Table Of Contents - BLUE SKY SB3000i Installation And Operation Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................................. 2
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................................................................... 2
Part Numbers and Options ................................................................................................................... 3
OPERATION ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
Charge Status Indication ...................................................................................................................... 3
Digital Display ....................................................................................................................................... 3
Solar Charge Amp-Hour Counter .......................................................................................................... 3
Battery Level Graphic ........................................................................................................................... 4
3-Stage Charge Control ........................................................................................................................ 4
Two Stage Charge Control .................................................................................................................... 5
Output Current Limit ............................................................................................................................ 5
Optional Temperature Compensation ................................................................................................. 5
Equalization .......................................................................................................................................... 5
Maximum Setpoint Voltage Limit ......................................................................................................... 5
Maximum Power Point Tracking .......................................................................................................... 6
Panel Temperature and Thermal Protection ........................................................................................ 6
Multiple Charge Controllers On The IPN Network ............................................................................... 6
INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
Charge And Load Control Settings ........................................................................................................ 6
Selecting PV Modules ........................................................................................................................... 8
Mounting ............................................................................................................................................. 8
Battery and PV Wiring .......................................................................................................................... 9
Optional Battery Temperature Sensor ................................................................................................. 9
Auxiliary Output ................................................................................................................................... 10
Battery & PV Power Connect/Disconnect Order .................................................................................. 11
Installing A Multi-Controller System Using The IPN Network ............................................................... 11
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................................................................................................................................ 12
SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................................. 15
FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY .......................................................................................................................... 15
TABLES AND FIGURES
Table 1
Table 2
Table 3
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Bulk Charge .................................................................................................................... 4
Absorption Charge .......................................................................................................... 4
Float Charge ................................................................................................................... ..4
As Shipped Factory Default Settings ............................................................................... 6
Restoring As Shipped Factory Default Settings ............................................................... 7
Changing Charge And Load Control Settings .................................................................. 7
Auxiliary Battery Charge ................................................................................................. 10
Load Controller ............................................................................................................... 10
Dusk-To-Dawn Lighting Control .................................................................................... 11
Connecting The Battery .................................................................................................. 11
Connecting PV Modules ................................................................................................. 11
Multi-Controller Wiring And Setup ................................................................................. 12
Charge Status ................................................................................................................. 3
Charge And Load Control Settings .................................................................................. 7
Maximum Conductor Pair Length - 3% Voltage Drop .................................................... 9
Front Panel Operation & Indicators................................................................................ 4
Factory Charge Voltage Setpoints -vs.- Battery Temperature ........................................ 5
Detailed Dimensional Drawing ....................................................................................... 8
Wiring Diagram .............................................................................................................. 9
Auxiliary Output Wiring Diagram.................................................................................... 10
IPN Network Wiring ........................................................................................................ 12
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