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    New 6000XP firmware released

    Just received 3 more 100AH 48V batteries to bring bank up to 700AH. Hopefully keep the back up generator from running as sun is usually always a day away. Please keep up the info on Update progress.
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    EG4 6000XP setup questions.

    Add a 120V to 240V transformer or auto-transformer and you should be good to go.
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    New 6000XP firmware released

    So it would be suggested to do the "Standard Update" based on current and available firmware ? Thanks!
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    New 6000XP firmware released

    Do I have to be in front of the unit to do these updates? At this time, I have no critical loads on the inverter so a restart is not an issue.
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    New 6000XP firmware released

    On PV Grounding, only tie the panel metal frame or bonded mounting frame (IronRidge) to ground. Bring the PV- and PV+ only to the respective PV Inputs on the 6000XL. Do not share the PV- with other arrays. I found this out when I installed a 300V combiner breaker panel but had to...
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    New 6000XP firmware released

    I am still unclear about updates on my 6000XP. Here is what I see: FW Code ccaa-140A0A Suggestion Standard update 0A -> 0C: ccaa-xx0Cxx_2_comm_240204.hex 0A -> 0D: CCAA-xxxx0D_dsp_240204.hex 14 -> 18: CBAA-18xxxx_mppt_231224.hex Not sure if I should click on "Standard Update" or not...
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    EV4 Off-Grid 6kW Inverter/Charger Review

    When the inverter only runs, the top two fans are active and the lowest fan appears to want to run, and if you flick blades with a small object, you might see it slowly turn. Unable to throttle the amount of PV to make level of power determinations. Maybe Will would check that out? When...
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    EV4 Off-Grid 6kW Inverter/Charger Review

    A week ago, I connected my 6x385W series wired array to PV2. Thinking of future, I also included separae PV1+ but PV1- was derived from the common PV(-) from a new 300V PV disconnect panel. Turning on the PV2, the 6000XP went into fault/alarm with various codes. After a call to SS, it...
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    Eg4 6000xp settings

    Also found out that the inverter 6kW PV inputs, (-) side can not be ground referenced as is the case with MidNite Classic 200. A mixed bag of fun on converting to new inverter/charger. Thanks for letting me know on the 2 fan for inverter and one for PV. When I called CC, they said they have...
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    [Resolved] Dumb EG4 6000XP question

    On Saturday, I connected my first string of PV panels (6x385W ME)to PV2 input. My other string (12x200W Sharp) is still charging EG4LL batteries through a MidNite Classic 200. Apparently, the EG4 6k Inverter does not like common return on the PV inputs via a new 300V PV Disconnect...
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    Eg4 6000xp settings

    Update: Today I connected 6 each 385W ME panels in series to PV2 port. PV voc was around 275V as expected. Aftrer that, I expected the 6000 to charge the EG4 battery bank but the 6000 produced an assortment of faults and alarms See attached picture. Anyone have any clues what is...
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    Eg4 6000xp settings

    I notice that only two of the 3 cabinet fans run when I have a load. Does anyone have info on the 3 wires used on these fans? The new fans ordered from Digi-Key have 4 wires. Most likely PWM and TACH leads but unknown what the OEM White lead function performs.
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    EG4 6000XP practical with 115VDC?

    Hi, When you say starts up at 60 watts, do you have a PV voltage level reference to go with that?
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    EG4 6000XP practical with 115VDC?

    My 48V Off-Grid system has 12x200W panels on DA Tracker wired 4 in-series to a MidNite 200 Classic. I just installed a 6000XP inverter & 4 each EG4-LL and also curious how it will react to 100-130VDC as PV Input. I have a 2nd fixed array 6x385W wired 3 in-series and plan to rewire it for 6...
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    EV4 Off-Grid 6kW Inverter/Charger Review

    So how do I enable the items to appear below signature line?
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