4 and 122 °F (-20 and

is not ignition protected. Do not install it in

to be close to the

Follow all relevant instructions exactly before installing or using your Aut o Gen Start.

WARNING: Shock and energy hazards

Before making any connections to the generator, ensure that the generator’s starter is disabled and the generator’s start battery is disconnected.

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Because the Auto Gen Start will be part of a Xanbus system, you must consider how to route two types of connections:

• connections to the generator, thermostats, and other external devices and switches, using the 20-contact connector and wiring harness.

• connections to other Xanbus-enabled devices, using network cables.

For information on designing and installing the network, see the Xanbus System Installation Guide.

Network ports

Network cables to other Xanbus-enabled devices

Figure 2-1

Auto Gen Start external connections

20-contact connector

Wiring harness (connection to generator, thermostats, and external switches)

Installing the Auto Gen Start

After selecting your tools and choosing the best location and connection routes for your installation, you are now ready to mount the Auto Gen Start and connect it to the generator, thermostats and System Control Panel.

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Installation overview

Installing the Auto Gen Start involves the following steps:

1. Mounting the unit.

2. Connecting the wiring harness to:

3. Connecting the wiring harness to the 20-contact connector on the

4. Connecting the Auto Gen Start to the System Control Panel and other

Note: Because each installation varies according to the location, the type of

generator, and the overall complexity of the Xanbus system, these instructions can offer only general guidelines for the many installation options available.

Mounting the unit

The Auto Gen Start is to be mounted vertically on a wall with the connectors facing downwards.

• the generator (page 2–9)

• thermostats (optional) (page 2–23)

• external shutdown switch (optional) (page 2–23)

• external on/off switch and LED (optional) (page 2–23)

Auto Gen Start.

network-enabled devices (page 2–26).

WARNING: Shock hazard

Before installing the Auto Gen Start as part of a pre-existing Xanbus system, put the system in Safe mode in order to disable the electrical operation of networked devices. See “Changing System Modes” on page 4–6.

To mount the Auto Gen Start:

1. Hold the unit flush and square against the wall, panel or horizontal

surface.

• If your mounting surface requires you to pre-drill holes for the screws, use the supplied mounting template to mark, then drill, four holes.

2. With a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied #6 screws, secure each corner of the Auto Gen Start to the mounting surface.

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Wiring to the 20-contact connector

WARNING: Shock hazard

All installation wiring should be performed by a qualified installer or electrician.

WARNING: Fire, shock, and energy hazards

The 20-contact connector is intended for connection to Class 2 ELV (Extra Low Voltage) circuits only. Do not exceed the circuit limitations specified in the following section.

ELV circuits ELV (Extra-Low Voltage) circuits have an open-circuit voltage of not

more than 30 V hazard.

Class 2 circuits As per the US National Electrical Code (NEC) and the Canadian

Electrical Code (CEC), available power in Class 2 circuits is limited to 100 VA, usually by current limiting by means of overcurrent protection or series resistance. The current is limited to 5 A for circuits with opencircuit voltage of 20 V, and to I=100/V voltage between 20 V and 30 V.

or 42.2 VDC or peak, and are therefore not a shock

rms

for circuits with open circuit

The advantage of using Class 2 circuits for installing the Auto Gen Start is that Class 2 circuits don’t have to follow the Class 1 wiring rules (requiring the use of conduit and wiring boxes, et cetera) that apply elsewhere in the applicable codes.

Circuit limitations

The relay contacts in the Auto Gen Start are rated at 5 A maximum and all circuits on the 20-contact connector are rated at 30 V maximum.

Ensure that all circuits connected to the 20-contact connector obey the following limits:

Open circuit voltage (Voc)

Overcurrent protection (fuse size for open circuit voltage up to 20 V)

Overcurrent protection (fuse size for open circuit voltage from 20 V to 30 V)

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30 V maximum

5 A maximum

5 A to 3.33 A (100/V

amps maximum)

Installing the Auto Gen Start

Wiring harness Connections to the generator, thermostats, and external on/off switches

are made using a wiring harness that plugs into the 20-contact connector (see Figure 2-1). The wires on the wiring harness can be extended to meet installation requirements. When extending the wire harness, ensure that the extension wires are the same color as the wires on the harness.

To install the Auto Gen Start using the wiring harness:

1. Connect each wire on the harness to its intended wire or contact on the generator, thermostats, or external switches.

2. Plug the harness into the connector on the bottom panel of the Auto Gen Start.

Wire identification

Each wire on the harness is identified by a number and a color. The wire numbers are shown in Figure 2-2 and their colors and functions are described in T able 2-1.

Wire size and

Required wire sizes for the external connections to the wiring harness are:

length

0–30 ft. (9 m) Over 30 ft. (9 m)

18 AWG 16 AWG

When planning the routing for external connections, ensure that wire lengths are sufficient to plug the wiring harness into the Auto Gen Start once all the external connections are complete.

