Xantrex Technology XW - Manual (Page 18)

Introduction
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Purpose
Function The Xantrex
™
XW Auto Generator Start continuously monitors battery
voltage and starts, or stops, the generator when battery voltage drops
below or exceeds the preset limits. It also starts the generator to assist the
system’s inverter/charger when output power demands are high.
Start and Stop
Triggers The XW Auto Generator Start requires a source of start and stop triggers
for automatic operation. The XW Auto Generator Start monitors the
Xanbus network and starts or stops the generator based on the preset
limits programmed into it.
Specific criteria that will trigger the XW Auto Generator Start are
described in “Functions” on page 1–4.
Important: The XW Automatic Generator Start (XW Auto Generator Start) is
designed for use in an XW Power System only.
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED. The XW Auto Generator Start
requires the use of a XW System Control Panel for configuration and monitoring.
For details see “System Requirements”. Use the XW Power System Installation
Guide to integrate this component into the overall system.
Figure 1-1 XW Automatic Generator Start Basic Function