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7.0 Using an AGS Module
7.2.1.2 Starting the Generator from the Remote
To con
fi
rm that the generator will turn on and run from the remote,
fi
rst ensure
the AGS status is
Off
or
Ready
(see Section 7.2.1.1). Then:
1. Press the CTRL button, and then rotate the SELECT knob to the
03 Gen
Control
menu.
2. Press the SELECT knob, and then rotate it to the
ON
setting.
3. Press the SELECT knob to activate the generator test.
Once the generator starts, it should run until you change the
03 Gen Control
menu to
OFF
(before turning off). After two minutes, view the STATUS LED
and ensure it turns solid green (a solid green STATUS LED means the gen-
erator has started successfully and is providing the gen run sense signal to
the AGS module).
Note:
If the generator attempted to start but did not run, continue to wait,
the AGS will attempt to start the generator three more times.
If your AGS/generator system started (may attempt autostart x4), ran, and
the STATUS LED came on and stayed on (not blinking), then the wiring from
the AGS to the generator is correct. You are now ready to enable the AGS by
setting the
03 Gen Control
setting in your remote to
AUTO
(see Section 7.3.1).
Info:
The AGS attempts to start the generator four times. If after
four attempts the generator fails to start, the STATUS LED turns
red—indicating a fault.
If a generator fault displays or the AGS module’s STATUS LED shows a fault
condition (solid red LED indication), refer to Section 7.8
for assistance.
7.3 ME-AGS-N Operation/Monitoring
This section provides the menus under the ME-ARC’s CTRL, METER, and TECH
buttons that determine how to control and operate the generator. The section
also includes menus that are used to help monitor the AGS and the genera-
tor’s starting and running conditions.
7.3.1 Controlling the AGS
The AGS uses the
CTRL: 03 Gen Control
menu to activate the generator either
manually or automatically. Press the CTRL button on the ME-ARC remote and
rotate the SELECT knob to the
03 Gen Control
menu.
CTRL: 03 Gen Control
This
menu is used to manually turn the connected generator on and off, or
to select the
AUTO
feature which enables the active generator autostart and
autostop settings to control the connected generator. Available options are:
OFF:
The
OFF
selection turns the generator off if it is running from either a
manual “on” command or an autostart command. When
OFF
is selected, the
AGS is prevented from starting the generator automatically (default).
Info:
When
OFF
is selected, the AGS turns off immediately without
any cooldown time (if set).
Info:
If DC power is lost to the remote or to the inverter system,
this menu resets to the default
OFF
position for safety.
Info:
If the generator is manually started from the generator con-
trol panel or a generator remote panel, selecting
OFF
may not shut
down the generator.