Figure 2-2

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Auto Gen Start wiring harness

Installation

Table 2-1

Wire number Function

1 Thermostat 1 input Yellow 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 on input White/Green 8 External manual off input White/Red 9 External On/Off LED Indicator output White/Blue

10 Constant 12/24 V B+ (battery positive) for

11 External On/Off/LED Indicator return (connected

12 Generator run signal (switched B+) sense input Violet 13 Generator ru n signal (switched B+) sense return

14 Relay 1 (Generator run/stop) Normally open

15 Relay 1 (Generator run/stop) Normally closed

16 Relay 1 (Generator run/stop) Common contact Gray 17 Relay 2 (Generator start) Normally open contact White 18 Relay 2 (Generator start) Common contact Gray 19 Relay 3 (Preheat/cooldown) Normally open

20 Relay 3 (Preheat/cooldown) Common contact Gray

Contact numbers and functions

Wiring harness wire color

Red

External On/Off/LED Indicator

Black

internally to wire number 13)

Black

(generator battery negative)

Blue

contact

White/Violet

contact

Brown

contact

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Installing the Auto Gen Start

Connecting the generator

To connect the Auto Gen Start to a generator, you must identify the start wiring configuration of the generator you want to use. Generators must be auto-start capable, and generators equipped with remote operation connections are ideal.

If the generator is equipped for remote operation, you must examine the wiring of the remote cable and connector (or read your generator’s documentation, if available) and identify the following wires:

•Ground

•Start

•Stop

• Generator run signal, also known as the Hour Meter or Switched B+ (battery positive)

Wiring requirements

Generator types The Auto Gen Start has 13 preset generator configurations, or “Gen

To wire the Auto Gen Start to the generator, you need #16 or #18 AWG wire connected between contacts 12 to 20 on the wiring harness. How many of these wires you connect and in which combination depends on your generator type.

T ypes” (see “Gen Type” on page 3–16). T o ensure that the Auto Gen S tart is compatible with your generator’s starting circuitry, you must select your type of generator from the Auto Gen Start menu on the System Control Panel after completing the installation.

Important:

into Safe mode. See “Changing System Modes” on page 4–6.

You can only change “Gen Type” after you have put the system

This section describes the generator configurations and provides diagrams for connecting the wiring harness to the generator’s start wiring.

Note: For an explanation of the terminology used in the following section,

refer to Appendix B, “Generator Auto Start Requirements and Types”. For more information about Auto Gen Start internal relay activity and timing, see Appendix C, “Relay Timing”.

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Type 1

Type 1 is a three-wire GlowStop configuration recommended for “threewire” generators with glow plugs that need to be operated before a start is attempted.

AGS wiring harness Generator wires

Relay 1

Relay 2

12 13 14 16 17 18

5A fuse

GEN RUN SIGNAL GROUND STOP/PREHEAT

START

Complete overcurrent protection not shown. Refer to page 2–6.

Figure 2-3 Table 2-2

Type 1 connection diagram

Type 1 relay and timing preset configurations

Relay 1 mode Relay 3 mode Gen Run signal hold time Preheat time Preheat to crank delay Crank time Crank retry time Shutdown bypass time Start tries

GlowStop No function

0.5 s 20 s 1 s 15 s 30 s 0 s 3

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Type 2

Installing the Auto Gen Start

Type 2 is a three-wire GlowStop configuration recommended for “threewire” generators that don’t require a dedicated preheat signal, such as Onan generators. In this configuration, the start signal is applied for longer because the generator does its own preheat and cranking while the start signal is applied.

AGS wiring harness

12 13

Relay 1

Relay 2

Figure 2-4 Table 2-3

14 16 17 18

Type 2 and Type 12 connection diagram

Type 2 relay and timing preset configurations

Relay 1 mode Relay 3 mode Gen Run signal hold time Preheat time Preheat to crank delay Crank time Crank retry time

Generator wires

GEN RUN SIGNAL GROUND

5A fuse

STOP

START

Complete overcurrent protection not shown. Refer to page 2–6.

GlowStop No function

0.5 s 0 s 0 s 30 s 40 s

Shutdown bypass time Start tries

0 s 3

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Type 3

Type 3 is a three-wire GlowStop with shutdown bypass configuration. The configuration shown in Figure 2-5 uses a shutdown bypass output to temporarily disable the generator’s low oil pressure shutdown functionality during cranking. (Generators with this functionality often have a manual means of disabling it during cranking.)

Generator wireAGS wiring harness wire

Relay 1

Relay 2

12 13

14 16 17 18

5A fuse

GEN RUN SIGNAL GROUND PREHEAT

STOP BYPASS SHUTDOWN

START

Complete overcurrent protection not shown. Refer to page 2–6.

Figure 2-5 Table 2-4

Type 3 connection diagram

Type 3 relay and timing preset configurations

Relay 1 mode Relay 3 mode Gen Run signal hold time Preheat time Preheat to crank delay Crank time Crank retry time Shutdown bypass time Start tries

GlowStop/Shutdown bypass Preheat/Shutdown bypass

0.5 s 20 s 0 s 15 s 30 s 10 s 3

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Type 4

Installing the Auto Gen Start

T y pe 4 is a three-wire StartStop configuration that uses relay 3 to provide the preheat signal for Generac’s Guardian Gas generators.

Generator wiresAGS wiring harness

Relay 1

Relay 2

Relay 3

12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20

5A fuse

GEN RUN SIGNAL GROUND STOP/PREHEAT

START

FUEL PRIME (PREHEAT) 12V GENERATOR BATTERY +

Complete overcurrent protection not shown. Refer to page 2–6.

