Remote Temp Comp for Solar30 Controller?
In another thread muddydogs linked to his controller, which looks like a version of the Solar30. (both made by ChinaSolar looks like.) The Solar30 has a little antenna you plug in the top of the unit...
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If the Windynation version's temp comp is optional (unit runs without it fitted, it says--I wonder about that) that would allow it to be at a different ambient temp from the batteries but with no temp comp. Many places have ambient temps where temp comp is not needed (like around here)
Many of the eBay low cost controllers have internal temp comp, not optional, or need it fitted like the Solar30 does, so that Windynation version has a big advantage.
Also no jerking the batteries around in conditions where the temp is changing faster than the batteries' temp can keep up with ambient.
If temp comp is needed and the unit is within 12ft, you could use the temp comp to the battery neg post .
Many of the eBay low cost controllers have internal temp comp, not optional, or need it fitted like the Solar30 does, so that Windynation version has a big advantage.
Also no jerking the batteries around in conditions where the temp is changing faster than the batteries' temp can keep up with ambient.
If temp comp is needed and the unit is within 12ft, you could use the temp comp to the battery neg post .
