Outback Power Systems Portable Generator Automatic Generator Start User Manual

AUTOMATIC GENERATOR START  
The combination of generator and inverter is common in remote or off-grid sites. Since OutBack inverters can recharge  
batteries with a generator, the inverter can automatically start the generator and do it for you.  
Starting Requirements  
This feature requires a generator with electric start and automatic choke. Additionally, you need to determine if your  
generator controls are classified astwo-wire-startorthree-wire-start.”  
A two-wire-start generator has a simple on-off switch. If the switch is on, the generator runs. If the switch is off, it  
stops. All cranking, timing and other functions are automated within the generator. This is the simplest arrangement,  
and OutBack products can easily control this kind of generator. You can usually  
identify one because it has only a single switch with two positions: “onandoff.”  
A three-wire-start generator has separate controls for starting, and for running  
and stopping. This requires three or more control wires. Because timers and other  
devices are required, OutBack products can only control this generator with the  
help of external products. You can usually identify one because it has multiple  
switches, or it has one switch with three positions, likestart,“runandstop.”  
If you have a three-wire-start generator, you can adapt it into a two-wire-start.  
Atkinson Electronics is one company that makes these adapters.You can get more  
FX AUXILIARY OUTPUT  
The OutBack FX Series of inverter/chargers have an auxiliary (“AUX”) 12-volt  
output which can drive various devices. In this case the AUX can directly or  
indirectly send commands to the generator. Generally you need an intermediate  
relay. Thus, the AUX would send a 12-volt signal to the coil of the relay. Then the  
relay contacts would close, making the connection on the two-wire circuit and  
starting the generator.  
AC Wiring Compartment Board  
with AUX +/- Terminals  
STARTING FUNCTIONS  
The OutBack MATE’s Automatic Generator Start (“AGS”) feature will trigger the AUX output. AGS can control a generator  
according to various conditions:  
• Low Voltage Start. AGS can be programmed for auto-start based on three different low voltages (user-settable)  
for three different periods of time: 24 hours, 2 hours and 2 minutes. This feature  
will put the batteries through a full charge cycle. At the end of the cycle, the AGS  
will shut the generator off instead of entering the Float stage.  
• Load Start. AGS can start the generator if loads exceed an amount for a certain  
time. It will stop if the loads go below a certain amount for a certain time (all  
settable). Note: this feature is meant to rescue the batteries from heavy draw. It  
is not meant to rescue the inverter from an overload.  
• Time of Day Start. AGS can start and stop the generator daily at specified times.  
It can also be set to run on a different schedule on weekends.  
• Exercise Start. AGS can run the generator for brief periods,to keep it from being  
inactive. The generator can start after a number of days, at a particular time of  
day, and run for a number of minutes (all settable) before shutting off.  
• Manual Start. AGS will run or stop the generator by manual command.  
• QuietTime. AGS can be ordered not to start the generator during certain hours (particularly when your neighbors  
are sleeping!). Certain criteria can override quiet time, for an emergency start.  
 

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