Xantrex Technology Automatic Generator - Manual (Page 20)

Introduction
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Bottom panel
Network
connectors Each network port can accept an eight-pin RJ45 plug attached to a CAT 5
cable. Depending on your installation, you may need to use one or both
the network connectors. For more information, see the Xanbus System
Installation Guide.
20-contact
connector The 20-contact connector allows you to plug in a wiring harness that
connects the Auto Gen Start to a generator and thermostats. The wiring
harness also provides lines for connecting external generator shutdown
sensors or switches and external generator on/off controls.
Figure 1-2 Auto Gen Start bottom panel
Table 1-2 Auto Gen Start connection points
Feature
Description
1 Network port (eight-pin RJ45)
2 Network port (eight-pin RJ45)
3 20-contact generator connector
1 2 3
CAUTION: Equipment Damage
Connect the Auto Gen Start only to other Xanbus compatible devices.
Although the cabling and connectors used in this network system are the same as
Ethernet connectors, this network is not an Ethernet system. Equipment
damage may result from attempting to connect these two different systems.