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Xantrex Technology XW manual Purpose, Function

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Function

Introduction

Purpose

	Important: The XW Automatic Generator Start (XW Auto Generator Start) is
	designed for use in an XW Power System only.
	ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED. The XW Auto Generator Start
	requires the use of a XW System Control Panel for configuration and monitoring.
	For details see “System Requirements”. Use the XW Power System Installation
	Guide to integrate this component into the overall system.
Function	The Xantrex™ XW Auto Generator Start continuously monitors battery
	voltage and starts, or stops, the generator when battery voltage drops
	below or exceeds the preset limits. It also starts the generator to assist the
	system’s inverter/charger when output power demands are high.

Figure 1-1XW Automatic Generator Start Basic Function

Start and Stop	The XW Auto Generator Start requires a source of start and stop triggers
Triggers	for automatic operation. The XW Auto Generator Start monitors the
	Xanbus network and starts or stops the generator based on the preset
	limits programmed into it.
	Specific criteria that will trigger the XW Auto Generator Start are
	described in “Functions” on page 1–4.

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Xantrex Technology XW manual Purpose, Function

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 instructionsExplosive Gas Precautions FCC Information to the UserWARNING Explosion hazard Contents 2 Installation1 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 FunctionSystem Requirements for the XW Auto Generator Start Quiet Time and Exercise Time featuresThe XW Auto Generator Start uses Xanbus, a network communications Functions Features Front Panel“Bottom Panel” on page Bottom Panel CAUTION Equipment Damage2 Installation Preparing an Installation Tools and Materials RequiredChoosing 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 StartWiring to the 20-contact Connector CAUTION Shock HazardWARNING 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 TypeFigure 2-13 Type 9 Connection Diagram Table 2-12 Type 9 Relay and Timing Preset ConfigurationsType Figure 2-14 Type 10 Connection Diagram Table 2-13 Type 10 Relay and Timing Preset ConfigurationsType Figure 2-15 Type 11 Connection Diagram Table 2-14 Type 11 Relay and Timing Preset ConfigurationsType Figure 2-16 Type 12 Connection Diagram Table 2-15 Type 12Relay and Timing Preset ConfigurationsType Figure 2-17 Type 13 Connection Diagram Table 2-16 Type 13 Relay and Timing Preset ConfigurationsType 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 StartConnecting the XW Auto Generator Start to the Xanbus Network CAUTION Equipment DamageA second network cable in a “daisy-chain” network layout Verifying Power Is Available Figure 2-21 Verifying Power is Available3 Configuration Overview EnterExit 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 TriggersStart DCV 30 sec DefaultValues Start DCV 15 min Disabled, 4.0V toDisabled Start DCV 2 hr Start DCV 24 hr Stop Float Stop AbsorbStop Temp1 Temp2Load Start Load Cfg Gen Menu Stop Load1s to 250s increments of 1s Starter Cool DownGen Cool Down 1s to 90s increments of 1sMax Run Time Exercise PerXW 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 Crank Retry Time Preheat TimeGen Start Tries Dev Number Multi-unit ConfigDev Name ConnectionsRestore Defaults Automatic ModeGenMode Manual On Mode Mode Manual Off ModeView Fault Log The View Device Info MenuView Event Log Table 3-2 Trigger Event DescriptionsSetting User SettingsDefault UserSetting SettingDefault Multi-Unit ConfigurationConfiguration 3-34975-0307-01-01 4 Operation Accessing the XW Auto Generator Start Home Screen Figure 4-1 XW Auto Generator Start Home ScreenStarting and Stopping the Generator To start the generator manuallyTo stop the generator manually Using Quiet Time To enable 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 975-0307-01-015 Troubleshooting “Faults and Warnings” “Warning Messages” “Fault Messages”page page page Faults and Warnings To view a message from a fault list or warning listTo view a fault list or warning list Warning MessagesXW 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 ComplianceGenerator Auto and TypesStart 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 MomentaryRun Mode Figure C-2 MomentaryRun Mode Timing DiagramGlowStop Mode StartStop ModeFigure C-3 GlowStop Mode Timing Diagram PulseStop Mode Figure C-4 StartStop Mode Timing DiagramFigure 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