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Hi, Newbie here. Just received a 50 W victron panel. Does the cable connection get crimped, please see picture? I assume it doesn't connect beneath the screw head, as it is partially soldered.
Also, the RH connector looks slightly bent. Will this be ok?
Thanks
Is that a brand new panel ? - I've never seen or purchased a Victron panel but I'm surprised you have to terminate you own connection wiring at the diode block - I'd expect them to come with +/- trailing leads.
Thanks Sean, yes, it is new. According to the seller, all Victron panels <80W are like this.
Very odd, they are crimp connections - but getting access with the tool might be less than easy - so a combination of crimping with pliers and soldering seems to be required.
It does look like the RH cells tab is at a rather jaunty angle, assuming it performs electrically it should be fine.
If you take a look at the relevant datasheets, this is correct.
BlueSolar Polycrystalline Panels: 20w - 60w
https://www.victronenergy.com/upload/documents/Datasheet-BlueSolar-Polycrystalline-Panels-EN.pdf
BlueSolar Monocrystalline Panels: 20w - 55w
https://www.victronenergy.com/upload/documents/Datasheet-BlueSolar-Monocrystalline-Panels-EN.pdf
