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ME-ARTR

Advanced Router

Owner’s Manual

(Version 4.0)

Summary of Contents for ME-ARTR

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Page 2: ...other persons may be endangered Copyright Notice Copyright 2017 by Sensata Technologies All rights reserved Permission to copy distribute and or modify this document is prohibited without express written permission from Sensata Technologies Document Information Description ME ARTR Owner s Manual Part Number and Revision 64 0091 Rev A Date Published December 2017 This is a comprehensive manual and ...

Page 3: ... possible solutions for related issues Product Safety Alerts All electrical work must be performed in accordance with local state and federal electrical codes WARNINGS All electrical work must be performed in accordance with local state and federal electric codes This product is designed for indoor compartment installation It must not be exposed to rain snow moisture or liquids of any type Use ins...

Page 4: ...g the Auxiliary Aux Relay 11 3 0 Setup 12 3 1 Power up Routine 12 3 2 Navigating the Router 12 3 3 Router Buttons and Menu Items 13 3 3 1 PORT Button and Menus 13 3 3 2 CTRL Control Button and Menus 14 3 3 3 METER Button and Menus 18 3 3 4 SETUP Button and Menus 23 3 3 5 TECH Button and Menus 43 4 0 ME ARTR Menu Maps 48 5 0 Operation 54 5 1 Front Panel 54 5 1 1 LED Indicators 54 5 1 2 LCD Display ...

Page 5: ...AGS Faults using your Router 106 9 0 Using a BMK 108 9 1 ME BMK Setup with the ME ARTR 108 9 1 1 Adjusting the Charge Efficiency Setting 108 9 2 ME BMK Operation Monitoring with the ME ARTR 109 9 2 1 How does the ME BMK Battery Monitor Operate 109 9 2 2 BMK METER Menu Items with ME ARTR 110 9 2 3 ME ARTR Router s BMK Menu Maps 112 9 2 4 BMK Status Messages with the ME ARTR 114 9 3 ME BMK Troublesh...

Page 6: ...nt Panel Features 1 Figure 1 2 Router Features front cover removed 2 Figure 2 1 System Overview 4 Figure 2 2 Router Dimensions with Front Cover 5 Figure 2 3 Router Mounting Holes and Cutout Sections back 5 Figure 2 4 Remote RJ14 Communication Cable 6 Figure 2 5 Parallel Stack RJ45 Communication Cable 6 Figure 2 6 Concealed Mounted Remote Network Cables 7 Figure 2 7 Surface Mounted Remote Network C...

Page 7: ...egend Key for Menu Maps 53 Figure 5 1 ME ARTR Front Panel Controls and Indicators 54 Figure 5 2 Aux Relay LED 55 Figure 5 3 SYSTEM Status Home Screens 57 Figure 5 4 Empty 57 Figure 5 5 Inverting Mode 57 Figure 5 6 Inverter Standby Mode 58 Figure 5 7 Off Mode 58 Figure 5 8 Searching Mode 58 Figure 5 9 Unknown Mode 58 Figure 5 10 Absorb Charging Mode 59 Figure 5 11 Bulk Charging Mode 59 Figure 5 12 ...

Page 8: ...d Slot 78 Figure 8 1 ME ARTR s AGS Configuration Access Buttons 79 Figure 8 2 AGS PORT CONTROL METER and TECH Menu Maps 99 Figure 8 3 AGS SETUP Menu Maps Section 1 100 Figure 8 4 AGS SETUP Menu Maps Section 2 101 Figure 8 5 ME AGS N Fault Message Router Screens 105 Figure 9 1 Ending Battery Voltage Versus Time 110 Figure 9 2 BMK SETUP Menu Maps 112 Figure 9 3 BMK METER Menu Maps ALL Ports 113 Figu...

Page 9: ...tuses 102 Table 8 4 AGS Router Start Statuses 103 Table 8 5 AGS Router Fault Statuses 103 Table 8 6 AGS Default Settings on ME ARTR 104 Table 9 1 BMK Router Operational Statuses 114 Table 9 2 BMK Router Fault Statuses 114 Table 11 1 ACLD Router Operational Statuses 119 Table 12 1 PT Default Settings on ME ARTR 137 Table 12 2 PT Controller Router Operational Statuses 142 Table 12 3 PT Router Relay ...

Page 10: ... settings Pressing this rotary knob allows you to select a menu item or to save a setting once it is displayed on the LCD Comm LEDs x6 At a glance LEDs that provide the connection statuses of the communication ports Front Cover Removable front frame cover allows access to the cable connections and mounting holes Figure 1 1 Front Panel Features 1 0 Introduction The ME ARTR or advanced router has ma...

Page 11: ... Relay The ME ARTR provides an Auxiliary Relay Item G below that can be programmed to work either as a voltage controlled relay stays opened or closed based on VDC and activates either as an active high or active low type relay with an adjustable time delay a SOC controlled relay stays opened or closed based on the battery s state of charge or used as an inverter fault detection relay opens if an ...

Page 12: ... are normally connected in parallel Each connected inverter must be the same model i e two MS4024PAEs use the same settings and be connected to the same battery bank If the inverters are not stacked see Appendix C 2 1 2 Installation Guidelines Before connecting any wires determine the router s cable route throughout the home or vehicle boat both to and from the inverter Always check for existing e...

Page 13: ...AE INVERTER MASTER MA SL1 SL2 SL3 P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 ME AGS N ME BMK ME ARC Stack cables x4 from router to each inverter s Stack Port red 2 2 Installation Overview The simplified system diagram shown in Figure 2 1 should be reviewed to assist you with planning and designing your installation This drawing is not intended to override or restrict any national or local electrical codes nor should it be...

Page 14: ... 8 1 3 4 5 16 2 1 4 5 8 1 5 16 1 3 8 3 8 1 1 1 16 2 7 cm 2 11 16 6 8 cm 1 3 16 3 cm 2 3 4 7 cm 6 7 16 16 4 cm 3 8 0 9 cm 8 20 3 cm 8 3 4 22 2 cm 1 2 1 3 cm 7 16 1 1 cm 5 1 2 14 cm 2 5 cm 3 3 cm 5 7 cm 4 5 cm 2 9 cm 0 8 cm 1 6 cm 3 5 cm 3 8 0 9 cm 3 8 0 9 cm A B C D 2 3 Router Dimensions Figure 2 2 Router Dimensions with Front Cover Figure 2 3 Router Mounting Holes and Cutout Sections back ...

Page 15: ...Figure 2 4 shows a REMOTE cable two are supplied This cable is 6 1 83m with a RJ14 6P4C 6 position 4 conductor telephone type male connector and a blue REMOTE label on each end It comes with 300 volt rated yellow insulation One end of this cable is connected to one of the communication ports P1 P6 on the router see Figure 2 6 or 2 7 and the other end is connected to the inverter s Remote port norm...

Page 16: ...cealed Mounted Remote Network Cables 2 5 Communications Cable Routing Before mounting the router on a wall determine whether to surface mount or to conceal the cable connections to the router The cables can be flush mounted concealed through an opening in a wall Figure 2 6 or if there is insufficient room behind the wall or no desire to cut into the wall the cables can be surface mounted Figure 2 ...

Page 17: ... cover and then use the router bezel as a template to mark the screw holes and the sections of the wall or mounting surface to remove to accommodate the routing of the communication wires Sections A D on Figure 2 9 Note If you are not routing the communication wires thru the wall there is no need to cut sections from the wall 3 Once the screw holes have been drilled and the optional wall sections ...

Page 18: ...cted directly to a remote communication port on the router If there are still open communication ports on the router connect any accessories i e an ME AGS N or ME BMK directly to the router first Then if all the router s communication ports are being used and there are additional accessories they may be connected to the Network ports on the inverters Info Any accessory connected directly to the Ne...

Page 19: ...s to hold the front cover in place see Figure 2 12 Figure 2 12 Installing the Router s Front Cover MA SL1 SL2 SL3 Figure 2 11 Connecting the Parallel Stack Cables to the Router 2 7 2 Connecting the Parallel Stack Cables To connect the parallel stack cables 1 Connect a stack cable to the Stack Accessories port on every inverter installed in parallel see Figures 2 1 2 10 2 Route the inverter connect...

Page 20: ...cted to the relay must be less than or equal to the relay s contact ratings Contact ratings 1A up to 30 VDC 25A from 31 VDC to 60 VDC An in line fuse rated up to 1 amp up to 30 VDC or 25 amp from 31 VDC to 60 VDC must be used to protect all power circuits connected to the router s Aux Relay do not fuse ground connections The fuse should be located as close as possible to the power source A fuse mu...

Page 21: ...he screen use the up and down arrows to access those choices An up arrow indicates you must rotate the SELECT knob counterclockwise to display the next line A down arrow requires a clockwise rotation If both an up and down arrow display rotate the SELECT knob clockwise or counterclockwise to display all the hidden lines See Figure 3 2 below for an example of a screen sequence IMPORTANT All setting...

Page 22: ...on the inverter An inverter or accessory must be connected to a communication port in order to be programmed and to display status information As you press the PORT button the home screen menu Home appears in the bottom right corner of the router s LCD display for each device that is communicating with the router is shown Each home screen provides information and the status of the connected device...

