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<p>I know its not the same equipment, but we recently had a Magnum
autostart doing strange things, and it turns out we had it set up
for the wrong generator configuration. With all the different
types of starting configurations on all the different generators,
strange things can happen. <br>
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<p>We're actually considering taking the advice of a recent Wrench
post, and declaring that our insurance doesn't cover AGS. If it
starts when it shouldn't and possibly contributes to a fire? very
bad. If it doesn't start when it should and causes refrigerated
food to spoil and heating systems to go down? also very bad. <br>
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<p>I get more call backs for AGS, then any other thing, and its
usually a generator issue (which we didn't sell).<br>
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<pre class="moz-signature" cols="72">Ray Walters
Remote Solar
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 10/2/20 1:35 PM, Tuss, Lones wrote:<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Hello Tump <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You may want to go into the aux setpoints
on the inverter being used to signal a gen run condition and
check to see
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">how it is programmed. It could be that the
aux is being instructed to turn on
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<p class="MsoNormal">by the aux setpoints as set in the
inverter.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If AGS tells it to turn on great but if
inside the inverters aux programming some parameters are being
met that tell the 12 volt aux to active then seemingly random
gen runs can occur.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Depending on age and the firmware of the
inverter there are 9 or more programmable conditions that can
trigger the 12 volt aux. At one point there was a setpoint
called Remote which told the inverter some other device other
than you is in control of your auxiliary output. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> If you do not see a Remote setting you
might try setting the inverters aux to Vent Fan then set the
trigger point (Battery Voltage) to a condition that is
impossible to achieve. I have a 48 volt system and I can set
the Vent Fan trigger point up to 72VDC this will ensure the
AGS is the only way the 12 volt Aux can be activated. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I left a message on your phone if you
continue to have issues please call me.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Take Care Sir<o:p></o:p></p>
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style="font-family:"Times-Roman",serif">I have a
client w/ 8 stack of older VFX3648s, Off Grid. Presently
connected to a Mate 3 & older hub 10. The generator
run time/shut down time is never the same, sometimes 10+
hours of running while the inverters in \u201csilent\u201d mode.
Gen stays running despite full batteries, confirmed by
battery voltage & using my refractometer. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Times-Roman",serif">The only
"gen trigger" is battery voltage. I have cleared the
history repeatedly & updated the Mate3 FW. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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