I'm wondering about the purpose of the load ports on a controller if I've already connected an inverter to my battery. What functionality do these load ports provide?
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You can actually use the load port to attach small, non-critical devices. This can help prevent your battery from discharging too much. Many inverters come with their own discharge protections, but if yours doesn't, the controller's load port can send a signal to the inverter to turn off if needed. It’s a handy feature!
The load ports on your controller can be quite useful. Ideally, both the battery and the inverter should connect to a bus bar, and you can add a shunt to monitor voltage, current, and battery usage. This setup helps keep everything organized and makes monitoring easier.
So, by 'dumb load,' do you mean like connecting a simple LED light in a shed?