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Using an AGS Module: Operation/Monitoring

Menu Items

Default Settings

Gen Run VDC

Start Volts: 11.5 VDC (12v)

Start Volts Delay: 120 Sec

Stop Volts: 14.4 VDC (12v)

Stop Volts Delay: 120 Sec

Gen Run Time

OFF

Gen Run Amps*

OFF

Gen Run SOC

OFF

Gen Run Temp

OFF

Max Gen Run Time

12.0 Hrs

Quiet Time

OFF

Gen Exercise

OFF

Gen Warm-up Time

60 Sec

Gen Cooldown Time

60 Sec

Gen 100% SOC Start Days

OFF

*MS-PAE, MS-PE and MSH Series models only

Table 7-6, AGS Default Settings on ME-ARC

7.2.6.4 AGS General Notes

• If a fault condition occurs, select the OFF setting from the 03 Gen Control menu. If the problem

persists, refer to Section 7.3 “AGS Troubleshooting using the ME-ARC” in this manual.

• When

the

03 Gen Control setting in the ME-ARC is in the OFF position, all generator autostart

functions are disabled and the AGS’s STATUS indicator will also be off.

• When AGS control is set to AUTO, and an autostart condition occurs, it attempts an automatic

generator start. This is done by closing its internal relays (based on the Gen Type selection)

to control the starter—much like a person does when manually starting the generator. The

starter is turned on for short periods of time and then turned off. If the AGS determines that

the engine has started while cranking (STATUS indicator lights solid green), the starter is turned

off after a short delay. If the engine does not start, another attempt is made to turn on the

starter after a long delay period. This is repeated until the generator starts or until all its start

attempts are reached, which causes the AGS to go into a fault condition (indicated by a blink-

ing FAULT indication on the remote and a solid red STATUS indicator on the AGS controller).

• If using the temperature autostart feature in an RV coach, set the air conditioner thermostat

slightly less than the setting (04E Gen Run Temp menu). If using two A/C’s, it is suggested

that the second air conditioner thermostat be set 2° to 5° higher than the fi rst air conditioner.

• When the generator starts successfully, the STATUS indicator on the AGS controller will turn

solid green. The generator will run until an autostop condition is reached or until it is manually

turned off; at which time a stop signal will be sent to the generator.

• If the gen is running when the AGS’s TEST button is pressed, the gen will stop and then start

again. The generator will then run for approximately 30-60 seconds before shutting off.

• There is a delay before the AGS attempts to start the generator. The delay is adjustable on

volts and amps (04A Gen Run VDC and 04C Gen Run Amps settings). There is no delay if the

AGS attempts to start the generator when the temperature around the remote temp sensor

rises to the 04E Gen Run Temp setting.

• Several autostart/autostop settings can be active at once. However, once an autostart condi-

tion becomes active, all other autostart conditions are ignored until the specifi c condition that

caused the generator to start (e.g., Start Gen AC Amps) is satisfi ed by its autostop condition

(e.g., Stop Gen AC Amps). Once the generator has completed this autostart/autostop cycle,

the AGS immediately begins to monitor for any active autostart/autostop settings again.