You could probably SELL that. People have asked me if it's possible to jam
smart meter communications.

Seriously, though, isn't there some FCC rule about devices accepting
interference from other devices as part of their approval? Maybe smart
meters would be covered under that.

Jason Szumlanski
Fafco Solar

Jason Szumlanski

On Sat, Oct 18, 2014 at 10:34 AM, Kristopher Schmid <sol...@legacysolar.com>
wrote:

> August,
>
> The meter is recording correctly in both directions, but they are unable
> to communicate with it remotely...even at night.  According to the utility
> contact, when he opens the PV AC disconnect, the communication is restored.
>
> Kris
>
> On Fri, Oct 17, 2014 at 6:32 PM, August Goers <aug...@luminalt.com> wrote:
>
>> HI Kris,
>>
>> It sure seems unlikely that the inverter is interfering with the the
>> utility meter unless the meter isn't programmed to run backwards? What kind
>> of problem is the utility reporting?
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> August
>>
>> Luminalt
>>
>> *August Goers*
>>
>> Luminalt Energy Corporation
>>
>> o: 415.641.4000
>>
>> m: 415.559.1525
>>
>> www.luminalt.com
>>
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Oct 17, 2014 at 6:51 AM, Kristopher Schmid <
>> sol...@legacysolar.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi All,
>>>
>>> I seem to remember seeing this posted a while back, but i was unable to
>>> get the archive search function to work on my browser.
>>>
>>> I have a recent install of an SMA SB5000TL-US-240VAC where the utility
>>> is claiming that the inverter is interfering with their communication with
>>> the meter.  Anyone have experience with this?  Solutions?
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>>
>>> --
>>> Shine On!
>>>
>>> Kris Schmid
>>> Legacy Solar, LLC
>>> 864 Clam Falls Trail
>>> Frederic, WI 54837
>>> www.legacysolar.com
>>> 715-653-4295
>>> NABCEP Certified PV Installer
>>> Licensed Wisconsin Master Electrician
>>> BSEE
>>>
>>
> --
> Shine On!
>
> Kris Schmid
> Legacy Solar, LLC
> 864 Clam Falls Trail
> Frederic, WI 54837
> www.legacysolar.com
> 715-653-4295
> NABCEP Certified PV Installer
> Licensed Wisconsin Master Electrician
> BSEE
>
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