Is a Conext XW+ a drop in replacement for an older Xantrex XW?

twistedtree
twistedtree Solar Expert Posts: 135 ✭✭✭
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My 10 year old XW6048 failed with an F69 (can't sync) error.  It's a single system, no grid, so nothing to sync to.  I'm trying to confirm that a Conext XW+ 5548 is physically a drop in replacement with the XW breaker box and conduit boxes, and that the XW+ is compatible with all my other XW gear (SCP, AGS, MPPT60, Combox).

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  • Dave Angelini
    Dave Angelini Solar Expert Posts: 6,894 ✭✭✭✭✭✭
    #2
    Definitely! Yes!  Is it inverting still?
    "we go where power lines don't" Sierra Nevada mountain area
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  • twistedtree
    twistedtree Solar Expert Posts: 135 ✭✭✭
    #3
    No, it's not inverting. There is no power on the campus either. Deadninverter, I'm afraid
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  • Dave Angelini
    Dave Angelini Solar Expert Posts: 6,894 ✭✭✭✭✭✭
    #4
    Ouch!  You have surge protection? I like your plan, buy a 5548+ and get that one repaired for a spare or sell it.
    Where or what is "the campus"?
    "we go where power lines don't" Sierra Nevada mountain area
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  • twistedtree
    twistedtree Solar Expert Posts: 135 ✭✭✭
    #5
    Campus is xanbus after autocorrect get through with it
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  • Dave Angelini
    Dave Angelini Solar Expert Posts: 6,894 ✭✭✭✭✭✭
    #6
    A defect in the Inverter will take down xanbus as it is the source unless the mppt-80's are used. Good Luck!
    "we go where power lines don't" Sierra Nevada mountain area
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  • twistedtree
    twistedtree Solar Expert Posts: 135 ✭✭✭
    #7
    I picked up a new XW+6848 this afternoon and got it installed.  We are now back in the 20th century.  I picked the 68 over the 55 not because I need more power (I don't), but I definitely want more charge current, and the 6848 gives me 140A vs 100A from the old 6048.

    I'll probably try to fix the 6048 and keep it as a spare, or use it somewhere else.

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