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Magnum Energy ME-ARC50 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 ME-ARC Advanced Remote Control Owner’s Manual (Version 4.0 or higher: with AGS, BMK, ACLD, and PT info)

  • Page 2: Contact Information

    The ME-ARC may only be used in life-support devices or systems with the express written ap- proval of Magnum Energy. Failure of the ME-ARC 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 sys- tem.

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    Magnum inverters. As long as AC power is connected, it will pass through the inverter regardless of the power switch on the inverter or the ON/OFF INVERTER button on the remote. © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page ii...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Software Differences Between AGS Versions ...........58 Setting Up the AGS using the ME-ARC ............59 7.1.2 AGS Functional Tests ...................71 Operating/Monitoring the AGS using the ME-ARC ..........72 7.2.1 Operating the AGS ..................72 7.2.2 Enabling the AGS ..................73 Page iii © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.
  • Page 5 PT Controller Fault Message Screens ............122 10.3.2 Resolving PT Faults using the ME-ARC ............122 Remote Feature to Inverter Compatibility ........125 Limited Warranty ................131 How to Receive Repair Service ..............131 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page iv...
  • Page 6 Figure 10-2, Hold CV Charge Volts (PT Controller) ............102 Figure 10-3, Multi-Stage Charging (PT Controller) ............103 Figure 10-4, PT Fault History Screens ................114 Figure 10-5, PT Charge Controller CTRL/METER Menu Map ..........115 Page v © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.
  • Page 7 Table 10-3, PT Remote Relay Statuses ................119 Table 10-4, PT Remote Fault Statuses ................120 Table 10-5, PT Remote Power Statuses ................. 121 Table A-1, ME-ARC (Version 4.0) Compatibility Matrix ............. 125 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page vi...

  • Page 8: Overview

    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, even if power to the remote or in- verter is removed).

  • Page 9: Installation

    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. IMPORTANT: Save your proof-of-purchase as a record of your ownership; it is needed if the unit should require in-warranty service.

  • Page 10: Connecting The Remote Cable

    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 ME-ARC Remote remote (back) (back) Figure 2-2, Remote Control Connections Page 3 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.

  • Page 11: Me-Arc Remote And Bezel Dimensions

    (3.8 cm) 5 ⅞" (14.9 cm) 5 ¼" (13.3 cm) 4 ⅜" (11.1 cm) 4 ⅜" (11.1 cm) Cut out tab to run remote cable flush to surface Figure 2-4, Remote Bezel Dimensions © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 4...

  • Page 12: Mounting The Me-Arc Remote

    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 Page 5 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.

  • Page 13: Surface Mount Installation Procedure

    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”. Remote cable Figure 2-6, Surface Mounting the ME-ARC using the Bezel © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 6...

  • Page 14: Power-Up Self Test

    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)2010-2013, Connecting to...”, and then •...

  • Page 15: Setup

    Info: Hold down the SELECT knob for 10 seconds to refresh the LCD display. Float Charging 13.34V + 0A Menu Rotary LCD Display Buttons SELECT Knob Figure 3-1, Front Panel Setup Features © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 8...

  • Page 16: Figure 3-2, Setup Menu Navigation

    Rotate the SELECT knob to the desired setting. When the bottom line shows the Set Search Watts desired setting: 10 Watts 5. Press the SELECT knob to save this setting. Figure 3-2, SETUP Menu Navigation Page 9 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.

  • Page 17: Remote Buttons And Menu Items

    Info: If the menu selected to be stored under the FAVS button is not a valid option, the remote displays “Cannot be FAV”. Status Example: 02 Invert Setup is a menu heading. 02 Invert Setup 02A Search Watts Example: 02A Search Watts is a menu item. 5 Watts © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 10...

  • Page 18: Figure 3-3, Favs Button And Menus

    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: 08 Load Defaults menu (page 39). Page 11 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.

  • Page 19: Ctrl (Control) Button And Menus

    ACIn Control Rotate to Auto Connect desired Bottom line Press to edit Press selection: shows current setting setting 02 CHG Control 03 Gen Control 04 PT Control Figure 3-4, CTRL Button and Menus © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 12...
  • Page 20 See SETUP menu 02E for more information on the Set Connect SOC menu settings. • ACIn - Disabled – Disconnects incoming AC when selected. This setting will prevent incom- ing AC from connecting to the inverter/charger. Page 13 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.
  • Page 21 04 PT Control is used for controlling a charge controller that is connected to the system. See Sec- tions 10.1 and 10.2 for information on setting up the PT charge controller using the ME-ARC’s SETUP and CTRL buttons. © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 14...