Page 23: ...ng sets what time of day e g 12AM to 8AM you want the inverter to connect to the incoming AC Once this time is set use the CTRL button to access the Set AC In Control menu item and select Time Connect When Time Connect is selected the inverter charger connects to AC when the time is between 12AM and 8AM Press to edit setting Press CTRL Rotate press to select Top lines show menus Bottom line shows ...

Page 24: ...from connecting because the criteria to allow the AC input to connect AC In is based on time VDC or SOC may not have been met Note This is true unless using an inverter that has two independent AC inputs one for grid and the other for generator i e MSH4024RE because the AC In Control features only work with the GRID IN AC1 input Time Connect Incoming AC only connects when the time of day is betwee...

Page 25: ...erter charger status displays Float Charging or Silent if battery type CC CV is selected Info If battery type CC CV is chosen the Start Float selection transfers the charger to Silent mode unless Hold CV Chg Volts is selected then the charger enters the Constant Current charge mode Start Bulk This selection restarts the Bulk charge cycle from any stage in the charge cycle as long as AC is present ...

Page 26: ...imes Refer to the SETUP 01F ARTR Aux Relay menu on pages 24 25 for more information on these settings Auto VDC BTS Comp Same as the Auto VDC setting However it compensates the voltage settings based on the battery temperature reading when the BTS Battery Temp Sensor is used Example The Open Volts setting is 26 2 the Close Volts setting is 25 1 and the BTS temperature is 50 F 10 C a voltage compens...

Page 27: ... is 1 5 with a 0 1 VDC resolution 01B Inv Chg DC Amps This meter displays the inverter or charger amps and is shown as a DC value A negative number indicates the inverter is powering the inverter loads and shows how much current is being removed from the battery inverter amps A positive number indicates the amount of current delivered to the batteries charger amps from the AC input source This met...

Page 28: ...20V 1200W load on the inverter Load Support Mode example 10A input amps minus 10A inverter amps 20A load amps see Figure 3 8 A Load Amps of 20A means 20A x 120V 2400W load on the inverter For MS PAE and MS PE Series inverters The Load Amps value is shown as 120VAC current even though there may be 240VAC loads and is calculated differently based on the mode When in inverter mode the Load Amps value...

Page 29: ...ed based on the battery type that is selected under the SETUP 03C Battery Type menu a If the battery type is CC CV the Set Max CC CV Charge Time setting is available to set after the CV Chg Done Time or Amps is selected under the SETUP 03C Battery Type CC CV menu b If the battery type is not CC CV the SETUP 03E Max Charge Time menu is available to set the maximum charge time 03B Days Since Absorb ...

Page 30: ... Input 20 Amps AC x Current to power the AC loads AC Load 10 Amps AC x Current to charge battery Inv Chg Amps 10 Amps AC MAGNUM INVERTER AC Input 20 Amps AC A AC Load 10 Amps AC Inv Chg Amps 10 Amps AC A Inverter Amp meters A A AC CURRENT GRID GEN DC CURRENT BATTERY INVERTER AC LOADS 120ADC TO BATT 20AAC FROM GRID 10AAC TO LOADS 02B AC Amps AC Load 10 AAC AC Input 20 AAC P1 Read AC METER 02C Inv C...

Page 31: ...well 02I Input Volts AC2 Refer to menu maps in Figure 4 2 METER 03 Timers 03A Charge Time See information for 03A Charge Time menu in previous section 03B Days Since See information for 03B Days Since menu in previous section Figure 3 10 Accessing Port specific METER Menus Press hold 3 secs METER Press to view meters Inverting 25 6VDC 20ADC ALL System Home To access System Home screen Press the PO...

Page 32: ...P 01 System Setup The following menus are used to set up the router clock and screen 01A System Clock Date The router s real time clock must be set for proper operation of some features such as the SETUP button s 02C AC In Time 04B Gen Run Time 04G Gen Quiet Time 04H Gen Exercise menus and the TECH button s 05 Fault History menu items IMPORTANT It is very important that you set the time clock and ...

Page 33: ...emp menu the SETUP button s 04E Gen Run Temp menu and the TECH button s 01 INV Temperatures menu Default setting Fahrenheit Range Fahrenheit Celsius 01E Viewing Ports The Viewing Ports menu item sets the device home screen i e Port Home to either automatically scroll through each active connected port or requires you to manually select each port Selecting and adjusting the seconds enables the Auto...

Page 34: ...dicator turns off 01G ARTR Relay SOC The ARTR Aux Relay becomes a battery SOC controlled relay when Auto SOC is selected from the CTRL 04 ARTR Aux Relay menu It can be programmed to open or close on the battery s State of Charge using the following settings Note Requires a ME BMK Battery monitor to provide SOC values to the inverter If BMK not installed No BMK Present displays Open The battery SOC...

Page 35: ...his feature is used to help save battery power by reducing the inverter s output to search pulses when there is no detectable load If a load greater than the wattage level setting turns on while the inverter is searching the inverter will start inverting to provide full voltage on its output Should I use the Search Watts feature If the inverter can spend a great deal of time searching to reduce th...

Page 36: ...erter discharges the batteries which allows the batteries to have a longer life The down side to a higher LBCO setting is that you need to charge more often to prevent the inverter from shutting off in Fault mode 02C AC In Time This feature allows you to connect to the local power utility at a predetermined time of day When the current time falls within the set times the inverter charger connects ...

Page 37: ... voltage drops to the Connect volts setting the inverter connects to the utility to continue powering the loads connected to the inverter s output and to charge the battery When the energy source can again deliver enough power to raise the battery voltage to the Disconnect volts setting the inverter disconnects from the utility and again powers the inverter loads from the battery Where should I se...

Page 38: ...t disconnect from the incoming AC because the battery may not be charged to a high enough SOC level to meet the Disconnect SOC setting 1 The AC In VDC and AC In SOC features allow you to optimize the use of another energy source i e solar wind and or hydro and only allow the use of the utility power when the energy source is not able to keep up with the load demands under normal conditions e g clo...

Page 39: ...nd the Master and Slave 1 each run 1500W sharing the 3000W load equally between them Now if the 1000W load is turned off reducing the total system load to 2000W again Slave 1 turns off and only the Master inverter is running the 2000W load Should I use the Parallel Threshold feature Depends on the application Most applications set a threshold level such that the connected slave inverters come on o...

Page 40: ...pending on your inverter charger model as described below ME MS and RD Series These models connect to a single AC source and have two inputs HOT IN 1 and HOT IN 2 but the current is only monitored on HOT IN 1 On these models when wired as a dual in configuration or as a single in configuration with only the HOT IN 1 connected the AC Input Amps setting should be set to the size of the AC circuit br...

Page 41: ...r having two independent AC source inputs AC1 GRID and AC2 GEN with independent VAC dropout settings for each input The Set Low VAC Dropout screen only displays both the AC1 and AC2 fields if the router is connected to the MSH4024RE Set Low VAC Dropout AC1 and AC2 The AC1 setting determines at what AC voltage from the AC1 to NEUT terminals the inverter charger connects to or disengages from the in...

Page 42: ...rature Table 3 1 Battery Type to Charge Voltages Battery Type Inverter Voltage Absorption Voltage Float Voltage Equalization Voltage Fixed Voltage GEL 12 VDC 14 1 VDC 13 6 VDC 14 1 VDC1 24 VDC 28 2 VDC 27 2 VDC 28 2 VDC1 48 VDC 56 4 VDC 54 4 VDC 56 4 VDC1 Flooded 12 VDC 14 6 VDC 13 4 VDC 15 5 VDC 24 VDC 29 2 VDC 26 8 VDC 31 0 VDC 48 VDC 58 4 VDC 53 6 VDC 62 0 VDC AGM12 12 VDC 14 3 VDC 13 1 VDC 15 ...

Page 43: ...g Done Amps or Hold CV Chg Volts selections These selections determine when the second stage of charging Constant Voltage is finished If using the CV Charge Done Time or CV Charge Done Amps selections once the constant voltage charge cycle is finished it transitions to a Silent charge stage During the Silent charge mode charging is automatically stopped but battery voltage is still monitored The c...

Page 44: ...re connected directly to the batteries it is not recommended that you use the CV Charge Done Amps setting DC loads cause the charger to increase the amperage delivered to the battery bank in order to charge the batteries and to run the DC loads This scenario could result in overcharging the batteries since the done amps reading will be skewed by the DC loads Set CV Charge Done Amps This setting de...

Page 45: ...restarts and recharges to the CV Chg Volts setting This setting should be at the lowest DC volts level that you want the batteries to fall before starting a new charge Default DC Volts to Recharge 12 0 12v 24 0 Volts 24v 48 0 Volts 48v Range 12 0 16 0 Volts 12v 24 0 32 0 Volts 24v 48 0 64 0 Volts 48v Set Battery Type Custom This selection allows you to individually adjust the float absorb and equa...

Page 46: ...he battery charge process that attempts to fully charge the batteries Note If CC CV Controlled displays on this menu s screen you will not be able to adjust the settings as CC CV has been selected as the battery type from the 03C Battery Type menu Default Absorb Done Time CAUTION If the Absorption stage is short or terminated the batteries may not receive a full charge In contrast if the Absorptio...

