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The Solar Controller Monitor for Tracer BN series...

TheSolar Controller Monitor for Tracer BN series (RS-485/USB)

The cablefor Solar Controller Monitor TRACER BN series. Allows reading and writing data using a PC. The communication cable together with the PC Software allows to connect the Tracer series to a PC with Windows and to r

FAQ: Never disconnect the battery from the solar system in...

FAQ: Never disconnect the battery from the solar system in operation

Question: One of your support articles says the charger should not be connected to the battery permanently. Does this apply for the DC solar chargers (MPPT regulators) as well?

Answer: No. The support article gives the advice in relation

Solar panels on the barn-house

Solar panels on the barn-house

Question: I have a small barn (wood farm-house) with a large roof located about 800 m from my house. This barn is connected to the main house by the same 230V AC line. Can I put the solar panels on the roof of the barn and use the energy in the main hous

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FAQ: Connecting solar panels 250Wp (260Wp) in parallel

FAQ: Connecting solar panels 250Wp (260Wp) in parallel

In order to yield higher solar energy even during lower sunshine days, to make parallel connection.

Note: the regular solar cables and MC4 connectors are designed for currents up to 10 Amp. For higher

FAQ: Multiple MPPT chargers in parallel

FAQ: Multiple MPPT chargers in parallel

Question: is it possible to use more MPPT solar chargers in parallel to charge one battery pack?

Answer: Yes, it is possible. See the above example of the multiple connection.

Connection of solar panels for the Tracer BN Series

Connection of solar panels for the Tracer BN Series

The Tracer BN series solar controllers support the maximal input voltage up to 150V. This is the absolute limit. Generally we suggest .

The Tracer BN series support the 12V and 24V battery packs. T

Why to use MPPT solar regulator?

Question: I want to make a simple off grid system. I plan to use the 250 or 260Wp panel, a simple 10Amp PWM regulator and a 12V battery. Will this work?

Answer:this configuration will work, butit will not be effectiveand you will not gain the full solar power from the panel.

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Understanding the MPPT principle

Understanding the MPPT principle

Check the details about the MPPT versus PWM functions of the solar chargers (solar regulators). Study the .

FAQ: Using a 250Wp panel with PWM regulator at the 12V...

FAQ: Using a 250Wp panel with PWM regulator at the 12V battery

Question: I want to make a simple off grid system. I plan to use the 250 or 260Wp panel, a simple 10Amp PWM regulator and a 12V battery. Will this work?

Answer: this configuration will work, but it will not be effective and you will not gain the full solar power f