Dometic • Solar Charger

Dometic MT MPP

Official technical documentation and workshop diagnostics for MT MPP.

Technical Specifications

ElectricalNominal battery voltage: 12V DC (Lead), 12.8 - 13.2V (LiFePO4). Standby current consumption: 4 mA. Unit fuse (Type FKS): 15A (MPP170), 20A (MPP260), 30A (MPP440). House battery output currents: 0-12.5A (MPP170), 0-18.5A (MPP260), 0-32.0A (MPP440). Starting battery auxiliary current: 0-1.0A. AES/RE terminal switching current: max 0.2 A.
Gas Or PressureSolar panel voltage (Voc): < 50 V. Solar panel current: 0-10.5A (MPP170), 0-16A (MPP260), 0-26.5A (MPP440).
Capacities DimensionsRecommended solar panel output: 40-170 Wp (MPP170), 50-260 Wp (MPP260), 50-440 Wp (MPP440). Recommended battery capacity (Lead): >40 Ah (MPP170), >60 Ah (MPP260), >100 Ah (MPP440). Recommended battery capacity (LiFePO4): >30 Ah (MPP170), >45 Ah (MPP260), >90 Ah (MPP440). Dimensions including mounting flanges: 131 x 77 x 40 mm. Weight: 225 g (MPP170), 235 g (MPP260), 285 g (MPP440). Protection type: IP20. Ambient operating temperature: -20 °C to +45 °C.

Master Troubleshooting & Diagnostics Matrix

Error Code / IndicatorSymptom / MeaningStep-by-Step DIY FixSuggested Actions
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The MPP solar charger does not work.
Possible Cause: Insulation faults, breaks or loose connections at the live cables, or a short circuit triggered the device fuse.
Check live cables for insulation faults, breaks or loose connections. Replace the device fuse via an authorized service agent if triggered by excess current.DIY Check / Tech Fallback
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The MPP solar charger does not work. The 'MPP' LED is flashing.
Possible Cause: No solar panel power generated (night mode) or generated solar power is too low due to objects or dirt blocking light.
Check for obstructions, ensure solar panels are not blocked by shadows, and remove any dirt.DIY Safe
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The MPP solar charger does not work. The 'Laden' LED is flashing quickly.
Possible Cause: Over voltage protection of the house battery (> 15.0 V).
Reduce connected voltages. The charger restarts automatically when the voltage drops below 15.0 V.DIY Safe
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Unusually long charging time. The 'Laden' LED is flashing quickly.
Possible Cause: High temperature protection (> 50 °C battery temp) or low temperature protection for LiFePO4 batteries (< 0 °C).
For high temperature, the charger returns to full voltage when temp drops below 48 °C. For LiFePO4, move the battery to a location > 0 °C.DIY Safe
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Unusually long charging time. The 'Laden' LED is flashing slowly.
Possible Cause: Low temperature protection for LiFePO4 batteries (< -20 °C).
The charger returns to full charging voltage automatically when the temperature exceeds -18 °C.DIY Safe
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Low battery voltage. The '>80%' LED and 'Batterie/n voll' LED light up.
Possible Cause: No connection from the MPP solar charger to the battery, incorrect cable cross-sections, or stripped ends/fuses issue.
Check connections, cable cross-sections, cable lengths, fuses, stripped cable ends, and voltages directly at the terminals.DIY Safe
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The 'Schwach' LED lights up (only MT MPP 170).
Possible Cause: Low voltage (< 10.6 V) at the house battery.
Charge the house battery to avoid under voltage.DIY Safe
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All LEDs are flashing simultaneously.
Possible Cause: The charging program is not set correctly.
Check the setting of the charging program according to the battery type used via DIP switches.DIY Safe
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AES/RE terminal does not work.
Possible Cause: No excess solar power generated or load of connected consumers too high (output current exceeded 200 mA).
Reduce connected DC loads so current draw remains under 200 mA.DIY Safe