Eg4 18KPv External RSD Initiator Installation Instructions

[EG4_Ty]

Here is a PDF guide on how to install a RSD initiator for the Eg4 18KPv.

 

[HighTechLab]

Sooooo much better than the last version.

 

[Watts Happening]

At an Amazon retail price of $1, maybe the connector outta be included in the box? Seems helpful for lots of people vs buying a 10 pack

 

[400bird]

At an Amazon retail price of $1, maybe the connector outta be included in the box? Seems helpful for lots of people vs buying a 10 pack

Worse than that in my opinion is that it costs $5,600 and you have to modify the internals to make it work as required. At least this version is better written.

 

[HighTechLab]

Let's not get too petty now...

 

[400bird]

Umm, it switched from the yellow wire to the red wire.

Edited because Dexter is right, plus I don't have any skin in the game. Just an observer.

 

[Watts Happening]

Let's not get too petty now...

I’m certainly not saying they should throw in a $25 switch, just seems like their customers would greatly benefit from a cheap $1 connector. I imagine most would be happy to pay the difference.

Would be even cooler if it were preinstalled at the factory, just have a small loop of wire so it could remain NC

 

[Eddie_LuxPowerTek]

Only when someones install the inverter indoors are they required to extend the RSD switch to an outdoor location, in compliance with regulations. So no problem with the existing RSD function. So this requirement doesn't apply if the installation isn't in that situation. The same situation applies to other inverters as well. Furthermore, the $1 terminal isn't a "must-have" component even when people need to do extended RSD, but having it on hand is certainly beneficial. we will have that in the accessories bag from the next batch.
Btw, yes, we do need to pay more attention to these English expressions.

 

[Watts Happening]

Only when someones install the inverter indoors are they required to extend the RSD switch to an outdoor location, in compliance with regulations. So no problem with the existing RSD function. So this requirement doesn't apply if the installation isn't in that situation. The same situation applies to other inverters as well. Furthermore, the $1 terminal isn't a "must-have" component even when people need to do extended RSD, but having it on hand is certainly beneficial. we will have that in the accessories bag from the next batch.
Btw, yes, we do need to pay more attention to these English expressions.

Great call, I think that’ll save people a headache. I know a lot of people get rather worried when ordering small electric connectors.

 

[SignatureSolarJames]

Sooooo much better than the last version.

the last version was not from EG4

 

[Quattrohead]

Hey at least it got the information out there even though it was a bit Mickey mouse LOL

 

[Shimmy]

Only when someones install the inverter indoors are they required to extend the RSD switch to an outdoor location, in compliance with regulations. So no problem with the existing RSD function. So this requirement doesn't apply if the installation isn't in that situation. The same situation applies to other inverters as well. Furthermore, the $1 terminal isn't a "must-have" component even when people need to do extended RSD, but having it on hand is certainly beneficial. we will have that in the accessories bag from the next batch.

Having the customer/installer need to modify the internal wiring for an RSD is pretty sloppy; it isn't like an external RSD switch is something that shouldn't have been planned for. Hopefully this will be properly integrated into the terminal block eventually.

 

[Rusty959]

I just hooked up my outdoor switch between the inverter and TIGO CCA on the positive side (+12). -12 still goes strait to CCA. When the switch goes off, power is disconnected to the CCA. Easy hookup and I don't care about the internal RSD.

 

[G00SE]

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[Eddie_LuxPowerTek]

Having the customer/installer need to modify the internal wiring for an RSD is pretty sloppy; it isn't like an external RSD switch is something that shouldn't have been planned for. Hopefully this will be properly integrated into the terminal block eventually.

Yes point taken. The external RSD is definitely something we should consider earlier. For the current production, it has been upgraded. Thank you

 

[DIYrich]

Only when someones install the inverter indoors are they required to extend the RSD switch to an outdoor location, in compliance with regulations.

I'm guessing most inverters are installed indoors.

 

[SniperX]

Yes point taken. The external RSD is definitely something we should consider earlier. For the current production, it has been upgraded. Thank you

When will the "Current production" hit the markets? Are they selling the remaining stock before this is upgraded on your end?

 

[Eddie_LuxPowerTek]

Thx for your question. @SniperX
The current production, upgraded production, has a built-in terminal for extended RSD.
No.2, normally the product being produced will be delivered to our distributors' warehouse within 2 months, namely in Oct 2023.
this is a thread about EG4 18Kpv, I believe they will have this version open for whoever cares about this feature. Let's keep watching.