Page 47: ... is used If a battery monitor is not installed this setting relies on the METER menu s 01B Inv Chg DC Amps value to determine when to transfer out of Absorption Charge mode When a battery monitor is installed the Absorb Done Amps setting relies on the METER menu s 05C DC Amps BMK value to determine when to transfer out of Absorption Charge mode This is the most accurate DC amperage measurement Set...

Page 48: ...ne where to set my Maximum Charge Rate Generally set to a C 5 rate C total AH capacity of battery bank using the 20 hour AH rate The C 5 rate is usually used when the objective is to quickly charge the batteries i e 400 AH 5 80 amp maximum charge rate A lower rate such as C 20 is used when the batteries need to be charged as slow as possible C 5 or C 20 rate charge rates are commonly expressed as ...

Page 49: ...ry voltages are the fully charged voltages of a battery at rest Info When Multi Stage is selected and the charger goes to Full Charge mode if another charge source such as PV or wind is charging the batteries above the fully charged voltage the charger remains in the Full Charge stage Why should I use Multi Stage Multi Stage is the most commonly used charge mode It is suitable for most application...

Page 50: ... Charge Float Charging Voltage Current Max Charge Amps ReFloat Volts restarts Float Charging for 4 hours then back to Full Charge CURRENT VOLTAGE TIME Absorb Volts Float Volts Absorb Done Time Amps or SOC Absorb Done Time Amps or SOC Final Charge Stage Silent First Stage Second Stage Final Stage First Stage Second Stage Final Stage Final Charge Stage Multi Stage First Stage Second Stage Final Stag...

Page 51: ...is enabled the charger automatically goes into the Bulk charge mode each time AC is connected to the inverter s AC input Default setting Disabled Range Enabled Disabled Why should I enable the Always Start Charge in Bulk setting Normally when an AC source is connected to the inverter s AC input the inverter makes a decision on which charge mode to enter based on the battery voltage level If the ba...

Page 52: ...chnicians in troubleshooting It also provides access to system information allows you to update the router s firmware and provides an option to return all system settings to the original factory default values See Figure 3 17 below Press to edit setting if available Press TECH Rotate to desired selection Top line shows menu Bottom line shows port and menu item 01A INV BTS Temp 1 82F 2 3 4 5 6 ALL ...

Page 53: ...fault history records are retained even if power is removed from the router INV Faults Select to display a history of the last nine inverter faults AGS Faults Select to display a history of the last nine AGS faults PT Faults Select to display a history of the last nine PT faults Clear All Faults Select to clear all recorded fault history Per directions on screen press and hold the SELECT knob for ...

Page 54: ... occurred and the time the fault occurred Figure 3 19 second screen right graphic Top line displays fault history number second screen B and recorded fault mode Second Third line display transformer battery and FETs temperatures at time of fault Bottom line displays port that fault occurred at the date the fault occurred and the time the fault occurred Controller ID H1A PT Fault History Bulk No Pw...

Page 55: ...ETUP Menu When the PIN is Set and Locked When you press the SETUP button and SETUP Menu Enter PIN displays this indicates that a PIN has been set and the SETUP button menus are locked The correct PIN must now be entered in order to access the menu If the incorrect PIN is entered Incorrect PIN displays There is no limit on how many attempts can be made to enter the correct PIN number From the SETUP...

Page 56: ...rty network device is currently controlling one of the allowable router functions third party functions displayed as a number This number can be used by Tech Support to determine what code is controlling the router TECH 08 Show all Menus This menu enables you to have the router display all available screens YES or to just display those screens that pertain to the devices and accessories currently ...

Page 57: ...y Monitor FacFault 103AHrs 27 22VDC 101 4ADC P4 BMK Home R R R R R R R R Note PORT displays shown are examples Your displays will depend on the particular devices connected and the ports to which you choose to connect them CTRL 01 AC In Control 02 Charger Control 03 Gen Control ALL Select CTRL 01 AC In Control Auto Connect ALL View ACI CTRL Set AC In Control Auto Connect ALL edit ACI CTRL 01 AC In...

Page 58: ...ers P1 Select INV METER Note Shaded displays below apply to MS PAE MS PE or MSH model inverters only Exceptions The 02H display only appears if a MSH model inverter is connected The 02I display only appears if a MSH RE model is connected P P P R R R R R R R R R R R R R 02C Inv Chg Amps In Out of Battery 10 Amps AC P1 Read AC METER 02B AC Amps AC Load 20 AAC AC Input 30 AAC P1 Read AC METER 02A AC ...

Page 59: ... View SYS SETUP 01J Link PT Charge Settings YES ALL View SYS SETUP R R 01 System Setup 02 Inverter Setup 03 Charger Setup ALL Select SETUP 02A Search Watts Sensitivity 5 Watts ALL View INV SETUP 02B Low Battery Cut Out LBCO Volts 20 0 Volts ALL View INV SETUP 02C AC In Time Connect 6 00AM Disconnect 6 00PM ALL View INV SETUP 02D AC In Volts DC Connect 22 0V Disconnect 28 2V ALL View INV SETUP P OF...

Page 60: ...hat no changes can be made to this menu The following menus may display this way 03D Absorb Done 03E Max Charge and 03F Final Charge Stage 03D Absorb Done CC CV Controlled ALL View CHG SETUP 03E Max Charge Rate 100 Time 12 0Hrs ALL View CHG SETUP 03D Absorb Done Time 2 0 Hours ALL View CHG SETUP Time 0 1 25 5 Hours Amps 0 250 ADC SOC 50 100 Rate 0 100 Time OFF 0 1 25 5 03F Final Charge Stage Multi...

Page 61: ...s to 05 Fault History screen once all fault history clears and the SELECT button is released NO YES P P Note If a PIN already set you must enter the current PIN in order to change the PIN or to select the SETUP Unlocked Locked options P X5 secs 01D AGS Sensor Temp 1 82F 2 3 4 5 6 ALL Read TECH R R 01E ACLD Temperature 1 72F 2 3 4 5 6 ALL Read TECH 01F PT Temps x7 BTS 82F FETs F Inductor F SYS View...

Page 62: ...Sensitivity 5 Watts ALL View INV SETUP Menu Headings Menu Port Display Type R Set Search Watts Sensitivity 5 Watts ALL edit INV SETUP P Device Setting Settings Range Figure 4 7 Legend Key for Menu Maps Screen definitions Device Displays the device being monitored or adjusted Such as Inverter INV Automatic Generator Start AGS Battery Monitor BMK Remote Control RC AC Load Diversion ACLD Device Menu ...

Page 63: ...he LED indicators 5 1 2 LCD Display The LCD display is used for setting up the system operation as well as viewing current system operating status and fault conditions This display has four lines of alphanumeric characters and features a backlight that can be set to turn off to conserve power Top line provides inverter charger status or system status which is detailed in this section Second line d...

Page 64: ...also allows the factory default settings for the inverter charger and any connected accessory to be restored See Section 3 3 5 for more information 5 1 5 Rotary SELECT Knob The rotary SELECT knob is used to view and select various menu items and settings displayed on the LCD screen Turn clockwise counterclockwise to view the different menu items and available settings Press the SELECT knob to sele...

Page 65: ...de ensure the green INV LED is ON or inverter power will NOT be available to run your critical loads if the external AC power is interrupted Charger Standby While the charger is actively charging press the ON OFF CHARGER button to switch the charger to Charger Standby When in Charger Standby the incoming AC is still available on the inverter s output but the charger is not allowed to charge The LC...

Page 66: ...EDs are off Figure 5 4 Empty Empty No device is connected to the router port Note This status differs from a No Inverter Found fault status Power is present but no information is being received from the router port FAULT PWR CHG INV 1 Empty 2 Empty 3 INV 4 Empty 5 Empty 6 Empty ALL Port Home Note Statuses are abbreviated on the All PORTs and Accessory PORTs Home screens FAULT PWR CHG INV Inverting...

Page 67: ...charger has sent a fault code that cannot be determined by the router Remedy Call the Technical Support department at Sensata 425 353 8833 for assistance in determining and understanding the actual fault status 5 3 2 Charger Mode Status Messages When AC power utility or generator is connected to the inverter charger it monitors the AC input for acceptable voltage Once AC input is accepted the AC t...

Page 68: ...rge until the absorb voltage determined by the SETUP button s 03C Battery Type menu setting or the 03E Max Charge Time setting is reached Figure 5 11 Bulk Charging Mode FAULT PWR CHG INV Charger Standby Settings Info Figure 5 12 Charger Standby Mode Charging appears on LCD PWR green and CHG green LEDs are on solid FAULT red LED is off and INV green LED could be on or off FAULT PWR CHG INV Charging...

Page 69: ...e Amps or SOC or 03E Max Charge Time setting is reached Note This status only displays if CC CV has been selected from the SETUP button s 03C Battery Type menu Equalizing appears on LCD PWR green and CHG green LEDs are on solid FAULT red LED is off and INV green LED could be on or off Equalizing Equalize This display indicates the charger is delivering the equalize voltage to the batteries based o...

Page 70: ... red LED is off and INV green LED could be on or off Figure 5 18 Full Charge Mode CAUTION During Equalizing mode the batteries begin gassing and bubbling vigorously which consumes water Ensure each cell has adequate distilled water levels prior to equalizing and add water as needed after equalizing CAUTION Ensure your batteries can be equalized Only do so if permitted by your battery manufacturer ...

