Victron "why is the charger off" error (1 Viewer)

[musthave]

I am working on getting my solar setup reinstalled after storing it for 9 months or so during paint, new motor, etc.

Installed my two renogy panels, connected my cables to the Victron unit, 30A fuse. The unit is on. Connected through bluetooth and I get a continuous message that the charger is off. I have looked through articles at Victron that provide very little real information. Panels are clean, and I am getting power from them into the controller.

Has anyone had a similar issue? Any suggestions?

 

[sdnative]

Same controller and panels that were previously installed and confirmed working? Same configuration (series or parallel)? Controller model #?

 

[musthave]

Same controller and panels that were previously installed and confirmed working? Same configuration (series or parallel)? Controller model #?

MPPT 100/30

Same 2 panels connected the same as they were.

I found that at the y adapter on red and black I get 20V and about 4A. On the controller screws I get 0 and 0. It’s got to be in the wiring I suppose.

 

[musthave]

And, resolved. The black wire was disconnect at an anderson connector in the middle of my Snorkel. Not sure how that would have come undone, too much tugging I suppose. Thanks for your help

 

[LandLocked93]

I'm (finally) installing my 75/15 Victron but can't find a clear answer on something (the included booklet is barely there if ya know what I mean).

The 'Battery' and 'Load' pair connections...does the controller use the 'Battery' pair only for power, or does it charge the battery thru that pair as well?
Trying to find out if I need to connect the 'Load' pair to the battery bank I intend to charge thru the controller (which is the same batt bank to be wired to the 'Battery' pair).
There will be no additional load other than the batt bank.

Thanks in advance.

 

[sdnative]

The Load output is for powering DC loads and does not connect to the battery. It is for convenience being able to power small loads directly from the controller.

I find Victron's documentation quite good actually. Not sure what comes with the product in paper form, but you can download the full manual and other documentation from the website.

SmartSolar MPPT 75/10, 75/15, 100/15 & 100/20 - Victron Energy - https://www.victronenergy.com/solar-charge-controllers/smartsolar-mppt-75-10-75-15-100-15-100-20#manuals

 

[LandLocked93]

The Load output is for powering DC loads and does not connect to the battery. It is for convenience being able to power small loads directly from the controller.

I find Victron's documentation quite good actually. Not sure what comes with the product in paper form, but you can download the full manual and other documentation from the website.

SmartSolar MPPT 75/10, 75/15, 100/15 & 100/20 - Victron Energy - https://www.victronenergy.com/solar-charge-controllers/smartsolar-mppt-75-10-75-15-100-15-100-20#manuals

Download? Website?

OK! So if I only intend to trickle charge a batt full-time, then I'm only using the 'Battery' and 'PV' pairs?

 

[sdnative]

Download? Website?

OK! So if I only intend to trickle charge a batt full-time, then I'm only using the 'Battery' and 'PV' pairs?

Yes that is my understanding.

 

[e9999]

yes, the main battery to be charged should be connected to the Battery port, not the Load one. There are algorithms built in that reflect / rely on that.

 

[LandLocked93]

Awesome guys. 2 confirms is good enough for me.
Big Thanks!