RV Power Products - Solar Boost 3048
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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Part Numbers and Options ...................................................................................... 3
OPERATION
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Current Boost........................................................................................................... 4
Optional Digital Display ............................................................................................ 4
Charge Status Indicator ........................................................................................... 5
Three Stage Charge Control.................................................................................... 5
Bulk Charge ........................................................................................... 5
Acceptance Charge................................................................................ 5
Float Charge .......................................................................................... 6
Two Stage Charge Control....................................................................................... 6
Equalization.............................................................................................................. 6
Disabling Equalization ............................................................................ 6
Optional Temperature Compensation...................................................................... 7
Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT)................................................................. 7
How MPPT Works ................................................................................. 8
Typical Current Boost Performance....................................................... 8
Temperature and Output Power .............................................................................. 9
INSTALLATION
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Over Voltage / Reverse Polarity Protection.............................................................. 9
Electrostatic Handling Precautions .......................................................................... 9
Maximum PV Short Circuit Current and NEC .......................................................... 9
Solar Boost 3048 Setup ........................................................................................... 9
Default Factory Setup ............................................................................ 10
Nominal System Voltage........................................................................ 11
Charge Mode ......................................................................................... 11
Float Transition Current Measurement Shunt........................................ 11
Float Transition Current Setpoint ........................................................... 12
Maximum Power Voltage ....................................................................... 12
Optimizing MPPT ................................................................................... 13
Temperature Compensation .................................................................. 13
Acceptance Charge Voltage .................................................................. 13
Float Charge Voltage ............................................................................. 13
Solar Boost 3048 Installation ................................................................................... 14
Battery and PV Wiring.............................................................................................. 15
Optional Battery Temperature Sensor ..................................................................... 15
Optional External Current Shunt .............................................................................. 16
Optional Digital Display ............................................................................................ 16
Input Power Sources Other Than PV Modules ........................................................ 16
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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SPECIFICATIONS
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THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
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TABLES AND FIGURES
Table 1
Charge Status Indicator ......................................................................... 5
Table 2
Typical Current Boost Performance....................................................... 8
Table 3
Maximum Conductor Length for 3% Voltage Drop at 24A..................... 15
Figure 1
Front Panel and Remote Display Indicators........................................... 4
Figure 2
Lead-acid Charge Voltage -vs.- Battery Temperature ........................... 7
Figure 3
Setup and Wiring Diagram..................................................................... 10
Figure 4
Detailed Dimensional Drawing ............................................................... 14
Figure 5
Remote Display Cable Schematic.......................................................... 16