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Tracer-1206RN / 1210RN / 1215RN 

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Maximum Power Point Tracking Solar Charge Controller

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you very much for selecting our product! 

This manual  offers important information  and suggestions  with  respect to 

installation, use and troubleshooting, etc. Please read this manual carefully 

before using the product and pay attention to the safety recommendations 

in it.

 

 

EPSOLAR

 

INSTRUCTION 

MANUAL

 

Utility model patent NO. 

201120064092.1

 

Summary of Contents for Tracer-1206RN

Page 1: ...ting our product This manual offers important information and suggestions with respect to installation use and troubleshooting etc Please read this manual carefully before using the product and pay at...

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Page 3: ...Max PV Input Voltage Tracer 1206RN 60VDC Tracer 1210RN 100VDC Tracer 1215RN 150VDC Max PV Input Power 12V System 130W 24V System 260W Array voltage should never exceed maximum PV input voltage Refer t...

Page 4: ...3 1 General Installation Notes 4 3 2 Mounting 4 3 3 Wiring 5 4 Operation 10 4 1 MPPT Technology 10 4 2 Battery Charging Information 11 4 3 LED Indications 13 4 4 Setting Operation 16 5 Protections Tr...

Page 5: ...for safe and proper operation of the controller NOTE Indicates a procedure or function that is important for the safe and proper operation of the controller General Safety Information Read all of the...

Page 6: ...ent thermal design and nature air cooling RJ45 interface with remote meter MT 5 convenient to check operating parameters of controllers The Tracer series controller is for off grid solar system and co...

Page 7: ...system errors 4 Setting Indicator Corresponding indicator will be on when set timer1 timer2 and battery type 5 LED Digital Display Display the load work mode and status 6 Setting Button in manual mod...

Page 8: ...entilation to release the gasses Avoid direct sunlight and do not install in locations where water can enter the controller Loose power connections and or corroded wires may result in resistive connec...

Page 9: ...ur 4 mounting hole locations on the mounting surface Step 4 Drill Holes Remove the controller and drill four sizeable holes in the marked locations Step 5 Secure Controller Place the controller on the...

Page 10: ...ARNING Risk of explosion or fire Never short circuit battery positive and negative or cables Figure 3 2 Battery wiring Before connecting the battery measure the battery voltage It must be over 9V to p...

Page 11: ...s time Confirm the connection correct and then turn on the power If wiring the load connection to a load distribution panel each load circuit should be fused separately The total load draw should not...

Page 12: ...Refer to the instructions provided for detailed installation procedures Step 5 Confirm Wiring Double check the wiring in step1 through 4 Confirm correct polarity at each connection Verify that all si...

Page 13: ...firm Power up When battery power is applied and the Tracer powers up the battery led indicator will be green If the Tracer does not power up or battery status LEDs error exists refer to Section 5 Trou...

Page 14: ...is true 1 Power Into the Tracer Power Out of the Tracer 2 Volts In Amps In Volts Out Amps Out Assuming 100 efficiency Actually the losses in wiring and conversion exist If the solar module s Vmp is gr...

Page 15: ...d energy compared to traditional controllers Conditions That Limits the Effectiveness of MPPT The Vmp of a solar module decreases as the temperature of the module increases In very hot weather the Vmp...

Page 16: ...ery is fully recharged there will be no more chemical reactions and all the charge current transmits into heat and gas at this time Then the Tracer reduces the voltage to the floating stage charging w...

Page 17: ...specific requirements of the battery used in the system Certain types of batteries benefit from periodic equalizing charge which can stir the electrolyte balance battery voltage and complete chemical...

Page 18: ...range GREEN FLASHING when battery full ORANGE ON when battery under voltage RED ON when battery over discharged Please refer to Chapter 5 for troubleshooting Battery LED indicator Table 4 2 Color Indi...

Page 19: ...gital tube displays C PV Overcurrent Load indicator When the load amp is 1 25times of rated current for 60 seconds or the load amp is 1 5 times of rated current for 5 seconds overload or load short ci...

Page 20: ...hold Voltage the solar controller will recognize the starting voltage and turn off the load after 10 minutes delay 2 Light ON Timer 1 15h on When solar module voltage goes below the point of NTTV Nigh...

Page 21: ...pe When timer 1 setting indicator is on press the setting button for more than 5 seconds till the LED digital tube flashes Then press the setting button till the desired number appears according to th...

Page 22: ...minutes delay since sunset 6 Load will be on for 7 hours after ten minutes delay since sunset 7 Load will be on for 8 hours after ten minutes delay since sunset 8 Load will be on for 9 hours after te...

Page 23: ...on for 11 hours before sunrise 11 Load will be on for 12 hours before sunrise 12 Load will be on for 13hours before sunrise 13 Load will be on for 14 hours before sunrise 14 Load will be on for 15 hou...

Page 24: ...ng short circuit After one automatic load reconnect attempt the fault must be cleared by reapply power or pressing the setting button PV Reverse Polarity Fully protection against PV reverse polarity n...

Page 25: ...r cut off the output automatically LED indicator will return to green automatically when fully charged LED digital tube displays P PV Overvoltage Check whether the PV parameters match with the control...

Page 26: ...rnt wire connections Check and confirm that LED digital tube is consistent with required Pay attention to any troubleshooting or error indication Take necessary corrective action Confirm that all the...

Page 27: ...of date and place of purchase To obtain rapid service under this warranty the returned products must include the model serial number and detailed reason for the failure the module type and size type o...

Page 28: ...g Gel Sealed Flooded High Volt Disconnect 16V x2 24V 16V x2 24V 16V x2 24V Charging limit voltage 15 5V x2 24V 15 5V x2 24V 15 5V x2 24V Over Voltage Reconnect 15V x2 24V 15V x2 24V 15V x2 24V Equaliz...

Page 29: ...float and low voltage disconnect voltage Environmental Parameters Environmental Parameter Ambient temperature range 35 to 55 Storage temperature range 35 to 80 Humidity range 10 90 NC Enclosure IP30...

Page 30: ...r 1210RN 1 Solar Module MPP Voltage 17V Nominal System Voltage 12V 2 Solar Module MPP Voltage 34V Nominal System Voltage 12V 92 0 92 5 93 0 93 5 94 0 94 5 95 0 95 5 96 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100...

Page 31: ...ltage 12V 4 Solar Module MPP Voltage 34V Nominal System Voltage 24V 81 0 83 0 85 0 87 0 89 0 91 0 93 0 95 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 93 5 94 0 94 5 95 0 95 5 96 0 96 5 97 0 97 5 20 4...

Page 32: ...5 Solar Module MPP Voltage 68V Nominal System Voltage 24V 88 0 89 0 90 0 91 0 92 0 93 0 94 0 95 0 96 0 97 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 W...

Page 33: ...Tracer Dimensions mm Tracer 1206RN 1210RN 1215RN...

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