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7 Technical Specifications

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Electrical Parameters

Description

Parameter

Nominal System Voltage

12VDC

24VDC Auto work

Rated Charge Current

30A

Rated Discharge Current

20A

Maximum Battery Voltage

32V

Max Solar Input Voltage

150VDC

Max PV input power

12V / 390W

24V / 780W

Self-consumption*

<10mA(24V)

Charge Circuit Voltage Drop

≤0 26V

Discharge Circuit Voltage Drop

≤0 15V

Communication

TTL232 / 8pin RJ45

* Charging & discharging circuit closed, LED digital tube OFF, remote meter MT-5 disconnected.

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Battery Parameters (Tem

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℃

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Control Parameter

Battery charging setting

Gel

Sealed

Flooded

High Volt Disconnect

16V; x2/24V

Charging limit voltage

15 5V; x2/24V

Over Voltage Reconnect

15V; x2/24V

Equalization voltage

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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

Boost return voltage

13 2V; x2/24V

Low voltage reconnect

12 6V; x2/24V

Under voltage recover

12 2V; x2/24V

Under voltage warning

12V; x2/24V

Low voltage disconnect

11 1V; x2/24V

Discharging limits voltage

10 8V; x2/24V

Equalize duration

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2hours

Boost duration

2hours

Summary of Contents for Tracer-3215RN

Page 1: ...ur 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: ... Current 20A Max PV Input Voltage 150VDC Max PV Input Power 12V System 390W 24V System 780W 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: ... 5 3 1 General Installation Notes 5 3 2 Mounting 5 3 3 Wiring 6 4 Operation 9 4 1 MPPT Technology 9 4 2 Battery Charging Information 10 4 3 LED Indications 12 4 4 Setting Operation 15 5 Protections Troubleshooting and Maintenance 19 5 1 Protection 19 5 2 Troubleshooting 20 5 3 Maintenance 21 6 Warranty 22 7 Technical Specifications 23 ...

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: ...3 The features of Tracer controller Figure 2 1 Tracer Characteristics 5 6 7 8 9 10 RJ45 4 3 1 2 ...

Page 8: ...mode and select battery type 7 Solar Module Terminals Connect solar modules 8 Battery Terminals Connect batteries 9 Load Terminals Connect loads 10 RJ45 Communication Interface Communicate with remote meter MT 5 2 2 Optional Accessories Remote Meter Model MT 5 The digital remote meter displays system operating information error indications and self diagnostics read out Information is displayed on ...

Page 9: ...ttery or a bank of batteries The following instructions refer to a singular battery but it is implied that the battery connection can be made to either one battery or a group of batteries in a battery bank Select the system cables according to 3A mm2 current density 3 2 Mounting NOTE When mounting the Tracer ensure free air through the controller heat sink fins There should be at least 150mm of cl...

Page 10: ...und controller Any negative connection of solar module battery or load can be earth grounded as required Grounding is recommended CAUTION Don t connect the loads with surge power exceeding the ratings of the controller CAUTION For mobile applications be sure to secure all wiring Use cable clamps to prevent cables from swaying when the vehicle is in motion Unsecured cables create loose and resistiv...

Page 11: ...peration for more details about the load control Figure 3 2 Load wiring Connect load positive and negative to the Tracer load output as shown in figure 3 2 The load terminals may exist voltage connect carefully to avoid short circuit An in line fuse holder should be wired in series in the load positive or negative wire as shown Do not insert a fuse at this time Confirm the connection correct and t...

Page 12: ...option Install Remote Meter purchased separately if required 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 Step 6 Confirm Power up When battery power is applied and the Tracer powers up the battery led indicator wil...

Page 13: ...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 be...

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Page 15: ...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 17: ... 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 18: ...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 21: ...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 22: ... 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 23: ...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 24: ...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 25: ...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 26: ... 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 27: ...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 vol...

Page 28: ...t 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 242 x 169x 91 mm Mounting holes 180 x 160 mm Mounting hole size Φ5 Terminal 25mm2 Weight 2kg Final interpretation right of the man...

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