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1. Blue Sky E N E R G Y SOLAR BOOST 50 50AMP 12 24VDC MAXIMUM POWER POINT TRACKING PHOTOVOLTAIC CHARGE CONTROLLER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL CONFORMS TO UL STD 1741 CERTIFIED TO CAN CSA STD E335 1 2E Lister This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the 2003167 following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference ER SP TO received including interference that may EN 50082 1 cause undesired operations EN 60335 1 THIS MANUAL INCLUDES IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODELS SB50L SB50DL SB50RD25 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CE MANUEL CONTIENT D INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES POUR LES MODELES SB50L SB50DL SB50RD25 PRIERE DE SAUVEGARDER CES INSTRUCTIONS DIESES HANDBUCH ENTH LT WICHTIGE HINWEISE F R DIE MODELLE SB50L SB50DL SB50RD25 BITTE BEHALTEN SIE DIESE HINWEISE ESTE MANUAL INCLUYE INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES PARA LOS MODELOS SB50L SB50DL SB50RD25 CONSERVE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES COVERED UNDER ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING US PATENTS 6 111 391 e 6 204 645 Q Blue Sky Energy Inc 2011 430 0015 F Blue Sky Energy Solar Boost 50 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AAA 2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION eee 2224 ae eg ie 6 Part Numbers and Opti ns 2 2 2 tee ee 6 OPERATION 2 2 2 22 ee ba ce ee ae eig 6 Optional Digital Display 5 1 ertt CORE EROR EP TROI
2. WIRE GAUGE 12 VOLT SYSTEM 24 VOLT SYSTEM AWG FEET METERS FEET METERS 6 AWG 12 8 3 9 25 7 7 8 4 AWG 20 4 6 2 40 8 12 4 2 AWG 32 5 9 9 64 9 19 8 TABLE 3 Larger wire sizes will tend to improve boost performance whereas smaller wire sizes will reduce boost performance When considering wiring fuse and connection options think big and short as larger heavier components and shorter wire lengths offer less 22 Blue Sky Energy Solar Boost 50 resistance and voltage drop Note that the lengths shown in Table 3 are for a total PV short circuit current of 40 amps If current is halved length can be doubled If the preferred wiring described here is not practical or possible the unit will still function properly but current boost performance may be diminished OPTIONAL EXTERNAL CURRENT SHUNT As described in the Float Transition Current Measurement Shunt section charge control is enhanced through the use of an external current shunt If used the external shunt should be installed in the battery negative cable and connected to Solar Boost 50 as shown in Figure 3 so that it measures net battery current only With net positive charge current going to the battery the signal polarity on the battery shunt terminal block must be as shown in Figure 3 This can be verified by measuring the voltage on test points I Bat with respect to Com The voltage should be positive with net positive charge current flowing scal
3. 6Vj USE TWISTED PAIR CABLE FOR SHUNT SIGNAL WIRES 45V T 1 OPTIONAL BATTERY TEMPERATURE SENSOR cinis vocet voue MPPT BAT BAT O BAT OI rn amp FLOAT TRANSITION CURRENT TEST POINTS DIGITAL DISPLAY CONNECTOR IE O com 128 NOTE E Ster i SWITCH NUMBERS ez 0 23 5 STT OPPOSITE SWITCH P IZ ES ee SETTING TABLE N Zei BATTERY 1 25IQ 2 1 Q O O FIGURE 3 ELECTROSTATIC HANDLING PRECAUTIONS Discharge yourself by touching a water faucet or other electrical ground prior to handling the unit and avoid touching components on the circuit boards Keep the Digital Display in it s electrostatic protective bag until it is installed All electronic circuits may be damaged by static electricity The risk of electrostatic damage is highest when relative humidity is below 40 14 Blue Sky Energy Solar Boost 50 MAXIMUM PV SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT AND NEC To be compliant with National Electrical Code NEC solar module controllers should be sized for 125 more rated capacity than the 25 C short circuit current lac rating of the PV modules Do not apply more than 40A Isc to the Solar Boost 50 GRID TIED SYSTEMS Systems configured to sell excess PV power to the power grid use inverters specially designed for this purpose In grid tied systems it is the inverter that actually
4. El proceso de carga m s altamente optimizado es obtenido mediate el uso de un sensor de bateria adicional y si la carga de la bateria varia durante la carga mediante el uso de una derivaci n opcional de corriente tipo shunt para determinar la carga completa basado en la corriente neta de carga de la bateria Blue Sky Energy Solar Boost 50 Bulk Charge gt During the bulk charge stage the battery is typically less than 70 charged and the unit delivers as much charge current as possible to rapidly recharge the battery Bulk charge occurs when 1 Charge current during float increases above the Float Transition Current setting or 2 Insufficient charge current is available to hold the battery at the desired acceptance or float voltage Electronic current limit prevents the possibility of overload by limiting output current to 50 amps regardless of PV input current or power gt Pendant la phase de chargement substrat la batterie est normalement charg e moins de 70 et l unit produit autant de courant de chargement que possible pour assurer le rechargement rapide de la batterie La phase substrat du chargement se produit lorsque 1 Le courant de chargement pendant la phase flotteur d passe la valeur tablie du courant de transition de flotteur ou 2 Le courant de chargement insuffisant est disponible pour maintenir la batterie au niveau souhait d acceptance ou de voltage du flotteur La valeur limite pour le
5. charge current boost can be seen by noting the difference between Solar Panel Current and Output Charge Current If MPPT is not operating it is normal for Output Charge Current to show 0 1 amps less than Solar Panel Current since the system consumes 150 90mA at 12 24V respectively to operate during charge Installation and Operation Manual CHARGE STATUS INDICATOR An LED charge status indicator is provided both with and without the optional digital display Indicator function is identical for the SB50L SB50DL and SB50RD25 CHARGE STATUS INDICATOR INDICATEUR ETAT CHARGE BELADUNGSVORGANGSANZEIGER INDICADOR DE ESTADO DE CARGA STATUS LED INDICATEUR ETAT LED VORGANGSLED MODO INDICADOR LED CHARGE MODE MODE CHARGEMENT BELADUNGSVORGANG MODO DE CARGA CHARGE OFF ARRET CHARGEMENT BELADUNGSABSTOPPEN CARGA APAGADA CHARGE LEVEL NIVEAU CHARGEMENT BELADUNGSNIVEAU NIVEL DE CARGA NOT DISPLAYED PAS D AFFICHAGE UNANGEZEIGT NO MOSTRADA CONTINUOUSLY ON 1 BLINKING 1 SEC ON 1 1 SEC OFF 0 BLINKING 0 2 SEC ON 1 1 SEC OFF 0 BLINKING RAPIDLY BULK SUBSTRAT VOLUMEN POR VOLUMEN ACCEPTANCE ACCEPTANCE LEISTUNG ACEPTACION FLOAT FLOTTEUR SCHWEBEN FLOTANTE EQUALIZE lt 70 FULL lt 70 CHARGE lt 70 VOLL lt 70 DE LA CARGA 70 95 FULL 70 95 CHARGE 70 95 VOLL 70 95 DE LA CARGA FULLY CHARGED CHARGEMENT COMPLET VOLLBELADEN COMPLETAMENTE CARGADA 0 2 SEC ON 1 0 2 SEC OFF 0
6. frappent de nullit la garantie limit e gt WARNUNG Vor dem Behandeln lesen verstehen und folgen Sie die wichtigen Sicherheitshinweise am Anfang dieses Handbuches Um die Feuergefahr vorzubeugen schalten Sie bei einem mit Parallelstromkreis der mit einem Stromschutz von h chstens 60 Ampere versorgt ist gem der Nationalen Eletrischen Code ANSI NFPA 70 ein Dieses Einheit ist nicht mit einem GFDI Ger t ausgestattet und muss daher mit einem externen GFDI Ger t betrieben werden wie es in Paragraph 690 des Staatlichen Elektrogesetzbuches National Electrical Code f r den Installationsort vorgeschrieben ist Um die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schocks zu vermeiden entfernen Sie alle Strom PV und Batteriequellen vor der Installation Andere Einstellungen oder Konnexionen als diejenigen in Abbildung 3 heben die begrenzte Garantie auf gt ADVERTENCIA Lea comprenda y siga las instrucciones de seguridad importantes que aparecen al comienzo de este manual antes de proceder Para reducir el riesgo de incendio conectar s lo a circuitos provistos con protecci n contra exceso de corriente en la rama del circuito de un m ximo de 60 amperes instalado y cableado de acuerdo con el C digo El ctrico Nacional ANSI NFPA 70 Esta unidad no esta equipada con un dispositivo GFDI Interruptor detectador de corriente de p rdida a tierra y debe ser utilizada con un dispositivo GFDI externo conforme a lo estipulado en el Art culo 690 del C digo El c
7. ratures basses Blue Sky Energy Solar Boost 50 L galisation est activ e lorsque le bouton poussoir rouge de l galisation est rel ch gt VORSICHT Die Angleichung ist eine kontrollierte Uberbeladung der Batterie bei einer relativ hohen Stromspannung indem eine hohe Batteriegasierung erzeugt wird Eine Handangleichungsfunktion wird besorgt denn ein Operator soll immer den Vorgang plannen und monitorisieren Der Operator soll sich versichern da die eingeschaltete Ausr stung die hohe Angleichungsstromspannung ertragen kann das hei t Stellpunkt der Leistungsstromspannung plus 1 0V oder 2 0V f r 12V oder 24V Batterien Mit dem Temperaturausgleich kann die Stromspannung ziemlich hoch bei kalten Temperaturen sein Die Angleichung ist im Gang wenn der rote Dr ckknopf ausgeschaltet ist gt PRECAUCION La ecualizaci n es una sobrecarga controlada de la bater a a un voltaje relativamente alto que produce gases t xicos provenientes de la misma Se provee una funci n de ecualizaci n manual ya que un operador deber siempre planear y monitorear el proceso El operador deber asegurarse de que el equipamiento conectado puede tolerar el alto voltaje de ecualizaci n el cual es igual al voltaje de aceptaci n prefijado m s 1 0V o 2 0V para bater as de 12V o 24V Con una compensaci n de temperatura el voltaje puede ser bastante alto a temperaturas fr as La ecualizaci n es habilitada cuando el bot n pulsador rojo de ecualiz
8. 14 2Hx4V2Wx1 D Current meter aCCUraCN co 0 5 full scale Storage temperature range 40 to 85 C Acceptance voltage 13 16 26 32V typical Specified temperature range 0 to 40 C Float voltage 0 2 0 4V lt Accept Extended range 40 to 60 C Equalize voltage n eem 1V 2V gt Accept will operate but may not meet specifications Power conversion efficiency 97 typical 40A see technical bulletin 100206 FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Blue Sky Energy Inc hereinafter BSE hereby warrants to the original consumer purchaser that the product or any part thereof shall be free from defects due to defective workmanship or materials for a period of five 5 years subject to the conditions set forth below 1 This limited warranty is extended to the original consumer purchaser of the product and is not extended to any other party 2 The limited warranty period commences on the date the product is sold to the original consumer purchaser A copy of the original purchase receipt identifying purchaser and date of purchase must accompany the product to obtain warranty repairs 3 This limited warranty does not apply to and future warranty shall become void for any product or part thereof damaged by a alteration disassembly or application of a foreign substance b repair or service not rendered by a BSE authorized repair facility c accident or abuse d c
9. Boost 50 kann den Innenstromschunt der den Ausgangbeladungsstrom me t oder einen Au enstromschunt der den Nettobatteriestrom me t verwenden um die Vollbeladung festzustellen Wenn die Batterie w hrend der Beladung ausgeladen ist oder die Beladung w hrend des Vorgangs relativ konstant ist benutzen Sie den Innenschunt Wenn Beladungsstrom hoch variabel ist empfiehlt sich einen Au enschunt f r optimale Beladungskontrolle zu benutzen gt El Solar Boost 50 puede usar el shunt interno de corriente midiendo la corriente de carga de salida o un shunt de corriente externo midiendo la corriente neta de la bateria para determinar la carga completa Cuando la bateria es descargada durante la carga o la carga es relativamente constante use el shunt interno Si la corriente de carga es altamente variable considere la posibilidad de usar un shunt externo para un control de carga ptimo SWITCH SWITCH CHARGE CONTROL SYSTEM CURRENT 8 9 COURANT SYSTEME CHARGEMENT CONTROLE BELADUNGSKONTRLLSYSTEMSTROM CONTROL DE CARGA DEL SISTEMA DE CORRIENTE ON 1 ON 1 INTERNAL SHUNT OUTPUT CHARGE CURRENT SHUNT INTERIEUR COURANT CHARGEMENT SORTIE INNENSCHUNT AUSGANGSBELADUNGSSTROM SHUNT INTERNO CORRIENTE DE CARGA DE SALIDA OFF 0 OFF 0 EXTERNAL SHUNT NET BATTERY CURRENT COURANT EXTERIEUR COURANT NET BATTERIE AUSSENSCHUNT NETTOBATTERIESTROM SHUNT EXTERNO CORRIENTE NETA DE BATER A If battery load current is highly variable duri
10. EGALISER ANGLEICHEN ECUALIZADO TABLE 1 THREE STAGE CHARGE CONTROL gt Solar Boost 50 is typically configured for a three stage charging process Bulk Acceptance and Float The most highly optimized charge process is obtained by using the optional battery temperature sensor and if battery load varies during charge an optional external current shunt to determine full charge based on net battery charge current gt Le mod le Solar Boost 50 a une configuration typique pour un proc s de chargement trois phases substrat acceptante et flotteur Le processus de chargement est optimis si l on utilise le senseur optionnel de temp rature pour la batterie et si la charge de la batterie est variable pendant le chargement utiliser un un shunt optionnel de courant ext rieur pour d terminer la charge compl te en fonction du courant de chargement de la batterie gt Solar Boost 50 ist typisch konfiguriert f r einen dreistufigen Beladungsvorgang Volumen Leistung und Schweben Der h chst optimalisierte Beladungsvorgang wird erzeugt wenn man den optionalen Batterietemperatursensor verwendet und wenn die Batteriebeladung w hrend des Vorgangs variiert verwendet man einen optionalen Au enstromschunt der sich auf die entsprechende Nettobatteriebeladung bezieht um die Vollbeladung zu ermitteln gt El Solar Boost 50 esta configurado tipicamente para un proceso de carga de tres etapas volumen aceptaci n y flotante
