The Panda iControl3 panel is equipped with an autostart function. A jumper between pin 6 (AS) and pin 7 (AS) of the
Phoenix jack of the control panel starts up the generator with a delay of 5 seconds when the autostart function is
active. Removing the jumper will stop the generator – also with a delay of 5 seconds.
Activating/deactivating the autostart function (»Autostart«)
The autostart function must be activated in the set-up menu.
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| NOTE: While the automatic start-up function is active, the generator can start up automatically. Before activating it, ensure that the generator capsule is closed and that the corresponding warning signs are affixed to the generator. |
- Call up the set-up menu:
- Switch on the iControl3 system using the on/off button.
- Press the cursor-up button while the hardware/software versions are being displayed on the start screen.
- The start page of the set-up menu is displayed with its submenus.
- Call up the submenu »Generator«.
- Select Autostart and confirm with the start/stop button.
The display status field reading »Autostart« indicates that the autostart function is active, or, if it reads »Standby«, this means that the autostart function is deactivated.
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| NOTE: The autostart function will remain active even after the Panda iControl3 is switched off and on again with the on/off button. If the autostart function is no longer required, the function must be deactivated. |
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| NOTE: If the generator is manually started up and stopped while in automatic start-up mode, it will switch to stand-by mode for safety reasons. If necessary, the autostart mode must be reactivated. |
The automatic start contact
The automatic start contact of the iControl3 panels is located on a separate connection socket (see number 1 in the figure below, AS 6 and AS 7).
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| NOTE: The automatic start contact may only be closed with a bridge, no external voltage. |
How to connect Step-by-step
- Use a cable with a maximum cross section of 0.5 mm2 (AWG 20)
- Strip 9-10 mm of insulation from the cable ends
- Place the panel on a flat surface
- Press down the spring clamp vertically with a suitable screwdriver
- Plug in the cable and release the spring clip with the screwdriver