Xantrex Technology Automatic Generator - Manual (Page 63)

The Auto Gen Start Menu
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Whenever the generator starts automatically in response to “Start DCV”,
it will stop when the battery voltage reaches the Stop Battery Voltage
(“StopBattV”) setting. If you have enabled “Stop Float” or “Stop
Absorb”, the generator will stop when the Absorption or Float stages of
the battery charging have begun.
Outcomes If you set “Start DCV” too high, the generator will start more frequently
than is convenient.
If you set “Start DCV” too low, your batteries may be damaged by
repeated cycles of excessive discharge. The generator running time
necessary to charge the batteries may exceed “Max Run Time”, and use
too much fuel in the process.
Enable Temp1
Full name Enable Thermostat 1.
Purpose “Enable Temp1” is a changeable setting for starting the generator in
response to a signal from a thermostat. With “Enable Temp1” set to On,
the Auto Gen Start will start the generator to help power the furnace or the
air conditioner.
When to use Enable this setting if you have thermostats that control an air conditioning
system with high power requirements.
Outcomes If you enable this setting, the generator will start in response to a signal
from the thermostat. Everything related to setting the temperature at
which the air conditioning system comes on must be done on the
thermostat. There are no thermostat temperature settings on the Auto Gen
Start or the System Control Panel.
If you disable this setting, your air conditioning system will operate
without automatic generator assistance. To operate your air conditioner,
you will need to start the generator manually, or connect to another AC
input source.
Values Default
On, Off Off (disabled)