Magnum Energy ME-ARC User Manual

Page 1
ME-ARC
Advanced Remote Control
Owner’s Manual
(for Revision 3.0 or higher)
Page 2
Disclaimer of Liability
Since the use of this manual and the conditions or methods of installation, operation, use and maintenance of the ME-ARC is beyond the control of Magnum Energy, Inc., this company does not assume responsibility and expressly disclaims liability for loss, damage or expense, whether direct, indirect, consequential or incidental, arising out of or in any way connected with such installation, operation, use, or maintenance.
Note as well that while every precaution has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this manual, the specifi cations and product functionality may change without notice. Magnum Energy, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions.
Restrictions on Use
The ME-ARC remote may only be used in life-support devices or systems with the express written approval of Magnum Energy. Failure of the ME-ARC remote can reasonably be expected to cause the failure of that life-support device or system, or to affect the safety or effectiveness of that device or system. If the ME-ARC remote fails, it is reasonable to assume that the health of the user or other persons may be endangered.
Copyright Notice
Copyright © 2012 by Magnum Energy, Inc. All rights reserved. Permission to copy, distribute, and/or modify this document is prohibited without express written permission by Magnum Energy, Inc.
Document Information
Description – ME-ARC Owner’s Manual Part Number and Revision – 64-0030 Rev Date Published – June 2012 This manual is printed without color for cost sa
manual is available for download under the Document Library tab at www.magnumenergy.com with many of the fi gures available in color.
B
vings. However, this entire
Contact Information
Magnum Energy, Inc. 2211 West Casino Rd. Everett, WA 98204 Phone: 425-353-8833 Fax: 425-353-8390 Web: http://www.magnumenergy.com
Statement of Appreciation
From all of us at Magnum Energy – Thank you for purchasing this ME-ARC remote. We understand that you have many purchasing options in the marketplace,
and are pleased that you have decided on a Magnum Energy product. This ARC remote was proudly assembled and tested in the United States in our Everett, Washington, facility.
At Magnum we are committed to providing you with quality products and services, and hope that your experience with us is pleasant and professional.
Magnum Energy® is a registered trademark of Magnum Energy, Inc.
i © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Page 3
Important Product Safety Instructions
This manual contains safety instructions that must be followed during the installation and operation of this product. Read all instructions and safety information contained in this manual before installing or using this product.
Safety Symbols
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fi re, or other safety hazard, the following safety symbols have been placed throughout this manual to indicate dangerous and important safety instructions.
WARNING: Indicates that failure to take a specifi ed action could
result in physical harm to the user.
CAUTION: Indicates that failure to take a specifi ed action could
result in damage to the equipment.
Info: Indicates information that emphasizes or supplements im-
portant points of the main text.
Remedy: Provides possible solutions for related issues.
Product Safety Alerts
All electrical work must be performed in accordance with local, state, and federal electrical codes.
WARNINGS:
All electrical work must be performed in accordance with local, state and federal electric codes.
This product is designed for indoor/compartment installation. It must not be exposed to rain, snow, moisture, or liquids of any type.
Use insulated tools to reduce the chance of electrical shock or accidental short circuits.
Remove all jewelry such as rings, watches, bracelets, etc., when installing or performing maintenance on the inverter.
Always disconnect the batteries or energy source prior to in­stalling or performing maintenance on the inverter. Live power may be present at more than one point since an inverter uti­lizes both batteries and AC. Turning off the inverter may not reduce this risk on some Magnum inverters. As long as AC power is connected, it will pass thru the inverter regardless of the power switch on the inverter or the ON/OFF INVERTER button on the remote.
© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. ii
Page 4
Table of Contents
1.0 Overview .................................................................................. 1
2.0 Installation ............................................................................... 2
2.1 Pre-Installation ......................................................................... 2
2.1.1 Installation Guidelines .........................................................2
2.1.2 Unpacking and Inspection ....................................................2
2.1.3 Tools Required .................................................................... 2
2.2 Connecting the Remote Cable ..................................................... 3
2.2.1 Connecting the ME-ARC to a Magnum Inverter ........................ 3
2.3 ME-ARC Remote and Bezel Dimensions ........................................ 4
2.4 Mounting the ME-ARC Remote .................................................... 5
2.4.1 Flush Mount Installation Procedure ........................................ 5
2.4.2 Surface Mount Installation Procedure ..................................... 6
2.5 Power-up Self Test .................................................................... 7
3.0 Setup ........................................................................................ 8
3.1 Navigating the Remote .............................................................. 8
3.2 Remote Feature to Inverter Compatibility ................................... 10
3.3 Remote Buttons and Menu Items .............................................. 14
3.3.1 FAVS Button and Menus ..................................................... 14
3.3.2 CTRL (Control) Button and Menus ........................................ 16
CTRL: 01 ACIn Control ............................................................ 17
CTRL: 02 CHG (Charge) Control ............................................... 18
CTRL: 03 Gen Control ............................................................. 18
3.3.3 METER Button and Menus ................................................... 19
METER: 01 DC Meters ............................................................. 20
METER: 02 AC Meters ............................................................. 20
METER: 03 AGS Meters ........................................................... 21
METER: 04 BMK Meters ........................................................... 21
3.3.4 SETUP Button and Menus ................................................... 21
SETUP: 01 Remote Setup ........................................................ 22
SETUP: 02 Invert Setup .......................................................... 23
SETUP: 03 Charger Setup ........................................................ 28
SETUP: 04 AGS Setup ............................................................. 37
SETUP: 05 BMK Setup ............................................................ 37
3.3.5 TECH Button and Menus ..................................................... 38
TECH: 01 Temperatures .......................................................... 38
TECH: 02 Revisions ................................................................ 39
TECH: 03 Inv Model ................................................................ 39
TECH: 04 Fault History ............................................................ 39
TECH: 05 SETUP PIN .............................................................. 41
TECH: 06 Ext Control .............................................................. 42
TECH: 07 Load Defaults .......................................................... 43
4.0 Menu Maps: ME-ARC Remote Control ...................................... 44
5.0 Operation ............................................................................... 49
5.1 Front Panel ............................................................................ 49
5.1.1 LED Indicators .................................................................. 49
5.1.2 LCD Display ...................................................................... 49
5.1.3 ON/OFF Pushbuttons ......................................................... 50
5.1.4 Menu Buttons ................................................................... 50
5.1.5 Rotary SELECT Knob .......................................................... 50
iii © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Page 5
Table of Contents (cont.)
5.2 Operating the Inverter/Charger ................................................. 51
5.2.1 Inverter Mode ................................................................... 51
5.2.2 Charger Mode ................................................................... 51
5.3 System Status Messages .......................................................... 52
5.3.1 Inverter Mode Status Messages ........................................... 52
5.3.2 Charger Mode Messages ..................................................... 53
5.3.3 Secondary Scrolling Status Messages ................................... 56
5.3.4 Fault Mode Messages ......................................................... 56
5.3.4.1 System Fault Messages ............................................... 56
5.3.4.2 Stacking Fault Messages ............................................... 59
5.3.4.3 Internal Fault Messages ............................................... 60
5.3.5 LED Indicator Guide .......................................................... 61
6.0 Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 62
6.1 Troubleshooting Tips................................................................ 63
6.1.1 Inverter Problems ............................................................. 63
6.1.2 Charger Problems ............................................................. 63
6.2 Performing an Inverter Reset .................................................... 64
6.3 Performing a Power Reset ........................................................ 64
7.0 Using a ME-AGS-N Module ...................................................... 65
7.1 ME-AGS-N Setup..................................................................... 65
7.2 ME-AGS-N Functional Tests ...................................................... 76
7.2.1 Remote to Generator Communications Test ........................... 76
7.2.1.1 Determining AGS Statuses............................................ 76
7.2.1.2 Starting the Generator from the Remote ......................... 77
7.3 ME-AGS-N Operation/Monitoring ............................................... 77
7.3.1 Controlling the AGS ........................................................... 77
7.3.2 Monitoring the AGS ........................................................... 78
7.3.2.1 ME-ARC Remote’s AGS METER Button ............................ 78
7.3.2.2 ME-ARC Remote’s AGS TECH Button .............................. 80
7.4 Enabling the ME-AGS-N ........................................................... 81
7.5 Starting and Stopping the Generator ......................................... 81
7.6 ME-AGS-N Menu Map Using the ME-ARC ..................................... 83
7.7 ME-AGS-N Remote Status Messages .......................................... 86
7.7.1 AGS Remote Operational Statuses ....................................... 86
7.7.2 AGS Remote Start Statuses ................................................ 87
7.7.3 AGS Remote Fault Statuses ................................................ 88
7.7.4 AGS Notes ....................................................................... 89
7.8 ME-AGS-N Remote Troubleshooting ........................................... 90
7.8.1 AGS Fault Message Screen ................................................. 90
7.8.2 Resolving Operational Statuses ........................................... 90
7.8.3 Resolving AGS Faults Using the Remote ............................... 91
7.8.4 How to Clear AGS Faults .................................................... 93
7.8.5 How to Clear AGS Fault History ........................................... 93
8.0 Using a ME-BMK ..................................................................... 94
8.1 Setting Up the BMK ................................................................. 94
8.2 Monitoring the BMK ................................................................. 95
8.3 ME-ARC Remote’s BMK Menu Maps ............................................ 98
9.0 Limited Warranty ................................................................... 99
9.1 How to Receive Repair Service ................................................ 100
© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. iv
Page 6
List of Figures
Figure 1-1, Front Panel Features .......................................................... 1
Figure 2-1, Remote Cable ...................................................................3
Figure 2-2, Remote Control Connections ............................................... 3
Figure 2-3, ME-ARC Remote Dimensions ...............................................4
Figure 2-4, Remote Bezel Dimensions ..................................................4
Figure 2-5, Flush Mounting the ME-ARC ................................................ 5
Figure 2-6, Surface Mounting the ME-ARC using the Bezel ....................... 6
Figure 2-7, Power-up Self Test Screens ................................................. 7
Figure 2-8, Self Test Set Clock Screens ................................................. 7
Figure 3-1, Front Panel Setup Features ................................................. 8
Figure 3-2, SETUP Menu Navigation ..................................................... 9
Figure 3-3, FAVS Button and Menus ................................................... 15
Figure 3-4, CTRL Button and Menus ................................................... 16
Figure 3-5, METER Button and Menus ................................................. 20
Figure 3-6, SETUP Button and Menus ................................................. 22
Figure 3-7, TECH Button and Menus ................................................... 38
Figure 3-8, Inverter Fault History Menu Items ..................................... 40
Figure 4-1, FAVS/CTRL/METER Button Menu Maps ................................ 44
Figure 4-2, SETUP Button Menu Map .................................................. 45
Figure 4-3, SETUP Button Menu Map .................................................. 46
Figure 4-4, SETUP/TECH Button Menu Maps ........................................ 47
Figure 4-5, TECH Button Menu Map .................................................... 48
Figure 5-1, ME-ARC Front Panel Controls and Indicators........................ 49
Figure 5-2, System Status Screen (example)....................................... 52
Figure 6-1, Performing an Inverter Reset ............................................ 64
Figure 7-1, AGS Fault History Menu Items ........................................... 80
Figure 7-2, ME-AGS-N Menu Maps using ARC Remote (Section 1) .......... 83
Figure 7-3, ME-AGS-N Menu Maps using ARC Remote (Section 2) .......... 84
Figure 7-4, ME-AGS-N Menu Maps using ARC Remote (Section 3) .......... 85
Figure 7-5, ME-AGS-N Fault Message (Example) .................................. 90
Figure 8-1, ME-BMK Menu Map using ARC Remote ............................... 98
List of Tables
Table 3-1, ME-ARC Compatibility Matrix ......................................... 10-13
Table 3-2, Battery Type to Charge Voltages ......................................... 31
Table 3-3, Battery Amp/Hrs Capacity to Suggested Absorb Time ............ 34
Table 3-4, Inverter/Charger Default Settings on ME-ARC ....................... 43
Table 5-1, LED Indicator Guide .......................................................... 61
Table 6-1, Remote Control Troubleshooting Guide ................................ 62
Table 7-1, ME-ARC Autostart/Autostop Matrix ...................................... 65
Table 7-2, AGS Remote Operational Statuses.................................. 86-87
Table 7-3, AGS Remote Start Statuses ................................................ 87
Table 7-4, AGS Remote Fault Statuses ................................................ 88
Table 7-5, AGS Default Settings on ME-ARC ........................................ 88
Table 8-1, BMK Default Settings on ME-ARC ........................................ 97
v © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Page 7

1.0 Overview

1.0 Overview
The ME-ARC remote control allows you to monitor and customize the operating parameters for your Magnum inverter/charger. This remote can be used on all Magnum inverter/charger models so there is no cross-platform confusion.
The ME-ARC50 comes standard with a 50-foot, 4-conductor (twisted-pair) telephone cable and includes non-volatile memory (preserves adjustable
settings, ev
en if power to the remote or inverter is removed).
Info: This manual is for the ME-ARC with revision 3.0 or higher;
see the TECH: 02 Revisions section on page 39 for information on how to determine your revision level.
LED
Indicators
LCD
Display
ON/OFF
Pushbuttons
Menu Buttons
Figure 1-1, Front Panel Features
The ME-ARC is equipped with the following features:
LED Indicators – The at-a-glance LEDs provide the inverter/charger
status in a straightforward way.
LCD Display – The LCD display is a 16 x 2 line (32 characters total)
alphanumeric display used for setting up the inverter/charger operation, as well as viewing current status or fault messages.
ON/OFF Pushbuttons (x2) – The ON/OFF pushbuttons allow the inverter
or charger to be independently and quickly enabled or disabled.
Rotary SELECT Knob
Menu Buttons (x5) – Allow the inverter or charger to be confi gured to
your specifi c system preferences. These buttons also allow simple access to menu items that can help with monitoring and troubleshooting your inverter/charger system.
Rotary SELECT Knob – The rotary encoder knob is similar to a car dash
radio knob and is used to quickly scroll through and select various menu items and settings. Pushing the rotary knob allows you to select a menu item, or to save a setting once it is displayed on the LCD.
© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 1
Page 8
2.0 Installation

2.0 Installation

Review this section and the Important Product Safety Instructions on the front inside cover before proceeding with the installation of your remote.
WARNING: Installations should be performed by qualifi ed per-
sonnel, such as a licensed or certifi ed electrician. The installer determines which safety codes apply and ensures all applicable installation requirements are followed. Applicable installation codes vary depending on the specifi c location and application.
CAUTION: When connecting battery power to the inverter, all
battery negative connections must be connected prior to the bat­tery positive connections. When removing battery power from the inverter, the battery positive should be removed before any battery negative connections are disconnected. This prevents any communi­cation chips/lines from becoming the DC return path to the battery— causing permanent damage to all connected accessories.
Summation: Ensure all battery negative circuits are always con-
nected before connecting or disconnecting battery positive.

2.1 Pre-Installation

Before proceeding, read the entire Installation section to determine how best to install your ME-ARC remote. The more thorough you plan in the beginning, the better your inverter needs will be met.
2.1.1 Installation Guidelines
Before connecting any wires determine the remote’s cable route through­out the home or vehicle/boat, both to and from the inverter.
Always check for existing electrical, plumbing, or other areas of potential damage BEFORE drilling or cutting into walls to mount the remote.
Make sure all wires have a smooth bend radius and do not become kinked.
If installing this remote in a boat, RV, or truck ensure the conductors passing through walls, bulkheads, or other structural members are pro­tected. This minimizes insulation damage (such as chafi ng) which can be caused by vibration or constant rubbing.
2.1.2 Unpacking and Inspection
Carefully remove the ME-ARC remote from its shipping container and inspect all contents. Verify the following items are included:
The ME-ARC remote display
• Bezel
50’ remote cable
Eight #8 x 3/4 Phillips screws
ME-ARC owner’s manual
If items appear to be missing or damaged, contact your authorized Magnum Energy dealer or Magnum Energy. Save your proof-of-purchase as a record of your ownership; it is needed if the unit should require in-warranty service.
2.1.3 Tools Required
Installing the remote control is simple and requires the following tools:
Phillips screwdriver • Level • Drill
Cut-out tool (knife/saw) • Pencil • Drill bit (7/64”)
2 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Page 9
2.0 Installation

2.2 Connecting the Remote Cable

The ME-ARC comes with a remote cable to enable communication between the inverter and the remote. The remote cable is a 50-foot, 4-conductor, round, telephony standard with 6P4C (6-position/4-conductor) connectors on each end. When the 6P4C connectors are held side by side with both of the connec­tor tabs facing the same way, the color of the conductors in each connector is the opposite from top to bottom (as shown in Figure 2-1).
Note: The remote cable can be extended up to a length of 200 feet without
data degradation.
4 3
4-conductor telephone-type
opposite col­ors from top to bottom (tabs fac-
ing toward you)
same
color
same color
12
4 3
12
TAB
TAB
Figure 2-1, Remote Cable
2.2.1 Connecting the ME-ARC to a Magnum Inverter
One end of the remote cable plugs into the back side of the ME-ARC, and the other plugs into the REMOTE (blue) port on the Magnum inverter/charger (see Figure 2-2).
Note: Do not connect the remote cable at this time. First, locate and prepare
an area to mount the remote (follow directions in Section 2.4).
Large Magnum inverter
Small Magnum inverter
ME-ARC
remote
(back)
ME-ARC Remote
(back)
Figure 2-2, Remote Control Connections
© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 3
Page 10
2.0 Installation

2.3 ME-ARC Remote and Bezel Dimensions

Use the information below (Figures 2-3 and 2-4) in preparation for mounting the ME-ARC remote and the bezel (if applicable). Directions for mounting both follow in Section 2.4.
~1"
(4.1 cm)
~1"
(2.5 cm)
5 ¼” (13.3 cm)
2 ¾”
(7.0 cm)
.9"
(2.3 cm)
(2.9 cm)
~1½" (3.8 cm)
3 " (9.8 cm)
1
1 ½”
5 " (14.9 cm)
Figure 2-3, ME-ARC Remote Dimensions
5" (14.9 cm)
5¼" (13.3 cm)
4" (11.1 cm)
3 ¼” (8.3 cm)
3" (9.8 cm)
3¼" (8.3 cm)
2" (7.3 cm)
4" (11.1 cm)
2" (7.3 cm)
Cut out tab to
run remote cable
flush to surface
Figure 2-4, Remote Bezel Dimensions
4 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Page 11
2.0 Installation

2.4 Mounting the ME-ARC Remote

The ME-ARC can either be fl ush mounted (through an opening in the wall), or surface mounted using the provided bezel. Find a location that is clean, dry and protected. Allow room to access the remote’s SELECT knob and to view the LEDs/display.
CAUTION: Ensure that no AC power is connected to the inverter,
and then according the your inverter owner’s manual correctly con­nect the inverter to the batteries.
CAUTION: Always check for hidden electrical wires, pipes and cables
BEFORE drilling, cutting, or screwing into walls or cabinets.
2.4.1 Flush Mount Installation Procedure
To fl ush mount, the wall opening must have at least a 2” (5 cm) depth to allow room for the remote and the cable.
1. Cut an opening in the wall (Figure 2-5). Ensure there are no openings
around the display and enough material for the screws to secure the unit.
2. Drill four pilot holes for the #8-32 screws that will attach the remote to
the wall (refer to Figure 2-3 for hole locations and dimensions).
3. Route one end of the cable through the wall cutout to the inverter/charger,
and then plug it into the RJ11 REMOTE port (blue label) on the inverter/ charger—inverter has DC power, but is OFF. See Figure 2-2.
4. Take the other end of the remote cable and while plugging it into the
back of the ME-ARC, view the remote’s display to ensure the Power-up Self Test initiates (see Section 2.5).
5. If the self test is successful, secure the ME-ARC to the wall using four of
the supplied Phillips screws. If the self test is unsuccessful, refer to the Troubleshooting section.
5.0"
(12.7 cm)
3.0"
(7.6 cm)
Figure 2-5, Flush Mounting the ME-ARC
© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 5
Page 12
2.0 Installation
2.4.2 Surface Mount Installation Procedure
To surface mount, you must use the supplied bezel (Figure 2-4).
Info: The bezel has tabs at the bottom and side that are made with
thinner material (Figure 2-4). They can be cut or broken out to allow the cable to be routed downward or to the side (Figure 2-6).
1. Using the bezel as a template, mark on the wall the location of the four bezel mounting screws, and then drill pilot holes for the #8-32 screws.
2. Cut/break the appropriate tab for the planned route of the remote cable.
3. Pull the cable thru the bezel and place the bezel side with the removed tab over the cable against the wall.
4. Position the bezel over the drilled mounting holes, and then screw the bezel to the wall using the supplied Phillips screws (Figure 2-6).
5. Route the other end of the cable to the inverter/charger, and then plug it into the inverter’s RJ11 REMOTE port (blue label)— inverter has DC power, but is OFF. See Figure 2-2.
6. Take the other end of the cable and while plugging it into the back of the ME-ARC, view the remote’s display to ensure the Power-up Self Test initiates (see Section 2.5).
7. If the self test is successful, secure the ME-ARC to the bezel using four of the supplied Phillips screws. If the self test is unsuccessful, refer to the Section 6.0 “Troubleshooting”.
Figure 2-6, Surface Mounting the ME-ARC using the Bezel
6 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Page 13
2.0 Installation

2.5 Power-up Self Test

Info: All power to operate the remote control is provided by the
inverter/charger through the remote cable.
When the ME-ARC is first connected to an inverter, a power-up self test is initialized. During the self test, the LCD automatically displays in sequence:
• “MAGNUM ENERGY Self Test”, then
“(C) 2010-2012, Connecting to...”, and then
“ME-ARC V 3.0, INV/CHG V #.#”
The remote’s LEDs also change with the screens (see Figure 2-7).
PWR
No LEDs light
FAULT
CHG
INV
MAGNUM ENERGY
Self Test
PWR lights green FAULT lights red CHG lights green INV lights green
CHG lights green INV lights green
PWR
FAULT
CHG
INV
PWR
FAULT
CHG
INV
(C)2010-2012
Connecting to..
ME-ARC V 3.0
INV/CHG V #.#
Figure 2-7, Power-up Self Test Screens
After the self test is finished the remote displays “Set Clock”.Use the ME-ARC’s SELECT knob to set the correct time by selecting hour, minutes, and either AM or PM (See Figure 2-8 below, and the Set Clock procedure on page 22).
Set Clock Hour = 12:00A
Set Clock Minute = 12:12A
Set Clock AM-PM = 12:00A
Figure 2-8, Self Test Set Clock Screens
© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 7
Page 14
3.0 Setup

3.0 Setup

When the remote is connected to a Magnum inverter/charger, the settings in the remote control determine the inverter/charger’s operating parameters. The default settings in the remote control are adequate for most installations (see Table 3-4); however, you have the option to change some of the operating parameters. This section shows you how to navigate the remote and gives you an understanding of the function of each adjustable setting.

3.1 Navigating the Remote

The ME-ARC has menu items and adjustable settings that provide the ability to confi gure your inverter/charger to your specifi c parameters.
Info: See Figures 4-1 through 4-5 for complete maps of the inverter/
charger’s menu items and adjustable settings.
Familiarize yourself with the display and controls on the remote’s front panel that are used to fi nd, adjust, and save the desired settings (see Figure 3-1).
• LCD Display The 2-line LCD display shows status and information for
the inverter/charger and any attached accessories. All setup menus and faults also appear on the LCD display.
Info: The LCD display returns to the remote home screen to show
DC voltage and current (see Figure 3-1) after fi ve minutes if no buttons have been pressed.
Info: When the (left facing arrow) symbol is shown on the display,
the displayed setting has been selected and will be used.
Menu Buttons (x5) These fi ve buttons allow simple access to menu
items that can help with confi guring, monitoring, and troubleshooting your inverter/charger system.
Rotary SELECT Knob This rotary knob allows you to quickly scroll
through and select various menu items and settings. Pressing the knob selects the menu item to change, or saves the current selection.
Info: Hold down the SELECT knob for 10 seconds to refresh the LCD
display.
LCD
Display
Figure 3-1, Front Panel Setup Features
8 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Menu
Buttons
Rotary
SELECT Knob
Page 15
3.0 Setup
1. Press the SETUP menu button.
Bottom line shows a menu heading.
2. Turn the SELECT knob to the desired menu heading.
When the bottom line shows the desired menu heading:
3. Press the SELECT knob.
Top line shows menu item. Bottom line shows current setting.*
*[If this setting is correct, rotate the SELECT knob to continue to the next menu item.]
4. Press the SELECT knob to change the desired setting.
Rotate the SELECT knob to the desired setting. When the bottom line shows the desired setting:
5. Press the SELECT knob to save this setting.
Figure 3-2, SETUP Menu Navigation
© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 9
Page 16
3.0 Setup

