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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