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Thank You for purchasing the Sunforce MPPT (maximum power point tracking) charge controller.
So as to gain the most beneficial, efficient operation, and long term use from your new MPPT
charge Controller, please read carefully the information and explanation of features contained in
this manual. You are also advised to keep this manual in a safe place for ready reference.
Introduction:
A MPPT, or maximum power point tracker is an electronic AC to DC converter that optimizes the
match between the turbine and the battery bank, DC motor, or DC pump. (These are usually called
power trackers or MPPT’s for short. The power output of a wind turbine varies almost directly with
the amount wind - but the voltage and current do not. The current drops off much faster than the
voltage. Under low wind conditions the panel or turbine may be putting out 16 volts, but the
amperage will be lower than the units rating.
What does a Maximum Power Point Tracker (MPPT) do?
1. A MPPT controller looks at the output of your wind generator, and compares it against the
battery voltage. It then uses an algorithm to calculate the absolute best power that the
wind turbine can put out. The MPPT controller then converts its findings to the best
possible voltage in order to allow for maximum AMPS running in to the battery bank. Most
MPPT controllers are at 92-97% efficient however the Sunforce controller is 97-99%
efficient in the conversion. Here is where the optimization or maximum power point
tracking comes in. For example, A MPPT controller takes the 17 volts at 4.4 amps and
converts it so that what it puts out to the battery is no longer 4.4 amps at 17 volts, rather
5.77 amps at 13 volts. This allows for your 75 Watts of power to be used to its maximum
ability. In an extreme case, for example having a fully discharged battery at 10.5 volts, you
would get nearly 7 amps at 10.5 volts out of the MPPT in to the battery. A MPPT controller
tracks the maximum power point, which will vary from the STC (Standard Test Conditions)
rating under almost all situations. Under very cold conditions, a 75 watt panel is actually
capable of putting out over 80 watts of power because output increases as temperature
decreases. However, it is important to note that if you do not have a way of tracking that
power point, you are going to lose power. On the other hand under very hot conditions, the
power output rate drops and you lose power as the temperature rises.
Overview:
The Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) charge controller enables the 600 watt wind turbine
to achieve its highest possible performance by periodically tracking the Maximum Power Point of
the turbine. The MPPT can be used with battery systems from 12v to 24v DC. The MPPT set
points are fully adjustable to allow use with virtually any battery type, chemistry, and charging
profile. This user guide will demonstrate the basic
operation and troubleshooting of your MPPT
charge controller.
Features:
 Maximum Power Point Tracking technology, to increase the overall efficiency of your wind
system.
 12 / 24 Volt automatic detection system.
 Temperature-Compensated, Three-Stage I-U Curve Charge Regulation.