I bought one. The middle LED shows battery state. The left LED shows the presence of solar panel voltage and positive charge, even if it is tiny. I use GEL for flooded acid batteries and it skips the equalise step. One charger should charge one battery, not batteries in parallel. The device draws + - 140 milliamps at night or 1/4 amp a day, to run everything. Renogy should have mentioned this device produces very little radio noise. Expanding your solar batteries uses separate chargers into separate batteries into separate loads. Its not like 120 volt AC. I give this particular controller a big thumbs up.
Please help. I am new to this. Right now, I have 2 batteries in parallel connected to this exact charge controller. When I connected them couple of weeks ago, the battery green light was solid and now I am getting a flashing green light. Do I have to many batteries for that small controller? If so, what are my options to remedy this? Please responds soon because I don't want to ruin anything components. Thank you.
I wish Renogy had a video showing the difference between fast flashing and slow flashing of the PV light. I have no reference to determine which it is.
hi the question is LI is lithium ion or lifepo4 ? because i didn't find any explain about this type in renogy solar controller, and everyone knows the lithium battery have a lot types.
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Hi, Glenda. Thank you for your feedback and we will explain the installation detail later. The default starting position of the Wanderer controller terminal hatches are closed (in the UP position) that could mistakenly look like an open wire hatch. Make sure to FIRST lower each terminal hatch by screwing the terminals counterclockwise to expose the wire terminal hatch to the open position. THEN secure each cable by rotating the screws clockwise to the closed position. Simple Install: Fully open the hatch (CCW), insert the appropriate wires, and completely close the hatch (CW). Wish you a nice day.
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I’m trying to charge a battery using this but instead of using a solar panel I’m using a laptop charger. The PV light will not come on. Is the laptop charger too weak to activate the PV light? I have around 13vdc at the PV terminals on the unit but no PV light at all and the batter light is solid green.
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The red indicator light indicates that the battery is over-discharged or overheated. Please confirm if the temperature sensor is connected, and use a multimeter to measure the voltage at the BAT terminal of the controller to check if it matches the battery voltage.
I accidentally had my battery on the wrong setting.... Would that explain why my battery isn't properly charging?? I had it sealed the whole entire time when My controller was supposed to be on the flooded setting
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No. A wire is loose/disconnected. During the day the light for battery type(right) will be on. Middle green light will be solid on. During charging the left green light will flash. Once charged both green lights flash.
@@JonnyBGood420 Both green lights will continue flashing (float charging) until either the battery gets low enough that it starts charging again OR it gets dark
Don't buy these pieces of crap! The first one I got worked for a little while charging a car battery then went berserk and quit, letting the battery go dead! I had actually purchased 2 of these pieces of crap so I took the other one out of the box and tried it but it's totally dead and doesn't do anything at all, the display never even comes on! How do you guys stay in business with this garbage?
Well I think you'll need to go back to the drawing board. You didn't explain what battery to get or what battery would be best y'all said it could connect to different batteries. You'll didn't explain what size wire to get or panels. How many panels should be used. In my instructions which I should have had a manual book, says go to a website. What if the internet is down. You all left out a whole lot of information. A lot of people don't even know how to hook up a regular battery to a car. Are they supposed to hook up the positive or the negative First. The video that I watched before this one said if you hook up your panels wrong you could burn up your panels or kill yourself.
I bought one. The middle LED shows battery state. The left LED shows the presence of solar panel voltage and positive charge, even if it is tiny. I use GEL for flooded acid batteries and it skips the equalise step. One charger should charge one battery, not batteries in parallel. The device draws + - 140 milliamps at night or 1/4 amp a day, to run everything. Renogy should have mentioned this device produces very little radio noise. Expanding your solar batteries uses separate chargers into separate batteries into separate loads. Its not like 120 volt AC. I give this particular controller a big thumbs up.
Please help. I am new to this. Right now, I have 2 batteries in parallel connected to this exact charge controller. When I connected them couple of weeks ago, the battery green light was solid and now I am getting a flashing green light. Do I have to many batteries for that small controller? If so, what are my options to remedy this? Please responds soon because I don't want to ruin anything components. Thank you.
I wish Renogy had a video showing the difference between fast flashing and slow flashing of the PV light. I have no reference to determine which it is.
What about wire size and fuses?
for agm type battery I guess sealed battery should be chosen correct?
Wonder myself
That’s what I chose for mine. I hope that’s correct.
Any idea for agm?
What size cables to use going to the battery?
Can these controllers be run in Parallel to allow more panels for a given battery bank system?
hi the question is LI is lithium ion or lifepo4 ? because i didn't find any explain about this type in renogy solar controller, and everyone knows the lithium battery have a lot types.
Hey Joe,
For any technical questions, please contact us here-www.renogy.com/contact-us?gclid=CjwKCAiA3pugBhAwEiwAWFzwdeH3Crd9vRTbjjTYl9l3daVqnotJPjBhs2nmw-Wkn1_guWQeW0ao6hoCOHcQAvD_BwE
What is the part number for the Temp sensor?
Is this controller and renogy panels compatible with ecoflow river 2 max?
