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IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This manual contains safety instructions that must be followed during 

the installation and operation of this product. Read all instructions 

and safety information contained in this manual before proceeding.
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To reduce the risk of electrical shock, 

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following safety symbols have been placed throughout this manual 

to indicate dangerous and important safety instructions.

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could result in physical harm to the user.

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Product Safety Alerts

WARNING:

•  All electrical work must be performed in accordance with 

local, state, and federal electrical codes.

•  This product is designed for indoor and compartment 

installation. Do not expose to rain, snow, moisture, or 

liquids of any type.

•  Use insulated tools to reduce the chance of electrical 

shock or accidental short circuits.

WARNING: Severe personal injury, death, and equipment 

damage can result from operating the generator in a garage, 

building, or con

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 ned space. The generator produces dangerous 

fumes when it is running. If the generator is installed in an 

RV, disable the AGS system to prevent the generator from 

starting when the RV is in a con

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 ned space.

WARNING: ENGINE EXHAUST GASSES CAN BE DEADLY. 

Install a reliable carbon monoxide alarm in your vehicle, 

building, or home before starting a generator or enabling 

the AGS. All engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide: an 

odorless, colorless gas that can cause severe personal injury/

death. Symptoms of CO poisoning: 
• dizziness, headache or throbbing temples, 
• weakness or muscular twitching, 
• sleepiness or confusion, and nausea or vomiting
If you experience any of the above symptoms, get to fresh 

air immediately. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. 

Shut down the generator and do not operate until the unit is 

inspected and repaired.

Product Safety Information

Summary of Contents for ME-AGS-N

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Version ME AGS N Automatic Generator Start for Network Versions ...

Page 2: ... to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this manual the speci cations and product functionality may change without notice Sensata Technologies assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions Restrictions on Use The ME AGS N may only be used in life support devices or systems with the express written approval of Sensata Technologies Failure of the ME AGS N can reasonably be expected to cause t...

Page 3: ...nd compartment installation Do not expose to rain snow moisture or liquids of any type Use insulated tools to reduce the chance of electrical shock or accidental short circuits WARNING Severe personal injury death and equipment damage can result from operating the generator in a garage building or con ned space The generator produces dangerous fumes when it is running If the generator is installed...

Page 4: ... performing maintenance on your batteries and inverter system Live power may be present at more than one point since an inverter utilizes both batteries and AC Turning off the inverter may not reduce this risk As long as AC power is connected it will pass through the inverter regardless of the power switch on the inverter or the ON OFF INVERTER pushbutton on the remote router Wear eye protection s...

Page 5: ... 4 11 2 6 3 Gen Start Stop Connections Terminals 1 5 6 7 8 14 2 6 4 Common Generator Wiring Diagrams 15 2 7 Warning Label 16 3 0 AGS N Controller Setup 21 3 1 Con guring the Internal AGS N Settings 21 4 0 AGS N Functional Operation 23 4 1 AGS Power Up Test 23 4 2 Generator Wiring Test 23 4 3 AGS N Controller LED Indicators 24 4 3 1 STATUS LED Indicator 24 4 3 2 READY LED Indicator 24 5 0 AGS N Con...

Page 6: ...e 2 8 Multiple Network Devices Daisy Chain 9 Figure 2 9 Connected Devices at the Same Potential 10 Figure 2 10 Generator Run Sense Options 13 Figure 2 11 Wiring to the AGS N s Terminal Block 15 Figure 2 12 Warning Label 16 Figure 2 13 Two wire Control 17 Figure 2 14 Three wire Momentary Control 18 Figure 2 15 Three wire Maintain Control 19 Figure 2 16 Three wire Momentary Control with Preheat 20 F...

Page 7: ...ads Note Only applicable to MSH and MS PAE Series inverters 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 voltage as a criteria to determine when a battery requires charging Rising Temperature Continuously monitors...

