[RE-wrenches] Outback Chargers

toddcory at finestplanet.com toddcory at finestplanet.com
Tue Feb 11 08:07:25 PST 2014


this is good advice, but beware: if you set the time too low, the inverter will never go to sleep. this is an issue with grid tie units where you do not want the inverter wasting power, running all night long.
 
todd
 
 
 
On Tuesday, February 11, 2014 7:03am, "Doug Wells" <dwells at thesolarspecialists.com> said:



> Kevin,
> 
> I am curious about what you are seeing on the Outbacks as well.
> Have dozens of these out in the field.  They have been pretty reliable for me.
> The biggest issue that I have had with them is when the inverters are transferring
> from generator charging back to inversion.
> If you leave this at the factory default, 1 s, you will see light flicker, and
> sensitive electronics will go into error.
> This transfer rate can be adjusted down and has cured most of the power quality
> issues with the battery charging.
> A different issue than harmonics under load, but it might help.
> 
> Doug Wells
> The Solar Specialists
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