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Post by stormy on Jun 4, 2016 17:05:10 GMT -8
How does one go about connecting the battery first with a suitcase model w/viewstar controller already connected to the panel?
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Post by intrigued on Jun 7, 2016 17:29:32 GMT -8
inquiring minds would like tech support to pipe in!
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Post by Admin on Jun 10, 2016 15:49:33 GMT -8
Dear Customers,
It is recommended as a good practice to connect the batteries to the charge controller first. However, newer controllers, such as the Viewstar, have built in protection which will prevent any damage to itself or the panel if being connected last/second.
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Post by broohaha on Apr 30, 2017 8:31:07 GMT -8
Thanks for confirming Renology admin. It seems that the Viewstar manual errs on the side of caution: "NEVER connect the solar panel array to the controller without a battery. Battery must be connected first. "
I have the 60W suitcase, so it seems problematic to have to disconnect/reconnect the panel from the controller every time I set up camp. (Using the suitcase for topping off our 12V battery in a pop-up RV.)
Am I missing something, or am i correct that this would be a pain?
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Post by rabird on Apr 30, 2017 15:08:40 GMT -8
Am I missing something, or am i correct that this would be a pain? all the suitcases are like this and why as stormy and intrigued I asked! while having the controller so far from the battery is not ideal, any solar is better than NONE. it would cost to put a plug between the panel/controller but apparently it is not needed. |
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