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Post by Admin on May 17, 2016 14:33:15 GMT -8
Hello, The 40A MPPT charge controller can only support 500 watts when charging a 12 volt battery bank or 1000 watts while charging a 24 volt battery bank. To wire 600 watts to the charge controller you will need to wire 3 panels in series then the other 3 in series and parallel both sets. You can also wire them in sets of two. You will need to wire your battery bank for 24 volt (273AH).
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Post by Admin on May 17, 2016 14:28:23 GMT -8
Hello Frank,
The charge controller is glued on to the hinged plate.
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Post by Admin on Apr 29, 2016 10:54:42 GMT -8
Yes you can use the MC4 connectors to disconnect and reconnect the panels. They shouldn't wear out they are designed to take the wear and tear.
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Post by Admin on Apr 27, 2016 14:22:54 GMT -8
Hello, Leaving the Viewstar connected at all times will not cause any problems. I would go ahead and disconnect/reconnect the panels when needed.
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Post by Admin on Apr 18, 2016 11:57:55 GMT -8
Hello, If you will be removing the controller from the suitcase I would recommend purchasing the suitcase without the charge controller. This will make the installation much easier. You will need an adapter kit to run from the panel to the charge controller. www.renogy-store.com/100W-12V-Monocrystal-Solar-Suitcase-w-o-Controller-p/kit-stcs100d-nc.htmwww.renogy-store.com/Adaptor-kit-s/1899.htmTim If you plan on upgrading in the future I would recommend a 20-40 amp charge controller depending on how many panels you plan to expand to. Yes that is correct the controller needs to be mounted inside and away from flooded batteries. We currently don't sell any product to protect our charge controllers from the elements.
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Post by Admin on Apr 12, 2016 7:40:30 GMT -8
Hello Sir, If it was the 30 amp tracer controller that would be under the rated DC voltage input so there would be no damage to parts. The excess voltage would be converted into amperage with the MPPT controllers. A.L.
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Post by Admin on Apr 6, 2016 15:07:45 GMT -8
Hello ALI, I am sorry for the late response. If you wire those 4 panels in parallel you can use 10AWG but if you can use 8AWG i would recommend that. What charge controller are you using?
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Post by Admin on Mar 22, 2016 15:24:50 GMT -8
Hello, It looks like a defective unit. Can you please contact us at (909) 517-3598 so we can replace the unit. Thank you
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Post by Admin on Mar 8, 2016 10:57:33 GMT -8
Hello Joe, The charge controller you have is a PWM controller and not an MPPT controller correct? If that's the case then connecting a 300 watt panel will result in a loss of 180-200 watts. This is because the PWM controller will simply cut the excess voltage. In order to make full use of your 300 watt panel I would recommend a 30A or 40A MPPT charge controller. The controller seems to not be charging properly since you mentioned it was charging at 13.0 volts for 4 hours. The voltage should have gone up in those 4 hours. If you can contact us at (909) 517-3598 we can replace the controller if it was purchased within a year.
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Post by Admin on Mar 2, 2016 10:58:19 GMT -8
Attached is an actual image of what that front plastic cover looks like on the MPPT CC. Contact between the bus bar and wire inputs will not occur.
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Post by Admin on Mar 2, 2016 9:53:59 GMT -8
Hello, Ray is correct that is the common negative bus bar. The front face plate will have a plastic cover between the wires and that bus bar.
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Post by Admin on Feb 29, 2016 16:36:18 GMT -8
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Post by Admin on Feb 15, 2016 12:31:27 GMT -8
Hello, Yes please contact us at (909) 517-3598.
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Post by Admin on Feb 15, 2016 10:51:11 GMT -8
Hello ctrout, Are you able to measure the open circuit voltage and short circuit current of the panel. If you can measure these values we can determine if the panel is defective or not. Please contact us if you need help testing the panel.
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Post by Admin on Feb 15, 2016 10:24:51 GMT -8
Hello, I believe they suggested using a 30A fuse for each panel because they assumed each panel can output a max of 15 amps but our panels have a max output of 5.75 amps. Using a 25% oversize then another 25% if you will have a continuous load a 36 or 40 amp fuse will be needed.
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