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  • Post in thread: Data extraction from inverters

    I have uploaded a specific Solis version to the resources page
  • Post in thread: Solar Assistant microSD card backup strategy

    I have personally moved over to an SSD with a usb to sata adapter, much faster boots times, no SD card worries, all pi's from 3b upwards support USB booting.
  • Post in thread: Seplos CAN BUS RS485 48v 200A 8S-16S BMS

    I started work on " translating" the software, if you have a look there are two XML files called en-us and one under the agreement folder called 16s_v20 with all the weird Chinese oddness language, this is read in depending on what config file you loaded up originally. I have changed quite a...
  • Post in thread: How much faster is top balancing cells individually?

    Surely the same amount of energy has to be transferred doing 4x cells individually or 4x in parallel?
  • Post in thread: This could be interesting

    I know I have resurrected an old post here, but Silfab Canada components are predominantly made by DSM, a Dutch company who manufacturer all their back sheets,frames and wafers in China and ship to Canada for assembly, you've gone the long route to buying Chinese fabricated parts assembled in...
  • Post in thread: Seplos BMS and RS485 coms to PC

    Then your cable doesnt have the ground, I had the exact same issue even though the same cable worked ok for reading the BMS data it failed on firmware flashing. procedure is load the flash utill and firmware, open the port and then turn on the BMS
  • Post in thread: Opinion on max battery SOC and management (Solis/Pylontech)

    The pylontech have a stated usable capacity which is less than the actual cell raw capacity, this is there for longevity. I really wouldn't worry about them being at 100% for what in reality is a few hours at most.
  • Post in thread: Vevor Inverter.

    Need info on how the batteries are cabled seeing as they are different Ah, you only have a usable 3.1kWh of battery so a couple of hours at 1400 Watts plus overheads isnt far off reaching the cut off voltage of the inverter if the batteries aren't fully charged to start with.
  • Post in thread: Does it feel like there have been more reports of failure, poorly matched cells, and dissapointment in the last 3ish months?

    Apologies for my absence and resurrecting and old thread. To get everyone up to speed, of the 32x Senbury cells I purchased, 3 turned out to be faulty, incidently the three that have bloating issues all have repair tape to the blue exterior casing, the others dont. I hadn't noticed this when I...
  • Post in thread: Seplos CAN BUS RS485 48v 200A 8S-16S BMS

    The date is printed on the PCB itself, a UF4007 fast recovery diode is needed.
  • Post in thread: Solar input drops when batteries are connected.

    The load isn't important, this is a grid tie inverter, the same unit I have here, any excess from PV goes to grid so the OP doesn't have a constant load like you think. To the OP, I would double check your Modbus meter that should be installed with the CT clamp at the incoming mains supply...
  • Post in thread: Senbury LiFepo4 cells 280ah

    That is what I am trying to get out of them, I have said I am not prepared to pay for shipping on an item that was defective from new, and not just one, but two units. and its clear after searching google I am one of many many people that have had this same issue, some with huge detriment to...
  • Post in thread: Decided To Go For It - Career Change Imminent!! ?

    All the best for the future.
  • Post in thread: 'Off Grid' inverters and G99 certificates in UK

    It does happen and has in the past, G99 isn't a retrospective application, its prior approval before any kit is connected, remember the grid for all intense and purpose is a balancing act of Voltage & frequency, so the local operator knowing what is and isn't connected to sometimes aging head...
  • Post in thread: Solar panel voltage vs inverter input voltage

    You will need a charge controller in-between your inverter unless its an all in one. Most MPPT SCC have a wide operating input voltage on the PV side.
  • Post in thread: Senbury LiFepo4 cells 280ah

    I did that from the start Gazoo
  • Post in thread: Emf radiations and dirty electricity claims... solutions or ignore ?

    "https://www.shieldyourbody.com/solar-panels-emf-radiation/" That article is the biggest load of bollocks I have had the misfortune of wasting my time on, all wrapped up in the guise of selling you a book. Natural EMF is all around you every single day since your conception. utter utter tripe..
  • Post in thread: I need help.

    12.8 volts is on the low side if that's classed as fully charged.
  • Post in thread: Ah setup aili batt monitor

    You haven't stated what batteries you are using? i presume they 6v so 2s12p? if so that's 2280 ah 12x190ah
  • Post in thread: can u shrink a solar panel?

    Im confused, your second post stated you already have an all on one 12v setup oh guess that should be explained im useing a 12v all in one set up made for 12v arrays with 2 361amp hour 12 batterys to give me the bank size i want i just would just like to not pay for 6 100 watt panels when i...
  • Post in thread: Battery IR for new cells

    They are all within 0.03mv of each other according to the BMS display.
  • Post in thread: Seplos CAN BUS RS485 48v 200A 8S-16S BMS

    I have had very good support from them, as above I spoke with Link.
  • Post in thread: Data extraction from inverters

    Ive sent you a message, the pi is the standard login default pi & raspberry you will need to change this, grafana is admin & olivetti, you will also need to change these for your security
  • Post in thread: Data extraction from inverters

    SSH is enabled by default on all my images, the username is pi and the password is raspberry. I have just double checked this and it works.
  • Post in thread: What exactly on the inside of a wind turbine makes it 12v, 24v, 48v

    Unfortunately you have been done, none of these small form factor wind turbines produce anywhere near their rated output. A quick google of the TESUP 940 shows many poor reviews for their products.
  • Post in thread: Senbury LiFepo4 cells 280ah

    I have had a reply from Chargery and they asked me to run the same tests as outlined in the manual and discussed on here. Measure the resitance between balance port -9 +9 +10 +11 and so on and as confirmed before they are way out hence the weird voltage readings. They have confirmed that unit...
  • Post in thread: Getting Data DIRECTLY from a Tigo TAP - is it possible ?

    If you have an up to date modbus register for Solis/ginlong pop it on the resources section on here, will be helpful to many others.
  • Post in thread: Bought 16 EVE LF280 Batteries

    $70 per cell and $4 per KG for shipping ddp
  • Post in thread: 'Off Grid' inverters and G99 certificates in UK

    No, a smart meter isn't anything to do with the DNO application as thats down to your energy provider, as long as your main incommer, meter tails 16mm2 and upwards and fuse cutout are up to spec (80a+) you will be fine. Who's your local DNO, currently G99 take two days with UKPN under normal...
  • Post in thread: can u shrink a solar panel?

    Ive had one of these and appliance mode basically just changes the switch over speed and voltage, a bit like a UPS mine changed the voltage from 240 to 220 and the transfer speed from 20ms to 8ms 8ms was enough for my pc not to turn off when going from mains to battery.
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