Manual BlueSolar Charge controller 12/24V-10A with - Solar
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1. MA victron energy Manual xipuaddy na BlueSolar Charge controller 12 24V 10A with timer Copyrights O 2008 Victron Energy B V All Rights Reserved This publication or parts thereof may not be reproduced in any form by any method for any purpose For conditions of use and permission to use this manual for publication in other than the English language contact Victron Energy B V VICTRON ENERGY B V MAKES NO WARRANTY EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE REGARDING THESE VICTRON ENERGY PRODUCTS AND MAKES SUCH VICTRON ENERGY PRODUCTS AVAILABLE SOLELY ON AN AS IS BASIS IN NO EVENT SHALL VICTRON ENERGY B V BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR SPECIAL COLLATERAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH OR ARISING OUT OF PURCHASE OR USE OF THESE VICTRON ENERGY PRODUCTS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY TO VICTRON ENERGY B V REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE VICTRON ENERGY PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HERE IN Victron Energy B V reserves the right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit This publication describes the state of this product at the time of its publication and may not reflect the product at all times in the future victron energy O y victron energy O y Installation and Operation Manual Specification Summary Nominal system voltage 12 24VD2. Voltage 10 8V x2 24V 10 8V x2 24V 10 8V x2 24V Equalize duration 2 hours 2 hours Boost duration 2 hours 2 hours 2 hours 26 victron energy O y Environmental parameters Table 7 5 Environmental Parameter parameters Operating temperature 35 C to 55 C Storage temperature 35 Cto 80 C Humidity 10 90 non condensing Enclosure IP30 Mechanical parameters Table 7 6 Mechanical Parameter Parameter gt 140 5 51 x65 2 56 x34 1 34 Overall dimensions mriin hes Mounting dimensions 130 5 12 x 45 1 77 mm inches Mounting hole size 4 5 Terminals 6mm Net weight 0 15kg Final interpretation right of the manual belongs to our company Any changes without prior notice victron energy O y 28 victron energy My y APPENDIX A Dimensions mm inches 34 1 34 aa AA AA 140 5 51 130 5 12 65 2 56 Figure 1 1 LS1024R Dimensions victron ener O y id 29 Victron Energy Blue Power Distributor Serial number Version 00 Date 20 February 2013 Victron Energy B V De Paal 35 1351 JG Almere PO Box 50016 1305 AA Almere The Netherlands General phone 31 0 36 535 97 00 Customer support desk 31 0 36 535 97 03 Fax 31 0 36 535 97 40 E mail sales victronenergy com www victronenergy com
3. and improves solar system performance Uses MOSFET as electronic switch without any mechanical switch Automatic day night recognition Digital LED menu Intelligent timer function with 1 15 hours option Unique dual timer function enhances the flexibility of street light system Gel Sealed and Flooded battery type option Temperature compensated charging and discharging Electronic protection overheating over charging over discharging overload and short circuit Reverse current protection The controller is for off grid solar systems especially solar light systems and protects the battery from being over charged by the solar module and over discharged by the loads The charging process has been optimized for long battery life and improved system performance The comprehensive self diagnostics and electronic protection functions can prevent damage from installation mistakes or system faults Though the controller is easy to operate and use please take your time to read this manual and become familiar with it This will help you make full use of all the functions and improve your solar PV system victron energy O y 2 2 Product Features Figure 2 1 Land Star characteristics 1 Temperature Sensor Measures ambient temperature Used for temperature compensated charging and discharging 2 Charging status LED indicator A LED indicator that shows charging status and also indicates when a solar input fault con
4. button until the desired number appears according to the following table The setting is finished when the display stops flashing Battery type setting Table 4 7 Battery type LED display Sealed lead acid battery 1 Gel battery Flooded battery 3 victron energy O y 21 5 Protection Troubleshooting and Maintenance 5 1 Protection e PV Array Short Circuit If a PV array short circuit occurs clear it to resume normal operation Load output overload If the load current exceeds the maximum load current rating the controller will disconnect the load The greater the overload the faster the load will be disconnected A small overload could take a few minutes to disconnect Disconnect due to overload must be cleared by pressing the setting button Load output short circuit After one automatic load reconnect attempt the fault must be cleared by pressing the setting button PV reverse polarity Correct the wiring error to resume normal operation Battery Reverse Polarity Correct the wiring error to resume normal operation e Damaged temperature sensor If the temperature sensor is short circuited or damaged the controller will be charging or discharging at the default temperature 25 C Overheating protection If the temperature of the controller heat sink exceeds 85 C the controller will cut off the input and output e High Voltage Transients The battery is protected against high voltage tr
