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Magnum Dimensions ME-AGS-N Owner's Manual

Manual is about: Automatic Generator Start for Network Versions

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    Owner’s manual version me-ags-n automatic generator start for network versions.

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    © 2016 sensata technologies i thank you from all of us at sensata technologies for purchasing this me-ags-n (auto generator start – network) controller. The me-ags-n is a product under the magnum-dimensions brand from sensata technologies. We understand that you have many purchasing options in the m...

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    Ii © 2016 sensata technologies important product safety instructions this manual contains safety instructions that must be followed during the installation and operation of this product. Read all instructions and safety information contained in this manual before proceeding. Safety symbols to reduce...

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    © 2016 sensata technologies iii warning: with an ags system installed, exhaust co, electrical shock, and moving parts hazards are possible due to unexpected engine/generator starting. Disconnect the engine/generator starting battery cables or ags connection to the engine/generator before working on ...

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    Iv © 2016 sensata technologies table of contents 1.0 introduction .............................................................1 1.1 ags-n system requirements ..................................... 2 1.2 ags-n components .................................................. 2 1.3 me-ags-n features ........

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    © 2016 sensata technologies v list of figures figure 1-1, components of the ags-n controller ....................... 3 figure 2-1, ags-n system diagram ......................................... 5 figure 2-2, ags-n dimensions ................................................ 6 figure 2-3, remote temp ...

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    1 © 2016 sensata technologies introduction 1.0 introduction congratulations on purchasing the me-ags-n. This is the ‘network’ version of a magnum automatic generator start (ags) controller, and is set up/operated via a magnum inverter and remote control (e.G., me-rc, me-arc, or me-rtr). Info: if you...

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    © 2016 sensata technologies 2 introduction generator compatibility the ags is compatible with most ac or dc generators with either 2-wire or 3-wire start controls, such as: onan, generac, martin, kohler, honda, yamaha, and many others. A list of generators that have been successfully used with the a...

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    3 © 2016 sensata technologies introduction 1 2 3 6 7 5 8 4 figure 1-1, components of the ags-n controller status indicator: a bi-color (green or red) led indicator that illuminates to provide information on the ags’s operation. Test button: a momentary pushbutton that allows the ags system to be tes...

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    © 2016 sensata technologies 4 installation 2.0 installation installing the ags is a simple process. Before installing, review the important product safety instructions on page ii of this manual and read the section below to ensure the overall system requirements are met. To assist you in planning an...

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    5 © 2016 sensata technologies installation generator run signal generator start/stop wiring gen battery monitored battery bank* - + + battery bank’s negative and generator battery’s negative must be connected me-ags-n inverting dc 12.6v 5a se lect t ec h a g s me t er s et u p s h o r e in v e r t e...

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    © 2016 sensata technologies 6 installation 2.2 required materials/tools (not included) to properly install the ags, you need to supply the following: required materials • #16 to #12 awg (1.31 to 3.31 mm 2 ) wire for connecting the ags to the generator start/stop circuit and to the battery bank • in-...

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    7 © 2016 sensata technologies installation 2.4 connecting the supplied cables to the ags-n the ags comes with two cables. The remote temp sensor cable is required if using the temperature autostart feature, the network communication cable is required for communicating with the inverter/remote. 2.4.1...

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    © 2016 sensata technologies 8 installation figure 2-6, connecting an ags to an inverter (large) large magnum inverter me-ags-n remote figure 2-5, connecting an ags to an inverter (small) remote me-ags-n small magnum inverter 2.5 connecting the ags-n to an inverter • small inverter (mm/mms series) – ...

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    9 © 2016 sensata technologies installation • daisy chain confi guration – network devices are linked in a series (figure 2-8). If using this con¿ guration, the me-ags-n must be the ¿ rst device connected to the inverter’s magnum net or network port—followed by the second network device. Figure 2-7, ...

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    © 2016 sensata technologies 10 installation 2.6 connecting the ags-n to a generator with the ags already mounted, ensure the 8-port terminal block is removed before proceeding with wiring the generator. Use the info in this section to wire the ags’s terminal block to the generator. Caution: do not p...

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    11 © 2016 sensata technologies installation to connect the monitored battery bank to the ags: 1. Route and connect a wire (black) from the monitored battery bank’s negative terminal to terminal 4 on the ags. 2. Route and connect a wire (red) with a 5-amp in-line fuse from the monitored battery bank’...

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    © 2016 sensata technologies 12 installation • gen type is not 2-wire standby mode – for all other gen type settings (other than 2-wire standby mode), the generator run sense must be 10 to 40 vdc—only while the generator is running. The gen run sense voltage from the generator is connected to termina...

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    13 © 2016 sensata technologies installation option 3 – use an external 120 vac coiled relay to bring the generator’s battery voltage to the ags gen run sense terminal (terminal #2) only when the generator is running. The generator’s battery voltage must be 10 to 40 vdc. Figure 2-10, generator run se...

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    © 2016 sensata technologies 14 installation 2.6.3 gen start/stop connections (terminals 1, 5, 6, 7, & 8) this section covers the control relays inside the ags controller, and provides information about wiring these relays to the generator’s start/stop circuit. You must identify the generator’s start...

