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Using A Generator As Source Power
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Using A Generator As Source
Power
The XPLORE Charger can be run from a regular AC (mains)
power source or from an alternate AC power source such as a
generator. Refer to
Specifications on page 53 for AC input current
draw to determine the size of generator you need. Many
generators provide output voltage that is modified sine wave or
modified square wave rather than the true sine wave that the
power utility provides.
If a generator needs to run on full load capacity to supply charging
current to the battery via the battery charger, its output frequency
and amplitude may become unstable. This scenario can cause the
battery charger to shutdown. Adjusting the Maximum Charging
Current setting can help avoid this scenario (using the optional
Xantrex App).
The XPLORE Charger may be used with modified sine wave
generators but its lifetime may be reduced somewhat depending
on the severity of any peak voltage overshoots and the severity of
waveshape rise times.