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The inverter firmware is fAAB-1E1E. Not sure which number is the battery firmware but bms is z02t13 and lcd 1.1.0 if those are the right numbers. vBat(V) avg 53.2 Vbat_Inv(V) avg 52.7 and the charts look basically identical. It doesnt actually give me brand names when selecting the lithium brand it just says lithium_0. Not sure about the protocol question. On the about screen on the battery it says rs485: P01-EG4 and CAN: EG4/LUX under protocol. Is that what you're looking for?

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@jared @jlankford @joel-brodeur

 

After a bit of testing I am 80% certain that I found the problem. Tested all the outlets on that circuit and the wiring in the camper tests out fine thankfully, so I plugged all the normal stuff back in and when the fault came back I began unplugging stuff until it stopped. Turns out the problem was a brother laser printer, makes my brain itch. The camper is running right now with all the breakers turned back on and the heater running so there is a load. Will keep an eye on it throughout the afternoon and into tomorrow. If the fault doesn't return its a pretty safe bet that the printer was the problem all along. Boggles the mind. Hopefully its as simple as that and smooth sailing from here. In any case I appreciate all the help on this. 

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Joel Brodeur
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@wfbiggin Yay!

However, I would suggest trying (if you haven't already) different things plugged into that outlet and or try plugging that printer into a different outlet on a different circuit.

If the problem persists on a different circuit, you have probably found you culprit.  Weird but probably a mild shorth in the built-in power supply.

If the problem comes back with something else lugged into that outlet, I suggest really looking over that specific outlet for sign of distress.  Maybe just swap it out and as it could also be a mild short in the outlet itself.

JB

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@joel-brodeur I had that thought too and moved the printer over to the kitchen, sure enough given about 30 seconds or so for the printer to go through its startup routine - fault again. Will keep an eye on things for a few days probably to see if any new weirdness happens.

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@wfbiggin Sounds like you found the beast.

I almost wonder with the printer unplugged what your resistance is now between Ground and Neutral at the plug is.

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@joel-brodeur  If I don't have a fault by tomorrow I'll check on that just for curiosity sake.

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@wfbiggin I'm glad that the issue was found. Would you be able to send me the model number for the printer? I would like to send this to our research and development team if this is the case.

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@jared It is a Brother HL-2240 Manufactured in 2011

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