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<font size=3>Howie:<br><br>
I don't know about the Island, but Outback does not have generator
support -- the XW does. For occasional high load situations, this
feature will allow a somewhat smaller generator sizing. Please do
not confuse generator support with generator remote start.<br><br>
We have installed a 1 a 2 and are planning a 3 XW 6048 installation and
so far, so good. There have been some minor firmware problems,
mostly with the AGS module.<br><br>
Xantrex, if you are listening, the sooner you can resolve the AGS, the
better.<br><br>
XP computers interface with the XW Xanbus but Vista machines do
not. I spent three trips before tech support remembered to
tell me. This while an XP machine was as close as my service truck.
Having said this, tech support has answered promptly and worked hard to
resolve issues.<br><br>
William Miller<br><br>
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At 09:47 PM 3/4/2009, you wrote:<br><br>
<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite>I'm leaning toward using 2 SI
5048's, but not having used SI's before, I<br>
am wondering about 4 OB VFX3648's (since I'm quite familiar with
them). I<br>
like the sophistication and options (and I believe better charging<br>
efficiency) of the the SI's, but would be interested in feedback
from<br>
others experience.<br><br>
Thanks as always,<br>
Howie<br>
-- <br>
Howie Michaelson<br>
NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer</blockquote>
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