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Magnum Energy ME-AGS-N Owner's Manual

Manual is about: Automatic Generator Start for Network Versions

Summary of ME-AGS-N

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    Owner’s manual version 5.0 me-ags-n automatic generator start for network versions for use with the following remote controls: me-rc revisions 1.5 – 2.612 me-arc revisions 2.0 – 2.4 me-rtr revisions 2.1 – 2.2.

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    © 2012 magnum energy, inc. I disclaimer of liability since the use of this manual and the conditions or methods of installation, operation, use and maintenance of the me-ags-n (auto generator start - network) is beyond the control of magnum energy, inc., this company does not assume responsibility a...

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    Ii © 2012 magnum energy, inc. Product safety alerts warning: all electrical work must be performed in accordance with local, state, and federal electrical codes. This product is designed for indoor/compartment installation – do not expose to rain, snow, moisture, or liquids of any type. Use insulate...

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    © 2012 magnum energy, inc. Iii list of contents 1.0 introduction ............................................................................. 1 1.1 me-ags-n module..................................................................... 1 1.2 me-ags-n system requirements ..................................

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    Iv © 2012 magnum energy, inc. List of tables table 3-1, gen type settings............................................................. 20 table 6-1, me-ags-n module troubleshooting guide............................. 23 table 7-1, ags compatibility matrix chart...........................................

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    © 2012 magnum energy, inc. V list of figures figure 1-1, components of the me-ags-n module.................................. 3 figure 1-2, remote temp sensor cable ................................................ 3 figure 2-1, me-ags-n system diagram ................................................ ...

  • Page 7: 1.0 Introduction

    1 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 1.0 introduction 1.0 introduction congratulations on purchasing your me-ags-n. The me-ags-n is the ‘net- work’ version of magnum energy’s automatic generator start (ags) mod- ules. This ags is set up and operated via a magnum energy inverter and remote control (i.E., me-...

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    © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 2 1.0 introduction 1.3 me-ags-n components the me-ags-n is shipped with the following: • ags module • network communications cable • remote temp sensor cable • me-ags-n owner’s manual • warning label • mounting screws (x4) 1.3.1 me-ags-n features the ags module provides th...

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    3 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 1.0 introduction 4 1 2 3 6 7 5 8 figure 1-1, components of the me-ags-n module figure 1-2, remote temp sensor cable (60 ft.) ready indicator – a green led indicator that illuminates to signal that the ags is powered (blinks if the optional temp sensor is not connected). ...

  • Page 10: 2.0 Installation

    2.0 installation © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 4 2.0 installation installing the ags is a simple process. Before installing, read this entire section so you can thoroughly plan the details to ensure the overall system requirements are accomplished. To assist you in planning and designing your installat...

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    5 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 2.0 installation select tech ags meter setup shore inverter charger inv chg fault pwr on/off on/off figure 2-1, me-ags-n system diagram.

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    2.0 installation © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 6 2.2 required materials and tools (not included) to properly install the ags module you will need to supply the following: required materials • 16 to 12 awg wire for connecting the ags to the generator start/stop circuit and to the battery bank • in-line ...

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    7 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 2.0 installation 2.4 connecting the cables the ags comes with two cables: the temp sensor cable is required if using the temperature autostart feature; the network communication cable is required for communicating with the inverter/remote. Figure 2-4, network communicati...

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    2.0 installation © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 8 figure 2-6, connecting the ags to a magnum inverter (large) large magnum inverter me-ags-n network communications cable from ags network (green) port to inverter’s network (green) port remote cable to inverter’s remote (blue) port remote dc 12.6v 5a figu...

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    9 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 2.0 installation 2.4.3 cable connections with multiple devices if you are using more than one magnum networked device, a 4-wire phone splitter is required to connect the devices. There are two options for inter- connecting the devices – either in a star or daisy chain co...

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    2.0 installation © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 10 2.5 me-ags-n terminal block wiring connections with the ags already mounted, remove the green 8-port terminal block before proceeding with wiring the generator. Refer to figure 2-11 and the info below to wire the ags’s terminal block to the generator. C...

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    11 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 2.0 installation info: the negative terminal of the monitored battery bank must be in common with the negative side of the gen run sense signal from the generator. This ensures that the positive battery voltage (to terminal #3) and the positive gen run sense voltage (to...