Figure 2-6 Table 2-5

Type 4, Type 5 and Type 13 connection diagram

Type 4 relay and timing preset configurations

Relay 1 mode Relay 3 mode Gen Run signal hold time Preheat time Preheat to crank delay Crank time Crank retry time Shutdown bypass time Start tries

StartStop Preheat 10 s 60 s 5 s 15 s 15 s 0 s 3

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Type 5

T y pe 5 is a three-wire St artStop configuration that uses relay 3 to provide the preheat signal for Generac’s Guardian Diesel generators.

The wiring diagram for a Type 5 configuration is the same as a Type 4 (see Figure 2-6).

Table 2-6

Relay 1 mode Relay 3 mode Gen Run signal hold time Preheat time Preheat to crank delay Crank time Crank retry time Shutdown bypass time Start tries

Type 5 relay and timing preset configurations

StartStop Preheat 2 s 15 s 2 s 15 s 15 s 0 s 3

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Type 6

Installing the Auto Gen Start

Type 6 is a three-wire GlowStop configuration that has a normally closed Run/Stop contact. This generator type is intended for Yamaha generators.

Generator wiresAGS wiring harness

Relay 1

Relay 2

12 13

15 16 17 18

5A fuse 5A fuse

5A fuse

GEN RUN SIGNAL GROUND

PREHEAT14 STOP

START

Complete overcurrent protection not shown. Refer to page 2–6.

Type 7

Figure 2-7 Table 2-7

Relay 1 mode Relay 3 mode Gen Run signal hold time Preheat time Preheat to crank delay Crank time Crank retry time Shutdown bypass time Start tries

Type 6 connection diagram

Type 6 relay and timing preset configurations

GlowStop No function

0.5 s 10 s 1 s 15 s 30 s 0 s 3

Type 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 Type setting is suitable for generators with an automatic engine cranking control system (twowire) and generators that require that the Auto Gen Start control their starter separately (three-wire).

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AGS wiring harness Generator wires

GEN RUN SIGNAL GROUND RUN

Complete overcurrent protection not shown. Refer to page 2–6.

Relay 1

12 13 14 16

5A fuse

Figure 2-8

AGS wiring harness Generator wires

Relay 1

Relay 2

Figure 2-9 Table 2-8

Relay 1 mode Relay 3 mode Gen Run signal hold time Preheat time Preheat to crank delay

Type 7, T ype 8, and Type 11 connection diagram (two-wire)

12 13 14 16 17 18

5A fuse

GEN RUN SIGNAL GROUND RUN

START

Complete overcurrent protection not shown. Refer to page 2–6.

Type 7 and Type 8 connection diagram (three-wire)

Type 7 relay and timing preset configurations

Run No function

0.5 s 20 s 1 s

Crank time Crank retry time Shutdown bypass time Start tries

15 s 30 s 0 s 3

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Type 8

Installing the Auto Gen Start

Type 8 will work with both two-wire and three-wire run mode configurations and is intended for Northern Lights and Fisher Panda generators. T ype 8 is identical to Type 7 except that it provides no preheat signal before cranking. See Figure 2-8 and Figure 2-9 for wiring diagrams.

Table 2-9

Relay 1 mode Relay 3 mode Gen Run signal hold time Preheat time Preheat to crank delay Crank time Crank retry time Shutdown bypass time Start tries

Type 8 relay and timing preset configurations

Run No function

0.5 s 0 s 0 s 15 s 30 s 0 s 3

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Type 9

Type 9 is a StartStop mode configuration with shutdown bypass functionality on relay 3. This configuration is intended for Westerbeke generators.

AGS wiring harness Generator wires

Relay 1

Relay 2

Relay 3

12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20

5A fuse

GEN RUN SIGNAL GROUND STOP

START

PREHEAT & SHUTDOWN BYPASS 12V GENERATOR BATTERY +

Complete overcurrent protection not shown. Refer to page 2–6.

Figure 2-10 Table 2-10

Type 9 connection diagram

Type 9 relay and timing preset configurations

Relay 1 mode Relay 3 mode Gen Run signal hold time Preheat time Preheat to crank delay Crank time Crank retry time Shutdown bypass time Start tries

StartStop Shutdown Bypass

0.5 s 0 s 0 s 15 s 30 s 5 s 3

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Type 10

Installing the Auto Gen Start

Type 10 is a StartStop mode configuration with no preheat signal or shutdown bypass functionality.

AGS wiring harness Generator wires

Relay 1

Relay 2

12 13 14 16 17 18

5A fuse

GEN RUN SIGNAL GROUND STOP

START

Complete overcurrent protection not shown. Refer to page 2–6.

Figure 2-11 Table 2-11

Type 10 connection diagram

Type 10 relay and timing preset configurations

Relay 1 mode Relay 3 mode Gen Run signal hold time Preheat time Preheat to crank delay Crank time Crank retry time Shutdown bypass time Start tries

StartStop No function

0.5 s 0 s 0 s 15 s 30 s 0 s 3

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Type 11

Type 11 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 Type 11 configuration is the same as a two-wire Type 7 configuration. See Figure 2-8.

Table 2-12

Relay 1 mode Relay 3 mode Gen Run signal hold time Preheat time Preheat to crank delay Crank time Crank retry time Shutdown bypass time Start tries

Type 11 relay and timing preset configurations

MomentaryRun No function

0.5 s 0 s 0 s 10 s 15 s 0 s 3

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Type 12

Installing the Auto Gen Start

Type 12 is a three-wire GlowStop configuration recommended for “threewire” generators that don’t require a dedicated preheat signal, such as Onan propane generators. In this configuration, the start signal is applied for longer because the generator does its own preheat and cranking while the start signal is applied.

