If it's not in search mode, then it sounds like the relay it failing. The SW5548 has two relays, on for grid and one for gen,
Does the delay happen using Grid and the Generator? Steve Higgins Technical Services Manager M: +1.206.790.5840 F: +1.902.597.8447 Surrette Battery Company Exclusive manufacturer of [cid:rollsa04f24]<http://www.rollsbattery.com> From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of SunHarvest Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2013 11:28 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] Trace 2548 intermittent power problem...55 not 25 I was looking at a scratch pad note where I wrote 25 instead of 55...Yes, it is a SW5548. Definitely not set to "Search"...it's in "On" mode. I've checked error codes. No "Yes" messages. I am wondering about a firmware upgrade although I have serious doubt that will clear up the problem. I guess I will try the swap and see if that does the trick. On the genny, I try to stay away from genset service but I can definitely check some of the more simple items like check oil & coolant. Thanks guys. ----- Original Message ----- From: Allan Sindelar<mailto:al...@positiveenergysolar.com> To: RE-wrenches<mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2013 10:36 AM Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Trace 2548 intermittent power problem Eric, A Trace 2548 with automatic generator start? I don't believe there ever was such a thing. I suspect that you're referring to either a SW4048 or SW5548. If so, your first step is to check the error codes, some of which are found in Menu Heading 2 (for generator-related issues) and the rest in Heading 5. Any "Yes" message as you scroll through them is a good hint. This inverter is at least 13 years in service, likely more. Sounds like a pre-GTI Y2K system. The units are remarkably robust and reliable, but it may well have a glitch in the firmware or voltage/frequency sensors. The extra inverter is your ace in the hole, once you determine what the issue is. Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com<mailto:al...@positiveenergysolar.com> NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional New Mexico EE98J Journeyman Electrician Founder, Positive Energy, Inc. A Certified B CorporationTM 3209 Richards Lane Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507 505 424-1112 office 780-2738 cell www.positiveenergysolar.com<http://www.positiveenergysolar.com/> On 10/17/2013 10:41 AM, SunHarvest wrote: I have encountered a Trace 2548 in seemingly good working condition. I was called out to troubleshoot a Grid-tied, battery back-up system with the following problem: - Upon loss of grid power there is about a 5 second lapse (no power to house) before the BB system engages. Power to the critical loads panel from the Trace is restored after the 5 second lapse. - After another 5 seconds the Trace will disconnect power to the loads. This on-off cycle continues until grid power is restored. After checking voltage & S.G. values, I determined that the 11 year old batteries needed to be replaced and I assumed this was the cause of the Trace on-off cycling. I also found that half of his PV array had bad BP modules. BP replaced all of the modules under somewhat of a warranty. So, new modules, new batteries, and a new Outback FM60 charge controller. After all upgrades I ran through a simulated power outage again and the intermittent power problem persists! He also has gen support enabled - connection to an Onan "RV Genset BGE NHE (??) - and when I start the genny from the inverter, by selecting "On" not "Auto", the genset fires right up but only stays on for about 30 seconds before it too shuts off and enters a cycling between auto-starting from the inverter and shutting down. This behavior is beyond me. So, I'm seeking help from the pros. Anyone know what's going on here? The customer has another Trace 2548, unused, sitting in a box. So, if I needed to I could swap out the inverter and see if that makes a difference...? 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