  • Page 22: Meter Button And Menus

    AC output voltage as a nominal 120-volt value. To calculate: add the voltage from each hot out (i.e., HOT 1 to NEUTRAL and HOT 2 to NEUTRAL) and divide by two. Page 15 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.
  • Page 23 Info: If the 02F Input AC2 menu displays voltage (~ 50v), but the generator is off or nothing is connected to the AC2 input, the AC2 neutral-to-ground bond connection is not correct or not connected. © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 16...

  • Page 24: Figure 3-6, Current Flow - Inverter Mode

    = -10 Amps AC 02C Input Amps 02B Load Amps 20AAC Inverter 10 Amps AC 20 Amps AC TO LOADS Amp meters 02D Inv/Chg Amps -10 Amps AC Figure 3-8, Current Flow – Load Support Mode Page 17 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.

  • Page 25: Setup Button And Menus

    SETUP menus. After fi ve minutes from the last button push, the display automatically returns to the remote’s Home screen and the PIN must be reentered in order to access the SETUP menus. Refer to the TECH: 05 SETUP PIN section for more information. © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 18...

  • Page 26: Figure 3-9, Setup Button And Menus

    Power Save feature off by selecting OFF from the Pwr Save menu option. Info: Pressing the SELECT knob causes the remote to exit Power Save mode. However, rotating the SELECT knob will not cause the remote to come out of Power Save mode. Page 19 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.
  • Page 27 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 (Set Search Watts = OFF). © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 20...
  • Page 28 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 control features only work with the GRID IN (AC1) input. Page 21 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.
  • Page 29 (and to charge the battery). When the energy source can again deliver enough power to raise the battery voltage to the Disconnect volts setting, the inverter disconnects from the utility and again powers the inverter loads from the battery. © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 22...
  • Page 30 Disconnect SOC setting or the inverter may not disconnect from the incoming AC because the battery may not be charged to a high enough SOC level to meet the Disconnect SOC setting. Page 23 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.
  • Page 31 Default setting: 30 Amps Ranges: 5-60 Amps (one amp increments) Settings for MSH4024RE: ◊ Set AC Input Amps (AC1 and AC2) Default settings: AC1=30 Amps, AC2=20 Amps Ranges: 5-60 Amps (one amp increments) © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 24...
  • Page 32 ◊ Set VAC Dropout (AC1 only) – Sets 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 Page 25 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.
  • Page 33 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. © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 26...

  • Page 34: Table 3-1, Battery Type To Charge Voltages (Fi Xed Voltage)

    BMK (under METER: 05D DC Amps-BMK) will be used by the CC/CV’s Max Charge Amps setting instead of the inverter’s DC calculated current (shown under METER: 01B DC Amps)—as it is more accurate (+/- .1 ADC). Page 27 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.

  • Page 35: Figure 3-10, Cv Charge Done Time/Amps Stages (Inv/Chg)

    C/20, where C=Battery Bank’s To- tal 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. © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 28...

  • Page 36: Table 3-2, Battery Amp/Hrs Capacity To Suggested Absorb Time

    DC volts level that you want the batteries to fall before starting a new charge. Default: 12.0 VDC (12v), 24.0 VDC (24v), 48.0 VDC (48v) Range: 12.0-16.0 VDC (12v), 24.0-32.0 VDC (24v), 48.0-64.0 VDC (48v) Page 29 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.

  • Page 37: Figure 3-11, Hold Cv Chg Vdc Charge Stages (Inv/Chg)

    EQ Volts setting (≤0.1v/12-volt systems, ≤0.2v/24-volt systems, or ≤0.4v/48-volt systems); b) Pauses when in Charger Standby; c) Clears when EQ is fi nished, the battery goes to Bulk/Absorb or Float, or EQ is stopped. © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 30...
  • Page 38 If a battery monitor is not installed, the Absorb Done Amps setting relies on the METER: 01B DC Amps value to determine when to transfer out of the Absorption charge mode. This is the most accurate DC amperage measurement. Page 31 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.
  • Page 39 * 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). © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 32...
  • Page 40 Float stage. The charger will continue to cycle between Float and Full Charge as long as incoming AC is available. See Figure 3-12. Note: These battery voltages are the fully charged voltages of a battery at rest. Page 33 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.

