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 Post subject: Mppt60-150 Maximum size array
PostPosted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 3:31 pm GMT EthGMT 
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My apologies if I posted in the wrong area.. Since the MPPT60-150 Xantrex charge controller can take a Max 150Volts and I have 6 panels connected already how can I increase the size of the array without getting another SCC for every 6-8panels? Is it possible to tie directly to the XW4024 inverter without the charge controller?
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 Post subject: Re: Mppt60-150 Maximum size array
PostPosted: Wed Apr 13, 2011 10:53 am GMT EthGMT 
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You add another string of panels in PARALLEL to the first string. If there are only 1 set input connectors, you need a Solar Combiner Box to make the actual parallel connections and fuses (if more than 2 parallel strings) and then you run a large gauge wire to the charge controller.

The XW4024 only has an internal AC line charger, for solar, you need to use a separate charge controller - like a MPPT60-150. I'm using a Tristar MPPT 60 myself.

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