Xantrex Technology 809-0915 manual About This Guide, Purpose, Scope, Audience, Conventions Used

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About This Guide

Purpose

The purpose of this Owner’s Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for installing, troubleshooting, operating and maintaining the Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (AGS).

Scope

The Guide provides safety and operating guidelines, procedures for installing the AGS, as well as information on configuring the AGS. It also provides information about troubleshooting the unit. It does not provide details about configuring every Xanbus-enabled device to which the SCP connects to within the Xanbus network. You need to consult these other Xanbus-enabled devices’ owner’s and installation guides.

Audience

The Guide is intended for users and operators of the Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (AGS). The Installation section is primarily intended for qualified installers who need to install and configure an AGS. The installer should have knowledge and experience in installing electrical equipment, knowledge of the applicable installation codes, and awareness of the hazards involved in performing electrical work and how to reduce those hazards. A qualified technician or electrician has this knowledge and experience.

Conventions Used

The following conventions are used in this guide.

STATEMENT OF HAZARD

Contains statements of avoidance or strict compliance.

Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

STATEMENT OF HAZARD

Contains statements of avoidance or strict compliance.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury.

STATEMENT OF HAZARD

Contains statements of avoidance or strict compliance.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in minor or moderate injury.

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Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (AGS) Owner’s Guide

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Contents Xanbus Automatic Generator Start AGS Page Trademarks Exclusion for DocumentationDate and Revision Document Part NumberAbout This Guide PurposeScope AudienceRelated Information Important Safety Instructions ReferenceFCC Information to the User Restrictions on USEPage Contents Page Introduction Xanbus Automatic Generator Start AGS Basic FunctionSystem Requirements Functions Material List AGS unitXanbus-Enabled Products and Accessories Features Front panel featuresBottom panel features XanbusMaterials and Tools Required Xanbus Automatic Generator Start InstallationChoosing a Location Routing Connections Shock and Energy HazardsInstallation Overview Mounting the UnitWiring to the 20-contact Connector Circuit Parameter Circuit MaximumTo install the AGS using the wiring harness Ft m Over 30 ft mXanbus Automatic Generator Start Installation Connecting the Generator Relay Function Preset Configuration Setting TypeType 2 Connection Diagram Type 3 Connection Diagram Type 4 Connection Diagram Type 5 Connection Diagram Relay FunctionType 6 Connection Diagram Type 7 Connection Diagram two-wire Type 8 Connection Diagram two-wire Type 9 Connection Diagram Type 10 Connection Diagram Type 11 Connection Diagram Type 12 Connection Diagram Type 13 Connection Diagram Type 14 Connection Diagram two-wire Wire Connecting the Thermostats optionalNumber Function Wire Color Connecting an External Manual ON/OFF Switch optional Connecting an External Shutdown optionalConnecting an External ON/OFF LED Wire Wiring Harness Number Function Wire ColorExternal ON/OFF Switch and LED Wiring Diagram Connecting the Wiring Harness to the AGS To connect the wiring harness to the AGSConnecting the AGS to the Xanbus Network Verifying Power Is Available Connecting the Xanbus System Control Panel SCPConfiguration of the Xanbus AGS OverviewAccessing the AGS Menu To change operational settings on the AGS MenuXanbus AGS Menu To configure Xanbus Automatic Generator Start AGS MenuAGS Configuration Menu Contents QT En Configuration MenuValue Description QT Begin QT End Gen TypeDescription Cfg Trigger Values Default Start DCV 30 secStart DCV 15 min Start DCV 2 hr Start DCV 24 hrStop Float Stop AbsorbStop Temp1 Temp2Load Value DefaultStart Load Stop Load Cfg Gen Starter Cool DownGen Cool Down Gen Spin DownMax Run Time Exercise PerExercise Dur Exercise TimeRelay3 Gen Run Hold TimeCrank Delay Crank TimeCrank Retry Time Preheat TimeGen Start Tries Automatic Mode Restore DefaultsGenMode Manual On Mode Manual Off ModeView Fault Log ModeView Device Info View Event LogUser Settings ItemsAccessing the AGS Home Screen Operation of the Xanbus AGSStarting and Stopping the Generator To start the generator manuallyUsing Quiet Time To enable Quiet TimePutting the AGS in Standby Mode Modes of OperationReturning the AGS to Operating Mode To return the AGS to Operating ModeTroubleshooting To view a message from a fault list or warning listTroubleshooting AGS Warning Messages Fault Reference Table AGS Fault MessagesSpecifications Electrical SpecificationsEnvironmental Specifications Regulatory ApprovalsPhysical Specifications Dimensions Weight Mounting ConnectorsWarranty and Return Information WarrantyWarranty and Return Information DisclaimerReturn Material Authorization Policy Return ProcedureInformation About Your System Appendix a Generator Auto Start Requirements and Types Recommended FeaturesGenerator Starting Types Two Wire Three-Wire OnanThree-Wire Automotive Appendix B Relay Timing RunModeMomentaryRun Mode MomentaryRun Mode Timing DiagramGlowStop Mode GlowStop Mode Timing DiagramStartStop Mode StartStop Mode Timing DiagramPulseStop Mode PulseStop Mode Timing DiagramPulseStop Mode Relay 1 Behavior Page Page Xantrex Technology USA Inc