DC GENERATORS V4 AutoGen User manual

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Add lubrication oil to crankcase by removing Yellow screw plug.
Above 32°F, use SAE 30. Below 40°F and down to -10°F, use 10W-30. Synthetic 5W-30
can be used in all temperatures. Oil should be changed after the first 20-30 hours of
operation and every 100 hours of run time thereafter.
Connect battery bank positive and negative leads to front panel posts.
Note: If battery bank leads are not connected to front panel posts and the Remote
Control Switch is turned on, the generator will attempt to start.
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To connect V2 AutoGen 12V/24v/48V controller
to the internet, follow the steps below
To connect V2 AutoGen 12V/24v/48V controller to the internet, you will need to
provide an Access Point or Mobile Hotspot with
SSID: AutoGenV2 and password: AutoGenV2
Updates or uploading new parameters can only be done whilst connected to the
internet.
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To connect V2 AutoGen controller and link your
unique QR Code to AutoGen app.
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1. Download our app AutoGen .
For Android.
https://dcautogen.com/android
For IOS.
https://dcautogen.com/ios
2. Create an account
3. Scan the qr code placed under the AutoGen controller.
Please confirm you are able to view the monitor once you have completed this step.
This is your monitoring software with remote start or stop.
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Note: If you notice a Red indicator on top right hand screen of app, review step 3 as this
means that the controller is unable to access the internet.
Auto Start/Stop Mode
First step within the app is to scroll down to the bottom of the apps screen and adjust the
battery bank calibrate slider as pictured below. Match the controllers Bank Volts with your
other measuring equipment, multimeter etc.
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Set your low battery bank voltage for when the generator should start.
The V4 AutoGen controller will attempt to start the generator 3 times, for a 7sec period at
each attempt, when battery bank has reached Low Set threshold from within the app.
Note: Any other alterations to preset values, please email us with your request so we can
alter via an update.
If the generator fails to start due to a malfunction, no fuel or for any other reason
preventing startup, the V4 controller will enter an Error State and send a notification via
email to inform of a startup error. Press the Green mail icon and enter your email address
to receive any error notifications
Controller must be reset(via app) or power cycled(remote control switch) after inspection
to continue Auto Start/Stop Mode after an error state.
Note: If the V4 AutoGen is not connected to the internet, remote monitoring via app will be
inaccessible, but will continue to operate in Auto Start/Stop mode.
Auto Mode Switch on front panel is a secondary fail safe to stop the generator if the
battery bank volts has reached a higher than normal charge voltage. The value is preset
from our factory.
Note: The extra failsafe will only be activated if the Auto Mode switch is turned On
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Manual Start/Stop Mode
Manual start via the app can only be accomplished when controller is in a Standby State
observed on the apps lcd panel and whilst V4 is connected to the internet.
Status LED Indicator
An RGB led can be observed through status hole on microcontroller.
The colors, blinking and steady breathing patterns are as followed.
Only when Breathing CYAN can you access the monitoring app.
If there is no connection to internet or server, the V4 AutoGen Controller will continue to run
in auto start/stop mode.
If you require any further assistance please do not hesitate to ask.
Blinking GREEN: Searching for wifi connection
Blinking CYAN: Attempting to connect to server
Breathing CYAN: Connected to internet and serve
Blinking MAGENTA: Updating firmware
Breathing White: Not connected to Access Point
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