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Got it up and running by bypassing the fuel solenoid and jumping the starter. Waiting for a 4 position key switch to arrive so I can try the built in controls.
Here is the controller manual. It looks like a bit of configuring, but it seems to have the flexibility to handle the I/O and logic I need. Looking at the diagram at the end (I am setting up single phase not 3 phase), it calls for 5a secondary current sensors (CTs), I have those ordered, but...
What I have added to my information is that if you ground the "transfer" terminal it switches the load, disconnect and it switches back. I think this is all I need for my generator control board to be able to handle the load switching. Terminals T1, N1 and N2 are still a mystery. They are fuse...
Ok ordered up a generac 200 amp ATS. This model:
I looked over the manual and the good thing for me is the box itself has very little automation. It does support load shedding and senses/controls which ac units are allowed to be on at the same time. Now I need to figure out which way to go...
Are most people doing a manual transfer switch or lock out setup? I am having issues finding the automatic transfer switch part that will switch a 200 amp service. This generator controller will handle the logic, even telling the switching device to change, i just need to locate said device.
I have this generator controller on hand, and looking at the sensor inputs it looks to support each of the critical sensors on the MEP802a.
Has anyone updated their unit to something like this? It would get me auto startup and shutdown, logging and a lot of failure detection and reaction...