Anker solix c1000 solar issues.

[Edward146]

I’ve just hooked up a 100w solar panel from
Solar camper solutions to my Anker solix c1000.
Voc 23.9v
4.39amps short circuit current.

Well within the parameters of the solix
11-32v 10amps
32-60v 12.5 amps

I’m getting 22.4 v at the terminal (connecting via the xt60) but the Anker isn’t recognising it. Nada!

Any ideas

 

[Howzat]

Doesn't the solar go direct to the anker?

 

[Edward146]

Yes I tried that first and it didn’t work so hooked up this to prove there was voltage coming from the solar panel.

 

[Howzat]

 

[Edward146]

Yes that how I connected it at first and got nothing.

 

[Dellmassive]

Solar panel needs to go direct into the unit.

Is imaging the the polarity is the wrong way.

Use a multimeter to check.

 

[Howzat]

Solar panel needs to go direct into the unit.

Is imaging the the polarity is the wrong way.

Use a multimeter to check.

Well @Edward146 has the polarity correct when connected to the controller so it's just a case of now removing the controller and connecting the 2 pos and 2 negs of those cables to each other then test direct to the anker again. If it still doesn't work then the anker itself becomes the main suspect.

 

[Edward146]

Brilliant.
You were right. Polarity was the wrong way round.
Thanks so much
Now getting 81w from a 100w panel.