Please point out my mistakes

Zigzags · Jun 24, 2024

Please point out my mistakes in the photo I have attached. Just wanting to correct anything before installing.
Thank you.
Here are the links to my purchases in case it helps.

Panels:

LONGi LR5-54HPB-410M 410W Monofacial, 1200mm cables - Solar Online Canada

Panel Watts: 410W Panel Type: Monofacial Black Frame, Clear Sheet

www.solaronline.ca

Inverter:

IC Series 3000-watt Inverter Charger

Go Power!'s IC Series 3000-watt Inverter Charger offers more power as an inverter, battery charger and transfer switch in one compact unit.

gopowersolar.com

Controller

60A MPPT Solar Charge Controller with Bluetooth LCD Display

This 60 Amp MPPT solar regulator adopts high quality components with maximum conversion efficiency of 98%. The MPPT battery charging can greatly increase the lifetime of your battery and has various unique functions and quite easy to use features.

ca.hqsolarpower.com

Fuses/breakers

Amazon.ca

MIDNITE SOLAR 60 Amp 240VAC Transfer Switch

www.solaronline.ca

Amazon.ca

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B0BVHJNYK3?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Batteries

LiTime 12V 200Ah Plus LiFePO4 Lithium Battery

LiTime lifepo4 battery 12v 200ah perfect for RV, trolling motor and home energy back up. 12v 200ah deep cycle battery.

ca.litime.com

Battery monitor

LiTime 500A Battery Monitor With Shunt

LiTime 500A battery monitor with shunt suitable for 8-120V, 0-9999AH battery bank. Auto-recognition for various battery types, including Li-ion, LiFePO4, Gel, AGM, and more.

ca.litime.com

Wire

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B01F32MNDG?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B01L6OU6BG?ref=ppx_pt2_mob_b_prod_image

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B07TJ3ZYQZ?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Zigzags · Jun 24, 2024

ThaiTaffy · Jun 25, 2024

Others will be much better at pointing out any finer details as I'm still very much a novice but one thing jumps out at me and that's voc with the two panels in parallel the voltage will likely be around the 30v mark, looking at the mppt SSC it only said that voc needs to be below 150v but no mention of minimum operating voltage. You might be fine but there's also a chance the controller won't work with your panels in parallel in which case you will need them configured in series

Rednecktek · Jun 25, 2024

ThaiTaffy said:
Others will be much better at pointing out any finer details as I'm still very much a novice but one thing jumps out at me and that's voc with the two panels in parallel the voltage will likely be around the 30v mark, looking at the mppt SSC it only said that voc needs to be below 150v but no mention of minimum operating voltage. You might be fine but there's also a chance the controller won't work with your panels in parallel in which case you will need them configured in series

I've got a couple of those SCC's. The minimum voltage is battery +5v for starting so there's really no minimum.

Looking at the drawing:

SCC to batteries 6AWG is fine.

Inverter to RV panel is less than 30a so 10AWG is fine.

Batteries to inverter should be 3/0 at least, preferably 4/0 if you can make it fit.

Your SCC negative and your Inverter negative need to come together BEFORE the shunt, then through the shunt to the battery. As drawn now the shunt isn't going to read any of the charging to the batteries.

Have you already purchased the parts? If not, consider the Ionic 3Kw LF AIO for $1400 canadian. It's got the SCC, shore power in, and AC out all in one unit. I used the 2Kw version for my camper and just pulled the entire converter out of the loop and replaced it with a breaker panel.

Other than that shunt placement, I fail to see any blatant issues.

Zigzags · Jun 25, 2024

Rednecktek said:
I've got a couple of those SCC's. The minimum voltage is battery +5v for starting so there's really no minimum.

Looking at the drawing:

SCC to batteries 6AWG is fine.

Inverter to RV panel is less than 30a so 10AWG is fine.

Batteries to inverter should be 3/0 at least, preferably 4/0 if you can make it fit.

Your SCC negative and your Inverter negative need to come together BEFORE the shunt, then through the shunt to the battery. As drawn now the shunt isn't going to read any of the charging to the batteries.

Have you already purchased the parts? If not, consider the Ionic 3Kw LF AIO for $1400 canadian. It's got the SCC, shore power in, and AC out all in one unit. I used the 2Kw version for my camper and just pulled the entire converter out of the loop and replaced it with a breaker panel.

Other than that shunt placement, I fail to see any blatant issues.

Thank you so much, I will definitely fix the shunt. I have purchased all of this already.
Stupid question but is 4/0 the same as 4awg? I hope so as I did purchase 4awg for the battery to the inverter. I just forgot to add it to the drawing

Rednecktek · Jun 25, 2024

No, 4awg is about the thickness of a Sharpie pen, 4/0 is more like a gangsters fat cigar, about triple the thickness.

Zigzags · Jun 25, 2024

Rednecktek said:
No, 4awg is about the thickness of a Sharpie pen, 4/0 is more like a gangsters fat cigar, about triple the thickness.

Okay thanks! I’ll buy some 4/0

ThaiTaffy · Jun 25, 2024

AWG 4/0 is written as AWG 0000

Zigzags · Jun 26, 2024

Rednecktek said:
I've got a couple of those SCC's. The minimum voltage is battery +5v for starting so there's really no minimum.

Looking at the drawing:

SCC to batteries 6AWG is fine.

Inverter to RV panel is less than 30a so 10AWG is fine.

Batteries to inverter should be 3/0 at least, preferably 4/0 if you can make it fit.

Your SCC negative and your Inverter negative need to come together BEFORE the shunt, then through the shunt to the battery. As drawn now the shunt isn't going to read any of the charging to the batteries.

Have you already purchased the parts? If not, consider the Ionic 3Kw LF AIO for $1400 canadian. It's got the SCC, shore power in, and AC out all in one unit. I used the 2Kw version for my camper and just pulled the entire converter out of the loop and replaced it with a breaker panel.

Other than that shunt placement, I fail to see any blatant issues.

So I made those changes and I might go with 4awg if it fits in the scc when running to the battery.
I already purchased it thinking it was the same as 4/0 to run from the inverter to the battery. “thank you for setting me straight on that”.
My only other question is:
Is my Battery disconnect fine in this picture? Can I run it on a negative line? Or should it be on a positive?

Rednecktek · Jun 27, 2024

4awg from the SCC is overkill, but if it fits and you have it, go for it.

The battery disconnect should be on the positive side.

The fuse should be 300a to the inverter.

Looking good!

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LiTime 12V 200Ah Plus LiFePO4 Lithium Battery

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