Hi Ron,
Almost for sure its the genny. What type and when was it last
serviced and how many hours does it have?
if the voltage is going all over the place really quickly then its not
connecting to the inverter at all.
So here is a test that might help. Turn on a resistive load such as a
floor heater ( size depends on the generator) to lock in the voltage.
At this point if the voltage is constant, then the inverter might
connect.
If this works, then the problem is most likely the genny, which case
its needs some work.
jay
peltz power
On Dec 26, 2008, at 8:43 PM, R Young wrote:
I'm having a problem with an Outback VFX3524 inverter installed on
an E-panel in a remote off-grid location. Voltage at the inverter
input terminals is fluctuating between 110 & 140+ volts
continuously. AC in will not connect so batteries can't charge.
Output voltage measured at the inverter output terminals is steady
at 122v. When all household loads are turned off the input terminal
voltage stabilizes but AC In still does not connect.
Generator does not seem to be at fault as output measured at the
gen. is stable even under load. System was working for about 1 1/2
years but under new ownership has been badly monitored and batteries
have become totally discharged.
I'm trying to determine if this is a circuit board problem so I can
perform a rescue mission by pulling some boards from an in-stock
inverter, Outback tech support are on holidays. Anyone had a similar
problem?
Ron Young
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