My page 9 is talking about maximum input at the different voltage options. The load outputs aren't mentioned anywhere in the book that came with mine. The MakeSkyBlue controller mentions a 3a max on the load outputs and I assume it's probably the same. I'm running with it, though :D, worst that can happen is it continues to not work (it never really has).
@@ToysforWatts It clearly says on the manual (quoting): "5) The load output is only for DC load less 5A current" 2nd page (labeled as 2), point 2.1 Safety Instructions
i repair and sell inverters and i do not sell Powmr MPPTs,they consistently fail on controllng the lifepo4 batteries cutoff voltage and damages them, it could even start a fire if the customer did not also use the BMS ; and there is no kind of warranty because they are in china avoid it goes POW Mr
Unfortunately yes I think the single mosfet that powers your output load has left the chat. Maybe it's shorted internally? You can see it if you look under the PCB right under the load terminals. However even if it was working I think you'd have trouble. I tried using the load output on this charge controller and I think it requires the solar going to 0v and coming back online for the "day" to reset and mosfet to come back on. As opposed to it turning back on as soon as the voltage of the battery floats back up into the reasonable range.
yeah I don't like the thing, it's always been problematic. I'm out of relays for a couple days, though, so I dug it out of the graveyard bin to see if it'd work for this.
Yea, the powmr is one of the best for the cost hands down! Price means nothing if you get a reliable unit that does what it is rated for. It is an mppt controller meant for solar panels to charge batteries, not as a load controller. Only missing feature is boost function. Which if I recall correctly, the controller you listed does zero mppt at all, just pwm control. What is this, the 90s still? Lmao.
@@richpalmisano1740 problem is you are usually missing power at the start of the wind turbine spinning up until it reaches pack voltage. The larger the wind turbine, the more power that is lost. A buck/boost mppt controller that has a programmable voltage curve will net quite a bit more power in areas where wind is less than 15mph continuously. Even at higher speeds the tradeoff of voltage for more amps nets more power. There isn't many wind capable mppt controllers though but the benefit is there if it is added.
DC Load --> Relay--> LOAD Inverter Load, should just power your relay, that should have all necessary connection to provide power from battery to Inverter. Again, inverter load will just trigger the relay. You've been using this wrong for too long, starting with not using it for what is was made. All you need is a simple relay driver... pointless to try use "mppt" from batteries...
I use just about everything outside of the manufacturer's intended purposes, but this thing didn't work right when I was using it for what it was suppose to be used for.
There is a chance you have damaged the charger. Max output on that line is 100 watts. Its for a bulb not a inverter.
I believe it started out damaged lol. Nothing in the manual says that circuit is limited but the manual itself is pretty limited.
@@ToysforWatts page 9. No more than 5 amps. D00 output timer.
My page 9 is talking about maximum input at the different voltage options. The load outputs aren't mentioned anywhere in the book that came with mine. The MakeSkyBlue controller mentions a 3a max on the load outputs and I assume it's probably the same. I'm running with it, though :D, worst that can happen is it continues to not work (it never really has).
@@ToysforWatts It clearly says on the manual (quoting): "5) The load output is only for DC load less 5A current"
2nd page (labeled as 2), point 2.1 Safety Instructions
5A... not 100W, so it will depend on BB voltage
The solar is not even connected in the video to the terminals?
i repair and sell inverters and i do not sell Powmr MPPTs,they consistently fail on controllng the lifepo4 batteries cutoff voltage and damages them, it could even start a fire if the customer did not also use the BMS ; and there is no kind of warranty because they are in china avoid it goes POW Mr
Unfortunately yes I think the single mosfet that powers your output load has left the chat. Maybe it's shorted internally? You can see it if you look under the PCB right under the load terminals. However even if it was working I think you'd have trouble. I tried using the load output on this charge controller and I think it requires the solar going to 0v and coming back online for the "day" to reset and mosfet to come back on. As opposed to it turning back on as soon as the voltage of the battery floats back up into the reasonable range.
It is a small surface mount relay controlling the output. 100% guaranteed he welded it closed.
Reset you maximum voltage from 14.5v down to 12.5v. I think it should work
That had no effect but I appreciate the suggestion!
Too much on the out load.
the settings on powmr get active after disconnect from battery.
well I'm off to pull the battery and see what happens! Thanks!
Removing power just reset all the settings :/. I think the thing is just broken haha it has been since I got it.
Huh? It definitely is active once you leave the menu back to home screen
I've seen many of your videos. PowMr is really bottom feeding, but hey...it should work as advertised at least.
Xantrex C40 CC. bulletproof
yeah I don't like the thing, it's always been problematic. I'm out of relays for a couple days, though, so I dug it out of the graveyard bin to see if it'd work for this.
This is pure bad usage of the controller...
Yea, the powmr is one of the best for the cost hands down! Price means nothing if you get a reliable unit that does what it is rated for. It is an mppt controller meant for solar panels to charge batteries, not as a load controller. Only missing feature is boost function. Which if I recall correctly, the controller you listed does zero mppt at all, just pwm control. What is this, the 90s still? Lmao.
@@fookschool mppt on wind is not necessarily needed. If you k ow the power curve of your turbine you can set your peak and forget it.
@@richpalmisano1740 problem is you are usually missing power at the start of the wind turbine spinning up until it reaches pack voltage. The larger the wind turbine, the more power that is lost. A buck/boost mppt controller that has a programmable voltage curve will net quite a bit more power in areas where wind is less than 15mph continuously. Even at higher speeds the tradeoff of voltage for more amps nets more power. There isn't many wind capable mppt controllers though but the benefit is there if it is added.
Honestly nag the supplier for a solution or a replacement.
DC Load --> Relay--> LOAD
Inverter Load, should just power your relay, that should have all necessary connection to provide power from battery to Inverter.
Again, inverter load will just trigger the relay.
You've been using this wrong for too long, starting with not using it for what is was made.
All you need is a simple relay driver... pointless to try use "mppt" from batteries...
By the way, be careful with junky fotek relays (mostly fake and unreliable)
I use just about everything outside of the manufacturer's intended purposes, but this thing didn't work right when I was using it for what it was suppose to be used for.
@@ToysforWatts you had this hooked up to solar panels within the mmpt voltage range?
It went pow mr
got that right
The PowMR.has a fault