So sorry if this has been discussed, possibly someone could link me if it has.
I have installed a complete 12KW Scheider XWPro system for complete offgrid application on my own home. At the time of purchase, I was disappointed that Schneider discontinued their Connext SCP unit, as i wanted a simple panel that I could go to, to investigate/alter my solar system, much like a typical thermostat. I am not overly computer savvy, nor do we own a laptop at this time (we have desktop units), so the Schneider InsightHome unit that I have, though I have it working, is cumbersome to me as it requires me to go to my desktop- thiscan result in a signficant issue- see story below.
SO, has anyone figured a work around? as i said i am not overly CPU savy, but i susepct that i should be able to setup some kind of Ipad or similar "pad" and use it as my controller? I would have to figure how to connect a typical removable USB drive and download the software much like i did for my desktop cpu, but also I would have to figure how i could get the pad to be hardwired for power so I could mount it to the wall and not be worried that it's battery would die. I MUST mount it to the wall as i have a house full of teenagers that would love to sneak the pad away and get into trouble.
Outside of the pad, is there a industry standard control panel that would work ? Fortunately, i found a second-hand hardly used Xantrex 6KW complete system including the old control panel that I will be using and probably enjoying for the 1ph power on my barn workshop.
Funny story: Yesterday we had an issue in our mechanical room where our solar system is installed that caused my son to (smartly) go and trigger the RSD switch- good boy!. It was a very sunny and cool day so to restart I had to do my due-diligence and put the charge controllers into standby and check the incoming voltage etc. So, off to my desktop computer I went. By mistake, I put the whole system into standby mode, rather than just the charge controllers, which immediately shutdown my power supply to everything... including my desktop computer. hmmm.. now what, no power to get the desktop computer to be able to switch the inverters out of standby mode. So after setting up a generator to run my desktop AND router (two long extension cords run through the house), i was able to sort everything out. So, moral of the story is that i need a battery backed-up CPU or control panel.
I have installed a complete 12KW Scheider XWPro system for complete offgrid application on my own home. At the time of purchase, I was disappointed that Schneider discontinued their Connext SCP unit, as i wanted a simple panel that I could go to, to investigate/alter my solar system, much like a typical thermostat. I am not overly computer savvy, nor do we own a laptop at this time (we have desktop units), so the Schneider InsightHome unit that I have, though I have it working, is cumbersome to me as it requires me to go to my desktop- thiscan result in a signficant issue- see story below.
SO, has anyone figured a work around? as i said i am not overly CPU savy, but i susepct that i should be able to setup some kind of Ipad or similar "pad" and use it as my controller? I would have to figure how to connect a typical removable USB drive and download the software much like i did for my desktop cpu, but also I would have to figure how i could get the pad to be hardwired for power so I could mount it to the wall and not be worried that it's battery would die. I MUST mount it to the wall as i have a house full of teenagers that would love to sneak the pad away and get into trouble.
Outside of the pad, is there a industry standard control panel that would work ? Fortunately, i found a second-hand hardly used Xantrex 6KW complete system including the old control panel that I will be using and probably enjoying for the 1ph power on my barn workshop.
Funny story: Yesterday we had an issue in our mechanical room where our solar system is installed that caused my son to (smartly) go and trigger the RSD switch- good boy!. It was a very sunny and cool day so to restart I had to do my due-diligence and put the charge controllers into standby and check the incoming voltage etc. So, off to my desktop computer I went. By mistake, I put the whole system into standby mode, rather than just the charge controllers, which immediately shutdown my power supply to everything... including my desktop computer. hmmm.. now what, no power to get the desktop computer to be able to switch the inverters out of standby mode. So after setting up a generator to run my desktop AND router (two long extension cords run through the house), i was able to sort everything out. So, moral of the story is that i need a battery backed-up CPU or control panel.
