blake
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Post by blake on Jun 16, 2017 11:45:24 GMT -8
I currently have 8 Renogy 100W panels wired using MC4 connectors and 10 gauge Renogy wire to a Rover 40amp controller (via a Renogy fuse). The controller is wired to 5 Optima Blue Top batteries (in parallel 12V) connected to a Renogy 1000 watt inverter.
I noticed my Rover controller is getting warm and displaying error code 6 (too hot).
I live at 8500 feet in Colorado which means we get some pretty good sun.
Is my system setup correct?
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mel
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Post by mel on Jun 16, 2017 16:43:37 GMT -8
I'm no expert but my Renogy 400 watt eclipse premion kit came with a 40a Commander C/C and it said I could add one more 100 watt panel for a total of 500 Watts. So with my limited knowlage My guess would be 800 watts is too much for a 40a C/C???
Mel
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Post by teardropper on Jun 16, 2017 19:29:28 GMT -8
I suspect the charge controller is undersized for the panels -- but your best bet is to contact Renogy directly. If you look at their 800 Watt kits, they come with a 60A controller. There are a number of factors (e.g., the panel output) that you will need to share with Renogy so they can advise you. I will say that your charge controller is doing its job by shutting down if heat is excessive, so that's a good thing. Call Renogy; they are very helpful.
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Post by rabird on Jun 16, 2017 19:48:07 GMT -8
what does the manual say the controller does when it is over temp? page 19
series connected panels? So the panels' Voc x 8 either exceeds the input voltage limit or not, read the manual and determine which is the case. page 1 & page 22
what other spec in the manual might be exceeded, max batt current?
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