I run my generator to charge up the batteries on cloudy days.
Generally it runs well and charges up as expected.
I’m experiencing an issue though. When the generator is running, and the AC kicks on or off, the Quattros will “click”, stop charging and then pauses for a bit before picking back up.
Is there a way to smooth out this transition? It’s causing my lights to flicker and necessitating a reset of several breakers.
Generator is a Predator 13000 set at 30a charge rate.
System Details are:
Single Phase 2 x Quattro 5k/48v
3 x EG4 Pro 14.3kw batteries (total 42.9kw)
I run two AC units, primary is 2300w, secondary 2000w. We largely depend on the primary and only run the secondary in the heat of the summer days.
“Dynamic current limiter” and “PowerAssist” should be able to take care of that.
More info on your system is welcome, the power draw of the AC, if this is all single or three phase, specs of your Quattro’s, their configuration, batteries etc.
Your question is about as informative as going to a car workshop and stating “Car runs very well overall, but sometimes not. What’s the problem?”
lol. Good point. I edited the OP.
Do I want DCL enabled? What about PowerAssist?
Googling “Predator 13000” I’m assuming this is a US 120V setup ?
Most of the world is using 230V these days, just so you know that 120V is an exception and not the rule.
And yes, you want to have DCL and PowerAssist enabled.
They’re literally made to prevent Multi/Quattro to disconnect from a generator when a high load is suddenly switched on.
You might also want to disable UPS function and maybe tweak the Transfer switch settings a bit.
OK, I just checked and both DCL and Power Assist are enabled already. Is this hard power transition just something I have to live with?