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by Frojo
Wed May 10, 2023 7:57 pm
Forum: LV (Low Voltage)
Topic: Battery operation.
Replies: 8
Views: 3587

Re: Battery operation.

Just to update-

The firmware of my two batteries were 'out of step'...... and are now operating in tandem.
Thanks to Fox ESS engineer Jon.
by Frojo
Mon Apr 17, 2023 9:54 pm
Forum: LV (Low Voltage)
Topic: Battery operation.
Replies: 8
Views: 3587

Re: Battery operation.

Hi Jerry, You have brought a wry smile to my furrowed brow :lol: My 'two day' installation has turned into a six week saga, involving a damaged inverter/ faulty power meter and finally one non-functional battery. I concur with your installer views. On the plus side, Fox have responded and are of the...
by Frojo
Sun Apr 16, 2023 12:30 pm
Forum: LV (Low Voltage)
Topic: Battery operation.
Replies: 8
Views: 3587

Re: Battery operation.

Hah, Good thinking.... I have checked the Soc % against total load outputs and it would appear that I am operating with a 5kw storage capacity. Therefore, only one battery! Thanks very much. :D If I hadn't paid attention, and had a modicum of interest or knowledge, I might have missed the faulty bat...
by Frojo
Sat Apr 15, 2023 7:06 am
Forum: LV (Low Voltage)
Topic: Battery operation.
Replies: 8
Views: 3587

Re: Battery operation.

Thanks, I do have the manual and the dip switches appear to correctly set. It is the battery status lights that are confusing me, namely, does the master battery indicate for both or does each battery indicate its own status? The manual does not address this scenario. If it is the former- all good.....
by Frojo
Fri Apr 14, 2023 12:37 pm
Forum: LV (Low Voltage)
Topic: Battery operation.
Replies: 8
Views: 3587

Battery operation.

Hi, I am a new solar owner, at the bottom of a steep learning curve... I have a Solis 6K inverter with two LV5200's connected, yet only the 'master' battery appears to be charging discharging. The master battery operation lights diminish as the battery is discharged but the slave battery lights stay...