CHARGE CONTROLLERS

Charge controllers are the very heart of any Solar Powered System. A Solar Charge Controller (or Regulator) is a device which protects the batteries in a solar electric system from being overcharged or being over-discharged.

Typical applications include motor homes, boats and remote outbuildings. This range offers unbeatable value, especially the new digital PR LCD series, which include many advanced features, including data logging and PWM charging. Models, sizes and types are suggested from simple one-off prototypes to large production runs, we can cater for a wide range of supply needs depending on the applications and requirements.

Solar charge controllers or regulators are essential to avoid battery damage from overcharging or deep discharge. A range of regulators are designed for simplicity of installation and can be used with GEL, AGM (absorbed glass matt), sealed and non-sealed lead acid batteries. They should be protected from the weather and located within as near as possible to the battery bank.

PWM - Pulse Width Modulated Battery Charging: Good quality solar charge controllers are up to 30% more efficient than basic 'on-off' regulators as they have provide pulse width modulated (PWM) battery charging. When the voltage of the battery bank reaches the regulation voltage (14.1V), instead of stopping charging altogether, the patented PWM algorithm reduces the charging current and continues charging slow enough to prevent the battery overheating or gassing.