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Contents

1. Important Safety Information

2. General Information

2.1 Overview

2.2 Optional Accessories

3. Installation Instructions

3.1 General Installation Notes

3.2 Mounting

3.3 Wiring

4. Operation

4.1 MPPT Technology

4.2 Battery Charging Information

4.3 LED Indications

4.4 Setting Operation

5. Protections, Troubleshooting and Maintenance

5.1 Protection

5.2 Troubleshooting

5.3 Maintenance

6. Warranty

7. Technical Specifications

Summary of Contents for MPPT Series

Page 1: ...MPPT40CC RENOGY 40A Maximum Power Point Tracking Solar Charge Controller Manual 14288 Central Ave Suite A Chino CA 91710 1 800 330 8678 ...

Page 2: ...s 6 3 1 General Installation Notes 6 3 2 Mounting 6 3 3 Wiring 7 4 Operation 10 4 1 MPPT Technology 10 4 2 Battery Charging Information 12 4 3 LED Indications 13 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 3: ...dure 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 MPPT40CC Do not disassemble or attempt to repair the controller Disconnect the...

Page 4: ...cking technology to optimize the use of the PV system Peak conversion efficiency of 97 high Tracking efficiency of 99 Fast sweeping of the entire I V curve several seconds tracking speed Widely used automatic recognition of day and night Timer function with 1 15 hour option for streetlight Unique dual timer function enhance the flexibility lighting systems Sealed Gel and Flooded battery option Ado...

Page 5: ...icator 2 Battery Status LED indicator 3 Temperature Sensor 4 Setting Indicators 5 LED Digital Display the load work mode and status 6 Setting Button in manual mode used for load ON OFF 7 Solar Module Terminals 8 Battery Terminals 9 Load Terminals 10 RJ45 Communication Interface for remote meter MT 5 ...

Page 6: ...Information is displayed on a backlit LCD display The large numerical display and icons are easy to read and large buttons make navigating the meter menus easy The meter can be flush mounted in a wall or surface mounted using the mounting frame included The MT 5 is supplied with 2 m of cable and a mounting frame The MT 5 connects to the RJ45 port on the MPPT40CC ...

Page 7: ...rials or even cause fire Ensure tight connections and use cable clamps to secure cables and prevent them from swaying in mobile applications Use with Gel Sealed or Flooded batteries only Battery connection may be wired to one battery or a bank of batteries The following instructions refer to a single battery but it is implied that the battery connection can be made to either one battery or a group...

Page 8: ...s Step 5 Secure Controller Place the controller on the surface and align the mounting holes with the drilled holes in step 4 Secure the controller in place using the mounting screws 3 3 Wiring NOTE A recommended connection order has been provided for maximum safety during installation NOTE The MPPT40CC is a negative ground controller Any negative connection of the solar module battery or load can ...

Page 9: ...e terminal Do not insert a fuse at this time Confirm the connection correct and then turn on the power Step 2 Load Wiring The MPPT40CC load output can connect DC electronic devices of which the rated voltage is the same as the battery MPPT40CC will provide battery the voltage to the loads See Section 4 4 Setting Operation for more details about the load control Figure 3 2 Load wiring Connect load ...

Page 10: ...rrays Grid tie solar module s may be used if the open circuit voltage does not exceed the maximum solar input rating The solar module s nominal voltage must be equal to or greater than the nominal battery voltage Figure 3 3 Solar Module wiring Step 4 Accessories option Install Remote Meter purchased separately if required Refer to the instructions provided for detailed installation procedures Step...

Page 11: ...s the following is true Power Into the controller Power Out of the controller 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 great...

Page 12: ...p resulting in less wasted energy compared to traditional controllers Conditions that Limits the Effectiveness of MPPT The Vmp of a solar module decreases as the temperature of the module increases In very hot weather the Vmp may be close or even less than battery voltage In this situation there will be very little or no MPPT gain compared to traditional controllers However systems with modules of...

Page 13: ...er the Boost voltage stage MPPT40CC will reduce the battery voltage to float voltage set point When the battery is fully recharged there will be no more chemical reactions and all the charge current transforms into heat and gas at this point The controller reduces the voltage to the floating stage charging with a smaller voltage and current It will reduce the temperature of battery and prevent gas...

Page 14: ...uirements of the battery used in the system Certain types of batteries benefit from periodic equalizing charge which can stir the electrolyte balance battery voltage and complete chemical reaction Equalizing charge increases the battery voltage higher than the standard complement voltage which gasifies the battery electrolyte If it detects that the battery is being over discharged the solar contro...

