Xantrex Technology XW manual Generator Type Descriptions and Examples

Configuration

Table 3-1	Generator Type Descriptions and Examples(Continued)
	Description
		For Technical
Option	Mode	Details, see...a	Examples of Generatorsb
Type 6	GlowStop with normally closed	page 2–14	Yamaha
	RunStop contact
Type 7	Run with preheat	page 2–15	Generac Backup/Renewable
Type 8	Run with no preheat	page 2–16	Northern Lights and Fisher Panda
Type 9	StartStop with Relay 3 preheat and	page 2–17	Westerbeke
	shutdown bypass
Type 10	StartStop	page 2–18	Generac
Type 11	MomentaryRun	page 2–19	Kohler
Type 12	GlowStop with no preheat	page 2–20	Onan Propane
Type 13	PulseStop with Relay 3 preheat	page 2–21	PowerTech Diesel

a.See Appendix C, “Relay Timing” for additional information.

b.Examples of generators are suggestions only and do not imply that those generators must be used with the associated generator types.

When to use	Use this setting after installing the XW Auto Generator Start hardware.
	Selecting a suitable “Gen Type” automatically configures the XW Auto
	Generator Start to work with the ignition system and starting
	requirements of the generator. Consult the generator manual or contact
	the generator’s manufacturer for specific generator starting requirements.
Outcomes	Selecting a “Gen Type” from the list automatically configures the
	following settings:
	•	Preheat time
	• Preheat end to crank delay time
	•	Crank time
	•	Crank retry time
	• Starter Cool Down time
	•	Generator Cool Down
	• Generator Run Signal hold time
	•	Start tries.

If the presets will not work with the desired generator, it may be necessary to manually configure some of the settings listed above using information from the generator manufacturer. These settings can be changed in the CfgGen Menu on page 3–20.

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