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by Dave Foster
Fri May 17, 2024 3:55 pm
Forum: Customer/End User Help
Topic: Batteries providing barely any output and bizarre issues with Fox support
Replies: 5
Views: 35

Re: Batteries providing barely any output and bizarre issues with Fox support

@srooke Can you screen shot your battery charge settings and post it here please
by Dave Foster
Fri May 17, 2024 3:54 pm
Forum: Customer/End User Help
Topic: G8 inverter problems
Replies: 18
Views: 138

Re: G8 inverter problems

Wow, I emailed Fox UK and got this answer "This is a settings issue we have now changed the setting on your inverter and it is operating as it should be now however if you have any other problems it may be worth contacting your installer as some issue we won't be able to resolve them remotely ...
by Dave Foster
Fri May 17, 2024 9:20 am
Forum: Customer/End User Help
Topic: G8 inverter problems
Replies: 18
Views: 138

Re: G8 inverter problems

I don’t think it’s the emlite meter - they are pretty dumb generation meters, there must be a meter fitted somewhere else or the inverter genuinely has a fault ?.
by Dave Foster
Thu May 16, 2024 7:01 pm
Forum: Customer/End User Help
Topic: G8 inverter problems
Replies: 18
Views: 138

Re: G8 inverter problems

I’m sorry to hear you’ve been having continued problems - It sounds as if the inverter has been fitted with either a meter or CT clamp to measure the loads and it sounds as if that has a problem. If it has a CT clamp it is a small white clip on cable clamp that is usually connected at the incoming m...
by Dave Foster
Thu May 16, 2024 9:20 am
Forum: Customer/End User Help
Topic: Bt Wi-Fi connection!
Replies: 5
Views: 31

Re: Bt Wi-Fi connection!

You don't want airplane mode on as that shuts down all your wireless transmissions. On your phone make sure you delete or forget your normal internet connection, then look in the wifi list for the ssid W-XXXXXXX - connect to this and the password is mtmt2020. Then follow the attached to connect your...
by Dave Foster
Thu May 16, 2024 9:16 am
Forum: Firmware
Topic: KH10.5 Latest firmware version
Replies: 10
Views: 97

Re: KH10.5 Latest firmware version

Thanks Will (for this and all of the brilliant information that you provide). Do you happen to know what this new KH update brings? I upgraded my KH10 to the first version that enabled forced discharge. I then upgraded to the following edition which fixed some issues I had with force discharge. At ...
by Dave Foster
Wed May 15, 2024 1:32 pm
Forum: Firmware
Topic: H1-5.0-E Firmware upgrade
Replies: 1
Views: 23

Re: H1-5.0-E Firmware upgrade

It's best to do Master first, followed by Manager - good luck :)
by Dave Foster
Wed May 15, 2024 10:46 am
Forum: Customer/End User Help
Topic: Info for port back-up fox ess ac1-3.0-e
Replies: 2
Views: 43

Re: Info for port back-up fox ess ac1-3.0-e

It does require some careful planning, as there are potential problems with earthing and neutral bonding when using the EPS outlet. From what you have said the €600 seems a reasonable price to me given the work, but have a read of this post as it sets out the various options https://foxesscommunity....
by Dave Foster
Tue May 14, 2024 8:36 pm
Forum: Customer/End User Help
Topic: Installer bankrupt
Replies: 2
Views: 54

Re: Installer bankrupt

The easiest option is to replace your datalogger, create a new installer account and add the new datalogger serial number to it - your inverter will then show in your new installer account.
by Dave Foster
Tue May 14, 2024 7:57 pm
Forum: Firmware
Topic: KH10.5 Latest firmware version
Replies: 10
Views: 97

Re: KH10.5 Latest firmware version

Yes it’s the manager responsible for comms, you need 1.19 or above for the latest integration - if you get that updated you’ll have access to the new features such as force charge / discharge work modes.

Plus there are many fixes in the inverter, and maxsoc now works correctly.
by Dave Foster
Tue May 14, 2024 6:34 pm
Forum: Firmware
Topic: KH10.5 Latest firmware version
Replies: 10
Views: 97

Re: KH10.5 Latest firmware version

The very latest versions are :-

Master 1.30
Slave 1.01
Manager (ARM) 1.22
by Dave Foster
Tue May 14, 2024 10:30 am
Forum: Customer/End User Help
Topic: G8 inverter problems
Replies: 18
Views: 138

Re: G8 inverter problems

The installer attended today. Winced at the voltage level. Spent no more than five minutes configuring the inverter such that it is happy at higher voltages. Now all I need is some sun! Time to chase my complaint with the DNO, who have known about this for eight months and done nothing. Hopefully t...
by Dave Foster
Mon May 13, 2024 10:01 pm
Forum: Mobile App Help
Topic: help understanding app overview page
Replies: 4
Views: 68

Re: help understanding app overview page

Ok, if it’s the V2 app from the ‘plant’ page (the picture of the house), swipe left and you will see this screen -
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You can see the export total for the Day, Month or Year by changing the selection.
by Dave Foster
Mon May 13, 2024 9:17 pm
Forum: Mobile App Help
Topic: help understanding app overview page
Replies: 4
Views: 68

