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Xantrex Technology XW manual Explosive Gas Precautions, FCC Information to the User

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Explosive Gas Precautions

Safety

7.Disable the automatic starting circuit and/or disconnect the generator from its starting battery to prevent accidental starting while performing maintenance.

Explosive Gas Precautions

WARNING: Explosion hazard

This equipment is not ignition protected. To prevent fire or explosion, do not install the XW Automatic Generator Start in locations that require ignition- protected equipment. This includes any space containing gasoline-powered machinery, fuel tanks, as well as joints, fittings, or other connections between components of the fuel system.

Be sure you follow all relevant instructions exactly before installing or using your XW Automatic Generator Start.

FCC Information to the User

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction guide, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

•Connect the equipment into a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Xantrex Technology XW manual Explosive Gas Precautions, FCC Information to the User, WARNING Explosion hazard

Contents

XW Automatic Generator Start Owner’s GuidePage Owner’s Guide XW Automatic Generator StartAbout Xantrex TrademarksNotice of Copyright DisclaimerAbout This Guide PurposeScope AudienceConventions Used Related InformationImportant Safety Instructions General PrecautionsWARNING Safety hazard WARNING Save these instructionsWARNING Explosion hazard Explosive Gas PrecautionsFCC Information to the User 1 Introduction Contents2 Installation 3 Configuration 4 Operation 5 Troubleshooting A SpecificationsB 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 Tables 975-0307-01-011 Introduction For this TopicPurpose FunctionThe XW Auto Generator Start uses Xanbus, a network communications System Requirementsfor the XW Auto Generator Start Quiet Time and Exercise Time features Functions “Bottom Panel” on page FeaturesFront Panel Bottom Panel CAUTION Equipment Damage2 Installation Choosing a Location Preparing an InstallationTools and Materials Required Routing the Connections WARNING Explosion Hazard WARNING Shock and Energy HazardsInstalling the XW Automatic Generator Start WARNING Shock HazardMounting the Unit To mount the XW Auto Generator StartWARNING Fire, Shock, and Energy Hazards Wiring to the 20-contact ConnectorCAUTION Shock Hazard To install the XW Auto Generator Start using the wiring harness Contact Numbers and Functions WireWire Color NumberConnecting the Generator How many of these wires you connect and in which combination dependsType 1 Connection Diagram TypeXW AGS Harness Wires Generator WiresFigure 2-4 Type 2 Connection Diagram Table 2-5 Type 2 Relay and Timing Preset ConfigurationsGenerator Wires TypeFigure 2-5 Type 3 Connection Diagram Table 2-6 Type 3 Relay and Timing Preset ConfigurationsType 5A fuse 5A fuseFigure 2-6 Type 4 Connection Diagram Table 2-7 Type 4 Relay and Timing Preset ConfigurationsGenerator Wires TypeFigure 2-7 Type 5 Connection Diagram Table 2-8 Type 5 Relay and Timing Preset ConfigurationsGENERATOR RUN SIGNAL TypeFigure 2-8 Type 6 Connection Diagram Table 2-9 Type 6 Relay and Timing Preset ConfigurationsXW AGS Harness Wires TypeFigure 2-9 Type 7 Connection Diagram two-wire Type 7 Connection Diagram three-wireType 7 Relay and Timing Preset Configurations TypeFigure 2-11 Type 8 Connection Diagram two-wire TypeType Figure 2-13 Type 9 Connection DiagramTable 2-12 Type 9 Relay and Timing Preset Configurations Type Figure 2-14 Type 10 Connection DiagramTable 2-13 Type 10 Relay and Timing Preset Configurations Type Figure 2-15 Type 11 Connection DiagramTable 2-14 Type 11 Relay and Timing Preset Configurations Type Figure 2-16 Type 12 Connection DiagramTable 2-15 Type 12Relay and Timing Preset Configurations Type Figure 2-17 Type 13 Connection DiagramTable 2-16 Type 13 Relay and Timing Preset Configurations Connecting the Thermostats optional Connecting an External Shutdown optionalTable 2-17 Wiring for Connecting Thermostats Table 2-18 Wiring for Connecting an External ShutdownConnecting an External Manual ON/OFF Switch optional WARNING Fire and Shock HazardsThe 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 DamageConnecting an External ON/OFF LED Table 2-19 Wiring for Connecting an