I have set grid charge times flicked the enable button, hit “submit”.
It returns “Write failed”.
Once or twice I've managed to get it to stick, only to return to it later and find they've gone back to 00:00:00.
I get the impression that Fox, typical of many Technology corporations can't wait to push things out without proper training and support not only for the end user but in my experience, also installers themselves.
My installer had the same problem, managed to set it for me, similarly in a short time 00:00:00 again!
When you write data to the inverter it needs real time access to the datalogger, it needs a good quality wifi signal to do that - if you are experiencing random write fails it’s most likely your wifi signal is poor at the datalogger; a signal booster or repeater will resolve that.
In Fox Cloud 2.0 app, click Device at bottom, head to Accessories tab and you will see the datalogger signal strength.
I have 3 out of 4 bars, signal strength does not equal signal quality, but it's a rough guide for you to look for.
As Dave above has said, you might need to use a Wi-Fi booster/repeater to improve the signal.
The only other choice is a home assistant setup hardwired in, but it's a more involved setup.
I have 3 out of 4 bars, signal strength does not equal signal quality, but it's a rough guide for you to look for.
As Dave above has said, you might need to use a Wi-Fi booster/repeater to improve the signal.
The only other choice is a home assistant setup hardwired in, but it's a more involved setup.
Thanks to both of you for your replies.
Although I couldn't find “accessories”, I found datalogger information under detailed parameters. Shows Signal strength “strong”.
My installers and Fox advising them were unable to explain why it was necessary to hardwire (Ethernet?) my A10 battery to a Wi-Fi extender. Foxes datasheet clearly states this unit has an antenna, built-in Wi-Fi and works dongle free.
My Rueter is on the floor of the room directly above the unit, plenty of signal yet at the expense of the installer they have connected it this way.
Regardless, I do have a good Wi-Fi Signal.
My problem with the App :
Under quick settings “grid charge setting” will not save.
Installer set it up remotely simply under "Mode schedule” to charge battery from grid between 2 am and 5 am to charge to a maximum of 100%.
Early this morning I found my battery to be at 10%, it was not charging, so I start the day on grid.
My installer has remotely set the mode scheduler, to charge the battery 2 to 5 am, and a Second command discharge back to the grid at peak time in the afternoon.
I have yet to see if this sticks today bearing in mind the winter sun may not get my PV to charge the battery up sufficiently, for a 4 pm discharge.
Bearing in mind the ’Note’ warning this setting will override Mode scheduler it seems to me "Grid charge setting” is not a necessary function at all. Instead we just use the mode schedule. What’s your View?
Many thanks,
Although I couldn't find “accessories”, I found datalogger information under detailed parameters. Shows Signal strength “strong”.
My installers and Fox advising them were unable to explain why it was necessary to hardwire (Ethernet?) my A10 battery to a Wi-Fi extender. Foxes datasheet clearly states this unit has an antenna, built-in Wi-Fi and works dongle free.
My Rueter is on the floor of the room directly above the unit, plenty of signal yet at the expense of the installer they have connected it this way.
Regardless, I do have a good Wi-Fi Signal.
My problem with the App :
Under quick settings “grid charge setting” will not save.
Installer set it up remotely simply under "Mode schedule” to charge battery from grid between 2 am and 5 am to charge to a maximum of 100%.
Early this morning I found my battery to be at 10%, it was not charging, so I start the day on grid.
My installer has remotely set the mode scheduler, to charge the battery 2 to 5 am, and a Second command discharge back to the grid at peak time in the afternoon.
I have yet to see if this sticks today bearing in mind the winter sun may not get my PV to charge the battery up sufficiently, for a 4 pm discharge.
Bearing in mind the ’Note’ warning this setting will override Mode scheduler it seems to me "Grid charge setting” is not a necessary function at all. Instead we just use the mode schedule. What’s your View?
Many thanks,
Do you have picture of your quick settings page / grid charge and mode scheduler for us?
Information is key to helping out.
Information is key to helping out.