<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html charset=us-ascii"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">Drake,<div><br></div><div>If the generator has a two wire auto start/stop, then a relay connected to the master FX AUX output, that opens and closes the auto start circuit, has worked reliably for us on a number of systems. No need for a GSCM.</div><div><br></div><div>Just be sure all the FX charger settings, and MATE AGS settings are as desired. In particular, be sure the DC GENSET is set to "NO", <u>and</u> the VDC GENSTOP is set to a high value that will never be reached during normal generator charging (the default is high enough). The VDC GENSTOP will turn off the generator even if DC GENSET is set to "NO". If the value is too low, the normal FX charging cycle will be interrupted prematurely.</div><div><br></div><div>Good luck,</div><div><br><div apple-content-edited="true">
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<br><div><div>On Mar 27, 2013, at 12:51 PM, Drake <<a href="mailto:drake.chamberlin@redwoodalliance.org">drake.chamberlin@redwoodalliance.org</a>> wrote:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><blockquote type="cite">
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Hello Wrenches,<br><br>
We are adding a Generac EcoGen to an existing Outback VFX 3648
system. It was the recommendations from those of you on this list
who have installed them that led to this choice. Your testimonials are
very much appreciated.<br><br>
I've read, on this list, that people have had issues with FX family
inverters starting and stopping generators reliably. The plan was to go
with the Atkinson GSCM and a separate voltage controlled relay. It
appears that if the system is 48 volts, it is necessary to center tap the
battery bank for a 24 volt feed to the GSCM. This I don't want to
do.<br><br>
Is it still agreed that the FX inverters are not reliable for starting
and stopping generators? <br><br>
Has anyone used a GSCM on a 48 volt system without problems?<br><br>
Thank you,<br><br>
Drake <br><br>
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<a name="_MailAutoSig"></a>Drake Chamberlin<br>
<i>Athens Electric LLC<br>
OH License 44810<br>
CO License 3773<br>
NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer<br>
740-448-7328<br>
</i><a href="http://athens-electric.com/">http://athens-electric.com/</a>
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