Lumiax MPPT solar charge controller 20A
Why buy this?
- The latest MPPT solar charge controller from Lumiax comes with integrated Bluetooth for easy monitoring on an Apple or Android device.
- Ideal for sheds, campervans, caravans and boats (specifically designed for boats and yachts with a high waterproof rating of IP54).
Features of Solar Panel Charge Controller - Lumiax WIN500-MPPT
Water resistant to IP54 means it is designed to handle water splashes, making it ideal for the damper conditions in campervans and boats.
Integrated Bluetooth so the solar system can be monitored on your Apple or Android phone without needing to buy additional displays or bluetooth modules.
Many compatible batteries types including automatic detection of 12V or 24V.
Dual automatic power and current restriction which is not a common feature on solar charge controllers. It can be very useful for generating extra power in UK winters.
Look after your LiFePO4 batteries since it is very simple to change the charging parameters if you wish to maximise the life of your batteries. Also has optional low temperature protection.
Multiple protections including solar and battery reverse polarity, solar short-circuit, solar over-current, battery over-voltage, battery over discharge, over and under (LifePO4) temperature protection.
Very quiet due to natural cooling. It has a large heat sink for a controller of this size. Other controllers have a fan which may not be ideal in a small environment like in yachts, campervans or caravans.
Accreditations
Compliant with Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in Electrical and Electronic Equipment.
European CE approved – assessed to meet high safety, health, and environmental protection requirements.
ISO 9001 is accreditation for companies to ensure management excellence in continually monitoring, managing and improving the quality of their products.
ISO 14001 is accreditation for organisations to clarify the best practices for reducing their environmental footprint by adopting an effective environmental management system (EMS).
MPPT vs PWM
Charge controllers are either Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) or Pulse Width Modulation (PWM). They can look identical, but have different electronics inside.
Benefits of MPPT
Recommendation
For caravans, yachts and campervans, where there is often limited space for solar panels and often shade, we recommend MPPT solar charge controllers.
Protection measures
Compatibility
- Compatible with lithium batteries including LiFePO4.
- Max solar input is 260W at 12V.
- Max solar voltage is 50V (Open Circuit Voltage – Voc).
- Compatible with 12V and 24V battery systems.
- Specifically designed for boats with a higher waterproof rating of IP54.
- Does not include direct load or lighting control. Loads are connected to the battery.
Summary
Solar monitoring
Battery monitoring
Load monitoring
Battery settings
Load settings
iconiczon –
Arrived quickly. As soon as I open the box it felt like a quality product – heavy and metal not cheap plastic. Fitting it today but looks very straightforward.
contessa32rus –
At this price not sure why anyone would buy PWM chargers? We have small boat with 2 x 100W solar panels and old PWM controller broke (although was 4 years old) – perfect replacement and fast delivery. We wanted it to be lithium compatible in case I decide to upgrade in the future.