Xantrex Technology XW manual Functions

Introduction

Functions

Generator

Starting

Triggers

Generator

Stopping

Triggers

The XW Auto Generator Start can automatically start a generator in response to:

•low battery voltage

•high battery drain from the AC loads

•a thermostat signal

•a pre-programmed exercise period at a specified time of day.

The XW Auto Generator Start can automatically stop a generator in response to:

•the introduction of qualified grid power (grid power within acceptable parameters)

•high battery voltage

•battery charge stage (float or absorb stage)

•removal of a high battery drain from the AC loads

•a thermostat signal

•a pre-programmed quiet time period

	The XW Auto Generator Start can also be used to manually start and stop
	the generator at any time.
Programmable	Quiet Time The XW Auto Generator Start features a quiet time setting,
Features	which prevents the generator starting at night or during other
	inconvenient periods.
	Exercise Period During times of prolonged generator inactivity, the
	XW Auto Generator Start can be programmed to run (or “exercise”) the
	generator for a pre-defined period. This ensures the generator remains
	operational and that the starting battery stays charged.
Status	The XW Auto Generator Start reports its operating mode, its settings,
Reporting	generator activity, and the reason for generator starts to the Xanbus
	system. This information can be viewed on the XW System Control
	Panel.
Installation	The XW Auto Generator Start can be installed with an external shutdown
Options	input, a manual generator ON/OFF switch, and an external ON/OFF
	indicator light.

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