AES GC-1000 (was MM500) [RE-wrenches]

[EH Roy]

Wrenches,

We have quite a number of GC-1000s installed and have found it to be a
reliable device. We routinely install it with the AM-100 monitor (one
monitor will handle several inverters). We have found it especially useful
for schools and other venues where the data collection and download
capability adds a lot of value. Sure, we have had a few failures, but not
unreasonable and we have had good service from Advanced Energy. The only
drawback is that for larger arrays, the cost of multiple inverters doesn't
compare well with the cost of a single larger inverter. We continue to
install them regularly.

E. H. Roy
Solar Works, Inc.
64 Main Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
1-800-339-7804 ext. 306
ehroy at solar-works.com

-----Original Message-----
From: matthew tritt [mailto:solarone at charter.net]
Sent: Sunday, August 18, 2002 12:53 PM
To: RE-wrenches at topica.com
Subject: Re: AES MM500 [RE-wrenches]

William,

I have several Advanced Energy inverters out there (all 1000 Watt versions)
and working. Now.

I had lot's of trouble with one in particular. Had to engage in a couple of
cell phone calls (LONG) to New Hampshire to work out the problems. To
trouble-shoot these things you have to get a hold of their diagnostic
readout tool (which is very expensive) as the inverters have no LCD readout
of their own.

I had to have them replace this inverter TWICE! That's two inverters DOA.
They were very helpful over the phone, but who pays for all the lost time
and bad reputation of PV that this kind of thing generates?
That customer has nothing good to say about solar exactly because of AE
inverters.

On the other hand, the others have worked flawlessly and up to specs from
the get-go. I believe them to be a good lowvoltage alternative for Sunny
Boys.

Matt

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