Kodak Inverter

[Raphaelsmith]

What is the DC low cut off voltage set to? It's setting 29 on the Mecer, should be the same on the Kodak.

I’d have to check on the inverter directly as now I’m checking on the WatchPower app and can’t seem to find the DC low cut off…

 

[TheChamp]

I’d have to check on the inverter directly as now I’m checking on the WatchPower app and can’t seem to find the DC low cut off…

Yeah, I don't like the Watchpower thing I prefer doing things directly on the inverter.

 

[Raphaelsmith]

Yeah, I don't like the Watchpower thing I prefer doing things directly on the inverter.

Great. I’ll get in touch with you in the am if that’s cool?

 

[Operator]

I’d have to check on the inverter directly as now I’m checking on the WatchPower app and can’t seem to find the DC low cut off…

In WatchPower go to : Parameter setting

Then go to: Battery parameter setting

Then go to : Battery cut-off voltage

Is this what you are looking for ?

 

[thehuman]

There is the "max" https://www.solar-shop.co.za/kodak-inverters/483-kodak-solar-off-grid-inverter-max-72kw-48v.html

In not really a fan 7.2kw with 8kw of solar
But max charging current is 80A , that works out to about 4kw you could push into your battery bank

 

[Lupus]

And lastly a very important suggestion is to install a solar assistant device , to help monitor and configure your inverters switching back to grid etc accurately based on battery SoC. Works wonderfully with kodak/ voltronic

What solar assistance device, I've got a Mecer 5kw

 

[Ojcd45]

What solar assistance device, I've got a Mecer 5kw

Real-time solar monitoring from a Raspberry Pi | SolarAssistant Software

Real-time charts, analytics and power management from via a Raspberry pi - the most powerful, cost effective device on the planet.

solar-assistant.io

 

[Ojcd45]

What solar assistance device, I've got a Mecer 5kw

Mecer monitoring from a Raspberry Pi | SolarAssistant Software

Real-time Mecer monitoring, charts, analytics and power management from a Raspberry Pi.

solar-assistant.io

 

[Lupus]

Real-time solar monitoring from a Raspberry Pi | SolarAssistant Software

Real-time charts, analytics and power management from via a Raspberry pi - the most powerful, cost effective device on the planet.

solar-assistant.io

Thanks, spoke to my install 5k wow

 

[joker08]

I want to increase the battery capacity. Currently have a single pylontech US3000. How to add more batteries ?
Do I connect another US3000 in series or parallel ? or I can get a 5KW one and connect in parallel ?
How will the BMS connect when an additional battery is introduced ?

 

[B-1]

I want to increase the battery capacity. Currently have a single pylontech US3000. How to add more batteries ?
Do I connect another US3000 in series or parallel ? or I can get a 5KW one and connect in parallel ?
How will the BMS connect when an additional battery is introduced ?

Pylontech is one of the few that you can mix batteries but make sure the models are supported.
You need to know what you are doing though and follow the correct process.

Upgrade firmware on both, charge both to full, switch off all loads, connect in parallel, add comms cables, make the newest one the primary etc

Give your local installer a call and get a price its likely not much more than trying to do it yourself.

 

[TheChamp]

I want to increase the battery capacity. Currently have a single pylontech US3000. How to add more batteries ?
Do I connect another US3000 in series or parallel ? or I can get a 5KW one and connect in parallel ?
How will the BMS connect when an additional battery is introduced ?

There is a guide in the battery manual, but the main thing is that the new one must be the master.

 

[joker08]

Pylontech is one of the few that you can mix batteries but make sure the models are supported.
You need to know what you are doing though and follow the correct process.

Upgrade firmware on both, charge both to full, switch off all loads, connect in parallel, add comms cables, make the newest one the primary etc

Give your local installer a call and get a price its likely not much more than trying to do it yourself.

My concern is the installer not knowing what he is doing so I better arm myself with knowledge and then call one.
If u know some certified installers in the cape town area please DM me his details