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Magnum Dimensions ME-AGS-S Owner's manual

Manual is about: Automatic Generator Start for Standalone Systems

Summary of ME-AGS-S

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    Owner’s manual me-ags-s automatic generator start for standalone systems.

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    © 2016 sensata technologies i thank you from all of us at sensata technologies for purchasing this me-ags-s controller. The me-ags-s is a product under the magnum- dimensions brand from sensata technologies. We understand that you have many purchasing options in the marketplace, and are pleased that...

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    Ii © 2016 sensata technologies product safety information 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 proceedin...

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    © 2016 sensata technologies iii product safety information 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/g...

  • Page 5: Table of Contents

    Iv © 2016 sensata technologies table of contents 1.0 introduction ................................................................1 1.1 me-ags-s components/features .................................. 2 1.1.1 ags remote switch .................................................... 2 1.1.2 ags controlle...

  • Page 6: List of Tables

    © 2016 sensata technologies v list of tables table 3-1, gen type settings .................................................20 table 3-2, me-ags-s default settings .....................................21 table 5-1, troubleshooting guide ............................................28 list of figures f...

  • Page 7: 1.0 Introduction

    1 © 2016 sensata technologies introduction 1.0 introduction the automatic generator start – standalone version (me-ags-s) from sensata is designed as a standalone device. It will automatically start your generator based on low battery voltage and/or a high temperature condition. Info: see figure 3-1...

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    © 2016 sensata technologies 2 introduction 1.1 me-ags-s components/features the me-ags-s has the following components and features: • ags remote switch • ags-s controller • communication cable 1.1.1 ags remote switch the ags remote switch is the user interface display, and connects to the ags contro...

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    3 © 2016 sensata technologies introduction 1.1.2 ags controller the ags controller provides adjustments and the generator’s wiring connections. Refer to figure 1-2. 1 ags adjustments (x5) –the thumb wheel adjustments allow the ags to be confi gured to your specifi c system preferences. • run time ho...

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    © 2016 sensata technologies 4 introduction 6 7 5 1 2 3 4 figure 1-2, me-ags-s controller features 1.1.3 communication cable a six-conductor, 25-foot rj12 cable used to carry power and data between the remote and the ags controller. See figure 1-3. Info: see figure 2-5 for a close-up of the communica...

  • Page 11: 2.0 Installation

    5 © 2016 sensata technologies installation 2.0 installation installing the me-ags-s is a simple process. Before installing, read this entire section to familiarize yourself with all aspects of the installation; then, you can thoroughly plan the details to ensure the overall system requirements are a...

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    © 2016 sensata technologies 6 installation me-ags-s automatic generator start (standalone version) monitored battery bank auto-start generator generator start/stop wiring generator run signal b a tte ry p o si ti v e v o lt a g e remote connection common battery negatives (monitored battery and gene...

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    7 © 2016 sensata technologies installation 2.2 required components and tools 2.2.1 supplied components • me-ags-s owner’s manual • ags controller (four #8 x 3/4” phillips mounting screws) • ags switch/bezel (two #6 x 1” phillips mounting screws) • 25 ft communications cable 2.2.2 other required equi...

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    © 2016 sensata technologies 8 installation figure 2-3, remote dimensions figure 2-2, controller dimensions 5 16 1 " 3 16 " 2" (5 0.8 m m ) 2 " (7 0.5 m m ) 3 4 3 8 " (9.8 mm) ~ 3 8 " (9.8 mm) ~ 4 " (106.4 mm) 16 3 4 " (124.5 mm) 8 7 ~ (4.1 mm) 5 " (137.2 mm) 8 3 (33.3 mm) 3 " (8 2.5 m m ) 3 " (9 0.5...

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    9 © 2016 sensata technologies installation 2.4 connecting the communication cable after connecting one end of the communication cable to the back of the ags remote switch, connect the other end of the cable to the remote port (purple label) on the ags controller (see figure 2-4). Info: the communica...

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    © 2016 sensata technologies 10 installation caution: do not plug in the 8-port terminal block. After all the wiring to the controller is complete and all the settings have been confi gured, a power-up test will be performed (section 3.3.1). Do notplug in the 8-port terminal block until the power-up ...

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    11 © 2016 sensata technologies installation figure 2-6, generator run sense options option 3 – use an external 120 vac coiled relay to bring the generator’s battery voltage to the ags run sense port (terminal #2) only while the generator is running. The generator’s battery voltage must be 10-40 vdc....

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    © 2016 sensata technologies 12 installation 2.5.3 gen start/stop connections (terminals 1, 5, 6, 7, & 8) this section details the control relays inside the ags controller and provides information on wiring these relays to the generator’s start/stop circuit. You must identify the generator’s start an...