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    2.0 installation © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 12 figure 2-10, generator run sense options dc fuse (5a max) ags terminal block ports: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 on generator 120vac outlet 120vac in 12vdc out transformer 120 vac coil relay on generator nc com neu hot no 120vac outlet inside generator generator bat...

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    13 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 2.0 installation 2.5.3 gen start/stop connections (terminals 1, 5, 6, 7, & 8) this section covers the control relays inside the ags module, 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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    2.0 installation © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 14 figure 2-11, wiring to the me-ags-n module’s terminal block 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ry1 nc com no nc com no nc com no positive dc voltage input [positive terminal from monitored battery bank (8.5 to 70 volts dc from the positive terminal of the monitored batter...

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    15 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 2.0 installation 2.7 warning label it might be falsely assumed that it is safe to perform maintenance on the generator or the electrical panel once the generator is off. However, the ags system can automatically turn on the generator and power the panel. A warning label...

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    2.0 installation © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 16 figure 2-13, two-wire control type generators.

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    17 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 2.0 installation figure 2-14, three-wire momentary control type generators.

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    2.0 installation © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 18 figure 2-15, three-wire maintain control type generators.

  • Page 25: 3.0 Me-Ags-N Module Setup

    19 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 3.0 me-ags-n module setup 3.0 me-ags-n module setup this section covers the ags’s internal settings and how to configure them. 3.1 confi guring the internal me-ags-n settings unscrew the ags module’s four top screws and remove the plastic cover to access the input dc vol...

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    3.0 me-ags-n module setup © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 20 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. ...

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    21 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 4.0 me-ags-n module functional tests 4.0 me-ags-n module functional tests after all electrical connections to the ags module, batteries, and generator have been completed (and prior to reconnecting the green 8-port terminal block), perform the following tests to verify ...

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    5.0 me-ags-n module operation © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 22 5.0 me-ags-n module operation this section details the operation of the me-ags-n module (independent of the remote control operation). 5.1 me-ags-n module test pushbutton the front of the module (figure 5-1) has a red pushbutton to test the...

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    23 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 6.0 me-ags-n module troubleshooting 6.0 me-ags-n module troubleshooting 6.1 using the me-ags-n’s led indicators the two leds on the front of the ags controller indicate how the ags is operating and help you troubleshoot the ags system. The status led is bi- color (green...

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    © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 24 6.0 me-ags-n module troubleshooting 6.2 generator starting/running troubleshooting this section helps troubleshoot the generator system when the ags’s sta- tus led shows a fault condition (solid red led indication), or the remote control displays a generator autostart f...

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    25 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 6.0 me-ags-n module troubleshooting 1. Ensure the remote control is in a charge state (i.E., charging, bulk charge, absorb charge, etc.). If not, then: a) ensure the generator’s ac output is connected to the magnum inverter’s ac input. Check the wiring and the ac breake...

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    7.0 using a remote with the me-ags-n © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 26 ags feature inverter level remote control / revision required required me-rc me-arc me-rtr turn gen on/off with remote level 1 na 2.0 2.0 displays dc voltage to ags level 1 1.5 2.0 2.0 displays gen run time level 1 1.5 2.0 2.0 displa...

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    27 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 7.0 using a remote with the me-ags-n 7.2 software differences between ags revisions this ags manual covers a me-ags-n revision of 5.0. There may be differ- ences between revisions that affect your ags setup/operation, use table 7-2 below to be aware of the differences b...

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    8.0 using the me-rc remote © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 28 8.0 using the me-rc remote the me-rc remote’s ags menus under the ags and tech buttons allow you to customize and monitor the operating parameters for your autostart/ autostop generator system. To help con gure and operate the ags with your me...

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    29 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 8.0 using the me-rc remote ags menu (button: menu) ags menu selections/adjustments inverter level me-ags-n required me-rc required ags: 01 ags control off, enable, test, enable w/qt level 1 rev 5.0 rev 1.5 ags: 02 ags status read only level 1 rev 5.0 rev 1.5 ags: 03 run...

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    8.0 using the me-rc remote © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 30 how long should i set the generator run time? This depends on whether you are using the high temperature or low battery voltage autostart feature. • using high temperature to autostart: when using the high tempera- ture autostart feature, the ...

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    31 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 8.0 using the me-rc remote temperature sensor (or thermostat control – if using the optional pigtail adapter) reading is below the ags: 04 start temp f setting, the generator will autostop. If the temperature sensor (or thermostat control) reading is above the ags: 04 s...

