I have two new 8 d Agm batteries to go in parrelel producing twelve volt. Can I add solar controller and panels later
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Of course, the inverter is a separate system, but you will need a charging source in the meantime
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Karin, to accurately answer your question about the APS2012, we would need to know a little more about your application. Please reach out to Tripp Lite's Chicago-based Pre-Sales applications team at 773-869-1773 to review.
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yes, as long as the inverter is not plugged into ac the solar panel will charge the batteries through the controller. if the ac is plugged in and the inverter starts to charge the controller will no longer supply the batteries with a charge through the solar panels.
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Absolutely. Just make sure the solar charge controller is 12VDC and rated appropriately for the output of the solar panels.
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Your question is way too vague. For example, what are the ratings of the solar panels (voltage, current)? How do you intend to connect them (series,parallel)? If you're concerned about keeping the batteries charged, the Tripp Lite should do this unless, of course, you don't have it connected to AC power.You would probably receive a better answer if you contacted Tripp Lite directly and explained exactly what you are trying to do. They know their equipment better than anyone else.
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Yes, the solar panel controller & 12v supply of the solar system may need to be isolated from the inverter-charger when connected in parrelel. Check with the mfg of the solar panel system.
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Yes, you can plug the leads from the panel directly into the control board Power Inputs in place of the transformer. Cold temps will actually make a solar panel produce more power. I would monitor the battery voltage the first few weeks after installation to make sure that it is being charged. I have an FM500 opener with dual batteries and this solar panel has been working great for close to a year now with an average of two gate cycles a day.
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Run solar panels to combiner box. Larger wire (#4 or 6) from combiner to charge controller and controller to bats to lessen voltage drop.
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I've got two 24 Series AGM Batteries I use with my Trolling Motor and while taking a few hours off due to the afternoon heat I'll hook up my Solar Panels {2} and it picks my Batteries up somewhat to last the rest of the day until I charge them at night.
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Yes BUT... You have to buy a charge controller that can "step down" the 36 volts from the panel to 12 volts for the batteries.Look at Morningstar controllers and or go to Morningstar's website to get the specs on an appropriate controller for your application.
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I do not think you should. There are specifics that you need to watch while charging AGM Batteries. You really should have a charger with a voltage meter so you can make sure you do not over charge and damage the battery.
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get some one to read for you or do this the frist wire is + on the left next to that is - from your solar panels put 5 to 7 ,6 amp diodes between them and the + side of the controler the next to wires are to your batterys + then - I have this model it works ok this way but mine would not run the progeramed way make shere the diodes have the white line going at the controler this way you want lose volts at night recomened buying a nicer modle later on.
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Val this charge controller can only handle a maximum of 500w of solar for a 12v battery system, or up to 1000w for a 24v battery system. Since you are planning to use 3 x 250w, you will need to wire those batteries in series for 24v, and get a 24v inverter. If you don't want to go for a 24v battery configuration, and want to stick with 12v, then you will need to drop a panel and just go with 500w, or you will need to use an additional controller (controller 1: 2x250w, controller 2: 1x250w or 2x250w).
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I am not aware of any controllers/solar units that can. If this powerpack is a lithium ion type battery none of our charge controller that we carry can support it. Our charge controllers support AGM, Sealed Lead Acid, Flooded, and Gel type batteries depending on the model of controller you purchase. Let us know if we can help with anything else. Kind Regards, AW
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You have to put them in parallel to maintain 12 volts in the system.all positive together all negative together.assuming you're inverter and charge controller is 12 volts
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You could have them both connected to the same battery. Each has its own controller.I do not know if you can wire them for any configuration other than 12v....
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I have not tried this and wonder why you want to unless you have too much power for one. They do make a controllers that works up to sixty amps. I don't know how you want to wire this. Using separate panels is the only thing I can guess. I use my meter every day to read the total amps going to my batteries and the voltage at any given time. The lights on the front of the controller tell you most things about the system but not the voltage or the current. The voltage tells you how close you are to a full charge. If you have two sets of panels you would need two controllers with two meters. Hope this helps. I have not tried this and wonder why you want to unless you have too much power for one. They do make a controllers that works up to sixty amps. I don't know how you want to wire this. Using separate panels is the only thing I can guess. I use my meter every day to read the total amps going to my batteries and the voltage at any given time. The lights on the front of the controller tell you most things about the system but not the voltage or the current. The voltage tells you how close you are to a full charge. If you have two sets of panels you would need two controllers with two meters.... » Read More I have not tried this and wonder why you want to unless you have too much power for one. They do make a controllers that works up to sixty amps. I don't know how you want to wire this. Using separate panels is the only thing I can guess. I use my meter every day to read the total amps going to my batteries and the voltage at any given time. The lights on the front of the controller tell you most things about the system but not the voltage or the current. The voltage tells you how close you are to a full charge. If you have two sets of panels you would need two controllers with two meters. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Yes, you can do that. Bryan has provided a good answer to this question. Also, since the panels are 12v, you are limited to the grid-tie inverter selection. You'll probably need a low voltage, high current grid-tie inverter, yet this may not be UL listed.
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You need to buy a 12 regulator they sell for solar panels so it will not over charge your 12 volt batteries.
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If you are just going to charge batteries then all you need to provide is the wiring and fusing from the charge controller to the batteries. You also need to find a good way to mount the panels. They are 2'x4' each.
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you will need a 10 amp charge controller for one of these or a 20 amp charge controller for two.The charge controller will have adjustable settings "you set"I suggest a renogy 30 amp pwm controller for three reasons it will give you room to add more panels its cheap under $35 and its all you would need to accomplish battery charging in 12 or 24 volt mode,I hope this helps
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Yes you would plug you solar panels into these branch connectors if you plan to put two 12 Volt solar panels in parallel. If you plan only a single 12 volt solar panel, you would not need the branch connectors. Do an Amazon search for solar panel wiring and you will find cable pairs with the MC4 connectors to whatever lengths you need.