Must 1012C - MPPT Functionality; LCD Display Information

Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) function.
Maximum Power Point Tracking, frequently referred to as MPPT, is an electronic system
that operates the Photovoltaic (PV) modules in a manner that allows the modules to
produce all the power they are capable of. The Solarmate Charge controller is a
microprocessor-based system designed to implement the MPPT. And it can increase
charge current up to 30% or more compared to traditional charge controllers.
(See figure 1).
(Module Temperature:25 )
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1000W/
800W/
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Voltage(V)
Current(A)
Power(W)
Current vs. Voltage
Power vs. Voltage
MPPT controller
operates PV modele
at max power point
extracting full 85W
Typical controller
charging at 12.5V,
extracts 65W
Figure 1 Current, Power vs. Voltage Characteristics
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600W/
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1000W/
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800W/
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600W/
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