Re: [RE-wrenches] Back-up generator/inverter shut-down relay

2016-09-15 Thread Chris Mason
Ask the client if he is willing tho try the $120 experiment. If it doesn't work, I'll give you $60 for the SMM. On Sep 15, 2016 15:50, "Benn Kilburn" wrote: > A couple of wrenches have suggested the Generac SMM (link in email below) > but a call to generac resulted in them saying they only test

Re: [RE-wrenches] Back-up generator/inverter shut-down relay

2016-09-15 Thread Benn Kilburn
A couple of wrenches have suggested the Generac SMM (link in email below) but a call to generac resulted in them saying they only test it with their own generators and cannot say if it will work properly and will not offer support if connected with generators other than Generac. Have any of yo

Re: [RE-wrenches] Back-up generator/inverter shut-down relay

2016-09-09 Thread Mac Lewis
Hi Benn, I assume the transfer switch is not over by the generator. If that's the case, there are typically many ways to do it utilizing a contactors that senses the utility side of the transfer switch. You can also use the control signal that sends the signal to the generator to start. That is

Re: [RE-wrenches] Back-up generator/inverter shut-down relay

2016-09-09 Thread Tump
Wire them to the utility side of the transfer switch, Auto restart and probably manufacture recommended method of connection when used in conjunction w/ gen set. T > On Sep 8, 2016, at 1:00 PM, Benn Kilburn wrote: > > Wrenches, > We are installing 2 SolarEdge SE7600A-US inverters in a grid-tied

Re: [RE-wrenches] Back-up generator/inverter shut-down relay

2016-09-08 Thread Matthew Sirum
Greenfield, MA 01302-1227 USA phone: +1.413.773.0611 email: matthewsi...@gmail.com Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2016 11:00:09 -0600 From: Benn Kilburn To: RE-wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] Back-up generator/inverter shut-down relay Wrenches, We are installing 2 SolarEdge SE7600A-US inverters in a grid

Re: [RE-wrenches] Back-up generator/inverter shut-down relay

2016-09-08 Thread Gary Willett
--- Original message From: Benn Kilburn Date:09/08/2016 7:00 AM (GMT-10:00) To: RE-wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] Back-up generator/inverter shut-down relay Wrenches,

Re: [RE-wrenches] Back-up generator/inverter shut-down relay

2016-09-08 Thread Matthew Sherald
Generac offers a Smart Management Module. http://gens.lccdn.com/GeneracCorporate/media/Library/content/all-products/transfer-switches/residential-transfer-switches/0L1500-B-SMM-Module.pdf I used one of these at a grid-tie job where the customer was simultaneously having a Generac unit installed.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Back-up generator/inverter shut-down relay

2016-09-08 Thread Chris Mason
Generac Smart Management Module http://gens.lccdn.com/GeneracCorporate/media/Library/content/all-products/transfer-switches/residential-transfer-switches/0L1500-B-SMM-Module.pdf It will sense that the power is coming from a generator and open a contactor. You can adapt that to disconnect your solar

Re: [RE-wrenches] Back-up generator/inverter shut-down relay

2016-09-08 Thread Benn Kilburn
he Samsung Galaxy S™ III, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone > > > Original message > From: Benn Kilburn > Date:09/08/2016 7:00 AM (GMT-10:00) > To: RE-wrenches > Subject: [RE-wrenches] Back-up generator/inverter shut-down relay > > Wrenches, > We are

Re: [RE-wrenches] Back-up generator/inverter shut-down relay

2016-09-08 Thread jerrysgarage01
58 Hz then it will work Jerry Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S™ III, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Benn Kilburn Date:09/08/2016 7:00 AM (GMT-10:00) To: RE-wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] Back-up generator/inverter shut-down relay Wrenches, We are instal

[RE-wrenches] Back-up generator/inverter shut-down relay

2016-09-08 Thread Benn Kilburn
Wrenches, We are installing 2 SolarEdge SE7600A-US inverters in a grid-tied system that has a 15kw back-up generator on an auto transfer switch. The generator is located in a shed about 300' or more away and the feeders to the house are underground. Inverters are located in the house basement mech