xantrx gen transfer

Re: xantrx gen transfer

What both Dave and I wrote are correct (as I understand it). North American power is split phase 120/240--So the inverter's internal transfer switch will switch both 120/240.

However, the stock XW system only operates with a 120/240 VAC genset--It will not operate correctly with a 120 VAC only genset.

There is apparently a modification/firmware update that allows the XW to be converted from 240 VAC to 120 VAC genset operation--but the output voltage then remains at 120 VAC too (again, from the little I know about the product).

And, yes you are correct--you just need to connect the two hots+neutral+safety ground. Plus you need to hook up the autostart hardware (if you need/want autostart).

The XW Hybrid inverter will manage the transfer/charging from the genset.

Note--From what I have read/understand here--it is very difficult to convert a manual electric start genset (say a Honda eu3000i) to a full automatic start genset... You are usually much better off to purchase a genset with autostart already wired up instead.

-Bill