11. Operation der Einheit f r eine gute Operation der Einheit Vorsichtig behandeln 3 PERSONALE VORSICHTSMARNAHMEN In der N he der Bleis urebatterien zu arbeiten ist gef hrlich Die Batterien verursachen explosive Gasen w hrend der normalen Operation der Batterie Um die Gefahr der Batterieexplosion zu verringern folgen Sie diese Hinweise und diejenigen die von den Batterieherstellern und den Herstellern von jedwelcher Ausr stung die Sie in der N he der Batterie verwenden wollen ver ffentlicht werden Jemand mu in der H rweite Ihrer Stimme oder nah genug sein um zu Ihrer Hilfe zu kommen wenn Sie in der N he einer Bleis urebatterie arbeiten Haben Sie ausreichend frisches Wasser und Seife nah im Falle da die Batteries ure Ihre Haut Kleidung oder Augen ber hrt Tragen sie vollst ndigen Augen und Kleidungsschutz Vermeiden Sie Augenkontakt w hrend der Arbeit neben der Batterie Wenn die Batteries ure die Haut oder Kleidung ber hrt bitte umgehend mit Seife und Wasser waschen Wenn die S ure in die Augen kommt sp len Sie sofort Ihre Augen mit reichlich Wasser wenigstens 10 Minuten aus und gehen sie sofort um rztliche Hilfe an NIE IN DER N HE DER BATTERIE RAUCHEN oder einen Funken oder Flamme erlauben Seien Sie besonders vorsichtig um die Gefahr zu verringern ein metalisches Werkzeug auf die Batterie fallen zu lassen Das k nnte Flammen oder einen Kurzschlu der Batterie oder eines anderen elektrischen Teils verurs
12. Read understand and follow the Important Safety Instructions in the beginning of this manual before proceeding To reduce the risk of fire connect only to a circuit provided with 60 amperes maximum branch circuit over current protection installed and wired in accordance with National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 This unit is not provided with a GFDI device and must be used with an external GFDI device as required by Article 690 of National Electrical Code for the installation location To reduce risk of electric shock remove all sources of power PV and battery before installing Adjustments or connections other than those shown in Figure 3 void the limited warranty gt AVERTISSEMENT Avant de proc der lire comprendre et suivre les instructions importantes de s curit specifies au d bout de ce manuel Afin de r duire le risque d incendie brancher uniquement a un circuit fourni d une protection contre le courant excessif de 60 amp res par circuit de d rivation install et cabl en conformit avec le Code Electrique National ANSI NFPA 70 Cet appareil n est pas fourni avec un dispositif GFDI d tecteur et interrupteur diff rentiel externe tel que pr vu dans l Article 690 du Code Electrique National pour le lieu de l installation Afin de r duire le risque de choc lectrique loigner toute source de puissance photovolta que et batterie avant l installation Tout ajustement et branchement autre que ceux montr s dans la Figure 3
13. SOLAR BOOST REMOTE DISPLAY D CHARGESTATUS E IL ACGEPTANCE STATS LJ BULK EL aux 4339 BATTERY VOLTAGE SOLAR PANEL CURRENT OUTPUT CHARGE CURRENT T es BATTERY SOLAR PANEL CURRENT J OUTPUT CHARGE CURRENT Glue Sky ENERGY OPTIONAL REMOTE DISPLAY COVERED UNDER ONE OR MORE D OF THE FOLLOWING US PATENTS 6 111391 6204846 SHOWN WITH OPTIONAL DIGITAL DISPLAY FIGURE 1 gt A battery must be connected with a minimum voltage of 9V in 12V systems or 18V in 24V systems for the unit to operate gt Une batterie doit tre branch e un voltage minimum de 9V dans un syst me de 12V ou de 18V dans un syst me de 24V pour le bon fonctionnement de l unit gt Eine Batterie mu mit einer minimalen Stromspannung von 9V in 12V Systemen oder 18V in 24V Sytemen eingeschaltet werden damit die Einheit operiert gt Para el funcionamiento de la unidad deber ser conectada una bater a con un voltaje m nimo de 9V en sistemas de 12V o 18V en sistemas de 24V OPTIONAL DIGITAL DISPLAY An optional digital display is available to monitor PV charge performance The display is available installed controller chassis and as a remotely mounted panel Both the chassis display and the remote display may be installed and used simultaneously The digital display can be selected to show Battery Voltage Solar Panel Current or Output Charge Current When the MPPT system is functioning
14. SWITCH 12V CURVE 24V CURVE TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION 6 7 COMPENSATION TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURANGLEICHUNG COMPENSACI N DE TEMPERATURA N A N A OFF 0 OFF 0 DISABLED DESACTIVE AUSGESCHALTET DESACTIVADA 30mV C 60mV C ENABLED LEAD ACID 6 cells 12 cells ACTIVE PLOMB EINGESCHALTET BLEIS URE ACTIVADA PLOMO ACIDO OFF 0 20mV 2C 40mV C ENABLED NiCd 10 cells 20 cells ACTIVE NiCd EINGESCHALTET NiCd ACTIVADA NiCd Float Transition Current Measurement Shunt gt Solar Boost 50 can use the internal current shunt measuring Output Charge Current or an external current shunt measuring net battery current to determine full charge When the battery is unloaded during charge or the load during charge is relatively constant use the internal shunt If load current is highly variable consider use of an external shunt for optimal charge control 16 Blue Sky Energy Solar Boost 50 gt Solar Boost 50 peut utiliser le shunt de courant int rieur qui mesure le Courant de Chargement de Sortie ou un shunt de courant ext rieur qui mesure le courant net de la batterie pour d terminer la charge compl te Lorsque la batterie est d charg e pendant le chargement ou la charge pendant le chargement est relativement constante utilisez le shunt int rieur Si le courant de charge est tr s variable envisagez l utilisation d un shunt ext rieur pour optimiser le contr le du chargement gt Solar
15. and current are available The percent increase you will receive in output charge current relative to PV array current is variable and will change with operating conditions When conditions are such that insufficient PV power is available to produce an increase in output current the unit will stop switching power conversion and operate as a conventional series pass PWM controller with very low forward voltage drop Current boost performance can be monitored using the digital display When output charge current is greater than solar panel current current boost is functioning A minimum PV current of just under 1 5 amps is required for MPPT current boost to operate The principal operating conditions which affect current boost performance are battery voltage and PV array temperature At constant solar intensity available PV array power changes with array temperature A PV array s power vs temperature characteristic is such that a cool PV array can produce a higher voltage and more power than a hot PV array When PV voltage is sufficiently high for MPPT to operate a constant power output is delivered to the battery Since output power is constant while MPPT is operating a decrease in battery voltage produces an increase in charge current This means that the greatest current increase occurs with a combination of cool ambient temperature and low battery voltage The unit delivers the greatest charge current increase when you need it most in cold weather
16. batterie supportent un c ble de 24 14 AWG et doivent tre serr s 2 1 in Ib 0 23 nm gt VORSICHT Die Batterie und PV Kompressionsterminale ertragen 14 1 0 AWG Kabel und m ssen bis zu 50 in Ib 5 6 Nm festgezogen werden Die Kompressionsterminale mit Schunt und Batterietemperatursensor ertragen 424 14 AWG Kabel und m ssen bis zu 2 1 in lb 0 23 Nm festgezogen werden PRECAUCI N Los terminales de compresi n de la bater a y del conjunto fotovoltaico aceptan cables 14 1 0 AWG para ser ajustados a 50 in Ib 5 6 Nm Los terminales de compresi n del shunt y del sensor de temperatura de la bater a aceptan cables 424 14 AWG para ser ajustados a 2 1 in Ib 0 23 Nm Wiring requirements for Solar Boost 50 are different than conventional PV controllers While the performance of other controllers may be affected somewhat by wiring wiring and connections used with this unit can have a significant effect on current boost performance The effect wiring has on current boost performance is that PV power wasted heating undersized wires or poor connections becomes unavailable to charge the battery A desirable installation would produce a total system wiring voltage drop of 396 or less Table 3 is meant to serve as a wire size guide which will lead to good boost performance with reasonable wire sizes The lengths shown are one way for the wire pair between the PV array and battery MAXIMUM CONDUCTOR PAIR LENGTH 3 VOLTAGE DROP AT 40 AMPS
17. fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the length of this warranty 7 To obtain warranty repairs contact BSE at 760 597 1642 to obtain a Returned Goods Authorization RGA number Mark the outside of the package with the RGA number and return the product postage prepaid and insured to the address below The consumer is responsible for all transportation costs and insurance related to returning the product to BSE and for any shipping damage which may void the warranty or increase the cost of repairs Blue Sky Energy Inc 2598 Fortune Way Suite K Vista CA 92081 USA 800 493 7877 e 760 597 1642 e Fax 760 597 1731 e www blueskyenergyinc com 26
18. status LED System in equalize mode Disable equalize by pressing the equalize pushbutton blinks rapidly charge voltage may be high Charge current is Battery is highly charged Normal operation system will be in Acceptance or Float and current is reduced to lower than expected control battery voltage PV current may be low as well Worn out PV modules Replace or use as is Low insolation Atmospheric haze PV s dirty sun low on horizon etc PV connected to BAT PV amp BAT must be separate for proper operation P V must receive earth ground via shunts inside the SB50 which internally connect P V to BAT External connection prevents proper operation of internal shunts and measurement system MPPT improperly setup Verify dip switch 5 verify proper MPPT setup and MPPT trim See Maximum Power Voltage and Optimizing MPPT sections MPPT Current boost PV maximum power voltage Vmp is not May result from PV s with low Vp as PV s with higher Vw produce greater power is less than expected much higher than battery voltage leaving and current boost potential PV s with Vue gt 17V work best DV e with 36 cells little extra power to be extracted tend to work poorly Excessive PV wiring voltage drop due to undersize wiring poor connections etc consumes and wastes available power This simulates having PV s with low Vu Battery is nearly charged and battery voltage is high Output during MPPT operation is constant power higher b
19. zu treten Stellen Sie den Schwebestrompotentiometer f r eine stromspannung auf dem Float in Zusammenhang mit dem Com Testpunkt aus der folgenden Tabelle die sich auf dem Schunt im Gang bezieht gt El punto de ajuste de la corriente de transici n flotante controla cuando el sistema conmuta entre aceptaci n y flotaci n Si la corriente de carga es menor que el punto de ajuste de la corriente de transici n flotante durante la aceptaci n la bateria es considerada como cargada y el sistema conmuta a flotante Si la corriente de carga es m s grande el sistema conmuta a aceptaci n Se considera que una bateria de plomo cido esta completamente cargada cuando la corriente de carga durante la aceptaci n se reduce a 1 a 2 A por cada 100 A h de capacidad Si la corriente de carga es altamente variable considere la posibilidad de usar un shunt externo para un control de carga ptimo o selecciones un punto de ajuste de corriente de transici n flotante que permita que el sistema conmute a flotante durante las condiciones de carga ligera y carga completa Ajuste el potenci metro de corriente flotante para un voltaje sobre el nivel flotante I Float relativo a los puntos de prueba Com seg n la siguiente tabla basada en el shunt utilizado SHUNT TYPE RATING TEST POINT SCALING TYPE SHUNT EVALUATION SCALARITE POINT TEST SCHUNTART WIRKUNGSGRAD TESTPUNKTSKALA TIPO DE SHUNT EVALUACI N ESCALA DE PUNTOS DE PRUEBA Ge INTER
20. IEUR INTERN INTERNO CS 200 200A 200mV 0 10V PER AMP CS 500 500A 50mV 0 01V PER AMP For example suppose battery capacity is 500 amp hours requiring a Float Transition Current of 5 0 amps With the internal shunt or 100mV 100A external shunt the Float test point voltage is set to 0 50V If a 500A 50mV shunt is used the setting would be 0 05V The actual current being measured by the charge control system can be measured on the I Bat test point relative to Com test point at the same scaling This test point is useful for verifying shunt wiring and operation If a relatively constant load is on the battery during charge while using the internal shunt add this value to the setting If battery load is a constant 10 amps add 10 amps to the setting For example if the battery capacity is 500 amp hours requiring a Float Transition Current of 5 0 amps plus 10 amps of load set the Float Transition Current for 15 amps Maximum Power Voltage gt The nominal MPPT setting is the difference between the PV modules open circuit voltage Voc and maximum power voltage Vyp This needs to be set correctly for the MPPT system to deliver maximum current boost The factory setting is 4 4V which is appropriate for many popular modules La valeur nominale de la conversion optimale d nergie est la diff rence entre le Voltage du circuit ouvert Mal du module photovolta que et le voltage de puissance maximale Vu est n cessaire que l