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    8.0 using the me-rc remote © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 32 default setting: start vdc = 11.0 vdc (12v), 22.0 vdc (24v), 44.0 vdc (48v) range: off, 10.0-12.2 vdc (12v), 20.0-24.4 vdc (24v), 40.0-48.8 vdc (48v) info: the default settings and range are automatically determined based on the connected inve...

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    33 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 8.0 using the me-rc remote 8.2 me-ags-n functional tests using the me-rc once you establish all the autostart/autostop settings you need, perform the following tests to verify that the ags system is functioning correctly and the communication from the remote/inverter to...

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    8.0 using the me-rc remote © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 34 8.3 me-ags-n operation/monitoring using the me-rc this section covers the ags menus in the me-rc remote that determine how to control and operate the generator. The section also includes menus that are used to monitor starting and running cond...

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    35 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 8.0 using the me-rc remote info: when the rv mode is used and the ags system feature is required, the user will need to re-enable the ags system each time the generator is manually turned on or off. Info: if the ags is automatically disabled when using rv mode, the ags ...

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    8.0 using the me-rc remote © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 36 to manually stop the generator (only if autostarted by ags): 1. Press the ags button. The 01 ags control menu displays. 2. Press the select knob. The current gen control setting displays with an arrow to the right. 3. Turn the select knob to t...

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    37 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 8.0 using the me-rc remote ags status... 01 ags control status... Ags= off status... Ags = enable status... Ags = test status... Ags = enable w/qt s status... 02 ags status status... Ags: status status... 03 run time hour s status... Run time= 0.5hr status... Run time= ...

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    8.0 using the me-rc remote © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 38 figure 8-3, ags menu maps in me-rc remote (section 2) tech read only displays s status... 01 temperatures status... Ags: xxc/xxf ... Status... 02 revisions status... Ags: x.X … s read only displays legend menu button menu selections setting me...

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    39 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 9.0 using the me-arc remote 9.0 using the me-arc remote the me-arc remote control’s ags menus under the ctrl, meter, setup, and tech buttons allow you to customize and monitor operating parameters, and to help troubleshoot your autostart/autostop generator system. To he...

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    9.0 using the me-arc remote © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 40 ags menu (button: menu) ags menu selections/adjustments inverter level me-ags-n required me-arc required ctrl: 03 gen control off, on, auto, test level 1 rev 5.0 rev 2.0 off, on, auto level 1 rev 5.0 rev 2.1 meter: 03 ags meters 03a ags statu...

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    41 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 9.0 using the me-arc remote table 9-2, software differences between me-arc revisions (cont.) ags menu (button: menu) ags menu selections/adjustments inverter level me-ags-n required me-arc required setup: 04 ags setup (cont.) 04b gen run time off, on, start/stop = 12am-...

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    9.0 using the me-arc remote © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 42 example: using a 12-volt battery as an example, a typical soc (state of charge) battery chart will show that 12.2 vdc is considered 50% soc. This voltage is a battery “at rest,” meaning it has no load connected and has been at rest for a mini...

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    43 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 9.0 using the me-arc remote • set stop gen volts – this setting will stop the generator when the battery voltage (on terminals #3 & #4) increases to or above this set- ting continuously for the duration of the set stop volts delay setting. To allow the battery bank to g...

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    9.0 using the me-arc remote © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 44 info: battery life will be reduced if the batteries are only charged to 80-85% regularly. It is highly recommended to charge the batteries to 100% as often as possible (~ once a week, or every other dis- charge cycle) in order to avoid sulfat...

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    45 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 9.0 using the me-arc remote • set start gen ac amps – this setting determines when the generator would start depending on the ac amps level of the load the inverter is running. In order for the generator to autostart, the load’s amps level must be maintained continuousl...

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    9.0 using the me-arc remote © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 46 • set gen run temp start – this menu is used to enable and set the temperature that triggers a generator autostart. 65f - 95f (18c - 35c) – these settings determine the rising tempera- ture value that triggers a generator temperature autostar...

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    47 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 9.0 using the me-arc remote how long should i set the gen run temp time? When using the tem- perature autostart feature, the generator autostarts and runs until the gen run temp time setting or the setup: 04f max gen run time setting is reached, whichever occurs rst. Th...