  • Page 41: Figure 3-12, Final Charge Stage - Multi-Stage

    Bulk Charging Absorb Charging Silent Charging Max Charge Absorb Amps Volts Absorb Done (= Time, Amps or SOC) Rebulk Volts (restarts Bulk Charging) Current Voltage TIME Figure 3-14, Final Charge Stage – Silent © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 34...
  • Page 42 SETUP: 04 AGS Setup/SETUP: 05 BMK Setup/SETUP: 06 PT Setup Refer to Sections 7.0, 8.0, and 10.0 respectively for detailed information on the AGS/BMK/PT SETUP menus that are available from the ME-ARC remote’s SETUP button. Page 35 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.

  • Page 43: Tech Button And Menus

    ME-ARC will be available. The ME-ARC has limited functions as a second remote connected to a router. Refer to the ME-RTR Owner’s Manual (PN: 64-0020) for a complete list of active menus when the ME-ARC is connected to a router. © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 36...

  • Page 44: Figure 3-16, Inverter Fault History Screens

    CAUTION: Before using the Clear Faults feature, be sure you do not want the fault history data for any device (inverter, AGS, or PT controller). Once fault history data has been cleared, it cannot be retrieved Page 37 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.
  • Page 45 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 FAVs button info. © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 38...

  • Page 46: Table 3-3, Inverter/Charger Default Settings On Me-Arc

    LECT knob until “PIN = 0000” displays (approximately 7 seconds). Enter a new PIN number. 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.

  • Page 47: Menu Maps: Me-Arc Remote Control

    O5 BMK Meters [Status/Fault] Refer to ACLD METER menu maps in Section 9.2.3 O6 ACLD Meters [Status/Fault] Refer to PT METER menu maps in Section 10.2.3 O7 PT Meters Figure 4-1, FAVS/CTRL/METER Button Menu Maps © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 40...

  • Page 48: Figure 4-2, Setup Button Menu Map

    100% Range: 20% to 99% Range: 21% to 100% 02F Power Up Set Power Up Always OFF Always = SETUP button menu map continues on next page Figure 4-2, SETUP Button Menu Map Page 41 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.

  • Page 49: Figure 4-3, Setup Button Menu Map

    0-250 ADC Set Max CC/CV OFF, 0.1-25.5 Hrs Time = 12.0 Hrs Set Recharge 12.0-16.0 VDC Volts = 12.0 SETUP button menu map continues on next page Figure 4-3, SETUP Button Menu Map © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 42...

  • Page 50: Figure 4-4, Setup/Tech Button Menu Maps

    ###F PT Inductor ###F Read Only displays Remote: 02 Versions 02 Versions AGS: Inverter: Press SELECT BMK: Router: ACLD: TECH button menu map continues on next page Figure 4-4, SETUP/TECH Button Menu Maps Page 43 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.

  • Page 51: Figure 4-5, Tech Button Menu Map

    Set Search Watts Default/Current 5 Watts Setting Rotate SELECT = current setting* = Settings/Range OFF, 5A-60A * For this menu map, the arrow denotes the factory default setting Figure 4-5, TECH Button Menu Map © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 44...

  • Page 52: Operation

    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. Page 45 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.

  • Page 53: Menu Buttons

    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. © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 46...

  • Page 54: Charger Mode

    If the CHG LED on: message scrolls with See Section 5.3.2 Settings/Info... a secondary screen Only INV LED on: message, refer to See Section 5.3.1 Section 5.3.3. Figure 5-2, System Status Screen (Example) Page 47 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.

  • Page 55: Inverter Mode Status Messages

    Unknown Mode ## – This status message displays when the inverter/charger has sent an operational status code that the ARC remote does not identify. Remedy: Call Technical Support at Magnum Energy (425-353-8833) for assistance in identifying and understanding the actual fault status.
  • Page 56 SETUP: 03C 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. Page 49 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.

