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LED MPPT SPECIFICATIONS 

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5. LED MPPT SPECIFICATIONS 

 

LED MPPT Type 

10A 

20A 

30A 

Maximum Panel 
Array Size 

12V

–120W PV Max 

24V-240W PV Max 

12V 

– 240W PV Max 

24V 

– 480W PV Max 

12V 

– 360W PV Max 

24V 

– 720W PV Max 

Nominal Battery 
Voltage 

Multi-Voltage 12 or 24VDC (Automatic selection of voltage) 

PV Input Voltage 

Absolute Maximum 50VOC 

Output Load Rating 

10A 

20A 

30A 

Charge Algorithm 

2-stage Boost/Float 

Boost Voltage 

Charges to 14.8V (12V) or 29.6V (24V system) for minimum of 3 hours 

Float Voltage 

13.8V per battery (12V system) or 27.6V (24V system) 

Power Conversion  

DC/DC Switch Mode 

Output Efficiency 

>95% Typical @ 14 VDC 

Voltage Step Down 

Can charge a lower voltage battery from a higher voltage PV array 

Status Display 

6 LED display: Panel, Load, Boost, Full, Medium, Low 

Power Consumption 

Less than 1W 

Environmental rating 

0-40 ºC 

Cable Entry  

Connector (Max Cable size 16mm) 

Dimensions 

0.5kg 110mm x 110mm x 70mm 

 
 

 

Summary of Contents for 10 Amp

Page 1: ...LED MPPT 10 20 30A User Manual Manual Version LEDMPPT 2019 1 LION ...

Page 2: ...ad Connection 6 2 7 Connecting The Unit 6 2 8 Charging The Batteries 6 2 9 Maximum Panel Voltage Voc and VMP Per Battery Bank 6 3 MPPT INSTALLATION 7 3 1 MPPT minimum installation clearance distance 7 7 3 2 MPPT Installation Instructions 7 4 WIRING INFORMATION 8 4 1 Cable Connections 8 4 2 Battery Connection Methods 9 4 2 1 Series Connection 9 4 2 2 Parallel Connection 9 4 2 3 Series and Parallel ...

Page 3: ...7 REGISTRATION OF MY MICROCARE PRODUCT 14 ...

Page 4: ...l the MPPT on a rugged or inclined surface Do not install the MPPT near water or in damp environments Do not install the MPPT where it would be exposed to direct sunlight Do not remove the MPPT casing unless the unit needs to be programmed Keep the MPPT away from heat emitting sources Do not block the MPPT ventilation openings Do not leave objects on top of the MPPT Do not expose the MPPT to corro...

Page 5: ... find the optimum power point The charging battery values and boost modes are then automatically adjusted Via jumpers the load voltage disconnect can be selected whether the battery is lead acid or sealed and whether the unit operates as a normal load shedding unit or as a day night switch 1 2 Key Features of the Microcare 10 30A LED MPPT Regulator Automatically measures the battery voltage and th...

Page 6: ...connected LOAD LED Status Load LED Description Load Steady ON Load Connected OFF No Load Connected BOOST LED Status Boost LED Description Boost Steady On MPPT is in Battery Boost charge mode Flashing MPPT is in Battery Float charge Mode CHARGE LED Status Battery State of Charge Level LED Description Full Steady ON Battery fully charged Med Steady ON Battery is half charged Low Steady ON Indicates ...

Page 7: ...e Load dis connects Jumpers 1 3 Battery Bank Voltage Jumper 1 Jumper 2 Jumper 3 12V Battery Bank 12 1V 12 3V 12 5V 24V Battery Bank 24 2V 24 6V 25 0V 2 4 2 Battery Type Jumper 4 Lithium 1 and Lithium 2 12V Battery Bank charging values Battery Type Float Voltage Boost Voltage Lithium 1 14 0V 14 0V Lithium 2 13 9V 14 1V 24 V Battery Bank charging values Battery Type Float Voltage Boost Voltage Lithi...

Page 8: ...n and using the load disconnect voltage terminal block select 0 1 2 hour 1 hour or 1 5 hour if no jumper is connected the load will switch on immediately when the panel voltage goes below the battery bank voltage Insert the jumper on the required connection To carry out the program press the reset button until the buzzer beeps 3 times the buzzer then stays on and the reset button may be released R...

Page 9: ...d until they reach the boost voltage 14 8V for a 12V battery set or 29 6V for a 24V battery set When the batteries reach this level the MPPT will hold this rate for a minimum of 1 2 hour indicated by the flashing BOOST LED and then switches to Float Mode If the batteries fall below the BOOST voltage then the timer is reset i e at night or during cloudy days This ensures that the batteries are full...

Page 10: ...unt the MPPT at eye level in order to allow the user to read the LED indicators The MPPT must be mounted in a vertical position against a solid wall Do not install the MPPT in a sealed container Do not install the MPPT near water or in damp environments Do not install the MPPT where it would be exposed to direct sunlight or near heat Do not install the MPPT on a wooden surface Only install the MPP...

Page 11: ...wer would be the same but in the parallel configuration a thicker power cable must be used to reduce the volt drop from the array to the MPPT as well as from the MPPT to the batteries Cable thicknesses listed are recommended thicknesses that have voltage drops accounted for up to a distance of 3m for connecting the MPPT and the batteries together and the bottom table lists recommender cable thickn...

Page 12: ...s a single battery 4 2 2 Parallel Connection Voltage remains 12V 100 Ah 100 Ah 200 Ah Parallel Connection Voltage stays the same as a single battery amperage increases 4 2 3 Series and Parallel Connection Voltage increases to 24 V Ah increases to 200 Ah 2 Strings of batteries in series connected in parallel Series Parallel Connection both voltage and amperage increase ...

Page 13: ...atteries Remove wristwatches rings and other metal objects Only authorized personnel should perform maintenance inspection and replacement operations 2 x 60 Watt Panels in series 1 x 12 V Battery 1 x 10A LED MPPT Max 120W panel for a 10A regulator charging a 12V battery Max load output 10A 2 x 180 Watt Panels in parallel 1 x 12 V Battery 1 x 30A LED MPPT Max 360W panel for a 30A regulator charging...

Page 14: ...WIRING INFORMATION 11 4 5 Basic LED MPPT Wiring Diagram ...

Page 15: ...A 20A 30A Charge Algorithm 2 stage Boost Float Boost Voltage Charges to 14 8V 12V or 29 6V 24V system for minimum of 3 hours Float Voltage 13 8V per battery 12V system or 27 6V 24V system Power Conversion DC DC Switch Mode Output Efficiency 95 Typical 14 VDC Voltage Step Down Can charge a lower voltage battery from a higher voltage PV array Status Display 6 LED display Panel Load Boost Full Medium...

Page 16: ...r replacement are our sole remedies Destrier Electronics shall not be liable for damages whether direct incidental special or consequential even caused by negligence or fault Destrier Electronics owns all parts removed from repaired products Destrier Electronics uses new or re conditioned parts made by various manufacturers in performing warranty repairs and building replacement products If Destri...

Page 17: ...ation Company Information Company Name Contact Person Contact Number E mail Address Details of Product Owner Name Surname Address City Province Contact Number E mail Address Date Installed Microcare 1st Floor Neave Industrial Park Korsten Port Elizabeth P O Box 7227 Newton Park 6055 Tel 041 453 5761 Fax 041 453 5763 Technical Support e mail support microcare co za Website www microcare co za Regis...

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