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    9.0 using the me-arc remote © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 48 setup: 04f max gen run time menu this menu is used to set the maximum time the generator will run if the generator has been started by one of the ags’s autostart settings. • set max gen run time – set this to the maximum amount of time you wa...

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    49 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 9.0 using the me-arc remote this quiet time topoff menu allows you to set a time at which the generator will autostart before quiet time starts. This applies whenever the start pa- rameters are close to starting the generator at the start of quiet time. If the battery v...

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    9.0 using the me-arc remote © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 50 where should i set quiet time topoff? Normally, setting quiet time topoff to 30 or 60 minutes is a good idea. In cases where the dc or inverter loads are unusually high or the soc autostart setting is low — which may cause the batteries to be...

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    51 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 9.0 using the me-arc remote example of a gen exercise scenario: under setup: 04h gen exercise menu , set to: set gen exercise days = 3 , set gen exercise run hour , minute and am-pm = 8:30a , set gen exercise run time = 1.0 hrs under ctrl: 03 gen control, set to auto . ...

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    9.0 using the me-arc remote © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 52 info: the warm-up and cooldown features prevent the generator from connecting to the inverter’s ac input. Since the inverter has only a single-source input, it cannot distinguish between grid or generator input. So, during warm-up or cooldown...

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    53 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 9.0 using the me-arc remote off: the off selection turns the generator off if it is running from either a manual “on” command or an autostart command. When off is selected, the ags is prevented from starting the generator automatically (default). Info: when “ off ” is s...

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    9.0 using the me-arc remote © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 54 9.3.2 monitoring the ags using the me-arc the me-arc remote’s meter and tech buttons have additional menus that are helpful for the proper operation and monitoring of your ags system. 9.3.2.1 me-arc remote’s ags meter button press the me-arc ...

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    55 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 9.0 using the me-arc remote meter: 03b dc volts-ags menu this read-only menu displays the dc voltage measured at terminals #3 and #4 of the ags module. This menu is useful in setting up the voltage start for the ags, and for troubleshooting its operation. Meter: 03e sin...

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    9.0 using the me-arc remote © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 56 9.3.2.2 me-arc remote’s tech button press the me-arc’s tech button, and rotate the select knob to access: tech: 01 temperatures press the select knob, and then rotate the knob to display the current temperature reading of the ags’s remote tem...

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    57 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 9.0 using the me-arc remote to manually start the generator and have it automatically stop: 1. Press the ctrl button. 2. Turn the select knob to the 03 gen control menu. 3. Press the select knob. The set gen control menu displays with an arrow to the right of the curren...

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    9.0 using the me-arc remote © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 58 setup s set stop gen volts = off status 04 ags setup 04b gen run time off 04a gen run vdc 11.5 to 14.4 set stop gen am-pm = 00:00 a set stop gen minute = 00: 00 p set gen run time off set start gen am-pm = 00:00 a set stop gen hour = 1 :00 p ...

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    59 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 9.0 using the me-arc remote status 04 ags setup set stop quiet minute = 0: 00 a cont. Set stop gen ac amps = 5a set stop amps delay = 0 sec 04c gen run amps off set start gen ac amps = off set start amps delay = 0 sec 04d gen run soc off 04e gen run temp off set gen run...

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    9.0 using the me-arc remote © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 60 legend menu selections menu button default/current setting change settings menu heading press select setup s press button notes: = current setting** tech read only displays set stop quiet am-pm = 00:00 a set quiet time topoff = off set stop q...

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    61 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 10.0 using the me-rtr router 1 dc meters 2 ac meters 3 ags meters all select meter port, ctrl, meter, setup, and tech buttons port ctrl meter setup tech figure 10-1, me-rtr’s ags configuration access buttons 10.0 using the me-rtr router the me-rtr router’s ags menus und...

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    © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 62 10.0 using the me-rtr router setup: 04a gen run vdc menu this menu starts and stops the generator based on the battery voltage as shown on the meter button’s 03b dc volts-ags menu. This menu provides the option to start the generator when the battery voltage gets low, a...

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    63 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 10.0 using the me-rtr router default setting: set start gen volts = 11.5 vdc (12v), 23.0 vdc (24v), 46.0 vdc (48v) range: off, 9.0-15.9 vdc (12v), 18.0-31.8 vdc (24v), 36.0-63.6 vdc (48v) where should i set start volts? When setting the vdc start voltage, it must be hig...