Page 71: ... blinks Fault red LED is off and INV green LED is on solid FAULT PWR CHG INV Load Support VDC Settings Info Figure 5 20 Load Support VDC Mode Load Support VDC LS VDC This display indicates the Load Support Volts DC feature is active because an external DC source solar wind etc is providing more current than needed causing battery voltage to rise The inverter charger reduces incoming AC current to ...

Page 72: ... Disabled setting is selected from the CTRL 01 AC In Control menu Gen Cooldown The ME AGS N has commanded a generator to run but the inverter does not connect to the generator s AC output until the generator cooldown time is complete Note Requires the optional ME AGS N Auto Gen Start module to be connected FAULT PWR CHG INV Gen Cooldown Settings Info Gen Cooldown appears on LCD PWR green LED is on...

Page 73: ...ry Type CC CV is selected The charger was forced to transition to the Silent charge stage because the charger had been in Constant Current and Constant Voltage charge modes longer than the Max Charge Time setting under the Chg Done Time or Amps selection If SETUP 03C Battery Type CC CV is not selected The charger was forced to transition to the final charge stage Float Silent or Full Charge as set...

Page 74: ...to connect to the incoming AC FAULT PWR CHG INV Time Connect Settings Info Figure 5 29 Time Connect Mode VDC Connect appears on LCD PWR green LED is on solid and CHG green LED blinks FAULT PWR CHG INV VDC Connect Settings Info Figure 5 30 VDC Connect Mode VDC Connect AC power is present at the inverter s AC input but not allowed to connect The battery voltage needs to fall below the Connect volts ...

Page 75: ...unit shuts down because of this fault condition an inverter reset or power down is required to resume operation see Sections 6 2 6 3 Remedy This fault usually occurs because the inverter s AC output wiring is connected to the incoming AC source either hardwired or through a switch breaker When this fault happens all system wiring should be re checked to ensure the incoming hot and or neutral wires...

Page 76: ...he battery charger Once this happens the fault automatically resets Remedy Remove all incoming AC to the inverter s input then check DC voltage on the inverter s DC terminals and compare it with the DC voltage on the battery bank These two voltages should be very close 0 5 VDC difference If not check to ensure all connections are tight and the fuse circuit breaker between the inverter and battery ...

Page 77: ...is fault indicates a communication error has occurred between the inverter s internal onboard microprocessors When the unit shuts down because of this fault condition perform an inverter reset or power down the inverter Sections 6 2 6 3 Remedy After performing the reset turn the inverter on If the fault does not clear after the reset the inverter may require service High Battery HighBatt The inver...

Page 78: ...CHG INV Low Battery Settings Info Figure 5 40 Low Battery Fault No Inverter Found appears on the LCD and the FAULT red LED is on The PWR green CHG green and INV green LEDs are off No Inverter Found Empty This fault indicates communication data from the inverter s Remote blue or Network green connection to the router s remote port P1 P6 is missing Remedy Check for the following conditions that can ...

Page 79: ...mponents FETs and or transformer have exceeded their safe temperature operating range Unit automatically restarts and continues operation once it cools Remedy If the fault occurs while inverting reduce the load on the inverter If it occurs while charging turn down the charge rate If this fault happens often ensure the inverter is not in a hot area has proper ventilation and the cooling fans are wo...

Page 80: ...ol down After the inverter has cooled down reconnect the DC side batteries If a the Tfmr Overtemp fault returns or the display reads No Inverter Found then the inverter requires service repair b the inverter is now working ensure the inverter is in a cool location has adequate ventilation and the internal cooling fans are operational Unknown Fault appears on the LCD and the FAULT red LED is on The...

Page 81: ... router that is not possible on a single inverter installation Refer to the following fault messages to help troubleshoot the inverters FAULT PWR CHG INV Stack Mode Fault Settings Info Stack Mode Fault appears on the LCD and the FAULT red LED is on The PWR green CHG green and INV green LEDs are off Figure 5 48 Stack Mode Fault Stack Mode Fault Stk Mode This unit has detected a problem with another...

Page 82: ... PWR CHG INV Internal Relay Settings Info Internal Relay IntRelay This fault displays when the internal AC transfer relay is not closed while charging Figure 5 53 Internal Relay Fault Internal Bridge Int Brdg This fault message displays when the FET bridge shuts down after the inverter has been inverting the inverter output circuit can no longer detect any AC output voltage or current Internal Bri...

Page 83: ...safety feature has been enabled causing the charger to enter the Float or Silent charge mode to prevent the charger from holding the batteries at a high voltage for a prolonged period of time Note To reset the green CHG LED and the Max Charge Time display either reconnect the AC input and start the Charging status or start another Bulk EQ or Constant Current charge cycle BLINKING displays Reminder...

Page 84: ...m inverter Ensure inverter batteries are connected and inverter is operating correctly Inverter should be able to invert and power AC loads from batteries ensure no AC power is connected to the inverter AC inputs LEDs and backlight are off Router is in Power Save mode Press any button to reactivate router or turn Power Save mode to OFF to keep the LEDs and backlight on Router is non functional no ...

Page 85: ...al charge stage e g Bulk Charging Absorb Charging Float Charging etc Charger not charging even though CHG LED is on steady and the unit says Bulk Charging or Absorb Charging Check the DC amps meter and DC voltmeter on the router display It should be 80 or more of rated charge current if the battery voltage is under 14 0 VDC 28 0 VDC on 24 volt models or 48 0 VDC for 48 volt models If not check the...

Page 86: ...er and resume operation Info If DC disconnects are not used there may be a momentary spark when the positive battery cable is connected to the inverter s terminal This is normal and indicates that the inverter s internal capacitors are being charged 6 2 Performing an Inverter Reset Press and hold the Power ON OFF button see Figure 6 1 for approximately fifteen 15 seconds until the Charging Inverti...

Page 87: ...irmware updates are provided to improve performance fix issues add new features or change functionality Once the necessary update files are downloaded from our website to the micro SD card the card is inserted in the SD card slot on the router Figure 7 1 and the update process is initiated using the advanced router s TECH 09 Load New Firmware menu see below Figure 7 1 ME ARTR Router s Firmware SD ...

Page 88: ...he appropriate section 8 1 ME AGS N Setup with the ME ARTR page 82 8 2 ME AGS N Operation Monitoring with the ME ARTR page 94 8 3 ME AGS N Router Troubleshooting with the ME ARTR page 105 IMPORTANT The AGS must be a network version ME AGS N and must be connected and communicating with the ME ARTR in order to set up and or control the AGS If the AGS is not communicating No AGS Present appears when ...

Page 89: ... Amps OFF Start AC Amps 5 60 Amps Vers 5 0 Stop AC Amps 4 59 Amps Start Stop Delay 0 127 secs 1 127 mins 04D Gen Run SOC OFF Start SOC 20 99 Vers 5 0 Stop SOC 21 100 04E Gen Run Temp OFF Ext Input Start Temp 65 95F 18 35C Vers 5 0 Run Time 0 5 25 5 Hrs 04F Max Gen Run Time OFF 0 1 25 5 Hrs Vers 5 2 04G Gen Quiet Time OFF Begin End Time 12 00AM 11 45PM Vers 5 0 OFF Topoff 30 60 90 120 Mins 04H Gen ...

Page 90: ...hen the battery State of Charge SOC is higher 04D Gen Run SOC 85 Starts when temperature increases Stops after a set time period 04E Gen Run Temp 86 Note Only applicable to MS PAE MS PE MSH M and MSH RE Series inverters Note Autostart autostop conditions using SOC require the ME BMK battery monitor to be installed Table 8 2 ME ARTR Autostart Autostop Matrix 8 1 ME AGS N Setup with the ME ARTR To a...

Page 91: ... battery chart shows that 12 2 VDC is considered 50 SOC This voltage is a battery at rest meaning it has no load connected and has been at rest for a minimum of 30 min While this voltage is accurate under these at rest conditions this same voltage with a load applied means the battery is well above 50 SOC and should be set much lower However the larger the battery bank the less the voltage is affe...

Page 92: ...rb charge voltage will increase So the Stop Volts setting should be set well above the absorb voltage setting 5V above for 12 volt systems If you are normally in a hot climate 95 F 35 C the actual absorb charge voltage will decrease In that case the Stop Volts setting should be set well below the absorb voltage setting 5V below for 12 volt systems A simpler way to charge the batteries to 80 85 and...

Page 93: ...s the generator based on the amount of AC amps needed to handle the inverter load the inverter is running Info The METER button s 02C System AC Amps AC Load menu is used to determine how much load the inverter is currently running when in Inverter mode Info The 04C Gen Run AC Amps menu is only applicable to Magnum s MS PAE MS PE and MSH Series inverters Set Gen Run AC Amps Start AC Amps This setti...

Page 94: ...top AC Amps menu to 20A with a 60 second delay using Stop Delay setting After 60 seconds of detecting a larger than 25A load on the inverter the generator autostarts and powers the loads and recharges the batteries Once the AC amps load drops below 20A for 60 seconds the gen turns off SETUP 04D Gen Run SOC Menu This menu starts and stops the generator based on the SOC State of Charge reading from ...

Page 95: ...tomatically start the generator either from an external temperature sensor or by receiving an external input command from an A C thermostat typically to power an A C unit for cooling based on an increase in temperature Note This temperature autostart feature requires that the AGS s remote temp sensor cable or an optional ME PT1 or ME PT2 pigtail adapter be connected to the AGS s REMOTE purple port...

