How to Hard Wire a DC Adapter to the Battery Controller
Overview
In this article you will learn how to hard wire a DC Adapter to the battery controller. Hard wiring a DC Adapter to the charge controller ensures a good connection is being made.
Applies to Part Number(s)
- 520001
- 520009
What You Need
- Wire Cutters/Strippers
- Small flat-head screwdriver
Procedure
Ensure the DC adapter is unplugged from the outlet, neglecting to do so will result in damage to the DC adapter.
- Disconnect the DC Adapter from the charge controller and outlet.
- Use the wire cutters to cut off the barrel connector from the end of the DC adapter cable.
- Strip back the red and black wires to expose the bare wires.
- Open the screw terminals in the bottom left of the Charge Controller.
- Insert the red wire into the left terminal and the black wire into the
right terminal, tightening the screws to secure the wires in place.
- Plug the DC adapter back into the outlet.