21. KNOCKOUT Au 40 35 6 8 PLACES L83 FIGURE 4 METALLIC CONDUIT gt The unit must be wired using grounded metallic conduit for compliance with applicable FCC and CE electromagnetic compatibility requirements gt Lunit doit tre c bl e utilisant des tubes protecteurs m talliques communs en conformit avec les exigences de compatibilit lectromagn tique FCC et CE gt Die Einheit mu angeschlosesen werden indem man erdgebundene metalische Leitungen verwendet die den anwendbaren FCC und CE elektromagnetischen Kompatibilit tsforderungen entspricht gt La unidad deber ser cableada usando tubos protectores met licos conectados a tierra para el cumplimiento de los requerimientos de compatibilidad electromagn tica de la FCC y la CE que se apliquen Installation and Operation Manual BATTERY AND PV WIRING gt WARNING This unit must be installed and wired in accordance with National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 Over current protection for the battery must be provided externally To reduce the risk of fire connect to a circuit provided with 60 amperes maximum branch circuit over current protection in accordance with National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 gt AVERTISSEMENT Cette unit doit tre install e et c bl e en conformit avec le Code lectrique National ANSI NFPA 70 La protection contre le courant excessif doit tre fournie de l ext rieur Afin de r duire le risque d incendie branchez u
22. RSICHT Setzen Sie die Einheit mit senkrecht orientierten Heizungssenkungskanten ein um die Konvektionsk hlung zu f rdern und schlieBen Sie sie nicht in einem geschlossenen Raum ein Wenn sie nicht senkrecht angesetzt sind kann der Durchschnittsausgangsstrom gesenkt werden um die von hohen Temperaturen verursachten Besch digungen zu vermeiden Die Einheit ist nicht wasserfest und muB vom Regen Schnee und berfl ssiger Feuchtigkeit gesch tzt werden Blue Sky Energy Solar Boost 50 gt PRECAUCION Monte la unidad con las aletas del disipador t rmico orientadas verticalmente para promover el enfriamiento por convecci n y no lo encierre en un espacio reducido Si no lo monta verticalmente la potencia de salida promedio puede ser reducida para prevenir da os debido a exceso de temperatura La unidad no est sellada contra agua y debe ser protegida contra la lluvia la nieve y la humedad excesiva DETAILED DIMENSIONAL DRAWING e i 4 1 68 42 6 L u KR 250 53 38 7 AS i C amp A 7 00 177 8 E 5 50 139 7 L05 255 3 L 2 00 50 8 O SLA 2 00 50 8 C gt T fe 2 00 50 8 gt a lt gt e 2 65 67 3 C SS er 1 80 45 7 p p 1 09 27 7 i iu j 8 88 225 6 87 4 00 22 05 5 i ZE s 1 2 CONDUIT KNOCKOUT E C a 4 PLACES IN 0 78 19 8 1 CONDUIT
23. S RETE era s ae 7 Charge Status Indicator 2 ide EL ihn 8 Three Stage Charge Control sise 8 Bulk Charge eerte deeg e ree kc serien 9 Acceptance Charge rennen ee ite pte 9 Float Gharge eite ete PIPER 10 Two Stage Charge Control OR PE PREND 10 Qualization EE 10 Disabling Equalization eins io menm eter en 11 Optional Temperature COMPENSATION nennen nnne nnns 11 Temperature and Output Power sise 12 Maximum Power Point Tracking MPPT ire 12 How MPPT Let 12 Typical Current Boost Performance 12 INSTALLATION 4 22 24 gene ee EET pite ee ta epe OO tetti dts 13 Over Voltage Reverse Polarity Protection 18 Electrostatic Handling Precautions raaa aaaea 14 Maximum PV Short Circuit Current and NEC 14 Grid Tied Systems en ee re nee 15 Solar Boost 50 Setups ita road Eege 15 Default Factory Setup Li ee cis 15 System Vollage EE 15 Gharge M de 22 sn DDR REN EOM REA 15 Temperature Compensation nennen nnns 16 Float Transition Current Measurement Shunt 16 Float Transition Current Getpoimt nn 17 Maximum Power Voltage 18 Optimizing MPR Ta 5 3 2 Rent RE 19 Acceptance Charge Voltage 19 Float Gharge Voltage nn ea RU n e Ri eee 20 Mounting mE a 20 Metallic Gord it coo re tte ere D ct neve aie bn Palo in ee Re 21 Battery and PV del e BEEN 22 Optional External Cur
24. acceptance tout en ajustant le voltage de la batterie la valeur souhait e gt Die von der Fabrik eingestellte Leistung von 14 3 28 6V ist f r die meisten Bleis urebatterien geeignet Um sie einzustellen muB die Batterie fast vollbeladen sein Stellen Sie 10 und 11 Schalter zu off um die Leistungsbeladung zu zwingen Pr fen Sie die Leistung des Displays des Beladungsstatusleds w hrend der Einstellung der Batteriestromspannung zum gew nschten Wert gt Los ajustes de aceptaci n de fabrica de 14 3 28 6V son apropiados para la mayoria de baterias de plomo cido de plomo Para ajustar la bateria deber estar casi en carga completa Ajuste los dip switches 10 y 11 en posici n off para forzar la carga de aceptaci n Verifique que los LED de estado de carga muestren aceptaci n mientras ajusta el voltaje de bateria al valor deseado Float Charge Voltage gt The factory float setting of 13 3 26 6V is suitable for most lead acid batteries To adjust the battery must be near full charge Set dip switches 10 and 11 to on to force float charge Set acceptance voltage first as float voltage is set relative to acceptance Verify the Charge Status LED displays float while adjusting battery voltage to the desired value gt La valeur de flotteur sp cifi e par le producteur 13 3 26 6V convient a la majorit des batteries a plomb Pour pouvoir tre ajust e la batterie doit tre presque compl tement cha
25. achen Pers nliche metalische Dinge wie Ringe Armb nder und Uhren w hrend der Arbeit mit einer Bleis urebatterie entfemen Eine Bleisdurebatterie kann einen genug starken Stromkurzschlu verursachen um einen Ring or etwas Metall hnliches zu schwei en und eine starke Explosion zu bewirken Alle Strom photovoltaische und Batteriequellen vor den Reparatur oder Installationsarbeiten entfemen 4 BELADUNGSORT amp INSTALLATION a b C d e f 9 h i i Diese Einheit ist so hergestellt da sie wiederbeladene oder versiegelte Arten von chemischen Bleis urebatterien beladen kann Beachten Sie die Belagungshinweise der Batteriehersteller wenn Sie diese Einheit mit der Chemie anderer Batterien n mlich NiCd benutzen Diese Einheit besitzt Teile die zur Bewirkung der Funken und elektrische Lichtbogen neigen NIE in der Batterieabteilung oder in der Anwesenheit explosiver Gasen installieren Diese Einheit mu gem der Nationalen Eletrischen Code ANSI NFPA 70 installiert und eingeschaltet werden Ein berstromschutz f r die Batterie mu u erlich angeschafft werden Um die Feuergefahr zu verringem schalten Sie die Batterie an einem Parallelstromkreis der mit einem Stromschutz von h chstens 60 Ampere versorgt ist gem der Nationalen Eletrischen Code ANSI NFPA 70 ein Versichern Sie sich da die Einheit richtig konfiguriert f r Batteriebeladung ist Die Einheit ist nicht wasserfest Halten Sie sie vom Regen un
26. aci n est en la posici n hacia afuera Equalization is normally conducted approximately once per month with the battery held at the equalization voltage for a period of approximately two hours It is best to equalize a battery that is already fully charged so that the desired equalization voltage is reached quickly Following the desired equalization period the equalization cycle is terminated and normal charge operation is resumed by again pressing the equalization push button The battery should then be topped off with distilled water per the battery manufacturers recommendations Disabling Equalization For certain battery types or electrical systems it may be desirable to eliminate the possibility of initiating equalization This can be accomplished by gently pulling the red equalization push button cap off of the equalize switch and ensuring that the switch plunger is in the normal down position Use needle nose pliers and gently rock the cap side to side while pulling OPTIONAL TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION The charge voltage required by batteries changes with battery temperature Temperature compensation of charge voltage enhances battery performance and life and decreases battery maintenance Automatic temperature compensation can be provided through use of the optional SensorLug battery temperature sensor Temperature compensation curves for either lead acid or NiCd battery chemistry can be selected The lead acid curve for a 12 volt sys
27. an sometimes be hard to achieve when battery capacity is large compared to available solar charge current Charge Voltage Calibration Tool P N 930 0031 01 as described in technical bulletin 100209 simplifies charge voltage calibration be eliminating the need to have the battery be highly charged To access this and other technical bulletins see the Blue Sky Energy internet web site at www blueskyenergyinc com If temperature compensation is installed first turn mode switch 6 to off to disable temperature compensation The battery temperature sensor does not need to be disconnected Adjust the charge voltages to the desired 80 F value MOUNTING gt CAUTION Mount the unit with heatsink fins oriented vertically to promote convection cooling and do not enclose in a confined space If not mounted vertically average output power may be reduced to prevent damage due to over temperature The unit is not watertight and must be protected from rain snow and excessive moisture gt CAUTION Montez l unit avec les ailettes de dissipateur thermique orient es verticalement pour assurer un refroidissement de convection et ne gardez pas l unit dans un espace clos Si les ailettes ne sont pas mont es verticalement la puissance de sortie moyenne pourrait tre r duite pour pr venir tout dommage d aux temp ratures excessives N tant pas r sistante l eau l unit doit tre prot g e contre la pluie la neige et l humidit excessive VO
28. and can operate with power sources other than PV Examples of this type of charge control include hydroelectric or wind generators or charging a 24 volt battery from a 48 volt electrical system Whether a particular input power source will operate properly depends on three criteria 1 The power source must be able to operate open circuit as the input may go fully open circuit when the battery is fully charged Periodic open circuit operation is also used by the MPPT system Open circuit input voltage must never exceed 57V even on a transient basis PV input transient voltage suppressors can absorb 3kW for 1ms but will be damaged by more than 10W of continuous power dissipation Input power sources requiring shunt type power control cannot be used with this unit 2 The power source must supply well filtered DC The Solar Boost 50 s input capacitors are sized to handle ripple current associated with the internal switching power converter requirements They are not intended to provide filtering for the input power source when the unit is operating at high output power Insufficient filtering of the input power source at high power levels will shorten service life of the input capacitors Use external capacitors as necessary to provide power source filtering 3 If the power source cannot supply all the input current necessary the unit will select an input operating point based on it s MPPT control algorithm so as to not overload the input sour
29. as part of the voltage control system and continually turning on and off as with other PV controllers They simply turn on in the morning and off in the evening and in this application have a life expectancy in excess of 10 operations Fully automatic temperature compensation of charge voltage is available as an option to further improve charge control and battery performance The available SensorLug battery temperature sensor is built for long term reliability The sensor element is environmentally sealed and encapsulated into a copper lug which mounts directly to the battery terminal A user friendly digital display is also available to monitor PV charge performance The display may be provided in the Solar Boost 50 controller as a remote panel or both The remote panel cable may be up to 300ft 91 4m in length PART NUMBERS AND OPTIONS e SB50L iss asas Solar Boost 50 controller without digital display e SBbBODL A9 ote Solar Boost 50 controller with digital display e SB50RD25 SB50 remote digital display with 25 cable standard duplex box mount e SBSOPDLiu dune SB50DL front panel with digital display add to SB50L to make SB50DL e _930 0022 20 SensorLug battery temperature sensor with 20 cable e CS 100 sss 100A 100mV current shunt e CS 200 sss 200A 200mV current shunt e CS 500 s 500A 50mV current shunt OPERATION Once installed and configured charge control and MPPT
