Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA Arc-Fault

2016-11-14 Thread jerrysgarage01
DaveDid you make your MC Cables, are there any jumpers used, l have seen crimped terminals cause faults and over time will overheat and fail open. Just a thought.Jerry Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: Matthew Sirum

Re: [RE-wrenches] Firmware, Firmware, Firmaware was Outback Programming Ghost

2016-11-14 Thread Chris Schaefer
Lones, Ok, so my question is if we save the original user settings to one SD card and then format a separate SD card with the new firmware and install. Once the new firmware is installed can we put the original SD card in and upload all of our user settings. Or do we have to manually input all the

Re: [RE-wrenches] Advanced Energy MM 5 inverter

2016-11-14 Thread Brian Teitelbaum
Hola Marco, Advanced Energy was purchased by Beacon Power way back when, so you might contact them to see if they have a manual. If you Google “Beacon Power M5 inverter” you can find a spec sheet, but I didn’t see the manual anywhere. Brian Brian Teitelbaum Applications Engineer AEE

[RE-wrenches] Advanced Energy MM 5 inverter

2016-11-14 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Hola Wrenches, I'm in search of a spec sheet and manual for a 2002 vintage Advanced Energy Multi-Mode 5 kW inverter. Looked on-line to no avail. Please send to me off-line if you have these docs. Mahalo, marco provision_highres_solar_logo2 with C-26351 Marco Mangelsdorf,

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ring Connectors

2016-11-14 Thread toddcory
this might be unnecessary/ old school, but after i crimp i solder too (oxidation happens). todd On Monday, November 14, 2016 1:16pm, "Ray Walters" said: Here's the lug you would use for the inverter and batteries [

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ring Connectors

2016-11-14 Thread Ray Walters
Here's the lug you would use for the inverter and batteries https://www.delcity.net/store/Straight-Tinned-Copper-Lugs/p_810763.h_796015.t_1 It doesn't say here, but on the bag I got, it specifically is listed for fine strand cables too. I have 3 crimpers that I use: one like Allan's for the

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ring Connectors

2016-11-14 Thread Glenn Burt
Panduit ring tongue terminals and a Panduit full cycle ratcheting crimp tool. Glenn -Original Message- From: "Will White" Sent: ‎11/‎14/‎2016 12:34 To: "RE-wrenches" Subject: [RE-wrenches] Ring Connectors Hey Wrenches, I'm

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ring Connectors

2016-11-14 Thread Allan Sindelar
Will, 1/4" ring by whatever size wire you choose. Del City is a good source - www.delcity.net. #153145 is 1/4"/#10AWG; #254145 is same for #8 and #255145 for #6. Standard indent crimper for non-insulated terminals, not the automotive type. Mine is a Klein. Allan *Allan Sindelar*

[RE-wrenches] Ring Connectors

2016-11-14 Thread Will White
Hey Wrenches, I'm doing an upgrade to an Outback VFX series off-grid system with the flexware boxes. What type/brand of ring connectors and crimpers do you all use for the DC breakers with the post terminals? Thanks, Will ___ List sponsored by Redwood

Re: [RE-wrenches] Firmware, Firmware, Firmaware was Outback Programming Ghost

2016-11-14 Thread Lones Tuss
Hello All The legacy Mate(2) and legacy FX inverters did require the units to be sent to OutBack to be updated. The Mate3 and the FXRA inverters can all be updated in the field. The newest revisions of software are available on the OutBack website.

[RE-wrenches] SMA Arc-Fault

2016-11-14 Thread Matthew Sirum
Greetings Dave, Have you considered possibly installing a hybrid type transient voltage surge suppressor (TVSS), to include filters to remove high frequency EMI/RFI? Or possible a straight line filter device? If this nuisance arc fault issue is still occurring and it may be related to an AC

Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA Arc-Fault

2016-11-14 Thread Chris Mason
You can use a Fluke 435 series, it will reveal any harmonics and record the energy levels for each harmonic. It has a scope feature. You can rent one pretty cheaply and record 24 hours of data. I can send you a sample report from mine if you want. On Sun, Nov 13, 2016 at 9:36 PM, Dave Tedeyan