Connecting the Generator

Xanbus Automatic Generator Start Installation

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Before connecting the AGS to your generator, read the Generator Type descriptions in this section and consult your generator manufacturer to ensure that Gen Type settings and connections are compatible with your generator. Damage to the generator can result from selecting an incorrect Gen Type and following the connection diagram for an incorrect Gen Type when connecting the AGS to the generator. Xantrex assumes no responsibility or liability for loss or damage that might arise out of the use of this information.

Failure to follow these instructions can damage the unit and/or damage other equipment.

To connect the AGS to a generator, identify the start wiring configuration of the generator to be used. Generators must be auto-start capable, and generators equipped with remote operation connections are ideal.

If the generator is equipped for remote operation, examine the wiring of the remote cable and connector (or read the 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 Either #16 or #18 AWG wire is required to connect to the wiring harness. How many of these wires you connect and in which combination depends on your generator type.

Generator Types The AGS has 14 preset generator configurations, or

“Gen Types” (see “Gen Type” on page 42). After installing the hardware, it will be necessary to select one of these Gen Types from the AGS Configuration Menu on the Xanbus System Control Panel (SCP).

IMPORTANT: Put the system in Standby BEFORE changing the "Gen Type". See “Putting the AGS in Standby Mode” on page 67.

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

IMPORTANT: For an explanation of the terminology used in the

following section, refer to Appendix 1, “Appendix A: Generator Auto Start Requirements and Types”. For more information about AGS internal relay activity and timing, see Appendix 1, “Appendix B: Relay Timing”.

IMPORTANT: Connecting the B+ Gen Run signal is optional. It the B+ Gen Run signal is not connected, it may be necessary to adjust the Gen Run Signal hold time parameter on the AGS. See “Gen Run Hold Time” on page 57.

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