Installation Manual

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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.