[RE-wrenches] Generator auto start

[Mick Abraham]

Atkinson Electronics was building some control units which I have found to
be OK. I believe AEE Solar stocks these units...maybe SunWize & others, too.
Model "GCSM mini" would not have the end to end decision making ability that
would replace a Mate type setup, but model GCSM would cover most of the
bases, including voltage based triggers.  GCSM does not contain a daily
clock for time based control...so "quiet time" functions are not built in.

I checked www.atkinsonelectronics.com moments ago; info on GCSM used to be
easy to find on that site...no more...so maybe they've moved uptown and
maybe that's even discontinued now. You might want to call the mfr to make
sure it's still a current production item before buying a unit from
wholesale inventory.

Jolliness,

Mick Abraham, Proprietor
www.abrahamsolar.com

Voice: 970-731-4675


On Fri, Oct 15, 2010 at 1:36 AM, <penobscotsolar at midmaine.com> wrote:

> Can anyone point me in the direction of a good, autonomous generator auto
> start. We have an off grid system with a substantial array (8 kw) and
> using a dual OutBack 3648 PP, but we have not had good luck with generator
> auto start using the relays and Mate within the OutBack equipment. I would
> like to try something whose function would be to sense battery voltage and
> start based on adjustable settings. Any favorites out there? The customer
> has a new Onan 12 kw gennie.
>
> Thanks,
> Daryl
>
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