Magnum Energy - sourcing parts

[blevac]

Hi there,

Apologies if this is in the wrong section, I couldn't find anything on search and Magnum doesn't have any forums that I could find.

With the announcement that Magnum is shutting down, I would like to try to source some spares for my system. Over the years I have picked up 2 used non-functioning MS-4024PAE inverters and repaired one which I am now adding to my system in parallel mode. My third inverter has an issue with the control board but everything else is functioning. So in essence I have backup parts for everything except a control board.

I have tried to contact Magnum sales multiple times but they never return my calls. I have tried a number of online resellers but none have the board in stock (TCB-MS4024PAE) and are no longer able to order anything. Does anyone on this forum have a suggestion as to where I could find a replacement board? Or maybe someone has an older one from a firmware upgrade they want to part with?

Or barring all of that, does anyone have access to a schematic for the Magnum Inverters? The control board is all SMD so a bit harder to repair but I am willing to go that way if needed. 

Any help is appreciated!

Bob

 

[aaapilot]

Hi there,

Apologies if this is in the wrong section, I couldn't find anything on search and Magnum doesn't have any forums that I could find.

With the announcement that Magnum is shutting down, I would like to try to source some spares for my system.

Would you mind providing the link to where you found Magnum is shutting down?  Thank you.

Dave

[blevac]

No link, I was told by 2 different Suppliers when I tried to order some Magnum parts for my parallel set up. I was told they (I guess Sensata) will continue to honor Warranties for the Magnum line but will longer produce any new products.

[Vic]

Hi there,

With the announcement that Magnum is shutting down, I would like to try to source some spares for my system.

Would you mind providing the link to where you found Magnum is shutting down?  Thank you.
Dave

The following is a snippet,  regarding Magnum,  on the NAZ Forum:

https://forum.solar-electric.com/discussion/358389/recent-post-about-magnum-from-backwoods-solar#latest

FWIW,  Good Luck!  Vic

[dapdan]

Bob,

I also got that impression from a supplier when I was sourcing parts to repair my MAES4048. I still have the inverter and am still holding out hope that I am able to get it fixed. Thing is that I changed the power board and it still not working. so I actually have two power boards and not sure if I can even get one from two and I had bought this board new for around 400 bucks. Let me know if you come across any parts for the 4048 line.

Damani

[Rob Linschoten]

I looked everywhere for an official announcement. The only thing that pops up is the Backwoods link. I have lots of neighbours with Magnums and would like to warn them  - but I would like something verifiable....

rob

[blevac]

I looked everywhere for an official announcement. The only thing that pops up is the Backwoods link. I have lots of neighbours with Magnums and would like to warn them  - but I would like something verifiable....

rob

From the Magnum Energy remote monitoring site today. I think they added this on the 31st of December. So officially one year of support left. After that....

[blevac]

Bob,

I also got that impression from a supplier when I was sourcing parts to repair my MAES4048. I still have the inverter and am still holding out hope that I am able to get it fixed. Thing is that I changed the power board and it still not working. so I actually have two power boards and not sure if I can even get one from two and I had bought this board new for around 400 bucks. Let me know if you come across any parts for the 4048 line.

Damani

What error are you getting?