30. ater than 40 amps of short circuit current 25 C STC WARNING This unit is not provided with a GFDI ground fault detector interrupter device and must be used with an external GFDI device as required by Article 690 of National Electrical Code for the installation location 5 PREPARING TO CHARGE a b C Never charge a frozen battery Be sure battery is mounted in a well ventilated compartment Add distilled water in each cell of a lead acid battery until battery acid reaches level specified by battery manufacturer This helps purge excessive gas from the cells Do not overfill For batteries other than flooded lead acid type or sealed batteries without cell caps carefully follow manufacturers charging instructions Blue Sky Energy Solar Boost 50 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS DE SECURITE Ce manuel contient d instructions importantes pour les modeles SB50L SB50DL SB50RD25 PRIERE DE SAUVEGARDER CES INSTRUCTIONS 1 Pour l installation et la maintenance consulter le personnel qualifi L unit contient des composantes de haut voltage L installation incorrecte pourrait entra ner des risques de choc lectrique ou d incendie Il n y a pas de composantes employables par l utilisateur dans cette unit 2 Afin de r duire le risque de choc lectrique d incendie ou blessure corporelle les symboles ci dessous seront utilis s dans le manuel pour indiquer des conditions dangereuses ou des instructions de s curit ou op rationnel
31. attery voltage decreases charge current Vu and available power decrease with increasing PV cell temperature Cooler PV s will produce greater boost MPPT LED off indicates that extra power is not available from PV array It is normal for boost to decrease as temperature rises MPPT improperly setup Verify dip switch 5 verify proper MPPT setup and MPPT trim See Maximum Power Voltage and Optimizing MPPT sections System appears OK Notsetfor3 stage charge Double check dip switches 10 amp 11 but will not correctly Switch between System will not switch out of Bulk and into Battery is discharged to the point where net charge current cannot bring battery Acceptance amp Float Acceptance orFloat voltage up to the desired charge voltage setpoint PV power may be too low or loads too high System will not switch from Float to Battery may be fully charged System will stay in Float and not switch to Acceptance Acceptance until charge current is greater than Float Transition Current setting See Float Transition Current Setpoint section PV array may be too small for battery amp hours consider using 2 stage charge External shunt is used and sense wires are wired reverse polarity Verify charge current polarity and magnitude using I BAT test point See Float Transition Current Measurement Shunt and Setpoint sections System will not switch from Acceptanceto Battery may not be fully charged System will not switch to Float until charge curr
32. aximum point Un r glage exact de la valeur de la conversion optimale d nergie s effectue par un ajustement graduel du potentiom tre de conversion optimale d nergie pour obtenir un courant de chargement de sortie maximale Un bon ajustement s effectue avec une batterie d charg e dans un environnement temp ratures basses L indicateur de conversion optimale d nergie au dessus du potentiom tre de conversion optimale d nergie s allume lorsque la conversion optimale d nergie est en fonction dans ce cas on peut faire des ajustements V rifiez si l indicateur reste allum au point maximal d ajustement du courant et au fur et mesure qu une baisse l g re du courant est observable de chaque c t du point maximal Die feine Regelung der MPPT Einstellungen wird durchgef hrt indem man langsam den MPPT Potentiometer einstellt um den maximalen Ausgangsbeladungsstrom Die Einstellung ist am besten durchgef hrt mit einer ausgeladenen Batterie und mit k hlen Lufttemperaturen Das MPPT LED ber den MPPT Potentiometer schaltet ein wenn MPPT eingeschaltet ist und Einstellungen m glich sind Pr fen Sie bitte ob das LED eingeschaltet bleibt im Einstellungspunkt des maximalen Stromes und wenn eine leichte Stromsenkung auf jeder Seite des maximalen Punktes zu bemerken ist El ajuste fino del MPPT es llevado a cabo ajustando lentamente el potenci metro MPPT para obtener la m xima corriente de carga de salida El ajuste se hace mej
33. ce Input current can be estimated by input_current output_current x output_voltage input_voltage How well the MPPT system will work with a given input source depends on the output impedance and output characteristics of the power source See the Maximum Power Voltage and Optimizing MPPT sections for further discussion of the input operating point Generally the input will be operated at some voltage level less that the input open circuit voltage based on how MPPT is setup TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Completely dead no No battery power Battery disconnected overly discharged or connected reverse polarity Battery display powers the system not PV Display OK but PV disconnected Verify PV connection Requires PV to supply at least 0 15A at 2 5V more than system will not turn battery voltage to begin charge on charge status LED off PV reverse polarity Reverse polarity PV will cause heat sink to heat and display to show negative PV current if battery is connected PV connected to BAT PV amp BAT must be separate for proper operation PV must receive earth ground via shunts inside the SB50 which internally connect PV to BAT External connection prevents proper operation of internal shunts and measurement system Charge status LED Dip switches set for incorrect system Double check dip switches 1 5 on in Bulk butno voltage output charge current Temp sensor installed reverse polarity or Correct sensor polarity or replac
34. controls battery voltage and therefore battery charge Maximum power will be delivered to the grid if the Solar Boost 50 remains in it s bulk charge mode while selling to the grid The key to having the Solar Boost 50 stay in bulk is to have it s charge voltage setpoint be slightly higher than the charge voltage the inverter is regulating to If possible set the Solar Boost 50 for two stage charge If the inverter uses temperature compensation the Solar Boost 50 must use it as well SOLAR BOOST 50 SETUP gt Solar Boost 50 has setup options that may need to be configured prior to connection and use These L setup options are configured by setting a single 12 position dip switch and four potentiometers located on the main circuit board as shown in Figure 3 gt Solar Boost 50 a d options de param trage dont la configuration pourrait tre n cessaire avant le branchement et l utilisation Ces options sont param tr es en fixant un seul commutateur 12 positions et quatre potentiom tres situ s sur le panneau du circuit principal Voir Figure 3 Solar Boost 50 hat Einstellungsoptionen die vor der Einschaltung und Benutzung konfiguriert werden m ssen Diese Einstellungsoptionen sind konfiguriert indem ein einziger 12 Position Schalter und vier Potentiometer die sich auf der Hauptstromkreistafel befinden wie in Abb 3 eingestellt werden gt EI Solar Boost 50 tiene opciones establecidas que pueden necesitar ser configuradas antes
35. courant lectronique pr vient le risque d une surcharge en limitant le courant de sortie 50 amp res valeur ind pendante du courant ou de la puissance photovoltaique d entr e gt W hrend dem Volumenbeladungsvorgang ist die Batterie typisch weniger als 70 beladen und die Einheit liefert soviel Beladungsstrom wie m glich um die Batterie sofort wiederzubeladen Die Volumenbeladung kommt vor wenn 1 der Beladungsstrom w hrend des Schwebens ber die Stromschweb bergangsstellung steigt oder 2 ungen gend Beladungsstrom verf gbar ist um die Batterie in der gew nschten Leistung oder Schwebstromspannung zu halten Eine elektronische Stromgrenze beugt die M glichkeit einer Uberladung vor indem der Ausgangsstrom zu 50 Amps abgesehen vom PV Eingangsstrom oder Leistung beschr nkt wird gt Durante la etapa de carga en volumen la bateria est tipicamente cargada a menos del 70 y la unidad provee tanta corriente de carga como sea posible para recargar r pidamente la bateria La carga en volumen ocurre cuando 1 La corriente de carga durante la flotaci n se incrementa por encima del valor ajustado de corriente de transici n flotante o 2 Cuando esta disponible una corriente de carga insuficiente para mantener la bater a al voltaje de aceptaci n o flotante deseado El limite electr nico de corriente evita la posibilidad de sobrecarga limitando la corriente de salida a 50A sin importar la corriente del conjunto fotovoltaico ni la po
36. current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal causing a severe burn Remove all sources of power photovoltaic and battery before servicing or installing 4 CHARGER LOCATION amp INSTALLATION a b C d e f 9 h i i This unit is designed to charge flooded or sealed type lead acid chemistry batteries Follow battery manufacturers charging recommendations when considering this unit for use with other battery chemistry i e NiCd This unit employs components that tend to produce arcs or sparks NEVER install in battery compartment or in the presence of explosive gases This unit must be installed and wired in accordance with National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 Over current protection for the battery must be provided externally To reduce the risk of fire connect to a circuit provided with 60 amperes maximum branch circuit over current protection in accordance with National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 Insure that unit is properly configured for the battery being charged Unit is not water tight Do not expose to rain or snow Insure all terminating connections are clean and tight Battery and PV compression terminals are to be tightened to 50 in Ib 5 6 nm Shunt and battery temperature sensor compression terminals are to be tightened to 2 1 in Ib 0 23 nm Charging system must be properly installed as described in these instructions prior to operation Do not connect to a PV array capable of producing gre
37. d Schnee fern Versichern Sie sich da alle Endverbindungen sauber und fest sind Batterie und PV Kompressionsterminale m ssen bis zu 50 in lb 5 6 Nm festgezogen werden Schunt und Kompressionsterminale mit Batterientemperatursensor m ssen bis zu 2 1 in Ib 0 23 Nm festgezogen werden Die Systembeladung mu vor der Operation richtig installiert werden wie in diesen Hinweisen vorgeschrieben Schalten Sie sie nicht an einem PV System der f hig ist einen h heren als 40 Amps Kurzschlu strom bei 25 C zu erzeugen ein ACHTUNG Dieses Einheit ist nicht mit einem GFDI Ger t ausgestattet und muss daher mit einem externen GFDI Ger t betrieben werden wie es in Paragraph 690 des Staatlichen Elektrogesetzbuches National Electrical Code f r den Installationsort vorgeschrieben ist 5 VORBEREITUNGEN ZUR BELADUNG a b c Nie eine gefrorene Batterie beladen Seien sie sicher da die Batterie in einer gut durchgel fteten Abeteilung eingesetzt wird F gen Sie destilliertes Wasser in jede Zelle einer Bleis urebatterie hinzu bis die Batteries ure die vom Hersteller bezeichnete H he erreicht Das hilft zur Befreiung des berfl ssigen Gases von den Zellen Nicht berf llen F r andere Batterien als die wiederbeladene Bleis urenart oder versiegelte Batterien ohne Zellkappe beachten sie bitte die Beladungshinweise der Hersteller mit Aufmerksamkeit Blue Sky Energy Solar Boost 50 INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES Est
38. de la conexi n y el uso Estas opciones establecidas son configuradas mediante un selector tipo dip switch y cuatro potenci metros localizados en la placa de circuito principal seg n se muestra en la Figura 3 As Shipped Factory Default Setup System voltage 24V Temperature compensation Disabled Float transition current measurement ssssssesssss Internal shunt measuring output charge current Float transition current 5 0A Charge MOE iia e Ree ie a e Acceptance voltage ss Float voltage deii 2 ainsi reete Lo freute MPPT operating point Voc Vup System Voltage SWITCH SWITCH SWITCH SWITCH SWITCH SYSTEM VOLTAGE 1 2 3 4 5 VOLTAGE SYSTEME SYSTEMSTROMSPANNUNG VOLTAJE DE LA SISTEMA ON 1 ON 1 12VDC OFF 0 OFF 0 24VDC ON 1 ON 1 24VDC PV 12VDC BATTERY It is also possible to wire the PV array for 24V and charge a 12V battery by selecting the 24V PV 12V battery mode In this 12 24V operating mode a minimum PV input current of approximately 1 5 amps is required for MPPT to operate and PV voltage to rise the desired operating point When MPPT operates output charge current will be approximately 2X or more PV input current This special operating mode can be quite useful for 12 volt systems with very long PV wiring lengths as wire length can be four times as long for a given wire size by doubling input voltage and halving input current as shown in Table 3 This op
39. del tipo con l quido o selladas con qu mica de plomo cido Siga las recomendaciones de carga de los fabricantes de la bater a si piensa usar esta unidad con bater as que utilicen otro principio qu mico por ejemplo NiCd Esta unidad emplea componentes que tienden a producir arcos voltaicos o chispas NUNCA lo instale en el compartimiento de la bater a o en presencia de gases explosivos Esta unidad debe ser instalada y cableada de acuerdo con el C digo El ctrico Nacional ANSI NFPA70 La protecci n contra corriente excesiva en la bater a deber ser provista en forma extema Para reducir el riesgo de incendio conecte a un circuito provisto con una protecci n contra exceso de corriente de un m ximo de 60A en la rama del circuito de acuerdo con el C digo El ctrico Nacional ANSI NFPA70 Aseg rese de que la unidad est configurada apropiadamente para la bater a que est siendo cargada Esta unidad no es estanca con respecto al agua No la exponga a la lluvia ni a la nieve Aseg rese de que todos los terminales de conexi n est n limpios y ajustados Los terminales por compresi n de la bater a y de las celdas fotovoltaicas deber n estar ajustados a 50 in Ib 5 6 Nm Los terminales por compresi n de la derivaci n de corriente shunt y del sensor de temperatura de la bater a deber n ser ajustados a 2 1 in Ib 0 23 Nm El sistema de carga deber estar instalado adecuadamente antes de su operaci n seg n se describe en estas ins
