Magnum Energy ME-PT2 User Manual
ME-PT2 Instruction Sheet
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Figure 4, ME-PT2 to ME-AGS-S Installation
Dometic Comfort Control Center™
ME-PT2 can be used in conjunction with the Dometic / Duo-Therm kit (3109226.005) and
Dometic Comfort Control Center™ to connect the t-stat output of the A/C directly to the AGS.
This allows the AGS to start on demand from the A/C for either heat (heat pump only) or cool.
1. Connect the two wires from the ME-PT2 adapter to the Duo-Therm per kit instructions.
Make sure to set the #8 DIP switch on the Duo-Therm control box per instructions.
2. Follow Comfort Control Center™ instructions for proper zones, heat, cool and AGS settings.
3. The ME-AGS-S will now start on demand from the Comfort Control Center™.
External
Maintain Switch
External
Momentary Switch
One time push (or
close):
Gen runs for the
duration of the RUN
TIME HOURS period.
ME-AGS-S
options
ON
OFF
Switch set to ON: gen
continues to run.
Switch set to OFF: gen
stops after current RUN
TIME HOURS cycle has
been satisfied.
Air Conditioner
(wire to electronic
control box)
PT2-AGS
Phone Splitter
(6-conductor)
Remote Switch
(with Temp Sensor opened)
AUTO G EN STA RT
ENABLE
OFF
TEST
ME-PT2 Instruction Sheet
Part Number: 64-0026 Rev D 1
Magnum Energy, Inc.
2211 West Casino Road
Everett, WA, USA 98204
www.magnumenergy.com
Introduction
The ME-PT2 (pigtail two-wire) adapter is designed to be connected to
Magnum’s Auto Generator Start (AGS) controller to allow a connected
generator to be started by an external switching device. This is useful in
applications where there is a requirement to conveniently and automatically
turn the generator on/off externally through a manually controlled switch, or
from an automatically controlled switching device.
This adapter has two pigtail wires and when connected together they cause
the AGS controller to start and run the connected generator.
Info: The high temperature start feature is not available when using
the ME-PT2. However, the low battery voltage start feature is still
available.
Installation/Setup – ME-AGS-N (Network Version)
The following pertains to the ME-PT2 when connected to the ME-AGS.
Info: Refer to the ME-AGS-N Owner’s Manual (64-0039) for
installation, setup and operation of the ME-AGS-N; and the ME-RC
(64-0003) or ME-ARC (64-0030) owner’s manuals for information
on selecting/adjusting settings.
Installation
To install the
ME-PT2, r
efer to Figure 1 and the steps below:
1. Connect the two white wires on the ME-PT2 adapter to a two-contact
external switching device (i.e., switch).
2. Plug the ME-PT2 adapter into the REMOTE (purple) port on the ME-AGS-N.
Info: The rem ot e temperature sensor that comes with the
ME-AGS-N (normally plugged into the AGS’s REMOTE port) is not
used when the ME-PT2 is connected.
Setup
When using the ME-PT2 with the ME-AGS-N, confi gure the ME-RC (or MEARC) to allow the AGS to accept the external input from the ME-PT2.
• Find the temperature start setting—depending on your remote: ME-RC
(under AGS/04 Start Temp F menu), or ME-ARC (under SETUP/04E Gen
Run Temp/Start menu). Then, select the Start=Ext Input setting.
ME-PT2 to ME-AGS-N Operation
The type of external switch (i.e., “momentary” or “maintain”) connected to
the ME-PT2 adapter determines how long the generator can run.
ME-RC
A. Using a momentary type switch: Pressing the switch causes the generator
to run for the duration of a full run time cycle (as set in the AGS/03 Run Time
Hour menu), and then stop.
B. Using a maintain type switch: If the switch is set to ON, the generator
continues to run until the switch is set to OFF. Once the switch is set to OFF,
the generator will continue to run for the remaining duration of the current
run time cycle (as set in the AGS/03 Run Time Hour menu), and then stop.
