Inverter problem

[kyleputzier]

I just installed an Xantrex XM1800 inverter. This inverter has a shore power cut-over when shore power is available.

Installation notes:
Boat - 1999 Chap Signature 240
Shore power is ran directly from the boats receptacle to the inverter.
The output of the inverter is connected to the wires that the shore power was originally connected to.

Problem:
When the inverter is turned off and the shore power is plugged in, the cut-over relay clicks back and forth between on and off. It cuts over to shore power for about 3 seconds and then turns itself off for about 1/2 second. It keeps repeating this forever. When the inverter is turned on and shore power is plugged in, the relay cuts over to shore power and stays that way until shore power is disconnected. This is the normal operation of the inverter. The inverter also performs normally under battery power. Shore power has been checked and is the correct 120 volts. Any or no load on the boats AC circuit has no effect on it.

I haven't had time to call Xantrex yet. I thought someone may have an idea of what is wrong.

Kyle

 

[kiddsysco]

Re: Inverter problem

I see this is a old post.. I have the same inverter on order and expect it next week. Im curious as to what the final issue/solution was.. Im afraid im going to run into the same issues.