Franklin Home Power Solution
The FranklinWH system can connect to a household backup power generator. This connection is an optional component of the aGate.
How It Works
When the FranklinWH system is working off-grid, the generator may serve as a backup power source for the household load and to recharge the aPower. The combination of a generator and the FranklinWH system can provide uninterrupted power to homes for a long time period, lowering the fuel consumption over time of the generator.
How to Configure It
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On your energy home screen, tap Settings > Generator.
- After reading the Generator feature description, tap Installation.
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Check the generator CT, relay, and L1/L2 voltage sampling connections as per wiring instructions. Tap Next.
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Set the generator parameters.
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Starting control type: Select the generator type.
Note: The generator connection settings in the Starting control type should not be changed without authentication and must keep in agreement with the actual electrical connections and wiring of the FranklinWH system. - Generator rated power: Refer to the value on the generator name plate.
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Best power duty: Set the best duty efficiency point of the generator (70% by default). Please refer to the generator manual or consult the generator supplier for the optimal setting.
- Alarm delay after start failure: Set the delay period for the generator to be started. If generator startup fails, the system will push a message to the customer.
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Set the generator's operating mode.
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Manual: Default is manual. You may manually start or shut down the generator.
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Schedule: Check the Schedule option. The generator will run according to the set time periods or battery state of charge (SOC).
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Set your preferred Operating Range for outage by adjusting the slider at the top of the screen. In off-grid mode with the operating mode set to Schedule, the generator will start when the SOC of the batteries connected to the same aGate falls to or below the SOC low limit, and it will automatically shut down when the SOC of the same batteries reaches the upper limit.
- Tap the plus icon to configure the operating time period. The system allows up to 3 non-overlapping periods (00:00-23:59 allowed for each) with an interval of at least 1 minute.
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Return to the Operating mode page and tap Next. A pop-up will prompt you that installation was successful. Then tap Settings.
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Tap Generator exercise and turn on the slider to enable parameter settings.
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Duration: Set exercise duration.
- Interval: Set exercise interval period.
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Day in week: Set the day in week for the exercise.
- Start time: Set the exercise start time.
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