timselectric
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Been there, done that.
Just bury it before anyone sees it. lol
Zapper77 is a total Genius
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Just bury it before anyone sees it. lol
muaddib721
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Thanks I appreciate the effort. I'm sure I'm not the only one waiting for that firmware update
Nope. ?
Markus_EG4
I am from Germany. Don't mean to come off rude
You can actually use the LL S firmware now to achieve close loop if you have a 6 dip switch V2. I have the 4 dip switch firmware as well it’s just not posted.
After updating the V2s with the LL S firmware the V2s will also trip the breaker and bms if the rsd is pressed.
The power pro needs the update on the eg4 website for this to work with close loop only with the 18k or 6kxp
After updating the V2s with the LL S firmware the V2s will also trip the breaker and bms if the rsd is pressed.
The power pro needs the update on the eg4 website for this to work with close loop only with the 18k or 6kxp
muaddib721
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So I don’t need to update the power pros for my Sol-Ark 15Ks? I do have V2’s in my rack… so if I update them with the LL S firmware they can work with the power pros and have coms? How do I set DIP switches ??
Markus_EG4
I am from Germany. Don't mean to come off rude
Only update the power pro for close loop rsd function of the battery with the 18k or 6kxp.
all you need is to update your V2s with the LL S firmware and they communicate with the power pro
The dip switches just set up according to the configuration 1-64. They are the same in set up
all you need is to update your V2s with the LL S firmware and they communicate with the power pro
The dip switches just set up according to the configuration 1-64. They are the same in set up
Zapper77
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Just update the LLv2 with the LLv2S firmware, I think is what Markus_EG4 said.
Leave the PowerPro as is.
muaddib721
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I just wanted to be crystal clear thanks brother
muaddib721
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Will do… I’ll let you know if there is any issues. I should be finalizing my AC side tomorrow. Electrician should be here tomorrow at 3PM. Can’t wait to run test on my new monster
Great for LL's. But... what about the Lifepower4's?
Markus_EG4
I am from Germany. Don't mean to come off rude
Different batteries different bms. We are working on a solution. This one will take time
Hopefully by late April? That's when I need it. Thx
muaddib721
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I just got an early Christmas present... can't tell you how happy I am to hear about the coms. And now I feel even more justified in the extra expense for the LL V2's. I'm a hi tech junky and it was only logical to go with the V2's when I new I had eyes on the new power pro
Hindsight is 20/20. ? I'm sure the LL's are awesome.
That said, I'm pretty happy with the Lifepower4's, they've been really great too. I'm pretty sure that they have been...& will continue to be one of the the work horses of SS. The PowerPro will be a well going forward.
Which is why...Signature Solar NEEDS to make the coms work with using the 18kPV & 6000XP's especially with discontinued support on so many other inverters. I.E. 6500EX etc.
Zapper77
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<---- wishing I spent extra for the LLv2s
muaddib721
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I downloaded the firmware update for the LL-S firmware and I noticed that the read me text states that this firmware is only to be used on EG4 LL S (EG4 LL V4) batteries. Am I missing something? Also, I'd like to make sure I have the right firmware downloads. I'm assuming I have to do both firmware updates on both ports. You can see read me at the top and the firmware at the bottom of the pic
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Markus_EG4
I am from Germany. Don't mean to come off rude
This is the correct file for the 6 dip switch V2. If you have the 4 dip switch V2 I have that one personally.
You will need to perform both updates. RS485 will be done on the RS 485 port.
RS232 is done on the battery comms port.
Each update requires its own cable you can get from SS or EG4.
Also all other batteries need to have all cables disconnected during update meaning each battery you update needs to be isolated from the others while updating.
You will need to perform both updates. RS485 will be done on the RS 485 port.
RS232 is done on the battery comms port.
Each update requires its own cable you can get from SS or EG4.
Also all other batteries need to have all cables disconnected during update meaning each battery you update needs to be isolated from the others while updating.
muaddib721
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So there are two cables required to do both updates? I have the cable that came with my batteries that I used with BMS tools. Is there another cable other than
EG4 USB Read/Write Cable?
EG4 USB Read/Write Cable
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I understand I need to do each one separate but this is the only cable on SS website.
Markus_EG4
I am from Germany. Don't mean to come off rude
Yes the RS232 cable @EG4_Jarrett
