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Solar Charge Controllers
These regulate power from solar electric
modules protecting batteries from overcharge and shortening life of battery
and electric loads. Battery voltage is monitored and when proper voltage is
reached the controller stops or reduces charging. Controllers also prevent
nighttime discharge of batteries into solar modules. Dont overload
controllers. Allow for the extra amps solar modules produce with reflected
light and cold temperatures.
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Solar Boosting Controllers
Get
10-25% more power from your
PV modules!
Electronic Maximum Power Point Tracking
- MPPT
Changes solar electric modules extra voltage into more
charging amps. Gain 10% to 25% more power especially in cold weather or when
battery voltage is low. PWM,
3-stage charging with bulk, then absorption rate, then lower voltage float rate.
Has current and voltage limited output, lightning protection, load disconnect,
low voltage disconnect (LVD). On 20 amp and larger models, there is a versatile
power relay driver that is on anytime battery is not full.
Dual Voltage 12/24 volt models can
charge 12 or 24 volt batteries. Also, PV modules can be wired for 24 volt to
charge 12 volt battery. This saves on wire size and cost especially on long wire
runs.
36 Volt and 48 Volt are nice for golf carts, electric
tractors and other electric vehicles.
Can be used as a
motor/pump controller on PV direct systems: protects motor
from high voltage, increases power available to motor with maximum power point
tracking, and the LVD can be used with remote switch to turn motor on and off.
15 amp
Controller is mounted on flat heat sink which can mount inside standard NEMA box. Made in Canada.
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Panel Volts |
Battery Volts |
Amps
Output |
Enclosure
Included |
Shipping lbs |
Price |
Limited Specials |
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PT 12/24-10 |
12/24 |
12/24 |
10 |
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6 |
$135 |
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C280 |
12/24 |
12/24 |
15 |
no |
12 |
$275 |
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C281 |
12/24 |
12/24 |
30 |
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23 |
$435 |
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C284 |
12/24 |
12/24 |
60 |
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38 |
$600 |
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PT36-5 |
36 |
36 |
5 |
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12 |
$120 |
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PT36-10 |
36 |
36 |
10 |
no |
12 |
$295 |
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PT36-20 |
36 |
36 |
20 |
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23 |
$460 |
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PT36-40 |
36 |
36 |
40 |
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38 |
$650 |
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PT48-5 |
48 |
48 |
5 |
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12 |
$120 |
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PT48-8 |
48 |
48 |
8 |
no |
12 |
$285 |
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C285 |
48 |
48 |
20 |
no |
23 |
$500 |
$250 |
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C286 |
48 |
48 |
40 |
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38 |
$650 |
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C282 |
Temperature Sensor |
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1 |
$30 |
$16 |
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MPPT controllers with voltage
increase. Charge higher voltage battery bank from a lower voltage
Solar module. |
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CV12/36-4PV |
12 |
36 |
4 |
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12 |
$225 |
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CV12/48-3PV |
12 |
48 |
3 |
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12 |
$225 |
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CV24/48-6PV |
24 |
48 |
6 |
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12 |
$225 |
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Maximum Power Point
Tracking Solar Boosting
by BZ Products
Squeeze up to 30% more amps out of your solar modules.
Input Voltage Conversion. Series
connect modules together for 24 or 48 volts (depending on controller) to
charge 12 or 24 battery for better efficiency and smaller wire for long
runs. |
250 watt. 12 volt battery charging with 68 to 250
watts of solar modules input, 25 amps maximum output, 50 volt
max input voltage (okay for 18 or 24 volt solar modules), Digital volt/amp
meter, LED indicator for float and Low Voltage Disconnect, Flush mounting. LVD 15 amp, 12 volt disconnect, 12.6 volt reconnect. Auxiliary battery
charger rated 13.8 volts, .1 amp. Has battery temperature compensation
probe, MOV lightning
protector. Terminal strip accepts # 12 wire. 5
year warranty. 5-1/8x 8x 3
MPPT250 4 lbs
$150
Special $125
100 volt input max MPPT250HV
4 lbs $160
Special $149
Mounting Box for MPPT250 and MPPT250HV
2 lbs $48
Special $39
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500 watt. 12, 24,
48 volt battery charging with up to 500 watts input, 48 volt input,
Digital volt/amp meter, battery temperature sensor. 5 year warranty.
MPPT500 6 lbs
$260
Special $210
500 watt. 12, 24,
48 volt battery charging with up to 500 watts input, at 48 volt input,
Digital volt/amp meter, battery temperature sensor. 5 year warranty.
Optimized for 12 or 24 volt battery charging with 48 volt input to
controller. MPPT500HV 6 lbs
$280 Special
$245 |
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Schottky Blocking Diodes |
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Use between solar modules and battery to prevent night time discharge on
systems without controllers or with diversion regulators such as C40.
C050 2.5 amps,12-24 volt, 0.3 lb
$4
C052 100 amps, 12-24 volt, 2 lb
$49 |
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Sun Guard
4.5 amp
12 volt
Made in Singapore.
Use with 65 watt or smaller solar module in
very small systems. PWM regulates to 14.1 volts. Temperature compensated.
