I see there is a new firmware released - I haven't had time to load it up yet.
Ryan - any progress on the Windows 10 firmware updater ? I do still have a Windows 7 computer that I can use next time I am out at the solar site.
Also got the email that everyone needs to go to new Mymidnite because the old site will be closing down in February .
Here is change log from firmware - I presently have in 2074 ( first 2074 I think ?)
11-2-2015
Classic control Version 2074 adds My Midnite 3 capability (MM3)
Networking fixes added back in.
Auto-EQ bug fixed where EQ day count would be reset if Classic went
back to Float, essentially disabling Auto-EQ
11-9-2015
Classic_ALL_2074_XX0V_11-9-2015 changes WbJrAmpHourChrg,
WbJrAmpHourDisChrgadj, WbJrAmpHourChrgadj 32 bit regs to
register address 4407 from register address 4373
11-16-2015
Classic_ALL_2077C_xx0V_11-16-2015 Classic Revision 2077 with
newer network build from 11-14-2015 and ReBulk above Float Voltage
and SOC% fix
11-20-2015
Classic_ALL_2078_xxxV_11-17-2015_AZT Re-Build of 2077C
11-23-2015
Classic build 2079 Fixes MNLP (Classic Lite panel) communications glitch
Crazy, the windows 10 updater actually works !
I should be ready soon. I'm not sure how we (Ryan) wants it released though because at the moment,
the one updater doesn't work as well maybe as the older one for all versions of windows. For
windows 10, it is definitely the way to go.
Also, on my computer anyway, windoze 7, we had to disable bluetooth Plug n' Play drivers because
windows took too long finding our driver method and the Classic would boot up. The old firmware
updater just waits for COM 8 to open up so it would usually (not 100%) work.
In fact, maybe that PnP stuff had something to do with why windows XP, 7, etc did not always
work and one had to try some times multiple times to get the Classic to update via USB.
Now, if everyone had a USB to RS232 dongle, like from "Profiecient" (or whatever their name is),
and a RS232 to RJ45 adapter, it works much closer to 100% of the time than the typical USB
method. But now I can't seem to find those DB9 to RJ11 adapters anymore.
boB
Windows 10 is close. I am testing a beta version now, it does not have error detection so if it fails it doesn't tell you but it is rock solid. I will release it here tomorrow as beta and the next rev will have error detection. I can say it is MUCH MUCH MUCH easier to use, no com ports, no drivers just plug it in and click update (well ok there are 5 steps in the instructions )
Ryan
Great Ryan - will look forward to giving it a try though it won't probably be for another week .
Bob - is this the adapter you are talking about ?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Good-New-USB-2-0-to-RS232-Serial-DB9-9-PIN-Cable-Adapter-GPS-PDA-Converter-/171358098356?hash=item27e5bd13b4:g:d3IAAOSw-nZTm~ce
Cheap one and but on Windows 7 and up you may have to disable the auto driver update because newest drivers don't work with these copy chipsets. You need to install an old Window Vista driver.
But anyway - what port does the RJ 45 plug into for serial ? The one right under the MNGP plug ?
Larry
boB, did you mean one of these?
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Black-USB-A-Female-to-Ethernet-RJ45-Male-Adapter-Connector-Router-Adapter-/381117510299?hash=item58bc5fb29b:g:hHYAAOSwWKtUr8w5
and then plug in the USB cable?
cause it is nigh on impossible to find a male DB9 to RJ45
ADD: or this one http://www.ebay.ca/itm/1000M-USB-3-0-to-RJ45-Gigabit-Ethernet-Lan-Network-Adapter-3-Ports-Hub-/141735164076?hash=item210012f8ac:g:ZKQAAOSwd0BVvyO2
Oooops ! I said RS232 (DB9) to RJ 45 when I MEANT RJ11 !!!
All it is was a DB9 to RJ11 female connector in a little box. No electronics.
