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Anenji 12kW 48vDC (price varies around $1200)

cs1234 said:
If you enable any of the hybrid type modes where it mixes utility power with solar / battery.. it might (a very strong might) export spurious amounts back into the grid. They all do that in tiny amounts.
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I do not want to use the hybrid mode, all PV should go to DC battery and then inverter pulls from battery, if battery gets too low then switch to mains and PV charges batteries then switch back to batteries when at a specific voltage. Thanks for the heads up.
I would like to use the Hybrid feature if I could be sure it would never feedback into the grid, it would be great if this could be verified. I suppose with the CT connected to the inlet mains the unit should record if there is any power sent back to the mains, correct?
 
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The inverter was delivered in about 3 days from Amazon. I have it connected to my batteries and solar panels and it is powered on and running but I do not have the cables needed to AC in or Out so it is not powering anything. I am now trying to connect to the wifi dongle to do remote monitoring but there is no instructions about the wifi dongle. Does anyone know what software to use and how to connect to the wifi for data monitoring?
 
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Rotorbaru said:
... I am now trying to connect to the wifi dongle to do remote monitoring but there is no instructions about the wifi dongle. Does anyone know what software to use and how to connect to the wifi for data monitoring?
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If I am not mistaken there is an Android/Apple app that is used in conjunction with the WiFi dongle. Might look at SRNE, Sungold or PowMr at there similar AIO's to see if you can find what it is called if Anenji does not mention it. Or someone may chime in with instructions. It seems most folks use something else (SA) or like me do not bother with remote monitoring.
 
Mattb4 said:
If I am not mistaken there is an Android/Apple app that is used in conjunction with the WiFi dongle. Might look at SRNE, Sungold or PowMr at there similar AIO's to see if you can find what it is called if Anenji does not mention it. Or someone may chime in with instructions. It seems most folks use something else (SA) or like me do not bother with remote monitoring.
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Thanks, I have downloaded SmartESS app, and my phone was able to find the dongle (the wifi shows up) and it is not listed in the app as a datalogger, but is shows offline in the app, even though all the lights are on, on the data logger as if connected. It also does not list a "Device", only the datalogger. Still wish I could do remote monitoring.
The unit is installed and running now, so far everything is working as expected, charging and discharging and it is nice and quiet with low power throughput. The fan noise does increase significantly when charging or providing higher power amounts but not terrible, just be aware when selecting installation location.
I am not using battery BMS communication but just using the default settings for no BMS communications and setting the battery AH size in the software results in a very accurate battery SOC in % (battery stated 72% as did the Inverter). I have not pushed it to its output max yet, probably no more than 4.5KW. The solar input does cap at 22Amps per MPPT as stated in the manual, so chose your solar panel voltage setup accordingly.
For reference, my setup is: Grid main panel to 50Amp Generator outlet plug, generator extension cord cut in half with one male side on the inverter AC input and female side on the inverter AC output, plugged into a 50 Amp generator input port, that connects to a sub-panel that has my critical loads that I want to have backed up. Grid will supplement battery charging during the days where there is not enough solar to replace the load demand for battery charging.
 

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How is it, with high load on one leg of the split phase
Is it limited to 6000watts on 1 leg?

I am so tempted to buy one, when it goes for a good price on Ali
 
I got the non parallel version of this inverter with the ecoworthy "prime sale" on ebay. They had it with 2 of the server rack batteries for $2500. This is only my 3rd inverter so I don't have much to compare it to but setup was easy and the manual had some information at least. It's only powering a small window AC and some lights in a shed at the moment and it's worked fine for the last 4 days. Love the interface compared to the 6500ex.

Does anyone think it's worth it to replace that fuse on the positive terminal with a T class fuse? I think it's the same width and would physically fit there.
 

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doing it different said:
How is it, with high load on one leg of the split phase
Is it limited to 6000watts on 1 leg?

I am so tempted to buy one, when it goes for a good price on Ali
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I would think yes they are limited to 6kW per leg when running in split phase configuration. They are HF inverters in it. I also imagine that heavy daily loading would likely kill one of these AIO's in a short time. It would not be my choice to use to routinely max out for charging an EV.
 
50amps of imbalance is nothing to sneeze at,

Is it possible on HF inverter to
Temporary cut in with a relay a split phase transformer when the neutral starts to get higher currents?

That would help balance the loads but not have the draw of the transformer when not needed.
Just wondering if anyone has tried it..
 
doing it different said:
50amps of imbalance is nothing to sneeze at,

Is it possible on HF inverter to
Temporary cut in with a relay a split phase transformer when the neutral starts to get higher currents?

That would help balance the loads but not have the draw of the transformer when not needed.
Just wondering if anyone has tried it..
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At these inverter prices it seems easier to just buy another one and get 12kw per leg.

EDIT.. that would double your idle losses of course.. which isn't cool.
 
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Does anyone think it's worth it to replace that fuse on the positive terminal with a T class fuse? I think it's the same width and would physically fit there.
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Which fuse are you talking about replacing? If it is the one inside the AIO most of the ones I have seen feed through a current measuring device and a T-Fuse would not fit.
 
doing it different said:
How is it, with high load on one leg of the split phase
Is it limited to 6000watts on 1 leg?

I am so tempted to buy one, when it goes for a good price on Ali
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The manual states a single phase is limited to 7200w and is limited by the terminal size. I have not pushed either phase much above 3k watts as far as I know.
 
Got mine today boy do I love UPS they drop kicked it to the door,,,
Amazon return get a new on in 15 days! WAHHHH!!!!!
 

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Sunsetsolar said:
Got mine today boy do I love UPS they drop kicked it to the door,,,
Amazon return get a new on in 15 days! WAHHHH!!!!!
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Yeah damage by shippers is a pain these days. Some of recent shipments to me were packaged in sturdy wooden boxes/crates that they still managed to completely destroy by the time I got them. I think FedX has automated their package smashing so that delivery people are no longer responsible to do it.

Thanks for the images. I see the Batt current measuring sensor is installed on the negative side of this model instead of having the fuse run through it as other models have. That might allow for replacing the fuse with a T- style.
 
Glad I could help my suffering is your joy!..... Joking Joking!!!!
Hopefully I'll get it in 15 days like amazon says I'll take more pictures then if anyone needs any close ups..
I Am building a shop.... the inverter will be here before the shops finished lol....
 
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