Auto start generator ?

wolfe10 wrote:
bshpilot,

Thanks-- and a very good answer so that a short-term drop in voltage will not trigger a generator start before it is really needed.

read my previous post - as i made some changes/edits after it was just posted.

YES a short-term drop could trigger the gen to start.

I think the EC-30W default voltage drop (valley) is pre programmed for 30 or 60 seconds.

I have mine set for 60 seconds (if voltage hits 12.0 vdc for 60 seconds, or longer) then generator starts (and runs for 45 minutes after battery voltage reaches "full").

Got it. I agree, use the longer time for voltage below XXX.

Assume that is a minor typo-- you are set at 12.0 VDC for over 60 seconds, as below 13.0 will occur almost immediately.

wolfe10 wrote:
Got it. I agree, use the longer time for voltage below XXX.

Assume that is a minor typo-- you are set at 12.0 VDC for over 60 seconds, as below 13.0 will occur almost immediately.

CORRECT (good catch)...ive corrected the last post.

So in summary -

IF i hit 12 vdc for more than 60 seconds the generator will start.

REMEMBER - (pet owners), the EC-30W will not actually START your heat or Air Conditioner if you haven't turned it on and set it to the proper thermostatic temperature.

We keep it pretty cool in the coach (for our Old English Sheepdog) - so our A/C is usually on/running unless its 70* outside (in which case the windows are open & we've not gone far for long).

If we were to lose shore power and the thermometer embedded in the EC-30W were to detect a temperature of XX degrees, the generator will start....

IF I've forgotten to turn the A/C on or set the temp too high, the A/C may not run (even though the generator is running)....Its imperative that i leave the A/C on & set no higher that XX - so that the a/c will run & keep the dog cool.