You would plug a phone cable between the Classic's bottom RJ11 jack and
the "dongle" that would be plugged into your RS232 DB9 connector.
DB9 like on the adapter shown on the EBAY link that goes to USB
on the PC. HOWEVER, we found that these cheap USB to RS232 DB9
adapters are non-working "Prolific" Counterfeit chips that do not work.
At least I have not seen one that works.
I hear that if you try to run the Prolific drivers with these that they
will be bricked, if they were ever to work at all.
I HAVE actually found a USB to RS232 converter that does work online somewhere but
they cost somewhere around $10 each and not $1.00 or even $5.00 like the ones
Robin and I had bought and tried. We THOUGHT we got a great deal but
in the end, they were a waste of time and money... Not much money though, luckily.
boB
you mean one like THIS....
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00425S1H8?psc=1 $15 US
Plugable USB to RS-232 DB9 Serial Adapter (Prolific PL2303HX Rev D Chipset)
connecting to this
http://www.amazon.com/InstallerParts-Female-Modular-Adapter-Ivory/dp/B008NCDN3I $4.50 US
InstallerParts DB9 Female to RJ11/12 (6 wire) Modular Adapter Ivory
News flash: Price Breaker sells on Amazon. Ca for $C2.95 + $C4.99 shipping!!!
Quote from: Halfcrazy on December 01, 2015, 05:31:41 PM
Windows 10 is close. I am testing a beta version now, it does not have error detection so if it fails it doesn't tell you but it is rock solid. I will release it here tomorrow as beta and the next rev will have error detection. I can say it is MUCH MUCH MUCH easier to use, no com ports, no drivers just plug it in and click update (well ok there are 5 steps in the instructions )
Ryan
Glad to see Midnite making progress on the Win10 firmware updates. Would love to test it but just the wrong time of year for me as my system needs to be in a stable state for the winter months when it is unattended. And with the predicted wet winter coming up it may be April before we resume long enough trip to try it out. So will depend on all the great testers here to report back on both the new firmware and the new Win10 installer.
Season greetings to everyone.
Geez John , you make it sound like winter is a bad thing.
Here are some pics from the lake last weekend.
the close up is of Hoar Frost, the long shot is 'the baseballs' on the lake...
Quote from: Westbranch on December 01, 2015, 08:14:50 PM
you mean one like THIS....
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00425S1H8?psc=1 $15 US
Plugable USB to RS-232 DB9 Serial Adapter (Prolific PL2303HX Rev D Chipset)
connecting to this
http://www.amazon.com/InstallerParts-Female-Modular-Adapter-Ivory/dp/B008NCDN3I $4.50 US
InstallerParts DB9 Female to RJ11/12 (6 wire) Modular Adapter Ivory
News flash: Price Breaker sells on Amazon. Ca for $C2.95 + $C4.99 shipping!!!
YES !!! Those !
I paid less for the adapter (the DB9 to RJ11) I think at our local surplus store (Vetco) but they are out
now. I'm glad you found some more !
boB
Quote from: Westbranch on December 02, 2015, 12:54:51 AM
Geez John , you make it sound like winter is a bad thing.
Here are some pics from the lake last weekend.
the close up is of Hoar Frost, the long shot is 'the baseballs' on the lake...
We're still lucky in south eastern part of canada , ottawa Ontario,I was out yesterday on my motorcycle, cool but roads were dry and no snow on th ground!
Don
I used to have some of those DB9 to RJ11 adapters - never knew what I would use them for . Now if I can just find one of them !
Yes those cheapy usb to serial adapters don't work unless you spend time trying to get the old Vista drivers installed on your computer before Windows tries to install the newest official Prolific driver which won't work on them ( and maybe destroys them ) . You need to monkey around with Windows to turn off automatic installation - can't remember how I did it - took some geek work. After I disabled the auto update driver thing the lower right corner of my computer has some small print that says Test Mode .
