Understanding the PIP-2424LV-MSD unit

[wgiven]

Will;

Great videos… Have learned much from watching. New to Solar so excuse me if I ask stupid questions. I am interested in the PIP-2424LV-MSD all-in-one unit. I contacted the seller with two question. (1) The max cable size the device would support for the battery in/out. (2) What type of batteries supported. Now I have three questions.

1. The max cable size for the battery in/out. Currently I have 10 200ah 12v AGM batteries I plan to hookup to create a 24v 1000AH bank wired with 1/0 wire.
   
   
2. Type of batteries supported. Currently I have 10 200ah 12v AGM batteries.
   
   New question after they sent link to documentation.

Model	Typical Amperage	Battery Capacity	Wire Size	Torque Value
3KVA 24V	100A	100AH/200AH	1*4AWG	2~ 3 Nm

1. Does this unit only support 100-200AH and what does 1*4AWG mean?

Thanks

Bill

 

[FilterGuy]

Will;

Great videos… Have learned much from watching. New to Solar so excuse me if I ask stupid questions. I am interested in the PIP-2424LV-MSD all-in-one unit. I contacted the seller with two question. (1) The max cable size the device would support for the battery in/out. (2) What type of batteries supported. Now I have three questions.

1. The max cable size for the battery in/out. Currently I have 10 200ah 12v AGM batteries I plan to hookup to create a 24v 1000AH bank wired with 1/0 wire.
   
   
2. Type of batteries supported. Currently I have 10 200ah 12v AGM batteries.
   
   New question after they sent link to documentation.

Model	Typical Amperage	Battery Capacity	Wire Size	Torque Value
3KVA 24V	100A	100AH/200AH	1*4AWG	2~ 3 Nm

1. Does this unit only support 100-200AH and what does 1*4AWG mean?

Thanks

BillView attachment 10078

I am not sure what 1*4AWG means. I first thought it meant 4/0 but that seems large for a 3KVA unit. I would *guess* it means 1AWG to 4AWG.
The 100-200AH is probably their recommended minimum. You can put whatever amp-hour pack on you want... the inverter can't tell the difference.

I notice the 'typical' amperage is listed as 100A but it is a 3KVA unit. I would wire and fuse for at least 125 Amps (1AWG) .... maybe a bit higher to cover for surges.

 

[wgiven]

Thanks.... Again, I think your videos are great.... I was asking the seller about the 2424LV model you discussed on the video, but they sent this documentation. Assume that there is not that much difference. Only question left is, can I used AGM batteries?

 

[FilterGuy]

If I am looking at the correct manual, it looks like it has an AGM setting for charging:


P.S. I am not Will.... I don't do the videos.

 

[wgiven]

Thanks....

 

[jasonhc73]

1*4AWG means One, Four gauge wire.

Many inverters allow two, four gauge wires.

My LV5048 shows to use 1*1/0AWG, or 2*4AWG.
I used one, one/aught gauge cable.

 

[wgiven]

1*4AWG means One, Four gauge wire.

Many inverters allow two, four gauge wires.

My LV5048 shows to use 1*1/0AWG, or 2*4AWG.
I used one, one/aught gauge cable.

You use 2 1/0AWG cables right, 1 POS & 1 NEG

 

[jasonhc73]

You use 2 1/0AWG cables right, 1 POS & 1 NEG

yes

 

[FilterGuy]

1*4AWG means One, Four gauge wire.

Wow, That seems too small for a 3KVA inverter. I would be tempted to put a pin lug on a 1 AWG or 1/0 AWG wire to hook it to the inverter.

 

[wgiven]

On another note.... Do you know how the EASun controller would match up with the MPP Solar 2424LV controller? Or anything about it?

 

[FilterGuy]

Sorry, I don't really have experience with either.

 

[Mark GOTG]

I'm having the same questions about wiring the LV2424-msd. The difference in cable size is a lot 4 to 2/0. The online manual shows:
Recommended battery cables and size of terminal: Model Typical Amperage Battery Capacity Wire Size Torque Value PIP 2424LV-MSD 100A 100AH/200AH 1*4AWG 2~ 3 Nm

 

[jasonhc73]

I'm having the same questions about wiring the LV2424-msd. The difference in cable size is a lot 4 to 2/0. The online manual shows:
Recommended battery cables and size of terminal: Model Typical Amperage Battery Capacity Wire Size Torque Value PIP 2424LV-MSD 100A 100AH/200AH 1*4AWG 2~ 3 Nm

DC cables:
8 AWG from the PV (10 or 12 AWG is fine also, just use what you have, the bigger the less resistance)
2 AWG from each battery to the terminal junction.
1/0 AWG from the terminal to the LV2424.

AC Cable
12 AWG outdoor extension cord.

25 ft. x 12/3 Gauge Multiple Outlet Extension Cord with Indicator Light, Yellow/Black

Amazing deals on this 25Ft X 12G Triple Tap Extension Cord W/ Light at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

 

[Mark GOTG]

DC cables:
8 AWG from the PV (10 or 12 AWG is fine also, just use what you have, the bigger the less resistance)
2 AWG from each battery to the terminal junction.
1/0 AWG from the terminal to the LV2424.

AC Cable
12 AWG outdoor extension cord.

25 ft. x 12/3 Gauge Multiple Outlet Extension Cord with Indicator Light, Yellow/Black

Amazing deals on this 25Ft X 12G Triple Tap Extension Cord W/ Light at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

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Nice! Did the 1 AWG fit the slot in the inverter? And is that a fuse block the battery cables are coming into? Thanks