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Post by mediadogg on Feb 22, 2019 16:18:58 GMT
I would like to have some way to interact with the Lycan remotely, preferably wireless (wi-fi or BT), but wired would also be OK.
(1) Control: AC on / off, DC on / off, Battery 1 / 2 (2) Monitor: %charged, PV volts / amps, AC status, DC status
Each list is in priority order.
Does not have to be a future production level change. A "DIY" add-on circuit with approved installation instructions would be fine.
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Post by mediadogg on Feb 27, 2019 12:18:04 GMT
Another item: Built-n ATS with super fast switching time. Would allow Lycan to serve as a powerful UPS for electronics.
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Post by mediadogg on Mar 11, 2019 18:21:11 GMT
I wonder what is the point of a Forum, when you get almost no interaction with the company representatives? Anyways, here is an informal comparison of the LYCAN to the new EGO power box I provided to a friend of mine. The LYCAN still wins for me, not sure about for him. The competition is increasing out there. It would be nice to know that Renogy is listening to its loyal customers.
Note: One correction so far, the EGO support up to 4 x 420WH batteries (not AH as listed in the spreadsheet).
Major pros and cons: LYCAN + Simultaneous charge and discharge + Ability to charge external 12V vehicle or solar battery (cables included) + Connect solar panel directly (cables included) + High overall capacity - Short Warranty - No remote monitor or control (source of regret) - Heavy - Expensive EGO + Cheap + Lightweight + BT Remote monitor and control + More information on front panel display + Easy battery swap + Long warranty + High continuous and starting power - No wheels - Can only charge from AC block charger - Cannot charge while discharging (show stopper for me) - No way to charge 12V vehicle battery - No way to direct charge from solar
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Post by tattoo on Mar 11, 2019 22:24:45 GMT
Who sell Lycan? I've never heard of it.....
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Post by mediadogg on Mar 12, 2019 21:32:01 GMT
Who sell Lycan? I've never heard of it..... Perhaps you are joking, but if not, maybe this will help.
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Post by tattoo on Mar 12, 2019 23:03:42 GMT
Perhaps you are joking, but if not, maybe this will help.
No Sir, Not joking at all, I've never seen one never needed to use one..... It looks very nice...
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Post by mediadogg on Mar 13, 2019 16:49:55 GMT
And it works well. Renogy sells a lot of things other than solar panels. Besides a bunch of their panels, I have that box, as well as charge controllers that have some nice features. I especially like the new flexible panels. Very light, durable. You can install them anywhere, and they rock with power.
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Post by mediadogg on Jul 6, 2019 17:49:33 GMT
As the Lycan is sometimes put on sale, I have considered buying another one.
Two ways I might like to use it other than the obvious using them individually.
(1) Use together, with synchronized phase output, like the Honda (and other brands) have for nearly doubling the output of their high-end units. (2) Use together, with one unit out of phase with the other, so that the outputs can be safely wired as a 220V split phase output with common neutral.
Any thoughts from the Renogy team? Wanna sell some more Lycans?
A couple of more questions, regarding switching between the two batteries (one internal and one external):
I've noticed that the switching is very seamless, albeit manual. When I switch, both the charging and power delivery seamlessly switch over to the other battery. AC output doesn't even blink.
So,
(3) If I could arrange for a timed (say once every 5 - 30 min) switch using some sort of mechanical actuator, would that harm the electronics in any way? (4) Is there an electronic way that I could perform the switch with an external (low voltage) trigger? I have good electronic skills if you give me a simple circuit that I could use that would not cause a violation of the warranty.
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Post by mediadogg on Aug 29, 2019 19:00:03 GMT
It would be nice to get some attention from Renogy here. I now own two Lycan Powerbox, and I have additional questions over and above already posted. I also have submitted at least two prior support tickets, both of which have been ignored. Phone customer support gives you a smooth story, and then does nothing.
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Post by tattoo on Aug 29, 2019 21:34:38 GMT
Phone customer support gives you a smooth story, and then does nothing. That's no different than they did 3 years ago.......... I thought they had fixed the problem with tech support..........
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Post by mediadogg on Sept 10, 2019 0:35:23 GMT
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Post by Admin on Sept 10, 2019 18:31:58 GMT
I would like to have some way to interact with the Lycan remotely, preferably wireless (wi-fi or BT), but wired would also be OK. (1) Control: AC on / off, DC on / off, Battery 1 / 2 (2) Monitor: %charged, PV volts / amps, AC status, DC status Each list is in priority order. Does not have to be a future production level change. A "DIY" add-on circuit with approved installation instructions would be fine.
We're not exactly sure why this post was never flagged but we sincerely apologize for the lack of response on this sub-forum. 1. We're working on a monitoring system currently that should have some backwards compatibility with our existing communication port. 2. We can not do this at this time. -Renogy Team
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Post by Admin on Sept 10, 2019 18:37:20 GMT
(1) Use together, with synchronized phase output, like the Honda (and other brands) have for nearly doubling the output of their high-end units. (2) Use together, with one unit out of phase with the other, so that the outputs can be safely wired as a 220V split phase output with common neutral. Any thoughts from the Renogy team? Wanna sell some more Lycans? These are great ideas, but not where the development is with the Lycan currently. This is more in-line and possible with our inverter-charger units, especially the new ones with the LCD A couple of more questions, regarding switching between the two batteries (one internal and one external): I've noticed that the switching is very seamless, albeit manual. When I switch, both the charging and power delivery seamlessly switch over to the other battery. AC output doesn't even blink. What type of batteries were you switching between? So, (3) If I could arrange for a timed (say once every 5 - 30 min) switch using some sort of mechanical actuator, would that harm the electronics in any way? (4) Is there an electronic way that I could perform the switch with an external (low voltage) trigger? I have good electronic skills if you give me a simple circuit that I could use that would not cause a violation of the warranty. Unfortunately this is not a service we could provide.
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Post by mediadogg on Sept 10, 2019 23:23:50 GMT
(1) Use together, with synchronized phase output, like the Honda (and other brands) have for nearly doubling the output of their high-end units. (2) Use together, with one unit out of phase with the other, so that the outputs can be safely wired as a 220V split phase output with common neutral. Any thoughts from the Renogy team? Wanna sell some more Lycans? These are great ideas, but not where the development is with the Lycan currently. This is more in-line and possible with our inverter-charger units, especially the new ones with the LCD A couple of more questions, regarding switching between the two batteries (one internal and one external): I've noticed that the switching is very seamless, albeit manual. When I switch, both the charging and power delivery seamlessly switch over to the other battery. AC output doesn't even blink. What type of batteries were you switching between? So, (3) If I could arrange for a timed (say once every 5 - 30 min) switch using some sort of mechanical actuator, would that harm the electronics in any way? (4) Is there an electronic way that I could perform the switch with an external (low voltage) trigger? I have good electronic skills if you give me a simple circuit that I could use that would not cause a violation of the warranty. Unfortunately this is not a service we could provide. I am switching between the internal and external Lycan batteries, manually. But it goes so smoothly that you would think it could be automated. Alternatively, if the not in use battery would charge while the in-use battery drained, or if both were charged simultaneously, it would be better than having to manually switch.
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