Auto Gen Start Connections - Xantrex RV2012GS Owner's Manual

Auto Gen Start connections

The connections between the inverter/charger and the generator are made on the terminal
strip. All these components are located inside the AC compartment of the inverter. See
Figure 2-8.
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Figure 2-8 RV Series Auto Gen Start terminal block
Terminal Name Relay
GEN STOP 2 Relay 1
GEN STOP 1 Relay 1
GEN STOP 3 Relay 1
GEN START 2 Relay 2
GEN START 1 Relay 2
PREHEAT 1 Relay 3
PREHEAT 2 Relay 3
GEN RUN n/a
THERMOSTAT + n/a
THERMOSTAT – n/a
Description
normally open contact
common contact
normally closed contact
normally open contact
common contact
normally open contact
common contact
Generator run signal input. This connection is required
for the inverter/charger to be able to detect when the
generator is running. For example, Power Tech supplies
a gray wire marked "12V power or +12V with engine
running." This gray wire must connect to the GEN
RUN input.
Thermostat 5V–30V input.
Thermostat return (ground)
Wiring to a Generator
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