[RE-wrenches] Outback woes/Envy

Sun May 11 08:04:26 PDT 2025

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 at 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 at 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.
>
>
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>
> Maverick Brown
> Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006
> *Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc.*
> * • Solar Commander Remote Power*
>
> * • SunFlow Systems Cathodic Protection *maverick at mavericksolar.com
> 512-460-9825
>
> On May 10, 2025, at 9:58 PM, William Miller via RE-wrenches <
> re-wrenches at 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 at 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 at 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.
>>
>> Todd
>>
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