I need to connect 3 of these in parallel to make about 400 watts total. How many pairs of MC3 connectors do I need?
1806276
These panels connections connect to each other in parallel. All you need is 2 cable to connect to the controller. You don't need anything. Good luck
1806277
There are too many variables to give a definite answer. ie. Are you using an individual controller for each panel or one controller for all three? Have you considered back flow from one panel to another? How about voltage or amperage input to the controller(s)? Also, the 128 watts is an ideal, under perfect conditions result. Do not expect to produce this much power. They are good, useful panels, but I don't know of any panels which produce their rated power consistently.
1806278
I would stay away from the MC3 "Y" connector. Instead, either purchase or build a "combiner box" having an individual circuit breaker. A combiner box with 4 ports would allow for future expansion, should the need arise.
1806279
With some creative splicing you could get by with 8. If you are going to use a splitter it will take alot more.
571223
400 watt or greater is the recommendation for this model. You should calculate how your psu is destrobuting it's power to make sure you can delegate enough to the card
261185
According to the manual, MCR-040_manual.pdf, there are connections for only one set of speakers.
2238357
In parallel. If you wire them in series, you'll need 36v to power them (12v x 3).
298804
I use 650W . I think it is enough. You can search some websites that tells you exactly how much you need depending on your computer.
2250442
All you need is a quality 400 watt. Make sure its a good brand like Antec or Corsair.
1667169
There is a connector on the other end to allow multiple strips to connect. However the power supply and driver module will limit the number you can connect. Two shouldn't be a problem, but not more than three.
915498
I couldn't get mine to work. In theory, you'd need 2. You also need a power supply for each.
1538054
They can be connected using 3528 single color connectors. The length of the series is determined by your power supply. The larger the supply, the longer the series can be. You will need amplifiers for longer series.
414252
If you are connecting more than one panel together, you will need MC3 T-branch connectors (Male and Female) to join the cells in a parallel arrangement. The cables are sold separately. You will two cables. Each cell you combine in parallel will produce aprox. 5 amps per cell at full exposure.
1148743
A 6 pin and 8 pin are needed. Plan for the card to use at least 255w of power as well.
1817115
Yes, I just did that. I bought 2 additional adapters so I have 3 connected and 1 spare.
1116285
Philip is correct. Your need an additional 6 pin outlet from your power supply
1427984
If you were going to use all four ports at their maximum rated capacity you'd need a 350 watt supply minimum. How you arrive at that is up to you. It can be powered by 11-18v supply, so if you were going to use a 12v supply, you'd need around a 26 amp supply, but if your power supply is 18v, it would only need to be 18 amp. I'm powering mine from a bench supply I use for electronics work that is based off an ATX power supply with a 30A 12v rail.
1309899
You should be able to plug a three pin into a 4 pin. Alternatively you could just rub them off the power supply with the right connectors.
1689323
I only did 2 but did hook up 3 there a drop in output for each one you connect together plus also noticed the leds towards power source get warmer the more you hook on im sure you can hook 4 to one power supply but personally would do 2 and 2 each their own power supply
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All 3 outputs are connected to a single source. It does not matter which one you use, full output power is available at all 3.