Is manual mode only for 6V? The controls look like all of the 12V settings are automatic. I need manual mode for 12V too; will this do it?
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Here is a number you can call 800-621-5485 7am - 5 pm Central time Mon-Friday. I ready don't know both use 15 amps 6v & 12 v. If you try the manual on a 12v, I would think it would only charge 6 volts.
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I don't have any 6V systems, but as far as I can tell from the instructions, manual mode is only for 6V, although the instructions say for mode 4 "select 100 Amp engine start to assist in engine cranking of 12 Volt systems". All the other modes are described as automatic, so that one might be manual. It's a bit vague. I would call them. Personally I prefer automatic, so I can set it to charge and I can walk away without worrying about over-charging a battery. Why do you need manual?
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I haven't tested it, but I don't see why not. It's just a remote on/off switch. As far as I know, a switch that does 12v will also do 6v. Quote from the Internet: "The switch doesn't care (generally) what the voltage is (within reason)." - Danny in CO
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Dear customer,I checked it with manual and it say that use only for any 120V. Also called Philips and they confirmed that this unit can be use only with 120VThank youIvana
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Yes indeed. My unit was mislabeled and led to some confusion. I contacted mfg and they send replacement liable. it is no on 48V 6 8V system and working fine. Great customer service.
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Yes. It runs on either 12 or 110 V. You connect both and if 110 is available, it will use it as a priority. If you will never have 110 available, then just connect it to 12V.
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Has anyone actually tried to use this in Europe? Several answers say it is dual voltage, some say not. It could be automatic without a voltage setting. I can read the description that says it is; I want to know if it has actually worked. Thanks!
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Yes, it requires 12 DC to operate. I have it connected to the 12 volt source through one of my console switches.
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it runs off of 12 volts are you sure you have it wired correctly. when you put it on manual the red light should come on. on the two prongs that are marked power put the negative on the right positive on the left when looking at the back
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My experience on a 48 volt system... I GUESSED and burned out a $265.00 control. Best to go to a SHOP & get it set up correctly. It's much cheaper.
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My apoligies. I read the instructions just now and you are right! Earlier I just looked at the plug and the shaver for a switch fror the 240V option and assumed (wrongly) that without the switch it wouldn't work above 120V. Sorry for my error. Regards.
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This is manual. Believe it or not the electric one is less money. Go figure.
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Not directly, no. The receiver is only 5v so you would need an additional control that's bult to handle 12v. For my project I used a 12v variable speed control (also ordered from Amazon).
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Unfortunately, this controller is only suitable for 12v and 24v system configurations. 48v would blow out the controller.
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You can set to 6v or 12volt, has a switch on it... I leave it on 12v, seems to charge 6v batteries faster.
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Voltage setting is Automatic. Connect to battery first so Controller can determine the Charging Voltage. Then connect the PV Panels.We usually use 24V Battery Bank, so I cannot say how well it works on 12V.
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My unit plugs into 12V lighter socket. I have no experience with 24V and this item. Check the manual but I bought this for 12V use. A search finds all information about this device indicates plugging into 12 Volt lighter socket. It probably does not work with 24V.
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my apologies, the voltage selector appears on waht is referrd to as the "general model" only. I apologize for the confusion.