Yes it will increase.
EG4 6000XP Released, ordered. Let's Go!
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AZ Solar Junkie
Maricopa, AZ
Yes
I was going to go with 2 schneider xw pro's but these look pretty attractive especially considering how much less expensive they are. I want reliability (will be for my home, pole barn and work shop) and needs to have enough oomph to handle large startup loads. These are looking pretty attractive right now. Considering 3 of them for a spring solar install (located in Michigan).
zanydroid
Solar Wizard
I think if you have no problem with sourcing replacements if they die (and if you're buying 3 or 4 of these you have on-site redundancy anyway, of course if things are up on the wall connected to each other they could also all smoke each other at the same time), there's not a huge risk. Also XW Pros will likely take way more wall space.
Yeah the XW Pro's need like 8' of space at least lol (I will have a dedicated solar shed, so no big deal either way). I emailed signature solar asking them a few questions about these, so waiting to hear back to decide.
zanydroid
Solar Wizard
IIRC XW Pro also have clearance requirements in the front. We are tight up on space here in the suburbs, and it was basically impossible for me to respect.
And by replacements I don't mean the exact same one, there's going to be a wave of equipment like this. The tricky part might be to replace just one in a stack.
And by replacements I don't mean the exact same one, there's going to be a wave of equipment like this. The tricky part might be to replace just one in a stack.
42OhmsPA
What's in a title?
Will you be using the grid as backup?
If so I would lean towards the 6000XP (Lux Power) or other reliable low cost brands.
Are you planning to sell back to the grid, if connected?
If you plan to have no grid connection I would go with tried and true Schneider.
When I build my next / retirement home Schneider equipment will be at the heart and there will be no grid connection involved.
https://www.se.com/us/en/about-us/company-profile/history/schneider-electric-history.jsp 180+ years of history.
https://luxpowertek.com/ 2017
https://www.srnesolar.com/about-us/ 2008
Edit - not really relevant.
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ksmithaz1
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Had this unit been available I would have likely bought 4 of them instead of the big 18/12 unit. Mostly for the cost differential plus additional PV inputs 3x2 vs 2x4. However now that I have the big boys, the wiring simplified dramatically over the 5 smaller units I used to have, so no regrets. I'd bet a lot of this is going to get resolved with firmware updates across the board. I'd also bet the next round of hardware will be better as well. Technology is fun to watch.
ScrotpusGobbleBottom
Corn Pop was a bad dude.
So this is odd of you to say. I purchased on Nov. 8th and it was shipped on Nov. 10th. That was excellent service. I guess I was super lucky.
I looked far and wide for what password to use for the dongle and Signature! of some variation worked. Did I receive the unit from Signature? Why did I not have to put in
Do both passwords work for all units regardless of purchase place??
timselectric
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I would assume so.
Zapper77
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The code just assigns the user acount to the sellers installer account so they can assist with managing.
ScrotpusGobbleBottom
Corn Pop was a bad dude.
Oh no hah. Either way. A very nice guy from EG4 and on this forum named EG4_Jarrett helped more than I would have expected or imagined. I was astounded by his prompt responses, knowledge, and enthusiasm.
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Good morning! If you'd like to DM me your email address, I can look into getting that email resolved asap!
You DM'd me the other day asking for my email and I replied with it, still waiting to hear back from my email, thank you though!
AZ Solar Junkie
Maricopa, AZ
Just received my 6000XP today from CC (well it shipped from Signature Solar - not sure what that arrangement is). Swapped out my 3000 EHV for this one. Slogged my way through the initial setup and configuration but so far so good. Have the EG4 and SA monitoring setup and working. Have it powering various loads overnight off the batteries - refrigerator, upright freezer, computers, TV's, etc. Didn't get it setup until after dark so looking forward to seeing how the MPPT's perform tomorrow (as pathetic as the available sun is this time of year anyway).
Overall the contrast between the 3000 EHV and the 6000XP is basically no comparison. Every time I look at some new aspect it is much nicer. Even the closed loop communication with the EG4 LL V2's has more information. The 6000XP even detected how many batteries I have, the total capacity, and the battery temperature (though I've only found battery temp in SA and I still don't get information about the individual batteries - not sure if that's the temperature of the master battery or the average of all of them like the SOC %).
