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Xantrex Technology XW manual The Configuration Menu, QT En

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The Configuration Menu

The XW Auto Gen Start Menu

The Configuration Menu

The Configuration Menu is where specific start-stop parameters are set.

This menu contains the following settings:

•QT EN

•QT Begin

•QT END

•Gen Type

•Cfg Trigger

•Cfg Gen

•Multi-unit Config

•Restore Defaults

QT En

Full name	Quiet Time Enable
Purpose	“QT En” enables or disables the Quiet Time functionality of the XW Auto
	Generator Start. Quiet time refers to a period of time when the generator
	should not run.
Dependencies	“QT En” requires the XW Auto Generator Start to be in Automatic mode.
	Setting “QT En” to [Enable] requires that parameters be set for the “QT
	Begin” and “QT End”.
	Value		Description
	Value		Description

	Enabled/Disabled		Enables or disables the Quiet Time functionality.

When to use	Set “QT En” to [Enabled] when there is a period of time when it is not
	desired for the generator to run. The XW Auto Generator Start will ignore
	all automatic start triggers during the time set in “QT Begin” and “QT
	Begin”.
	When there are no preferences or restrictions for when the generator
	should run, set “QT En” to [Disabled]. When [Disabled] is selected, the
	XW Auto Generator Start will ignore the times set for “QT Begin” and
	“QT End”.
Considerations	Quiet Time prevents the automatic starting of the generator regardless of
	battery condition.

