[RE-wrenches] SolArk and Tigo compatibility
Christopher Warfel
cwarfel at entech-engineering.com
Wed Nov 16 16:18:47 EST 2022
Hi Nick and List, that was my problem exactly. Chris
On 11/16/2022 12:38 PM, Nick A Lucchese via RE-wrenches wrote:
> All, I believe what Chris is referring to is something I was initially
> confused on during a Solark install I was involved with last year.
> Uncertain if the manual has changed but in the Solark 12k manual dated
> April 2, 2021 on page 23 it has a line saying-
>
> Note: Tigo Optimizers are compatible with the Sol-Ark 12k (Do not use
> the built in 12v Power supply in the Sol-Ark user area to power the
> Tigo Optimizer TX transmitter)
>
> I too had to confirm with Sol-Ark to clarify these details. I’ve not
> looked at any of their newer manuals to see if some of these notes
> have changed.
>
> Enjoy your day, Nick
>
>
>
>> On Nov 16, 2022, at 8:41 AM, Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches
>> <re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Chris,
>>
>> I echo Ronald’s experience. I wasn’t aware of any memo from Sol Ark
>> suggesting pins 15 and 16 should not be used for the Tigo RSS
>> Transmitter. The 12K and 15K manuals both refrence a 12vdc RSS
>> transmitter to achieve rapid shut down.
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> Chris
>>
>> On Wed, Nov 16, 2022 at 11:21 AM Roland - RES via RE-wrenches
>> <re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
>>
>> Aloha Chris,
>>
>> We have numerous Sol-Ark systems with Tigo TS4Fs where we have
>> the transmitter wired to the 12v supply of the inverter, with no
>> issues to date.
>>
>>> Sent from a IPhone, with touch screen keys on the fly. Please
>>> excuse shortcuts and typos.
>>>
>> Roland Shackelford
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>>
>>> On Nov 16, 2022, at 4:33 AM, Christopher Warfel via RE-wrenches
>>> <re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Hi, We are doing our first system with these two devices. The
>>> inverter is SolArk 12P (mutimode) and the Tigo product for RS is
>>> the TS4F. Tigo has me a little bit walking in circles.
>>>
>>> I told them that SolArk says not to use the 12VDC RS output
>>> terminals for connecting the transmitter. I gave them the
>>> attached drawing which they ask for, which shows the transmitter
>>> connected to a 120VAC/12VDC breaker which they supply. They
>>> told me to wire the 120VAC source to the main service panel so
>>> the array would shut down on loss of power. I told them that is
>>> exactly NOTwhat I wanted to happen as that would stop the
>>> battery charging when there is a loss of utility power. I said I
>>> wanted the 120VAC source to be the back up loads panel. After
>>> about a week of calls and emails, I got an email back saying to
>>> use the SolArk 12VDC terminals for RS. I just emailed them a
>>> screen shot of the SolArk manual that says not to do that.
>>>
>>> At this point, I am asking anyone on the list to let me know how
>>> they wired the transmitter successfully. Thank you for any
>>> guidance, Chris Warfel
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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>>> Christopher Warfel
>>> ENTECH Engineering, Inc.
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>>>
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