I have a Multiplus II 48/8000/100 with DC coupled MPPT solar panels. VRM shown below
I have installed the ESS assistant with the aim of using Scheduled Charging during the hours of 2am to 6am two days a week. Ideally being able to charge the Lithium batteries (42kw/hr) up to 80% SOC.
I just cannot get the charger to klick in during the Scheduled times that have been input into the ESS settings. I have Battery Life disabled.
I would say I have an Inverter Priority system where no mains is drawn as the batteries never get down to the manually input lower SOC.
The aim is to top up the battles in the early hours of the morning where the electricity is supplied at a reduced charge.
Listening the the ESS video at 28:22 Inverter Priority is mentioned as not being covered by ESS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbpQzEZTElI
Have I missed something about ESS and Scheduled Charging??
To me the system I have installed seems very logical and straightforward. I am struggling to actually understand if ESS covers this requirement or why ESS does not cover this requirement?
Any suggestions or clarifications would be greatly appreciated.