Ray:
I do feel your pain, especially about the price. We had proposed using two
XW Power Distribution Panel on one job and those are even more
expensive! $500.00 plus for an empty box!
Here's one specific complaint: When using Flexware, each QOU breaker needs
a separate lead to the bus for feed. Too bad we can't have a bus bar for
plug on breakers.
How are you configuring the system without an Outback AC cabinet? We used
to use standard load centers with the SW systems before the Outback BOS
arrived
(http://millersolar.com/Portfolio/Inverters/battery_iinverters/full_size_photos/3_input_sw.JPG).
This can be done with the FX inverter, but the KO is so far from the back
plane. I stopped by the Outback office years ago while in Washington and
met with Chris and boB and the boys (went to the pub with them as
well!). I emphasized that I would like to see the AC KO a standard
distance from the back plane to allow connection via standard offset to an
off-the-shelf load center. Never happened...
William Miller
At 10:23 AM 10/23/2009, you wrote:
Thanks Todd;
That was my point: I still install more Outback inverters and controllers
than anything else, its just frustrating to see a product line supposedly
move forward, when in reality it's harder to use.
I understand William's points as well, if we're doing a multiple inverter
system were still using Flex ware, it just should work better than that,
and cost less. It won't be long before another manu picks this up and
gives us what we need. I have two power boards being built side by side,
both dual Outback inverter systems, but one were NOT doing the AC with
Fware, and its going faster, and will be 100s of $$ cheaper.
Ray
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