3.2 Remote Feature to Inverter Compatibility

The ME-ARC has many settings and is designed to work with the advanced features in your Magnum inverter—and/or other Magnum devices (i.e., ME­AGS-N or ME-BMK). The ME-ARC communicates with your inverter to allow the set up and enabling of these advanced features. However, when the ME-ARC is released with new software, some of the features and functionality in the remote may not be available in an inverter or networked accessory that has an earlier software level. In this case, the advanced setting is not recognized and will not function. Use the steps below to help you determine which ME­ARC (Revision 3.0) menus/features are compatible with your inverter.
1. Go to: http://www.magnumenergy.com/Service/Compatibility.htm to determine y
2. Use Table 3-1 to determine which ME-ARC ‘features/settings’ you want to use and what inverter compatibility level is required (see the “Model/ Level Required” column in Table 3-1).
3. If your inverter compatibility level is the same or greater than the level required, your inverter can support the device setting/feature you want.
4. If your inverter does not have the required compatibility level for a fea­ture/setting you want, contact Magnum Energy for a software upgrade.
Info: This compatibility matrix is available online to download/
print as a single page document and to enter user settings.
http://www.magnumenergy.com/Service/Compatibility.htm.
our inverter’s compatibility level (L1, L2, L3 or L4).
Table 3-1, ME-ARC (Revision 3.0) Compatibility Matrix
Button
Main
Menu
01 ACIn Control
CTRL
02 CHG Control [5]
03 Gen Control OFF, ON, AUTO ≥Level 1 [7] OFF**
01 DC Meters
METER
02 AC Meters [5]
FEATURES/SETTINGS
Menu
Heading/Item
01A DC Volts
01B DC Amps
01C Charge Time
02A Output Volts
02B Output Hz
02C Load Amps
02D Input Amps
02E Inv/Chg Amps
Model/
Selections/
Adjustments Range
Auto Connect ≥Level 1
VDC Connect, Time Connect, AC-In Disabled
SOC Connect Level 3 [1][6]
Multi-Stage, Force Float, Restart Bulk
Read only display Level 1
Read only display
Level
Required
Level 3
[1]
Level 4 Multi-
Level 4
Level 4 [1, 3]
Default Setting
Auto
Connect
Stage
Read
Only
Read
Only
02F Input AC (AC1)
02G Input AC2 MSH-RE Models
10 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Page 17
3.0 Setup
Table 3-1, ME-ARC Compatibility Matrix (cont.)
Button
Main
Menu
03 AGS Meters
METER
04 BMK Meters
FEATURES/SETTINGS
Menu
Heading/Item
03A AGS Status
03B DC Volts-AGS
03C Gen Run Time
03D AGS Temp
03E Since GenRun
04A BMK Status
04B SOC
04C DC Volts-BMK
04D DC Amps-BMK
04E AH in/Out
04F Reset AH Out
04G Total AH Out
04H Minimum VDC
Selections/
Adjustments
Range
Read only display Level 1 Read Only
Read only display Level 1 Read Only
Model/
Level
Required
Default Setting
01 Re­mote Setup
SETUP
02 Invert Setup
04I Maximum VDC
01A Set Clock Time= 12:00A-
12:00P
01B Contrast 0-100% 100%**
01C Backlight 0-100% 50%**
01D Power Save OFF, 1-60 Minutes 15 Minute
01E Temp Display Fahrenheit, Celsius Fahrenheit
02A Search Watts OFF, 5-50 Watts
(1-Watt increments)
02B LBCO Setting
02C AC In - Time Connect Time=
02D AC In - VDC Connect Volts=
9.0-12.2*VDC Level 2 10.0 VDC
12:00A-12:00P
Disconnect Time= 12:00A-12:00P
9.0-15.9*(12V)
Disconnect Volts=
9.0-15.9*(12V)
Level 1
Level 1 5 Watts
Level 3
[1]
Level 3
[1]
12:00A**
6:00A
6:00P
11.0
14.1
© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 11
Page 18
3.0 Setup
Table 3-1, ME-ARC Compatibility Matrix (cont.)
Button
Main
Menu
02 Invert Setup (cont.)
03 Char­ger Setup
SETUP
04 AGS Setup
FEATURES/SETTINGS
Menu
Heading/
Item
02E AC-In SOC
02F Power Up Always
03A AC Input Amps
03B Battery Type
03C Max Charge Rate
03D VAC Dropout
03E Absorb Done
03F Max Charge Time
03G Final Charge Stage
04A Gen Run VDC
04B Gen Run Time
04C Gen Run Amps
Connect SOC= 20-98%
Disconnect SOC= 21-100%
ON, OFF Level 1
AC/AC1 Input= 5-60A Lev
AC2 Input= 5-60A MSH-RE Models 20A
Gel, Flooded, AGM, AGM2 Level 1
0-100% Level 3 100%
AC/AC1 Input= 60-100 VAC, UPS Mode
AC2 Input= 60-100 VAC MSH-RE Models 75 VAC
110-190 VAC, UPS Mode Export models
Time= 0.1-25.5 Hrs Level 4 [4] 2.0 Hrs
Amps= 0-150 ADC Level 4 [5]
SOC= 50-100%
0.0-25.5 Hrs Level 4 [5]
Multi, Float, Silent Level 4 [5] Multi
Start Gen Volts= 9.0-15.9*
Start Volts Delay= 0-127 sec, 1-127 min
Stop Gen Volts= 9.1-
16.0*, Float
Stop Volts Delay=0-127 sec, 1-127 min
OFF, ON= Start Gen Time= 12:00A-12:00P
Stop Gen Time= 12:00A­12:00P
Start Gen AC Amps= OFF, 5-60A
Start Amps Delay= 0-127 sec, 1-127 min
Stop Gen AC Amps= 5-60A
Stop Amps Delay= 0-127 sec, 1-127 min
Model/
Selections/
Adjustments Range
Custom
Absorb (12.0-16.0)*
[2]
Float (12.0-16.0)* 13.4*
EQ (12.0-16.0)* 15.5*
Level
Required
Level 3
[6]
el 1 [1] 30A
Level 3
U.S. Models 80 VAC
Level 4 [5] [6]
Level 1
Level 1
Level 4
Default Setting
50%
100%
Always
OFF
Flooded:
14.6*
150 VAC
12.0 Hrs
11.5
120 Sec
14.4
120 Sec
OFF
OFF
12 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Page 19
Button
Main
Menu
3.0 Setup
Table 3-1, ME-ARC Compatibility Matrix (cont.)
FEATURES/SETTINGS
Menu
Heading/Item
Selections/
Adjustments Range
Model/
Level
Required
Default Setting
04 AGS Setup (cont.)
SETUP
04D Gen Run SOC
04E Gen Run Temp
04F Max Gen Run Time
04G Quiet Time
04H Gen Ex­ercise
04I Gen Warm­up Time
04J Gen Cooldown time
OFF, Start Gen SOC= 20-90%
Stop Gen SOC= 21-100%
Start=OFF, Ext Input, 65-95F (18-35C)
Time= 0.5-6.0 Hrs
OFF, 0.1-25.5 Hrs
OFF, ON= Start Quiet Time= 12:00A-12:00P
Stop Quiet Time= 12:00A­12:00P
Quiet Time Topoff=OFF, 30­120 Min
Days=OFF, 1-255 days
Run Hour/Min/AM-PM= 12:00A-12:00P
Run Time= 0.0-25.5 Hrs
0-127 sec, 1-127 min
0-127 sec, 1-127 min
Level 1
[6]
Level 1
Level 1 12.0 Hrs
Level 1
Level 1
Level 1 60 Sec
Level 1 60 Sec
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
05 BMK Setup
05A Charge Eff Auto, 50-97% ≥Level 1 Auto
05B AmpHour Size
200-2500 AH
Level 1 400 AH
* 12-volt values shown; for 24v systems – x 2, for 48v systems – x 4. ** These settings return to the factory default setting when power to the re-
mote is removed.
ME-ARC Compatibility Matrix Notes:
[1] Not available on MM/MM-E/MM-AE/MMS/MMS-E models. [2] AC Couple Mode can be activated using Battery Type: Custom with MS-PAE
Series Rev 4.1. [3] The AC meter displays are only accurate when used with MS-PAE or MSH
Series inverters and aren’t shown unless the inverter is Level 4. [4] Level 2 and 3 inverters can be used, but: Level 2 inverters are limited from 1.0-4.5 hours,
Level 3 inverters <Rev 4.1 are limited from 1.0-6.5 hours, Level 3 inverters Rev 4.1 (and MMS Rev 1.5) are limited from
1.5-6.5 hours; Any setting outside these limited ranges are not recognized and
reverts to the inverter’s default absorption time (2.0 hrs). [5] Requires Level 4 to display. [6] SOC features require the ME-BMK (Battery Monitor Kit) to be installed. [7] To manually turn generator “ON” with remote, ME-AGS-N Rev 5.2 or higher
is required.
© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 13
Page 20
3.0 Setup

3.3 Remote Buttons and Menu Items

The fi ve menu buttons (FAVS, CTRL, METER, SETUP, or TECH) allow the inverter/charger system to be confi gured to your specifi c preferences. These buttons also allow you to access menu items that can help with monitoring and troubleshooting your system. Refer to Figure 3-2 for an example on how to navigate the remote.
This section covers each menu button’s function and its various confi gurable settings. This helps optimize the operation of the inverter/charger.

3.3.1 FAVS Button and Menus

The FAVS (FAVORITES) button is similar to the Favorites button on your TV remote. It enables you to store the most frequently used menu items for quick reference, or to make easy changes to the system. The menu items stored under the FAVS button should be those menus most often used.
The FAVS button has fi ve factory-stored default menu items. You can also access these menu items using the SETUP and CTRL buttons to make changes. Before changing the default FAVS menu items, it is suggested that you thoroughly review all the menu items on the menu map (see Figures 4-1 thru 4-5) and make a short list of the items you think you will use most often. Once you decide which fi ve items you would like to make as your favorites, determine the order in which those menus are to appear under the FAVS button. This is important since you will assign a FAVS position 1-5 for each menu item you select.
Menu items can be changed at any time under the FAVS button. Navigate to a menu item that you would like to set as a favorite, then push and hold the FAVS button for three seconds. The screen displays “Select FAV: F1“ on the bottom line. Rotate the SELECT knob to select FAVS 1 through 5. Once you have decided the location for the menu item, press the SELECT knob to save the menu item at the selected FAVS location.
Info: The FAVS button can be used to store menu items that would
otherwise not be accessible after a PIN has been set for the SETUP menu.
Info: Menu headings cannot be selected and stored in FAVS,
only menu items (with exception of TECH menu headings). Menu headings are identifi ed with a number. Menu items are identifi ed by a number followed by a letter.
Example: 02 Invert Setup is a menu heading.
Example: 02A Search Watts is a menu item.
Status 02 Invert Setup
02A Search Watts 5 Watts
14 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Page 21
LCD
Display
3.0 Setup
Rotary SELECT Knob
To select a FAVS
item
Rotate to desired
selection:
F4 Battery Type Flooded
F5 Gen Control OFF
Press to
edit setting
FAVS
Press
F1 Search Watts 5 Watts
FAVS Button
Top line shows current
FAVS menu and
position in FAVS menu.
F1 Search Watts 5 Watts
Bottom line shows
current setting.
F2 LBCO Setting
10.0 VDC
….
Figure 3-3, FAVS Button and Menus
FAVS Menu Default Settings:
FAVS: F1 Search Watts – This is the F1 default (FAVS #1). Refer
to the SETUP button’s 02A Search Watts menu item on page 23 for information on how to adjust the Search Watts setting.
FAVS: F2 LBCO (Low Battery Cut Out) Setting This is the F2 default
(FAVS #2). Refer to the SETUP button’s 02B LBCO Setting menu item on page 24 for information on how to adjust the LBCO setting.
FAVS: F3 AC Input This is the F3 default (FAVS #3). Refer to the
SETUP button’s 03A AC Input Amps menu item on page 28 for information on how to adjust the AC Input setting.
FAVS: F4 Battery Type This is the F4 default (FAVS #4). Refer to the
SETUP button’s 03B Battery Type menu item on page 30 for information on how to set the battery type.
FAVS: F5 Gen Control This is the F5 default (FAVS #5). Refer to the
CTRL button’s 03 Gen Control menu on page 18 for information on how to use the Gen Control function.
Info: F5 Gen Control is a menu heading. It provides easy access
to turn the generator on and off. If another menu item is saved in the F5 location, the only way to bring Gen Control back into the F5 location is to reset the remote to its factory defaults using the TECH button’s 07 Load Defaults menu.
© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 15
Page 22
3.0 Setup

3.3.2 CTRL (Control) Button and Menus

The CTRL button accesses the 01 ACIn Control, 02 CHG Control, and 03 Gen Control menus. The CTRL button gives you quick control of the main functions
of the inverter/charger without having to access the SETUP button’s menus in order to change the operation of the inverter/charger or generator. Once the settings have been programmed in the SETUP menus, the features can then be enabled using the CTRL button.
Example: The SETUP menu’s 02C AC In - Time setting is used to set what
time of day (e.g., 12AM to 8AM) you want the inverter to connect to the incoming AC. Once the time is set, use the CTRL button to access the Set ACIn Control menu item and select Time Connect. When Time Connect is selected, the inverter/charger will only connect to AC when the time is between 12AM and 8AM.
Info: If a ME-ARC is connected to a parallel system with a ME-RTR,
it acts like a ‘display only’ device with limited user controls. When the ME-ARC is directly connected to either the inverter or ME-RTR, the CTRL button function of the ME-ARC is defeated.
The ME-ARC however, does contain the 03 Gen Control selection in the FAVS menu. The generator can be controlled via the ME-ARC through the FAVS menu, but not thru the CTRL menu.
LCD
Display
CTRL Button
CTRL
Press
01 ACIn Control Auto Connect
01 ACIn Control Auto Connect
Figure 3-4, CTRL Button and Menus
Top line shows
menu heading
Bottom line
shows current
setting
02 CHG Control Multi-Stage
Rotary SELECT Knob
Rotate to
desired
selection:
Press to edit
setting
03 Gen Control OFF
16 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Page 23
3.0 Setup
CTRL: 01 ACIn Control
01 ACIn Control menu has four different conditions in which the inverter/char­ger will connect to an incoming AC power source. Only one may be selected at any one time—multiple conditions can be enabled, but only one can be active.
Info: Before the inverter allows the AC input to connect to the AC
source (grid or generator), the incoming AC must be qualifi ed by the inverter/charger (voltage is below the high AC input requirements, above the SETUP button’s 03D VAC Dropout setting, and between 50 Hz to 70 Hz for domestic models—40-60 Hz for export models).
Info: The top status line of the LCD display will alternate the in-
verter/charger status with a secondary AC IN status when AC is present, but is not connecting as a result of a selection made in the SETUP menu.
Example: AC is present, but Time Connect has been selected from
the 01 ACIn Control menu and the current time of day is 6PM. The SETUP menu’s 02C AC In-Time current setting is 2AM - 8AM. The current time of 6PM is outside the connect time, so the inverter/ charger will not connect to the incoming AC until after 2AM. The primary status will display “Inverting” and the secondary status will display “Time Connect” to let you know the reason that incoming AC has not connected.
• Auto Connect – Automatically connects to incoming AC power when the
incoming AC is qualifi ed by the inverter/charger (voltage is below the high AC input requirements, above the SETUP button’s 03D VAC Dropout setting, and between 50 Hz to 70 Hz for domestic models—40-60 Hz for export models).
• VDC Connect – Only allows the incoming AC to connect when the DC
battery voltage falls below the Set Connect Volts setting in the SETUP menu’s 02D AC In - VDC menu item. Disconnects from incoming AC when the DC battery voltage rises above the Set Disconnect Volts setting, also from the 02D AC In - VDC menu.
Info: See SETUP menu 02D on page 26 for a complete explanation
of the Set Connect/Disconnect Volts menu settings.
• Time Connect – Only allows incoming AC to connect when the time of
day is between the Set Connect and Set Disconnect time settings in the SETUP menu’s 02C AC In - Time menu item.
Info: See SETUP menu 02C on page 25 for a complete explanation
of the Set Connect/Disconnect time menu settings.
• SOC Connect Only allows incoming AC to connect when the battery
bank State of Charge (SOC) falls below the Set Connect SOC setting in the SETUP menu’ ing AC when the battery bank SOC rises above the Set Disconnect SOC setting, also from the 02E AC In - SOC menu. This feature requires the optional ME-BMK (battery monitor) to be installed.
s 02E AC In - SOC menu item. Disconnects from incom-
Info: See SETUP menu 02E on page 26 for a complete explanation
of the Set Connect SOC menu settings.
• AC In-Disabled – Disconnects incoming AC when selected. This setting
will prevent incoming AC from connecting to the inverter/charger.
© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 17
Page 24
3.0 Setup
CTRL: 02 CHG (Charge) Control
02 CHG Control enables you to set the Charge mode to Multi-Stage, Force Float, or to Restart Bulk. Most of the time the charger should be left in the Multi-Stage setting, but to override this setting use the CTRL button and the 02 CHG Control menu. The charger can be forced into the Float mode or you
can start the Bulk mode using the Force Float or Restart Bulk settings from the CTRL button’s 02 CHG Control menu.
• Multi-Stage This charge profi le starts in Bulk mode (maximum cur-
rent). It transitions to the Absorption stage (constant voltage). When the Absorption voltage is reached (as determined by the SETUP button’s 03E Absorb Done menu), it transitions to the fi nal charge stage as selected in the SETUP menu’s 03G Final Charge Stage menu item.
Info: Multi-Stage must be selected in order for the Final Charge
Stage setting to be used.
• Force Float This charge profi le forces the charger to stay in Float mode
as long as AC is present and the charger is active. Force Float is most often used when another source of charging such as PV, wind, or hydro is available to keep the batteries at or above the fl oat voltage. If AC is disconnected and then reconnected, the charger will go directly to Float mode and will not initiate a Bulk or Absorption charge cycle.
CAUTION: Using the Force Float setting may not fully charge the
batteries. Most batteries require a Bulk and Absorption charge cycle in order to fully recombine the electrolyte in the batteries and bring the specifi c gravity to the proper level. Be sure to check with your battery manufacturer before using this setting.
Info: If Silent is selected from the SETUP menu’s 03G Final Charge
Stage menu item, you can override this selection with Force Float
to temporarily fl oat the batteries.
• Restart Bulk – This selection restarts the Bulk cycle from any stage in
the charge cycle. The Restart Bulk setting is useful when a full multi­stage charge cycle does not bring the specifi c gravity of the batteries to the proper level.
Info: The Restart Bulk setting automatically defaults back to the
Multi-Stage setting once the inverter/charger status displays “Bulk Charging”.
Info: If you have to continually restart the bulk cycle in order
to bring the batteries to full charge, check the settings from the SETUP button’s 03 Charger Setup menu to ensure the batteries are fully charged at the end of a regular multi-stage charge cycle. Check with the battery manufacturer for proper battery charger settings.
CAUTION: Frequently restarting the Bulk cycle may result in over-
charging of the batteries.
CTRL: 03 Gen Control
03 Gen Control is used for controlling a standby generator that is connected to the system and using the optional ME-AGS-N module. Once the AGS-N
18 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Page 25
3.0 Setup
is installed in the system, the generator can be manually started and stopped, or set to start and stop automatically from this menu.
Info: If a ME-ARC is connected directly to one of the communication
ports on a router (P1-P6) it can be used in a remote location as a re­mote on/off switch, as well as to assist in monitoring the system and to control a generator that is connected to an ME-AGS-N.
Info: The ME-AGS-N must be installed in order for the 03 Gen Con-
trol menu to control a standby generator. Refer to the ME-AGS-N
Owner’s Manual (PN: 64-0039) for installation information.
• OFF – The OFF selection will stop the generator by sending a ‘stop’ com-
mand from the ME-AGS-N control module (can be running from either a manual start or an autostart command from the AGS). When the OFF setting is selected, the generator will not start automatically.
Info: If DC power is lost to the remote, this menu resets to the
default OFF selection for safety.
• ON The ON selection starts the generator by sending a ‘start’ command
from the ME-AGS-N control module. Once the generator is started, it may be stopped by selecting OFF from the 03 Gen Control menu, which sends a stop command from the ME-AGS-N.
Info: Manually start the generator by selecting ON from the 03
Gen Control menu; change the selection to AUTO to automatically
stop the generator. When the AUTO setting is selected after the generator has been manually started, it uses the stop setting from the SETUP button’s 04A Gen Run VDC (using the Set Stop Gen Volts setting—even if not enabled) or 04F Max Gen Run Time menu item, whichever occurs fi rst.
Info: The ON selection uses warm-up time. The OFF selection stops
immediately and does not use the cooldown time.
• AUTO This selection uses the settings from the SETUP button’s 04 AGS
Setup menus to automatically start and stop the generator based on
battery voltage, time of day, AC load on the inverter, high temperature, or battery state of charge (requires a ME-BMK/ME-BMK-NS accessory). Refer to the Section 7.0 “Using an AGS Module” to set the start and stop parameters for the generator.

3.3.3 METER Button and Menus

The METER menu button gives you access to the various meters which help determine the status of the inverter/charger and battery system.
Info: Depending on the inverter, some meter functions may not
display or be accessible. If some meters do not display, refer to Section 3.2.
Info: Most displays automatically return to the remote’s home
screen fi ve minutes after the last button push. When using the METER button, the selected menus stay and do not return to the remote’s home screen. This feature is useful for displaying com­monly used meter readings.
© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 19
Page 26
3.0 Setup
Top line shows inverter/
METER
Press
Bottom line shows
current menu heading
charger status
Status...
01 DC Meters
To select the next
METER menu
Rotate to
desired
selection:
Press to select
meters
Status...
01 DC Meters
Status...
02 AC Meters
Status...
03 AGS Meters
Status...
04 BMK Meters
Figure 3-5, METER Button and Menus
METER: 01 DC Meters
DC Meters displays battery voltage, DC amps from the inverter/charger, and the time in Charge mode. Use these meters to monitor your battery bank.
01A DC Volts DC Volts provides the battery voltage. The DC Volts
display provides the voltage from the battery bank connected to the inverter. Accuracy is ±1.5% with a 0.1 VDC resolution.
01B DC Amps – The DC Amps meter displays a negative number to
show the current being removed from the battery. This meter displays a positive number to show the amount of current delivered to the batteries. This meter converts AC amps to display DC amps, so the accuracy below one amp AC (~10 amps DC @ 12 VDC) is not detected. When the current in or out of the batteries is greater than one amp AC, the accuracy of this meter is ±20%.
01C Charge Time This meter displays the total time the charger is in
the Bulk or Absorb mode. The meter does not accumulate time when in Float, Charger Standby, Full, or Silent mode.
Info: The charge time is reset whenever the charge status goes to
Charging” (occurs whenever AC is connected to the inverter/char­ger), or if the charger initiates another Bulk Charge cycle.
METER: 02 AC Meters
02A Output Volts – This menu provides the AC voltage measurement at
the inverter’s output terminals. If inverting, this measures the inverter’s output voltage. When in Standby mode, this measures the AC voltage that is passing through the inverter from the source (e.g., grid or generator).
02B Output Hertz – While inverting, this menu displays the output
frequency of the inverter. When in Standby mode, this meter displays the frequency of the incoming AC source (i.e., grid or generator) that is passing through the inverter to the inverter’s output terminals. The frequency is shown in Hertz (Hz).
• 02C Load Amps – This menu displays the AC amps as measured on the
inverter’s AC output terminals. The reading is positive (+) if power is be­ing pulled from the inverter to run an AC load—either using the batteries in Inverter mode, or from the AC input source in Standby mode. The reading is negative (–) to indicate power is being returned to the inverter through the AC output terminals—possible in an AC coupled installation.
Info: The 02C Load Amps value is determined by subtracting the
02E Inv/Chg Amps value from the 02D Input Amps value.
20 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Page 27
3.0 Setup
02D Input Amps – This menu displays the total AC amps being used
by the inverter for charging and any connected load at the output of the inverter. This reading is always displayed as a positive (+) number.
Example: If the charger is using 20A from the AC source and the load
connected to the inverter output is using 10A, the combined load on the incoming AC source is 30A. So, 30A is displayed as the input amps.
02E Inv/Chg Amps – This menu displays the inverter or charger amps.
A negative (–) amps reading indicates the inverter is powering the in­verter loads and the batteries are discharging (inverter amps). A positive (+) amps reading indicates the inverter is using the AC input source to charge the batteries (charger amps).
02F Input AC1 This menu displays the RMS value of the AC voltage
at the in
02G Input AC2 – This menu displays the RMS value of the AC input
voltage applied to the inverter’s AC2 and NEUTRAL terminals.
verter’s AC1/HOT IN 1 and NEUTRAL terminals.
Info: The 02G Input AC2 menu only displays if the remote is con-
nected to a dual source inverter/charger that has an AC1 and AC2 input such as the MSH4024E.
Info: If the 02G Input AC2 menu displays voltage (~ 50 volts),
but the generator is off or nothing is connected to the AC2 input, the AC2 neutral-to-ground bond connection is not correct or con­nected.
METER: 03 AGS Meters
Refer to Section 7.0 for detailed information on the AGS menus that are a
vailable from the ME-ARC remote’s METER button.
METER: 04 BMK Meters
Refer to Section 8.0 for detailed information on the BMK menus that are available from the ME-ARC remote’s METER button.

