I have a Xantrex 2000 inverter and battery monitor panel. For the last couple of years, the "Inverter On" soft switch on my touch panel no longer works when I press it to turn the inverter "on"; however, if I pull up the settee cushions--so I can get access to the actual inverter box--I can turn the inverter on by pressing the inverter button on the metal box. The inverter switch on the panel allows me to turn the inverter "off" by pressing it--just not "on." Has anyone else had this problem? I've been wondering about installing in a "bypass switch" of some sort to turn the inverter "on" but would like to hear from my fellow 34 sailors if you think it will work or if it's a lame idea. Any suggestions?
It's a hassle to take the settee cushions off just to use the inverter to fire up the microwave or watch TV.
Thanks
Chuck Philips
Forever Young, C-34 Mk II #1725
Check, it might prove difficult at best. IIRC, the functions from the panel to the I/C are carried in the telephone wire connector. Have you tried unplugging and plugging the phone line at each end? Consider a new phone line?
Stu.
Thanks, I haven't tried testing a new wire. I had an electrician out a few years ago when it first started acting up and he attached a different panel to test it and the inverter would turn on and off with the other panel. Unfortunately, that panel didn't have any of the other monitoring functions so I was not interested in purchasing it. I'll try switching phone wires, though I am not real hopeful that will make the difference...can't hurt to try it though.
Chuck : I've sent an item back to Xantrex for repair in the past. Thry gave me a quick turnaround.
So If a new wire doesn't solve the problem - that may be the solution. Sending the battery panel back won't put you out of business, but it'll make life alot easier!
A thought