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#31

WBjr / Re: Extending Purple Wire?

Last post by aaapilot - April 23, 2024, 10:22:35 PM

Yeah, long purple wire shouldn't be a problem.  I don't know if one mile of wire would work but there is plenty of voltage from the Classic to power it and the data rate is so slow that it should work fine up to who knows how long of a wire...

Lettuce know if it doesn't work for how long you want it but if it is in the same room as the other equipment, it should definitely work.

boB

Thanks boB, I'll do that mod first chance I get.  The distances are minor as the Rosie/Hawks Bay are just 12" apart on the wall.  The Classic is next to the Hawks Bay on the opposite side.

Dave

#32

WBjr / Re: Extending Purple Wire?

Last post by aaapilot - April 23, 2024, 10:18:03 PM

I stacked two Whizbangs - see in video how I did it .
Had to use spacers so I could get access to the shunt mounting screw .
https://youtu.be/7t7lw8ryIxA?si=5CuEpeRcCFfbBBxx&t=358
Larry

Thanks Larry, think I'll give this a try.  There isn't much room in the Rosie chassis to get to the shunt, so I hope I can make it work.  I'll take a look at your video!

Dave

#33

MNGP2 specific / Re: MNGP2 & Classic CC

Last post by aaapilot - April 23, 2024, 10:13:03 PM

I don't see much in the way of documentation on the MNGP2 yet. What about online interfacing/remote system monitoring? Is this currently functional in a new MNGP2/Rosie installation?

No, unfortunately there is currently no online or remote monitoring for the MNGP2.  The aforementioned Combox will add that functionality if/when it becomes available.  Until then, the new Rosie/Hawks Bay/Barcallona can only be monitored on-site.  However, these new machines can be software/firmare upgraded easily via Bluetooth.   The MNGP2 has Bluetooth built-in and Midnite offers apps for both IOS & Android that work well. 

Dave

#34

WBjr / Re: Extending Purple Wire?

Last post by boB - April 23, 2024, 07:09:23 PM

Yeah, long purple wire shouldn't be a problem.  I don't know if one mile of wire would work but there is plenty of voltage from the Classic to power it and the data rate is so slow that it should work fine up to who knows how long of a wire...

Lettuce know if it doesn't work for how long you want it but if it is in the same room as the other equipment, it should definitely work.

boB

#35

WBjr / Re: Extending Purple Wire?

Last post by mahendra - April 23, 2024, 02:13:38 PM

I have done this also both my Classic 150 and Classic 200 have their wbjr.

I didn't do this for redundancy since I had my first failed.

MN was graceful in offering to propose a replacement out of warranty but I just bought a new one.

I didn't have a system to send back the damaged one at the time.

#36

WBjr / Re: Extending Purple Wire?

Last post by ClassicCrazy - April 23, 2024, 01:58:56 PM

I stacked two Whizbangs - see in video how I did it .
Had to use spacers so I could get access to the shunt mounting screw .
https://youtu.be/7t7lw8ryIxA?si=5CuEpeRcCFfbBBxx&t=358
Larry

#37

MNGP2 specific / Re: MNGP2 & Classic CC

Last post by Off Grid Salt Spring - April 23, 2024, 01:56:40 PM

I second the need for integrating the new MNGP2 with the Classic CC's, with a comm box (or ideally a firmware update if possible).

I don't see much in the way of documentation on the MNGP2 yet. What about online interfacing/remote system monitoring? Is this currently functional in a new MNGP2/Rosie installation?

I too am an installer in Canada, and am excited to try my first couple Rosie Installs. I have typically stayed far away from the "other" HF inverter in my new installations due to unbalanced surge issues, high idle load, bad software etc, but am super impressed by what I see so for from the HF Rosie! Fingers crossed it measures up to the tried and true LF models!

#38

WBjr / Extending Purple Wire?

Last post by aaapilot - April 23, 2024, 01:24:59 PM

Can the purple wire be spliced to make it longer?  If so, aprox how long can it be?  I have a Rosie, Hawks Bay, and Classic 200 in the same system.  The WBjr is located in the Rosie and should pass along the readings to the HB, but I'm getting a discrepancy.  The shunt is located in the Rosie, so I need to add aprox 12" of wire to allow the purple wire to connect to the HB and see if the numbers are passed along to the Rosie correctly.

Secondly, I'm thinking about attaching a 2nd WBjr to the first and running the wire to the classic so I can monitor the system via the phone app.  That would be aprox 3' total, including the length of the purple wire.  Thanks all!

Dave

#39

System Design and Layout / Re: DCM9040 battery monitor

Last post by ClassicCrazy - April 23, 2024, 11:00:35 AM

Nice command central you have there Barry ! And nice and neat compared to the mess I have here - ha ha !
Larry

#40

System Design and Layout / Re: DCM9040 battery monitor

Last post by Barry Fields - April 22, 2024, 07:35:15 PM

Thanks Larry, I appreciate your input. I did look at the pzem-25. It appears to have a built in shunt. Is an external shunt a straightforward implementation.

The biggest problem I have (excluding mental issues) is the dimensions of the unit. Attached is a photo of my living room control panel. I would have to enlarge the lower right hole in that 1/8" aluminum plate to accommodate the pezm-25 unit.

All good info but I will first try the same size DCM120100C.