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XW AUTOMATIC GENERATOR START

The Xantrex XW Auto Generator Start (XW AGS) will automatically activate a generator to provide an XW Series Hybrid Inverter/Charger with power to recharge a depleted battery bank or provide additional power for heavy loads. The XW AGS adds intelligence to generator management, thereby eliminating time spent monitoring batteries and inverter loads. It does this by continuously monitoring the battery voltage, state-of-charge, or the inverter charge mode, starting and stopping the generator when the battery needs additional charging. The XW AGS will also start the generator to assist the system’s inverter/charger(s) when output power demands are high. The XW AGS can be customized to suit each user’s preferences. The user can define whether the generator should be activated by low-battery voltage, state-of-charge, thermostat operation, or load on the inverter(s). A quiet-time setting prevents the generator from starting at inconvenient times. LED lights display the status of the XW AGS, while all user-defined settings are programmed through the XW system control panel (XW SCP).

SKU XW-AGS
  • LED display showing at-a-glance status.
  • 20-contact generator connector and three built-in relays support 13 preset generator.
  • configurations Built-in emergency shutdown.
  • Xanbus™-enabled.
  • Electrical Specifications

    Nominal input network voltage

    15 Vdc

    Maximum operating current

    200 mA

    Communication physical layer

    Two, CAN

    Relay contact voltage rating

    12 Vdc, 30 Vdc max

    Maximum relay contact current

    5 Adc

    Communication protocol

    Xanbus™

    Maximum cable length

    130’ (40 m)

    Mechanical Specifications

    Dimensions (H x W x D)

    3.75 x 5.75 x 1.5” (95.5 x 146 x 37 mm)

    Weight

    0.5 lb (0.225 kg)

    Shipping weight

    1.70 lb (0.77 kg)

    Dimensions (shipping)

    10.5 x 8.5 x 2.5” (267 x 216 x 64 mm)

    Connectors

    Two Xanbus™ RJ45-8 pins

     

    One 20-contact pluggable connector (Tyco Mate ’n’ Lok two connector) - Wiring harness included

    Mounting

    Wall mount, 4 x #6 screws included

    Standard warranty

    Five years

    Part number

    856-1060

    Environmental Specifications

    Enclosure type

    Indoor

    Operating temperature range

    -4 to 122°F (-20 to 50°C)

    Storage temperature

    -40 to 185°F (-40 to 85 °C)

    Optional Accessories

    Network cables:

     

    3 feet (0.9 m)

    809-0935

    5 feet (1.5 m)

    809-0936

    7 feet (2.0 m)

    809-0937

    10 feet (3.0 m)

    809-0938

    14 feet (4.3 m)

    809-0939

    25 feet (7.6 m)

    809-0940

    50 feet (15.2 m)

    809-0941

    75 feet (22.9 m)

    809-0942

    Network terminators:

    Male (two per pack): 809-0901

    Female (two per pack): 809-0905

    Regulatory Approvals

    Safety

    CSA certified to CSA 107.1-01 and UL 458 4th Ed. including the Marine Supplement

    EMC

    FCC Part 15B Class B Industry Canada, ICES-0003 Class B

    Optional Features

  • Compatibility – the XW AGS connects to other Xanbus™-enabled XW System devices without requiring additional hubs, control cards, or other device-specific control panels.
  • Works with AC or DC generators with either two-wire or three-wire start controls.
  • Configurability – comprehensive customizable triggers based on low-battery voltage, change in charging state, high inverter load, thermostat signals, planned exercise periods, max run-time, and quiet-time settings.
  • Non-volatile memory – preserves XW AGS settings even if the network power is interrupted or network communication is disrupted.

  • Note:
    The XW AGS requires an XW System Control Panel (XW SCP) for configuration and monitoring.

    Interfaces With

    XW Hybrid Inverter/Chargers, XW Solar Charge Controllers, and XW System Control Panel