KC HiLites Solar Charge Hub

Unlock boundless energy with ease by using the Solar Charge Hub, your portable air traffic controller connecting solar panels and temporary accessories to your vehicle. Utilize the full KC Energy lineup by pairing it with the KC Portable Solar Panel kit for the ultimate, go-anywhere package, or use it with your existing solar panels. The Solar Charge Hub is more than a battery tender; it is a Plug-N-Play solution to charge and maintain your 12V/24V battery that also allows you to use your vehicle's battery like a battery bank to charge phones, laptops, and more.

Features:

• Portable: Plug and Play solution to charge and maintain your 12V or 24V battery.
• Additional Ports: Charging Hub to use your vehicle's battery like a battery bank.
• Designed for Simplicity: Adapter cables included for a hassle-free setup.
• Rugged: Built from heavy-duty materials to withstand tough conditions.
• Smart Charging: Automatic load disconnect of Hub-Connected Accessories to prevent over-discharging.
• Bluetooth Connectivity: Built-in Bluetooth for wirelessly monitoring and controlling your system.
• Magnetic Feet: Portability made easy with high-strength rubber-coated, removable magnet feet.
• Charge Everything: Lithium Included. Works on any 12-volt battery system including Lead Acid, AGM, Gel, Deep Cycle, Lithium, and more.

WHAT'S IN THE BOX:

• (1) Solar Charge Hub

• Solar Panel Connection Kit:
  • (1) 10ga 1' MC4 to SAE
  • (2) 10ga 20' SAE to SAE Extensions
• Battery Connector Kit (permanent and temporary connectors):
  • (1) 10ga 2' 8mm Ring Terminal to SAE with 20-amp in-line fuse
  • (1) 10ga 2' Alligator Clips to SAE with 20-amp in-line fuse

RUGGED AND ADAPTABLE:

Engineered with a custom, IP67-rated waterproof housing, the Solar Hub is unstoppable in any weather. Fear no mud, dust, or rain with the sturdy aluminum housing. A hybrid mounting system means the Solar Charge Hub can be portable with magnetic feet, or hard-mounted to a rack with the optional Mounting Bracket. Accepts SAE connectors to use a variety of additional connected accessories.

DESIGNED FOR SIMPLICITY:

Using the renowned, reliable Victron SmartSolar MPPT 75/15 at its core, this ruggedized and portable platform will extend every one of your adventures. This kit includes a Battery Connector Kit with 1) a permanent, ring-terminal style cable and 2) a temporary, alligator-clip style cable. It also includes an SAE to MC4 solar panel connection harness for no custom wiring needed.

BUILT FOR YOU:

For any adventurer and off-roader, the Solar Charge Hub can be used on a wide variety of vehicles. From keeping your UTV battery topped off while at camp in Glamis, to maintaining the battery on your crawler, to ensuring your system stays charged on an overlanding trip - this kit gives you what you need to #CreateEnergy.

POWER IN:

With the capability of producing up to 220 watts of power, the Charge Hub is designed to keep your battery full and healthy. The system can handle up to 15 amps of charging power from your solar panels, ensuring it maximizes your sunlight energy harvesting.

SMARTCHARGE SYSTEM:

A built-in, automatic load disconnect of Hub-Connected Accessories prevents over-discharging your battery giving you peace of mind. Layer that with a multi-stage, adaptive charging algorithm to achieve full charge in the shortest time possible.

BLUETOOTH CONNECTION:

Powered By Victron, the Solar Charge Hub features built-in Bluetooth for wirelessly monitoring and controlling your system with the Victron Connect app. You can store voltage, load, temperature, and charging data for up to 46 days to analyze trends and optimize charging.

Specs:

• Output: 15A SAE 12V Accessory Out
  
• Input: SAE Battery In, SAE Solar In
  
• Internal Data Storage: 46 Days
  
• Control Interface: Remote monitoring and control via Bluetooth on iOS/Android app.
  
• MAX PV Open Circuit Voltage: 75V
  
• MAX PV Short Circuit Current: 15A
  
• Nominal PV Power at 12V: 220W
  
• Nominal PV Power at 24V: 440W
  
• Operating Temperature: -86°F to +140°F
• Protection: Output short circuit / Over temperature
  
• Rated Charge Current: 15A
  
• Self-Consumption - Load Off: 12V: 10mA / 24V: 8 mA
  
• Self-Consumption - Load On: 12V: 19mA / 24V 16mA
  
• Package Options: Includes Wiring
  
• Product Dimensions: L: 10.75" x W: 5" x D: 2.67"
  
• Color: Black
  
• In The Box: 1 x Solar Charge Hub, 1 x Solar Panel Connection Kit, 1 x Battery Connector Kit
  
• IP rating: IP67
  
• Finish: Automotive Grade Textured Paint
  
• Material: ADC12 Aluminum
  
• Prop 65: No