MPPT controller setup question
I haven't received my Tracer 4210rn charge controller yet but I downloaded the manual and it seems very straight forward except for the timers. There are two timers I have to set one is "load will ...
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For an RV installation, all you connect is the two array input and the two battery output terminals, no loads.
So ignore all settings for controlling the loads, you won't have any. Makes it easy :)
Do put an on/off switch in one of the two wires from the array so you can turn your solar on/off as desired. Do NOT put the switch in the controller to battery side. Never leave the controller on array but not on battery. Connect to battery first and disconnect last if changing your batteries around.
The thing you want to set is your absorption voltage, perhaps 14.8 or whatever your battery specs say. Does the Tracer have an adjustable Vabs?
So ignore all settings for controlling the loads, you won't have any. Makes it easy :)
Do put an on/off switch in one of the two wires from the array so you can turn your solar on/off as desired. Do NOT put the switch in the controller to battery side. Never leave the controller on array but not on battery. Connect to battery first and disconnect last if changing your batteries around.
The thing you want to set is your absorption voltage, perhaps 14.8 or whatever your battery specs say. Does the Tracer have an adjustable Vabs?
