[RE-wrenches] Auto Gen on Outback

[penobscotsolar at midmaine.com]

Hi Drake,
   We used to have problems with the Outback gen-start s/w, but it seems,
at least over the last year, that Outback has gotten the software
corrected. No complaints from customers over the last year (winter) say
so. Time will tell, but I'm feeling more comfortable with them.

Daryl


> Hello Wrenches,
>
> We are adding a Generac EcoGen to an existing Outback VFX 3648
> system.  It was the recommendations from those of you on this list
> who have installed them that led to this choice. Your testimonials
> are very much appreciated.
>
> I've read, on this list, that people have had issues with FX family
> inverters starting and stopping generators reliably. The plan was to
> go with the Atkinson GSCM and a separate voltage controlled
> relay.  It appears that if the system is 48 volts, it is necessary to
> center tap the battery bank for a 24 volt feed to the GSCM. This I
> don't want to do.
>
> Is it still agreed that the FX inverters are not reliable for
> starting and stopping generators?
>
> Has anyone used a GSCM on a 48 volt system without problems?
>
> Thank you,
>
> Drake
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> Drake Chamberlin
> Athens Electric LLC
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