Victron 75/15 for portable panel wiring

Marceline · February 2022

I’m finally getting around to wiring a Victron 75/15 for a 160w portable panel (no controller). I just want to be sure that I get this right because I’m a little confused by the “Load” terminals on the controller.

Is this right?
Positive side
Solar
SAE port > fuse > Victron controller > fuse > Battery

House
Converter > fuse > battery switch > Battery

Negative side
Solar Neg and House neg to Smart Shunt > Battery Neg

Is this clear? Does this seem right?

I’m at a campground with poor reception so having trouble searching for answers.

I don’t understand what would be connected to the “Load” terminals on the controller.

Thanks!

Denny16 · February 2022

Marceline, The Load terminals are for connecting devices that will draw piwer from the house battery/solar panels. On some installations, the trailer 12VDC circuits are connected to the MPPT’s Load terminals, and if the power draw exceeds the available amps/watts, the MPPT will shut down the load to allow the battery to recharge. I used this terminal to connect an external 12VDC plug on our TaB. You can just ignore the Load connection for your installation.

Have fun at the campground, wish I could have joined you…
cheers

Marceline · February 2022

@Denny16 Thanks so much for your prompt reply! I’m at Olema this weekend if you want to swing by.

Denny16 · February 2022

I know, you mentioned in a previous post you were going. Unfortunately work commitments prevent me from coming. Have a grand time, and hopefully I will see you at the big meet up there later in the year.
Cheers

Victron 75/15 for portable panel wiring

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