  • Page 57: Secondary Scrolling Status Messages

    SOC Connect – AC power is present at the inverter’s AC input, but the battery bank State of Charge needs to reach the Connect SOC setting from the SETUP: 02E AC IN - SOC menu in order for the inverter/charger to connect to the incoming AC. © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 50...

  • Page 58: Fault Mode Messages

    This fault automatically clears once current fl ows 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. Page 51 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.
  • Page 59 Info: This fault can only occur if the inverter status is “Inverting” or “Searching.” Remedy: This fault also automatically clears if AC power such as utility power or a generator is connected to the inverter/charger’s input and battery charging begins. © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 52...
  • Page 60 Unknown Fault ## – This fault message displays when the inverter/charger has sent a fault code that cannot be identified by the remote. Remedy: Contact Technical Support at Magnum Energy for more information or assistance in identifying the actual fault status.
  • Page 61 (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...

  • Page 62: Led Indicator Guide

    AC power to the loads if utility or generator power is lost. Inverter is in Search mode (the AC load is below the SETUP: BLINKING 02A Search Watts setting). Page 55 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting

    Inverter is not Ensure the inverter batteries are connected to the connected and the inverter is operating batteries. correctly without any AC power connected (can invert and power AC loads from batteries). © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 56...

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting Tips

    (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). Page 57 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.

  • Page 65: Using A Me-Ags-N Controller

    04K Gen 100% SOC Start Days** ≥ Ver 5.3 TECH: 04 Fault History 04B AGS Faults ≥ Ver 5.0 * Only MS-PAE, MS-PE, or MSH Series inverters ** Requires the ME-BMK (Battery Monitor) © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 58...

  • Page 66: Setting Up The Ags Using The Me-Arc

    <100% for a set 100% SOC Start Days # of days Note¹: Only applicable to MS-PAE, MS-PE and MSH inverters. Note²: Autostart/stop conditions using SOC require a ME-BMK to be installed. Page 59 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.
  • Page 67 If you are unsure what loads might be running or where to set the start delay, error on setting a shorter time such as a default of two minutes (to protect batteries from over-discharge). © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 60...
  • Page 68 Range: 0-127 Sec, 1-127 Min (1-sec increments up to 127 sec, then 1-min increments) Note¹: When the inverter’s BTS is connected, the actual absorb charge voltage will increase or decrease to ensure correct charging as the battery temperature changes. Page 61 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.
  • Page 69 Set Stop Amps Delay – This setting determines the amount of time that the AC load must continuously remain below the Stop Gen AC Amps setting before the generator autostops. Default setting: 120 Sec Range: 0-127 Sec, 1-127 Min (1-sec increments up to 127 sec, then 1-min increments) © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 62...
  • Page 70 If the charger is allowed to exit the Bulk/Absorption charge mode (i.e., go to Float/Silent), the battery SOC may never reach 100%. Note¹ – For a 4000 watt inverter, set Start Gen AC Amps at 25A. Page 63 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.
  • Page 71 Default setting: 2.0 Hrs Range: 0.5-25.5 Hrs (0.5 hour increments) Info: The Run Time in this menu uses the METER: 04C Gen Run Time menu’s displayed value to determine the generator’s run time. © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 64...
  • Page 72 Gen Run Temp Time setting. 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. Page 65 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.
  • Page 73 ◊ 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. © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 66...
  • Page 74 Note¹: 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. Note²: Requires the optional Battery Monitor Kit (ME-BMK or ME-BMK-NS) to be installed and enabled. Page 67 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.
  • Page 75 Info: The Gen Exercise feature identifi es the number of days since the generator has last run by using the Since Gen Run Days timer which is shown under the METER: 04E Since GenRun display. © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 68...
  • Page 76 AC input from connecting. Also, when either warm- up or cooldown is activated, any AC source (i.e., grid or generator) connected to the inverter’s AC input will disconnect until the time period (warm-up or cooldown) is over. Page 69 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.
  • Page 77 If the charger is allowed to exit the Bulk/Absorption charge mode (i.e., go to Float/Silent), the battery SOC may never reach 100%. © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 70...

