Highly Programmable Controller

SenorPower
SenorPower Registered Users Posts: 4
in Off Grid Solar & Battery Systems #1
I'm working on a project where I need to use a non standard number of cells. I am hoping someone could tell me what are some of the most highly customizable small charge controllers. I'm working with one 240 watt panel and I would like the battery voltage to be around 36 volts.

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  • westbranch
    westbranch Solar Expert Posts: 5,183 ✭✭✭✭
    #2
    Welcome. I am not sure how 'custom' your needs are but if the project will not use more panels later on, I would look at the MidNIte KID , handles 30A and very programmable. If that is not enough them look at the MidNite Classic www.MidNitesolar.com

    hth
     
    KID #51B  4s 140W to 24V 900Ah C&D AGM
    CL#29032 FW 2126/ 2073/ 2133 175A E-Panel WBjr, 3 x 4s 140W to 24V 900Ah C&D AGM 
    Cotek ST1500W 24V Inverter,OmniCharge 3024,
    2 x Cisco WRT54GL i/c DD-WRT Rtr & Bridge,
    Eu3/2/1000i Gens, 1680W & E-Panel/WBjr to come, CL #647 asleep
    West Chilcotin, BC, Canada
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  • SenorPower
    SenorPower Registered Users Posts: 4
    #3
    It will always be the one panel. Those are quite a bit bigger than I need.
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  • westbranch
    westbranch Solar Expert Posts: 5,183 ✭✭✭✭
    #4
    what are the panel specs?
     
    KID #51B  4s 140W to 24V 900Ah C&D AGM
    CL#29032 FW 2126/ 2073/ 2133 175A E-Panel WBjr, 3 x 4s 140W to 24V 900Ah C&D AGM 
    Cotek ST1500W 24V Inverter,OmniCharge 3024,
    2 x Cisco WRT54GL i/c DD-WRT Rtr & Bridge,
    Eu3/2/1000i Gens, 1680W & E-Panel/WBjr to come, CL #647 asleep
    West Chilcotin, BC, Canada
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  • SenorPower
    SenorPower Registered Users Posts: 4
    #5
    Max Voltage: 43.7 V
    Max Current: 5.51 A
    Open Circuit Voltage: 52.4 V
    Short Circuit Current: 5.85 A
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  • westbranch
    westbranch Solar Expert Posts: 5,183 ✭✭✭✭
    #6
    that panel may not be enough to fully charge a 36V battery. A 12 V need 17-18V to get fully charged... so a 36V battery will need ~ 51V to 54V.

    Here is a link to some info on batteries and scroll down to charging http://www.solar-electric.com/deep-cycle-battery-faq.html/#Battery%20Charging
     
    KID #51B  4s 140W to 24V 900Ah C&D AGM
    CL#29032 FW 2126/ 2073/ 2133 175A E-Panel WBjr, 3 x 4s 140W to 24V 900Ah C&D AGM 
    Cotek ST1500W 24V Inverter,OmniCharge 3024,
    2 x Cisco WRT54GL i/c DD-WRT Rtr & Bridge,
    Eu3/2/1000i Gens, 1680W & E-Panel/WBjr to come, CL #647 asleep
    West Chilcotin, BC, Canada
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  • westbranch
    westbranch Solar Expert Posts: 5,183 ✭✭✭✭
    #7
    Sounds like AGM or Gel... what Amp hr rating do they have?
     
    KID #51B  4s 140W to 24V 900Ah C&D AGM
    CL#29032 FW 2126/ 2073/ 2133 175A E-Panel WBjr, 3 x 4s 140W to 24V 900Ah C&D AGM 
    Cotek ST1500W 24V Inverter,OmniCharge 3024,
    2 x Cisco WRT54GL i/c DD-WRT Rtr & Bridge,
    Eu3/2/1000i Gens, 1680W & E-Panel/WBjr to come, CL #647 asleep
    West Chilcotin, BC, Canada
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