Multiple loads while on shore power

[wachuko]

I tried searching because I know there is a thread on this, but I could not find it... so pardon the duplicate thread. Maybe admin can merge once we find it.

So here it goes... When on shore power (30 amps).... I should be able to run everything, right??

What happens today is that the A/C (low setting) will shutdown as soon as I start the espresso maker, or the microwave. I can understand that happening when using the generator due to its capacity limits, but why would this happen on 30 amps shore power?

[wachuko]

Capturing some threads on EMS/Power Control System.

EMS (Energy Management System) is know as a Power Control System by its manufacturer, Precision Circuits Inc. (PCI).

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f240...ns-132709.html

[Alex AVI]

Originally Posted by wachuko

I tried searching because I know there is a thread on this, but I could not find it... so pardon the duplicate thread. Maybe admin can merge once we find it.

So here it goes... When on shore power (30 amps).... I should be able to run everything, right??

What happens today is that the A/C (low setting) will shutdown as soon as I start the espresso maker, or the microwave. I can understand that happening when using the generator due to its capacity limits, but why would this happen on 30 amps shore power?

WACHUKO - Did you check your PCS EMS that it is set to 30A ? There are 3 settings 15, 20, 30

[PKI]

The answer is, no, you can't. You can use 30 amps. When your loading exceeds that, the appliance controls shut down what can't operate at lower voltage. Of course not all appliances/electrical loads are voltage controlled.

Might be a good idea to check some of the amp hour budget lists that folks post. should give you an idea of what will run. Pat

[wachuko]

Originally Posted by Alex AVI

WACHUKO - Did you check your PCS EMS that it is set to 30A ? There are 3 settings 15, 20, 30

This should be my problem. Incorrect settings. I need to pull out the manuals and see where that is done. Thank you!

[wachuko]

Originally Posted by PKI

The answer is, no, you can't. You can use 30 amps. When your loading exceeds that, the appliance controls shut down what can't operate at lower voltage. Of course not all appliances/electrical loads are voltage controlled.

Might be a good idea to check some of the amp hour budget lists that folks post. should give you an idea of what will run. Pat

Thanks, but I know that I am not pulling the 30 amps to make it shutdown one load...

Let me check settings first and rule out an easy solution...

[PKI]

If you know the total load, then you likely found the problem. Happy travels. Pat

[Alex AVI]

Press SCROLL until you get to Amp Settings (SERVICE Type)
Press SELECT to change through the 3 settings
Or the other way around, going by memory here, only 2 buttons but can't remember which is which. Don't worry, you won't blow up if you hit wrong one

[wachuko]

Yeah... this is what I see, but can’t change it... let me get the manuals...



We are here in Siesta Key again this weekend... You think I would prefer to be out in the sun, instead I would like to sort this out ... there is something wrong with me...

[wachuko]

Originally Posted by PKI

If you know the total load, then you likely found the problem. Happy travels. Pat

Pat, my reply did not come out right...

Thank you for the suggestion. Loads would had been the most common culprit. But I was monitoring amperage and it was not going above 25 amps... that was what had me puzzled...

[wachuko]

Well... sure enough... I had made this change when I had it plugged at home... duh!! Forgot to change it back...



Fixed now, let me test

[wachuko]

Service message still shows “Service None”.

Manual does not show how to change this. Page 5-12 has a completely different display...

[Alex AVI]

Originally Posted by wachuko

Service message still shows “Service None”.

Manual does not show how to change this. Page 5-12 has a completely different display...

WACHUKO - that display on your manual is for the older Minis. I guess they didn't supply you with the Midi manual.

SERVICE NONE means you are not plugged in, whatever the cause ( camp breaker, AI outlet, etc.) you got no shore power. You won't be able to change or get out of that message. Did you check your Progressive EMS if it faulted? You could have an Open Grnd or Open Hot or maybe your power cord connections ?

PS - The Magnum change is independent of the PCS EMS change. The Magnum change is only to limit the currents the charger puts out during the 4-phases when you are on limited amperage. Has no bearing on load shedding of PCS EMS. Don't even pay attention to the Magnum display for this problem. The PCS EMS is the gateway, if it sees no shore power, it won't connect.

[wachuko]

Originally Posted by Alex AVI

WACHUKO - that display on your manual is for the older Minis. I guess they didn't supply you with the Midi manual.

SERVICE NONE means you are not plugged in, whatever the cause ( camp breaker, AI outlet, etc.) you got no shore power. You won't be able to change or get out of that message. Did you check your Progressive EMS if it faulted? You could have an Open Grnd or Open Hot or maybe your power cord connections ?

PS - The Magnum change is independent of the PCS EMS change. The Magnum change is only to limit the currents the charger puts out during the 4-phases when you are on limited amperage. Has no bearing on load shedding of PCS EMS.

I travel with all documentation and that manual is not in any of the two doc packages that came with my AI...

Let me remove the Progressive EMS and try again. I am connected to shore power... A/C is on... but display would not change.

Let me plug right into shore power without the Progressive EMS... will report back in a few minutes

Thanks again

[Alex AVI]

Originally Posted by wachuko

I travel with all documentation and that manual is not in any of the two doc packages that came with my AI...

Let me remove the Progressive EMS and try again. I am connected to shore power... A/C is on... but display would not change.

Let me plug right into shore power without the Progressive EMS... will report back in a few minutes

Thanks again

WACHUKO - If A/C is on (we talking air conditioning, right?), then there is something wrong with the Precision Circuits EMS coz power is going to the A/C and PCS EMS is not sensing it.

[wachuko]

Even without the Progressive EMS in place is still showing “Service None”

[wachuko]

Originally Posted by Alex AVI

WACHUKO - If A/C is on (we talking air conditioning, right?), then there is something wrong with the Precision Circuits EMS coz power is going to the A/C and PCS EMS is not sensing it.

Correct. Puzzled by this...

[Alex AVI]

Originally Posted by wachuko

Correct. Puzzled by this...

Ok, this is weird. The 2 hots going into your PCS EMS is via Brkrs 4 & 5 ( Inverter and Microwave 20A Brkrs). Your Magnum seems to be getting power. Is your microwave getting power? I was going to say you may have lost your Neutral Wire Through Loop going through the PCS EMS. The Neutral from the ATS (transfer switch) loops around the PCS EMS coil before coming back out to the Neutral buss bar. If you lose that, the EMS thinks you are not connected.

[Alex AVI]

diagram below - if you lost your Neutral through the Neutral Wire Loop Thru, your return path would be Grnd which could explain why the A/C still works but PCS EMS says No Service

[wachuko]

Everything works... we have been using microwave, Nespresso machine plugged to outlet above stove, A/C, etc. Magnum is working fine as well...

Neutral wire? Any chance you know where (location) that is? I will check as well...

Thank you Alex