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Color Control GX Manual
12. GX - Generator auto start/stop
12.1. GX - Generator auto start/stop
Introduction
An internal relay on a
GX device
(eg CCGX/Color Control GX) can be used to automatically start and stop a generator. This relay
- or switch - can be 'tripped' by a number of user-defined conditions. This manual will explain what conditions are available to you;
and it will guide you through the steps required to set-up this useful functionality.
This is one of the available options to automatically start and stop a generator. See the
GX - Generator auto start/stop [57]
for an
overview of all options. More general information about using a generator in combination with Victron is available here.
12.2. Wiring
Firstly, wire the relay to a genset. The relay is located on the back of the CCGX - marked Relay. If using a Color Control GX, two
relays will be seen at the bottom of the unit - only Relay 1 can be used for the generator automatic start/stop functionality.
Wiring between the CCGX/Color Control GX needs to be 'permanent' in order for the generator to keep running; and also to allow
automatic 'Stop' when the parameters for auto-stop have been met.
Besides driving the internal relay, the auto start/stop functionality can be also enabled to directly control supported Fischer Panda
generators. For more information on how to connect Fischer Panda generators, see
CCGX & Fischer Panda
generators.
There are many variations on the generator side for wiring and you should also consult your generator manual or supplier
regarding their remote wire start configuration.
12.3. Enabling the start/stop function
Go to: Setttings → Relay and set the Function options to "Generator start/stop"
Relay
Now that has been enabled, all the settings pertaining to the Automatic Generator Start/Stop function will be found in the main
Menu under: Settings → Generator start and stop.
Fischer Panda Generators
1. Enable the "AutoStart" function in the Fischer Panda generator control panel.
2. Go to the Fischer Panda genset page and set the Mode setting to "Auto start/stop"
Once the Mode is set, all settings will become available under the Auto start/stop menu entry at the bottom of the page.
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