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eTracer-BND Series

—— Maximum Power Point Tracking

Solar Charge Controller

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Page 1: ...you very much for selecting our product This manual offers important information and suggestion about installation use and troubleshooting etc Please read this manual carefully before using the product and pay attention to the safety recommendations in it EPsolar OPERATION MANUAL ...

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Page 3: ...eTracer BND Series Maximum Power Point Tracking Solar Charge Controller Models ET4415BND ET6415BND Final interpretation right of the manual belongs to EPsolar Any changes without prior notice ...

Page 4: ...ral Installation Notes 7 3 2 Mounting 8 3 3 Wiring 9 4 Operation 13 4 1 MPPT Technology 13 4 2 Battery Charging Information 15 4 3 LED Indication 17 4 4 LCD Display Operation 18 5 Protections Troubleshooting Maintenance 25 5 1 Protections 25 5 2 Troubleshooting 25 5 3 Maintenance 26 6 PC Software 28 7 Warranty 30 8 Specifications 31 9 Conversion Efficiency Curves 33 10 Dimensions 37 ...

Page 5: ...at is important for safe and proper operation of the controller General Safety Information Read all of the instructions and cautions in the manual before installation There are no user serviceable parts inside the controller Do not disassemble or attempt to repair the controller Mount the controller indoors Prevent exposure to the elements and do not allow water to enter the controller Install eTr...

Page 6: ...he performance of the system Multiphase control technology optimizes charging current smoothness reduces ripple and improves the system generating efficiency Excellent EMC design Excellent heat dissipation Using the integration of cast aluminum radiator shell the controller can be natural cooling 128 64 dot matrix LCD intuitively displays data and state 6 buttons combinations for easy operation RS...

Page 7: ... Models Parameters Maximum 150 Volt dc systems RS 232 RS 485 port ET4415BND Rated charge current 45A PV input Max Power 2400W 12V 24V 36V 48V system voltage and auto work ET6415BND Rated charge current 60A PV input Max Power 3200W 12V 24V 36V 48V system voltage and auto work The auto work setting allows the controller to detect the system voltage automatically on start up Array voltage should neve...

Page 8: ...4 2 3 Characteristics 2 3 4 5 6 1 8 7 14 13 16 15 12 11 10 9 Figure 2 1 eTracer BND features ...

Page 9: ...ntroller software 8 RS 485 port Monitor controller by PC and update controller software 9 RTC battery Power to RTC battery model is CR2032 10 Remote Temperature Sensor port MC1 5 5 08 2L Connection for a RTS Remote Temperature Sensor optional to remotely monitor battery temperature 11 Remote Battery Voltage Sensor port MC1 5 5 08 2L Connection for RBVS Remote Battery Voltage Sensor to provide accu...

Page 10: ...undertaking temperature compensation of control parameters the standard length of the cable is 3m length can be customized The RTS300R10K5 08A connects to the MC1 5 5 08 2L port 10th on the controller USB To RS 485 Converter Model CC USB RS485 150U 3 81 The USB to RS 485 converter is used to monitor each controller on the network using EPsolar Station PC software and update the firmware The length...

Page 11: ...ries will corrode and destroy the eTracer BND circuits Loose power connections and or corroded wires may result in resistive connections that melt wire insulation burn surrounding materials or even cause fire Ensure tight connections and use cable clamps to secure cables and prevent them from swaying in mobile applications Gel Sealed or Flooded batteries are recommended other kinds please refer to...

Page 12: ...tall in a confined area where battery gas can accumulate Step1 Choose a Mounting Location Place the eTracer BND controller on a vertical surface protected from direct sunlight high temperatures and water Step2 Check for Clearance Place the eTracer BND in the location where it will be mounted Verify sufficient room to run wires and sufficient room above and below the controller for air flow Figure3...

Page 13: ...can be earth grounded as required CAUTION For mobile applications be very certain that all wirings are connected securely Use cable clamps to prevent cables from swaying when the vehicle is in motion Unsecured cables create loose and resistive connections which may lead to excessive heating and or fire Step 1 Remote Temperature Sensor Connection RTS300R10K5 08A CAUTION The controller will perform ...

Page 14: ...ce The remote battery voltage sensor will enable the controller to detect the battery voltage more exactly and avoid voltage deviation The battery voltage sensor connection is not required to operate the controller but it is recommended for the best performance The voltage sensor wires should be cut into the length as required The wire size can range from 0 25 to 1 0 mm2 24 to 16 AWG Maximum lengt...

Page 15: ... 485 port is 8th port on the controller Step 4 Connect the Power Wires WARNING Risk of electric shock Use fuses or breakers in solar and battery circuits is recommended and make them keep OFF state before connection WARNING Risk of electric shock Exercise caution when handling solar wiring The solar PV array can produce open circuit voltages in excess of 100 Vdc when in sunlight Pay more attention...

Page 16: ... automatically Step 5 Power Up NOTE The controller is only powered by battery so it will not work when only connecting to solar input Confirm that all connections are correct especially the Solar and Battery polarities Turn the battery disconnect switch on first Observe that the LED s indicate a successful start up refer to section 4 0 Turn the solar disconnect on If the solar array is in full sun...

Page 17: ...s the same as the power out of the eTracer BND Since power is the product of voltage and current Volts Amps the following is true 1 Power Into the eTracer BND Power Out of the eTracer BND 2 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 m...

Page 18: ...em loads The greater the difference between battery voltage and the Vmp of the module the more energy is wasted eTracer BND MPPT technology will always operate at the Vmp 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 b...

Page 19: ...hen the battery has recharged to the Boost voltage setpoint constant voltage regulation is used to prevent heating and excessive battery gassing The Boost stage remains for some time and then goes to Float Charge Every time when the controller is powered on if it detects not overvoltage the charging will enter into boost charging stage Float Charge After the Boost voltage stage eTracer BND will re...

Page 20: ...se damage Please carefully review the specific requirements 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 The controller will eq...

Page 21: ... ON Under voltage warning Red ON Low voltage disconnect Red Blink Battery over temperature Green fast blink High volt disconnect Fault LED Indicator Status Red OFF Normal Red Blink Current abnormal Charging overcurrent PV overvoltage All Indicator Indicator Fault Status Blink Battery LED in Red Work voltage error Blink Battery LED in Orange Controller over temperature ...

Page 22: ...ill be displayed Monitor interface will be switched after 3 seconds Main Menu Click ESC button to return main menu in any monitoring interface There are 9 interfaces for monitoring as shown in the below picture Press button to move inverse cursor among 8 menus Press OK to enter corresponding interface 1 Monitoring 2 Log Info 3 Clock Set 4 Local Para Set 设备参数 5 Control Para 6 Sys Password 7 Default...

Page 23: ... disconnect Over Voltage Over Temperature and 4 charging stages no charging equalized boost float Log Info There are two items of log record as shown blew 1 Work Log 2 Alarm Log Work Log Query From 2012 01 01 To 2012 06 08 Total 79 No 1 79 2012 01 01 00 00 Batt Vol 13 3V Batt Cur 0 0A Batt Temp 21º C Temp Coefficient 3mV º C 2V Total Generated 7 50kWh Batt Volt 12 4V Batt Curr 2 2A Batt Day Max 13...

Page 24: ...ning event sequence number warning event start or end time the fault status and values are all included in every event log item and are shown in the Event Log interface Clock Set The interface of Clock Set is shown as follow Press OK to enter the Clock Set interface when the inverse cursor point to Clock Set item Press ESC button to exit Date and Time can be adjusted in this interface Press OK and...

Page 25: ...digit controller s ID in networking and keeps the ID number unique in the networking or PC software or other device s couldn t search it The 2nd interface shows the backlight time The range is from 1 to 90 seconds 60seconds default means that the backlight is never off The interval log is from 1 to 30 minutes 10minutes default Control Parameter Press OK to enter the Device Parameter interface when...

Page 26: ...ined by user Battery Charging Mode Charging Mode Note Voltage Compensate Controlled by voltage default SOC SOC mode controlled by SOC charging or discharging value Boost Rect Volt 26 4V Low Volt Rect 25 2V Temp Coefficient 3mV 2V Rated Volt AUTO Batt Type SEALED Batt AH 200AH Over Volt Disc 32 0V Charge Limit 30 0V Over Volt Rect 31 0V Equalize Charge 29 2V Boost Charge 28 8V Float Charge 27 6V Un...

