[RE-wrenches] Number of Controllers

[Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems]

After looking at their Member section, it seems unlikely that they are pursuing the off grid portion of the industry. I see that Outback Power is a member but the rest are related to grid tie.

Larry 

On May 24, 2012, at 11:07 AM, Glenn Burt wrote:

Maybe this organization will make some headway on the interoperability
question.

http://www.sunspec.org/

-Glenn Burt

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I'm with you on that, William, a communications protocol  for all RE
products............................oh, sorry, I was dreaming.

Perhaps the new UCM bridge module will help. Here's a quote about it from
this page http://www.blueskyenergyinc.com/products/details/ucm/

"A standard Modbus RTU interface is provided both as isolated RS-485 and
TCP\IP Ethernet based Modbus/IP. Additional Ethernet connectivity includes a
built in HTTP web site server allowing data view and parameter setup with a
standard web browser either locally, or globally over the Internet without a
subscription. The ability for periodic real time FTP data upload to a remote
server is also provided."

Larry Crutcher
Starlight Solar Power Systems


On May 23, 2012, at 10:46 PM, William Miller wrote:

Larry:

Thank  you for the update on this intriguing product.  It would be helpful
if the charger network could talk to a Mate or an SCP, but I doubt that will
ever happen.  

Here's an idea:  A standard CAT5 protocol for exchanging data/settings in RE
equipment.  Utopia or Chaos?

William

At 10:42 PM 5/23/2012, Larry Crutcher, wrote:
> Colin,
> 
> The IPN Network charge controllers from Blue Sky Energy can be configured
as Master & Slave so ALL controllers work together. With up to 8 controllers
on the network, you can have multiple arrays and orintations. Their new Duo
model will function as hydro or wind diversion control. AND, each controller
has a fully programmable lighting control! Sounds like this is the
controller to meet all your requests. We have sold hundreds and I highly
recommend them.
> 
> Larry Crutcher
> Starlight Solar Power Systems
> (928) 342-9103
> www.starlightsolar.com

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