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    15 © 2016 sensata technologies installation figure 2-11, wiring to the ags-n’s terminal block the connection points to each relay are as shown (see figure 2-11): 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ry1 nc com no nc com no nc com no common (com) contact on relay 3 (ry3) normally open (n.O.) contact on relay 3 (ry3) comm...

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    © 2016 sensata technologies 16 installation two-wire control generator types: these generator types integrate the control circuits for start-up, running, and stopping (figure 2-13). The generator starts and runs when two control wires are connected, and then stops when they are disconnected. Three-w...

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    17 © 2016 sensata technologies installation gen battery ”5 amp fuse monitored battery bank (12v/24v/48v) ”5 amp fuse run / off switch inside generator ground ”5 amp fuse 12 /2 4 /48 v on 4 3 2 1 gen type (2-wire maintain mode) input dc voltage jumper - set to monitored battery bank voltage (on 24v s...

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    © 2016 sensata technologies 18 installation monitored battery bank (12v/24v/48v) ”5 amp fuse ”5 amp fuse ”5 amp fuse inside generator gen battery gen hour meter 0 1 2 3 start stop connected via communication cable to inverter’s network port 12 /2 4 /48 v gen type (3-wire mode) input dc voltage jumpe...

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    19 © 2016 sensata technologies installation 12 /2 4 /48 v gen type (portable mode) ”5 amp fuse inside generator 30 50 19 switch 19 50 30 30 50 19 off run start ”5 amp fuse gen battery gen hour meter 0 1 2 3 gen and power i/o relay 1 (terminals 5 & 6) relay 2 (terminals 6 & 7) relay timing for gen ty...

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    © 2016 sensata technologies 20 installation figure 2-16, three-wire momentary control (with preheat) monitored battery bank (12v/24v/48v) ”5 amp fuse ”5 amp fuse ”5 amp fuse inside generator gen battery gen hour meter 0 1 2 3 preheat start stop ”5 amp fuse gen and power i/o relay 1 (terminals 5 & 6)...

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    21 © 2016 sensata technologies setup 3.0 ags - n controller setup this section covers con¿ guring the ags’s internal settings. 3.1 confi guring the internal ags - n settings remove the ags controller’s four top screws and detach the plastic cover to access the input dc voltage jumper and the 4-posit...

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    © 2016 sensata technologies 22 setup on 4 3 2 1 ry1 (n.O.) ry2 (n.O.) t1 t2 t3 gen run pd. T3 ry1 (n.O.) t1 t2 gen run pd. Ry2 (n.O.) ry3 (n.O.) t1 t2 gen run pd. Portable mode t1 = 2 sec. T1 = 4 sec. T2 = 10 sec. 2-wire momentary mode t1 = 2 sec. T2 = 10 sec. Qd mode (default) t1 = 20 sec. T2 = 4 s...

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    23 © 2016 sensata technologies operation 4.0 ags - n functional operation after all electrical connections to the ags, batteries, and generator have been completed (prior to reconnecting the terminal block), perform the following tests to verify that the ags system is functioning properly and the wi...

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    © 2016 sensata technologies 24 operation the generator should run for approximately 30-60 seconds before automatically turning off (ensure it does not try to restart within the next two minutes). Note: if the generator attempts to start but does not run, continue to wait, the ags will attempt to sta...

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    25 © 2016 sensata technologies troubleshooting 5.0 ags-n controller troubleshooting 5.1 using the ags-n’s led indicators the ags’s two leds can assist you with troubleshooting the ags system. The status led is bi-color (green or red) and indicates the ags’s operational status. The ready led is green...

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    © 2016 sensata technologies 26 troubleshooting 5.2 generator starting/running troubleshooting this section helps troubleshoot the generator system when the ags’s status led illuminates solid red (fault condition), or the remote control displays a generator autostart fault. • press the test button on...

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    27 © 2016 sensata technologies troubleshooting • gen type is 2-wire standby mode – when using 2-wire standby mode, the gen run sense signal is communicated from the remote control to the ags through the remote control cable. The ags determines that the generator is running when the remote communicat...

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    © 2016 sensata technologies 28 troubleshooting 2. Ensure the negative terminal of the monitored battery bank* is in common/connected with the negative side of the generator battery. This ensures that the positive battery voltage (to terminal 3) and the positive generator run sense voltage from the g...

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    29 © 2016 sensata technologies appendix 6.0 appendix 6.1 other accessories and equipment sensata offers a number of devices and accessories that can be used to expand and enhance your ags and inverter/charger system. 6.1.1 optional accessories for the ags-n ags pigtail adapters sensata technologies ...

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    © 2016 sensata technologies 30 warranty & service information limited warranty sensata warrants the me-ags-n inverter to be free from defects in material and workmanship that result in product failure during normal usage, according to the following terms and conditions: 1. The limited warranty for t...

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    Warranty & service information 31 © 2016 sensata technologies how to receive repair service if your product requires warranty service or repair, contact: • sensata technologies (magnum energy-branded products) at: telephone: 425.353.8833 fax: 425.353.8390 email: magnumwarranty@sensata.Com if returni...

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    Pn: 64-0039 rev. B (me-ags-n owner’s manual) magnum-dimensions products manufactured by: sensata technologies 2211 west casino rd. Everett, wa 98204 phone: 425.353.8833 fax: 425.353.8390 web: www.Magnum-dimensions.Com.