Charge controller ?
I don't guess I completely understand what my charge controller does and doesn't do so here is a question. I have a PWM solar controller hooked up to 200 watts of solar and 2 group 24 battery's, co...
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Here are the specs on my controller, What I am talking about adjusting is what they call the "Floating Charging Voltage (adjustable) 13.8 V DC 27.6 V DC"
Technical Specifications
Rated Current Charge 30 Amps
Rated Load Current 30 Amps
Typical Idle Consumption At idle < 5mA
Maximum Solar Input Voltage 48 V DC
Rated Working Voltage 12 V DC or 24V DC Battery System
Floating Charging Voltage (adjustable) 13.8 V DC 27.6 V DC
Low Voltage Protection (adjustable) 10.7 V DC 21.4V DC
Low Voltage Recovery (adjustable) 12.5 V DC 25.0V DC
No Load Loss ?30mA
Loop Voltage Drop ?170mV
Temperature Compensation -4.0 mV/Cell°C
Physical Specifications
Parameter Value
Dimension (L x W x H) 90 mm x 188 mm x 48 mm (3.54" x 7.40" x 1.89")
Weight 12.7 oz (360 g)
Operating Temperature 14°F to 140°F (-10°C to 60°C)
Operating Humidity ?90% relative humidity (non-condensing)
Wire Size Up to 16mm² (7AWG)
Technical Specifications
Rated Current Charge 30 Amps
Rated Load Current 30 Amps
Typical Idle Consumption At idle < 5mA
Maximum Solar Input Voltage 48 V DC
Rated Working Voltage 12 V DC or 24V DC Battery System
Floating Charging Voltage (adjustable) 13.8 V DC 27.6 V DC
Low Voltage Protection (adjustable) 10.7 V DC 21.4V DC
Low Voltage Recovery (adjustable) 12.5 V DC 25.0V DC
No Load Loss ?30mA
Loop Voltage Drop ?170mV
Temperature Compensation -4.0 mV/Cell°C
Physical Specifications
Parameter Value
Dimension (L x W x H) 90 mm x 188 mm x 48 mm (3.54" x 7.40" x 1.89")
Weight 12.7 oz (360 g)
Operating Temperature 14°F to 140°F (-10°C to 60°C)
Operating Humidity ?90% relative humidity (non-condensing)
Wire Size Up to 16mm² (7AWG)
