Magnum Energy AGS Network (ME-AGS-N) - Manual (Page 27)

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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 that the AGS system is function-
ing correctly and the wiring from the AGS to the generator is correct. Once
the AGS module passes the functional tests, you can set up the AGS for
your autostart and autostop requirements (refer to: Section 8.0 for a ME-RC
controller, Section 9.0 for a ME-ARC, or Section 10.0 if you have a ME-RTR).
Note: The communication cable from the inverter to the green NETWORK
port on the AGS is not required in order to perform these tests.
4.1 Power-Up Test
1. Before connecting the 8-port terminal block into the AGS module, use a
multimeter to verify the correct polarity and that the voltage to Terminals
#3 (positive) and #4 (negative) is correct according to the position of
the input DC voltage jumper (refer to Figure 3-2).
2. Apply power to the AGS module by plugging in the green 8-port terminal
block into the module, and then verify that the green READY LED comes
on and the STATUS LED blinks green once.
Info: The green READY LED will come on (solid) when the AGS module
is powered and the temperature sensor is connected, and will blink
if the temperature sensor is not connected or detected. A connected
temperature sensor is not required unless the temperature autostart
feature is needed.
4.2 Generator Wiring Test
This start/stop test is used to confi rm that all wiring from the generator to
the AGS module is correct and the Gen Type setting (Table 3-1) is confi gured
correctly for your generator type.
1. Press and release the red TEST button on the AGS (see Figure 5-1).
2. The STATUS LED on the AGS module will begin to blink green and the
generator should start (a blinking green STATUS LED means the AGS has
initiated an automatic generator start/stop sequence).
3. Once the generator starts, it should run for approximately 30-60 seconds
before automatically turning off (ensure the it will not try to restart within
the next two minutes). View the STATUS LED and ensure it turns solid
green (a solid green STATUS LED means the generator has started suc-
cessfully and is providing the gen run sense signal to the AGS module¹).
Note: If the generator attempted to start but did not run, continue to wait,
the AGS will attempt to start the generator 3 more times.
If your AGS/generator system passes all steps above (may attempt an auto-
start 4 times), then the wiring from the AGS to the generator is correct. You
are now ready to set up and activate the AGS using your remote control panel.
Info: The AGS attempts to start the generator 4 times. If after 4
attempts the generator fails to start, the STATUS LED turns red –
indicating a fault.
If the generator did not start, or the STATUS LED shows a fault condition (solid
red LED indication), refer to Section 6.0 “ME-AGS-N Module Troubleshooting”.
Note¹: The gen run sense signal from the generator to Terminal #2 on the
AGS is not required when using the 2-Wire Standby Mode (Gen Type setting).