The wiring diagram for a Type 12 configuration is the same as a threewire Type 2 configuration. See Figure 2-4.

Table 2-13

Relay 1 mode Relay 3 mode Gen Run signal hold time Preheat time Preheat to crank delay Crank time Crank retry time Shutdown bypass time Start tries

Type 12 relay and timing preset configurations

GlowStop No function 4 s 0 s 0 s 30 s 40 s 0 s 3

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Type 13

Type 13 is a three-wire PulseStop configuration that uses relay 3 to provide the preheat signal for PowerTech’s Diesel generators. With this generator type, there will be a delay between the generator turning off and the Auto Gen Start recognizing that the generator is off.

The wiring diagram for a Type 13 configuration is the same as a Type 4 (see Figure 2-6).

Table 2-14

Relay 1 mode Relay 3 mode Gen Run signal hold time Preheat time Preheat to crank delay Crank time Crank retry time Shutdown bypass time Start tries

Type 13 relay and timing preset configurations

PulseStop Preheat 5 s 15 s 2 s 15 s 15 s 0 s 3

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Connecting the thermostats (optional)

Wires 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the wiring harness can be connected to two thermostats. Wires 1 (yellow) and 2 (gray) are intended for thermostat 1 and wires 3 (orange) and 4 (gray) are intended for thermostat 2.

Wire number Function Wiring harness wire color

1 Thermostat 1 input (12/24 V) Yellow 2 Thermostat 1 return (ground) Gray 3 Thermostat 2 input (12/24 V) Orange 4 Thermostat 2 return (ground) Gray

These wires connect to 12/24 V output signals from the thermostats. You can enable the Auto Gen Start to start the generator in response to these signals. You cannot program your thermostats with the Auto Gen Start.

For specific information about thermostat wiring and where Auto Gen Start connections should be made, please consult your thermostat documentation or contact the thermostat manufacturer.

Connecting an external shutdown (optional)

Installing the Auto Gen Start

The external shutdown input is a 12/24V input used to assure that the Auto Gen Start keeps the generator off under conditions that may be potentially hazardous. Wire 5 (white/black) and 6 (gray) on the wiring harness are intended for an external switch or sensor (such as a moisture detector, carbon monoxide detector or coach running signal) that produces an active high 12V or 24V output.

Wire number Function Wiring harness wire color

5 External shutdown input (12/24 V) White/Black 6 External shutdown return (ground) Gray

Connecting an external 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 generator manually. The other contact of the switch should be connected to ground. In order for the Auto Gen Start to be able to detect these switches, you must wire the positive of the generator battery to the constant 12V/24V generator battery positive (wire 10 on the Auto Gen Start wiring harness). See Figure 2-12.

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If your generator battery does not have the required voltage, any 12V or 24V power source will suit this purpose. If an alternate power source is used, the negative of the power source must be connect to the other contact of the switch.

Wire number Function Wiring harness wire color

7 External manual on input White/Green 8 External manual off input White/Red 9 External On/Off LED Indicator

output

10 Constant 12/24 V B+ for

External On/Off/LED Indicator

11 External On/Off/LED Indicator

return

White/Blue

Red

Black

Multiple control panels or simple contact closures can be wired to the external manual on/off inputs. The Auto Gen Start detects if any of the contacts close and will change its operating mode to External Manual On or External Manual Off (for more information, see “AGS Mode” on page 3–9). The Auto Gen Start turns the generator on or off according to these inputs and the resulting operating mode change.

Unlike the Manual On or Manual Off operating modes you can enter by using the System Control Panel, the External Manual On and External Manual Off states are not affected by maximum generator run time (see “Max Run Time” on page 3–29).

Connecting an external on/off LED

Wires 9 (White/Blue) and 11 (Black) on the wiring harness can be connected to an LED or other light to accompany a remote external on/off switch. This light turns on when the generator run signal is active to visually indicate that the generator is running.

Important::

during the preheat stage, before the generator is actually running. In this case, the external on/off LED (and the Generator On light on the Auto Gen Start) will turn on during the preheat stage and remain on when the generator is running. For some generators, these lights will also remain on for a period of time after the generator has stopped.

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With some generators, the generator run signal becomes active

Installing the Auto Gen Start

START PUSH BUTTON

STOP PUSH BUTTON

EXTERNAL LED

GROUND

Figure 2-12

5K11

External on/off switch and LED wiring diagram

Connecting the wiring harness to the Auto Gen 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-contact connector on the Auto Gen Start.

To connect the wiring harness to the Auto Gen Start:

12V OR 24V

◆ With the click-tab on the wiring harness connector on top (facing you), insert the wiring harness connector into the 20-contact connector on the Auto Gen Start until the tab clicks into place.

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Connecting the control panel and other network-enabled devices

CAUTION:

Connect only to other Xanbus-enabled devices.

To 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 the network connectors on the bo ttom p an el of the Auto Gen Start. See Figure 2-1 on page 2–4.

If the Auto Gen Start is being installed on an existing Xanbus system, the system must first be put into Safe mode. See “Changing System Modes” on page 4–6.

