Type 8 Connection Diagram three-wire | Xantrex Technology XW

Installation

Type 8

Type 8 will work with both two-wire and three-wire run mode configurations and is intended for Northern Lights and Fisher Panda generators. Type 8 is identical to Type 7 except that it provides no preheat signal before cranking.

XW AGS Harness Wires								Generator Wires
	12							GENERATOR RUN SIGNAL
	12							GENERATOR RUN SIGNAL
	13							GENERATOR BATTERY NEGATIVE(–)
	13							GENERATOR BATTERY NEGATIVE(–)
Relay 1		14					5A fuse	RUN


	16							For additional information, see


								“Circuit Limitations” on page 2–5.
Figure 2-11Type 8 Connection Diagram (two-wire)
XW AGS Harness Wires								Generator Wires

Relay 1

12

13

14

16

GENERATOR RUN SIGNAL

GENERATOR BATTERY NEGATIVE(–)

5A fuse

RUN

Relay 2

17

18

			5A fuse	START	For additional information, see


					“Circuit Limitations” on page 2–5.

	Figure 2-12	Type 8 Connection Diagram (three-wire)
	Table 2-11	Type 8 Relay and Timing Preset Configurations
	Relay Function			Preset Configuration Setting
	Relay Function			Preset Configuration Setting

	Relay 1 mode			Run

	Relay 3 mode			No function

	Gen Run signal hold time			0.5 s

	Preheat time			0 s

	Preheat to crank delay			0 s

	Crank time			15 s

	Crank retry time			30 s

	Gen Cool Down			30 s

	Shutdown bypass time			0 s

	Start tries			3


2–16			975-0307-01-01

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Xantrex Technology XW manual Type 8 Connection Diagram three-wire, Type 8 Relay and Timing Preset Configurations

Contents

XW Automatic Generator Start Page XW Automatic Generator Start Date and Revision Audience PurposeScope Organization Conventions Used Related Information Important Safety Instructions General Precautions Explosive Gas Precautions FCC Information to the User Contents Configuration Operation Generator Auto Start Requirements and Types TroubleshootingSpecifications Relay Timing Figures Figures Tables Tables Xiv 975-0307-01-01 Introduction For this Topic 1XW Automatic Generator Start Basic Function System Requirements Functions Front Panel FeaturesFeature Description Bottom Panel 3XW Auto Generator Start Bottom Panel Installation Choosing a Location Preparing an InstallationTools and Materials Required 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 Wiring Harness Connecting the Thermostats optionalConnecting an External Shutdown optional 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 Value Description Configuration MenuQT En 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 Load Temp1Temp2 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 Time Crank DelayGen Run Hold Time Values Gen Start Tries Crank Retry TimePreheat Time Dev Number Multi-unit ConfigDev Name Connections GenMode Restore DefaultsAutomatic Mode Manual On Mode Mode Manual Off ModeView Fault Log 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 Identification Two WireThree-Wire Onan 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 Product Return Material Authorization PolicyDisclaimer 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