[RE-wrenches] Charge Controller with Configurable Maximum Output Current

2014-01-03 Thread Jason Szumlanski
What commonly available MPPT controllers have a user configurable current output limit? (other than Outback FM##) Jason Szumlanski Fafco Solar ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change email addres

Re: [RE-wrenches] Charge Controller with Configurable Maximum Output Current

2014-01-03 Thread Bob-O Schultze
Midnite Solar has that capability as well. IMO, it's a better CC than the OB FMs. Bob-O On Jan 3, 2014, at 11:37 AM, Jason Szumlanski wrote: What commonly available MPPT controllers have a user configurable current output limit? (other than Outback FM##) Jason Szumlanski Fafco Solar

Re: [RE-wrenches] Charge Controller with Configurable Maximum Output Current

2014-01-03 Thread Roy Butler
Bob-O nailed it.couldn't agree with you more! The Classic is my first choice for an MPPT controller. Roy Butler NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer® NYSERDA eligible PV & wind installer Four Winds Renewable Energy, LLC 8902 Route 46, Arkport, NY 14807 607-324-9747

Re: [RE-wrenches] Charge Controller with Configurable Maximum Output Current

2014-01-03 Thread Jason Szumlanski
I assume you need the Classic, not the Lite, correct? I did see the Current Limit section in the Midnite manual, but it is a bit vague on its function. It seemed to be more related to keeping the controller safe in hot conditions and does not indicate the range of adjustment or the increments. Pre

Re: [RE-wrenches] Charge Controller with Configurable Maximum Output Current

2014-01-03 Thread Eric . Bentsen
Hi Jason, Both the XW MPPT60 (865-1030-1) and MPPT80 (865-1032) models can have the charge % adjusted using the SCP (865-1050). Advanced Settings>Charger Settings>Max Chg Rate Rgds, _ Eric Bentsen | Schneid

Re: [RE-wrenches] Charge Controller with Configurable Maximum Output Current

2014-01-03 Thread penobscotsolar
I recently installed a system using a Classic that required current limiting. Like the OutBack, the limit setting can be a few amps off. I was told that to be safe, for a 60 amp max, to set the controller current limiting to 55 or 56 amps. It has been working great and has hit 59 amps several times

Re: [RE-wrenches] Charge Controller with Configurable Maximum Output Current

2014-01-03 Thread Dan Fink
I believe the new, smaller 30 amp KID controller from Midnite will do all this too. It should start shipping this year. Dan Fink, Executive Director; Otherpower Buckville Energy Consulting Buckville Publications LLC NABCEP / IREC accredited Continuing Education Providers 970.672.4342 On Fri, J