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MPPT - 55.8V array to 12V battery bank | 21 comments (21 topical, 0 editorial)
Re: MPPT - 55.8V array to 12V battery bank (3.00 / 0) (#18)
by Walt Er on Tue Aug 26th, 2008 at 08:17:15 AM MST
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FYI,

It was the Outback I was looking at.  They have a tool that calculates Voc at various temperatures for various panels to see if the MX60/FM60/FM80 can handle it.  

The link is:  http://www.outbackpower.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=2900

Then click on "String Sizing Tool".

The record low temp where I'll be installing the system is -25 degrees F, which made the Voc too high for these controllers.  

I have found some 180W and 195W panels with lower voltages, so I can string three together in series and still fall well within the limits of the controllers even at very cold temps.  

-Walt

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MPPT - 55.8V array to 12V battery bank | 21 comments (21 topical, 0 editorial)

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