Also check bonding and ground loops (e.g. genny neutral bonded and also bonded at main panel). This can cause voltage to bounce around and the inverter won't sync.
*Eric Smiley,* Project Manager e...@vecoop.ca T: 250.703.6004 <+12507036004> T: 888.386.0116 <+18883860116> *VIRIDIANENERGY.CA <https://viridianenergy.ca/>* * <https://viridianenergy.ca/>* On Mon, 25 Jul 2022 at 11:32, Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > Hi Chris, > > Might sound simple, but I always start by verifying that the generator is > NOT in Eco-mode and that it is correctly set to the desired voltage output > (seems like in this case that would be 120/240VAC). If those check out, > verify that the cord is properly made up and correctly seated in the unit. > If all these things check out, monitor voltage and frequency for highs and > lows. Cross reference with parameters set on inverter/charger. > > Kindly, > > Chris > > On Mon, Jul 25, 2022 at 2:08 PM Chris Daum via RE-wrenches < > re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > >> Hi folks, I’m trying to help a fellow with two Magnum Systems; one of >> them will accept his Honda EG5000CL gen set, the other will not. >> >> After running for a bout 10~15 minutes the circuit breaker pops on the >> BMK. He will be rebooting his BMK this evening in the first attempt at >> getting his system back up. He has been powering this system with a >> Predator 3500w Gen set, along with his solar array. >> >> The system will not accept the Honda. Any ideas of clues to check out? >> >> >> >> Sincerely, >> >> >> >> Chris Daum >> >> Oasis Montana Inc. >> >> 406-777-4321 >> >> www.oasismontana.com >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> List sponsored by Redwood Alliance >> >> Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org >> >> List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org >> >> Change listserver email address & settings: >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the >> other: >> https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> List rules & etiquette: >> http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >> >> Check out or update participant bios: >> http://www.members.re-wrenches.org >> >> -- > Chris Sparadeo > > > C_802-369-4458 > H_802-728-3059 > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance > > Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org > > List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the > other: > https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > http://www.members.re-wrenches.org > >
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