[RE-wrenches] Trace Power Module Upgrade?

[Ray Walters]

Hi William;

Thanks for the reply.  Yes, I've done quite a few of those Outback 
(1000s?), but I have a few issues:
1) Does Outback still have the SW knock out on the side of their Flex 
enclosures?
2) His existing enclosure is actually supposed to be good stuff from 
Trace; its not some homemade trip on the wall.
3) That inverter is no longer made, no longer supported, and might pass 
on to the inverter underworld anytime in the next few years, so I'm 
hesitant to design a whole new system around it.

I'm tending towards reusing the Trace equipment just for the main 
battery cables and inverter disco, and remotely mount everything else in 
a Midnite Mini DC box, or similar for the charge controller, etc.
What thinkest thou?

Ray


On 1/22/2012 1:55 PM, William Miller wrote:
> Ray:
>
> I recommend changing out the BOS components.  I like to use Outback.  
> See this web page for some examples.
>
> http://millersolar.com/MillerSolar/practices/Technical_Procedures/SW_Upgrade/_SW_Upgrade.html
>
> William
>
>
> At 12:41 PM 1/22/2012, you wrote:
>> HI All;
>>
>> Does anyone have any experience with upgrades on a Trace Power 
>> Module?  It basically was a single box with an SW5548 inverter and a 
>> C40 inside with disconnects, some inside and some outside.  It 
>> doesn't seem to be code compliant in my book, because several of the 
>> disconnects are accessible only by removing the cover ,and exposing 
>> the user to live parts.  Space is also a serious issue, and I was 
>> planning on adding a new MPPT controller.  The owner wants to 
>> relocate all the equipment, so it seems a good time to reevaluate the 
>> whole system.  I'm tending towards scrapping the power module, and 
>> reusing the SW inverter with a different DC load center.  Option 2: I 
>> might use the power module, but pull out all the PV wiring and 
>> controller to a separate location next to it.  3rd option is to start 
>> over with a whole new setup: new inverter, etc. but that's probably 
>> not in the budget.
>> I'm just looking for others experience and ideas.
>> Thanks in advance as always,
>>
>> Ray Walters
>>
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