Xantrex Technology Automatic Generator Type 4

Installing the Auto Gen Start

975-0082-01-01 2–13

Type 4

Type 4 is a three-wire StartStop configuration that uses relay 3 to provide

the preheat signal for Generac’s Guardian Gas generators.

Figure 2-6

Type 4, Type 5 and Type 13 connection diagram

Table 2-5

Type 4 relay and timing preset configurations

Relay 1 mode StartStop

Relay 3 mode Preheat

Gen Run signal hold time 10 s

Preheat time 60 s

Preheat to crank delay 5 s

Crank time 15 s

Crank retry time 15 s

Shutdown bypass time 0 s

Start tries 3

17 START

12 GEN RUN SIGNAL

GROUND

STOP/PREHEAT

19 FUEL PRIME (PREHEAT)

12V GENERATOR BATTERY +

Relay 1

Relay 3

Relay 2

5A fuse

Generator wiresAGS wiring harness

Complete overcurrent protection

not shown. Refer to page 2–6.

Contents

Main Page Page Page About This Guide Organization configuration and timing for each basic type of Auto Gen Start starting mode. Conventions Used Abbreviations and Acronyms Related Information WARNING CAUTION Page Important Safety Instructions General Precautions WARNING: Save these instructions WARNING: Restrictions on use WARNING: Safety hazard Explosive Gas Precautions FCC Information to the User WARNING: Explosion hazard Contents Important Safety Instructions 1 2 Introduction 3 Configuration 4 Operation Page Page About the Automatic Generator Start Features System Requirements Front and Bottom Panel Front panel Bottom panel CAUTION: Equipment Damage Xanbus System Components Page 2 Preparing an Installation Tools and materials required Choosing a location The Auto Gen Start should be installed in a location that meets the following requirements: Routing the connections WARNING: Explosion hazard WARNING: Shock and energy hazards Installing the Auto Gen Start Mounting the unit Note: WARNING: Shock hazard Wiring to the 20-contact connector WARNING: Shock hazard WARNING: Fire, shock, and energy hazards Page Table 2-1 Contact numbers and functions Connecting the generator Note: Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Type 4 Figure 2-6 Type 4, Type 5 and Type 13 connection diagram Table 2-5 Type 4 relay and timing preset configurations Type 5 Type 6 Type 7 Figure 2-8 13 14 16 Type 7, Type 8, and Type 11 connection diagram (two-wire) Type 8 Type 9 Type 10 Type 11 Type 12 Type 13 Connecting the thermostats (optional) Connecting an external shutdown (optional) Connecting an external manual on/off switch (optional) Connecting an external on/off LED Important:: Connecting the wiring harness to the Auto Gen Start Connecting the control panel and other network-enabled devices CAUTION: Verifying power is available Equipment damage 3 Configuring the Auto Gen Start Using the System Control Panel Changing Auto Gen Start settings using the System Control Panel Viewing the Select Device menu Viewing the Auto Gen Start menu Selecting and adjusting the changeable setting Off NotOn [ManualOff] [On] The Auto Gen Start Menu Page The Auto Gen Start basic menu Gen Status Gen Trigger AGS Mode WARNING: Fire and health hazard Page QT Enable QT Begin Page QT End Start SOC Start DCV Enable Temp1 Enable Temp2 Gen Type Clear Faults Auto Gen Start advanced menu Configure Triggers Configure Gen View Device Info Basic Menu AGS Triggers menu Start SOC Stop SOC StartV:30sec StartV:15min StartV:2hr StartV:24hr StopBattV Enable Temp1 Enable Temp2 Enable Load Start Load Stop Load Stop Absorb Stop Float Page Generator Configuration menu Starter Cool Down Max Run Time Exercise Per Exercise Dur WARNING: Fire and health hazard Exercise Time Relay3 Run Hold Time Crank Time Crank Retry Time Preheat Time Start Tries AGS: Device Info menu View Fault Log View Warning Log View Event Log Restore Defaults User Settings Use this table to record any customized Auto Gen Start settings for future reference. 4 Starting and Stopping the Generator Setting Quiet Time Enabling Quiet Time Setting the beginning of Quiet Time Setting the end of Quiet Time Viewing the Advanced Menu Changing System Modes Operating mode Power Save mode Safe mode Hibernate mode Viewing the Firmware Revision Number Page Faults and Warnings Warning Messages Table 5-1 provides details and suggests action for Auto Gen Start warnings. Page Fault Messages Table 5-2 Auto Gen Start fault messages Page Electrical Specifications *Limited to Class 2 levels (100 VA) as in Chapter 2, page26. Mechanical Specifications Environmental Specifications Regulatory Compliance Figure A-1 Auto Gen Start dimensions Page Page Recommended Features Generator Starting Types Note: Two wir e Three-Wire Onan Three-Wire Automotive Page RunMode MomentaryRun Mode GlowStop Mode StartStop Mode PulseStop Mode Page Warranty and Return Information Warranty What proof of purchase is required? Disclaimer Product Exclusions Warning: Limitations On Use Return Material Authorization Policy Return Procedure Out of Warranty Service Information About Your System Page Index A B C D I M N O P U V W X