Operation
EcoBoost MPPT Operator's Manual
25
24
4.0
NIGHT
NIGHT
BULK
CHARGE
ABSORPTION
FLOAT
EQUALIZE
VOL
TAGE
TIME
Figure 4-1. EcoBoost MPPT Charging Algorithm
WARNING:
Risk of Explosion
Equalizing vented batteries produces explosive gases.
The battery bank must be properly ventilated.
CAUTION:
Equipment Damage
Equalization increases the battery voltage to levels that
may damage sensitive DC loads. Verify all system loads
are rated for the temperature compensated Equalize
voltage before beginning an Equalization charge.
CAUTION:
Equipment Damage
Excessive overcharging and gasing too vigorously can
damage the battery plates and cause shedding of active
material from the plates. An equalization that is too
high or for too long can be damaging. Review the
requirements for the particular battery being used in
your system.
Battery Charge Settings
Preset EcoBoost MPPT battery charging options are shown
in tables 4-1 and 4-2 below. All voltage settings listed are
for nominal 12 Volt batteries. Multiply the voltage settings
by two (2) for 24 Volt batteries.
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NOTE:
These settings are general guidelines for
use at the operator’s discretion. The EcoBoost MPPT
can be programmed to satisfy a wide range of charging
parameters. Consult the battery manufacturer for optimal
battery charge settings.
DIP
Switch
Settings
4-5-6
Battery
Type
Absorp.
Stage
(volts)
Float
Stage
(volts)
Equalize
Stage
(volts)
Absorp.
Time
(mins)
Equalize
Time
(mins)
Equalize
Timeout
(mins)
Equalize
Equalize
Equalize
Interval
(days)
Equalize
Interval
(days)
Equalize
Interval
(days)
off-off-off 1 - Sealed*
14.00
13.50
150
off-off-on 2 - Sealed*
14.15
13.50
14.40
150
60
120
28
off-on-off 3 - Sealed*
14.30
13.50
14.60
150
60
120
28
off-on-on 4- AGM/Flooded
14.40
13.50
15.10
180
120
180
28
on-off-off 5 - Flooded
14.60
13.50
15.30
180
120
180
28
on-off-on 6 - Flooded
14.70
13.50
15.40
180
180
240
28
on-on-off 7 - L-16
15.40
13.40
16.00
180
180
240
14
on-on-on 8 - Custom
Custom
Custom
Custom
Custom
Custom
Custom
Custom
Custom Custom
Custom
* “Sealed” ba
tt
ery type includes gel and AGM ba
tt
eries
Custom
LVD
(volts)
LVR
(volts)
Custom
12.30
13.80
12.10
13.60
11.90
13.40
11.50
13.00
11.70
13.20
11.30
12.80
11.50
12.60
Table 4.1. Battery charging settings for each selectable battery type
Absorption Extension Voltage
12.50
Volts
Absorption Extension Time
Absorption Time + 30
minutes
Float Exit Time-out
30
minutes
Float Cancel Voltage
12.30
Volts
Equalize Time-out
Equalize Time + 60
minutes
Temperature Compensation Co-efficient
- 30
millivolts / °C
/ 12V
Table 4.2. Battery settings that are shared among all battery types