Magnum Energy AGS Stand Alone (ME-AGS-S) - Manual (Page 26)

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4.2 Remote Switch Operation
The AGS remote switch (see Figure 4-2) provides information and enables
you to operate the controller. The remote switch receives its power from the
controller through the communications cable and comes on automatically
when power is applied to the AGS controller.
The remote switch provides an ENABLE position to activate the auto gen
system, an OFF position to turn the auto gen system off, and a momentary
TEST position that allows the auto gen system to be tested remotely. A
STATUS indicator is also included to remotely view system status.
4.2.1 Switch
Positions
OFF – When the AGS switch is placed in the OFF position; the STATUS indica-
tor will be off and all AGS generator start functions are disabled.
ENABLE (normal operating position) – When the AGS switch is placed in
the ENABLE position, the AGS system is activated/enabled and now moni-
tors battery voltage and/or temperature to determine when to automatically
start the generator.
TEST – When the AGS switch is pushed to the momentary TEST position, the
AGS initiates an automatic generator start/stop sequence. This test attempts
to turn on the connected generator and allow it to run for at least 30 seconds
before turning the generator off. This start/stop test is used to confi rm that all
wiring from the generator to the AGS is correct and that the AGS is confi gured
correctly for your generator type.
Info: Pushing and releasing the momentary TEST position enables
the same test as pressing and releasing the red TEST pushbutton
switch on the AGS controller.
4.2.2 STATUS LED Indicator
Blinking Green – Indicates that the AGS system is initiating a generator
start sequence. This can happen based on two conditions, either: 1) The TEST
switch (on the controller or remote switch) has been pressed and released;
or, 2) The remote switch has been set to the ENABLE position and the START
TEMP °F setting and/or the START VOLTS DC setting has been reached.
Solid Green – Indicates the generator has started successfully and is provid-
ing the required run sense voltage to Terminals 2 (+) and 4 (-) of the AGS.
Solid Red – This is a fault condition to indicate that the generator has not
provided a correct run sense voltage to Terminals 2 (+) and 4 (-) of the AGS
controller after four start attempts.
Control
Switch
STATUS
Indicator
Figure 4-2, Remote Switch Controls and Indicators
Operation