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Seems like something wrong with the generator, if the Vac is going
that low, or there's a loose connection eating voltage somewhere.<br>
The Outback might still try to charge, but not be able to actually
produce any amps with that low an input voltage.<br>
Check the Vac at the genny when this is happening, and if its still
good there, work towards the inverter looking for where those pesky
missing volts are going.<br>
Might be the input plug right at the genny, those take a beating and
quit making good contact. After a while they'll get so hot they
melt.<br>
<pre class="moz-signature" cols="72">R.Ray Walters
CTO, Solarray, Inc
Nabcep Certified PV Installer,
Licensed Master Electrician
Solar Design Engineer
303 505-8760</pre>
<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 7/14/2015 8:12 PM, Dave wrote:<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Wrenches,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Responding to a neighbors call for help
troubleshooting their off grid PV system with a ten year old
OutBack 2024T inverter I came upon a problem that I don't
recall seeing before. I may have seen it but my semi-retired
brain cannot remember this particular problem. Issue is that
the inverter will not synchronize and charge with a seemingly
good Honda 7000i generator.<o:p></o:p></p>
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style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">ˇ<span
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Generator output as
measured with Fluke 126Vac 59.99Hz 165Vac Peak runs loads fine
on its own<o:p></o:p></p>
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style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span
style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">ˇ<span
style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Connected through to
OB2024 the typical 30 second delay before transferring and
charging happens per usual (Red LED blinks a couple of times
then stays off and Amber charging light blinks for the delay
period).<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"
style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span
style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">ˇ<span
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Upon transfer 300 Watts
of AC loads on inverter seem to run OK on generator BUT
generator output falls to 95Vac and no charging is initiated.
Hz stays good and there is no audible change in the generator
performance that I can tell. <o:p></o:p></p>
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style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">ˇ<span
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><u>No</u> Red LED
error light on OutBack. Just Amber charging light is on, but
no charging happens (no rise in voltage and no positive amps
showing on a fully functional TirMetric meter). <o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->No Mate on this system
and I did not have one in my truck.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Signed,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Easily stumped in Vermont<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">David Palumbo <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Independent Power LLC<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">462 Solar Way Drive<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Hyde Park, VT 05655<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">802-371-8678 cell<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">802-888-4917 home<o:p></o:p></p>
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