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  1. Quankl

    EG4 6000EX User Settings

    4 days of full 48/49v cycling. 0% till full SOC. Still have this low cell. Tried holding it at 55v float for many hours. Its still sticking at 96-98% SOC depending on the day. Confirm if this is fine to just ignore? Or how can I get it to equalizer and go back up like the other pack.
  2. Quankl

    EG4 6000EX User Settings

    Well no change. But everything seems to be working. I'm getting solar power and I'm getting AC output from batteries so I'll leave it and manage. The cell probably will never balance either since that occurs at 3.4v and that cell can't go past 3.35 for some reason. I increase float to 56 for a...
  3. Quankl

    EG4 6000EX User Settings

    Ok. Got it. So I tried last two days on weekend where I could monitor it 24/7 with the provided settings. Couple things I noted Saturday went well. It came up from 0 and went to 100% SOC reported by BMS tools on both batteries. And worked perfectly. One cell was still low though by about 90mv...
  4. Quankl

    EG4 6000EX User Settings

    Idk I think I got scared here when the first pack hit 0.0% reported by the BMS but the cell voltages still seemed to have more juice in them but still I didn't want the battery to throw any alarm or anything for having 0.0% and shutting down or protecting or anything. I turned back on solar...
  5. Quankl

    EG4 6000EX User Settings

    Fully discharge to what voltage or SoC? Just want to be specific. 5%?
  6. Quankl

    EG4 6000EX User Settings

    Didnt get opportunity today to update the firmware as i had to leave. But just followed a test with some screenshots attached. 56V absorb/ 54.4 float settings Battery % 96 I just want a clear answer again, when set to User, is it safe for longevity and reliability of the batteries for the PV...
  7. Quankl

    EG4 6000EX User Settings

    Looks like 3.32 on the lower corner of the BMS tools screen. I know it's not the latest but I have pretty terrible luck with updating firmwares unless it's extremely necessary. Haven't seen anything about voltages float/bulk in the later changelogs
  8. Quankl

    EG4 6000EX User Settings

    And just to show. This is why I can't use EG4 comms. OV protect is 3.6 and alarm is 3.55. EG4 sends it to 58.4. thats 3.65. everytime it will shut down the battery. Why is this that way? Even at 57.6 that's 3.6v. still will send it in OV protect range.. User settings just also aren't working...
  9. Quankl

    EG4 6000EX User Settings

    Seems random. But today now. 56.2v bulk and 54v float when it hits 54v charging slows and current falls and that SOC is like 70%. Doesn't reach bulk voltage them go to float. It just slows once inverter reaches float. Then that is like another 6 hours at float voltage/current to reach full...
  10. Quankl

    EG4 6000EX User Settings

    Yup. I did. The SoC magically changed to 100.3 instantly. Not sure if it was just stuck at 98.8 after charging had stopped with my previous values. The voltage on the battery terminal via multimeter just quickly rose until 56.2 on both terminals and 6000EX screen. Nothing else. But SoC is...
  11. Quankl

    EG4 6000EX User Settings

    To the part on the BMS and PC I don't believe you get access to change any parameters on eg4 battery and On the point of the voltages and the case for everyone. So it is normal and acceptable for the inverter to push full current in to 100% SoC on user settings? I found out after trial and...
  12. Quankl

    EG4 6000EX User Settings

    Me yet again, I have a question. When I am on EG4 BMS comm mode the voltages go too high for my liking. I resorted to User mode. However, while in BMS comm mode with EG4 settings. The battery slows charge whenever the SoC hits 96% to 10A each battery which I think is nice. However when in...
  13. Quankl

    Anyway to get Solar Assistant Battery info when EG4 LL in BMS mode?

    lol. NO hub. I do not have a hub. I got it figured out though. the issue was the battery was in protection mode it seems. EG4 values are sending it to value that the battery BMS says are wrong. Im on user and wil lsee how it goes. but I got the values now in SA using last port and Narada...
  14. Quankl

    Anyway to get Solar Assistant Battery info when EG4 LL in BMS mode?

    No same exact setup as yours. Just I have the normal Lifepower 4 batteries without LCD. And Pi Zero 2w. I set as user and will test. I try not to update firmwares unless it's critical. Things always go wrong on my end.
  15. Quankl

    Anyway to get Solar Assistant Battery info when EG4 LL in BMS mode?

    I put it in user. EG4 mode is pushing the batteries up to 57.6V and triggering the over protection... It's constantly pushing 5amps into each battery even at 100% Why would they even do that when battery protection parameters start warning at 3.55 and protect at 3.6 per cell. 57.6 is 3.6v if...
  16. Quankl

    Anyway to get Solar Assistant Battery info when EG4 LL in BMS mode?

