Installation Manual

© 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.
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Using an AGS Module: Setup
Info: The Gen 100% SOC Start Days setting uses information from the BMK’s METER:
05J Days Since 100% SOC display to determine how many days have passed since the
battery bank has not been charged to 100% SOC. A valid SOC number must display
under the METER: 05B Battery SOC menu for the BMK’s METER: 05J Days Since 100%
SOC menu to accumulate and display days. Think’n, No Comm, or any BMK fault (i.e.,
Internal Fault, Power-up Fault, or Unknown Fault ##) are not valid SOC numbers.
Info: When the Gen 100% SOC Start Days feature is enabled and a generator SOC
start is triggered, the remote issues a one-time “Start Bulk” command to the inverter/
charger. This ensures—after the generator connects—that regardless of battery voltage,
a Bulk/Absorb charge cycle is started.
Info: When using the Gen 100% SOC Start Days feature, set the CTRL: 01 ACIn Control
menu to Auto Connect. This ensures the generator—once autostarted—connects and
charges the battery.
Info: The ME-ARC time clock must be set for proper operation of the Gen 100% SOC
Start Days feature (see SETUP: 01 System Setup/01A Set Clock menu).
Info: Once the BMK’s METER: 05B Battery SOC menu displays 100%, the AGS stops
the generator and the BMK’s METER: 05J Days Since 100% SOC display resets to 0
days.
Info: If the generator does not start (i.e., AGS fault, generator runs out of fuel, etc.,)
despite the gen SOC start criteria being met, an additional day must increment before
another attempt is made.
7.1.1 AGS Functional Tests
Once you have used the ME-ARC to establish all the autostart/autostop settings you need, per-
form the following tests to verify that the AGS system is functioning correctly and there is com-
munication between the remote/inverter and the ME-AGS-N.
7.1.1.1 Remote to Generator Communication Test
This section describes using the ME-ARC remote to start the generator and to determine the cur-
rent AGS status.
Determining AGS Status
Use your remote control to determine the AGS’s status:
1. Press the METER button until the bottom line displays “01 DC Meters”.
2. Rotate the SELECT knob to the 04 AGS Meters menu, and then press the SELECT knob. The
top line shows 04A AGS Status and the bottom line displays the current status of the AGS.
An AGS status of Off or Ready indicates the remote/inverter is communicating with the AGS. If
the AGS status is not Off or Ready, then refer to Section 7.3.2 or Section 7.3.3 for assistance
before continuing.
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 7.1.2.1 above). Then:
1. Press the CTRL button, and then rotate the SELECT knob to the 03 Gen Control menu.
2. Press the SELECT knob, and then rotate it to the ON setting.
3. Press the SELECT knob to activate the generator test.
Info: Once the generator starts, it should run until you change the 03 Gen Control
menu to OFF (before turning off).
If your AGS/generator system started, and the STATUS LED on the AGS turns solid green (after
two minutes), then the wiring from the AGS to the generator is correct. You are now ready to
enable the AGS by setting the remote’s 03 Gen Control setting to “AUTO” (see Section 7.2.1).
If the ME-ARC displays a generator fault, or the AGS’s STATUS LED continues to blink or shows a
fault condition (solid red LED indication), refer to your AGS owner’s manual for assistance.