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- Page 1 FranklinWH Generator Module Quick Installation Guide Version 1.2 aPower, SKU: APR-05K13V1-AU aGate, SKU: AGT- R1V1 -AU Generator Module, SKU: ACCY-GENV1-AU Issued on: Jul-26, 2024...
- Page 2 All information in this Manual is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of FranklinWH Australia Pty Ltd. This manual may not be modified, copied or reproduced, in whole or in part, without the prior written permission of FranklinWH Australia Pty Ltd.
- Page 3 Backup generators are a critical energy management source where power outage is becoming more common. To address the power instability concern, we have developed a solution that enable generator seamless integrate into FranklinWH Home Power solution. The Generator Module is an optional aGate component that have the function to achieve the above-mentioned function.
- Page 4 FranklinWH Generator Module Quick Installation Guide Installation Steps 1） Remove the door and inner panel from the aGate a） Grasp the small notch on the right side of the aGate. Lift it slowly until the door of aGate is completely open.
- Page 5 FranklinWH Generator Module Quick Installation Guide c） Remove the inner panel: Use a #3 Phillips head screwdriver or an electric screwdriver with a Phillips head screw bit. Turn the 1 combination screws fastening the inner panel counterclockwise to remove the screws. Remove the aGate inner panel and properly store it.
- Page 6 FranklinWH Generator Module Quick Installation Guide b） Use a Phillips head screwdriver to loosen the four M5 captive screws on the protective cover, remove the protective cover and keep it in good condition. M5 captive screws Protective Cover Follow the steps below to install the Generator Module onto the aGate.
- Page 7 FranklinWH Generator Module Quick Installation Guide Connect the W007 cable to the Gen RLY connector on the EMS module. Tighten the screws on both ends of the terminal. Connect the W008 cable R3-J3 plug to the J3 connector on the R3 board.
- Page 8 FranklinWH Generator Module Quick Installation Guide The following image provides a close-up wiring reference. Do not wire J1 port, J2 port and J3 port before knowing the generator startup type (one type of the voltage sensing/ ATS / Dry Contact). Use a cable tie for the J1 & J3 cables.
- Page 9 FranklinWH Generator Module Quick Installation Guide 3） Connecting the Generator There are three wiring plans, depending on the type of generator. Type 1: Voltage Sensing NOTE Due to differences in various generator types, the wiring diagram is for reference only. Refer to the specific generator instructions for actual wiring requirements.
- Page 10 FranklinWH Generator Module Quick Installation Guide NOTE A secure connection must be kept between the battery charge terminal and the Backup Panel branch terminal, whether the generator is on or off. Do not plug short terminals in the shipping attachment into any interface on the R3 board.
- Page 11 FranklinWH Generator Module Quick Installation Guide Type 3: Dry Contact Connect the generator power output wires (L, N, GND) to the aGate generator input terminals (L, N, GND). Follow these steps for connection: b1. Plug J1 Port by using the short-circuit J1 port from the accessories package.
- Page 12 FranklinWH Generator Module Quick Installation Guide 4） Completing Installation a） Mount the hinges on the aGate door to the aGate cabinet. b） Install the inner panel and fasten it by tightening the 1 M5 x 12 combination bolts. Tighten the screws...
- Page 13 FranklinWH Generator Module Quick Installation Guide aGate inner Labels Label positions.
- Page 14 After the Generator Module has been installed in the aGate and added to the FHP system in the FranklinWH App, commissioning will be needed to be performed to test and confirm that the Generator Module is working properly. The commissioning process is as follows: a) Sign in to the FranklinWH App on the installer account.
- Page 15 FranklinWH Generator Module Quick Installation Guide You can also set the generator run time by tapping the plus sign in the bottom right corner. Set generator run time.
- Page 16 FranklinWH Generator Module Quick Installation Guide Click the setting icon in the top right corner to enter the Generator Setting page. In this page, you can enable the settings Start control type, Operation mode, Generator model, and SOC low limit and SOC upper limit. You can click Generator Wiring Instructions to check if the wiring is correct.
- Page 17 FranklinWH Generator Module Quick Installation Guide Click Start control type, then select a control type from the option box. There are three options, Voltage sense, ATS, and Dry contact.
- Page 18 FranklinWH Generator Module Quick Installation Guide Click Operating mode, then select either Auto or Manual. Auto: The generator will run in accordance with the set time periods or the SOC ⚫ lower and upper limit values. Manual: Customers may manually start or stop the generator.
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