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  1. Systems Planet

    Dual RUiXU Sol-ark configuration

    Just finished adding a second 30 kWH RUiXU cabinet to my Sol-ark 15k. The process I followed to introduce a new cabinet to an existing one: Fully charge RUiXU1 Solark config: disable battery Solark: disable DC breaker RUiXU1 power off every box RUiXU1 change master dip 6 to off Connect RUiXU2...
  2. Systems Planet

    RUiXU Sol-ark configuration

    Thank you for your prompt reply. Everything is working now. On the top battery I set switch 6 on. Every other switch is off on every battery. I had to start each battery, one at a time, delaying 10 seconds between each start. Otherwise I was getting multiple Masters. I love your server rack...
  3. Systems Planet

    RUiXU Sol-ark configuration

    Can Bus ID Your diagram indicates every slave should have the same switch setting. So how does the solark address a battery? IE How does its Can ID get set? Doesn't each battery need a unique ID? Sol-ark settings Can you check my solark settings in the three images above?
  4. Systems Planet

    RUiXU Sol-ark configuration

    Can anyone validate my solark settings for connecting to 6 100Ah RUiXUs?
  5. Systems Planet

    RUiXU Sol-ark configuration

    I dont understand the RUiXU dip switches. I have a rack of 6 batteries but the switches have no place to set the Can id. How do you specify the master battery? How do you specify each Can bus ID? I need protocol ID 2, which is dip switch 6. Do I set switch 6 on every battery?
  6. Systems Planet

    LTO battery fire

    But telling a complete stranger "Time to revisit basics" is polite?
  7. Systems Planet

    LTO battery fire

    Today I've learned..... When you share a helpful post on this forum, you get: - accused of using 'hap hazard methods' - told to "revisit basics & safety methods" - accused of "disrespect" - attacked with bogus appeals to authority Please ignore anyone on this forum who is so smart that they...
  8. Systems Planet

    LTO battery fire

    Dude. I've lived through Outback, Solark and EG4 inverters. This is not my first rodeo. This was a test rack that I built myself by hand and it behaved beautifully for four years. I've intentionally ran it balls out 100% charge to discharge daily. I got every dollar out of what little I...
  9. Systems Planet

    LTO battery fire

    Pat yourself on the back
  10. Systems Planet

    LTO battery fire

    Alligator clips connect the cells to the balancer
  11. Systems Planet

    LTO battery fire

    My home build LTO battery had a fire last night. We heard a large pop and came out to find a small arc fire in one of the cells. One of the cells had popped completly apart. The wiring was arcing and causing a small flame. We were running five 10 amp active balancers on five 22S banks...
  12. Systems Planet

    Question to Will Prowse: what products do you recommend??

    I have four 400 watt panels and they won't provide enough power to run a mini split for very long. I can only run for one full day then charge for 5 days using a 30kWH battery. This is from South Carolina sun.
  13. Systems Planet

    Della mini-split is alive!

    No issues vacuuming. I wrapped the wires with this tape: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q8T3SSP My lift is the best money I ever spent. It's all aluninum, so it's light. But it has lifted 600 lbs. I use it daily. I built the stand thinking I could drive it into the ground with a hammer. Not...
  14. Systems Planet

    Della mini-split is alive!

    Do you mean in conduit? Never.
  15. Systems Planet

    Mini-Split Clearance

    I just installed a Della brand midway up the wall
  16. Systems Planet

    Della mini-split is alive!

    Just finished my Della install. Took way longer than I thought it would. I had to manufacture two connectors for the 240 volt lines. The connector on the unit is tiny. The wire I had on hand was 10 guage. I had to manufacture a stand out of pressure treated lumber to sit in the grass. Getting...
  17. Systems Planet

    EG4 18kpv + lifepower4 is alive!

    I set it to limit the battery to 30 amps. This is temporary until the rack arrives.
  18. Systems Planet

    EG4 18kpv + lifepower4 is alive!

    My EG4 is producing power! I'm running in an off-grid mode with four 345 watt panels. What I experienced: - no battery rack Still waiting. Signature Solar quoted 6 weeks delay. The cables from the inverter are too large to attach directly to the batteries. You'll need to wait for the rack or...
  19. Systems Planet

    EG4 18k no AC voltage

    I figured it out. It meant I had disabled the setting: Power Backup Enable
  20. Systems Planet

    EG4 18k no AC voltage

    Anyone know how to fix this "eps terminal is disabled"?
  21. Systems Planet

    EG4 18k no AC voltage

    My batteries are communicating with the inverter. The inverter shows the battery percent charged. There are zero volts on L1 and L2
  22. Systems Planet

    EG4 18k no AC voltage

    I finally got the EG4 18kpv charging 6 lifepower4 batteries to 59% charged. How do I get AC line voltage? I'm running in off-grid mode. I have 150volts of PV but zero volts on Line1 and Line2.
  23. Systems Planet

    EG4 firmware USB cable

    Where do you buy one of these mythical beasts?
  24. Systems Planet

    EG4 18k firmware update failure

    That won't work. You first open the app while connected to wifi to download the firmware. Then you switch the wifi to use the dongle. You must open the app first so you can download.
  25. Systems Planet

    EG4 18k firmware update failure

    I've asked signaturesolar.com to next day a new dongle.
  26. Systems Planet

    EG4 18k firmware update failure

    Tried: - airport mode: on/off - location: on/off - blue tooth: on/off Tried a windows laptop. If fails to connect. Nothing works
  27. Systems Planet

    EG4 18k firmware update failure

    I am unable to update the firmware on my new EG4 18kpv. I switch my phones wifi to the EG4 dongle and press CONNECT DEVICE AND UPDATE I select TCP Connection I see error connect dongle of device failed I have tried - 4 different Samsung Galaxy Note phones. - restarting app - restarting...
  28. Systems Planet

    EG4 18kPV Q+A general thread

    Can I use the EG4 18kpv inverter AC loads without batteries? My AC loads are not live, even though PV is powering the inverter.
  29. Systems Planet

    LTO BMS

    From what I understand, you have no choice but use a BMS that covers the entire 20S string. Otherwise, the first string to charge will disconnect from the charger and the other string wont be allowed to charge.
  30. Systems Planet

    LiFePO4 Voltage Chart?

    You responded to someone questioning the guy being rude. You said: "I agree with his thought process" Not sure, why would interject your agreement, except to support the guys rude behavior. But, that's fine. We'll just agree to disagree.
  31. Systems Planet

    LiFePO4 Voltage Chart?

    It would have been better to say: "We'll just have to agree to disagree". Why insult the guy? Claiming superiority is the last step before failure.
  32. Systems Planet

    Run a Solar Outback/Radian on 48v Super Caps?

    Thank for an explanation of what I'm up against. Super Caps aren't new. I'm surprised there is not already a circuit out there to accomplish this.
  33. Systems Planet

    Run a Solar Outback/Radian on 48v Super Caps?

    I don't have a quote yet. Them reason I want them is lifespan. 10,000 cycles is probably a understatement This is a once in a life-time change.
  34. Systems Planet

    Run a Solar Outback/Radian on 48v Super Caps?

    Shenzhen Toomen claims they are coming out with new Carbon Capacitor cells in 3Q-2020 that have: 20.0Ah 25000F 4.0VDC 120mm x 200mm form factor. Full spec attached. I emailed Shenzhen Toomen to obtain 20 of their new cells for a 6 month evaluation. The goal is to create a drop in...
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