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Parameter viewing mode
toggles between setting text
and value of that setting
Setting Text
Default Setting
Eqd
EqE
oFF
uPr
15.5
500
btc
(–5.00mV/C/cell)
Charge control related items above
out
ch9
Lon
12.6V
LoF
11.5V
PSt
oFF
PrE
oFF
PEr
SELECTING PV MODULES
The 3000i is designed to operate conventional 12V 36 cell PV modules or higher voltage 60 cell modules. It is not intended for use with 72 cell
modules. If multiple PV modules are used best MPPT current boost performance will be obtained if all PV modules are identical. Dissimilar modules
values within 0.5V or better and be of the same basic cell technology so their V
should have V
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change. If module types are very different consider using a separate charge controller for each module type to obtain the best MPPT current boost
performance. When multiple controllers are used on the IPN Network each controller independently MPPT's their modules to their best. Do not mix
36 cell and 60 cell modules on the same controller. Select PV modules that do not exceed the maximum ratings shown below, and preferably
produce I
of at least 3.5 amps (2 amps with 60 cell modules) per 100 amp-hours of battery capacity.
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Voltage, current and power produced by PV modules fluctuate widely with operating conditions. As a result a set of test conditions referred to as
Standard Test Conditions (STC) are used to rate modules in a meaningful manner and accurately predict real world performance. STC ratings are
not maximum or optimal ratings. Conditions can be present where V
and our recommendations call for 1.25 derating of both V
of I
at STC.
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Key PV module specifications;
P
Maximum power in watts (P
MAX
Voltage with module open circuit (typically 20 – 22V for 12V nominal 36 cell modules)
V
OC
Voltage where module produces Maximum Power (typically 17 – 18V for 12V nominal 36 cell modules)
V
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I
Current where module produces Maximum Power
MP
I
Current with module Short Circuit
SC
PV Cell Count
36 Cell
60 Cell
MOUNTING
➢ CAUTION: The front panel may become quite warm to the touch during normal operation. Mount the 3000i
vertically to promote air flow and cooling, do not enclose in a confined space and avoid mounting in direct sunlight.
The 3000i is not watertight and must be protected from rain, snow and excessive moisture. Corrosion resulting from
liquid water or excessive moisture voids the limited warranty. An optional black powder coated deluxe mounting box
is available as BSE p/n 720-0011-01. The optional mounting box is the same X,Y dimension as the 3000i front panel
and 2.75" (7cm) deep.
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Setting Range
30
10 – 400
on or oFF
12.0V – 17.0V
000 – 800
(–0.00 to –8.00
mV/C/cell)
ch9 or Lod
5.0V – 17.0V
5.0V – 17.0V
0.5 – 20.0 hrs
0.5 – 20.0 hrs
0
0 – 90%
= V
x I
MAX
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Automatic
Maximum PV
Output Current
Power @ STC
Limit
400W
290W
Setting
Steps
5 days
Setting of zero (00) disables automatic equalization
–
Set to on to enable either automatic or manual equalization
0.1V
10
(10mV/C/cell)
(default provides overall factor of –30mV/C for 6 cell 12V battery)
Load control related items below
–
Auxiliary Bat Charge (ch9), or Load/Lighting control (Lod)
0.1V
0.1V
PostDusk lighting timer, set to oFF (one step below 0.5) to
0.5 hrs
PreDawn lighting timer, set to oFF (one step below 0.5) to
0.5 hrs
Middle of the night % brightness (between PostDusk & PreDawn
10%
TABLE 2
and I
approach 1.25 times STC ratings which is why National Electrical Code
OC
SC
and I
. Yet in real world conditions I
OC
SC
)
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Maximum PV
Isc @ STC
30A
24A
22A
11.8A
Description
Days between automatic equalization cycles
Master equalize enable/disable
Maximum setpoint voltage limit
Battery temperature compensation factor
(decimal point missing in display
such that 500 = –5.00mV/C/cell)
Selects Auxiliary Output functionality for
Load control LVD on threshold
Load control LVD off threshold
disable
disable
timers)
will tend to track as operating conditions
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actually seen is commonly only about 75 – 80%
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Maximum PV
Recommended range of
V
@ STC
OC
24.0V
40.0V
Installation and Operation Manual
V
@ STC
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16.0 – 19.0V
24.0V – 31.0V
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