Hello Ray,
Thank you for the quick reply. You are right. It's time to move on from the
Pulse stuff. I will recommend this solution to my customer. I did something
similar to my Trace system when I replaced the C40 that came with the Trace
Modular Cabinet with an externally mounted Outback MX60, but I did not
rewire the array.
Best regards,
Joel Davidson
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ray Walters" <[email protected]>
To: "RE-wrenches" <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, November 07, 2011 10:16 AM
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Faulty PM-60 circuit board
Today's controllers are so much better both in terms of battery
management, and power efficiency, that I replace the old Pulse stuff even
if they're not dead. I usually keep the PC250 as a DC load center, and pop
a new controller off the top. This is often a good time to add a few
modules to the array, and rewire the existing array to higher voltage.
This allows the existing home run wiring to be reused, even with the
additional modules. I've found that if the original array wiring was good,
that it takes very little work to jump up the voltage. Definitely don't
need to redo every connection.
People are used to upgrading to better electronics: who still uses their
computer, modem, or cell phone from 10 years ago?
Today's controllers will pay for themselves in extended battery life
alone.
Ray
On 11/5/2011 6:50 PM, Joel Davidson wrote:
Wrenches,
My customer has a circa 2001 Pulse PC250 with a faulty PM-60 circuit
board TC-750, REV D2 (the microprocessor U1 has v2.5 and v1.01 written
on a label on it). Does anyone repair or have replacements for PC250
PM-60 circuit boards? If not, what do you recommend? Thank you in advance
for your help.
Joel Davidson
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