Low 6 mA self-consumption. Outdoor rated wires-2 for solar and 2 for
battery, 5 year warranty, 1.5x 2x 2.5.
C272
2 lb
$33 |
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25 amp,
12/24 volt
by BZ Products Made in USA Nice for small cabins and RVs
M25 with Remote Meter
Remote LCD digital meter reads amps and volts with a four
LED battery gauge. Flush mounts and can be locate up to 25 from control
box. Control box has PWM float control, Battery temperature compensation, 50
milliamp operating current, MOV lightning protector, reverse flow
diode, accepts up to #2 wire, 1/2 conduit holes. Fuses are not included.
Also has auxiliary battery trickle charger to keep engine or generator
battery charged. Rated 13.8 volts, 100 milliamp. 6 x 7 x 1-1/2, meter is
5-3/4 x 3-1/4, 5 year factory warranty.
25 amp, 12/24 volt
M25
4 lbs
$135
Special
$115
M20+
with Built-in Meter, 25 amp, 12/24 volt
Has PWM float control, Battery temperature compensation, 50
milliamp operating current, MOV lightning protector, reverse flow
diode, accepts up to #2 wire, 1/2 conduit holes. Fuses are not included.
Also has auxiliary battery trickle charger to keep engine or generator
battery charged. Rated 13.8 volts, 100 milliamp. 6 x 7 x 1-1/2, 5 year factory warranty.
M20+
3 lbs $125
Special
$99
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Xantrex C35, C40, C60 Controller
Use as Charge Controller or Diversion Regulator (but only one
at a time) |
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Solar Charge Controller PWM, series constant voltage 3-stages charging: full amps to
bulk voltage, then tapers amps for absorption then to lower float voltage.
Monthly auto or manual equalize charge or can be defeated for sealed batteries.
Shown with optional digital meter.
DC Diversion Regulator
Divert extra power not needed to charge battery and make hot
water or space heat. In this mode, controller is connected between battery and
electric dump load you provide (see below water heater elements and air
heater resistors). Use to regulate hydroelectric, wind generators or PV
(blocking diode needed with PV).
Also has Load Control mode. Operates in one mode at a time.
Controller has short-circuit, overload, over temperature, lightning protection.
Blinking LED shows status. Indoor mounted, powder coated, conduit-ready box. Can
be mounted on top of Trace DC Disconnect Circuit Breaker Box. Accepts #2 wire.
9x 5x 2. 2 year warranty by Trace
Optional LCD Digital Display
Displays battery volts, charge amps and total amp hours delivered from solar
modules since last reset. Mounts on controller front.
Optional Temperature Sensor with 15
cable.
Monitors battery temperature for more accurate charging, better battery life,
and less water loss. Important to use if batteries are not at room temperature
year round. Easy plug-in connector.
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C016 C35 35 amps, 12/24 volt, 4 lbs
$119
C010 C40 40 amps, 12/24/48 volt, 4 lbs
$159
C017 C60 60 amps, 12/24 volt, 4 lbs
$199
C011 Digital meter for C35/C40/C60, 2 lbs
$99
Or only $85
with controller
C012 Remote digital meter, 50 wire, 5 lbs
$114
C013 Remote digital meter, 100 wire, 10 lbs
$131
C015 Temperature Sensor 1 lb $29 |
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TriStar Controller
45 or
60 amp 12, 24, 48 volt
by Morningstar
Shown with optional meter.
(computer is required to change voltage to 32 or 36
volts )
Use 3 ways, one mode at a time. Two or more controllers
may be used for multiple functions.
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As a PV Charge
Controller Connects between PV modules and battery to
prevent overcharge and nighttime loss. Constant voltage series charging with
bulk, PWM regulation, float and equalize. Parallel for large arrays up to
300 amps.
Diversion Controller Connects between battery and a
suitable DC resistive load such as water heater or air heater elements.
Protects battery from overcharge from Solar, Wind or Hydro power.
Load Controller Connects between battery and DC load
to protect battery or load from low voltage. Low voltage disconnect (LVD) is
current compensated with delay to avoid false disconnects. Starts large
loads including motors with up to 300 amp startup current.
Large heat sink, no need to derate amps. Has connection
for battery voltage sensing wires for better accuracy. 9 volt minimum
operation voltage, 125 volt maximum solar voltage. 20mA self-consumption.
7.5 mA meter self-consumption. Protection for reverse polarity,
short-circuit, overcurrent, high temperature, transient voltage surges. 3
LEDs for status, faults, alarms. Push button for manual reset, start/stop
battery equalization or load disconnect. RS-232 computer connector for
custom settings such as 36 volt, data logging and remote monitoring and
control. Conformal coated circuit board for humidity and insect protection.
Accepts #2 wire. Conduit knockouts fits on power panels. UL listed. 5 year
warranty. 10.3 x 5 x 2.8
TS45 45 amp 6 lbs
$189
TS60 60 amp 6 lbs
$235
PSRTP Remote Temperature Probe, for more accurate
battery regulation. Recommended if battery temperature is more than 9
degrees different from controller. 33 cable, user can extend up to 100 2
lb $33
Meter is easy to navigate through 26 screens of
information with 4 buttons. System and controller information, data logging,
bar graphs and choice of 5 languages.
