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Magnum Energy ME-AGS-S Owner's Manual

Manual is about: Automatic Generator Start For Standalone System

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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    I © 2010 magnum energy, inc. Disclaimer of liability since the use of this manual and the conditions or methods of installation, operation, use and maintenance of the me-ags-s (auto generator start - standalone) is beyond the control of magnum energy inc., this company does not assume responsibility...

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    © 2010 magnum energy, inc. Ii list of contents 1.0 introduction ............................................................................. 1 1.1 me-ags-s components/features .................................................. 2 2.0 installation ........................................................

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    1 © 2010 magnum energy, inc. 1.0 introduction the automatic generator start - standalone version (me-ags-s) from magnum energy is designed as a standalone device. It will automatically start your generator based on low battery voltage and/or a high temperature condition. Info: this manual is for the...

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    © 2010 magnum energy, inc. 2 1.1 me-ags-s components/features the me-ags-s is equipped with the following components and features: • ags remote switch • communications cable • ags-s controller 1.1.1 ags remote switch the ags remote switch is the user interface display and connects to the ags control...

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    3 © 2010 magnum energy, inc. 1.1.3 ags controller the controller provides adjustments and the generator’s wiring connections. 1 ags adjustments (x5) - the thumb wheel adjustments allow the ags to be confi gured to your specifi c system preferences. Run time hours - determines the length of time the ...

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    © 2010 magnum energy, inc. 4 2.0 installation installing the me-ags-s is a simple process. Before installing, read this entire section to be aware of all aspects of the installation; then, you can thoroughly plan the details to ensure the overall system requirements are accomplished. To assist you i...

  • Page 8: M E -A Gs -S

    5 © 2010 magnum energy, inc. M e -a gs -s a utom atic generator s tart (s tandalone version) m onitored b attery b ank a uto-s tart g enerator g enerator s tart /s top w iring g enerator run s ignal b atter y v ol tage r em ote c onnec tion c om m on battery negativ es (m onitored battery and g ener...

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    © 2010 magnum energy, inc. 6 2.2 required components and tools 2.2.1 list of supplied components in the me-ags-s: • owner’s manual • ags controller (with four #8 x 3/4” phillips mounting screws) • ags switch/bezel (with two #6 x 1” phillips mounting screws) • 25 ft communications cable 2.2.2 list of...

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    7 © 2010 magnum energy, inc. Figure 2-3, remote dimensions figure 2-2, controller dimensions 9 16 3 ” 7 8 4 ” 3 16 2 ” 1 16 4 ” 3 8 ” 3 8 5 ” 1 4 3 ” 7 16 ” 2” 5 16 1 ” 3 16 ” cutout bezel face -plate sw itch side 7/64" drill bit 5/16 2 " 1/4 1 " 3/16 1 " 5/8 1 " 7/16 3 " 1/8 1 " 1/8 2 " 3/4 2 " rem...

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    © 2010 magnum energy, inc. 8 2.0 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 as shown in figure 2-4. Info: the ...

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    9 © 2010 magnum energy, inc. 2.5 me-ags-s terminal block wiring the controller should now be mounted. For the following steps; refer to figure 2- 7 for reference when wiring the generator to the controllers terminal block: 1. Unplug the green 8-port friction-fi t terminal block from the controller b...

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    © 2010 magnum energy, inc. 10 2.0 installation figure 2-6, generator run sense options option 3 – use an external 120vac coiled relay to bring the generator 's battery voltage to the ags run sense port (ags terminal block port #2) only while the generator is running . The generator’s battery voltage...

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    11 © 2010 magnum energy, inc. 2.5.3 generator start/stop connections (terminals 1, 5, 6, 7, and 8) this section details the control relays inside the ags controller and information on wiring these relays to the generator’s start/stop circuit. You must identify the generator’s start and stop wiring r...

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    © 2010 magnum energy, inc. 12 2.0 installation figure 2-7, wiring to the ags controller terminal block 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 r y1 nc com no nc com no nc com no p o sitive d c vo lta g e in p u t [( p o sitive te rm in a l fro m m o n ito re d b a tte ry b a n k (9-6 4 v d c)] n e g a tive d c vo lta g e i...

