Looking for suggestions on solar controller with built in data logging

[Fred F.]

I am going to be replacing the solar panels at a remote radio site
with some 130-watt Sharp panels. I have a Morningstar Prostar 30M
controller, but will need to replace as the 4 new panels will exceed
the 30 amp current limit of the controller.

Is there a controller (45 amp or higher) that has built-in data
logging? I would like to go to the site every 4-6 months and pull
stats out of the controller via a serial or USB or Ethernet connection
(voltage/current stats).

Any controller that comes to mind?

Thanks in advance

[ghio]

60 Amp Plasmatronics

http://www.plasmatronics.com.au/downloads/PL60Info.pdf

[Fred F.]

Just some more detail on my requirements:

- Load current is 15-amps max
- Data logging needs to be on-board as I have no remote communications
access. I would "pull" the data by connecting a computer on-site and
retrieve data that way.
- It would be nice to have one full year of data logging storage
- Mainly looking for a daily maximum and minimum voltage and maximum
charge current

[Summer Wind]

"Fred F." <hey...@mail.com> wrote in message
news:qsuid5pbmhcinr90d...@4ax.com...

You might browse through the controllers here:

<http://www.altestore.com/store/Charge-Controllers/Solar-Charge-Controllers/c892/>

Here's an Outback 60 amp MPPT type controller that might work for you.

http://www.altestore.com/store/Charge-Controllers/Solar-Charge-Controllers/MPPT-Solar-Charge-Controllers/Outback-Solar-Charge-Controllers-MPPT/Outback-Flexmax-60-Charge-Controller/p6875/

It does 128 days of logging and has a RJ-45 connection. They have an 80 amp
model for just a few more dollars.

http://www.altestore.com/store/Charge-Controllers/Solar-Charge-Controllers/MPPT-Solar-Charge-Controllers/Outback-Solar-Charge-Controllers-MPPT/Outback-Flexmax-80-Charge-Controller/p6084/

SW

[wmbjk...@citlink.net]

On Sun, 18 Oct 2009 08:12:26 -0500, "Summer Wind" <dsf...@skdos.com>
wrote:

I second the Outback recommendation. It's an expensive controller, but
it includes MPPT. You might also consider this
http://store.solar-electric.com/pe3chbamosy.html. Combine it with the
controller of your choice.

Wayne

[ghio]

On Oct 19, 2:18 am, wmbjkREM...@citlink.net wrote:
> On Sun, 18 Oct 2009 08:12:26 -0500, "Summer Wind" <dsfk...@skdos.com>
> wrote:
>
>
>
> >"Fred F." <heyd...@mail.com> wrote in message

> >news:qsuid5pbmhcinr90d...@4ax.com...
> >>I am going to be replacing the solar panels at a remote radio site
> >> with some 130-watt Sharp panels. I have a Morningstar Prostar 30M
> >> controller, but will need to replace as the 4 new panels will exceed
> >> the 30 amp current limit of the controller.
>
> >> Is there a controller (45 amp or higher) that has built-in data
> >> logging? I would like to go to the site every 4-6 months and pull
> >> stats out of the controller via a serial or USB or Ethernet connection
> >> (voltage/current stats).
>
> >> Any controller that comes to mind?
>
> >You might browse through the controllers here:
>

> ><http://www.altestore.com/store/Charge-Controllers/Solar-Charge-Contro...>

>
> >Here's an Outback 60 amp MPPT type controller that might work for you.
>

> >http://www.altestore.com/store/Charge-Controllers/Solar-Charge-Contro...

>
> >It does 128 days of logging and has a RJ-45 connection.  They have an 80 amp
> >model for just a few more dollars.
>

> >http://www.altestore.com/store/Charge-Controllers/Solar-Charge-Contro...

>
> >SW
>
> I second the Outback recommendation. It's an expensive controller, but

> it includes MPPT.  You might also consider thishttp://store.solar-electric.com/pe3chbamosy.html. Combine it with the

> controller of your choice.
>
> Wayne

Yes, or you might consider that the PL60 plus modem allows you to
access regulator data by phone to your computer.