  • Page 78: Ags Functional Tests

    AGS by setting the remote’s 03 Gen Control setting to “AUTO” (see Section 7.2.1). If the ME-ARC displays a generator fault, or the AGS’s STATUS LED continues to blink or shows a fault condition (solid red LED indication), refer to your AGS owner’s manual for assistance. Page 71 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.

  • Page 79: Operating/Monitoring The Ags Using The Me-Arc

    (i.e., Cooldown). Info: If the generator is manually started from the generator control panel or a generator remote panel, selecting OFF on the ME-ARC remote may not shut down the generator. © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 72...

  • Page 80: Enabling The Ags

    Press the ME-ARC remote’s METER button, rotate the SELECT knob to the 04 AGS Meter menu, and then press the SELECT knob to access the AGS meter’s read-only menus. Rotate the SELECT knob to view the various AGS meters. Page 73 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.
  • Page 81 The ME-AGS-N (≥Ver 5.3): resets to 0.0 when another generator autostart is triggered. 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. © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 74...
  • Page 82 This menu displays how many hours the generator has run since this “hour meter” was last reset. This menu is helpful if you would like to keep track of how long the generator has run from a specifi c point; for example, after the generator has been serviced. Page 75 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.

  • Page 83: Figure 7-1, Ags Fault History Screens

    Day(s) since fault occurred Fault Temp AGS DC voltage H1 14.2 VDC at time of fault Fault history number AGS temp Fault Temp sensor at time of fault Figure 7-1, AGS Fault History Screens © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 76...

  • Page 84: Starting And Stopping The Generator

    Gen Run VDC settings are used to determine when the generator will autostop. If 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. Page 77 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.

  • Page 85: Ags Menu Maps

    Days = OFF Default/Current Setting … = rotate SELECT knob = all screens not included ** For this menu map, the arrow denotes the factory default settings Figure 7-2, AGS CTRL/METER Menu Map (Section 1) © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 78...

  • Page 86: Figure 7-3, Ags Setup Menu Map (Section 2)

    Set Stop Amps Set Stop Amps Set Stop Amps Delay = 0 Sec Delay = 120 Sec Delay = 127 Min SETUP Menu continues on next page Figure 7-3, AGS SETUP Menu Map (Section 2) Page 79 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.

  • Page 87: Figure 7-4, Ags Setup Menu Map (Section 3)

    00:00P Set Quiet Time Set Quiet Time Set Quiet Time Topoff = OFF Topoff = 30Min Topoff = 120Min SETUP Menu continues on next page Figure 7-4, AGS SETUP Menu Map (Section 3) © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 80...

  • Page 88: Figure 7-5, Ags Setup/Tech Menu Map (Section 4)

    Press SELECT AGS Fault... AGS Fault... AGS Fault... D- 0 HH:MM 00.0 VDC Each AGS fault has 3 screens. See Figure 7-1 for more info. Figure 7-5, AGS SETUP/TECH Menu Map (Section 4) Page 81 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.

  • Page 89: Ags Remote Status Messages

    Ready The CTRL: 03 Gen Control menu is set to AUTO, and the AGS is ready to autostart the generator based on the active autostart settings under the SETUP: 04 AGS Setup menus. © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 82...

  • Page 90: Table 7-4, Ags Remote Start Statuses

    Fault Topoff Generator failed to autostart in Start Topoff mode. Fault VDC Generator failed to autostart in Start VDC mode. Fault 100% SOC Generator failed to autostart in 100% SOC Start Days mode. Page 83 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.

  • Page 91: Table 7-6, Ags Default Settings On Me-Arc

    (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. © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 84...

  • Page 92: Ags Troubleshooting Using The Me-Arc

    AGS controller 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. Page 85 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.

  • Page 93: Resolving Ags Faults Using The Me-Arc

    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. © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 86...

  • Page 94: How To Clear Ags Faults

    CAUTION: Before using the Clear Faults feature, be sure you do not want the fault history for any device (inverter, AGS, or PT controller). Once fault history data has been cleared, it cannot be retrieved Page 87 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.

  • Page 95: Using A Bmk

    I/O reading (along with the SOC display) under the remote’s METER button. After several charge and discharge cycles (below 80% SOC), the AH I/O reading should be slightly positive when the SOC display reads 99%. Page 88 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.

