Is there a work around for connecting 3 different DC charging devices?
Is there a right hand 90° connector cable that works with the D1 Hub?
Having bought our Apex300 & T1 Alternator fast charger plus a 4 x 175W solar array I now find myself in a slight dilemma. Not enough DC input ports to connect the charging apparatus!
With only two DC inputs I cannot connect all three of the above outputs - obviously I have the option to return the panels but its a bit of a pain.
Is there a workaround ?
Also purchased a D1 Hub but the connection plug sticks out of the Power unit for what seems like ‘forever’.
With space being extremely precious in most RV’s are the Bluetti product engineers considering a 90° option on the connector? Would also be great to know if there is some sort of work around on this front to reduce the space this plug takes up.
There is more to the story than just the 2 DC inputs. They must also be set correctly in the app to work properly. to find this in the app navigate to Advanced Settings “DC Input Source” You have 2 choices Others and PV. If set to others and using a solar panel the unit will not operate the panels correctly.
It may be possible to make your own splitter cable but I would think you would have to have a disconect switch for each source. On top of that you would have to go into the app and set accordingly. Either way it would be a bit of a science project. Check this link out for more info on app settings.Apex 300 MPPT voltage tracking issue
Your best bet would be to get the SolarX 4K charge controller and connect that way. Just check the specs as it is VERY sensitive to the Amps & Volts that it can “take in”. I’m having issues with mine as I have 6x580W panels, it’s a long story, shading issues not withstanding, as I’m learning (almost too late sadly) that a “bank of panels” is only as good as the weakest one. I’ll get it organized next spring when the sun is higher above the nearby trees. I got too late of a start. I “beat the system” ha ha by running TWO lines directly to each of my two Apex 300’s, and while overall I’m probably only getting about 500 Watts input less this way than if the Solar X was connected, it does usually “top off” by 4-5 in the afternoon while there’s still plenty of sun left. I just want more PV input so I can eventually scale up to a third Apex 300 with at least 3 more batteries. Gotta get ready to be as much off-grid as I can as well as for power outages of course, as the state is determined to take away our well-earned NET metering on our large rooftop PV array. They’re always out to screw the little guy. Frankly I’d forget about the alternator charger anyway.