Magnum Energy ME-RC Bedienungshandbuch

Owner’s ManualVersion ≥5.0ME-AGS-NAutomatic Generator Startfor Network VersionsFor use with the following remote controls:ME-RC Revisions 1.5 – 2.612M

2.0 Installation© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 42.0 InstallationInstalling the AGS is a simple process. Before installing, read this entire section so y

13.0 Appendix© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 9413.0 Appendix13.1 Other Accessories and EquipmentMagnum offers a number of devices and accessories that ca

95 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.14.0 Limited WarrantyMagnum Energy, Inc. warrants the ME-AGS-N (Automatic Generator Start - Network version) to be free

14.0 Warranty & Service Information© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 9614.1 How to Receive Repair ServiceIf your product requires warranty service or

PN: 64-0039 Rev. A ME-AGS-NMagnum Energy, Inc.2211 West Casino Rd.Everett, WA 98204Phone: 425-353-8833Fax: 425-353-8390 Web: www.magnumenergy.com

5 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 2.0 InstallationGenerator run signalGenerator start/stop wiringGen BatteryMonitored Battery Bank*-++Battery bank’s nega

2.0 Installation© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 62.2 Required Materials and Tools (not included)To properly install the AGS module you will need to suppl

7 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 2.0 Installation2.4 Connecting the CablesThe AGS comes with two cables: the temp sensor cable is required if using the

2.0 Installation© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 8Figure 2-6, Connecting the AGS to a Magnum Inverter (Large)Large Magnum inverterME-AGS-N Network Communi

9 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 2.0 Installation2.4.3 Cable Connections with Multiple DevicesIf you are using more than one Magnum networked device, a

2.0 Installation© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 102.5 ME-AGS-N Terminal Block Wiring ConnectionsWith the AGS already mounted, remove the green 8-port ter

11 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 2.0 InstallationInfo: The negative terminal of the monitored battery bank must be in common with the negative side of

2.0 Installation© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 12Figure 2-10, Generator Run Sense OptionsnegativeDC Fuse (5A max)run senseAGS Terminal Block Ports:1 2 3

13 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 2.0 Installation2.5.3 Gen Start/Stop Connections (Terminals 1, 5, 6, 7, & 8)This section covers the control relays

© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. iDisclaimer of LiabilitySince the use of this manual and the conditions or methods of installation, operation, use and mai

2.0 Installation© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 14Figure 2-11, Wiring to the ME-AGS-N Module’s Terminal Block12 3 45 678RY1NCCOMNONCCOMNONCCOMNOPositive

15 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 2.0 Installation2.7 Warning LabelIt might be falsely assumed that it is safe to perform maintenance on the generator o

2.0 Installation© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 16Gen Battery≤5 ampfuseMonitoredbattery bank(12V/24V/48V)≤5ampfuseRun / OffSwitchInside GeneratorGround≤5

17 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 2.0 InstallationMonitoredbattery bank(12V/24V/48V)≤5 ampfuse≤5 ampfuse≤5 ampfuseInside GeneratorGen BatteryGenHour Met

2.0 Installation© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 1812/24/48VGen Type(PortableMode)≤5 ampfuseInside Generator305019Switch19503030 50 19OFFRUNSTART≤5 ampfus

19 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 3.0 ME-AGS-N Module Setup3.0 ME-AGS-N Module SetupThis section covers the AGS’s internal settings and how to configure

3.0 ME-AGS-N Module Setup© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 20ON4321RY1 (N.O.)RY2 (N.O.)T1T2T3GEN RUN PD.T3RY1 (N.O.)T1T2GEN RUN PD.RY2 (N.O.)RY3 (N.O.)T1T

21 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 4.0 ME-AGS-N Module Functional Tests4.0 ME-AGS-N Module Functional TestsAfter all electrical connections to the AGS mo

5.0 ME-AGS-N Module Operation© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 225.0 ME-AGS-N Module OperationThis section details the operation of the ME-AGS-N module (i

