I'm having some serious issues with my off-grid Outback system. A few days ago, I started losing power in the house. Basically, only a few lights and the tv still worked, while all other things did not. I checked the batteries (great SG) and circuit breakers. No issues. I ended up flipping the two inverter switches ON and OFF, and that rebooted the system, restoring power. However, I ended up calling Outback and they recommended that I update the firmware, which I did.
The issue came up a few days later. Again, very little power in the house. Just a few lights. No Error messages on the Mate3. I did notice that the Slave Inverter's Status Light is NOT lighting up. And the AC OUT light is very faint.
Called Outback and they recommended that I reset the inverters using the Mate3. While doing this there was a loud pop from the Charge Controller, with a few sparks inside. The Ground Fault switch was triggered, and now the Charge Controller and the Mate3 are both dark/dead (i.e. nothing on their displays).
System:
Installed 1 year ago
12 270w Panels
8 Rolls-Surrette S550 (428AH/48 Volts)
OutbackFlexPower Two (FXR 3046As) with one FM80 CC
HUB 10 / MATE 3
I'm waiting on both Outback and my solar technician to call back, but wanted to submit this issue to you all, to see if there's any feedback/ideas.
The issue came up a few days later. Again, very little power in the house. Just a few lights. No Error messages on the Mate3. I did notice that the Slave Inverter's Status Light is NOT lighting up. And the AC OUT light is very faint.
Called Outback and they recommended that I reset the inverters using the Mate3. While doing this there was a loud pop from the Charge Controller, with a few sparks inside. The Ground Fault switch was triggered, and now the Charge Controller and the Mate3 are both dark/dead (i.e. nothing on their displays).
System:
Installed 1 year ago
12 270w Panels
8 Rolls-Surrette S550 (428AH/48 Volts)
OutbackFlexPower Two (FXR 3046As) with one FM80 CC
HUB 10 / MATE 3
I'm waiting on both Outback and my solar technician to call back, but wanted to submit this issue to you all, to see if there's any feedback/ideas.
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