Page 15: ...Green Flashing Full battery Orange On Solid Low battery Red On Solid Over Discharged battery Table 4 2 Battery LED indicators Please refer to Chapter 5 for troubleshooting PV Overvoltage Display If the solar input open circuit voltage Voc exceeds the maximum rating the array will remain disconnected until the Voc falls safely below the maximum rating Color Indication Operating State Red LED Digita...

Page 16: ...ferent seasons However it will take some time to learn it Notes When the OFF time set on Timer 2 is later than local sunrise time the controller will turn off the load output at sunrise Load Control Settings 1 Dusk to Dawn Light ON Light OFF When solar module voltage goes below the point of NTTV Night Time Threshold Voltage at sunset the solar controller will recognize the starting voltage and tur...

Page 17: ...the system installation 4 Manual Mode This mode is to turn on off the load by the Setting button Load Work Mode Setting Figure 4 5 Instruction figure on setting Press the setting button once and the setting indicators will be changed once among Timer 1 Timer 2 and battery type When Timer 1 setting indicator is on press the setting button for more than 5 seconds until the LED digital display flashe...

Page 18: ... Load will be on for 13 hours after a ten minute delay since sunset 13 Load will be on for 14 hours after a ten minute delay since sunset 14 Load will be on for 15 hours after a ten minute delay since sunset 15 Test mode 16 ON OFF mode 17 Table 4 6 Load work mode Timer 2 LED Digital No Disable n Load will be on for 1 hour before sunrise 1 Load will be on for 2 hours before sunrise 2 Load will be o...

Page 19: ...the battery type LED turns on The led will be flashing Continue to hold and the number will repeat from 1 to 3 and stop pressing until the desired number appears according to the following setting table Battery type Digital display Sealed lead acid battery 1 Gel battery 2 Flooded battery 3 Table 4 8 Battery type setting ...

Page 20: ...erloading fault Load Short Circuit Fully protected against load wiring short circuit After one automatic load reconnect attempt Reapplying power or pressing the setting button will clear the fault PV Reverse Polarity Full protection against PV reverse polarity no damage to the controller will result Correct the wire connection to resume normal operation Battery Reverse Polarity Full protection aga...

Page 21: ... Battery over discharged The controller cuts off the output automatically LED indicator will return to green automatically when fully charged LED digital display shows letter P PV Overvoltage Check whether the PV parameters match with the controller s It will be reconnected automatically when the voltage falls safely below the maximum rating LED digital display shows letter C PV Overcurrent Check ...

Page 22: ...en or burnt wire connections Check and confirm that the LED digital display is consistent 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 23: ...f 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 evaluation of your warranty claim This warranty does not apply under the following conditions 1 Damage by accident negligence abu...

Page 24: ... OFF remote meter MT 5 disconnected Battery Parameters Temp 25 C Control Parameter Battery Charging setting Gel Sealed Flooded High Volt Disconnect 16 0V x2 24V 16 0V x2 24V 16 0V x2 24V Charging Limit Voltage 15 5V x2 24V 15 5V x2 24V 15 5V x2 24V Over Voltage Reconnect 15 0V x2 24V 15 0V x2 24V 15 0V x2 24V Equalization Voltage 14 6V x2 24V 14 8V x2 24V Boost Voltage 14 2V x2 24V 14 4V x2 24V 14...

Page 25: ...ion of equalize boost float and low voltage disconnect voltage Environmental Parameters Environmental Parameter Ambient Temperature Range 35 C to 55 C Storage Temperature Range 35 C to 80 C Humidity Range 10 to 90 NC Enclosure IP30 Altitude 3000m Table 7 5 Environmental Parameters Mechanical Parameters Mechanical Parameter Dimension 240 x 169 x 91 mm 9 45 x 6 65 x 3 58 in Mounting Holes 180 x 160 ...

Page 26: ...5 PV Power Conversion Efficiency Curve Illumination Intensity 1000W m2 Temperature 25 C 1 Solar Module MPP Voltage 17V Nominal System Voltage 12V 2 Solar Module MPP Voltage 34V Nominal System Voltage 12V ...

Page 27: ... 26 3 Solar Module MPP Voltage 68V Nominal System Voltage 12V 4 Solar Module MPP Voltage 34V Nominal System Voltage 24V ...

Page 28: ... 27 5 Solar Module MPP Voltage 68V Nominal System Voltage 24V ...

Page 29: ... 28 MPPT40CC Dimensions mm ...

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