[RE-wrenches] Sync problem

[Geoff Greenfield]

Hi Drake-

You may be overloading the genny (and it either pops a reset breaker or
just shows a red light that there is an internal overload, requiring you
cycle the on/off switch to reset.

To "test" I suggests ramping down the charging AC amps on the mate to 1 or
so, see if the genny charges, then step up the charger amps until the unit
cuts out.  Kinda like the Appalachian torque wrench: tighten until the SS
bolt breaks off, then back it off 1/2 turn.

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drake.chamberlin at redwoodalliance.org
Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 2:53 PM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Sync problem

Hi Todd,

That is a good idea. I will do that.

I worked with the system again a while ago, and the generator was putting
out 126 volts and did sync, but it wouldn't stay connected. When the
battery charging cycle tried to kick in, the connection dropped.

On a 500 Watt work light, the voltage dropped from 126 to 124. Is that
normal for inverter generators?  Aren't they supposed to keep a constant
voltage?

Thanks,

Drake




Hey Drake,
>
> Did you look in the mate warning/error menus to check voltage/frequency?
>
> Todd
>
> On Thursday, October 29, 2009 4:25pm,
drake.chamberlin at redwoodalliance.org
> said:
>
>> Hello Wrenches,
>>
>> I was under the impression that he Honda EU series of inverter
>> generators
>> could synchronize with the grid tie VFX inverters. I tried to do this
>> today with a 2000 EU, and the inverter would not accept the power. The
>> generator has low hours on it.
>>
>> Does anyone know why the two won't sync? Are others having success with
>> this combination?  Has anyone else had this problem?  Does the
generator
>> have any settings?
>>
>> Thank you,
>>
>> Drake
>>
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