3.3.4 SETUP Button and Menus

Pressing the SETUP button provides access to the menu items and settings that enable you to confi gure the ME-ARC display, inverter/charger, ME-AGS-N, and the ME-BMK. Review each menu item to determine if you need to adjust any settings to meet your system requirements.
Info: The fi rst screen that may appear when the SETUP button is
pushed is a password screen. If the PIN has been set under the TECH button’s 05 SETUP PIN menu item, the fi rst screen is the Setup PIN menu. The proper PIN must now be entered in order to access the SETUP menus. After fi ve minutes from the last button push, the display automatically returns to the remote home screen and the PIN must be reentered in order to access the SETUP menus. Refer to the TECH menu’s 05 SETUP PIN menu item to set or change the PIN number.
Info: In any SETUP menu that contains a range of settings, if the fi rst
and last settings are equal (set to the same value) the function will be disabled, even if selected/enabled from the CTRL menu.
© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 21
Page 28
3.0 Setup
LCD
Display
SETUP
Press
Status...
01 Remote Setup
Bottom line shows current
SETUP Button
Top line shows
current status
Status...
01 Remote Setup
SETUP menu heading
Status...
02 Invert Setup
Status...
03 Charger Setup
Rotary SELECT Knob
Rotate to
desired
selection:
…...
Status...
05 BMK Setup
Press to
select SETUP
menu
Figure 3-6, SETUP Button and Menus
SETUP: 01 Remote Setup
The following menus are used to set up the remote screen and clock.
01A Set Clock The ME-ARC contains a real time clock that must be
set for proper operation of some features. These features are: the SETUP button’s 02C AC In-Time, 04B Gen Run Time, 04G Quiet Time, 4H Gen Exercise menu items, and the 04 Fault History menu items under the TECH button.
**IMPORTANT**
It is very important that you set the time clock as it is a critical piece in effectively addressing fault issues, as well as for the proper start/stop functions of your AGS device, if installed.
Info: The clock obtains power from the inverter and will reset if the
ME-ARC is disconnected from the inverter.
To set the current time:
From the Set Clock menu:
1. Rotate the SELECT knob to the correct hour of day, and then press SELECT.
2. Rotate the SELECT knob to the correct minute setting, and then press SELECT.
3. Rotate the SELECT knob to the appropriate AM or PM setting, and then press SELECT.
22 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Page 29
3.0 Setup
• 01B Contrast – This setting enables you to adjust the contrast of the
LCD screen based on the current lighting conditions and viewing angle.
Default setting: Contrast = 100% Range: 0-100%
• 01C Backlight – This setting enables you to adjust the backlight of the
LCD screen based on the current lighting conditions and viewing angle.
Default setting: Backlight = 50% Range: 0-100%
01D Power Save – This setting enables you to turn off the Power
Save feature, or to select the time that determines when the display
goes into Power Save mode.
Default setting: PwrSave = 15 minute Range: OFF, 1, 5, 10, 15, 30, 45, 60 Min
What is the Power Save feature? The Power Save feature turns off the
LCD backlight and the LED’s on the remote to conserve energy. The remote goes into Power Save mode if there hasn’t been a button press or fault message for a period of time (this time is determined by the 01D Power Save setting). Whenever the remote goes into the Power Save mode, the LCD backlight and the LED’s can be reactivated by pressing any button. If you have a fault during the Power Save mode, the LCD backlight and the FAULT LED will come on and stay on as long as the fault is present.
Info: If you want the LCD backlight and the LED’s to always be on,
you will need to turn the Power Save feature off by selecting OFF from the Set Power Save menu.
01E Temp Display – This menu item selects whether to display tempera-
tures in Fahrenheit or Celsius. Once you select either Fahrenheit or Celsius, the following menu items will use your selection: the METER button’s 03D AGS Temp menu, the SETUP button’s 04E Gen Run Temp menu, and the TECH button’s 01 Temperatures menu.
Default setting: Fahrenheit Range: Fahrenheit, Celsius
SETUP: 02 Invert Setup
The following menus are used to set up those functions that are only related to the Inverting mode of the inverter/charger.
02A Search Watts – Allows you to turn off the Search Watts feature, or
to adjust the power level to determine when the inverter leaves Search mode. If this feature is not needed, select Search=OFF. When search is turned off, the inverter continuously provides full AC voltage to the loads.
Default setting: 5 Watts Range: OFF, 5-50 Watts
Info: When the Search Watts feature is active, “Searching” ap-
pears on the top line of the LCD display and the green INV LED will slowly fl ash.
What is the Search Watts feature? This feature is used to help save
battery power by reducing the inverter’s output to search pulses when there is no detectable load. If a load greater than the wattage level setting turns on while the inverter is ‘searching’, the inverter will start ‘inverting’ to provide full voltage on its output.
© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 23
Page 30
3.0 Setup
Should I use the Search Watts feature? If the inverter can spend a great
deal of time searching (to reduce the power drain on your batteries) and you can tolerate small loads (less than 5 watts) being off, then the Search Watts feature should be used. However, if some small loads (i.e., digital clocks, satellite receivers, answering machines, etc.,) are required to be on, then this feature should be turned off (Search = OFF).
Where should I set Search Watts? The Search Watts setting should be
adjusted to the same power level (or next lower setting) of the smallest load that you plan to run. If you don’t know the wattage of the smallest load, turn the switch for the load on and decrease the Search Watts setting until the load comes on and stays on.
Info: Even though the Search Watts feature is on, some connected
equipment—even if they are off—may draw enough current to keep the inverter in the Inverting mode (i.e., not “Searching”).
02B LBCO Setting The LBCO setting (Low Battery Cut Out) sets
the DC voltage level that turns off the inverter. This helps protect the batteries from over-discharge damage. If the battery voltage drops below the LBCO set-point continuously for more than one minute, the FAULT LED will come on, the inverter will turn off, and the display will show a “Low Battery” status. If the battery voltage falls below 8.5 volts (12-volt models), 17.0 volts (24-volt models), or 34.0 volts (48-volt models) the FAULT LED and Low Battery status indications will be immediate.
Default settings: LBCO = 10.0 VDC (12v), 20.0 VDC (24v) or 40.0
VDC (48v)
Ranges: 9.0-12.2 VDC (12v), 18.0-24.4 VDC (24v), 36.0-48.8 VDC (48v)
Info: The inverter automatically begins inverting when the DC volt-
age increases to 12.5 VDC (12-volt models), 25.0 VDC (24-volt models), or 50.0 VDC (48-volt models). If AC power is available and connected to the inverter’s input, the inverter automatically clears the low battery fault, passes the input AC power to the output, and begins charging the batteries.
Where should I set the LBCO setting? If your goal is not to discharge
your batteries more than 20%*, then set the LBCO setting from 11.5 - 12.2 VDC (12-volt models), 23.0 - 24.4 VDC (24-volt models), or 46.0 - 48.8 VDC (48-volt models). In some applications, such as those installed in an off-grid home or when doing a lot of RV dry-camping, you may want to cycle down to 50%* by setting the LBCO from 10.0 to 11.4 VDC (12-volt models), 20.0 -
22.8 VDC (24-volt models) or 40.0 to 45.6 VDC (48-volt models). In extreme circumstances, you have the ability to discharge the batteries to 80%* by setting the LBCO to 9.0 or 9.5 VDC (12-volt models), 18.0 - 19.0 VDC (24­volt models), or 36.0 or 38.0 VDC (48-volt models) before recharging.
* These are rough estimates. For accurate battery monitoring, a battery monitor such as Magnum’s ME-BMK/ME-BMK-NS is required.
Info: The higher the LBCO setting, the less the inverter discharges
the batteries; which allows the batteries to have a longer life. The down side to a higher LBCO setting is that you need to charge more often to prevent the inverter from shutting off in Fault mode.
Info: If there is an ME-AGS-N installed, it should be set to start
at 1.0 volts higher than the LBCO setting—this is to prevent the inverter from shutting down before the generator comes on.
24 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Page 31
3.0 Setup
**IMPORTANT**
1. To use the AC In Control features (AC In-Time, AC In-VDC, and AC In- SOC), the AC source must always be connected and available for use
at the inverter’s AC input—such as utility power. There is no benefi t from using the AC In feature if the AC source is from a generator, because the generator power may not be available when the AC In feature becomes activated.
2. When an AC In feature (AC In–Time, AC In–VOC, AC In–SOC) is selected, that feature is active whether or not there is any AC power on the inverter’s input. If no AC power is available, the inverter continues in Inverter mode. However, if AC power becomes available on the inverter’s input after the connect setting (Time, VDC, or SOC) has been reached, the inverter continues to allow the incoming AC power to be connected and used until the disconnect setting is reached.
3. When using a dual source inverter/charger such as the MSH4024RE, the AC In features only work with the GRID IN (AC1) input.
02C AC In-Time – This feature allows you to connect to the local power
utility at a predetermined time of day. When the current time falls within the set times, the inverter/charger connects to the AC that is connected to the AC input terminals. Once outside the set times, the inverter/charger disconnects from the AC source.
Set Connect – These settings determine what time each day the inverter/
charger allows the incoming AC to connect and transfer the loads from the inverter’s battery power to the utility grid.
Default setting: 6:00A Range: 12:00AM-11:59PM
Set Disconnect – These settings determine what time each day the
inverter/charger disconnects any incoming AC that is connected, and resumes powering the AC loads from the inverter’s battery power.
Default setting: 6:00P Range: 12:00AM-11:59PM
What is the AC In-Time feature? This feature allows the incoming AC
to connect to the inverter/charger and charge the batteries only during the time of day as set in the 02C AC In-Time menu item. Even if AC is present on the AC input terminals of the inverter/charger, it can only connect during those times previously set
your local utility company offers peak rate savings (or “time of day billing”). The utility company offers the peak rate savings with a lower rate per kWh (kilo Watt hour)—usually available at night when there is less demand on
local utility grid. The AC In-Time feature may save you money by only
the connecting to the utility when rates are the least expensive.
Where should I set AC In-Time? Check with your local utility company or
installer and see if they offer lower rates at particular times of the day. If a lower rate is offered, try setting your connect/disconnect times to coincide with the utility companies lower rates to save you money.
Example: Your standard rate on your power bill is $.10 kWh. Your utility
company offers $.08 kWh between 12:00 AM and 7:00 AM. Set your connect time to 12:00 AM and your disconnect time to 7:00 AM to coincide with the utility company’s lower rates in order to save money when using utility power to charge the batteries.
. The most common use of AC In-Time is when
© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 25
Page 32
3.0 Setup
02D AC In-VDC – The AC In-VDC settings determine when the inverter/
charger automatically connects and disconnects the incoming utility power based on the inverter’s battery voltage.
Set Connect Volts – This setting determines at what DC voltage the
inverter/charger connects to incoming AC and transfers the loads from the inverter battery power to the utility grid. The transfer occurs only if the battery voltage remains below this setting for 10 seconds.
Default settings: 11.0 VDC (12v), 22.0 VDC (24v), or 44.0 VDC (48v) Ranges: 9.0-16.0 VDC (12v), 18.0-32.0 VDC (24v), 36.0-64.0 VDC (48v) Set Disconnect Volts – This setting determines at what DC voltage the
inverter/charger disconnects from incoming AC and resumes powering the AC loads from the inverter’s battery power.
Default settings: 14.1 VDC (12v), 28.2 VDC (24v), or 56.4 VDC (48v) Ranges: 9.0-16.0 VDC (12v), 18.0-32.0 VDC (24v), 36.0-64.0 VDC (48v)
Info: These settings are not temperature compensated.
Info: If you have a ME-BMK battery monitor, use the AC In-SOC
feature instead. The AC In-SOC feature takes temperature com­pensation into account and is a more accurate way to identify when your battery is discharged/charged—to determine when to transfer to/from utility power.
What is the AC In-VDC feature? This feature allows the inverter system to
automatically switch between utility connected and standalone battery opera­tion—based on the VDC voltage (i.e., battery) to the inverter. When using this feature, the inverter loads are powered from the battery and another energy source such as solar, wind, and/or hydro. In the event the energy source can­not deliver enough power, and the battery voltage drops to the Set Connect Volts setting, the inverter connects to the utility to continue powering the loads connected to the inverter’s output and to charge the battery. Once the energy source can again deliver enough power to raise the battery voltage to the Set Disconnect Volts setting, the inverter disconnects from the utility and again powers the inverter loads from the battery.
Where should I set AC In-VDC? Check with your battery manufacturer to
determine the correct settings for your batteries. Typically, battery manufac­turers do not recommend discharging the batteries below 50%, which when related to a voltage setting is approximately 12.0-12.2 VDC, 24.0-24.4 VDC and 48-48.8 VDC for 12, 24 and 48-volt batteries respectively. In order to protect the batteries from over-discharging, set the connect voltage setting to 12.2 VDC, 24.4 VDC, or 48.8 VDC respectively. Set the disconnect voltage setting higher than the absorb voltage setting in order to reduce cycling of the system. A setting higher than the absorb voltage requires the energy source (solar, wind, etc.) to raise the DC voltage above the charger settings. This ensures the battery gets at least an 80-85% charge (preferably 100%) before the AC is disconnected and the inverter resumes powering from the batteries.
02E AC In-SOC
automatically connects and disconnects the incoming utility power based on the State of Charge (SOC) of the inverter battery bank.
Note: This feature requires the ME-BMK battery monitor to be installed
to provide SOC values to the inverter/charger.
– This setting determines when the inverter/charger
26 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Page 33
3.0 Setup
Set Connect SOC – This setting determines at what battery SOC per-
centage the inverter/charger will connect to incoming AC and transfer the loads from the inverter battery power to the utility grid.
Default setting: 50% SOC Range: 20-98% Set Disconnect SOC – This setting determines at what battery SOC
percentage the inverter/charger will disconnect from incoming AC and resume powering the AC loads from the inverter’s battery power.
Default setting: 100% SOC Range: 21-100%
Info: The transfer to/from incoming AC occurs immediately when
the Connect SOC or Disconnect SOC setting is reached.
Info: The AC In-SOC feature requires a valid SOC number (0-
100%). If a valid number is not displayed under the METER/04 BMK Meters/04B SOC menu, then the charger will immediately go to Float Charge once the Bulk Charge stage is fi nished.
What is the AC In-SOC feature? This feature allows the inverter/charger
system to automatically switch between utility connected and standalone battery operation based on the inverter’s battery SOC that is provided by the ME-BMK battery monitor. When using this feature, the inverter loads are normally powered from the battery and a solar array (or other energy source such as wind, and/or hydro). In the event the solar array cannot deliver enough power and the battery’s SOC drops to the Set Connect SOC setting, the inverter connects to the utility to continue powering the loads connected to the inverters output and to charge the battery. Once the solar array can again deliver enough power to charge the battery to the Set Disconnect SOC setting, the inverter disconnects from the utility and again powers the inverter loads from the battery.
Where should I set AC In-SOC? Check with your battery manufacturer to
determine the correct settings for your batteries. Typically, manufacturers do not recommend discharging the batteries below 50% to maintain the life of the battery. Set the Disconnect SOC value to get at least an 80-85% charge (preferably 100%) before the AC is disconnected and the inverter resumes powering from the batteries.
Info: When using AC In-SOC, ensure the SETUP/03E Absorption
Done SOC setting is higher than the Set Disconnect SOC setting,
or the inverter may not disconnect from the incoming AC.
Notes on using the AC In feature based on VDC or SOC:
1. The AC In-VDC or AC In-SOC feature allows you to optimize the use of the another energy source (i.e., solar, wind, and/or hydro) and only allow the use of the utility power when the energy source is not able to keep up with the load demands under normal conditions (i.e., cloudy day).
2. The energy source should be sized to meet the daily power requirements of the loads being operated under normal conditions. Otherwise, the inverter would be connected to utility power most of the time, resulting in excessive energy consumption from the utility.
3. The inverter system should not be confi gured for use in a utility back- up scenario, otherwise the battery may be in a highly discharged state when grid power goes down—preventing the critical loads from running during a power outage.
© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 27
Page 34
3.0 Setup
02F Power Up Always – Allows the inverter to power up and provide
AC power automatically once DC voltage is connected to the inverter.
Default setting: OFF Range: OFF, ON
What is the Power Up Always feature? Normally, when DC power is con-
nected to the inverter, the user is required to press the power button—on the inverter or remote—to turn the inverter on. When the Power Up Always feature is activated by selecting “ON”, the inverter is automatically turned on and starts searching or inverting—depending on the SETUP:02 Invert Setup/02A Search Watts setting. Once the inverter has connected to DC power and is automatically turned on, the power button—on the inverter or remote—can be used to turn the inverter on or off.
Why use the Power Up Always feature? Some customers are familiar with
Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS) that power-up automatically when DC power is connected. The Power Up Always feature can be used by customers that want to obtain the same automatic power-up feature with which they are familiar.
SETUP: 03 Charger Setup
03A AC Input Amps – This selection ensures that the combined current
draw from the charger and the AC loads does not exceed the maximum input current that is available from the incoming AC power. Whenever the utility or generator is connected to the inverter’s input, the current used to power the AC loads and to charge the batteries is monitored. When the total current used to power the AC loads and charge the batteries begins to approach the AC Input Amps setting, the current used for charging the batteries is automatically reduced. This ensures the AC loads have all the available current from the incoming AC power when needed.
Setting for all models except MSH4024RE:
Set AC Input Amps – This setting determines the level in AC amps
at which the inverter/charger begins to back off the battery charger to reduce the load on the incoming utility/generator power and continue powering the inverter loads.
Default setting: 30 Amps Ranges: 5-60 Amps
Settings for MSH4024RE:
Info: The MSH4024RE inverter/charger has two independent AC
source inputs (AC1/GRID, AC2/GEN) with independent AC input amps settings for each. The Set AC1 Input Amps and Set AC2 Input Amps menus only display if the remote is connected to a dual input source inverter/charger.
Set AC1 Input Amps – This setting determines the level in AC amps
at which the MSH4024RE inverter/charger begins to back off the battery charger to reduce the load on the incoming utility/grid power (that is connected to the AC1 input) and continue powering the inverter loads. This setting also determines when the MSH4024RE inverter/charger
28 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Page 35
3.0 Setup
begins to operate in parallel with the incoming utility power to support
the inverter loads (i.e., Load Support Mode¹). Typically, set to the size
of the AC circuit breaker that feeds the AC1 input.
Default setting: 30 Amps Range: 5-60 Amps Set AC2 Input Amps – This setting determines the AC amps lev
which the MSH4024RE inverter/charger begins to back off the battery charger to reduce the load on the incoming generator power (that is connected to the AC2 input) in order to continue powering the inverter loads. This setting also determines when the MSH4024RE begins to operate in parallel with the incoming generator power to support the
inverter loads (i.e., Load Support Mode¹). Typically, this is set to the size
of the generator’s circuit breaker that feeds the inverter AC2 input, or to the maximum output amperage ability of the generator.
Default setting: 20 Amps Range: 5-60 Amps
Where should I set AC Input Amps? This setting controls the input current
differently depending on the inverter/charger model and the AC input wiring confi guration. Set as described below for your particular model:
ME, MS, and RD Series: These models have two inputs (HOT IN 1 and HOT
IN 2), but the current is only monitored on HOT IN 1. On these models— when wired as a dual-in confi guration or as a single-in confi guration with only the HOT IN 1 connected—the AC Input Amps setting should be set to the size of the AC circuit breaker that feeds the HOT IN 1 input. On these models, when wired as a single-in confi guration with HOT IN 1 and HOT IN 2 jumped together, set the AC Input Amps setting to half (x½) the input breaker size—as ½ the current will pass through HOT IN 1 and the other ½ through HOT IN 2 simultaneously.
MS-AE and MS-PAE Series: These models have two inputs (HOT IN 1
and HOT IN 2), with the current monitored on each input at the same time. On these models, since the input is from a single AC source, both of the input currents are added together and divided in half to determine the AC Input Amps setting. Whether the input circuit breaker is a dual-pole (120/240 VAC input) or a single-pole (120 VAC only), set the AC Input Amps setting to the value of only one of the breaker poles (i.e. 30A dual­pole = 30A setting, 30A single-pole = 30A setting).
MS-E, MS-PE, MSH-RE and MSH-M Series: These models may have
one (AC1) or two (AC2) inputs, with the current monitored on each input separately. On these models, set the AC Input Amps setting to match the input AC circuit breaker size.
MM, MM-AE and MMS Series (and any export version of these models): These models do not monitor current on the input, therefore
cannot benefi t from the AC Input Amps setting or feature. On these models, the AC Input Amps setting may be displayed and allow selection/ adjustment, but will not do anything to reduce the battery charger current.
Note¹: The MS Hybrid (MSH) Series inverter/chargers have Load Support
Mode, which allows the inverter power to operate in parallel with the incoming AC power (Grid or Gen). This feature uses additional power from the inverter’s battery to run loads greater than what the incoming AC power can run alone, and prioritizes the power of any external DC source (i.e., solar, wind, etc.) over the incoming AC power to run inverter loads. For more information, see the Load Support Mode section in the MSH Owner’s Manual.
el at
© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 29
Page 36
3.0 Setup
Info: If you are supplying two AC sources (utility and generator) to
the inverter’s single input through an AC transfer switch, adjust the AC Input Amps setting to the smaller AC circuit breaker size of the
two AC sources. Info: The AC Input Amps setting is dependent on the stability of the
AC source. If using a generator, factors such as altitude and output voltage regulation may require a lower setting than the generator’s circuit breaker size. For best performance, lower the AC Input Amps setting to 1/3 of the generator’s rated capacity, and then while the generator is heavily loaded, gradually increase the setting as high as possible, but ensure the voltage level stays above the 03D VAC Dropout setting.
CAUTION: Unless you have an MS Hybrid Series inverter/charger—
which provides the Load Support feature—the AC Input Amps setting does not limit the current to the inverter loads. If the current from the loads on the output of the inverter are greater than the circuit breaker rating on the incoming AC source, you may experience nuisance tripping on this breaker.
03B Battery Type – Used to select the battery type, which determines
the battery charge pro proper charge voltage. The fi xed voltage selections are GEL (for Gel batteries), Flooded (for liquid lead acid batteries), AGM 1 (for Lifeline AGM batteries), and AGM 2 (for East Penn/Deka/Discover/Trojan AGM batteries). The Custom selection allows the Float, Absorb, and
Equalization charge v
Table 3-2 to determine the specifi c charge voltage based on the battery type selected.
Default setting: Battery Type = Flooded Range: GEL, Flooded, AGM1, AGM2, Custom
le and ensures the batteries are receiving the
oltage settings to be individually adjusted. See
Info: The voltage settings shown in Table 3-2 are based on the Bat-
tery Temperature Sensor (BTS) at a temperature of 77° F (25° C), or not connected. If the BTS is connected, the actual charge voltage will increase if the temperature around the BTS is below 77° F (25° C), and decrease if higher than 77° F (25° C). This ensures the batteries re­ceive the correct charge voltage regardless of temperature.
• 03C Max Charge Rate Sets the maximum charge rate allowed
to charge the batteries during Bulk, Absorption, Float, and Equalize charging. Selections are Max Charge = 0% up to 100%. The Max Charge = 0% setting is available to help minimize charging while continuing to allow pass-thru power. The rest of the selections are provided to limit the charge rate to the battery bank, which helps prevent battery overheating caused by charging at too high a charge rate.
The Max Charge Rate selections are provided as a percentage of the inverter/charger’s maximum charging capability. Refer to the label on the side of the inverter (or owner’s manual) to determine the inverter’s maximum charge rate. Once you fi nd this max charge rate, determine the percentage needed to limit the charge rate to your battery bank.
Default setting: Max Charge = 100% Range: 0-100%
30 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Page 37
3.0 Setup
Example: The maximum charge r
ate of your inverter/charger is 120 amps and you need to limit the charge rate to 72 amps. Choose the Max Charge = 60% setting (72 amps = 60% of 120 amps).
Info: If the Maximum Charge Rate setting is set to 0%, the topol-
ogy of the Magnum inverter (when connected to an AC source) will override the 0% setting and start charging if the battery voltage is: <12 VDC (12-volt models), <22 VDC (24-volt models), or <44 VDC (48-volt models).
How do I determine where to set my Maximum Charge Rate? The maximum charge rate is generally set to a C/5* rate (C = the total amp-
hour capacity of the battery bank – using the 20-hour AH rate). The C/5 rate is usually used when the objective is to charge the batteries as quickly as possible (i.e., 400 AH ÷ 5 = 80 amp maximum charge rate). A lower rate such as C/20* is used when the batteries need to be charged as slow as possible.
* C/5 or C/20 rate – charge rates are commonly expressed as a ratio of the total
amp-hour (AH) capacity of the battery bank. For example, with a 400 AH battery bank (C = 400), the C/5 charge rate is 80 A (400/5 = 80 A).
CAUTION: The C/5 or C/20 charge rate settings are guidelines.
They are not requirements on how you should set your battery charge rate. For specifi c charge rate requirements, refer to your battery manufacturer.
Battery
Type
GEL
Flooded
AGM 1
AGM 2
2
3
Custom
Table 3-2, Battery Type to Charge Voltages
Inverter
Voltage
Absorption
Voltage
Float
Voltage
Equalization
Voltage
12 VDC 14.1 VDC 13.6 VDC 14.1 VDC 24 VDC 28.2 VDC 27.2 VDC 28.2 VDC 48 VDC 56.4 VDC 54.4 VDC 56.4 VDC 12 VDC 14.6 VDC 13.4 VDC 15.5 VDC 24 VDC 29.2 VDC 26.8 VDC 31.0 VDC 48 VDC 58.4 VDC 53.6 VDC 62.0 VDC 12 VDC 14.3 VDC 13.1 VDC 15.5 VDC 24 VDC 28.6 VDC 26.2 VDC 31.0 VDC 48 VDC 57.2 VDC 52.4 VDC 62.0 VDC 12 VDC 14.5 VDC 13.5 VDC 14.5 VDC 24 VDC 29.0 VDC 27.0 VDC 29.0 VDC 48 VDC 58.0 VDC 54.0 VDC 58.0 VDC 12 VDC 12.0-16.0 VDC 12.0-16.0 VDC 12.0-16.0 VDC
4
24 VDC 24.0-32.0 VDC 24.0-32.0 VDC 24.0-32.0 VDC
48 VDC 48.0-64.0 VDC 48.0-64.0 VDC 48.0-64.0 VDC
1
1
1
1
1
1
Note¹: Voltage same as absorption voltage—to prevent equalization. Note²: Speci
cations for Concord (Lifeline Series) AGM batteries.
Note³: Speci cations for East Penn, Deka, Discover and Trojan AGM batteries.
4
Note
: When using the Custom setting, the EQ (Equalization) voltage adjust-
ment cannot be set lower than the Absorb Voltage setting. Also, the EQ Voltage adjustment cannot be set higher than 2 volts (12-volt systems), 4 volts (24­volt systems), or 8 volts (48-volt systems) above the Absorb Voltage setting.
© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 31
Page 38
3.0 Setup
Info: If multiple inverter/chargers are used on a single battery bank,
you must ensure that the total charge rate from all inverter/char­gers is limited to the maximum charge rate needed for your battery bank. The Max Charge Rate setting only limits the charging on each inverter/charger individually, not on all inverter/chargers.
03D VAC Dropout – Selects the minimum AC voltage that must be
present on the input before the inverter/charger switches from Inverter mode to Standby mode. This setting also determines the minimum AC voltage threshold where the charger disengages and the inverter (when turned on) resumes powering the AC loads from the inverter’s battery power. This protects AC loads from utility outages.
Example: If the VAC Dropout setting is 60, then the AC input voltage must
be above 60 volts before the inverter connects and switches from Inverter mode to Standby mode. Once the AC is connected, the AC voltage must drop below 60 VAC to switch back to Inverter mode.
Settings for all models except MSH4024RE:
Set VAC Dropout – This setting determines at what AC voltage—from
the HOT IN 1 to NEUT IN 1 terminals—the inverter/charger will connect to or disengage from the incoming AC.
Default setting: 80 VAC (150 VAC for export models) Range: 60-100 VAC, UPS Mode (110-190 VAC, UPS Mode for export
models)
Settings for MSH4024RE:
Info: The MSH4024RE inverter/charger has two independent AC
source inputs (AC1/GRID and AC2/GEN) with independent VAC dropout settings for each input. The Set VAC Dropout AC1 and Set VAC Dropout AC2 menus only display if the remote is connected to a dual input source inverter/charger.
Set VAC Dropout AC1 – This setting determines what AC voltage—from
the MSH4024RE inverter/charger’s AC1 to NEUTRAL terminals—the in­verter/charger will connect to or disengage from the incoming AC.
Default setting: 80 VAC Range: 60-100 VAC, UPS Mode Set VAC Dropout AC2 – This setting determines what AC voltage—from
the MSH4024RE inverter/charger’s AC2 to NEUTRAL terminals—the in­verter/charger will connect to or disengage from the incoming AC.
Default setting: 75 VAC Range: 60-100 VAC
Where do I set my VAC Dropout? It depends on the application and what
you are using as the AC source. The settings not only look at the incoming voltage level to determine when to transfer, but also determine how quickly the charger disconnects and starts inverting based of the fl uctuations of the incoming AC voltage.
Dropout = 60 VAC to 100VAC (Export inverter models: Dropout = 110 VAC to 190 VAC) – Use a VAC dropout setting from 60 VAC to 100
VAC (export models use a dropout from 110 VAC to 190 VAC) when the AC source may have fl uctuations in RMS voltage. These settings attempt to prevent the charger from disengaging unnecessarily due to
32 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Page 39
3.0 Setup
poor quality voltage, and are highly recommended if using a generator for charging. The transfer time from Standby mode to Inverter mode is >16 milliseconds when using these settings.
Dropout = UPS Mode – Use the UPS Mode setting when the AC source
is well regulated above 105 VAC (200 VAC for export inverter models), and the inverter loads are sensitive to voltage fl uctuations. This setting is intolerant of voltage fl uctuations and will provide a quick transfer. The transfer time from Standby mode to Inverter mode is 16 milliseconds when using this setting. Do not use this setting if using a generator as your AC source.
Info: If you get nuisance AC disconnects, either change the setting
to 100 VAC or less (export models 190 VAC or less), or obtain a better voltage-regulated AC source.
03E Absorb Done (Time, Amps, SOC) This setting identifi es whether
time, amps, or SOC are used to determine when the second stage of battery charging (Absorption stage) is fi nished. The charge cycle transi- tions to the fi nal charge stage (see 03G Final Charge Stage) afterwards. Absorption is the second stage of the charge process that attempts to fully charge the batteries.
Info: If the Absorb stage is short or terminated, the batteries may
not receive a full charge. In contrast, if the Absorb stage is too long the batteries may be overcharged. Either scenario may lead to dam­age to the batteries. Contact your battery manufacturer to ensure the best charge settings are used for your type of batteries.
Set Absorb Done Time Set Absorb Done Time is used when a specifi c
time is determined to be the best solution for ending the Absorption stage. When using time, the battery bank size will typically determine the length of the Absorb Done Time setting. The larger the battery bank, the longer the absorb time needed to ensure a full charge to the batteries. Taking specifi c gravity readings of the batteries and adjusting the absorb time may be needed in order to obtain the appropriate absorb time for your battery type and battery bank size. See Table 3-3 to help select the Absorb Done Time setting based on the amp-hr capacity of your battery bank.
Default setting: Absorb Done Time = 2.0 Hrs Range: 0.1-25.5 Hrs
Info: The Absorb Done Time setting’s range is dependent on the
software revision of your inverter. With inverters having a revision
5.0 or greater, your available range is 0.5 to 25.5 hours. However, if your inverter revision is less than 5.0, even though you can ad­just the setting from 0.5 to 25.5 hours, the available range is only from 1.0 to 6.5 hours. Any setting less than 1.0 hour or greater than 6.5 hours is not recognized, and will cause the charger to revert to the default setting of 2.0 hours. See Section 3.2 for more information.
© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 33
Page 40
3.0 Setup
Table 3-3, Battery Amp/Hrs Capacity to Suggested Absorb Time
Battery
AmpHrs
Capacity
200 to 300 1.0 Hrs 1310 to 1500 4.0 Hrs
310 to 500 1.5 Hrs 1510 to 1700 4.5 Hrs
510 to 700 2.0 Hrs 1710 to 1900 5.0 Hrs
710 to 900 2.5 Hrs 1910 to 2100 5.5 Hrs
910 to 1100 3.0 Hrs 2110 to 2300 6.0 Hrs
1110 to 1300 3.5 Hrs 2310 to 2500 6.5 Hrs
Set Absorb Done (Amps) This setting is used when the DC amperage
supplied to the batteries (i.e., return amps) is used to determine when the batteries are fully charged. During Absorb Charge mode, the return amps from the charger slowly decrease. When this current decreases below the Absorb Done Amps setting, the charger transfers from the Absorb charge cycle to the fi nal charge stage (see 03G Final Charge Stage).
Most battery manufacturers use a specifi c formula to determine the return amps that indicate a full charge for their particular type of battery. The formula used by most manufacturers to absorb the batteries is C/20, where C=Battery Bank’s Total Amp Hours. Basically, they take approxi­mately 5% of the total battery bank size, and consider the battery totally charged when the charger’s return amps drops to this level. Continuing to charge past this level may possibly overcharge the batteries. Check with your battery manufacturer to fi nd out what the correct return amp settings are for your batteries.
Default setting: Absorb Done Amps = 20 ADC Range: 0-150 ADC
Absorb Time
Battery
AmpHrs
Capacity
Absorb Time
Info: Setting the Absorb Done Amps value to 0 (zero) will keep the
charger in the Absorb charge mode until the 03F Max Charge Time setting is reached (if no BMK installed).
Info: If DC loads are connected directly to the batteries, it is not
recommended that you use the Absorb Done Amps setting. DC loads cause the charger to increase amperage delivered to the battery bank in order to charge the batteries, plus run the DC loads. This scenario could result in overcharging the batteries since the return amps reading will be skewed by the DC loads.
Info: It is highly suggested that you install a battery monitor
if the Absorb Done Amps setting is used. If a battery moni­tor is not installed, the Absorb Done Amps setting relies on the METER menu’s 01B DC Amps value to determine when to transfer out of the Absorb Charge mode. When a battery monitor kit (ME-BMK/ ME-BMK-NS) is installed, the Absorb Done Amps setting relies on the METER menu’s 04C DC Amps–BMK value to determine when to transfer out of the Absorb Charge mode. This is the most accurate DC amperage measurement. The DC amps reading from the battery monitor is accurate to +/- .1 ADC.
34 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Page 41
3.0 Setup
Set Absorb Done (SOC) – This setting can be used if a battery moni-
tor kit is installed, and you want to use the SOC (State of Charge) of the battery bank to determine when the batteries are fully charged. The SOC is the best way to determine when the batteries are fully charged. The SOC also is helpful because any DC loads or other charge sources connected to the battery bank will not affect the SOC reading, and the batteries will always receive a full charge.
Default setting: Absorb Done SOC = 100% Range: 50-100%
Info: A ME-BMK is required in order to use the Absorb Done SOC
setting. If the Absorb Done SOC setting is selected and there is no ME-BMK installed in the system, or if a valid SOC number is not displayed under the METER/04 BMK Meters/04B SOC menu (i.e., Think’n, No Comm, Pwr-up Fault are not valid SOC numbers), then the charger will immediately go to the Float Charge stage once the Bulk Charge stage is fi nished.
Info: If the Absorb Done SOC setting is used when charging from
a generator source, then it is recommended that a setting of less than 100% be used (usually around 90% is acceptable). This lower setting is used because running the generator past the 90% set­ting is sometimes considered an ineffi cient use of fuel. If a setting lower than 100% is used, then at least once a week the batteries should be charged to 100%, to make sure damage is not done to the batteries by not bringing them to a full charge state.
03F Max Charge Time – The Max Charge Time setting is a safety fea-
ture that ensures abnormal conditions will not cause the charger to hold batteries at a high voltage for a prolonged period of time. This menu sets a maximum time the charger is allowed to operate in either the Bulk or Absorption Charge mode. If the charger reaches the maximum charge time setting, it will transition to the fi nal charge stage as set in the SETUP button’s 03G Final Charge Stage.
Default setting: Max Charge Time = 12.0 Hrs Range: 0.0-25.5 Hrs
Where should I set my Max Charge Time? In order to ensure a complete
charge cycle is accomplished, adjust the Max Charge Time setting to a time period that will normally be longer than the settings in the following SETUP menu items: 03E Absorb Done Time, 03E Absorb Done Amps, and 03E Absorb Done SOC. The Max Charge Time setting has priority over these menus and will stop the charge cycle once that setting is satisfi ed.
Example: The Max Charge Time setting is six hours, but the Absorb Done
Time setting is eight hours. The charge cycle will stop after six hours as per
the Max Charge Time setting, and not fi nish the Absorb Done Time setting of eight hours.
© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 35
Page 42
3.0 Setup
03G Final Charge Stage – The Final Charge Stage setting is the stage to
which the charger will transition after the absorption stage has fi nished— as set in the 03E Absorb Done menu.
Default setting: Set Final Charge Stage = Multi Range: Multi, Float, Silent
Info: The Final Charge Stage menu item is only used when Multi-
Stage is selected in the 02 CHG Control menu.
Set Final Charge Stage = Multi The Multi setting (which is short
for “Multi-Stage”), transitions from the Absorption stage to Float. Once in the Float stage for four hours with no DC load on the batteries, the charger will enter the Full Charge stage (i.e., Battery Saver mode). In Full Charge mode, the charger automatically stops charging but is still on and actively monitoring the battery voltage. The charger will remain in the Full Charge stage until the battery voltage drops below 12.7 VDC for 12-volt batteries, 25.4 VDC for 24-volt batteries, and 50.8 VDC for 48-volt batteries—at which time it will return to the Float stage. These battery voltages are the fully charged voltages of a battery at rest. The charger will continue to cycle between Float and Full Charge as long as incoming AC is available.
Info: When Multi is selected and the charger goes to Full Charge
mode, if another charge source (such as PV or wind) is charging the batteries above the fully charged voltage, the charger will remain in the Full Charge stage.
Why should I use Multi? Multi is the most commonly used charge
mode. It is suitable for most applications and will assure a full charge to the batteries, without overcharging. If there is another alternate charge source charging the batteries, such as PV, wind or hydro, then Multi mode will use the inverter/charger to complete a full charge. The inverter/ charger will transition to Full Charge mode and the alternate charge source will then maintain the battery voltage. If the alternate source is unable to maintain the voltage, the charger will enter Float mode for another four hour period. The Full Charge feature in the Multi mode also helps reduce water consumption in fl ooded batteries when they are left in the charge mode for extended periods, such as in a backup power application.
Set Final Charge Stage = Float The Float stage is a maintenance
charge mode that maintains a constant voltage—while delivering up to the maximum rated current of the charger in order to power any DC loads connected to the batteries. Most 3-stage chargers fi nish the charge mode in Float and remain in Float as long as an AC source is available on the input of the charger. The fl oat voltage is determined by the battery type selected in the 03B Battery Type menu. Unlike Multi mode, in Float mode there is no Full Charge feature.
Why should I use the Float Charge Stage? Float mode is typically used
when the charger is the only charge source connected to the batteries. This mode will maintain the batteries at the fl oat voltage. If using fl ooded batteries and the charger is in fl oat for an extended period, the water level should be checked every two to three weeks for proper levels.
36 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Page 43
3.0 Setup
Set Final Charge Stage = Silent – Silent mode stops charging once it
transitions from Absorb mode to ‘Silent’. Once the charger enters Silent mode the battery voltage is continuously monitored. If the batteries fall to the Set DC Volts to Rebulk value, the charger restarts the Bulk Charge mode and then transitions to Absorb Charge mode. After the Absorb Charge mode, the charger again transitions to Silent mode. This silent to rebulk to absorb and back to silent cycle will continue as long as it is required.
Set DC Volts to ReBulk – When Silent mode is selected, you must
also set the DC voltage set-point where the charger restarts the Bulk Charge mode. This setting should be at the lowest DC volts you want the batteries to fall before starting a new bulk charge. Typically, the lowest DC volts the batteries are allowed to fall is 12.0 to 12.2 VDC (12-volt systems), 24.0 to 24.4 VDC (24-volt systems), and 48.0 to 48.8 VDC (48-volt systems) respectively.
Default setting: Set DC Volts to ReBulk = 12.0 Ranges: 12.0-16.0 VDC (12v), 24.0-32.0 VDC (24v), 48.0-64.0 VDC (48v) Why should I use the Silent Stage? Silent mode is typically used when
an alternate charge source is available and able to fully charge or fi nish the charge cycle after the Absorb stage. A major difference between Multi mode and Silent mode is that the Silent mode returns to Bulk mode instead of Float mode. In Silent mode you can also adjust the Rebulk set-point in order to allow the alternate charge source to provide more of the battery charging.
SETUP: 04 AGS Setup
Refer to Section 7.0 for detailed information on the AGS menus that are a
vailable from the ME-ARC remote’s SETUP button.
SETUP: 05 BMK Setup
Refer to Section 8.0 for detailed information on the BMK menus that are a
vailable from the ME-ARC remote’s SETUP button.
© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 37
Page 44
3.0 Setup

