[RE-wrenches] Adding Charge Controller(s)

[toddcory at finestplanet.com]

VMP not VOC
 
todd
 
 
 
On Thursday, October 24, 2013 1:26pm, "jay peltz" <jay at asis.com> said:



> Hi Jeffe,
> 
> I don't know the specs on those Kyocera, but if they are the same VOC then they
> are fine together.
> 
> As to a enclosure for the CC's, I'd look at Midnight.
> They have about a million different boxes, you'll find one that will do the job
> for you I'm sure.
> 
> Depending on the area, you might look at a midnight 150v, or  200v or 250v
> controller, as you can then run all in series.
> 
> jay
> 
> peltz power
> 
> 
> On Oct 24, 2013, at 1:13 PM, Jesse Dahl wrote:
> 
> > Hello,
> >
> > Looked at a system today that consisted of the following:
> >
> > 15 - Kyocera 158W modules
> > 3 -   Kyocera 185W modules
> > 1 -   Outback MX60
> > 8 -   New Trojan L16RE (48V system)
> > 1 -   Xantrex SW Plus
> >
> > 6 months ago he swapped out his old charge controller to the new MX60 and
> purchased the new batteries at that time.  The array wiring did not change and is
> wired in 6 strings of 3.  (confusing to the MX60?)
> >
> > He is now adding 4 Kyocera 240W modules.  He also purchased another MX60 for
> this array.
> >
> > From my perspective, removing the 3 185W modules and getting them on their
> own controller would be a better use of the modules.  The system currently does
> not have any disconnects on the PV side.  There are fuses in the combiner boxes on
> the array, but no disconnects inside at the charge controller.  So adding 3 charge
> controllers, and now needing to add GFDI, means a box of some kind needs to be
> added to house these breakers.
> >
> > Outbacks GFPs and panel mount breakers will work, but what is the best
> mounting solution for these?  One DC Flexware enclosure? It will of course allow
> for all the DC OCPD  and allow for the landing of the output of the charge
> controllers.  Or is there another enclosure/OCPD solution I should look at?
> >
> >
> > Thanks as always!
> >
> > Jesse
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> 
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