Larry
Quote from: boB on December 02, 2015, 04:01:22 AM
Quote from: Westbranch on December 01, 2015, 08:14:50 PM
you mean one like THIS....
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00425S1H8?psc=1 $15 US
Plugable USB to RS-232 DB9 Serial Adapter (Prolific PL2303HX Rev D Chipset)
connecting to this
http://www.amazon.com/InstallerParts-Female-Modular-Adapter-Ivory/dp/B008NCDN3I $4.50 US
InstallerParts DB9 Female to RJ11/12 (6 wire) Modular Adapter Ivory
News flash: Price Breaker sells on Amazon. Ca for $C2.95 + $C4.99 shipping!!!
YES !!! Those !
I paid less for the adapter (the DB9 to RJ11) I think at our local surplus store (Vetco) but they are out
now. I'm glad you found some more !
boB
I tried to download new firmware this morning and my antivirus (avast) said something like there was a virus? So I decided to download it later and closed the browser , a couple of hours later I tried again to download the file and my computer said it couldn't find the page , I'm running Windows 7 ,I'm not sure if other people are having the same issue, or is the update was removed?
Don
I've had a similar case of that "virus message'.... I usually get a choice to override (XP as well as W7).
The part that triggers it is Windows , now, does not like anything that will modify the hard drive thus it throws up the 'virus message'. there a re/is a constant daily barrage of those messages when you do upgrades or scans of various types, at least in my case... XP seems to learn very slowly
hth
Yeah I got that antivirus message too. I found the file in the quarantine section of the antivirus and made an exception for it.
Otherwise you could shut your antivirus off while you download and install it.
Bob has said he runs those through an antivirus screen before they go out and they say they are okay but the antivirus programs don't seem to want to allow them for some reason.
I just checked and the firmware is still on Midnite page
http://bob.midniteftp.com/MidNiteSolarUpdate_2079_11-23-2015_v5.00.exe
Larry
Yeah I am not sure what causes it, Some of boBs updates cause my antivirus to scream loud and some don't even cause a blip
This one made me work to install it
Quote from: Westbranch on December 02, 2015, 12:54:51 AM
Geez John , you make it sound like winter is a bad thing.
Here are some pics from the lake last weekend.
the close up is of Hoar Frost, the long shot is 'the baseballs' on the lake...
Yeah the cold is not the real problem it's the storms and wind and residing on the water verses shore. Then after the storms it can be days and weeks of Tule fog that never lifts. Use to brave all that stuff now I am a bit smarter.
Love the pictures. Thanks
Quote from: Halfcrazy on December 02, 2015, 01:35:27 PM
Yeah I am not sure what causes it, Some of boBs updates cause my antivirus to scream loud and some don't even cause a blip
This one made me work to install it
With IE v11 it's the Smart Screen Filter that sets it off. If you turn it off it will still tell you not to run it but if you had told the download loader to Save As it will download and save the file. Happens with any downloads that the file is new and the publisher is unknown.
If you see a security warning that tells you The publisher of this program couldn't be verified, then Internet Explorer doesn't recognize the site or organization asking you to download the file. Make sure you recognize and trust the publisher before you save or open the download. Learn more about how SmartScreen helps protect you and Certificate errors that might cause you to see download warnings.
Quote from: ClassicCrazy on December 01, 2015, 04:18:28 PM
11-9-2015
Classic_ALL_2074_XX0V_11-9-2015 changes WbJrAmpHourChrg,
WbJrAmpHourDisChrgadj, WbJrAmpHourChrgadj 32 bit regs to
register address 4407 from register address 4373
Was there a reason for this register address change?
dgd
Ok thanks , I will give it a second try.
