Re: PIP-5048GE, PIP-5048GK and PIP-5048MG inverters (with unsafe SCC)
Posted: Tue, 24 Dec 2019, 12:29
Hi All,
This is my first post to this forum. I stumbled across the forum looking for software to run on a Raspberry Pi to monitor my PIP 5048MG and after perusing the forums at length I have some concerns.
Firstly I am building an off grid setup to go into a bus. The system isn’t complete yet but the purchased parts are as follows:
- MPP Solars 5048MG inverter
- Canadian Solar CS3U 360w panels STC 47v Voc & 4.97a ITC
Planning on fitting 8 panels to the bus
- I also have 4 x Mastervolt 12v 225ah batteries
- planning on purchasing a Westinghouse iGen4500 4.5kva Genset
Having read through some of the posts on here I am concerned with my ignorance of this setup and how bad it may be and was hoping I could get some feedback on whether this could work and some advice on how to limit heartbreak and problems on the road.
One particular question is around the PV strings. The MG states 415v for the 80a MPPT so what configuration should I run?
Also I realise the batteries are severely lacking but funds are hurting and those batteries came with the bus. However I am now concerned about the 64v “issue” with the 5048MG. Will I need to change my batteries?
Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Ben
This is my first post to this forum. I stumbled across the forum looking for software to run on a Raspberry Pi to monitor my PIP 5048MG and after perusing the forums at length I have some concerns.
Firstly I am building an off grid setup to go into a bus. The system isn’t complete yet but the purchased parts are as follows:
- MPP Solars 5048MG inverter
- Canadian Solar CS3U 360w panels STC 47v Voc & 4.97a ITC
Planning on fitting 8 panels to the bus
- I also have 4 x Mastervolt 12v 225ah batteries
- planning on purchasing a Westinghouse iGen4500 4.5kva Genset
Having read through some of the posts on here I am concerned with my ignorance of this setup and how bad it may be and was hoping I could get some feedback on whether this could work and some advice on how to limit heartbreak and problems on the road.
One particular question is around the PV strings. The MG states 415v for the 80a MPPT so what configuration should I run?
Also I realise the batteries are severely lacking but funds are hurting and those batteries came with the bus. However I am now concerned about the 64v “issue” with the 5048MG. Will I need to change my batteries?
Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Ben