Max-Spirit series Solar controller User Manual
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1. Cro 4 Installation The following diagrams provide an overview of the connections and the proper order fe O LUMIX Max Spirit series Solar charge controller H 6 Q 3 4 1 2 5 6 0 0 eo00000 E To avoid any voltage on the wires first connect the wire to the controller then to the battery panel or load E Make sure the wire length between battery and controller is as short as possible E Recommended minimum wire size 10A 4mm 20A 10 0mmz2 30 40A 16 0mm2 E Be aware that the positive terminals of Max Spirit are connected together and therefore have the same electrical potential If any grounding is required always do this on the positive wires Connecting capacitive load may trigger short circuit protection P battery negative on the chassis loads connected to the Remark If the device is used in a vehicle which has the controller must not have an electric connection to the car body otherwise the Low Voltage disconnect and electronic fuse functions of the controller are short circuited Page 1 of 4 pages Solar Charge Controller Max Spirit User Manual 4 1 Mounting location requirements Do not mount the solar charge controller outdoors or in wet rooms Do not subject the solar charge controller to direct sunshine or other sou2. damaged battery has high resistance The battery voltage is not All LED within the normal Lighted operating rang at start up 8 Satety Features Solar terminal Battery terminal Check battery wires fuse and battery Charge or discharge the battery to make the voltage within the normal range recognize the system voltage Load terminal Reverse polarity Protected 1 Protected 1 Protected 2 Switches off Protected 3 immediately Protected Switches off with delay Protected Max 55V 4 Max 40V Switches off switches off the load if the temperature reaches the set value 1 Controller can not protect itself in a 24V system when polarity of battery or solar is reversed 2 Controller can protect itself but loads might be damaged 3 Battery must be protected by fuse or battery will be permanently damaged 4 The solar panel voltage should not exceed this limit for along time as voltage protection is done by a varistor Warning The combination of different error conditions may cause damage to the controller Always remove the error before you continue connecting the controller Page 3 of 4 pages Solar Charge Controller Max Spirit User Manual 9 Technical Data Max10 S Max20 S Max10 SU Max20 SU System voltage 12V 24V automatic recognition Technical Data Max solar current or load current 10A Float voltage 13 7V 27 4V 25 C Fast vol
3. an output voltage 5V 800mA of current for charging mobile phones and other smart devices 7 Display Functions The controller is equipped with 6 LEDS In normal operation the controller shows charge or discharge status battery capacity and load status 7 1 Battery Capacity display Yellow 1 Yellow 2 Red On Energy of Battery lt 25 Yellow 1 On Energy of Battery is about 25 50 Yellow 2 On Energy of Battery is about 50 75 Green On Energy of Battery is about 75 100 The percentage corresponds to the available energy until low voltage disconnect in relation to a fully charged battery 7 2 Charge amp Error display INFO Green INFO Green flash is charging else if INFO Green INFO is on the controller is in discharge state INFO Red On is Error Status For more details please see table below Red Red Load will reconnect as soon as battery is recharged mol Battery is low Fast flash over current short elo N circuit of loads Red LED Switch off all loads Remove short circuit Auto recovery when the temperature is protection below 70 C Red INFO Battery has Red LED flow capacity Battery is empty after Change battery Remove faulty connection reverse polarity Check if other sources overcharge the battery If not controller It kaaa is damaged protection fand Green Bat Battery wires or battery fuse
4. e section 7 2 Charge amp Error display 5 3Battery Type The Max Spirit series controller applies to Liquid and Gel battery the factory default setting is suitable for liquid battery Please refer to 6 1 2 change setting 5 4 Work Mode The work mode of the controller is selectable Standard and D2D the factory default setting is standard Please refer to 6 1 1 change setting Day Night threshold Day Night threshold WY 7 Sunrise Light on Standard Light on Light off D2D Dusk to Dawn Page 2 of 4 pages Solar Charge Controller Max Spirit User Manual 6 Interface Description DIP Switch Reserved usa Interface Why fy 6 1 DIP Switch ON uu 6 1 1 DIP switch stall 1 Work mode Standard and D2D settings the default is Standard As shown in figure If slide the DIP switch to ON the controller works in D2D mode fon D2D Standard mm 12 6 1 2 DIP switch stall 2 Battery type selection the default setting is liquid battery As shown in figure If slide the DIP switch to ON the battery type is selected as GEL ON h ON ON ka joe al Liquid E 6 2Reserved Interface External temperature sensor and an external LED display please consult the supplier 6 3USB Interface Some models have a USB interface provides
