Configuration
Stop Float
Full name | Stop at Float Charge Stage | ||
Purpose | The “Stop Float” trigger allows the XW Auto Generator Start to stop the | ||
| generator when the inverter/charger has recharged the batteries to the | ||
| Float stage. |
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| Disabled, Enabled |
| Enabled |
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Considerations | “Stop Float” or “Stop Absorb” would typically be used if the generator | ||
| was started due to a | ||
| “Stop Float” is the recommended setting if it is desired that the generator | ||
| charge the batteries completely. This will result in somewhat longer run | ||
| times. However, if the generator is the primary charging source, charging | ||
| them to the Float stage every time will provide longer battery life. | ||
| For more information on battery charging, see the XW Inverter/Charger | ||
| Operator’s Guide. |
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Stop Absorb |
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Full name | Stop at Absorption Charge Stage | ||
Purpose | The “Stop Absorb” triggers enables the XW Auto Generator Start to stop | ||
| the generator when the inverter/charger has recharged the batteries to the | ||
| Absorption stage. |
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| Disabled, Enabled |
| Disabled |
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Considerations | Set “Stop Absorb” if it’s desired to only deliver a partial charge to the | ||
| batteries. The XW Auto Generator Start will start and run the generator | ||
| until the inverter/charger charges the batteries through the Bulk charge | ||
| stage (restoring the batteries between roughly 75% and 90% of their full | ||
charge). The XW Auto Generator Start stops the generator when the inverter/charger determines the batteries have reached the Absorption charge stage.
Because Stop Absorption will shut down the generator before the batteries are fully charged, it is recommended to use it only if there is an alternate charging source, such as wind or PV, which can complete the
