Re: [RE-wrenches] Getting GFDI Open Message When It's Not

2008-09-22 Thread design
I have also seen this GFDI OPEN message on a few SB3000US units. I have managed to get the unit to boot properly by switching it off, pulling the GFDI fuse out, slightly crimping the fuse clips to make them tighter, then putting fuse back in and switching it on. This may have actually

[RE-wrenches] MC, Tyco and Future?

2008-09-22 Thread Jeff Clearwater
Hi Folks, We are considering investing in the Rennsteig Crimper for MC type 3 4 (Solarline 1 2) and Tyco connectors that AEE sells. But, I've lost track of what the evolution is to be on quick connects with the new standards. What is the connector standard that is to be used with the

Re: [RE-wrenches] Magnum: meter won't reset; Internal Bridge error

2008-09-22 Thread boB Gudgel
boB asked: Does this customer have another charging source besides a generator, like PV? Mick says: No...that is unfortunate because the customer doesn't want to allow the generator to grind away for the additional hours required for a full recharge. boB says: That's certainly

Re: [RE-wrenches] Magnum: meter won't reset; Internal Bridge error

2008-09-22 Thread boB Gudgel
boB says: I forgot one possibly important thing !! Mick says: The battery string is 400 amp hours, which also happens to be the Magnum default. This setting pre-disposes the Magnum charger for a 120 minute absorption period before shifting to float. 2% of 400 is only eight amps, so I'll bet the

Re: [RE-wrenches] Magnum: meter won't reset; Internal Bridge error

2008-09-22 Thread mick abraham
boB wrote: Setting the Amp-Hours to higher than 400 AH will lengthen the Absorb time. This ~might~ just be the ticket May help at least. Mick partly agrees: If we fool the Magnum system and tell it that the battery is 800 amp hours, the absorption charge would continue for up to 180 minutes