160W Sunshine Solar Caravan Motorhome & Boat Kit

The kit includes a choice of either a single battery charge controller for one battery bank typically used in caravan solar set-ups or a dual battery controller for optimised battery charging of two battery banks useful for those of you wishing to keep both starter and leisure batteries charged commonly used in motorhome solar set-ups.

Monitoring of the system can be made easy with the optional remote meter or via Apple & Android smartphones, tablets, MacBook's and other devices, using the optional Bluetooth Adapter (MPPT upgrade only).

Please note: Please note: The Bluetooth Adapter is only compatible with the MPPT Dual Controller DuoRacer (Upgrade). If you are upgrading to the MPPT Single Controller this has Bluetooth capabilities built-in, so for easy system monitoring you will just need to download the free APP and you are ready to go.

Need More Power? ...... Upgrade to an MPPT controller above for 10-30% eXtra Power

Surface Area Requirement:

• Fitted ABS Corner and Side Mounts will add 120mm to the overall length and width of the solar panel.
• Fitted Streamline Mounts will add 120mm to the overall length of the solar panel.

Kit Performance - Summertime

• Standard Controller: 44Ah per day - (10-30% more with MPPT Controller)

If you are a competent DIYer this kit has everything you need for a professional looking finish. If you require the services of an installer please contact our Customer Services on 01508 488188.

SAVE MONEY - Don't forget you can save money on add-ons to compliment your solar kit. A Remote Meter or Bluetooth Adapter will give valuable real-time data on the overall performance of your kit. Bostik-360 Fixing Adhesive recommended for bonding the solar mounts and cable entry cover.

PRODUCT CODE: KIT160R

With a Sunshine 160W solar panel you could expect to generate around 44 amps per day when used in conjunction with a PWM solar charge controller and around 53 amps per day with an MPPT solar controller during the summer months. Multiple panels can be connected to acquire higher power if needed.

Specifications

• Product Code. SSP160P
• Max Power. 160W ± 5%
• Max Power Voltage. 18.10V
• Max Power Current. 8.84A
• Open Circuit Voltage. 22.40V
• Short Circuit Current. 9.15A
• Normal Operating Cell Temp. -45 to 80°C
• Max System Voltage. DC1000V
• Weight. 10.3Kgs
• Dimensions. 669 x 1470 x 35mm

Features

• 900mm of 4mm single-core cable fitted with MC Type 4 Connectors
• Latest High Performance Crystalline Cells
• Factory fitted aluminium frame with pre-drilled mounting holes
• Multiple pieces can be connected to acquire higher power
• Suitable for charging all types of 12 volt batteries
• Fitted with bypass diodes to minimise the effect of shading
• Completely weatherproof

Guaranteed Performance

• 5 Years Manufacturers Warranty
• 10 Years Warranty 90% Power Output
• 20 Years Warranty 80% Power Output

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Specification Summary

• Battery voltage: 12/24/48V
• Rated charge current: 20A
• Nominal PV power, 12V: 290W
• Nominal PV power, 24V: 580W
• Nominal PV power, 48V: 1160W
• Max. PV short circuit current: 20A
• Automatic load disconnect: Yes Max.
• PV open circuit voltage: 100V

Features of the - Victron Smart Solar MPPT 100V/20A - 12/24/48V

Bluetooth Smart built-in: dongle not needed

The wireless solution to set-up, monitor and update the controller using Apple and Android smartphones, tablets or other devices.

VE.Direct

For a wired data connection to a Colour Control panel, PC or other devices

Ultra-fast Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT)

Especially in case of a clouded sky, when light intensity is changing continuously, an ultra-fast MPPT controller will improve energy harvest by up to 30% compared to PWM charge controllers and by up to 10% compared to slower MPPT controllers.

Load output

Over-discharge of the battery can be prevented by connecting all loads to the load output. The load output will disconnect the load when the battery has been discharged to a pre-set voltage. Alternatively, an intelligent battery management algorithm can be chosen: see Battery Life.

Battery Life: intelligent battery management

When a solar charge controller is not able to recharge the battery to its full capacity within one day, the result is often that the battery will continually be cycled between a 'partially charged' state and the 'end of discharge' state. This mode of operation (no regular full recharge) will destroy a lead-acid battery within weeks or months. The Battery Life algorithm will monitor the state of charge of the battery and, if needed, day by day slightly increase the load disconnect level (i.e. disconnect the load earlier) until the harvested solar energy is sufficient to recharge the battery to nearly the full 100%. From that point onwards the load disconnect level will be modulated so that a nearly 100% recharge is achieved about once every week.

Programmable battery charge algorithm

See the software section on Victron Energy's website for details

Day/night timing and light dimming option

See the software section on Victron Energy's website for details

Programming, real-time data and history display options

- Modern Apple and Android smartphones, tablets, macbooks and other devices: see the VE.Direct Bluetooth Smart dongle and the MPPT app discovery sheet for screenshots. - Colour Control panel

PRODUCT CODE:SCC110020160R

The Dual Battery MPPT Solar Charge Controller adopts the advanced MPPT control algorithm, which will minimize the maximum power point loss rate and loss time, also fast track the maximum power point (MPP) of the PV array, and obtain the maximum energy from solar array under any conditions. The energy utilization in the MPPT solar system is increased by 20-30% compared with PWM charging method. The controller features a low-power mode, which reduces standby current when the unit is idle preventing power waste and helping to enhance the products life. The system parameters are shown and set by LED/LCD or the MT11 remote meter (Accessory).

Monitoring of the system can be made easy with the optional remote meter or via Apple & Android smartphones, tablets, MacBook's and other devices, using the optional Bluetooth Adapter.

Features

• Maximum Power Point Tracking technology with ultra-fast tracking speed and the tracking efficiency is no less than 99.5% guaranteed
• Bluetooth (Bluetooth Adapter required)
• Advanced MPPT control algorithm to minimize the MPP lost rate and lost time 
• The wider range of the MPP operation voltage to improve the PV module utilization 
• Auto control function of charging power & charging current limitation (BATT1) 
• High quality and low failure rate components of ST, TI and Infineon to ensure the product life. 
• Digital circuit control of adaptive three-stage charging mode to enhance BATT1 life. 
• BATT1 type can be set via LED/LCD. 
• Product runs into the low-power mode when there is no manual operation for a long time, and charging conditions are not satisfied (PV<5V). 
• 100% charging and discharging in operation environmental temperature range. 
• LED and LCD display units selectable. 
• Standard Modbus protocol, and RS485 (5V/200mA) communication port for the customer to expand the application area.

 ① Life battery (BATT1) is the energy storage battery for powering the household loads in the off-grid system, which supports Sealed, Gel, Flooded, LiFePO4, and Li-NiCoMn batteries (the controller can NOT recognize the system voltage automatically). 

② Start battery (BATT2) is the energy storage battery which usually built in the vehicle for powering the system such as RV and Boat, and only supports lead-acid battery (the controller will recognize the system voltage automatically). 

NOTE: the BATT1 and BATT2 must be at the same voltage level.

Specifications

Dimensions: 243.7 × 158 × 63 mm

PRODUCT CODE: DR2210N_DDS