Setting up MPP Solar's Watchpower on windows 10

Setup and test of Windows 10 running MPP solar & Giant Power's monitoring software Watchpower with a few trouble shooting tips.

[@jessiegrimmitt8604]

This was super helpful. Thank you

[@PoignantPirate]

I know this is pretty old, and I'm not sure if you've tried this, but the default logging data folder is probably in the software install directory inside the "program files" or "program files (x86)" folder. The Program Files folders are write protected by default, so moving the logging location out of there may fix the need to run as admin or disable UAC.

[@HBPowerwall]

Gah UAC - ment to help but for techies more often than not it gets in the way!

[@theandrew4416]

hey,when im trying to update the driver software it says that it cannot find any driver software for this device,im not using a usb btw,can you please help me?

[@jgrieve3282]

Your video dies at 8.10 but audio keeps going when I watched this. You can log into the software as the admin also instead of guest, password is 'administrator' don't know if that affects anything or not?

[@HBPowerwall]

J Grieve Yeh was loged in seems to be working better now, I'm thinking it was just the order I was doing things in. Time will tell..

[@bakermanswife]

I can't seem to find how to PM you? From u tube..

[@gregjoseph2830]

Has any one got access to schematic for 4048 5 kw volt unit. Blown a cap.. Number 33 dont know what size it is..

[@PhysicsViolator]

the mpp tracker wont detect the usb cable plugged in to the laptop I got some problems here

[@HBPowerwall]

Have you tried a second computer, checked Device Manager to see if there are any conflicts, did you shut down watchpower - the two programs won't work at the same time on the same computer

[@PhysicsViolator]

@@HBPowerwall I'll try that thanks !

[@354133]

Thanks that takes a load off my mind... love your channel. Do you have the link to download the software. My New computer doesn't have a CDrom in it.

[@HBPowerwall]

that post has software links www.diypowerwalls.com/t-HBPowerwall-Offical?pid=898#pid898

[@alanhauser117]

Hello i have and mpp LV5048 and I'm having trouble connecting the Watchpower what cable am i suppose to us thank you i have tryed the usb cable provided ?

[@HBPowerwall]

Plug it in, if it doesn't work go to your device manager and see the USB drivers are installed. Check on a different computer, or clean install winodws and test over. It is simple to connect unless computer has an issue

[@alanhauser117]

@@HBPowerwall Thank you i just ordered the adapter from RS232 to the USB amazon will have it here in the morning i will keep you updated thank you

[@manuelruzruiz2599]

Hi, thanks for the video. Can you tell me what is the watchpower version and windows 10 version?

[@HBPowerwall]

All modern for the past two years have worked ( tried a few earlier versions of watch power after i did this vid worked perfect first time) Also worked on all versions of Windows10 that said I've gone back to windows 7 because it works better for other things i do with that computer.

[@larryburton5757]

Where can you get the rs232 cable you are using

[@HBPowerwall]

I replied to one of the other comments in the past week, take a quick look i'll be linked.. sorry i'm mobile atm and can''t find the link easily

[@diysolaradventures7894]

I wish u would of showed us the port u used on the inverter itself..

[@HBPowerwall]

wow this one was from a while ago.. what port are you referring too?

[@diysolaradventures7894]

@@HBPowerwall I believe mines have the RS485 port looks like an Ethernet port & it has the USB port that looks like a printer type USB plug to USB type cable

[@diysolaradventures7894]

@@HBPowerwallI just uploaded a WatchPower help video trying to figure this out

[@HBPowerwall]

RS323 cable supplied needs the adaptor cable usually to connect to modern computers s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AdQlHN

[@klaoerudon926]

Hi, what kind of port is on the other end of the female cable (white)?

[@massarata]

Please Sir, is any way to reset an Inverter axpert 3kva ? if so, how to do it ? Thank you for your reply

[@HBPowerwall]

use watchpower

[@chuckanderson8410]

Hi mate, I’m having troubles setting this up, my inverter is not sending any data to my laptop when plugged in or my computer is not recognising my inverter, one of the two - I have updated driver USB as you suggested video. Any other suggestions? Thanks in advance . Chuck

[@HBPowerwall]

I think we have already been talking.

[@extravago7868]

I have the same issue, please share the solution with me

[@stigl.jensen2454]

hi HB do you have a fix for the upgrade function, when i do it, i select online upgrade but it says i an unable to acces the network. i thought it would be best to have newest version. i have 1.04 sp1

[@HBPowerwall]

upgrade function has never worked for me.. I just go direct and do it manually. I think it's because MPP solar don't make the software they just foward it so to speak

[@arumup5805]

i have istalled the software.but i could'nt find the pop up function menu . i wanna configure this software.can u help me.

