Xantrex XW User Manual

XW Automatic Generator StartOwner’s Guide

Contentsviii 975-0307-01-01Connecting the Thermostats (optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–22Connecting an External Sh

Troubleshooting5–8 975-0307-01-01

ASpecificationsAppendix A contains the electrical, mechanical, and environmental specifications for the XW Auto Generator Start.All specifications are

SpecificationsA–2 975-0307-01-01Electrical Specifications*Limited to Class 2 levels (100 VA) as in Chapter 2, page 2–5.Nominal input network voltage 1

Mechanical Specifications975-0307-01-01 A–3Mechanical SpecificationsDimensions 3 ¾ × 5 ¾ x 1 ½(95.5 × 146 × 37 mm)Weight 0.5 lb. (225 g)Mounting 4x #6

SpecificationsA–4 975-0307-01-01Environmental SpecificationsRegulatory ComplianceOperating temperature -4 to 122 °F (-20 to 50 °C)Storage temperature

BGenerator Auto Start Requirements and TypesAppendix B describes the generator requirements and starting types that can be used with the XW Auto Gener

Generator Auto Start Requirements and TypesB–2 975-0307-01-01Recommended FeaturesIn order for the generator to be automatically started by the XW Auto

Generator Starting Types975-0307-01-01 B–3Two WireThe two-wire type is suitable for generators that are fully automatic. This merely requires two wire

Generator Auto Start Requirements and TypesB–4 975-0307-01-01ConnectionThe common wire from the generator should connect to the common connections of

CRelay TimingAppendix C contains information about relay configuration and timing for each major type of XW Auto Generator Start starting mode. This i

Contents975-0307-01-01 ixGen Run Hold Time - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–25Crank Delay - - - - - - -

Relay TimingC–2 975-0307-01-01RunModeFor generators with RunMode starting types (Types 7 and 8):• Relay 1 (RunStop relay) can be used for two-wire con

MomentaryRun Mode975-0307-01-01 C–3MomentaryRun ModeFor generators with MomentaryRun mode starting types (Type 11):• Relay 1 (Run/Stop relay) can be u

Relay TimingC–4 975-0307-01-01GlowStop ModeFor generators with GlowStop mode starting types (Types 1, 2, 3, 6, 12):• Relay 1 (Stop) and Relay 2 (Start

PulseStop Mode975-0307-01-01 C–5• The “Delay” refers to the “Preheat to Crank Delay” and may be zero.• Cranking will cease when the generator run sign

Relay TimingC–6 975-0307-01-01• The XW Auto Generator Start will make three attempts to stop the generator. If the generator has still not stopped at

975-0307-01-01 WA–1Warranty and Return InformationWarrantyWhat does this warranty cover? This Limited Warranty is provided by Xantrex Technology, Inc.

Warranty and ReturnWA–2 975-0307-01-01What proof of purchase is required? In any warranty claim, dated proof of purchase must accompany the product an

Warranty and Return975-0307-01-01 WA–3DisclaimerProductTHIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY PROVIDED BY XANTREX IN CONNECTION WITH

Warranty and ReturnWA–4 975-0307-01-01When you contact Xantrex to obtain service, please have your instruction manual ready for reference and be prepa

Warranty and Return975-0307-01-01 WA–5Information About Your SystemAs soon as you open your XW Automatic Generator Start package, record the following

Contentsx 975-0307-01-015TroubleshootingFaults and Warnings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5–

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Index975-0307-01-01 IX–1AAGS Triggers menu 3–11automatic mode 3–29BB+ wires 2–7bottom panel features 1–6Cclearing faults 5–2Crank Retry Time 3–26Crank

Index975-0307-01-01 IX–2Enable 3–7End 3–9Rregulatory listings A–4Relay3 3–24Run Hold Time 3–25run mode C–2Sserial numberrecording WA–5settingsquiet ti

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975-0307-01-01 xiFigure 1-1 XW Automatic Generator Start Basic Function - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2Figure 1-2 XW Auto Generator Start F

Figuresxii 975-0307-01-01Figure 4-2 Starting and Stopping the Generator- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–3Figure 4-3 Using the Q

975-0307-01-01 xiiiTable 1-1 Front panel features - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–5Table 2-1 Circuit Lim

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1IntroductionChapter 1, “Introduction” describes the features and functions of the XW Automatic Generator Start Module. For this Topic... See...“Pur

