Will this unit handle charge controlling and load controlling at the same time?
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NO. Period. Per the manual :There are three distinct and independent operating modes programmed intoeach TriStar. Only one mode of operation can be selected for an individualTriStar. If a system requires a charging controller and a load controller, twoTriStars must be used.
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I downloaded the manual PDF, as you should, I believe it said it doesn't do both at the same time, but you should check for yourself. From the manual..."There are three distinct and independent operating modes programmed into each TriStar. Only one mode of operation can be selected for an individual TriStar. If a system requires a charging controller and a load controller, two TriStars must be used."
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NO. Period. Per the manual :There are three distinct and independent operating modes programmed into each TriStar. Only one mode of operation can be selected for an individual TriStar. If a system requires a charging controller and a load controller, two TriStars must be used.
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Yes. There is an override switch on the controller that lets you activate or deactivate the controlled outlet at any time. The controller will continue to go through its regular programmed/timed operations, activating and deactivating the outlet as scheduled.
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Yes, I do it all the time. You simply have to give it a minute to partially charge the unit before turning it on because you are using power from the battery at the same time the cord is replenishing the power in it.
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Yes. It will do exactly what you ask. You will have complete control of the off and on times and it will cycle back and forth "off-on-off-on, etc" as long as it's powered.
356141
it charges both at the same time:) and it will stop charging one once it's full.
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They both charge at the same time if the battery is turned on during charging.
1051502
Yes! Make sure to follow a wiring diagram for a two battery system, so one battery is not getting the charge and not the other and you will be fine....The controller will provide current until both batteries are completely charged.
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No. You will need a small charge controller. There are some cheap effective ones here on Amazon that I have used and work fine though... You're looking at about $20 extra for the charge controller
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Hi James, Thank you for you inquiry! Yes, you can both draw power and recharge the unit at the same time. Please let us know if you have any additional questions. Best regards, Earthtech Products
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It will deliver power to a load all the time. You just want to make sure that the charging rate exceeds the draw of the load over an average 24 hour period or the batteries will eventually run down.
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Hi PeterYes, you are quite right. I hadn't tried that but my unit will not do both at the same time. In practice I have a dual USB charger so the need has never arisen. Regards Richard Allan.
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Yes, use the charge controller and configure according to the directions that come with it. I got the 30 amp one.
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Yes, the control device draws the same power as if it were plugged into the wall directly. For example, in my case my receiver is the control device, and operates in standby mode when I turn it off.
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NO as it can only be configured to run in one mode at a time not both simultaneously.
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yup, works fine charging both at the same time. Make sure you got one bank to one battery and the other bank to the second battery(in other words, don't mix the two banks from the charger up).
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No. Each one runs on a separate controller. I would assume the company makes a add on to control both.
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Don't think so. The unit is in either charge or discharge mode. I never tried both. There's a led indicates the unit is charging or discharging, it cannot show both modes same time.