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    © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 64 10.0 using the me-rtr router where to set the stop gen volts setting, it must be lower than the inverter’s absorb voltage setting (determined by the setup: 03b battery type menu). Otherwise, the charger will enter absorption charge mode — which is re- quired to maintain...

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    65 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 10.0 using the me-rtr router setup: 04b gen run time menu this menu starts and stops the generator based on a speci c time of day. This feature uses the me-rtr’s internal clock to start and stop the generator at the selected times. Info: ensure the remote’s clock is cor...

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    © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 66 10.0 using the me-rtr router default setting: set stop gen ac amps = 10 amps range: 0-60 amps • set stop amps delay – this setting determines the amount of time that the ac load must be continuously smaller than the stop gen ac amps setting before the generator automati...

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    67 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 10.0 using the me-rtr router where should i set gen run soc? Most battery manufacturers recom- mend that for optimum battery life, deep-cycle batteries should not be dis- charged below 50% soc. The me-bmk determines the battery’s soc by using a dc shunt to measure the o...

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    © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 68 10.0 using the me-rtr router why should i use gen run temp? Typically, in a mobile application such as in an rv or on a boat where the air conditioning (a/c) unit is too much power for the inverter to run from the batteries, this feature is used to start a generator to ...

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    69 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 10.0 using the me-rtr router setup: 04g quiet time menu this menu is used to enable the quiet time feature, and to set the period of time each day in which the generator is not allowed to automatically run. The quiet time start setting will prevent the generator from st...

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    © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 70 10.0 using the me-rtr router where should i set quiet time? Set the quiet time start and stop settings to coincide with local noise requirements, or for a specific time period that you do not want the generator to automatically run each day. Set quiet time topoff – this...

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    71 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 10.0 using the me-rtr router why should i use gen exercise? Most generators are very dependable and will provide years of service if properly maintained and serviced. Exer- cising your generator is one of the most overlooked aspects of routine main- tenance, yet its the...

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    © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 72 10.0 using the me-rtr router example of a gen exercise scenario: under setup: 04h gen exercise menu , set to: set gen exercise days = 3 , set gen exercise run hour , minute and am-pm = 8:30 a , set gen exercise run time = 1.0 hrs under ctrl: 03 gen control, set to auto ...

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    73 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 10.0 using the me-rtr router set gen warm-up time – this setting is the amount of time the gen- erator is allowed to warm up before connecting to the inverter/charger. Default setting: set gen warm-up time = 60 sec. Range: off, 1 - 120 seconds, 3 - 127 minutes where sho...

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    © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 74 10.0 using the me-rtr router 10.2.1.3 starting the generator from the router to con rm that the generator will turn on and run from the router, you must rst ensure that the ags status is “ off ” or “ ready ” (see section 10.2.1.2). From the ags home screen (see section ...

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    75 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 10.3.2 monitoring the ags using the me-rtr the me-rtr router has additional menus that are helpful for the proper op- eration and monitoring of your ags system. 10.3.2.1 me-rtr router’s ags meter button from the ags home screen, press the router’s meter button, and then...

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    © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 76 10.0 using the me-rtr router meter: 03a ags status menu this read-only menu displays the ags’s current status. There are 26 differ- ent status messages to identify what state the ags is currently in – only one displays at any one time (refer also to figure 10-2). Meter:...

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    77 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 10.0 using the me-rtr router 10.3.2.2 me-rtr router’s port button the router’s port button provides you a way to access the ags home screen. The ags home screen displays the generator’s current status, run time setting, dc stop voltage, temperature, and the router port ...

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    © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 78 10.0 using the me-rtr router 10.4 enabling the me-ags-n using the me-rtr before the ags can begin operating and monitoring for an autostart condition (using the active ags settings in your me-rtr router), it must be enabled. From the ags home screen (to access, refer to...

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    79 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 10.0 using the me-rtr router to manually start the generator and have it automatically stop: from the ags home screen (to access, refer to section 10.2.1.1): 1. Press the ctrl button. 2. Turn the select knob to the 03 gen control menu. 3. Press the select knob. The set ...

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    © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 80 10.0 using the me-rtr router figure 10-2, ags menu maps in me-rtr router (section 1) ctrl 03 gen control off view control set gen control off on edit control set gen control off on edit control s 1 dc meters 2 ac meters 3 ags meters all select meter 03b dc volts-ags 00....