TSM Meter, mounts on controller 2 lbs
$109
TSRM Remote Meter with 100 cable 5 lbs
$145 |
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OutBack 60 amp
MPPT
Solar Charge Controller
For 12, 24, 32, 36, 48, 54,
60 volt Battery
PV Charge, Diversion, DC to DC
Converter, Meter
The FM60 Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) charge
controller offers a new level of performance and features. Rated at 60 amps
of DC output from 12 to 48 vdc with PV open circuit voltage as high as 145 vdc. Setpoints are fully adjustable to allow use with virtually any battery
type or charging profile. Can be used as diversion controller or as a DC to
DC converter to charge 12 battery from 24 volt or higher battery system.
Use a higher voltage PV array with a lower voltage battery - such as
charging a 12 or 24 vdc battery with a 48 vdc PV array. This reduces wire
size and power loss from the PV array to the battery/inverter location.
Includes a four line by 20 character backlight LCD display for setup and
monitoring of the PV array and battery system. Use the OutBack Mate
controller/monitor for a remote display. Connects with ethernet computer
cable (RJ45 Modular Connector CAT 5 Cable 8 wire). One OutBack Mate can
monitor eight FM60 controllers up to 300 feet away. The output current to
the battery is limited to 60 amps continuous to prevent tripping of the over
current protection. So if you want to have a 48 vdc nominal PV array
charging a 12 vdc battery, the input current would be about 12 amps at 60
VDC with about 60 amps at 12 vdc output. The physical size of the FM60 is
close to the size of a C40 and has knockouts in the same locations as a C40
to allow easy replacement and upgrading with existing systems. The front
surface of the enclosure the heat sink and it includes a small cooling fan to
improve operation at high ambient temperatures. 2 year warranty,14.5 H,
5.75 W, 5.75D
FM60
14 lbs $700
Special $635
Remote Temperature Sensor
with 20 cable
RTS 1 lb
$29 |
Water Heating Elements
12 - 48 volt
Use one or more of these elements as a diversion load with Xantrex C35, C40,
C60 or TriStar 45, 60 controllers. They fit most standard water heaters with
screw-in elements. An adapter is used for the square flange type element. The
dual 12/24 element has two separate 12 volt, 29 amp, 0.48 Ohm elements. It can be wired
for 29 amps or 58 amps at 14 volts or 29 amps at 28 volts. The dual 24/48 volt
element has two separate 24 volt, 22 amp, 1.24 Ohm elements. It can be wired for 22 or 44
amps at 28 volts or 22 amps at 56 volts. Order enough elements with a total
current draw greater than your charging systems maximum output, but no more
than 75% maximum amp rating of controller. 150 watt hours will raise 1 gallon of
water about 60Ί.
D380 12/24 volt Dual 29 amp, 0.48 Ohms 3 lbs
$137
Specials
$85
4 for
$75
each, 10 for
$70
each
D381 24/48 volt Dual 22 amp,
1.24 Ohms 3 lbs $95 Specials
$75
4 for
$70
each, 10 for
$65
each
D382
Square Flange Adapter 1 lb
$20
Air Heating Elements
On a 12 volt system, the 1 ohm element draws 15 amps (225
watts) when the voltage reaches 15 volts. Connect 2 in series for 24 volt, 3 in
series for 36 volt. For a 48 volt system: 3 in series draws 20 amps (300 watts
per element) and 4 in series draws 15 amps (225 watts per element) when the
voltage reaches 60 volts. Connect 2 in parallel for 30 amps at 12 volts. Connect
parallel pairs in series for higher voltage with a 30 amp draw. The 3/4 ohm
element draws 20 amps (300 watts) when the voltage reaches 15 volts. The
elements will run cooler at reduced watts and voltage. No mounting supplied.
8.5" x 1.5" diameter.
D383 1 ohm, 300 watt, 12v/15 amps 2 lb
$28
D384 3/4 ohm, 300 watt, 12v/20 amps 2 lb
$28
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Air Heater Box for Diversion Loads
Use with a voltage controlled relay or diversion
controller such as Trace C35 or C40 for 30 amp models & C60 for 30 amp or 60
amp models. Heating elements are mounted in vented aluminum box with wiring
terminals. 2 year warranty from factory. Box can get very hot. It should be
mounted at least 12" from flammable materials.
HL-100 is shipped as a 4 ohm
resistor and can be reconfigured as a 1, 0.5, or 0.25 ohm resistor by
easily changing connections in the terminal block. Can handle 3.5 - 60 amps
on 12 volts, 7-30 amps on 24 volts, 15 amps on 48 volts. 16" x 9" x 4"
HL-100 10 lbs
$295
HL-75 is
shipped as a 3 ohm resistor and can be changed to 0.75 ohm. Rated 4.7-20
amps on 12 volts, 9.3-40 amps on 24 volts, 20 amp on 48 volts. 16" x 9" x 4"
HL-75 10 lbs
$310
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