Page 27: ...w voltage reconnect 12 6V 12 6V 12 6V 9 17V Under voltage recover 12 2V 12 2V 12 2V 9 17V Under voltage warning 12V 12V 12V 9 17V Low voltage disconnect 11 1V 11 1V 11 1V 9 17V Discharging limits voltage 10 6V 10 6V 10 6V 9 17V Equalize duration 120min 120min 0 180min Boost duration 120min 120min 120min 10 180min Note 1 When the battery type is sealed gel flooded the adjusting range of equalize du...

Page 28: ...ion press the OK button to enter to restore the default interface and clear all logs including work log and event log Note all parameters will be set to factory default and couldn t be recovery Device Message Under the main menu interface when the inverse cursor to the Dev Msg press the OK button to enter to Device Info interface The Model software and hardware version and SN number are shown in t...

Page 29: ...ed Fully protection against PV or and Battery reverse polarity no damage to the controller will result Correct the miswire to resume normal operation Over Temperature Protection If the temperature of the controller heat sinks exceeds 85 the controller will automatically start the overheating protection and recover below 75 NOTE Faults will be cleared every day so the faults which aren t caused by ...

Page 30: ... to work Cannot connect to the controller via RS 485 or RS 232 Probable Cause RS 485 serial baud rate setting error or serial USB adapter incorrect configuration Solution Check serial baud rate is set to 115200bps or not and choose the right COM port If using a serial USB adapter verify that the adapter software is installed and a serial COM port has been mapped 5 3 Maintenance The following inspe...

Page 31: ...orrosion insulation damaged high temperature or burnt discolored sign tighten terminal screws to the suggested torque Inspect for dirt insects and corrosion and clear up Check and confirm that lightning arrester is in good condition Replace a new one in time to avoid damaging of the controller and even other equipments Warning Risk of electric shock Make sure that all the power is turned off befor...

Page 32: ...able developed by the EPsolar company Monitoring software can remote single or more controllers to modify the parameters and others in the PV system management username administrator password 111111 as default See the specific instructions related software user guide Software interfaces are shown below Figure6 1 Globe Monitoring ...

Page 33: ...29 Figure6 2 Real Time Monitoring Figure6 3 Control Parameter ...

Page 34: ...arges prepaid if problem cannot be solved Provide proof 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 This information is critical to a rapid disposition of your warranty claim If the products failure is caused by customers misuse or ...

Page 35: ...1200W 1600W 36V 1800W 2400W 48V 2400 W 3200W Self Consumption 1 4 2 2W Grounding Common Negative Grounding Mechanical Parameters ET4415BND ET6415BND L x W x H L 398 6 15 7 mm inch 449 1 17 7 mm inch W 208 8 2 mm inch 208 8 2 mm inch H 107 4 2 mm inch 107 4 2 mm inch Net Weight 4 3kg 5 5kg Terminal 35mm2 35mm2 Mounting Hole Φ10 Environmental Parameters LCD Temp 20 70 Ambient Temp 25 55 Storage Temp...

Page 36: ...attery reversed polarity protection Battery over voltage disconnect protection Battery over voltage reconnect protection Battery over temperature disconnect protection Controller over temperature disconnect protection Abbreviation HVD High voltage disconnect LVD Low voltage disconnect OVT over temperature UVW Under voltage warning ...

Page 37: ...Conversion Efficiency Curves Illumination Intensity 1000W m2 Temperature 25 Test model ET4415BND 1 Solar MPPT Voltage 66V 98V 115V System Voltage 12V 2 Solar MPPT Voltage 33V 66V 98V 115V System Voltage 24V ...

Page 38: ...34 3 Solar MPPT Voltage 66V 98V 115V System Voltage 36V 4 Solar MPPT Voltage 66V 98V 115V System Voltage 48V ...

Page 39: ...35 Test model ET6415BND 1 Solar MPPT Voltage 17V 34V 68V System Voltage 12V 2 Solar MPPT Voltage 34V 68V 115V System Voltage 24V ...

Page 40: ...36 3 Solar MPPT Voltage 68V 115V System Voltage 36V 4 Solar MPPT Voltage 68V 115V System Voltage 48V ...

Page 41: ...37 10 Dimensions ET4415BND Dimensions Unit mm ...

Page 42: ...38 ET6415BND Dimensions Unit mm Version V1 4 ...

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