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Load randomly disconnecting

Hi,

I have been using a MPPT 100/15 Bluetooth controller for the past week and starting yesterday the the controller has been randomly disconnecting the load. After noticing the load is off, when I open up the Victron connect app and the Bluetooth connects, the load switches back on. It happens in every load setting even “always on” I have been doing some research but can’t find any answers. Please help!

Thanks!

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mathijs avatar image mathijs commented ·

I have a similar issue, the load is ON when nothing is connected to it. If I connect something, even an inverter that is turned off, the load switches to OFF immediately.

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markus answered ·

Hi @Mathijs,

running an inverter on the load terminals of a MPPT is not possible. The inrush current will be too high and trigger the inbuilt protection. This is the reason, why it will not run.

Regards,

Markus

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adev answered ·

what loads are you running? could it be drawring too much current?

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Christian Hartenstein avatar image Christian Hartenstein commented ·

Hi adev,

Currently all im powering is a Dometic portable fridge. It draws around 5amps.

It seems like its a software issue? Because the controller connects the load as soon as I open up the app.

Thanks

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iostrym answered ·

Hello I guess I have the same issue with my smartsolar 100/20 with an inverter connected to load output. When I switch on my inverted, the inverter can't start even if nothing is connected to the inverter. It works great with my precedent charger.

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iostrym answered ·

an inverter. I saw a youtube video that show that inverter could have a current peak on startup (30A is possible), this may be the cause of my problem. it is a shame to have only 20A on load output... my previous was 40A...

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