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Installation
2.6.3 Gen Start/Stop Connections (Terminals 1, 5, 6, 7, & 8)
This section covers the control relays inside the AGS controller, and
provides information about wiring these relays to the generator’s
start/stop circuit. You must identify the generator’s start and stop
wiring requirements in order to determine: how many relays you
require, the number of wires you connect, and in what combination.
When the generator is equipped with a remote control terminal or
connector, it is much easier to make the connections to the AGS
control relays if the generator’s optional remote control is purchased.
Connecting to the generator’s remote also eliminates the need to
make connections inside the generator (and possibly violating the
generator’s warranty).
The AGS controller provides three control relays (RY1, RY2, and
RY3) to operate the autostart/autostop functions of your generator.
These relays are dry contacts (they do not provide any voltage or
current), and operate only as switches that turn low amperage
devices (
5 amps) on and off. They are not intended to directly
provide power to starter motors or to ignition 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 is providing only a “dry contact” or
“ground” connection—it will prevent damage if the connection
is miswired or damaged.
Info: To set the generator type—which determines the
operation of the AGS relays—see the Gen Type setting info
in Section 3.1.
Info: Due to the different generator types and the various
starting/stopping wiring con
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gurations used by generator
manufacturers, detailed wiring instructions are not provided
in this manual. Please refer to your generator’s documentation
for wiring details.
Info: For more information—and to view diagrams on connecting
the AGS to the start/stop circuit on many generators—go to
www.Magnum-Dimensions.com.
Depending on your generator’s start and stop wiring requirements,
you may only need to use one relay (RY1) for fully automatic 2-wire
generators; two relays (RY1 and RY2) for 3-wire generators; or
all three relays (RY1, RY2, RY3) for generators that require an
independent bypass or preheat circuit.