100W 12V solar charging kit with 10A controller 5m cable for camper caravan boat By the UK solar power specialist Photonic Universe

This affordable, high efficiency Photonic Universe 100W monocrystalline solar panel is perfect for permanent outdoor use to provide free electricity to charge a 12V battery that can power hundreds of devices and electrical appliances.

The long-lasting monocrystalline solar cells and the tough, sealed, aluminium frame will give you years and years of consistent, free power. Waterproof design ensures the panel can be used in all weather conditions.

The panel comes with 5m of special solar cable which can work at high roof temperatures and has minimum power losses. The pair of male / female MC4 connectors are crimped on the end of the cable for easy connection to other solar panels, extension leads or your existing system (MC4 connectors can also be cut off when wiring to screw terminals of a solar charge controller).

Each individual solar panel has been thoroughly tested at the factory for highest quality standards, and labelled with a unique serial number for further quality control and better warranty protection.

Solar panel specifications:

• Peak power: 100W
• Maximum power voltage: 19.30V
• Maximum power current: 5.18A
• Open circuit voltage: 22.90V
• Short circuit current: 5.56A
• Power allowance range: 0~+3%
• Dimensions: 1200 x 540 x 35 mm
• Weight: 8 kg
• 4 mounting holes
• 5m of special solar cable with MC4 connectors attached

The following solar charge controller* is included with the panel: *Please note that due to our warehouse arrangements this item might be shipped from a different warehouse so it might be delivered in a separate package This high quality, brand new powerful 10A 12V/24V solar charge controller is designed to protect batteries whilst charging them, having automatic cut off to prevent over-charging and deep discharge. The controller uses PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) technology which increases charge acceptance and prolongs the life of your battery. PWM technology can also recover some lost battery capacity.

This solar controller stops reverse current at night (from the battery back to the solar panel) so your battery won't lose any charge. It has many other protection functions such as over charge / discharge, over load, short circuit, overheating etc. Other features of this controller include LED indicators, temperature sensor, and a load "on/off" button. One of the greatest benefits of this powerful 10A controller is the small size - only 14x7cm.

This controller can work with sealed, gel and flooded batteries (the default is sealed) or a user-defined battery type (please note battery type can only be changed from default using one of the communication methods listed below).

The solar charge controller also features advanced communication technology, which offers the user the opportunity to monitor and program parameters for the controller through various methods:

1) The controller can be connected to a remote meter MT50 with an LCD screen , which displays system performance information, and allows the user to manually adjust parameters and load settings

2) The controller can be connected to a Wi-Fi module to create a Wi-Fi network, to which your mobile phone or tablet can connect, in order to monitor or adjust charging parameters and controller settings through a free mobile app - Solar Station Monitor  (Android-based phones and tablets only).

3) An RJ45 to USB cable can be used to connect the controller directly to your PC / laptop, where parameters and settings can be monitored and adjusted via a free computer program - Solar Station  (Windows-based PCs and laptops only).

Using one of these communication methods, the user will gain access to various charging parameters such as voltage, current (separately for solar panel / load), battery state of charge, accumulated charge and discharge energy, min/max voltage and other information. If required the user will also be able to amend the battery type and capacity, set charging volts for different charging stages, specify the duration of each charging stage, create a user-defined battery type with charging parameters specific to their battery (if the pre-existing options are unsuitable), personalise the 'load' settings (e.g. set timers for lighting, fans, pumps) and more.

In addition to the built-in temperature sensor, the controller has a pair of terminals for connecting a remote temperature sensor , which can be attached directly to the battery to measure the battery temperature more precisely and optimise the charging process.                       

The controller is not waterproof and should be used indoors.

Charge controller specifications:

• Rated current 10A
• Fully automated operation and auto 12/24V selection
• Wide solar input voltage range up to 50V
• 3 pairs of terminals (input, battery, output)
• LEDs to indicate charging, battery and load
• Temperature sensor for automatic compensation (-3mV/°C/2V)
• Over load protection (≥1.05 times the rated discharge current)
• Short circuit protection (≥2 times the rated discharge current)
• Over charge / discharge, overheating and other protection features
• Self-consumption: ≤ 8.4mA (12V) / ≤ 7.8mA (24V)
• Working temperature: -35C to +50C
• Terminals for wire up to 4mm2
• Size: 13.8 x 6.9 x 3.7 cm
• Weight: 130 g
• Multiple mounting holes for ease of installation

The controller is packaged in a colour carton box and comes with a detailed user manual.

Please note this is an essentials kit and it does not include brackets or battery cable. If you need these extra items, please purchase them separately, for example this plastic mounting set for bonding to your roof , metal brackets for bolting to your roof and 5m 2.5mm dual core battery cable . Please also consider our 12V 100Ah special deep cycle gel battery for your application.

If you have any questions about this product or you need our free advice please contact us via email [email address removed by eBay] or phone UK 0203 150 1111 / international [phone number removed by eBay] (working hours Mon-Fri 9am-6pm).

Payment:

• We accept Pay Pal, cheques, credit and debit cards, and bank transfer payments. If you choose a cheque payment, please note it might take up to 2-3 weeks to get processed and cleared. Other payment methods are normally much faster, and they should be used for urgent orders. FOR CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD PAYMENTS OVER THE PHONE: please call us UK 0203 150 1111 / international [phone number removed by eBay] (working hours Mon-Fri 9am-6pm) to process your card payment over the phone. If you would like to pay via bank transfer we'll supply our bank details.

Delivery:

• Please note that import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. If the courier requires payment of these local charges to complete the delivery, they will be your responsibility as a buyer.
• Upon receipt of the item, please examine it carefully. In an unlikely event of any damage in transit, please report it to us immediately by email or phone, but in any case not later than 7 days after receipt of the item. To enable us to deal with the courier efficiently, we might ask you for some additional details, e.g. photographs or the damage and packaging.

Returns:

• If you change your mind in the first 30 days after receipt of the item, we will be happy to accept it back and refund your payment. You need to notify us via email / phone within 30 days of receipt that you intend to return the item, request the return address and send the item back within a further 14 days at your cost. To be eligible for a full refund, the item must be new, unused, undamaged and correctly packaged. Please do ensure we receive the item in the same perfectly new condition, e.g. take reasonable care to wrap it and protect on the way back to us.

Warranty:

• This product is covered by 1 year warranty . Solar cells are guaranteed to produce at least 90% of nominal power in 10 years and 80% of nominal power in 25 years.

About us

Photonic Universe Ltd is a company based in London, United Kingdom. We focus on solar power products and complete solar systems for various applications. Thousands of our clients all over the world rely on our products to generate clean energy for their households, vehicles, boats and remote places with no access to mains supply such as farming, monitoring or telecommunications equipment.

We strongly believe that solar energy can provide significant benefits to people and we are doing our best to allow you to buy these quality solar products at fair prices. We've had a lot of positive feedback from our customers impressed by high quality of our products and excellent service.

We are VAT registered in the UK and can provide VAT receipts upon request. Photonic Universe is a registered trademark in the UK.

For more information please contact us via e-mail [email address removed by eBay] or phone UK 0203 150 1111 / international [phone number removed by eBay] (working hours Mon-Fri 9am-6pm).