Kirk I would be interested in your amended programming with outback and blue planet Jerry
On Mon, Aug 10, 2020, 6:43 AM Kirk Herander <[email protected]> wrote: > http://outbackpower.com/downloads/documents/appnotes/lithium_app_note.pdf > > This doesn't explain it, just omits older FX inverters from the Outback > compatible list. > > In terms of programming, I did not use Blue Planet's BI setpoints verbatim > in the BI 2.0 (48v) system I set up with FXR inverters. They are definitely > to be used as guidelines. I was able to get the backup genny to start > almost PRECISELY at an 8% SOC and turn of at 70% according to the e-gauge, > and easily do further tweaking remotely through the Mate3s via REoptics. I > can share my setpoints if anyone is interested. > > This is a remote site, at least 2 miles from grid power, but I have > reliable internet using a Verizon jetpack cell modem/router (and you can > also pull and use the verizon Sim card in 3rd party verizon-compatible > devices). > > In this application, the charging efficiency(and ability to use the entire > kwh capacity of the bank) is outstanding compared to the old wet cell LA > bank. BI-LFP bank has been installed 6 mos and genny has run a total of 55 > hrs, compared to at least 250+ same time last year. > > I will say that Blue Planet definitely needs to expand and re-write their > documentation. You will find gaps for sure which might leave you > head-scratching the first time around. IMO this especially relates to > battery combiner box design and recommendation. If you have more than one > cabinet they need to parallel together safely using off-the-shelf > components, properly rated and protected. Especially in the high voltage > system I am about to install, 1MWH @ 850 vdc. They really ought to sell a > listed combiner with the system. I have almost weekly tech meetings with > them getting all the details straight. > > On 8/9/2020 8:30:04 PM, Jay <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi Kirk, > > Can you explain why it wouldnt work? > > Just setpoints. > > Jay > > On Aug 9, 2020, at 4:13 PM, Kirk Herander <[email protected]> wrote: > > > For some reason (that I never got an answer to from Outback or Blue > Planet) older FX inverters are not compatible with Blue Ion LFP batteries. > The newer FXR series are. > Considering one only needs to change slightly charge voltages, duration, > etc. to meet BI recommendations, it's a mystery why Outback states that > older FX inverters are not compatible. > Outback states this in a tech note about using LI batteries. > > On 8/9/2020 5:40:39 PM, [email protected] < > [email protected]> wrote: > P.S. The system consists of an old Outback FX inverter and an MX60, with > a 2600 W array. > > --- > > > On 2020-08-09 13:12, [email protected] wrote: > > Hello Wrenches, > > > > What is the best Li-Ion battery to use with an off grid system? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Drake > > Athens Electric > > > > -- > > _______________________________________________ > > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance > > > > List Address: [email protected] > > > > Change listserver email address & settings: > > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > > > List-Archive: > > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > > > List rules & etiquette: > > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > > > Check out or update participant bios: > > www.members.re-wrenches.org > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance > > List Address: [email protected] > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org > > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance > > List Address: [email protected] > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org > > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance > > List Address: [email protected] > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org > >
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