Portable generator with AGS (auto generator start)

[hammick]

I will be installing a Conext 4048 inverter in my off grid garage. Eventually I will want to add a generator with AGS. The 4048 allows load sharing a bunch of other triggers to auto start the generator.

I know most of the Kohler and Generac standby generators have AGS ability. Also the Honda EU700is fuel injected generator has AGS.

My question does a generator like the Generac XP6500E have AGS?: http://gens.lccdn.com/generaccorpora...e.pdf?ext=.pdf

If a generator has a carburetor how effective can AGS be? I'm assuming even the standby Kohler and Generacs have carburetors and probably don't work in freezing temps?

I tried to research AGS and portable generators but really not any info.

[hammick]

OK so I don't think it is possible to auto start just any electric start portable generator. It needs to have AGS circuitry.

Has anybody installed an second key switch for their generator? I would like to do this. The switch would need to be close enough that I can hear when the generator starts (or doesn't start). Also it could only be used if the generator was warm (mine has a manual choke).

I guess I need to figure out if the key switch carries current or just toggles a starter relay. If it carries current the wire size would probably be prohibitive so I would need to use a relay.

My generator is a Tsurumi tpg-7000h-dxe that has the Honda GX390 engine.