{"product_id":"the-solar-gripper-80a-mppt-charge-controller","title":"The Solar Gripper | 80A MPPT Solar Charge Controller","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-narrative\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.85; margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBetween a panel and a battery sits a small computer that decides how much of the day you keep.\u003c\/strong\u003e Panels are inexpensive and batteries are not. The difference between harvesting most of what an array produces and losing a substantial share of it comes down to whether the controller tracks the array at its maximum power point or simply clamps it down to battery voltage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.85; margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eThe Solar Gripper is a maximum power point tracking controller rated at 80 amps of charge current with a maximum photovoltaic input of 150 volts. It detects battery banks at 12, 24, 36 or 48 volts, so the same unit covers a small cabin system and a larger off-grid installation without swapping hardware. It charges sealed lead acid, vented gel and lithium chemistries, communicates over RS485 using the Modbus protocol for integration with monitoring and automation, and carries a backlit LCD that shows state without a laptop attached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.85; margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eStepping up from a PWM controller to MPPT is the single highest-return upgrade in a small solar system, because the harvest gain applies to every hour of every sunny day for the life of the installation. Add the RS485 port and the controller stops being a black box on the wall and becomes a data point you can log, script against and alert on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.85; margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe panel is the easy part. This is the component that decides what you get to keep.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr style=\"margin: 24px 0; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-features\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e✦ 80A maximum charge current for substantial array and battery banks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e✦ Maximum photovoltaic input voltage of 150V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e✦ Automatic battery detection at 12V, 24V, 36V and 48V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e✦ Charges sealed lead acid, vented gel and lithium batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e✦ RS485 communication with Modbus protocol for monitoring and automation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e✦ Backlit LCD display for on-site status without extra equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e✦ Maximum power point tracking harvests more of the array output than a PWM controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr style=\"margin: 24px 0; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e ICharger-MPPT-4880\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eController Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e MPPT solar charge controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Charge Current:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Output Current:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax PV Voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery Voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12V \/ 24V \/ 36V \/ 48V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery Types:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sealed lead acid, vented gel, lithium and similar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication:\u003c\/strong\u003e RS485 with Modbus protocol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Backlit LCD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmart Device:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charger controller, voltage controller, lighting controller, solar system controller, solar working station\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr style=\"margin: 24px 0; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-applications\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eWhere It Belongs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.85; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eSolar controllers of this class end up in installations that cannot call an electrician when something drifts. An off-grid cabin where the lights, the fridge and the water pump all depend on the battery bank staying healthy. A boat or a camper where the alternator is not enough and the panels do the real work. A remote agricultural site running a pump, a gate motor or a fence energiser. A telecom or monitoring cabinet that has to stay powered through the winter without a mains feed. In every one of those cases the controller is what stands between an expensive battery bank and a slow death by undercharging, and the RS485 interface is what lets an owner watch that health rather than guess at it. Buyers running lithium should confirm the charge profile against their battery manufacturer's specification before commissioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr style=\"margin: 24px 0; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What does MPPT actually do differently from a PWM controller?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0; line-height:1.8;\"\u003eA PWM controller ties the array to the battery voltage, which pulls the panels away from the point where they produce most power. An MPPT controller runs the array at its maximum power point and converts the surplus down to a charging voltage, so more of the available energy reaches the battery. In practice, the gain shows up most on cool, bright days and on arrays whose voltage is well above the battery bank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Which battery voltages does it support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0; line-height:1.8;\"\u003eIt detects 12V, 24V, 36V and 48V battery banks, so one controller covers a range of system sizes. The array voltage must stay within the 150V maximum photovoltaic input limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can it charge lithium batteries?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0; line-height:1.8;\"\u003eLithium is listed among the supported chemistries alongside sealed lead acid and vented gel. Confirm the exact charge profile and limits against the battery manufacturer's documentation for the specific cells you are using before commissioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the RS485 port for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0; line-height:1.8;\"\u003eRS485 with Modbus protocol allows the controller to be read, and where supported configured, by monitoring equipment, data loggers and automation software. It converts the controller from a device you look at into a data point you can record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Do I need special software to use it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0; line-height:1.8;\"\u003eThe backlit LCD shows operating state on the unit itself, so the controller works standalone. The RS485 Modbus interface is there for users who want remote monitoring or integration, and it speaks a standard protocol rather than a proprietary one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it suitable for a 48V system?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0; line-height:1.8;\"\u003eYes, 48V is one of the detected battery voltages, and the 80A charge rating and 150V array limit suit larger banks rather than only small installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-gallery\" style=\"margin-top:30px; text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S411b511f9c5647e983b1eb51e6423d2cK.webp?v=1760055563\" alt=\"The Solar Gripper | 80A MPPT Solar Charge Controller\" style=\"max-width:100%; height:auto; margin:0 0 14px; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S662fdb7716be4b688334591b5c99424bc.webp?v=1760055563\" alt=\"The Solar Gripper | 80A MPPT Solar Charge Controller\" style=\"max-width:100%; height:auto; margin:0 0 14px; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/Sfd7d41d93b9640f38ded396655003044g.webp?v=1760055563\" alt=\"The Solar Gripper | 80A MPPT Solar Charge Controller\" style=\"max-width:100%; height:auto; margin:0 0 14px; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/Sc6d36152354947989810e9569ad52971v.webp?v=1760055563\" alt=\"The Solar Gripper | 80A MPPT Solar Charge Controller\" style=\"max-width:100%; height:auto; margin:0 0 14px; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S00d282902caa4471b47199917fb5974el.webp?v=1760055563\" alt=\"The Solar Gripper | 80A MPPT Solar Charge Controller\" style=\"max-width:100%; height:auto; margin:0 0 14px; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S4abac3551a84474186c76dfa79b33ad4d.webp?v=1760055563\" alt=\"The Solar Gripper | 80A MPPT Solar Charge Controller\" style=\"max-width:100%; height:auto; margin:0 0 14px; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"Product\", \"name\": \"The Solar Gripper | 80A MPPT Solar Charge Controller\", \"sku\": \"ES-ICHARGER-MPPT-4880\", \"url\": \"https:\/\/eastsupplier.com\/products\/the-solar-gripper-80a-mppt-charge-controller\", \"brand\": {\"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"EastSupplier\"}, \"offers\": {\"@type\": \"AggregateOffer\", \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\", \"lowPrice\": 274.14, \"highPrice\": 274.14, \"offerCount\": 1, \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\", \"url\": \"https:\/\/eastsupplier.com\/products\/the-solar-gripper-80a-mppt-charge-controller\"}, \"aggregateRating\": {\"@type\": \"AggregateRating\", \"ratingValue\": 4.8, \"reviewCount\": 4}}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"East Supplier Platform","offers":[{"title":"ICharger-MPPT-4880 \/ PL","offer_id":47476534411487,"sku":"1005008796433224-ICharger-MPPT-4880-PL","price":274.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S411b511f9c5647e983b1eb51e6423d2cK.webp?v=1760055563","url":"https:\/\/eastsupplier.co.uk\/ru\/products\/the-solar-gripper-80a-mppt-charge-controller","provider":"EastSupplier Platform","version":"1.0","type":"link"}