What size wire to the batteries is used?
The Terminal Block can only take a maximum of 8 AWG, check the manual, it says that also on Amazon.
You did not show specifically how the wires enter the Wanderer -- do you merely insert the wires and screw them down?
Hi, Glenda.
Thank you for your feedback and we will explain the installation detail later.
The default starting position of the Wanderer controller terminal hatches are closed (in the UP position) that could mistakenly look like an open wire hatch. Make sure to FIRST lower each terminal hatch by screwing the terminals counterclockwise to expose the wire terminal hatch to the open position. THEN secure each cable by rotating the screws clockwise to the closed position.
Simple Install: Fully open the hatch (CCW), insert the appropriate wires, and completely close the hatch (CW).
Wish you a nice day.
I didn't know the wires didn't come with charge controller. I have no idea how to hook this up now
What is the maximum charging amperage to the batteries
30A
With the temp sensor, will this controller provide a low temperature cutoff protection feature?
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Can you help me figure out why the panels are not charging? No PV light on my wanderer 40 A PWM
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Too cloudy? Wrong panel type?
Can someone tell me why my batt litter is off after connecting the PV cables?
Dunno why controller manufacturers cant have cables going in from back of unit? Far neater when installing..
Perhaps it is so one can troubleshoot with a multimeter much easier?
Not safe to
I’m trying to charge a battery using this but instead of using a solar panel I’m using a laptop charger. The PV light will not come on. Is the laptop charger too weak to activate the PV light? I have around 13vdc at the PV terminals on the unit but no PV light at all and the batter light is solid green.
Hi, JJ.
In order to troubleshoot for you, you may need to send us some pictures or videos for reference. For this condition, we suggest you submit a case through our Help Center Portal (links listed below for specific locations）for timely and professional reply.
renogy.force.com/helpcenter/s/contactsupport (USA)
renogy.force.com/helpcenterau/s/casesubmit (Australia)
renogy.force.com/helpcenterca/s/contactsupport (Canada)
renogy.force.com/helpcenteruk/s/contactsupport (UK)
Probably because your laptop charger isn't 13 volts DC. You're not humble to learning electricity and your expertise is going to burn things out.
@@willarddevoe5893 what in the world are you talking about? Lol
Why does my center light show red but my 5 fuse switch shows 13.3
The red indicator light indicates that the battery is over-discharged or overheated. Please confirm if the temperature sensor is connected, and use a multimeter to measure the voltage at the BAT terminal of the controller to check if it matches the battery voltage.
I accidentally had my battery on the wrong setting.... Would that explain why my battery isn't properly charging?? I had it sealed the whole entire time when My controller was supposed to be on the flooded setting
Thank you for your attention! In order to understand your problem more clearly, provide a solution. It is recommended to log in to www.renogy.com/contact-us, choose your convenient channel, and we will arrange professional technicians for you
Your question is way lacking in specifics. My charger is working accurately with a small lead battery and a single panel in an east window.
On a sunny day and the battery fully charged the PV green light went out is this normal
No. A wire is loose/disconnected. During the day the light for battery type(right) will be on. Middle green light will be solid on. During charging the left green light will flash. Once charged both green lights flash.
@@richman1959 after its fully charged it shuts off right? I dont have to do aything as far as disconnection? It maintains itself ya?
@@JonnyBGood420 Both green lights will continue flashing (float charging) until either the battery gets low enough that it starts charging again OR it gets dark
@@richman1959 ok thats what it's doing now its in float charge. Thanks
Can someone tell me why the battery light does not light up?
Hook up battery first. If you hook up panel first it may be fried & need a new one
@@SteveOfTheMountains it was a bad unity I ended up swapping it out. Thanks
Why no display! Sucks having to get an external
I bought it because it doesn't have a fragile LCD panel. The LED's tell everything, clear across the room.
Wanderer light are not on
Helpful, thanks
Thanks a lot for your kindness. Customer satisfaction is our driving force.
Have a nice day.
@@RenogySolar thanks for being a company with integrity
Piro kui hargane kang
Oh 7 seconds, of course! Why didn't I think of that
Hi, drago7147.
The playback of this video may have been slowed down, so you may feel that the time has been over 7 seconds.
Have a nice day.
How much is the fuckin thing?
Don't buy these pieces of crap! The first one I got worked for a little while charging a car battery then went berserk and quit, letting the battery go dead! I had actually purchased 2 of these pieces of crap so I took the other one out of the box and tried it but it's totally dead and doesn't do anything at all, the display never even comes on! How do you guys stay in business with this garbage?
Funny. Mine is really good at charging car batteries.
Wanderer
Well I think you'll need to go back to the drawing board. You didn't explain what battery to get or what battery would be best y'all said it could connect to different batteries. You'll didn't explain what size wire to get or panels. How many panels should be used. In my instructions which I should have had a manual book, says go to a website. What if the internet is down. You all left out a whole lot of information. A lot of people don't even know how to hook up a regular battery to a car. Are they supposed to hook up the positive or the negative First. The video that I watched before this one said if you hook up your panels wrong you could burn up your panels or kill yourself.