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jimhutch
Explorer
Apr 10, 2015

Problems with Xantrex system control panel/Onan generator

I am new to the motorhome scene. I have a Xantrex system control panel, Onan 5.5 HGJAB genset and Xantrex automatic generator start.
The generator will start with the remote switch and the switch at the generator, but it will not start using the system control panel. The message I get is W-202 (the auto gen start tried but could not start the generator.) The generator did not turn over. The system control panel/auto gen start was installed by the previous owner but he never used the system control panel to control the generator.
Is there something simple I am missing? or????
Thanks
Jim
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  • jimhutch's avatar
    jimhutch
    Explorer
    Apr 16, 2015
    Hi Mathew
    Thanks for your help. I finally called Xantrex. They were most helpful. Their customer service by phone or email was exceptional. Type 2 is the correct setting.(Although from looking at the wiring, I'm sure type 10 would work just as well) The problem was with the wiring. The schematic in the book indicates that wires 16 and 18 are connected internally but aren't. They have to be connected externally to ground wire 13. Simply connecting these 3 wires solved my problem. (So much for professional installation!!!!)
    Enjoy your day.
    Jim
  • KD4UPL's avatar
    KD4UPL
    Explorer
    Apr 15, 2015
    The way I read the manual it should be set up for type 10. Read page C-4 in the manual, it shows the timing diagram (the actual diagram is on page C-5 but it's labeled Figure C-4.
    The Onan wiring is explained on page B-3 and B-4.
    I think you're wiring may be correct but the AGS is programmed for the wrong type.
  • jimhutch's avatar
    jimhutch
    Explorer
    Apr 14, 2015
    remote start is start one way, run in the middle and stop the other way. same as the switch at the generator.
  • KD4UPL's avatar
    KD4UPL
    Explorer
    Apr 14, 2015
    What is your remote generator switch like? Is it a momentary contact rocker that goes to start one direction and stop the other direction?
  • jimhutch's avatar
    jimhutch
    Explorer
    Apr 13, 2015
    The wiring is for a type 2 generator and the system control panel is set for type 2 generator. There are no fuses in the wiring between the AGS and the generator.
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    KD4UPL
    Explorer
    Apr 13, 2015
    What scheme is used? is the AGS programmed for that scheme? Did the installation include fuses in the proper wires between the AGS and gen.? Are the fuses good?
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    jimhutch
    Explorer
    Apr 11, 2015
    Hi KD4UPL
    I have the manual for the AGS and the generator. As far as I can see by the schematics the wiring is correct.
  • KD4UPL's avatar
    KD4UPL
    Explorer
    Apr 11, 2015
    The wiring might not be done right. The AGS might not be programmed right. I think there are at least 14 different configurations of generator wiring that it can be programmed too. If it's not set to the right one it won't work.
    Do you have the manual for the AGS? If not see if you can download one. You'll need to find the page with the right programming and wiring diagram for your generator. Then, you'll need to verify the wiring and programming are correct.
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    dougrainer
    Nomad
    Apr 10, 2015
    jimhutch wrote:
    Hi Doug
    It appears to be hooked up. Wires go from the 20 wire plug (4 wires) in auto genset start to a splice in the remote control wires.
    Jim


    You need to verify that the wires are connected to the correct wires on the Genset remote harness. The install manual gives the correct wire connect for all the various RV Gensets. He probably did not get the wiring correct. Doug
  • jimhutch's avatar
    jimhutch
    Explorer
    Apr 10, 2015
    Hi Doug
    It appears to be hooked up. Wires go from the 20 wire plug (4 wires) in auto genset start to a splice in the remote control wires.
    Jim

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