External Manual ON/OFF SwitchFigure 2-18 External ON/OFF Switch and LED Wiring Diagram 5K11Installing the XW Automatic Generator Start Generator BatteryConnecting the Wiring Harness to the XW Auto Generator Start To connect the wiring harness to the XW Auto Generator StartA second network cable in a “daisy-chain” network layout Connecting the XW Auto Generator Start to the Xanbus NetworkCAUTION Equipment Damage Verifying Power Is Available Figure 2-21 Verifying Power is Available3 Configuration Exit OverviewEnter Accessing the XW Auto Generator Start Menu Figure 3-2 Accessing the XW Automatic Generator Start MenuAccessing the XW Auto Generator Start Menu EnterThe XW Auto Gen Start Menu Figure 3-4 XW Auto Generator Start Basic Menu Contents To access the Advanced Settings Menu, see Figure 3-5 on pageThe XW Auto Gen Start Menu 975-0307-01-01Figure 3-5 XW Auto Generator Start Configuration Menu Contents For details on the Configuration menu options, see pageThe Configuration Menu QT EnQT Begin QT End Generator Type Descriptions and ExamplesGenerator Type Descriptions and ExamplesContinued Cfg Trigger Menu Charger TriggersThermostat Triggers Inverter Load TriggersValues Start DCV 30 secDefault Disabled Start DCV 15 minDisabled, 4.0V to Start DCV 2 hr Start DCV 24 hr Stop Float Stop AbsorbStop Load Temp1Temp2 Start Load Cfg Gen Menu Stop LoadStarter Cool Down Gen Cool Down1s to 250s increments of 1s 1s to 90s increments of 1sXW System Control Panel, the generator will stop when “Max Run Time” Max Run TimeExercise Per Exercise Dur Exercise Time Relay31200AM to 1150PM 12-hour clock 900AMCrank Time Crank DelayGen Run Hold Time Gen Start Tries Crank Retry TimePreheat Time Multi-unit Config Dev NameDev Number ConnectionsGenMode Restore DefaultsAutomatic Mode Manual On Mode Manual Off Mode View Fault LogMode The View Device Info MenuView Event Log Table 3-2 Trigger Event DescriptionsUser Settings DefaultSetting UserSetting DefaultSetting Multi-Unit Configuration975-0307-01-01 Configuration3-34 4 Operation Accessing the XW Auto Generator Start Home Screen Figure 4-1 XW Auto Generator Start Home ScreenTo stop the generator manually Starting and Stopping the GeneratorTo start the generator manually To set the beginning of Quiet Time Using Quiet TimeTo enable Quiet Time Modes of Operation To set the end of Quiet TimePutting the XW Auto Generator Start in Standby Mode Figure 4-4 Changing the Mode to StandbyEnter OperationReturning the XW Auto Generator Start to Operating Mode Figure 4-5 Returning the Mode to OperatingEnter Modes of OperationOperation 975-0307-01-01page page page 5 Troubleshooting“Faults and Warnings” “Warning Messages” “Fault Messages” Faults and Warnings To view a message from a fault list or warning listXW Auto Generator Start Warning Messages To view a fault list or warning listWarning Messages XW Auto Generator Start Warning MessagesContinued SelfNumber MessageXW Auto Generator Start Warning MessagesContinued Warning MessagesFault Messages XW Auto Generator Start Fault MessagesXW Auto Generator Start Fault Messages FaultSelf NumberTroubleshooting 975-0307-01-01A Specifications All specifications are subject to change without noticeElectrical Specifications Limited to Class 2 levels 100 VA as in Chapter 2, pageMechanical Specifications Figure A-1 XW Auto Generator Start DimensionsMechanical Specifications 975-0307-01-01Environmental Specifications Regulatory ComplianceStart Requirements Generator Autoand Types Recommended Features Generator Starting TypesTwo Wire Three-Wire OnanIdentification ConnectionThree-Wire Automotive ConnectionIdentification ConnectionC Relay Timing “RunMode” “MomentaryRun Mode” “GlowStop Mode” “StartStop Mode”“PulseStop Mode” page C-2 page C-3 page C-4 page C-4 page C-5RunMode MomentaryRun Mode Figure C-2 MomentaryRun Mode Timing DiagramFigure C-3 GlowStop Mode Timing Diagram GlowStop ModeStartStop Mode PulseStop Mode Figure C-4 StartStop Mode Timing DiagramFigure C-5 PulseStop Mode Timing Diagram Figure C-6 PulseStop Mode Relay 1 BehaviorWarranty and Return Information WarrantyProof of purchase may be in any one of the following forms Return Material Authorization Policy DisclaimerProduct ExclusionsReturn Procedure Out of Warranty ServiceInformation About Your System WA-6 Page Page Page Xantrex Technology Inc 1 800 670 0707 Tel toll free NA 1 360 925 5097 Tel direct1 800 994 7828 Fax toll free NA 975-0307-01-01