Page 96: ...tor autostart sequence Info The ME PT1 requires a 12 volt to common ground input and the ME PT2 requires a two terminal dry contact input Without any connection to an external control circuit the remote temperature sensor cable must be used This cable is provided with the AGS and is 60 in length with the sensor wired to the end and covered with heat shrink The sensor must be placed in the location...

Page 97: ...n time Info If the generator is stopped due to the Max Gen Run Time parameter being met the status becomes Fault MaxRn and does not autostart again until you clear the fault by selecting OFF under the CTRL 03 Gen Control menu SETUP 04G Gen Quiet Time Menu This menu is used to enable the Quiet Time feature and to set the period of time each day in which the generator is not allowed to automatically...

Page 98: ...he Quiet Time Topoff feature also autostarts the generator if the battery s SOC is within 4 or less of reaching the 04D Gen Run SOC start parameter during the topoff time period Where should I set Quiet Time Topoff Normally setting Quiet Time topoff to 30 or 60 minutes is a good idea In cases where the DC or inverter loads are unusually high or the SOC autostart setting is low which may cause the ...

Page 99: ...C power or if you only use your generator a few days out of the year enabling the Gen Exercise feature is recommended How often and how long should I exercise my generator To maximize reliability and minimize repairs exercise your generator at least once per month This applies to both gas and diesel generators When generators sit unused for as little as 30 days moisture can build up Also the fuel ...

Page 100: ...i e warm up before it connects to the inverter charger or powers the battery charger and any pass thru loads Most generators need to warm up before a load is supplied similar to warming up your car before driving it This menu s cooldown setting allows the generator to continue to run unloaded after it disconnects from the inverter and prior to autostopping i e cool down Allowing the generator to c...

Page 101: ...ay Default setting Start Gen Days OFF Range OFF 1 255 Days Info The Start Gen Days setting must be between 1 255 days in order to enable the Gen 100 SOC Start feature Set Gen 100 SOC Start Time This menu sets the time of day the generator autostarts once the Start Gen Days setting is met Range 12 00AM 11 45PM 15 minute increments Why should I use the Gen 100 SOC Start feature In installations that...

Page 102: ...03 Gen Control setting to OFF If your AGS gen system started and the STATUS LED on the AGS module turns solid green after two minutes then the wiring from the AGS to the generator is correct You can now enable the AGS by setting the 03 Gen Control setting to AUTO in your router see Section 8 2 1 If the router displays a generator fault or the AGS module s STATUS LED continues to blink or shows a f...

Page 103: ...tarts the generator by sending a start command from the AGS Once the generator is started it must be manually stopped either from an external stop switch or by selecting OFF from the 03 Gen Control menu which sends a stop command from the AGS module Info When ON is selected the Magnum inverter will not attempt to accept the generator AC voltage until the warm up period if set is satisfied Info The...

Page 104: ...o the LOWEST numbered port For example if an AGS is connected to the network port on an inverter that is connected to Port 2 P2Acc and another AGS is connected to Port 3 on the router P3 the System Home screen will show the information from the AGS connected to P2Acc Fault Status Fault Temp Fault Time Daily Fault Topoff Fault Amp Fault Exercise Fault Gen Run Fault MaxRn Fault SOC Fault Test Fault ...

Page 105: ...d by the SETUP 04F Max Gen Run Time menu to determine the generator s maximum run time when started automatically METER 04D AGS Sensor Temp Menu When the AGS remote temp sensor included with AGS but use is optional is connected to the AGS s REMOTE purple port this read only menu displays the temperature of the temp sensor If the temperature around the sensor is a very high 104F the display will sh...

Page 106: ... has run from a specific point for example after the generator has been serviced Note The Gen Hour Meter menu s timer starts when the gen run sense voltage 10 40 volts DC from the generator to Pin 2 and Pin 4 is present on the AGS module Info The Gen Hour Meter menu s timer can register elapsed time up to 65 000 hours and can be reset to 0 Hours by pressing and holding the SELECT button for 3 secs...

Page 107: ...ow to the right of the current setting 4 Turn and press the SELECT knob to select the ON setting The selection arrow appears to the right of the screen The generator should start at this time If the generator does not start as expected refer to Section 8 3 To manually stop the generator From the AGS Home screen to access refer to Section 8 1 1 1 1 Press the CTRL button 2 Turn the SELECT knob to th...

Page 108: ...m 2 3 4 5 6 ALL Read AGS METER R R R 04D AGS Sensor Temp 1 TS 0 2 3 4 5 6 ALL Read AGS METER 04E Since Run Days 1 140 2 3 4 5 6 ALL Read AGS METER R R 03 Timers 04 AGS Meters 05 BMK Meters ALL Select METER 04F Since 100 Days 1 15 2 3 4 5 6 ALL Read AGS METER 04G Gen Hour Meter 1 140 2 3 4 5 6 ALL Reset AGS METER 04G Gen Hour Meter 1 10 2 3 4 5 6 ALL View AGS METER R ALL Ports METER displays 2 secs...

Page 109: ...ETUP Set Gen Run Time Start Daily 11 30AM Stop Daily 10 00PM P6 edit AGS SETUP 04C Gen Run AC Amps Start 25A 120secs Stop 4A 120secs P6 View AGS SETUP P P Start OFF 18 0 31 8 Stop 18 2 32 0 Float R P OFF Start Stop Time 12 00AM 11 45PM R Set Gen Run AC Amps Start AC Amps 25A Stop AC Amps 4A P6 edit AGS SETUP P Set Amps Delay Time Start Delay 120secs Stop Delay 120secs P6 edit AGS SETUP P Start Amp...

Page 110: ...GS SETUP menu continued from previous page R P Set Time to Topoff Battery before Quiet Time 30 Minutes P6 edit AGS SETUP OFF 12 00AM 11 45PM OFF 30 60 90 120 Mins Set Gen Exercise Run Time 1 0 Hours P6 edit AGS SETUP 0 127 secs 1 127 mins 04J Gen 100 SOC Start Gen if SOC not 100 every 3 Days P6 View AGS SETUP Set Gen 100 SOC Start Gen Days 3 Start Time 8 00AM P6 edit AGS SETUP P R OFF Days 1 255 T...

Page 111: ...GS is attempting to start the generator and a time period has been set under the SETUP 04I Gen No Load Time setting Once the AGS status displays as Warm up the inverter charger s AC input ignores any incoming AC power This prevents the inverter charger from loading the generator during warm up Once the AGS confirms the generator is running the warm up time setting must be met before the generator ...

Page 112: ...s 8 2 6 3 AGS Router Fault Statuses The following Fault statuses indicate that the generator wasn t able to start based on an expected autostart condition Refer to Section 8 3 2 Resolving AGS Faults using your Router for help in diagnosing the problem Table 8 5 AGS Router Fault Statuses Status Description Fault Amp Falt Amp or FAmp The generator failed to start in Start Amps mode Fault Exercise Fa...

Page 113: ...4J Gen 100 SOC OFF MS PAE MS PE and MSH Series models only Table 8 6 AGS Default Settings on ME ARTR 8 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 8 3 ME AGS N Router Troubleshooting with the ME ARTR When the 03 Gen Control setting on the ME ARTR is in the OFF position all generator autostart funct...

Page 114: ... 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 first air conditioner When the generator starts successfully the ...

Page 115: ...p parameters that are active or enabled can be satisfied before the SETUP 04F Max Gen Run Time setting is reached If using the SETUP 04A Gen Run Volts DC menu s parameters with a battery voltage setting to autostop ensure the autostop voltage is less than the temperature compensated absorb charge voltage with the Float setting to autostop ensure the time that the charger is in the Bulk Charge and ...

Page 116: ...ailed to autostart and run per the 04B Gen Run Time menu s start parameters Fault Topoff The generator failed to autostart and run per the 04G Gen Quiet Time menu s Topoff start parameters Fault VDC The generator failed to autostart and run per the 04A Gen Run Volts DC menu s start parameters Fault 100 SOC The generator failed to autostart and run per the 04J Gen 100 SOC menu s start parameters Re...

Page 117: ...d The charge efficiency setting compensates the AH I O AHrs In Out reading by ensuring the AHrs returned to the battery are greater than the AHrs removed Example AH I O display reads 000 When powering a 25 amp load for two hours the display will show 050 You have discharged 50 AHrs 2 x 25 from the battery If the charge efficiency setting is 95 then as you begin charging and return 50 AHrs the AH I...

Page 118: ...capacity The batteries should be deep cycle type and rated either by AHrs or reserve capacity in minutes Amp hour AH capacity is a measurement of how many amps a battery can deliver for a specified length of time usually 20 hours until the voltage achieves 1 75 VDC cell at 80 F 27 C Reserve Capacity RC is a measure of how many minutes a battery can deliver a certain amount of current usually 25A a...

Page 119: ... values After the batteries have reached 100 SOC and have discharged 0 5 of the battery capacity setting the charge efficiency value is recalculated and the Amp Hours In Out read out resets to the recalculated value Info To help maintain accuracy of the METER 05A BMK SOC display and keep the batteries in good condition they must be charged to 100 occasionally x1 week 9 2 2 BMK METER Menu Items wit...

