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Configuration Setup

The first time you use your SolarMax you will have to configure its settings; from the menu select Configure -> 

SolarMax

Click the SolarMax Configuration button in the (SolarMax Configuration) screen so you can read the initial values from 

your SolarMax unit.

To edit the configuration values, click the 

edit

 button.

Summary of Contents for SolarMax SMP100

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Page 3: ...fire electric shock or injury to persons 3 Do not disassemble the SolarMax charge controller consult the manufacturer first or take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair is required Inc...

Page 4: ...g MPPT strategy The controller s secondary objective is to ensure that the batteries receive a full charge without becoming overcharged This is accomplished through a three stage charging process The...

Page 5: ...ions as an optimal electrical load for a solar array and converts the power to a voltage and current level which is optimum for charging batteries The benefits of MPPT regulators are greatest during c...

Page 6: ...xt as your batteries require Bulk Stage In this first stage of the charging the battery is allowed to have a large constant draw on the available current SolarMax uses MPPT technology to provide the m...

Page 7: ...ed on the previous page Battery Temperature Sensor A Battery Temperature Sensor BTS is included with the SolarMax charge controller Battery temperature affects the ideal charging voltage the cooler th...

Page 8: ...voltage the controller can accept without damage is 250 volts In practice the actual voltage should never reach the Voc point as SolarMax will be loading the array down to the Maximum Power Point at a...

Page 9: ...corrections are calculated For the SolarMax this means conductors must be rated to carry 125 amps The minimum cable necessary to carry the full rated output of the SolarMax is 2 AWG corrections for ca...

Page 10: ...s only slightly less than the short circuit current So the minimum circuit breaker or fuse rating is 60 amps at the highest expected ambient temperature If a disconnect is fitted on either the input o...

Page 11: ...ounting screw positions is provided below The reason for this mounting position is to allow the temperature activated fans to most effectively cool the unit The fans will exhaust hot air at the top of...

Page 12: ...cuit protection devices must be installed inside UL CSA recognized enclosures Follow all applicable electrical codes Wiring methods shall be in accordance with NEC ANSI NFPA 70 Only use circuit protec...

Page 13: ...computer store The computer must have the SolarMax Power Wizard software installed The Software for SolarMax consists of two files The first is a Windows only executable named SolarMax exe The second...

Page 14: ...14 Opening screen with data logging enabled Help About...

Page 15: ...ill have to configure its settings from the menu select Configure SolarMax Click the SolarMax Configuration button in the SolarMax Configuration screen so you can read the initial values from your Sol...

Page 16: ...allation and click OK button You must now click Set SolarMax to program all of the values into your system You should then click SolarMax Configuration to confirm that the SolarMax is setup with your...

Page 17: ...select a rate from the control Click the Reset sampling rate button to update the configuration and click Exit to return to the main screen The next session of logging will be at this new sampling ra...

Page 18: ...n User Programmable 24 100V Battery Temperature Compensation User Programmable mV C MPPT Enabled Yes Targets 5 of max power point Status Display RS232 PC Interface Port Output Protection No Internal O...

Page 19: ...ure sensor is installed and connected to the batteries properly if this is the case there may be a defect in the charger unit itself Contact Analytic Systems for assistance Check that battery charging...

Page 20: ...ximum power rating Pmax Warranted minimum Pmax Tolerance of maximum power rating PV USA test condition rating PTC Open circuit voltage Voc Short circuit current Isc Maximum power voltage Vmp Maximum p...

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