Do you mean the literal connections on the batteries or some way that I have things hooked together?That phrase is a classic bad connection symptom. I’m not convinced it’s the batteries.
Do you mean the literal connections on the batteries or some way that I have things hooked together?That phrase is a classic bad connection symptom. I’m not convinced it’s the batteries.
Maybe. Or even inside the batteries is possible. I’m not saying that’s your problem but it’s worth evaluating before you start chasing your tail. It’s only a short leap from chasing one’s tail to chasing hubcaps and streaking in front of the town hall.Do you mean the literal connections on the batteries or some way that I have things hooked together?
You not using that output is why you have been able to drain your batteries so low, your CC has the ability to fix this but it's ut to you to use the functionality.So, your diagram is connecting to the "load" inputs on the SCC. Is that what you intended? I have never used the load outputs on a SCC.
Seems like connecting the inverter to the load port is a bad idea though. I'm not sure if powering the Inkbird from the load port and then also having the Inkbird connected to the inverter to power it on is a mistake. To be honest, I've never used the load ports. I programmed the MT50 remote monitor to cut off 10.8 as per the battery specs so I guess it did what it was supposed to do. I'm worried I have something hooked up wrong for it to have drained so badly in one day.You not using that output is why you have been able to drain your batteries so low, your CC has the ability to fix this but it's ut to you to use the functionality.
Actually I just looked up your manual (I'm assuming it's a Tracer4215BN or very similar) and it appears that unlike the other Tracers, your model actually provides power from the load port, not a dry contact as all the older epevers (and most everyone else does).
For this reason I'd ament the drawing to be this:
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Note that this still doesn't solve the root of your issues, it's just a nice way to wire it up so that you get some levels of protection against driving the inverter right down to where the battery BMS cuts out...
From what I presume to be your manual:
"Battery Over discharge [protection]: When battery voltage reach to the voltage set point of Low Voltage Disconnect Voltage, the controller will stop discharging the battery to protect the battery over discharged to break down. "
oh gotchaThe load I'm suggesting you run on the port is the current draw to run the inkbird. It can be fused at least than one amp because it's only enough power to run the pic processor, drive a tiny relay and power the 7-segment displays.
The inverter is simply told to turn itself on and off by the inkbird. The inkbird IS NOT powering the inverter.
But when the CDC cuts off the courtesy power the inkbird shuts down and once off it cannot hold the inverter on anymore so that shuts down too.
Check your settings in your manual. Your CC is fancier than the older tracers and you can tell it to drive that port under different conditions.For some reason, my load port is not putting out anything. I have checked the mt50 parameters and it says the load is on. Anyone know why that might be?
Hi again,Check your settings in your manual. Your CC is fancier than the older tracers and you can tell it to drive that port under different conditions.
It is set as “user” with all of the settings in the photo attached.Your response from the manufacturer (post 70) suggests that you have a CC that doesn't support lifepo4 natively and they suggest you manually set all of the parameters under the "user" configuration menus.
So what battery type do you have it set for and what settings did you select under that battery type?
Showing the battery at 14.1V with an icon saying it's almost empty leads me to believe your configuration doesn't match your battery size or chemistry.
That said, I use the tracer AN series which deals with LiFePO4 natively so I've never dealt with that stuff. The AN's I have used have all had several LiFePO4 drop down options and I choose the 4s or 8s depending on which system I'm on, one of my 12V systems or my 24V system.
Perhaps someone else can comment more specifically about your BN controller if your user settings review doesn't crack the case right off the bat.
It is set as “user” with all of the settings in the photo attached.
I’m no lithium expert but should not 14.6 be the max allowed period? Not 15V overvoltage disconnect?what settings did you select under that battery type?
Showing the battery at 14.1V with an icon saying it's almost empty leads me to believe your configuration doesn't match your battery size or chemistry