Question: For every Inverter model there is a battery compatibility list in the operators manual! Does this mean you are stuck buying these batteries only? There are lots of much cheaper batteries out there (100s) that still use CAN/RS485 Protocol. Maybe it is that only the listed batteries have Codes listed, which means, they have been tested with the inverter in question and passed a long duration performance test "in house" (in the lab).
Can the LUX protocol be installed on this EG4 inverter? Remember, I am a beginner here!!
Posted by: @cvpalmer7Question: For every Inverter model there is a battery compatibility list in the operators manual! Does this mean you are stuck buying these batteries only? There are lots of much cheaper batteries out there (100s) that still use CAN/RS485 Protocol. Maybe it is that only the listed batteries have Codes listed, which means, they have been tested with the inverter in question and passed a long duration performance test "in house" (in the lab).
The PylonTech( Pylon ) protocol is well supported so while the list shows lots of battery manufacturer names, check to see if the battery/BMS you are looking at supports the Pylon communications protocol.
FWIW, I'm using BasenGreen DIY 48V 16.2kWh batteries with the default 'pylon' protocol setting on the batteries and the EG4 18KPV inverter.