40. e r glage soit correct pour que le syst me de conversion optimale d nergie fournisse un accroissement maximal du courant La valeur sp cifi e par les producteurs est de 4 4 volts valeur qui correspond plusieurs modules fr quents Die nominale MPPT Einstellung bildet den Unterschied zwischen der offenen Stromkreisspannung Voc des PV Moduls und der maximalen Stromkraftspannung Vyp Das mu richtig eingestellt werden damit das MPPT System eine maximale entsprechende Steigerung zu ermitteln Die Grundeinstellung ist 4 4V und kompartibel mit vielen g ngigen Modulen 18 Blue Sky Energy Solar Boost 50 gt El valor nominal de ajuste de MPPT es la diferencia entre el m dulo del voltaje a circuito abierto Voc y el voltaje de potencia m ximo Vw ste necesita ser ajustado correctamente por el sistema MPPT para entregar un refuerzo de corriente m ximo El valor ajustado de f brica es de 4 4V el cual es apropiado para muchos m dulos populares The unit updates the maximum power operating point approximately every 10 seconds by briefly turning off the output to sample PV open circuit voltage It then operates the PV array at a voltage approximately equal to the sampled open circuit voltage minus the MPPT voltage setting Factors other PV open circuit voltage fine tune the actual operating point but PV open circuit voltage is the primary factor Note that the values above and the scaling shown on the MPPT adjust potenti
41. e manual de instrucciones es para modelos SB50L SB50DL SB50RD25 CONSERVE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES 1 Solamente permita la instalaci n y el servicio t cnico a personal capacitado Existe la presencia de alto voltaje en el interior de la unidad El uso o la instalaci n incorrecta pueden resultar en descarga el ctrica o fuego Esta unidad no tiene partes que puedan ser reparadas por el usuario 2 Para reducir el riesgo de descarga el ctrica de fuego o de da o personal han sido colocados los siguientes simbolos en todo este manual para indicar condiciones peligrosas o instrucciones de seguridad y de operaci n importantes ADVERTENCIA PRECAUCION IMPORTANTE A A i Indica condiciones peligrosas o potenciales Indica componentes cr ticos para la seguridad Siga estas instrucciones cuidadosamente para descargas el ctricas de la instalaci n y para la operaci n de la una operaci n apropiada de la unidad Use extrema precauci n unidad 3 PRECAUCIONES PERSONALES a b C d e f 9 h i i Trabajar en las cercan as de bater as de plomo cido es peligroso Las bater as producen gases explosivos durante una operaci n normal Para reducir el riesgo de explosi n de la bater a siga estas instrucciones y aquellas publicadas por el fabricante de la bater a y de cualquier equipo que intente usar en proximidades de la bater a Alguna persona debe estar dentro del rango en que se escuche su voz o pr ximo para pre
42. e sensor Proper temp sensor terminal voltage sensor failed short when connected is 2 98V at 25 C changing at 10mV C Charge status LED Battery voltage greater than charge This is normal operation Output is off due to high battery voltage which may be on in Float or voltage setpoint caused by other charging systems Accept but no output charge current Dip switches set for incorrect voltage Double check dip switches 1 5 Temp compensation enabled without Disable temp compensation or replace sensor Proper temp sensor terminal sensor installed or sensor failed open voltage when connected is 2 98V at 25 C changing at 10mV C Battery voltage too low Battery voltage must be at least 9V in 12V system or 18V in 24V system Charge status LED Dip switches set for incorrect system Double check dip switches 1 amp 2 Verify PV and BAT are not connected together on in Bulk but no voltage via earth GND or other connection output charge current amp relays click on off Charge status LED Charge current is very low and the system If charge current is very low 0 1 0 2A because battery voltage is at setpoint on in Float or is on the edge of being able to stay on relays may switch on off This normal and will cause no harm The symptom will go Accept relays click away with a slight increase or decrease in battery load on off 24 Blue Sky Energy Solar Boost 50 SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE ITEMS TO EXAMINE OR CORRECT Charge
43. ed appropriately for the shunt installed The external shunt may be an already existing shunt which is part of a separate monitoring system As long as each system or device connecting to the shunt connects to it with separate twisted pair cable directly to the shunt sensing terminals there should be no undesirable interaction between systems Do not daisy chain shunt connections from multiple systems gt Shunt polarity must be correct for proper operation Do not connect to the Battery Shunt terminal block if the external shunt is not used Use twisted pair cable 18 22 AWG for shunt signal wires gt La polarit du shunt doit amp tre correcte pour obtenir un bon fonctionnement Ne pas brancher au bloc terminal du shunt de la batterie si le shunt ext rieur n est pas utilis Utilisez une paire de cables roul s pour les cables de signalaison du shunt gt Die Schuntpolarit t mu f r eine geeignete Operation richtig sein Bitte schalten Sie sie nicht zum Batterieschuntterminalblock ein wenn der Au enschunt nicht verwendet ist Verwenden Sie gedrehten Parrkabel 18 22 AWG f r Schuntsignalkabel gt La polaridad del Shunt debe ser correcta para una operaci n apropiada No conecte al bloque terminal del shunt de bater a si no esta en uso el shunt externo Use un cable twisted pair 18 22 AWG para los cables de se al del shunt OPTIONAL DIGITAL DISPLAY The digital display connects to the main circuit board connector a
44. en Beladungsvorgang andeuten und wenn die PV Stromerzeugung relativ hoch ist wird es einen approximativen Batteriebeladungsvorgang anzeigen W hrend der Nacht wenn die PV Erzeugung aufh rtm wird das PV System von der Batterie ausgeschaltet um eine ungew nschte Stromausladung zu vermeiden Una vez instalado y configurado las operaciones de control de carga y del MPPT son completamente Blue Sky Energy Solar Boost 50 autom ticas La carga se enciende siempre que el conjunto fotovoltaico sea capaz de producir 0 2 Amperes a 2 5V por encima de la tensi n de la bateria Cuando la carga con el conjunto fotovoltaico est encendida el LED de estado de carga indicar que se esta en modo de carga y cuando la producci n de energia del conjunto fotovoltaico est relativamente alta mostrara el estado de carga aproximado de la bater a Por la noche cuando la producci n de energ a se detiene el conjunto fotovoltaico es desconectado de la bater a para prevenir un drenaje indeseado de corriente FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE DISPLAY INDICATORS EQUALIZE PUSH BUTTON IN NORMAL OUT EQUALIZE C D H CH Blue Sky EN E R G Y SOLAR BOOST 50 MAXIMUM POWER POINT TRACKING PHOTOVOLTAIC CHARGE CONTROLA 12 24 VDC 50 AMP CHARGE STATUS LED BULK CONTINUOUSLY ON ACCP BLINK 1 SEC ON 1 SEC OFF FLOAT BLINK 0 2 SEC ON 1 SEC OFF EQUALIZE BLINK FAST 0 2 SEC ON 0 2 SEC OFF
45. endant la phase d acceptance d croit 1 2 amp par 100 amp heures de capacit Si le courant de chargement est tr s variable envisagez l utilisation d un shunt ext rieur pour optimiser le contr le du chargement ou s lectionnez 17 Installation and Operation Manual une valeur du courant de transition de flotteur qui permette au syst me de passer a la phase de flotteur dans des conditions de charge l g re et de chargement complet R glez le potentiometre de courant de flotteur pour un voltage sur Flotteur par rapport au point test Com dans le tableau suivant en fonction du shunt utilise gt Der Einstellungspunkt f r Schweb bergangsstrom kontrolliert wenn das System zwischen Leistung und Schweben bergeht Wenn der Beladungsstrom kleiner als der Einstellungspunkt f r Schweb bergangsstrom w hrend der Leistung ist ist die Batterie als beladen betrachtet und das System tritt in den Schwebevorgang Wenn der Beladungsstrom h her ist tritt das System in den Leistungsvorgang Eine Bleis urebatterie ist als vollbeladen betrachtet wenn der Beladungsstrom w hrend des Leistungsvorgangs zu 1 bis 2 Amp per 100 Amp Stunden von der Leistung senkt Wenn der Beladungsstrom hochvariabel ist empfiehlt sich die Verwendung eines Au enschunts f r eine Optimalbeladungskontrolle oder die Auswahl einer Schweb bergangsstromeinstellung die dem System erlaubt w hrend Leichtbeladung und Vollbeladungsbedingungen in den Schwebevorgang
46. ent Float drops to less than the Float Transition Current setpoint during Acceptance See Float Transition Current S etpoint section Loads during charge may be high while using internal current shunt Consider using external shunt See Float Transition Current Measurement Shunt section Relays click on off Dip switch 12 off Double check dip switch 12 must always be on Used for factory test only rapidly At high ambient System temporarily shuts down due to Improve ventilation or reduce PV power Providing sufficient ventilation or operating temperature charge high heat sink temperature conditions which do not cause over temperature shut down will improve reliability turns off See Technical Bulletin 100206 25 Installation and Operation Manual SPECIFICATIONS Output current rating 50A Temperature compensation System voltage 12 24VDC nominal Lead Acid 5 0mV C cell Max PV Open circuit voltage 57VDC NiCd FRERE 2 0mV C cell Max battery voltage 57VDC Current consumption Output current limit 50 2A Slam ene 30mA typical Volt meter full scale range 60 0V Charge on 150 90mA typical Volt meter accuracy 0 3 full scale Cabinet dimensions 10 Hx894 Wx312 D Current meter full scale range 60A Remote display module
47. erating mode can also solve problems associated with very high temperature operation where conventional controllers cease to deliver current due to temperature induced PV voltage reduction In this mode input current should be limited to 20 amps Charge Mode Solar Boost 50 can be configured for two stage or three stage charging Typically three stage charge is used but certain battery types or system configurations such as grid tied systems may benefit from two stage charge When configured for two stage charge equalization still operates as described 15 Installation and Operation Manual SWITCH SWITCH CHARGE MODE 10 11 MODE CHARGEMENT BELADUNGSVORGANG MODO DE CARGA ON 1 OFF 0 3 STAGE BULK ACCEPTANCE FLOAT 3 PHASES SUBSTRT ACCEPTANCE FLOTTEUR 3 STUFEN VOLUMEN LEISTUNG SCHWEBEN 3 ETAPAS VOLUMEN ACEPTACION FLOTACION OFF 0 OFF 0 2 STAGE BULK ACCEPTANCE 2 PHASES SUBSTRT ACCEPTANCE 2 STUFEN VOLUMEN LEISTUNG 2 ETAPAS VOLUMEN ACEPTACION ON 1 ON 1 2 STAGE BULK FLOAT 2 PHASES SUBSTRT FLOTTEUR 2 STUFEN VOLUMEN SCHWEBEN 2 ETAPAS VOLUMEN FLOTACION Temperature Compensation gt For temperature compensation to operate the temperature sensor must be installed and the desired compensation curve enabled Output current is disabled if compensation is enabled with the sensor open not connected or if the sensor is shorted or installed reverse polarity The
48. han 34 volts 2x17V they only delivers 106 watts to the battery This wastes 44 watts of available power Solar Boost 50 s patented MPPT technology operates in a very different fashion Under these conditions Solar Boost 50 calculates the maximum power voltage V4 at which the PV module delivers maximum power in this case 17 volts It then operates the PV module pair at 2x17 volts which extracts maximum power from the modules Solar Boost 50 continually recalculates the maximum power voltage as operating conditions change Input power from the peak power tracking controller in this case 150 watts feeds a switching type power converter which reduces the 34 volt input to battery voltage at the output The full 150 watts which is now being delivered at 24 volts would produce a current of 6 25 amps A charge current increase of 1 8 amps or 40 is achieved by converting the 44 watts that would have been wasted into useable charge current Note that this example assumes 100 efficiency to illustrate the principal of operation In actual operation boost will be somewhat less as some available power is lost in wiring connections and in Solar Boost 50 TYPICAL CURRENT BOOST PERFORMANCE As described above current boost performance for a particular installation varies primarily with PV array temperature and battery voltage Two other factors which affect boost performance include system wiring and PV module design The effect wiring has on performance is