Don
Quote from: dgd on December 02, 2015, 03:27:42 PM
Quote from: ClassicCrazy on December 01, 2015, 04:18:28 PM
11-9-2015
Classic_ALL_2074_XX0V_11-9-2015 changes WbJrAmpHourChrg,
WbJrAmpHourDisChrgadj, WbJrAmpHourChrgadj 32 bit regs to
register address 4407 from register address 4373
Was there a reason for this register address change?
dgd
DGD
I "THINK" that is a register for a math equation, boB was comparing a 32bit to a 16bit so we moved some of the math to a place where it could be 32bit to make sure nothing was over flowing. I am sure nothing usefull moved. (Or I am pretty sure)
Quote from: Halfcrazy on December 01, 2015, 05:31:41 PM
Windows 10 is close. I am testing a beta version now, it does not have error detection so if it fails it doesn't tell you but it is rock solid. I will release it here tomorrow as beta and the next rev will have error detection. I can say it is MUCH MUCH MUCH easier to use, no com ports, no drivers just plug it in and click update (well ok there are 5 steps in the instructions )
Ryan
Any Idea when we can get our hands on this for Windows 10 users everywhere, i'm dying to update my classic
Gerry
Quote from: Taos on December 02, 2015, 11:35:14 AM
I tried to download new firmware this morning and my antivirus (avast) said something like there was a virus? So I decided to download it later and closed the browser , a couple of hours later I tried again to download the file and my computer said it couldn't find the page , I'm running Windows 7 ,I'm not sure if other people are having the same issue, or is the update was removed?
Don
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(Update )I did download the new firmware this morning , windows did say something like it wasn't a popular download so it didn't want to proceed ,I just clicked on to proceed and all was good . Thanks all!
Don
I won't be able to load up 2079 until next week - but I have had 2074 lock up on both mymidnite and local app - this is the third time. So hoping 2079 will cure it. Seems to happen after running fine for about a week . This time I only know so far that it quit talking to mymidnite ver3 ( now 2) .
Larry
I'll add my name to the list of L App lockups/disconnects with V 2074.
However I have not been able to connect to MM so can not comment on that issue...
If you want USB to serial that works get the FTDI chipset ones. Prolific are very troublesome. FTDI works.
Quote from: ClassicCrazy on December 04, 2015, 08:52:31 PM
I won't be able to load up 2079 until next week - but I have had 2074 lock up on both mymidnite and local app - this is the third time. So hoping 2079 will cure it. Seems to happen after running fine for about a week . This time I only know so far that it quit talking to mymidnite ver3 ( now 2) .
Larry
well I looked at mymidnite this morning and it is reporting and everything is filled in after the time I saw it stop yesterday. No gaps in info. Not sure why I couldn't see the stuff yesterday. Maybe it was a server glitch or just something on my viewing end . So all is well with mymidnite .
Larry
Sometimes the no data errors are due to the server databases. There are a couple that don't always sync properly. I've given them a kick so there shouldn't be a problem now. Let em know if there's still missing data.
Thanks,
-A
Quote from: atop8918 on December 05, 2015, 09:06:17 AM
Sometimes the no data errors are due to the server databases. There are a couple that don't always sync properly. I've given them a kick so there shouldn't be a problem now. Let em know if there's still missing data.
Thanks,
-A
Now that I look at today I can see where there was gap from for about 1 1/2 hour - look at power . Anyway looks okay now. I suppose this one could be due to my internet connection - possible anyway.
(//)
Larry
Looks like a NHL players smile.... ::)
Quote from: mister_c on December 03, 2015, 10:20:34 AM
Quote from: Halfcrazy on December 01, 2015, 05:31:41 PM
Windows 10 is close. I am testing a beta version now, it does not have error detection so if it fails it doesn't tell you but it is rock solid. I will release it here tomorrow as beta and the next rev will have error detection. I can say it is MUCH MUCH MUCH easier to use, no com ports, no drivers just plug it in and click update (well ok there are 5 steps in the instructions )
Ryan
Any Idea when we can get our hands on this for Windows 10 users everywhere, i'm dying to update my classic
Gerry
+1
Okay - midnite update to 2079 done at midnight !
We will see how it goes.