Depending on the layout of the Xanbus system, you have the following options for the other network connector on the Auto Gen Start:

• A second network cable (in a “daisy-chain” network layout)

• A network terminator (in a “daisy chain” network layout where the Auto Gen Start is the last device at one end of the network)

• Nothing (in a multi-drop backbone layout)

Equipment damage

Verifying power is available

When the Auto Gen Start has been installed properly, the Power and Network indicator lights turn on.

If one or both lights are out, check the network connections and ensure the network power supply is on.

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Chapter 3 contains information and procedures for configuring the Automatic Generator Start. It describes how you can view the Auto Gen Start menu on the

System Control Panel, and how you can change Auto

Gen Start settings using the System Control Panel. Chapter 3 also discusses each Auto Gen Start setting by:

• Defining each setting.

• Listing the available values for each setting.

• Recommending when to use each setting.

• Describing the effect of changing each setting.

Configuration

Configuring the Auto Gen Start

The Auto Gen Start has a number of settings that you must configure to ensure that the generator automatically starts and stops under the right conditions and at the right time.

If your Auto Gen Start was pre-installed in your Xanbus system, it may already be configured to work with your generator and network-enabled power system. If this is the case, you may not have to configure any settings other than the Generator mode (see page 3–9) and Quiet Time (see page 3–11).

Using the System Control Panel

The Auto Gen Start is configured using the System Control Panel. You can view all the available Auto Gen Start settings on the System Control Panel screen.

The System Control Panel has four navigation buttons that you use to move between screens and menus, highlight settings you want to change, and select values for the Auto Gen Start to use.

See Figure 3-1 and Table 3-1 for the location and function of the navigation buttons on the System Control Panel.

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Figure 3-1

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Configuring the Auto Gen Start

Table 3-1

Number Button Function

System Control Panel navigation buttons

1 Enter • Confirms selection of a menu item

• Moves to the next screen

2 Up arrow • Scrolls up one line of text

• Increases a selected value

3 Down arrow • Scrolls down one line of text

• Decreases a selected value

4 Exit • Cancels selection of a menu item

• Returns you to the previous screen

Changing Auto Gen Start settings using the System Control Panel

If you need to change an Auto Gen Start setting, use the buttons on the System Control Panel to perform three basic steps:

1. View the Select Device menu.

2. Select the Auto Gen Start from the Select Device menu.

3. Select and adjust a changeable setting on the Auto Gen Start menu. Each of these three steps is described in detail in the following sections.

Viewing the Select Device menu

The Select Device menu is where you select a Xanbus-enabled device to monitor or configure. The number of items on the Select Device menu depends on how many devices are installed in your Xanbus system.

Figure 3-2

System screen (example)

To view the Select Device menu:

◆ On the System screen (see Figure 3-2), press Enter.

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Configuration

Important:

the bottom left corner of the screen. The menu arrow indicates the Enter button on the System Control Panel, which you press to view the Select Device menu.

You can always identify the System screen by the menu arrow in

Viewing the Auto Gen Start menu

On the Select Device menu, select the Auto Gen Start to view and change its settings.

Figure 3-3

To select the Auto Gen Start from the Select Device menu:

1. On the Select Device menu, use the down arrow button to highlight Auto Gen Start.

2. Press Enter.

Selecting the Auto Gen Start

The Auto Gen Start menu appears.

Selecting and adjusting the changeable setting

On the Auto Gen Start menu, you can view and change Auto Gen Start settings, and monitor generator starting activity.

Changeable settings are identified by the square brackets [ ] around the values along the right side of the screen.

Off

NotOn

[ManualOff]

[On]

Figure 3-4

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Auto Gen Start menu (basic menu shown)

To select and adjust a changeable setting:

1. On the Auto Gen Start menu, use the up arrow or down arrow 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 value that was last set.

3. Use the up arrow or down arrow button to change the value. Hold a

button down to scroll through values quickly.

4. Press Enter to select the value.

5. If you have another setting to change, return to step 1.

Or If you have no more settings to change, press Exit twice to return to

the System screen.

The Auto Gen Start Menu

The Auto Gen Start menu contains status information and settings. You can display the Auto Gen Start menu in two formats: basic and advanced.

The Auto Gen Start Menu

Basic menu The basic menu contains settings you may have to adjust routinely. The

System Control Panel shows the basic menu by default.

Advanced menu The advanced menu contains several sub-menus that include all items on

the basic menu, as well as additional configurable settings. These submenus are:

• AGS Triggers menu (see page 3–19).

• Generator Configuration menu (see page 3–28)

• Device Info screens (see page 3–35) On the advanced menu you can also return to the basic menu format. To view the advanced menu, see page 4–5.

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Figure 3-5

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Auto Gen Start menu contents

The Auto Gen Start basic menu

The Auto Gen Start 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 settings on the Auto Gen Start advanced menu and AGS Triggers menu (see “Auto Gen Start advanced menu” on page 3–18 and “AGS Triggers menu” on page 3–19). However, you may not have to adjust these settings as part of regular operation.

The Auto Gen Start basic menu consists of the following items:

• “Gen Status” (status item)

• “Gen Trigger” (status item)

•“AGS Mode”

•“QT Enable”

• “QT Begin”

•“QT End”

•“Start SOC”

• “Start DCV”

•“Enable Temp1”

•“Enable Temp2”

• “Gen Type” You can record any settings you change in the “User Settings” table on

page 3–36.

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Gen Status

Full name Generator Operating Status Purpose “Gen Status” reports the current operating state of the generator. You

cannot adjust any “Gen Status” values.

