[RE-wrenches] Auto Gen on Outback

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I have found w/ our off grid sites we recommend to our clients to repel the mate once every a couple months. Perhaps this has changed but just another tweak.
On Mar 27, 2013, at 5:28 PM, Randy Brooks wrote:

> Drake,
> 
> If the generator has a two wire auto start/stop, then a relay connected to the master FX AUX output, that opens and closes the auto start circuit, has worked reliably for us on a number of systems.  No need for a GSCM.
> 
> Just be sure all the FX charger settings, and MATE AGS settings are as desired.  In particular, be sure the DC GENSET is set to "NO", and the VDC GENSTOP is set to a high value that will never be reached during normal generator charging (the default is high enough).  The VDC GENSTOP will turn off the generator even if DC GENSET is set to "NO".  If the value is too low, the normal FX charging cycle will be interrupted prematurely.
> 
> Good luck,
> 
> Randy Brooks
> Brooks Solar, Inc.
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> On Mar 27, 2013, at 12:51 PM, Drake <drake.chamberlin at redwoodalliance.org> wrote:
> 
>> 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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