Hi,

I recently installed a 5kw sunsynk.  It came with a wifi module and I installed SOLARMAN smart app.  This app doesnt really update real time and it also doesnt have temperature monitoring.

What are my other options? I see there is an app called Sunsynk logger which seems good, do I need to buy a different dongle?

yes, you do, that one is 60 second delay, they are working on shortening the delay even further

27 minutes ago, Tariq said:

yes, you do, that one is 60 second delay, they are working on shortening the delay even further

thanks, is it this one? https://powerforum-store.co.za/collections/featured-products/products/sunsynk-wifi-data-logger Do you use it? it is a lot better than solarman?

Real time data only has value if you plan to do some kind of IoT thing.  For practical use the 10-15 minute data interval is fine ... it is the same as we have with our 500kWp SolarEdge system at work. The temperature feed was disabled by Solarman a couple of weeks ago for who know what reason. The Solarman dongle may give you what you want, but if you really crave real time montioring and control maybe look at something like SolarAssistant.

2 minutes ago, Scubadude said:

Real time data only has value if you plan to do some kind of IoT thing.  For practical use the 10-15 minute data interval is fine ... it is the same as we have with our 500kWp SolarEdge system at work. The temperature feed was disabled by Solarman a couple of weeks ago for who know what reason. The Solarman dongle may give you what you want, but if you really crave real time montioring and control maybe look at something like SolarAssistant.

can you use the std wifi modlue with solarassistant?

5 minutes ago, Terminal3k said:

thanks, is it this one? https://powerforum-store.co.za/collections/featured-products/products/sunsynk-wifi-data-logger Do you use it? it is a lot better than solarman?

yes, I do use it quite a bit, have two geysers and pool pump, aircon on wifi switches and having a short delay helps me to balance loads against pv production AND you can control the inverter pretty much the same as from the interface.

im still waiting for my PV to be installed. I will install the PV then decide whats needed. 

I was dead keen on getting SolarAssistant (runs on a dedicated Rasberry Pi, not using any dongle) until I got to know Solarman.  The platform is actually not bad with a good array of graphic tools and easy data extraction, even remote control of your inverter if you take the trouble to get it enabled.  I can see myself "upgrading" at some stage, but for 99 out of 100 people the free, bundled Solarman solution should do just fine. 

Edited January 27, 20224 yr by Scubadude

As I always say, share your opinions about a product that you have used, but you don’t have to force your opinion down someone’s throat. Live and let live

10 minutes ago, Tariq said:

As I always say, share your opinions about a product that you have used, but you don’t have to force your opinion down someone’s throat. Live and let live

If that was aimed at me I'd be very interested to know which part of my post offended you.

2 hours ago, Scubadude said:

I was dead keen on getting SolarAssistant (runs on a dedicated Rasberry Pi, not using any dongle) until I got to know Solarman.  The platform is actually not bad with a good array of graphic tools and easy data extraction, even remote control of your inverter if you take the trouble to get it enabled.  I can see myself "upgrading" at some stage, but for 99 out of 100 people the free, bundled Solarman solution should do just fine. 

Is the inverter remote control from the solarman bussines app? I can't seem to see that in the solarman smart app 

52 minutes ago, Terminal3k said:

Is the inverter remote control from the solarman bussines app? I can't seem to see that in the solarman smart app 

Both. But you need to get Sunsynk / Deye to authorise your user to be able to do it. Once authorised you see a remote control button on the inverter screen of the app. The pic is from Smart.

 

 

Edited January 27, 20224 yr by Scubadude

How do you go about getting this authorisation?

14 hours ago, Scubadude said:

Both. But you need to get Sunsynk / Deye to authorise your user to be able to do it. Once authorised you see a remote control button on the inverter screen of the app. The pic is from Smart.

 

 

I would also know how you get this? do you have to contact solarman app dev?

@branderplank @Terminal3k I have Deye not Sunsynk, so I contacted [email protected] and they were quite helpful to get me sorted out. I reckon they would be able to do the same for you as Deye is the OEM for Sunsynk, and you just need somebody with access to the Solarman backdoor to give your user permission to mak changes. There is an oddity in that they ask for your Solarman username and password, possibly for identification purposes. So best to change the password after all is done.

1 hour ago, Scubadude said:

@branderplank @Terminal3k I have Deye not Sunsynk, so I contacted [email protected] and they were quite helpful to get me sorted out. I reckon they would be able to do the same for you as Deye is the OEM for Sunsynk, and you just need somebody with access to the Solarman backdoor to give your user permission to mak changes. There is an oddity in that they ask for your Solarman username and password, possibly for identification purposes. So best to change the password after all is done.

Thank you

On 2022/01/28 at 10:31 AM, Scubadude said:

@branderplank @Terminal3k I have Deye not Sunsynk, so I contacted [email protected] and they were quite helpful to get me sorted out. I reckon they would be able to do the same for you as Deye is the OEM for Sunsynk, and you just need somebody with access to the Solarman backdoor to give your user permission to mak changes. There is an oddity in that they ask for your Solarman username and password, possibly for identification purposes. So best to change the password after all is done.

So I emailed them, unfortunately no reply. 

Another question, I have the old data logger that works with solarman app. Was I meant to get the new data logger with my inverter? (bought in December 2021).

How do I do a firmware update with the old data loggger? 

The new logger is still in beta testing phase and dont come with new inverters yet afaik. You cant do a firmware update with the old logger ,you request a firmware upgrade from sunsynk and they do it remotely (the logger has to have internet connection)

On 2022/02/05 at 3:08 PM, Nexuss said:

The new logger is still in beta testing phase and dont come with new inverters yet afaik. You cant do a firmware update with the old logger ,you request a firmware upgrade from sunsynk and they do it remotely (the logger has to have internet connection)

thanks, I will contact them!

for those wanting a firmware update, here is the form to fill in:

https://www.sunsynk.org/up-grade

Edited February 7, 20224 yr by Terminal3k

On 2022/01/27 at 5:55 PM, Scubadude said:

oth. But you need to get Sunsynk / Deye to authorise your user to be able to do it. Once authorised you see a remote control button on the inverter screen of the app. The pic is from Smart.

They got back to me today, I have given them my login details

11 minutes ago, Terminal3k said:

They got back to me today, I have given them my login details

hehe they only need your inverters serial number. Be prepared for the inverter to reset,so you will be without power for a few min.