Outback Power Systems GS8048 manual Sell Status Messages, Sell Status Definition

Troubleshooting

Sell Status

Sell Status messages describe conditions relating to the inverter’s grid-interactive mode. This screen is viewed using the MATE3 Home screen’s soft keys. (See the MATE3 manual for more instructions.) One or more messages will display Y (yes). If a message says N (no), it is not the cause of the disconnect.

If the inverter has stopped selling or charging unexpectedly, this screen may identify the reason. More often these messages are used by a normally functioning inverter to identify external conditions that are preventing selling or charging. (If nothing has stopped, the messages will indicate that as well.)

The acceptable limits for AC source voltage and frequency are displayed on page 47. If the AC source exceeds these limits, the inverter will stop selling and display the appropriate code. After the source returns to the acceptable range, the screen will begin a 5-minute timer. When the timer expires, the inverter will begin selling power again.

If the AC source is unstable, it may become unacceptable before the timer expires. This may cause the timer to continually reset. It is possible for brief fluctuations to occur that are too fast to be seen on a DVM. If this happens, the appropriate message will still appear on the system display for a short time to help troubleshoot the problem.

Additionally, undersized wires or bad connections can result in local voltage problems. If a Voltage Too Low or Voltage Too High message is accompanied by voltage changes that do not appear at the main utility connection, check the wiring.

Table 6	Sell Status Messages
Sell Status	Definition
Selling Disabled	The Grid-Tie Enable command has been set to N (no).
Qualifying Grid	All utility grid conditions are acceptable. The inverter is running
	a 5-minute test during which it confirms the grid quality. The
	timer is shown on the screen. At the end of that time, the
	inverter may be ready to sell.
Frequency Too Low	The utility grid’s AC frequency is below the acceptable range for
	selling. (See page 47.)
Frequency Too High	The utility grid’s AC frequency is above the acceptable range for
	selling. (See page 47.)
Voltage Too Low	The utility grid’s AC voltage is below the acceptable range for
	selling. (See page 47.)
Voltage Too High	The utility grid’s AC voltage is above the acceptable range for
	selling. (See page 47.)
Battery < Target	The battery voltage is below the target voltage for that stage
	(Float, Selling, etc.). No excess energy is available to sell.

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