Magnum Energy ME-RC Remote - Manual (Page 69)

7.0 Using an AGS Module: Operating/Monitoring
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7.2 AGS Functional Tests
Once you establish all the autostart/autostop settings you need, perform the
following tests to verify that the AGS system is functioning correctly and the
communication from the remote/inverter to the ME-AGS-N is correct.
7.2.1 Remote to Generator Communication Test
This section describes how to determine the current AGS status and how to
use the ME-RC remote to start the generator.
7.2.1.1 Determining AGS Status
Use your ME-RC to determine the AGS’s status by pressing the AGS button,
rotating the SELECT knob to the 02 AGS Status menu, and then pressing
the SELECT knob.
The AGS’s status should be Off or Ready. If it displays either status, then
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 “Resolving Fault Statuses” for
assistance before continuing.
7.2.1.2 Starting the Generator from the Remote
To confi rm that the generator will turn on and run from the remote:
1. Press the AGS button, the bottom line of the remote should display the
01 AGS Control menu.
2. Press the SELECT knob and rotate it to AGS = Test.
3. Press the SELECT knob to activate the generator test.
Once the generator starts, it should run for approximately 30-60 seconds
before automatically turning off. View the AGS module’s STATUS LED and
ensure it turns solid green (solid green STATUS LED means the generator
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 3 more times.
If your AGS/generator system passes all three steps (may attempt an
autostart 4 times), then the wiring from the AGS to the generator is correct.
You are now ready to activate the AGS using your remote control panel.
Info: The AGS attempts to start the generator 4 times. If after 4
attempts the generator fails to start, the STATUS LED turns red—
indicating a fault.
If the remote control displays an AGS fault (under 02 AGS Status) or the
AGS module’s STATUS LED shows a fault condition (solid red LED indication),
refer to Section 7.8.3 for assistance.
7.3 AGS Operation/Monitoring
This section covers the AGS menus in the ME-RC remote that determine how
to control and operate the generator. The section also includes menus that
are used to monitor starting and running conditions for the AGS and the
generator.
7.3.1 Controlling the AGS using the ME-RC
Press the AGS button, and then rotate and press the SELECT knob to access
the following menus: