Easy way to measure solar output (Amps)?
I tried measuring the circuit between my solar panel and the controller today, but couldn't get a reading. I was wondering, should a digital multimeter (I have a Fluke 115) be able to read small amou...
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Ok, I tried taking the positive cable off the battery and measuring across there. The meter will very briefly say an amp or two, then the numbers dance wildly for perhaps two seconds, and it settles down to about .1A. Doesn't matter if the panel is in full sun or in shade, same thing happens. I'm not sure how to interpret that. I do have it set for dc, not ac.
The controller 'sees' the battery condition and charges accordingly. I wonder if my Morningstar Sunguard SG-4 sees the meter in the circuit and thinks it's supposed to go into float mode?
The controller 'sees' the battery condition and charges accordingly. I wonder if my Morningstar Sunguard SG-4 sees the meter in the circuit and thinks it's supposed to go into float mode?
