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14 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (AGS) Owner’s Guide
Xanbus Automatic Generator Start Installation
Connecting the Generator
To connect the AGS to a generator, identify the start wiring configuration of
the generator to be used. Generators must be auto-start capable, and
generators equipped with remote operation connections are ideal.
If the generator is equipped for remote operation, examine the wiring of the
remote cable and connector (or read the generator’s documentation, if
available) and identify the following wires:
• Ground
•Start
•Stop
• Generator run signal, also known as the Hour Meter or Switched B+
(battery positive)
Wiring Requirements Either #16 or #18 AWG wire is required to
connect to the wiring harness. How many of these wires you connect and in
which combination depends on your generator type.
Generator Types The AGS has 14 preset generator configurations, or
“Gen Types” (see “Gen Type” on page 42). After installing the hardware, it
will be necessary to select one of these Gen Types from the AGS
Configuration Menu on the Xanbus System Control Panel (SCP).
The following section describes the preset generator configurations and
provides diagrams for connecting the wiring harness to the generator’s start
wiring.
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Before connecting the AGS to your generator, read the Generator Type
descriptions in this section and consult your generator manufacturer to
ensure that Gen Type settings and connections are compatible with your
generator. Damage to the generator can result from selecting an incorrect
Gen Type and following the connection diagram for an incorrect Gen
Type when connecting the AGS to the generator. Xantrex assumes no
responsibility or liability for loss or damage that might arise out of the use
of this information.
Failure to follow these instructions can damage the unit and/or
damage other equipment.
IMPORTANT:
Put the system in Standby BEFORE changing the "Gen
Type". See “Putting the AGS in Standby Mode” on page 67.
IMPORTANT:
For an explanation of the terminology used in the
following section, refer to Appendix 1, “Appendix A: Generator Auto
Start Requirements and Types”. For more information about AGS
internal relay activity and timing, see Appendix 1, “Appendix B: Relay
Timing”.
IMPORTANT:
Connecting the B+ Gen Run signal is optional. It the
B+ Gen Run signal is not connected, it may be necessary to adjust the
Gen Run Signal hold time parameter on the AGS. See “Gen Run Hold
Time” on page 57.