I am aware of the Modbus option but my inverter is mounted about 20' away from the main panel so it would be a real pain to run the CT wires that long. Curious to know if there is any other option for my situation.
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Any Smart Meter reader - Rainforest like device - that can feed the Solaredge portal?
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Only Wattnode meters, as far I know. You could run the RS-232 into a TCP/IP converter, then a wireless bridge... and the same thing on the other end in reverse, but for 20 ft, I'd just mount the Wattnode meter close to where the CT's are located, and run longer communication wires to the inverter. or, as i've suggested before, use pvoutput to do the net consumption stuff, and leave the Solaredge portal out of it as much as possible.CS6P-260P/SE3000 - http://tiny.cc/ed5ozx -
Originally posted by sensij View PostOnly Wattnode meters, as far I know. You could run the RS-232 into a TCP/IP converter, then a wireless bridge... and the same thing on the other end in reverse, but for 20 ft, I'd just mount the Wattnode meter close to where the CT's are located, and run longer communication wires to the inverter. or, as i've suggested before, use pvoutput to do the net consumption stuff, and leave the Solaredge portal out of it as much as possible.
It would be nice to see consumption directly on my Solaredge app instead of going through PVoutput.Attached FilesComment
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Originally posted by inspron View Post
I really want to install the Wattnode but my panel space is very limited - difficulty installing the CT clamps. Attached is a picture of my panel. Any suggestions?
It would be nice to see consumption directly on my Solaredge app instead of going through PVoutput.
The CT clamps are not that big so if there is space behind the branch wires, you may be able to fit them there.https://pvoutput.org/list.jsp?userid=59404Comment
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Originally posted by inspron View Post
I really want to install the Wattnode but my panel space is very limited - difficulty installing the CT clamps. Attached is a picture of my panel. Any suggestions?
It would be nice to see consumption directly on my Solaredge app instead of going through PVoutput.OutBack FP1 w/ CS6P-250P http://bit.ly/1Sg5VNHComment
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Originally posted by sensij View PostOnly Wattnode meters, as far I know. You could run the RS-232 into a TCP/IP converter, then a wireless bridge... and the same thing on the other end in reverse, but for 20 ft, I'd just mount the Wattnode meter close to where the CT's are located, and run longer communication wires to the inverter. or, as i've suggested before, use pvoutput to do the net consumption stuff, and leave the Solaredge portal out of it as much as possible.
A) CTs <20 ft cable> Watt Node - Inverter
B) CTs - Watt Node <20 ft cable> InverterComment
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Originally posted by inspron View Post
Think about this further, should I run A or B:
A) CTs <20 ft cable> Watt Node - Inverter
B) CTs - Watt Node <20 ft cable> InverterCS6P-260P/SE3000 - http://tiny.cc/ed5ozxComment
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I agree, go with B. You could just use an Ethernet cable to go from the Watt Node to the inverter. I'm attaching some documentation that tells you what gauge wires you can use.https://pvoutput.org/list.jsp?userid=59404Comment
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Originally posted by macaddict View PostI agree, go with B. You could just use an Ethernet cable to go from the Watt Node to the inverter. I'm attaching some documentation that tells you what gauge wires you can use.Comment
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