I saw the video uploaded for Victron inverters, I assume that the updated protocol will work with sol-ark as well.
However, I didn’t see the new firmware uploaded to the Eg4 electronics website. The firmware here is still the one from 2022-08-24. https://eg4electronics.com/downloads/
Is there...
Thank you for the detailed explanation.
I forgot about inline fuses, I was going to go with PV fuse holders but the inline ones will definitely cut down on wiring costs by a significant amount by fusing and parallel-ing the strings near the panels.
thus at 450V, the MPPT RS would technically...
How did you come up with using thirty-six 405W panel configured as 4s9p for the 250/100?
ahh yes the RS 450/100 has 2 trackers, so 8s2p per input with 2 inputs would be 32 panels. thanks for catching my mistake. so the potential panel count per controller is relatively the same based on their...
I'm a total noob, and would appreciate any comments on this.
I am figuring out which charge controller to use and came across these two from Victron.
Smartsolar MPPT RS 450/100 versus Smartsolar MPPT 250/100 Tr. (both spec sheets are attached below)
For example when I use the Victron MPPT...
6x EG4 Lifepower4 48v 100ah batteries with server rack and wheels. Will also come with the cable to communicate with the packs via USB to a PC, and everything else that they come with from signature solar.
I paid about 9,500 + shipping, so <10,000 total, received about 2 weeks ago.
Asking...
thanks for the responses.
1. I'm looking into the MRBF fuses just because they seem much simpler to mount (straight to the terminal post) and cheaper than t-class fuses. Yes, you're right on the 150a fuse.
2. ya, if everything before and after the shunt is fused, it seems redundant.
3. I'm...
FYI, I emailed signature solar about this today regarding if the new LL V2 can act as a master to the "normal" EG4 Lifepower4's and here is the response:
sad that I didn't realize this until I got my shipment. looks like I'll have to go another route...anyone need batteries?
Thanks everyone in advance for your comments and help. I've learned a lot by reading the forum.
I'm trying to go off grid with generator backup, and have grid access for a secondary backup.
I would like to reserve space for future battery banks.
So far this is my battery to solar charge...