Xantrex c series charge controller lcd face plate, discontinued?

littleharbor2
littleharbor2 Solar Expert Posts: 2,036 ✭✭✭✭✭

 I have been searching all over the net trying to find the optional lcd readout cover plate for the xantrex c series charge controller. All that seems to be available is the CM/R  remote version. Does anybody know if the charge controller mounted version had been discontinued?
  I found ONE used one on ebay for $200.00.  Is that an indicator of the lack of availability, supply and demand scenario?

2.1 Kw Suntech 175 mono, Classic 200, Trace SW 4024 ( 15 years old  but brand new out of sealed factory box Jan. 2015), Bogart Tri-metric,  460 Ah. 24 volt LiFePo4 battery bank. Plenty of Baja Sea of Cortez sunshine.

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  • Dave Angelini
    Dave Angelini Solar Expert Posts: 6,728 ✭✭✭✭✭✭
    Which in the series are you looking for. The last I saw they were still for sale but I doubt they have mechanical parts. They probably are just selling from stock as there is little demand for the old chargers. I have a few in my scrap/spares shed.
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  • littleharbor2
    littleharbor2 Solar Expert Posts: 2,036 ✭✭✭✭✭
     Dave, I'm referring to the digital readout that would replace the front cover on the old Trace and Xantrex C-40 and C-60 pwm charge controllers. I have some friends in Baja who are looking for a couple of them for their system.

    2.1 Kw Suntech 175 mono, Classic 200, Trace SW 4024 ( 15 years old  but brand new out of sealed factory box Jan. 2015), Bogart Tri-metric,  460 Ah. 24 volt LiFePo4 battery bank. Plenty of Baja Sea of Cortez sunshine.

  • blairranch
    blairranch Registered Users, Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 1
    I am looking for one also. They are discontinued no doubt but thought there maybe something hanging around someones inventory somewhere. 
  • littleharbor2
    littleharbor2 Solar Expert Posts: 2,036 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Your best bet would be to find a used one on Ebay or Craigslist. You might find one being sold with the controller as well. Some sellers think they are solid gold though. 

    2.1 Kw Suntech 175 mono, Classic 200, Trace SW 4024 ( 15 years old  but brand new out of sealed factory box Jan. 2015), Bogart Tri-metric,  460 Ah. 24 volt LiFePo4 battery bank. Plenty of Baja Sea of Cortez sunshine.

  • Elvis
    Elvis Registered Users Posts: 1
    I have a Trace C40 CM faceplate new in box left over from a previous project. Make me an offer!
  • littleharbor2
    littleharbor2 Solar Expert Posts: 2,036 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Elvis said:
    I have a Trace C40 CM faceplate new in box left over from a previous project. Make me an offer! Elvis said:
    I have a Trace C40 CM faceplate new in box left over from a previous project. Make me an offer!

    $50.00

    2.1 Kw Suntech 175 mono, Classic 200, Trace SW 4024 ( 15 years old  but brand new out of sealed factory box Jan. 2015), Bogart Tri-metric,  460 Ah. 24 volt LiFePo4 battery bank. Plenty of Baja Sea of Cortez sunshine.