Using A Generator As Source Power - Xantrex XPLORE 120/12 Owner's Manual

Using A Generator As Source Power

Using A Generator As Source
Power
The XPLORE Charger can be run from a regular AC power source
or from an alternate AC power source such as a generator. Refer
to AC Input 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.
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