Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product AGS Xantrex Technology
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Xantrex Automatic Generator Start Control System AG S Owner's Manual.
2 Notice of Copyright Automatic Generator Start Control System © October 2002 Xantrex International. All rights reserved. Xantrex is a registered trademark of Xantrex International. Disclaimer UNLESS SPECIFICALL Y AGREED TO IN WRITING, XANTREX TECHNOLOGY INC.
3 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Xantrex Automatic Generator Start Control System. Xantrex T echnology Inc. takes pride in manufacturing quality products specifically designed to meet your needs. Main Features The Automatic Generator Start Control System (AGS) auto- mati cally controls and monitors an auxiliary generator .
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW The Automatic Generator Start Control System (AGS) has the following features: Starts the generator automatically in response to a low battery . The AGS continuously monitors the house battery and will start the generator automatically if the battery is low .
5 THEOR Y OF OPERA TION System The AGS system, when in AUTO or AUT O QUIET TIME mode, continuously monitors the house battery and two air conditioning/heater thermostats. If the LOCAL TIME of day is not within the AUTO QUIET TIME window , it will start the generator to charge the battery or to cool or heat as required.
6 OPERA TION When it is off, the OFF light is illuminated. DEF AUL T : OFF mode. AUTO Mode In AUTO mode, the Control Module will respond to requests for generator start from a low battery condition or from an air condi- tioning demand.
7 PM Set Time Sets the LOCAL TIME, QUIET TIME “BEGIN” or QUIET TIME “END” according to the selection made by the SELECT switch. T o set a time parameter , select the hour by repeatedly pressing the SET TIME button until the correct hour light is on.
8 INST ALLA TION The Automatic Generator Start Control System (AGS) consists of two modules, the Remote Panel and the Controller . Service Precaution Labels Install service precaution labels on or near the generator and near the AGS Remote. AGS Remote Panel This AGS Remote Panel provides information and control of the Control Module.
9 #18 A WG wire should be used. The in-line connector for the Co ntroller has the following DC connections. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 ST ART : Generator start signal contact. 2 STOP: Generator stop signal contact. 3 GENERA TOR DC HOUR METER. 4 RESERVED (Future ignition lock-out).
10 ST ART ST ART COMMON POSITIVE POWER (+) BA TT SENSE POSITIVE(+) NEGA TIVE POWER/SENSE(-) THERMOST A T 1 THERMOST A T 2 THERMOST A T 1, 3 COMMON THERMOST A T 2 COMMON DC CONNECTIONS 16 pin Connector.
DA T A CABLE 4 CONDUCTOR SUPPLIED AGS CONTROLLER AGS REMOTE P ANEL 11.
12 COMMON QUESTIONS Why is the display blank except for the mode lights? If buttons are not pressed within five seconds, the Remote Panel goes into a sleep mode to conserve energy . Why is action not immediate? The Remote Panel waits 15 seconds to determine if any more changes are to be made.
13 PROBLEM No lights on the AGS Remote are on Generator automatically comes on but does not stay on. Generator turns on when batteries are charged and air conditioner/heaters are off. Generator does not automatically turn on when AGS control attempts to turn on.
14 GLOSSAR Y 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.
15 LIMITED W ARRANTY What does this warranty cover? This Limited W arranty is provided by Xantrex T echnology , Inc. (“Xantrex”) and covers defects in workmanship and materials in the Automatic Generator Start Control System.
16 What does this warranty not cover? This Limited Warranty does not cover normal wear and tear of the product or costs related to the removal, installation, or troubleshooting of the customer ’s electrical systems.
17 LIMITED W ARRANTY Some states and provinces do not allow limitations or exclusions on implied warranties or on the duration of an implied warranty or on the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to you.
18 Return Procedure 1. Package the unit safely , preferably using the original box and packing materials. Please ensure that your product is shipped fully insured in the original packaging or equivalent. This warranty will not apply where the product is damaged due to improper packaging.
19 SPECIFICA TIONS XANTREX P ART NUMBERS AGS System ............................................................ 84-2064-00 includes Remote Panel, Controller , and 50' data cable (4/6 con duc- tor) INST ALLA TION Mating Connector ................
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