"The things that go thru the EMS are the only things not working. I have no lights coming on at all on the panel board".
THAT is your problem. It takes 12 volt power to operate the EMS board and the Panel board. You do not state brand of EMS, but Intellitec is the most common used. The Control board for the EMS is IN the 120 electric box where the breakers are. You remove the metal cover and you will see the control board. ON that board is a ATC 12 volt fuse. Make sure there is 12 volt power to that fuse. Doug
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