How It Works
GenStart connects your off-grid inverter to any generator with electric start for automatic power backup.
System Overview
Install the Controller
Mount the GenStart controller near your generator. Connect the relay outputs to your generator's start wires, connections vary by model. Connect the dry contact inputs to your dry contact signal source.
Connect to WiFi
Power on GenStart and connect to its setup hotspot. Enter your WiFi credentials and register with your genstart.acidni.net account using a pairing code.
Automatic Operation
When your inverter closes its dry contact relay, GenStart automatically sends the start signal. Once batteries are charged, the inverter opens the relay and GenStart shuts down the generator.
Monitor from Anywhere
View real-time telemetry, start event history from the cloud dashboard at genstart.acidni.net.
Wiring Overview
Compatible Systems
Any Inverter
With dry contact/relay output (EG4, Sol-Ark, Growatt, Victron, etc.)
Any Generator with Electric Start
Portable or standby generators with push button start and rocker switch start (Generac, Honda, Champion, etc.)