Value Description

On The generator is running. Off The generator is not running. Fault A fault condition exists. The Auto Gen Start is not controlling the

generator, or the Auto Gen Start has an internal fault. If the generator is still running in a fault state, it may be stopped at the generator or by one of the generator’s control panels. See “AGS Mode” and “Troubleshooting” on page 5–1.

Gen Trigger

Purpose “Gen Trigger” reports the source of the active generator start trigger. S tart

triggers can include battery voltage, inverter load, battery stat e o f ch arge, thermostat triggers, or exercise period. You cannot adjust any “Gen Trigger” values.

Value Description

NotOn Generator is not running LowBattV P reset minimum battery voltage with associated time delay CntctClosed Activated thermostat 1 or 2 BattSOCLow Preset minimum battery state of charge ACIHigh Preset maximum inverter load current Exercise Preset exercise period, exercise time, and exercise duration ManualOn Started manually using System Control Panel ExtOnviaAGS Started by external switch connected to Auto Gen Start ExtOnviaGen Started by switch connected to generator UnableToStop Aut o Gen Start has lost control of the running gen e rator

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AGS Mode

Purpose “AGS Mode” is a changeable setting that controls the current operating

mode of the Auto Gen Start.

Value Description

Automatic Automatic mode ManualOn Manual on mode ManualOff Manual off mode (default mode)

When to use You should change “AGS Mode” when you want to switch between

automatic generator control and manual generator control. When the Xanbus system powers up all network-enabled devices, the

Auto Gen Start is in Manual Off mode. To enable automatic generator starts, you must put the Auto Gen Start in Automatic mode.

Automatic If you would like the Auto Gen Start to start and stop the generator automatically, select Automatic. The generator can start and stop automatically in response to low battery voltage, low battery state of charge (requires a DC Monitor in the Xanbus System), AC loads on the inverter, thermostat triggers, or exercise time. Automatic mode also has a Quiet Time feature, which prevents the generator from starting during evening hours or other inconvenient times (see “QT Begin” on page 3–11, “QT End” on page 3–13, and “Setting Quiet Time” on page 4–3).

WARNING: Fire and health hazard

Running a generator in an enclosed space produces potentially lethal exhaust gases. Before putting your RV or boat in storage, disable the Auto Gen Start by putting the Xanbus system in Hibernate mode. Do not leave a generator connected to an Auto Gen Start otherwise unattended.

Automatic mode overrides

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When the Auto Gen Start is in Automatic mode, several settings and conditions override automatic start and stop triggers. These overrides include, in order of priority:

• Faults—The Auto Gen Start stops the generator when a fault occurs.

Configuration

• External Shutdown—When 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 activated. See “Connecting an external shutdown (optional)” on page 2–23.

• External On/Off—The generator is manually started or stopped with a switch wired to contacts 7 and 8 of the 20-contact connector. See “Connecting an external manual on/off switch (optional)” on page 2–

23. When started with an external manual on/off switch, the generator will not stop when it reaches Max Run Time. You must stop the generator using the external manual on/off switch.

• Max Run Time—When the generator has exceeded its maximum run time, a warning message will appear on the System Control Panel. The Auto Gen Start will stop operating until you acknowledge the warning by pressing Enter on the System Control Panel. See “Max Run Time” on page 3–29.

• Manual On—The generator is started by selecting Manual On mode.

• Manual Off—The generator is stopped by selecting Manual Off mode.

Manual On When you need to manually start the generator, select Manual On. Selecting Manual On mode overrides the automatic start settings and manually starts the generator. The generator will run until it is manually stopped or until it reaches its Auto Gen Start-defined Maximum Run Time (see “Max Run Time” on page 3–29).

Manual Off When you need to manually stop the generator, select Manual off. Selecting Manual Off mode overrides the automatic stop settings and manually stops the generator. You must select Manual Off to stop the generator when the generator has been started manually. The Auto Gen Start will not automatically start the generator again until you select Automatic.

Important:

change any start trigger parameters.

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The Auto Gen Start mode must be set to Manual Off before you

The Auto Gen Start Menu

QT Enable

Full name Quiet Time Enable Purpose “QT Enable” enables or disables the Quiet Time functionality of the Auto

Gen Start. “QT Enable” applies only when the Auto Gen Start is in Automatic mode.

Value Description

On, Off Enable or disable the Quiet Time functionality.

When to use When you need to use the Auto Gen Start Quiet Time feature, set “QT

Enable” to On, then check or reset the times you have set for “QT Begin” and “QT End”.

When you have no preferences or restrictions for when the generator should run, set “QT Enable” to Off.

Outcomes Selecting On enables the Quiet Time feature. If the Auto Gen Start is in

Automatic mode, the Auto Gen Start stops and starts the generator according to the times you have set for “QT Begin” and “QT End”.

Selecting Off disables the Quiet Time feature. The Auto Gen Start will ignore the times you have set for “QT Begin” and “QT End”. If the Auto Gen Start is in Automatic mode, the Auto Gen Start starts and stops the generator at any time of the day or night in response to battery voltage, battery state of charge, inverter load, thermostat triggers, and exercise time.

QT Begin

Full name Quiet Time Begin Purpose “QT Begin” is a changeable setting that defines the start of quiet time.

This setting also requires you to set “QT End”.

