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MPPT12-2P R7

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Model:

MPPT12-2P

Unit 2, 110 Station Road, Seven Hills ,NSW,  2147, Australia

400W Solar Charger

Maximum Power Point Tracker

Operating Instructions

Please read these instructions before use

This revolutionary maximum power point tracker solar charger 

was designed using the technology that won GSL Electronics the 

prestigious “2008 EDN Innovation award”. A simple, compact and 

low cost alternative. Ideal for charging batteries with the new low 

cost high efficiency grid type panels.

MPPT12-2P Unit

MPPT12-2P Specifications 

Efficiency Typical

 96%

Input Voltage 

16V to 55V

Output Voltage (Float) 

 13.5V / 27V

Output Voltage (Bulk)

Flooded 14.5V / 29V, Sealed 14.2V / 28.4V

Maximum Panel Power

400W @ 24V Charging / 200W @ 12V Charging

Quiescent Current

0.04A 

Thermal Protection

Internal 85°C Protection Limit

Dimensions (mm)

35 X 75 X 126mm

Indications

Remote LED LVD Alarm

PATENT APPLIED FOR - 2010901565

Summary of Contents for MPPT12-2P

Page 1: ...08 EDN Innovation award A simple compact and low cost alternative Ideal for charging batteries with the new low cost high efficiency grid type panels MPPT12 2P Unit MPPT12 2P Specifications Efficiency Typical 96 Input Voltage 16V to 55V Output Voltage Float 13 5V 27V Output Voltage Bulk Flooded 14 5V 29V Sealed 14 2V 28 4V Maximum Panel Power 400W 24V Charging 200W 12V Charging Quiescent Current 0...

Page 2: ...ell Grid Panel Total VOC 31V VMP 25V 1 x 60 Cell Grid Panel Total VOC 36V VMP 29V 1 x 72 Cell Grid Panel Total VOC 44V VMP 36V 24V Charging 1 x 72 Cell Grid Panel Total VOC 44V VMP 36V Page 2 of 8 Model MPPT12 2P 400W Solar Charger Maximum Power Point Tracker Operating Instructions Please read these instructions before use MPPT12 2P General Information This MPPT is designed to auto detect 12V and ...

Page 3: ...e that the CHE link is set for the Correct Battery Type The yellow and green wires are either left unconnected Ensure they are insulated from any other point or grounded shorted to the black wire To access the CHE 2 pin and REN 3pin links carefully remove the bottom cover of the unit via the 4 x screws on the bottom of the unit CHE Linked Vented Batteries Unlinked Sealed Batteries REN Right Link 6...

Page 4: ...d if precise ambient light levels are required then light sensors must be used The maximum DDS load current is 10A continuous or 20A transients The DDS can be set to approx 6 hours or All Night actual night duration and up to 15 hours max BATTERY WHITE Panel GREY Non Critical Load BLACK Battery and Panel RED Battery PVF BF OF NON CRITICAL Jumper Settings for Battery Chemistry Selection NO Link Sea...

Page 5: ...This helps to protect the Load from over discharge of your batteries This feature will not trigger during short transients The LVD maximum load is 10A continuous and 20A for short transients below a few seconds BATTERY WHITE Panel GREY Non Critical Load BLACK Battery and Panel RED Battery PVF BF OF NON CRITICAL Jumper Settings for Battery Chemistry Selection NO Link Sealed Battery Linked Vented Ba...

Page 6: ...nnected to ensure maximum on time for critical loads as well as to extend the life expectancy and reliability of the system The non critical load can be set up as LVD DD 6 hours or DD all night with the same REN configuration detailed earlier Please ensure that your MPPT has been correctly configured REN CHE settings for your application Refer to the Settings and Configurations section for more in...

Page 7: ...atus Wiring With Load Remote Control This option enables the remote load connection and disconnection via the load remote control yellow wire When the yellow wire is grounded the load is disconnected otherwise the load is connected To configure this mode the green wire must be grounded This option overrides the LVD or DDS function but has the same load limitations of 10A continuous or 20A transien...

Page 8: ...ing unstored such as when the battery reaches the float stage Q How does PV temperatures affects charge current Temperature increase brings down the PVs maximum power point voltage reducing the MPPTs current gain available In principle at 25C it is possible to achieve 30 gain but at 40C A more realistic average temperature about 20 is still available Q What happens at low PV currents The MPPT will...

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