23 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 6.0 ME-AGS-N Module Troubleshooting6.0 ME-AGS-N Module Troubleshooting6.1 Using the ME-AGS-N’s LED IndicatorsThe two L

ii © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.Product Safety AlertsWARNING:• All electrical work must be performed in accordance with local, state, and federal elect

© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 24 6.0 ME-AGS-N Module Troubleshooting 6.2 Generator Starting/Running Troubleshooting This section helps troubleshoot the

25 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 6.0 ME-AGS-N Module Troubleshooting1. Ensure the remote control is in a charge state (i.e., Charging, Bulk Charge, Ab

7.0 Using a Remote with the ME-AGS-N © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 26 AGS FeatureInverter LevelRemote Control / Revision RequiredRequired ME-RC ME-AR

27 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 7.0 Using a Remote with the ME-AGS-N7.2 Software Differences Between AGS RevisionsThis AGS manual covers a ME-AGS-N re

8.0 Using the ME-RC Remote© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 288.0 Using the ME-RC RemoteThe ME-RC remote’s AGS menus under the AGS and TECH buttons allow

29 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 8.0 Using the ME-RC RemoteAGS Menu(Button: Menu)AGS MenuSelections/AdjustmentsInverterLevelME-AGS-NRequiredME-RC Requi

8.0 Using the ME-RC Remote© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 30How long should I set the generator run time? This depends on whether you are using the high

31 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 8.0 Using the ME-RC Remotetemperature sensor (or thermostat control – if using the optional pigtail adapter) reading i

8.0 Using the ME-RC Remote© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 32Default setting: Start VDC = 11.0 VDC (12v), 22.0 VDC (24v), 44.0 VDC (48v) Range: Off, 10.

33 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 8.0 Using the ME-RC Remote8.2 ME-AGS-N Functional Tests using the ME-RCOnce you establish all the autostart/autostop s

© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. iiiList of Contents1.0 Introduction ...11.1 ME-A

8.0 Using the ME-RC Remote© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 348.3 ME-AGS-N Operation/Monitoring using the ME-RCThis section covers the AGS menus in the ME

35 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 8.0 Using the ME-RC RemoteInfo: When the RV mode is used and the AGS system feature is required, the user will need

8.0 Using the ME-RC Remote© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 36To manually stop the generator (only if autostarted by AGS):1. Press the AGS button. The 01

37 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 8.0 Using the ME-RC RemoteAGSStatus...01 AGS ControlStatus... AGS= Off Status... AGS = EnableStatus..

8.0 Using the ME-RC Remote© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 38Figure 8-3, AGS Menu Maps in ME-RC Remote (Section 2)TECHRead Only displaysSStatus...01 Temp

39 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 9.0 Using the ME-ARC Remote9.0 Using the ME-ARC RemoteThe ME-ARC remote control’s AGS menus under the CTRL, METER, SET

9.0 Using the ME-ARC Remote© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 40AGS Menu(Button: Menu)AGS MenuSelections/AdjustmentsInverterLevelME-AGS-NRequiredME-ARC Req

41 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 9.0 Using the ME-ARC RemoteTable 9-2, Software Differences Between ME-ARC Revisions (Cont.)AGS Menu(Button: Menu)AGS M

9.0 Using the ME-ARC Remote© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 42Example: Using a 12-volt battery as an example, a typical SOC (State of Charge) battery cha

43 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 9.0 Using the ME-ARC Remote• Set Stop Gen Volts – This setting will stop the generator when the battery voltage (on T

iv © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.List of TablesTable 3-1, Gen Type Settings ... 20Table 6-1, ME

9.0 Using the ME-ARC Remote© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 44Info: Battery life will be reduced if the batteries are only charged to 80-85% regularly. I

45 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 9.0 Using the ME-ARC Remote• Set Start Gen AC Amps – This setting determines when the generator would start depending

9.0 Using the ME-ARC Remote© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 46• Set Gen Run Temp Start – This menu is used to enable and set the temperature that trigge

