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--- electrical:solar:charge_controller [2018/06/30 19:38]
frater_secessus [Using LOAD output]
+++ electrical:solar:charge_controller [2018/08/26 09:58]
frater_secessus [multiple charge controllers]
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 ===== multiple charge controllers  =====
-Multiple controllers (with separate arrays) can be used to charge a common bank.  The controllers should be configured with similar charging setpoints for the greatest efficiency.((http://www.morningstarcorp.com/parallel-charging-using-multiple-controllers-separate-pv-arrays/))
+[[electrical:12v:multipoint_charging|Multiple controllers (with separate arrays) can be used to charge a common bank]].  The controllers should be configured with similar charging setpoints for the greatest efficiency.((http://www.morningstarcorp.com/parallel-charging-using-multiple-controllers-separate-pv-arrays/))
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 ===== Using LOAD output =====
-It is common for charge controllers to have a LOAD output for powering (or switching) loads.  Not all types of loads should be run from these terminals, though.  Morningstar says:
+It is common for charge controllers to have a LOAD output for powering (or switching) loads.  One benefit to doing this is you can define a [[electrical:12v:lvd|Low Voltage Disconnect]] (LVD) setpoint and Low Voltage Reconnect to protect the battery from excessive discharge.
+Not all types of loads should be run from these terminals, though.  Morningstar says:
 >  Heavily inductive or capacitive loads such as **pumps, motors, compressors, and

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