[RE-wrenches] Outback Radian Generator Charging

[Mac Lewis]

Hi Amos,

What input mode are you using?

Try switching to "support" mode and see if the charging current increases.



On Wed, Oct 25, 2023, 1:24 PM Amos Post via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:

> Hello wrenches,
>
> We just installed an GS8048a Radian build with Mate 3SL controller (no
> Optics).  We are having some with charging from the generator, as the
> generator charging seems to be limited to about 4500Watts +/- (20amps AC)
> when charging through the Radian.  It is a Kohler 8.5RES generator and we
> have the AC input limit set to 30amps and the Gen input set to 30amps.  The
> house load is only about 200Watts when we are charging.  The system is at
> 2200ft of elevation, but I don’t know if that makes enough of a difference.
> The Gen output voltage seems pretty good and holds around 234V-236V while
> charging.
>
> Any thoughts as to why it may be limiting would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Amos
>
>
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