BZ PRODUCTS MPPT500, Installation Manual

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MPPT500 WIRE CONNECTION ORDER: Connect the MPPT500 wiring in the following order (failure
to follow exact order may result in damage to the control). Connect b and - to the MPPT 500. The
LCD display will display the battery voltage. Connect the solar panel + and - to the MPPT500. In a few
seconds the controller will turn on and begin charging the battery. PV and Battery current will be displayed
on the digital meter.
MAINTENANCE: The MPPT500 requires little maintenance. Clean the MPPT500 with a damp cloth.
Recalibrate float voltage if required. Visually inspect the entire system for damage. Tighten any loose
connections. Keep the photovoltaic array clean and properly aligned to the sun. Keep batteries clean.
Follow battery manufacturer’s maintenance recommendations.
WARRANTY: BZ PRODUCTS, INC. Model MPPT500 is warranted to be free of defects in material and
workmanship for five years from the date of purchase. Failure to provide correct installation, operation or
care for this product, in accordance with the instruction manual, will void the warranty. Product liability
shall be limited to repair or replacement, at the discretion of the manufacturer. The manufacturer is not
responsible for the labor or other charges necessitated by the removal, transportation, or reinstallation of
any defective product. Warranty does not cover damage due to, mishandling, abusive conditions, lightning,
or exposure to weather. No specific claim of merchantability shall be assumed or implied beyond what is
printed in this manual. No liability shall exist from circumstances arising from the inability to use this
product, or it’s inappropriateness for any specific purpose. In all cases, it shall be the responsibility of the
customer to insure a safe installation in compliance with local, state and national electrical codes.
RETURN PROCEDURE: To return a model MPPT500 for warranty service, provide the following
information. Name/Company name, return address, daytime phone number, description of failure, copy of
sales receipt. Include $14.00 for return shipping.
BZ PRODUCTS, INC.
8801 Gravois Road. St. Louis MO 63123 USA
(314)644-2490 bzp@bzproducts.net www.bzproducts.net
MPPT500 SPECIFICATIONS:
FLOAT VOLTAGE IS FACTORY SET TO 14.1 VOLTS.
Output current 12 volts 45 amps continuous Surge current 120% for 10 min.
Output current 24 volts 22 amps continuous Digital meter ½” LCD display
Output current 48 volts 11 amps continuous DC volts range 0-99.9 volts ± . 5%
Array voltage open circuit 100 volts open circuit DC current range 0-99.9 amps ± . 5%
Input power max. 500 watts Input power min 100 watts
Float voltage 14.1 /28.2/56.4 flooded Float voltage 13.8/27.6/55.2 sealed
Temp. comp. -18mV/ºC cell Float regulation ±.05 volts nominal
Reverse current .02 amps nominal Photovoltaic input auto ranging
Min battery voltage 10 volts Battery capacity 100 AH minimum
Operating temp. -20 to + 60º Storage temp. - 30 to + 70º C
Float voltage range 12.5 to 15.5 volts Operating current .15 amps nominal
Float voltage range 25 to 31 volts Weight 3 pounds
Float voltage range 50 to 60 volts Wire size # 2 max AWG
Mounting four # 6 screws Lightning protection 1000 watt MOV
Efficiency >95% @ 40 amps Finish beige powder coat
Size 6” X 8 ½” X 3 3/8” Conduit size ½ inch two each
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
7/2012