Magnum Energy AGS Network (ME-AGS-N) - Manual (Page 36)

8.0 Using the ME-RC Remote
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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.
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Using high temperature to autostart: When using the high tempera-
ture autostart feature, the generator autostarts and runs until the AGS:
04 Start Temp F setting is reached. This means you could set the time
to the lowest time setting (0.5 Hrs), knowing the generator will run until
the temperature setting is satisfi ed.
• Using low battery voltage to autostart: When using the low bat-
tery voltage autostart feature, the generator run time is normally set to
help re-charge the batteries. Use the table below to help determine the
generator run time setting based on the 20-hour AH capacity of your
inverter’s battery bank.
Table 8-3, Battery AmpHrs Capacity to Suggested Gen Run Time
200 to 300 1 hour
310 to 500
510 to 700
710 to 900
910 to 1100
1110 to 1300
1.5 hours
2 hours
2.5 hours
3 hours
3.5 hours
4 hours 1310 to 1500
1510 to 1700
1710 to 1900
1910 to 2100
2110 to 2300
2310 to 2500
4.5 hours
5 hours
5.5 hours
6 hours
6.5 hours
Battery
AmpHrs
Capacity
Suggested
Gen Run Time
Battery
AmpHrs
Capacity
Suggested
Gen Run Time
AGS: 04 Start Temp F Menu
This menu allows you to set and enable a temperature value that will cause
the generator to automatically start — to power an air conditioner (A/C) unit
for cooling — based on an increase in temperature, or by using an air condi-
tioning thermostat control.
Info: The optional ME-PT1 or ME-PT2 pigtail adapters can be used
to connect an air conditioner control circuit or a relay control circuit.
For more information, refer to the instruction sheet for each pigtail
adapter; either part number 64-0025 (ME-PT1 Instruction Sheet),
or 64-0026 (ME-PT2 Instruction Sheet).
This temperature autostart feature requires that the AGS’s remote tempera-
ture sensor cable (as shown in Figure 1-2) or an optional ME-PT1 or ME-PT2
pigtail adapter be connected to the REMOTE port on the AGS (see Figure
2-3). The location of the remote temperature sensor determines the area
being monitored for temperature. When the temperature around the remote
temperature sensor (based on the AGS: 08 AGS TECH menu’s Temp display)
increases to the AGS: 04 Start Temp F setting, the generator automatically
starts and runs based on the AGS: 03 Run Time Hour setting. When this run
time period is fi nished, the temperature sensor reading is checked. If the
AGS: 03 Run Time Hour Menu
This menu provides the settings that determine the length of time the gen-
erator will run once it has been autostarted by the AGS.
Default setting: Run Time = 2.0 Hrs
Range: 0.5 Hrs - 25.5 Hrs (0.5 hr increments)