Page 8: ... detect if the generator is running The generator run signal must be from 10 to 40 volts DC and can be provided from a generator hour meter signal or a switched B terminal Info A generator run signal is not required when using Gen Type 2 Wire Standby Mode and an AGS with a revision of 5 2 or higher Remote Control A separate remote control e g ME RC ME ARC or ME RTR is required to con gure the AGS ...

Page 9: ...ews are provided to mount the AGS READY Indicator a green LED indicator that illuminates to signal that the AGS is powered Àashes if the optional temp sensor is not connected NETWORK Connection Port green label a RJ14 port 6P6C 6 position 6 contact female connection that provides the connection point for the network communication cable REMOTE Connection Port purple label a RJ14 port 6P6C 6 positio...

Page 10: ...nerator damage and to ensure reliable operation use generator models designed for unattended operation These models should also be equipped with remote operation connections and have protective systems that shut down the generator when low oil pressure over temperature starter lockout or over crank conditions occur The AGS is connected to the inverter by a 10 foot communications cable Before insta...

Page 11: ...nk s negative and generator battery s negative must be connected ME AGS N Inverting DC 12 6V 5A SE LECT T EC H A G S ME T ER S ET U P S H OR E INV E R T ER C H A R G E R INV CH G FAU L T PWR O N O F F O N O F F Magnum inverter Magnum remote Normally the inverter s battery bank Battery voltage 12v 24v 48v Figure 2 1 AGS N System Diagram ...

Page 12: ...reme temperatures Figure 2 2 shows the AGS s dimensions Remove the 8 port terminal block from the AGS Figure 1 1 Item 3 Remove the terminal by pulling it straight out Info The AGS controller can be mounted in any direction Be sure to allow ample room to access the 8 port terminal block and the NETWORK and REMOTE connection ports Note Do not plug the terminal block back into the AGS controller unti...

Page 13: ...able does not need to be connected Note The AGS s READY light Àashes if the temp sensor cable is not connected this is normal Figure 2 4 Network Communication Cable 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 TAB TAB same color same color 4 conductor telephone type opposite colors from top to bottom tabs face toward you ME AGS N 60 Remote Temp Sensor cable Figure 2 3 Remote Temp Sensor Connection 2 4 2 Network Communications...

Page 14: ...ications cable to a phone splitter and then connect the splitter to the Remote blue port on the inverter see Figure 2 5 Large inverter ME RD MS MSH MS PE MS PAE Series Connect one end of the communications cable to the AGS s RJ14 NETWORK green port Connect the other end of the communications cable to the RJ14 Network port green on the large inverter see Figure 2 6 Phone Splitter Connects AGS netwo...

Page 15: ...iding on which con guration to use review the differences in installation and ease of troubleshooting Star Configuration All the network devices connect to the inverter s Network port via a phone splitter using individual cable runs Figure 2 7 Since each device is independently connected to the inverter s MagNet or Network port problems in a cable or a device can be easily isolated and if there is...

Page 16: ...ally a minimum 16 AWG 1 31 mm2 wire is required in order to use a 5 amp fuse Info The green 8 port terminal block accepts CU AL conductors from 30 to 12 AWG 0 05 to 3 31 mm2 Figure 2 9 Connected Devices at the Same Potential 2 5 1 1 Negative Connections When connecting devices together via a network communications cable the return path i e battery negative of each battery powered device must be at...

Page 17: ... generator is running when the inverter charger communicates that it is in a charge state e g Charging Bulk Charge Absorb Charge When using the 2 Wire Standby setting and generator is autostarted by AGS the generator runs and connects to the input of the inverter This causes the inverter to begin charging which in turn communicates to the AGS via the network cable that the generator is running pre...

Page 18: ... voltage to the AGS 1 Connect a wire preferably not black or red from the generator s run sense output to Terminal 2 on the 8 port terminal block 2 Connect the negative terminal of the monitored battery bank to Terminal 4 power negative on the 8 port terminal block Ensure the negative terminal on the generator battery is referenced connected to the negative terminal on the monitored battery Info T...

