Inverter tripping AFCI [RE-wrenches]

[Jim Easton]

We have customer with a pair of SW5548s grid-tie feeding an AFCI protected
load. The AFCI trips when energized -- thus disconnecting the load.

I am concerned that there might really be an arc fault somewhere -- although
I would expect it to burn itself out eventually, or, more probably, the SWs
are generating electrical noise that is tripping the AFCI.

Anyone have experience with inverters & AFCIs that might help in analyzing
or correcting the situation?

Thank you.

Jim Easton PE
Alternative Energy Technologies
www.altenertec.com
CSL: 852243
9465-B Mission Park Place
Santee, CA 92071
Tel: 619-262-8800
Fax: 619-562-8811
Cell: 858-527-0240

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