[RE-wrenches] Controlling a Generator without an inverter

[Drake]

Hi William,

If the Classic won't work, the Atkinson Generator Start Control 
Module should do the job. It is basically like the old Gen Wiz.

http://www.atkinsonelectronics.com/manufacturing/products/GSCM.asp

Drake

At 03:45 PM 11/7/2014, you wrote:
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>I am consulting on an installation without an inverter.  We need to 
>start and run a generator to power a Samlex battery charger.  We 
>have a Midnite Classic, but in reviewing the manual it is not clear 
>if the unit can be programmed to control a generator sensibly.  I 
>have a call into Midnite and am awaiting a reply.
>
>Just starting a generator at a certain low voltage point is 
>inadequate.  The generator needs to run until bulk and absorption 
>are accomplished.
>
>We did connect an Outback MX60 to a Mate without an FX once.  The 
>menu structure was very different from any manual but we were able 
>to start a generator remotely with the manual relay settings.  I 
>just can't remember if it is possible to take advantage of all of 
>the AGS features such as multiple start conditions and the 
>absorption timers with a Mate and an FM60.
>
>Has anyone addressed this scenario?
>
>William
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