5. hours after ten minutes delay since sunset 11 Load will be on for 12 hours after ten minutes delay since sunset 12 Load will be on for 13 hours after ten minutes delay since sunset 13 Load will be on for 14 hours after ten minutes delay since sunset 14 Load will be on for 15 hours after ten minutes delay since sunset 15 Test mode 16 ON OFF mode 17 20 victron energy O y Load work mode Table 4 6 Timer 2 LED display No Enable n Load will be on for 1 hour before sunrise 1 Load will be on for 2 hours before sunrise 2 Load will be on for 3 hours before sunrise 3 Load will be on for 4 hours before sunrise 4 Load will be on for 5 hours before sunrise 5 Load will be on for 6 hours before sunrise 6 Load will be on for 7 hours before sunrise 7 Load will be on for 8 hours before sunrise 8 Load will be on for 9 hours before sunrise 9 Load will be on for 10 hours before sunrise 10 Load will be on for 11 hours before sunrise 11 Load will be on for 12 hours before sunrise 12 Load will be on for 13hours before sunrise 13 Load will be on for 14 hours before sunrise 14 Load will be on for 15 hours before sunrise 15 NOTE Timer 2 is disabled when timer 1 is set to Dusk to Dawn 0 Test mode 16 or ON OFF mode 17 e Battery Type Setting When the battery type setting LED is on press the setting button for more than 5 seconds until the LED display flashes Then press the setting
6. C Maximum PV input voltage 50V Nominal charge discharge current 10A The controller will recognize the system rated voltage when start up If the battery voltage is lower than 18V it will recognize the system as 12V If the battery voltage is greater than 18V it will recognize the system as 24V victron energy MO Contents 1 Important Safety Informati0N oonnnnonnnnnnnnnnnncnnnccnnccnnocananccnnns 5 2 General Informati0N oomocnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnonnncnnnccnnrcnnrncnoranarcnnnncnnnn 6 2 1 Product OvervieW ooooocconocccocccononononononcnoncnonononnnnroncnnncnrnncnnnn 6 2 2 Product Features ceceseceeeseeeeeeeeneeeseeeeeesneeeeeesseeeeneeesaes ve 3 Installation INStrUCtIONS ee eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeaeetaaee 9 3 1 General Installation Notes 9 3 2 MOUNTING ceeceeeseeeneeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeaneseaeeseeeseaeeseeeeaeeseeeeeeeeaaee 9 A ON 11 NS O A 15 4 1 PWM Technology iio 15 4 2 Battery Charging Information ecceeeeeneeeteeeneeenteeeeens 15 4 3 LED Indicators ooococncccnocccononcnonononcnoncconnnoncnnnarn nono nonnnnrnncnns 16 4 4 Operation and SettidQS oooconnccnonnnnconncccoccnnonccnnaconananancnns 18 4 5 Setting the tiMeTS ooooocnnccinncnncccnocanonccnonnconnnnorncnncncnncannnnnns 19 5 Protections Troubleshooting and Maintenance 22 ST PHOLOCUON 2 iii iii rica 22 5 2 Troubleshooting isisi adaki 23 5 3 Maintenance a iii G iaia ii 24 6 Technical Specifications oononci
7. System status Red H with slowly Controller flashing overheating 4 4 Operation and settings Dual timer function Light Timer 1 Timer 2 ON Midnight Number Number Light of hours of hours OFF Sunset Sunrise The default night length is 10 hours The controller can learn the night length refering to the previous night so as to adapt to the different seasons However it will take some time to learn it NOTE When the OFF time set at timer 1 is later than local sunrise time the controller will turn off the load output at the sunrise time Load Control Settings 1 Dusk to Dawn At sunset the controller will turn the load on 10 minutes after the voltage of the solar module voltage has decreased below NTTV Night Time Threshold Voltage To set the number of hours that the load will be on after sunset please refer section 4 5 At sunrise the controller will turn the load off 10 minutes after the voltage of the solar module has increased above DTTV Day Time Threshold Voltage To set the number of hours that the load will be on prior to sunrise please refer section 4 5 18 victron energy O y 2 Test mode This mode is the same as Dusk to Dawn But there is no 10 minutes delay when controller recognizes the starting voltage The test mode makes it easy to check the system 3 ON OFF mode This mode is to turn ON and OFF the load manually 4 5 Setting the timers Timer 1 Setting
8. ansients In lightning prone areas additional external suppression is recommended 22 victron energy My y 5 2 Troubleshooting Trouble Shooting Table 5 1 Faults Possible reasons Troubleshooting Charging LED indicator off during daytime when sunshine falls on PV modules properly PV array disconnected Check that PV and battery wire connections are correct and tight Green charging LED indicator fast flashing Battery voltage higher than over voltage disconnect voltage OVD Check battery voltage Disconnect the solar module Battery LED indicators are orange Battery under voltage Load output is normal charging LED indicator will return to green automatically when fully charged Battery LED indicators RED color and loads not working Battery over discharged The controller did cut off the load output automatically The LED indicator will return to green after fully charging the battery LED display shows L slowly flashing Over load or short circuit Overload please reduce the load and press the button once the controller will resume normal operation after 3s Short circuit when the first short circuit occurs the controller will automatically resume normal operation after 10s when a second short circuit occurs press the button the controller will resume normal operation after 3s LED display shows H slowly flashing O
