Renogy Inverter - remote switch

[JimmE]

Does anyone with a Renogy inverter know if the remote switch actually cuts off the inverter completely, or if it puts it into a ‘standby’ mode?

It’s not clear from the documentation, and I can’t find any other posts on the subject.

On our current (non-Renogy) inverter, the remote control is a momentary push button, and just switches the inverter to/from a standby mode, so there is still some background current drain.

The Renogy remote appears to use a ‘normal’ physical switch, so I wondered if this was a true on/off switch, with no background current drain when in the ‘off’ position?

We do have a separate isolator on our current inverter, so just wondering if we would still need to use this at the start and end of a trip if we were to upgrade to a larger Renogy model, or if the remote will suffice.

 

[herald_400rl]

Cuts it off dead.

 

[Insider]

Cuts it off dead.

that's my experience as well(2000W) with the remote switch. Seeing nothing on the victron shunt when turned off.

 

[MisterB]

ive recently done away with the renogy remote switch, its ugly and far too big! i have just installed a switch with an led that lights up when the inverter is on that matches the existing switches and sockets. Of course that means that the 'fault' led is missing, but to be honest, you can tell by the screech of the inverter if you have overloaded it!!!
it was a simple install, but you do need to cut the old switch off and just use the existing cable ....

The on off switch is the furthest on the left

I 3D printed a cover for the hole where I removed the Renogy switch. It's got a grill so it looks like a vent if some sort

 

[herald_400rl]

ive recently done away with the renogy remote switch, its ugly and far too big! i have just installed a switch with an led that lights up when the inverter is on that matches the existing switches and sockets. Of course that means that the 'fault' led is missing, but to be honest, you can tell by the screech of the inverter if you have overloaded it!!!
it was a simple install, but you do need to cut the old switch off and just use the existing cable ....

The only off switch is the furthest on the left

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Looks nice that. Mines tucked away, have to life a sofa cushion to get to it, but a good point. It is quite a panel and doesn't look very OE.

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[MisterB]

Looks nice that. Mines tucked away, have to life a sofa cushion to get to it, but a good point. It is quite a panel and doesn't look very OE.

If you need a cover printing .....

Although I went for a switch that matches the originals, a simple illuminated rocker switch also works, I tried it first and couldn't decide which switch to use, so went with the matching one.

I put it in a position where we have the kettle or cook with the induction hob or pizza maker. So it's in a readily accessible and convenient location.

 

[herald_400rl]

If you need a cover printing .....

Although I went for a switch that matches the originals, a simple illuminated rocker switch also works, I tried it first and couldn't decide which switch to use, so went with the matching one.

I put it in a position where we have the kettle or cook with the induction hob or pizza maker. So it's in a readily accessible and convenient location.

Yeah it's smart.
We have the old clay coloured sockets at the minute

 

[BusyBuilder]

Would that simple rocker/led switch also work for the Victron 12/1200 inverter ?

 

[JimmE]

Cuts it off dead.

that's my experience as well(2000W) with the remote switch. Seeing nothing on the victron shunt when turned off.

Perfect, thanks, that’s what I was hoping for!

ive recently done away with the renogy remote switch, its ugly and far too big! i have just installed a switch with an led that lights up when the inverter is on that matches the existing switches and sockets.

Ah yes, I did see your other thread on that. I’ve actually done similar with our existing one - the remote panel for our current inverter is even more ugly - bright blue with lots of writing and lights on it - so that is mounted inside the box under the seat! The actual remote switch we use is a momentary switch I fitted to a CBE backplate and wired onto the back of the button on the original remote. It just lights up when powered on.

Aside from simplifying the installation, the other reason for asking, is that our current ‘isolator’ is actually a relay inline with the main supply to the inverter, operated by another switch (elsewhere in the van - separate from the normal remote switch), and although it’s a decent quality relay, due to the amount of DC current it needs to handle, it’s not rated high enough for the larger inverter we’re now looking to fit.

On this basis I’m leaning towards replacing it with a standard manual isolator, and relying on the Renogy switch instead - either the original one or an ‘extension’ again.

Thanks all!

 

[MisterB]

Would that simple rocker/led switch also work for the Victron 12/1200 inverter ?

Bump

To be honest I don't know, but perhaps someone else might know?

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[Alanf75]

Would that simple rocker/led switch also work for the Victron 12/1200 inverter ?

I have a multiplus 2000 and I have used a standard rocker switch (Berker) to use as a remote switch and it works fine, so I imagine it would be fine for your inverter. On mine it just cuts the signal from the physical switch on the Multiplus in whatever position it is set.