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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by pranil(m): 4:05pm On May 24, 2017 |
Barezzi: Incase you have not come across the DIY tesla streamer has done very good job in explaining simple terms use of fuse / breakers etc. - for fuses see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFTK6c8iqXI&list=PLID-GiwIm8LO5FVtQgBDXfoWxuExG5yqC&index=5 His other videos are also great for D.I.Y enthusiast hwo have no professional background in electrical Engineering 1 Like |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by dejidotun2000(m): 4:20pm On May 24, 2017 |
Both of my inverters have a USB "B" type port. I connect the inverter to my laptop (I have tried 3 laptops) with the USB cable provided(I have tried 3 USB cables), Windows detects and installs the inverter but watchpower software doesn't detect anything. pranil:
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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by babaegun(m): 4:21pm On May 24, 2017 |
pranil: @Pranil Thanks for your response. Still doing the research sha. The Outback/Fangpusun guys just want you to drop money for almost everything before you can view your device locally not to talk of online. Imagine getting a mate 3 for $400+ just to connect or WattPlot. Haba. No qualms sha. I am working on what a guy did online and am almost through. Am at the stage of integrating it with Grafana + Postgres or MySQL which uses a time series database to make lovely graphs. Don't know if somebody have achieved this on this forum before. Well, we will get there. |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by pranil(m): 4:51pm On May 24, 2017 |
babaegun: EMONCMS actually uses MYSQL database with PhP engine and apache webserver . The the api calls are all json . and you can qury the the Data using MQTT |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by pranil(m): 4:58pm On May 24, 2017 |
dejidotun2000: Downlaod watchpowe4 1.10 and service pack 1 - Service pack 1 ( optional user manual also if you want ) http://www.mppsolar.com/manual/Watchpower%20(off-grid)/ After connecting cable open watchpower in admin mode ( shift + right click) Let it idle for 1-2 minutes to find the inverter . The inverters should pop on the left hand side denoted by USB xxxxx serial no. 2 Likes |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by DMerciful(m): 8:51pm On May 24, 2017 |
go with 3 x 3 configuration. 4 x 2 would be cutting it close to the upper limit....risky mcTrinity: |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by babaegun(m): 9:26pm On May 24, 2017 |
pranil: @Pranil Can I get your phone? Will like to call you tomorrow. You can send it to me... Thanks. |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mcTrinity(m): 9:56pm On May 24, 2017 |
DMerciful: Thanks bro... once a prof, always a prof 2 Likes |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by emmaniche: 7:20am On May 25, 2017 |
pranil:@Pranil Please help with a method or working device as to how i can remotely monitor(read and write) inverters. Its a personal project am working on, ill be very grateful if you can help me out. u can also contact at adarighofuaemmanuel@gmail.com or drop ur mail. Thanks. |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by emmaniche: 7:30am On May 25, 2017 |
pranil:You can as well help with the links and videos/tutorials to your rasberry pie setup. Thanks. |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by bigrovar(m): 9:08am On May 25, 2017 |
pranil: This is where victron energy products (and by extension their clones) completely got me sold. In an industry where the norm is for companies to be closed and resort to proprietary protocols. Victron energy is an exception. Every single one of their devices communicate via open standard protocols. The bluesolar MPPT charger, Inverter and battery monitor (BMV) all spew out plain text every second. The can be captured via any ttl/serial com port tool like Putty that can read data stream. There also send and can receive hex commands which can also be handled by Putty. As if this is not enough this guys went further to create a detailed white paper with FAQ outlining in depth the technical specifications and information on the Victron VE. Direct Data communication protocols. They also have a github where they have committed and open sourced some of their projects. An example is their own version of Outback Mate 3 which they call color control GX. These device is like a hub / status display / remote control and monitoring / connection and integration hub of victron devices like Inverters, MPPT controllers, Battery monitors on steroids. The device cost about $400 a pop. But victron did something unprecedented in the solar industry and completely opened sourced it. They created a Linux Distribution based on debian called Venus and can be installed on the raspberry Pi. Venus allows your 30 dollars raspberry pi to do every thing that can be done from the $400 CCGX. The Venus software is completely free and well maintained and come with detailed guide on how to configure and install. With the Venus and Rbp I can have a system which can be connected to Victron Remote Monitoring Portal (VRM) and allow me to monitor and control my system from any where in the world all for $30. Add this to their excellent and truly cross platform victronconnect and they is no solar company come close to integrating the best of ICT to energy generation. 2 Likes |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by babaegun(m): 1:03pm On May 25, 2017 |