9. clamps to secure cables and prevent them from swaying in mobile applications e Use with Gel Sealed or Flooded batteries only e Battery connection may be wired to one battery or a bank of batteries The following instructions refer to a singular battery but it is implied that the battery connection can be made to either one battery or a group of batteries in a battery bank e Select the system cables according to 3A mm current density 3 2 Mounting NOTE When mounting the controller ensure free air through the controller heat IES sink fins There should be at least 6 inches 150 mm of clearance above and below the controller to allow for cooling If mounted in an enclosure ventilation is highly recommended victron energy O y A WARNING Risk of explosion Never install the controller in a sealed enclose with batteries Do not install in a confined area where battery gasses can accumulate Step 1 Choose Mounting Location Locate the controller on a vertical surface protected from direct sun high temperature and water Step 2 Check for clearance Place the controller in the location where it will be mounted Verify that there is sufficient room to run wires and that there is sufficient room above and below the controller for air flow YY ay S E A s e 150mm 5 9inches 10 Cool air Figure 3 1 Mounting and cooling Step 3 Mark Holes Use a pencil or pen to mark the four 4 mounting hole
10. d Battery Current 10A Charge Circuit Voltage Drop lt 0 26V Discharge Circuit Voltage Drop lt 0 15V Self consumption lt 6mA Threshold Voltage Parameters Table7 2 Description Parameter NTTV Night Time Threshold Voltage 5V x2 24V DTTV Day Time Threshold Voltage 6V x2 24V Temperature Compensation Coefficient Table7 3 Description Parameter Temperature Compensation Coefficient 30mV C 12V 25 C ref Compensation of equalize boost float and boost reconnect voltage victron energy 25 O y Battery Voltage Parameters temperature at 25 C Table 7 4 Charging Parameters Battery charging setting Gel AGM Flooded Over Voltage Disconnect Voltage 16V x2 24V 16V x2 24V 16V x2 24V Charging Limit Voltage 15 5V x2 24V 15 5V x2 24V 15 5V x2 24V Equalize Charging Voltage 14 6V x2 24V 14 8V x2 24V Boost absorption Charging Voltage 14 2V x2 24V 14 4V x2 24V 14 6V x2 24V Float Charging Voltage 13 8V x2 24V 13 8V x2 24V 13 8V x2 24V Boost Reconnect Charging Voltage 13 2V x2 24V 13 2V x2 24V 13 2V x2 24V Low Voltage Reconnect Voltage 12 6V x2 24V 12 6V x2 24V 12 6V x2 24V Under voltage warning reconnect voltage 12 2V x2 24V 12 2V x2 24V 12 2V x2 24V Under Voltage Warning Voltage 12V x2 24V 12V x2 24V 12V x2 24V Low Voltage Disconnect Voltage 11 1V x2 24V 11 1V x2 24V 11 1V x2 24V Discharging Limit
11. dition exists 3 Battery status LED indicator A LED indicator that shows battery status 4 Battery type setting indicator The indicator will be on when the battery type is selected 5 Timer 2 setting indicator The indicator will be on when setting timer 2 6 Timer 1 setting indicator The indicator will be on when setting timer 1 7 LED digital display Displays the load mode and status 8 Setting button in manual mode used for load ON OFF To set load mode and to select battery type victron energy MO 9 Solar Module Terminals Connect solar modules 10 Battery Terminals Connect batteries 11 Load Terminals Connect loads victron energy O y 3 Installation Instructions 3 1 General Installation Notes e Read through the entire installation section before beginning installation e Be very careful when working with batteries Wear eye protection Have fresh water available to wash and clean any contact with battery acid e Uses insulated tools and avoid placing metal objects near the batteries Explosive battery gasses may be present during charging Be certain there is sufficient ventilation e Avoid direct sunlight and do not install in locations where water can enter the controller e Loose power connections and or corroded wires may result in resistive connections that melt wire insulation burn surrounding materials or even cause fire Ensure tight connections and use cable
