Conext Automatic Generator Start Installation

The Xantrex XW Automatic Generator Start Menu
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When to use Use this setting after installing the Xantrex XW AGS hardware. Selecting
a suitable “Gen Type” automatically configures the Xantrex XW AGS 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 spin down time
• 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 3–23.
Cfg Trigger Menu
The Cfg Trigger menu contains the settings for automatically starting and
stopping the generator. This menu allows the adjustment of the default
settings for battery voltage, thermostat ON/OFF signals, inverter load,
and battery charging stage.
There are three classes of triggers: charger-based, thermostat-based,
and inverter load-based. If the generator is started by a trigger in one
class, a stop condition must also be set in order for the generator to stop.
For example for charger triggers, if the generator is started by the “Start
DCV 30 sec” condition, any of the accompanying stop triggers “Stop
Float”, “Stop Float” and “Stop V” can be used to stop it.
If at least one start trigger is enabled in two or all three trigger classes,
the first trigger to be true will start the generator. Conversely, the last stop
trigger to be met will stop the generator.
Changing the default settings is advised for experienced users or users
who have consulted service personnel.