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Solar Charge Controllers

Steca Elektronik GmbH | 87700 Memmingen | Germany | Fon +49 (0) 8331 8558-0 | Fax +49 (0) 8331 8558-132 | www.steca.com

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Steca Solarix 

2401, 4401

The solar charge controllers Steca Solarix 2401 and 4401 are 
optimally suited for inverter systems. The controller combines 
basic solar charger functions with a 40 A high-performance 
charge controller. It is available as 12 V / 24 V and 48 V system. 
This makes the solar charge controller very cost effective.
The load current is limited to 10 A. The charging processes 
are based on the voltage level, which can be individually set 
with the help of four buttons behind the front casing.

Product features

 

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Hybrid controller

 

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Voltage regulation

 

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Automatic detection of voltage

 

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PWM control

 

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Multistage charging technology

 

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Load disconnection depending on voltage

 

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Automatic load reconnection

 

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Temperature compensation

 

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Common positive grounding or negative grounding on 
one terminal

 

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Integrated self test

 

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Monthly maintenance charge

 
Electronic protection functions

 

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Overcharge protection 

 

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Deep discharge protection 

 

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Reverse polarity protection of load, module and battery 

 

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Reverse polarity protection by internal fuse 

 

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Automatic electronic fuse 

 

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Short circuit protection of load and module 

 

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Overvoltage protection at module input 

 

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Open circuit protection without battery 

 

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Reverse current protection at night 

 

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Overtemperature and overload protection

 

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Battery overvoltage shutdown

 
Displays

 

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Text LCD display

 

for operating parameters, fault messages, self test

 
Operation

 

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Simple menu-driven operation

 

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Programming by buttons

 

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Manual load switch 

 
Interfaces

 

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RJ45 interface 

 
Options

 

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External temperature sensor

 

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Alarm contact 

 
Certificates 

 

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Compliant with European Standards (CE)

 

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Made in Germany

 

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Developed in Germany

 

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Manufactured according to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001

[40 A]

[areas of application]

1920 W

2401

4401

Characterisation of the operating performance

System voltage

12 V (24 V)

48 V

Own consumption

14 mA

DC input side

Module current

40 A

DC output side

Load current

10 A

End of charge voltage

13.7 V (27.4 V)

54.8 V

Boost charge voltage

14.4 V (28.8 V)

57.6 V

Equalisation charge

14.7 V (29.4 V)

58.8 V

Reconnection voltage (LVR)

12.6 V (25.2 V)

50.4 V

Deep discharge protection (LVD)

11.1 V (22.2 V)

44.4 V

Operating conditions

Ambient temperature

-10 °C … +60 °C

Fitting and construction

Terminal (fine / single wire)

16 mm

2

 / 25 mm

2

 - AWG 6 / 4

Degree of protection

IP 32

Dimensions (X x Y x Z)

187 x 128 x 49 mm

Weight

550 g

Technical data at 25 °C / 77 °F

programmable

Steca PA TSK10
External temperature sensor

Summary of Contents for Solarix 2401

Page 1: ...on by internal fuse Automatic electronic fuse Short circuit protection of load and module Overvoltage protection at module input Open circuit protection without battery Reverse current protection at n...

Page 2: ...User and Operation manual Specially designed for hybrid systems and telecommunications Steca Solarix 2401 4401 716 148 Z02 09_45 PHOTOVOLTAIK PHOTOVOLTAIC PHOTOVOLTAIQUE FOTOVOLTAICA EN...

Page 3: ...3 Sub Menu 8 6 Installation 10 6 1 Precautions 10 6 2 Location Of Installation 10 6 2 1 Installation On Walls 11 6 2 2 Rules for mounting the System Manager 11 6 3 Preparations 11 6 3 1 Assemblies 11...

Page 4: ...g on the PV system Before you start work Read the chapter Installation chapter 6 page 10 Make sure that all Precautions chapter 6 1 page 10 are taken Only start to install your System Manager when you...

Page 5: ...by manufacturer are connected to this System Manager the user has to accept the consequences CAUTION Opening the System Manager connecting cover excluded as well as use other than prescribed by the m...

Page 6: ...stem is set for use with lead accumulators batteries with liquid electrolyte and can be set for accumulators with fixed electrolyte like gel batteries The System Manager can be used for all types of s...

Page 7: ...e corresponding final voltages If the Boost Charge voltage level is too high in comparison with the module voltage reduced by wire losses the countdown may never be started and your battery is therefo...

Page 8: ...through the controller I_mod is the charging current produced by the solar modules When the voltage of the battery is getting near the final charge voltage the module current I_mod is substantially hi...

Page 9: ...s can be changed by this scrolling action By pressing OK the displayed menu window is activated and the value is indicated Pressing OK once again leads to a closure of the window without adjustment Af...

Page 10: ...V 30 0V 54 0V 60 0V The equalisation charging can be programmed similar to adjusting the boost charging Press OK to enter edit the equalisation charge voltage by pressing the arrow keys and confirm se...

Page 11: ...PV system s efficiency and performance The solar PV array should be installed in a way that in the most unfavourable case the voltage drop is not so high that the battery can not be charged completel...

Page 12: ...Make sure that the heat sink is well ventilated when mounting 6 3 Preparations 6 3 1 Assemblies Before installation lay out all cables junction boxes and safety fuses cut into sections isolate on both...

Page 13: ...s to the System Manager s battery connection terminals the symbol shows a rectangular battery with and indicators and tighten securely with a proper slot screwdriver Pay attention to the right polarit...

Page 14: ...In addition to the electronic fuse device mentioned above the System Manager has also been protected by regular fuses which have been rated far beyond nominal currents to prevent false blowing of the...

Page 15: ...round for all system components All plus connections are internally connected anyway in the System Manager 6 7 2 Negative Grounding If Negative Grounding is used only one minus connection from any one...

Page 16: ...ssible so that unnecessary costs can be avoided Certainly not all errors are listed below You will find the most common errors and symptoms covering the major part of all possible errors Send in the S...

Page 17: ...ischarged deeply or increase solar array to add energy to the system Connect all loads through the System Manager to avoid strong discharge of the battery No module is connected otherwise module modul...

Page 18: ...aired nor replaced or if this does not occur within a suitable period in spite of the specification of an extension period in writing by the customer the reduction in value caused by the fault shall b...

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