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Will this work this way | 7 comments (7 topical, editorial)

Re: Will this work this way (3.00 / 0) (#2)
by ADMIN (info74 at otherpower.com) on Sun Sep 28th, 2008 at 09:28:21 AM MST
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It's a little deceiving the way the wiring diagrams are shown in the Xantrex manuals.
A diversion load controller doesn't attach in line with the turbine DC output wires, it attaches directly to the battery bank! So it's diverting varying amounts of power right from the battery bank, not from the turbine. So unless you have a compelling reason for the C-60 to talk to the inverter and the whisper controller, it's a non-issue. All 3 components will do their jobs just fine without talking to each other at all.
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Re: Will this work this way (3.00 / 0) (#3)
by tmcmurran (t_mcmurran@yahoo.com) on Sun Sep 28th, 2008 at 11:00:19 AM MST
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Here is the little flow chart I came up with.

Since the whisper is a 3 phase with the controller holding the rectifier, I am thinking that I need to run from the Whisper to the Xantrex C60 then batteries/dump load and so on. The Whisper has a resistive dump on board, and I am trying to find out from Southwest if I can by-pass it into the Xantrex. So far rhey have been pretty quite on the question. I also sent a cc to Xantrex to see what they have to say.

I really think I have made this harder then I need to, but since I have spent the money I am pretty much stuck with it now.

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Re: Will this work this way (3.00 / 0) (#4)
by richhagen (richhagen (a t) Juno.com) on Sun Sep 28th, 2008 at 01:27:47 PM MST
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It looks like you are trying to use your C-60 as both a charge and diversion load controller at the same time. It won't do that. The output from the Whisper's controller would connect directly to the battery to charge the battery and the C-60 would be connected between the battery and the diversion load. The C-60 would be set to run as a diversion controller with the internal jumpers and potentiometers for the voltage settings. Rich
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Re: Will this work this way (3.00 / 0) (#6)
by tmcmurran (t_mcmurran@yahoo.com) on Sun Sep 28th, 2008 at 02:03:54 PM MST
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Thanks for that. Looks like I need to sit and read the manuals a little more in detail. I rather like the way the C60 acts as a controller over the Whisper. I guess we learn a little each day, and never really stop. ;)

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Re: Will this work this way (3.00 / 0) (#5)
by southpaw on Sun Sep 28th, 2008 at 01:35:12 PM MST
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I think you have the correct components but need to change the hookup to this.

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Re: Will this work this way (3.00 / 0) (#7)
by tmcmurran (t_mcmurran@yahoo.com) on Sun Sep 28th, 2008 at 02:06:05 PM MST
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This is what I first thought I needed to do. Maybe I will just pull the Powerhub out of the loop. No need for extra cable and drain. Just wish the Whisper controller was a little more user friendly.

Thanks

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