Xantrex Technology XW - Manual (Page 78)

Configuration
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Generator This generator name is used by the XW inverter/charger to identify which
generator is connected to the AC2 input. It is only necessary to change
this setting in installations with more than one XW Auto Generator Start
in a system. In this case, the “generator” name on each XW Auto
Generator Start will have to be unique.
Example: If a generator is connected to AC2 on an XW inverter/charger,
the generator name (e.g., Gen1, Gen2 etc.) selected for AC2 under
“Connections” on the XW must match the generator name assigned here.
See the XW Inverter/Charger Operator’s Guide for additional
information.
Restore Defaults
The “Restore Defaults” returns the XW Auto Generator Start to the
factory default settings.
GenMode
Purpose The GenMode menu item controls the current operating mode of the XW
Auto Generator Start.
Considerations Use GenMode when it is necessary to switch between automatic
generator control and manual generator control.
When the Xanbus system powers up all network-enabled devices, the XW
Auto Generator Start is in ManualOff mode. To enable automatic
generator starts, the XW Auto Generator Start must be put in “Automatic”
mode.
Automatic Mode
To have the XW Auto Generator Start start and stop the generator
automatically, select Automatic. The generator can start and stop
automatically in response to low battery voltage, AC loads on the inverter,
thermostat triggers, or exercise time. Automatic mode also has a Quiet
Value Description
Automatic Automatic mode
ManualOn Manual on mode
ManualOff Manual off mode (default mode)