[RE-wrenches] Magnum AGS with Kohler RES 8.5

[John Raynes]

If switched 12V isn't readily available from the generator as 
configured, couldn't you add a relay with 120 or 240 volt coil across 
the generator outputs, whose contacts (or solid state outputs) would 
switch 12V battery power as a signal line to the AGS?  I realize it's 
more stuff to wire in but that should always work as a last resort.

John Raynes
RE Solar


At 02:46 PM 10/31/2008, you wrote:
>Hi boB,
>
>The Kohler RES is is a very simple 2 wire start as are all of the 
>Kohler's that I know of. These Kohler's have worked very easily with 
>OutBack and Trace inverters over the years fro remote automatic 
>start/stop control.
>
>The problem is in getting the Magnum AGS module 12v power when the 
>generator is running so that the AGS knows when the gen is 
>operating. This particular model (RES) Kohler does not have a place 
>that we can find this 12v power. It would be easier for us to use 
>generator 120VAC output power for the AGS's run signal.
>
>I have hooked up a number of OutBack, and also old Trace SW systems, 
>and we never had this problem of having to bring 12volt power from a 
>remote generator back to the inverter for generator control purposes.
>
>Best,
>
>Dave
>
>[David Palumbo]
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