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Using the streetlight function with a charger that does not have PV attached

Hello,
I have a MPPT 100/15 mppt charger here that I am using as a backup in case of failure of the other charger ( its on a sail boat used for long passages )
Since I am already using the main charger's load to control the refridgerator, I'd like to use the backup chargers streetlight setting to control the nav lights to turn on at night.
As far as I understand however, the streetlight setting is controlled by the PV load so I guess that is not possible?
Both chargers are connected to a local VE.Smart network though.

Any ideas?

Thanks a lot!

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derrick thomas answered ·

You might look at controlling the load relay in the MPPT via node red. I don't think you can do it with just the MPPT without having a pv connected.

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blueface-mac-bluejuice answered ·

Ah. Ok. So I would have to use Venus OS, right?
That sounds a bit like overkill :)


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