Xantrex Technology XW - Manual (Page 69)

The XW Auto Gen Start Menu
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Dependencies The “Load” trigger requires the XW Auto Generator Start to be in
Automatic mode and needs parameters to be set for both the “Start Load”
and “Stop Load” triggers.
Start Load
Full name Start on Inverter Load Current
Purpose The “Start Load” trigger enables the generator to start at a specified AC
load (current draw) on the inverter. This current draw must be present for
5 minutes before the generator will start. The generator will assist the
inverter with powering the AC load.
Dependencies The “Start Load” trigger requires the XW Auto Generator Start to be in
Automatic mode and the “Load” trigger to be set to ON. It also needs to
have a stopping value set in the “Stop Load” trigger.
Considerations Change this setting if there are certain “peak” times of power usage or if
power demands consistently exceed the output of the inverter.
If “Load” is set to [Enabled], the generator will start in response to the
“Start Load” setting unless the XW Auto Generator Start is in a Quiet
Time period.
The inverter load current can be monitored on the System screen.
If “Start Load” is set too high, the XW Auto Generator Start may not start
the generator in time to recharge the batteries before the batteries are
drained by the AC load. In addition, if “Start Load” is set too high, the
inverter may shut down due to an overload condition.
If “Start Load” is set too low, the XW Auto Generator Start may start the
generator too frequently, wasting fuel in the process.
Value Default
Disabled, Enabled Disabled
Important: This function is intended to protect the batteries from rapid drain.
It is not intended to protect the inverter against overload.
Values Default
10.0 A to 33.0 A (increments of 1A) 10.0 A