Preparing an Installation, Dry, Cool Safe | Xantrex Technology XW

Installation

Preparing an Installation

Before installing the XW Auto Generator Start, consider how and where the unit will be mounted. Pre-plan the connection routes between the XW Auto Generator Start, the generator, thermostats, and the XW System Control Panel. Refer to the XW Power System Installation Guide for additional information.

Tools and Materials Required

The following tools and materials may be needed to install the XW Auto Generator Start:

❐Mounting template (supplied)

❐Wiring harness (Xantrex part number 809-0917, supplied)

❐Four #6 screws, 1¼ inch (supplied)

❐#16 or #18 AWG wire (see “Wire Size and Length” on page 2–6)

❐Xantrex network cables or equivalent (Category 5)

❐Network terminators (if required) (supplied)

❐Phillips screwdriver

❐Wire cutters and wire strippers

Choosing a Location

The XW Auto Generator Start should be installed in a location that meets the following requirements:

Dry	The unit is intended for use in a dry location. The XW Auto
	Generator Start complies with UL458 Marine Supplement drip-
	test requirements, but the location should be as dry as possible.

Cool

Safe

Close to generator

The XW Auto Generator Start operation is guaranteed between -4 and 122 °F (-20 and 50 °C).

The XW Auto Generator Start is not ignition protected. Do not install it in areas requiring ignition-protected equipment, such as compartments housing gasoline engines.

Avoid excessive wire lengths and use the recommended wire lengths and sizes (see “Wire Size and Length” on page 2–6). It is more important for the XW Auto Generator Start to be close to the generator than close to the inverter, although for safety reasons, the XW Auto Generator Start should not be installed in the same compartment as a gasoline-powered generator.

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Xantrex Technology XW manual Preparing an Installation, Tools and Materials Required, Choosing a Location, Dry, Cool Safe

Contents

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