Small generator with auto switch on

[Eben]

Does anyone know of a small "outdoor" generator (either petrol or diesel) that has an auto power on function?

I need something to backup a 5KVA inverter. The genset does not need to be massive.

Thanks.

[zx14]

Any electric generator can have a mains failure control panel built for it, that will start it when the mains go down

[Wetkit]

Just double check your inverter.
Many of them is too sensitive for small generators where the voltage or frequency is not electronically regulated.
You can connect a battery charger to the genset and "backup" the inverter that way.

[Eben]

Just double check your inverter.
Many of them is too sensitive for small generators where the voltage or frequency is not electronically regulated.
You can connect a battery charger to the genset and "backup" the inverter that way.

That's what I do at almost every high site. Meanwell 30A or 20A direct to the batteries and the gennie. Means I can power a "big" site off a little 2.8KVA Ryobi.

[vlakkie]

Here is a South African guy how did this with what looks like a 5.5 kVA Ryobi and a GSM Commander (Made in SA)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGaJ3bOXnzY

There are also plenty of Arduino controllers that have been used in this way if you search the web.

I think the GSM Commander will be simpler, but there are a few electrical and control bits and bobs required to make this work

Pity a proper genset controller like a Deep Sea Control Unit costs more than cheapie generator and that excludes the actual switching electrical hardware

[Robbief]

Here is a South African guy how did this with what looks like a 5.5 kVA Ryobi and a GSM Commander (Made in SA)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGaJ3bOXnzY

There are also plenty of Arduino controllers that have been used in this way if you search the web.

I think the GSM Commander will be simpler, but there are a few electrical and control bits and bobs required to make this work

Pity a proper genset controller like a Deep Sea Control Unit costs more than cheapie generator and that excludes the actual switching electrical hardware

Genny needs to be self starting, as in battery/starter

[Eben]

Here is a South African guy how did this with what looks like a 5.5 kVA Ryobi and a GSM Commander (Made in SA)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGaJ3bOXnzY

There are also plenty of Arduino controllers that have been used in this way if you search the web.

I think the GSM Commander will be simpler, but there are a few electrical and control bits and bobs required to make this work

Pity a proper genset controller like a Deep Sea Control Unit costs more than cheapie generator and that excludes the actual switching electrical hardware

That's me!!!

Nooit, nooit weer nie. Die relays en servo's wat ek moes gebruik om daardie ding aan die gang te kry was 'n storie.

As daardie ding vandag sou breek (en hy loop nog steeds soos 'n Rolex) sou ek lank en hard moes dink hoe om dit weer aan die gang te kry.

Ek kan die GSMC program met jou deel as jy wil.

[vlakkie]

Dankie vir die aanbod op die GSMC kode ! ( Vir die oomblik nog nie nodig nie)

Ek het 'n 3,5kVA PowerMaster XYG 3500iE Inverter genny wat so met 'n remote knoppie start en afsit.( "Swambo en domestic spec "compliant ! ).

http://www.powermasterproducts.co.za/. Ek het myne by Agrinet in Samrand Gauteng gekoop paar jaar terug.

en ook 'n video van iemand anders hier op youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=CeMpvqHOc94



Al die beheer hardeware soos battery, elektriese starter, choke servo's en throttle stepper motors etc en auto start/stop controller ( maar radio key remote aktiveer) goed is klaar daar van die fabriek, maar daar is ongelukkig nie 'n aux I/O input vir alternatiewe relay contact generator start/stop nie.

Ek dink as mens die radio receiver so bietjie ondersoek moet daar iewers 'n hoog/laag sein wees wat van die radio sein receiver na die start controller gaan. As mens die sein input kan onderskep dan behoort mens dit met 'n ander relay (bv. die inverter low battery voltage contact relay ) dit te kan beheer

Ek is BAIE seker as jy daai Ryobi met 'n GSM Commander kon laat loop sal hierdie vir jou maklik sal wees