{"id":7198,"date":"2023-11-30T10:49:53","date_gmt":"2023-11-30T09:49:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/?post_type=knowledgebase&p=7198"},"modified":"2026-03-27T08:54:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T07:54:54","slug":"icontrol3-automatic-start-connection","status":"publish","type":"knowledgebase","link":"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/?knowledgebase=icontrol3-automatic-start-connection","title":{"rendered":"iControl2.5 \u2013 3\u00a0Automatic start"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Activating\/deactivating the autostart function (\u00bbAutostart\u00ab)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The autostart function must be activated in the set-up menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NOTE:<\/strong> 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.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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  • Call up the set-up menu:\n
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    • Switch on the iControl3 system using the on\/off button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Press the cursor-up button while the hardware\/software versions are being displayed on the start screen<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • The start page of the set-up menu is displayed with its submenus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Call up the submenu \u00bbGenerator\u00ab.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      • Select Autostart<\/em> and confirm with the start\/stop button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        The display status field reading \u00bbAutostart\u00ab indicates that the autostart function is active, or, if it reads \u00bbStandby\u00ab, this means that the autostart function is deactivated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        NOTE:<\/strong> 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.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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        NOTE:<\/strong> 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.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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        The automatic start contact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        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).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        NOTE:<\/strong> The automatic start contact may only be closed with a bridge, no external voltage<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n
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        Panda iControl3 Control Panel, backside with connectors, DIP switch and closed housing<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
        How to connect Step-by-step<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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        • Use a cable with a maximum cross section of 0.5 mm2 (AWG 20)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Strip 9-10 mm of insulation from the cable ends<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Place the panel on a flat surface<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Press down the spring clamp vertically with a suitable screwdriver<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Plug in the cable and release the spring clip with the screwdriver<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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