Larry
First time poster, several month lurker! I've been running a Classic 150 with older MyMidnite 1 compatible firmware, no problems on an off grid PV system. Excited about the expanded logging (including WizBangJr Amps to/from the Batteries) and with the older MyMidnite shutting down next year I figured it was time to update.
I updated my firmware via my Mac, and I'll tell you how I did it!:
I've got a copy of VMWARE which is a cross platform Virtual Machine host. For me it allows my Mac to run virtualized copies of Windows, including pass through USB support.
You can get free time limited virtual copies of most versions of Windows from Microsoft to run for up to 90 days at https://dev.windows.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/tools/vms/mac/ and drop them into your Virtual Machine software ready to go.
I loaded up windows 7, downloaded the latest firmware, and unplugged the ethernet from my classic. I've heard it's helped some people with their firmware updates go more successfully. Followed the update instructions, updated my classic, and then the MNGP and everything went off flawlessly! Now I just need to wait for some sun tomorrow so I can see some data points on the new My Midnite site!
I noticed my older logging data didn't transfer over to the new MyMidnite site, is that intentional?
IIRC, Andrew migrated the MM1 data to the beta form of MM2, but maybe he didn't do it for the final release version..
I'm waiting for a new board for my CL 150 to arrive, but so far the post office has sent in the opposite direction from me, to SanFran...??? I'm in Canada...
Quote from: Westbranch on December 12, 2015, 09:54:43 PM
I'm waiting for a new board for my CL 150 to arrive, but so far the post office has sent in the opposite direction from me, to SanFran...??? I'm in Canada...
Wrong time of year for shipping. It will eventually get there.
You are right John... add a weekend in too... never mind that old guy in a red suit ;)
I am waiting for them to pull a FedEx and ship it through the Twin Cities or ? where ever their main distribution depot is.. ::). and sometimes we thing the gov makes strange decisions ???
We are now getting some wet/snowy weather and I hope I can do the change over before getting snowed out... or in... :o
I'm sorry but the older mm1 data won't be available on MM2. You can download it on the original site though if you want. I do apologize for this, but the datasets were too hard to merge in the timeframe!
So I have a beta updater here for windows 10. Good news is it works super easy and has worked on at least 10 pcs, Bad news is it failed on one pc but that pc had a driver issue.
Anyone that wants to take a stab at it I can send it out. Keep in mind it could fail as it is beta and if it does you will have an erased classic. I would of course work with you on getting it replaced if you do not have access to a windows 7 machine. So for now I would prefer to keep this in the states to expedite shipping if we need to.
If you want to try email me for the file and directions. (it is like 4 steps to the directions)
ryan@midnitesolar.com
I have been on Firmware 2079 for a week or two now and all has been fine.
But this morning I logged on with Grahams Android app and it loaded up at first - but then I shut the inverter off just to see how much current it takes to run it - and then then when I turned it back on the Android App would load up and then go back to sync and load up - it kept going back and forth loading data and then going back to nothing again. I tried resetting the router to make sure no issue there. The Local status app would not connect either.
So I restarted the Classic and the Grahams Android app works again normally . But now the Local Status app won't connect ( and yes I shut off the Android App first ) I suppose I should restart my laptop to rule out any issues there.
I looked at the history of Mymidnite and see it lost it's sync about 11:45 pm and didn't come back on until I restarted the Classic this morning. Pehaps these are all related ?
I just looked at the router info ( using DDWRT flashed in Linksys 54g ) and in the LAN info the Classic is showing up on it's static address . It wasn't at first but I switched the plug to a different port on the back and it showed up. Before that the Local Status App actually connected - but after I shut it off and reloaded it back to the TRYING to connect screen.
So weird that Grahams Android App connects every time , but the Local Status App won't - and I tried Auto Detect and the Static connection settings on that. After I send this off I will restart my laptop and see if that straightens it all out.
( restart did not solve Local Status App connecting via laptop )
Larry
Larry, just for grins try turning the Android device all the way off, just to be sure it isn't holding a connection to the Classic and then try the LA again.
