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Tracer- BN Series

 

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MPPT Solar Charge Controller 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

User Manual 

Models

 

Tracer1215BN/Tracer2215BN 

Tracer3215BN/Tracer4215BN 

 

Summary of Contents for Tracer-BN Series MPPT

Page 1: ...Tracer BN Series MPPT Solar Charge Controller User Manual Models Tracer1215BN Tracer2215BN Tracer3215BN Tracer4215BN...

Page 2: ...ray and the fuse breakers close to battery before controller installation and adjustment Power connections must remain tight to avoid excessive heating from a loose connection Information g n rales su...

Page 3: ...s 8 2 1 General Installation Notes 8 2 2 PV Array Requirements 8 2 3 Wire Size 10 2 4 Mounting 11 3 Operation 13 3 1 LED Indication 13 3 2 Setting Operation 13 3 3 Battery Type 15 3 4 Load Set Mode 16...

Page 4: ...nction and enhanced electronic protection function could furthest avoid damages on system components resulting from installation errors or system failures Feature Advanced Maximum Power Point Tracking...

Page 5: ...for PC monitoring and external display unit connecting like MT50 and so on realizing real time data checking and parameters setting Support software upgrade 1 2 Characteristics Item Name Item Name Hea...

Page 6: ...each controller on the network using Solar Station PC software and update the firmware The length of cable is 1 5m The CC USB RS485 150U connects to the RS 485 Port on the controller 1 4 Maximum Power...

Page 7: ...nversion efficiency is particularly important in the PV system Figure 1 2 is the maximum power point curve the shaded area is charging range of traditional solar charge controller PWM Charging Mode it...

Page 8: ...typical MPPT algorithm designed by our company can track the real MPP quickly and accurately improve the utilization rate of the array and avoid the waste of resources 1 5 Battery Charging Stage The...

Page 9: ...n adjust the constant time and preset value of boost voltage according to demand The stage is used to prevent heating and excessive battery gassing Equalize Charging WARNING Explosive Risk Equalizing...

Page 10: ...process to avoid too much gas precipitation or overheating of battery NOTE 1 Due to the influence of ambient circumstance or load working the battery voltage can t be steady in constant voltage contro...

Page 11: ...will corrode and destroy the controller circuits Loose power connections and corroded wires may result in high heat that can melt wire insulation burn surrounding materials or even cause fire Ensure...

Page 12: ...harging current will be limited within rated range therefore the controller will charge the battery with the rated charging power even if the input power at the PV exceeds The actual operation power o...

Page 13: ...the PV module size connection method or sunlight angle the minimum wire size can be calculated by the ISC of PV array Please refer to the value of ISC in PV module specification When the PV modules c...

Page 14: ...gas can accumulate WARNING Risk of electric shock Exercise caution when handling solar wiring The solar PV array can produce open circuit voltages in excess of 150V when in sunlight Pay more attentio...

Page 15: ...recognize the system voltage 3 The battery fuse should be installed as close to the battery as possible The suggested distance is within 150mm 4 The Tracer BN series is a negative ground controller A...

Page 16: ...een Fast Flashing 4Hz Over voltage Orange On Solid Under voltage Red On Solid Over discharge Red Flashing Battery Overheating Load Status LED indicator Red On Solid Load ON Red OFF Load OFF Red Fast F...

Page 17: ...CC USB RS485 150U WARNING DO NOT communicate with the PC using the Ethernet cable otherwise the components of controller will be damaged The RJ45 interface pin define is shown below Pins Define 1 Pow...

Page 18: ...9 17V Under Voltage Warning Reconnect Voltage 12 2V 12 2V 12 2V 9 17V Under Volt Warning Volt 12 0V 12 0V 12 0V 9 17V Low Volt Disconnect Volt 11 1V 11 1V 11 1V 9 17V Discharging Limit Voltage 10 6V 1...

Page 19: ...Voltage e Boost Reconnect Charging voltage Low Voltage Disconnect Voltage CAUTION Please refer to user guide or contact with the sales for the detail of setting operation 3 4 Load Set Mode 1 Manual Co...

Page 20: ...voltage When battery voltage reach to the voltage set point of Over Voltage Disconnect Voltage the controller will stop charging the battery to protect the battery overcharge to break down Battery Ov...

Page 21: ...hat PV and battery wire connections are correct and tight Wire connection is correct LED indicator off 1 Battery voltage is lower than 9V 2 PV voltage is less than battery voltage 1 Please check the v...

Page 22: ...ck all the naked wires to make sure insulation is not damaged for serious solarization frictional wear dryness insects or rats etc Repair or replace some wires if necessary Tighten all the terminals I...

Page 23: ...cient 3mV C 2V Default Communication RS485 RJ45 interface Grounding Common negative Environmental Parameters Environmental Parameter Ambient temperature range 35 55 Storage temperature range 35 80 Hum...

Page 24: ...el Tracer1215BN 1 Solar Module MPP Voltage 16 5V 34V 66V Nominal System Voltage 12V 2 Solar Module MPP Voltage 34V 66V 98V Nominal System Voltage 24V 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 86 88 90 92 94 96 98 100...

Page 25: ...V 33V 66V Nominal System Voltage 12V 2 Solar Module MPP Voltage 33V 66V 98V Nominal System Voltage 24V 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 Charging Power W Conversion Ef...

Page 26: ...V 66V 98V Nominal System Voltage 24V 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 Charging Power W Conversion Efficiency 12V Conversion Efficiency Curves 16 5V 33V 66V 0 100 200 300 400 50...

Page 27: ...24 Model Tracer4215BN 1 Solar Module MPP Voltage 16 5V 33V 66V Nominal System Voltage 12V 2 Solar Module MPP Voltage 33V 66V 98V Nominal System Voltage 24V...

Page 28: ...25 Annex II Dimensions Tracer1215BN Dimensions in Millimeters...

Page 29: ...26 Tracer2215BN Dimensions in Millimeters...

Page 30: ...27 Tracer3215BN Dimensions in Millimeters...

Page 31: ...28 Tracer4215BN Dimensions in Millimeters Any changes without prior notice Version number V1 2...

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