Magnum Energy ME-ARC Remote - Manual (Page 82)

7.0 Using an AGS Module
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SETUP: 04I Gen Warm-up Time Menu
This menu allows the generator to run (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.
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Set Gen Warm-up Time – This setting is the amount of time the gen-
erator is allowed to warm up before connecting to the inverter/charger.
Default setting: Set Gen Warm-up Time = 60 sec.
Range: 0-127 Seconds, 1-127 Minutes
Where should I set Gen Warm-up Time? Check with your generator
manufacturer. Typically, smaller generators (~2-3KW) need at least 60 seconds
before applying a load; larger generators require a longer warm-up time.
SETUP: 04J Gen Cooldown Time
This menu allows the generator to continue to run after it disconnects from
the inverter/charger and prior to autostopping (i.e., cooldown). Allowing
the generator to cool down after the load is disconnected helps to prolong
generator engine life.
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Set Gen Cooldown Time – This setting is the amount of time the genera-
tor is allowed to cool down after it disconnects from the inverter/charger.
Default setting: Set Gen Cooldown Time = 60 sec.
Range: 0-127 Seconds, 1-127 Minutes
Where should I set Gen Cooldown Time? Check with your generator
manufacturer. Most generators need at least 60 seconds to cool down after
being disconnected from a load.
Info: The warm-up and cooldown features prevent the generator
from connecting to the inverter’s AC input. Since the inverter has
only a single-source input, it cannot distinguish between grid or
generator input. So, during warm-up or cooldown, the inverter will
prevent any AC input from connecting. When either warm-up or
cooldown is activated, it will disconnect any AC source connected
to the inverter’s AC input (i.e., grid or generator) until the time
period (warm-up or cooldown) is over.
7.2 ME-AGS-N Functional Tests
Once you have used the ME-ARC to establish all the autostart/autostop set-
tings you need, perform the following tests to verify that the AGS system is
functioning correctly and there is communication between the remote/inverter
and the ME-AGS-N.
7.2.1 Remote to Generator Communication Test
This section describes using the ME-ARC remote to start the generator and
to determine the current AGS status.
7.2.1.1 Determining AGS Status
Use your remote control to determine the AGS’s status by pressing the METER
button until the bottom line displays “01 DC Meters”, rotate the SELECT knob
to the 03 AGS Meters menu, and then press the SELECT knob (top line shows
03A AGS Status and the bottom line displays the current status of the AGS,
i.e., Ready). An AGS status of Off or Ready indicates the remote/inverter is
correctly communicating with the AGS. If the AGS status displayed is not Off or
Ready, then refer to Section 7.8.2 “Resolving Operational Statuses” or Section
7.8.3 “ME-AGS-N Faults using your Remote” for assistance before continuing.