Portable solar panel connection help

[russed68]

Hi there. I have a cheap briefcase style solar panel , which I use to charge up the power banks and usb devices. What cables would I need to connect it Upto a victron controller ? The leads coming out of the back of panel are are shown in the photo attached, they aren't the usual MC4 type. Thanks .

 

[Dellmassive]

XT60 female to mc4 pair.

 

[russed68]

Thanks for the quick reply. Any recommended online retail outlet ?

 

[Dellmassive]

Or xt60 cable set and hard wire one end direct to the controller.

 

[russed68]

Would this be the correct one ? Thxs

 

[Dellmassive]

This?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BZCVKLCL/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_apa_gl_i_FVWX4MV67DCWJPJ481J7?linkCode=ml2&tag=techvlog0d-21

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[Dellmassive]

Looks like your need the XT60 male end with the pins?

 

[russed68]

So I'd need the male end with the pins , then I'd also need a mc4 connector cable with bare ends to go into the victron ?

 

[Dellmassive]

Maybe with a male to male adapter?

https://amzn.to/3ShR364

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[Dellmassive]

So I'd need the male end with the pins , then I'd also need a mc4 connector cable with bare ends to go into the victron ?

Yes, if that's how you have it set?

Is it a brand new addition? The victron?

 

[Dellmassive]

What's the current setup.

Got some pics?

 

[russed68]

Yes it is

 

[Dellmassive]

Have you got a long link lead yet? To go from panel to van?

 

[Dellmassive]

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[russed68]

Current set up is lb connected to ctek 250. Just wanted to add some portable solar. Got the victron 75/15 , as a way to build for a permanent solar in the future. Got no leads as of yet

 

[russed68]

Could I skip the mc4 and go straight to victron with this

 

[Dellmassive]

So mount the victron next to the LB. Then connect via fuse.

Get short lead to say mc4 connectors as quick disconnect. That will line inner the seat.

Then get a long link lead, maybe 5 or 10 meter. Day mc4 again.

Then finally get your mc4 to XT60 adapter for your panel.

 

[russed68]

Thanks

 

[russed68]

Or xt60 cable set and hard wire one end direct to the controller.

What would this entail ? Having difficulty finding a xt60male - mc4 cable

 

[Dellmassive]

What would this entail ? Having difficulty finding a xt60male - mc4 cable

me either - because the pins are exposed,

so that connector is normally kept for the INPUT side.

however i find a pin to pin adapter. above.