Amazon's product description says-"MPPT charging way", but the image of the specs indicates PWM. Which is it?
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It's mounted in a hard to get at/cold location but I bought it thinking it was MPPT. Any chance the wind input is regulated differently than the solar? I'll try to get back with you when I get more info.
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Solutions From Science uses a PWM Morningstar and 50 feet of cable with their 90w or 100w panels. However, a high quality MPPT controller will enable you to get as much output from a smaller panel. I recommend the Genasun GV-4-Lead with a 50w panel, or the GV-5-Lead with a 65w panel. Check these out at the Genasun site, then see where you can find them (Amazon does not carry them). They are made in the USA, and are the absolute best for low wattage applications. (I have 5, and love them.) Check Missouri Wind and Solar for the panels. Keep the cable as short as possible, as voltage drop occurs quickly in a 12v system. Also, use solar cable if possible, or at least low voltage landxcape cable, 12 gauge if possible. Finally, mount the charge controller as close as possible to the batteries; not the panel.
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The Total output current is limited by the power converter inside. You cannot operate both ports at their maximum output currents. If delivering 3.4A of total output current is important to you, consider the AmazonBasics 10,000mAh Portable External Battery Charger. It is able to produce 3.8A of total output current according to my test.
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I did not use the mppt. I just used the regular digital 30 amp control charger. However, the numbers you mentioned sound real good to me. It takes awhile to learn how to convert between watts and volts and amps and so forth. I know that for you to have a reading 0f 13.7 is really good, and that shows you are charged up.
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Yes, The MPPT charge controller does the input/output conversion internally to provide the most efficient charge voltage and current. Mppt controllers are about 30% more efficient than the old type.
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I'm new to solar charging but it sounds as though your choice of controller may make a bigger difference than the type of solar panel. Research MPPT controllers here on Amazon.
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Charger model is different from one on the photo, LCS1620 instead LCS20 (on photo), all other accessories presented as pictured, no extra battery included
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Not sure of your question, but the PSU is expecting ~110V AC (so an american wall socket)
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Sorry. No idea. I have bought three of these and for all I know the model may have changed. When connected properly these devices can 't be beat and certainly are energy efficient. Sorry I couldn't 't help more.
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Mppt would work better because it does peak power tracking of the solar panels. This provides a significant efficiency increase in the power output of the solar panels. There is more information about it here: http://www.morningstarcorp.com/en/support/library/Trad-PWM-vs-TrakStar-MPPT-April-2013.pdf
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Don't know if this is correct. On label on back it says: Type 12WL TP 120V 0.05A 60HZ
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I'm not sure why the seller Sanatop is claiming this is the TP version. I ordered this in June 2015, from Sanatop, and received the Mark II version as the listing states it is. Meaning 5W output, not the 8W the TP has.
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The first answer is a bit off, because they did not consider the step down from the power supply at 12V to the USB slots at 5V. The power supply is 5A at 12V, or 60 watts. The 9 USB slots provide .9A each at 5V, for a total of 36.5 watts. Add the 2.1A at 5V for the charging slot, and you have a total of 36.5 + 10.5 = 47 watts. This is within the capability of the power supply. So, you should be able to deliver the full rated power to all of the slots simultaneously.
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ZyPhReX, This chargers real ability is to convert 24V panels to 12V or 12V panels to 24V. The output amperage is based on the output voltage as far as I know. So this MPPT controller will handle 240w outputting to 12v. 480w outputting to 24V. I would recommend a ~250w 24v panel, this changer, at 12V. Or 2 ~250w 24v panels, this charger, at 24V. You can wire them in series up to 100v. Realize that 12v panels run at about 15v and 24v panels run at about 30v.Hope I helped.
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research mppt chargers they receive higher voltages lower amps which is then converted to lower voltage higher amps for better charging efficiency. it all depends on what you goal is. know what you want to do and do lots of research it is a lot cheaper in the end.
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I am charging two batteries(lawn mower size) from the panel through the regulator I am adding a transformer to smooth the circuit,,, it ends at a 1000watt inverter, everything seems good,the panel generates electricity even on cloudy days...MPP
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I am charging two batteries(lawn mower size) from the panel through the regulator I am adding a transformer to smooth the circuit,,, it ends at a 1000watt inverter, everything seems good, the panel generates electricity even on cloudy days... MPP