Outback FX-R Series Installation Manual

Commissioning
900-0166-01-01 Rev A 29
Three-Wire Start
A “three-wire-start” generator has two or more starting circuits. It usually has a separate switch or
position for cranking the generator. A generator with three-wire start has fewer automated functions
than a two-wire-start generator. It usually requires multiple controls for starting, running, or
stopping. The
A
UX
terminals cannot control this type of generator without using a three-wire to
two-wire conversion kit.
Atkinson Electronics
(http://atkinsonelectronics.com)
is one company that makes these kits. The
Atkinson GSCM-Mini is intended to work with OutBack inverters.
The drawing below is one example of a possible arrangement. Specific arrangements, relays, and
other elements depend on the requirements of the installation and of the generator.
Figure 20 Three-Wire Generator Start (Example)
Atkinson
GSCM-Mini
Three-Wire-Start
Generator
12V AUX
Terminals