bigrovar: @Bigbrovar Can you Imagine all those features by Victron? Maybe Outback was rolled out when the internet was still unavailable. I bet you, they will find it difficult now that we have Internet of Things except for people who are not keen about it. They need to change else they will be left behind. They need to learn from Blackberry, Xerox, Blockbuster, Polaroid who lost the battle to Android/IOS, HP, Netflix, Digital Camera's etc. I don't even want to think about it again self. They need to give more value to their customers in this digital age. |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by pranil(m): 7:37pm On May 25, 2017 |
bigrovar: I fully Agree - they are miles ahead than others - In fact I am contemplating changing the chaage controller duty to Bluesolar 150/85 for my main bank with the eventual aim of changing to pheonixc inveter ( waiting for Ve-direct support) I did not know Venus could replace CCGX - Cant wait to give it a go You failed to mention their excellent user support . In my quest for 48 V 3 Phase battery chargers I had a chance to talk to them extensively. The guys know their stuff very well. Even the articles on the site are very clear and tailored for DIY users wbr Anil 1 Like |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by dejidotun2000(m): 8:06am On May 26, 2017 |
Thanks for your effort. It didn't solve the problem though. pranil: |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by chris81964(m): 10:32am On May 26, 2017 |
We have been working on these batteries for over 10 days. Did we save them. Watch the final video of the we don enter one chance series https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCCR_MlEDUw |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by dejidotun2000(m): 11:28am On May 26, 2017 |
Please share your contact details or contact me on 0 8 0 5 5 4 4 1 6 0 8. I am interested in your epsolar 3210. bigrovar: |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by pranil(m): 1:00pm On May 26, 2017 |
emmaniche: You did not say which inverter , I am familiar with Morningstar , Victron and Voltronix . Some manufactuerers keep the code proprietary |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by kogistar: 9:09pm On May 26, 2017 |
pranil:prag,sukam,mpower inverter, which one is the best & rugged? |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Jummymine(f): 2:05am On May 27, 2017 |
Hello!is this OK?can I buy it?
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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Jummymine(f): 2:07am On May 27, 2017 |
And between 200ah luminous battery and mercury. Which is better? |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by SolnergyPower: 10:12am On May 27, 2017 |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by ola28: 10:16am On May 27, 2017 |
Hello house, pls where can I get kill a watt meter? Thanks |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by GeorgeD1(m): 12:52pm On May 27, 2017 |
ola28: you can contact either juo or kiekie. i'm sure they will gladly help you out 2 Likes |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by GeorgeD1(m): 1:09pm On May 27, 2017 |
all, in continuation of my system upgrade activities, i was able to secure a number of 315w solarworld panels which were installed about two weekends ago. recall that i gave out my old 200w suntech panels recently. this was to make way for higher wattage panels which in my calculations will give me better performance while occupying less space. thanks to kiekie for the speedy delivery. all through our discussions, i saw consistency, depth of knowledge and attention to details. even when i almost made up my mind to go elsewhere, his tenacity and business like approach to things pulled me back in. and in the end, i'm one more happy customer adding to his resume of successful deals. keep it up brother! 3 Likes
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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by GeorgeD1(m): 1:10pm On May 27, 2017 |
testing the voc 1 Like
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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by GeorgeD1(m): 1:17pm On May 27, 2017 |
now the real work begins: thanks to zeestone solar for help with the roof installation. i decided to go with professional rooftop solar racks this time - a clear departure from my former diy solar brackets made of iron which i found to have started rusting badly after just 5/6 years on the roof 3 Likes
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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by GeorgeD1(m): 1:18pm On May 27, 2017 |
battle ready and set up for roof work 1 Like
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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by GeorgeD1(m): 1:21pm On May 27, 2017 |
checking the panels. make sure there is no mistakes on the ground 1 Like
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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by GeorgeD1(m): 1:24pm On May 27, 2017 |
zeestone solar on the roof. making measurements. calculating...
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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by GeorgeD1(m): 1:28pm On May 27, 2017 |
panel laying: zeestone solar at work
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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by GeorgeD1(m): 1:30pm On May 27, 2017 |
delicate work, transferring panels from ground to rooftop
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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by GeorgeD1(m): 1:32pm On May 27, 2017 |
south side completed
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