Introduction1–2 975-0307-01-01PurposeFunction The Xantrex™ XW Auto Generator Start continuously monitors battery voltage and starts, or stops, the gen

System Requirements975-0307-01-01 1–3System RequirementsMinimum basic system components include the following. ❐ An XW Inverter/Charger❐ An AC Generat

Introduction1–4 975-0307-01-01FunctionsGenerator Starting TriggersThe XW Auto Generator Start can automatically start a generator in response to:• low

Features975-0307-01-01 1–5FeaturesIndicator Lights Four lights on the front panel indicate the operating status and network status of the XW Auto Gene

Introduction1–6 975-0307-01-01Bottom PanelNetwork Port Each network port can accept an eight-pin RJ45 plug attached to a Category 5 (CAT 5) network ca

2InstallationChapter 2, “Installation” contains information and procedures to install the XW Automatic Generator Start.For this Topic... See...“Tool

Installation2–2 975-0307-01-01Preparing an InstallationBefore installing the XW Auto Generator Start, consider how and where the unit will be mounted.

Preparing an Installation975-0307-01-01 2–3Routing the ConnectionsConnection TypesBecause the XW Auto Generator Start will be part of a Xanbus system,

Installation2–4 975-0307-01-01Installing the XW Automatic Generator StartInstallation OverviewInstalling the XW Auto Generator Start involves the foll

Installing the XW Automatic Generator Start975-0307-01-01 2–5Wiring to the 20-contact ConnectorELV Circuits ELV (Extra-Low Voltage) circuits have an o

Installation2–6 975-0307-01-01The wires on the wiring harness can be extended to meet installation requirements. When extending the wire harness, ensu

Installing the XW Automatic Generator Start975-0307-01-01 2–7Table 2-3Contact Numbers and FunctionsWire Number FunctionWiring Harness Wire Color1 Ther

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Installation2–8 975-0307-01-01Connecting the GeneratorTo connect the XW Auto Generator Start to a generator, identify the start wiring configuration o

Installing the XW Automatic Generator Start975-0307-01-01 2–9Type 1Type 1 is a three-wire GlowStop configuration recommended for “three-wire” generato

Installation2–10 975-0307-01-01Type 2Type 2 is a three-wire GlowStop configuration recommended for “three-wire” generators that don’t require a dedica

Installing the XW Automatic Generator Start975-0307-01-01 2–11Type 3Type 3 is a three-wire GlowStop with shutdown bypass configuration. The configurat

Installation2–12 975-0307-01-01Type 4Type 4 is a three-wire StartStop configuration that uses relay 3 to provide the preheat signal for Generac’s Guar

Installing the XW Automatic Generator Start975-0307-01-01 2–13Type 5Type 5 is a three-wire StartStop configuration that uses relay 3 to provide the pr

Installation2–14 975-0307-01-01Type 6Type 6 is a three-wire GlowStop configuration that has a normally closed Run/Stop contact. This generator type is

Installing the XW Automatic Generator Start975-0307-01-01 2–15Type 7Type 7 will work with both two-wire and three-wire run mode configurations that re

Installation2–16 975-0307-01-01Type 8Type 8 will work with both two-wire and three-wire run mode configurations and is intended for Northern Lights an

Installing the XW Automatic Generator Start975-0307-01-01 2–17Type 9Type 9 is a StartStop mode configuration with shutdown bypass functionality on rel

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Installation2–18 975-0307-01-01Type 10Type 10 is a StartStop mode configuration with no preheat signal or shutdown bypass functionality.Figure 2-14Typ

Installing the XW Automatic Generator Start975-0307-01-01 2–19Type 11Type 11 is a two-wire run mode configuration intended for Kohler generators. It r

Installation2–20 975-0307-01-01Type 12Type 12 is a three-wire GlowStop configuration recommended for “three-wire” generators that don’t require a dedi

Installing the XW Automatic Generator Start975-0307-01-01 2–21Type 13Type 13 is a three-wire PulseStop configuration that uses relay 3 to provide the

Installation2–22 975-0307-01-01Connecting the Thermostats (optional)Wires 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the wiring harness can be connected to two thermostats. Wi

Installing the XW Automatic Generator Start975-0307-01-01 2–23Connecting an External Manual ON/OFF Switch (optional)The external manual ON/OFF inputs

Installation2–24 975-0307-01-01Multiple generator control panels or simple contact closures can be wired to the external manual ON/OFF inputs. The XW