49. kehrte Batterie f r die PV Terminale gesch tzt Solche Besch digungen heben die begrenzte Garantie auf gt PRECAUCI N La unidad est protegida contra polaridad invertida de la bateria y del conjunto fotovoltaico pero no est protegida contra una bateria en reversa conectada a los terminales fotovoltaicos Un da o de este tipo anular la garant a limitada SETUP AND WIRING DIAGRAM DV ARRAY DO NOT CONNECT PV AND a i a a ur are EEE OO00000000 OPERATING MODE SWITCI VOLTAGE 12V 24 12V OUT EARTH GROUND QOOQOQOOQOQ 2 PV Z PV SYSTEM 24V IN SWITCH 1 ON OFF ON SWITCH 2 ON OFF ON SWITCH 3 ON OFF ON Z SWITCH 4 OFF ON OFF l SWITCH 5 ON OFF OFF TEMPERATURE pisani ep LEAD ACID NiCd COMPENSATION 5mV C CELL 2mV C CELL EE SWITCH 6 OFF ON ON SWITCH 7 OFF ON OFF NY FLOAT TRANSI INTERNAL SHUNT EXTERNAL SHUNT TO ALL LOADS TION CURRENT OUTPUT CURRENT NET BATTERY CURRENT O AND OTHER CHARGING SYSTEMS SWITCH 8 ON OFF SWITCH 9 ON OFF ZN O o CHARGE 3 STAGE 2 STAGE 2 STAGE MODE BULK ACOP FLOAT BULKACCP BULK FLOAT SWITCH 10 ON OFF ON MPPT ACTIVEX OPTIONAL EXTERNAL SWITCH 11 OFF OFF ON LED ORE BATTERY CURRENT SHUNT SWITCH 12 ALWAYS ON FACTORY TEST ONLY O CHARGE STATU LED b OA 3OA t3V 16V 2V OV 3V
50. les importantes AVERTISSEMENT CAUTION IMPORTANT A A 7 Indique des conditions dangereuses ou le Indique les composantes essentielles pour la Pour un bon fonctionnement de l unit suivre risque de choc lectrique Employez avec s curit de l installation ou du fonctionnement ces instructions avec attention maximum de caution de l unit 3 PRECAUTIONS PERSONNELLES a b d d e N g h i i ll est dangereux de travailler dans la proximit de la batterie plomb Les batteries peuvent liminer des gaz explosifs pendant leur fonctionnement normal Afin de r duire le risque de l explosion de la batterie suivre ces instructions ainsi que celles sp cifi es par le producteur de la batterie et de tout quipement que vous avez l intention d utiliser dans la proximit de la batterie Lors du travail dans la proximit d une batterie plomb il est conseill qu il y ait quelqu un la port e de votre voix ou une distance qui lui permette de venir votre aide En cas de contact entre votre peau et l acide les v tements ou les yeux il est conseill d avoir votre port e de l eau fra che et du savon Utiliser un quipement complet pour les yeux et pour les v tements Lors du travail dans la proximit de la batterie viter le contact avec les yeux En cas de contact du plomb de la batterie avec la peau ou les v tements se laver imm diatement avec de l eau et du savon Si l acide p n tre dans
51. les yeux rincer imm diatement avec un jet d eau froide pour au moins dix minutes et consulter imm diatement le m decin NE PAS FUMER etne pas produire des tincelles ou du feu dans la proximit de la batterie Prendre des mesures sp ciales de s curit pour r duire le risque du contact d outils en m tal avec la batterie Cela pourrait provoquer des courts circuits ou des tincelles dans la batterie ou dans d autres composantes lectriques risque d explosion Lors du travail dans la proximit de la batterie plomb ter tout objet personnel en m tal tels des anneaux des bracelets des montres bracelets La batterie plomb pourrait produire un courant de court circuit de haute tension qui souderait l anneau ou tout objet similaire au m tal provoquant ainsi une br lure s v re Avant de proc der aux op rations de maintenance ou d installation loigner toute source de puissance photovolta que ou batterie 4 L INSTALLATION ET LA LOCATION DU CHARGEUR a H C d 9 h i i Cette unit est con ue pour charger des batteries chimiques plomb du type pile couvertes ou pile ouverte Si vous envisagez utiliser l unit avec d autres batteries chimiques par exemple NiCd suivre les recommandations du producteur sur le chargement de la batterie Cette unit emploie des composantes qui pourraient produire des arcs lectriques ou des tincelles Ne pas installer l unit dans le compartiment de la batterie ou e
52. n circuit fourni d une protection contre le courant excessif de maximum 60 amp res par circuit de d rivation en conformit avec le Code lectrique National ANSI NFPA 70 gt WARNUNG Diese Einheit mu gem der Nationalen Elektrischen Code ANSI FPA 70 installiert und angeschlossen werden Batterie berstromschutz mu u erlich geschaffen werden Um die Feuergefahr vorzubeugen schalten Sie bei einem mit Parallelstromkreis der mit einem Stromschutz von h chstens 60 Ampere versorgt ist gem der Nationalen Eletrischen Code ANSI NFPA 70 ein gt ADVERTENCIA Esta unidad debe ser instalada y cableada de acuerdo con el C digo El ctrico Nacional ANSI NFPA 70 La protecci n contra corriente excesiva en la bater a deber ser provista externamente A fin de reducir el riesgo de incendio conecte a un circuito provisto de una protecci n de exceso de corriente en la rama del circuito de un m ximo de 60 amperes de acuerdo con el C digo El ctrico Nacional ANSI NFPA 70 gt CAUTION Battery and PV compression terminals accept 14 1 0 AWG wire and are to be tightened to 50 in Ib 5 6 nm Shunt and battery temperature sensor compression terminals accept 24 14 AWG wire and are to be tightened to 2 1 in Ib 0 23 nm gt CAUTION Les bornes de batterie et de compression photovolta que supportent un c ble 14 1 0 AWG et doivent tre serr es 50 in lb 5 6 nm Les bornes de compression du shunt et du senseur de temp rature de la
53. n pr sence d missions de gaz explosifs Installer et c bler l unit en conformit avec le Code lectrique National ANSI NF PA 70 La protection contre le courant excessif pour la batterie doit tre fournie de l ext rieur Afin de r duire le risque d incendie brancher un circuit fourni d une protection contre le courant excessif de maximum 60 amp res par circuit de d rivation en conformit avec le Code Electrique National ANSI NFPA 70 V rifier si l unit est configur e correctement pour le chargement de la batterie L unit n est pas r sistante l eau Ne pas exposer la pluie ou la neige V rifier si les connexions terminales sont propres et bien serr es Les bornes de la batterie et de compression photovolta que doivent tre serr es 50 in Ib 5 6 nm Les bornes de compression du shunt et du senseur de temp rature de la batterie doivent tre serr es 2 1 in Ib 0 23 nm Avant de proc der l op ration le syst me de chargement doit tre install conform ment aux instructions ci dessus Ne pas brancher l unit un r seau photovoltaique susceptible de produire un courant de court circuit de plus de 40 amp res 25 C AVERTISSEMENT Cet appareil n est pas fourni avec un dispositif GF DI d tecteur et interrupteur diff rentiel exteme tel que pr vu dans l Article 690 du Code lectrique National pour le lieu de l installation 5 PREPARATION DU CHARGEMENT a b C Ne jamais charger une ba
54. ng charge more effective charge control can be obtained through the use of an external current shunt measuring net battery charge current The wiring diagram of Figure 3 shows how this optional external current shunt would be used This external shunt can be an already existing shunt as long as it is in the negative leg of the battery and is wired to measure net battery current Note that each measuring device connecting to this shunt should have it s sensing wires connected directly to the shunt sensing screw terminals A variety of optional current shunts are available through your Blue Sky Energy dealer The advantage an external shunt provides could be illustrated in the following manner Suppose a battery is at a fairly high state of charge in the acceptance mode and is drawing 5 amps of charge current which is being provided by Solar Boost 50 If a 10 amp load is then placed on the battery Solar Boost 50 increases output current to hold the battery at the desired acceptance voltage Solar Boost 50 is now delivering 15 amps 5 amps to the battery as before plus 10 amps to the load Using the internal shunt it appears that the battery is now consuming 15 amps of charge current But the external shunt still senses 5 amps of charge current since it is measuring net battery charge current With the external shunt connected to the Solar Boost 50 charge control system the charge control system measures only the 5 amps or charge current producing optimal con
55. ometer in Figure 3 relate to a single 36 cell module When two modules are connected in series for a 24V input system Solar Boost 50 automatically multiplies the voltage difference setting between Voc and Vyp by two based on the position of dip switch 5 SWITCH Voc Vup RANGE DEFAULT AV SETTING SERIES PV MODULES 5 RESEAU Vco Vpm VALEUR PREETABLIE AV SERIES MODULES PV Voc Vue AUSWAHL AN EINSTELLUNGSMANGEL _ PV MODULSERIEN RANGO Voc Vu VALOR AV PREESTABLECIDO MODULOS FV DE LA SERIE ON 1 OFF 0 Optimizing MPPT The MPPT setting Voc Vup is a nominal value The effects of PV module manufacturing tolerances and system wiring resistance can sometimes shift the optimum setting While not required fine tuning the this adjustment following installation is recommended for maximum boost performance This is a one time setup and does not require seasonal adjustment Fine tuning is also desirable following installation of additional PV modules or other substantial system change Fine tuning the MPPT setting is accomplished by slowly adjusting the MPPT potentiometer to obtain maximum Output Charge Current Adjustment is best done with a discharged battery and cool ambient temperatures The MPPT LED above the MPPT potentiometer turns on when MPPT is functioning and adjustment can be made Verify that the LED remains on at the maximum current adjustment point and as a slight drop in current is observed on either side of the m
56. ons or electric Indicates items critical to safe installation or Follow these instructions closely for proper Shock potential Use extreme caution operation of the unit operation of the unit 3 PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS a b d d e N 9 h i i Working in the vicinity of lead acid batteries is dangerous Batteries produce explosive gasses during normal battery operation To reduce risk of battery explosion follow these instructions and those published by battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity of battery Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead acid battery Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin clothing or eyes Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection Avoid touching eyes while working near battery If battery acid contacts skin or clothing wash immediately with soap and water If acid enters eye immediately flood eye with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and get medical attention immediately NEVER SMOKE orallow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping metal tool onto battery It might spark or short circuit battery or other electrical part that may cause explosion Remove personal metal items such as rings bracelets and watches when working with a lead acid battery A lead acid battery can produce a short circuit
57. operations are fully automatic Charge turns on whenever the PV array is capable of producing 0 2 amps at 2 5V greater than battery voltage When PV charge is on the Charge Status LED will indicate the present charge mode and when PV power production is relatively high it will show approximate battery state of charge At night when PV power production stops the PV array is disconnected from the battery to prevent unwanted current drain gt Apr s l installation et la configuration les op rations de contr le et les op rations CONVERSION OPTIMALE D ENERGIE sont automatiques Le chargement d marre lorsque l intervalle PV peut produire de 0 2 amps 2 5V plus que le voltage de la batterie Lorsque le chargement du PV est en cours l indicateur LED d tat de charge montre le mode de chargement actuel et lorsque la production de puissance photovoltaique est relativement lev e l indicateur montre l tat approximatif de charge de la batterie Pendant la nuit lorsque la production de puissance photovolta que s arr te le r seau photovoltaique doit tre d branch de la batterie pour prevenir les fuites de courant Nach der Installation und Konfiguration sind die Beladungskontroll und MPPT Operationen vollst ndig automatisch Die Beladung schaltet ein jedesmal das PV System ist f hig mehr als 0 2 Amps bei 2 5V h her als die Batteriestromspannung Wenn die PV Beladung eingeschaltet ist wird das Beladungsstatus LED den aktiv
58. or con una bater a descargada y a temperaturas ambiente fr as El LED MPPT ubicado encima del potenci metro MPPT se enciende cuando el MPPT est funcionando e indica que el ajuste puede ser realizado Verifique que el LED quede encendido en el punto de ajuste de corriente m ximo y en cuanto se observe una leve ca da en la corriente sobre cualquiera de los lados del punto m ximo If LED does not remain on MPPT is not operating due to a combination of high PV temperature and or high battery voltage MPPT can usually be made to operate by lowering battery voltage through application of a heavy DC load If in doubt leave the adjustment at the factory default position of approximately 11 00 o clock as shown in Figure 3 Acceptance Charge Voltage gt The factory acceptance setting of 14 3 28 6V is suitable for most lead acid batteries To adjust the battery must be near full charge Set dip switches 10 and 11 to off to force acceptance charge Verify the Charge Status LED displays acceptance while adjusting battery voltage to the desired value 19 Installation and Operation Manual gt La valeur d acceptance sp cifi e par le producteur 14 3 28 6V convient la majorit des batteries a plomb Pour pouvoir tre ajust e la batterie doit tre presque compl tement charg e R glez les commutateurs 10 et 11 arr t pour forcer le chargement d acceptance V rifiez si l indicateur d tat de chargement affiche