12. indicator LED display Mode 4 Timer m ta Timer Timer 2 a Setting indicator AS Battery type d Setting Indicator Setting button Solar Charge Controller Figure 4 3 Setting operation indicating Choose the required setting indicator by pressing the setting button When the timer 1 LED is on press the setting button for more than 5 seconds until the LED display flashes Then press the setting button until the desired number appears according to the following table The setting is finished when the display stops flashing Repeat the procedure for timer 2 victron ener O y id 19 Load work mode Table 4 5 Timer 1 LED display No Enable n Dusk to Dawn Load will be on all night 0 Load will be on for 1 hour after ten minutes delay since sunset 1 Load will be on for 2 hours after ten minutes delay since sunset 2 Load will be on for 3 hours after ten minutes delay since sunset 3 Load will be on for 4 hours after ten minutes delay since sunset 4 Load will be on for 5 hours after ten minutes delay since sunset 5 Load will be on for 6 hours after ten minutes delay since sunset 6 Load will be on for 7 hours after ten minutes delay since sunset 7 Load will be on for 8 hours after ten minutes delay since sunset 8 Load will be on for 9 hours after ten minutes delay since sunset 9 Load will be on for 10 hours after ten minutes delay since sunset 10 Load will be on for 11
13. k charge victron ener 15 My y gy e Equalize Charge WARNING Risk of explosion Equalizing a flooded battery can produce explosive gases good ventilation of the battery box is therefore necessary NOTE Equipment damage Equalization may increase battery voltage to a level that is damaging to sensitive DC loads Ensure that the allowable input voltage of the loads is greater than the equalize charging set point voltage NOTE Equipment damage Over charging and excessive gassing may damage the battery plates and activate material Excessive equalizing charge may cause damage Please carefully review the specific requirements of the battery used in the system Certain types of batteries benefit from periodic equalizing charge which will stir the electrolyte and balance battery voltage Only if the battery has been over discharged the solar controller will automatically turn to equalize charging and the equalize stage will remain on during 120 minutes 4 3 LED Indicators Charging Status LED indicator Battery Status LED indicator TEMP PV BATT Work Mode 4 E amp de amp Timer1 O O Timer 2 0 E BattType t gt My ton energy ES Solar Charge Controller Figure 4 2 LED indicators e Charging status indicator GREEN ON whenever sunlight is available for battery charging GREEN FAST FLASHING in case of system over voltage Please refer to section 5 for troubleshooting 16 victron ener O
14. locations on the mounting surface Step 4 Drill Holes Remove the controller and drill 4 5mm holes in the marked locations Step 5 Secure Controller Place the controller on the surface and align the mounting holes with the drilled holes in step 4 Secure the controller in place using the mounting screws victron ener Myy gt biqdx 3 3 Wiring NOTE Please follow the recommended connection order for maximum safety during installation NOTE The controller is a common positive ground controller CAUTION Don t connect loads with surge power exceeding the ratings of the controller CAUTION For mobile applications be sure to secure all wiring Use cable clamps to prevent cables from swaying when the vehicle is in motion Unsecured cables create loose and resistive connections which may lead to excessive heating and or fire Step1 Battery Wiring WARNING Risk of explosion or fire Never short circuit battery positive and negative Figure 3 2 Battery connecting Before connecting the battery make sure that battery voltage is greater than 6V so as to start up the controller If the system is 24V make sure battery voltage is not less than 18V System voltage can only be automatically recognized when the controller starts up for the first time When installing a fuse make sure that the distance between the fuse holder and the positive terminal of battery is at most 150mm Do not insert a fuse at this time
15. nicninnnnnnnonnnnoccnorcnnrccnrnanannnn 25 Appendix A DIMENSIONS ococinoccccncoccconancnnanancncnnn cnn nana ca nano cnn 29 victron ener O y id 1 Important Safety Information This manual contains important safety installation and operating instructions The following symbols are used throughout this manual to indicate potentially dangerous conditions or mark important safety instructions please take care when meeting these symbols A WARNING Indicates a potentially dangerous condition Use extreme caution when performing this task A CAUTION Indicates a critical procedure for safe and proper operation of the controller r NOTE Indicates a procedure or function that is important for the safe and proper operation of the controller General Safety Information e Read all of the instructions and cautions in the manual before beginning installation e There are no user serviceable parts inside the controller Do not disassemble or attempt to repair it Install external fuses breakers as required Disconnect the solar module and fuse breakers near to battery before installing or adjusting the controller Do not allow water to enter the controller e Confirm that power connections are tightened to avoid excessive heating from loose connection victron energy My y 2 General Information 2 1 Product Overview 12 24V automatic recognition Efficient Series PWM charging increases battery lifetime
