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Model:

MPPT60-1

Operating Instructions

Please read these instructions before use

1700W Solar Battery Charger

Maximum Power Point Tracker

MPPT60-1 General Information:
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Green LED On  – Battery Ok.

Green LED Flashing – Battery Low.

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This MPPT is designed to auto detect 12V or 24V battery systems and select a suitable charge

regime.

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The MPPT 60-1 is shipped in a sealed battery setting which is the safest setting but if your batteries are

vented or Lithium Iron then, 

BEFORE

wiring the MPPT, follow the 

CHANGING BATTERY TYPE 

SETTING PROCEDURE.

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The maximum absorption voltage is 14.5V or 29V and the float voltage is 13.5V or 27V 
for 12V or 24V batteries respectively.

The Absorption Mode is entered following a “low battery condition” at dawn and that mode is 

maintained for the remainder of the day. If the battery is not in a “low condition” at dawn then 
the Maintenance (Float) Mode is entered and that mode is maintained for the remainder of 
the day. 

Custom float and absorption voltages and thresholds are possible but minimum orders apply.

This MPPT has a built in multilevel over temperature protection to improve product reliability 

while maximising output power availability. 

The maximum continuous output power is 1700W in 24V systems and 850W in 12V systems. 
The output current is limited to 60A.

Can now be installed in parallel  on the output for increased charge current. Multiple chargers on 

separate solar 

The MPPT60-1 is designed to charge lead acid and lithium batteries from photovoltaic panels.
Silicon based panels such as monocrystalline, polycrystalline and amorphous are suitable.

Basic Wiring Instructions - Parallel Installation:

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Solar Panel Bank 1

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MPPT60-1 (Unit 1)

MPPT60-1 (Unit 2)

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* Optional Diode

More information https://www.caravansplus.com.au

Summary of Contents for MPPT60-1

Page 1: ... read these instructions before use A simple compact low cost MPPT to efficiently charge lead acid and lithium iron batteries from a wide range of photovoltaic panels 1700W Solar Battery Charger Maximum Power Point Tracker MPPT60 1 R10 PATENT APPLIED FOR 2010901565 More information https www caravansplus com au ...

Page 2: ...14 5V 29V Sealed 14 2V 28 4V Output Voltage Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries Maintenance 14 1V 28 2V Saturation 14 8V 29 6V Output power 1700W 60A MAX Quiescent current 0 05A Thermal protection Multilevel Type Dimensions mm 255 X 145 X 67mm Indications LED display OUTPUT STATUS Basic Wiring Instructions Disconnected Connected Panel Panel Battery Battery Optional Diode Note First start up may take ...

Page 3: ... at dawn then the Maintenance Float Mode is entered and that mode is maintained for the remainder of the day Custom float and absorption voltages and thresholds are possible but minimum orders apply This MPPT has a built in multilevel over temperature protection to improve product reliability while maximising output power availability The maximum continuous output power is 1700W in 24V systems and...

Page 4: ...t in a dry place out of direct sunlight and away from flammable liquids or gases Battery fuse BF is always required and must be located as close to the battery as possible its sizing depends on the wire size and load ratings Typically a 80A 60VDC fuse would do Before connecting the battery always check the battery and PV panel polarity Optional Diode A suitably heatsinked schottky diode rated at o...

Page 5: ...hen remove 1 middle rear screw on the back panel bottom middle below fan then slide out bottom cover see Figure 1 3 Locate connector J4 see zoom window in Figure 1 4 Move link on J4 to vented position or Remove link for Lithium batteries see Figures 2 3 4 5 Slide in the cover and fit front panel carefully secure the front panel again with the 5 screws and the 1 rear screw The above procedure can b...

Page 6: ...ase read these instructions before use 1700W Solar Battery Charger Maximum Power Point Tracker Figure 2 Left Vented Battery Setting Figure 3 Right Sealed Battery Setting Figure 4 Left Lithium Battery Setting More information https www caravansplus com au ...

Page 7: ... reaches the float stage Q How do 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 ...

Page 8: ... 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 1x54 Cell Grid 32 26 2x54 Cell Grid 64 52 1x60 Cell Grid 36 29 2x60 Cell Grid 72 58 1x72 Cell Grid 44 36 1x96cgsp 65 55 For optimal performance from panel and MPPT please use the following table to determin...

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