Connecting solar panels to Converter
Is it possible to connect the output from my charge controller to converter instead of direct to the batteries? I have the PD 9100 series that has two sets of pos and neg terminals on it.
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That would work in an emergency but not recommended for normal operation.
All battery charge sources (charge controller, converter, alternator) should all terminate at the battery with separate cables. As part of their routine, the charge controller and converter monitor battery voltage. These smart chargers can react to what voltage they see at their battery cable connection. If you turn on the generator for 5 minutes to operate the microwave, the charge controller that's connected to the converter will not see battery voltage but the sum of V_bat and V_cable_drop.
Both chargers could drop down to a lower charging mode.
Sal.
All battery charge sources (charge controller, converter, alternator) should all terminate at the battery with separate cables. As part of their routine, the charge controller and converter monitor battery voltage. These smart chargers can react to what voltage they see at their battery cable connection. If you turn on the generator for 5 minutes to operate the microwave, the charge controller that's connected to the converter will not see battery voltage but the sum of V_bat and V_cable_drop.
Both chargers could drop down to a lower charging mode.
Sal.
sdmotor wrote:
Not to be cheap but I'm trying to keep wire runs to a minimum.