  • Page 96: Bmk Operation/Monitoring With The Me-Arc

    fi ciency value is recalculated and the Amp Hours In/Out read-out resets to the recalculated value. Info: To maintain the accuracy of the METER: 05B Battery SOC display and to keep the batteries in good condition, charge the batteries to 100% occasionally (~ x1/week). Page 89 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.

  • Page 97: Monitoring The Bmk Using The Me-Arc

    Auto setting, the AH I/O value is recalculated after the battery has been fully charged (100% SOC) and ≥0.5% of the battery capacity has been discharged. If the sense module is disconnected from power, the AH I/O value resets to zero. © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 90...
  • Page 98 However, they automatically synchronize once the BMK’s METER: 05B Battery SOC menu reaches 100% SOC (or you can manually synchronize by momentarily removing the network cable from the BMK). Page 91 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.

  • Page 99: Bmk Menu Maps

    (press and hold the SELECT knob for 3 seconds to reset values) = rotate SELECT knob = Current setting** ** - For this menu map, the arrow denotes the factory default settings Figure 8-2, BMK METER/SETUP Menu Map © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 92...

  • Page 100: Bmk Remote Status Messages

    The BMK has lost its factory-set internal calibration reference. Power-up Fault A fault occurred during the BMK’s power-up sequence. Unknown Fault ## A fault code that is not recognized by the remote. No Comm Refer to Table 8-1 above. Page 93 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.

  • Page 101: Bmk Troubleshooting Using The Me-Arc

    Factory Fault – The BMK has lost its factory-set internal calibration reference. Remedy: Reset the battery monitor by removing all power from the BMK. If the fault remains or returns after resetting, the BMK will require repair at a Magnum Energy factory service facility.

  • Page 102: Using An Acld

    Using an ACLD: Setup/Monitoring Using an ACLD This section discusses how to confi gure and monitor Magnum’s AC Load Diversion controller (ACLD) using the ME-ARC remote. Refer to your ACLD owner’s manual (PN: 64-0062) for addi- tional information on setup and operation procedures. IMPORTANT: An ACLD must be connected and communicating with the ME-ARC in order to monitor its operation.

  • Page 103: Me-Arc Remote's Acld-Specifi C Tech Menus

    Menu Button METER Press button Inverter/Charger Status [Status/Fault] Menu Item 06 ACLD Meters Press SELECT Menu Selection 06A ACLD Status ACLD Status/Meter [Status/Fault] R = rotate SELECT knob Figure 9-1, ACLD METER Menu Map © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 96...

  • Page 104: Acld Remote Status Messages

    While in this status, if the battery voltage falls to a very low level, another Bulk/Absorb regulation stage will start. * – These settings are determined by the battery type settings in the Magnum inverter—which are communicated to the ACLD. Page 97 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.

  • Page 105: Acld Troubleshooting Using The Me-Arc

    Remedy: This fault requires a reset of the ACLD. Press the ON/OFF switch on the side of the ACLD controller to remove power to the unit, and then press the ON/OFF switch again to restore power. If fault recurs, contact Magnum Energy for service. •...

  • Page 106: Using A Pt Charge Controller

    Because settings can be automatically changed once CC/ CV has been selected, if a different battery type is selected, then all charge settings must be reviewed to ensure they are correct for the new battery type selection. Page 99 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.
  • Page 107 fi nd out what the correct return amp settings are for your batteries. Note: After choosing Set CV Chg Done Amps, the Set Max CC/CV Time and Set Recharge Volts settings must be determined (see next page). Default: 20 ADC Range: 0-250 ADC © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 100...

  • Page 108: Figure 10-1, Cv Charge Done Time/Amps (Pt Controller)

    Amps Volts CV Charge Done (= Time or Amps) CC = Constant Current Recharge Volts CV = Constant Voltage (restarts CC stage) Current Voltage TIME Figure 10-1, CV Charge Done Time/Amps (PT Controller) Page 101 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.

  • Page 109: Figure 10-2, Hold Cv Charge Volts (Pt Controller)

    EQ Volts setting, and clears when the controller status goes to Float Charging. It clears automatically when the EQ charging fi nishes, or can be manually cleared by selecting Float Start (under the CTRL: 04A PT CHG Ctrl menu). © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 102...

