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How to test if the charge controller is working

Method 2: Use your solar generator

To test if the solar panel is working with a solar generator with a built-in charge controller, connect the MC4 adapters that came 

with your solar generator and plug it in to the MC4 cables of the solar panel directly (14a and 14b, Table 1). Turn your solar 

generator on and it should start charging from the solar panel. 

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Sealed

When testing the charge controller, please make sure a battery in working condition is used. The charge controller 

will not power on with a bad battery. A good thing to do is to test with your 12 V car battery.

Step 1: Clamp the red positive battery clip (9a, Table1) to the positive terminal of 12V battery, black negative battery clip (9b, 

Table 1) to the negative terminal and make sure the connection is secure.

 

Step 2:  When all the connections are complete, the Battery status indicator (10, Figure 1) should light up if the battery is 

connected to the charge controller. If the solar panel is under direct sunlight, the charging status indicator (10, Figure 1) will 

be on as well. (Detailed information under Specifications section)

  

Tip: The charge controller will not respond unless it is connected to a battery!

 Always connect the battery first, then 

load (if applicable).

   

For lights explanation, please check the Specifications section. 

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