Solar30 Controller Test Update
Update 5 March ---------- I just got this and will not have a chance till April to test out what its charging profile is or even if shunt or series, but I was able to power it up and find out the ...
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JiminDenver wrote:
BFL
Those four 125w panels would be perfect for that controller, right around 30a too. :)
Ha ha. My Eco-W is still working with the 230w thanks anyway.
On those 125s just so nobody gets confused, you should have a 20% margin in controller amps over max expected amps, which is the Isc when panel is in full sun. Isc on those is 7.6a so 4 x = 30.4a no margin.
PWM 30a controller with 20% margin would be 25a expected and 5a margin
Using 130w =8.2a then 25/8.2 x 130 = 396w max for the Solar30 or any other PWM 30 amper. Of course you can max out an MPPT controller with no margin required since it will clip the amps to its rating.
