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  1. J

    EG4 6500EX Install wiring question

    I have them set to SBU. Looked at them this morning, and it looks like the batteries are charged! Woohoo! This summer, I'll work on getting the solar setup. Thanks again!
  2. J

    EG4 6500EX Install wiring question

    Thanks for the advice! Moving forward! Changed 2p2 option 5 to USE. Alarm went away. Also removed the black and red cables. Option 11 is UEI? at 30AMPS Option 16 is SNU
  3. J

    EG4 6500EX Install wiring question

    So still working on the firmware update issue. However I have more issues. When charging from the grid, AC in, the batteries don't charge. I left it running for a week and it didn't charge the batteries at all. Granted I was only letting it run from one inverter. It was suggested that I need...
  4. J

    EG4 6500EX Install wiring question

    So is this the right cable to buy to do this then? Kind of wish these cables were better labeled to make it clear what their use is. I have another cable that came with it, but it only has two wire connector, I had tried this with the same result. I'll get more pictures tonight...
  5. J

    EG4 6500EX Install wiring question

    I have the picture of one of the ends, I can get the other end later. Am I using the wrong cable for this then?
  6. J

    EG4 6500EX Install wiring question

    I found the screws and got them installed thank you. However, the next hurdle, updating the firmware. The cable that Signature Solar sent me to do the firmware update on the 6500 is a flat RJ45 to USB cable with a RS232 label. The ReflashTool just hangs at "com3 was opened". I let it sit for...
  7. J

    EG4 6500EX Install wiring question

    So I determined that mine is missing the bonding screw, does anyone know what size screw I need?
  8. J

    EG4 6500EX Install wiring question

    So me running ground from the 6500ex AC In to the house main panel is enough to ground the sub panel as well? Thanks. I'll plan to update the inverters, haven't gotten to the point of powering them on yet. I haven't removed any screws from the 6500. I haven't heard about this. So you're...
  9. J

    EG4 6500EX Install wiring question

    I'm following Will Prowse's instructions to setup a 48v EG4 6500EX solar/battery system. I have 2 x 6500EX's on the wall, and a sub-panel. Current plan is to move individual circuits from the main street panel, to the sub panel to run off the inverters, with no connection between the...
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