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4.2 Remote Switch Operation
The AGS Remote Switch (see Figure 4-2) provides information and enables
you to operate the controller. The Remote Switch receives its power from the
controller thru the communications cable and comes on automatically when
power is applied to the AGS controller.
The Remote Switch provides an ENABLE position to activate the auto gen
system, an OFF position to turn the auto gen system OFF, and a momentary
TEST position that allows the auto gen system to be tested remotely. A
STATUS indicator is also included to remotely view system status.
4.2.1 Switch positions
OFF: When the AGS Switch is placed in the OFF position; the STATUS indicator
will be off and all AGS generator start functions are disabled.
ENABLE: This is the normal operating position. When the AGS Switch
is placed in the ENABLE position, the Auto Generator Start system is acti-
vated/enabled and will now monitor battery voltage and/or temperature to
determine when to automatically start the generator.
TEST: When the AGS Switch is pushed to the momentary TEST position, the
AGS will initiate an automatic generator start/stop sequence. This test will
attempt to turn on the connected generator and allow it to run for at least
30 seconds before turning the generator off. This start/stop test is used to
confi rm that all wiring from the generator to the AGS is correct and that the
AGS is confi gured correctly for your generator type.
Info: Pushing and releasing the momentary TEST position enables
the same test as pressing and releasing the red TEST pushbutton
switch on the AGS controller.
4.2.2 STATUS LED Indicator
Blinking Green: Indicates that the AGS system is initiating a generator start
sequence. This can happen based on two conditions, either: 1) The TEST
switch (on the controller or remote switch) has been pressed and released;
or 2) The remote switch has been set to the ENABLE position and the START
TEMP °F setting and/or the START VOLTS DC setting has been reached.
Solid Green: Indicates the generator has started successfully and is providing
the required run sense voltage to terminals 2 (+) and 4 (-) of the AGS.
Solid Red: This is a fault condition to indicate that the generator has not
provided a correct Run Sense voltage to terminals 2 (+) and 4 (-) of the AGS
controller after four start attempts.
Control
Switch
STATUS
Indicator
Figure 4-2, Remote Switch Front Panel Controls and Indicators
4.0 Operation
