auto-generator-start-stop:start
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Various Victron products have functions to automatically signal when to start and stop a generator. Here is advice on when to use which product and method. | Various Victron products have functions to automatically signal when to start and stop a generator. Here is advice on when to use which product and method. | ||
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+ | === Option 1: Venus-device like CCGX or Venus GX === | ||
When there is a [[venus-os: | When there is a [[venus-os: | ||
+ | === Option 2: BMV Battery Monitor === | ||
The next most used option is a BMV-700 Battery Monitor or similar model. It can start the generator on low battery voltage and/or low battery state of charge. See the [[https:// | The next most used option is a BMV-700 Battery Monitor or similar model. It can start the generator on low battery voltage and/or low battery state of charge. See the [[https:// | ||
+ | === Option 3: Using the relay in the Multis or Quattros === | ||
The Multis, MultiPlus-IIs, | The Multis, MultiPlus-IIs, | ||
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- [[assistants: | - [[assistants: | ||
+ | === Combining the options === | ||
Lastly, its of course also possible to combine above mentioned methods, by wiring the open contacts in parallel to each other, or in series, to the Generator. | Lastly, its of course also possible to combine above mentioned methods, by wiring the open contacts in parallel to each other, or in series, to the Generator. | ||
- | ==== 2. How to wire a a genset with three-wire interface ==== | + | ==== 2. How to wire generators with a three-wire interface ==== |
- | All above products and devices have a single relay; | + | All above Victron |
When having a generator that requires a start pulse and a stop pulse, such as for example Cummins/ | When having a generator that requires a start pulse and a stop pulse, such as for example Cummins/ | ||
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- | ==== Alternative using Assistants === | + | === Alternative using Assistants === |
(provided by Thierry Cortasa) | (provided by Thierry Cortasa) | ||
- | hy | + | hi |
just for information, | just for information, |
auto-generator-start-stop/start.txt · Last modified: 2021-02-25 13:46 by marmour