Re: help understanding app overview page

Hi, which app are you using, is it the V1 app (blue background) or the V2 app (black background) ? The data screen is a snapshot taken every 5 minutes so not a real time view, and when larger appliances turn on and off you sometimes see strange numbers (sampling errors) which will correct after the ...
by Dave Foster
Mon May 13, 2024 9:03 am
Forum: Customer/End User Help
Topic: Force charge option missing
Replies: 4
Views: 102

Re: Force charge option missing

No problem, For what you are doing I would stick with the old charge periods, but if you want to find the schedules, on the foxesscloud web go to this screen and click the icon circled red. 111.jpg If it comes up with this page you are fully up to date and can set schedules 112.jpg If it doesn't it ...
by Dave Foster
Sun May 12, 2024 5:14 pm
Forum: Customer/End User Help
Topic: G8 inverter problems
Replies: 18
Views: 138

Re: G8 inverter problems

Ahhh ok sorry my bad, I was thinking it was a hybrid inverter, but it’s a PV inverter (G series). 254V is high, the maximum permissible grid voltage is 253V but inverters often measure several volts higher particularly when they are nearing maximum power - if this is reported to your DNO they should...
by Dave Foster
Sun May 12, 2024 2:46 pm
Forum: Customer/End User Help
Topic: G8 inverter problems
Replies: 18
Views: 138

Re: G8 inverter problems

At 8kW I assume it’s a KH8 that has been installed ? That sounds very much like it is seeing either a high grid voltage or too high a current on one of the PV strings which results in an alarm that shuts down the generation - the inverter will then go through a mandatory wait time and then perform c...
by Dave Foster
Sun May 12, 2024 11:51 am
Forum: Inverter Hardware
Topic: Upgrade battery and BMS firmware?
Replies: 4
Views: 139

Re: Upgrade battery and BMS firmware?

I'm afraid i've never come across any instructions for battery remote upgrade, probably best to email fox service for advice. I'd be grateful if you can post back what they say so that we'll know for next time. :)
by Dave Foster
Sun May 12, 2024 11:12 am
Forum: Battery Hardware
Topic: HV25 vs HV2600?
Replies: 5
Views: 123

Re: HV25 vs HV2600?

There isn’t much difference on paper anymore - the HV25 used to have a lower cycle count and depth of discharge but for the past 12 months they have been pretty much in parity, they are exactly the same physical size but the battery structure internally is different and the MIra has slightly less ca...
by Dave Foster
Sun May 12, 2024 11:06 am
Forum: Firmware
Topic: How to update foxess (S series G2)
Replies: 7
Views: 383

Re: How to update foxess (S series G2)

I have one fox ss1500 g2 Where i can get the last firmware? Now i have master version 1.20 It can be upgraded by inserting a USB stick into the socket on the bottom - you will need to contact your local Fox service office to get the latest files - the post above describes how you format the USB sti...
by Dave Foster
Sun May 12, 2024 9:50 am
Forum: Customer/End User Help
Topic: Force charge option missing
Replies: 4
Views: 102

Re: Force charge option missing

Hi, you don't say which inverter this (H1 G2?) is or which app (or website) you are using as that will affect the answer - can you confirm those please. The original charge periods 1&2 are more than sufficient to charge your batteries on the low tariff rate - the scheduler (force charge/discharg...
by Dave Foster
Sun May 12, 2024 9:11 am
Forum: Mira HV25
Topic: BMS dip switch
Replies: 8
Views: 1292

Re: BMS dip switch

Hi, I have just added a third HV2600 battery to my system. Followed the instructions, checked the voltage etc. set the dip switch to 1 Before adding the voltage was around 105v, after adding it went up to around 158 so there is a circuit. On the app the system is now displaying the higher voltage B...
by Dave Foster
Fri May 10, 2024 12:56 pm
Forum: Home Assistant
Topic: H3 Inverter & ModBus help
Replies: 19
Views: 2986

Re: H3 Inverter & ModBus help

Hi everyone. Is it possible to use Fox Smart W Wifi stick as the only hardware to integrate FOX-ESS inverter H3-5.0-E with home assistant? I tried to do it but got stuck with comunication, after inserting the IP of this dongle... Is the extra hardware absolutely necessary or there is any way of int...
by Dave Foster
Fri May 10, 2024 9:09 am
Forum: Energy Stats App
Topic: API Key is obfuscated??
Replies: 4
Views: 141

Re: API Key is obfuscated??

The moment you generate the key it isn't obfuscated, so you need to copy it then without changing screen or clicking on any other button - the moment you leave the screen and come back it will be obfuscated. I find it easier to use a desktop or laptop where you can see the full screen on the foxessc...
by Dave Foster
Wed May 08, 2024 6:39 pm
Forum: Customer/End User Help
Topic: How to stop exporting to the grid please
Replies: 9
Views: 324

Re: How to stop exporting to the grid please

I’m not quite sure I understand the charge going to the grid, if you are generating solar power and the battery is full the solar would then be exported. I’ll start with the charge periods, if we get those set correctly we can then see if there are any problems. Using the old app you should set the ...