Solar Shock Box - Replacement Charger Controller
Replacement Solar Charger Controller for Cyclops Solar Shock Boxes
PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) charge controller.
Ideal for for the Cyclops Shock Box on our website.
These durable, often waterproof controllers typically support various battery types, including gel, AGM, and lithium-ion phosphate, with some featuring Bluetooth and USB outputs.
Key Aspects of PWM Charge Controllers:
- Functionality: They work as a switch between the solar array and the battery bank, bypassing internal electronics to directly connect the panels to the battery, which pulls the panel voltage down to the battery voltage.
- Best Use Cases: Ideal for smaller, cost-effective systems where the solar panel voltage is matched to the battery voltage (e.g., 12V panels for a 12V battery).
- Efficiency: While less efficient than MPPT controllers (which can harvest more energy), PWM controllers are robust and cost-effective.
- Multi-stage Charging: They use techniques like Bulk, Absorption, Float, and Equalization to maintain healthy battery levels.
- Protection Features: Common safety features include protection against overcharge, overload, short circuits, and reverse polarity.
