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Xantrex
Automatic Generator
Start Control System
AGS
Owner's Manual
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Automatic Generator Start Control System © October 2002 Xantrex International. All rights
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Date and Revision October 2002, Revision 1 Part Number 445-0190-01-01
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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 .......................................................................................5
OPERATION ..............................................................................6
GEN ON Light ............................................................................6
GEN FAULT Light ......................................................................6
ON/OFF MODE Switch ..............................................................6
SET TIME Switch ......................................................................7
TIME ZONE Switch ....................................................................7
SELECT Switch ..........................................................................7
Programming LOCAL TIME and QUIET TIME (Setup) .............7
INSTALLATION..........................................................................8
AGS Remote Panel ....................................................................8
AGS Controller ...........................................................................8
INSTALLATION DIAGRAM........................................................10
COMMON QUESTIONS ............................................................12
PARAMETER VALUES ..............................................................12
TROUBLESHOOTING...............................................................13
GLOSSARY ...............................................................................14
WARRANTY ...............................................................................15
SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................19
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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 that the
AGS does not turn on the generator at inconvenient times.
SAFETY SUMMARY
General safety information for installation and operation
is contained throughout this manual where it applies
and is not completely included in this summary.
Definitions
Warning statements identify conditions or practices which
could result in personal injury, loss of life, damage to equip-
ment or other property.
Fuse Replacement
For continued protection against the possibility of fire, replace
the fuse only with a fuse of the specified voltage, current and
type ratings.
Power Source
To avoid damage, operate the equipment only within the
specified AC (line) and DC (battery) voltages.
Servicing
There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all service
to qualified personnel.
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.
Setting of QUIET TIME. QUIET TIME periods of one hour or
more can be entered to prevent automatic operation of the gen-
erator during inappropriate times.
Easy changing of time setting. A TIME ZONE indicator is pro-
vided for easy changing of local time when travelling.
Displays generator status. The Remote Panel indicates if the
generator is on (GEN ON) and if the generator has a problem
(GEN FAULT).
This system...
• allows the user to have confidence that the battery will
not be completely discharged and the DC systems will be
operational. The AGS is not dependent on shorepower and
will maintain the system even if small appliances and gen-
eral lighting are on.
• provides generator power to operate the heating or
cooling systems. This will allow you (and your pets) to be
comfortable.
The system is not intended...
• to be left unattended.
• to keep batteries fully charged. The charge period is
normally two to four hours.
• to maintain area temperature at a specific temperature.
• for use with all air conditioners, heaters, heat pumps and
generators.
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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, which is in
AUTO or AUTO QUIET TIME mode, the selection of OFF at
the AGS Remote Panel will stop the auxiliary generator.
2. If the AGS system commands the generator to start
and it does, the AGS system will stop the generator at the
appropriate time. If the generator stops for some other
reason, even if it is turned Off by a manual switch other than
the AGS, the AGS system will assume that there is a FAULT.
It will turn itself OFF and turn on the GEN FAULT light. At
this point, the AGS system must be turned on to the AUTO
mode or AUTO QUIET TIME mode for it to resume control of
the generator.
Once started by the AGS system, the generator will run for a
minimum of two hours. This will ensure that there is a good
charge in the battery, although it may not be fully charged at
the end of the cycle. If the battery voltage does not reach
13.5 volts during the two-hour period, the generator will
continue to run for an additional two hours. If at the end of
the second two-hour period the battery voltage is still not up
to 13.5 volts, then the AGS systems assumes that there is a
problem and turns the generator OFF. It must be restarted
manually.
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OPERATION
When it is off, the OFF light is illuminated.
DEFAULT: 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 from low battery or air condition-
ing because the time is outside of the user-set Quiet Time. In
AUTO QUIET mode (AUTO light on and QUIET light blinking) the
AGS will not respond to requests for low battery or thermostats
starting because the Local Time is within the Quiet Time window.
ON/OFF MODE Switch
Pressing the ON/OFF switch changes the status of
the AGS from OFF to AUTO to AUTO QUIET mode.
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
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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) are possible. Only one can
be on at a time. Light is on.
DEFAULT: PST
To Program Local Time (USUALLY NOT REQUIRED):
Use the SELECT switch to select LOCAL TIME. Press the TIME
ZONE switch to select the time zone. Press the SET TIME switch
to set the local time hour.
Quiet Time BEGIN (REQUIRED SETTING):
Use the SELECT switch and press it until the BEGIN light is on.
Use the SET TIME switch to select the time in hours Quiet Time is
to begin.
Quiet Time END (REQUIRED SETTING):
Use the SELECT switch and press it until the END light is on.
Use the SET TIME switch to select the time in hours Quiet Time is
to end.
SELECT changes the time displayed by the
AGS Remote and is used to set the TIME/
HOUR. In LOCAL TIME mode the user can set
the “Time/Hour” display to the local hour. (Min-
utes are preset at the factory and do not require
user adjustment).
DEFAULT: LOCAL TIME
Select
Local Time
Begin
End
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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 measures 5.75'' (W) X 3.75'' (H) X 0.65''
(D). Use the supplied template to cut the proper size hole. Mount
the Remote Panel unit using the screws supplied.
Route the control cable from the AGS Remote Panel to the Con-
trol Module. Connect the control cable to the AGS Remote Panel
and Control Module using the data connectors on the supplied
cable.
Power Up Indications
When power is first applied to the AGS Remote, the AGS Remote
establishes communications with the Controller. It can take up to
four seconds to establish communications.
AGS Controller
The AGS Controller may be mounted in any convenient location.
Mount the AGS Controller using the screws supplied. The AGS
Controller may be mounted up to 250 feet from the AGS Remote.
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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 positive signal from thermo-
stat/heat-cooling system, 12 VDC = ON.
8 PREHEAT: Contact for generator preheat signal.
9 START COMMON: Generator Start signal contact. Typi-
cally connect to generator ground.
10 STOP COMMON: Generator Stop signal contact. Typically
connect to generator ground.
11 THERMOSTAT 3: Connected to positive signal from
thermostat/heating-cooling system, 12 VDC = ON. This is
only available on units over S/N 150.
12 BATT SENSE POSITIVE: Connect to house battery posi-
tive. 2-amp fuse required.
13 POWER/SENSE NEGATIVE: Connect directly to house
battery negative.
14 THERMOSTAT 1,3 COMMON: Contact for thermostat 1
and 3. Connected to ground.
15 THERMOSTAT 2 COMMON: Contact for thermostat 2.
Connected to ground.
16 PREHEAT COMMON: Contact for Preheat signal. Typically
connected to generator ground.
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START
START COMMON
POSITIVE POWER (+)
BATT SENSE POSITIVE(+)
NEGATIVE POWER/SENSE(-)
THERMOSTAT 1
THERMOSTAT 2
THERMOSTAT 1, 3 COMMON
THERMOSTAT 2 COMMON
DC CONNECTIONS
16 pin Connector
STOP
GEN HOUR METER
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9
PREHEAT
PREHEAT
STOP COMMON
THERMOSTAT 3
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).
Connector view is looking into the AGS CONTROLLER.
All wires should be #18 AWG
MATING CONNECTORS:
Xantrex P/N 76-0090-01 (mating connector and harness) is
recommended for easy installation.
Note: Connector below matches both AMP and MOLEX
connectors, but pin numbers only match AMP connector.
AMP: 770583-1, PINS 770988-1
INSTALLATION DIAGRAM
RESERVED(FOR IGN. LOCK-OUT)
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