Features, Front Panel, Feature Description | Xantrex Technology XW

	Features

Features
Indicator Lights	Four lights on the front panel indicate the operating status and network
	status of the XW Auto Generator Start.
Connectors	Two network ports on the bottom panel connect the XW Auto Generator
	Start to the Xanbus system. A 20-contact pluggable connector (also on the
	bottom panel) allows the XW Auto Generator Start to connect to the
	generator’s starting circuitry, thermostats and external switches. See
	“Bottom Panel” on page 1–6.

Front Panel

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Figure 1-2XW Auto Generator Start Front Panel

Table 1-1Front panel features

Feature Description

1Power light (green) indicates the XW Auto Generator Start is receiving network power.

2Generator On light (green) indicates the generator is running. This light turns on when the generator run signal is active.

See “Important” on page 2–24.

3Network light (green) indicates the XW Auto Generator Start is communicating with other Xanbus-enabled devices.

4Fault light (red) indicates an XW Auto Generator Start fault has occurred.

See “Troubleshooting” on page 5–1 for information about XW Auto Generator Start faults.

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Contents

XW Automatic Generator Start Page XW Automatic Generator Start Date and Revision Scope PurposeAudience Organization Related Information Conventions Used General Precautions Important Safety Instructions FCC Information to the User Explosive Gas Precautions Contents Configuration Operation Specifications TroubleshootingGenerator Auto Start Requirements and Types Relay Timing Figures Figures Tables Tables Xiv 975-0307-01-01 For this Topic Introduction 1XW Automatic Generator Start Basic Function System Requirements Functions Features Feature DescriptionFront Panel 3XW Auto Generator Start Bottom Panel Bottom Panel Installation Tools and Materials Required Preparing an InstallationChoosing a Location Dry 1XW Auto Generator Start External Connections Routing the Connections Mounting the Unit Installing the XW Automatic Generator Start Circuit Parameter Circuit Maximum Wiring to the 20-contact Connector Ft m Over 30 ft m 2Required Wiring Size Based on Length of Cable Number Function Wire Color Wire Connecting the Generator Type Preheat time Preheat to crank delay Crank time XW AGS Harness Wires Shutdown bypass time Preheat to crank delay Crank time StartStop Relay Function XW AGS Harness Wires XW AGS Harness Wires Shutdown bypass time Start tries 975-0307-01-01 XW AGS Harness Wires Generator Wires Type 8 Relay and Timing Preset Configurations Type 8 Connection Diagram three-wire Shutdown Bypass Stop MomentaryRun Generator RUN Signal Generator Battery Negative PulseStop Connecting an External Shutdown optional Connecting the Thermostats optionalWiring Harness Function Wire Color Connecting an External Manual ON/OFF Switch optional Function Color Connecting an External ON/OFF LED 5K11 Connecting the Wiring Harness to the XW Auto Generator Start Connecting the XW Auto Generator Start to the Xanbus Network 21Verifying Power is Available Verifying Power Is Available Configuration Exit Overview 2Accessing the XW Automatic Generator Start Menu Accessing the XW Auto Generator Start Menu XW Auto Gen Start Menu To change operational settings on the XW AGS Menu 4XW Auto Generator Start Basic Menu Contents 5XW Auto Generator Start Configuration Menu Contents Configuration Menu QT EnValue Description Control Panel is set to the correct local time QT Begin Generator Type Descriptions and Examples QT End Generator Type Descriptions and Examples Cfg Trigger Menu Start DCV 30 sec Values Default Start DCV 15 min Start DCV 2 hr Start DCV 24 hr Stop Absorb Stop Float Stop Temp1 Temp2Load Start Load Value Default Stop Load Cfg Gen Menu Gen Cool Down Starter Cool Down Exercise Per Max Run Time Exercise Dur Relay3 Exercise Time Gen Run Hold Time Crank DelayCrank Time Values Crank Retry Time Preheat TimeGen Start Tries Dev Name Multi-unit ConfigDev Number Connections Restore Defaults Automatic ModeGenMode Manual On Mode View Fault Log Manual Off ModeMode View Device Info Menu Event Displayed Description of Event Trigger View Event Log Setting User Settings Multi-Unit Configuration Configuration 975-0307-01-01 Operation Generator Start Accessing the XW Auto Generator Start Home Screen To start the generator manually Starting and Stopping the Generator To enable Quiet Time Using Quiet Time To set the end of Quiet Time Modes of Operation 4Changing the Mode to Standby Putting the XW Auto Generator Start in Standby Mode 5Returning the Mode to Operating Returning the XW Auto Generator Start to Operating Mode Operation 975-0307-01-01 Troubleshooting To view a message from a fault list or warning list Faults and Warnings Self Number Message Clearing? Cause Action To view a fault list or warning list XW Auto Generator Start Warning Messages XW Auto Generator Start Warning Messages Fault Self Number Message Clearing? Cause Action Fault Messages Fault Messages Troubleshooting 975-0307-01-01 Specifications Electrical Specifications Figure A-1XW Auto Generator Start Dimensions Mechanical Specifications Regulatory Compliance Environmental Specifications Generator Auto Generator Starting Types Recommended Features Three-Wire Onan Two WireIdentification Connection Three-Wire Automotive Relay Timing RunMode Figure C-1RunMode Timing Diagram Figure C-2MomentaryRun Mode Timing Diagram MomentaryRun Mode StartStop Mode GlowStop Mode Figure C-4StartStop Mode Timing Diagram PulseStop Mode Figure C-5PulseStop Mode Timing Diagram Warranty Warranty and Return Information WA-2 975-0307-01-01 Disclaimer Return Material Authorization PolicyProduct Exclusions Out of Warranty Service Return Procedure Serial Number Purchased From Purchase Date Information About Your System WA-6 975-0307-01-01 IX-1 975-0307-01-01 IX-2 Page Xantrex Technology Inc