LiTime 30 Amp MPPT 12V/24V Auto DC Input Solar Charge Controller Build-in Bluetooth Adapter, Parameter Adjustable LCD Display LED Indicators Solar Panel
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| Weight | 4.41 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 9.37 × 6.81 × 2.85 cm |
| Product Dimensions | 9.37 x 6.81 x 2.85 inches |
| Item Weight | 4.41 pounds |
| ASIN | B0BJ75NLRM |
| Country of Origin | โChina |
| Item model number | 12V/24V 30A |
| Warranty Description | 3 years warranty |
| Batteries Required? | โNo |
| Included Components | 1*30A MPPT |
| Manufacturer | Litime |
| Brand | Litime |
10 reviews for LiTime 30 Amp MPPT 12V/24V Auto DC Input Solar Charge Controller Build-in Bluetooth Adapter, Parameter Adjustable LCD Display LED Indicators Solar Panel
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Carlyle Harper –
The built in bluetooth to app interface worked right out of the box. Used it to quickly configure. MPPT is superior to PWM, I gained 2 amps from a 100 watt panel vs using the el cheapo pwm controllers. Included a remote temp temp probe for the battery, mounting hardware, and terminal connectors for your wire.The terminals really real accommodate 8 ga wire, they’re big and you can use a regular screw driver to tighten them. This thing is big and heavy, feels like quality in my hand.I directly measured standby current with it only powered up from a battery, nothing else connected and the led backlight off, using an inline amp meter with 1 ma accuracy. Standby current is 10ma, and when the load side is turned on, it goes up to 20ma.
Angacam The Hobbit –
If it didn’t work I would not have bought a 2nd one. But I did. If it didn’t work I would not have bought a 3, but I did.If you have a 12v lifepo4 battery this is a piece of cake to use.I am running 1200 watts in total 400 watts for MPPT controller. All power leads run into a 500 amp Bus bar, to batts to inverter .Yes I have fuses and switches etc. I’m running 10 gauge into MPPT and thru out system until bus bars then 2 gauge forward . My longest cable from bus bar to Inverter is 1 foot. Short and sweet.Bottom line is it works great and simple to useHope that helps if anybody on the fence.
Luis Vicente –
Muchas gracias en perfectas condiciones
Chris Shafer –
Was a bit larger then expected but all worked out as planned. Easy set up and readable instructions. Seems to be working as I had expected
Thump –
This controller works great, the display is easy to read and the Bluetooth app works fantastic with my phone. The unit came with a well written manual that is easy to understand.LiTime makes great products (I also purchased one of their batteries and chargers)I would definitely recommend this product.
Jack12 –
Comes with Bluetooth and app too!
Nolan Stone –
While it’s only a 30a MPPT it is really well made with a nice thick heatsink. I have several other MPPT controllers of various sizes from 10a to 100a. When I saw this from liTime (previously known as Amphere Time) I had to give it a try. I love that it comes with the bluetooth dongle included because that makes monitoring your system very convenient. I wish they would come out with a 40a model only because it would be more fitting for my needs as sort of a primary solar system in my off grid cabin. But, because it is only 30a it is relegated to being used for the workshop where my power needs are more in line with this controller. It’s just that I like this one better than my existing 40a one and would replace it with a liTime one if they made one. Hopefully they will do so in the future because I think they did an excellent job on this.How My Star Rating System Works & What They Mean:1 STAR – Pretty much junk and I would return and ask for a refund if I could.2 STAR – It works, but barely meets the minimum requirements it should in order to keep it and not return it, but I would not order again.3 STAR – It does what it was designed to do, but there’s nothing really special about it. It’s acceptable but not great.4 STAR – I am very comfortable recommending it to a friend because it is is well made, durable, and delivers on its advertised features, and I would buy it again.5 STAR – I really love it. The item exceeds my expectations of quality, durability and functionality. Not only would I purchase it again, but I would also actively encourage friends and family to to do the same.All of my reviews are my own personal opinion and are completely honest no matter if I receive an item for free or I pay for it. I am an avid Amazon shopper, as well as an Amazon Vine Voice and I personally rely on reading reviews to make all of my buying decisions, so I understand the importance of honest reviews from my peers.