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    13 © 2010 magnum energy, inc. 2.0 installation 2.6 warning label it might be falsely assumed that it is safe to perform maintenance on the generator or the electrical panel because the generator is off; however, the ags system can automatically turn on the generator and power the panel. Two warning ...

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    © 2010 magnum energy, inc. 14 2.0 installation g en b attery ≤5 am p fus e monitored battery bank (12v/24v/48v) ≤5 am p fus e r un / o ff s w itc h inside generator ground ≤5 am p fus e 12/ 24/ 48 v on 4 3 2 1 g en ty pe (2 -w ire m aintain m ode ) input d c v oltage jum per - s et to m onitored bat...

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    15 © 2010 magnum energy, inc. Monitored battery bank (12v/24v/48v) 12/ 24/ 48v ge n typ e (5 -wire m ode ) ≤5 am p fus e ≤5 am p fus e ≤5 am p fus e in p u t d c v o lta g e ju m p e r - se t to m o n ito re d b a tte ry b a n k vo lta g e (on 2 4v s e tting ) in s id e in s id e on 4 3 2 1 inside g...

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    © 2010 magnum energy, inc. 16 2.0 installation 12/ 24/ 48v ge n typ e (p orta ble m ode ) ≤5 am p fus e inside generator 30 50 19 switch 19 50 30 30 50 19 of f r u n st ar t ≤5 am p fus e g en b attery gen h our m eter 0 1 2 3 ge n a n d p ow e r i/o r e la y 1 (te rm in a ls 5 & 6) r e la y 2 (te r...

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    17 © 2010 magnum energy, inc. 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 connected to t...

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    © 2010 magnum energy, inc. 18 3.0 setup on 4 3 2 1 r y1 (n .O .) r y2 (n .O .) t 1 t2 t 3 r u n t im e t 3 r y1 (n .O .) t1 t 2 r u n t im e r y2 ( n. O .) r y3 ( n. O .) t 1 t 2 r u n t im e p o r tab l e m o d e t 1 = 2 sec. T 1 = 4 sec. T 2 = 10 sec . 2-w i r e m o m en tar y m o d e t 1 = 2 sec....

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    19 © 2010 magnum energy, inc. 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 settings...

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    © 2010 magnum energy, inc. 20 3.0 setup start temp °f: this setting allows you to enable and adjust a temperature value that will cause the generator to automatically start. When the temperature around the ags switch increases to the start temp °f temperature setting, the generator will automaticall...

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    21 © 2010 magnum energy, inc. 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 functioning ...

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    © 2010 magnum energy, inc. 22 4.0 operation 4.0 operation this section details the front panel controls and the led indicators on the ags controller and remote switch; and explains the operation using these led indicators. 4.1 ags controller operation led indicators the front of the controller (see ...

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    23 © 2010 magnum energy, inc. 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 thru the communications cable and comes on automatically when power is applied to ...

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    © 2010 magnum energy, inc. 24 4.0 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 switch to off and then back to the enable or test position. If the problem pers...

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    25 © 2010 magnum energy, inc. 5.0 troubleshooting 5.0 troubleshooting there are two led’s (light emitting diodes) indicators on the front of the ags controller to indicate how the ags is operating and to help troubleshoot the ags system. The status indicator is a bi-color (green or red) led to indic...

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    © 2010 magnum energy, inc. 26 6.0 warranty and service 6.0 limited warranty magnum energy, inc. Warrants the me-ags-s (automatic generator start - standalone version) to be free from defects in material and workmanship that result in product failure during normal usage, according to the following te...

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    27 © 2010 magnum energy, inc. 6.0 warranty and service 6.1 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/servicecenters.Htm , or 2. Magnu...

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    © 2010 magnum energy, inc. 28 appendix appendix optional accessories for the me-ags-s the following two pigtail adapters are available from magnum energy for use with the me-ags-s. They are useful in applications where there is a requirement to conveniently and automatically turn the generator on/of...

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    Pn: 64-0004 rev a magnum energy, inc. 2211 west casino rd. Everett, wa 98204 phone: 425-353-8833 fax: 425-353-8390 web: www.Magnumenergy.Com.