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If you are referring to the inverter coming back online, I know that most inverters come back online once low voltage disconnect has shut it down. Most controllers have a LVD function on their load terminals that will reconnect the load when the batteries recover but generally you wouldn't connect an inverter to these terminals. They are mostly intended for lighting control.Leave a comment:
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Originally posted by Mike90250 View PostThe inverter is way too large, and it's idle power draw likely exceeds the Cam & AP consumption.
Any chance the cam and AP can run from 12V, instead of up-converting to 120V to plug in a 12V wall wart to power them ? Or use a 12 - 5V downconverter ?Leave a comment:
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I agree with both. You need to go with a smaller (maybe a 300watt) inverter or increase the battery size along with adding the appropriate panel wattage. You are limited with that 20 amp CC so your system can't grow that much. It all comes down to the watt hours your camera system burns each day and the amount of good sunlight days.Last edited by SunEagle; 12-04-2019, 11:04 AM.Leave a comment:
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Now would be a good time to check out your battery's health. Old sulfated batteries will appear to charge up fast but will have very little capacity. This recommendation is in addition to Mike90250's recommendation to replace the inverter with a properly sized inverter
A properly sized system shouldn't need an auto reset for the inverter and , only in the event of an extended low sun event would the inverter ever shut down.Leave a comment:
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The inverter is way too large, and it's idle power draw likely exceeds the Cam & AP consumption.
Any chance the cam and AP can run from 12V, instead of up-converting to 120V to plug in a 12V wall wart to power them ? Or use a 12 - 5V downconverter ?Leave a comment:
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Help/Tips with this inherited solar setup
So we have a client that has this rigged up solar setup to remote view the top of the landfill. Apparently the solution works for a few days then needs to be reset and fires up again. The goal of this is to power an access point and PTZ camera whenever possible but also to have it be low maintenance (auto power on when resources are available and power off/charge when depleted). Any pointers/recommendations to make this happen would be great. Appears to be (2) 100w panels, Hykolity 12V 100AH Deep Cycle AGM SLA VRLA Battery, P20L controller, WindyNation 1500w Inverter Thanks for any help!
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