47 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 9.0 Using the ME-ARC RemoteHow long should I set the Gen Run Temp Time? When using the tem-perature autostart feature,

9.0 Using the ME-ARC Remote© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 48SETUP: 04F Max Gen Run Time MenuThis menu is used to set the maximum time the generator wil

49 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 9.0 Using the ME-ARC RemoteThis Quiet Time Topoff menu allows you to set a time at which the generator will autostart

9.0 Using the ME-ARC Remote© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 50Where should I set Quiet Time Topoff? Normally, setting Quiet Time Topoff to 30 or 60 minut

51 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 9.0 Using the ME-ARC RemoteExample of a Gen Exercise Scenario:Under SETUP: 04H Gen Exercise Menu, set to: Set Gen Exe

9.0 Using the ME-ARC Remote© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 52Info: The warm-up and cooldown features prevent the generator from connecting to the invert

53 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 9.0 Using the ME-ARC RemoteOFF: The OFF selection turns the generator off if it is running from either a manual “on” c

© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. vList of FiguresFigure 1-1, Components of the ME-AGS-N Module ... 3Figure 1-2, Remote Temp

9.0 Using the ME-ARC Remote© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 549.3.2 Monitoring the AGS using the ME-ARCThe ME-ARC remote’s METER and TECH buttons have ad

55 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 9.0 Using the ME-ARC RemoteMETER: 03B DC Volts-AGS MenuThis read-only menu displays the DC voltage measured at Termina

9.0 Using the ME-ARC Remote© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 569.3.2.2 ME-ARC Remote’s TECH ButtonPress the ME-ARC’s TECH button, and rotate the SELECT kn

57 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 9.0 Using the ME-ARC RemoteTo manually start the generator and have it automatically stop:1. Press the CTRL button.2.

9.0 Using the ME-ARC Remote© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 58SETUPSSet Stop Gen Volts = OFF Status04 AGS Setup04B Gen Run TimeOFF04A Gen Run VDC11.5 t

59 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 9.0 Using the ME-ARC RemoteStatus04 AGS SetupSet Stop QuietMinute = 0:00 ACont.Set Stop Gen AC Amps = 5A Set

9.0 Using the ME-ARC Remote© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 60LEGENDMenu SelectionsMenu ButtonDefault/Current SettingChange SettingsMenu HeadingPress SEL

61 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 10.0 Using the ME-RTR Router1 DC Meters2 AC Meters3 AGS Meters All Select MeterPORT, CTRL, METER, SETUP, and TECH

© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 62 10.0 Using the ME-RTR RouterSETUP: 04A Gen Run VDC MenuThis menu starts and stops the generator based on the battery v

63 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 10.0 Using the ME-RTR RouterDefault setting: Set Start Gen Volts = 11.5 VDC (12v), 23.0 VDC (24v), 46.0 VDC (48v)Rang

1 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 1.0 Introduction1.0 IntroductionCongratulations on purchasing your ME-AGS-N. The ME-AGS-N is the ‘net-work’ version of

© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 64 10.0 Using the ME-RTR Routerwhere to set the Stop Gen Volts setting, it must be lower than the inverter’s Absorb Volta

65 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 10.0 Using the ME-RTR RouterSETUP: 04B Gen Run Time MenuThis menu starts and stops the generator based on a specifi c t

© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 66 10.0 Using the ME-RTR RouterDefault setting: Set Stop Gen AC Amps = 10 AmpsRange: 0-60 Amps• Set Stop Amps Delay – Th

67 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 10.0 Using the ME-RTR RouterWhere should I set Gen Run SOC? Most battery manufacturers recom-mend that for optimum bat

© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 68 10.0 Using the ME-RTR RouterWhy should I use Gen Run Temp? Typically, in a mobile application such as in an RV or on a

69 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 10.0 Using the ME-RTR RouterSETUP: 04G Quiet Time MenuThis menu is used to enable the Quiet Time feature, and to set t

© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 70 10.0 Using the ME-RTR RouterWhere should I set Quiet Time? Set the Quiet Time start and stop settings to coincide with

71 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 10.0 Using the ME-RTR RouterWhy should I use Gen Exercise? Most generators are very dependable and will provide years

© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 72 10.0 Using the ME-RTR RouterExample of a Gen Exercise Scenario:Under SETUP: 04H Gen Exercise Menu, set to: Set Gen Ex

73 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 10.0 Using the ME-RTR Router• Set Gen Warm-up Time – This setting is the amount of time the gen-erator is allowed to

© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 2 1.0 Introduction 1.3 ME-AGS-N ComponentsThe ME-AGS-N is shipped with the following:• AGS module • Network Comm

© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 74 10.0 Using the ME-RTR Router10.2.1.3 Starting the Generator from the Router To confi rm that the generator will turn on

75 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.10.3.2 Monitoring the AGS using the ME-RTRThe ME-RTR router has additional menus that are helpful for the proper op-erat

© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 76 10.0 Using the ME-RTR RouterMETER: 03A AGS Status MenuThis read-only menu displays the AGS’s current status. There are

77 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 10.0 Using the ME-RTR Router10.3.2.2 ME-RTR Router’s PORT ButtonThe router’s PORT button provides you a way to access

© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 78 10.0 Using the ME-RTR Router10.4 Enabling the ME-AGS-N using the ME-RTRBefore the AGS can begin operating and monitori

79 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 10.0 Using the ME-RTR RouterTo manually start the generator and have it automatically stop:From the AGS Home screen (t

© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 80 10.0 Using the ME-RTR RouterFigure 10-2, AGS Menu Maps in ME-RTR Router (Section 1)CTRL03 Gen ControlOFF View Con

81 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 10.0 Using the ME-RTR RouterSETUPSet Start Gen VoltsOFFP1A edit AGS SetupSet Start Gen Volts 11.5 VoltsP1A EDIT AGS

© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 82 10.0 Using the ME-RTR RouterFigure 10-4, AGS Menu Maps in ME-RTR Router (Section 3)AGS SETUP menu continues on next pa

83 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 10.0 Using the ME-RTR RouterContinued from previous page (SETUP menu)04I Gen Warm-upTime = 60 SecondsP1A View AGS S

3 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 1.0 Introduction41236 758Figure 1-1, Components of the ME-AGS-N ModuleFigure 1-2, Remote Temp Sensor Cable (60 ft.)READ

11.0 ME-AGS-N Remote Status Messages © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 8411.0 ME-AGS-N Remote Status MessagesA status message may be an operational or fau

85 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 11.0 ME-AGS-N Remote Status MessagesTable 11-1, AGS Remote Operational Statuses (cont.)STATUS REMOTE DESCRIPTIONGen Wa

11.0 ME-AGS-N Remote Status Messages © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 86Table 11-2, AGS Remote Start StatusesSTATUS REMOTE DESCRIPTIONStart Amp ARC/RTR T

87 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 11.0 ME-AGS-N Remote Status Messages11.3 AGS Remote Fault StatusesThe following “Fault” statuses indicate that the gen

11.0 ME-AGS-N Remote Status Messages © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 8811.4 General Notes• If a fault condition occurs, either: select the OFF setting

89 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 12.0 ME-AGS-N Remote Troubleshooting12.0 ME-AGS-N Remote TroubleshootingThis section assists you in using your remote

© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 90 12.0 ME-AGS-N Remote Troubleshooting 12.2 Resolving Operational StatusesThe following operational statuses can display

91 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 12.0 ME-AGS-N Remote Troubleshooting• Fault Test – The generator failed to autostart and run after “Test” is selected

© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 92 12.0 ME-AGS-N Remote Troubleshooting • If using SETUP: 04B Gen Run Time, confi rm you have not set the total run time (

93 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 12.0 ME-AGS-N Remote Troubleshooting12.3.1 How to Clear AGS Faults• ME-RC – go to the AGS: 01 AGS Control menu and sel