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Model:
MPPT12-1
200W Solar Charger
Maximum Power Point Tracker
Operating Instructions
Please read these instructions before use
Warranty Conditions:
The product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and
service for a period of 24 months from the date of sale. This warranty covers defective parts and workmanship provided that
the product is shipped prepaid to the seller within 24 months of purchase of goods. This warranty is limited to the repair or
replacement (at the manufacturers’ discretion) of parts and shipping prepaid to the original despatch destination. We regret that
no liability can be accepted for consequential or special damages of any kind howsoever arising in connection with products
supplied by the seller. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied. No representative is authorised to
assume for the seller any other liability in connection with the seller’s products.
MPPT12-1 Specifications
Efficiency typical
96%
Input voltage
16V to 55V
Output voltage
Float 13.5V / 27V Absorption 14.5V / 29V
Output power
Peak 250W, constant 200W @29V / 150W @ 14.5V
Quiescent current
0.04A
Thermal protection
Multilevel type
Dimensions (mm)
35 X 75 X 100mm
Indications
Dual LED display – battery OK / LOW
Unit 2, 110 Station Road, Seven Hills ,NSW, 2147, Australia
recommended battery capacity of at least 60AH.
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A larger battery will not only give longer run time during low light but also will be able to
avoid available PV power being unstored such as when battery reaches the float stage.
Q: How does PV temperatures affects charge current?
Temperature increase brings down the PVs maximum power point voltage reducing the
MPPTs current gain available. In principle at 25C it is possible to achieve 30% gain but at
40C, a more realistic average temperature, about 20% is still available.
Q: What happens at low PV currents?
The MPPT will outperform the conventional regulator above 4% of nominal panel power.
Below 4%, 6W in a 150W panel, the MPPT will have a slightly lower output current than a
non MPPT.
Q: Is interference possible? and If so what do I do?
GSL’s MPPTs produce far less interference than conventional solar regulator during the
absorption and float stages, that is during most of its operating time, and its designed
to comply with local and international EMI standards however some interference is still
possible. If interference occurs first try and reorient the aerial or move the sensitive
equipment away from the MPPT wires. Ensure the MPPT chassis is grounded.
Grounding a battery terminal may also help and finally you can try adding ferrite clamps.
MPPT12-1-R5
