40 Amp Solar Charge Controller, DC Load Controller, or DC Diversion Regulator

Standard Features:

• Silent, solid state microprocessor control -- increases system performance and maximizes battery life.
• Field adjustable set-points with removable knobs reduces tampering by unqualified personnel. Both calibrated scales and test-points are provided to allow precise adjustment and setting verification.
• Electronically protected for short-circuit, overload, over temperature and reverse polarity conditions.
• "Real world" rating of 40 amps @ 95degrees F / 35degrees C (comparable to a 60 amp rating of relay type controllers -- 40 amp rating includes NEC required de-rating).
• 12V, 24V or 48VDC battery voltage -- manually selected during installation (prevents problems that can be caused by automatic voltage selection systems used on other photovoltaic charge controllers).
• Auto-resetting electronic over current protection -- eliminates the nuisance of tripped breakers or blown fuses.
• Two stage lightning and surge suppression through both active and passive protection components.

Note: The C40 operates only in one mode at a time. Most of Hotwire's customers will be using the C40 with the KISS High Output wind generator on the Diversion Control setting. Your solar modules can also be used with the KISS since the surplus power will flow into the divert load you select for your system.

Diversion Controller Mode:

• Automatically diverts excess power to a "dummy" load such as a water or space heater to regulate hydroelectric, wind generators or PV/wind "hybrid" systems.
• Provides 3 stage control of the battery charging process. (If you want the specs on the other 2 modes, please contact Hotwire.) Optional LCD Digital Display
• LCD display with back-lighting continuously displays battery voltage DC amperage, cumulative amp hours and a separately resetable "trip" amp hour measurement.
• Can be mounted to the front of the C40 or located remotely using phone-type cable. Size 9" high (28 cm), 5" wide (127 cm), 2" deep (51 cm), 4 lbs. (1.8 kg).