Re: [RE-wrenches] Fronius IG4000 problem

2009-04-19 Thread boB Gudgel
Mark Dickson wrote: >> the array output climbs above 3000 or so watts, we continually get a “State 108” code and shut down cycles each time a relay trips on a diversion load... Sounds to me like your diversion load may be too small and/or the grid is weak at the Fronius end. When the diversi

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fronius IG4000 problem

2009-04-19 Thread Mark Dickson
Larry, I am having a somewhat similar problem with a recently installed IG5100. I have it installed in conjunction with an Outback battery based system for AC coupling. We have it set up to divert its loads to an electric ice melter and then to a large electric heater as the battery voltages cli

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fronius IG Plus

2009-04-19 Thread Kelly Keilwitz, Whidbey Sun & Wind
Marco, Just installed a 7.5 last week, our first. We have a 10K and a 4K in the shop waiting to go up. I'm impressed with the design - it's obvious that a lot of thought went into it. And, it's so nice not to lift a lot of copper :) We'll have to stay tuned on the energy production and reliabil

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fronius IG4000 problem

2009-04-19 Thread William Miller
Larry: We've installed about 20 IG/LV series inverters. Some failures required only replacement of GF cards, most required replacement inverters. We've had several DOA when new, one was replaced by Fronius with a rebuild even when we warned in writing that we would not accept a rebuild (it h

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fronius IG4000 problem

2009-04-19 Thread Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar
William, 100% of what quantity? Are there any special conditions that may have contributed? Were they minor problems? Larry On Apr 18, 2009, at 2:04 PM, William Miller wrote: Larry: We have had an almost 100% failure rate for Fronius inverters. This is including replacing many of them

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fronius IG4000 problem

2009-04-19 Thread Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar
Mario and others, Thanks for your input. I am proposing a third Fronius for this customer and was having doubts about recommending the IG Plus after two IG4000 failures in two years. The customer is going to add data monitoring and even more PV in the future so there is some incentive to ke

Re: [RE-wrenches] panel back tedlar flaking off

2009-04-19 Thread jay peltz
Hi Joel, Thanks for the confirmation. Easier to give bad news to folks when you've got support. jay peltz power On Apr 18, 2009, at 8:52 PM, Joel Davidson wrote: The tedlar backsheet is laminated with heat and vacuum to protect the back ethylene vinyl acetate encapsulant. The eva is hydrosc

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fronius IG4000 problem

2009-04-19 Thread Mario F. Monesterio
Bill, Our experience has been good also, over 4yrs in both outdoor and indoor and super cold climate. Their service dep. Has always been prompt and willing to take care of minor stuff like replacing batteries for the personal display or being available during Saturday for special situations. I'