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    Xantrex Automatic Generator Start Control System AG S Owner's Manual[...]

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    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. (“XANTREX”) (a) MAKES NO W ARRANTY AS T O THE ACCURACY , SUFFICIENCY OR SUIT ABILITY [...]

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    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 . It will automati[...]

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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- tionin[...]

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    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. The AGS system is invisible t[...]

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    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. AUTO QUIET Mode In AUTO QUIET mode (both lights on at the same time) the Control Module will respond to requests f[...]

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    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. DEF AUL T : LOCAL TIME Time Zone Pressing the TIME ZONE button changes the LOCAL TIME by cy [...]

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    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. Power for this[...]

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    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). 5 POWER POSITIVE: Connect to house battery positive. 2-amp fuse required. See[...]

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    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 STOP GEN HOUR METER 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 16 15 14 13 12 1 1 10 9 PREHEA T PREHEA T STOP COMMON THERMOST A T 3 INST ALLA TION NOTE: It is advised to interl[...]

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    DA T A CABLE 4 CONDUCTOR SUPPLIED AGS CONTROLLER AGS REMOTE P ANEL 11[...]

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    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. At the end of this period, the display goes to sleep and[...]

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    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. Generator does not automatically turn OFF after the AGS system runs the generator for t[...]

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    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. It contains a micro-controller and a real-time clock. AGS Remote Panel The[...]

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    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. This warranty lasts for a Warranty Period of 12 months from the date of purchase at point of sale to you, the original e[...]

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    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. 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 mi[...]

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    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. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights. Y ou m[...]

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    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. 2. Include the following: • The RMA number supplied by Xant[...]

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    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 ...................................... AMP 770583-1 Mating Pins (16) ......................................... AMP [...]

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    Xantrex T echnology Inc . T oll free 1 800 670 0707 Direct 1 604 422 2777 F ax 1 604 420 2145 CustomerService@xantrex.com www .xantrex.com 445-0190-01-01 Rev . 1 Printed in the U .S . A.[...]