Got the EG4 XP up and running! Need some help lol

Well, got an update!

Did some load testing yesterday and later in the evening, the replacement dongle that Jared had sent out came in.

First off load testing went great. I even got it to run my 2T AC unit after I shut everything else off and then powered it back on after the AC was running. It’ll need a soft start unit as it wasn’t super happy getting it running. Soft start next on the list!

Second, I got the new dongle setup this morning and, we’re up and running! New dongle fixed the issue. Now set up and monitoring with my laptop in the garage.

Next will be building more skids and setting up the rest of these 370w panels. Overall, super stoked! I’m also setting up my 24v system as a backup today.

And the backup is now done!

ChrisSwolls said:

New dongle fixed the issue

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So happy for you!! And it wasn't user error

ChrisSwolls said:

backup is now done

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250/170??? Thats a meaty SCC!!

ScrotusGobbleBottom said:

250/170??? Thats a meaty SCC!!

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oops, thats 250 / 70

ScrotusGobbleBottom said:

oops, thats 250 / 70

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Yeah, I’m a big fan of Victron products. Super intuitive, I’ve got a 250/70 and a 150/70.

I’m also glad it wasn’t user error haha. Load testing been going well, 2 days on the unit, EPS shut off maybe 3-4 times but I’m finding out my house is wired wonky and there’s quite a bit more draw on one leg vice split more evenly.

Overall I’m super happy with the setup! Now I’ve got a decently stout back up as well lol.

Now it’s onto the batteries. I may post separately in the battery section for this but trying to choose which route I go.

ChrisSwolls said:

post separately in the battery section

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We will be here to help!

I got a 150/70 and i love it.

ScrotusGobbleBottom said:

We will be here to help!

I got a 150/70 and i love it.

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So I’m potentially working a deal for some new, 2yr old EG4 Lifepower server rack batteries. She has 2 plus the 6 rack server, if I go that route I plan on snagging a 3rd pretty quick from signature.

My other though process is the EG4 indoor wall mount or, the Ruixu 16kwh.

I’m just not sure what direction I want to go and, I have 0 experience with LiFePo, battery comms, all that snazzy stuff. Been doing a ton of research so far, just working on what route is the smartest…

ChrisSwolls said:

New dongle fixed the issue.

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Glad to see it is finally up and running!

EG4_Jared said:

Glad to see it is finally up and running!

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Thanks again Jared! All good now. Did load testing all weekend and the setup did well!

Ok, update!

Finishing the last skid right now, the final (for now lol) will be:

8S ZN shine 370w panels for PV1 input
7s ZN shine 370w panels for PV2 input

5.5kw input for the XP.

I also have the chance to buy a MPP Solar Hybrid LV6048 for $800. I’m really considering doing this as a backup….thoughts?

Now for the next issue…as well, I’m issue prone lmao

I got the battery setup. It’s 2 Lifepower4’s in the stripped down 6slot rack.

I was able to get comms with battery on my laptop, all cells read around 3.295’s and showing a 50-ish% overall SOC.

I cannot for the life of me get the battery firmware updated. I’ve set address as 0 or even tried 1 (I’ve had luck with it reading on 1 w/1st dip switch up, it won’t read if they’re all down) but every time I try to “get boot information” it will fail every time.

The batteries are older being bought in 2022 but have never been used, updated, anything.

I’ve watched a ton of videos on YouTube on it but, no dice thus far.

Ideas?

I would make sure that the select hardware version is selected for the update whether that's 0205 or 0207 and also check to see if the legacy components and .net frameworks are enabled in the windows features.