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AS 3010-2017
Why Automatic Start Is Essential for Remote Systems
A remote off-grid property without automatic generator start (AGS) relies on the occupant to manually start the generator when the battery falls low. This fails in many scenarios: the occupant is absent, asleep, or unaware of the battery state. AGS allows the inverter-charger to automatically start the generator when the battery reaches a defined LVD threshold — protecting the battery and maintaining supply continuity.
AGS Integration — Two Wiring Methods
Method | Wiring | How It Works |
|---|---|---|
Relay output control | Two-wire relay from inverter "gen start" output to generator start relay input | Inverter closes relay → generator crank circuit activates → engine starts. Simple but dependent on generator having a relay-compatible start input |
Two-wire start (dry contact) | Same as relay output — many modern generators have a "remote start" terminal pair | Most common for Honda, Yamaha, and Kubota generators with remote start kits |
AS 3010 Interlocking Requirement
When the generator supplies the same AC bus as the solar inverter, a physical or electrical interlock must prevent both from being connected simultaneously (unless the system is specifically designed for parallel operation with an inverter that can synchronise to the generator frequency). For most residential hybrid systems:
The inverter-charger has an internal transfer switch (Automatic Transfer Switch — ATS) that disconnects the generator input when solar/battery output is active
The ATS must be rated for the full transfer current and tested at commissioning
AS 3010 requires a manual override — in case the automatic transfer system fails, the system owner must be able to manually select generator, solar, or off
Generator Start Conditions — Configuration
Typical inverter-charger generator start conditions (user-configurable):
Battery SoC falls below X% (typically 40–50%)
Battery voltage falls below Y V for Z minutes
AC load exceeds inverter capacity for N seconds (load-triggered start)
Time-of-day window only (avoid night starts in noise-restricted areas)
Manual start via remote panel or mobile app
Engr. Jason Morales — Founder, SolarEnergyPH