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outwestbound
Explorer
Sep 03, 2017

question on interpreting MPPT controller display

Hi. This is intended to be general. If an answer can't be made without knowing the exact unit, then please let me know. My question may be poorly phrased. Does the amount of amps shown on the cont...
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Lwiddis
Explorer II
Sep 03, 2017
"Does the amount of amps shown on the controller as coming in from the panels depend on the battery bank's state of charge?" Yes, panels "send" what controller "requests" up to panel specs and available light.

"or does it show what the battery bank is capable of accepting," Shows what batteries are accepting. This is why solar system isn't pumping out its max that much.

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