Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback woes/Envy

[Jay via RE-wrenches]

Fortress and eg4 both use the same basic LUX made inverters.  Sol ark is made by DEYE.  On May 11, 2025, at 8:04 AM, Michael Morningstar via RE-wrenches <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:  How does the Lux, Envy, and Sol-Ark compare to Midnite's AIO? I was all on board the Midnite train but I'm coming to the conclusion that they released it prematurely. Glitchy and Quirky.  On Sun, May 11, 2025 at 7:40 AM Jay via RE-wrenches <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: One of the things I like about the LUX is that you can do programming with the built in display.  The online monitoring is good as Maverick says.  I also think it’s way more accurate as well.  The LUX 12kw is a solid unit.  Jay On May 11, 2025, at 7:35 AM, Maverick Brown via RE-wrenches <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: William, I have both the ENVY and Radian (and XW at my own home). The ENVY online experience is great. It may have replaced the Sol-Ark online monitoring as my favorite. (I have installed about 20 Sol-Arks and they also have tons of data and a great overall online experience). The data collected by ENVY is far greater than OpticsRE, many more parameters are saved. ENVY also has a working smart phone App that shows more data than the now offline / defunct OpticsRE app. OpticsRE does log enough data to understand that the system is functioning, but the additional AC data and way the information is presented gives ENVY far superior results. I do lean more towards the way OpticsRE allows editing parameters on the Devices section. That’s likely because I am more familiar with the terminology. But, The ENVY Inverter has a built in display / touch screen that allows you to edit all of the values and make the system work without any internet / wireless / bluetooth connection. That is a great fall back. I am used to the MATE3s, but new customers have a crazy time with learning how it works and where values are able to be changed. The ENVY App bridges that gap!  Now the dream part is that since Outback is now owned by the same people that also sell the EG4 18kPV (which is also made by Luxpower just like the ENVY), the best of both worlds could come about == more data collected and an available and a solid smart phone app for customers that want such a thing. The screenshot of the app is straight forward and the tabs at the bottom show charts, alarms and settings. The screenshot for desktop is very detailed and you can scroll down on the first page and get 3-4 screenfuls of data for just about anything you want to know. Let me know if you have a specific question, I can give you a comparison. <Screenshot 2025-05-11 at 9.11.09 AM.png> <IMG_3420.PNG> Maverick Brown Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006 Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc.  • Solar Commander Remote Power  • SunFlow Systems Cathodic Protection  maver...@mavericksolar.com 512-460-9825 On May 10, 2025, at 9:58 PM, William Miller via RE-wrenches <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: Bought a VFXR3648 and two FXR3048s recently. They actually worked!  Miracle.  The client for which I am suggesting an Envy 12 instead of new FM100s is really attached to Optics. Now that Optics is unreliable it is easier to suggest an alternative.  I’d like to hear about the Envy on-line interface. Is it ok? William Miller Miller Solar.com 805-438-5600 www.millersolar.com On Sat, May 10, 2025 at 12:23 PM Jay via RE-wrenches <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: As a follow up.  Has anyone purchased a new OB inverter or CC or mate.  I mean specifically remote new outback company.  Jay On May 10, 2025, at 11:19 AM, Todd Cory via RE-wrenches <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:  Well, Outback's Optics RE is down yet again, also the back up site too and also the users forum... which had a massive database of current and past problem solving archives. What a clusterfuck this new company is. Wise wrenches should beware of patronizing this obvious sinking ship. 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