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actor:mppt_solar_charging_small [2026/05/06 22:19] – created vamsanactor:mppt_solar_charging_small [2026/05/06 22:51] (current) – [lamaPLC: MPPT solar charging Controller Modules] vamsan
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-====== lamaPLC: MPPT solar charging Controller Moduls ======+====== lamaPLC: MPPT solar charging Controller Modules ====== 
 +An **MPPT** (//Maximum Power Point Tracking//) Solar Charge Controller is an intelligent DC-to-DC converter that optimizes the energy harvested from solar panels. Unlike basic controllers, it decouples the solar panel's voltage from the battery's, ensuring the panel always operates at peak efficiency. 
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 +**Core Function & Working Principle** 
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 +  * **Maximum Power Point Tracking:** Solar panels have a fluctuating //"sweet spot"// (//Maximum Power Point// or **MPP**) where the combination of voltage (V) and current (I) produces the most watts. The MPPT module uses a perturb-and-observe algorithm to //"sweep"// the panel's input, finding the optimal point in real time as sunlight and temperature change. 
 +  * **Voltage Down-Conversion:** If a panel produces 18V but the battery only needs 12V, an MPPT controller converts that //"excess"// 6V into additional amperage rather than wasting it as heat. 
 +  * **Efficiency:** Modern MPPT modules typically offer 98% to 99% tracking efficiency, harvesting up to 30% more energy than standard PWM Controllers.
  
 ===== SD05CRMA ===== ===== SD05CRMA =====
-The SD05CRMA is a compact Solar Charge Controller module based on the CN3163 integrated circuit. It is designed specifically to charge single-cell 3.7V Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) or Lithium-Polymer (LiPo) batteries using solar energy.+{{ :actor:sd05crma_1.png?120|SD05CRMA}} 
 +The **SD05CRMA** is a compact //Solar Charge Controller module// based on the CN3163 integrated circuit. It is designed specifically to charge single-cell **3.7V** //Lithium-Ion// (Li-Ion) or //Lithium-Polymer// (LiPo) batteries using solar energy.
  
 **Core Specifications** **Core Specifications**
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   * **Operating Temperature:** -40°C to +85°C.   * **Operating Temperature:** -40°C to +85°C.
   * **Dimensions:** Approximately 18mm x 10.16mm x 2.7mm   * **Dimensions:** Approximately 18mm x 10.16mm x 2.7mm
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 +{{:actor:sd05crma_2.png|SD05CRMA}}
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 +**Key Features**
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 +  * **Adaptive Charging:** The module features an //"on-chip adaptive cell"// that automatically adjusts the charging current based on the solar panel's output capability, preventing the input voltage from collapsing.
 +  * **MPPT-like Performance:** Although linear, its adaptive nature makes it ideal for solar systems with fluctuating power availability.
 +  * **Adjustable Current:** You can adjust the charging current by replacing R1 with a resistor (e.g., 1.18kω for 1A, 1.47kω for 0.8A).
 +  * **Status Indicators:** It typically includes two LEDs: "**CR**" (Charging) and "**OK**" (Fully Charged or Constant Voltage mode).
 +  * **Protection:** Includes overcharge protection, thermal regulation to prevent overheating, and automatic sleep mode when the input source is removed.
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 +**Note:** If your solar panel outputs more than 6.5V (e.g., 12V or 18V), you must use a DC-DC step-down module.
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 +{{ :actor:sd05crma_3.png |SD05CRMA DC-DC step-down}}
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 +===== Energy harvesting topics on lamaPLC =====
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