Page 120: ...play correlates with the SETUP 05B AmpHrs Size setting to determine the 05A BMK SOC display Example running a 10 amp load for three hours the display shows 30 AH When you begin charging the display will count from 30 AHrs back toward 0 AHrs METER 05E Resettable AHrs This meter displays the total AHrs removed from the battery since the sense module was first connected or since last reset This displ...

Page 121: ...100 must display a valid SOC value Think n No Comm or any BMK fault i e Factory Fault Power up Fault or Unknown Fault are not valid SOC values Info The METER 05I Days Since 100 menu is similar to the 04F Since 100 Days menu calculated in AGS If an AGS is installed at a later date or router is reconnected the two menus are not coordinated with each other However they will be automatically synchroni...

Page 122: ...m VDC 27 64 VDC P4 View BMK METER P to reset display value METER 05I Days Since 100 SOC has been met 10 Days P4 Read BMK METER R From System Home Screen Battery Monitor SOC 100 103AHrs 27 23VDC 101 4ADC P4 BMK Home until Press Press PORT Hold X3 secs Hold X3 secs Hold X3 secs Hold X3 secs METER R 05D Amp Hours In Out 1 2 3 4 141 5 6 ALL Read BMK METER 05E Resettable AHrs 1 2 3 4 101 5 6 ALL View B...

Page 123: ... or there is an unrecognizable communication on the network Check the communication cable ensure it is connected correctly If the ME BMK communication cable is missing a standard 2 conductor telephone cable may be temporarily substituted Think n Thnk When the BMK Sense Module is first connected the batteries need to be fully charged i e SOC 100 to establish a SOC reference point The BMK Sense Modu...

Page 124: ...assistance in determining and understanding the actual fault status 9 3 ME BMK Troubleshooting with the ME ARTR This section assists you in using the router to identify and resolve any faults or abnormal operational conditions within your BMK system 9 3 1 BMK Fault Message Screens for a Magnum Router When a BMK fault is detected the ARTR s FAULT LED red comes on and the fault status is shown on th...

Page 125: ... functions The remote control when connected to the router acts only as a remote monitor It monitors the port it is set up to display turns all parallel inverter chargers on off and displays METER and TECH info If a ME ARC remote control is connected it can be used in a remote location as a remote on off switch and can assist in controlling a generator that is connected to an AGS N module using th...

Page 126: ...onitoring the ACLD using the ME ARTR This section covers the menus under the ME ARTR s METER button that enable you to monitor the ACLD controller s operation 11 2 1 ME ARTR s ACLD METER Button Menus Press the ME ARTR s METER button rotate the SELECT knob to 06 ACLD Meters and then press the SELECT knob to view the following menus METER 06A ACLD Status This read only menu displays the ACLD s curre...

Page 127: ...06D Target VDC 72F 1 13 3 2 3 4 5 6 ALL Read ACL METER 06E ACLD 40 Version 1 2 3 4 5 6 ALL Read ACL METER 06A ACLD Status 1 SFlt 2 3 4 5 6 ALL Read ACL METER 06B Pwr Divert kW 1 2 3 4 5 6 ALL Read ACL METER 06C ACLD Temperature 1 72F 2 3 4 5 6 ALL Read ACL METER 04 AGS Meters 05 BMK Meters 06 ACLD Meters ALL Select METER P R R R R ALL Ports METER Displays PORT R 06A ACLD Status Active Float P1A Re...

Page 128: ...the Absorb stage until the SETUP 03D Absorb Done Time setting has been satisfied then goes into the Standby Float stage Standby Bulk The ACLD is not actively diverting current but the battery voltage is below the Absorb Volts setting The ACLD remains in the Bulk stage until the battery voltage has reached the Absorb Volts setting then goes into the Standby Absorb stage Standby Float The ACLD is no...

Page 129: ...may be a bad power board Remedy Ensure that the load is connected Press the ON OFF switch on the side of the ACLD controller to remove power to the unit and then press the ON OFF switch again to restore power High VAC In Fault The AC input voltage is above 275 VAC Remedy This fault automatically clears once AC input voltage falls below 260 VAC No Load Fault No loads detected on either output termi...

Page 130: ...AGM2 selections but can be adjusted if using the CC CV or Custom selections Default setting Flooded Range AGM1 AGM2 Flooded GEL CC CV Custom Battery Type GEL Flooded AGM1 or AGM2 When the battery type selection is GEL for Gel batteries Flooded for liquid lead acid batteries AGM1 for Lifeline AGM batteries or AGM2 for East Penn Deka Discover Trojan AGM batteries the charge voltage level for the Abs...

Page 131: ... CV Charge Done Time This setting determines how long the charger holds the battery voltage at the CV Charge Volts setting based on a set time period When using time the battery bank size typically determines the length of the CV Chg Done Time setting The larger the battery bank the longer the time needed to ensure fully charged batteries If the setting is 0 0 hrs the charger transitions to Silent...

Page 132: ... high voltage for an extended time Monitor the batteries to ensure they are not overcharged Info The internal timer for the Set Max Char CC CV Time feature increments when the battery voltage is above the Float Volts setting from the SETUP 07A Battery Type menu and resets when the controller goes into Float charging Set DC Volts to Recharge This setting determines the DC voltage set point to which...

Page 133: ... constant during the Equalization charge Note EQ Volts setting cannot be set lower than the Absorb Volts setting or more than 2 volts 12v systems 4 volts 24v systems or 8 volts 48v systems above the Absorb Volts setting Default 14 0V 12v 28 0V 24v 56 0V 48v Range 12 0 16 0V 12v 24 0 32 0V 48 0 64 0V 48v Set EQ Done Time Sets the time duration the battery charges at the EQ Volts setting Default 4 0...

Page 134: ...absorb time may be needed in order to obtain the appropriate absorb time for your battery type and battery bank capacity See Table 3 2 to help select the Absorb Done Time setting based on the amp hour capacity of your battery bank Default setting 2 0 Hrs Range 0 1 25 5 Hrs Set Absorb Done Amps This setting which requires a battery monitor to be installed determines how long the charger holds the b...

Page 135: ...r to charge the batteries if needed while a 0 setting minimizes the charging current Default setting 100 Range 0 100 Example The maximum charge rate of the PT controller is 100 amps and you need to limit the charge rate to 60 amps Choose a Max Charge Rate 60 i e 60 amps 60 of 100 amps How do I determine where to set my Maximum Charge Rate Generally set to a C 5 rate C the total AH capacity of the ...

Page 136: ...uously for at least one minute This one minute delay time is to prevent a Bulk charge cycle when a heavy load causes the battery to momentarily dip Default setting 10 0 VDC 12v 20 0 24v 40 0 VDC 48v Range OFF 9 0 16 0 VDC 12v 18 0 32 0 VDC 24v 36 0 64 0 VDC 48v Note If CC CV Controlled displays on this menu s screen you will not be able to adjust the settings as CC CV has been selected as the batt...

Page 137: ...tem you can view edit the data for each individual controller See Figure 12 8 for instructions on navigating this menu Relay Engage VDC This setting is the battery voltage trip point at which the Relay Engage Delay time begins Once the battery voltage has reached this setting continuously for the duration of the Relay Engage Delay setting the PT Aux Relay contacts will engage N O to COM closed N C...

Page 138: ...ltage alarm when VDC is selected from the CTRL 05C PT Alarm Control menu Use the following settings to adjust the battery voltage levels with an adjustable delay that determine when the alarm turns on and off Note If more than one PT controller is connected in your system you can view edit the data for each individual controller See Figure 12 8 for instructions on navigating this menu Set PT Alarm...

Page 139: ...in Range OFF 1 60 Min 1 min increments 12 2 Operating Monitoring the PT Controller using the ME ARTR This section provides the PT menus under the ME ARTR s CTRL and METER buttons that determine how to control and operate the charge controller 12 2 1 Operating the PT Charge Controller The charge mode is automatically activated and begins when acceptable PV power is connected to the PV input of the ...

Page 140: ...ECT knob for 5 seconds at the Start EQ display to start a 5 second countdown timer Once the countdown has finished the Equalize charge cycle starts and the lower line on the display shows EQ STARTED After the Equalize charge cycle has started it will automatically stop after 4 hours unless Custom is selected from the SETUP 07A Battery Type menu In this case the Equalize charge continues for the du...

Page 141: ...s the PT Aux Relay to stay disengaged during normal operation but engages when a PT controller fault is detected see Section 12 2 4 3 for a list of PT controller faults Note The PT Aux Relay automatically disengages when the PT fault is cleared SOC Automatically activates the PT Aux Relay based on adjustable SOC settings from the SETUP 07F PT Relay SOC menu The relay uses the Engage SOC and Diseng...

Page 142: ...ms a full sweep every 5 minutes 15 Min Sweep After the initial sweep performs a full sweep every 15 minutes 1 Hour Sweep After the initial sweep performs a full sweep every 60 minutes Fixed Sweep With this setting there is no full sweep At sunrise the sweep begins and holds at the first peak and then increments around this point until sunset Info The Fixed Sweep setting is advantageous if used in ...

