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Xantrex Technology XW manual Recommended Features, Generator Starting Types

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Recommended Features

Generator Auto Start Requirements and Types

Recommended Features

In order for the generator to be automatically started by the XW Auto Generator Start, it must include electric start and an automatic choke. An automatic primer system may also be required on natural gas and propane powered generators. The generator should also include remote start ability with accessible remote start terminals or a connector. Protective systems for low oil pressure, over temperature, starter lockout and over crank control are valuable features that will prevent generator damage and increase system reliability. “Two-wire” start generators are highly recommended because of the greater simplicity for automatic starting and because they are intended for remote/automatic/unattended operation.

Generator Starting Types

The XW Auto Generator Start supports three major generator starting types:

•Two wire

•Three-wire “Onan”

•Three-wire automotive

Note: The terms “two-wire” and “three-wire” refer only to the minimum number of wires necessary to start the generator. Actual installations will require additional wires to connect to the generator, including the generator run signal (switched B+) wiring, and wiring to an optional external ON/OFF switch. For installation wiring diagrams, see page 2–9 to page 2–25.

Note: For overcurrent protection guidelines that apply to the wiring types discussed in this appendix, see page 2–5.

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Xantrex Technology XW manual Recommended Features, Generator Starting Types

Contents

XW Automatic Generator Start Owner’s GuidePage Owner’s Guide XW Automatic Generator StartNotice of Copyright About XantrexTrademarks DisclaimerScope About This GuidePurpose AudienceConventions Used Related InformationWARNING Safety hazard Important Safety InstructionsGeneral Precautions WARNING Save these instructionsFCC Information to the User Explosive Gas PrecautionsWARNING Explosion hazard 2 Installation Contents1 Introduction 3 Configuration 4 Operation B Generator Auto Start Requirements and Types 5 TroubleshootingA Specifications C Relay TimingFigures Figure 4-2 Starting and Stopping the Generator- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-3 Figure 4-3 Using the Quiet Time Feature - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-4 Figure 4-4 Changing the Mode to Standby - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-6 Figure 4-5 Returning the Mode to Operating- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-7 Figure A-1 XW Auto Generator Start Dimensions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A-3 Figure C-1 RunMode Timing Diagram- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - C-2 Figure C-2 MomentaryRun Mode Timing Diagram - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - C-3 Figure C-3 GlowStop Mode Timing Diagram - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - C-4 Figure C-4 StartStop Mode Timing Diagram - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - C-5 Figure C-5 PulseStop Mode Timing Diagram - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - C-6 Figure C-6 PulseStop Mode Relay 1 Behavior- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - C-6 Tables Tables 975-0307-01-011 Introduction For this TopicPurpose Functionfor the XW Auto Generator Start Quiet Time and Exercise Time features System RequirementsThe XW Auto Generator Start uses Xanbus, a network communications Functions Front Panel Features“Bottom Panel” on page Bottom Panel CAUTION Equipment Damage2 Installation Tools and Materials Required Preparing an InstallationChoosing a Location Routing the Connections WARNING Explosion Hazard WARNING Shock and Energy HazardsMounting the Unit Installing the XW Automatic Generator StartWARNING Shock Hazard To mount the XW Auto Generator StartCAUTION Shock Hazard Wiring to the 20-contact ConnectorWARNING Fire, Shock, and Energy Hazards To install the XW Auto Generator Start using the wiring harness Wire Color Contact Numbers and FunctionsWire NumberConnecting the Generator How many of these wires you connect and in which combination dependsXW AGS Harness Wires Type 1 Connection DiagramType Generator WiresGenerator Wires Figure 2-4 Type 2 Connection DiagramTable 2-5 Type 2 Relay and Timing Preset Configurations TypeType Figure 2-5 Type 3 Connection DiagramTable 2-6 Type 3 Relay and Timing Preset Configurations 5A fuse 5A fuseGenerator Wires Figure 2-6 Type 4 Connection DiagramTable 2-7 Type 4 Relay and Timing Preset Configurations TypeGENERATOR RUN SIGNAL Figure 2-7 Type 5 Connection DiagramTable 2-8 Type 5 Relay and Timing Preset Configurations TypeXW AGS Harness Wires Figure 2-8 Type 6 Connection DiagramTable 2-9 Type 6 Relay and Timing Preset Configurations TypeType 7 Relay and Timing Preset Configurations Figure 2-9 Type 7 Connection Diagram two-wireType 7 Connection Diagram three-wire TypeFigure 2-11 Type 8 Connection Diagram two-wire TypeTable 2-12 Type 9 Relay and Timing Preset Configurations Figure 2-13 Type 9 Connection DiagramType Table 2-13 Type 10 Relay and Timing Preset Configurations Figure 2-14 Type 10 