I just installed a used solar system which included an Xantrex 2412 inverter with an Outback charge controller. The system includes about 1600 amp hours of battery capacity. Everything seemed to fine and all equipment ran ok but decided to check the voltage at an outlet inside the camp and the meter measured 96 volts. I checked the meter itself at another camp using solar etc. and their meter and minde read 106 volts so the meter must be ok. We each thought that really both readings were low but again not sure. Hoping to find someone with enough experience to provide a comment on the situation. The book suggested their could be a loose wire etc. but did not indicate what a low reading would be? I know the person I purchased this from had too small of battery bank and so was using the charger aspect quite a bit and wondering if it is possible the unit somehow is suffering damage??
Thanking in advance and best regards Hilltop
96 volts is low. 106 volts is low. You need to be about 110 to 120 volts optimum. How is your battery input? This is crucial for the inverter to output correctly. If it needs 24 volts DC in Then make sure it's 24 volts. 48 volts means 48 volts. Check the battery voltage and compare to inverter input requirements first.
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