Iota DLS-55-X Experience
As part of my upcoming solar install I'll be adding a new converter/charger closer to the batteries. My WFCO power center is in the rear of the trailer and the batteries are in the front. After readi...
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BFL13 wrote:
But, but, gasp! but---you will not be able to use any of these many IQ controllers with the X since it does not have the phone type jack??? No Turbo in your future? Sad! :)
https://www.iotaengineering.com/Power/IOTA_IQ_profiles.pdf
Maybe they will come out with these in the X configuration. You could phone them and ask I suppose.
I am not sure if that is humorous sarcasm in your post, or serious. But ...
The IQ4-X is available. It works with the DLS-X models. It snaps onto the back of the converter. No phone cord needed. IQ4 for DLS, IQ4-X for DLS-X.
I bought a DLS-55-X in 2016 to replace the WFCO that came on my Cedar Creek. My take on the DLS-X is it is the newer design of the DLS. Lower profile, vent free top surface to keep saw dust out, increased wire terminal size, etc.
I think it was a new product in 2016, so not as common on merchant web sites.
Details are in the product guide:
IOTA DLS Product Guide pdf
Main reason I got the IOTA instead of the Progressive Dynamics was the 14.8V vs 14.4. I think either would be good.
I have 4 Trojan T-125 batteries and a mfg. installed 200W solar panel.
The IOTA DLS-55-X has been install and forget. No problems.
