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3.0 Setup
03 Gen Control
03 Gen Control
is used for controlling a standby generator that is connected
to the system and using the optional ME-AGS-N module. Once the ME-AGS-N
is installed in the system, the generator can be manually started and stopped,
or set to start and stop automatically from the Gen Control menu.
Info:
An ME-ARC must be directly connected to one of the
router’s communication ports in order to be used (in a remote
location) to control a generator that is connected to an ME-
AGS-N.
Info:
When the ME-ARC is connected directly to the router, the
CTRL button function of the ME-ARC is defeated. However, the
ME-ARC does contain the
Gen Control
selection in its FAVS menu.
This allows the generator to be controlled via the ME-ARC through
the FAVS menu, but not through the CTRL menu.
Info:
The ME-AGS-N must be installed in order for the
03 Gen
Control
menu to control a standby generator. Refer to the ME-
AGS-N manual (PN: 64-0039) for more information on controlling
standby generators.
OFF:
The
OFF
selection will stop the generator by sending a ‘stop’
command from the ME-AGS-N control module (can be running from
either a manual start or an autostart command). When the
OFF
setting
is selected, the generator will not start automatically.
Info:
If DC power is lost to the router, this menu resets to the
default
OFF
position for safety.
ON:
The
ON
selection will start the generator by sending a ‘start’ com-
mand from the ME-AGS-N control module. Once the generator is start-
ed, it may be stopped by selecting
OFF
from the
03
Gen Control
menu,
which sends a stop command from the ME-AGS-N.
Info:
You can manually start and automatically stop a connected
generator by selecting
ON
from the
Gen Control
menu, and then
change the selection to
AUTO
. When the
AUTO
setting is selected
after the generator has been manually started, it will use the
stop
setting in either the
SETUP
button’s
Set Stop Gen Volts
or
Set Max Gen Run Time
menu items, whichever occurs
fi
rst.
Info:
The ON selection uses warm-up time. The OFF selection
stops immediately and does not use the cool-down time.
AUTO:
This selection uses the settings in the
04 AGS Setup
menus to
automatically start and stop the generator based on battery voltage,
time of day, AC load on the inverter, high temperature, or battery state
of charge (requires a ME-BMK/ME-BMK-NS accessory). Refer to the 04
AGS Setup section on page 37 to set the start and stop parameters for
the generator.
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