AGS Coming On By Itself
RV is sitting at home plugged in! Went outside this morning and heard the genny starting up. Went to breaker box to make sure nothing had tripped, all as should be. My setting on the Magnum Energy sys...
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dougrainer wrote:KD4UPL wrote:dougrainer wrote:larry cad wrote:
The magnum also has a sensor for RV temperature inside. It may be that the inside temp rose too high and the genny came on. The theory is that a temp rise causes the genny to start which starts the A/C if it is turned on.
Explain which model you are talking about. I know of NO Magnum and its optional AGS module that has an Interior temp sensor connected to it. There are AC systems that a Magnum can COMMUNICATE with to start the Genset when the AC system calls for cool. But, you have to program that and engage the AGS system to be ON. AND, If you are plugged into Shore Power, that disengages the Temp control system from starting the Genset unless you lose Shore Power. Doug
Every Magnum AGS I've ever seen has an input for a temp sensor. The last one I installed came with the temp sensor in the box. They will work with pretty much every Magnum inverter ever made. I'll not list all the models.
OK, That is called a BTS Temp sensor. BATTERY TEMP SENSOR. Has nothing to do with the interior AC control system. You attach that sensor to a Coach battery post for Temp monitor charging. If you installed that BTS inside the RV, I suggest you go back and READ the directions. Doug
PS, maybe more explanation is needed
1. The Inverter/Charger does NOT have Roof AC AGS connections or capability. It does have a network plug for the optional AGS module
2. The 2 Magnum separate AGS modules do have the capability to use interior RV temp to start the genset with or without a Magnum Inverter/Charger.
3. BUT, for this capability, you MUST use the Magnum AGS optional kits.
4. The Magnum remote panel has the Interior temp sensor in the remote switch. So, it must be installed in a location where it will correctly sense the interior temp of the RV, which most OEM's do NOT install the remote switch where it is best located for interior temp sensing.
I know the d*** difference between a BTS and a temperature sensor for ambient temperature! Magnum AGS DO have a connection for a temperature sensor. If you will note in the AGS manual section 1.0 describes rising temperature as something that can trigger the generator to start to power an air conditioner. Section 2.4.1 describes the remote temperature sensor cable and where to connect it. Section 4.3.2 describes how the ready LED is solid when the temp sensor is connected and flashes when it is not.
I guess you never read the manual.
