Atkinson GSCM-mini [RE-wrenches]

Andrew Truitt atruitt at gmail.com
Thu Nov 30 13:24:14 PST 2006


<x-flowed>

I was told by Outback that we could automate a generator directly from
the AUX port on a GTFX using the Adv Gen Start menu on the Mate.  Why
do you guys use the GCSM?  Let me guess - there is not always enough
current to fire up the generator?

--
Andrew Truitt
System Designer/Lead Installer
Standard Solar Inc.
Office: (301) 296 - 4373
Cell: (415) 290 - 8240
Fax: (301) 296 - 4548
andrewtruitt at standardsolar.com



On 11/30/06, Randy Brooks <Randy at brookssolar.com> wrote:
>
>
> Mick,
>
> We used the Atkinson GCSM with the OutBack FX and a 1960 vintage Onan
> propane 3 wire start generator and it's working well so far.  There's
> a photo and brief description on our web site (brookssolar.com/news/
> OwenCabin.html).  If further details are needed, contact me off list.
>
> Good luck,
>
> Randy Brooks
> Brooks Solar, Inc.
> Solar Power for People
> 140 Columbia View
> Chelan, WA  98816
> 509-682-9646
> info at BrooksSolar.com
> www.BrooksSolar.com
>
> On Nov 29, 2006, at 9:27 PM, Mick Abraham wrote:
>
> >
> > I'm preparing to automate an Onan "3-wire start" propane generator
> > using
> > an Outback Mate for the decision making (cringe). I cringe because my
> > prior genset automation efforts have yielded frequent call-backs, but
> > that's another story. To translate the 12v Outback signal into the
> > appropriate start/stop signals for the genset, I'm considering the
> > Atkinson GCSM or GCSM-mini. Can anyone share their thoughts on either
> > unit? I'm leaning toward the mini b/c I want the Mate to do all the
> > deciding and simply need a signal converter module. One of my
> > wholesale
> > vendors sells the full GCSM unit but not the Mini. My other usual
> > suppliers don't show either version. Red flags, or am I just not
> > looking
> > in the right places? Thank you, List Members for the always
> > courteous &
> > professional atmosphere.
> >
> > Mick Abraham
> > Abraham Solar Equipment
> > Pagosa Springs, CO
> > www.abrahamsolar.com
> >
> >
> > - - - -
> > To send a message: RE-wrenches at topica.com
> >
> > Archive of previous messages: http://lists.topica.com/lists/RE-
> > wrenches/read
> >
> > List rules & how to change your email address: www.mrsharkey.com/
> > wrenches/etiquette.php
> >
> > Check out participant bios: www.mrsharkey.com/wrenches/
> >
> > Hosted by Home Power magazine
> >
> > Moderator: michael.welch at homepower.com
>
>
> --
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
> - - - -
> To send a message: RE-wrenches at topica.com
>
> Archive of previous messages: http://lists.topica.com/lists/RE-wrenches/read
>
> List rules & how to change your email address: www.mrsharkey.com/wrenches/etiquette.php
>
> Check out participant bios: www.mrsharkey.com/wrenches/
>
> Hosted by Home Power magazine
>
> Moderator: michael.welch at homepower.com
>
>
>


--


- - - -
To send a message: RE-wrenches at topica.com

Archive of previous messages: http://lists.topica.com/lists/RE-wrenches/read

List rules & how to change your email address: www.mrsharkey.com/wrenches/etiquette.php

Check out participant bios: www.mrsharkey.com/wrenches/

Hosted by Home Power magazine

Moderator: michael.welch at homepower.com
--^----------------------------------------------------------------
This email was sent to: michael.welch at homepower.com

EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?bz8Qcs.bz9JC9.bWljaGFl
Or send an email to: RE-wrenches-unsubscribe at topica.com

For Topica's complete suite of email marketing solutions visit:
http://www.topica.com/?p=TEXFOOTER
--^----------------------------------------------------------------


</x-flowed>



More information about the RE-wrenches mailing list