Xantrex Technology XW - Manual (Page 19)

System Requirements
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System Requirements
Minimum basic system components include the following.
❐ An XW Inverter/Charger
❐ An AC Generator or DC Generator
❐ An XW System Control Panel
❐ An XW Automatic Generator Start
Network
Communication
Protocol The XW Auto Generator Start uses Xanbus™, a network communications
protocol developed by Xantrex, to communicate its settings and activity
to other Xanbus-enabled devices. All network components used in the
system must be Xanbus-enabled.
Network Power
Supply The XW Auto Generator Start requires 3 watts of power (maximum) to
operate. This power supply is provided by the XW Inverter/Charger
through the Xanbus network.
Generator The generator should be a 2-wire or 3-wire generator with Auto Start
capability.
The generator should also supply a Generator Run signal. This signal is
used by the XW Auto Generator Start to detect whether the generator is
running. Some generator manufacturers refer to this signal as the Hour
Meter Signal or Switched B+.
Generator
Compatibility The XW Auto Generator Start supports most two and three-wire
generator starters. Some manufacturers include, but are not limited to,
Onan (Quiet Diesel, gasoline, and LP), Power Tech, Generac, Northern
Lights, Fisher Panda, Westerbeke, Kohler, Honda, and Yamaha. Check
with the generator manufacturer to ensure the generator in question
includes automatic starting capabilities.
XW System
Control Panel A XW System Control Panel is required to configure the XW Auto
Generator Start and monitor generator starting and stopping activity.
The XW System Control Panel also provides real-time clock information
for the XW Auto Generator Start Quiet Time and Exercise Time features.