[@HBPowerwall]

Yep, install teamviewer on your laptop that is connected to your MPP solar unit and i can remote in and take a look. email me on admin at diypowerwalls dot com

[@ChileExpatFamily]

My computer is not finding the device at all. I have two PIP5048MG and it will not find either one. Jim

[@HBPowerwall]

I can help via Teamviewer if you need help..

[@ChileExpatFamily]

@@HBPowerwall Very kind of you to offer. I am going to try some of the suggestions I got today about changing the set up and I am still waiting for Peggy on Monday to send me the latest updated version of WatchPower. If that fails I will be dropping you a line :) Thanks from Chile. Jim

[@HBPowerwall]

Why wait - www.mppsolar.com/manual/Watchpower%20(off-grid)/

[@neilshurmur3901]

Glad it work for you. I can not even load it on windows 10 Pro any? one have any Ideas

[@HBPowerwall]

Did you get the latest update you can find the link on our forum - www.diypowerwalls.com/t-HBPowerwall-Official?pid=898#pid898

[@maherabodaborashed6292]

Hello I have installed the software but not working properly Can you help me

[@HBPowerwall]

Yep - whats up

[@maherabodaborashed6292]

HBPowerwall I'm fine how are you please can you help me to solve the problem about software whach power. Thanks

[@lolokiki4218]

I have a problèm . My mini laptop have not a cd . Help me please

[@HBPowerwall]

go to the website and download - don't need a cd

[@lolokiki4218]

Yes i charge the program but i have not a port vga on my laptop . Is very old. Systèm ok i have not paramiter works

[@liammccarthy2277]

Thanks for the download link. When attempting to change parameters, it's asking to login with password. Any advice?

[@HBPowerwall]

Password is Administrator

[@liammccarthy2277]

@@HBPowerwall Thank you, I later caught that in your video actually. I've got no power at AC OUT. Any advice? where is the best troubleshooting resource? Thanks again.

[@HBPowerwall]

Do you have it set to SBU MODE?

[@liammccarthy2277]

@@HBPowerwall Ha!, Was in standby mode, I figured the switch part out lol. On watchpower main page, it is not recognizing my loads. All values are zero, except output voltage and frequency. Any idea why? Thank you.

[@JonOffgrid]

nice thank for sharing

[@HBPowerwall]

Thanks for tuning in

[@JonOffgrid]

@@HBPowerwall had to re Sb yea again you tube is at it again lol

[@PaweGornik-tv1iq]

how to setup wifi?

[@HBPowerwall]

Is none natively

[@gaboo4869]

Una cosultaTengo un inversor infini solar trifasico de 15 kw hibrido no se comunica el software solar power con el inversor ni por usb ni por rs232

[@Intrepido.s]

Lograste la comunicación? Q software de monitoreo?

[@abdelkaderzohbi1421]

Please can you send the software??

[@HBPowerwall]

secondlifestorage.com/showthread.php?tid=176&pid=898#pid898

[@abdelkaderzohbi1421]

@@HBPowerwall thanks

[@HBPowerwall]

Any time..

[@bakermanswife]

It does not matter what I do I cannot get my IPS to connect to the program. I have tried absolutely everything. If anyone has has similar problems adn has solved it can you please contact me.. Thanks.

[@HBPowerwall]

I might be able to remotely log in and help. install Teamviewer on the computer that is attached and private message me the TV log in details.

[@bakermanswife]

+HBPowerwall sounds good, just having dinner now but will look into it ASAP. Thanks.

[@HBPowerwall]

there you are, just updated to the latest version fixed your issue.. it's always the little things that'll get you every time.. Good night .. don't forget to uninstall TeamViewer..

[@NRC073]

not Win 10 your using vista

[@HBPowerwall]

No offence no n same person would ever use vista.

[@jandevries6660]

This watch power software and the mppsolar inverter, especially the PiP 3024 GK is reallz a pain in the ass. A lot of nonsense failure messages, the cable what is included in the package is from 1960... incrediable. Never buz this crap again. The customer service is the worst i ever met in my life.

[@HBPowerwall]

lol, I have the opposite experience.. 5 years 6 different products - all flawless and still running every day..

[@jandevries6660]

@@HBPowerwall good for you. The measurements and data doesn't fit, the software is old and low level developed... that is our experience. And the support is just a fun. upps, of course it makes no fun, it's annoyingly!

[@yahyaatiya1136]

Your whole video is, in summary, "Search for drivers"!?!? Bloody waste of time. And what do you do when it's a USB interface that isn't being detected? SMH.