Page 1: ...ng 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 ...
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Page 3: ...ent 20A Max PV Input Voltage Tracer 2210RN 100VDC Tracer 2215RN 150VDC Max PV Input Power 12V System 260W 24V System 520W Array voltage should never exceed maximum PV input voltage Refer to the solar module documentation to determine the highest expected array Voc open circuit voltage as defined by the lowest expected ambient temperature for the system location ...
Page 4: ...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 14 5 Protections Troubleshooting and Maintenance 20 5 1 Protection 20 5 2 Troubleshooting 20 5 3 Maintenance 22 6 Warranty 23 7 Technical Specifications 24 ...
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 instructions and cautions in the manual before beginning installation There are no user serviceable parts inside the Tracer Do not disassemble or attempt to repair the controller Disconnect the solar...
Page 6: ...lent 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 control the charging and discharging of the battery especially suitable for the street light system The controller features a smart tracking algorithm inside that maximizes the energy from the solar PV...
Page 7: ...r charging and discharging 4 Setting Indicators 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 mode used for load ON OFF Set load work mode and select battery type 7 Solar Module Terminals Connect solar modules 8 Battery Terminals Connect batteries 9 Load Terminals Connect loads 10 RJ...
Page 8: ...ventilation 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 connections that melt wire insulation burn surrounding materials or even cause fire Ensure tight connections and use cable clamps to secure cables and prevent them from swaying in mobile applications Use w...
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Page 10: ...WARNING 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 power the controller For 24V the voltage must be greater than 18V to properly detect a 24V battery The 12 24V battery detection is automatic and the check is only performed at start up Wire an in line...
Page 11: ...is 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 exceed the 20A load rating Step 3 Solar Module Wiring WARNING Risk of electric shock Exercise caution when handling solar wiring The solar module s high voltage output can cause severe shock or injur...
Page 12: ...d 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 six power terminals are tightened Figure3 5 System Wiring review Solar Module Solar Module Fuse Fuse Load Battery ...
Page 13: ...nfirm 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 Troubleshooting ...
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 greater than the battery voltage it follows that the battery current must be proportionally greater than the solar input current so that input and output power are balanced The greater the difference b...
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Page 16: ...tery 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 with a smaller voltage and current It will reduce the temperature of battery and prevent the gassing also charging the battery slightly at the same time The purpose of Float stage is to offset the pow...
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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 Indication Operating State Green On solid Normal battery Green Flashing Full battery Orange On solid Under voltage battery Red On solid Over discharged battery PV Overvoltage Display If the solar input o...
Page 19: ...igital 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 circuit the Battery Indicator RED FLASHING Please refer to section 5 for troubleshooting Load LED indicator Table 4 5 Color Indication Load status Red battery indicator red flashing Overload or Short c...
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Page 22: ...n 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 ten minutes delay since sunset 9 Load will be on for 10 hours after ten minutes delay since sunset 10 Load will be on for 11 hours after ten minutes delay since sunset 11 Load will be on for 12 hours a...
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 hours before sunrise 15 Notes If timer 1 is Dusk to Dawn 0 Test mode 16 or ON OFF mode 17 the timer 2 will be disabled n Battery Type Setting Press Setting Button and hold on 5 seconds when the LED is o...
Page 24: ...ing 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 no damage to the controller will result Correct the miswire to resume normal operation Battery Reverse Polarity Fully protection against battery reverse polarity no damage to the controller will resul...
Page 25: ...er 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 controller s It will be reconnected automatically until the voltage falls safely below the maximum rating LED digital tube displays C PV Overcurrent Check whether the PV parameters match with the controller...
Page 26: ...urnt 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 system components are ground connected tightly and correctly Confirm that all the terminals have no corrosion insulation damaged high temperature or burnt discolored sign tighten terminal screws to t...
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 of batteries and system loads This information is critical to a rapid disposition of your warranty claim This warranty does not apply under the following conditions 1 Damage by accident negligence abu...
Page 28: ...led 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 Equalization voltage 14 6V x2 24V 14 8V x2 24V Boost voltage 14 2V x2 24V 14 4V x2 24V 14 6V x2 24V Float voltage 13 8V x2 24V 13 8V x2 24V 13 8V x2 24V Boost return voltage 13 2V x2 24V 13 2V x2 24V 13 2V x2 24V Low...
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 Altitude 3000 m Mechanical Parameters Mechanical Parameter Dimension 169 x 118 x 83 mm Mounting holes 160 x 80 mm Mounting hole size Φ5 Terminal 10mm2 Weight 0 95kg Final interpretation right of the m...
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Page 33: ...Tracer Dimensions mm Tracer 2210RN 2215RN ...
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