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Operation
4.0 AGS
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N Functional Operation
After all electrical connections to the AGS, batteries, and generator
have been completed (prior to reconnecting the terminal block),
perform the following tests to verify that the AGS system is
functioning properly and the wiring from the AGS to the generator
is correct. Once the AGS controller passes the functional operation
tests, refer to your remote control manual to set up the AGS for
your autostart and autostop requirements.
Note: The communications cable from the inverter to the AGS’s green
NETWORK port is not required in order to perform these tests—unless
using the 2-wire Standby mode (Gen Type setting). When in this mode,
the communications cable must be connected and the inverter must go
in to Charge mode for the test to be successful.
4.1
AGS Power-Up Test
1. Before connecting the 8-port terminal block to the AGS, use
a multimeter to verify the correct polarity and con
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rm that
the voltage to Terminal 3 (+) and Terminal 4 (–) is correct—
according to the position of the input DC voltage jumper.
2. Apply power to the AGS by plugging in the green 8-port terminal
block into the controller, and then verify that the green READY
LED comes on and the STATUS LED
À
ashes green once.
Info: The green READY LED comes on (solid) when the AGS
is powered and the temperature sensor is connected; and
À
ashes if the temperature sensor is not connected or detected.
A connected temperature sensor is not required unless the
temperature autostart feature is needed.
4.2
Generator Wiring Test
The controller has a red TEST pushbutton (Figure 4-1). It is used to
con
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rm that all wiring from the generator to the AGS controller is
correct, and the Gen Type setting (Table 3-1) is properly con
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gured
for your generator type. Use the steps below to initiate an automatic
generator start/stop sequence.
Note: If the generator is running from an autostart condition when the
AGS controller’s TEST button is pressed, the AGS turns the generator off
and initiates an automatic generator start/stop test sequence (running
30 to 60 seconds)—attempting up to 4 autostart attempts if needed.
1. Press and release the red TEST button on the AGS.
2. The STATUS LED on the AGS controller begins to
À
ash green, and
the generator should start (a
À
ashing green STATUS LED means
the AGS has initiated an auto generator start/stop sequence).
3. Once the generator starts, view the STATUS LED and ensure
it turns solid green (this means the generator has started
successfully and is providing the gen run sense signal to the
AGS controller¹).
Note¹: The gen run sense signal from the gen to Terminal 2 on the AGS
is not required when using the 2-Wire Standby Mode (Gen Type setting).