Energy-Jason Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Hi all. I have two solar panels and lots of WiFi outdoor dishes that anyone is welcome to have. I just need to cut the lock off the storage locker facility. I will post them up very very soon. (Lost the keys) Sincerely Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulinNorthcliff Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Hmm... WiFi outdoor dishes, you say? Would that be to, say, boost the signal from a faraway inverter so it can establish decent comms with a router? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Energy-Jason Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 5 minutes ago, PaulinNorthcliff said: Hmm... WiFi outdoor dishes, you say? Would that be to, say, boost the signal from a faraway inverter so it can establish decent comms with a router? For sure. It will be a WiFi bridge. So it will create a LAN over the dishes point to point. I just need to get permission to cut the lock off at our storage locker facility. Moved house and lost the keys. I am phoning them today to get authorisation to cut the lock off. Sincerely. Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulinNorthcliff Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Just now, Energy-Jason said: For sure. It will be a WiFi bridge. So it will create a LAN over the dishes point to point. I just need to get permission to cut the lock off at our storage locker facility. Moved house and lost the keys. I am phoning them today to get authorisation to cut the lock off. Sincerely. Jason Well... in that case... might I wave my hand in the air? Energy-Jason 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulinNorthcliff Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Which brings me to a related, but possibly entirely impossible problem... Would it be possible to parallel two inverters across a WiFi link? IOW, use the RJ485 (RJ45) connectors to share data across a WiFi bridge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solarphile Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 19 minutes ago, Energy-Jason said: I have two solar panels What size panels are these? I want to get a few old panels to put up around my shop as demo units. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Energy-Jason Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 9 minutes ago, Solaris said: What size panels are these? I want to get a few old panels to put up around my shop as demo units. 250Wp if I recall. I will phone them shortly to get permission to cut the lock off. Will send pictures of the items. Okay so you gents will have Dibs on the goodies. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solarphile Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 2 minutes ago, Energy-Jason said: Okay so you gents will have Dibs on the goodies. Thank you Energy-Jason 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Energy-Jason Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 Hi Gents. We have permission to cut the lock off tomorrow. I will post pictures as soon as we have it cut off. Thanks all. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excitedphoton Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 1 minute ago, Energy-Jason said: Hi Gents. We have permission to cut the lock off tomorrow. I will post pictures as soon as we have it cut off. Thanks all. Jay I'm very interested in the outdoor wifi equipment. I'm in Joburg, where are you based? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Energy-Jason Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 3 minutes ago, excitedphoton said: I'm very interested in the outdoor wifi equipment. I'm in Joburg, where are you based? Hi there. Okay you are second in line. Another member has already called dibbs. Sincerely Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim003 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Dibs please for solar panels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulomb Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 3 hours ago, PaulinNorthcliff said: Would it be possible to parallel two inverters across a WiFi link? IOW, use the RJ485 (RJ45) connectors to share data across a WiFi bridge? I'm not sure exactly what you want to do, but to parallel the outputs of two Axpert inverters, you have to use the same battery (so they have to be close together), and you have to use special parallel boards that connect via special cables that carry CAN bus signals at a fairly high bit rate (possibly a megabit per second or at least a quarter of a megabit per second). Axpert inverters communicate their commands and responses over slow (2400 bps) serial ports (the RJ-45 connectors aren't ethernet ports), so you could monitor them from afar with suitable WiFi to RS-232 adapters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulinNorthcliff Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 29 minutes ago, Coulomb said: I'm not sure exactly what you want to do, but to parallel the outputs of two Axpert inverters, you have to use the same battery (so they have to be close together), and you have to use special parallel boards that connect via special cables that carry CAN bus signals at a fairly high bit rate (possibly a megabit per second or at least a quarter of a megabit per second). Axpert inverters communicate their commands and responses over slow (2400 bps) serial ports (the RJ-45 connectors aren't ethernet ports), so you could monitor them from afar with suitable WiFi to RS-232 adapters. As I said... may not even be possible. The inverters would be Deye/Sunsynk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Energy-Jason Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 Hi all. The Gent that is cutting off the lock will come tomorrow morning. Thanks all. Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Mike Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 On 2020/11/24 at 11:28 AM, Energy-Jason said: Hi all. I have two solar panels and lots of WiFi outdoor dishes that anyone is welcome to have. I just need to cut the lock off the storage locker facility. I will post them up very very soon. (Lost the keys) Sincerely Jason waving my hand(s) vigorously for the dishes if they are still available..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Mackay Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Just to add to the pile I have 2 SS TELECOMS Lte arerials: Model AOL-PE103 I haven't a clue what they are used for. (perhaps to boost a cellphone signal??) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloubul7 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 (edited) On 2020/11/24 at 11:43 AM, PaulinNorthcliff said: Which brings me to a related, but possibly entirely impossible problem... Would it be possible to parallel two inverters across a WiFi link? IOW, use the RJ485 (RJ45) connectors to share data across a WiFi bridge? Which inverters are you using? You could use 2 of theses units to connect them to the wifi bridge https://romtech.co.za/product/ethernet-to-rs485/?sfdr_ptcid=31714_617_545382265&sfdr_hash=3915d271f3e67c647976bbf7ed57ca74&gclid=CjwKCAiAnvj9BRA4EiwAuUMDf3SNKLtKEcaasHQ6N1-cNOyTUgV64VJBFVnSNchA4ESkijhyi-uVLBoCXQYQAvD_BwE Edited November 25, 2020 by Bloubul7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abe53 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Hi Jason, Has the solar panels been collected? If not, I will collect if in Gauteng. Both 180W panels on my Golf cart each lost a string and OCV now too low to charge. cannot warrant replacing with new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Energy-Jason Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share Posted November 28, 2020 On 2020/11/24 at 11:32 AM, PaulinNorthcliff said: Hmm... WiFi outdoor dishes, you say? Would that be to, say, boost the signal from a faraway inverter so it can establish decent comms with a router? Hi @PaulinNorthcliff as attached image. I can send it to you via Postnet to Postnet. Cost on the house. Nanobeam M5 https://www.ui.com/airmax/nanobeamm/ Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulinNorthcliff Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 Thanks, Jason. Can you email me your address to [email protected]? I'll arrange a courier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbyleveldt Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 6 hours ago, PaulinNorthcliff said: Thanks, Jason. Can you email me your address to [email protected]? I'll arrange a courier. Ah, now I know which Paul in Northcliff this is That reminds me I need to renew a certain something! swazz99jhb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulinNorthcliff Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 10 minutes ago, gbyleveldt said: Ah, now I know which Paul in Northcliff this is That reminds me I need to renew a certain something! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Energy-Jason Posted December 5, 2020 Author Share Posted December 5, 2020 On 2020/11/24 at 11:32 AM, PaulinNorthcliff said: Hmm... WiFi outdoor dishes, you say? Would that be to, say, boost the signal from a faraway inverter so it can establish decent comms with a router? Hope you got your kit Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erastus Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 On 2020/11/24 at 11:28 AM, Energy-Jason said: Hi all. I have two solar panels and lots of WiFi outdoor dishes that anyone is welcome to have. I just need to cut the lock off the storage locker facility. I will post them up very very soon. (Lost the keys) Sincerely Jason I have a wifi network so if possible I am interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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