The charge controller, an indispensable tool

The charge controller is essential in a solar system to prevent overcharging and deep discharging of the battery. Some controllers offer additional functions such as state-of-charge and battery voltage monitoring. They are suitable for different types of batteries and solar systems.

The Votronic controller, German excellence

Votronic has been developing high-quality, innovative mobile electronics since 1987. Their charge controllers offer simultaneous charging and high compatibility with many electrical systems in motorhomes. Two series, SR and MPP, are available, with a charging output for the vehicle's starter battery and an energy meter for the solar system.

Features of Votronic charge controllers :

• Recharging and maintaining the charge of the vehicle's starter battery
• Two different control methods available: SR and MPP
• High operating reliability thanks to microcontroller
• Adjustable charging programs for lead-acid, gel, AGM and LiFePO4 batteries
• Continuous control, immediate recharge
• Temperature compensation
• 5 LED status indicators on the device
• Compatible with all commercially available solar panels
• Available options: Plug and Play wattmeters, LCD S or VPC solar computer

The MPP series offers higher performance and greater efficiency. The technologies used are different.

The SR series uses PWM control to ensure optimum battery charging, while the MPP series uses MPPT control to optimize the conversion of solar energy into electricity.