3.3.5 TECH Button and Menus

The TECH menu button provides access to selections that are used to assist service technicians in troubleshooting. It provides access to system informa­tion along with a selection that allows all system settings to be returned to their original factory default values.
LCD
Display
current TECH menu
TECH
Press
selection/current setting
01 Temperatures
Press SELECT
TECH Button
Top line shows
heading
01 Temperatures
Press SELECT
Bottom line shows
current TECH menu
04 Fault History Press SELECT
Figure 3-7, TECH Button and Menus
To select the next
TECH menu
Rotate to
desired
selection:
06 Ext Control
Press SELECT
......
Rotary
SELECT
Knob
Press to
select TECH
menu
07 Load Defaults
Press SELECT
TECH: 01 Temperatures
Displays the various temperatures measured throughout the system. Rotate the SELECT knob to scroll through these temperature readings. The following temperature displays are available:
• Batt Sensor – Displays the temperature of the inverter’s Battery Temp
Sensor (BTS) that is connected to the battery bank.
• Transformer – Displays the temperature of the main power transformer
inside the inverter.
• Transistors Displays the temperature of the inverter’s FETs (Field Effect
Transistors).
• AGS – Displays the temperature of the AGS Temp Sensor that is plugged
into the REMOTE port on the ME-AGS-N module.
Info: The temperatures are displayed in Fahrenheit or Celsius, as
selected in the SETUP button’s 01E Temp Display menu.
38 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Page 45
3.0 Setup
TECH: 02 Revisions
Displays the revisions of those devices that are connected to the Magnum network. Rotate the SELECT knob to scroll through the revisions. The fol­lowing devices display revisions (if connected to remote): inverter, remote, AGS-N, BMK, and router.
Info: The BMK, AGS, and the remote accessories may display a
0.0” revision. Either the accessory is not installed, there is no com- munication because of a bad or miswired network cable, the device is not powered, or the device is bad.
If the ME-ARC is connected to a router (ME-RTR), the router revi­sion will be displayed, but not all functions of the ME-ARC will be available. The ME-ARC has limited functions as a second remote connected to the router. Refer to the ME-RTR Router Owner’s Manual (PN: 64-0020) for a complete list of active menus when the ME-ARC is connected to the router.
TECH: 03 Inv Model
Displays the model number of the connected inverter.
Info: When the 03 Inv Model menu item displays “Unknown”, the
remote is unable to determine the inverter model. This happens when the remote is connected to a later/newer inverter model not recognized by an older remote. All remote menu selections and fea­tures that are available in the inverter will function normally.
Info: When an inverter is stacked in parallel or series, there will be
a stacking indication following the model number. The indication will identify the following stacking conditions: “PM” – Parallel Master; “PS” – Parallel Slave; “SM” – Series Master; “SS” – Series Slave.
Info: The revision may display ”0.0” for several reasons. Either
the device is not installed, there is no communication due to a bad or miswired network cable, or the device is not powered or is bad.
TECH: 04 Fault History
These menus display a history of the connected inverter and any networked AGS, and provide a way to clear all recorded fault history.
Info: All recorded fault history displays will be retained (except
for the day the fault occurred), even if power is removed from the remote. If no fault history is recorded, the display shows “No Error Record”.
04A Inv Faults – This menu displays a history of the last nine inverter/
charger faults. Information for each fault displays from the most recent fault (H1) to the earliest/past recorded faults (H2 up to H9). Refer to Figure 3-8.
© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 39
Page 46
3.0 Setup
Fault history
number
Low Battery H1 D- 0 12:23PM
Day(s) since
fault occurred
Low Battery
Inv/Chg status when fault occurred
H1 Charger Stand
Low Battery H1 11.4V – 0A
Inv DC voltage at time of fault
Figure 3-8, Inverter Fault History Menu Items
The top line displays the inverter fault mode. The bottom line displays the fault history number, day(s) since this fault occurred, and the time this fault occurred.
Rotate the SELECT knob to display additional readings for this fault history number (series of six screens for each fault). The following information displays (in order): status of the inverter or charger as the fault occurred, DC voltage at the time of this fault, DC amperage at the time of this fault, and temperatures of the BTS, transformer, and FETs at the time of this fault.
Continue to rotate the SELECT knob to display earlier faults (as applicable).
Fault mode
Low Battery H1 FETs: 75F
Time fault occurred
Low Battery H1 Tfmer: 77F
Low Battery H1 BTS: 78F
Inv DC amperage at time of fault
FETs temp at time of fault
Transformer temp at time of fault
BTS temp at time of fault
04B AGS Faults Refer to Section 7.0 for detailed information on the
AGS menus that are available using the ME-ARC remote’s TECH button.
• 04C Clear Faults – This menu allows all recorded fault history infor-
mation—for any inverter and/or AGS that is network connected—to be cleared/erased.
TECH: 05 SETUP PIN
This menu sets the password (PIN - Personal Identification Number) and locks/ unlocks the ARC’s SETUP button menus.
Why should I use the PIN feature? This feature is useful when the operation
of the inverter has been set up by an experienced user or installer. Restricting access to the SETUP menus with a password can avoid unauthorized changes to your settings by inexperienced users.
Setting a PIN
If a PIN has not been set, the SETUP menus are accessible. When you first enter (press SELECT) the SETUP PIN menu, “Set SETUP PIN = 0000” displays with the first “0” blinking. “0000” is the default setting when no PIN has been set.
40 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Page 47
3.0 Setup
From the Set SETUP PIN menu:
1. Rotate the SELECT knob to the desired number (0-9), and then press
SELECT.
Info: “0000” is not a valid PIN.
2. Repeat Step 1 to set the remaining three digits until the desired PIN
number displays.
3. After pressing the SELECT knob for the last digit, the PIN is set. The Set
SETUP menu displays with the following menu options (rotate SELECT knob to view):
Unlock Setup – Press SELECT to allow all users to access the SETUP
button menus.
Lock Setup – Press SELECT to restrict access to the SETUP button menus
to only those users with the valid PIN.
Change PIN – Press SELECT to change the existing PIN.
© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 41
Page 48
3.0 Setup
Entering an Existing PIN
When entering a menu (or pressing the SETUP button) the “Enter SETUP PIN = 0***” menu displays. The correct PIN must now be entered in order to access
the menu. If the incorrect PIN number is entered, “Invalid PIN” displays. (No limit on how many attempts can be made to enter the correct PIN number.)
From the Enter SETUP PIN menu:
1. Rotate the SELECT knob to the correct digit, and then press SELECT.
2. Repeat Step 1 to enter the remaining three digits of the existing PIN.
3. After pressing the SELECT knob for the last digit, access to the remote/ menu is allowed. Refer to Step 3 in the ‘Setting a PIN’ procedure on the previous page to lock/unlock the SETUP button menus.
Info: After the correct PIN has been entered you do not need to
reenter it to access another protected menu, unless five minutes have passed without any button push.
Changing an Existing PIN
You can change your PIN at any time. However, to change an existing PIN, you must first enter that PIN in order to access the Change PIN menu item.
From the Enter Setup PIN = 0*** menu:
1. Use the SELECT knob to enter the existing PIN (see above procedure).
2. Once the existing PIN is entered and you press SELECT for the last digit, the Set SETUP options menu appears.
3. Rotate the SELECT knob to the Change PIN menu option, and then press the SELECT knob. The Set SETUP PIN menu appears with the current PIN displayed and the first PIN digit blinking.
4. Enter the new PIN (see the Setting a PIN procedure on previous page).
Note: “0000” is not a valid PIN.
5. After pressing the SELECT knob for the last digit, the new PIN is set. You are returned to the Set SETUP PIN menu where you can lock/un- lock the SETUP button menus.
Info: There may be SETUP menus you want others to have access
to without giving away the PIN number. To do so, enter the desired SETUP menus in the FAVS button menu before setting the PIN num­ber. Once you enter the SETUP menus in FAVS, the PIN number can be entered and the SETUP button is locked. The SETUP menus in FAVS are now accessible without having to enter the PIN number. See the FAVs button section.
Resetting/Clearing a PIN
You can override a previously entered PIN. When “PIN = 0***” displays, press and hold the SELECT knob until “PIN = 0000” displays (approximately 7 seconds). Enter a new PIN number as previously described.
TECH: 06 Ext Control
External Control is a read only menu. Magnum Energy has adopted an open protocol policy which allows certain functions of the inverter/charger to be controlled externally—such as with a third party communications device. This menu displays if any external device/software is controlling the remote. This menu is designed to help Magnum Energy tech support personnel determine if the inverter/charger is operating normally, or being controlled by a third party.
42 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Page 49
3.0 Setup
No Ext Control – This menu indicates that the inverter/charger is not
being controlled externally.
#### – When this display shows a number or a series of numbers, it
indicates that one or more of the allowable functions of the inverter/ charger is currently being controlled externally. The number(s) displayed can be used by Magnum technicians to determine what function(s) in the inverter/charger is being controlled.
TECH: 07 Load Defaults
This menu restores factory defaults to all ME-ARC remote settings on the inverter/charger and on any accessories that are network connected. To restore, continually press the rotary SELECT knob until the ‘5.0 to 0.0 seconds’ countdown screen is fi nished and the screen displays “DEFAULTS LOADED”. Refer to Table 3-4 for the remote’s default values for the inverter/ charger.
Info: Refer to Table 7-5 for AGS defaults, or to Table 8-1 for BMK
defaults when connected to an ME-ARC.
Info: If a PIN has been set and locked, it must be entered before
the Load Defaults menu can be used.
Table 3-4, Inverter/Charger Default Settings on ME-ARC
Menu Items Default Settings
Search Watts 5 Watts
10 VDC (12v)
LowBatCutOut
AC In-Time 6:00A - 6:00P
AC In-VDC
Input Amps 30 Amps (AC1), 20 Amps (AC2)*
Battery Type Flooded
Max Charge Rate 100%
VAC Dropout
Absorb Done
80 VAC (AC1), 75 VAC (AC2)*
20 VDC (24v) 40 VDC (48v)
11.0-14.1 VDC (12v)
22.0-28.2 VDC (24v)
44.0-56.4 VDC (48v)
(Exports – 150 VAC)
Time = 2 Hrs
Amps = 20 ADC
SOC = 100%
Max Charge Time 12.0 Hrs
Final Charge Stage Multi
DC Volts to ReBulk 12.0 VDC
* AC2 settings available on MSH4024RE models only.
© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 43
Page 50
4.0 Menu Map

4.0 Menu Maps: ME-ARC Remote Control

Figures 4-1 thru 4-5 are a complete overview of the remote and inverter/ charger settings and the info displays available in the ME-ARC (except AGS and BMK menus – see Sections 7.0 and 8.0, respectively).
FAVS
F1 Search Watts
5 Watts
CTRL
01 ACIn Control
Auto Connect
S
Set ACIn Control
Auto Connect
02 CHG Control
Multi-Stage
S
Set CHG Control
Multi-Stage
03 Gen Control OFF
S
Set Gen Control OFF
METER
F2 LBCO Setting
10.0 VDC
F5 Gen Control
OFF
Set ACIn Control
VDC Connect
Set ACIn Control
ACIn - Disabled
Set CHG Control
Force Float
Set Gen Control ON
F3 AC Input
Amps = 30A / 22A
F4 Battery Type
Flooded
Set ACIn Control
Time Connect
Set ACIn Control
SOC Connect
Set CHG Control
Restart Bulk
Set Gen Control Auto
Status/Fault...
01 DC Meters
S
01A DC Volts
14.4 VDC
Status/Fault...
02 AC Meters
S
02A Output Volts
120 Volts AC
Status...
03 AGS Meters
Status...
O4 BMK Meters
Read Only displays
01B DC Amps
-140 Amps
Read Only displays
02B Output Hz
60.0 Hz AC
02E Inv/Chg Amps 10 Amps AC
02F Input AC1 120 Volts AC
Refer to AGS METER menu maps in Section 7.0
Refer to BMK METER menu maps in Section 8.0
01C Charge Time
4.0 Hrs
02C Load Amps 20 Amps AC
02D Input Amps 30 Amps AC
02G Input AC2 120 Volts AC
SETUP button menu map on the top of the next page
Figure 4-1, FAVS/CTRL/METER Button Menu Maps
44 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Page 51
SETUP
Status/Fault
01 Remote Setup
S
01A Set Clock 11:18 AM
S
Set Clock Hour = 11:18 A
Range: 12:00AM-11:59PM
Set Clock
S
Minute = 11:18 A
4.0 Menu Map
Set Clock
S
AM-PM = 11:18 A
01B Contrast
100%
S
Set Contrast 0%
01C Backlight
50 %
S
Set Backlight
0%
01D Power Save
15 Minute
S
Set Power Save OFF
01E Temp Display
Fahrenheit
S
Set Temp Display
Fahrenheit
Status/Fault
02 Invert Setup
S
02A Search Watts 5 Watts
S
Set Search Watts
OFF
02B LBCO Setting
10.0 VDC
S
Set LowBatCutOut Volts= 9.0
02C AC In – Time 6:00A to 6:00P
S
Set Connect Hour = 6:00 A
Set Disconnect AM-PM = 6:00 P
Range: 0-100%
Default: 100%
Set Contrast
10%
Range: 0-100%
Default: 50%
Set Backlight
50%
....
Range: OFF, 1, 5, 10, 15, 30, 45, 60 Min Default: 15 Minute
Set Power Save
15 Minute
....
Range: Fahrenheit or Celsius Default: Fahrenheit
Set Temp Display
Celsius
Range: OFF, 5-50 Watts Default: 5 Watts
Set Search Watts
5 Watts
Ranges: 9.0-12.2
Default: 10VDC
Set LowBatCutOut Volts= 10.0
....
Ranges: 12:00AM-11:59PM
Defaults: 6:00A-6:00P
Set Connect
S
Minute = 6:00 A
Set Disconnect
S
Minute = 6:00 P
(12V), 18.0-24.4 (24V), 36-48.8 (48V)
(12V), 20VDC (24V), 40VDC (48V)
S
Set Contrast
100%
....
Set Backlight
100%
....
Set Power Save
60 Minute
....
Set Search Watts
50 Watts
....
Set LowBatCutOut Volts= 12.2
....
Set Connect
S
AM-PM = 6:00 A
Set Disconnect Hour = 6:00 P
S
SETUP button menu map continues on next page
Figure 4-2, SETUP Button Menu Map
© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 45
Page 52
4.0 Menu Map
SETUP
Status/Fault
02 Invert Setup
S
S
S
continued….
02D AC In - VDC
11.0 to 14.1 VDC
Set Connect Volts= 9.0
S
Set Disconnect Volts= 9.0
02E AC In - SOC
50% to 100% SOC
Set Connect SOC = 20%
S
Set Disconnect SOC = 21%
02F Power Up Always OFF
Set Power Up Always = OFF
Ranges: 9-16 (12V), 18-32 (24V), 36-64 (48V)
Defaults: 11.0/14.1 VDC (12V), 22.0/28.2 VDC (24V),
44.0/56.4 VDC
Set Connect Volts= 11.0
Ranges: 20-98% (Connect), 21-100% (Disconnect) Defaults: 50% (Connect), 100% (Disconnect)
Set Connect SOC = 50%
……
Range: OFF, ON Default: OFF
Set Power Up Always = ON
(48V)
Set Disconnect Volts= 14.1
Set Disconnect SOC = 100%
Set Connect Volts= 16.0
Set Connect SOC = 98%
Set Disconnect Volts= 16.0
Status/Fault
03 Charger Setup
S
03A AC Input Amps = 30A / 20A
S
Set AC1 Input Amps = 5A
S
Set AC2 Input Amps = 5A
03B Battery Type
Flooded
S
Set Battery Type
GEL
03C Max Charge Rate = 100%
S
Set Max Charge Rate = 0%
Ranges: 5-60A
Defaults: AC1=30A, AC2=20A
Set AC1 Input Amps = 30A
Set AC2 Input Amps = 20A
* AC2 only displays on MSH4024RE models.
Range: GEL, Flooded, AGM1, AGM2, Custom Default: Flooded
Set Battery Type
Flooded
Ranges (Custom): 12-16 VDC (12V), 24-32 VDC
(24V), 48–64 VDC (48V)
Set EQ Volts= 15.5
Range: 0-100% Default: 100%
Set Max Charge Rate = 10%
Set AC1 Input Amps = 60A
Set AC2 Input Amps = 60A
Set Battery Type
Custom
Set Absorb Volts= 14.4
Set Float Volts= 13.2
Set Max Charge Rate = 100%
*
S
S
S
SETUP button menu map continues on next page
Figure 4-3, SETUP Button Menu Map
46 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Page 53
4.0 Menu Map
SETUP
Status/Fault...
03 Charger Setup
continued….
03D VAC Dropout 80 VAC / 75 VAC
S
Set VAC Dropout AC1 = 60 VAC
S
Set VAC Dropout AC2 = 60 VAC
03E Absorb Done Time = 2.0 Hrs
S
Set Absorb Done Time
S
Set Absorb Done Time = 2.0 Hrs
Range: 0.1-25.5 Hrs Default: 2.0 Hrs
03F Max Charge Time = 12.0 Hrs
S
Set Max Charge Time = 0.0 Hrs
Ranges: 60-100 VAC, UPS Mode (AC1 only)
Default: 80VAC (AC1); 75VAC (AC2) Export Ranges: 110-190 VAC, UPS Mode Export Default: 150 VAC
Set VAC Dropout AC1 = 80 VAC
Set VAC Dropout AC2 = 75 VAC
Range: Time, Amps, SOC
Range: 0.0-25.5 Hrs
Default: 12 Hrs
...
* AC2 only displays on MSH4024RE models.
Set Absorb Done Amps
S
Set Absorb Done Amps = 20 ADC
Range: 0-150 ADC Default: 20 ADC
Set Max Charge Time = 12.0 Hrs
Set VAC Dropout
UPS Mode
Set VAC Dropout AC2 = 100 VAC
Set Absorb Done SOC
S
Range: 50-100% Default: 100%
Set Max Charge Time = 25.5 Hrs
...
Set Absorb Done SOC = 100%
*
03G Final Charge Stage = Multi
S
Set Final Charge Stage = Multi
Range: 12.0-16.0 VDC (12v) Default: 12.0 VDC
Status/Fault...
04 AGS Setup
Status/Fault...
05 BMK Setup
TECH
01 Temperatures Press SELECT
S
01 Temperatures Batt Sensor ##F
02 Revisions Press SELECT
S
02 Revisions Inverter: 0.0
Range: Multi, Float, Silent
Default: Multi
Set Final Charge Stage = Float
Refer to AGS SETUP menu maps in Section 7.0
Refer to BMK SETUP menu maps in Section 8.0
Read Only displays
01 Temperatures Transformer ##F
Read Only displays
02 Revisions Remote: 3.0
Set Final Charge Stage = Silent
Set DC Volts to ReBulk = 12.0
01 Temperatures Transistors ##F
01 Temperatures AGS ##F
02 Revisions AGS: 0.0
S
02 Revisions Router: 0.0
02 Revisions BMK: 0.0
TECH button menu map continues on next page
Figure 4-4, SETUP/TECH Button Menu Maps
© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 47
Page 54
4.0 Menu Map
TECH
03 Inv Model MSH4024RE
04 Fault History Press SELECT
S
04A Inv Faults
Press SELECT
S
S
05 SETUP PIN SETUP Unlocked
S
Set SETUP PIN = 0000
S
continued….
Fault..*
H1 D- 0 HH:MM
Fault..* H1 FETs: ###F
04B AGS Faults
Press SELECT
04C Clear Faults
Press SELECT
04C Clear Faults Clearing in #.#
Set SETUP
Unlock SETUP
Read Only display
*Specific fault is listed; if no fault,
Read Only display
Range: H1 to H9, Day since, Time, Status, VDC, ADC, BTS Temp, Transformer Temp, Transistor (FETs) Temp
Fault..*
H1 Status..
Fault..*
H1 Tfmer: ###F
Refer to the AGS TECH menu maps (see Figure 7-3)
Press and hold SELECT button for 5 seconds
04C Clear Faults
HISTORY CLEARED
Set SETUP
Lock SETUP
“No Error Record” displays
Fault..* H1 VDC DCA
Fault..* H1 BTS: ###F
Set SETUP
Change PIN
06 Ext Control Press SELECT
S
06 Ext Control
No Ext Control
07 Load Defaults Press SELECT
S
07 Load Defaults Defaults in #.#
Read Only displays
06 Ext Control
###
Press and hold SELECT button for 5 seconds
If “Yes”, only a 3-digit number displays
Factory Defaults Loaded
07 Load Defaults
DEFAULTS LOADED
LEGEND
SETUP
Menu Button
Press button
Press SELECT
02A Search Watts 5 Watts
S
Set Search Watts 5 Watts
= current setting*
Menu Heading Change Settings
Menu Selections
Default/Current Setting
* For this menu map, the arrow denotes the factory default setting
Figure 4-5, TECH Button Menu Map
48 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Page 55

5.0 Operation

5.0 Operation
This section explains how to operate the inverter/charger using the ME­ARC remote. It also provides information on the LED indicators and the LCD display that are used to show the operational status of the inverter/charger.