59. orrosion e lightning or other act of God f operation or installation contrary to instructions pertaining to the product or g cosmetic aging 4 f BSE s examination of the product determines that the product is not defective the consumer shall be charged a test and evaluation fee of 40 and be responsible for all transportation costs and insurance related to returning the product to the consumer The consumer is ultimately responsible for proper installation and operation of the product and BSE s prior troubleshooting assistance shall not serve as a waiver of the test and evaluation fee The test and evaluation fee is subject to change without prior notice 5 If within the coverage of this limited warranty BSE shall repair or replace the product at BSE s sole discretion and return the product via standard ground transportation of BSE s choosing within the continental US The consumer shall be responsible for all transportation costs and insurance to return the product outside the continental US and for all transportation costs and insurance related to expedited return of the product BSE s liability for any defective product or any part thereof shall be limited to the repair or replacement of the product BSE shall not be liable for any loss or damage to person or property or any other damages whether incidental consequential or otherwise caused by any defect in the product or any part thereof 6 Any implied warranty for merchantability or
60. power wasted heating undersized wiring is unavailable for charging This is discussed further in the Battery And PV Wiring section The effect PV module design has on performance is modules with a maximum power voltage Vup of 17 volts or higher will tend to produce more boost whereas modules with Vyp less than 17 volts will tend to produce less boost Panel types with a high Vyp value in the range of 17 0 18 5V provide the best boost performance since there is more typically untapped power to be extracted For a 24 volt system using eight 75 watt modules with peak power specifications of 4 45 amps 17 volts 25 C representative boost performance under a variety of operating conditions is shown in Table 2 Your current boost performance will vary due to a variety of factors What you can be sure of is that Solar Boost 50 will deliver the highest charge current possible for a given installation and operating conditions 12 Blue Sky Energy Solar Boost 50 TYPICAL 24V CURRENT BOOST PERFORMANCE EIGHT 75 WATT MODULES BATTERY CONDITION AMBIENT PV INPUT OUTPUT CHARGE PERCENT AND VOLTAGE CONDITIONS CURRENT CURRENT INCREASE FULLY DISCHARGED 35 F 8 8 AMPS 12 1 AMPS 21 8V EARLY MORNING HIGHLY CHARGED 45 F 7 9 AMPS 9 3 AMPS 27 6V CLOUDY BREEZY HIGHLY DISCHARGED 65 F 16 7 AMPS 18 4 AMPS 23 6V CLEAR STILL AIR HIGHLY CHARGED 75 F 18 5 AMPS 18 5 AMPS 27 6V CLEAR STILL AIR TABLE 2 INSTALLATION gt WARNING
61. quirements based on battery electrolyte type battery size in amp hours and battery temperature The unit is fully protected against voltage transients over temperature over current and reverse battery and reverse PV connections A manual equalize function is provided to periodically condition flooded lead acid batteries Solar Boost 50 also includes an automatic current limit feature which allows use of the full 50 amp capability without worrying about overload or nuisance fuse blow from excessive current Solar Boost 50 employs series pass Pulse Width Modulation PWM charge voltage control The multistage charge control system combined with precise PWM voltage control leads to superior charging and enhanced battery performance To provide optimum charge control on installations where battery load varies widely during charge Solar Boost 50 can interface to an external current shunt to provide optimal charge control The PWM control system uses highly efficient and reliable power MOSFET transistors The MOSFET s are turned on and off at high frequency to precisely control charge voltage and MPPT Environmentally sealed high current high reliability relays are used to disconnect the PV array at night to prevent unwanted current drain Relays are used rather than blocking diodes for improved power conversion efficiency current boost performance and true reverse battery polarity protection in an MPPT controller The relays are not stressed by functioning
62. red for a two stage bulk acceptance or bulk float charging process to accommodate these batteries or systems Refer to the Solar Boost 50 Setup section to configure two stage charge EQUALIZATION gt CAUTION Not all batteries can be safely equalized Equalization should only be performed on vented liquid electrolyte lead acid batteries Follow battery manufacturers recommendations pertaining to equalization CAUTION Toutes les batteries ne peuvent pas tre galis es en s curit Les batteries qui permettent l galisation sont des batteries plomb lectrolyte liquide ventil Suivre les recommandations du producteur de la batterie en ce qui concerne l galisation VORSICHT Nicht alle Batterien k nnen mit Sicherheit angeglichen werden Die Angleichung soll nur bei Ventilbleis urebatterien mit fl ssigem Elektrolit Folgen Sie die Hinweise der Batteriehersteller in Zusammenhang mit der Angleichung PRECAUCI N No todas las bater as pueden ecualizarse con seguridad La ecualizaci n solamente deber ser llevada a cabo en bater as ventiladas de plomo cido Siga las recomendaciones del fabricante referentes a la ecualizaci n Equalization is essentially a controlled over charge and should only be performed on vented liquid electrolyte lead acid batteries Since each cell of a battery is not identical repeated charge discharge cycles can lead to an imbalance in the specific gravity of individual cells and electroly
63. rent SHUN AA 23 Optional Digital Display 12 deve ae a Ran 23 Input Power Sources Other Than PV Modules 24 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE eege cree ee eea a en 24 SPECIFICATIONS ege nue ine ed Le e eee Mete Eh 26 THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY AAA 26 TABLES AND FIGURES Table 1 Charge State DEE ege cete rer 8 Table 2 Typical Current Boost Performance 13 Table 3 Maximum Conductor Length for 3 Voltage Drop at 40A ssss 22 Figure 1 Front Panel and Remote Display Indicators AAA 7 Figure 2 Lead acid Charge Voltage vs Battery Temperature nennen 11 Figure 3 Setup and Wiring Diagram nennen 14 Figure 4 Detailed Dimensional Drawing m 21 Figure 5 Remote Display Cable Schematic esee 23 Installation and Operation Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important instructions for Models SB50L SB50DL SB50RD25 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1 Refer installation and servicing to qualified service personnel High voltage is present inside unit Incorrect installation or use may result in risk of electric shock or fire No user serviceable parts in this unit 2 To reduce the risk of electric shock fire or personal injury the following symbols are placed throughout this manual to indicate dangerous conditions or important safety or operational instructions EN A IMPORTANT Indicates dangerous conditi
64. rg e R glez les commutateurs 10 et 11 marche pour forcer le chargement de flotteur V rifiez si l indicateur d tat de chargement affiche acceptance tout en ajustant le voltage de la batterie a la valeur souhait e gt Die von der Fabrik eingestellte Gr ndung von 13 3 26 6V ist f r die meisten Bleis urebatterien geeignet Um sie einzustellen mu die Batterie fast vollbeladen sein Stellen Sie 10 und 11 Schalter zu on um die Gr ndungsbeladung zu zwingen Pr fen Sie die Gr ndung des Displays des Beladungsstatusleds w hrend der Einstellung der Batteriestromspannung zum gew nschten Wert gt Los valores para carga flotante fijados por la fabrica en 13 3 26 6V son apropiados para la mayor parte de las baterias de plomo cido Para ajustarlos la bateria debe estar cerca de la carga completa Ajuste los dip switches 10 y 11 en la posici n on para forzar la carga flotante Ajuste primero el voltaje de aceptaci n ya que el voltaje de flotaci n es relativo al de aceptaci n Verifique que los LED de estado de carga muestren la tensi n flotante mientras ajusta el voltaje de la bater a al valor deseado Acceptance and Float charge voltage setpoints are calibrated by adjusting actual battery charge voltage as measured at the Solar Boost 50 s battery terminals Setting charge voltage therefore requires that the battery be at or near full charge so that the unit is actually controlling battery voltage This c
65. rie est charg e compl tement l unit passe la phase de flotteur auquel cas le voltage de flotteur s applique la batterie pour la maintenir l tat de chargement complet sans perte excessive d eau Le voltage de flotteur est tabli par le producteur 13 3 26 6V Pendant cette phase une batterie plomb en bon tat doit absorber environ 0 1 o 2 amps par 100 amps heures de capacit de la batterie Wenn die Batterie vollbeladen ist tritt die Einheit in den Schwebevorgang wo die Schwebestromspannung der Batterie angewendet ist damit sie sie in einen Vollbeladungsstand ohne eine unm Bige Wasserverlust beh lt Die Schwebestromspannung wurde in der Fabrik zu 13 3 26 6V bestimmt W hrend des Schwebens wird eine gute Bleis urebatterie ungef hr 0 1 0 2 Amps per 100 Amp Stunden von der Batterieleistung aufnehmen Una vez que la bater a est completamente cargada la unidad cambia a flotante donde el voltaje de flotaci n es aplicado a la bater a para mantenerla en un estado de carga completa sin una p rdida excesiva de agua El voltaje flotante es ajustado por la f brica en 13 3 26 6V Durante el modo de carga flotante una bater a de plomo cido en buenas condiciones drenar aproximadamente de 0 1 0 2A cada 100 A h de capacidad de la bater a TWO STAGE CHARGE CONTROL Certain battery types or system configurations such as grid tied systems may require two stage charge control Solar Boost 50 can be configu
66. s shown in Figure 3 Cabling uses standard RJ 45 8 pin connectors wired as shown in Figure 5 Non twisted pair cable is typically suitable for lengths up to 40ft 12 2m Longer lengths should use standard Category 5 twisted pair computer network cable wired pin to pin with no swap Typical Category 5 unshielded twisted pair UTP cable wiring used for the remote display is shown in Figure 5 With a Category 5 UTP cable up to 300ft 91 4m of cable may be used Longer lengths are possible and can be evaluated on an individual basis The remote display mounts into a standard duplex wall mount box A digital display may also be mounted in the controller unit SB50DL or SB50PDL If this is the case the front panel display plugs into the Digital Display connector shown in Figure 3 and the remote display cable plugs into the spare receptacle on the front panel digital display The two receptacles on the digital display are internally wired in parallel REMOTE DISPLAY CABLE SCHEMATIC TYPICAL CATAGORY 5 NETWORK CABLE NOTE TWISTED PAIRS 1 WHT GRN 2 2 GRN RJ 45 MODULAR PLUG 3 3 WHT ORG VIEWED FROM OPEN END WHERE WIRE IS INSERTED 4 4 BLU 5 5 WHT BLU E 6 iu 6 ORG PIN 1 Kai 7 7 WHT BWN 8 8 BWN FIGURE 5 23 Installation and Operation Manual INPUT POWER SOURCES OTHER THAN PV MODULES The Solar Boost 50 is a high efficiency series pass buck type power converter
67. sensor terminal lug is isolated and is typically connected to the negative battery terminal gt Pour que la compensation de temp rature s effectue le senseur de temp rature doit tre install la courbe de compensation souhait e doit tre activ e Le courant de sortie est d sactiv si la compensation est activ e avec le senseur ouvert d branch ou si le senseur fonctionne a valeur minime ou il est install a polarit invers e La cosse du senseur terminal est isol e et est normalement branch e a la borne n gative de la batterie gt Damit die Temperaturangleichung operiert mu der Temperatursensor installiert werden und die gew nschte Kompensationskurve eingeschaltet werden Der Ausgangsstrom ist ausgeschaltet wenn die Ausgleichung mit dem offenen Sensor nicht eingeschaltet eingeschaltet ist oder wenn der Sensor gek rzt oder mit umgekehrter Polarit t installiert ist Der Sensorterminalb gel ist isoliert und ist typisch an dem negativen Batterieterminal eingeschaltet gt Para la compensaci n de temperatura en la operaci n deber instalarse el sensor de temperatura y deber ser habilitada la curva de compensaci n deseada La corriente de salida es deshabilitada si la compensaci n es habilitada con el sensor abierto no conectado o si el sensor es cortocircuitado o instalado en polaridad inversa El borne terminal del sensor est aislado y es conectado t picamente al terminal negativo de la bater a SWITCH
68. star auxilio en caso de ser necesario cuando se trabaja con una bater a de plomo cido Tenga a mano suficientes cantidades de agua fresca y jab n para el caso de que los cidos hagan contacto con la piel ojos o ropa Use proteccion visual completa y ropa de protecci n Evite tocar sus ojos cuando trabaje cerca o con la bater a Si los cidos de la bater a entran en contacto con la piel o con la ropa lave inmediatamente con agua y jab n Si el cido entra en contacto con los ojos enjuague con suficiente agua fr a por lo menos durante 10 minutos y obtenga ayuda m dica inmediatamente NUNCA FUME ni permita que se produzcan llamas o chispas en cercan a de la bater a Sea extremadamente cuidadoso para reducir el riesgo de que una herramienta met lica caiga sobre la bater a Esta podr a producir chispa o cortocircuitos en la bater a u otras partes el ctricas que pueden causar una explosi n Qu tese aquellos objetos personales de metal tales como anillos pulseras y relojes cuando trabaje con una bater a de plomo cido La bater a de plomo cido podr a causar una corriente de cortocircuito suficientemente alta como para fundir un anillo o todo objeto similar a metal pudiendo causar quemaduras severas Desconecte toda fuente de alimentaci n el ctrica fotovoltaica y de bater a antes de una reparaci n o instalaci n 4 UBICACI N E INSTALACION DEL CARGADOR a b C d Esta unidad esta dise ada para cargar bater as
