Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase Max Distance

2022-07-25 Thread Mac Lewis via RE-wrenches 
I don't know your specific circumstance but the cellular modem option works
really well for monitoring only. There are also many point to point
networking systems that are solid and fairly easy to set up if you can do
line of sight.

Thanks!



On Mon, Jul 25, 2022, 1:29 PM Nick Soleil via RE-wrenches <
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> HI Rick,
>
> The distance that our power line communications (PLC) signals travel will
> be impacted by the electrical noise on the site and the impedance of the
> wiring.  I don't think we have published a max distance in any of our
> recent tech briefs or planning guides.  That said, in some of our
> commercial design guides we had previously recommended up to 250 ft in a
> non-filtered environment and up to 600 ft when the IQ Gateway and
> microinverters are located on the load side of a power line filter or an
> isolation transformer (for example, on a dedicated 480V primary to 120/208V
> secondary transformer).
>
> Keep in mind that when the PLC signals are used for controlling the
> microinverters, such as sites that have power export limiting (PEL)
> profiles or when the microinverters are paired with IQ Storage systems, the
> communications must be more reliable than when used for monitoring alone.
>
> Cordially,
>
> Nick Soleil
>
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> What is the furthest that anyone has placed their IQ-based system from the
> gateway? Enphase recommends up to 250’. We’ve done ~350’ without issue.
> Anyone gone further?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> rick brown
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Magnum inverter/generator integration problems

2022-07-25 Thread Jay via RE-wrenches 
Hi Chris. 

I’m a bit confused about the breaker on the BMK. That’s the battery monitor?  
No breakers. 

If you mean the inverter, then check that both legs are working. I’ve had a 
similar issue in the past that turned out to be a bad 240v breaker. 1 side 
didn’t work, but because of how the magnum works if you check volts it will 
read right. 
Have to check with clamp on for current
The inverter overloads with 120v input, and yeah takes about 10-15 minutes.  
Might give it a check. 

Jay



> On Jul 25, 2022, at 12:08 PM, Chris Daum via RE-wrenches 
>  wrote:
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> Hi folks, I’m trying to help a fellow with two Magnum Systems; one of them 
> will accept his Honda EG5000CL gen set, the other will not.
> After running for a bout 10~15 minutes the circuit breaker pops on the BMK.  
> He will be rebooting his BMK this evening in the first attempt at getting his 
> system back up.   He has been powering this system with a Predator 3500w Gen 
> set, along with his solar array.
> The system will not accept the Honda.  Any ideas of clues to check out?
>  
> Sincerely,
>  
> Chris Daum
> Oasis Montana Inc.
> 406-777-4321
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase Max Distance

2022-07-25 Thread Nick Soleil via RE-wrenches 
HI Rick,

The distance that our power line communications (PLC) signals travel will be 
impacted by the electrical noise on the site and the impedance of the wiring.  
I don't think we have published a max distance in any of our recent tech briefs 
or planning guides.  That said, in some of our commercial design guides we had 
previously recommended up to 250 ft in a non-filtered environment and up to 600 
ft when the IQ Gateway and microinverters are located on the load side of a 
power line filter or an isolation transformer (for example, on a dedicated 480V 
primary to 120/208V secondary transformer).

Keep in mind that when the PLC signals are used for controlling the 
microinverters, such as sites that have power export limiting (PEL) profiles or 
when the microinverters are paired with IQ Storage systems, the communications 
must be more reliable than when used for monitoring alone.


Cordially,

Nick Soleil

Enphase Energy Senior Product Manager

(707) 763-4784 x7267  // office

(707) 321-2937  // cell

Powering What’s Next™ | The Enphase Energy Management 
System

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Wrenches,

What is the furthest that anyone has placed their IQ-based system from the 
gateway? Enphase recommends up to 250’. We’ve done ~350’ without issue. Anyone 
gone further?

Thanks in advance.

rick brown
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Magnum inverter/generator integration problems

2022-07-25 Thread Eric Smiley via RE-wrenches 
Also check bonding and ground loops (e.g. genny neutral bonded and also
bonded at main panel). This can cause voltage to bounce around and the
inverter won't sync.


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On Mon, 25 Jul 2022 at 11:32, Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches <
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> Hi Chris,
>
> Might sound simple, but I always start by verifying that the generator is
> NOT in Eco-mode and that it is correctly set to the desired voltage output
> (seems like in this case that would be 120/240VAC). If those check out,
> verify that the cord is properly made up and correctly seated in the unit.
> If all these things check out, monitor voltage and frequency for highs and
> lows. Cross reference with parameters set on inverter/charger.
>
> Kindly,
>
> Chris
>
> On Mon, Jul 25, 2022 at 2:08 PM Chris Daum via RE-wrenches <
> re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
>
>> Hi folks, I’m trying to help a fellow with two Magnum Systems; one of
>> them will accept his Honda EG5000CL gen set, the other will not.
>>
>> After running for a bout 10~15 minutes the circuit breaker pops on the
>> BMK.  He will be rebooting his BMK this evening in the first attempt at
>> getting his system back up.   He has been powering this system with a
>> Predator 3500w Gen set, along with his solar array.
>>
>> The system will not accept the Honda.  Any ideas of clues to check out?
>>
>>
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>
>>
>>
>> Chris Daum
>>
>> Oasis Montana Inc.
>>
>> 406-777-4321
>>
>> www.oasismontana.com
>>
>>
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Magnum inverter/generator integration problems

2022-07-25 Thread Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches 
Hi Chris,

Might sound simple, but I always start by verifying that the generator is
NOT in Eco-mode and that it is correctly set to the desired voltage output
(seems like in this case that would be 120/240VAC). If those check out,
verify that the cord is properly made up and correctly seated in the unit.
If all these things check out, monitor voltage and frequency for highs and
lows. Cross reference with parameters set on inverter/charger.

Kindly,

Chris

On Mon, Jul 25, 2022 at 2:08 PM Chris Daum via RE-wrenches <
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> Hi folks, I’m trying to help a fellow with two Magnum Systems; one of them
> will accept his Honda EG5000CL gen set, the other will not.
>
> After running for a bout 10~15 minutes the circuit breaker pops on the
> BMK.  He will be rebooting his BMK this evening in the first attempt at
> getting his system back up.   He has been powering this system with a
> Predator 3500w Gen set, along with his solar array.
>
> The system will not accept the Honda.  Any ideas of clues to check out?
>
>
>
> Sincerely,
>
>
>
> Chris Daum
>
> Oasis Montana Inc.
>
> 406-777-4321
>
> www.oasismontana.com
>
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[RE-wrenches] Magnum inverter/generator integration problems

2022-07-25 Thread Chris Daum via RE-wrenches 
Hi folks, I’m trying to help a fellow with two Magnum Systems; one of them will 
accept his Honda EG5000CL gen set, the other will not.
After running for a bout 10~15 minutes the circuit breaker pops on the BMK.  He 
will be rebooting his BMK this evening in the first attempt at getting his 
system back up.   He has been powering this system with a Predator 3500w Gen 
set, along with his solar array.
The system will not accept the Honda.  Any ideas of clues to check out?
 
Sincerely,
 
Chris Daum
Oasis Montana Inc.
406-777-4321
  www.oasismontana.com 
 
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