<html><head></head><body bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><div>The origins of SunSpec certainly started with grid tie, as that's where the volume has been. However, they've welcomed participation in creating a charge controller standard with open arms, and they are actively developing an inverter control standard. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">OutBack just received certification at the Spring Plugfest for a Modbus device which provides remote monitoring and control capabilities, and SunSpec is working to get more participation from other battery based manufacturers. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><br></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">By driving standardization, we all win. Few of us can afford to develop a custom developed monitoring platform, especially at the relatively low volume of most battery based installs. However, if we could chose gear which can plug the data from a charge controller, say, into a standard monitoring platform from one company and add environmentals from another box without custom drivers and interfaces, life is good. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><br></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">Btw, I have an IPN controller and pro remote display in my mutt-mix system in my home, and it's a great combination. I have a high level of respect for Rick, and like yourself I highly recommend his IPN gear. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><br></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469);">Phil Undercuffler</span></div><div><br><br><div><br></div></div><div><br>On May 24, 2012, at 1:04 PM, "Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems"<<a href="mailto:larry@starlightsolar.com">larry@starlightsolar.com</a>> wrote:<br><br></div><div></div><blockquote type="cite"><div>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.<br><div>
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<br><div><div>On May 24, 2012, at 11:07 AM, Glenn Burt wrote:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><div>Maybe this organization will make some headway on the interoperability<br>question.<br><br><a href="http://www.sunspec.org/">http://www.sunspec.org/</a><br><br>-Glenn Burt<br><br>-----Original Message-----<br>From: <a href="mailto:re-wrenches-bounces@lists.re-wrenches.org">re-wrenches-bounces@lists.re-wrenches.org</a><br>[mailto:re-wrenches-bounces@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Larry<br>Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems<br>Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2012 9:35 AM<br>To: RE-wrenches<br>Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Number of Controllers<br><br>I'm with you on that, William, a communications protocol for all RE<br>products............................oh, sorry, I was dreaming.<br><br>Perhaps the new UCM bridge module will help. Here's a quote about it from<br>this page <a href="http://www.blueskyenergyinc.com/products/details/ucm/">http://www.blueskyenergyinc.com/products/details/ucm/</a><br><br>"A standard Modbus RTU interface is provided both as isolated RS-485 and<br>TCP\IP Ethernet based Modbus/IP. Additional Ethernet connectivity includes a<br>built in HTTP web site server allowing data view and parameter setup with a<br>standard web browser either locally, or globally over the Internet without a<br>subscription. The ability for periodic real time FTP data upload to a remote<br>server is also provided."<br><br>Larry Crutcher<br>Starlight Solar Power Systems<br><br><br>On May 23, 2012, at 10:46 PM, William Miller wrote:<br><br>Larry:<br><br>Thank you for the update on this intriguing product. It would be helpful<br>if the charger network could talk to a Mate or an SCP, but I doubt that will<br>ever happen. <br><br>Here's an idea: A standard CAT5 protocol for exchanging data/settings in RE<br>equipment. Utopia or Chaos?<br><br>William<br><br>At 10:42 PM 5/23/2012, Larry Crutcher, wrote:<br><blockquote type="cite">Colin,<br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite">The IPN Network charge controllers from Blue Sky Energy can be configured<br></blockquote>as Master & Slave so ALL controllers work together. With up to 8 controllers<br>on the network, you can have multiple arrays and orintations. Their new Duo<br>model will function as hydro or wind diversion control. AND, each controller<br>has a fully programmable lighting control! Sounds like this is the<br>controller to meet all your requests. 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