Connection DiagramType Table 2-14 Type 11 Relay and Timing Preset Configurations Figure 2-15 Type 11 Connection DiagramType Table 2-15 Type 12Relay and Timing Preset Configurations Figure 2-16 Type 12 Connection DiagramType Table 2-16 Type 13 Relay and Timing Preset Configurations Figure 2-17 Type 13 Connection DiagramType Table 2-17 Wiring for Connecting Thermostats Connecting the Thermostats optionalConnecting an External Shutdown optional Table 2-18 Wiring for Connecting an External ShutdownThe 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. Wire 7 Start and wire 8 Stop should each run to their own momentary-contact switch or push-button. The other contact on both switches common should be connected to wire 11 on the harness Connecting an External Manual ON/OFF Switch optionalWARNING Fire and Shock Hazards CAUTION Equipment DamageConnecting an External ON/OFF LED Table 2-19 Wiring for Connecting an External Manual ON/OFF SwitchInstalling the XW Automatic Generator Start Figure 2-18 External ON/OFF Switch and LED Wiring Diagram5K11 Generator BatteryConnecting the Wiring Harness to the XW Auto Generator Start To connect the wiring harness to the XW Auto Generator StartCAUTION Equipment Damage Connecting the XW Auto Generator Start to the Xanbus NetworkA second network cable in a “daisy-chain” network layout Verifying Power Is Available Figure 2-21 Verifying Power is Available3 Configuration Enter OverviewExit Accessing the XW Auto Generator Start Menu Accessing the XW Auto Generator Start MenuFigure 3-2 Accessing the XW Automatic Generator Start Menu EnterThe XW Auto Gen Start Menu The XW Auto Gen Start Menu Figure 3-4 XW Auto Generator Start Basic Menu ContentsTo access the Advanced Settings Menu, see Figure 3-5 on page 975-0307-01-01Figure 3-5 XW Auto Generator Start Configuration Menu Contents For details on the Configuration menu options, see pageThe Configuration Menu QT EnQT Begin QT End Generator Type Descriptions and ExamplesGenerator Type Descriptions and ExamplesContinued Thermostat Triggers Cfg Trigger MenuCharger Triggers Inverter Load TriggersDefault Start DCV 30 secValues Disabled, 4.0V to Start DCV 15 minDisabled Start DCV 2 hr Start DCV 24 hr Stop Float Stop AbsorbStop Temp2 Temp1Load Start Load Cfg Gen Menu Stop Load1s to 250s increments of 1s Starter Cool DownGen Cool Down 1s to 90s increments of 1sExercise Per Max Run TimeXW System Control Panel, the generator will stop when “Max Run Time” Exercise Dur 1200AM to 1150PM 12-hour clock Exercise TimeRelay3 900AMCrank Delay Gen Run Hold TimeCrank Time Preheat Time Crank Retry TimeGen Start Tries Dev Number Multi-unit ConfigDev Name ConnectionsGenMode Restore DefaultsAutomatic Mode Manual On Mode The View Device Info Menu View Fault LogMode Manual Off ModeView Event Log Table 3-2 Trigger Event DescriptionsSetting User SettingsDefault UserSetting SettingDefault Multi-Unit Configuration3-34 Configuration975-0307-01-01 4 Operation Accessing the XW Auto Generator Start Home Screen Figure 4-1 XW Auto Generator Start Home ScreenTo start the generator manually Starting and Stopping the GeneratorTo stop the generator manually To enable Quiet Time Using Quiet TimeTo set the beginning of Quiet Time Modes of Operation To set the end of Quiet TimeEnter Putting the XW Auto Generator Start in Standby ModeFigure 4-4 Changing the Mode to Standby OperationEnter Returning the XW Auto Generator Start to Operating ModeFigure 4-5 Returning the Mode to Operating Modes of OperationOperation 975-0307-01-01“Faults and Warnings” “Warning Messages” “Fault Messages” 5 Troubleshootingpage page page Faults and Warnings To view a message from a fault list or warning listWarning Messages To view a fault list or warning listXW Auto Generator Start Warning Messages Number XW Auto Generator Start Warning MessagesContinuedSelf MessageXW Auto Generator Start Warning MessagesContinued Warning MessagesFault Messages XW Auto Generator Start Fault MessagesSelf XW Auto Generator Start Fault MessagesFault NumberTroubleshooting 975-0307-01-01A Specifications All specifications are subject to change without noticeElectrical Specifications Limited to Class 2 levels 100 VA as in Chapter 2, pageMechanical Specifications Mechanical SpecificationsFigure A-1 XW Auto Generator Start Dimensions 975-0307-01-01Environmental Specifications Regulatory Complianceand Types Generator AutoStart Requirements Recommended Features Generator Starting TypesIdentification Two WireThree-Wire Onan ConnectionIdentification Three-Wire AutomotiveConnection Connection“PulseStop Mode” C Relay Timing“RunMode” “MomentaryRun Mode” “GlowStop Mode” “StartStop Mode” page C-2 page C-3 page C-4 page C-4 page C-5RunMode Figure C-2 MomentaryRun Mode Timing Diagram MomentaryRun ModeGlowStop Mode Figure C-3 GlowStop Mode Timing DiagramStartStop Mode Figure C-4 StartStop Mode Timing Diagram PulseStop ModeFigure C-5 PulseStop Mode Timing Diagram Figure C-6 PulseStop Mode Relay 1 BehaviorWarranty and Return Information WarrantyProof of purchase may be in any one of the following forms Product Return Material Authorization PolicyDisclaimer ExclusionsReturn Procedure Out of Warranty ServiceInformation About Your System WA-6 Page Page Page 1 800 994 7828 Fax toll free NA Xantrex Technology Inc1 800 670 0707 Tel toll free NA 1 360 925 5097 Tel direct 975-0307-01-01