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EasySolar-II GX Display "Solar: ESS"

I've installed a EasySolar-II GX 48/3000 off grid with only a generator, solar panels and a BlueNova BN52v-125amp-6,5k LI battery connected via CAN port and BMS. Communications between EasySolar and batteries seems to be fine.

On the display circle of EasySolar, it shows "Solar: ESS". What does that mean? Batery SOC is 74% but MPPT is not charging. It is cloudy, will this result in solar displaying ESS?

Ve.Connect APP shows under settings, ESS: "No ESS Assistant found" which is right because I'm off grid.

The way I understand is that ESS is a function related to the grid and not to the MPPT.

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Sakkie Van Heerden avatar image Sakkie Van Heerden commented ·

Sorry, I mean .... "display cycle", not circle...

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JohnC answered ·

Hi @IJvH

It used to mean what is now 'External Control', and in your case possibly between the BMS and GX/mppt. This was progressively tidied up in the firmwares as it was confusing users. Maybe you still have a remnant in firmware.

It won't hurt to leave it if all is working well, but you could try updating firmware(s) if it's annoying you.

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Sakkie Van Heerden answered ·

Thanks John. My firmware is updated to the latest version 2.73. I am awaiting a replay from baterye manufacturer, think you are right, BMS and GX/mppt issue. Everything seems to be working fine, except for display not displaying real state of charge for instance: bulk, absorb or float.

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JohnC avatar image JohnC ♦ commented ·

@IJvH

I'm personally unfamiliar with those particular batts, but it's typical that the mppt ceases displaying it's own charge status when that is now under control of the bms. There's a little about those batts here: https://www.victronenergy.com/live/battery_compatibility:bluenova


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nickdb answered ·

You need decent signal - have you got a hotspot (such as your phone) that you could use temporarily?

If you have a ve direct to USB cable, you can connect to the mppt via the victron connect (local) app and apply the update that way as well.

You can do the same with the mobile phone app and bluetooth (if it supports bluetooth).

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Sakkie Van Heerden avatar image Sakkie Van Heerden commented ·
Hi nick, yes I can set my phone as a hotspot, but cellphone signal is not stable.


I will try to connect with Bluetooth to mppt and see if if I can manage.

Another problem is, I helped my nabour farmer installing the same setup and he don't even have cellphone coverage. Once I've got mine sorted, I'll need to help him...

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Sakkie Van Heerden avatar image Sakkie Van Heerden commented ·
See my comment to @JohnC answer.
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