There is also a module available for the PacketFlux SiteMonitor system - would allow you to pull the stats out of pretty much any morningstar into a SNMP monitoring tool.
On Wed, Oct 4, 2017 at 9:44 PM, Robert <[email protected]> wrote: > There is a linux C library and code that will let you pull everything > directly off the Morningstar. You can get access to every data point that > is available on the Morningstar PC app that works with the controller and > then plot it with MRTG. We generally just plot the voltage as that's the > key item to be aware of. Biggest problem with the Morningstar is the lack > of user password protection, you will need to isolate the subnet you put > the controller on for security. > > On 10/4/17 8:08 PM, Sean Heskett wrote: > >> Hey Gino, >> >> Since you are probably limited by time i didn't want to hold things up >> while i dig up all the photos and schematics. so to get you started i'd >> suggest a system like this: >> >> https://www.wholesalesolar.com/1890130/wholesale-solar/compl >> ete-systems/1.04-kw-watt-telecom-off-grid-dc-24-48v >> >> we use this supplier a lot and they are great to work with and their >> prices are decent. >> >> they provide the schematics for how it all gets connected and if you get >> 5 hours of sunlight per day (which you should in PR even on Dec 21st) then >> this system will power a 200W tower just fine. if your tower uses 300W >> then just add 2 more panels (and another 30A breaker) and you can still use >> the same morning star 60A charge controller. If your tower uses more than >> 300W then keep adding panels, charge controllers and Batts. >> >> You'll need to add batteries, connecting cables and another 80A breaker >> (for battery cutoff) to this parts list. we use UB-4D AGM 200 ah 12 VDC >> Battery at our towers. we usually have 12 of them at a site but we are in >> CO and in December we will go for 2 weeks without any sun (I doubt you have >> that issue). you could probably get away with 4-8 of them per tower. >> >> the other item you want to add is this: >> http://store.packetflux.com/sitemonitor-interface-for-morningstar-serial/ >> and this: >> http://store.packetflux.com/sitemonitor-base-unit-ii/ >> >> the morning start controller does have an ethernet port but you can use >> SNMP to query the device and graph everything, you can only look at their >> stats page. it's much easier to do graphing and alerting with the >> packetflux devices. >> >> ***Be sure to fuse and breaker everything you can*** you want (and need) >> to be able to turn off all power coming from the panels or batts when you >> need to work on the system. (that's what the 80A breaker in the parts list >> is for.) >> >> >> for the load side of things you can use these fuse blocks. they use the >> car style blade fuses you can get at any parts store or order online. >> >> *Qty.* *Stock#* *Mfr. Part #* *Cust. Part #* *Price (USD)* >> *Total (USD)* >> 2 70169109 <http://www.alliedelec.com/sea >> rch/productdetail.aspx?SKU=70169109> 0801733 $5.740 $11.48 >> DIN Rail; Steel; Silver; 7.50 mm; 35 mm; 2 m >> *Ship Method:* FedEx 2nd Day >> 6 70169386 <http://www.alliedelec.com/sea >> rch/productdetail.aspx?SKU=70169386> 0203250 $9.040 $54.24 >> Fixed Bridge Bar; Term Blk; Universal; 10; Silver >> *Ship Method:* FedEx 2nd Day >> 12 70169605 <http://www.alliedelec.com/sea >> rch/productdetail.aspx?SKU=70169605> 3047167 $0.690 $8.28 >> Partition Plate; Term Blk; Gray; 50 mmL; 2 mm W; 48 mm H >> *Ship Method:* FedEx 2nd Day >> 40 70169133 <http://www.alliedelec.com/sea >> rch/productdetail.aspx?SKU=70169133> 3118203 $9.910 $396.40 >> Conn; Term Blk; Fuse; 1; 2; 26-8AWG; 30A; 300V; 4kV; M4; 1.5Nm; >> Flat; PA; 10mm >> *Ship Method:* FedEx 2nd Day >> 40 70169365 <http://www.alliedelec.com/sea >> rch/productdetail.aspx?SKU=70169365> 3004362 $0.960 $38.40 >> Conn; Term Blk; Feed Thru; Screw Clamp; 2; 0.2-6sq.mm < >> http://0.2-6sq.mm>; 24-10 AWG; 6.2 mm W; Gray >> *Ship Method:* FedEx 2nd Day >> 4 70169390 <http://www.alliedelec.com/sea >> rch/productdetail.aspx?SKU=70169390> 0203263 $11.880 $47.52 >> Fixed Bridge Bar; Term Blk; Universal; 10; Silver >> *Ship Method:* FedEx 2nd Day >> >> >> >> hit me up if you need help figuring all this out! >> >> also what i've described here is for a totally off grid site. if you are >> looking to grid tie in then that's a whole different beast. >> >> hope this all helps! >> >> -sean >> >> >> >> On Wed, Oct 4, 2017 at 5:39 AM, Gino A. Villarini <[email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> >> Please >> >> From: Af <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> on >> behalf of Sean Heskett <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> >> Reply-To: "[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>" <[email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>> >> Date: Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at 10:07 PM >> To: "[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>" <[email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>> >> Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Good - Cost Effective MPPT Solar Controller? >> >> Hey Gino, >> >> We have 3 solar sites on our network. Let me know if you want me to >> send pics, schematics and parts list so you don't have to re-invent >> the wheel. >> >> - sean >> >> *//* >> >> */Gino A. Villarini/* >> >> President >> Metro Office Park #18 Suite 304 Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00968 >> >> On Tue, Oct 3, 2017 at 10:49 AM Gino A. Villarini <[email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> >> Any pointers? >> >> *//* >> >> */Gino A. Villarini/* >> >> President >> Metro Office Park #18 Suite 304 Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00968 >> >> >> -- *Forrest Christian* *CEO**, PacketFlux Technologies, Inc.* Tel: 406-449-3345 | Address: 3577 Countryside Road, Helena, MT 59602 [email protected] | http://www.packetflux.com <http://www.linkedin.com/in/fwchristian> <http://facebook.com/packetflux> <http://twitter.com/@packetflux>