Installing the XW Automatic Generator Start975-0307-01-01 2–25Figure 2-18External ON/OFF Switch and LED Wiring DiagramSTART PUSH BUTTONSTOP PUSH BUTTO

Installation2–26 975-0307-01-01Connecting the Wiring Harness to the XW Auto Generator StartAfter all the external connections have been wired to the w

Installing the XW Automatic Generator Start975-0307-01-01 2–27Connecting the XW Auto Generator Start to the Xanbus NetworkTo connect the XW Auto Gener

iiiAbout This GuidePurposeThe purpose of this Owner’s Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for installing, operating, maintaining, and trou

Installation2–28 975-0307-01-01Verifying Power Is AvailableWhen the XW Auto Generator Start has been installed properly, the Power and Network indicat

3ConfigurationChapter 3, “Configuration” contains information and procedures for configuring the XW Automatic Generator Start. For this Topic... See.

Configuration3–2 975-0307-01-01OverviewThe XW Auto Generator Start has a number of settings that must be configured to ensure that the generator start

Accessing the XW Auto Generator Start Menu975-0307-01-01 3–3Accessing the XW Auto Generator Start Menu Figure 3-2Accessing the XW Automatic Generator

Configuration3–4 975-0307-01-01The XW Auto Gen Start MenuThe XW Auto Gen Start menu provides the ability to configure the changeable parameters, selec

The XW Auto Gen Start Menu975-0307-01-01 3–5Figure 3-4XW Auto Generator Start Basic Menu ContentsTo access the Advanced Settings Menu, see Figure 3-5

Configuration3–6 975-0307-01-01When the XW Auto Generator Start Home Screen is first displayed, the menu defaults to the GenMode Menu. If configuratio

The XW Auto Gen Start Menu975-0307-01-01 3–7The Configuration MenuThe Configuration Menu is where specific start-stop parameters are set. This menu co

Configuration3–8 975-0307-01-01Sometimes automatic start or automatic stop triggers may overlap with the beginning and end of quiet time. Three differ

The XW Auto Gen Start Menu975-0307-01-01 3–9QT EndFull name Quiet Time EndPurpose “QT End” is a changeable setting that defines the end of quiet time.

About This Guideiv 975-0307-01-01Appendix B, “Generator Auto Start Requirements and Types”, provides general information about generators that will wo

Configuration3–10 975-0307-01-01When to use Use this setting after installing the XW Auto Generator Start hardware. Selecting a suitable “Gen Type” au

The XW Auto Gen Start Menu975-0307-01-01 3–11Cfg Trigger MenuThe Cfg Trigger menu contains the settings for automatically starting and stopping the ge

Configuration3–12 975-0307-01-01Start DCV 30 secFull Name Starting Battery Voltage—30 secondsPurpose The “Start DCV 30 sec” trigger enables the XW Aut

The XW Auto Gen Start Menu975-0307-01-01 3–13Start DCV 15 minFull Name Starting Battery Voltage—15 minutesPurpose The “Start DCV 15 min” trigger enabl

Configuration3–14 975-0307-01-01Start DCV 2 hrFull name Starting Battery Voltage—2 hoursPurpose The “Start DCV 2 hr” trigger enables the XW Auto Gener

The XW Auto Gen Start Menu975-0307-01-01 3–15Start DCV 24 hrFull name Starting Battery Voltage—24 hoursPurpose The “Start DCV 24 hr” trigger enables t

Configuration3–16 975-0307-01-01Stop FloatFull name Stop at Float Charge StagePurpose The “Stop Float” trigger allows the XW Auto Generator Start to s

The XW Auto Gen Start Menu975-0307-01-01 3–17charge. If the generator is the only charging source, Stop Absorption will leave the batteries consistent

Configuration3–18 975-0307-01-01Temp1Full name Thermostat 1Purpose The “Temp1” trigger enables the generator to start in response to a signal from a t

The XW Auto Gen Start Menu975-0307-01-01 3–19Dependencies The “Load” trigger requires the XW Auto Generator Start to be in Automatic mode and needs pa

vImportant Safety InstructionsGeneral Precautions1. Before installing and using the XW Automatic Generator Start, read all appropriate sections of thi

Configuration3–20 975-0307-01-01Stop LoadFull name Stop on Inverter Load CurrentPurpose The “Stop Load” trigger enables the XW Auto Generator Start to

