[RE-wrenches] VFX produces no output with no error

[Kent Osterberg]

Hugh,

I've seen these symptoms before. The problem was a failed output relay 
on the ac board.

Kent Osterberg
Blue Mountain Solar


On 3/9/2020 9:25 AM, Hugh Piggott wrote:
> Hi Wrenches,
>
> I wonder if anyone can tell me what is happening here?
>
> I have an Outback VFX that I used for my own home from 2006-2018. 
>  It’s a 50Hz 240V unit, but similar otherwise to any other 48V VFX. 
>  It was working well when disconnected.  I needed to replace the 
> inverter system for other reasons.
>
> I installed this for a neighbour recently on his 48V system, and it 
> apparently worked when I left the building.
>
> Now it’s not working.  When “off” it shows a warning for temperatures 
> sensor - fair enough I did not install one.  Maybe when it gets 
> connected to a generator it will be found a sensor.  This is the only 
> error or fault with a yes.
>
> When “on” it makes a reassuring buzz and both lights come up green and 
> there is no error or warning in the Mate.  Just one problem - no output.
>
> Another weird thing.  I go to the status menu and check meters 
>  STATUS/FX/METER output voltage and it says “4V”.  So it _knows_ that 
> it is not working but it appears to have no qualms or misgivings about 
> this state of affairs.  NO error, no warning, two green lights.
>
> I tried rebooting with the battery fuse.  I tried resetting to factory 
> defaults.  No joy.
>
> I suppose I will take it to pieces and try to figure out a hardware 
> failure but I wonder if anyone has seen this and can give me a clue?
>
> cheers
> Hugh
>
>
> Hugh Piggott
> Scoraig Wind Electric
> Dundonnell
> Ross shire
> IV23 2RE,  UK
> +44 77 1315 7600
> hugh at scoraigwind.co.uk <mailto:hugh at scoraigwind.co.uk>
> www.scoraigwind.co.uk <http://www.scoraigwind.co.uk/>
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