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Warning: changing these settings will allow to feed-through current that may be of insufficient quality for the electrical requirements of your equipment. | Warning: changing these settings will allow to feed-through current that may be of insufficient quality for the electrical requirements of your equipment. | ||
- | For information on VE-Configure | + | For information on VEConfigure |
- | ====== 1. In the “Grid” tab of VE-Configure: ====== | + | ====== 1. In the “Grid” tab of VEConfigure: ====== |
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- | ====== 2. In the “General” tab of VE-Configure: ====== | + | ====== 2. In the “General” tab of VEConfigure: ====== |
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===== 2.2 AC Input Current Limit ===== | ===== 2.2 AC Input Current Limit ===== | ||
- | The charger on the Multiplus is very powerful. If you have an existing generator that is not able to supply the maximum charging current of the Multi, you will need to adjust the AC Input Current Limit in the General Tab of VE-Configure. | + | The charger on the Multiplus is very powerful. If you have an existing generator that is not able to supply the maximum charging current of the Multi, you will need to adjust the AC Input Current Limit in the General Tab of VEConfigure. |
A reasonable starting point for the AC Current input limit is 80% of the generator capacity in Watts. For example: | A reasonable starting point for the AC Current input limit is 80% of the generator capacity in Watts. For example: | ||
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This leading or lagging power factor will have the effect of demanding more kVa from the generator for the same or less DC Watts delivered to the batteries. You may need to further reduce the DC Current Limit in the Charger tab of VEConfigure if the generator continues to overload after changing this setting. | This leading or lagging power factor will have the effect of demanding more kVa from the generator for the same or less DC Watts delivered to the batteries. You may need to further reduce the DC Current Limit in the Charger tab of VEConfigure if the generator continues to overload after changing this setting. | ||
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**Important note:** | **Important note:** | ||
- | A detailed description of all settings is available in the VE-Configure | + | A detailed description of all settings is available in the VEConfigure |
- | ====== 4. In the “Inverter” tab of VE-Configure: ====== | + | ====== 4. In the “Inverter” tab of VEConfigure: ====== |
===== 4.1 PowerAssist ===== | ===== 4.1 PowerAssist ===== | ||
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Try with a different generator. | Try with a different generator. | ||
- | There can be issues with generators with Residual Current Devices (RCD' | + | As troubleshooting and correcting these faults have serious safety implications, |
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+ | There can be issues with generators with Residual Current Devices (RCD' | ||
+ | Simplify the AC wiring, With everything safely shut down and tested for voltage, disconnect the AC-Output active, neutral and earth. Direct wire in the generator connections, | ||
If there is still no connection, contact your dealer or distributor. Tell them the steps that you have taken already to attempt to get it to work and they can help from there. | If there is still no connection, contact your dealer or distributor. Tell them the steps that you have taken already to attempt to get it to work and they can help from there. |
multiplus_faq.txt · Last modified: 2023-02-16 01:50 by guy_stewart