The XW Auto Gen Start Menu975-0307-01-01 3–21Starter Cool DownPurpose The Starter Cool Down setting allows an interval to be set between start attempt

Configuration3–22 975-0307-01-01Max Run TimeFull name Maximum Generator Run TimePurpose “Max Run Time” allows a limit to be set on how long the genera

The XW Auto Gen Start Menu975-0307-01-01 3–23Dependencies The “Exercise Per” trigger requires parameters to be set in the “Exercise Dur” and “Exercise

Configuration3–24 975-0307-01-01Exercise TimePurpose “Exercise Time” sets the time of day that the XW Auto Generator Start exercises the generator.The

The XW Auto Gen Start Menu975-0307-01-01 3–25Gen Run Hold TimeFull name Generator Run Signal Hold TimePurpose “Gen Run Hold Time” specifies the length

Configuration3–26 975-0307-01-01Crank Retry TimePurpose “Crank Retry Time” specifies the length of time the Start relay is engaged (and cranking the s

The XW Auto Gen Start Menu975-0307-01-01 3–27Multi-unit Config“Multi-unit Config” provides the means to identify multiple units within the same config

Configuration3–28 975-0307-01-01Generator This generator name is used by the XW inverter/charger to identify which generator is connected to the AC2 i

The XW Auto Gen Start Menu975-0307-01-01 3–29Time feature, which prevents the generator from starting during evening hours or other inconvenient times

Safetyvi 975-0307-01-017. Disable the automatic starting circuit and/or disconnect the generator from its starting battery to prevent accidental start

Configuration3–30 975-0307-01-01Manual Off ModeSelecting Manual Off Mode overrides the automatic stop settings and manually stops the generator. Manua

The XW Auto Gen Start Menu975-0307-01-01 3–31View Event LogPurpose The Event Log displays the last 20 XW Auto Generator Start events for reference. Ev

Configuration3–32 975-0307-01-01User SettingsUse this table to record any customized XW Auto Generator Start settings for future reference.Table 3-3Ge

User Settings975-0307-01-01 3–33Generator Menu Items:“Starter Cool Down”1s to 250s (increments of 1s) 60s“Gen Cool Down”0s to 90 s (increments of 1s)

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4OperationChapter 4, “Operation” describes the operation of the XW Auto Generator Start and how to get the most from its features. For this Topic...

Operation4–2 975-0307-01-01Accessing the XW Auto Generator Start Home ScreenUse the XW Auto Generator Start Home Screen to view basic operational stat

Starting and Stopping the Generator975-0307-01-01 4–3Starting and Stopping the GeneratorUse the XW Auto Generator Start to start or stop the generator

Operation4–4 975-0307-01-01Using Quiet TimeUse the Quiet Time feature to ensure that the XW Auto Generator Start will not start the generator during t

Modes of Operation975-0307-01-01 4–53. Use the navigation buttons to select the minutes, then press Enter. If the 24-hour clock is being used, go to s

975-0307-01-01 viiImportant Safety Instructions- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -v1IntroductionPurpose- - - - - - -

Operation4–6 975-0307-01-01Putting the XW Auto Generator Start in Standby ModeUse the XW System Control Panel to put the XW Auto Generator Start into

Modes of Operation975-0307-01-01 4–7Returning the XW Auto Generator Start to Operating ModeUse the XW System Control Panel to return the XW Auto Gener

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5TroubleshootingChapter 5, “Troubleshooting” contains information and procedures to troubleshoot the XW Automatic Generator Start.For this Topic... S

Troubleshooting5–2 975-0307-01-01Faults and WarningsUnder certain conditions, the XW Auto Generator Start generates a fault or warning message. These

Warning Messages975-0307-01-01 5–3To view a fault list or warning list:1. On the Select Device menu, highlight System and press Enter.2. On the System

Troubleshooting5–4 975-0307-01-01W203 Manual Off: Max generator run time reached. Reset GenMode.No The generator has run for its maximum allowable tim

Warning Messages975-0307-01-01 5–5W250 The selected value failed to change.Try again.No You have tried to change the Gen Type without putting the syst

Troubleshooting5–6 975-0307-01-01Fault MessagesWhen the XW Auto Generator Start detects a fault condition, it stops the generator. The red Fault light

Fault Messages975-0307-01-01 5–7F500 Serial Number Failure, Service Required.No The silicon serial ID number has failed and the XW Auto Generator Star