Is this a good controller for a LiFePO4 and a 160 watt panel?

[poot_traveller]

I  have just ordered a very pricey LiFePO4 battery to go with my 160 watt solar panel.  Now I want a MPPT controller and I was hoping someone here could confirm this is the correct controller for the battery and panel.  I believe it is the correct controller but I would like a second opinion please.


The charge controller:


https://fazcorp.co.nz/collections/m...pt-solar-charge-controller-30a-1224v-ml2430-1

With a MPPT Bluetooth Communication Module so I can monitor the solar system from my Amazon Kindle:

https://fazcorp.co.nz/collections/m...uetooth-communication-module-ml-series-bt-1-1

Solar panel:
Standar power: 160 Watts
Maximum power voltage: 17.8
Maximum power current: 9.0A
Open Circuit voltage: 21.1V
Short Circuit current: 9.5A

LiFePO4 battery:
Nominal voltage: 12v
Capacity: 100Ah
Discharge cut-off voltage: 8.4v
Operating voltage min 11.5 V - max 14.8 V At 80 % DOD
Optimal discharge current < 50 A
Charge voltage: 14.6v

 

[whitewolf]

The battery manufacturer should be able to tell you how to set the charge controller for that battery. If you can set the controller for those parameters, it should be all right. Otherwise read the reviews.

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[Master Mechanic]

I  have just ordered a very pricey LiFePO4 battery to go with my 160 watt solar panel.  Now I want a MPPT controller and I was hoping someone here could confirm this is the correct controller for the battery and panel.  I believe it is the correct controller but I would like a second opinion please.


The charge controller:


https://fazcorp.co.nz/collections/m...pt-solar-charge-controller-30a-1224v-ml2430-1

With a MPPT Bluetooth Communication Module so I can monitor the solar system from my Amazon Kindle:

https://fazcorp.co.nz/collections/m...uetooth-communication-module-ml-series-bt-1-1

Solar panel:
Standar power: 160 Watts
Maximum power voltage: 17.8
Maximum power current: 9.0A
Open Circuit voltage: 21.1V
Short Circuit current: 9.5A

LiFePO4 battery:
Nominal voltage: 12v
Capacity: 100Ah
Discharge cut-off voltage: 8.4v
Operating voltage min 11.5 V - max 14.8 V At 80 % DOD
Optimal discharge current < 50 A
Charge voltage: 14.6v

i would go with 40 amp model it can handle 550w of solor 3 panels at 160w. the 30 amp 400w would be only 2 panels.
only 20.00 more
charging parameters can also be adjusted/customised, Lithium-ion, and Lithium Iron Phosphate
controller is same that renorgy and other companies put there name on. looks good to me

 

[poot_traveller]

i would go with 40 amp model it can handle 550w of solor 3 panels at 160w. the 30 amp 400w would be only 2 panels.
only 20.00 more
charging parameters can also be adjusted/customised, Lithium-ion, and Lithium Iron Phosphate
controller is same that renorgy and other companies put there name on. looks good to me

Thanks.  I can't fit more than two panels on the van roof anyway.

 

[Master Mechanic]

Thanks.  I can't fit more than two panels on the van roof anyway.

u can get 4 in same space with sliders but 40a is just better 150v vs 100v

 

[Groovy2]

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[Groovy2]

have not used that brand so cant say -

I have used this brand and Like -
Victron Energy BlueSolar MPPT 100/30 Charge Controller
get model that has Bluetooth - App is Awesome -
U can  adjust to Any battery type using App -
custom settings if U want
also has Pre-adjusted settings that work well
Has Lifepo4 settings  

app on phone gives U all kinds of info
so U Know what battery is doing -

No other screen needed /

pictures of app -

shows History

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[poot_traveller]

have not used that brand so cant say -

I have used this brand and Like -
Victron Energy BlueSolar MPPT 100/30 Charge Controller
get model that has Bluetooth - App is Awesome -
U can  adjust to Any battery type using App -
custom settings if U want
also has Pre-adjusted settings that work well
Has Lifepo4 settings  

app on phone gives U all kinds of info
so U Know what battery is doing -

No other screen needed /

pictures of app -

shows History

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Nice

I've already got my controller on the way but this would have been my second choice.