Alternator is a standard non electronic type.
Ctek d250s solar panel size.
I currently run my ctek d250s connected to two 100ah lead crystal batteries.
I tried 2 different batteries.
And the 5 stage charging can get its power from a solar panel or the alternator.
No external regulator is to be fitted on solar panel.
Ctek 250s dual specs and yeah i don t see any solar specs either.
I have a 250w panel which is under the max voltage at open circuit.
I assume they are more suited to a house solar system rather than a 4x4 camping setup.
Minimum solar panel is 40w and a maximum 500w.
Just wanted to confirm difference and maybe this justifies the price difference.
If you do use the ctek d250 with panels that have built in solar regulators it will still charge but not as efficiently.
It has been working fine.
It seems to be able to both step up and step down the voltage from both sources to do the 5 stage charging.
I ve had a ctek d250s in my hilux canopy for a few years.
I cannot keep the battery charged with the alternator and solar panel.
Open circuit voltage of solar panel in full sun is 22 volts dc max.
It is a temperature compensated 5 stage charger battery isolator and mppt controller.
Warning when using with solar panels the panel open circuit voltage must not exceed 23v dc or the ctek unit may be damaged and the warranty voided.
I want to add solar panels but the manual that comes with unit is silent on the question of what solar input it is able to handle so i queried it with ctek sweden and the following reply has come back from them.
Service battery can be agm or flooded type as per user manual.
It charges my two 100ah agm batteries for my fridges and lighting via the alternator.
Do not use with panels connected in series.
The ctek d250 has a built in solar regulator so the panels you use do not need additional regulators.
If using multiple panels connect in parallel and ensure open circuit voltage is less than 23v dc.
Most panels seems to have an output above 30v.
Standard wiring for ctek d250s dual.
3 i got from a previous question i asked that the maximum input on the solar side for the ctek was 25a.
If you ve bought a panel with that high a voltage to use with the ctek you re out of luck.
I wanted to know what the input limit was on the redarc.
Total power rating of the solar panel.
I connected the ctek d250s to the solar panel for 3 days in full sun and it could not charge the battery over 12 4 volts.
I put a volt meter to solar panel and it puts out 22 volts open circuit.
As stated max permitted is 21 22v.
