How to perform electrical measurements on solar kit 114375

How to perform electrical measurements on solar kit 114375

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In this tutorial, we will discuss the measuring points to be performed in order to check the proper functioning of the solar kit Avidsen 114375

Difficulty: Good DIYer
Time required: 10 minutes
Number of steps: 8
Updated: January 2026
Spare part(s):
Filed to:580271DMPPT card
Filed to:580272A12V 10Ah battery
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Here you will find against terminal matches at the MPPT card of the solar kit

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Here you will find against the serial connection of batteries for use with the engines of the current 24V range.

Step 1: Measure the voltage of the solar panel

Bring a multimeter and position it voltage measure (Vdc). If you are equipped with a caliber multimeter, set the dial to 200V.


Prior condition:

Solar Panel: Connected

Batteries: Connected

Position the multimeter probes on the SOLAR IN input on the MPPT card.

Put the red probe (V) on SOLAR IN+ and the black probe (COM) on SOLAR IN -.

  • Verify that the value displayed on the multimeter is positive (no - displayed to the left of the raised value.

Correct the connection polarity of the panel if necessary

  • Expected tension (varies depending on sunshine):Maximum 45VDC

If the displayed voltage is around 5V, the panel does not produce enough energy to charge the batteries. Check the orientation and sunshine of the panel. The charging current of the batteries is then 0mA. Batteries will not be recharged.

Disconnect the solar panel from the MPPT board and measure the voltage at the wires from the panel.

  • Expected tension (varies depending on sunshine):Maximum 45VDC

Step 2: Measure the short circuit current of the solar panel

Bring a multimeter and position it in power measure (A)

Position the red probe on the input 10 A of the multimeter

Prior condition:

Solar Panel: Unplugged

Measure either at the panel or at the wires at the MPPT card by positioning one probe per wire.

Expected current (varies depending on sunshine):Maximum 500mA

Then connect the solar panel to the MPPT card.

Step 3: Measurement of battery voltage

Bring a multimeter and position it voltage measure (Vdc). If you are equipped with a caliber multimeter, set the dial to 20V.


Prior condition:

Batteries: Unplugged

Position the probes on each terminal of the battery.

Expected voltage: Between 12.1V and 13V

In the case of a lower voltage, the battery has a malfunction.

If the battery is 12V, plug a 12V device into the battery and see if the voltage drops or remains stable.

Step 4: Measurement of charging voltage

Bring a multimeter and position it voltage measure (Vdc). If you are equipped with a caliber multimeter, set the dial to 200V.


Prior condition:

Solar Panel: Connected

Batteries: Unplugged

Set the multimeter probes to BATTERY+ and -.

Expected voltage: 27VDC

If you raise 0V, the MPPT card fails.

Step 5: Measurement of charging current

Bring a multimeter and position it in power measure (A)

Position the red probe on the input 10 A of the multimeter

Preliminary condition

Solar Panel: Connected

Batteries: Connected

Engine: Unplugged

Unplug one of the covers from one of the batteries.

Position one probe on the free pod, and the other probe on the battery terminal which is free.

Expected current (variable depending on battery charging demand and sunshine): Between 50mA and 300mA

If you do not measure any current, the MPPT card fails.

If the current varies (increase or decrease) it is just that the MPPT card calculates the best charging current.

Step 6: Measurement of output voltage Motorization

Bring a multimeter and position it voltage measure (Vdc). If you are equipped with a caliber multimeter, set the dial to 200V.


Prior condition:

Batteries: Connected

Position the probes on the terminals of the MPPT card MOTORIZATION output

Expected voltage: 27VDC

If you measure 0V, the MPPT card is HS.

In order to check that the connection is good between the MPPT board and the engine:

Position the probes on the metal slats of the connector (for AVLO Beating 24V cards)

Expected voltage: 27VDC

If you measure 0V, check the connection between the MPPT board and the connector.

Step 7: Measurement of electronic board consumption

Bring a multimeter and position it in power measure (mA)


Preliminary condition

Batteries: Connected

Motorization: Connected

Unplug one of the covers from one of the batteries.

Position one probe on the free pod, and the other probe on the battery terminal which is free.

Expected current:

  • AVLO Beating 24V card

Out of standby but without engine movement (green light on): 42mA

Standby card (green light off): 0uA (not measurable by multimeter)

  • CA2B9SL Sliding 24V

Out of standby but without engine movement (green light on): 35mA

Standby card (green light off): 0 uA (not measurable by multimeters)

If the current value increases briefly, it is just that the electronic board picked up a 433.92MHz radio signal during measurement.

Step 8: Measuring MPPT card consumption

Bring a multimeter and position the current measure (uA)


Prior condition:

Solar Panel: Connected

Batteries: Unplugged

Engine: Unplugged

Unplug the common thread from SOLAR IN

Position one multimeter probe on the red wire from the solar panel, and position the other multimeter probe on the SOLAR IN+ terminal of the MPPT card

Expected current: between 3uA and 8uA

If the current is 0mA, the MPPT card is out of service

Be careful!

Under no circumstances should the transformer fuse door be used to make a connection between the solar kit and the gate engine.

Otherwise there will be a permanent discharge current in the transformer coil, which will have the effect of discharging the batteries prematurely.

Be careful!

The orientation of the panel must be SOUTH (SUD WEST to a lesser extent)

The solar panel must be tilted at 30°

The Sun must hit the solar panel directly. In case of overcast skies, the load will be much lower or zero depending on the cloud cover.

In case of shade on the solar panel, even partial, there will be no charge of the batteries.

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Regularly clean the solar panel with a soft, dry cloth

Check battery voltages regularly.

It is advisable to recharge the batteries using a dedicated charger before winter arrives and sometimes during if you notice a loss of speed.

It is imperative to unplug the batteries from the solar kit in case of charging


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