Is it difficult to set up controller for 24V in from panels and set to charge Batteries at 12V?
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Check quanta magnetics "Home Power Station" on You Tube to see what we did!
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Just follow the instructions, the unit will know that you have a 12 volt system and will work with any panels that you connect without any user input . You only need to set the battery type and size. Setting the size will only be necessary if you want the state of charge on the remote display to be accurate. The battery type is needed to get the correct charge profile. Connecting loads directly to the battery is the simplest but the remote meter will not be able to display load volts , amps and amp/hours of use.
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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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I agree with most all said here before. Get 2 12v batteries in series = 24v, or 4 6v and hook up in series but controller is best way to go to match your solar panel. Most quality solar panels will charge 12v and 24v. Get a volt meter and check it out as you go. A fuse is a must. Good luck
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You would be looking at around 37V to charge a 24V battery bank at minimum. You can get 3 of these 37V panels and wire these in series and pump 111V under load into the battery bank with this controller. As long as the Voc voltage doesnt exceed 150V. The Voc voltage for these 37V panels is around 45V. You will get the 37V once its connected to the controller and in use but the panels will 45V just sitting there and measured with a voltmeter.
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this charge controler will work for a 24 volt system. that being said, you did not state what you are doing with it. i would assume you are charging batteries with your solar panels and that you intend to get a lot more in the future. if this is all the panels you are going to use with this controller, it is way more than you need. since you are a first timer, i would urge you to consult with someone in your world that knows solar and electrical hook ups. do this and save a bunch of time and money, and your safety. best of luck!
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Nothing special. Connect the panels in series, run the wires to the controller. The controller has screw down lugs - insert stripped (tinned optional) wire , and tighten down the screws. Same kind of connections on the battery side.
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If you go to 1000 watt you can charge a 12v battery bank then 2000 watt for 24v battery bank with this charge controller
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Yes it will work. I'm using two 100 watt panels wired in series to get 24 volts running to the charge controller and then to my 12 volt battery bank. works great. You'll have have less resistance from the panel to the controller in 24 volts as well.
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The charge controller is programmable to set upper and lower cutoff voltages for different battery types. I have not used these settings but am very pleased with the controller and panel.
682007
The PS-30M controller automatically selects 12 or 24 volts at start-up based on the battery voltage, so to properly work with 24V panels, the 12V batteries need to be connected together to present a battery voltage of 24V so the PS-30M selects 24V mode. I won't get into the details of how to wire that, but as long you have an even number of 12V batteries, you can wire them up to get 24 V. Note that your load output will also be 24V so you need to be sure your inverter or whatever load you connect can also handle 24V.
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The panel puts out 12V DC, so charging the 12V starting battery is no problem. I wouldn't charge a 24V system with a 12V panel, but if you disconnect each of the 2 12V batteries for the trolling motor and charge them separately, that would work.
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Do you have the set up yet? When you do have, the instructions are very clear. They show the wires coming from the panel to the controller, a red and black wire. from the controller they go to the battery. This too is clearly marked. The wires that attach to your battery need a connector. If you still have trouble connect me again and I will give you my husbands email so he can walk you through it.
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I believe you will need two panels connected in a series for a 24 V system. My panel puts out 18.99 volts max, not enough for a 24 volt battery. hope this helps.
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Did you mean the *250 W panel? If this is the case, then yes this panel is rated for 12 or 24v. However, in order to charge 12V systems you would need a controller that is suitable to charge enough power at 12v. For example, if you are inquiring about our 30A PWN, then the rated specs mention that at 12v is 360W so technically you would be able to use this panel with this charge controller. Be mindful, however, of the fact that PWN step down voltage while MPPT models utilize virtually all the power initially started by the panels.
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A test you can make is to directly connect the panel to the battery, correct polarity important or you will fry things. If the voltage is 17 volts or under you are good to go. If it is still over 18 volts you will be over current and ruin the battery. You cannot have the controller set to 24 volts for your 12volt battery!
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I would not advise that as hooking up an inverter to one battery while two batteries are in 24v could be harmful to the battery's lifespan. I would suggest 24v on the panel side and 12v on the battery side. Please let us know if you need further clarification. Kind Regards, AW
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I can confirm Renogy Solars answer (it'll work with either 12V or 24V battery banks). I use this panel with a MPPT controller and a 12V battery bank.
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I believe the new 30 watt panels have 2 wires pre attached that go to the battery. It is possible for this low wattage and current model, that you may not need the controller. Ask Renogy 800-330-8678