The Xantrex 709-3024-01 and 710-3024-01 are both 30A solar charge controllers, but they are different charging systems. The 709 uses PWM charging for one battery bank and has a 50V solar-array open-circuit limit. The 710 uses MPPT tracking, supports a higher-voltage solar array and provides separate outputs for a primary house battery and starter-battery maintenance.
Compare the matching products
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709-3024-01 — Xantrex Solar 30A PWM Charge ControllerSingle-bank 30A PWM controller; max PV open-circuit voltage 50V
710-3024-01 — Xantrex MPPT 30A Dual-Bank Solar Controller30A primary-house / 1A starter-bank output; 100V maximum PV open-circuit
710-0010 — Xantrex MPPT-30 Remote Control PanelRemote status panel for the Xantrex MPPT-30
708-0150 — Xantrex Solar & Battery Cable Starter KitPre-terminated cable starter package; confirm length and conductor sizing
784-9115S-01 — Xantrex Solar Max 115W Flexible Panel115W panel example; system sizing depends on panel electrical ratings
Identify the correct model
| Xantrex controller | Technology and battery outputs | Maximum solar PV open-circuit voltage | Battery / solar system |
|---|---|---|---|
| 709-3024-01 | 30A PWM; one battery bank | 50V DC | 12V or 24V nominal system, automatic detection |
| 710-3024-01 | 30A MPPT house battery; 1A secondary starter output | 100V DC | 12V or 24V system; house and secondary banks must match nominal voltage |
Identify the terminals and optional equipment
The model-specific information below helps identify a terminal, installation component or separately listed accessory. It does not replace the manufacturer's electrical installation instructions.
| Terminal, part or component | Function | Important distinction |
|---|---|---|
| PV positive and negative input | Accepts solar-array DC power | 709 PWM manual specifies parallel panels only; 710 MPPT may use suitable series/parallel arrays within the maker's limits |
| Primary battery positive and negative | Connect to the house battery bank | Always follow the manufacturer connection order and required fusing |
| Battery 2 connection on 710 MPPT | Maintenance output for an additional starter battery | The 710 output for the secondary bank is rated only 1A; the 709 lacks this separate port |
| Chassis/common negative ground | Provides required grounding in the installation | Both controllers use a common-negative architecture; follow the exact manual |
| 710-0010 remote panel | Optional display/monitoring panel for the MPPT-30 | This separately sold remote belongs to 710-3024-01, not the PWM 709 controller |
| 708-0150 solar/battery cable kit | Pre-terminated PV and battery wiring starter package | Confirm wire lengths, gauge, protection and suitability for the installed solar array |
| 784-9115S-01 flexible solar panel | 115W Xantrex Solar Max panel example | A panel must be selected by electrical rating, mounting and total PV array design |
| Optional battery temperature sensor 708-0080 | Lead-acid temperature compensation where specified | Use only with supported battery types and the compatible accessory port |
| MPPT house-bank power limits | 710 rated charge power 390W at 12V, 780W at 24V | PV input maximum 580W at 12V or 1170W at 24V; different from rated charge output |
| Battery chemistry selection | Uses the selected manufacturer charging profile | Verify each bank's approved chemistry and BMS requirements before charging |
Original manufacturer installation reference
Refer to the factory document for terminal locations, wiring precautions, part identification and the correct connection procedure.
Use the original manufacturer's PDF to enlarge diagrams and read the complete instructions.