could you use this charge controller with a 48 volt series string of Renogy Solar panels. will all types of panels be compatible with morningstar
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The 12-48v range relates to the battery voltage of your system. The limits of solar input are 4000 watts, 45 amps, 125v. Do not exceed 125 volts for the solar string. Yes, any solar will work if you don't exceed the limits of the device.
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Yes, you could use it. No matter the brand of panels. The controller works then you will apply the 48 Vdc at its entrance.Best regard, Juan Yaber
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I believe you are asking if you can mix panel types with this controller....no. You will need the MPPT type Morningstar controller.
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The answer is yes. One does have to make sure you don't build to big . I'm using mine in a 12 v RV SYSTEM. A home system with built in inverter in each panel has revolutionized the home grid.
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I have had four one hundred watt panels hooked up to this same charge controller for nearly a year and it works fine. At first, I had them hooked up with the panels at 12v and the battery bank at 12v, then I switched the hookup to two sets of two panels in series to put the panels at 24v with the battery bank remaining at 12v. I get a little more power out of the panels this way because a lower amperage means a smaller voltage drop between the panels and charge controller, even though the wattage from the panels is the same. It works fine. With an MPPT controller, the voltage of the panels is not dumped directly into the batteries so you can hook it up either way. If you hook the panels in sets to reach 24v, then your only limit is the 30 amps to the battery bank. Anything above that is simply lost.
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Yes, this wattmeter will work between the solar panel and the charge controller ,but it is not a precision meter, some measurements can be +/- 10% . There is a better wattmeter but at a higher cost is ""Watt's Up" RC Watt Meter & Power Analyzer WU100 Version 2"
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Approximately 18" of MC3 quick connect cables are factory attached to the panel with negative "-" & positive "+" identification on the connectors. First thing to decide is to where the panels will be installed and the location of the charge controller "Measure the distance between solar panels and the charge controller for wiring. Measure all the turns and twists the wire has to go through". I would keep all major components from the same manufacturer ie; Morningstar charge controller with Morningstar display "meter". Final component list for your questions is as follows. 2ea Solar panels. 1ea TS45 MPPT charge controller "assuming battery is 12v" 1ea PV extension cable with MC3 connectors "length according to requirement" 1ea 3 string combiner box with 2 circuit breakers "can be used as an On/Off switch as well" This would complete the RV installation.
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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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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 control can handle up to 7A. Your 30 watt panel puts out ~1.68A at high noon. You should be fine with one charge controller charging two or more batteries and it would require more charge time. Just make sure you hook up your batteries correctly. Personally and for convenience I would much prefer to get two charge controller with two solar panels for the two batteries so that I could avoid having to move and or reconnect the batteries. A larger solar panel can would benefit you quite a bit if you need to drawn power from the battery each night. Hope you are using deep cycle batteries. The charge control can handle up to 7A. Your 30 watt panel puts out ~1.68A at high noon. You should be fine with one charge controller charging two or more batteries and it would require more charge time. Just make sure you hook up your batteries correctly. Personally and for convenience I would much prefer to get two charge controller with two solar panels for the two batteries so that I could avoid having to move and or reconnect the batteries. A larger solar panel can would benefit you quite a bit if you need to drawn power from the battery each night. Hope you are using deep cycle... » Read More The charge control can handle up to 7A. Your 30 watt panel puts out ~1.68A at high noon. You should be fine with one charge controller charging two or more batteries and it would require more charge time. Just make sure you hook up your batteries correctly. Personally and for convenience I would much prefer to get two charge controller with two solar panels for the two batteries so that I could avoid having to move and or reconnect the batteries. A larger solar panel can would benefit you quite a bit if you need to drawn power from the battery each night. Hope you are using deep cycle batteries. « Show Less
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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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yes, that's exactly what I bought them for. Hooked them up to my 50watt Renogy panel. Buy some 10 or 12 gauge copper wire. On one end strip off about 1 inch of insulation to expose wires and connect one pair of these MC4s. The other end strip off about 1/4 to 1/2 inch to fit directly into your charge controller.
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Renology is limited to 30 amps. If you are using an inverter -- 12 volts to 110ac -- do not connect through the charge controller. I have a 2500 watt that I have connected directly to the battery. The charge controller is only connected to my solar panels and the battery
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Watts divided by volts equals amps. 100 watts divided by 12 volts equals 8 amps per panel. The morningStar is a 30 amp charge controller. 30 amps divided by 8 amps equals 3.75 100 Watt panels per charge controller.
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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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Yes definitely. When I purchased four of these I upgraded to a midnite solar classic 250 . You need a controller that is rated MORE than 60 amps you hve to also take in mind if you will be adding more panels in the future then you will have to go even bigger. So take your time and do all your homework before you decide to buy . Email me at psitsolutions1@gmail.com for any additional help .
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If you use the two charge controllers that they each came with. also look up Renolgy 100w solar kits they are way more bang for the buck.
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I'm no Electrical Engineer, but this is what I have to offer: The charger I have is a Worx WA3737. The specifications for the charger are: Input: AC 100V-120V, 50/60 Hz, 1.5A. Output: 24V, 1.5A. Output DC barrel jack: Polarity = positive (outside = neg, inside = pos.) If your solar array can match the input specs for the charger, which I suspect you can't, you have no problem. On the other hand, if your solar generator can match the output specs for the charger, you should be able to charge the battery by some means other than the OEM charger, but the OEM charger may have components that protect the battery against overcharging, shorting, etc. In other words, you would have to have someone with knowledge of electronics crack open the supplied charger to see the circuitry and use/match that configuration for your new charger which is built for input from your solar generator. Of course, this would probably void the warranty, and should be done only by someone with a knowledge of electronics. Hope this helps.
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The Xanteax C60 Charge Controller will work with either wind or solar but not both. However, you can still charge the same battery bank with wind on one controller and solar on another controller. The issue is will you have too much voltage at the same time on a windy and sunny day. If so, you will need a dump load diversion such as a heating coil, to handle the excess.
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In order to safely and effectively charge your batteries the panels should run to a solar charge controller, I use Morningstar and they are what was recommended to me, then to your battery. The controller manages the incoming and outgoing voltage so that you don't over charge or over discharge your batteries. Whenever sunlight hits the panels they produce electricity and you need the help of our robot overlords manage the awesome power of the sun.