Gen Hot Key - Alpha Group OutBack Power MATE3 Owner's Manual

GEN Hot Key

The GEN hot key displays the Generator Status screen. The Generator Status screen displays
information on the Advanced Generator Start (AGS) mode. Soft key options include <AUTO>, <OFF>,
and <ON>.
GEN Hot Key
Screen Items:
The figure to the left of the title displays the
accumulated generator run time. This counter
can be reset. (See page 124.)
Mode displays the setting selected by the soft
keys (<ON>, <OFF>, or <Auto>). If the function
is not enabled (see page 114), it will read AGS
DISABLED.
Status displays the current status of the AGS
function. If not operating the generator, it reads
OFF. If active, it may read STARTING or RUN.
Fault displays the message AGS Fault if the
generator voltage is lost. Otherwise, it
displays NONE.
Last Run displays the time and date of the last
generator start (on the right side of the screen),
as well as the reason.
When <On> is pressed, generator data appears on
the right side of the screen.
 The first line displays the generator's AC
voltage and the number of kilowatts being
used from the generator.
 The second line displays the updated status
RUN, the length of time since the start
command was sent, the battery state of charge
(SOC), and the battery voltage. (If no battery
monitor is present, the SOC field will be blank.)
 The third line displays the present
charging stage.
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Soft Key Options:
<Back> returns to the Home screen.
< Auto> allows the generator to start based on
automatic starting parameters set by the user in the
AGS menu.
< Off> manually stops the generator.
<On> manually starts the generator.
Figure 45 Using the GEN Hot Key
Figure 46 GEN Hot Key and AGS
Note: The generator can only be started if the AGS
mode is enabled in AGS Setup (see page 116). If it is
not enabled, this information will not appear.
Operation
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