Just purchased, and was surprised that there are wiring instructions. Alas, neither the "load", panel nor battery use these connectors. And seeing the warnings about not getting it backwards, are there polarity notes for each connector? Thanks !!!
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What are you using "load" for? I plugged the Schumacher solar panel into the "power" connector and the "load" connector is not used. If you are using the "load" connector for an accessory and polarity is important to you, examine the leads on this item. It shows the positive and negative terminals. The red wire is positive and the black is negative. http://www.amazon.com/Schumacher-WM-12-Connector-Battery-Maintainer/dp/B003WDDLTO/ref=pd_sim_auto_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=17QWYESMERCBD397V2K6
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There are a couple methods that will work.The first is to attach battery clips to the panel cord, then when needed clip onto the battery. This is simple but you always need to make sure the polarity is correct and when not attached it would be good to not let the clips touch so the panel isn't shorted.Another method would be to purchase a mating set of 2 pin flat connectors. These are similar to the 4 pin connectors used to connect a trailer to a car. Connect one to the battery (best if the exposed pin is connected to minus). Connect the other to the panel (exposed pin connected to plus). Now you just have to mate the connector and there is no chance of a short.Regards There are a couple methods that will work.The first is to attach battery clips to the panel cord, then when needed clip onto the battery. This is simple but you always need to make sure the polarity is correct and when not attached it would be good to not let the clips touch so the panel isn't shorted.Another method would be to purchase a mating set of 2 pin flat connectors. These are similar to the 4 pin connectors used to connect a trailer to a car. Connect one to the battery (best if the exposed pin is connected to minus). Connect the other to the panel (exposed pin connected... » Read More There are a couple methods that will work.The first is to attach battery clips to the panel cord, then when needed clip onto the battery. This is simple but you always need to make sure the polarity is correct and when not attached it would be good to not let the clips touch so the panel isn't shorted.Another method would be to purchase a mating set of 2 pin flat connectors. These are similar to the 4 pin connectors used to connect a trailer to a car. Connect one to the battery (best if the exposed pin is connected to minus). Connect the other to the panel (exposed pin connected to plus). Now you just have to mate the connector and there is no chance of a short.Regards « Show Less
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Honestly I'm mot sure. I did take apart the switch unit to see if there were posts to change the frequency. When I opened it I noticed the main board was a very cheaply made one materials wise. I would wager the seller intends low amp and voltage for the unit. Im not an electrician but I do know computers. Im basing my guess on personal observations.
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It's well marked. You connect the pos and neg wires from the panel to the marked terminals on the controller. Also same goes for the pos and neg wires from controller to battery. Connect the battery and controller first, then Connect the panel. Cover the panel while making the connections.
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Well your kind of lucky because I just realized both of mine are wired like that. I followed the wiring instructions and I seem to have the same problem. Something is backwards and coincidentally I was going to look into it today. I really thought I had it right the first time around. Oh well. If you find the answer let me know , I'll do the same. Autophotag@yahoo.com.
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If I remember, you can use either the positive or negative terminal. I connected to the positive side. You will need to purchase an additional cable Autozone). I used a 9" positive cable. I connected the positive cable from the battery to one side of the switch and the additional cable from the other side of the switch to the positive connection point. Did not have to touch the negative. Hardest part was creating a hole in the battery case (RV trailer) to locate the switch. It only took a few minutes to install and has worked without problems for a year. Hope this helps.
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Sorry- looked at my controller and the positive is shared. Hook the negative from each panel to separate neg (-) terminals. Both positives share one terminal.
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Without seeing the schematic for the hook up, it is hard to advise you. There should be a charge input, that would go to the solar panel. There should be a load, that should be the device you are running, and there should be a battery connection, which is of course the battery. Make sure you observe the correct polarities on all of them. They should me marked + and -. If you are not sure, use a volt-ohm-meter to check.
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I bought some extra wire but didn't need it. Just spliced in to the existing wire. I already had a 5 amp panel. It wasn't enough to keep the battery charged. So the short answer other than wire you shouldn't need anything
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No, but it will tell you at the bottom where to connect the solar and the battery. I haven't use the load yet. The color from this panel will also tell you where the positive (+) and the negative (-) are. Make sure the connector to your battery is in the correct place. You will know it if you placed the connections wrong, because the light on the panel will dim. If you placed it correctly, then the charging light is brightly lit. If you battery is already fully charged, the high voltage light will lit up. Mine goes on and off alternating with the charging light indicator. Correct me if I'm wrong, I assume it's doing the float mode. No, but it will tell you at the bottom where to connect the solar and the battery. I haven't use the load yet. The color from this panel will also tell you where the positive (+) and the negative (-) are. Make sure the connector to your battery is in the correct place. You will know it if you placed the connections wrong, because the light on the panel will dim. If you placed it correctly, then the charging light is brightly lit. If you battery is already fully charged, the high voltage light will lit up. Mine goes on and off alternating with the charging light indicator. Correct me if I'm... » Read More No, but it will tell you at the bottom where to connect the solar and the battery. I haven't use the load yet. The color from this panel will also tell you where the positive (+) and the negative (-) are. Make sure the connector to your battery is in the correct place. You will know it if you placed the connections wrong, because the light on the panel will dim. If you placed it correctly, then the charging light is brightly lit. If you battery is already fully charged, the high voltage light will lit up. Mine goes on and off alternating with the charging light indicator. Correct me if I'm wrong, I assume it's doing the float mode. « Show Less
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Your power goes to the center connections #3 & #4 your sensor goes to #5 & #6 the load (whatever your using it for) goes to #1 & #2. There is no polarity so it don't matter which way you hook it up. The only thing on you load hook up #1 & #2 you should run the hot wire side through them. Good Luck Max ( I see clchoice gave you the same lay out)
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I was emailed by amazon and asked to reply to your question. Bottom line is the ones I got are only two wire (brown and green ) and polarity does not matter with them. You are safe testing by randomly touching the wires to the battery leads to find out what will work.
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There wasn't any connectors on mine. You just butt splice the wires on the switch in line with the negative wire on the trolling motor to you battery. Hope this helps.
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the wire with the dean connector that is included is color coded red/black for the polarity. output is the load dean socket. source is the input dean socket. it's clearly labeled in the watt meter case where you plug in the dean connector.
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Everything is provided (mounting bracket). When the appropriate voltage is applied to the terminals in the back it starts counting. Watch the polarity of course. I've never had one fail and we've used something like 200 of them over the years in our OEM equipment.
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Any way you want, all this does is connect sets of connections together, so the top screw on the right side connects to the top screw on the left side, but no other screws. same for 2nd screw down, 3rd, etc. You can use any set of screws for positive, negative, and even indifferent voltage... :)
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I have read somewhere you should connect the inverter to the battery. Because of the potential load you are pulling could exceed the charge controller. I am just passing on what i read just got my panels will be installing them soon