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3 Using your VE.Net Generator Module
The main method of control and configuration for the VGM is provided through the VPN. To
switch on the panel, hold “Enter” for 2 seconds. When the panel has started, the list of connected
VE.Net devices will be displayed. If there are other VE.Net devices connected, it may be
necessary to press “▼” until the VGM is displayed.
3.1 Quick status line
When viewing the VGM entry in the device list, you can also see the quick status line. This line
gives you a brief summary of the current generator status.
At the quick status line, you can press “Enter” to enter the VGM menu. You can then use the “▼”
and “▲” buttons to view the different menu items, and “Enter” to enter sub-menus, and change
options. Please refer to the VPN manual for more information on navigating VE.Net menus.
3.2 Generator control
The following procedure is used for starting a generator (note: the exact procedure will vary,
depending on the type of generator you are using. For more information, please refer to chapter
4.2 - Generator setup).
1. Close the pre-heat relay
2. Wait for pre-heat to complete
3. Close the start relay
4. Wait for the generator output to stabilise
5. Open the pre-heat relay
6. Open the start relay
When the VGM is instructed to start the generator (either by using the VPN, or pressing the
generator start button), it automatically carries out this procedure without requiring any further
action from the user. The VGM also carries out two further steps:
7. Wait for the warm-up period
8. Close the load shedding contactor in A.C. sensor box
These final steps allow the generator to reach full speed before the load is connected, and make
sure that the load only receives a clean A.C. signal.
The procedure for stopping a generator is as follows (note: the exact procedure will vary,
depending on the type of generator you are using, for more information, please refer to chapter
4.2 - Generator setup):
1. Open the load shedding contactor in the A.C. sensor box
2. Wait for the cool down period
3. Close the stop relay for one second
When the VGM is instructed to stop the generator (either by using the VPN, or pressing the
generator stop button), it automatically carries out this procedure without requiring any further