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Does the Schneider Electric 865-1030-1 Conext MPPT 60 150 Solar Controller (RNW86510301) have a dump load relay adjustable voltage?
Posted by Eric Bentsen, Schneider Electric on Jun 4th 2019
No, the Conext MPPT 60 150 charge controller does not have dump load relay, however, it has an AUX relay programmable 0-13VDC@200mA that can be programmed to trigger and clear on battery voltage. This
What is the maximum PV input to the MidNite Solar Classic 150 Charge Controller?
The MidNite Solar Classic 150's operating voltage is 150 volts, so that is your maximum input, however, the Classics have a unique HyperVOC feature which will prevent damage to your charge controller
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Why does the MidNite Classic 150 make an audible noise when I hit enter on the status screen?
That noise happens depending on the audio selection in the MISC menu. You can turn audio off.
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Is the OutBack Power FM60-150VDC or the FM80-150VDC Charge Controller compatible with lithium batteries?
Yes, both the OutBack Power FM60-150VDC and the FM80-150VDC are compatible with lithium batteries.
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Can I hook up a windmill to the OutBack Power FM80-150VDC or FM60-150VDC?
No, the OutBack Power FM80-150VDC and FM60-150VDC Charge Controllers are not rated or designed for use with a wind power system. You may want to consider the MidNite Solar Classic 150 Charge Controlle
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Does the MidNite Solar CLASSIC 150 charge controller work with wind turbines?
Yes, The MidNite Solar CLASSIC 150, 200, and 250 provides solar, wind, and hydro MPPT modes. The CLASSIC SL only works with solar power.
All wind turbines create wild AC which will need to be recti
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Do I need a battery to power the OutBack Power FM80-150VDC, or can I connect it directly to an inverter?
The OutBack Power FM80-150VDC Charge Controller does not come with a battery and requires an external power source to power up, such as a sealed-lead acid battery in your battery bank.
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Can I mix FLEXmax charge controllers?
You can mix the FM80 with the FM60, however, you cannot mix the FM100 with the FM80 or the FM60.
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Can I use 24V solar panels with my 12V battery system and TS-60 PWM charge controller?
Yes, the TS-60 can be used with a 12V battery system, however, you will not harvest all of the solar panel's potential. In this scenario, a more suitable charge controller would be the TS-MPPT-60 or t
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Oversizing a Morningstar MPPT Controller
CUSTOMER QUESTION:
Received 30 amp MPPT controller today to connect to my 12V system with input from two 225 Watt PV panels (450W). Instruction book says "maximum nominal input is 400 watts" for a
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