MK4+ Hybrid Charge Controller User Manual
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1. Introduction
The MarineKinetix hybrid charge controller and monitor is an intelligent charge
controller which has many features and capabilities. It not only can be used
to control and monitor your MK4+ wind generator, but also can function as a
hybrid controller, meaning it can also be used to simultaneously control and
monitor a small supplemental array of solar panels up to 150W. Up to 300W
is possible with an optional controller.
Because this controller is derived from a very sophisticated Wind/Solar
Streetlight Controller, it also has the capability to operate as a dusk-to-dawn
lighting or load timing controller. Many boaters find this useful for
automatically controlling security lights, courtesy lights, anchor/mooring lights,
or other small loads on a light-sensing/ time basis.
Using the latest power-electronics and an internal microprocessor, it has a
very high charge efficiency, low no-load losses and built-in protection functions.
It allows safe and efficient control of your generated power, while protecting
and extending the life of your batteries.
While it has remarkable capabilities for hybrid wind/solar systems, it is also
intended to operate as a stand-alone MK4+ wind generator controller when
other sources and loads are not connected, and it will automatically and
autonomously sense, monitor, and display the energy it produces.
