Magnum Energy AGS Network (ME-AGS-N) - Manual (Page 7)

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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-RC, ME-ARC, or ME-RTR). Using the AGS, your gen-
erator can automatically start and stop based on the following conditions:
• Battery
Voltage: Continuously monitors battery voltage. Autostarts
the generator when the battery voltage falls to a certain level, and
autostops the generator when the battery voltage either rises to a high-
er level or goes into the Float Charge stage – depending on the remote
control.
• Time of Day: Starts and stops the generator daily based on selectable
start/stop times (determined by the time on the remote control’s clock).
• Inverter Load Amps: Starts/stops the generator based on the loads
powered by the inverter (assists inverter with larger loads).
Note: Only applicable to MS-PAE and MS-PE Series Magnum inverters.
• Rising Temperature: Continuously monitors the temperature of the
surrounding area and automatically starts the generator whenever pow-
er is needed to run an air conditioner or to cool down an area.
• Battery SOC: Monitors your battery system and automatically starts
the generator when the battery requires charging – based on the actual
SOC (State of Charge) of the battery.
Note: Battery SOC is a more accurate method than using battery volt-
age as a criteria to determine when a battery requires charging.
Info: The SOC autostart/autostop feature requires the optional ME-BMK
or ME-BMK-NS (Battery Monitor Kit) accessory to accurately determine
the battery’s SOC.
1.1 ME-AGS-N Module
Info: This manual is for the ME-AGS-N with a software revision of
5.0 or higher. Refer to your Magnum remote control manual or the
remote control’s specifi c section in this manual for assistance in
determining the AGS’s software revision#.
Info: If you require an AGS module, but are not using a Magnum in-
verter/charger, use the ME-AGS-S (AGS – Standalone version).
The AGS is compatible with most AC or DC generators with either 2-wire or
3-wire start controls, such as: Onan, Generac, Martin, Kohler, Honda, Yamaha,
and many others. A list of generators that have been successfully used with
the AGS (and their respective wiring diagrams) can be found at:
http://www.magnumenergy.com/service/genwiringdiagrams.htm
The AGS is equipped with the following operational features:
•
Allows manual on and off control (ME-ARC and ME-RTR only) and auto-
matic control of generator
• Compatible with 12, 24, or 48-volt systems
• Easily adjustable settings using the inverter’s remote control menus
(i.e., ME-RC, ME-ARC, or ME-RTR)
• Quiet Time setting to prevent generator operation during nighttime hours