Hi Alan, I have just done exactly what you plan to do, that is install blue ion batteries in an existing off grid 48 vdc System. In my opinion you really do need a mate 3S the Mate3 will work but there is potential for self-destruction. You definitely cannot use an older hub. it Has to be a 10.3 with the FXR series of inverters. Please contact me off list for more info. I replaced the 10-year-old FX ‘s at this site with FXR’s and they are available. they are 3648’s.
Kirk Herander > On Mar 7, 2020, at 8:20 PM, Sindelar Solar <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Wrenches, > > I have a client who is looking at upgrading an older off grid system that has > an Outback VFX3524 inverter to 48Vnom in order to use a Blue Ion LiFePo > battery. I installed the VFX about ten years ago and it has worked without > any issues. The client has never had a generator and has enough array to > equalize his FLA batteries with array only, so has never had or needed a > Mate. If I upgrade to 48V with a new inverter, it will most likely be an > FXR3048. First question: Can I use an original Mate (rather than a Mate3) to > set up basic programming with a R series inverter, such as charger and LBCO > settings? Second: anyone have an older FX3048 or VFX3648 for sale, if the > answer to the first question is no? > > Thank you, > > Allan > > -- > Allan Sindelar > [email protected] > NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional > New Mexico EE98J Journeyman Electrician > Founder (Retired), Positive Energy, Inc. > 505 780-2738 cell > > > > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance > > List Address: [email protected] > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.html > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org >
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