5.1 Front Panel

The ME-ARC’s front panel contains LED indicators and a LCD display for viewing system status, buttons to control system operation, and a rotary knob that enables you to locate and select system information and settings.
LED Indicators
ON / OFF
Buttons
Figure 5-1, ME-ARC Front Panel Controls and Indicators
Menu
Buttons
LCD Display
Rotary
SELECT Knob
5.1.1 LED Indicators
There are four LED indicators on the front panel that light solid or blink to indicate the inverter/charger’s status. When the remote is fi rst powered-up, all the LED’s come on as it goes through a self test (See Section 2.5 for info on the Self Test). Once the self test is complete and the clock is set, the LED’s and the LCD provide the operating status of the inverter/charger. See Section 5.3.5 for more information on the LED indicators.
5.1.2 LCD Display
The LCD display is used for setting up the system operation, as well as viewing the current operating status and fault conditions. This display has two lines of alphanumeric characters and features a backlight that can be set to turn off to conserve power. The top line provides the inverter/charger status, which is detailed in this section. The bottom line displays battery information when using the METER menu, displays system troubleshooting information when using the TECH menu, and displays menu items that can be confi gured for your specifi c system operation when using the SETUP menu. This display automatically powers-up with the current system status on the top line and the home screen (detailing the inverter’s DC voltage and current as shown in Figure 5-1) on the bottom line.
© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 49
Page 56
5.0 Operation
5.1.3 ON/OFF Pushbuttons
• ON/OFF INVERTER – This button toggles the inverter function on and
off. The green INV LED turns on and off with the button.
• ON/OFF CHARGER – This button toggles the charger function on and
off after it is actively charging. The green CHG LED turns on and off with the button. This button is also used to initiate an Equalize charge. For more information on using the Equalize Charging feature, see “Equalizing” under Section 5.3.2.
5.1.4 Menu Buttons
These fi ve buttons provide quick access to menu items for confi guring, monitoring, and troubleshooting your inverter/charger system.
• FAVS – This button allows fi ve menu items to be stored for easy access
without having to fi nd them within the SETUP or other control buttons. The fi ve items stored under the FAVS button become the “favorite” menus that are most often used. For more info, see Section 3.3.1.
• CTRL – This button accesses the AC In Control, CHG Control, and GEN
Control menu items. The CTRL button gives you quick control of the
main functions of the inverter/charger. See Section 3.3.2 for more detailed information.
• METER – This button provides meter information on the inverter/
charger, and the ME-AGS-N and ME-BMK/ME-BMK-NS (if connected). See Section 3.3.3 for more detailed information.
• SETUP – This button allows the remote, the inverter/charger, and
any connected accessory to be confi gured to your specifi c system preferences. See Section 3.3.4 for more detailed information.
• TECH – This button allows you to access menu selections that can help
service personnel with troubleshooting, and also allows the factory default settings for the inverter/charger and any connected accessory to be restored. See Section 3.3.5 for more detailed information.
5.1.5 Rotary SELECT Knob
The rotary SELECT knob is similar to a car dash radio knob, and is used to view and select various menu items and settings displayed on the LCD screen. Turn the rotary knob clockwise and counterclockwise to view the different menu items and available settings. Press the SELECT knob to select/enter a menu item or to save a setting once it is displayed on the LCD screen. Press and hold the SELECT knob for 10 seconds to refresh the LCD display.
Info: All adjustable inverter/charger settings in the ME-ARC (except
for 01B Contrast, 01C Backlight, and 03 GEN Control—which revert back to default) are saved in non-volatile memory. These adjustable settings are preserved until changed, even if an inverter reset is performed or power to the remote or inverter is removed.
CAUTION: An accessory that is networked to the inverter may
have adjustable settings that revert back to default if all power to the inverter is lost. Refer to the owner’s manual for the particular accessory to determine if any setting is affected.
50 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Page 57
5.0 Operation

5.2 Operating the Inverter/Charger

5.2.1 Inverter Mode
Turning the inverter on: Press the ON/OFF INVERTER button to activate the
inverter function. The inverter will either be actively “inverting” by using power from the batteries to power the AC loads; or, the inverter will be “searching” for a load by using very little power from the batteries, if in Searching mode. The green INV LED is on when the inverter is actively inverting, and the green INV LED fl ashes while searching.
Turning the inverter off: While the inverter is actively inverting or search-
ing, press the ON/OFF INVERTER button to switch the inverter function off. This turns the green INV LED off.
Inverter Standby – The inverter is in Inverter Standby mode when it is
enabled (green INV LED is on) but not actively providing power from the batteries to the inverter loads. During Inverter Standby mode, the loads con­nected to the inverter are powered by the external AC power; however, if a blackout or brownout condition occurs, the inverter senses these conditions and starts inverting to power the inverter’s AC loads.
CAUTION: If you have critical loads and are in Inverter Standby,
do not press the ON/OFF INVERTER button to turn the inverter function off. If the green INV LED is off, inverter power will NOT be available to run your critical loads if the external AC power is interrupted.
5.2.2 Charger Mode
Turning the charger on: The Charge mode is automatically activated and
begins when acceptable AC power (utility or generator) is connected to the input of the inverter. When in Charge mode, the display may show: Charging,
Bulk Charging, Absorb Charging, Float Charging, Full Charge, Silent, Charger Standby, Force Float, Equalizing, Load Support VDC, and Load Support AAC.
Charger Standby – While the charger is actively charging, press the ON/OFF
CHARGER button to switch the charger to Charger Standby. While in Charger Standby, the incoming AC is still available on the inverter’s output, but the charger is not allowed to charge. The LCD displays “Charger Standby” and the CHG LED fl ashes.
Info: To resume charging, momentarily press the ON/OFF CHARGER but-
ton or disconnect/reconnect AC power to the inverter’s input.
Equalize Charging – Equalizing is a “controlled overcharge” performed after
the batteries have been fully charged. It helps to mix the battery electrolyte (to reverse the buildup of stratifi cation) and to remove sulfates that may have built up on the plates. These conditions if left unchecked, will reduce the overall capacity of the battery. To enable the Equalization charge, see page 53.
WARNING: Do not perform an Equalization charge without read-
ing and following all safety precautions pertaining to charging/ equalization as noted in this manual and provided by the battery manufacturer, and any equalization information in the inverter owner’s manual.
© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 51
Page 58
5.0 Operation
FAULT
PWR
CHG
INV
Status Message Settings/Info...
FAULT LED on: See Section 5.3.4
CHG LED on: See Section 5.3.2
Only INV LED on: See Section 5.3.1
See appropriate section to determine meaning of message. If message scrolls with secondary screen message, refer to Section 5.3.3.

5.3 System Status Messages

A status message may be an operational or fault message indicating the inverter/ charger’s current operating status. This section will cover the inverter/charger’s operating and fault modes, and the available status messages under each mode.
Use the displayed status message and the status LED’s on your ME-ARC remote (Figure 5-2) to determine the inverter/charger’s current operating status, and to help troubleshoot the system if a fault occurs.
There are three modes of operation for the inverter/charger:
• Inverter mode • Charger mode • Fault mode
Refer to the appropriate section to locate information on any particular status message.
Figure 5-2, System Status Screen (example)

5.3.1 Inverter Mode Status Messages

There are several Inverter mode messages. View the top line of the LCD display and the corresponding message in this section to determine and understand the particular Inverter mode.
• Inverting – The inverter is providing AC voltage on its output by
inverting power from the batteries.
• Inverter Standby The inverter is on but not actively providing power.
However, the inverter remains active and an external AC power (utility or generator) is passing through the inverter to power the AC loads.
• No Inverter Comm – The remote is no longer receiving any
communication data via the Magnum Network.
Remedy: Reset the remote by disconnecting the remote commu-
nications cable from the inverter for fi ve seconds, and then recon- nect (see Figure 2-2). If the fault continues, fi rst check/replace the remote cable (4-wire telephone cable).
What if the cable is not the issue?
Try another remote display
Reconnect the remote from the Remote port to the Network port
The inverter may need servicing
• Off – This message tells you that there is no AC available on the
inverter’s AC output. The inverter function is OFF and there is no utility or generator AC power sensed on its input.
• Searching – The inverter is in Search mode. This means the AC loads
on the inverter output are less than the SETUP menu’s 02A Search Watts setting. The Search mode function is used to reduce the inverter draw from the battery, and may be turned off at any time if you want full inverter output voltage available at all times (see 02 Invert Setup on page 23).
52 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Page 59
5.0 Operation

5.3.2 Charger Mode Status Messages

When AC power (utility or generator) is connected to the inverter/charger, it begins to monitor the AC input for acceptable voltage. Once the AC input is accepted, the AC transfer relay (inside the inverter) closes and Charge mode begins. There are several Charger mode messages. View the top line of the LCD display and the corresponding message in this section to determine and understand the particular Charger mode.
Info: The AC input becomes acceptable once: a minimum 10-second
delay passes, the voltage is greater than the SETUP menu’s 03D VAC Dropout setting, and no AC In Control menu setting is actively preventing the AC from connecting.
• Absorb Charging – The Absorb charge state is the constant voltage
stage and begins when the absorb voltage is reached (determined by the SETUP menu’s 03B Battery Type setting) while Bulk charging. During this stage, the DC charging current decreases in order to maintain the absorb voltage setting. This charge stage continues until the 03E Absorb Done (Time, Amps, or SOC) or 03F Max Charge Time setting is reached.
• Bulk Charging – The battery charger is delivering maximum current
(determined by the SETUP menu’s 03C Max Charge Rate setting) to the batteries. The charger remains in Bulk charge until the absorb voltage (determined by the SETUP menu’s 03B Battery Type setting) or the 03F Max Charge Time setting is reached.
• Charger Standby – This indicates the charger has been disabled to
prevent further charging, but the AC power (from utility or generator) to the AC input is still available on the AC output. This display is shown when the ON/OFF CHARGER button is pressed while the AC power is passing through the inverter/charger.
Info: Press the ON/OFF CHARGER button to enable charging again.
When enabled, the charger will continue in the previous charge mode and the CHG (green) LED will come on solid.
• Charging – Once Charger mode has been enabled, the unit will
wait and display “Charging” to determine the charge routine. If the DC voltage is low (12.8 VDC/12-volt models, 25.6 VDC/24-volt models, or 51.2 VDC/48-volt models), the charger will initiate Bulk Charging. If the DC voltage is high (12.9 VDC/12-volt models, 25.6/24-volt models, or 51.2/48-volt models), the charger will skip the Bulk and Absorb charging stages and go directly to the fi nal charge stage (Float or Silent).
• Equalizing – This display indicates that the battery charger is delivering
the equalize voltage to the batteries. See Table 3-1 to determine the equalize voltage for your battery type.
Equalize charging can be enabled by the ON/OFF CHARGER button if the SETUP menu’s 03B Battery Type setting allows. Equalization charging can only be enabled while the charger is in Float Charge or Full Charge mode. To turn on Equalize charging, ensure the LCD display reads “Float Charging” or “Full Charge”, then press and hold down the ON/OFF CHARGER button (about fi ve seconds) until the LCD screen displays “Equalizing”.
The Equalize charge will continue for four hours and then automatically stop and return to Float charging. The Equalize charge can be manually stopped by pressing and holding down the ON/OFF CHARGER button (about fi ve seconds) until the LCD screen displays “Float Charging”.
© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 53
Page 60
5.0 Operation
During Equalize mode the batteries will begin gassing and bubbling vigorously, which consumes water. Ensure each cell has adequate distilled water levels prior to equalizing, and add water as needed after equalizing.
WARNING: Equalizing produces hydrogen and oxygen gas. To
avoid explosions, ensure the battery compartment has adequate ventilation in order to dissipate this gas.
CAUTION: Ensure your batteries can be equalized. Only do so if
permitted by your battery manufacturer or dealer. Performing an Equalization charge on batteries other than liquid lead acid or certain AGM types could permanently damage them. Contact your battery manufacturer for their recommendations.
CAUTION: Ensure the DC loads will not be damaged by the higher
voltage applied to the batteries during the equalize charge. If in doubt, disconnect the DC loads to prevent damage.
Info: Equalization charging is not available if GEL or AGM 2 is selected
from the Setup 03B Battery Type menu.
How often should I equalize? Some experts recommend that heavily
used batteries should be equalized periodically, ranging anywhere from once a month to once or twice per year. Other experts only recommend equalizing when the cells have a low specifi c gravity, or when the difference between any individual cell has a specifi c gravity reading greater than .015 after being fully charged. Contact your battery manufacturer for their recommendations.
How long should I equalize? While the batteries are gassing, monitor the
specifi c gravity readings every hour. When the specifi c gravity readings no longer increase, the Equalization charge is complete and should be stopped.
• Float Charging – At the end of the absorb charge time, the charger
reduces the charge voltage and tries to maintain the batteries at the Float charge voltage setting. This is determined by the SETUP menu’s 03B Battery Type setting as shown in Table 3-1.
Info: If the battery voltage falls 12.1 VDC (12-volt models),
24.2 VDC (24-volt models), or 48.4 VDC (48-volt models) the
unit will initiate Bulk charging.
• Force Float – This charge profi le forces the charger to stay in the Float
mode as long as AC is present and the charger is active. Force Float is most often used when another source of charging (such as PV, wind, or hydro) is available to keep the batteries at the fl oat voltage. If AC is disconnected and then reconnected, the charger will go directly to the Float mode and will not do a Bulk or Absorption charge cycle.
CAUTION: Using the Force Float mode may not fully charge the
batteries. Most batteries require a Bulk and Absorption charge cycle in order to fully recombine the electrolyte in the batteries and bring the specifi c gravity to the proper level. Be sure to check with your battery manufacturer before using this setting.
54 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Page 61
5.0 Operation
• Full Charge – This status indicates that you have entered the Battery
Saver™ mode. This mode maintains the batteries without overcharging, and prevents excessive loss of water in fl ooded batteries or drying out of GEL/ AGM batteries. After four hours of Float charging, the charger will turn off and “Full Charge” displays (charger is now in Battery Saver™ mode). If the battery voltage drops to 12.6 (12-volt models), 25.2 (24-volt models) or 50.4 (48-volt models), the charger will automatically initiate another four hours of Float charging. This cycle helps to ensure the batteries are maintained and continues as long as AC power is continuously connected to the AC input. “Full Charge” only displays if Multi-Stage is selected from the 03G Final Charge Stage menu.
Load Support AAC – The inverter is in the Load Support (Amps AC)
mode because the inverter load is requiring more power than the incoming AC source can provide on its own. The inverter pulls the additional current— that is needed for the loads—from the inverter batteries to keep the incoming AC current from exceeding the SETUP: 03A AC Input Amps setting.
Info: The Load Support AAC feature operates in parallel with the AC
input to support the inverter loads and is only available on MSH Series inverter/chargers. It is only active when the inverter is enabled (INV LED is on).
Info: When the inverter is in Inverter Standby mode (charging and
pass-thru), the current is normally a positive value. However, in Load Support AAC mode, the inverter amps reading is a negative number to indicate how much current is being provided/removed from the inverter batteries. The inverter batteries will continue to provide current to assist the AC input current until the battery reaches 0.5 volts (12-volt systems), 1.0 volts (24-volt systems) , and 2.0 volts (48-volt systems) above the SETUP: 02B LBCO setting.
Load Support VDC – The inverter/charger is in the Load Support (Volts
DC) mode because an external DC source (solar, wind, etc.) is providing more current than needed—which causes the battery voltage to rise. The inverter/charger reduces the incoming AC current in an effort to keep the battery voltage from rising above the temperature-compensated SETUP: 03B Battery Type setting.
Info: The Load Support VDC feature operates in parallel with the AC
input to support the inverter loads and is only available on MSH Series inverter/chargers. This feature is only active in Bulk, Absorb, Float or EQ Charge modes and when the inverter is enabled (INV LED is on); it is deactivated if the charger is in Charger Standby.
• Silent – This displays at the end of the Absorption stage if Silent is
selected from the 03G Final Charge Stage menu. In Silent mode, the charger is not actively charging but does monitor the battery voltage. When the battery voltage reaches the Set DC Volts to ReBulk setting (from 03G Final Charge Stage menu) the charger will restart a Bulk and Absorb charge cycle, and then transition back into Silent mode at the end of the Absorb cycle.
© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 55
Page 62
5.0 Operation

5.3.3 Secondary Scrolling Status Messages

These displays alternate with the inverter/charger status to indicate other pertinent messages.
• AC In-Disabled – AC power is present at the inverter’s AC input, but the
inverter/charger is prevented from connecting to any incoming AC because the AC In-Disabled setting is selected from the CTRL: 01 ACIn Control menu.
• SOC Connect – AC power is present at the inverter’s AC input, but the
battery bank State of Charge needs to reach the Set Connect SOC setting from the SETUP: 02E AC IN - SOC menu in order for the inverter/charger to connect to the incoming AC.
• Time Connect – AC power is present at the inverter’s AC input, but the
time of day needs to fall within the Set Connect Time and the Set Disconnect Time settings per the SETUP: 02C AC In - Time menu in order for the inverter/charger to connect to the incoming AC.
• VDC Connect – AC power is present at the inverter’s AC input, but the
battery voltage needs to fall below the Set Connect Volts setting from the SETUP: 02D AC IN VDC menu in order for the inverter/charger to connect to the incoming AC.
• Gen Warm-up – The ME-AGS-N has commanded a generator to run,
but the inverter will not connect to the generator’s DC output until the
generator warm-up time is complete. Note: Requires the optional ME-AGS-N
Auto Gen Start module to be installed.

5.3.4 Fault Mode Messages

The FAULT LED comes on and a fault status is displayed when an abnormal condition is detected. Use the information in this section to identify and cor­rect the issue.
Info: Many of the faults automatically clear once the fault is resolved.
Some will require a manual restart. This requires the ON/OFF IN­VERTER button on the router to be pressed and released. Finally, if the fault will not clear, an inverter reset (Section 6.2) or power reset (Section 6.3) may be required.
5.3.4.1 System Fault Messages
These fault messages are usually caused by some external issue that directly affects the inverter/charger system.
• AC Backfeed – This fault message causes the inverter to shut down
because AC voltage from an external AC source has been detected on the inverter’s AC output. When the unit shuts down because of this fault condition, an inverter reset or power reset will be required to resume operation (see Section 6.2 to reset the inverter).
Remedy: This fault usually occurs because the AC output wiring is
connected to (or able to be connected to) the incoming AC source. When this fault happens, all system wiring should be re-checked to ensure the incoming hot and/or neutral wires are not able to be connected to the AC output.
• AC Overload – This fault message displays when the AC load on the
inverter/charger’s output has exceeded the inverter’s AC current protection limits. If the overload condition lasts for <10 seconds, the fault will automatically clear and the unit restarts and resumes operation. However, if the overload occurs for more than 10 seconds, the unit will shut down and the fault will require a manual restart.
56 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Page 63
5.0 Operation
Remedy: This fault may occur because the connected AC loads are
larger than the inverter’s output capacity, there is a wiring short on the output, or the output wires are incorrectly installed. Once the AC loads are reduced or the output wiring is corrected, the inverter can be restarted after a manual restart.
• Breaker Tripped – The AC input breaker on the inverter/charger has
opened due to excess current fl ow through the inverter to the AC loads.
Remedy: After reducing the AC loads, push in the inverter’s AC input
circuit breaker to reset and resume operation.
Info: While in Charger mode, the inverter’s AC input breaker could
nuisance trip if the loads on the inverter’s output exceeds the current rating of the inverter’s input circuit breaker.
Dead Battery Charge – This fault indicates that the inverter has been
connected to an AC source (grid or generator) and has determined that the battery bank is either highly discharged or not connected. The inverter is attempting to close its internal relay and begin charging, but has detected less than 9 volts (12-volt models), 18 volts (24-volt models), or 36 volts (48-volt models) on the battery bank.
Remedy: Check the DC voltage at the inverter’s DC terminals and
compare it with the DC voltage at the battery bank. These two volt­ages should be very close (<0.5 VDC difference). If not, check to ensure all connections are tight and the fuse/circuit breaker between the inverter and battery bank is good.
This fault automatically clears once current is able to fl ow into the battery from the battery charger—this may take anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours depending on the condition of your batteries. This fault can also be cleared if the AC input is removed.
• FET Overload This fault message indicates the inverter/charger was
running normally, but the temperature of the FETs (Field Effect Transistors) started rising abnormally fast.
Remedy: Allow the inverter to cool down, then press the remote’s
INVERTER ON/OFF pushbutton (manual restart) to resume operation. If the fault returns, perform an inverter reset (see Section 6.2). If the fault continues, disconnect all the inverter’s AC output wires and perform a power reset (Section 6.3). If this fault does not clear after doing the power reset, the inverter will require service.
• High Battery – The inverter has turned off because the battery voltage
is at a very high level. This fault message displays and the FAULT (red) LED turns on when the battery voltage is above the High Battery Cut-Out (HBCO) value. This fault automatically clears and the inverter resumes operation when the battery voltage drops 0.3 VDC (12v models), 0.6 VDC (24v models), or
1.2 VDC (48v models) below the HBCO value.
Info: The HBCO value is dependent on your inverter revision and
model. Normally, the HBCO value for the ME/MM/RD Series’ inverters is 16 VDC (12-volt models) or 32 VDC (24-volt models); and, the HBCO value for the MS/MMS Series’ inverters is 17 VDC (12-volt models), 34 VDC (24-volt models), or 68 VDC (48-volt models).
© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 57
Page 64
5.0 Operation
Info: This fault can occur whether the inverter is “inverting”, “search-
ing” or “off”.
Remedy: This fault usually occurs when an external DC charging
source is charging the inverter’s battery bank. Turn off any other additional charging source to allow the DC voltage level to drop.
High Battery Temperature – This fault message indicates the inverter/
charger has shut down because the Battery Temperature Sensor (BTS) has reached a temperature greater than 54°C/129°F.
Remedy: Once the BTS has cooled down (≤49°C/120°F) it auto-
matically restarts and continues operation. As a precaution, check the area where the BTS is located; if placed on a battery, ensure they are not overheated, or that the BTS hasn’t been placed in a hot area or near a hot device. If neither of these are the issue, then monitor the Batt Sensor display under the TECH/01 Temperatures menu—this reading should be above 54°C/129°F. Now remove the BTS from the inverter BTS port. If the Batt Sensor reading goes to 25°C/77°F, replace the BTS. If the reading does not go to 25°C/77°F, then inspect the BTS port for cleanliness and/or have the inverter/ charger serviced.
• High Volts AC – This fault causes the AC input to be disabled because
a very high AC voltage (>150 VAC or >300 volts for export inverters) has been detected on the AC input.
Remedy: Remove all AC power from the inverter’s AC input for at
least 15 minutes to clear this fault. Ensure only 120VAC power is connected to each of the inverter’s AC inputs.
• Low Battery – The inverter has turned off to prevent the batteries from
being over-discharged. The fault message displays and the FAULT (red) LED illuminates when the battery voltage drops below the SETUP menu’s 02B LBCO Setting for more than one minute. The fault will clear and automatically the inverter will restart and resume operation when the battery voltage rises to 12.5 VDC (12-volt models), 25.0 VDC (24-volt models), or 50.0 VDC (48-volt models).
Info: This fault can only occur if the inverter status is “Inverting”
or “Searching.”
Remedy: This fault will also automatically clear if AC power such as
utility power or a generator is connected to the inverter/charger’s input and battery charging begins.
• Overcurrent – This fault may be the result of an excessive AC load and
causes the inverter to shut down to protect internal power components. If the overload condition lasts for less than 10 seconds, the unit automatically restarts and resumes operation. However, if the overcurrent condition occurs for more than 10 seconds, the unit will shut down and requires a manual restart.
Remedy: This fault usually occurs because the connected AC loads
are larger than the inverter’s output capacity, there is a wiring short on the AC output, or the output wires are incorrectly wired. Once the AC loads are reduced or the output wiring is corrected, manu­ally restart the inverter to resume operation. If this fault condition continues perform a inverter reset.
58 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Page 65
5.0 Operation
• Overtemp – This fault message indicates the inverter/charger has shut
down because the internal power components (FET’s and/or Transformer) have exceeded their safe temperature operating range. When the unit has cooled down the fault will automatically clear and the unit will restart and continue operation.
Remedy: If the fault occurs while inverting, reduce the load on the
inverter. If it occurs while charging, turn down the charge rate. If this fault happens often, ensure the inverter is not in a hot area, has proper ventilation, and the cooling fans inside the inverter are working.
• Stuck Relay – This fault message displays when the inverter is
“inverting”, but has determined that the internal AC pass-thru relay that should be open while inverting, is closed.
Remedy: The AC pass-thru relay is most likely stuck. A relay usu-
ally sticks because of damage to the contacts from trying to handle currents greater than they are rated. This is usually caused by not protecting the relay from handling high continuous currents, or by switching high current inductive loads. The internal relay contacts are rated to handle 30 amps AC continuously and should be protected with a breaker sized no larger than 30 amps. If you are connected to an AC source (grid or generator) and running large inductive loads (i.e. pumps, motors, etc.) on the inverter output, turn those particular loads off prior to removing the AC input source. This fault requires an inverter or power reset to clear.
• Tfmr Overtemp – This fault message displays when the transformer
causes the inverter to shut down to protect the internal power transformer from damage. Once the transformer cools down, the inverter automatically restarts and resumes operation.
Remedy: If the fault occurs while inverting, reduce the load on the
inverter. If while charging, turn down the charge rate. If this fault occurs often, ensure the inverter is in a cool location, has adequate ventilation, and the internal cooling fans are operational.
• Unknown – This fault message displays when the inverter/charger has
sent a fault code that cannot be identified by the remote.
Remedy: For more information or assistance in identifying the actual
fault status, contact Magnum Energy Technical Support.
5.3.4.2 Stacking Fault Messages
A fault condition may occur when multiple inverters are connected or stacked together that is not possible on a single inverter installation.
• StackClock – There is a stacker cable problem; or, one inverter is losing
synchronization with the other inverter.
Remedy: Ensure you are using the correct stacking cable (is not a
telephone/data cable, is a custom made cable). Inspect the stacker cable and reconnect at both ends (listen and make sure you hear an audible “click” from the connectors at both inverters).
Info: This fault has been known to occur when a Magnum Energy
accessory is plugged into the Stack Port, but the installation is not using multiple inverters in a stacked confi guration. If this occurs, perform an inverter reset (see Section 6.2).
© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 59
Page 66
5.0 Operation
• Stack Mode – A problem with the “other” stacked inverter has been
detected. Check that unit for a fault condition.
Remedy: This fault will automatically clear when the fault with the
other inverter is corrected.
• StackPhase – Either: 1. The AC input wiring is incorrect; 2. One phase
was lost from the AC input source; 3. One of the inverter’s internal transfer relays is bad; or, 4. The inverter’s AC input circuit breaker may be open.
Remedy: If this fault doesn’t clear after checking these four recom-
mendations, perform an inverter reset (see Section 6.2).
5.3.4.3 Internal Fault Messages
The inverter continually monitors several internal components. If a condition inside the inverter occurs that does not allow proper operation, one of the following internal fault messages displays and the inverter shuts down to help protect itself.
Remedy: If one of the following internal faults occurs, the inverter
will require an inverter or power reset to clear the fault. See Section 6 to perform an inverter or power reset. After resetting the inverter, press the ON/OFF INVERTER pushbutton on the remote to turn the inverter on and verify the fault has cleared (i.e. manual restart). If the internal fault remains or returns, the inverter will require repair at an Magnum Energy Authorized Service Center, for locations see
http://www.magnumenergy.com/Service/ServiceCenters-US.htm.
• Internal
down after the inverter has been inverting—the inverter output circuit can no longer detect any AC output voltage or current.
• Internal Charger – This fault message displays when the FET bridge
shuts down because the charger circuit is trying to provide maximum current, but is not detecting any current or voltage rise to the battery bank.
• Internal NTC – This fault message displays when the internal NTC
(Negative Temperature Coeffi cient) temperature sensor suddenly causes a very large but unexpected temperature change.
Bridge – This fault message displays when the FET bridge shuts
• Internal Relay – This fault message displays when the internal AC
transfer relay is not closed while charging.
60 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Page 67
5.0 Operation

