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Can the Morningstar TS-60 Charge Controller handle 2800 watts of solar going in to my 12V battery bank?
Posted by Frank Molina, Stellavolta on Oct 17th 2022
In theory yes, however it requires running the TS-60 at the full 60A rating, which can be difficult to achieve. The difference with the PWMs are...1. you cannot oversize the array. The array current M
Which Morningstar charge controllers are outdoor rated?
Which Morningstar charge controllers are outdoor rated?
The SunGuard and the SunKeeper charge controllers are outdoor rated. All other Morningstar charge controllers would need to be kept out of the
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Can I use wind and solar in the same combiner box?
Can I use wind and solar in the same combiner box? For example, a wind turbine with 3kw and a solar panel with 2kw to be connected together using the combiner box to produce a single output of 5kw.
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I have a fault code 581 on my new Fronius Primo. How can I fix it?
I have a fault code 581 on my new Fronius Primo that says the unit no longer meets IEEE 1574.1 standards and the Special Purpose Utility-Interactive setup will be activated. How do I correct the fault
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Can I replace my 12 year old VFX3524 with a newer model VFX3524M?
No, the VFX3524M model is not backwards compatible with the older model VFX3524. When stacking OutBack Power inverters, both or all inverter models need to be same model number and firmware versions.
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Can I use a combiner box for separate solar arrays with separate charge controllers?
Yes, you can use a combiner box for separate solar arrays with separate charge controllers, as long as you stay within the voltage and ampacity limitations of the combiner box.
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Is there an inverter that can invert and charge at the same time?
No. Power cannot flow along the battery cables both ways at the same time. In other words, inverting and charging cannot happen simultaneously. If you need simultaneous inverting and charging, you cou
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Can I connect my 12V appliances to a 48V battery bank?
No. You would need a DC to DC converter to step down the voltage.
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If I need a 36V Cotek power supply, can I use a 60V Cotek power supply if that is all that is available?
Yes, you can use a higher voltage power supply (albeit at a lower current output) because all Cotek power supplies offer fully programmable current and voltage settings.
For example, if you use a 4
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