HeinieV

Thank you so much @slipx I am in the process of implementing your awesome dashboard. I have however 2 non - essential loads that I would like to display , Pool Pump and Geyser . The data is from 2 x CBI Astute Smart devices How would I implement this and if I can show a Icon for both, that would be really awesome. Thanks

On the system mode - > mode2 untick 'soler export' then to test tick 'Limit to load only' the inverter should then send battery power to your essentials only. Did it work?

Hi @Red Falcon, It might be easier if you provide screengrabs of your current inverter settings: - Battery - System Mode (Tab 1 and Tab 2) - Information screens Thanks

I have ordered my Rasberry Pi from Amazon and while I am waiting I would like to gather some information with regards to what information do you think I require in order to make informed decisions? 1. Home assistant application (Automation Platform) 2. Node Red (Advance automation) 3. Integration to Synsynk platform for information and also to change/update inverter settings ( Which Plugin or application would you recommend) 4. Loadshedding Schedule (Which Plugin or application would you recommend) 5. Solar prediction Application (Which Plugin or application would you recommend) 6. CBI Astute Controller integration to switch on/off devices 7. Weather information? 8. What else? What would I need to include in the dashboard view to get a overall integrated view on my energy consumption. What is all the decision logic that I should implement? I know there is probably already a few people that has done the integration already and I would love to see your solution or have your input? Thanks

Hi @Sc00bs, Thanks for the information. Sounds like the logical next step for me. Will have a look. Regards Heinie

Hi @suds7162, Thank you for your very detailed reply 🙂 Your explanation does make sense and it seems like you had some time to maximise your system based on your usage patterns, the next step would be to integrate the inverter to an external system like SolarAssistant and then based on your usage patterns and the loadshedding schedule create a feedback loop to adjust your settings accordingly My 4kW geyser element is a bit overpowering and does not leave much headroom for me to run other appliances from solar while the geyser is on and I think a 2kW element will be much more manageable. Do you have any idea what the Fast_Zero_Export_Mode is used for? I see you dont have this option available on your inverter and I assume you are not running on the latest firmware version. You can request an upgrade from here https://www.sunsynk.org/up-grade I have made some tweaks to my time of use settings based on your recommendations .. lets give it a go and see how big is the improvement. Thanks

Thanks @suds7162, looking forward to your response 🙂

Hi @suds7162, Your explanation does make sense. I am just trying to maximize the power from SOLAR and use as little of the GRID as possible. I assume that the time of use configuration would be able to assist me in this regards. What config will you recommend? Currently Geyser and Pool pump. Both devices is on a timer and the idea is to have the geyser on from 9am to 4pm in the day during solar generation hours, the shower is warm enough in the evenings .. my only concern would be the morning showers during the winter. It might be to cold 😞 The pool pump is only running during the day and for 1 hour in the evening. Thanks

Hi @Nexuss, That worked!! Now the essentials and non-essentials is supplied from the SOLAR and Batteries. This is not ideal. What must the configuration be if I would like to use the SOLAR for LOAD (essentials) , then batteries and then non-critical loads? Thanks

Hi @Nexuss, Thank you so much for your advice , I will change the CT coil and holding thumbs that it will fix the problem Will revert back shortly. Thanks

Hi All, I have taken the plunge and installed solar: 1 x 8kw Sunsynk inverter 2x 5kwh Sunsynk batteries 12 x 545w JAS PV panels The work mode I would like to configure is for the system to provide solar power to the essentials first then if there is spare capacity charge the batteries, then send left over power to the non-essentials. I have ticked "Zero Export" and "Prioritise load" on the inverter and in the sunsynk app the " Limit to Home" option is selected. See attached pictures. But according to the Power Flow diagram some power is from solar (3Watt) , (43Watt) is produced from the batteries , 790Watt is send to the Grid and nothing is supplied to the Load. This does not make sense? The installer confirmed that the CT coil is installed in the correct place and the correct way around. Any Advice would be appreciated. Thanks