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Model:

MPPT30-1

Unit 2, 1 St James Place, Seven Hills ,NSW,  2147, Australia

Operating Instructions

Please read these instructions before use

This revolutionary maximum power point tracker solar charger was 

designed using the technology that won GSL Electronics the prestigious 

“2008 EDN Innovation award”. A simple, compact and low cost 

alternative. Ideal for charging batteries with the new low cost and high 

efficiency grid type panels. 

MPPT30-1 Unit

1700W Solar Battery Charger

Maximum Power Point Tracker

MPPT30-1-R5 

PATENT APPLIED FOR - 2010901565

Summary of Contents for MPPT30-1

Page 1: ...power point tracker solar charger was designed using the technology that won GSL Electronics the prestigious 2008 EDN Innovation award A simple compact and low cost alternative Ideal for charging batteries with the new low cost and high efficiency grid type panels MPPT30 1 Unit 1700W Solar Battery Charger Maximum Power Point Tracker MPPT30 1 R5 PATENT APPLIED FOR 2010901565 ...

Page 2: ...6V to 95V Output voltage Float 13 5V 27V 54V Absorption Vented LA batteries 14 5V 29V 58V Sealed LA batteries 14 2V 28 4V 56 8V Output power 1700W 30A MAX Quiescent current 0 05A Thermal protection Multilevel Type Dimensions mm 185 X 145 X 67mm Indications LED display OUTPUT STATUS Basic Wiring Instructions Note First start up may take up to one minute MPPT30 1 R5 Note This unit can be used to dir...

Page 3: ...nd amorphous are suitable Important Notes Use only PV Systems with open circuit voltage below 95V and a VMP of 18V for 12V Charging 36V for 24V Charging and 72V for 48V charging This equipment must be installed by qualified personnel only and incorrect wiring can cause fire injury or death GSL will accept no responsibility for MPPT misconnection or misuse Use only sealed or vented 12V 24V or 48V l...

Page 4: ...42 32 63 48 84 64 42 32 84 64 Grid Connect Panel size no cells in grid 1x18 Cell Grid 10 8 1x48 Cell Grid 28 23 2x48 Cell Grid 56 46 3x48 Cell Grid 84 69 1x52 Cell Grid 31 25 2x52 Cell Grid 62 50 3x52 Cell Grid 93 75 1x54 Cell Grid 32 26 2x54 Cell Grid 64 52 3x54 Cell Grid 96 78 1x60 Cell Grid 36 29 2x60 Cell Grid 72 58 1x72 Cell Grid 44 36 2x72 Cell Grid 88 72 1x96cgsp 65 55 For optimal performan...

Page 5: ...ing Procedure 1 Ensure all the MPPT wires are disconnected 2 Remove 7 front panel screws and the front panel and slide out cover see Figure 1 3 Locate connector J4 see Figure 1 4 Shift link on J4 to vented position see Figure 2 5 Slide back cover and fit in front panel carefully insuring led fits properly into housing and screw back the 7 mounting screws The above procedure can be repeated to turn...

Page 6: ...tions Please read these instructions before use MPPT30 1 R5 Unit 2 1 St James Place Seven Hills NSW 2147 Australia 1700W Solar Battery Charger Maximum Power Point Tracker Figure 2 Above Vented Battery Setting Figure 3 Above Sealed Battery Setting ...

Page 7: ...s of loads can I power with the MPPT30 1 The maximum bulk charge current with the MPPT30 1 on a 12V battery and 400W panel is approximately 30A so you can expect about 100AH per day which means a 100W load for about 10 hours daily 2 Following the same reasoning with a 24V 800W panel the MPPT30 1 will supply a daily load of 200W for about 10 hours 3 Following the same reasoning with a 48V 1600W pan...

Page 8: ...rger Maximum Power Point Tracker Q Why are MPPT not more common in standalone solar systems Until now and despite their overwhelming advantages MPPTs have not been commonly used in standalone solar systems because of cost The new GSL MPPT specifically addresses this issue making economic sense in a wide range of solar systems Q What sort of batteries should I use 1 A deep cycle battery is a must d...

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