Page 19: ...3 negative DC Fuse 5A max run sense AGS Terminal Block Ports 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 negative DC Fuse 5A max run sense AGS Terminal Block Ports 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 On Generator 120VAC Outlet 120VAC IN 12VDC OUT TRANSFORMER negative Option 2 Use a 120 VAC to 12 VDC step down transformer normally used to charge power equipment batteries and plug into the generator s 120 VAC output The step down transformer prov...

Page 20: ...ition systems Rather the relays are used to send a signal to operate the coil of another higher amperage device which does the actual switching of power CAUTION A fuse rated at 5 amps or less must be used to protect each of the relays The warranty does not cover damage to these relays Fuses should be located as close as possible to the generator connection A fuse must be used even if the circuit i...

Page 21: ...tored battery bank neg side connected to Terminal 4 Negative DC voltage input neg terminal from monitored battery bank pos side connected to Terminal 3 and neg side of the run sense signal pos side connected to Terminal 2 Positive run sense input 10 40 VDC only when generator is running neg side is connected to Terminal 4 Not required if Gen Type setting is 2 Wire Standby mode 3 4 5 1 2 Info The t...

Page 22: ...the switch and it returns to the RUN position i e maintain run control To shut down the generator move the switch to the OFF position i e maintain stop control 2 7 Warning Label It is unsafe to perform maintenance on the generator electrical panel if just the generator is turned off The AGS system can automatically turn on the generator and power the panel See Figure 2 12 The supplied warning labe...

Page 23: ...red battery bank voltage on 24V setting Gen Hour Meter 0 1 2 3 GEN AND POWER I O R2 Relay 1 Terminals 5 6 Delay Relay 2 Terminals 6 7 GEN RUN PERIOD RUN OFF Relay timing for Gen Type 2 Wire Maintain Mode R2 Relay 2 Time Delay time Time between start attempts 10 sec 4 sec 2 min Timing Information Total start attempts 4 Relay 3 Terminals 1 8 OFF INSI DE INSIDE Connected via communication cable to in...

Page 24: ...24 48V Gen Type 3 Wire Mode Input DC Voltage Jumper set to monitored battery bank voltage on 24V setting INSIDE INSIDE ON 4 3 2 1 GEN AND POWER I O Relay 1 Terminals 5 6 Relay 2 Terminals 6 7 Relay timing for Gen Type 3 Wire Mode STOP Time START Time Time between start attempts 10 sec 5 sec Timing Information 2 min Relay 3 Terminals 1 8 Delay START STOP STOP Start Delay Time GEN RUN PERIOD 2 sec F...

Page 25: ...ng for Gen Type Portable Mode START Time T1 Time Time between start attempts 10 sec 5 sec 2 min Timing Information Total start attempts 4 Delay Time 2 sec Relay 3 Terminals 1 8 T1 OFF RUN Delay START Delay 5 amp fuse Input DC Voltage Jumper set to monitored battery bank voltage on 24V setting Monitored battery bank 12V 24V 48V INSI DE INSIDE ON 4 3 2 1 Connected via communication cable to inverter...

Page 26: ...inals 6 7 Relay timing for Gen Type 5 Wire Mode STOP Time START Time Time between start attempts 10 sec 10 sec 4 sec Timing Information Total start attempts 2 min PREHEAT Time 25 sec Relay 3 Terminals 1 8 Start Delay Delay GEN RUN PERIOD PREHEAT START STOP STOP 4 Preheat delay time Start Delay Time 14 sec Connected via communication cable to inverter s Network port 12 24 48V Gen Type 5 Wire Mode I...

Page 27: ...DC Voltage Jumper Setting Default 12V ON 4 3 2 1 DIP Switch Gen Type Setting Default QD Mode 12 24 48V 12 24 48V ON 4 3 2 1 1 3 4 2 RY1 RY2 RY3 Revision Label Rev 12 VDC Operation jumper on bottom two pins default setting 24 VDC Operation jumper on middle two pins 48 VDC Operation jumper on top two pins DIP Switch Gen Type Setting The Gen Type setting is determined by a DIP switch actually four sm...