5. ed in PV systems in accordance with this user manual and the specifications of other modules manufacturers No energy source other than a solar generator may be connected to the solar charge controller Batteries store a large amount of energy never short circuit a battery under all circumstances We strongly recommend connecting a fuse directly to the battery to protect any short circuit at the battery wiring Batteries can produce flammable gases Avoid making sparks using fire or any naked flame Make sure that the battery room is ventilated Avoid touching or short circuiting wires or terminals Be aware that the voltages on special terminals or wires can be as much as twice the battery voltage Use isolated tools stand on dry ground and keep your hands dry Keep children away from batteries and the charge controller 2 2 Liability Exclusion The manufacturer shall not be liable for damages especially on the battery caused by use other than as intended or as mentioned in this manual or if the recommendations of the battery manufacturer are neglected The manufacturer shall not be liable if there has been service or repair carried out by any unauthorized person unusual use wrong installation or bad system design 3 Dimensions mae Lumiax yor spiricserics 130 oH 08 gt 9 o ei Ra 009000 S 3S 189 up qy
6. em is 24V the battery voltage should between 20V 30V If the polarity is correct the LED on the controller will begin to show 2nd step Connect the solar module Ensure that the solar module is protected from incident light Ensure that the solar module does not exceed the maximum permissible input current Connect the solar module connection cable to the correct pole of the left pair of terminals on the solar charge controller with the solar module symbol 3rd step Connect loads Connect the load cable to the correct pole of the right pair of terminals on the solar charge controller with the lamp symbol To avoid any voltage on the wires first connect the wire to the load then to the controller 4th step Final work Fasten all cables with strain relief in the direct vicinity of the solar charge controller clearance of approx 10cm 5 Starting up the controller 5 1Self Test As soon as the controller is supplied with battery it starts a self test routine Then the display changes to normal operation 5 2System Voltage The controller adjusts itself automatically to 12V or 24V system voltage As soon as the battery voltage at the time of start up is within 10V to 16V the controller implies a 12V system else if the battery voltage is within 20V to 30V the controller implies a 24V system If the battery voltage is not within the normal operating rang ca 10 to 16V or ca 20 to 30V at start up a status display according to th
7. rces of heat Protect the solar charge controller from dirt and moisture Mount upright on the wall on a non flammable substrate Maintain a minimum clearance of 10cm below and around the device to ensure unhindered air circulation Mount the solar charge controller as close as possible to the batteries 4 2 Fastening the solar charge controller Mark the position of the solar charge controller fastening holes on the wall drill 4 holes and insert dowels fasten the solar charge controller to the wall with the cable openings facing downwards 4 3 Connection We strongly recommend connecting a fuse directly to the battery to protect any short circuit at the battery wiring Solar PV modules create current whenever light strikes them The current created varies with the light intensity but even in the case of low levels of light full voltage is given by the modules So protect the solar modules from incident light during installation Never touch uninsulated cable ends use only insulated tools and make sure that the wire diameter is in accordance with the solar charge controller s expected currents Connections must always be made in the sequence described below 1st step Connect the battery Connect the battery connection cable with the correct polarity to the middle pair of terminals on the solar charge controller with the battery symbol If the system is 12V please make sure that the battery voltage is within 10V 16V else if the syst
8. tage 14 0V 28 0V 25 C Boost voltage 14 5V 29 0V 25 C Equal voltage 14 8V 29 6V 25 C Day Night threshold 5 0V 10 0V Load disconnect voltage 11 2 11 8V 22 4 23 6V Load reconnect voltage 12 5V 25 0V Battery type Liquid Gel Work mode Standard D2D Dusk to Dawn 4 17 mV K per cell Boost and Equal charge Temperature compansation 3 33 mV K per cell Float charge Max solar voltage 55V Max battery voltage 40V Dimensions Weiht 130 189 47mm 500g Max wire size Max power consumption Temp Range during operation 40 C 60 C Storage temperature 40 C 80 C Relative humidity 10 90 Non condensation Case protection IP22 USB port 5 0V 800mA only suit for Max SU series products Page 4 of 4 pages
9. www lumiax com Lumiax Max Spirit series Solar charge controller 10 20 30 40A Lumiax Qin gdao CE Rohs eaen e Subject to cha nge Solar Charge Controller Max Spirit User Manual Solar charge controller Dear Clients Thanks for selecting the Max Spirit series solar controller Please take the time to read this user manual this will help you to make full use of many advantages the controller can provide your solar system This manual gives important recommendations for installing and using and so on Read it carefully in your own interest please 1 Description of Function Max Spirit series solar controller is specifically designed to meet the needs of solar home systems It provides the best cost effective It comes with a number of outstanding features such as E 12V 24V automatic recognition Clear readable display of charge discharge and error description E Temperature compensation E Perfect EMC design E Many choices of battery type working mode and protection E Four stage PWM charge way fast boost equalization float EH Full automatic electronic protect function E Optional USB port External temperature sensor External LED display 2 Safety instructions and waiver of liabilit 2 1 Safety The solar charge controller may only be us
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