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@Czauto, I also use ICC (USB) on my Infini but can also run SolarPower (WatchPower equivalent for the Infini) at the same time. I installed an SNMP card that connects via LAN cable to my network. I can then remotely adjust settings on the Infini. The Infini is a bit different from the Axpert, there are almost no settings that can be adjusted on the inverter itself, everything is done through the SolarPower software. Not sure if the SNMP cards also fit in the Axpert and if WatchPower is compatible with it.

Just pulling your leg plonkster, couldn't resist. So much seriousness going on on the forum... I'm a closet Victron fan. I'm going to expand my solar system (from 3kW to 6kW) in the next couple of months. Plan on having 1.5kW of that on a Victron MPPT (150|35, maybe someone can recommend something else). That will be charging in parallel to the Infini which will have the remaining 4.5kW. Cobus

Like the R1000 cable?

Just downloaded 1.1.3, this was my ICC run time before I shut down the old version. Quite impressive stability me thinks!

@fritserasmus, there are several tools available to create an SD card image, I link to some of them below. https://rufus.akeo.ie/ https://etcher.io/ http://sourceforge.net/projects/win32diskimager They all work the same way, you don't have to install the application, simply run it from your downloads folder. It will ask you to select the image file (the ICC image you downloaded, probably still in your downloads folder) and a target drive, make sure you've got the correct drive selected with the SD card. Then you click burn, or something similar.

@fritserasmus, it is that easy. You can already download the image file from the ICC site, if you need help how to copy it to the SD card just shout. It's not a straight copy with File Explorer but it's not difficult. Once you have that you pop it into your Pi and it will start up with everything installed. You will have to do some configuration (number of inverters, type, license, cloud account API's, etc.) but all the software is pre-installed and configured. Once you have the image downloaded and you've got an SD card, just shout here and we will assist.

Mine has been running for more than 400 hours, no problems. I'm on ICC v1.1.2 That pi's been running more than 62 days without restart so the system can be very stable.

@PaulF007, I use CumulusMX running on a RaspberryPi to read the station data and send it to WU. I also use Meteotemplate (www.meteotemplate.com) to record to a local database and display on a website. You can try contacting the developer (Jachym), he is very responsive and eager to develop new features. C

Is the problem not that you are running the vncserver command rather than vncviewer? vncserver only needs to be started once, on my pi it is configured to start automatically at boot. I can then use ssh or direct vncviewer from another computer. If you are using a Windows/Mac version of vncviewer the port is 5901 for session 1. So I think your problem is that you start multiple server instances of vnc rather than just connect as viewer.

Machine ID is generated by the the software. You need to send it to Manie, he will generate a license key for you. Similar to ICC app.

plonkster, maybe that is more an indication of the difference in bath frequency and duration rather than the performance of the geysers. I know hygiene was not a very high priority for some of the guys when I was at US.

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Agreed plonkster, I missed the part where only 1.5kW is required on battery backup. Then obviously it makes a lot more sense to use GTI's. I also like the Fronius stuff. BTW, it seems like Sustainable is running a special on most of their Victron equipment.

Chris That is also the way I understand it. Hannes, you can decide for yourself what equipment suits your needs and whether you want to exclude inferior manufacturers. I simply mentioned that with the Infini this type of operation is normal, no special configuration etc. I am sure it is possible with lots of other types of equipment, might be a bit (or a lot) more complex but finally you must install something you have confidence in. If you feel that only premium manufacturers would give you that confidence then SMA, ABB, Victron is where you should look. C

TTT I've never parallelled these so I speak under correction but as far as I know the 3 inverters can share a battery bank. That means that if each of them has PV panels connected (let's say 7.5kW each) then each inverter will output 60A charging to the bank. That adds up to 180A doesn't it? I know the guys use the Axperts this way, I've heard that some guys are also running the Infini's (5kW) in parallel. C

TTT, it is 60A charging rate per inverter. To deliver the 12-13 kW will require 3 Infini 5kW's which would mean max 180A charge rate and 1800Ah bank. Plus a truckload panels.

Hi plaasjaap, very interesting. I was involved for some time in PFS study of commercial size biogas plant. It did not come off eventually as we could not find sufficient feed material within reasonable distance. One question, I don't see any flash back arrestor on the system (the one with the blue drums). That's probably not a great idea.

Hannes, as plonkster also mentioned, the Infini is a true hybrid and seamlessly mixes AC (grid) and DC (PV and battery) sources. In the configuration above it will mix PV and grid and only utilize batteries when grid is unavailable and PV not sufficient to sustain load. Even then it will use whatever PV is available and only the balance will be drawn from the battery bannk. Each Infini can accept 7.5kW panels, has dual MPPT controllers built in as well as battery charger rated at 60A. That means each Infini should be good for banks up to 600Ah (10%). They are pricey (around R50k each last time I heard) but offer a huge amount of flexibility. There has been reports of issues by one forum member but others have reported no issues (except that they are not waterproof). C

The Infini (3 x 5kW in parallel) can do this really well. It's a couple of clicks of the mouse. 1. Set charging of batteries from PV and AC so batteries will always be charged. 2. Set load supply priority with PV available: PV > Grid > Battery 3. Set load supply priority without PV available: Grid > Battery. There is it!

Sidewinder, I doubt that you'll need a bigger SD card for the DB. I've been running ICC since it was released (as AICC) and my db is 35kb. So unless you're going to do something else on the Pi even 8Gb should be enough. C

Yes, I think Manie recently setup the new site, it will develop over time. The easiest way to get everything running is probably with the image file. Yes, the MQQT app allows for remote view only, no control.

It is a Windows based app that you can run as a remote display, either on your local network or via the internet. You can see the trends and data from the inverter live.

I think you need ICC Pi. It contains only the ICC program. The Pi Image is a complete OS plus the software preconfigured. As you already have the Pi with OS up and running you only need the ICC program.

http://iccsoftware.co.za/

Hi Peter I am not an expert on this but is the charging rate of 2kW (40A) not way too low for a 1500 Ah bank? Could that be the reason why the generator charging is unable to increase voltage above 51V. I'm not sure I'm reading the graph correctly but it looks like the generator was stopped at around 89% SoC, maybe letting it run longer to reach closer to 100% it will be able to achieve higher voltage? Cobus