Page 28: ...Generator EM Series with remote control Honda Generators RMY Series Kohler DynaGen controllers Generator PT ECU 63 controller with 2 wires Powertech ON 4 3 2 1 ON 4 3 2 1 ON 4 3 2 1 T2 10 sec RY3 N O RY3 N O ON 4 3 2 1 RY1 N O RY2 N O T1 GEN RUN PD T3 T2 T3 RY3 N O RY1 N O RY2 N O T2 T1 T1 GEN RUN PD RY1 N O RY3 N O RY2 N O T3 5 sec T3 RY2 N O RY3 N O T1 T2 GEN RUN PD T1 4 sec T2 10 sec 2 Wire Sta...

Page 29: ...n once Info The green READY LED comes on solid when the AGS is powered and the temperature sensor is connected and Àashes 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 rm that all wiring from the g...

Page 30: ...is happens when the AGS s TEST button has been pressed and released or a remote control AGS setting has autostarted the generator Solid Green Indicates the generator has started successfully and is providing the gen run sense signal voltage to the AGS controller Solid Red Indicates a fault condition in which the generator either has not started or has not provided the correct run gen sense signal ...

Page 31: ...oltage not sensed to Terminal 2 Check generator to AGS start wiring or check B wiring from generator to AGS Measure DC voltage from Terminal 2 to Terminal 4 ensure DC voltage is 10 40 volts only when the generator is running STATUS Àashes green Gen start initiated Gen start initiated No problem normal operation STATUS solid green Gen run Gen is running No problem normal operation READY LED off No ...

Page 32: ... 4 Your generator may require a higher amperage start signal than what our AGS relays are rated approximately 5 amps in that case you need to supply a higher rated external relay 5 If the generator tries to start as soon as you initiate a test instead of waiting for the initial stop signal before attempting to start check the start and stop wire connections reversed 6 Remove the generator start st...

Page 33: ...e generator is running use a DC voltmeter to con rm there is 10 to 40 VDC between Terminals 2 and 4 on the AGS s green 8 port terminal Note These tests can be performed without either a remote control connected to the inverter or the network communications cable connected from the inverter to the AGS s green NETWORK port A Use a DC voltmeter to ensure you have a 10 40 VDC reading between Terminals...

Page 34: ...re correctly sensed measured by the AGS Monitored Battery Bank When autostarting the generator based on battery voltage e g start VDC the inverter s battery bank must be connected to Terminals 3 positive and 4 negative If autostarting based on any other condition e g temperature amps either the inverter battery bank or the generator s battery may be used to power the AGS controller However if diff...

Page 35: ...scharged MagWeb device monitoring through the Internet The ME MW W MagWeb Wireless and the ME MW E MagWeb Wired Ethernet are used to remotely monitor inverters and accessories The ME MW W connects to the Sensata network via a wireless data link and the ME MW E connects via a wired Ethernet data link Both provide live internet monitoring of the inverter battery monitor and the AGS Using an always o...

Page 36: ...s not cover defects in appearance be they cosmetic or decorative or any structural or non operative parts Sensata s limit of liability shall be the actual cash value of the product at the time the original purchaser returns the product for repair determined by the price paid by the original purchaser Sensata shall not be liable for any other losses or damages 4 Upon request the original purchaser ...

Page 37: ...ectly to Sensata for repair you must 1 Return the unit in the original or equivalent shipping container 2 Receive a Return Materials Authorization RMA number from the factory prior to the return of the product to Sensata 3 Place the RMA numbers clearly on the shipping container or on the packing slip When sending your product for service please ensure it is properly packaged Damage due to inadequa...

Page 38: ...64 0039 Rev B ME AGS N Owner s Manual Magnum Dimensions Products Manufactured by Sensata Technologies 2211 West Casino Rd Everett WA 98204 Phone 425 353 8833 Fax 425 353 8390 Web www Magnum Dimensions com ...

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