DF –
This charge controller mostly works pretty well. Larger than I expected, and very solidly built. The instructions were very complete and with good English so that anyone reading it can understand what is meant. I have a decent understanding of wiring and electrical basics, so I did not have any trouble setting this up and charging a new/small flooded lead acid battery with it. The charge controller is initially set to charge LiFePo4 batteries, so I did have to adjust that. The icons for the various batteries are VERY small on the LCD screen, but I was able to use my phone held closely to it to see which one was which. The numbers were plenty large showing voltage, temperature and other data when scrolling through various parameters.Setting it up even with the small icons was straightforward – hook up battery, set voltage, set battery type, attach wire for solar panels, connect wires to panels. It then started charging right away. On a partly cloudy day with a decent amount of haze, I was getting 18 to 22 volts from my 24 volt panels and about an amp or so of charge current. They are only 220W panels so there isn’t a lot incoming from what I have, but it did move the voltage on the battery from 12.6 volts initially to 13.0 after about an hour. So not too bad, though it was a small lawn-type battery so not a lot of capacity.The temperature gauge (see photo with my finger pointing to it) did indeed capture the temp of the battery for lead acid ones. It registered 63 degrees – well, 17C – while it was 58F air temperature outside. This is a nice feature, though I will likely be getting a LiFePo4 battery soon. But for those who have lead / AGM batteries, this is useful.For the life of me I could not get the Bluetooth connection to work for the app and have never had a problem connecting any other device to Bluetooth. This one wanted a PIN code, but there wasn’t one in the instructions, and my phone’s suggestion of “0000” and “1234” did not work, so I was not able to connect that. There is an email in the instructions for those who need technical help – I will reach out to them and see what they suggest for that.This should work well down in our shed area where there is no power at all when we get a larger capacity battery and set everything up for that.
WallโขE –
That being said it is very easy to use and very convenient. It has a Bluetooth app that lets you monitor your power remotely Or use the local view screen. Set up is quite easy and and it has a huge heat sink for efficient heat dissipation. You can adjust the unit for various types of batteries including LiFePO4. This will allow you to charge efficiently and extend the life of both your batteries in your solar cells.Itโs very intelligent charging seems to work extremely well. I really wish this was a portable unit because that was what I was looking for in a more mobile set up. I vote for a permanent solar installations this is probably the best charging controller Iโve seen in terms of function and features and price.
Hank –
The Iitime MPPT ( Maximum Power Point tracking) solar charge controller comes with a well constructed dicast main chassis ( box) , a Bluetooth adapter (for your apps and remote monitoring) , an external temperature sensor (lead acid/AGM batterys) and all the hardware you need to securely install the controller.The main chassis has most of the status indicators, very nice easy to read LCD, screen that provides many setup and operating parameters, operating and setup keys and at the bottom are all of your solar panels, load, and battery connections.Top Level General specifications are : system voltage : 12 or 24VBattery voltage : 9V to 35VCharging current : 30ASolar Panel input power : 400W @12V and 800W @ 24V98% conversion efficiency MaxIt will support many battery types (that meet the voltage specifications) including Lead Acid, AGM and defaults to 12V LiFePO4. There are quite a few setup parameters depending on your needs, but the well written instructions run your through the setup using logical steps by using the setup buttons and the LCD screen.My test consisted of A 12V 100AH AGM battery , 400W solar panel , and various loads. Setup was quite easy, and I was able to charge the battery at over 20A during the test. Applying various loads, the controller correctly supplied the load while also charging the battery! The LCD display and status indicators were very helpful and provided all the data you would normally need. The Bluetooth adapter interfaces with a number of applications, in which I used ” solar App” . Setup was un-eventful and monitoring remotely was very useful and effective.Product setup was straight forward, quality and workmanship are very good, and during testing, it worked as expected !