{"product_id":"aims-power-80-amp-mppt-solar-charge-controller-scc80amppt","title":"Aims Power 80 Amp MPPT Solar Charge Controller - SCC80AMPPT","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAims Power 80 Amp MPPT Solar Charge Controller - SCC80AMPPT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis solar battery charge controller by AIMS Power features a smart tracking algorithm using MPPT charging technology and has less power loss performing at 97.5-99% efficiency, maximizing energy harvest. The tracking algorithm is automatic and varies with weather conditions. This charge controller also has temperature compensation protection using the included battery temperature sensor. Charges 12, 24, 36 and 48 volt solar systems with multistage charging technology and adjusts according to battery type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AIMS charge controller includes LED indicators to show charging status and faults. An LCD displays key information such as\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebattery voltage and capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esolar panel voltage and wattage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esolar panel charging current\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKWH produced \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebattery charge mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDC load (current)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPPT technology: Maximum Power Point Tracking produces maximum available power from PV array to battery bank utilizing peak power of the I-V curve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuality heatsink cooling – no fans needed and no thermal derating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery type selector and user defined charging voltage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 stage charging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePV input, battery output and load control ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStackable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReliable electronics, over engineered components generating less heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery efficient up to 99%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow self consumption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThermal design rugged case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver temp protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverload, short circuit, high and low voltage protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRS485 port for computer monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCE, ETL to UL1741 and RoHS compliant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarine coated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eELECTRICAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003ePV Operating 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adjustable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMECHANICAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnclosure: IP43 protection, metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooling: heatsink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHumidity: 100% non-condensing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature compensation: -5mV⁰C \/ 2V with BTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature range: -25⁰C to 60⁰C or -13⁰F to 140⁰F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConformal coated for marine environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWire knockouts: 1.25”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 19 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoxed weight: 21 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 14”L x 9”W x 4.7”H\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat our Experts Think\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-capacity 80A MPPT solar charge controller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e delivers efficient power management for large off-grid and hybrid solar systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvanced MPPT technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e maximizes solar harvest by continuously optimizing voltage and current for higher charging efficiency.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuperior performance vs PWM controllers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e especially in low-light, cloudy, or partial-shading conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports larger solar arrays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e making it ideal for cabins, homes, RV systems, and commercial-scale battery storage setups.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulti-stage smart charging (bulk, absorption, float)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e helps extend battery life and improve long-term system reliability.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAutomatic battery voltage detection (system dependent)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e simplifies setup across 12V\/24V\/48V configurations.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComprehensive built-in protections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e guard against overcharging, reverse polarity, overheating, and electrical faults.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for high-output solar installations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e requiring dependable energy regulation and efficient battery charging performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e                   \u003cbr\u003eQ\u0026amp;A  \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: What is the AIMS Power SCC80AMPPT used for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: Aims Power 80 Amp MPPT Solar Charge Controller - SCC80AMPPT is a high-efficiency solar charge controller that regulates power from solar panels to charge 12V, 24V, 36V, or 48V battery banks in off-grid and hybrid solar systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: What does MPPT technology do in this controller?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: It uses Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) to continuously optimize solar input, increasing charging efficiency up to ~99% by extracting maximum usable power from PV 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overload, short-circuit, overheating, and low-voltage conditions for system safety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: Can it be used in off-grid solar systems?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: Yes. It is designed specifically for off-grid cabins, RVs, homes, and commercial solar setups requiring efficient battery charging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: Does it support system monitoring?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: Yes. 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