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Contents

Owner’s Guide XW Automatic Generator StartPage XW Automatic Generator Start Owner’s GuideTrademarks About XantrexNotice of Copyright DisclaimerPurpose About This GuideScope AudienceRelated Information Conventions UsedGeneral Precautions Important Safety InstructionsWARNING Safety hazard WARNING Save these instructionsExplosive Gas Precautions FCC Information to the UserWARNING Explosion hazard Contents 2 Installation1 Introduction 3 Configuration 4 Operation A Specifications 5 TroubleshootingB Generator Auto Start Requirements and Types 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 975-0307-01-01 TablesFor this Topic 1 IntroductionFunction PurposeSystem 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 CAUTION Equipment Damage Bottom Panel2 Installation Preparing an Installation Tools and Materials RequiredChoosing a Location WARNING Shock and Energy Hazards Routing the Connections WARNING Explosion HazardWARNING Shock Hazard Installing the XW Automatic Generator StartMounting the Unit 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 Contact Numbers and FunctionsWire Color NumberHow many of these wires you connect and in which combination depends Connecting the GeneratorType Type 1 Connection DiagramXW AGS Harness Wires Generator WiresTable 2-5 Type 2 Relay and Timing Preset Configurations Figure 2-4 Type 2 Connection DiagramGenerator Wires TypeTable 2-6 Type 3 Relay and Timing Preset Configurations Figure 2-5 Type 3 Connection DiagramType 5A fuse 5A fuseTable 2-7 Type 4 Relay and Timing Preset Configurations Figure 2-6 Type 4 Connection DiagramGenerator Wires TypeTable 2-8 Type 5 Relay and Timing Preset Configurations Figure 2-7 Type 5 Connection DiagramGENERATOR RUN SIGNAL TypeTable 2-9 Type 6 Relay and Timing Preset Configurations Figure 2-8 Type 6 Connection DiagramXW AGS Harness Wires TypeType 7 Connection Diagram three-wire Figure 2-9 Type 7 Connection Diagram two-wireType 7 Relay and Timing Preset Configurations TypeType Figure 2-11 Type 8 Connection Diagram two-wireFigure 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 Connecting an External Shutdown optional Connecting the Thermostats optionalTable 2-17 Wiring for Connecting Thermostats Table 2-18 Wiring for Connecting an External ShutdownWARNING Fire and Shock Hazards Connecting an External Manual ON/OFF Switch optionalThe 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 CAUTION Equipment DamageTable 2-19 Wiring for Connecting an External Manual ON/OFF Switch Connecting an External ON/OFF LED5K11 Figure 2-18 External ON/OFF Switch and LED Wiring DiagramInstalling the XW Automatic Generator Start Generator BatteryTo connect the wiring harness to the XW Auto Generator Start Connecting 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 Figure 2-21 Verifying Power is Available Verifying Power Is Available3 Configuration Overview EnterExit Figure 3-2 Accessing the XW Automatic Generator Start Menu Accessing the XW Auto Generator Start MenuAccessing the XW Auto Generator Start Menu EnterThe XW Auto Gen Start Menu To access the Advanced Settings Menu, see Figure 3-5 on page Figure 3-4 XW Auto Generator Start Basic Menu ContentsThe XW Auto Gen Start Menu 975-0307-01-01For details on the Configuration menu options, see page Figure 3-5 XW Auto Generator Start Configuration Menu ContentsQT En The Configuration MenuQT Begin Generator Type Descriptions and Examples QT EndGenerator Type Descriptions and ExamplesContinued Charger Triggers Cfg Trigger MenuThermostat 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 Absorb Stop FloatStop Temp1 Temp2Load Start Load Stop Load Cfg Gen MenuGen Cool Down Starter Cool Down1s to 250s increments of 1s 1s to 90s increments of 1sMax Run Time Exercise PerXW System Control Panel, the generator will stop when “Max Run Time” Exercise Dur Relay3 Exercise Time1200AM to 1150PM 12-hour clock 900AMCrank Delay Gen Run Hold TimeCrank Time Crank Retry Time Preheat TimeGen Start Tries Dev Name Multi-unit ConfigDev Number ConnectionsRestore Defaults Automatic ModeGenMode Manual On Mode View Fault Log Manual Off ModeMode The View Device Info MenuTable 3-2 Trigger Event Descriptions View Event LogDefault User SettingsSetting UserDefault SettingSetting Multi-Unit ConfigurationConfiguration 3-34975-0307-01-01 4 Operation Figure 4-1 XW Auto Generator Start Home Screen Accessing the 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 To set the end of Quiet Time Modes of OperationFigure 4-4 Changing the Mode to Standby Putting the XW Auto Generator Start in Standby ModeEnter OperationFigure 4-5 Returning the Mode to Operating Returning the XW Auto Generator Start to Operating ModeEnter Modes of Operation975-0307-01-01 Operation5 Troubleshooting “Faults and Warnings” “Warning Messages” “Fault Messages”page page page To view a message from a fault list or warning list Faults and WarningsTo view a fault list or warning list Warning MessagesXW Auto Generator Start Warning Messages Self XW Auto Generator Start Warning MessagesContinuedNumber MessageWarning Messages XW Auto Generator Start Warning MessagesContinuedXW Auto Generator Start Fault Messages Fault MessagesFault XW Auto Generator Start Fault MessagesSelf Number975-0307-01-01 TroubleshootingAll specifications are subject to change without notice A SpecificationsLimited to Class 2 levels 100 VA as in Chapter 2, page Electrical SpecificationsFigure A-1 XW Auto Generator Start Dimensions Mechanical SpecificationsMechanical Specifications 975-0307-01-01Regulatory Compliance Environmental SpecificationsGenerator Auto and TypesStart Requirements Generator Starting Types Recommended FeaturesThree-Wire Onan Two WireIdentification ConnectionConnection Three-Wire AutomotiveIdentification Connection“RunMode” “MomentaryRun Mode” “GlowStop Mode” “StartStop Mode” C Relay Timing“PulseStop Mode” page C-2 page C-3 page C-4 page C-4 page C-5RunMode Figure C-2 MomentaryRun Mode Timing Diagram MomentaryRun ModeGlowStop Mode StartStop ModeFigure C-3 GlowStop Mode Timing Diagram Figure C-4 StartStop Mode Timing Diagram PulseStop ModeFigure C-6 PulseStop Mode Relay 1 Behavior Figure C-5 PulseStop Mode Timing DiagramWarranty Warranty and Return InformationProof of purchase may be in any one of the following forms Disclaimer Return Material Authorization PolicyProduct ExclusionsOut of Warranty Service Return ProcedureInformation About Your System WA-6 Page Page Page 1 800 670 0707 Tel toll free NA 1 360 925 5097 Tel direct Xantrex Technology Inc1 800 994 7828 Fax toll free NA 975-0307-01-01