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    81 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 10.0 using the me-rtr router setup set start gen volts off p1a edit ags setup set start gen volts 11.5 volts p1a edit ags setup set start gen volts 15.9 volts p1a edit ags setup s ... 04a gen run vdc 11.5 to 14.4 p1a view ags setup set start volts delay = off p1a edit a...

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    © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 82 10.0 using the me-rtr router figure 10-4, ags menu maps in me-rtr router (section 3) ags setup menu continues on next page 04d gen run soc off p1a view ags setup s set start gen soc off p1a edit ags setup set start gen soc 20% p1a edit ags setup ... Set start gen soc 90...

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    83 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 10.0 using the me-rtr router continued from previous page (setup menu) 04i gen warm-up time = 60 seconds p1a view ags setup s set gen warm-up off p1a edit ags setup set gen warm-up time = 60 seconds p1a edit ags setup ... Set gen warm-up time = 127 minutes p1a edit ags ...

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    11.0 me-ags-n remote status messages © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 84 11.0 me-ags-n remote status messages a status message may be an operational or fault message. Access the ags status menu (meter button’s 03a ags status menu for me-arc and me- rtr; ags button’s 02 ags status menu for me-rc) to view t...

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    85 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 11.0 me-ags-n remote status messages table 11-1, ags remote operational statuses (cont.) status remote description gen warm-up arc/rtr the ags is attempting to start the generator and a time period has been set under the setup: 04i gen warm-up time setting. Once the ags...

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    11.0 me-ags-n remote status messages © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 86 table 11-2, ags remote start statuses status remote description start amp arc/rtr the generator has started based on the setup: 04c gen run amps setting. Start exercise arc/rtr the generator has started based on the setup: 04h gen ex...

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    87 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 11.0 me-ags-n remote status messages 11.3 ags remote fault statuses the following “fault” statuses indicate that the generator wasn’t able to start based on an expected autostart condition. Refer to section 12.3 “me-ags-n faults using your remote” for help in diagnosing...

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    11.0 me-ags-n remote status messages © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 88 11.4 general notes if a fault condition occurs, either: select the off setting from the 03 gen control menu (me-arc and me-rtr controllers) and then select on , or auto ; or, from the 01 ags control menu (me-rc) select the off settin...

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    89 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 12.0 me-ags-n remote troubleshooting 12.0 me-ags-n remote troubleshooting this section assists you in using your remote control to identify a fault, and to resolve an abnormal operational condition detected within your ags system. 12.1 ags fault message screens for magn...

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    © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 90 12.0 me-ags-n remote troubleshooting 12.2 resolving operational statuses the following operational statuses can display on your remote control, and some may indicate an abnormal condition. This section provides additional information and assistance to resolve these stat...

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    91 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 12.0 me-ags-n remote troubleshooting • fault test – the generator failed to autostart and run after “ test ” is selected under the ags: 01 ags control menu in the me-rc, or the red test button is pressed on the ags module (using any remote). Note: the me-arc and me-rtr ...

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    © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 92 12.0 me-ags-n remote troubleshooting if using setup: 04b gen run time , con rm you have not set the total run time (start time to the stop time) longer than the setup: 04f max gen run time setting. If using setup: 04c gen run amps , con rm the inverter load(s) that is u...

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    93 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 12.0 me-ags-n remote troubleshooting 12.3.1 how to clear ags faults • me-rc – go to the ags: 01 ags control menu and select ags= off . Note: after the fault clears and the reason for the fault is determined, be sure to re-enable the ags to autostart. Go to the ags: 01 a...

  • Page 100: 13.0 Appendix

    13.0 appendix © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 94 13.0 appendix 13.1 other accessories and equipment magnum offers a number of devices and accessories that can be used to expand and enhance your ags and inverter/charger system. 13.1.1 optional accessories for the me-ags-n ags pigtail adapters magnum offer...

  • Page 101: 14.0 Limited Warranty

    95 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 14.0 limited warranty magnum energy, inc. Warrants the me-ags-n (automatic generator start - network version) 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 ...

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    14.0 warranty & service information © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 96 14.1 how to receive repair service if your product requires warranty service or repair, contact either: 1. An authorized service center, which are listed on the magnum energy website at http://www.Magnumenergy.Com/service/servicecente...

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    Pn: 64-0039 rev. A me-ags-n magnum energy, inc. 2211 west casino rd. Everett, wa 98204 phone: 425-353-8833 fax: 425-353-8390 web: www.Magnumenergy.Com.