Easy way to measure solar output (Amps)?
I tried measuring the circuit between my solar panel and the controller today, but couldn't get a reading. I was wondering, should a digital multimeter (I have a Fluke 115) be able to read small amou...
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BFL13 wrote:
You first want to see what the panel is doing. For that take the Isc by disconnecting the panel from the controller's array side. Now put the meter across the two panel wires (ignore pos and neg, doesn't matter)
My solar setup is portable and I have a plug between the panel and controller. If I'm understanding this correctly, I can unplug the panel and place my meter across the plug prongs for a reading? This is new to me; I thought I had to place the meter in line. If I can use the meter to complete the circuit, taking the readings I want will be simple. It's getting dark here now, so I'll try that tomorrow. Thanks very much.
The suggestions about an inline dedicated meter would be very good. Unfortunately I elected to keep the system portable and outdoors, so any meter would have to be weatherproof.
