
The XW Auto Gen Start Menu
Gen Run Hold Time
Full name | Generator Run Signal Hold Time |
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Purpose | “Gen Run Hold Time” specifies the length of time the generator run | ||
| signal (or B+ or hour meter signal) must be active before the XW Auto | ||
| Generator Start considers the generator to be running and cranking can be | ||
| stopped. |
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| Some generators assert their run signal when they are being cranked, but | ||
| before they have started. They also have varying delays from when | ||
| cranking begins or ends to when the run signal is asserted or unasserted. | ||
| The Run Hold Time is designed to accommodate these generators. | ||
| Values |
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| 0.0s to 20.0s (increments of 0.5s) |
| 0.5s |
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Considerations | This setting is automatically configured when a “Gen Type” is selected | ||
| for the generator. Manually change this setting only on the advice of the | ||
| generator manufacturer or authorized service personnel. | ||
Crank Delay |
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Purpose | “Crank Delay” specifies the delay time from when the preheat relay is de- | ||
| energized to when the Start Relay is energized (and cranking the starter | ||
| motor). This is also referred to as the |
Values
0s to 250s
Default
1s
Considerations | This setting is automatically configured when a “Gen Type” is selected |
| for the generator. Manually change this setting only on the advice of the |
| generator manufacturer or authorized service personnel. |
Crank Time
Purpose | “Crank Time” specifies the maximum length of time the Start relay is | ||
| engaged (and cranking the starter motor) for the first attempt to start the | ||
| generator. |
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| Default |
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| 0s to 250s (increments of 1s) |
| 30s |
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Considerations | This setting is automatically configured when a “Gen Type” is selected | ||
| for the generator. Manually change this setting only on the advice of the | ||
| generator manufacturer or authorized service personnel. |