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    MPP-SOLAR LV6548

    I still don’t see a way in either the manual, spec sheet or LV6548 software (watchpower, phone app) to set any “rate-shifting” settings... ie: charge batteries only certain off-peak time periods. Web site states “Timer control on AC output and charging” Page 32 of the “SolarPower” software...
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    >>> Battery Management with MPP Hardware and Third-Party BMS

    Still looking for advice/comments on above.... But, it looks like ICC software can act as middleware between certain MPP units and several BMS systems as described here: https://iccsoftware.co.za/
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    >>> Battery Management with MPP Hardware and Third-Party BMS

    Cross-Post from "All-In-One-Systems" Can Anyone Confirm The following on the (USA low Voltage) MPP LV5048 Model: 1) Does BATTERY EQUALIZATION actually work? -- I See "Equalization Paramaters" 33-37 in the manual's "setting" description area, page 20 http://www.mppsolar.com/manual/SPLIT PHASE...
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    >>> LV5048 Battery Equalization and Serial Port Control

    Can Anyone Confirm The following on the (USA low Voltage) LV5048 Model: 1) Does BATTERY EQUALIZATION actually work? -- I See Paramaters 33-37 in the manual's "setting" description area, page 20 http://www.mppsolar.com/manual/SPLIT PHASE LV/LV5048 split phase manual-20191024.pdf -- But I see no...
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    Problem charging battery with MPP Solar LV5048 inverter

    Can Anyone (Screech_?) Confirm The following on the (USA low Voltage) LV5048 Model: 1) Does BATTERY EQUALIZATION actually work? -- I See Paramaters 33-37 in the manual's "setting" description area, page 20...
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    >>> TimeShifting an MPP LV5048

    Just to close out this thread: I know it may seem obvious/trivial-- The "SolarPower" software package will NOT monitor/control the LV5048. Only the "WatchPower" package seems to be available for the LV5048. There is limited subset of settable parameters in the "WatchPower" software. Compare...
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    mpp lv 5kva-48v not charging from grid

    THNX. Just to wrap-up this off topic bit about the software: The "SolarPower" software package will NOT monitor/control the LV5048. Only the "WatchPower" package seems to be available for the LV5048. I know it may seem obvious/trivial-- But there is limited subset of settable parameters in...
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    mpp lv 5kva-48v not charging from grid

    Hi.. Thnx. Sorry, this is a bit off topic.... Perhaps Im not being clear enough. Im not interested in the firmware version. I just want to know what software is shipping with the unit. In other words: What CD(s) came with the unit-- Does the label on the CD that came with the unit say...
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    mpp lv 5kva-48v not charging from grid

    Can anyone on this thread confirm which software package(s) the LV5048 comes with? Thats the non-hybrid unit, as described in the first post in this thread. Does the unit come with the SolarPower software package? -or- Only the WatchPower software package? -or- Perhaps both? Thnx.
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    >>> TimeShifting an MPP LV5048

    So I think it is still unclear whether the 5048 model has a time/cost-shifting setting in the shipping software. I have seen ads on eBay (4/2020) for the 5048 which seem to show that the "SolarPower" software application DOES ship with the latest production units. If this is the case, then the...
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    >>> Time Shifting an MPP LV2424

    Erik, in post "MPP Solar LV2424 kicks butt!!!," confirms that the LV2424 SolarPower software does time/cost-shifting in the "Off-Peak Duration" setting. Thnx Erik.
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    MPP Solar LV2424 kicks butt!!!

    THANKS for the confirmation! Good Luck.
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    MPP Solar LV2424 kicks butt!!!

    Erik-- Can you PLEASE confirm the following on the LV2424 unit...thnx. There seems to be two different software packages for the All-In-One MPP units: 1) LV5048 -- WatchPower software 2) LV2424 -- SolarPower software As I glance at both manuals-- They are a bit different and several...
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    >>> Time Shifting an MPP LV2424

    Cross post for LV2424 users eyes, thnx. There seems to be two different software packages for the MPP units: 1) LV5048 -- WatchPower software -- Looks like there are no Time Shifting Settings 2) LV2424 -- SolarPower software -- "Off-Peak Duration" parameter setting The online documentation is...
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    >>> TimeShifting an MPP LV5048

    There seems to be two different software packages for the MPP units: 1) LV5048 -- WatchPower software -- Looks like there are no Time Shifting Settings 2) LV2424 -- SolarPower software -- "Off-Peak Duration" parameter setting The documentation is a bit unclear on the "Off-Peak Duration"...
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    MPP LV 5048 isn't UL listed = Illegal in Massachusetts?

    Well its not the state or city permitting that's the REAL problem. It's the Insurance liability if an unapproved unit (whatever that means) is installed, and for ANY REASON my house burns down.
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    >>> TimeShifting an MPP LV5048

    Any company reps lurking here....??? Can Time/Cost-Shifting be done with this unit & current software? I've got an idea for a hack which involves the dry contact... But it would be nice to hear from a rep before I post my hack for comments. Thnx.
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    MPP LV 5048 isn't UL listed = Illegal in Massachusetts?

    Yes... The GREEN LV2424 will feed both ways-- Hybrid-- The LV5048 will not feed back into the grid if the manual is correct. For my use, I don't think its the inverter that causes the permitting problem-- All that has been worked out with solar installations over the last 10 years-- Its the...
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    MPP LV 5048 isn't UL listed = Illegal in Massachusetts?

    You may be right on this... In NYC there are different rules for 1) UPS and Battery Back Up systems which do NOT feed back into the grid, and 2) HYBRID systems which flow power into AND out of the Grid. Both are technically grid-tied, but the direction of flow for the MPP unit is one way only--...
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    >>> TimeShifting an MPP LV5048

    As far as I can tell, the "ac grid connection" option is not in the V1.1 manual or an option in the menu structure. http://www.mppsolar.com/manual/SPLIT%20PHASE%20LV/ Seems like this would be to big an option for the manufacturer to miss....... Am I missing it?
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    MPP LV 5048 isn't UL listed = Illegal in Massachusetts?

    Yes. I second the question. Anyone actually legally hooked up (obtained the proper City and State approvals) a LV5048 to the grid in the USA...??
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    >>> TimeShifting an MPP LV5048

    Here in NYC I can buy a kWh for 1.55¢ between Midnight and 8am ALL YEAR. Other periods, the rate changes between 8¢ and 22¢ per kWh. Obviously, in non-emergency situations, I'd like to charge my battery DAILY between Midnight and 8am-- ie: Time/Cost-Shift. After reading the MPP manuals I...
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