My unit is loading 46v but the charge controller 24v/12v is letting out 46v to battery and not 24v Is this right.
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Pull the data sheet for the charge controler it should say what it handles for peak.. is it a mppt charge control ?
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you have to look controler . to see if it can handle 46volts . as most 24 v system . handle 32v . are you sure you not have series them ? is this unloaded voltage ? even that seems high as mosr are 42 v . most charge controler have a 28 .2 voltage full charge cut off . it in equzation mode 32v . this why most panels are over rated . in watts , good rule is take away 1/4 . so a 1000 watts realy put out 750 . a mppt control helps by 30% .
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Your charge controller needs to be able to handle 48v input...Morningstar TriStar can, and the Renogy PWM 30 Amp w/LCD can also. Check out pvdepot.com and batterystuff.com-- both have good info for sizing your system correctly.
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Voc (open circuit voltage) and Isc (short circuit current) - of any PV module or string can not exceed, the allowed input voltage and current of charge controller or PV-inverter. The thereby resulting possible damages on charge controller or inverter are not covered by the warranty. Voltage (Voc and Vmp) can be managed by appropriate wiring of the modules, within string. When modules connected in series, the PV voltage (V) will be added up. If modules are connected parallel, the voltage (V) stay at the level of one module, but the current (A) adds up.
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Check your battery set up correct and make sure your charge controller is a MPPT
1892184
I had the same issue with the unit i installed. I looked closer at the specs and realized it is a dc 12 volt unit. If you are using an ac transformer, it will not function correct.
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It should work best thing to check is make sure the roll you have has resistors on it. Check the current controller and make sure it's 12 volt out put. If so you should be fine.
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if the connector fits yours it should charge your 24v batteries, mine works perfectly.
1170642
The unit is intended to be connected to a 120 volt Alternating Current power supply. The internal charger should keep the battery charged as long as the 120 volt system is energized. Check to see if the circuit the light is installed on is turned on. If the unit does not charge the battery it may be defective. If it is still in warrenty, contact your supplier for assistance. If not, purchase and install a new unit.
933675
I had to hook up 2 12v battery to make it a 24v bank and plus a solar charge controller between the panel and the battery bank to prevent over charging
1155209
There needs to be an in line 20 amp fuse between the battery and the controller. I put mine near the battery.
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Voltage setting is Automatic. Connect to battery first so Controller can determine the Charging Voltage. Then connect the PV Panels.We usually use 24V Battery Bank, so I cannot say how well it works on 12V.
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this controller doesn't care if it is 12 or 24 volts,, not very many watts though,, it will take a while to much charge in that battery
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I believe this is normal operation. It did that for me with the original power supply. I think it's just to let you know when it's charging vs. battery mode. Hope that helps.
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The unit I got was preset to 11.99 volts output. I used a voltmeter to set it to 12V output. The input accepts a range of voltage and does not need to be set. I connected my 20V and then 12V rechargeable batteries and the output voltage did not waiver.
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The one I bought was already set up to run 24 volt. It's in the directions.
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Yes, the charge controller will automatically bind to the single 12 volt battery, with appropriate charge from a 24 volt panel.
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You need to keep your voltage all the same, you can use this controller with a 24 volt panel but you need to have your batteries wired at 24 volts and if your using an inverter it needs to support 24 volts.
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Ok this might help. I hooked 2, 12 v batteries in series (24V) and with a stand alone 12v (I have a dual charger). Turned the charger on and the lights flashed but went out. No charging. Hooked up two 12Vs individually and both batteries charged perfectly. Hope that helps..
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The whole controller needs to be connected to the base, because not only does the battery 'install' in the controller, you need the whole controller in the stand in order to hold the battery's contacts correctly. I also have to say, you might consider the MS recharging station. My charger works fine, but I have to fiddle with the controller placement a bit in order for it to make contact. Looks cool though.
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Dear Kenneth, Thank you for your message. There should be a built in charger in your system that is charging the battery. If you have the battery for a long time and it is not working, most likely the problem is with the battery not the charger. If you are sure that the issue is with the charger, then most likely you need a 12v 2amp charger. Unfortunately I wasnt able to find one with the model number you have provided us with. Please let me know if there is anything else I can assist you with.