[RE-wrenches] Midnite Powerflo16 to old OB inverters

[Nick Lucchese]

Here is the voltage vs SOC approximation chart from Midnite. Was helpful
for me on my first couple installs as I awaited some additional details
about their batteries.

Nick

On Mon, Feb 3, 2025 at 6:50 AM William Bryce via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:

> Hi Jay
>
> The settings for the MNS Batteries are on a sticker on each battery.
>
> BMS- LVCO 44.8 HVCO 58V (The HVCO is not on the sticker)
> LVCO (inverter) 46.0
> Float 54V
> Bulk 56.1V
>
> The rest of the  you can set to what you want, the battery does not care.
> All Prismatic cells operate mostly the same, and the MNS Batteries use A+
> Automotive cells MFG by EVE.
>
> Thanks
>
> Logan
>
>
> On Mon, Feb 3, 2025 at 8:47 AM Jay via RE-wrenches <
> re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
>
>> Hi Bill
>>
>> I tried and failed to find any setting information on that battery
>> besides charge and float.
>> Kinda need to know things like LVD, recommended LBCO, etc.
>> But if it’s similar to other prismatic cells you should be able to set
>> the OB inverter to a LBCO that works without having to go through a aux
>> relay.
>>
>> Jay
>>
>> > On Feb 2, 2025, at 9:53 PM, Bill Battagin via RE-wrenches <
>> re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
>> >
>> > Have any off-gridders done a system with Powerflo16's to power pre-LFP
>> OB/FX inverters?  The FM80's LFP settings in this system are compatible
>> with LFP but I'm looking for options other than using the Aux in the CC's
>> wired to a NC relay and from there to the inverter on/off landings in the
>> green terminal of the OB/FX for the LBCO and reconnect function.
>> >
>> >             I've been down this road before, though a different
>> equipment.  I've used the Aux from a Classic for inverter LBCO and
>> reconnect though its never been fully "tested", although I read "open" and
>> closed" at the un-wired aux landing when I forced it with a high LBCO
>> setting.  Just thinking about the highest reliability.
>> >
>> >         Thanks in advance.
>> >
>> > Bill
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