Xantrex Technology AGS - Manual (Page 14)

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GLOSSARY
AGS (Automatic Generator Start Control System) A control system to
automatically start the auxiliary generator in response to a low battery
and/or cooling/heating demand.
AGS Controller The part of the AGS Control System that connects to the
wiring of the coach. It contains a micro-controller and a real-time clock.
AGS Remote Panel The user interface part of the Automatic Generator
Start Control System. It connects to the Control Module through the data
cable.
AUTO MODE In this mode the AGS will automatically start the generator
as required by a low battery or a requirement for heating/cooling.
AUTO QUIET MODE In this mode is the same as AUTO mode, except
the AGS will not start the generator during quiet hours.
Battery Sense This is the input to the AGS control module used to
determine if the battery is low. This battery sense voltage may or may not
be the same battery supplying the power to the AGS control module.
Data cable A six-pin telephone-style cable used to carry power and data
between the Remote and the Control Module.
Ground The reference potential of a circuit. In automotive use, the result
of attaching one battery cable to the body or frame which is used as a
path for completing a circuit in lieu of a direct wire from a component.
Negative Designating or pertaining to a lower electrical potential.
Positive Designating or pertaining to electrical potential; opposite of
negative. The positive battery terminal.
QUIET TIME The period of time that the AGS is prohibited from starting
the auxiliary generator regardless of battery condition or demands for
heating/cooling. The AGS is in this mode when the QUIET TIME light is
blinking.
Thermostat The heat/cooling thermostat.
Volt Short for voltage, the unit of measure for electric potential.
VDC Direct current voltage.