    Same. But eg4 mode somehow sent the battery into Overvolt mode.. idk. It's issue after issue with this on my end.
  17. Quankl

    Anyway to get Solar Assistant Battery info when EG4 LL in BMS mode?

    Latest firmware. I just check BMS tools. Batteries were in over voltage alarm and protect mode. But with no flashing red light and I'm using EG4 mode. Can you share your battery setting on inverter with me? I thought eg4 was best but clearly not.
  18. Quankl

    Anyway to get Solar Assistant Battery info when EG4 LL in BMS mode?

    See attached. Same cables as you have. Very strange. "Invalid data received" not "no response". So it's getting data just not correct? Top cable is inverter to Battery. Bottom black on is battery to SA. This used to work for me a while back. Then stopped.
  19. Quankl

    Anyway to get Solar Assistant Battery info when EG4 LL in BMS mode?

    Yea lifepower 4. Same solar assistant version as you as well.
  20. Quankl

    Anyway to get Solar Assistant Battery info when EG4 LL in BMS mode?

    I'm using same cables. Same setup. But I don't get the solar assistant to pick up the batteries in the last port using Narada RS485. So I'm just reading battery from inverter values. Hm.. First battery is 4 Down?
  21. Quankl

    Anyway to get Solar Assistant Battery info when EG4 LL in BMS mode?

    Which type cable are you using from last battery to SA? And which protocol in Solar assistant. The normal black USB to RJ45? Also is your inverter connected to SA as well and with which cable? USB Serial to RJ45 or Micro USB or not at all? And confirm ID1, 2, 3 and 4. In terms of dip switch...
  22. Quankl

    Eg4 6000EX help

    Systems running perfect for last two days/nights. Pulling ALL loads. Don't even have to use my grid input anymore for the battery drop outs. Been on pass through for the last 6 or so months because of the issue. The good: I went through the RMA process for the EG4 6000EX. They took a while...
  23. Quankl

    Signature Solar Quality and Warranty Woes

    Unfortunately I have to chime in. Because of the main part where you said the refurbished units are doing the same issue. The solution is to open the unit. Tighten every nut you see. I can guarantee you the issue will disappear. Dropping loads, rebooting while on battery, probably works...
  24. Quankl

    Signature Solar Quality and Warranty Woes

    Wow is all I have to say on this topic.
  25. Quankl

    Eg4 6000EX help

    Running some tests for a bit and will update later.
  26. Quankl

    Eg4 6000EX help

    Does the last image look like the jumper is fused (melted) just under the nut. And should that be so? What would cause excessive heat like this inside the inverter? Also what is the purpose of the F3 fuse just above the battery terminals. What is the correct way to test that with the multimeter...
  27. Quankl

    Eg4 6000EX help

    This is a refurbished unit that I just got. Both from signature. Will send you the details in a two or so hours. Stepped out to clear mind.
  28. Quankl

    Eg4 6000EX help

    Think I'm giving up and counting this a life lesson.
  29. Quankl

    Eg4 6000EX help

    New issue.. or compounding issue. I have output connected. Breaker off. Input connected or disconnect this test was the same. I run from battery only. No solar. And this happens the battery terminal on the inside of the inverter starts arcing either the terminal or just behind it. Then it hits...
  30. Quankl

    Eg4 6000EX help

    Also. That thread EG4 Jarrett says another screw is the bond screw(the board on left immediately behind the removable cover).. yet you're (Jared) saying a different screw is(one on the main board on the back of the inverter) That's very conflicting information if Im reading right. Someone may...
  31. Quankl

    Eg4 6000EX help

    If anyone can add. What would the values be when set to EG4 BMS comms. I know 10% etc. but what are those in actual voltage values. I have to consider it as well even though I looked at it before. Again. Not saying i have it correct. But I'm here asking for allll possible options. So everyone if...
  32. Quankl

    Eg4 6000EX help

    Sorry missed this part. Lithium not lead acid. And always using using BMS % but also tried voltages under User.
  33. Quankl

    Eg4 6000EX help

    As it came from signature. I also tested with the comm cable to first battery. Inverter set to EG4 and the default 10% 0% shut down, 30% 10 %switch to grid. It's on latest firmware so it doesn't use voltages anymore it's SoC. Also tried in User mode with my defined voltages for Low Voltage Cut...
  34. Quankl

    Eg4 6000EX help

    Yes. Sorry for late reply. Was just placing everything back over on the grid pass through. As that's the only thing that reliably works, albeit I can not run on battery. Basically SUB. But without the reliability of the battery. So if grid goes down. I also go down because battery mode will not...
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