[RE-wrenches] wrenches] Generator auto start

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Daryl,
   Solar Converters in Canada makes a good Gen start with lots of flexibility.  You have to read the manual carefully to set it up but we have used it several times when we didn't trust the Inverter autostart programming, as well as for 3 wire start generators. One was used to replace a Xantrex SW GSM module but we found out later that the problem was the governor on the Honda generator.  We never did reconnect the Xantrex GSM as the Solar Converters unit was working fine and I didn't want to rewire again.  I suspect the SW GSM may work but we will never know.   I also was about to install one to try to fix a problem with a VFX3524/mate /Kohler 8.5 setup but found multiple problems including a weak RPM sensor on the Kohler as well as a simultaneous problem with a bad input relay on the inverter.  The  Mate AGS is working fine now after replacing the inverter.

John Blittersdorf
Central Vermont Solar & Wind.






-----Original Message-----
From: penobscotsolar at midmaine.com
To: re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org
Sent: Fri, Oct 15, 2010 3:36 am
Subject: [RE-wrenches] Generator auto start


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