If the install has an AC bypass, he should use this to troubleshoot. Ac bypass takes the inverter/charger out of the loop. --Dave
> Have a client where I recently installed an Outback VFX3524 inverter in > June. Heâs using a Honda generator and has recently started having > issues. He has been complaining that the inverter seems to be running hot > but I believe this is because he doesnât have good ventilation around > it. He is probably also running high on the loads. He doesnât have a > Mate so canât identify the error. He is in a remote location and I am > currently unable to travel due to fire restrictions in my area (major BC > wildfires). > > Here is his recent email: > -Seems the inverter is recognizing the power in as an issue, and throwing > an error. > -My existing 5000 Honda generator has been online with the unit since you > installed it. > -The last few days, when there is very little load, or the unit goes to > float, the generator goes into a high rpm. > -My existing 5000 Honda crapped out on me this morning, and holds a low > rpm, not putting out much power. Will run a tool, but still wonât hold > a higher rpm. > -I borrowed an identical 5000 Honda generator, and it seemed to be doing > fine for about 1.5 hours. > -Now itâs doing the same thing as the other generator. The inverter > system throws an error, the generator is taken offline, and the generator > rpm go up. > -If I manually manipulate the throttle not he generator lower, then the > inverter re-engages. > > What the heck could this be? I donât want to fry the borrowed > generator, but we canât systematically bypass the inverter, and the > house requires the power. > > Ron Young > earthRight - Solareagle > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance > > List Address: [email protected] > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.html > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org > > Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail [email protected] text 209 813 0060 _______________________________________________ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: [email protected] Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.html List rules & etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