Quote from: Resthome on December 20, 2015, 01:46:40 PM
Larry, just for grins try turning the Android device all the way off, just to be sure it isn't holding a connection to the Classic and then try the LA again.
Nope - that didn't do it - shut off Android and Local Status App still won't connect.
I guess I could go reset the Classic again .
Larry
Earlier as an experiment I had the Android App connected and showing data , then uplugged the Classic cat5 from the router , and the Android App lost it's data - but filled in again when I plugged the the Classic back in to router.
Larry,
That's not saying much for the new firmware with the new network code. I ran the Alpha code of this and still had network disconnects. So I was hopping some of this would get resolved with 2079. It could be that these network issues are really a LA issue.
I have to wait until the spring to update to 2079 as I'm only there for a few hours every 6 or 7 weeks until springtime and I need something stable until I can check it out for a few days.
I've run Graham's app under BlueStacks on a Windows machine and BlueStacks will sometimes keep the network connection to the Classic even after closing the app and will not allow the LA to connect until I end task the BlueStacks process that are still running. So it was just a though on my part about turning the Android device off to seek if that would allow the LA to connect. OH Well!
Quote from: Resthome on December 20, 2015, 02:31:48 PM
Larry,
That's not saying much for the new firmware with the new network code. I ran the Alpha code of this and still had network disconnects. So I was hopping some of this would get resolved with 2079. It could be that these network issues are really a LA issue.
I have to wait until the spring to update to 2079 as I'm only there for a few hours every 6 or 7 weeks until springtime and I need something stable until I can check it out for a few days.
I've run Graham's app under BlueStacks on a Windows machine and BlueStacks will sometimes keep the network connection to the Classic even after closing the app and will not allow the LA to connect until I end task the BlueStacks process that are still running. So it was just a though on my part about turning the Android device off to seek if that would allow the LA to connect. OH Well!
Okay here is what works - don't know why
If I start out fresh with Android off - connect up with computer local status app ( wired connnection to router ) connects fine.
Shut off Local Status app - then connect up with Android App - connects fine.
Shut off Android App - then Local Status App won't connect . Shutting off the Android didn't seem to help - but then I noticed that when I started the Android back up the Local Status app would connect again.
I then tried same thing again but I shut off Android wifi and then the Local Status App would connect .
So must be some weird local router/ wifi issues.
Never had that happen before but I haven't been using the Android App for awhile.
Larry
Quote from: ClassicCrazy on December 20, 2015, 02:34:27 PM
Quote from: Resthome on December 20, 2015, 02:31:48 PM
Larry,
That's not saying much for the new firmware with the new network code. I ran the Alpha code of this and still had network disconnects. So I was hopping some of this would get resolved with 2079. It could be that these network issues are really a LA issue.
I have to wait until the spring to update to 2079 as I'm only there for a few hours every 6 or 7 weeks until springtime and I need something stable until I can check it out for a few days.
I've run Graham's app under BlueStacks on a Windows machine and BlueStacks will sometimes keep the network connection to the Classic even after closing the app and will not allow the LA to connect until I end task the BlueStacks process that are still running. So it was just a though on my part about turning the Android device off to seek if that would allow the LA to connect. OH Well!
Okay here is what works - don't know why
If I start out fresh with Android off - connect up with computer local status app ( wired connnection to router ) connects fine.
Shut off Local Status app - then connect up with Android App - connects fine.
Shut off Android App - then Local Status App won't connect . Shutting off the Android didn't seem to help - but then I noticed that when I started the Android back up the Local Status app would connect again.
I then tried same thing again but I shut off Android wifi and then the Local Status App would connect .
So must be some weird local router/ wifi issues.
Never had that happen before but I haven't been using the Android App for awhile.
