Auto gen start [RE-wrenches]

[Jay Peltz, Peltz Power]

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Hi David,

The relay on the outback is powered at 12v.

The start control needs just a simple two wire connection, like a  
light switch.

So you cannot connect directly the genny start control to the  
outback, I believe you will damage the generator.

But a 12v relay for $3 isn't a big deal.

jay
On May 12, 2006, at 2:46 PM, David Palumbo, Independent Power & Light  
wrote:

>
> Jay,
>
> Thanks for that info. I checked with a new Mate I have here and  
> that is
> indeed the case.
>
> << The AGS mode in the mate has lots of parameters including quiet  
> time. >>
> Jay
>
> For my education - you said to use a 12v relay (which I understand is
> usually used so the Aux dry contacts on the OB do not want to see any
> current) then you say "but the Kohler is ground started". Does this  
> but mean
> that we really don't need the 12v relay in this start circuit  
> because there
> is no current? I'm unclear as to the necessity of the 12v relay in  
> this
> case. DP
>
> << You will only need a 12v relay as the contacts from the FX are 12
> powered, but the Kohler is ground started.  So just connect the relay
> to close on command from the aux relay and hook up the NO contacts to
> the genny and you are set to go. >> Jay
>
> jay
>
> peltz power
> On May 12, 2006, at 5:48 AM, David Palumbo, Independent Power & Light
> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> What part(s) do I need to add to a basic Out Back off grid pv
>> system for
>> automatic gen start/stop? Must include a clock prohibiting gen run
>> during
>> overnight (the old Trace SW quiet time).
>>
>> Client just received a brand new two wire start Kohler LP 8.5k
>> (8.5RES)generator. As far as I can see the OB FX2524T and Mate do
>> not have a
>> quiet time in their program.
>>
>> Would any of the after market gen control products help with this?
>> Such as
>> Solar Converters GS2, or GSCM's control module?
>>
>> Thanks for your help,
>>
>> Dave
>>
>>
>>
>
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