Atkinson GSCM-mini [RE-wrenches]

Randy Brooks Randy at BrooksSolar.com
Thu Nov 30 17:35:37 PST 2006


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Andrew,

The FX Aux output and MATE AGS mode will work directly with a 2 wire  
start generator, but not with a 3 wire start.  The GCSM accepts the  
input from the FX and uses it to control a 3 wire start generator.

take care,

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 30, 2006, at 1:24 PM, Andrew Truitt wrote:

>
> 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?
>
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> Andrew Truitt
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> Standard Solar Inc.
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> 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
>> >
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