Larry
Humm... Well I guess restarting the Android back up would probably reset everything including the network WiFi on the Android. So it sounds like it is similar to what I see when running Graham's app with BlueStacks and something appears to hold that last connection to the Classic open where the LA then will not connect because of the one connection limit of the Classic. I just always figured it was the BllueStack emulator.
Larry,
After reading this again it sounds like you are using two separate network adapters in the laptop. One hardwired to the Ethernet port to the router that the LA may be using then the WiFi adapter for the Android device. Do I have that correct? Or is the LA using the WiFi connections also?
When finished using Graham's app turn off the computer's WiFi and see if the LA connects.
Or disconnect the hardwired for computer to router and let them both use WiFi to connect to the Classic.
I have a tiered network setup . Internet provided via Linksys DDWRT set up as client and getting internet via wifi. Then this is plugged via cat5 into another linksys DDWRT setup as access point. The Classic and other devices ( including laptop) are plugged into the ports of this access point/router. The Android phone is going into the access point via wifi.
I did just notice that my laptop had the wifi on and it was also connected to the access point via wifi as well as being plugged in via cat5 . Usually I have the wifi on the laptop turned off - so maybe that was messing it up some. Quick experiment after I turned laptop wifi off had same thing happening though.
But enough with all this for this weekend- next week I will try the thing you suggested and some other stuff like using the official midnite android app and see how it all works out .
Larry
Ive had excellent network performance with the new firmware, not one single issue of any kind.
Just to reiterate you may have only ONE modbus ethernet connection. The first one will hog the connection. Unless you literally power down the android device or are 100% sure that you have killed the service, it may remain open as a background task.
Quote from: zoneblue on December 20, 2015, 05:02:31 PM
Ive had excellent network performance with the new firmware, not one single issue of any kind.
Just to reiterate you may have only ONE modbus ethernet connection.
So this should give your blackbox some greater reliability :)
Perhaps getting it's web server side sorted to provide data for real time displays on multiple tcp connections. (from incoming web connections)
Although the progress at MN with firmware ethernet would have been so much more useful if those not enabling web access (for MyMN) could make use of that second TCP connection. I could never understand why this could not be done.
dgd
I'm Classic Lite 150, after an upgrade in 2079, I blink all LEDs, the device works, the connection works. After rebooting OK and after a while starts flashing again. Where can I download an older version of the firmware? Thank you.
This is a known bug with older lite MNLPs. See here:
http://kb1uas.com/mnsforum/index.php?topic=2759.0
Quote from: marko250 on December 23, 2015, 02:02:20 PM
I'm Classic Lite 150, after an upgrade in 2079, I blink all LEDs, the device works, the connection works. After rebooting OK and after a while starts flashing again. Where can I download an older version of the firmware? Thank you.
Marko the Lite will still charge and work fine. If you email me your phone# and shipping info I will send you a new MNLP that fixes the flashing leds ryan@midnitesolar.com
Hello can you send me instructions on how to remove the flashing LED? Firmware 2079 Marek Gajda of the Czech Republic, thank you. Phone is not connecting with you, I can not fluent in English,i sent you an e-mail.
If you email us ryan@midnitesolar.com with your shipping address I will send you a new MNLP with the new code in it
It needs to rename the file, otherwise it will not let Gmail filters .exe (jpg). THX
Oh sorry the official shipping address, We can not reprogram the MNLP so I will send you a new one.
hello
just wondering how you are going with that new easy firmware update procedure.
thanks
Today, the panel arrived, thank you for your help Marek-Czech Republic ;).
Glad it made it.
Tried out the Beta Windows 10 firmware updater - worked just great - I like the new graphics too .
Larry
I had the issue today with the blank MNGP screen after I tried to update to 2079
I stated another thread in the classic section with more details http://kb1uas.com/mnsforum/index.php?topic=2934.0 (ftp://kb1uas.com/mnsforum/index.php?topic=2934.0)
Basically the classic updated fine (can see it through local app showing REV 2079) So ok there but my MNGP is all black and after several tries to update it that all show successful each try. I still have the blank MNGP screen hardware VMM didn't help.