I still have a lot to learn about the EG4 monitoring and configuration web UI and the system overall, but so far so good. Very happy with the upgrade. ?
Overall the contrast between the 3000 EHV and the 6000XP is basically no comparison. Every time I look at some new aspect it is much nicer. Even the closed loop communication with the EG4 LL V2's has more information. The 6000XP even detected how many batteries I have, the total capacity, and the battery temperature (though I've only found battery temp in SA and I still don't get information about the individual batteries - not sure if that's the temperature of the master battery or the average of all of them like the SOC %).
I still have a lot to learn about the EG4 monitoring and configuration web UI and the system overall, but so far so good. Very happy with the upgrade. ?
rmassuser
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Four days until my 6000XP arrives. I a using this to augment the power available in my existing grid tied system with new battery, new solar.
I understand that I can hook this up to a transfer switch INSTEAD of hooking it to a critical loads panel. I think that is my ideal scenario, as long as there is a transfer switch that has the breaker sizes I need. Here is the model I am looking at:
I understand that I can hook this up to a transfer switch INSTEAD of hooking it to a critical loads panel. I think that is my ideal scenario, as long as there is a transfer switch that has the breaker sizes I need. Here is the model I am looking at:
Reliance 510C 120/240-Volt 50-Amp 10-Circuit Pro/Tran 2 Indoor Transfer Switch
My only question is, is this the correct transfer switch to be able to handle two 240 volt appliances and a number of smaller 120 volt house circuits? The power hungry appliances I want to connect are a Mitsubishi Heat Pump (20A breaker) and a heat pump water heater (30A breaker). Obviously I am going to feed the transfer switch from my main panel as well.AZ Solar Junkie
Maricopa, AZ
Has anyone discovered what the code after SRA indicates on the top line of the LCD screen? I can't find any description of that in the manual, other than the pic showing SRA:40 for the "Normal/Running Status". Mine used to show the SRA:40 there but now it shows SRA:CO, but it's all running just fine. I have no idea what it means...
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No I haven't completely deciphered that part of the code yet. I know that mine shows the date/time, Firmware Number and that SRA code.
AZ Solar Junkie
Maricopa, AZ
Always fun figuring out new stuff. I wish the manual were a little bit more comprehensive in some areas.
Mine showed the SRA:40 before. I know I was fine tuning some settings before the sun came up. Now that the sun came up and I have some solar coming in I notice it is reading SRA:CO but I'm not sure if that's because of the settings I tweaked or the fact that it has some solar coming in. I'm sure we'll all figure it out eventually.
BTW - I have the clothes dryer connected to my load center, which draws like around 5800 watts. With a few other loads turned on, if I turn on the dryer it does push it beyond the inverter limits and it does switch fairly quickly to pass thru mode and back again when the load drops down for a bit. However, only one time when I turned on the dryer it actually tripped the internal 200 amp battery breaker on the 6000xp. I'm guessing it was the inrush current from the dryer. Even after turning the breaker back on the inverter still wouldn't come back on, even turning the EPS switch off and on again. I ended up having to turn off all my batteries and then power everything back on and it's been fine again and hasn't happened again since. Just to be safe I turned down the max discharge amps in the inverter settings, but that also puts my max inverter output below the 6000 watts - at least at night when it's only getting battery power. Any thoughts?
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How many batteries?
Are the battery cables sized for 200 amps?
How long are the battery cables?
Does your dryer have an eco mode setting?
Does your dryer has a low heat and auto dry setting?
AZ Solar Junkie
Maricopa, AZ
How many batteries? - 3 x 100ah LL V2's
Are the battery cables sized for 200 amps?
Yes, 2/0 cables.
How long are the battery cables?
8 feet
Does your dryer have an eco mode setting?
Yes
Does your dryer has a low heat and auto dry setting?
Yes
While the dryer does have low power options, I don't always want to use them. So far the breaker tripping has only happened once. Hopefully slightly lowering the battery discharge amp limit will avoid it from happening again - not sure. I'm still very early in the testing since I've only had the system for like a day and a half.
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