Page 143: ... this voltage change improves the performance of the batteries in cold weather and reduces gassing in hot weather Note The PT controller temperature compensates the battery charging voltage i e target voltage down to 4 F 20 C but the BTS temperature value displayed on this meter has a low range of 32 F 0 C Therefore if the actual BTS temperature is 32 F 0 C or lower the temperature displayed is he...

Page 144: ...9PM each day The PT data summary for each time period is displayed in reverse chronological order i e first today s data then yesterday s data and so on up to 255 days prior to today Figure 12 6 also provides an example of how to navigate the PT Data matrix Note If there is no PT data then No Data Recorded displays on the ME ARTR when you select this menu PT data is continually updated for the cur...

Page 145: ...e PTs shown as C01 C02 C03 etc depending on many PT controllers you have connected and the particular assigned DIP switch number Note If only one PT controller connected Not Stacked will display Note If no PT controllers are connected and YES has been selected from the TECH 08 Show All Menus option then Not Stacked will display 12 2 2 2 ME ARTR Router s PT specific TECH Menus Press the ME ARTR s T...

Page 146: ...EQ Charge Starts In 5 0 seconds SYS View PT CTRL Set PT Chg Ctrl x7 EQ STARTED SYS View PT CTRL X5 secs Requires a BMK If BMK not installed will show No BMK Present EQ not allowed in this battery type SYS View PT CTRL or P P 05B PT Aux Relay x7 DISENGAGED C0 Select PT CTRL P 05C PT Alarm Ctrl x7 OFF C0 Select PT CTRL 5 Min Sweep 15 Min Sweep 1 Hour Sweep Fixed Sweep OFF VDC FAULT ON P 05D PT MPPT ...

Page 147: ...y Press SELECT button SYS View PT METER 07G Ground Fault x7 1 00 Amps DC SYS View PT METER 07H PT Data x7 Press SELECT button to see Log SYS View PT METER R R 07I Clear PT Data x7 History Press SELECT button SYS Select PT METER 07K PT Active x7 Active C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 SYS Read PT METER 07J PT Version x7 Version Stacked PT s are different SYS View PT METER R P 07K PT Active x1 Not Stacked SYS R...

Page 148: ...ower No Data SYS View PT METER Day 001 Battery x7 Max No Data Min No Data SYS View PT METER Day 001 AmpHrs x7 To Battery No Data SYS View PT METER P P P P R R R R R R R PRESS the SELECT knob ROTATE the SELECT knob R P Shaded areas denote active fields that you can change by turning the SELECT knob KEY Today s Work x7 Harvest 012 0 kWH On Time 10 2 Hrs SYS View PT METER Today s Work x7 Harvest 012 ...

Page 149: ...TUP 07C Max Charge Rate 100 Time OFF SYS View PT SETUP 07B Absorb Done x7 Time 2 0 Hours SYS View PT SETUP Time 0 1 25 5 Hrs Amps 0 250 ADC SOC 50 100 Rate 0 100 Time OFF 0 1 25 5 07D Bulk Start Daily SunUp YES Low VDC 20 0V SYS View PT SETUP Daily SunUp YES NO Low VDC 18 0 32 0 SOC OFF 50 100 R R Set Max CC CV Charge Time 12 0 Hrs SYS edit PT SETUP Set CV Charge Done Time 2 0 Hrs SYS edit PT SETU...

Page 150: ...d R Engage 20 99 Disengage 20 100 VDC 16 0 34 0 Delay 0 127Sec 1 127MIn VDC 16 0 34 0 Delay 0 127Sec 1 127Min P P P P 07E PT Relay VDC x7 Eng 20 0V 10sec Dis 28 0V 10sec C0 Select PT SETUP 07F PT Relay SOC x7 Engage SOC 50 Disengage SOC 100 C0 Select PT SETUP 07G PT Alarm x7 ON 20 0V 10secs OFF 28 0V 10secs C0 Select PT SETUP 07H PT Power Save x7 Display OFF C0 Select PT SETUP Note C0 blinking Sho...

Page 151: ... determined that there is no sun i e nighttime Note No sun is based on low PV voltage and no effective power i e nighttime Unknown Status UnkS This status message displays when the inverter charger has sent a status code that cannot be determined by the ME ARTR router 12 2 4 PT Charge Controller Router Status Messages A PT status may be an operational relay fault or power status message The METER ...

Page 152: ...ature 185 F 85 C HiBatt Temp PT F07 The PT controller turned off because the BTS has reached a very high temperature 131 F 55 C Int Overload PT F08 The PT controller turned off because the current to an internal sensor has exceeded the controller s protection limits Int Phase PT F09 The PT controller turned off because one of the internal phases is faulty or the phase signals are not in sync with ...

Page 153: ...he master controller Note The controller continues to run with this fault Unknown Fault The PT controller turned off because the PT controller has sent a fault code that cannot be determined by the ME ARTR router 12 2 4 4 PT Router Charge Modes The following Charge Modes show the status of the controller s charger Table 12 5 PT Router Charge Modes Status Description Absorb The controller is in the...

Page 154: ...inside the PT controller is getting high so the output current is being limited in an attempt to prevent the controller from shutting down Limit Int Hz Lim Hz P04 Power Limited Internal Frequency The controller includes a variable frequency converter this power status displays if the output current is being dialed back to prevent the frequency from going either too high or too low Info If the PV v...

Page 155: ...RESET pushbutton for one second Info The PT controller contains an ARC fault test button to verify the operation of the ARC fault detection indication circuit See the PT owner s manual for more information on the ARC fault test button Info The ARC fault circuit is normally enabled However if an external system ARC fault detection indicator is installed the ARC fault detection circuit inside the PT...

Page 156: ... Transistors have exceeded their safe temperature operating range 185 F 85 C Remedy If this fault happens often ensure the controller is not in a hot area has proper ventilation and the cooling fans inside are working Note This fault automatically clears and the unit resumes operation when the FET temperature has cooled down to 181 F 83 C or below Manually clear by pressing the PT s RESET pushbutt...

Page 157: ...ault frequently occurs ensure the controller is not in a hot area has proper ventilation and the cooling fans inside are working Note This fault automatically clears and the unit resumes operation when the IND temperature has cooled down below 261 F 127 C Manually clear by pressing the PT s RESET pushbutton for one second once the FET temperature falls below 270 F 132 C Int Hardware PT The redunda...

Page 158: ...er or a long period 24 hours of no sun or very low sun Note The fault automatically clears and the unit resumes operation once the voltage to the PV terminals is 5 volts above the battery voltage No Stack Comm PT The PT controller will not run because stacking has been enabled DIP switch 10 is set to UP but the controller is not receiving any network communications from the Magnum inverter Remedy ...

Page 159: ...fo Even though network communications has stopped all network settings in the controller remain until disconnected from both PV and battery power Stack Switch Fault The PT controller is not able to run because the controller s stacking address has been incorrectly set Remedy 1 Ensure the stacking address is not set to C00 a C00 is an invalid stacking address examine DIP switches 7 8 and 9 to ensur...

Page 160: ...ve Float ACLD AGM NA Absorbed Glass Mats AGS NA Automatic Generator Start NA NA ARC Fault PT Backfeed NA AC Backfeed BM or BMK NA Battery Monitor Kit NA NA Battery Volts PT BMKReady Redy BMK Ready BMK Brk Trip NA Breaker Tripped BTS Comp NA Battery Temp Sensor Comp NA NA Battery Temp Sensor Open PT NA NA Battery Temp Sensor Shorted PT NA NA Bulk PT Bulk NA Bulk Charging NA NA Bulk Charging PT BusF...

Page 161: ...MaxRn AGS Falt SOC FSOC Fault SOC AGS FaltTemp FTmp Fault Temp AGS FaltTest FTst Fault Test AGS Falt TOD FTOD Fault Time Daily AGS Falt Top FTop Fault Topoff AGS Falt VDC FVDC Fault VDC AGS Falt100 F100 Fault 100 SOC AGS Fault F Unknown Fault BMK FETOverL NA FET Overload NA NA FET Overtemp PT FETs NA Field Effect Transistors NA NA Float PT Float NA Float Charging NA NA Float Charging PT Full Chg N...

Page 162: ...nt Power PT NA NA Int Pwr Sup PT IntRelay NA Internal Relay Inv NA Inverter Invert NA Inverting Inv Stby NA Inverter Standby Lim Hz NA Limit Int Hz PT Lim Temp NA Limit Int Temp PT Lim VDC NA Limit Above VDC PT Low Batt NA Low Battery LS AAC NA Load Support AAC LS VDC NA Load Support VDC Man Run MnRn Manual Run AGS Mode NA Unknown Mode MPPT On NA MPPT On PT No Comm NCom No Comm ACLD No Comm NA No ...

Page 163: ... PT SOC NA State of Charge SOC BMK NA NA Stack ComLost PT NA NA Stack Switch PT StbyAbsb SAbs Standby Absorb ACLD StbyBulk SBuk Standby Bulk ACLD StbyFlt SFlt Standby Fault ACLD StkClock NA StackClock Fault Stk Mode NA Stack Mode Fault StkPhase NA StackPhase Fault StrtAmp SAmp Start Amp AGS StrtExe SExe Start Exercise AGS StrtSOC SSOC Start SOC AGS StrtTemp STmp Start Temp AGS StrtTest STst Start ...

