Outback Inverters [RE-wrenches]

[Bob-O Schultze, Electron Connection]

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Ray ETAL,
Sorry to hear that. I've got 20 some FXs out in the field offgrid. 
Some are single, some parallel stacked, some series stacked (both 
classic and Outback stacking), and a quad set. No hiccups so far. 
(that sound you hear is me knocking on wood) I did change out a few 
boards for the early adopters (including my own) but even those were 
for service, not failure.
On another note- Gee, ain't it refreshing to deal with an inverter 
company who is willing to tell us how it is - warts and all?
Best, Bob-O

>Ray (& wrenches),
>
>Sorry to hear of the problems you had with serial number #00037.  All of
>the FXs below serial number #00100 had issues - we learned a lot from
>these problems and appreciate your and others support from working with
>us on these problems.  All of these original units (under SN 00100) will
>be upgraded for free to the latest spec (we don't want them out there
>operating any more... Please contact us about any of them!).
>
>As far as a realistic date for shipping of the grid-tie version of the
>FXs - we have been shipping them for over a week now.  The quantities
>are limited right now and we have a two month backlog we are working
>against.  There are some limitations on the Grid-tie versions, as
>follows:
>
>1. Only classic stacking of two units is available currently.  Multiple
>pairs of inverters can be connected to the same battery/pv array/hub for
>larger systems - but the limit for connection to a single AC load center
>for backing up AC loads is one stacked pair only at this time - so for
>larger systems, multiple AC load centers must be used for each pair of
>inverters.  This problem is due to some unclear sections of the UL
>standard's anti-islanding tests for multiple stacked inverter
>arrangements.  We are trying to get this issue resolved - we pass the
>all of the islanding test - just can't get an answer of how it has to be
>done with our quad configuration. 
>
>2. Because of item #1, the autotransformer trick to balance the 120/240
>VAC loads on two inverters is not yet compatible with the grid-tie
>system.  So you need to be careful with the balancing of the 120 VAC
>loads on each inverter. 
>
>3. The generator support feature (adding inverter's power to the
>generator's output) is included but is defaulted to OFF and is not well
>tested on a variety of generators yet. If you want to try it - just know
>your going to be a guinea pig.
>
>4. The manual is still being worked on - so we have not posted it on the
>website yet.  If you would like a copy of the current version - send me
>an email directly.    
>
>5. There is a new version of the MATE which is required for the grid-tie
>versions.  This MATE includes the "ADVANCED GENERATOR START" system
>which provides multiple genstart voltages & time delays, quiet times,
>must run times, etc.  This new MATE version is also compatible with all
>of the previous OutBack inverters and the upgrade to this software
>version is done at no cost - just send it in and we will ship it back
>out the next day (we even pay for the return shipping). 
>
>6. NO "GTI" is required (just had to add that one...). 
>
>Christopher Freitas
>OutBack Power Systems
>cfreitas at outbackpower.com
>19009 62nd Ave NE
>Arlington WA 98223 USA
>Tel 360 435 6030
>Fax 360 435 6019
>www.outbackpower.com

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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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