OutBack Power RTS Temperature Charging Review

Seems to work, at least the Mate 3 clearly shows degrees Celsius but gives a code on the charge controller. I accidentally put it on the battery and can't take it off to put it on the side.

I was helping my friend charge his Outback solar system and I thought the tape on the old sensor was peeling so instead of trying to figure out what the tape was, I needed one that would hold up well enough and wasn't a heat insulator. I just bought a brand new sensor. It is very important that the controller knows the temperature of the battery to keep the batteries in good condition for a long time.

I installed this on my 24vdc battery for an off grid solar system; and now I just forgot. My rural charge controller can now detect the temperature of my batteries. All you need is a sensor that simply attaches to the top of one of the batteries. Just gives you peace of mind that the charge controller is taking care of my battery from overcharging and damaging it.