EG4 6000XP strictly off grid?
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Grid bypass is a grid-tied hybrid and off grid option.
Carlitosgy6
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So if my batteries run down it will automatically change to grid?
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There are three main types of inverters:
1) grid tied - will not function without a grid.
2) off grid - creates its own grid.
3) hybrid - provides features of #1 and #2
Grid tied will deliver maximum output to the grid
Off grid inverters can be connected to grid as a load, i.e., draw from utility as a backup in some way. They can't feedback to the grid.
Hybrids have the features both grid-tie and off grid, may or may not require batteries, etc.
1) grid tied - will not function without a grid.
2) off grid - creates its own grid.
3) hybrid - provides features of #1 and #2
Grid tied will deliver maximum output to the grid
Off grid inverters can be connected to grid as a load, i.e., draw from utility as a backup in some way. They can't feedback to the grid.
Hybrids have the features both grid-tie and off grid, may or may not require batteries, etc.
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Carlitosgy6
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So this one is not a hybrid like my 6000ex?
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BentleyJ
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Yes, BUT the transfer switch in the inverter has to open first and then the inverter can start producing power so there is always a short (milliseconds) interruption of power during the transition.
Carlitosgy6
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So it will work the same as my 6000ex right?
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Neither are hybrids.
For any/all EG4 6000XP owners out there, can anyone explain the difference between ‘End User Settings’ (Section 5) and ‘Installer Serttings’ (Section 6)?
These settings overlap by ~90% so what happens if they conflict?
Do the Installer Settings define defaults that can be overwritten by different end-user settings.
Changing the End User Settings requires an ‘end-user account’ which I assume any owner can establish.
Changing the Installer Settings is limited to ‘those with installer account access’ which suggests owners will only be allowed to change those settings if they qualify for an installer account.
Is there any issue for owners to establish installer accounts and are most owners using Installer Settings to configure their 6000XPs or Installer settings.
Very confused by these two sets of largely-overlapping configuration settings and would appreciate any owners who understand how they work together and what they were intended for to explain.
These settings overlap by ~90% so what happens if they conflict?
Do the Installer Settings define defaults that can be overwritten by different end-user settings.
Changing the End User Settings requires an ‘end-user account’ which I assume any owner can establish.
Changing the Installer Settings is limited to ‘those with installer account access’ which suggests owners will only be allowed to change those settings if they qualify for an installer account.
Is there any issue for owners to establish installer accounts and are most owners using Installer Settings to configure their 6000XPs or Installer settings.
Very confused by these two sets of largely-overlapping configuration settings and would appreciate any owners who understand how they work together and what they were intended for to explain.
AC First settings within End User Application Setting (Section 5.1) as well as Installer Application Setting (Section 6.2).
It is clear that AC First start and end times dictate when the inverter should be switched to Bypass (grid power).
As I just posted, it is not at all clear to me what happens when the End User Settings and Installer settings for these two overlapping sets of identical parameters do not agree…
They are both off grid inverters, and should operate about the same.
The XP is high frequency, and will use less power in self-consumption.
The EX is low frequency, and handles large motor start loads better, but has a higher self-consumption draw.
My 6000EX system is strictly off grid, so I don't know about transfer time for charging.
I use a Chargeverter and generator if the PV is not enough.
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