[RE-wrenches] Radian Generator Relay

[jay]

HI Michael,

It was for 2 reasons.  If both relays are bad then yes the board needs replacing.

But also its easy to work in the radian to add a 12v relay cube to give you the dry contact you need.  

Vs going into the back of the FNDC.  And I don’t know what anyone else has heard but OB tech support told me years ago not to use the FNDC relay for AGS.
I had been using it for AGS and was having some intermittent issues. Changed it to the inverter and didn’t have any more issues.

Here is the relay that you need to make it dry contact.
https://www.allelectronics.com/item/rly-351/12vdc-spdt-40a-automotive-relay/1.html
the wiring socket is on the same page.

I prefer using this method as this relay is really cheap and easy to replace and very reliable.

jay

> On Sep 14, 2021, at 3:00 PM, Michael Morningstar <mjmorningstar at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I did not check whether or not the 12v relay was functional.
> I think I see where you are going. If the 12V relay isn’t working also, then the issue is elsewhere? Is that correct?
>  
> I did look into using the FNDC relay, however it appears that it’s control is through the FNDC menu. Things are so simple when all my client has to do to control the generator is push the GEN button and choose a mode. Searching for the FNDC menu adds a layer of complexity.
> However,
> What I’m seeing is that the board that the relay is on is part of a stack boards that costs 2K. So, it sounds like my options are to check to see if the 12v relay functions and then use that to drive a relay, or use the FNDC relay, or spend 2k for the board stack.
> 
> Michael
> 
>> On Sep 14, 2021, at 11:10 AM, Jay <jay.peltz at gmail.com <mailto:jay.peltz at gmail.com>> wrote:
>> 
>> There are two relays on that board, one dry one 12v. 
>> 
>> Aux output
>> And
>> Aux relay
>> 
>> Do both not work?
>> 
>> Jay
>> 
>>> On Sep 14, 2021, at 11:55 AM, Michael Morningstar <mjmorningstar at gmail.com <mailto:mjmorningstar at gmail.com>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Wrenches,
>>> 
>>> I’ve got a Radian 8048/Mate 3S that no longer is activating the relay responsible for generator starting. I’ve power cycled everything and updated firmware. When I attempt to start the generator via the Mate 3S, the relay does not close.
>>> 
>>> Any suggestions before I look into replacing the relay/board?
>>> 
>>> Which board do I order and what is the best source?
>>> 
>>> Many thanks,
>>> Michael
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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