Page 164: ...ns Cont SHORT ABBREV 8 char MINI ABBREV 4 char FULL NAME DEVICE NA NA Unknown PT NA NA Unknown Fault PT UnkP NA Unknown Power PT UnkS NA Unknown Status PT Unk Unknown AGS NA NA USB Fault PT Vers NA Versions Warmup Warm Gen Warmup AGS XOFF NA Ext OFF AGS XON NA Ext ON AGS xxC NA xxC AGS xxxF NA xxxF AGS ...

Page 165: ...Level Required Default Setting Main Menu Menu Heading Item Selections Adjustments Range CTRL 01 AC In Control Auto Connect Level 1 Auto Connect VDC Connect Time Connect AC In Disabled Level 3 1 SOC Connect Level 3 1 6 02 Charger Control Multi Stage Start Float Start Bulk Level 4 Multi Stage 03 Gen Control OFF ON AUTO Level 1 7 OFF 04 ARTR Aux Relay Force Open Force Closed Auto VDC Auto VDC BTS Com...

Page 166: ...y display Level 1 6 Read Only 05B DC Volts BMK 05C DC Amps BMK 05D Amp Hours In Out 05E Resettable AHrs 05F Total kAHrs Out 05G Minimum VDC 05H Maximum VDC 05I Days Since 100 06 ACLD Meters 06A ACLD Status Read Only display Level 4 Read Only 06B Pwr Divert 06C ACLD Temperature 06D Target VDC 06E ACLD 40 Version 07 PT Meters 07A PT Status Read Only display Level 4 Read Only 07B Aux Relay Status 07C...

Page 167: ... ADC Level 4 Disabled 01I Days to remind when to EQ OFF 1 255 Days Level 4 OFF 01J Link PT Charge Settings YES NO Level 4 YES 02 Invert Setup 02A Search Watts OFF 5 50 Watts Level 1 5 Watts 02B LBCO Volts 9 0 12 2 VDC Level 2 10 0 VDC 02C AC In Time Connect 12 00A 11 45P Level 3 1 6 00AM 6 00PM Disconnect 12 00A 11 45P 02D AC In Volts DC Connect 9 0 15 9 Level 3 1 11 0V Disconnect 9 1 16 0 14 1V 0...

Page 168: ... 0V CV Chg Done Amps 0 250ADC 20 ADC CC CV Max Chg Time OFF 0 1 25 5 Hrs 12 0 Hrs VDC Recharge 12 0 16 0V 12 0V Hold CV Charge Volts 03D Absorb Done Time Amps SOC Time Time 0 1 25 5 Hrs Level 4 4 2 0 Hrs Amps 0 250 ADC Level 4 20 ADC SOC 50 100 Level 4 6 100 03E Max Charge Rate 0 100 Level 3 100 Time OFF 0 1 25 5 Hrs Level 4 12 0 Hrs 03F Final Charge Stage Multi Stage Float Silent Multi Stage Mult...

Page 169: ...Days 1 255 Level 1 6 OFF Time 12 00AM 11 45PM 8 00AM 05 BMK Setup 05A Charge Efficiency Auto 50 99 Level 1 6 Auto 05B Battery AH Size 200 2500 AH 400 AH 06 Remote Control 06A Remote Control System Port 1 Port 6 Level 1 System 12 volt values shown multiply 12 volt values x2 for 24v systems and x4 for 48v systems These settings return to the factory default setting when power to the router is remove...

Page 170: ...V Max Chg Time OFF 0 1 25 5 Hrs 12 0 Hrs VDC Recharge 12 0 16 0V 12 0V CV Chg Done Amps 0 250ADC 20 ADC CC CV Max Chg Time OFF 0 1 25 5 Hrs 12 0 Hrs VDC Recharge 12 0 16 0V 12 0V Hold CV Charge Volts 07B Absorb Done Time Amps SOC Time Time 0 1 25 5 Hrs Level 4 4 2 0 Hrs Amps 0 250 ADC Level 4 20 ADC SOC 50 100 Level 4 6 100 07C PT Max Charge Rate 0 100 Level 3 100 Time OFF 0 1 25 5 Hrs Level 4 OFF...

Page 171: ...nsor Temp Level 4 01E ACLD Temp Level 4 01F PT Temps Level 4 02 Port Vers ARTR 4 0 Read Only display Level 4 Read Only 03 AccPort Versions Read Only display Level 4 Read Only 04 PT Versions Read Only display Level 4 Read Only 05 Fault History INV Faults Read Only rotate SELECT for Hx Level 4 Read Only AGS Faults Read Only rotate SELECT for Hx Level 4 Read Only PT Faults Read Only rotate SELECT for...

Page 172: ...hen using non stacked units the router applies the same inverter and charger settings to each inverter As long as all the inverters are in the same mode either charging or inverting then the inverters operate together normally If there is an instance that some inverters connected to the router are charging and others are inverting such as when an input breaker has tripped or if the AC is connected...

Page 173: ...ter Version 6 0 to change based on the inverter s battery voltage As the battery voltage begins rising the output frequency starts decreasing as the battery voltage returns to its correct voltage level the frequency increases The MS PAE Series inverter is optimized to work with Magnum Energy s MicroGT500 grid tie inverter to regulate battery voltage During a utility power interruption if the batte...

Page 174: ...uest from Sensata the original purchaser must prove the product s original date of purchase by a dated bill of sale itemized receipt 5 The original purchaser shall return the product prepaid to Sensata After the completion of service under this limited warranty Sensata will return the product prepaid to the original purchaser via a selected non expedited surface freight within the contiguous Unite...

Page 175: ... 22 AC Output 22 AC Output Hz 18 AC Output Volts 18 AGS CTRL Menus AC In Control 14 15 16 27 55 58 63 93 94 164 Gen Control 14 16 55 77 79 87 88 91 93 94 95 96 97 98 102 107 116 AGS Fault Statuses Fault 100 SOC 104 107 Fault Amp 103 106 Fault Exercise 103 106 Fault Gen Run 103 106 Fault MaxRn 88 103 106 Fault SOC 103 107 Fault Temp 104 107 Fault Test 104 107 Fault Time Daily 104 107 Fault Topoff 1...

Page 176: ...onnect 15 Auxiliary Aux Relay 2 11 16 17 24 25 B Battery Type 16 20 25 26 34 35 36 37 39 40 59 60 61 62 64 83 121 123 124 125 127 128 130 AGM1 33 AGM2 33 CC CV 34 Custom 36 Flooded 33 GEL 33 B Cont BMK Fault Statuses 114 Factory Fault 114 Power up Fault 114 Unknown Fault 114 BMK Meters 20 25 29 38 86 BMK Operational Statuses 114 114 No BMK Present 114 Think n 114 BMK Setup 43 BTS Temp 43 C Cables ...

Page 177: ... 26 39 48 54 55 57 58 60 74 75 99 112 115 118 127 131 137 143 151 F Cont Front Panel Cont LED Indicators 54 63 130 Menu buttons CTRL 2 14 16 55 79 93 94 95 98 116 130 METER 12 18 22 24 44 55 75 81 82 84 85 86 88 93 95 96 99 108 110 117 118 133 PORT 13 24 42 44 55 81 93 108 SETUP 2 13 14 15 23 24 29 34 39 42 46 58 59 60 64 81 93 94 97 109 116 117 121 TECH 23 24 43 44 46 118 136 ON OFF button 77 Rot...

Page 178: ...4 115 126 128 129 Power up Routine 12 PT 100 44 PT Charge Modes 144 Absorb 144 Bulk 144 Charger Off 144 EQ 144 Float 144 Unknown 144 PT Control 17 P Cont PT CTRL Menus PT Alarm 132 FAULT 132 OFF 132 ON 132 VDC 132 PT Aux Relay 131 132 DISENGAGE 132 ENGAGE 132 133 FAULT 132 SOC 132 VDC 132 PT Chg Ctrl Charger Off 130 Multi Stage 130 Start Bulk 131 Start EQ 131 Start Float 131 PT MPPT Ctrl 133 PT Fa...

Page 179: ... Daily SunUp 127 SOC 127 Volts 127 P Cont PowerSave PT Display 130 PT Alarm 121 129 132 PT Chg Ctrl 130 PT Max Charge 126 127 PT Relay SOC 121 129 PT Relay VDC 121 128 132 PT TECH Menus 136 Fault History 136 Fault History 44 45 PT 100 Version 136 Temperatures 136 PT Temps 44 136 147 R RC Setup 42 43 116 Remote Cable 3 6 9 11 69 84 Rotary SELECT Knob 1 12 55 RTR Relay 25 55 S Safety Instructions ii...

Page 180: ...nt Fault 70 Overtemp Fault 70 Stuck Relay Fault 70 Tfmr Overtemp Fault 71 Unknown Fault 71 T Target Volts Battery Temperature 117 TECH Button 2 Temp Display 24 Tfmer Temp 43 Think n 25 29 38 86 92 106 110 111 112 114 126 128 129 Time Connect 14 15 65 Troubleshooting 75 76 79 108 ACLD 120 AGS 105 107 BMK 115 Charger Problems 76 Inverter Problems 76 PT 146 150 U Unknown Fault 25 86 92 112 114 11 5 1...

Page 181: ...NOTES ...

Page 182: ...ME ARTR Owner s Manual PN 64 0091 Rev A Magnum Energy Products Manufactured by Sensata Technologies www SensataPower com ...

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