Yes, PVKeeper works fine with both the cable that came with it as well as my own cable that came with a printer. Wonder if it's a firmware issue. I'm running 502.06. I think there is a newer version on watts site, 502.08 for the 3000TL LVM. I've never flashed firmware on these so reluctant to try.
Did you ever setup wifi dongle to server, that's the only thing I can think of that different for mine and @Sparky_SC Growatt.
So yes, I'm also trying same setup with Shine dongle to growatt servers which is working. So Growatt Server = working, PVKeeper=working, solar-assistant=Not Working. Unsure I'll attempt a firmware update as the inverter itself is working fine. Just strange.
yes, I was able to have both working at the same time, just used an USB extension cable for shine device so I could have both plugged in. All that is disconnected now. Solar Assistance is working with an updated version that has yesterday's date on it. Can 't change inverter settings, which is fine. Didn't expect to be able to do that anyway.
On my spf.6000t.dvm both solar assistant and growatt server work, Joe
I know that others have both running like Joe above. I have since disconnected the shine wifi device. It only randomly worked anyway and I was tired of fighting it.I cant get my Pi Running Solar-assistant connected with USB to run along side with the Growatt Server...
I called Signature Solar and a tier 1 tech told me that it was not possible to run both monitors at the same time.
I am stubborn, and am still seeking a solution to do so.
RandomPlanet
@ChrisG and Random, you need Growatt server to give you you total stats unless your starting new with Solar Assistant from the beginning, ie.. I had 6mwh before adding SA, would not want to lose that, fyi, Growatt stores data since day 1 and can update your firmware OTA. This isI cant get my Pi Running Solar-assistant connected with USB to run along side with the Growatt Server...
I called Signature Solar and a tier 1 tech told me that it was not possible to run both monitors at the same time.
I am stubborn, and am still seeking a solution to do so.
RandomPlanet
@Joe BoyKey The overall problem is that the Growatt Shine device is not stable which is why Solar Assistant is the way to go. Resetting the adapter every few hours or days grew quite cumbersome. Tried with multiple networks/routers/hotspots. Same issue each time.@ChrisG and Random, you need Growatt server to give you you total stats unless your starting new with Solar Assistant from the beginning, ie.. I had 6mwh before adding SA, would not want to lose that, fyi, Growatt stores data since day 1 and can update your firmware OTA. This is(good place to manage Plant and Users) - same login as http://server-us.growatt.com/index
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Ok, things that come to mind:
Yes, I can log into the growatt server and see data when it's reporting which is very insecure by the way, they don't use a SSL cert for https traffic over the net. Yes I have a usb 3ft extension cable (tried with and without the cable for the shine device). Yes, I'm using the US shine server for my config. Yes, equipment is grounded as expected. The device is always blinking blue, even when it's not reporting to the GW server. Seems like others have the same issue with the shine device where it works 'sometimes'. When it's not reporting to growatt servers I need to disconnect/reconnect usb, push reset/hold on device for 6 seconds, push reset one, connect to device via wifi then tell it to restart. It reports to the servers for a random period of time then I need to go through the reset process again.
