Conext Automatic Generator Start Installation

Configuration
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Automatic Mode
To have the Xantrex XW AGS start and stop the generator automatically,
select Automatic. The generator can start and stop automatically in
response to low battery voltage, AC loads on the inverter, thermostat
triggers, or exercise time. Automatic mode also has a Quiet Time feature,
which prevents the generator from starting during evening hours or other
inconvenient times (see “QT Begin” on page 3–8, “QT End” on page 3–9,
and “Using Quiet Time” on page 4–4).
Automatic
Mode
Overrides
When the Xantrex XW AGS is in Automatic mode, several settings and
conditions override automatic start and stop triggers. These overrides
include, in order of priority:
• Faults—The Xantrex XW AGS stops the generator when a fault
occurs.
• External Shutdown—When the Xantrex XW AGS is connected to a
sensor or meter (a moisture detector, for example) wired to contacts
5 and 6 of the 20-contact connector, it stops the generator when the
device is activated. See “Connecting an External Shutdown
(optional)” on page 2–25.
• External On/Off—The generator is manually started or stopped with a
switch wired to contacts 7 and 8 of the 20-contact connector. See
“Connecting an External Manual ON/OFF Switch (optional)” on
page 2–25. When started with an external manual ON/OFF switch,
the generator will not stop when it reaches Max Run Time. The
generator must be stopped using the external manual ON/OFF
switch.
• Max Run Time—When the generator has exceeded its maximum run
time, a warning message will appear on the Xantrex XW System
Control Panel. The Xantrex XW AGS will stop operating until the
warning is acknowledged by pressing Enter on the Xantrex XW
System Control Panel. See “Max Run Time” on page 3–26.
• Manual On—The generator is started by selecting Manual On mode.
• Manual Off—The generator is stopped by selecting Manual Off
mode.
Manual On Mode
Selecting Manual On Mode overrides the automatic start settings and
manually starts the generator. The generator will run until it is manually
stopped or until it reaches its Xantrex XW AGS-defined Maximum Run
Time (see “Max Run Time” on page 3–26).