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Blue Sky Energy – Solar Boost 3000i
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Solar Boost 3000i is a Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) solar charge controller able to charge 12V batteries at up to 30 amps from 36 cell
12V PV modules. Patented MPPT technology operates the modules electrically in a manner that harvests all available PV power and can increase
charge current up to 30% or more compared to conventional PWM type controllers. The voltage step-down operation of the MPPT power
converter also allows use higher voltage 60 cell grid-tie PV modules at up to 22 amps of output current producing a charge current increase
approaching 200% with 60 cell modules. The 3000i's sophisticated and fully adjustable 3-stage plus equalization charge control system optimally
charges flooded, GEL and AGM lead-acid chemistry batteries. Electronic protection is provided against voltage transients, over temperature, over
current, short circuit, swapped battery & PV, and reverse battery & PV polarity. A very low power LED display is provided to monitor PV charge
performance and includes a resettable amp-hour counter which computes total PV amp-hours produced. A user configurable auxiliary output is also
provided which can serve as either a 20 amp LVD load controller, a 20 amp lighting controller with LVD, or a 2 amp auxiliary battery charger for a
second battery such as the engine start battery in an RV. To allow easy system expandability the 3000i may also operate as an IPN Network Master
controlling up to 7 Blue Sky Energy IPN compatible charge controllers such as the SB3024iL. Blue Sky Energy's IPN Network allows multiple charge
controllers to communicate with each other and coordinate their activities to charge the battery as a single coordinated charging machine.
PART NUMBERS AND OPTIONS
• SB3000i ............. Solar Boost 3000i solar charge controller
• IPNPRO-S .......... Optional IPN ProRemote battery system monitor
• UCM.................. Optional Universal Communication Module for system access over the Internet
OPERATION
Basic charge control operations are fully automatic and require no operator intervention. When sufficient PV power is available the 3000i will
switch to a Charge ON state and begin charging the battery. The particular charge mode the 3000i will operate in will vary depending on the needs
of the battery and available PV charge current. When insufficient PV current is available to charge the battery the 3000i will switch to a Charge Off
state and the PV array will be disconnected from the battery to prevent unwanted current drain. There is a 5 second turn-on delay, and a 45 second
turn-off delay.
➢ The 3000i operates on battery power, not PV power. Insure that voltage on the battery terminals of the 3000i is
always the same as actual battery voltage within a few 10
operation. Note that the front panel serves as a heatsink for power control devices and may become quite warm
during normal operation.
➢ CAUTION: Do not disconnect the battery while the 3000i is in a Charge ON state. A healthy battery is a key
component of the charge voltage control system and provides charge voltage filtering. Sudden removal of the battery
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while the 3000i is charging will produce voltage spikes at the 3000i's battery terminals which may damage 12 volt
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CHARGE STATUS INDICATION
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CHARGE STATUS LED's
ABSORPTION & FLOAT OFF
ABSORPTION & FLOAT ON
ABSORPTION ON – FLOAT OFF
ABSORPTION OFF – FLOAT ON
ABSORPTION & FLOAT
ALTERNATELY BLINKING
DIGITAL DISPLAY
When the 3000i completes self-test the VOLT/AMP display mode is active. This mode displays Battery Voltage continuously if the 3000i is in a Charge Off
state, or alternates between Battery Voltage & Output Charge Current if the 3000i is charging the battery. The AMPS indicator in the upper left of the
display will be on solid when displaying 3000i output current, or blinking when displaying PV input current. To provide good readability yet minimize
the likelihood of the display being objectionably bright at night an automatic night time dimming feature dims the display at night when the 3000i is
in a Charge Off state. Other display modes may be selected using the Display Select push-button. Each brief press of Display Select selects the next
display mode as shown on the front panel graphic of Figure 1. VOLT shows Battery Voltage, AMP-OUT shows 3000i Output Charge Current, AMP-IN
shows PV Input Current, and AMP-HRS shows total PV Amp-Hours produced since the amp-hour counter was last cleared. If the 3000i is part of a multi-
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IF THE BATTERY MUST BE DISCONNECTED, REMOVE PV POWER FIRST.
CHARGE STATUS
CHARGE MODE
• 930-0022-20 ..............Optional battery temperature sensor
• 720-0011-01 ..............Optional wall mounting box, black powder coated
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of a volt and greater than 9 volts for proper
CHARGE OFF
BULK
ABSORPTION
FLOAT
EQUALIZE
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APPROXIMATE CHARGE LEVEL
<70% FULL
70% - 95% FULL
FULLY CHARGED
Blue Sky Energy | USA |
www.blueskyenergyinc.com
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