Correct config for Solar on ECM1240/Dashbox

[mathewbeall]

Hi Folks!

Is this the correct configuration in Dashbox for a simple solar setup off a ECM1240?

CH1 is the Main
CH2 is my solar
The aux channels are just smaller circuits



Thanks!

Matt

[ben]

If you're panel-tied with your solar also set your Mains to NET. If grid-tied you're good to go. (If grid-tied you may or may not want Solar Gen as "Main" also).

[mathewbeall]

My solar feeds into a 60amp circuit in my panel - that is what I am monitoring on Channel 2.

Excess power goes out to the grid.

I think that means I am grid-tied - can you explain in what situations I would want my solar gen as "main"?

Matt

[ben]

My solar feeds into a 60amp circuit in my panel - that is what I am monitoring on Channel 2.

Excess power goes out to the grid.

I think that means I am grid-tied - can you explain in what situations I would want my solar gen as "main"?

Matt

Sounds like the excess would leave your panel thru your main breaker. I would set your Mains to NET also.

[mathewbeall]

ok Thanks - this is how it is set up now. For the "Gen" that are added below - can you tell me what those represent? Should I hide the Solar or Main channel above?

Matt

[ben]

ok Thanks - this is how it is set up now. For the "Gen" that are added below - can you tell me what those represent? Should I hide the Solar or Main channel above?

Matt

Hide them both and set Main Gen to Main.

The Gen channels show Net metered data (use - generation).

[mathewbeall]

Thanks! This is how I have it setup now. Just to validate - both Main and Main Gen should be set to "Main"?

[ben]

Thanks! This is how I have it setup now. Just to validate - both Main and Main Gen should be set to "Main"?

Just Main Gen, not Main.