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Using an AGS Module: Operation
CTRL: 01 AC In Control
The 01 AC In Control menu determines the condition in which the inverter/charger connects to an
incoming AC power source. When using a ME-AGS-N, the Auto Connect setting must be selected. If
another AC In Control setting is enabled, the inverter/charger may be prevented from connecting—
when the generator is autostarted—because the criteria to allow the AC input to connect (AC In
based on time, VDC, or SOC) may not have been met.
Note: This is true unless the inverter has two independent AC source inputs—one for grid and
the other for generator—as provided in the MSH4024RE. If you are using a MSH4024RE, then you
can select any AC In selection that is appropriate for your application, because the AC In Control
features only work with the GRID IN (AC1) input.
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 selections are:
• OFF: This selection turns the generator off if it is running from either a manual “ON” command
or an “AUTO” start command. When OFF is selected, the AGS is prevented from starting the
generator automatically. This is the default setting.
Info: When OFF is selected, the AGS turns off immediately without any cooldown time
(if set). However, if the generator is manually started from a generator control panel or
a generator remote panel, selecting OFF may not shut down the generator.
Info: If DC power is lost to the router or to the inverter system, this menu resets to the
default OFF position for safety.
• ON: This selection manually starts the generator by sending a “start” command from the AGS.
Once the generator is started, it must be manually stopped, either from an external stop switch
or by selecting OFF from the 03 Gen Control menu, which sends a “stop” command from the
AGS module.
Info: When ON is selected, the Magnum inverter will not attempt to accept the generator
AC voltage until the warm-up period is satisfi ed.
Info: The generator can be manually started and then automatically stopped. First,
select ON from the 03 Gen Control menu to manually start the generator. Once the
generator is running, change the selection to AUTO—this automatically stops the
generator. When the generator has been manually started and the AUTO setting is
selected, the AGS status displays as “Start VDC” and uses the autostop setting under
the SETUP button’s 04A Gen Run DC Volts menu (even if not active) or the 04F Max Gen
Run Time menu, whichever occurs fi rst. This manual-on, auto-off feature is useful if you
need to ensure the generator starts before you leave.
• AUTO: This selection enables the AGS to automatically start/stop the generator once an
active autostart condition is satisfied. Refer to the SETUP: 04 AGS Setup menus in Section 7.1
to set the start and stop parameters for the generator.
7.2 ME-AGS-N Operation/Monitoring (with the ME-RTR)
This section covers the AGS menus under the router’s CTRL and METER 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 generator’s starting/running conditions.
7.2.1 Controlling the AGS using the ME-RTR
The AGS uses the CTRL: 01 AC In Control menu to ensure the incoming AC from the generator
will be connected, and the CTRL: 03 Gen Control menu is used to activate the generator either
manually or automatically. Press the CTRL button on the ME-RTR router to access the 01 AC In
Control and the 03 Gen Control menus.