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Easysolar not sensing solar input

Hi. I’m not expert so this may be a foolish question, but

ive just installed 2 solar panels as a supplementary feed to my easysolar charger/inverter. Other input source is a generator.

Solar voltage is present in connectors at input. Bulk blue led lights up but my colour controller doesn’t acknowledge pv source and so I’m not sure if any charge input is actually being received. Easysolar stays on inverter mode when generator is off - not sure if that should switch to charge given daytime pv panels input

panels are in parallel. Can’t remember specifics but think each 400w and 37v output.

The above is the same whether the generator is on or off.

Any help much appreciated


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Matthias Lange - DE answered ·

The MPPT is recognized by the CCGX?
Go to the device list and click on the MPPT there you should see details of the MPPT.
Maybe you can make some screenshots of this page.
Or use the VictronConnect App to connect to the MPPT.
Also some screenshots will help to find the problem.

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conallp answered ·

I don’t have any way to connect to the app as don’t have WiFi not a windows laptop so I’m a bit restricted in accessing the control interfaces, beyond the colour display.... some images below thanks


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klim8skeptic avatar image klim8skeptic ♦ commented ·

? This model easysolar ?

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Matthias Lange - DE avatar image Matthias Lange - DE ♦ commented ·

VictronConnect works via Bluetooth.
But if you have an older EasySolar than it is possible the is only a BlueSolar MPPT inside an this don't have Bluetooth.
To get the infos of the MPPT to the CCGX you need to connect both with a VE.direct cable.

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misullivan answered ·

Looks like the ve,direct cable is in the MPPT.. you need to make sure it’s also plugged into the GX or it will be in “standalone” mode... which means float whilst the inverter is receiving power from the genny and the batteries are charged.

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