I want to know that if you just got the batteries they are charged and possibly the controller is simply backing off because they are charged?
Try a load on the batteries.
You didn't say what watts for each panel but I am guessing 75W at "12V" ?

> can i bypass controller and hook panels to battery to see what i get from the panels, if so the meter should tell me what im getting from panels??????

As long as you make sure you disconnect it at night.

Most charge controllers go into "float" mode at 13.6V but when you had it at 12.6V it should have started trying to charge. I am not sure if it may have a built in delay.

Maybe next time get the battery down to a little below 12V and while you are doing these tests watch the volts.

Also, on a MPPT controller, by nature the panel side will be pulsing and you could blow that little watt meter so you should put it on the battery side.

You may have something wired wrong.

If you just got the batteries they are charged and possibly the controller is simply backing off because they are charged?

Try a load on the batteries.

You didn't say what watts for each panel but I am guessing 75W at "12V" ?

You didn't say the battery voltage in good sun.