Requirements

Main Program

Minimum PC Specs

To run AC-CD Power Monitor - Main you will need a Windows based computer with the following specifications.

  • Intel Celeron or AMD Dual core processor with 4 Threads.
  • 4GB Ram (Memory).
  • 120 Hard drive or Solid State Drive (SSD has better performance).
  • USB or Serial ports. (can use RS232 to USB adapters)
  • Network Connectivity.
  • If you select the online version you will need internet access.
  • Windows 7 Service Pack 1 or higher.
  • Must not have a password set on the computer (windows goes directly to desktop wtihout enter any passwords, etc) to allow for the program to autostart after a windows update or a restart.

Or if you want to you could buy one of the fallowing devices and customize it to how you want and install windows.

Gigabyte GB-BPCE-3455

  • Intel® Celeron® Processor J3455 (4 Cores, 4 Threads)
  • IIntel® HD Graphics 500
  • Need to install Ram and Hard drive and windows

Intel NUC Kit NUC6CAYS

  • Intel® Celeron® Processor J3455 (4 Cores, 4 Threads)
  • IIntel® HD Graphics 500
  • 2GB Ram (Add more memory)
  • 32 GB Hard Drive
  • Windows 10 Home (Pre-Installed)

Asus UN45H-D-M010M

  • Intel® Celeron® Processor N3700 (4 Cores, 4 Threads)
  • Intel® HD Graphics
  • Need to install Ram and Hard drive and windows

Fanless mini PC industrial computer

  • Intel Core i5 3317U
  • 4GB Ram 128GB SSD
  • 4 Serial Ports (Com Ports)
  • Need to install windows

You can also use laptop or desktop computer as well, just as long as its Dual core, 4 Threads.

Client Program Requirements

  • Dual core process with 4 Threads.
  • Network Connectivity
  • Screen resolution 1280 x 800
  • Windows 7 Service Pack 1 or Higher

Working Units

Below are Units that will work with AC-DC Power Monitor - Main.
*** Must have either a Classic with a Whizbang Jr or BMV-700 Series Monitor for the program to give Correct SOC ***

Charge Controllers

Midnite Classic 150/200/250
Midnite Classic 150SL/200SL/250SL
12V-72V (Must have Whizbang Jr)
(Works with up to 5 units)

MPP Solar PCM60x
12V-48V
(Works with 1 unit)
All Units must use RS232(Com Port/Serial) connection

Victron MPPT 75/15, 100/15, 100/30,
150/35, 150/85, 75/50, 100/50
(Programed for 4 units. But only tested with 1 unit.)
Must use the VE.Direct USB Cable to connect to device

Hybrids

Voltronic InfiniSolar V  1K-5K
(Works with 1 unit)
All Units must use RS232(Com Port/Serial) connection

MPP Solar Hybrid 5K
Giant Power IGS
(Works with 1 unit)
All Units must use RS232(Com Port/Serial) connection

Inverters

  • All Units must use RS232(Com Port/Serial) connection
  • All units tested have been 230v
  • MPP Solar PIP-MS 4048 (Tested)(Not tested dual mpp controllers) / PIP-MSx (Not Tested)
  • MPP Solar PIP-HS (Not Tested)
  • Giant Power IPS 4000
  • Axpert MKS (Not Tested)
  • Axpert KS (Not Tested)
  • Axpert V (Not Tested)
  • (Works with 4 units in Parallel)

Battery Monitors

BMV-700 Series
(BMV-700, BMV-702, Not tested with BMV-712)
Must use the VE.Direct USB Cable to connect to device



******************** CAUTION ********************
AC-DC Power Monitor doesnt take any responsibility for you not keeping an eye on your system. For example, If any issues occur or unexpected things happen like a windows update or a crash or incorrect values are received by the program and you have not noticed this and your batteries are totally discharged(flat). This is not our program at fault.