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    13 © 2016 sensata technologies installation figure 2-7, wiring to the ags controller’s terminal block 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) common (com) contact on relay 1 (ry1) and relay 2 (ry2) normally...

  • Page 20: Warning

    © 2016 sensata technologies 14 installation figure 2-8, warning label warning electrical shock hazard pn: 62-0002 rev b this electrical system is equipped with an automatic generator starting (ags) device and/or an inverter. Disconnect all ac and dc power to the ags and/or inverter before performing...

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    15 © 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 16 installation monitored battery bank (12v/24v/48v) 12 /2 4 /48 v gen type (3-wire mode) ≤5 amp fuse ≤5 amp fuse ≤5 amp fuse input dc voltage jumper - set to monitored battery bank voltage (on 24v setting) in s id e ins ide on 4 3 2 1 inside generator gen battery gen hou...

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    17 © 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 18 installation figure 2-12, three-wire momentary control (with preheat) monitored battery bank (12v/24v/48v) 12/24/48v gen type (5-wire mode) ≤5 amp fuse ≤5 amp fuse ≤5 amp fuse input dc voltage jumper - set to monitored battery bank voltage (on 24v setting) inside insid...

  • Page 25: 3.0 Setup

    19 © 2016 sensata technologies setup input dc voltage setting: the input dc voltage setting is determined by connecting two small pins with a small black plastic box (i.E., jumper). This setting can be confi gured for 12, 24, or 48 vdc operation, which is determined by the nominal dc voltage connect...

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    © 2016 sensata technologies 20 setup gen type relay timing/op eration (ry1/ry2/ry3) on 4 3 2 1 ry1 (n.O.) ry2 (n.O.) t1 t2 t3 run t ime t3 ry1 (n.O.) t1 t2 run t ime ry2 (n.O.) ry3 (n.O.) t1 t2 run t ime portable mode t1 = 2 sec. T1 = 4 sec. T2 = 10 sec. 2-wire momentary mode t1 = 2 sec. T2 = 10 sec...

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    21 © 2016 sensata technologies setup 3.2 external settings the generator run time, temperature, and voltage settings come pre-set directly from the factory. For the majority of customers, the factory default settings as shown in table 3-2 are appropriate. If you need to make changes to the factory s...

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    © 2016 sensata technologies 22 setup the generator immediately once the temperature rises to this setting. The temperature start setting is adjustable from 65°f-85°f (18°c-29°c). If this feature is not needed, ensure the adjustment knob is turned fully counterclockwise to the off position. Why would...

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    23 © 2016 sensata technologies setup 3.3 ags functional tests after all electrical connections to the ags, batteries, and generator have been completed (and prior to connecting the 8-pin green terminal block into the ags controller), perform the following tests to verify that the ags system is funct...

  • Page 30: 4.0 Operation

    © 2016 sensata technologies 24 operation 4.0 operation this section details the front panel controls and the led indicators on the ags controller and remote switch, and explains ags operation using these led indicators. 4.1 ags controller led indicators the ags controller (figure 4-1) provides a pus...

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    25 © 2016 sensata technologies operation 4.2 remote switch operation the ags remote switch (see figure 4-2) provides information and enables you to operate the controller. The remote switch receives its power from the controller through the communications cable, and comes on automatically when power...

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    © 2016 sensata technologies 26 operation control switch status indicator figure 4-2, remote switch controls and indicators 4.2.2 status led indicator flashing green – indicates that the ags system is initiating a generator start sequence. This can happen based on two conditions, either: 1) the test ...

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    27 © 2016 sensata technologies operation 4.3.1 operational notes • to manually stop the generator during the run time cycle, simply press the remote switch to the off position. • if a fault condition occurs, press the ags remote switch to off and then back to the enable or test position. If the prob...

  • Page 34: 5.0 Troubleshooting

    © 2016 sensata technologies 28 troubleshooting 5.0 troubleshooting the two led indicators on the front of the ags controller indicate how the ags is operating and can help troubleshoot the ags system. The status indicator is a bi-color (green or red) led to indicate the ags status. The ready indicat...

  • Page 35: A-1 Appendix

    Appendix 29 © 2016 sensata technologies a-1 appendix a-1.1 optional accessories for the me-ags-s the following two pigtail adapters are available from sensata for use with the me-ags-s. They are used in applications where there is a requirement to automatically turn the generator on/off externally t...

  • Page 36: Limited Warranty

    © 2016 sensata technologies 30 limited warranty sensata technologies warrants the me-ags-s 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 the product extends for twel...

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    31 © 2016 sensata technologies warranty & service 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 returning your prod...

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    Pn: 64-0004 rev c (me-ags-s 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/.