Recent content by bri2k

I just wanted to share a quick update to this post since another member of the forum asked for an update. I'm in the middle of a move and didn't take any notes so I apologize for the lack of specifics. Anyway, I did get the SBMS and the EVO to play nice using a version of twompark's circuit. The...

I now have my own EVO 4024, batteries, and a SBMS, so I plan to start tinkering in the next few weeks. It's much easier to figure these things out when you have one you can test with. I'm sure we can figure out a way to get the two working together. I'm just hoping it doesn't get overly complicated.

Just wanted to let everyone know that I got the situation resolved. I emailed HQST directly and they got me return labels for the Renogy panels. After receiving the returned panels they sent the correct HQST panels. The boxes were pretty beat up but the panels were fine and they were the correct...

Lol. You guys are hilarious. The panels are going on a van. My understanding is that since LFP batteries can pretty much handle whatever current the panels can throw at them and they don't need an adsorption or float stage so there's no reason to mess with PWM. The DSSR20s are just acting as...

@Steve_S thanks very much for the information and the tips. Once I get the unit up and working in a test setup I'll get a rs485 adapter and start watching the traffic. Three quick questions, if you don't mind. Without giving away any info that could be a legal issue, is there a significant...

I'm starting to piece together the details of how I'm going to wire the panels on my van and I'd like to hear your thoughts. Here's what I'm looking at hardware wise: 10 x 100watt HQST panels (Panel sticker) Electrodacus BMS with 2 x DSSR20 24v LFP battery Based on my understanding of the...

I just pulled the trigger on a Samlex EVO 4024 for my van build and I'm wondering if there's any chance of getting data out of it through Modbus. @Steve_S, I read one of your posts that indicated you were working on something but you had to sign a NDA. Have you made any progress with your...

Just a quick update. I have been exchanging emails with sales@myhqsolar.com to get things straightened out. They did finally send me 10 Fedex labels to send the incorrect panels back. The panels are on their way back now. HQST did tell me that they will be able to send me the correct panels ( I...

That's what I need to find out. If the rocker switch turns everything off I'm not too worried because I would plan to use the rocker switch only to protect against low voltage. Presumably, that would only happen when there is no AC shore power available so the unit wouldn't be charging anyway...

Two questions for anyone who might have one of these inverters: Does the charger still operate if the inverter is switched off? Would someone be willing to try switching the battery selector switch between your selected battery type and "no charge" while the unit is charging? I'd like to know...

The AC SSRs are a good idea if there's no other way to control the inverter. In the case of these units, they have a rocker switch that you can place an DC SSR inline with so that solves the idle consumption issue.

Hi, I'm looking for an economical inverter-charger for my van build and i've been eyeing the SunGoldPower 3kw inverter-charger. One important factor is that I'm using an ElectroDacus BMS and I want to be able to disable the invert (Low voltage) and the charger (high voltage) independently. The...

My conversation with Renogy went about the same. Very frustrating. I find it hard to believe that HQST and Renogy are not run by the same people since the address is the same. At the very least Renogy is drop shipping for HQST and should be partially responsible for incorrect orders. Since I...

That's disappointing. Keep us posted if you're able to get things resolved or even get in touch with anyone. I started a return through Amazon but they only provided one shipping label so now I have to see if I can actually get them to contact me and sort it out.

Hi. Just wondering if you've made any progress with this setup. I'm trying to figure out if there's good alternative to the Victron and this seems like a candidate, if your system works. Thanks