Value Description

12:00AM to 11:59PM (12-hour clock) 00:00 to 23:59 (24-hour clock)

When to use “QT Begin” functions only if the Auto Gen Start is in Automatic mode.

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At the time you set for “QT Begin” the generator will stop (if it is running) and not be able to start again until the time you set for “QT End”. It ignores all automatic start triggers during the time period between “QT Begin” and “QT End”.

Configuration

Use the Quiet Time feature to ensure that the generator will not run during the night, or to comply with “Quiet Time” guidelines at RV parks and campgrounds.

To use the Auto Gen Start Quiet Time feature, first set “QT Enable” to On, then set two times of the day or night (a Quiet Time Begin time and a Quiet Time End time) to define a time interval during which the generator will not run.

To disable the Quiet Time feature, set “QT Enable” to Off.

Time zone When travelling between time zones, ensure that you set the clock on the

System Control Panel to your correct local time. Otherwise, your quiet time settings will come into effect too early or too late.

Battery drain Quiet Time prevents the automatic starting of the generator regardless of

battery condition. If you need to set a quiet time that lasts overnight, be aware that overnight

battery drain can be significant. Because you may need to use an inverter and batteries to supply AC power during quiet time, be careful to conserve battery power. Minimize the use of interior lights and set thermostat temperature lower to prevent the furnace from coming on at night during cool weather. Set thermostats higher to prevent air conditioning coming on at night during warm weather.

Outcomes Sometimes automatic start or automatic stop triggers may overlap with

the beginning and end of quiet time. Three different quiet time scenarios affect when the generator stops and starts.

1. If quiet time begins after the Auto Gen Start has started the generator, the generator will stop. If the condition that started the generator is still present when quiet time ends, the generator will restart.

2. If a condition that requires starting the generator occurs during quiet time, the Auto Gen Start will ignore it until quiet time ends. If the condition still exists at the end of quiet time (after the time you set for “QT End”), the Auto Gen Start will start the generator.

3. If the running generator stops when quiet time begins and a condition that requires stopping the generator occurs during quiet time, the generator will not restart when quiet time ends.

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QT End

Full name Quiet Time End Purpose “QT End” is a changeable setting that defines the end of quiet time.

This setting also requires you to set “QT Begin”.

Value Description

12:00AM to 11:59PM (12-hour clock) 00:00 to 23:59 (24-hour clock)

At the time you set for Start will be able to automatically start the generator again. If a start trigger has occurred during quiet time and is still active, the generator will start immediately after quiet time ends.

“QT End” the Auto Gen

When to use “QT End” functions only if the Auto Gen Start is in Automatic mode.

For more information about when to use “QT End” and the Auto Gen Start Quiet Time feature, see “QT Begin” on page 3–11.

Start SOC

Full name Start Battery Charge Purpose “Start SOC” is a changeable setting that allows the Auto Gen Start to start

the generator when the battery bank capacity falls to a certain percentage. This setting requires you to set “Stop SOC” also (see page 3–19).

Values Default

Off, 40% to 90% (increments of 5%) Off (disabled)

When to use Discharging deep cycle RV or marine batteries below 50% capacity

shortens their useful life. Correctly configuring the Auto Gen Start’s “Start SOC” setting can help protect your batteries from repeated overdischarge.

In Automatic mode, the Auto Gen Start will start the generator to rechar ge your batteries if the batteries’ state of charge is less than or equal to the “Start SOC” setting.

Important:

accurate battery monitoring and state of charge information from the Xantrex DC Monitor. This menu item will not appear if a DC Monitor is not installed.

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To use the “Start SOC” setting, the Auto Gen Start requires

Configuration

State of charge information

When a DC Monitor is installed, you can monitor the batteries’ state of charge on the System screen or inverter/charger menu.

Outcomes If you set “Start SOC” too high, the generator will start more frequently

than is convenient. If you set “Start SOC” too low, your batteries may be damaged by

repeated cycles of excessive discharge. The generator running time necessary to charge the batteries may exceed the Generator Run Max Time, and use too much fuel in the process.

Start DCV

Full name Starting Battery Voltage—30 seconds Purpose “Start DCV” is a changeable setting that enables the Auto Gen Start to

start the generator whenever the battery voltage reaches a pre-set voltage for longer than 30 seconds. You can also select the desired battery voltage with this setting.

The Auto Gen Start will stop the generator when the battery voltage has risen to the Stopping Battery voltage (see “StopBattV” on page 3–22), or when the batteries have been recharged to the Absorption or Float stage.

This setting requires you to set either “StopBattV”, or a Stop at Charge Stage setting (see “Stop Float” on page 3–26 and “Stop Absorb” on page 3–25).

Values Default

Off, 4.0V to 60.0V (increments of 0.1V) 11.3V

When to use If the Auto Gen Start is set to Automatic mode, then the Auto Gen Start

will start the generator when the system battery voltage (as measured by the inverter/charger or DC Monitor) falls below the “Start DCV” setting for the selected delay period.

You can use the “Start DCV” setting when there is no accurate, reliable battery state of charge monitoring available, such as from the Xantrex DC Monitor.

Battery voltage information

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During normal operation, battery voltage can be monitored from the System screen or on the inverter/charger menu.

The Auto Gen Start Menu

Whenever the generator starts automatically in response to “Start DCV”, it will stop when the battery voltage reaches the Stop Battery Voltage (“StopBattV”) setting. If you have enabled “Stop Float” or “Stop Absorb”, the generator will stop when the Absorption or Float stages of the battery charging have begun.

