6 FAQs about Using AC contactor as inverter

Can multiple inverter/Chargers be connected in parallel?

Multiple inverter/chargers can be connected in parallel to create a larger inverter/charger. When connecting a parallel system to an AC supply it matters what length and thickness the AC wires have. Unlike DC cabling, for AC cabling it is important to not make the cables too short or too thick. Do not over-dimension the AC cabling.

Can I switch a contactor to a VFD unit?

Switching the contactor over to the VFD unit is the easy part, Setting it up to reliably and correctly run the pump many not be. Yes, you can. There are digital inputs on the inverter that can be connected t external stop and start buttons. You will probably have to set parameters to enable these instead of the buttons on the front panel.

What is an example of the internal wiring of an inverter/charger?

Example of the internal wiring of an inverter/charger. In a parallel system, the AC current should be evenly distributed through all paralleled inverter/charger units. When the resistance in the cabling is very low, the small difference in contactor resistance will result in a large relative difference.

How do I charge a battery from an inverter?

There is no problem as long as the Inverter stays off, but once the inverter is turned on, the AC-DC charger will try to charge the battery from the Inverter. I have seen the solution is to put a contractor (AC relay) between the AC Panel and AC-DC charger that is switched by power coming from the Inverter.

What happens if an inverter/charger has a small resistance difference?

Each inverter/charger contains an internal AC input contactor. These contactors are not always completely identical, they can have a small difference in their internal resistance, compared to the other contactors. This small resistance difference might result in the AC current being diverted from one unit to another.

How do inverter Chargers work?

There are inverter chargers that have this functionality built in that would go between your incoming shore power and the AC panel. They automatically switch between shore and battery power, if shore is plugged in then it passes through the inverter to the panel and charges the battery automatically.

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