I run 2 older Axperts (5Kva 4Kw) in parallel on 2 Pylontechs US 3000 batteries with 12 PV panels managed and monitored via a Raspberry Pi with VNC viewer and ICC controller program.  That was until May this year when one Axpert suddenly stopped connecting to the panels and zero charging.  I carried on with one inverter and also stopped using the Raspberry.  

On return and installation of the repaired inverter I had the Raspberry updated and fitted with SMH, the new monitor and management software developed by Centurion Solar as a replacement for the previous ICC software.  

The look and feel of SMH was a bit different but the simplicity in the design with bright colours made it easier to understand the display.  The added features like an advanced scheduler combined with the SOC charger management system and the fact that one can manage up to 9 inverters differently makes it a very versatile solar management hub.

There are many nice and helpful features that can give you a complete view on the status of your solar system and one of the most exciting features is that you can incorporate your home automation ideas into the system.

Then lastly you don’t need VNC anymore, Centorion Solar has developed the ability to access SMH directly via the internet.  Apple Mac users who felt a bit left out in the Solar world of things can now move forward,  The guys at Centurion Solar has developed an SMH app just for us, so that you can acces it from your Taskbar.  And also on your iPhone or Android,  SMH is now available directly via the Internet.   Just create your own shortcut for it.  Johan spend after hours on the Internet to get the app going on the most current MacBook update Big Sur to make the app working from my taskbar.

Thanks Centurion Solar the experience with SMH and your support (even after hours) must be mentioned here on Powerforum.

Ns:  I forgot to mention, go to centurion solar.co.za and check the videos under Support to see what the SMH management software can do.

Edited August 24, 20214 yr by Cassie

Thanks for the update about the SMH software. Looks well thought through and quite a few options to control your system.

I am using Solar Assistant and find that to work very well too.