Xantrex C40 Solar Charge Controller 40 Amps

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Do you understand the the current involved, size of wiring and breaker requirementsand voltage drop problems for that?

It is capable of handling 40 amps at continuous duty and can handle current surges of up to 85 amps. C35, C40 and C60 charge controllers can be used as a charge, diversion, or load controller and come with a standard multi-color charge status LED face plate. All units offer selectable settings for NiCad, flooded lead acid, gel, or absorbed glass mat batteries. In this mode, all power, which is not used to maintain a full charge on the batteries, is diverted to a load dump such as water or space heaters. The ProSine is UL 458 listed for mobile applications (RVs or boats) and UL 1741 for homes in the United States.

The current ratings are real world and do not have to be derated to comply with USA NEC 125% over-current requirements. In this mode, all power, which is not used to maintain a full charge on the batteries, is diverted to a load dump such as space or water heaters.

Xantrex manufactures inverter chargers, inverters, battery chargers and power conversion devices for a variety of applications including marine, mobile, military and power backup. I'm even taking precautions against a lightening strike, as we have lots of storms here in northern Fla. As diversion controllers they send excess power to a "dummy load" (such as a water or space heater) to regulate hydroelectric or wind generators. All Xantrex controllers, when used as a charge controller, have field-adjustable bulk and float set points and perform automatic equalization every 30 days or whenever LVD is reached.Although this is not an Open Source solution, it does provide a start point that will allow me to begin utilizing emonCMS and learning more about the OEM stack. They are pure sine wave 120 Volt AC output (60 hertz) designed for mobile applications like boats or RVs. The optional BTS (Battery Temperature Sensor) adds temperature compensation to any of these regulators.

As DC load controllers they disconnect the load at a user-settable low voltage and reconnect at a higher voltage reconnect point. The Xantrex C-40 and C-60 include adjustable set points, over current protection and manual or auto equalize mode.Brushing up against them will not hurt you (providing no conductive objects) as each cell is only 2 volts which with 12 in series is 24 volts. Xantrex Technology is a world leader in producing advanced power electronic products for the solar and mobile power markets. C Series controllers may be configured for PV battery charging, or DC load control or DC diversion operation. I want to isolate the batteries from the rest of the equipment in the cabinet and install an exhaust fan to outside to service both the battery section and the electronic section.

This digital meter only mounts as a remote meter (does not fit on front of charge controller) for the C35, C40, or C60. I had planned to run emonCMS on one of the new servers, this should move along faster in the next couple weeks.I said it was not a good idea because it will just be about impossible to keep them properly equalized. A simple to read, multi-color LED indicates operating status and is standard on all C Series controllers. The Xantrex C40 charge controller by Schneider Electric is essential for prolonging battery life by providing a controlled charge to the battery bank without overcharging. The majority of Xantrex products are manufactured to serve 12 Volt and 24 Volt DC (direct current) systems that require AC power.