Kurt
i updated 2 midnite classics about a month ago via the new windows 10 updater. super easy to do. but now i experience that ten day cycle where it disconnects to the status panel and needs rebooting to reconnect.
i suspect there is a timer there somewhere in the software used for something different and then effects the lan to status panel.
i didn't seem to disconnect to the mymidnite site.
Yes the windows 10 app is super easy to use just didnt work on my MNGP . Windows xp laptop worked first go.
That 10 day disconnect from ( status panel ) are you talking about from the midnite local app on your PC that it disconnects, Or the MNGP?
Kurt
from the midnight to the status panel application. the signal travels via two switches between each other. before it occasionally cut the signal, but stayed on for months at a time. (the mymidnite over the web seemed not to be affected, at least this time)
there is another bloke here on the forum that has that 10 day problem.
offgridQLD, Kurt...
Did you try turning WEB ACCESS (My Midnite) OFF and see if it does not hang ?
I think there may be a problem there.
As for the blank display, sounds l like you might need a new MNGP ?
OR, maybe it did not quite get updated firmware properly ? That can also do it.
You might try updating the MNGP firmware again if you haven't already.
boB
boB,
yes he updated with an old laptop windows xp? and solved the problem,
see that other thread Kurt split off
http://kb1uas.com/mnsforum/index.php?topic=2934.0
Yes Bob, Turns out it was just the update not working properly on my windows 10 laptop. Not sure why as it all looked like it was going 100%I will save playing with windows 10 for another day :).
My trusty old XP laptop saved the day and updated the MNGP and as mentioned its all back to normal and working on 2079.
Thanks.
Kurt
i just installed 4 small voltmeters to my 12v system, one for each cell.
i intend to install 16 voltmeters on my 48v system
Quote from: australsolarier on February 25, 2016, 10:34:40 PM
i just installed 4 small voltmeters to my 12v system, one for each cell.
i intend to install 16 voltmeters on my 48v system
Wow! thats a lot of voltmeters, permanently connected so they will probably divert a lot of your attention as you are tempted to constantly check them.
Are they that accurate and identical to each other? is each adjustable so they can all be synced together?
Because we are talking about LiFePo4 cells where difference are measured in millivolts?
I should have thought a decent Fluke voltmeter and a once per month balance check with selective top up charging on low cells would be sufficient to maintain the bank.
dgd
dgd, I share the same questions.
Perhaps hook them all up to one cell at a time and see how they compare over the full voltage range your likely to see.
I would have them on a switch so they are not powered on all the time. Particularly if they are powered by the cell it's self? If so each will have a slightly different consumption and could actually contribute to imbalance.
I use a Fluke 87v for general measurements and a HP 3457A 6 digit bench meter if things are more serious.
Consistency is usually what the less expensive meter lack. Particularly as temps change. The HP bench meter has a heater inside it that keeps critical components used as a datum reference at constant 40C to maintain accuracy.
Kurt
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/DC-0-33V-0-36-Digital-Voltmeter-three-Wires-5-Digit-voltage-Panel-meter-LED-Display/923042_841943079.html
i installed those voltmeters. each has its own isolated power supply. (isolated power supply is added to each VM)
that product does actually measure voltage fairly exactly. (i suppose you can read up the feed back of the product on their website) yes i understand your concern. i was comparing them with the fluke multimeter. they are about 2 to 2mv higher than the fluke. i used them before , so i had a fair idea how exact they are. the seller is also very helpful and can answer questions, as they are directly sold by the manufacturers.
and yes it is probably going overboard. but it beats having to stick the prongs of the voltmeter through holes in the polycarbon protecting sheets of the gbs lifepo4 battery. and i prefer spending the money that way rather than on beer or cars.
it is all a bit experimental. it will be interesting to see what is happening when i balance the battery with the bms circuit board.
That all sounds fine then :)
Kurt