daveandaboat
Jun 17, 2021Explorer
Grounding an MPPT controller
Hello,
I'm in the process of installing solar for our 1181 Camper (2010). I'm using a Victron 100/30 MPPT controller along with the Victron BMV-712 monitor & shunt. We have 2 LifePo4 100ah batteries. No inverter yet, that will be added later.
I'm trying to figure out where to run the ground connection from the MPPT controller? I've got the neg battery out connection from the MPPT running to the 'load' side of the Shunt (I've seen it wired this way on several diagrams online). Would I also run the ground from the mppt to this connection as well? There is no negative bus bar near the batteries.
When I installed the shunt, there was a single post with 3 wires connected. One from the battery negative, one that runs to the Generator negative, and one that runs to the jack control board. I connected the battery negative to one side of the shunt and the other two to the 'load' side.
Can the 'load' side of the shunt serve as a ground for the MPPT? If not, what are my other options.
Appreciate any help.
-Dave
I'm in the process of installing solar for our 1181 Camper (2010). I'm using a Victron 100/30 MPPT controller along with the Victron BMV-712 monitor & shunt. We have 2 LifePo4 100ah batteries. No inverter yet, that will be added later.
I'm trying to figure out where to run the ground connection from the MPPT controller? I've got the neg battery out connection from the MPPT running to the 'load' side of the Shunt (I've seen it wired this way on several diagrams online). Would I also run the ground from the mppt to this connection as well? There is no negative bus bar near the batteries.
When I installed the shunt, there was a single post with 3 wires connected. One from the battery negative, one that runs to the Generator negative, and one that runs to the jack control board. I connected the battery negative to one side of the shunt and the other two to the 'load' side.
Can the 'load' side of the shunt serve as a ground for the MPPT? If not, what are my other options.
Appreciate any help.
-Dave