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Post by adobo on Dec 31, 2017 7:31:21 GMT -8
Yesterday I discovered the Renogy BT app and proceeded to download it since it says it's for Rover series CC. After digging through the manual I could not find a way to connect through the app, but I did see the LCD screen has a mapping for Bluetooth, but the manual never touches on it again.
Does the Rover 40 come with bluetooth built in? Is there any other way to use the Renogy BT app? I'm hoping to leave an old smartphone hooked up to the CC to monitor rather than a power hungry laptop.
Thanks
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Post by rabird on Jan 1, 2018 9:11:15 GMT -8
BT is an option on these controllers made by snre solar, it is not clear that the Rover has this. I use the Renogy app to talk to a grape solar 40A pwm that does have the BT option, made by the same folks. Yes it is easy to monitor my controller from my kitchen window with the controller in the detached garage. I know of someone that uses as old tablet, connected to the grape's usb for power as a large display to monitor his usage. With the app installed, go to the BT setting on the phone and search for BT devices, if the controller shows up it should have BT. see your 'rover' here? www.srnesolar.com/index/lists/id/28.html |
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Post by adobo on Jan 2, 2018 8:19:37 GMT -8
BT is an option on these controllers made by snre solar, it is not clear that the Rover has this. I use the Renogy app to talk to a grape solar 40A pwm that does have the BT option, made by the same folks. Yes it is easy to monitor my controller from my kitchen window with the controller in the detached garage. I know of someone that uses as old tablet, connected to the grape's usb for power as a large display to monitor his usage. With the app installed, go to the BT setting on the phone and search for BT devices, if the controller shows up it should have BT. see your 'rover' here? www.srnesolar.com/index/lists/id/28.htmlYes mine's identical to the ml2440 except Renogy Brand. Seems what I need is the SR-BT-1, but I can't find how to buy it from a google search. Is there a known online store that sells these? |
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Post by rabird on Jan 2, 2018 9:12:55 GMT -8
did not realize they had a BT dongle,, my hp2440 (PWM) grape solar has the BT built in, pair it to the phone and monitor with the app. I emailed em but doubt they will get back on where to buy the SR-BT-1 in usa Email: alex@szshuori.com / alex@srnesolar.com / alex@srne-solar.com / alex@srnescc.com / alex@srne-energy.com / alex@srnepower.com / alex@srnesolarpv.com Homepage: www.srnesolar.com |
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Post by adobo on Jan 8, 2018 14:17:13 GMT -8
did not realize they had a BT dongle,, my hp2440 (PWM) grape solar has the BT built in, pair it to the phone and monitor with the app. I emailed em but doubt they will get back on where to buy the SR-BT-1 in usa Email: alex@szshuori.com / alex@srnesolar.com / alex@srne-solar.com / alex@srnescc.com / alex@srne-energy.com / alex@srnepower.com / alex@srnesolarpv.com Homepage: www.srnesolar.com Talked to SRNE support and they told me Renogy had this part. They offered to sell it and ship it form china but I had to buy a controller also, and shipping was somewhat high. If I still needed to buy the ML2440 I would just buy it from them with the BT dongle. I contacted Renogy and asked them if it was true that they had one since SRNE insisted they did, and they mentioned it should be coming out this month but pricing is still not available. Really looking forward to this. |
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Post by tattoo on Jan 8, 2018 14:29:47 GMT -8
did not realize they had a BT dongle,, my hp2440 (PWM) grape solar has the BT built in, pair it to the phone and monitor with the app. I emailed em but doubt they will get back on where to buy the SR-BT-1 in usa Email: alex@szshuori.com / alex@srnesolar.com / alex@srne-solar.com / alex@srnescc.com / alex@srne-energy.com / alex@srnepower.com / alex@srnesolarpv.com Homepage: www.srnesolar.com Talked to SRNE support and they told me Renogy had this part. They offered to sell it and ship it form china but I had to buy a controller also, and shipping was somewhat high. If I still needed to buy the ML2440 I would just buy it from them with the BT dongle. I contacted Renogy and asked them if it was true that they had one since SRNE insisted they did, and they mentioned it should be coming out this month but pricing is still not available. Really looking forward to this. Can I ask what's the big deal about motoring what your CC is doing on your phone? I guess it's to much trouble to just walk over and look at it? |
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Post by rabird on Jan 8, 2018 19:59:21 GMT -8
adobo, you will like the capability/programability of the app, many features, no documentation for readers.
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Post by tattoo on Jan 9, 2018 10:01:16 GMT -8
adobo, you will like the capability/programability of the app, many features, no documentation for readers. Yea like I thought no advantage, It's for the cool techie people........ I like it KISS myself.......... It's cheaper........ |
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Post by rabird on Jan 9, 2018 11:10:59 GMT -8
adobo, ^^^^^ clueless ^^^^
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Post by tattoo on Jan 9, 2018 14:06:25 GMT -8
adobo, ^^^^^ clueless ^^^^ Nope not an engineer.... and I'm so glad I'm not............ Plus I have no use for an I phone..... they are a waste of time.... bird I bet your on face book and twitter too??? LOL That's more of a waste of time... |
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Post by adobo on Jan 17, 2018 14:06:23 GMT -8
Talked to SRNE support and they told me Renogy had this part. They offered to sell it and ship it form china but I had to buy a controller also, and shipping was somewhat high. If I still needed to buy the ML2440 I would just buy it from them with the BT dongle. I contacted Renogy and asked them if it was true that they had one since SRNE insisted they did, and they mentioned it should be coming out this month but pricing is still not available. Really looking forward to this. Can I ask what's the big deal about motoring what your CC is doing on your phone? I guess it's to much trouble to just walk over and look at it? Sorry for the late reply. The controller LCD gives you way less information than you can get using the app. I could plug in a tablet or laptop using the USB port, but it's expensive and consumes a lot of power. We have old Android phones laying around that we can actually use the app with and they consume very little power. You might also be able to install the app on one of those $35 tablets Amazon sells. I also tried connecting the USB connector to the phone but the Renogy BT app is only made for Bluetooth. I don't really care that much about the wireless aspect, more than I care about the low power usage and economical feasibility. |
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Post by adobo on Jan 17, 2018 14:06:43 GMT -8
adobo, you will like the capability/programability of the app, many features, no documentation for readers. Can you tell me more about this? I had no idea. |
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Post by adobo on Jan 17, 2018 14:07:46 GMT -8
NOTE: Bt module finally showed up on the website. www.renogy.com/renogy-bt-1-bluetooth-module/At $50, it's pretty expensive. SRNE wanted $15 + shipping for theirs. If I can find an use for the second controller I might just buy a few off of them. |
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Post by tattoo on Jan 17, 2018 16:09:03 GMT -8
Thanks for the response, But my system is running just fine with what's included on my 60a commander CC.. Without all the new do das and time wasting apps.... KISS
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Post by adobo on Jan 17, 2018 16:42:16 GMT -8
Thanks for the response, But my system is running just fine with what's included on my 60a commander CC.. Without all the new do das and time wasting apps.... KISS Well you can always go better, but if you're not interested then suit yourself. I enjoy the extra data and the potential to improve my system further down the line by having access to the extra info. |
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