  • Page 110: Figure 10-3, Multi-Stage Charging (Pt Controller)

    Check with your battery manufacturer to fi nd out what the correct return amp settings are for your batteries. Default setting: 20 ADC Range: 0-250 ADC Page 103 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.
  • Page 111 The Max Charge Rate setting only limits the charging on each controller individually, not on all controllers. © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 104...
  • Page 112 11.0 VDC - 11.5 VDC (for a 12-volt system). Info: The Bulk Start – Volts feature uses the DC voltage displayed from the METER: 07C Bat Volts-PT menu to determine when to start another Bulk cycle. Page 105 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.
  • Page 113 Volts setting, depending on if you want the Aux Relay to work as active low or active high. Default setting: 14.0 VDC (12V), 28.0 VDC (24V), 56.0 VDC (48V) Range: 8.0-16.6 (12V), 16.0-33.2 (24V), 32.0-66.4 (48V) © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 106...
  • Page 114 PowerSave, the display and Fault LED will come on and stay on as long as a fault is active. Default setting: 15 Min Range: OFF, 1-60 Min (1-min increments) Page 107 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.

  • Page 115: Operating/Monitoring The Pt Controller Using The Me-Arc

    SETUP: 06 PT Setup menu to ensure the batteries are fully charged at the end of a regular multi-stage charge cycle. CAUTION: Frequently restarting the Bulk charge cycle may result in overcharging of the batteries. © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 108...
  • Page 116 PT controller fault is detected (see Section 5.3.4 “Fault Mode Messages” for a list of PT controller faults). Note: The Aux Relay automatically disengages when the PT fault is cleared. Page 109 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.
  • Page 117 fi xated on the maximum power point. Note¹ – In each of these time sweeps, the PT controller continually increments to fi nd the MPP. © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 110...

  • Page 118: Monitoring The Pt Charge Controller

    25°C (77°F). This may give the appearance that the batteries are being overcharged when cold and undercharged when hot. However, this volt- age change improves the performance of the batteries in cold weather and reduces gassing in hot weather. Page 111 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.
  • Page 119 PT data is continually updated for the current day (i.e., Today’s data). Info: Press and hold the SELECT knob for 3 seconds to return to the 07H PT Data main menu from any screen within the PT Data matrix. © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 112...
  • Page 120 04C PT Faults – This menu displays a history of the last nine PT controller faults. Information for each fault displays from the most recent fault (H1) to the earliest/past recorded faults (H2 up to H9). Note: See Section 3.2.5 for procedures on clearing PT fault history data. Page 113 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.

  • Page 121: Figure 10-4, Pt Fault History Screens

    Alarm ON Volts = 10.0 (12V), 20.0 (24V), 40.0 (48V) Alarm ON Delay = 10 Sec PT Alarm Alarm OFF Volts = 14.0 (12V), 28.0 (24V), 56.0 (48V) Alarm OFF Delay = 10 Sec PowerSave PT Display 15 Min © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 114...

  • Page 122: Pt Charge Controller Menu Maps

    Unknown Fault ## Int NTC-PT UnknownStatus ## METER button menus 07E Bat Amps-PT 07D Target Volts 100.0 ADC 14.0 VDC / 100F continue on next page Figure 10-5, PT Charge Controller CTRL/METER Menu Map Page 115 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.

  • Page 123: Figure 10-6, Pt Charge Controller Meter Menu Map

    07H PT Data main menu data menus for that from any screen within the PT Data matrix. particular day Figure 10-6, PT Charge Controller METER Menu Map © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 116...

  • Page 124: Figure 10-7, Pt Charge Controller Setup Menu Map

    Set Max Charge 06D Max Charge OFF, 0.1-25.5 Hrs Time = 12.0 Hrs Time = 12.0 Hrs SETUP button menu map continues on next page Figure 10-7, PT Charge Controller SETUP Menu Map Page 117 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.

  • Page 125: Figure 10-8, Pt Charge Controller Setup Menu Map

    Press button Inverter/Charger Status [Status/Fault] Menu Item 07 PT Meters Press SELECT Menu Selection 07A PT Status PT Status/Meter Press SELECT R = rotate SELECT knob Figure 10-8, PT Charge Controller SETUP Menu Map © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 118...

