Hello,
I have a AC coupled system, Radian8048A (48v) with 8 batteries connected in an IBR. We have never had a power outage in our area since installed. I've checked them periodically for SOC and they have always been fine.
This afternoon I noticed my Mate3 was off, went to check it out and the batteries were at 11V.
I have no idea how this happened, more bad luck. There was no data logging going on.
Thoughts on how to get these batteries charged back up?
Mike
Outback RE200's DEAD
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SandyP
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Re: Outback RE200's DEAD
How did you check the batteries?mrobinson wrote:... I've checked them periodically for SOC and they have always been fine.
SOC is an only an estimate of the charge level and if based off the FNDC can be wrong.
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Re: Outback RE200's DEAD
Multimeter
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SandyP
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Mate2
Outback FM60 MPPT (max output lowered to 55amps)
12 x 2V Hoppecke GEL 660 Ah C100 - 24V System
Outback VFX3024 Inverter/Charger
Victron BMV-602s
Honda 5.5kW Genset - Location: Victoria, Australia
Re: Outback RE200's DEAD
Unfortunately a multimeter will not be accurate but may give you a guide if you isolate the battery bank and allow it to "rest" for at least 12 hours.mrobinson wrote:Multimeter
Regards getting the batteries charged up, I hope someone else can provide you with some input as I am sure it has been mentioned in other topics. I can only recommend getting a suitable external charger or somehow getting the solar charge controller (FM80) to power up by getting more than 10V to its battery/output terminals then "the LCD should be on, and once solar is available it should start it normal wake-up."?