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I have a Xantrex C-40 that won't keep its settings. It is important that
it does because it is for a maintainer array (80 W) on an AGM battery
bank, on an AC coupled backup system. Not only could high voltage damage
the batteries, but when the voltage goes over 30 Volts, the AUX relay
opens and the grid tie inverter is isolated from the grid.<br><br>
After numerous sessions of reprogramming, Xantrex tech support sent me a
new unit. The problem persisted as before. A new temperature sensor
helped, but the settings still drift. It seems that rebooting the charge
controller helps for a day or so, but then it drifts again.<br><br>
The potentiometer settings are way below the calculated setting for 29.4
V, but it still peaks in the high 30s. I check the temperature
compensated voltages on the Outback Mate, and the temp compensated
voltage runs high. <br><br>
In a related side issue, the AUX relay of the FX inverters is not based
on temperature compensated voltage, which makes setting AC coupling
charge set points more problematic. <br><br>
Has anyone experienced a C-40 CC that drifts in its settings. What would
be a good (inexpensive) charge controller to accurately control 80 W of
PV?<br><br>
Thanks,<br><br>
Drake <br><br>
<a name="_MailAutoSig"></a>Drake Chamberlin<br>
<i>Athens Electric LLC<br>
OH License 44810<br>
CO License 3773<br>
NABCEP Certified Solar PV <br>
740-448-7328<br>
</i><a href="http://athens-electric.com/">http://athens-electric.com/</a>
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