Product Manual

System Requirements
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System Requirements
Minimum basic system components include the following:
❐ Xantrex XW Inverter/Charger (or Conext SW Inverter/Charger)
❐ AC Generator or DC Generator
❐ Xantrex XW System Control Panel
❐ Xantrex XW Automatic Generator Start
Network
Communication
Protocol
The Xantrex XW AGS uses Xantrex Xanbus™, a network communications
protocol developed by Schneider Electric, to communicate its settings
and activity to other Xantrex Xanbus-enabled devices. All network
components used in the system must be Xantrex Xanbus-enabled.
Network Power
Supply
The Xantrex XW AGS requires 3 watts of power (maximum) to operate.
This power supply is provided by the Xantrex XW Inverter/Charger
through the Xantrex 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. A Generator
Run signal is required for Xantrex XW AGSs with software version
02.02.00 BN0018 or lower. The Generator Run signal is connected to the
Xantrex XW AGS and used by the Xantrex XW AGS to detect whether the
generator is running. Some generator manufacturers refer to this signal
as the Hour Meter Signal or Switched B+.
If your Xantrex XW AGS has a newer software revision, connecting the
Generator Run signal is optional and only used for redundancy. Newer
versions of the Xantrex XW AGS request generator voltage from the
Xantrex XW Inverter/Charger in addition to checking the Generator Run
signal to detect if the generator is running.
Generator
Compatibility
The Xantrex XW AGS 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.
Xantrex XW
System Control
Panel
An Xantrex XW System Control Panel is required to configure the Xantrex
XW AGS and monitor generator starting and stopping activity.
The Xantrex XW System Control Panel also provides real-time clock
information for the Xantrex XW AGS Quiet Time and Exercise Time
features.