5.3.5 LED Indicator Guide

Use the LEDs along with the LCD display to determine the operating status.
Table 5-1, LED Indicator Guide
LED Status Meaning
1. Inverter is disabled; 2. Remote’s in Power Save mode – press any button to activate LEDs; 3. No
PWR
OFF
(green)
power to remote (check remote cable or power to inverter); or, 4. No AC power at the inverter’s AC output terminals.
FAULT
(red)
CHG
(green)
ON
OFF Normal operation.
ON
OFF
ON
BLINKING,
display says
Charger
Standby
BLINKING,
display says
Full Charge
or “Silent
BLINKING,
display shows
a charging
status (i.e.,
Bulk, Absorb,
Float)
AC power is available from inverter, utility, or generator at the inverter’s AC output terminals.
A fault condition has been detected. Check the LCD display to fi nd and correct the cause.
1. Remote is in Power Save mode – press any button to activate LEDs; or, 2. Charger off – no utility or AC generator present.
Bulk, Absorb, Float, or Equalize charge mode (see the LCD display to determine charge status).
The charger is in Charger Standby mode. This occurs when the ON/OFF CHARGER button is pressed to disable the charger.
The charger is in Battery Saver mode. This mode monitors battery voltage level and only charges if the battery voltage decreases to a low level. Silent mode will automatically start charging when the ReBulk setting is reached.
The charger current is automatically decreased because: 1. Charger Back-off – the inverter’s internal temperature is getting hot, current is decreased to reduce/maintain temperature; or, 2. Low AC Input Voltage – the input AC voltage is low, charger is disabled to help stabilize incoming AC voltage to prevent AC disconnect.
BLINKING,
display does
not show any
charge status
OFF
INV
(green)
© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 61
ON
BLINKING
The inverter is detecting AC voltage (from utility or an AC generator) on the inverter’s AC input terminals.
1. Inverter is disabled; or, 2. Remote is in Power Save mode - press any button to activate LEDs.
Inverter is enabled – 1. Supplying AC power on the output; or, 2. In Inverter Standby (if both INV and CHG LEDs are on); the inverter will automatically supply AC power to the loads if utility or generator power is lost.
Inverter is in Search mode (the AC load is below the SETUP menu’s 02A Search Watts setting).
Page 68

6.0 Troubleshooting

6.0 Troubleshooting
The remote may not be functioning correctly, use the following table to help fi nd a solutions.
Table 6-1, Remote Control Troubleshooting Guide
Symptom Possible Cause Solution
Display shows unrecognizable letters or symbols
LCD text display is locked-up, pushing any button has no response
- may show “revision” or “connecting
LEDs and backlight are off
Static electricity may have been discharged into the LCD display.
RJ11 connections on communication cable are not making a good connection.
Remote not getting suffi cient power from inverter.
Remote may be in the Power Save mode.
Refresh Display: press and
hold the SELECT knob for 10 seconds.
Reset remote: 1) Disconnect
remote cable from inverter for 5 seconds and reconnect; 2) Check RJ11 cable connection on back of remote (see Figure 2-2). Important: Ensure the RJ11 connector is pushed into the correct port. You should feel/hear a “click” when the connection is made.
Ensure inverter batteries are connected and inverter is operating correctly; inverter should be able to invert and power AC loads from batteries (ensure no AC power is connected to the inverter AC inputs).
Press any button to reactivate the remote (or turn Power Save mode Off).
Remote is non-functional (no lights, no text on LCD display, and no response when pressing any button)
62 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Communication cable bad or not correctly connected to remote port on inverter.
Inverter is not connected to batteries.
Check communications cable from inverter to remote; ensure: 1) it is connected to the REMOTE port, 2) the correct communications cable is used (a 4-conductor telephone cable may be substituted to determine if cable is good).
Ensure inverter batteries are connected and the inverter is operating correctly without any AC power connected (can invert and power AC loads from batteries).
Page 69
6.0 Troubleshooting

6.1 Troubleshooting Tips

6.1.1 Inverter Problems
Inverter turned on, green LED on inverter blinking, no output:
Inverter is in Search mode. Either defeat Search mode, if not needed, or turn on loads greater than the Search Watts setting.
6.1.2 Charger Problems
Unit won’t transfer to Charge mode with AC applied: Is the charge
(CHG) LED on remote blinking? If not, the charger does not recognize the incoming AC being within acceptable limits. Measure the input AC voltage at the inverter input terminals – should be 120 VAC +/- 20 VAC (230 VAC +/- 40 VAC for export models). Also, check that the VAC Dropout setting on the remote is 80 VAC or less (160 VAC or less for export models). If the CHG LED is blinking, the transfer relay should close within 20 seconds and begin charging. If the LED is on solid, the relay should be closed and the charger should begin charging.
• Transfer relay closes then opens and continues to cycle: AC
voltage is too low, or has transients that drop the AC voltage momentarily. Change the VAC Dropout setting to 60 VAC (110 VAC for export models) and check for improvements. If the cycling continues, back off the charge rate from 100% to 10% (or “OFF”, if available).
This cycling may also be caused if the AC output of the inverter is connected to the inverter’s AC input. Check for proper input and output AC wiring.
Charger not charging even though Charge LED is on steady and the unit says “Charging”: Full charge rates are not obtained in Charging
mode. Full charge rates will occur only after this mode changes to Bulk Charging, Absorb Charging, or Float Charging modes.
Charger not charging even though Charge LED is on steady and the unit says “Bulk Charging” (or “Absorb Charging”): Check the DC
amps meter and DC voltmeter on the ME-ARC display. It should be 80% or more of rated charge current if the battery voltage is under 14.0 VDC (28.0 VDC on 24-volt models or 48.0 VDC for 48-volt models). If not, check the 03C Max Charge Rate setting and verify the setting is 80% or greater. Still low charge rate? Check the 03A AC Input Amps setting. If no AC loads are being passed through the inverter, the 03A Input Amps setting must be 15 amps (25 amps for 3kW unit) or greater, to receive full charge rate.
• Charger says Float Charging” not “Bulk Charging” when the AC is fi rst plugged in: Check DC voltmeter on the ME-ARC display. If
the battery is >13.0 VDC (>26.0 VDC for 24-volt models or >52.0 VDC for 48-volt models) then the battery was already charged and the charger automatically goes to Float charging to keep from overcharging the batteries. Try the Restart Bulk setting from the 02 CHG Control menu.
Charge amps are lower than expected, or is 0 amps DC: Measure
input AC voltage and increase if the input voltage is under 90 VAC. The charge rate is reduced to keep the input voltage above 90 VAC. Also, check the 03A Input Amps and 03C Max Charge Rate settings to determine if the current is being limited.
• Charger output voltage is different than expected: Check the
Battery Temperature Sensor (BTS) temperature. If the BTS is installed, the charge voltage settings will increase if the temperature around the BTS is below 77° F (25° C), and decrease if the temperature around the BTS is higher than 77° F (25° C).
© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 63
Page 70
6.0 Troubleshooting

6.2 Performing an Inverter Reset

To perform an inverter reset (also known as a soft reset), press and hold the Power ON/OFF button (see Figure 6-1) for approximately fi fteen (15) seconds until the Charging/Inverting Status LED comes on and fl ashes rapidly. Once the rapid fl ashing has begun, release the Power ON/OFF button. The Status LED will go off after the button is released.
After the inverter reset is completed, press the Power ON/OFF button to turn the inverter ON.
Some older inverter models do not allow an inverter reset. If the inverter reset fails, you will need to perform a power reset using the procedure below. In either case, if an internal fault does not clear the inverter will require repair at a Magnum Authorized Service Center (ASC).
Info: The Power ON/OFF button is a small momentary type switch
which operates by lightly pressing and releasing.
Info: All adjustable inverter/charger settings in the ME-ARC (except
for the SETUP menu’s 01B Contrast, 01C Backlight, and the CTRL menu’s 03 Gen Control—which revert back to default) are saved in non-volatile memory and are preserved until changed. This occurs even if an inverter reset is performed, or if all power to the remote or inverter is removed.
1. Press and hold the Power ON/ OFF pushbutton for 15 seconds.
2. Watch the Charging/Inverting Status LED, after approximately 15 seconds it should come on and flash rapidly (almost a flutter) to indicate the inverter has reset. The Status LED will go off after the pushbutton is released.
Figure 6-1, Performing an Inverter Reset

6.3 Performing a Power Reset

To perform a power reset (also known as a hard reset):
1. Remove all AC power (utility or generator power) to the inverter.
2. Open all the inverter DC disconnects (or disconnect the positive bat­tery cable to the inverter).
3. Ensure the inverter(s) and the remote are disconnected from all AC and DC power (the remote display will be blank).
4. After the inverter(s) has been disconnected from all power for 30 seconds, reconnect the inverter DC disconnects (or reconnect the positive battery cable) and resume operation.
Info: If DC disconnects are not used, there may be a momentary
spark when the positive battery cable is connected to the inverter’s terminal. This is normal and indicates that the inverter’s internal capacitors are being charged.
64 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Page 71
7.0 Using an AGS Module

7.0 Using a ME-AGS-N Module

The AGS menus under the CTRL, METER, SETUP, and TECH buttons on the ME-ARC remote allow you to customize and monitor operating parameters, and to help troubleshoot your autostart/autostop generator system. Use the mini-index below to direct you to the appropriate section.
7.1 AGS Setup p. 65 7.4 Enabling the AGS p. 81
7.2 AGS Functional Tests p. 76 7.5 Start/Stop Gen p. 81
7.3 AGS Operation/Monitoring p. 77 7.6 AGS Menu Maps p. 83

7.1 ME-AGS-N Setup

Press the SETUP button on the ME-ARC remote, and then rotate the SELECT knob to the 04 AGS Setup display. The menus available from this screen al­low the generator to be automatically started and stopped based on many different conditions. From Table 7-1, determine the specifi c autostart and autostop conditions with which you want the generator to be automatically controlled, and then use that specifi c menu setting to confi gure the AGS.
Info: For information on using the CTRL, METER, and TECH but-
ton menus, refer to Section 7.3 “ME-AGS-N Operation/Monitoring”.
Table 7-1, ME-ARC Autostart/Autostop Matrix
Autostart Condition Autostop Condition SETUP Menu Page
Starts on low battery voltage (DC voltage connected to Termi­nals #3 and #4)
Starts at a set time daily
Starts on high AC amps to an inverter
load¹
Stops on higher battery voltage
Stops at Float charge after a set time period (using Absorb Done Time setting)
Stops at Float charge after battery current requirement is low (using Absorb Done Amps)
Stops at Float charge us­ing a battery SOC setting (using Absorb Done SOC
setting)²
Stops at a different set time daily
Stops on lower AC amps
to an inverter load¹
04A Gen Run VDC
04A Gen Run VDC (Set Stop Gen Volts = Float)
04A Gen Run VDC (Set Stop Gen Volts = Float)
04A Gen Run VDC (Set Stop Gen Volts = Float)
04B Gen Run Time
04C Gen Run Amps
66
66
66
66
68
68
Starts when the bat-
tery SOC² is low
Starts when tempera­ture increases
Note¹: Only applicable to MS-PAE, MS-PE and MSH inverters. Note²: Autostart/stop conditions using SOC require the ME-BMK.
© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 65
Stops when the battery
SOC² is higher
Stops after a set time period
04D Gen Run SOC
04E Gen Run Temp
69
70
Page 72
7.0 Using an AGS Module

SETUP: 04A Gen Run VDC Menu

This menu starts/stops the generator based on the battery voltage as shown on the METER button’s 03B DC Volts-AGS menu. This menu provides the op­tion to start the generator when the battery voltage gets low, and to stop the generator once the battery reaches a higher voltage level, or has been fully charged and goes into the Float Charge stage. Using voltage to automatically start and stop the generator is a common method because it is considered the simplest and easiest to understand. The 04A Gen Run VDC menu also has a delay setting to minimize nuisance starts/stops and the short cycle run times of the generator.
Set Start Gen Volts – This setting will start the generator when the
battery voltage (on Terminals #3 & #4) decreases to or below this set­ting continuously for the duration of the Set Start Volts Delay setting.
Default setting: Set Start Gen Volts = 11.5 VDC (12v), 23.0 VDC
(24v), 46.0 VDC (48v)
Range: OFF, 9.0-15.9 VDC (12v), 18.0-31.8 VDC (24v), 36.0-63.6 VDC (48v)
Where should I set Start Volts? When setting the VDC start voltage, it
must be high enough to not over-discharge the battery, but also low enough to keep from nuisance starting the generator. Typically, start volts is set based on what is determined to be approximately 50% of the battery ca­pacity. Since this is an inverter/battery system, and the battery is normally loaded, the VDC used to determine 50% battery capacity should be set lower than what is shown on typical battery voltage SOC charts (approximately 11-11.5 in a 12-volt system), which show the battery at rest (not loaded).
Info: The DC voltage the AGS uses to determine when to autostart is
displayed in the AGS: 08 AGS TECH menu under the AGS VDC meter.
Example: Using a 12-volt battery as an example, a typical SOC (State of
Charge) battery chart will show that 12.2 VDC is considered 50% SOC. This voltage is a battery “at rest,” meaning it has no load connected and has been at rest for a minimum of 30 min. While this voltage is accurate under these at rest conditions, this same voltage with a load applied means the battery is well above 50% SOC, and should be set much lower. The larger the battery bank the less the voltage will be affected by a load applied to the battery bank. A typical start voltage setting would be between 11.0 VDC - 11.5 VDC for a 12-volt system.
Set Start Volts Delay – This setting determines how long the Start
Gen Volts parameter must be continuously maintained before the gen-
erator autostarts. This ensures the generator does not nuisance start. By setting a delay, momentary surge loads will not start the generator when the battery voltage dips due to the heavy load applied to the battery.
Default setting: Set Start Volts Delay = 120 Seconds Range: 0-127 Seconds, 1-127 Minutes
Where should I set Start Volts Delay? Determine what loads will be
running when the generator needs to start. The larger the load the shorter the delay time setting. When a large load is applied to the battery bank the battery voltage drops quickly, so the delay time should be short to ensure the batteries are not over-discharged. If you are unsure what loads might be running or where to set the start delay, error on setting a shorter time such as the default of two minutes (to protect batteries from over-discharge).
66 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Page 73
7.0 Using an AGS Module
Set Stop Gen Volts – This setting will stop the generator when the
battery voltage (on Terminals #3 & #4) increases to or above this set­ting continuously for the duration of the Set Stop Volts Delay setting. To allow the battery bank to go through a full bulk and absorption charge, this setting should be set to Float.
Default setting: Set Stop Gen Volts = 14.4 VDC (12v), 28.8 VDC
(24v), 57.6 VDC (48v)
Range: OFF, 9.1-16.0 VDC (12v), 18.2-32.0 VDC (24v), 36.4-64.0 VDC
(48v), Float
Where should I set Stop Gen Volts? Typically, when using a generator
to charge batteries, most individuals only charge the batteries to 80-85% to compromise between minimizing fuel usage and maximizing battery life. This is done by having the generator start on low battery voltage, and then stop at a higher voltage (i.e., the Stop Gen Volts setting). When deciding where to set the Stop Gen Volts setting, it must be lower than the invert- er’s Absorb Voltage setting (determined by the SETUP: 03B Battery Type menu). Otherwise, the charger will enter Absorption Charge mode—which is required to maintain the batteries at a constant voltage level—and the bat­tery voltage will not reach the Stop Gen Volts setting, which will cause the generator to run until it is out of fuel or until it reaches the SETUP: 04F Max Gen Run Time setting.
Therefore, after reading this some will think that they should just set the Stop Gen Volts setting slightly lower than the absorption level to ensure the charger always reaches the Stop Gen Volts setting before it goes into the Absorption Charge mode. However, temperature changes can affect the
absorb voltage setting¹ and may require you to readjust the Stop Gen Volts
setting seasonally. If you are in a normally cold climate (<32°F), the actual absorb charge voltage will increase. So, the Stop Gen Volts setting should be set well above the absorb voltage setting (~.5V above for 12-volt systems). If you are normally in a hot climate (>95°F), the actual absorb charge volt­age will decrease. In that case, the Stop Gen Volts setting should be set well below the absorb voltage setting (~.5V below for 12-volt systems).
A simpler way to charge the batteries to 80-85% and to automatically allow a temperature-compensated charge to the batteries (no seasonal adjust­ment required) is accomplished using the settings below:
• Set the Stop Gen Volts setting to Float
• Set the Absorb Voltage setting (SETUP: 03B Battery Type) to the volt- age level at which you want the generator to turn off (normally ~ 14.5 volts for fl ooded batteries in a 12-volt system)
• Set the Absorb Done Time setting (SETUP: 03E Absorb Done Time) to
0.1 hours (lowest setting)
Using these settings, when the batteries reach a low voltage level the gen­erator turns on (per the Set Start Gen Volts setting) and charges the battery to the temperature-compensated Absorb Voltage setting. After reaching the absorption voltage level, the inverter/charger goes into Absorption Charge mode and is there for only six minutes (0.1 hours) before it goes to Float Charge mode. Once the inverter/charger enters Float Charge mode, the AGS will autostop the generator.
Note¹: When the inverter’s Battery Temperature Sensor (BTS) is connected,
the actual absorb charge voltage will increase or decrease to ensure correct charging as the battery temperature changes.
© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 67
Page 74
7.0 Using an AGS Module
Info: Battery life will be reduced if the batteries are only charged
to 80-85% regularly. It is highly recommended to charge the bat­teries to 100% as often as possible (~ once a week, or every other discharge cycle) in order to avoid sulfation of the battery plates. Using the SETUP: 03E Absorb Done Time menu, the absorption charge time can easily be changed to a longer duration to increase the batteries’ state of charge.
Set Stop Volts Delay – This setting determines the amount of time the
generator will run after the Stop Gen Volts setting has been satisfi ed.
Default setting: Set Stop Volts Delay = 120 Seconds Range: 0-127 Seconds, 1-127 Minutes

SETUP: 04B Gen Run Time Menu

This menu starts and stops the generator based on a specifi c time of day. This feature uses the ME-ARC’s internal clock to start and stop the generator at the selected times.
Info: Ensure the remote’s clock is correct. If needed, refer to the
ME-ARC owner’s manual for guidance on setting the time on the remote clock.
Info: The ME-ARC clock is powered from the inverter thru the remote
cable. If the ME-ARC or inverter loses power, the clock will lose the correct time and must be reset.
Set Gen Run Time – This setting allows set times to be established to
turn the generator on and off each day. Select ON to set specifi c times of day to start and stop the generator.
Default setting: Set Gen Run Time = OFF
Set Start Gen Hour – Set the hour the gen will start each day.
Set Start Gen Minute – Set the minute the gen will start each day.
Set Start Gen AM-PM – Set the time period the gen will start.
Set Stop Gen Hour – Set the hour the gen will stop each day.
Set Stop Gen Minute – Set the minute the gen will stop each day.
Set Stop Gen AM-PM – Set the time period the gen will stop.
Why should I set a specifi c time of day to start/stop the generator?
Starting and stopping at a particular time of day can be useful if you want to run the generator for other uses while charging the batteries. You may require the generator to run a heavy load (like a well pump or machinery) every day at the same time. You may also want the generator to run after you leave for work each day to avoid having to hear it running.

SETUP: 04C Gen Run Amps Menu

This menu starts the generator based on the amount of AC amps needed to handle the load the inverter is running. The METER button’s 02C Load Amps menu is used to determine how much load the inverter is currently running when in Inverter mode.
Info: The 04C Gen Run Amps menu is only applicable to Magnum’s
MS-PAE, ME-PE and MSH Series inverters.
Why use Gen Run Amps? This setting is useful when there is a large load
or a combination of loads that the inverter can run, but doing so quickly de­pletes the battery bank (motors, well pumps, A/C units, freezer, etc.).
68 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Page 75
7.0 Using an AGS Module
Set Start Gen AC Amps – This setting determines when the generator
would start depending on the AC amps level of the load the inverter is running. In order for the generator to autostart, the load’s amps level must be maintained continuously above the Start Gen AC Amps setting for the duration of the Start Amps Delay setting.
Default setting: Set Start Gen AC Amps = OFF Range: OFF, 5-60 Amps
Set Start Amps Delay – This setting determines the amount of time
that the inverter load’s current must continuously remain above the Start Gen AC Amps setting for the AGS to initiate an autostart.
Default setting: Set Start Amps Delay = 120 Seconds Range: 0-127 Seconds, 1-127 Minutes
Set Stop Gen AC Amps – This setting determines when the generator
would stop depending on the drop in the AC amps needed for the load the inverter is running. In order for the generator to autostop, the load amps level must drop continuously below the Stop Gen AC Amps setting for the duration of the Stop Amps Delay time setting.
Default setting: Set Stop Gen AC Amps = 4 Amps Range: 4-59 Amps
Set Stop Amps Delay – This setting determines the amount of time
that the AC load must be continuously smaller than the Stop Gen AC
Amps setting before the generator automatically stops.
Default setting: Set Stop Amps Delay = 120 Seconds Range: 0-127 Seconds, 1-127 Minutes
Where should I set Gen Run Amps? Typically, the generator should start
when the AC load amps is >70-75% of the inverter AC current output rat-
ing¹. This keeps the inverter from running too large a load and also keeps
the batteries from cycling unnecessarily. Set Stop Gen AC Amps just below the start amps to ensure the large load has turned off. Set the start delay time so surge loads don’t trigger a false start, and the stop delay time is long enough to ensure the load has turned off.
Amps Start/Stop Example: In this scenario, most AC loads typically do
not exceed 20A when in Inverter mode. When a freezer or well pump starts, the load exceeds 30A so the battery voltage starts to drop quickly. Instead of cycling the batteries to a low voltage, set Start Gen AC Amps to 25A with a 60-second delay (using Set Start Amps Delay menu). Set the Stop Gen AC Amps menu to 20A with a 60-second delay (using Set Stop Amps Delay menu). After 60 seconds of detecting a larger than 25A load on the inverter, the generator autostarts and powers the loads and recharges the batteries. Once the AC amps load drops below 20A for 60 seconds, the gen will turn off.

SETUP: 04D Gen Run SOC Menu

Info: This feature requires the optional ME-BMK (Battery Monitor
Kit). Refer to your ME-BMK owner’s manual to operate.
This menu starts and stops the generator based on the SOC (State of Charge) reading from the attached battery monitor (see ME-BMK owner’s manual) as shown on the METER button’s 04A BMK SOC display. This is considered the best overall method for using AGS settings to start and stop your generator.
Note¹ – For a 4000 watt inverter, set Start Gen AC Amps at 25A.
© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 69
Page 76
7.0 Using an AGS Module
The BMK already uses voltage, time, and current to determine the true SOC of the batteries, so little guesswork is needed to determine the settings.
Set Start Gen SOC – This menu is used to set the SOC level for auto-
starting the generator.
Default setting: Set Start Gen SOC = OFF Range: OFF, 20-90%
• Set Stop Gen SOC – This menu is used to set the SOC level for
autostopping the generator.
Default setting: Set Stop Gen SOC = 90% Range: 21-100%
Info: There is no start or stop delay time needed since the ME-BMK
already displays an accurate state of charge of the batteries.
Where should I set Gen Run SOC? Most battery manufacturers recom-
mend that for optimum life, deep-cycle batteries should not be discharged below 50% SOC. The ME-BMK determines the battery’s SOC by using a DC shunt to measure the fl ow of current in and out of the battery. The SOC meter gives you an accurate reading of remaining capacity in the battery bank. Set the Start Gen SOC level to 50%, or to 60% if you do not want to discharge the batteries quite as much. When considering the Stop Gen SOC setting, keep in mind that running the generator past 90% SOC delivers very little current to get that last 10% into the batteries. Thus, it is common to stop the generator at 90% to save fuel and run time on the generator. However, if the SOC stop setting is less than 100%, the batteries should be charged to 100% as often as possible (~ once a week, or every other dis­charge cycle) in order to avoid sulfation of the battery plates.

