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CHARGE
CONTROLLER
CC10000
The Sunsei
TM
CC10000 is a highly reliable charge controller that
is ideal for Sunsei™ SolarChargers up to 10A. It will efficiently
charge your batteries and provide years of protection from
overcharging. This protective care will prolong your battery life
and reduce maintenance requirements.
PRODUCT FEATURES
IDEAL SOLAR CHARGING
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Compatible – Works with almost all types of batteries and
solar panels
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Efficient – Over 98% efficiency at full current
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Full Charging – Ensures that the batteries are always topped off
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Battery Safe – Charging method maximizes battery life
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Reduced Maintenance – From healthy charging and reliable
operation
OVER-CHARGE PROTECTION
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High Voltage Limiting – Floats battery at safe voltage when
battery is full
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Robust Circuitry – Control function 100% solid state
HIGH RELIABILITY
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Simple, rugged electronics – Low component count
& streamlined design ensure long-term reliability
FEATURES
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Two stage charging – Boost and float charge using pulse
width modulation (PWM)
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Status LED – LED indicates battery charging
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Reverse leakage protection – Prevents power loss at night
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Incorrect Wiring Protection – Reverse battery and solar
panel protected
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Terminal Block – For sound and easy wire connections
RELATED SYSTEM EQUIPMENT
The Sunsei
TM
CC10000 is an integral part of a solar electric
power system that includes a solar panel, a battery and a
load.
SOLAR PANELS (“photovoltaic (PV) array”, “solar modules”):
The Sunsei
TM
CC10000 is compatible with all makes and
models of photovoltaic solar panels. The entire solar array’s
PARAMETERS
Nominal Voltage
Array Voltage, Max (Voc)
Charging Current, Continuous (Ip)
Operating Voltage at Battery,
Min Charging starts at :
Current Consumption
Quiescent (Night)
Boost Charge Voltage (2 hours)
Float Charge Voltage
Regulation Accuracy
Voltage Drop, Array to Battery
Operating Temperature Range
Dimensions
Weight
UNITS
Volts
Volts
Amps
Volts
Milliamps
Volts
Volts
Volts
Volts
ºC (ºF)
inches (mm)
lbs. (kg)
Sunsei
TM
CC10000
12
30
10
7
2
14.5
13.7
±0.150
< 170 mV
-40 to 50 (-40 to 122)
2.2x2.8x1.1 (57x70x28)
0.26 (0.12)
open circuit voltage (Voc) cannot exceed 30V (the sum of the
Voc of all solar panels in series). Also, the solar array’s peak
operating current (Ip) cannot exceed 10A. (This is the sum
of the peak operating currents (Ip) of all the solar panels in
parallel.)
Install all panels with the correct series-parallel configuration
to ensure proper system voltage (12V) and current.
The Sunsei
TM
CC10000 circuitry uses a MOSFET transistor to
eliminate leakage of the battery power into the solar panels at
night. No additional protection is needed.
OTHER CHARGING SOURCES: Systems with an additional
source of charging (alternator, battery charger, etc.) can
operate with a solar array and a Sunsei
TM
CC10000. All
charging sources need to connect directly to the battery on
independent lines and have their own form of over-charge
protection.
Sunsei
TM
CC10000 FOR NON-SOLAR APPLICATIONS:
These units will only operate with solar electric panels. Do not
use to regulate other power sources, such as a hydro or wind
generators/alternators or AC battery chargers. These charging
sources can damage the controller and/or the generating
equipment.
BATTERIES: The Sunsei
TM
CC10000 provides the proper
charging of standard lead-acid batteries that are normally
used in recreational vehicles, boats and remote stand alone
systems. These include wet cell batteries (with filler caps),
sealed, maintenance-free and gel-cell batteries. Automobile
batteries can also be charged, but these batteries are rarely
used as the primary battery in a solar system. Install all batteries
with the correct series-parallel configuration to ensure proper
system voltage and current.
SYSTEMS WITH TWO BATTERY BANKS: When solar
charging two separate battery banks, a switch can be installed
to allow manual selection of one battery or the other.
BATTERY ISOLATORS: In installations that use a diode
battery isolator with two batteries, the Sunsei
TM
CC10000
needs to connect directly to one of the batteries or an output
from the isolator.
LOADS: System loads such as lights, radios and DC/AC
inverters must be 12V DC (unless an inverter is being used).
INSTALLATION
WARNING:
Electricity, even low voltage electricity, can be
dangerous. Installation should be performed by a licensed
electrical contractor or other qualified personnel only.
The requirements of National Electrical Codes should be
followed.
WARNING:
Follow all safety precautions of the battery
manufacturer. Proper ventilation must be provided for the
batteries. Most batteries produce hydrogen gas when
charging, which is extremely explosive. Provide adequate
battery ventilation. DO NOT expose the battery to open flame,
matches, cigarettes or sparks.