For off-grid homes and cabins that want a rugged, made-in-USA controller with network monitoring and longer strings than a 150 V unit. Also handles wind and hydro.
Amazon $709 NAZ Solar Electric $680
For off-grid homes and remote sites where the array sits far from the batteries and long high-voltage strings save on copper. Overpriced for a short wire run.
- 60 ACharge current
- 24/36/48/60 VBattery
- 600 V maxPV input
- 97.9%Efficiency
- 5 yearsWarranty
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- 600 V input lets you run long strings from a distant array on thin wire
- Fanless design with no moving parts
- Built-in Ethernet for remote monitoring
- Temperature sensor included and a five-year warranty
- Only 60 A, so about 3,200 W of output on a 48 V bank for a high price
- Heavy at almost 20 lb and needs a vented indoor spot
- Cannot charge a 12 V bank
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | TS-MPPT-60-600V-48 |
|---|---|
| Charging | |
| Type | MPPT solar charge controller |
| Charge current | 60 A |
| Battery voltage | 24/36/48/60 V |
| Lithium profile | No |
| Custom profile | Yes |
| Temperature sensor | Included |
| Peak efficiency | 97.9% |
| Standby draw | 52 mA |
| Inputs | |
| Max PV voltage (Voc) | 600 V |
| Max PV power (48 V) | 3,200 W |
| Monitoring and build | |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Display | No |
| Load output | No |
| Cooling | passive (no fans) |
| Water resistance | IP20 (Type 1, indoor and vented) |
| Dimensions | 39.2 x 22.1 x 14.9 cm (15.4 x 8.7 x 5.9 in) |
| Weight | 19.8 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Released | 2013-11 |
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