  • Page 126: Pt Charge Controller Remote Status Messages

    Info: The Aux Relay can be activated manually; or activated automatically based on battery voltage or if a PT controller fault occurs. Refer to the CTRL: 04B PT Aux Relay Control menu to see the selection that is used to activate the Aux Relay. Page 119 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.

  • Page 127: Table 10-4, Pt Remote Fault Statuses

    The PT controller turned off because the charger’s inductors have ex- (F16) ceeded their safe operating temperature (≥32˚C/≥270˚F). Unknown Fault The PT controller turned off because the PT controller has sent a fault code that cannot be determined by the ME-ARC remote. (F##) © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 120...

  • Page 128: Table 10-5, Pt Remote Power Statuses

    High Battery In (F04) fault. Unknown Power ## This status message (with the hex code number) displays when the ARC (P##) remote cannot determine the power status code that was received. Page 121 © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.

  • Page 129: Pt Controller Troubleshooting Using The Me-Arc

    Either remove or replace the BTS (and cable), check the BTS connector to ensure there are no shorted pins, or check inside the BTS RJ11 terminal for debris. Note: If caused by a faulty BTS, the fault automatically clears once the BTS is removed. © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 122...
  • Page 130 Using a PT Controller: Troubleshooting • FET Overtemp-PT – The internal FETs (Field Effect Transistors) have exceeded their safe temperature operating range (≥85˚C/185˚F). Remedy: If this fault happens often, ensure the controller is not in a hot area, has proper ventilation, and the cooling fans inside are working. Note: This fault automatically clears and the unit resumes operation when the FET temperature has cooled down to 83°C/181°F or below.
  • Page 131 • UnknownFault ## – The PT controller has sent a fault code that cannot be determined by the ARC. Remedy: Contact Magnum Energy Technical Support (425) 353-8833 for assistance in identifying the actual fault condition. © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc.

  • Page 132: Remote Feature To Inverter Compatibility

    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: The ME-ARC compatibility matrix below is also available online to download or to print as a single page document.
  • Page 133 PT Status Read 07A PT Status Power Status ≥Level 1 Only Relay Status 07 PT 07B PV Volts-PT Meters 07C Bat Volts-PT Read Read Only ≥Level 1 Only 07D Target Volts 07E Bat Amps-PT © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 126...
  • Page 134 Appendix A – ME-ARC Compatibility Matrix Features/Settings Model/ Level Default Menu Selections/ Main Menu Required Heading/Item Adjustments Range Now: Read Only 07F Power to Bat Life: displays Reset: 07 PT 07G Ground Fault Read Only display Read ≥Level 1 Meters Only 07H PT Data PT Data...
  • Page 135 Stop Time = 12:00A-11:45P 12:00A Start Amps = OFF, 5-60A Start Delay = 0-127s, 1-127m 120 Sec 04C Gen Run Amps ≥Level 4 Stop Amps = 4-59A Stop Delay = 0-127s, 1-127m 120 Sec © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 128...
  • Page 136 Appendix A – ME-ARC Compatibility Matrix Features/Settings Model/ Level Default Menu Selections/ Main Menu Required Heading/Item Adjustments Range OFF, Start Gen SOC = 20-99% ≥Level 1 04D Gen Run SOC Stop Gen SOC = 21-100% Start = OFF, Ext Input, 65-95F (18-35C) 04E Gen Run Temp ≥Level 1...
  • Page 137 [5] Requires ≥Level 4 to display. [6] SOC features require the ME-BMK (Battery Monitor Kit) to be installed. [7] To manually turn the generator on with the remote, a ME-AGS-N Version 5.0 or higher is required. © 2014 Magnum Energy, Inc. Page 130...

  • Page 138: Limited Warranty

    Appendix B – Warranty & Service Limited Warranty Magnum Energy, Inc., warrants the ME-ARC to be free from defects in material and workmanship that result in product failure during normal usage, according to the following terms and conditions. 1. The limited warranty for this product extends for a maximum of 12 months from the product’s original date of purchase.
  • Page 139 Magnum Energy, Inc. 2211 West Casino Rd. Everett, WA 98204 Phone: 425-353-8833 Fax: 425-353-8390 Web: http://magnumenergy.com ME-ARC Owner’s Manual (PN: 64-0030 Rev C)

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