SETUP: 04E Gen Run Temp Menu

This menu allows you to set and enable a temperature value that will auto­matically start the generator—typically to power an air conditioner for cool­ing—based on an increase in temp, or by using an A/C thermostat control.
Info: The optional ME-PT1 or ME-PT2 pigtail adapters can be used to
connect an A/C or relay control circuit. For more information, refer to the instruction sheet for each pigtail adapter (part number 64­0025 for ME-PT1 instructions, or 64-0026 for ME-PT2 instructions).
Info: This temperature autostart feature requires that the AGS’s
remote temp sensor cable or an optional ME-PT1 or ME-PT2 pigtail adapter be connected to the AGS’s REMOTE port. When using the remote temperature sensor, the location of the temperature sensor determines the area being monitored for temperature.
Set Gen Run Temp Start – This menu is used to enable and set the
temperature that triggers a generator autostart.
65F - 95F (18C - 35C) – These settings determine the rising tempera-
ture value that triggers a generator temperature autostart.
Ext Input – This setting is used when an optional pigtail adapter (ME-
PT1, or ME-PT2) is used. When an AGS pigtail adapter is connected to the AGS’s REMOTE port, an external command—either from a thermo­stat connection on an air conditioner control circuit or an external relay control circuit—is recognized and causes the generator to start.
Default setting: Set Gen Run Temp Start = OFF Range: OFF, Ext Input, 65-95F or 18-35C
70 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Page 77
7.0 Using an AGS Module
Info: If the temperature start feature is not needed, ensure this
setting is set to the OFF position.
Set Gen Run Temp Time – This menu sets the amount of time the
generator runs after a temperature autostart.
Default setting: Set Gen Run Temp Time = 2.0 Hrs Range: 0.5-25.5 Hrs
When the temperature around the remote temp sensor (per the METER: 03D AGS Temp display) increases to the Gen Run Temp Start setting, the genera-
tor immediately starts and runs based on the Gen Run Temp Time setting. When this run time period is fi nished, the temp sensor reading is checked. If the temperature sensor (or thermostat control if using the optional pigtail adapter) reading is below the Gen Run Temp Start setting, the generator will autostop. If the temperature sensor (or thermostat control) reading is above the Gen Run Temp Start setting, the generator will continue to run for a second run time period. At the end of this second run time period, the tem­perature sensor reading (or thermostat control) is checked again. This cycle continues as long as the CTRL: 03 Gen Control menu is set to AUTO, or the SETUP: 04F Max Gen Run Time setting is reached, whichever occurs fi rst.
Why should I use Gen Run Temp? Typically, in a mobile application such
as in an RV or on a boat where the air conditioning (A/C) unit is too much power for the inverter to run from the batteries, this feature is used to start a generator to run the A/C unit. Many RV and marine customers travel with pets and they do not want to leave the pets inside on a hot day. With this feature, you could set the A/C unit to turn on and leave. Whenever the inside temperature rises to the start setting, the generator autostarts to provide power to the A/C unit. This would keep the area cool and comfortable—plus, while the generator is on, the inverter batteries are being charged.
Where should I set Gen Run Temp Start? If using this feature to power
an A/C unit, the Gen Run Temp Start setting should be slightly above the temperature setting of the thermostat controlling the air conditioner unit. Once the Gen Run Temp Start setting is reached, the gen starts providing power to the A/C unit. The reason the Gen Run Temp Start is set above the A/C unit’s thermostat setting is to ensure the A/C unit runs when the genera­tor starts. If the Gen Run Temp Start setting is below that of the A/C unit’s thermostat setting, the generator runs but the A/C unit is not calling for a run period or cooling. In other words, your generator is running but the pow­er is not being used by the A/C unit—resulting in wasted fuel and run time.
Info: If using the temperature autostart feature to start a genera-
tor that is powering two air conditioners, it is suggested that the second air conditioner’s thermostat be set 2° to 5° higher than the fi rst air conditioner. This staggered setting allows the fi rst air conditioner to start and run in an effort to keep the coach cool. If the temperature continues to rise inside the coach, the second air conditioner turns on.
How long should I set the Gen Run Temp Time? When using the tem-
perature autostart feature, the generator autostarts and runs until the Gen Run Temp Time setting or the SETUP: 04F Max Gen Run Time setting is reached, whichever occurs fi rst. This means you could set the time to the lowest time setting (0.5 Hrs), knowing the generator will attempt to run until the temperature setting is met.
© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 71
Page 78
7.0 Using an AGS Module

SETUP: 04F Max Gen Run Time Menu

This menu is used to set the maximum time the generator will run if the generator has been started by one of the AGS’s autostart settings.
Set Max Gen Run Time – Set this to the maximum amount of time you
want the generator to run once it has been autostarted.
Default setting: Set Max Gen Run Time = 12.0 Hrs Range: OFF*, 0.1-25.5 Hrs
* The Max Gen Run Time setting can only be turned off using a ME-AGS-
N with Rev 5.2.
Why should I use Max Gen Run Time? This setting is used to ensure the
generator does not run longer than desired after an autostart. Setting a max run time ensures the generator stops if the autostop setting cannot be satis­ ed. For example, if the fuel capacity of your generator is fi ve hours, set the Max Gen Run Time setting to 4.5 hours to ensure it does not run out of fuel.
Info: When the generator autostarts from one of the autostart
settings, it will autostop when the autostop parameter for that par­ticular setting has been satisfi ed. For example, if the generator starts due to the 04A Gen Run VDC menu’s autostart setting, it then stops once it satisfi es the Stop Gen Volts autostop setting. However, the Max Gen Run Time setting overrides any autostop setting. If the generator stops because the Max Gen Run Time set­ting has been reached, the Fault MaxRun status will occur. If this happens, you may have to increase the Max Gen Run Time setting or adjust the autostop setting to fi nish sooner. If multiple autostart settings are set in the 04 AGS Setup menus and a Fault MaxRun status occurs, refer to the METER button’s 03A AGS Status menu to identify which condition autostarted the generator. This way you will know which auto condition is running longer than the Max Gen Run Time setting.
Info: The Max Gen Run Time menu uses the METER button’s 03C
Gen Run Time display to determine the generator’s run time.
Info: If the generator is stopped due to the Max Gen Run Time
parameter being met, the status becomes Fault MaxRn and the generator will not autostart again until you clear the fault.

SETUP: 04G Quiet Time Menu

This menu is used to enable the Quiet Time feature, and to set the period of time each day in which the generator is not allowed to automatically run. The Quiet Time start setting will prevent the generator from starting even if one of the start parameters is met. If any autostart parameter in the 04 AGS Setup menus has been met and the generator is running when the Quiet Time start setting is reached, the generator will turn off. The generator will not try to autostart until the Quiet Time stop setting has been reached and an autostart condition is once again satisfied.
The ME-ARC contains a real time clock that must be set for proper operation of the SETUP: 04G Quiet Time Menu feature.
Set Quiet Time – Set to On (allows you to set the start and stop times).
Default setting: Set Quiet Time = OFF Range: OFF, ON, [daily start and stop time settings (12:00AM-12:00PM)]
72 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Page 79
7.0 Using an AGS Module
Set Start Quiet Hour – Set the hour for Quiet Time to start.
Set Start Quiet Minute – Set the minute for Quiet Time to start.
Set Start Quiet AM-PM – Set AM or PM for the start of Quiet Time.
Set Stop Quiet Hour – Set the hour for Quiet Time to stop.
Set Stop Quiet Minute – Set the minute for Quiet Time to stop.
Set Stop Quiet AM-PM – Set AM or PM for the stop of Quiet Time.
Why should I use Quiet Time?
rules or local regulations that prevent generators from running (sleep hrs.). If there are no local rules or regulations, you may not want to use Quiet Time – which would allow the generator to run at any time in a 24-hour period.
Where should I set Quiet Time? Set the Quiet Time start and stop settings
to coincide with local noise requirements, or for a specific time period that you do not want the generator to automatically run each day.
Set Quiet Time Topoff – This menu sets the time the generator will
autostart and run before Quiet Time starts. The generator will only
start on Quiet Time Topoff if the battery voltage (or battery SOC¹) start
parameter is within a specified range.
Default setting: Set Quiet Time Topoff = OFF Range: OFF, 30-120 Minutes
What is Quiet Time Topoff and why should I use it? The Topoff feature
helps ensure the batteries have enough charge to last (i.e., prevent the inverter from shutting down from a low battery condition) through the entire Quiet Time period. When the Topoff feature is enabled by setting a time, the battery voltage (or battery SOC¹) is monitored just before the start of Quiet Time; and if required, the generator will automatically start to charge the batteries. This Quiet Time Topoff menu allows you to set a time at which the generator will autostart before Quiet Time starts. This applies whenever the start pa­rameters are close to starting the generator at the start of Quiet Time. If the battery voltage is within 0.3 volts² or less of reaching the 04A Gen Run VDC start parameter, the generator will autostart. The Quiet Time Topoff feature will also autostart the generator if the battery’s SOC is within 4% or less of reaching the 04D Gen Run SOC start parameter¹.
Scenario example (Topoff based on battery voltage): The 04A Gen
Run VDC menu is set to start at 11.5 VDC, Quiet Time is set to start at
10PM, and the Quiet Time Topoff setting is 60 min. At 9PM, the battery voltage reaches 11.8 VDC; because the Quiet Time Topoff feature is en­abled (60 min.), the generator autostarts to allow the batteries to charge for 60 minutes before Quiet Time turns the generator off.
Scenario example (Topoff based on battery SOC¹): The 04D Gen Run
SOC menu is set to start at 60%, Quiet Time is set to start at 10PM, and
the Quiet Time Topoff setting is 120 min. At 8PM, the battery SOC reaches 64%; because the Quiet Time Topoff feature is enabled (120 min.), the generator autostarts to allow the batteries to charge for 120 minutes be­fore Quiet Time turns the generator off.
Quiet Time is used when there are park
Note¹: Generator autostarting based on Quiet Time Topoff using battery
SOC (State of Charge) parameters requires the optional Battery Monitor Kit (ME-BMK or ME-BMK-NS) to be installed and enabled.
Note²: This voltage is scaled depending on your battery system; ≤0.3 for
12-volt systems, 0.6 for 24-volt systems, and 1.2 for 48-volt systems.
© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 73
Page 80
7.0 Using an AGS Module
Where should I set Quiet Time Topoff? Normally, setting Quiet Time Topoff
to 30 or 60 minutes is a good idea. In cases where the DC or inverter loads are unusually high or the SOC autostart setting is low—which may cause the batteries to be heavily discharged during the Quiet Time period—increase Quiet Time Topoff to 90 or 120 minutes; this ensures the batteries receive the maximum charge time before Quiet Time shuts the generator off.
Info: When the generator starts on Quiet Time Topoff, it will continue
running until it reaches the Quiet Time start parameter even if the VDC or SOC autostop parameter is reached.

SETUP: 04H Gen Exercise Menu

This menu allows the generator to run (or “exercise”) after it has not been operated for a period of time. The generator is automatically started at a pre-selected time whenever it exceeds a set number of days without running. Once the start command is initiated, the generator starts and runs to help it remain operational and to allow the generator’s starting battery to be charged.
Info: The ME-ARC contains a real time clock that must be set for
proper operation of the SETUP: 04H Gen Exercise menu feature.
Set Gen Exercise Days – This menu sets the maximum number of days
the generator is allowed to sit without running. If the generator has not run in this number of days, the exercise parameters will start the gen­erator. The Set Gen Exercise Days setting must be between 1-255 days in order to enable the Gen Exercise feature.
Default setting: Set Gen Exercise Days = OFF Range: OFF, 1-255 Days
Set Exercise Run Hour – Set the hour the generator will start.
Set Exercise Run Minute – Set the minute the generator will start.
Set Exercise Run AM-PM – Set AM-PM when the generator starts.
Set Exercise Run Time – Set how long the generator will run for
the exercise period.
Default setting: Set Exercise Run Time = 1.0 Hrs Range: 0.0-25.5 Hrs
Why should I use the Gen Exercise feature? Most generators are very
dependable and provide years of service if properly maintained. Exercising your generator is one of the most overlooked aspects of routine mainte­nance, yet its the simplest to perform. Regularly exercising your generator keeps engine seals and components lubricated, prevents oxidation of elec­trical contacts, uses up fuel before it deteriorates, heats up the generator windings to eliminate moisture buildup, helps ensure the generator’s starting battery is maintained at an optimal state of charge, and, in general, helps provide reliable engine starting. If long periods of time elapse without using your generator (remains connected to external AC power), or if you only use your generator a few days out of the year, enabling the Gen Exercise feature is recommended. However, if you run your generator frequently throughout the year, you may not need to use the Gen Exercise feature.
How often and how long should I exercise my generator? To maximize
reliability and minimize repairs, it is important to exercise your generator at least once a month. This applies to both gas and diesel generators. When generators sit unused for as little as 30 days moisture can build up, and may damage your generator. Also, the fuel in gasoline-powered generators can
74 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Page 81
7.0 Using an AGS Module
begin to break down into gums and varnishes that clog the fuel system. Fuel varnishing results in hard starting and surging—a surging generator may not settle at a stable operating speed. Always check with your generator’s manu­facturer to determine how to properly exercise your generator. Generally,
it is recommended that you run the generator every month for two hours
under at least half the rated load. For example, with a 5,000 watt generator, turn on a load(s) that is about 2,500 watts, and let it run continuously for two hours. It is always best to run the generator for longer periods of time rather than for multiple short periods.
How does this Gen Exercise feature work? The Gen Exercise feature
allows the generator to autostart at a pre-selected time whenever it has not run for a set number of days.
Once the Gen Exercise feature is enabled (by setting how many days to wait before exercising the gen under Set Gen Exercise Days), the generator will start and begin exercising only after two conditions are met. First, the generator must not have run for a set number of days (i.e., the Days Since Run timer value must be equal to or greater than the Gen Exercise Days set­ting). Second, the generator’s exercise time of day (i.e., Exercise Run Hour/ Minute/AM-PM settings) must occur.
Info: When the generator starts and runs based on the gen exercise
criteria, the generator power passes thru the inverter to the inverter loads — if the inverter is enabled to accept AC power on its input— and also charges the inverter batteries (if the charger is enabled).
Info: The Gen Exercise feature identifi es the number of days since
the generator has last run by using the Days Since Run timer which is shown under the METER: 03E Since Gen Run display.
Example of a Gen Exercise Scenario:
Under SETUP: 04H Gen Exercise Menu, set to: Set Gen Exercise Days = 3, Set Gen Exercise Run Hour, Minute and AM-PM = 8:30A, Set Gen Exercise Run Time = 1.0 Hrs Under CTRL: 03 Gen Control, set to AUTO.
First required condition: The Days Since Run timer must have accumu-
lated up to at least three days (Set Gen Exercise Days = 3). On Day 1, the generator was manually started and stopped at 2:00PM. The stop time (2:00 PM) is the starting point for the Days Since Run timer to begin count­ing days—the Days Since Run timer displays “0 days”. On Day 2 at 2:00 PM, 24 hours have accumulated since the generator has last run—the Days Since Run timer displays “1 day”. On Day 3 at 2:00 PM, 48 hours have ac­cumulated since the generator last ran—the Days Since Run timer displays “2 days”. On Day 4 (third day since the generator was manually started) at 2:00PM, 72 hours (or three days) have now accumulated since the genera­tor has last run—the Days Since Run timer now displays “3 days”. The fi rst required condition—which is how many days must pass before the generator hasn’t run—has been met.
Second required condition: The remote clock must now go to 8:30 AM
(Set Gen Exercise Run Hour, Minute, and AM-PM = 8:30A) before the gen- erator can autostart. On Day 5 at 8:30AM (Days Since Run timer displays “3 days”), the second required condition is met and the generator automatically starts and runs for one hour (Set Gen Exercise Run Time = 1.0 Hrs).
© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 75
Page 82
7.0 Using an AGS Module

SETUP: 04I Gen Warm-up Time Menu

This menu allows the generator to run (i.e., warm up) before it connects to the inverter/charger, or powers the battery charger and any pass-thru loads. Most generators need to warm up before a load is supplied.
Set Gen Warm-up Time – This setting is the amount of time the gen-
erator is allowed to warm up before connecting to the inverter/charger.
Default setting: Set Gen Warm-up Time = 60 sec. Range: 0-127 Seconds, 1-127 Minutes
Where should I set Gen Warm-up Time?
manufacturer. Typically, smaller generators (~2-3KW) need at least 60 seconds before applying a load; larger generators require a longer warm-up time.

SETUP: 04J Gen Cooldown Time

This menu allows the generator to continue to run after it disconnects from the inverter/charger and prior to autostopping (i.e., cooldown). Allowing the generator to cool down after the load is disconnected helps to prolong generator engine life.
Set Gen Cooldown Time This setting is the amount of time the genera-
tor is allowed to cool down after it disconnects from the inverter/charger.
Default setting: Set Gen Cooldown Time = 60 sec. Range: 0-127 Seconds, 1-127 Minutes
Where should I set Gen Cooldown Time? Check with your generator
manufacturer. Most generators need at least 60 seconds to cool down after being disconnected from a load.
Info: The warm-up and cooldown features prevent the generator
from connecting to the inverter’s AC input. Since the inverter has only a single-source input, it cannot distinguish between grid or generator input. So, during warm-up or cooldown, the inverter will prevent any AC input from connecting. When either warm-up or cooldown is activated, it will disconnect any AC source connected to the inverter’s AC input (i.e., grid or generator) until the time period (warm-up or cooldown) is over.
Check with your generator

7.2 ME-AGS-N Functional Tests

Once you have used the ME-ARC to establish all the autostart/autostop set­tings you need, perform the following tests to verify that the AGS system is functioning correctly and there is communication between the remote/inverter and the ME-AGS-N.
7.2.1 Remote to Generator Communication Test
This section describes using the ME-ARC remote to start the generator and to determine the current AGS status.
7.2.1.1 Determining AGS Status
Use your remote control to determine the AGS’s status by pressing the METER button until the bottom line displays “01 DC Meters”, rotate the SELECT knob to the 03 AGS Meters menu, and then press the SELECT knob (top line shows 03A AGS Status and the bottom line displays the current status of the AGS, i.e., Ready). An AGS status of Off or Ready indicates the remote/inverter is correctly communicating with the AGS. If the AGS status displayed is not Off or Ready, then refer to Section 7.8.2 “Resolving Operational Statuses” or Section
7.8.3 “ME-AGS-N Faults using your Remote” for assistance before continuing.
76 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Page 83
7.0 Using an AGS Module
7.2.1.2 Starting the Generator from the Remote
To confi rm that the generator will turn on and run from the remote, fi rst ensure the AGS status is Off or Ready (see Section 7.2.1.1). Then:
1. Press the CTRL button, and then rotate the SELECT knob to the 03 Gen
Control menu.
2. Press the SELECT knob, and then rotate it to the ON setting.
3. Press the SELECT knob to activate the generator test.
Once the generator starts, it should run until you change the 03 Gen Control menu to OFF (before turning off). After two minutes, view the STATUS LED and ensure it turns solid green (a solid green STATUS LED means the gen­erator has started successfully and is providing the gen run sense signal to the AGS module).
Note: If the generator attempted to start but did not run, continue to wait,
the AGS will attempt to start the generator three more times. If your AGS/generator system started (may attempt autostart x4), ran, and
the STATUS LED came on and stayed on (not blinking), then the wiring from the AGS to the generator is correct. You are now ready to enable the AGS by setting the 03 Gen Control setting in your remote to AUTO (see Section 7.3.1).
Info: The AGS attempts to start the generator four times. If after
four attempts the generator fails to start, the STATUS LED turns red—indicating a fault.
If a generator fault displays or the AGS module’s STATUS LED shows a fault condition (solid red LED indication), refer to Section 7.8 for assistance.

7.3 ME-AGS-N Operation/Monitoring

This section provides the menus under the ME-ARC’s CTRL, METER, and TECH buttons that determine how to control and operate the generator. The section also includes menus that are used to help monitor the AGS and the genera­tor’s starting and running conditions.
7.3.1 Controlling the AGS
The AGS uses the CTRL: 03 Gen Control menu to activate the generator either manually or automatically. Press the CTRL button on the ME-ARC remote and rotate the SELECT knob to the 03 Gen Control menu.
CTRL: 03 Gen Control
This menu is used to manually turn the connected generator on and off, or to select the AUTO feature which enables the active generator autostart and autostop settings to control the connected generator. Available options are:
OFF: The OFF selection turns the generator off if it is running from either a
manual “on” command or an autostart command. When OFF is selected, the AGS is prevented from starting the generator automatically (default).
Info: When OFF is selected, the AGS turns off immediately without
any cooldown time (if set).
Info: If DC power is lost to the remote or to the inverter system,
this menu resets to the default OFF position for safety.
Info: If the generator is manually started from the generator con-
trol panel or a generator remote panel, selecting OFF may not shut down the generator.
© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 77
Page 84
7.0 Using an AGS Module
ON: The ON selection manually starts the generator by sending a “start”
command from the AGS module. Once the generator is started, it must be manually stopped, either from an external stop switch or by selecting OFF from the 03 Gen Control menu, which sends a “stop” command from the AGS module.
Info: When “ON” is selected, the Magnum inverter will not attempt to
accept the generator AC voltage until the warm-up period is satisfi ed.
Info: You can manually start the generator and have it automati-
cally stop by selecting ON from the 03 Gen Control menu, and then changing the selection to AUTO to automatically stop the genera­tor. When AUTO is selected after the generator has been manually started, it displays the AGS status as “Start VDC” and uses the stop setting in the SETUP button’s 04A Gen Run VDC menu (even if not active) or the 04F Max Gen Run Time menu, whichever occurs fi rst. This is useful if you want to make sure the generator starts before you leave; the Max Gen Run Time setting ensures the generator does not run longer than required.
AUTO: This selection uses the settings from the SETUP button’s 04 AGS Setup
menus to automatically start and stop the generator. Refer to the 04 AGS Setup menus in Section 7.1 to set the start and stop parameters for the generator.
7.3.2 Monitoring the AGS
The ME-ARC remote’s METER and TECH buttons have additional menus that are helpful for the proper operation and monitoring of your AGS system.
7.3.2.1 ME-ARC Remote’s AGS METER Button
Press the ME-ARC remote’s METER button, rotate the SELECT knob to the 03 AGS Meter menu, and then press the SELECT knob to access the AGS Meter
read-only menus. Rotate the SELECT knob to view the various AGS meters.
METER: 03A AGS Status Menu
This read-only menu displays the AGS’s current status. There are 26 differ­ent status messages that can display to identify what state the AGS is cur­rently in—only one displays at any one time (refer also to Figure 7-2).
Available statuses are (see Tables 7-2 thru 7-4 for information on each):
• AC In
• Gen Cooldown
• Gen Warm-up
• Manual Run
• No Comm
• Off
• Quiet Time
• Ready
• Start Amp
• Start Exercise
• Start SOC
• Start Temp
• Start Test
• Start Time
• Start Topoff
• Start VDC
Gen Run Fault
• Fault Amp
• Fault Exercise
• Fault SOC
• Fault Temp
• Fault Test
• Fault Time
• Fault Topoff
• Fault VDC
• Fault MaxRn
Info: This menu is important when determining if the AGS is work-
ing correctly, or for troubleshooting an AGS installation. For any fault mode displayed in the status menu, refer to Section 7.7.3 in this manual.
78 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Page 85
7.0 Using an AGS Module
METER: 03B DC Volts-AGS Menu
This read-only menu displays the DC voltage measured at Terminals #3 and #4 of the AGS module. This menu is useful in setting up the voltage start for the AGS, and for troubleshooting its operation.
Info: The DC voltage reading in this menu may vary from the
DC voltage readings in the METER button’s 01A DC Volts and 04C DC Volts-BMK menu items. When troubleshooting, read the ap­propriate related meter for each device. When troubleshooting the AGS, use the 03B DC Volts-AGS menu for verifi cation and testing purposes.
METER: 03C Gen Run Time Menu
This read-only menu displays the length of time the generator has been run­ning since it was autostarted by the AGS. This helps determine how long the generator has been running in Auto mode if you were not present when it started. This menu is enabled when CTRL: 03 Gen Control is set to AUTO, but does not display run time when the generator has been manually started. Cooldown and warm-up times are not included in the gen run time display.
Info: The Gen Run Time menu’s timer is started when the gen run
sense voltage/signal is correct and qualifi ed at the AGS module. It is not considered qualifi ed until after a full start attempt and the Gen Warm-up Time setting is satisfi ed. Cooldown and warm-up times are not included in the gen run time display. Total generator run time = Gen Run Time + Gen Warm-up Time + Gen Cooldown.
Info: The times in this display are shown in tenths of an hour (0.0
hrs., 0.1 hrs., etc.,)—thus, 0.1 hrs. = 6 minutes.
Info: The Gen Run Time display resets to 0.0 each time the gen-
erator is autostopped. This meter is not designed to replace the hour meter for total hours the generator has run.
Info: This display is used by the SETUP: 04F Max Gen Run Time
menu to determine the generator’s maximum run time when start­ed automatically.
METER: 03D AGS Temp Menu
This read-only menu displays the temperature of the AGS remote temp sen­sor (included with AGS, but use optional), and is helpful in determining its proper placement and operation. This temperature value can be displayed in either Fahrenheit or Celsius depending on the SETUP: 01E Temp Display setting. Use this menu to change the temperature format, if required.
METER: 03E Since Gen Run (Days) Menu
This read-only menu displays the number of days since the generator has last run. This is useful in determining if the start and stop settings are set up correctly. This timer begins once the CTRL: 03 Gen Control menu is set to AUTO, and then counts by one for every 24-hour period the generator does not start. The Days Since Run timer resets any time the generator starts, which could be either by autostarting the generator (including from a previ­ous exercise run), or manually starting the generator.
Info: When the DIP switch inside the AGS is set to “2-Wire Standby
Mode”, if you do not use the ME-ARC to manually turn the generator on, the Days Since Run timer will not be reset to zero.
© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 79
Page 86
7.0 Using an AGS Module
7.3.2.2 ME-ARC Remote’s AGS TECH Button
Press the ME-ARC’s TECH button, and rotate the SELECT knob to access:
TECH: 01 Temperatures
Press the SELECT knob, and then rotate the knob to display the current temperature reading of the AGS’s remote temp sensor. If the remote temp sensor is not installed, “AGS TS Open” displays.
TECH: 02 Revisions – AGS
Press the SELECT knob, and then rotate the knob until the AGS module soft­ware version is shown on the screen (i.e., AGS: 5.2).
Info: The AGS may display a “0.0” revision for several reasons. Ei-
ther the AGS is not installed, there is no communication because of a bad/miswired network cable, or the AGS is not powered or is bad.
TECH: 04 Fault History
Press the SELECT knob, rotate the knob until the 04B AGS Faults menu dis­plays, and then press the SELECT knob.
04B AGS Faults This menu displays a history of the last nine AGS faults.
Information for each fault displays from the most recent fault (H1) to the earliest/past recorded faults (H2 up to H9). Refer to Figure 7-1 below.
The top line displays the AGS fault mode. The bottom line displays the fault history number, day(s) since this fault occurred, and the time this fault occurred.
Rotate the SELECT knob to display additional readings for this fault (series of three screens for each fault). The following information displays: DC voltage on the AGS at the time of this fault, and the temperature of the AGS temperature sensor at the time of this fault.
Continue to rotate the SELECT knob to display earlier faults (as applicable).
AGS fault
Day(s) since
fault occurred
Fault history number
Figure 7-1, AGS Fault History Menu Items
• 04C Clear Faults – This menu allows all recorded fault history infor-
mation—for any inverter and/or AGS that is network connected—to be cleared/erased.
Fault Temp H1 D– 0 12:23AM
Fault Temp H1 14.2 VDC
Fault Temp H1 77F
Time fault occurred
AGS DC voltage at time of fault
AGS temp sensor at time of fault
80 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Page 87
7.0 Using an AGS Module

7.4 Enabling the ME-AGS-N

Before the AGS can begin operating/monitoring for an autostart condition (us­ing active AGS settings in your ME-ARC remote control), it must be enabled.
To enable the AGS:
1. Press the CTRL button on the ME-ARC remote, and then rotate the SELECT knob to the 03 Gen Control menu.
2. Press the SELECT knob. The Set Gen Control screen displays with the current gen control setting and an arrow to the right.
3. Turn the SELECT knob to the AUTO setting.
4. Press the SELECT knob again to select this setting. The selection arrow appears to the right of the screen.
The AGS is now ready to automatically start/stop the generator once an autostart condition is satisfi ed.
Note: If power is lost to your remote, the AGS control setting will return to the
default OFF setting. Once power is restored, you must enable the AGS again.