ME-PT2 Instruction Sheet
2 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.
Figure 1, ME-PT2 to ME-AGS-N Installation
Dometic Comfort Control Center™
ME-PT2 can be used in conjunction with the Dometic / Duo-Therm kit (3109226.005) and
Dometic Comfort Control Center™ to connect the t-stat output of the A/C directly to the AGS.
This allows the AGS to start on demand from the A/C for either heat (heat pump only) or cool.
1. Connect the two wires from the ME-PT2 adapter to the Duo-Therm per the kit instructions.
Make sure to set the #8 DIP switch on the Duo-Therm control box per instructions.
2. Follow Comfort Control Center™ instructions for proper zones, heat, cool and AGS settings.
3. The ME-AGS-N will now start on demand from the Comfort Control Center™.
External
Maintain Switch
External
Momentary Switch
PT2-AGS
To Network port on
Magnum inverter
ME-AGS-N
options
ON
OFF
Air Conditioner
(wire to electronic
control box)
ME-RC One time push
(or close): gen runs
for duration of run
time cycle, then stops.
ME-ARC Press switch:
gen runs for 2 mins,
then stops.
ME-ARC Switch set
to ON: gen runs until
switch set to OFF.
Switch set to OFF:
gen runs for 2 mins,
then stops.
ME-RC Switch set to
ON: gen runs until
switch set to OFF.
Switch set to OFF: gen
runs for remaining
duration of run time
cycle, and then stops.
ME-ARC
A. Using a momentary type switch: Pressing the switch causes the generator
to run for two minutes, and then stop.
B. Using a maintain type switch: If the switch is set to ON, the generator
continues to run until the switch is set to OFF. Once the switch is set to OFF,
the generator will run for two minutes, and then stop.
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Installation/Setup – ME-AGS-S (Standalone Version)
The following pertains to the ME-PT2 when connected to the ME-AGS-S
(Standalone Version) controller.
Info: Other than the specifi c installation and setup instructions listed
below, refer to the ME-AGS-S Owner’s Manual (PN: 64-0004) for
installation, setup, and operation of the ME-AGS-S.
Installation
To prepare the ME-AGS-S remote switch:
1. Find the temperature sensor behind the remote switch’s front plate. It is a
small reddish looking device close to the metal front plate (see Figure 2).
2. Use a pair of small wire cutters to cut open one side of the temperature
sensor wire (see Figure 3). Ensure the cut ends are not able to touch.
To install the
ME-PT2 (
refer to the steps below and Figure 4):
1. Plug a 6-conductor phone splitter into the REMOTE (purple) port on the
ME-AGS-S controller.
2. Plug the ME-PT2 adapter into one of the phone splitter’s ports, and
then plug the remote switch—using its communications cable—into the
phone splitter’s other port.
3. Connect the two white wires on the
ME-PT2
pigtail adapter to a two-
contact external switching device (i.e., switch).
Temperature
Sensor
Temperature
Sensor
(cut open)
Figure 2, Locating Sensor
Figure 3, Sensor Cut Open
Setup
1. On the ME-AGS-S, turn the START TEMP F adjustment clockwise to any
temperature position (DO NOT turn counterclockwise to OFF position).
2. Press the remote switch on the ME-AGS-S to the up (ENABLE) position.
ME-PT2 to ME-AGS-S Operation
The type of external switch (i.e., “maintain” or “momentary”) connected to
the ME-PT2 adapter determines how long the generator can run.
A. Using a momentary type switch: Pressing the switch causes the generator
to run for the duration of the RUN TIME HOURS period, and then stop.
B. Using a maintain type switch: If the switch is set to OFF, the generator
stays off. If the switch is set to ON, the generator runs until the switch is set
to OFF. Once the switch is set to OFF, the generator will not stop until the
current RUN TIME HOURS cycle has been satisfi ed.
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