Outback FX beta (Was lemmings) [RE-wrenches]

[Bob-O Schultze, Electron Connection]

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Alan,
I've done a few FX upgrades myself. Here's what I've found.
1)Buy a 4MM T handle Bondhus allen wrench with about a 6" length. 
That is all the "special" tools you need. BTW, this is also the 
perfect tool for replacing ES&D nozzles for you hydro guys. Yeah, the 
DC cable studs are 13mm, but the 1/2" box wrench in my already too 
heavy tool belt works just fine.
2)Definitely take the machine off the wall and set it flat to work 
on. Life is short. It's less than 60 lbs, so this is not much of a 
hassle.
3)It's pretty easy to mash the ribbon cable which connects the ac 
board to the FET board between the case halves. Spare yourself the 
grief by taping it to the relay on the ac board.
4) If you buy the FXA kit, you get the ac box and the DC cable covers 
you need to be NEC OK all in one heap at a discount over buying the 
individual pieces.
This thing is an offgrid installer's dream. Not too heavy to hold and 
screw up at the same time and just one service call needed to fix it 
should you get a rotter. Oh yeah....
Best, bob-O

>As planned, on Saturday we replaced the main control board and installed the
>low-idle kit (which I believe is standard on production units) in the beta
>FX2024. All went without a hitch, and worked as expected upon completion. A
>few observations:
>1. The design structure of allowing in-field internal component replacement
>and upgrade is a major improvement over existing inverters, which must be
>replaced and/or sent out for service/upgrades. This on-site approach, an
>"authorized servicing installer" training program, and a small stock of
>replacement parts will make our work much easier, imho.
>2. The supplied instructions were clear. They were also funny at times,
>which was welcome.
>3. For the first time, we will need to carry some metric tools--hex keys,
>sockets, etc.--and a few simple specialized tools. A benchtop power supply
>is useful, too. Plan accordingly.
>4. Plan to use the AC conduit box accessory. This beta unit doesn't have it,
>and disconnecting/reconnecting AC wiring without it is pretty tight.
>5. With the low-idle option installed, we measured idle current at .6A @25.5
>VDC, or about 15 watts.
>
>Allan @Positive E

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Bob-O Schultze, Electron Connection
PO Box 203, Hornbrook, CA 96044
800.945.7587 or 530.475.3402
fax 530-475-3401
www.electronconnection.com

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