Connecting solar panel to NL solenoid controller
Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2016 7:22 pm
I have installed a second deep-cycle battery to my Hilux camper utilizing the National Luna solenoid system and it has been working well with no problems.I have recently purchased a 100 w solar panel and voltage regulator which I will be installing onto my camper.
I can install the solar panel using one of two possible options (to my limited knowledge) to connect to the existing National Luna solenoid system on my vehicle.
1. Connect the solar panel via the voltage regulator directly to the secondary battery.Will this have any issues with the power supplied from the alternator when the solenoid is engaged automatically by the NL controller ?
2. Install a 5 pin relay connected using the ' normally closed contacts ' which will charge the secondary battery when when the vehicle is stationary(engine off).The control circuit of the relay is energized using the control circuit of the NL solenoid so that when the solenoid is energized,the normally closed relay is switched to the 'Off' position and thus disconnecting the solar panel from the secondary battery.I seem to think this option is the way to go.
Can any of the members advise my on this issue before I decide which of the above methods I should use or if there are any other possibly better methods I can use ?
I can install the solar panel using one of two possible options (to my limited knowledge) to connect to the existing National Luna solenoid system on my vehicle.
1. Connect the solar panel via the voltage regulator directly to the secondary battery.Will this have any issues with the power supplied from the alternator when the solenoid is engaged automatically by the NL controller ?
2. Install a 5 pin relay connected using the ' normally closed contacts ' which will charge the secondary battery when when the vehicle is stationary(engine off).The control circuit of the relay is energized using the control circuit of the NL solenoid so that when the solenoid is energized,the normally closed relay is switched to the 'Off' position and thus disconnecting the solar panel from the secondary battery.I seem to think this option is the way to go.
Can any of the members advise my on this issue before I decide which of the above methods I should use or if there are any other possibly better methods I can use ?