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OK that is understood. I wonder what DC wave from (PV) solar looks like since it seems to always be changing because of sun, clouds, and shadow?

I just mistakenly confused the 500 of watts with volts so came to a wrong conclusion but will look more into it.

Hmmm. Will read more on this. Thanks. Can you describe what you mean by "Heavy Ripple"? you referring to the sine wave or voltage ripple as in not consistent and modulates up and down some or will it ripple my skin if mishandled... LOL

I see what you have there and that looks like an option too. It would lack the adjustability and also maybe too close to the max input of my AIO, but that form factor has promise if a unit with maybe 300-400 max as the save limit. Thanks, will look more into it.

Could I technically connect this to the wall outlet (or even a generator) to the solar input of the AIO set to say 130 DC to turn on the MPPT input? Not necessarily this exact unit but similar. This maybe a use of this setup for when the AIO is hard wired to a box for a couple important...

That was my thoughts too, even though do not want to spend too much for something I may have a limited use for after this. What other uses does an adjustable vDC power supply have? I know radio/Ham operators use them a lot to test equipment since the precise power requirement is critical for...

Hello, I would like to test my EG4-3000 full functionality for solar, AC-in, and battery changeover but do not have enough solar input to turn on the AIO unit. It needs at least 120 volts top out 500v. I would like to check the function of SOL and SBU for solar first. How can I mimic solar...

If you have to send a solar panel, go with flexible like the CIGS from BougeRV. They are expensive and I have not direct experience using them but the portability to setup anywhere maybe more a benefit than solid frame units. This is just an example and better or cheaper maybe out there. Flex...

Understood on the USE mode but does the AIO not use both solar and battery under heavy loads during the day when (IF I had the solar capacity to run straight to the AIO) set to SBU and SOL mode 01. Is this different since all power input and output is going thru the AIO and it optimizes...

Wonder why you don't have the battery showing on the screen was it blinking, and you just got a picture between blinks? You should have a battery showing but it does show you are connected in LI4 battery mode and charging the invisible battery. That is the invertor on/off switch not necessarily...

Thank you for the reply. I had EG4 support when I set this up. Colt was the employee that helped me from EG4. I sent him an email and he will probably respond sooner or later. The battery was fully charged at the time of the test, and shutdown instantly when I pulled the plug (no hesitation)...

Correct, but I think with them (lead,AGM) I would not have anything (communication cable) connected to the AIO. I think that since I had the cable connected and the unit was sending a signal (maybe) to the AIO that it was not sure what to do because it was in USE mode but also receiving BMS...

Setup the new (cart) EG4-3k and Lifepower4 battery in USE (and 05 in utility) mode and everything else as recommended by EG4. Waiting on panels. One thing I did and did not think made a difference was the communication cable for the battery is connected but is not needed. I still had it hooked...

I setup the new (cart) EG4-3k and Lifepower4 battery in USE (and 05 in utility) mode and everything else as recommended by EG4. Waiting on panels. One thing I did and did not think made a difference was the communication cable for the battery is connected but is not needed. I still had it hooked...

Well, I asked several questions and didn't get a clear answer to all of them from SS support. Am I able to adjust or set the 43, 44, and 45 modes when using USE and it will be followed? Right now, in USE mode my system is running on the grid full time (bypass/charging battery) and not cycling...

Hello Jess, I received the communication cable a couple days ago and it does not look like the one shown on the website. It is two piece and one half is blue. Did they redesign or get another manufacturer to make them?

I have the RS485 communication cable connected by default but would want some feedback on the difference's others have seen between "USE" and the "LI 4" in program mode 05. Who here is using the LI 4 setting (program 05), cable, and are you happy with the setup? Issues? When in "USE" mode will...

I have had one unit returned and was replaced and both came that way from the manufacture, so must be the default setting. I saw the same thing in Will's video on the review of the AIO unit and his was blinking "P" too.

What I have read here most people have the EG4-3K in USE mode program 05 (even when using the lifepower4 battery) cause they wanted more flexibility and default issues sometimes. Do I need to have the RS485 cable connected at all when in USE mode? Who here is using the LI 4 setting (program...

Update: I received the new unit Saturday and everything is hooked back up and after some reading a a video got the Wi-Fi dongle working too. No PV connected yet, not that I have enough to run it (why the Eco-worthy booster is added) it is connected straight to the battery anyways. Setup in...

The flashing “P” is for single phase-parallel set-up (two units working together but single phase). Change setting 28 from PAL to SIG for single phase operation. (One unit working independently). I don’t think it changes anything else and will run either way since the “needed hardware support”...

Thank you, and yes everything is moving along smoothly (received it today). I know the holidays will slow things down, since I work in manufacturing quality for a large automotive O.E. component supplier for over 25+ years.

From what I read here in another post, if it is at least plugged into the wall (AC in) you are using the ground already provided by your house, but if not grid tied (or panel) in some way then providing a ground for the stand only system would protect you. Also if your solar panels are grounded...

Update: Had another member report in another post, that they had the same “exact” issue as mine and their unit was returned and refunded after purchase of another. They (SS/EG4) were unable to diagnose the issue before it was returned and did not get a reason for the failure after it was...

Ok, same here, a couple pics and an Ohms test to get it replaced, maybe becoming a know issue. Mine was a new unit too, so not sure if new or refurbished is better or not since it looks like a component failure maybe the problem. They had no refurbished units when I was ordering, so may get...

Just read your post after sending the one before this one. You had the same instant dead screen and function? When everything turned back on it not seeing the battery and screen cycles full screen, (beep) 6P fault code, blank screen repeat? Did they say what failed on your return unit...

Thank you, I have shared my info to date in the AIO folder and currently received an email from your RS representative and waiting on another email with an RMA to send the unit back to be replaced. Will update my experience in that posting. No one seems to have had the same issue I seen and...

Update: That last email must have been enough to show nothing was burned up or roasted. I was contacted by the RS department (resolution department) and will be getting a RMA to send the AIO back and they will send a replacement. They said the replacement will be sent after the bad unit is...

Solar Assist does seem to be a good product. It is limited to the pi so would not be able to monitor more than one system if not connected.

That is my mindset on this also. I questioned this a couple different ways to understand what was being said and did not get a solid response that made sense to me though I’m no expert. So, I said let’s get a ticket started and will work thru the process. It was the support line and not the...

I did read thru that post but it was not helpful. But my manual said 6P was for “no battery detected”.

Direct question to the forum would be will no AC in, PV in, nothing AC out and connected to battery cause the inverter to fail after 10 or so minutes. I don’t think it would.

Can you explain more? It will adjust to the needed input for whatever battery it is connected too? For everyone reading this post. I did start a new thread for the AIO unit in the Solar equipment reviews and tech support forum section (all-in-One Systems). Please take a look if you are...

Part 3 another day. The tech said to send pics of the Ohms at the inverter input and if I felt comfortable to remove cover and check for burning or bad compactors, fuses, relays, etc. I did smell a little hot smell from the unit when it first went down (forgot to mention earlier in this post)...

Part two. Email to SS said it would be best to call and get a ticket started. Called and spoke to support they said that they do not support this setup due to the lack of ground. Support said it was because no ground, no AC in, and no AC out made the inverter go bad since the power had nowhere...