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Gordon B

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Hi Guys, my query relates to a HYBRID SOLAR INVERTER 5000VA 48VDC WITH PV INPUT.

I have installed & wired up the system to factory spec.

Unit operated well but I do not get an PV input displayed on the LCD

The dealer supplied only one 145 watt panel, will this work ?

Thanks

 

Gordon

3 hours ago, Gordon said:

Hi Guys, my query relates to a HYBRID SOLAR INVERTER 5000VA 48VDC WITH PV INPUT.

I have installed & wired up the system to factory spec.

Unit operated well but I do not get an PV input displayed on the LCD

The dealer supplied only one 145 watt panel, will this work ?

Thanks

 

Gordon

Only one? If It is a 36 cell panel, you will need, at least, four pannels.

Edited by Javi Martínez

5 hours ago, Gordon said:

Hi Guys, my query relates to a HYBRID SOLAR INVERTER 5000VA 48VDC WITH PV INPUT.

That sounds awfully generic. Does it have a brand name?

5 hours ago, Gordon said:

The dealer supplied only one 145 watt panel, will this work ?

As Javi mentioned, no. You will need at least 60 VDC from the panels. A single 145 W panel sounds like a totally impractical sales gimmick.

8 hours ago, Coulomb said:

As Javi mentioned, no. You will need at least 60 VDC from the panels. A single 145 W panel sounds like a totally impractical sales gimmick.

There is one possible exception (though I am pretty sure I am just confusing things by mentioning this... so if it confuses you then forget that I said anything), and that is if you use a boost-converter type MPPT. Like this Ming He MPT-7210A. Interesting idea, but since 145W is so low anyway, the right answer is almost certainly to get more (or different) modules. Otherwise it is worse than a sales gimick. It's a downright scam.

5 hours ago, plonkster said:

There is one possible exception (though I am pretty sure I am just confusing things by mentioning this... so if it confuses you then forget that I said anything), and that is if you use a boost-converter type MPPT. Like this Ming He MPT-7210A. Interesting idea, but since 145W is so low anyway, the right answer is almost certainly to get more (or different) modules. Otherwise it is worse than a sales gimick. It's a downright scam.

I thouht the same, but... Even using a boost, it wouldn´t be enough to maintain quiescent draw with only one panel!

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