3648 question/jay peltz [RE-wrenches]

[Jay Peltz, Peltz Power]

Hi Christopher,

Many thanks for the info.

I've got more FX's going in, keep up the good work,

jay
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Christopher Freitas - OutBack Power" <cfreitas at outbackpower.com>
To: <RE-wrenches at topica.com>
Cc: <rgudgel at outbackpower.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2003 11:26 AM
Subject: RE: 3648 question/jay peltz [RE-wrenches]


> jay peltz wrote:
> > Say with the 3648 do I use the same 100 amp breaker? or should I go with
> > the next size up?
>
> The 100 amp breakers are somewhat acceptable but are at the limit:
>
>    3600 / 48 / .90 * 1.25 = 104 amps
>
> The real issue is that the VFX can do over 4200 watts for 30 minutes
> from a cold start - so I advise using the 175 amp breaker when possible
> to avoid the possibility of tripping the DC breakers. The larger 1.5"
> wide "GJ" type breakers also have a lot more time delay in my experience
> than the smaller 1" wide breakers.
>
> > Also what is the status of the autogenstart situation?
>
> We are working on it.  I am just finishing up the latest additions to
> the "advanced generator start specification" document and am willing to
> forward a copy of it to anyone interested (email me).  Any and all
> comments would be appreciated and considered in the development process.
>
> The OutBack "advanced generator start system" only requires that the
> MATE be upgraded - not the inverter - so adding it to any exisiting
> OutBack inverter systems will be easy.
>
> Christopher Freitas
> OutBack Power Systems, Inc.
> cfreitas at outbackpower.com  www.outbackpower.com
> Tel 360 435 6030  Arlington WA USA
>
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