Outcomes If you set “Start DCV” too high, the generator will start more frequently

than is convenient. If you set “Start DCV” too low, your batteries may be damaged by

repeated cycles of excessive discharge. The generator running time necessary to charge the batteries may exceed “Max Run Time”, and use too much fuel in the process.

Enable Temp1

Full name Enable Thermostat 1. Purpose “Enable Temp1” is a changeable setting for starting the generator in

response to a signal from a thermostat. With “Enable Temp1” set to On, the Auto Gen Start will start the generator to help power the furnace or the air conditioner.

Values Default

On, Off Off (disabled)

When to use Enable this setting if you have thermostats that control an air conditioning

system with high power requirements.

Outcomes If you enable this setting, the generator will start in response to a signal

from the thermostat. Everything related to setting the temperature at which the air conditioning system comes on must be done on the thermostat. There are no thermostat temperature settings on the Auto Gen Start or the System Control Panel.

If you disable this setting, your air conditioning system will operate without automatic generator assistance. To operate your air conditioner, you will need to start the generator manually, or connect to another AC input source.

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Enable Temp2

Full name Enable Thermostat 2. Purpose “Enable Temp2” is intended to be used when the Auto Gen Start is

connected to a second thermostat. All information and procedures for “Enable Temp1” also app ly for “Enable Temp2”.

Values Default

On, Off Off (disabled)

Gen Type

Full name Generator type Purpose “Gen T ype” is a changeable setting for selecting the starting requirements

of your generator . The starting requir ements determine how the Auto Gen Start must be wired to the generator’s starting system. For more information, see “Connecting the generator” on page 2–9 or Appendix B.

Important:

into Safe mode. See “Changing System Modes” on page 4– 6.

Option

Type 1 General GlowStop Type 2 Onan Diesel (Default) GlowStop with no preheat T ype 3 General GlowStop with shutdown bypass Type 4 Guardian/Generac Gas StartStop with Relay 3 prime Type 5 Guardian/Generac Diesel StartStop with Relay 3 preheat Type 6 Yamaha GlowStop with normally closed

Type 7 Generac Backup/

Type 8 Northern Lights and Fisher

Type 9 Westerbeke StartStop with Relay 3 preheat and

You can only change “Gen Type” after you have put the system

Description Configuration Mode

RunStop contact Run with preheat

Renewable

Run with no preheat

Panda

shutdown bypass

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Option

Type 10 General StartStop Type 11 Kohler MomentaryRun T ype 12 Onan Propane GlowStop with no preheat Type 13 PowerTech Diesel PulseStop with Relay 3 preheat

Configuration Mode

When to use Use this setting after installing the Auto Gen Start. Selecting a suitable

“Gen T ype” automatically configures the Auto Gen Start to work wit h the ignition system and starting requirements of your generator. If you are not sure of your generator’s requirements, please consult your generator manual or contact your generator’s manufacturer.

Outcomes Selecting a “Gen Type” from the list automatically configures the

following settings:

• Preheat time

• Preheat end to crank delay time

• Crank time

• Crank retry time

• Starter cooldown time

• Generator Run Signal hold time

• Start tries. If your type of generator is not listed under “Gen Type”, you may need to

manually configure some of the settings listed above (available on the Auto Gen Start advanced menu) using information from your generator manufacturer.

Clear Faults

Purpose “Clear Faults” clears all active Auto Gen Start faults. To clear the active

faults, highlight Clear Faults and press Enter. For more information about how the Auto Gen Start treats faults and fault messages, see “Faults and Warnings” on page 5–2.

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Auto Gen Start advanced menu

The Auto Gen Start advanced menu contains settings that can give you even more control over automatic generator starts and stops. To view the Auto Gen Start advanced menu on the System Control Pa nel , see pa ge 4–5.

In addition to several items from the basic menu, the Auto Gen Start advanced menu contains the following sub-menus and commands:

• “Configure Triggers”

• “Configure Gen”

• “View Device Info”

• “Basic Menu”

Configure Triggers

Purpose Selecting “Configure Triggers” takes you to the AGS Triggers menu for

further configuration of Auto Gen Start settings for starting and stopping the generator.

The Auto Gen Start mode must be set to Manual Off before you change the trigger parameters.

For more information, see “AGS Triggers menu” on page 3–1 9.

Configure Gen

Full name Configure Generator Purpose Selecting “Configure Gen” takes you to the AGS Gen Cfg menu, where

you can adjust settings related to your generator’s operating requirements. For more information, see “Generator Configuration menu” on page 3–

28.

View Device Info

Purpose Selecting “View Device Info” takes you to the Device Info menu, where

you can view Fault, Warning, and Event logs, and restore Auto Gen Start default settings.

For more information, see “AGS: Device Info menu” on page 3–35.

Basic Menu

Purpose Selecting “Basic Menu” returns the Auto Gen Start advanced menu to its

basic format.

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AGS Tr iggers menu

The AGS Triggers menu contains additional settings for automatically starting and stopping the generator. This menu allows you to adjust the default settings for state of charge (when a DC Monitor is installed), battery voltage, thermostat on/off signals, inverter load and battery charging stage.

Adjusting these settings beyond their default settings is advised for experienced users or users who have consulted service personnel.

The Auto Gen Start Menu