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AGS
Owner's Manual
Xantrex
Automatic Generator
Start Control System
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION........................................................................3 Main Features ............................................................................3 Safety Summary ........................................................................3 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ................................................4 THEORY OF OPERATION ........................................................5 System .........................................................
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INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Xantrex Automatic Generator Start Control System. Xantrex Technology Inc. takes pride in manufacturing quality products specifically designed to meet your needs. Main Features The Automatic Generator Start Control System (AGS) auto- matically controls and monitors an auxiliary generator. It will automatically start a generator as required to charge a battery bank or as heating or cooling systems require. You can also set allowable generator run times, so t
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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. Starts the generator automatically in response to air condi- tioning/heating requests. The AGS continually monitors the air conditioning system and starts the generator, as required by the air conditioning system. Sett
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THEORY OF OPERATION System The AGS system, when in AUTO or AUTO 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. The AGS system is invisible to the normal operation of the auxiliary generator manual start and stop controls with the following exceptions: 1. If the generator is started by the AGS, w
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OPERATION GEN ON Light The GEN ON light is on whenever the generator is running. This includes when the auxiliary generator is run manually. DEFAULT: Light OFF GEN FAULT Light The generator has failed to start or has stopped during AGS control. This will happen if the generator is manually stopped by a generator start/stop switch that is independent of the AGS. Cy- cling the ON/OFF switch will clear the fault. Check generator for normal operation. DEFAULT: OFF ON/OFF MODE Switch On/Off Pressing
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PM Set Time Sets the LOCAL TIME, QUIET TIME BEGIN or QUIET TIME END according to the selection made by the SELECT switch. To set a time parameter, select the hour by repeatedly pressing the SET TIME button until the correct hour light is on. DEFAULT: LOCAL TIME Time Zone Pressing the TIME ZONE button changes the LOCAL TIME by cycling through the available time zones. EST (Eastern Standard Time), CST (Central Standard Time), MST (Mountain Standard Time), or PST (Pacific Standard Time) ar
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INSTALLATION 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. Power for this Remote Panel comes from the Control Module. The Remote Panel comes on automatically when power is applied to the AGS Control Module. The AGS Remote Panel
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#18 AWG wire should be used. The in-line connector for the Controller has the following DC connections. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 START: Generator start signal contact. 2 STOP: Generator stop signal contact. 3 GENERATOR DC HOUR METER. 4 RESERVED (Future ignition lock-out). 5 POWER POSITIVE: Connect to house battery positive. 2-amp fuse required. See INSTALLATION NOTE page 10. 6 THERMOSTAT 1: Connected to positive signal from thermostat/heating-cooling system, 12 VDC = ON. 7 THERMOSTAT 2: Connect to posi
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INSTALLATION DIAGRAM INSTALLATION NOTE: It is advised to interlock the AGS system so that the AGS unit is turned off when the coach is in motion. This may be done by removing power from the AGS Controller. To accomplish this the AGS Controller should be interlocked with the ignition switch to control the POSITIVE POWER (#5) or with the parking brake to disconnect POWER/SENSE NEGATIVE (#13). DC CONNECTIONS 16 pin Connector RESERVED(FOR IGN. LOCK-OUT) POSITIVE POWER (+) THERMOSTAT 1 GEN HOUR METER
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AGS REMOTE PANEL AGS CONTROLLER DATA CABLE 4 CONDUCTOR SUPPLIED 11
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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. At the end of this period, the display goes to sleep and actions previously entered take effect. When the On/OFF is moved to OFF position, the generator does not stop immediately. The action from the buttons on
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The following is a list of troubleshooting items. Please see page #8 for the installation diagram. A qualified service technician should be contacted to service your system. Refer to the installation diagram for more information. PROBLEM SOLUTION No lights on the AGS Check data cable connected to Remote are on AGS Remote Panel and AGS Control Module. Check for 12 VDC at AGS Controller (wires #5 and #13). Generator automatically Verify that the Generator Hour comes on but do
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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
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LIMITED WARRANTY What does this warranty cover? This Limited Warranty is provided by Xantrex Technology, Inc. (Xantrex) and covers defects in workmanship and materials in the Automatic Generator Start Control System. This warranty lasts for a Warranty Period of 12 months from the date of purchase at point of sale to you, the original end user customer. This Limited Warranty is transferable to subsequent owners but only for the unexpired portion of the Warranty Period. What will Xantrex do? Xan
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LIMITED WARRANTY 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 customers electrical systems. This warranty does not apply to and Xantrex will not be responsible for any defect in or damage to: a) the product if it has been misused, neglected, improperly installed, physically damaged or altered, either internally or externally, or damaged from improper use or use
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LIMITED WARRANTY 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. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which may vary from state to state or province to province. Warning: Limitations On Use Please refer to your product user manual for l
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LIMITED WARRANTY 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. 2. Include the following: The RMA number supplied by Xantrex Technology Inc clearly marked on the outside of the box. A return address where the unit can be shipped. Post office boxes are not ac
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SPECIFICATIONS XANTREX PART NUMBERS AGS System ............................................................ 84-2064-00 includes Remote Panel, Controller, and 50' data cable (4/6 conduc- tor) INSTALLATION Mating Connector ...................................... AMP 770583-1 Mating Pins (16) ......................................... AMP 770988-1 Crimping Tool ............................................. AMP 90759-1 The Xantrex AGS Harness (P/N 76-0090-01) includes these three items. MECHANICAL Con
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Xantrex Technology Inc. Toll free 1 800 670 0707 Direct 1 604 422 2777 Fax 1 604 420 2145 CustomerService@xantrex.com www.xantrex.com 445-0190-01-01 Rev. 1 Printed in the U.S.A.
