Greg Smith
I have been in the industry since 2008 when I started as SMA America's technical trainer. I bid SMA farewell in 2015 and hopped over to sonnen, Inc. to help them launch their energy storage system in the U.S. In May of 2021, I transitioned to Tigo as the Technical Training Director. I am a huge fan of renewable energy, BBQ, and gaming. I am a published author and wrote an Amazon best seller about grid-tied lithium-ion storage.
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Tigo Access Point (TAP) Communication Cable Types and Installation
Contents: TAP Communication Cable Requirements Recommended Cable Types Maximum Cable Length Recommendations Using Ethernet Cables (Cat 5 / Cat 6) Installation Tips! Introduction This article ex...
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TAP Placement and Layout Requirements
This article covers the TAP placement requirements and layout guidelines. For basic information, refer to TAP Basics - What is a TAP? and Determine Number of TAPs and CCA Units. Contents: TAP P...
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Cloud Connect Advanced (CCA) - LED status information
Content: Standard Operational Modes System OK mode Mobile App Connected mode Discovery in Progress Mode Safety Modes PV-OFF mode (manually initiated via switch) Auto PV-Safe mode (automa...
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Crosstalk within TS4 Fire Safety Systems (cause and prevention)
This article defines Crosstalk and provides design criteria to mitigate it when using Tigo's TS4-F (fire safety) products. Contents: What is Crosstalk? Which Tigo Products Are Affected By Crosst...
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TS4 Systems - Blind Deployment
This article expands upon the definition of Blind Deployment with TS4 systems. For a definition of other deployment options, see TS4 Systems - Methods of Deployment. Blind Deployment is defined a...
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TAP Basics - What is a TAP?
This article covers the basics of a TAP (Tigo Access Point): Content: TAP Description TAP Wiring TAP Communications Mesh Requirements TAP Description The TAP is a wireless radio transceiver (...
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TS4 Systems - Partial Deployment
This article expands upon the definition of Partial Deployment with TS4 systems. For a definition of other deployment options, see TS4 Systems - Methods of Deployment. Partial Deployment is defin...
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Lithium-ion Battery Overview
As solar and storage gain more momentum in the public eye, more questions about the current and future battery technologies are inevitable. Although there are many promising battery chemistries and...
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TS4 Systems - Methods of Deployment
This article summarizes how you can mix and match the Tigo TS4s in the same array using the following methods: Full deployment Selective deployment Partial deployment Blind deployment TS4-O and T...
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MySolarSystem Part III. The Tigo Solution
Introduction Solar energy is an abundant resource, but mismatch limits our ability to harness it. Inverters constantly chase unpredictable array MPPTs, leading to small losses in energy production...