EG4 LifePower Startup Procedure

I've had a ton of PM's and questions on what the start up order is for the EG4 batteries. I just wanted to let everyone know I just worked with Signature Solar to put out a new video showing the process and showing what to do if it goes wrong. I also wanted to type it out because I've seen a lot of threads where people are getting errors and as soon as I tell them the proper procedure it fixes it, so here it is:

1. Ensure that your connection between the battery and the inverter allows the electrical current to travel - ensure any breakers or switches are in the 'ON' position.
2. Turn on all the batteries, and ensure you have the correct number of batteries for your inverter and load.
3. Once batteries complete their start up procedure, ensure they are in an active status. The SOC lights should be on (with the right # of lights) and the 'RUN' light is blinking.
4. Turn on the inverters.

Let me know if I can help you in any other way!
Here's the video:

Thanks, Richard. So do I understand correctly that only one battery in your example is actually charging the capacitors for two inverters? Asked another way, does everything behave properly if you pause through the battery startup procedure before starting the next battery?

Shimmy said:

Thanks, Richard. So do I understand correctly that only one battery in your example is actually charging the capacitors for two inverters? Asked another way, does everything behave properly if you pause through the battery startup procedure before starting the next battery?

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Most of the time yes. It's right on the cusp of not handling 2 inverters of this size (within a standard deviation) so we have seen some where 1 battery won't do this for 2 at the same time.

@RichardfromEG4 or @richardfromSignatureSolar... What would be the ideal lower voltage cutoff for the 48V LifePowers? I'm doing daily deep cycle and would like to know what would be a good long term lower cutoff. I'd likely be sitting in that range for 1-3 hours a day. I guess I'd have the same question for the upper limit. I currently have it set for 57V bulk and 56.5 float. Thanks in advance!