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  1. tpenfield

    DIY - Canvas Enclosure

    Progress Update . . . The sun finally came out today, but I hear that it is going away for a while this afternoon :oops: . Anyway, I got some of the canvas pieces set up for test fitting. . Looks OK. I made it bigger than the template I was using, but actually it is not too big at all, just...
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    LiFePO Batteries ???

    A bit frosty this morning . . . . . The batteries were at about 35˚F, so I'm letting things warm up a bit. I did check all of the settings on the Xantrex and made a few changes. . . (1) Disabled Auto-charging, and (2) Set the Hi Batt Cut Out (HBCO) voltage to 15.0v vs. the default of 16.5...
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    LiFePO Batteries ???

    For all those following along, here is the wiring change I made to the solar controller so that it would 'see' the starter batteries. Before (did not see the starter batteries) . . After (sees the starter batteries)
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    LiFePO Batteries ???

    That's a lot of questions. :LOL: The Xantrex shows the over-voltage warning (Fault #49) The relay shuts of solar charging when the engine is running. (not really needed, but I put it in anyway) I'll see about battery temperature compensation. Not sure if there is an 'off' setting. . ...
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    LiFePO Batteries ???

    I've had success with the solar charger . . . even though it has a mind of its own :ROFLMAO: . I got the starter battery issue sorted; just needed to move the FET activation wire over to the solar panel input. Then the controller recognized the starter battery bank. At night the FET's will...
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    LiFePO Batteries ???

    Yet another update . . . I switched my attention to the solar charger (EPEver) (the sun has not been out for the past 3 days, so solar charging has been challenging. Anyway, I was able to set the battery type (BATT1) to LFP4. The solar panel voltage is pretty decent even in the clouds. I am...
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    LiFePO Batteries ???

    Here is the error message and the explanation from the Troubleshooting Guide. . . This is all fine and dandy, but I cannot find anywhere in the manual that speaks of a 'High Battery Cut Out' setting. I did find a 'Low Battery Cut Out' (LBCO) setting. I am beginning to wonder if the solar...
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    LiFePO Batteries ???

    The AGM profile was no better . . . same thing . . . ran for a couple of minutes then the LPF's said overcharge and set the voltage to 12.7. I reset the Xantrex to factory settings and will see if that make any difference.
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    LiFePO Batteries ???

    Quick Update . . . The LFP batteries were at 13.3 volts this AM. I turned on AC power and watched the charging. It was at 13.8-14.0 volts for a couple of minutes @ 20 amps in 'Bulk' charging phase. Then the voltage went up to 14.9-15.0 all by itself o_O and the batteries went into protected...
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    Surprise My electric car is not charged.

    A word of caution to the group . . . keep the government (and the political commentary that it leads to) out of this discussion, else the thread may be closed. :unsure: Yes, the sea level is rising and the shore line is always moving. What is set in motion will remain so until acted upon by...
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    LiFePO Batteries ???

    FWIW - Here is the 'as built' wiring diagram. The purple wires are the lithium-powered positive leads on/from the off-grid panel that I made. I'm seeing the over-charge fault on the Xantrex, which I assume is being magically communicated from the LFP's. When it has the fault, the voltage goes...
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    LiFePO Batteries ???

    Thanks guys . . . I'll be taking a fresh look at things in the AM. The fact that the Xantrex unit does not have a lithium setting blows my mind. The stupid ProNautic has one, but it was not a good option (design-wise) to have the ProNautic charge the lithiums. @bruceb58 . . . There is a...
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    LiFePO Batteries ???

    I got another over voltage fault . . . so something isn't right. Got to figure out the solar controller stuff and then see where the issue lies.
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    LiFePO Batteries ???

    Still waiting for the sun to come out so I can configure/test the solar controller. I think the sun might shine here on Monday. :rolleyes: In other news, I got a 'over voltage' warning on the LFP4 batteries . . . not sure why. They went into "don't do that again" mode for a while, but they...
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    LiFePO Batteries ???

    I'm not sure why the chargers have all of these adjustable parameters ??? :unsure: Both the ProNautic and the Xantrex just charge at what ever voltage they want regardless of the settings. :rolleyes:
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    LiFePO Batteries ???

    I found the 'Advanced Settings' menu . . . no idea how I did that and probably couldn't do it again if I needed to . . . :ROFLMAO: I adjusted the 'custom' charging parameters as shown below. My understanding is that 'equalization' via the power supply is not something you want enabled. Not...
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    LiFePO Batteries ???

    OK- I have been reading through the Xantrex manual . . . my head is starting to hurt 🤪 There is the ability to tailor the custom charging (otherwise why would it be called 'custom'). The charger settings are in an 'Advanced Settings' menu . . . BUT . . . the menu does not normally show on the...
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    LiFePO Batteries ???

    Yes, coolers of beer. . . or maybe it will be too hot in there?
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    LiFePO Batteries ???

    Here is the charging of the LFP4's after about 90 minutes . . . down to 5.5 amps (total of the 2 LFP4's) . . not sure why the inverter is choosing 14.0 volts to charge, but I guess it is OK.
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    LiFePO Batteries ???

    Batteries are installed . . . It works (so far). I spent most of the day cutting the 2/0 cables of the old system to length for the new power system and installing lugs. I usually crimp and then solder the lugs. 2/0 cable and lugs take a lot of solder . . . I had to go buy more. Anyway . ...
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