Magnum Energy AGS Network (ME-AGS-N) - Manual (Page 59)

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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 selected, the AGS turns off immediately without
any cooldown time (if set).
CTRL: 03 Gen Control
This menu is used to manually turn the connected generator on and off, or
to select the AUTO feature which enables the active generator autostart and
autostop settings to control the connected generator. Available options are:
9.3 ME-AGS-N Operation/Monitoring using the ME-ARC
This section provides the menus under the ME-ARC’s CTRL, METER, and TECH
buttons that determine how to control and operate the generator. The section
also includes menus that are used to help monitor the AGS and the genera-
tor’s starting and running conditions.
9.3.1 Controlling the AGS using the ME-ARC
The AGS uses the CTRL: 03 Gen Control menu to activate the generator either
manually or automatically. Press the CTRL button on the ME-ARC remote and
rotate the SELECT knob to the 03 Gen Control menu.
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 started (may attempt an autostart 4 times),
ran, and the STATUS LED came on and stayed on (not blinking), then the
wiring from the AGS to the generator is correct. You are now ready to enable
the AGS by setting the 03 Gen Control setting in your remote to AUTO (see
Section 9.3.1).
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 a generator fault displays or the AGS module’s STATUS LED shows a fault
condition (solid red LED indication), refer to Section 12.0 for assistance.
9.2.1.2 Starting the Generator from the Remote
To confi rm that the generator will turn on and run from the remote, fi rst ensure
the AGS status is “Off” or “Ready” (see Section 9.2.1.1). Then:
1. Press the CTRL button, and rotate the SELECT knob to the 03 Gen Con-
trol menu.
2. Press the SELECT knob, and then rotate it to the ON setting.
3. Press the SELECT knob to activate the generator test.
Once the generator starts, it should run until you change the 03 Gen Control
menu to “OFF” (before turning off). After two minutes, view the STATUS
LED and ensure it turns solid green (a solid green STATUS LED means the
generator has started successfully and is providing the gen run sense signal
to the AGS module).
Info: If DC power is lost to the remote or to the inverter system,
this menu resets to the default OFF position for safety.
Info: If the generator is manually started from the generator control
panel or a generator remote panel, selecting OFF may not shut down
the generator.