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Does it matter where this 50voc panel would be placed? For example, in the middle of each 435 panel, or on the side (of each string). Maybe I'm misunderstanding, but I thought the lowest voltage wins. So if I had a 50voc panel, it would bring down by 85voc panels?

VOC is 85.6. 85.6 *3 is 256.8, greater then 250v. What if I intentionally shaded covered the bottom cells? Or put 1 panel of different size in series in the middle of the 435? Would the panel with the lowest voltage bring the others down? I know I would lose some capacity here.

Your correct. I am trying to fit more panels on one string, so I can use the other solar input on 1 inverter (and of course to buy additional panels).

The panels are SunPower 435 watts. VOC = 85.6 ISC = 6.43 4S3P would put me at 342v, way over 250v. AMPS are not problem. Inverter is rated for 18, and the most it's ever is in just under 18.

well thanks for the reply. can't believe I didn't know that. I just assumed because the breakers list voltage and apms, it was either or. Is there any type of product on the market that could do this? Or do be safe, could i just cover a couple of cells on the solar panels?

Hello all, I've got (2) MPP LV6548 inviters. These inverters can do 250v for solar input. Each inverter can do 8000 watts. I currently have 24 panels (435 watts) in 2s3p setup. 4 combiner boxes. This put's me using about 10,000 watts (out of 16,000) in peak sun. I want to find a way to...

Hello all, I would appreciate everyone's thoughts to my self made conundrum. I purchased 2 new batteries to expand by system and am having a hard time getting everything configured. I have: (2) MPP LV6548 inverters in a parallel setup. (8) 24v Ampere Time 100ah batteries in a 4s4p...

Will do. Thanks for the quick assistance.

Looks like setting 6 is "auto restart when overload occurs". That was disabled (the default). I went ahead and enabled it. Any idea what a restart consist in? Does the inverter power itself off or just reset itself internally? Thanks in advance. I would of never thought of that setting.

I have (2) LV6548 in parallel. It's finally getting warmer in Northern Michigan and I kicked on the central air and started noticing this problem. My inverters are set to Solar/Battery/Utility. I have 10,000 watts of solar and 400ah of 48v batteries. When my load is higher, I run into...

Thanks for the reply. I ended up getting this one. It was 24-Volt 5 Amp. I could not find the one you referenced (not sure what the IP22 was)? Hopefully this one works. I realize 5A vs 8A will take a bit longer to charge...

I went ahead and ordered this. Hopefully it's what I need. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TKN8KY6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks for the replies. I’m reading 0 for the voltage, unless I’m doing it wrong. Using a multimeter, V 200 setting and getting 0s. From what I’ve been reading I think your right, the BMS went into protect mode and shut the batteries down. I found the user manual. The 1st option...

Hello all, I'm having an issue with my pair of LV6548 inverters not recognizing my battery. I've got (2) 24v 100AH Ampere Time batteries (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08P6LP1J9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1). These are wired in series (to get 48V) then connected to...

Your diagram looks like 100% what my goal is. Is this diagram, it almost looks like there 3 panels? Main, Power Panel, and Barn Sub Panel correct? The device labeled power panel, is that just a super small sub panel, with room for 2 breakers? If so where, does the "main" tie into that...