16. roller starts up the battery LED indicator will be green If the controller doesn t start up or the battery status LED error is on please refer to section 5 for troubleshooting 14 victron energy O y 4 Operation 4 1 PWM Technology Series Pulse Width Modulation E The controller features advanced series pulse width modulation 4 2 Battery Charging Information Figure 4 1 PWM Charging mode e Bulk Charge In this stage the battery voltage has not yet reached boost voltage and 100 of available solar power is used to charge the battery e Boost absorption Charge When the battery has been recharged to the Boost absorption voltage setpoint constant voltage regulation is used to prevent heating and excessive battery gassing The Boost absorption time is 120 minutes e Float Charge After the battery is fully charged in the Boost absorption voltage stage the controller reduces the battery voltage to the Float voltage set point The purpose of Float stage is to offset the power consumption caused by self consumption and small loads in the whole system while maintaining full battery storage capacity In Float stage loads can continue to draw power from the battery In the event that the system load s exceed the solar charge current the controller will no longer be able to maintain the battery at the Float setpoint Should the battery voltage drop below the Boost setpoint the controller will exit Float stage and return to Bul
17. ver temperature When heat sink of the controller exceeds 85 C the controller will automatically cut input and output circuit When the temperaturehas decreased below 75 C the controller will resume to work victron ener O y y 23 NOTE If all LED s are off Measure battery voltage with multimeter At least 6V is needed to start the controller NOTE No charging status LED indicator with normal connection Measure the input voltage of solar module the input voltage must be higher than battery voltage 5 3 Maintenance The following inspections and maintenance tasks are recommended at least two times per year for best controller performance e Check that the controller is securely mounted in a clean and dry environment Check that the air flow and ventilation around the controller is not blocked Clear all dirt or fragments on the heat sink e Check the wiring to make sure insulation is not damaged by sunlight frictional wear insects or rats etc Replace if necessary e Tighten all the terminals Inspect for loose broken or burnt wire connections Pay attention to any troubleshooting or error indication Take necessary corrective action 24 victron energy My y 6 Technical specifications Electrical Parameters Table 7 1 Description Parameter 12 24VDC Nominal System Voltage With automatic system voltage recognition Battery Voltage Range 6 36V Rate
18. victron energy 11 O y Step 2 Load Wiring The controller loads can be connected to such electrical equipments as lights pumps motors and others Figure 3 3 Load Wiring Connect the positive and negative to the controller load terminals as shown in Figure 3 3 An in line fuse holder should be wired in series in the load positive or negative wire as show in Figure 3 3 Do not insert a fuse at this time If wiring the load connection to a load distribution panel each load circuit should be fused separately The total load draw should not exceed the load rated current of the controller 12 victron energy MO Step 3 Solar wiring WARNING Risk of electric shock Exercise caution when handling solar wiring E The solar module s high voltage output can cause severe shock or injury Cover the solar module s from the sun before installing solar wiring The controller can accept 12V or 24V nominal off grid solar module s Solar Module OOO OO E o o Figure 3 4 Solar wiring Step 4 Confirm Wiring Double check the wiring Confirm correct polarity at each connection Verify that all six terminals are tightened Solar Module Figure 3 5 System wiring review victron energy 13 y Step 5 Install Fuse Install a suitable fuse in each fuse holder in the following order 1 Battery circuit 2 Load circuit Step 6 Confirm power on When battery power is applied and the cont
19. y ay Charging Status LED indicator Table 4 1 Color Indicator Charging Status Green On Solid Charging Green Fast Flashing Over voltage Battery status indicator GREEN ON when battery voltage in normal range GREEN SLOWLY FLASHING when battery full ORANGE ON in case of battery under voltage RED ON when the battery is over discharged Please refer to section 5 for troubleshooting Battery status LED indicator Table 4 2 Color Indicator Battery Status Green On solid Normal Green Slowly Flashing Full Orange On solid Under voltage Red On solid Over discharged Load status indicator When the load current is 1 25 times rated current for 60 seconds or the load current is 1 5 times rated current for 5 seconds overload or load current is more than 3 5 times rated current Short Circuit the LED display shows L slowly flashing Please refer to section 5 for troubleshooting Load status LED indicator Table 4 3 Color LED digital tube Load status Red L with slowly Overload or short flashing circuit victron energy O y 17 e Overheating protection indicator When the heat sink of the controller exceeds 85 C the controller will automatically cut off the input and output and the LED display shows H slowly flashing Please refer to section 5 for troubleshooting Overheating protection indicator Table 4 4 Color LED digital tube
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