69. te stratification Equalization brings all battery cells up to the same specific gravity and eliminates stratification by heavily gassing the battery Note that the optimal three stage charge technique matched to battery size type and temperature provided by Solar Boost 50 minimizes the need for equalization gt CAUTION Equalization is a controlled over charge of the battery at a relatively high voltage producing heavy battery gassing A manual equalization function is provided since an operator should always plan and monitor the process The operator should ensure that connected equipment can tolerate the high equalization voltage which is acceptance voltage setpoint plus 1 0V or 2 0V for 12V or 24 batteries With temperature compensation the voltage can be quite high at cool temperatures Equalization is enabled when the red equalize push button is out gt CAUTION L galisation est une surcharge contr l e de la batterie une valeur de voltage relativement lev e qui produit d importantes missions de gaz dans la batterie Une fonction d egalisation manuelle est aussi disponible un op rateur devant toujours planifier et surveiller le processus L op rateur doit v rifier si l quipement branch peut supporter le haut voltage d galisation dont la valeur est la valeur d acceptance de voltage plus 1 0V ou 2 0V pour des batteries de 12V ou de 24V Avec la compensation de la temp rature le voltage peut tre assez haut a temp
70. tem 6 cells is 30 0 millivolts C or 16 7 millivolts F whereas the 12 volt NiCd curve 10 cells is 20 0 millivolts C or 11 1 millivolts F These values double for a 24 volt System The graph of Figure 2 shows lead acid charge voltage setpoint vs battery temperature for the factory acceptance voltage setting of 14 3 28 6V 9 80 F and float voltage setting of 13 3 26 6V 80 F LEAD ACID CHARGE VOLTAGE SETPOINT VS BATTERY TEMPERATURE 185 330 16 0 32 0 15 5 31 0 15 0 30 0 VANCE 145 290 Roar 14 0 28 0 13 5 27 0 13 0 26 0 12 5 25 0 12 0 24 0 CHARGE VOLTAGE 12 24 20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 BATTERY TEMPERATURE F FIGURE 2 11 Installation and Operation Manual TEMPERATURE AND OUTPUT POWER Over temperature protection is provided to protect the unit from damage due to high output power at high ambient temperatures When mounted vertically as described in the installation section the unit can deliver full output in an ambient temperature of up to 40 C 104 F If an over temperature condition exists the unit will cycle on off reducing average power delivery to within safe limits During periods of thermal shutdown the Charge Status Indicator will display an off condition MAXIMUM POWER POINT TRACKING MPPT MPPT and associated current boost operation is fully automatic and will function whenever sufficient PV voltage
71. tencia Acceptance Charge When sufficient charge has been recovered for the battery to reach the acceptance voltage setpoint the unit changes to a constant voltage mode where the acceptance voltage is applied to the battery The acceptance voltage is factory set to 14 3 28 6V In acceptance the battery is typically between 70 to 95 charged When charge current in acceptance decreases to the Float Transition Current setting typically set to 1 0 to 2 0 amps per 100 amp hours of battery capacity the battery is fully charged and the unit switches to float Lorsqu une charge suffisante a t obtenue pour que la batterie atteigne le point de r glage de l acceptance de voltage l unit passe au mode de voltage constant cas o le voltage d acceptance est appliqu la batterie Le voltage d acceptance est tabli par le producteur 14 3 28 6V Pendant cette phase la batterie est charg e entre 7096 et 9596 Lorsque le courant de chargement d acceptance d croit la valeur tablie du courant de transition de flotteur qui se situe normalement entre 1 0 et 2 0 amp res par 100 amp heures de capacit de la batterie la batterie est charg e compl tement et l unit passe la phase de flotteur gt Wenn gen gend Beladung wiedererhalten wurde damit die Batterie den Stellungspunkt der Leistungsstromsspannung erreicht ver ndert sich die Einheit in einen konstanten Stromspannungsvorgang wo die Leistungsstromspannung der Bat
72. terie angewendet wird Die Leistungsstromspannung wurde in der Fabrik zu 14 3 28 6V bestimmt Infolge wird die Batterie typisch zwischen 70 und 95 beladen Wenn die Leistung der Stromspannungsbeladung zur Stromschweb bergangsstellung senkt typisch zu 1 0 bis 2 0 Amps per 100 Amps Stunden von der Batterieleistung bestimmt ist die Batterie vollbeladen und die Einheit tritt in den Schwebevorgang gt Cuando se haya recuperado suficiente carga como para que la bateria alcance el punto de ajuste de tensi n de aceptaci n la unidad cambia a modo de voltaje constante donde el voltaje de aceptaci n es aplicado a la bateria El voltaje de aceptaci n es ajustado de fabrica a 14 3 28 6V En aceptaci n la bater a es cargada en forma t pica entre el 70 y el 95 Cuando la corriente de carga en aceptaci n se reduce al nivel fijado como corriente de transici n flotante t picamente ajustado de 1 0 a 2 0A por 100 A h de capacidad de la bater a la bater a est completamente cargada y la unidad se conmuta a flotante Installation and Operation Manual Float Charge gt Once the battery is fully charged the unit switches to float where the float voltage is applied to the battery to maintain it in a fully charged state without excessive water loss The float voltage is factory set to 13 3 26 6V During float a healthy lead acid battery will draw approximately 0 1 0 2 amps per 100 amp hours of battery capacity gt Lorsque la batte
73. trico Nacional para la ubicaci n de instalaci n Para reducir el riesgo de una descarga el ctrica desconecte todas las fuentes de energ a conjuntos fotovoltaicos y bater as antes de la instalaci n Todo ajuste o conexi n diferente a los mostrados en la Figura 3 anula la garant a limitada OVER VOLTAGE REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION Solar Boost 50 is fully protected against reverse polarity and high voltage transients for both the PV and the battery If the battery is connected reverse polarity Solar Boost 50 will not operate If the PV array is connected reverse polarity Solar Boost 50 will not provide output current and the Solar Panel Current display will show negative current Should high PV current be available during reverse PV connection the heatsink will become quite warm but no damage to the unit will result 13 Installation and Operation Manual gt CAUTION The unit is protected against reverse battery and reverse PV polarity but is not protected against reverse battery to the PV terminals Damage of this type will void the limited warranty gt CAUTION L unit est prot g e contre la polarit photovolta que et de batterie invers e mais non pas contre la polarit invers e de la batterie aux bornes photovoltaiques Les dommages de ce type ne frappent pas de nullit la garantie limitee gt VORSICHT Diese Einheit ist gegen umgekehrte Batterie und umgekehrte PV Polarit t gesch tzt aber sie ist nicht gegen umge
74. trol of the charge process despite changes in battery load during charge Float Transition Current Setpoint The Float Transition Current setpoint controls when the system switches between acceptance and float If charge current is less than the Float Transition Current setpoint during acceptance the battery is considered charged and system switches to float If charge current is greater the system switches to acceptance A lead acid battery is considered fully charged when charge current during acceptance decreases to 1 to 2 amp per 100 amp hours of capacity If load current is highly variable consider use of an external shunt for optimal charge control or select a Float Transition Current setting that allows the system to switch to float during light load and full charge conditions Set the Float Current potentiometer for a voltage on the I Float relative to Com test point per the following table based on the shunt used La valeur tablie du courant de transition de flotteur contr le le moment o le syst me passe de l acceptance au flotteur Si le courant de chargement a une valeur inf rieure la valeur du courant de transition de flotteur pendant la phase d acceptance l on consid re que la batterie est charg e et le syst me passe la phase de flotteur Si cette valeur est sup rieure le syst me passe la phase d acceptance Une batterie plomb est consid r e compl tement charg e lorsque le courant de chargement p
75. trucciones No conectar a un conjunto de celdas fotovoltaicas capaz de producir mas de 40A de corriente de corto circuito a 259C ADVERTENCIA Esta unidad no est equipada con un dispositivo GFDI Interruptor detectador de corriente de p rdida a tierra y debe ser utilizada con un dispositivo GFDI extemo conforme a lo estipulado en el Art culo 690 del C digo El ctrico Nacional para la ubicaci n de instalaci n 5 PREPARACI N PARA LA CARGA a b C Nunca cargue una bater a congelada Aseg rese de que la bater a est montada en un lugar compartimiento bien ventilado Agregue agua destilada en cada celda de la bater a de plomo cido hasta que el cido de la bater a alcance el nivel especificado por el fabricante de la bater a Esto ayuda a purgar el exceso de gas de las celdas No agregue m s agua de la recomendada Para bater as distintas a las de plomo cido o bater as selladas sin tapones de celda siga cuidadosamente las instrucciones de carga de los fabricantes Installation and Operation Manual PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Solar Boost 50 is a 50 amp 12 24 volt Maximum Power Point Tracking MPPT photovoltaic PV battery charge controller Through the use of patented MPPT technology Solar Boost 50 can increase charge current up to 30 or more compared to conventional controllers Solar Boost 50 s sophisticated three stage charge control system can be configured to optimize charge parameters to precise battery re
76. tterie gel e V rifier si la batterie est mont e dans un compartiment bien a r Ajouter de l eau distill e dans chaque pile de la batterie plomb jusqu ce que le plomb de la batterie ait atteint le niveau sp cifi par le producteur de la batterie Cela contribue conduire la quantit excessive de gaz des cellules Ne pas exc der le niveau indiqu Pour d autres types de batteries part les batteries plomb piles ouvertes ou les batteries piles sans coiffes et suivre attentivement les instructions du producteur sur le chargement Installation and Operation Manual WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Dieses Handbuch enth lt wichtige Hinweise f r die Modelle SB50L SB50DL SB50RD25 BITTE BEHALTEN SIE DIESE HINWEISE 1 Vertrauen Sie Installation und Reparaturen nur Fachpersonnel an In der Einheit bildet sich eine hohe Stromspannung Eine falsche Installation oder Benutzung kann einen elektrischen Schock oder einen Brand als Folge haben 2 Um das Risiko eines elektrischen Schocks eines Brands oder der Personalverletzung zu verringern sind folgende Symbole entlang dieses Handbuches zu finden um gef hrliche Bedingungen oder wichtige Sicherheits oder Operationshinweise anzudeuten WARNUNG VORSICHT WICHTIG A A u Deutet gef hrliche Bedingungen oder die Deutet kritische Situationen f r die Sicherheit Folgen Sie diese Hinweise mit Aufmerksamkeit M glichkeit eines elektrischen Schocks der Installation oder der
77. with a discharged battery Because output power is constant while boost is operating anything that leads to lower battery voltage will produce an increase in output charge current While a discharged battery is one way to produce lower output voltage and therefore higher output current other normal conditions may produce lower voltage as well Any 12 24 volt power consumption during the day will decrease net battery charge current which decreases battery voltage Operating a large inverter or application of other heavy loads can produce substantial drops in output voltage leading to significant increases in output current Additionally anything that can be done to lower PV array temperature will also lead to increased charge current by increasing PV power production Installing modules in a breezy location for example will cool the PV array due to increased air circulation HOW MPPT WORKS A PV module is a constant current type device As shown on a typical PV module voltage vs current curve current remains relatively constant over a wide range of voltage A typical single 75 watt module is specified to deliver 4 45 amps 17 volts 25 C Conventional PV controllers essentially connect the PV array directly to the battery when battery voltage is low When a pair of 75 watt modules are connected directly to a battery charging at 24 volts the modules still provide approximately the same current But because output voltage is now at 24 volts rather t

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