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(@srafter2)
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I have a Flexboss21 and dry contacts are metnioned in the manual.  However I can't find any referencon how to program them.  Is it possible to use the dry contact on the flexboss as a generator start signal


   
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(@lyrawinslow)
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Yes, — but only if the device actually supports that function. If the manual mentions dry contacts but doesn’t explain how to program them, it’s possible the feature is there but not enabled by default. I’d suggest checking any advanced settings.


   
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Joel Brodeur
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My understand (and I could be wrong) is that you need a grid boss paired with the Flexboss to get gen functionality.

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EG4 Eric
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As Joel mentioned, you would need the GridBoss in order to use a generator, as the FlexBoss was designed to work alongside the GridBoss. The FlexBoss itself does not have a dedicated generator input.

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(@srafter2)
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well what are the dry contacts for.  Please do not get hung up on the generator.  How about an external fan at certain voltages or while charging?

I would just like to know if those dry contacts are usable or not.


   
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EG4 Eric
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@srafter2 
NO1 and NC1 will work with a generator only when the Micro Grid setting enabled. 


   
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(@srafter2)
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Microgrid is enabled. But the only action in the app that changes the contacts state is the “ generator exercise “ button. What other parameters are available or necessary to change the state of the dry contacts?


   
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EG4 Eric
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You would need to go to the working mode tab in the settings and set the Micro-Grid parameters

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