7.5 Starting and Stopping the Generator

The generator can be manually started/stopped, as well as autostarted/au­tostopped using the available settings from your ME-ARC.
To autostart/autostop the generator:
In order for the generator to autostart/autostop, one or more of the follow­ing autostart/autostop conditions must be pre-set (see Section 7.1):
Autostart Conditions
04A Gen Run VDC (pp. 66-68)
04B Gen Run Time (p. 68)
04C Gen Run Amps (pp. 68-69)
04D Gen Run SOC (pp. 69-70)
04E Gen Run Temp (pp. 70-71)
04G Quiet Time (pp. 72-74)
04H Gen Run Exercise (pp. 74-75)
To manually start the generator:
1. Press the CTRL button.
2. Turn the SELECT knob to the 03 Gen Control menu.
3. Press the SELECT knob. The Set Gen Control menu displays with an arrow to the right of the current setting.
4. Turn the SELECT knob to the ON setting.
5. Press the SELECT knob again to select this setting. The selection arrow appears to the right of the screen. The generator should start at this time.
04A Gen Run VDC (pp. 66-68)
04B Gen Run Time (p. 68)
04C Gen Run Amps (pp. 68-69)
04D Gen Run SOC (pp. 69-70)
04E Gen Run Temp (pp. 70-71)
04F Max Gen Run Time (p. 72)
04G Quiet Time (pp. 72-74)
04H Gen Run Exercise (pp. 74-75)
Autostop Conditions
If the generator does not start as expected, refer to Section 7.8 “ME-AGS-N Remote Troubleshooting” in this manual.
© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 81
Page 88
7.0 Using an AGS Module
To manually stop the generator:
1. Press the CTRL button.
2. Turn the SELECT knob to the 03 Gen Control menu.
3. Press the SELECT knob. The Set Gen Control menu displays with an arrow to the right of the current setting.
4. Turn the SELECT knob to the OFF setting.
5. Press the SELECT knob again to select this setting. The selection arrow appears to the right of the screen. The generator should stop at this time.
If the generator does not stop as expected, refer to Section 7.8 “ME-AGS-N Remote Troubleshooting” in this manual.
To manually start the generator and have it automatically stop:
1. Press the CTRL button.
2. Turn the SELECT knob to the 03 Gen Control menu.
3. Press the SELECT knob. The Set Gen Control menu displays with an arrow to the right of the current setting.
4. Turn the SELECT knob to the ON setting.
5. Press the SELECT knob again to select this setting. The selection arrow appears to the right of the screen. The generator should start at this time.
Once the generator is running, rotate the SELECT knob to AUTO (under the 03 Gen Control menu), and then press the SELECT knob to select this setting. If the generator does not start or stop as expected, refer to Section 7.8 “ME­AGS-N Remote Troubleshooting” in this manual.
Note: When the generator is manually started, but then changed to autos-
top, the SETUP: 04A Gen Run VDC settings are used to determine when the generator will autostop. If the SETUP: 04A Gen Run VDC is set to OFF, the Start/Stop Volts Delay and Stop Gen Volts values that were entered prior to selecting OFF will still be used to autostop the generator.
82 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Page 89
7.0 Using an AGS Module

7.6 ME-AGS-N Menu Map using the ME-ARC

CTRL
03 Gen Control
OFF
S
Set Gen Control
OFF
METER
Set Gen Control
ON
Set Gen Control
AUTO
Status...
03 AGS Meters
S
03A AGS Status
Status...
Available Statuses:
AC In Ready Start Topoff Fault Temp Gen Cooldown Start Amp Start VDC Fault Test Gen Warm-up Start Exercise Gen Run Fault Fault Time Manual Run Start SOC Fault Amp Fault Topoff No Comm Start Temp Fault Exercise Fault VDC Off Start Test Fault MaxRn Quiet Time Start Time Fault SOC
SETUP
Status...
04 AGS Setup
S
04A Gen Run VDC
11.5 to 14.4
S
Set Start Gen Volts= OFF
S
Set Start Volts Delay = 0 Sec
S
Set Stop Gen Volts= 9.1
S
Set Stop Volts Delay = 0 Sec
Read Only displays
03B DC Volts-AGS
0.0 VDC
03E Since GenRun
00 Days
Start Gen Volts Ranges: 12v = 9.0-15.9 VDC; 24v = 18.0-32.0 VDC; 48v = 36.0-64.0 VDC
Stop Gen Volts Ranges: 12v = 9.1-16.0 VDC; 24v = 18.2-32.0 VDC; 48v = 36.4-64.0 VDC
Set Start Gen Volts= 11.5
...
Set Start Volts Delay = 120 Sec
...
Set Stop Gen Volts= 14.4
...
Set Stop Volts Delay = 120 Sec
...
03C Gen Run Time
0.0 Hours
03D AGS Temp 00F
Set Start Gen Volts= 16.0
...
Set Start Volts Delay = 127 Min
...
Set Stop Gen Volts= Float
...
Set Stop Volts Delay = 127 Min
...
04B Gen Run Time
OFF
S
Set Gen Run Time OFF
S
Set Start Gen Hour = 1:00 A
S
Set Start Gen Minute = 00:00 A
S
Set Start Gen AM-PM = 00:00 A
S
Set Stop Gen Hour = 1:00 P
S
Set Stop Gen Minute = 00:00 P
S
Set Stop Gen AM-PM = 00:00 A
Default: OFF
Set Gen Run Time ON
Set Start Gen Hour = 12:00 A
...
Set Start Gen Minute = 00:59 A
...
Set Start Gen AM-PM = 00:00 P
Set Stop Gen Hour = 12:00 P
...
Set Stop Gen Minute = 00:59 P
...
Set Stop Gen AM-PM = 00:00 P
SETUP Menu continues on next page
Figure 7-2, ME-AGS-N Menu Maps using ARC Remote (Section 1)
© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 83
Page 90
7.0 Using an AGS Module
Status
04 AGS Setup
04C Gen Run Amps
OFF
S
Set Start Gen AC Amps = OFF
S
Set Start Amps Delay = 0 Sec
S
Set Stop Gen AC Amps = 4A
S
Set Stop Amps Delay = 0 Sec
04D Gen Run SOC
OFF
S
Set Start Gen SOC = OFF
S
Set Stop Gen SOC = 21%
04E Gen Run Temp
OFF
S
Set Gen Run Temp Start= OFF
Cont.
Note: MS-PAE and MS-PE Series models only Default: OFF
Set Start Gen AC Amps = 5A
Set Start Amps Delay = 120 Sec
...
Set Stop Gen AC Amps = 20A
...
Set Stop Amps Delay = 120 Sec
...
Range: OFF, 20-90% (Start) Default: OFF
Set Start Gen SOC = 20%
Set Stop Gen SOC = 90%
...
Range: OFF, Ext Input, 65-95F (Start) Default: OFF
Set Gen Run Temp Start=Ext Input
Set Start Gen AC Amps = 60A
...
Set Start Amps Delay = 127 Min
...
Set Stop Gen AC Amps = 59A
...
Set Stop Amps Delay = 127 Min
...
Set Start Gen SOC = 90%
...
Set Stop Gen SOC = 100%
...
Set Gen Run Temp Start= 65F
Range: 0.5-25.5 Hrs Default: 2.0 Hrs
S
Set Gen Run Temp Time = 0.5 Hrs
04F Max Gen Run Time = 12.0 Hrs
S
Set Max Gen Run Time = OFF
04G Quiet Time
OFF
S
Set Quiet Time OFF
S
Set Start Quiet Hour = 1:00 P
S
Set Start Quiet Minute = 0:00 P
S
Set Start Quiet AM-PM = 0:00 A
S
Set Stop Quiet Hour = 1:00 A
S
Set Stop Quiet Minute = 0:00 A
S
Set Stop Quiet AM-PM = 00:00 A
S
Set Quiet Time Topoff = OFF
SETUP Menu continues on next page
Set Gen Run Temp Time = 2.0 Hrs
...
Range: OFF, 0.1-25.5 Hrs Default: 12.0 Hrs
Set Max Gen Run Time = 12.0 Hrs
...
Default: OFF
Set Quiet Time ON
Set Start Quiet Hour = 12:00 P
...
Set Start Quiet Minute = 0:59 P
...
Set Start Quiet AM-PM = 0:00 P
Set Stop Quiet Hour = 12:00 A
...
Set Stop Quiet Minute = 0:59 A
...
Set Stop Quiet AM-PM = 00:00 P
Set Quiet Time Topoff = 30Min
Set Gen Run Temp Start= 95F
Set Gen Run Temp Time = 25.5 Hrs
...
Set Max Gen Run Time = 25.5 Hrs
...
...
Set Quiet Time Topoff = 120Min
...
Figure 7-3, ME-AGS-N Menu Maps using ARC Remote (Section 2)
84 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Page 91
7.0 Using an AGS Module
Status
04 AGS Setup
04H Gen Exercise
OFF
S
Set Gen Exercise Days = OFF
S
Set Exercise Run Hour = 1:00 A
S
Set Exercise Run Minute = 0:00 A
S
Set Exercise Run AM-PM = 0:00 A
S
Set Exercise Run Time = 0.0 Hrs
04I Gen Warm-up Time = 60 Sec
S
Set Gen Warm-up Time = 0 Sec
04J Gen Cooldown Time = 60 Sec
S
Set Gen Cooldown Time = 0 Sec
Cont.
Range: 1-255 Days Default: OFF
Set Gen Exercise Days = 1
Set Exercise Run Hour = 12:00 A
...
Set Exercise Run Minute = 0:59 A
...
Set Exercise Run AM-PM = 0:00 P
...
Set Exercise Run Time = 1.0 Hrs
...
Range: 0-127 Sec, 1-127 Min Default: 60 Sec
Set Gen Warm-up Time = 60 Sec
...
Range: 0-127 Sec, 1-127 Min Default: 60 Sec
Set Gen Cooldown Time = 60 Sec
...
Set Gen Exercise Days = 255
...
Set Exercise Run Time = 25.5 Hrs
...
Set Gen Warm-up Time = 127 Min
...
Set Gen Cooldown Time = 127 Min
...
TECH
01 Temperatures Press SELECT
S
02 Revisions Press SELECT
S
04 Fault History Press SELECT
S
S
Press button
Press SELECT
Read Only displays
01 Temperatures AGS: 82F
...
02 Revisions AGS: 0.0
...
04B AGS Faults Press SELECT
AGS Fault...
H1 D- 0 HH:MM
S
Notes: = current setting**
Each AGS fault has 3 screens (history retains up to 9 faults). See Figure 7-1 for information on content of each screen.
SETUP
04H Gen Exercise
OFF
Set Gen Exercise Days = OFF
AGS Fault...
H1 00.0 VDC
LEGEND
Menu Button
AGS Fault...
H1 00F
Menu Heading Change Settings
Menu Selections Default/Current
Setting
** For this menu map, the arrow denotes the factory default settings
Figure 7-4, ME-AGS-N Menu Maps using ARC Remote (Section 3)
© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 85
Page 92
7.0 Using an AGS Module

7.7 ME-AGS-N Remote Status Messages

A status message may be an operational or fault message. Access the AGS status menu (METER button’s 03A AGS Status menu) to view the AGS’s cur­rent operating status. This menu is important when determining if the AGS is working correctly, or for troubleshooting an AGS installation.
7.7.1 AGS Remote Operational Statuses
Refer to Table 7-2 below for a brief description of the possible AGS opera­tional statuses that may display (depending on your remote).
Table 7-2, AGS Remote Operational Statuses
STATUS DESCRIPTION
AC In The inverter/charger is connected to another source
such as a grid or an alternate generator, and is not controlled by the AGS. When AC In displays, the AGS is prevented or locked out from all autostarting condi­tions, except for when the generator needs to exer­cise—if enabled.
Gen Cooldown The autostop setting has been met in one of the gen-
erator autostart/autostop menus and the generator has been disconnected from the inverter/charger. However, the generator is still runs until the cooldown time is met (as per the SETUP: 04J Gen Cooldown Time setting).
Gen Warm-up The AGS is attempting to start the generator and a
time period has been set under the SETUP: 04I Gen Warm-up Time setting. Once the AGS status indicates “Warm-up”, the inverter/charger’s AC input ignores any incoming AC power. This prevents the inverter/charger from loading the generator during warm-up. Once the AGS has determined that the generator is running, the warm-up time setting must be met before the genera­tor can connect to the inverter/charger.
Manual Run The generator was started manually from a start/stop
switch directly connected to the generator, or from the CTRL: 03 Gen Control menu.
Note: The AGS determines that the generator has been manually turned
on by sensing a gen run sense voltage to Terminal #2 on the AGS’s 8-port terminal block. However, if the Gen Type DIP switch is set to “2-Wire Standby” (which doesn’t require a gen run sense voltage), manually turn­ing the generator on displays a status of AC In rather than Manual Run.
No Comm The AGS is not communicating with the inverter/re-
mote. This is a normal status if there is no AGS-N (Network
version) connected in the system. If an AGS is installed, then refer to Section 7.8.2 “Re-
solving Operational Statuses” for assistance.
Off The CTRL: 03 Gen Control menu is set to OFF. This set-
ting will not allow the AGS to autostart the generator.
86 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Page 93
7.0 Using an AGS Module
Table 7-2, AGS Remote Operational Statuses (cont.)
STATUS DESCRIPTION
Quiet Time The AGS has entered Quiet Time per the SETUP: 04G
Quiet Time setting.
Note: The generator will not autostart during Quiet Time.
Ready The CTRL: 03 Gen Control menu is set to AUTO, and the
AGS is ready to automatically start the generator based on the active autostart settings under the SETUP: 04 AGS Setup menu.
7.7.2 AGS Remote Start Statuses
The following “Start” statuses identify the condition that autostarted the generator. If you determine that the autostart condition occurred sooner than expected (or didn’t want this autostart condition), refer to the Setup section for your specifi c remote to change (or defeat) the autostart setting.
Table 7-3, AGS Remote Start Statuses
STATUS DESCRIPTION
Start Amp The generator has started based on the SETUP: 04C
Gen Run Amps setting.
Start Exercise The generator has started based on the SETUP: 04H
Gen Exercise setting.
Start SOC The generator has started based on the SETUP: 04D
Gen Run SOC setting.
Start Temp The generator has started based on the SETUP: 04E
Gen Run Temp setting.
Start Test The AGS is in Test mode. Test mode may be started
from the TEST button located on the AGS,
Start Time The generator has started based on the SETUP: 04B
Gen Run Time setting.
Start Topoff The generator has started based on the SETUP: 04G
Quiet Time Topoff Time setting.
Start VDC The generator has started based on SETUP: 04A Gen
Run VDC setting.
© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 87
Page 94
7.0 Using an AGS Module
7.7.3 AGS Remote Fault Statuses
The following “Fault” statuses indicate that the generator wasn’t able to start based on an expected autostart condition. Refer to Section 7.8.3 “Resolving AGS Faults Using the Remote” for help in diagnosing the problem.
Table 7-4, AGS Remote Fault Statuses
STATUS DESCRIPTION
Gen Run Fault The generator successfully started and ran for more than
two minutes, but unexpectedly stopped before the AGS could automatically stop the generator.
Fault Amp The generator failed to start in Start Amps mode. Fault Exercise The generator failed to start in Start Exercise mode.
Fault SOC The generator failed to start in Start SOC mode. Fault Temp The generator failed to start in Start Temp mode. Fault Test The generator failed to start in Test mode.
Fault Time The generator failed to start in Start Time mode. Fault Topoff The generator failed to start in Start Topoff mode. Fault VDC The generator failed to start in Start VDC mode. Fault MaxRn The generator turned off because the SETUP: 04F Max
Gen Run Time setting had been met. This fault can occur when: 1) an autostop parameter has been met, but it did not stop the generator, or, 2) the autostop condition exceeded the Max Gen Run Time setting.
Table 7-5, AGS Default Settings on ME-ARC
Menu Items Default Settings
Start Volts: 11.5 VDC (12v)
Gen Run VDC
Gen Run Time OFF
Gen Run Amps* OFF
Gen Run SOC OFF
Gen Run Temp OFF
Start Volts Delay: 120 Sec
Stop Volts: 14.4 VDC (12v)
Stop Volts Delay: 120 Sec
Max Gen Run Time 12.0 Hrs
Quiet Time OFF
Gen Exercise OFF
Gen Warm-up Time 60 Sec
Gen Cooldown Time 60 Sec
*MS-PAE, MS-PE and MSH Series models only
88 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Page 95
7.0 Using an AGS Module
7.7.4 AGS General Notes
If a fault condition occurs, select the OFF setting from the 03 Gen Control
menu. If the problem persists, refer to Section 7.8 “ME-AGS-N Remote Troubleshooting” in this manual.
When the gen control setting in the remote is in the OFF position, all
generator autostart functions are disabled and the AGS module’s STATUS indicator will also be off.
When AGS control is set to AUTO, and an autostart condition occurs, it
attempts an automatic generator start. This is done by closing its internal relays (based on the Gen Type selection) to control the starter – much like a person does when manually starting the generator. The starter is turned on for short periods of time and then turned off. If the AGS de­termines that the engine has started while cranking (STATUS indicator lights solid green), the starter is turned off after a short delay. If the engine does not start, another attempt is made to turn on the starter after a long delay period. This is repeated until the generator starts or until all its start attempts are reached, which causes the AGS to go into a fault condition (indicated by a blinking FAULT indication on the remote and a solid red STATUS indicator on the AGS module).
If using the temperature autostart feature in an RV coach, set the air
conditioner thermostat slightly less than the setting (04E Gen Run Temp menu). If using two air conditioners, it is suggested that the second air conditioner thermostat be set 2° to 5° higher than the fi rst air conditioner. This staggered setting allows the fi rst air conditioner to start and run in an effort to keep the coach cool. If the temperature continues to rise inside the coach, the second air conditioner will turn on.
When the generator starts successfully, the STATUS indicator on the AGS
module will turn solid green. The generator will run until an autostop condition is reached or until it is manually turned off; at which time a stop signal will be sent to the generator.
If the generator is running when the AGS module’s TEST button is pressed,
the generator will stop and then start again. The generator will then run for approximately 30-60 seconds before shutting off.
There is a delay before the AGS attempts to start the generator. The
delay is adjustable on volts and amps (04A Gen Run VDC and 04C Gen Run Amps settings). There is no delay if the AGS attempts to start the generator when the temperature around the remote temp sensor rises to the 04E Gen Run Temp Start setting.
Several autostart/autostop settings can be active at once. However, once
an autostart condition becomes active, all other autostart conditions are ignored until the specifi c condition that caused the generator to start (e.g., Start Gen AC Amps) is satisfi ed by its autostop condition (e.g., Stop Gen AC Amps). Once the generator has completed this autostart/ autostop cycle, the AGS immediately begins to monitor for any active autostart/autostop settings again.
© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 89
Page 96
7.0 Using an AGS Module

7.8 ME-AGS-N Remote Troubleshooting

This section assists you in using your remote control to identify a fault, and to resolve an abnormal operational condition detected within your AGS system.
7.8.1 AGS Fault Message Screen
When an AGS fault is detected, and the remote’s FAULT LED comes on, the fault status is displayed on the LCD screen. Figure 7-5 is an example of how fault messages appear on the ME-ARC remote. Use the remote’s LCD screen and the information in this section to identify and correct the issue. The FAULT LED blinks and the fault alternates with the inverter/charger status.
Blinking (red)
FAULT LED
PWR
FAULT
CHG
INV
Fault Temp
Settings/Info..
AGS Status**
Inverter/Charger Setting/Info
** AGS status alternates with inverter/charger status (scrolling).
Figure 7-5 ME-AGS-N Fault Message (Example)
7.8.2 Resolving Operational Statuses
The following operational statuses can display on your ME-ARC, and some may indicate an abnormal condition. This section provides additional infor­mation and assistance to resolve these statuses (if needed).
• AC In – This is a normal status when the input to the inverter/charger is
connected to an AC source such as utility/grid power, or to an alternate generator that may not be controlled by the AGS.
Remedy: The AC In status prevents the AGS from autostarting. To
enable the AGS to autostart the generator, remove any AC power connected to the input of the inverter/charger.
• No Comm – This is a normal status if there is no AGS installed. If an
AGS is installed, use the information below to determine the remedy.
Remedy: If an AGS is installed, then follow these steps:
1. Ensure the green READY indicator on the AGS module is on (blinking or solid) to indicate that the AGS module is getting power.
2. Ensure the communications cable is connected from the Net­work port on the Magnum inverter to the NETWORK port on the ME-AGS-N.
3. Ensure you have the correct communications cable.
90 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Page 97
7.0 Using an AGS Module
7.8.3 Resolving AGS Faults using the Remote
Should an AGS fault occur, use your ME-ARC remote and the information in this section to resolve the issue.
Gen Run Fault – The generator successfully started and ran for more
than two minutes, but the generator unexpectedly stopped by itself be­fore the active AGS autostop condition was fi nished.
Info: The AGS module determines the generator is running by
monitoring the gen run sense voltage/signal. When this gen run sense voltage/signal is no longer available, the AGS thinks the gen is off or has stopped.
Info: Gen run fault detection is not active if the generator is manu-
ally started.
Remedy:
A) If the generator is still running: Confi rm you are getting the cor- rect gen run sense signal to the AGS module. For assistance, refer to your ME-AGS-N owner’s manual.
B) If the generator is not running: Check the generator for fault codes and adequate fuel. If neither is an issue, check the genera­tor’s owner’s manual for troubleshooting tips to determine why it may have shut down on its own.
For the eight faults listed below, refer to the Remedy immediately following.
• Fault Amp – The generator failed to autostart and run per the 04C Gen
Run Amps menu’s start parameters.
• Fault Exercise – The generator failed to autostart and run per the 04H
Gen Exercise menu’s start parameters.
• Fault SOC – The generator failed to autostart and run per the 04D Gen
Run SOC menu’s start parameters.
• Fault Temp – The generator failed to autostart and run per the 04 Start
Temp F menu’s (ME-RC) or the 04E Gen Run Temp menu’s (ME-ARC and
ME-RTR) start parameters.
• Fault Test – The generator failed to autostart and run after the red
TEST button is pressed on the AGS module.
Note: The ME-ARC can be set to manually turn the generator on and off,
which can be used to test the generator wiring to the AGS.
• Fault Time – The generator failed to autostart and run per the 04B Gen
Run Time menu’s start parameters.
• Fault Topoff – The generator failed to autostart and run per the 04G
Quiet Time Topoff start parameters.
• Fault VDC – The generator failed to autostart and run per the 04A Gen
Run VDC menu’s start parameters.
Remedy: One of the above fault messages may display on the ARC
remote when: A. The AGS attempts to start the generator four times, but the gen
failed to start and run per the specifi c autostart parameters; or, B. The generator started, but did not provide the correct gen run
sense signal to the AGS module. For either scenario, refer to your ME-AGS-N owner’s manual.
© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 91
Page 98
7.0 Using an AGS Module
• Fault MaxRn – The generator has turned off because the gen run
time—after autostarting—has exceeded the SETUP: 04F Max Gen Run Time setting.
Info: The Max Gen Run Time menu uses the SETUP: 04B Gen Run
Time display to determine the generator’s run time. Cooldown and warm-up times are not included in the Gen Run Time display.
Remedy: Confi rm that all the autostop parameters that are active
or enabled can be satisfi ed before the SETUP: 04F Max Gen Run Time setting is reached.
If using the SETUP: 04A Gen Run VDC menu’s parameters: – with a battery voltage setting to autostop, ensure the autos­top voltage is less than the temperature-compensated absorb charge voltage.
– with the “Float” setting to autostop, ensure the time that the
charger is in the Bulk Charge and Absorb Charge¹ stages is
shorter than the 04F Max Gen Run Time setting. Refer to the SETUP: 04A Gen Run VDC section for additional
information on this setting.
• If using SETUP: 04B Gen Run Time, confi rm you have not set the total run time (start time to the stop time) longer than the SETUP: 04F Max Gen Run Time setting.
• If using SETUP: 04C Gen Run Amps, confi rm the inverter load(s) that is used to determine the Stop Gen AC Amps set­ting is not required to run longer than the SETUP: 04F Max Gen Run Time setting.
• If using SETUP: 04D Gen Run SOC, confi rm that the METER: 04A BMK SOC reading is not “Think’n”, but shows an actual percentage reading on the display (i.e., 85%), and the Stop
Gen SOC setting can be satis ed before the SETUP: 04F Max Gen Run Time setting is reached.
• If using SETUP: 04E Gen Run Temp, the temperature around the remote temperature sensor has not reached the Gen Run Temp setting. You need to either lower the Gen Run Temp Start setting, determine how to cool the area (remote temp sensor location) to below the Gen Run Temp Start setting before the
04F Max Gen Run Time setting is reached, or increase the Max Gen Run Time setting.
Lastly, confi rm that your warm-up and/or cooldown time when add- ed to your autostop condition does not exceed the SETUP: 04F Max Gen Run Time setting.
Info: Beginning with Revision 5.2 of the ME-AGS-N, the Max Gen Run
Time setting can be defeated. In some cases, it may be appropriate
to set the Max Gen Run Time setting to OFF. However, this feature is mainly provided as a safety feature to ensure the generator doesn’t run longer than the time it takes to reach the autostop conditions or to expend the generator’s fuel capacity, whichever occurs fi rst – take this into consideration if this setting is defeated.
Note¹: Several conditions determine the length of time that the charger is in the Absorb Charge stage. Ensure the SETUP: 03E Absorb Done (Time, Amps, or SOC) setting—determines when the Absorb Charge stage is complete and enters the Float stage—is taken into account when setting the 04F Max Gen Run Time setting.
92 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Page 99
7.0 Using an AGS Module
7.8.4 How to Clear AGS Faults
Go to the CTRL: 03 Gen Control menu, and then select OFF.
Note: After the fault clears and the reason for the fault is determined, be
sure to re-enable the AGS to autostart. Go to the CTRL: 03 Gen Control menu and select AUTO. Refer to Figure 7-2.
Once the fault is cleared and the reason for the fault is determined, you should re-enable the AGS to see if the fault returns, or test the AGS/gen­erator system by performing the AGS functional test for your remote (see Section 7.2).
7.8.4 How to Clear AGS Fault History
Go to the TECH button’s 04 Fault History menu, press the SELECT knob, and then turn the knob until the 04C Clear Faults screen appears.
At the 04C Clear Faults screen, press and hold the SELECT knob until the “5.0 to 0.0 second” screen countdown is fi nished and the screen displays HISTORY CLEARED”.
Info: Be sure you do not want the fault history for either device
(inverter or AGS). Once it has been cleared, it cannot be re­trieved.
© 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc. 93
Page 100
8.0 Using a BMK

8.0 Using a ME-BMK

This section discusses how to set up and monitor Magnum’s Battery Monitor Kit (ME-BMK) using the ME-ARC remote. It also covers other BMK menu options that are available using this remote. Use the mini-index below to direct you to the appropriate section.
8.1 BMK Setup p. 94
8.2 Monitoring the BMK p. 95
8.3 BMK Menu Maps p. 98

8.1 Setting Up the BMK

Use the ARC remote’s SETUP button to establish the charge effi ciency and amp- hour size settings for your battery monitor (ME-BMK).
SETUP: 05 BMK Setup
This section provides information about charge effi ciency and how to manually access/adjust this setting and the amp-hour setting.
05A Charge Eff This menu enables you to manually access and adjust
your battery’s charge effi ciency. The charge effi ciency setting allows the battery monitor to calculate the battery’s charge effi ciency. Normally, the ME-BMK battery monitor automatically calculates the battery’s effi ciency.
Default setting: Auto Range: Auto, 50%-97%
Info: The factory default Auto setting allows the charging ef ciency
to be automatically calculated. In most circumstances, the Auto setting will determine the best charge effi ciency.
CAUTION: If you do not know your battery’s charging effi ciency,
leave it at the factory default setting. If the setting is manually set but incorrect, the state-of-charge (SOC) information will become more inaccurate with every charge.
What is charge ef ciency? When a certain amount of energy is removed or
discharged from the battery, this removed energy will need to be returned to keep the batteries at a 100% state-of-charge. As batteries are being charged, they lose energy—either in the form of heat, or while gassing. This loss of energy while charging means the battery will not be fully charged if you only return the current that was removed. To compensate for the battery’s ineffi ciencies while charging, a charge effi ciency setting is provided. The charge effi ciency setting compensates the AH I/O (Amp-Hours In/Out) reading by ensuring the AHs returned to the battery are greater than the AHs removed.
For example, if your AH I/O display reads 000 and you begin powering a 25-amp load for two hours, the display will show -050. This indicates that you have discharged 50 AHs (2 x 25) from the battery. If the charge effi ciency setting is set to 95%, then as you begin charging and return 50 AHs, the AH I/O reading will be less than zero, indicating that the AHs removed have not been fully returned. The 95% charge effi ciency setting requires 52.5 AHs (50/95) to be returned before the AH I/O returns to 0.
How do I access the charge ef ciency setting? Press the ARC’s SETUP
button, rotate the SELECT knob to the 05 BMK Setup menu, and then press the SELECT knob again to access the 05A Charge Eff menu item (see Figure 8-1).
94 © 2012 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Loading...