Using the Aquion Aspen 48S battery with the Steca Tarom
MPPT 6000-M/-S and Tarom 4545-48 Charge Controllers
Latest update: 31.08.2016
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Recommended Steca charge controller settings for the
Aquion Aspen 48S battery
The following settings have been selected through co-operation
between Steca Elektronik and Aquion Energy. They represent
recommended example values for cyclical applications as are typical in
many solar PV applications. These settings are applicable to the Aquion
Aspen 48S battery.
Make sure to always follow the requirements and guidelines from
the battery manufacturer and verify the settings with the data
sheet of your batteries before applying them. Please contact your
retailer in case of uncertainty. Read the Steca charge controller
manual before applying these settings.
The Steca Tarom MPPT 6000-M closely matches Aquion Energy’s “Two-stage (Bulk &
Absorption)” charging method, which is the preferred charging method for the Aspen 48S
battery (consult Aquion Energy’s “Aspen Battery Installation & Operation Manual” for more
details). The Tarom MPPT 6000-M is therefore the preferred solar charge controller for this
battery type with the following settings:
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Battery type:
o
Main menu
Battery settings
Battery type
Li-Ion battery
•
Battery capacity:
o
Main menu
Battery settings
Battery capacity
40 Ah
•
Maximum charging current :
o
Main menu
Battery settings
Current limit device
20 A
•
Charge voltage settings:
o
Main menu
Battery settings
Li-Ion battery settings:
Number of cells: 12
Cell voltage: 4.0 V
Charge voltage: 4.95 V
Charge activation: 4.65 V
This default value may be adjusted according to your requirements.
Charge Timer: 120 min.
Temperature range: Min. temperature -5°C, Max. temperature 40°C.
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It is strongly recommended to use the external temperature sensor Steca PA TS-S and to
activate it in the Tarom MPPT 6000-M:
o
Main menu
Battery settings
Bat. temperature sensor
External
Aquion Aspen 48S battery
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