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BFL13
Apr 30, 2021Explorer II
In case you don't get that sorted out, you might be ok with the standard program. I have the Tracer MPPT and just use it as is. It does Bulk until it reaches the Absorption voltage for the selected type of battery and stays there two hours and then drops to Float. For Li, suggest the AGM Vabs.
That happens to be right for our set-up at 49N from May to Oct, so I don't need to change any settings. I did find it difficult to set the battery type where you can tell you got the right type until later when you see what voltage it goes to. I wish the display had a back-light, but a flashlight can help if needed.
Of course it depends on the size of your bank wrt the solar amps you get and your usage whether the two-hour Absorption Stage is ok for your scenario. Using the inverter for supper can knock the voltage down so the controller will go back to Bulk after supper, which can help some.
I like my Tracer. It is not a "cheapo".
That happens to be right for our set-up at 49N from May to Oct, so I don't need to change any settings. I did find it difficult to set the battery type where you can tell you got the right type until later when you see what voltage it goes to. I wish the display had a back-light, but a flashlight can help if needed.
Of course it depends on the size of your bank wrt the solar amps you get and your usage whether the two-hour Absorption Stage is ok for your scenario. Using the inverter for supper can knock the voltage down so the controller will go back to Bulk after supper, which can help some.
I like my Tracer. It is not a "cheapo".
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