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Epever XTRA1206N User Manual

Xtra-n series. new mppt solar charge controller
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XTRA-N Series
——New MPPT Solar Charge Controller
User Manual
Models:
XTRA1206N/XTRA2206N
XTRA1210N/XTRA2210N
XTRA3210N/XTRA4210N

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  • Page 1 XTRA-N Series ——New MPPT Solar Charge Controller User Manual Models: XTRA1206N/XTRA2206N XTRA1210N/XTRA2210N XTRA3210N/XTRA4210N...
  • Page 3 Important Safety Instructions Please save this manual for future review. This manual contains safety, installation and operation for Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) XTRA N series controller ("the controller" as referred to in this manual). General Safety Information  Read carefully all the instructions and warnings in the manual before installation. ...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. General Information ................ 1 1.1 Overview ..........1 1.2 Characteristics ......... 2 1.3 Designations of Controller Models ......3 1.4 Product Classification ........3 2. Installation Instructions ..............4 2.1 General Installation Notes ....... 4 2.2 PV Array Requirements ......... 4 2.3 Wire Size ..........
  • Page 6 5.1 Protection ..........30 5.2 Troubleshooting ........31 5.3 Maintenance ......... 32 6. Technical Specifications .............. 33 Annex I Conversion Efficiency Curves ........... 35 Annex II Dimensions ................ 41...

  • Page 7: General Information

    1. General Information 1.1 Overview The XTRA-N series integrate the latest design philosophy, as the main part which is the solar charge controller can carry different display units(XDB1/XDS1/XDS2). The limitation function of the charging power and current and reducing charging power function automatic improve the stability which works even connecting oversize PV modules and in high temperature.

  • Page 8: Characteristics

     Wide MPP operating voltage range  Compatible with lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries  Battery temperature compensation function  Real-time energy statistics function  Overheating power reduction function  Multiple load work modes  With RS-485 communication bus interface and Modbus communication protocol, it is available to meet various communication requirements in different situations.

  • Page 9: Designations Of Controller Models

    ★If the temperature sensor is short-circuited or damaged, the controller will charge or discharge at the default temperature setting of 25 ºC. 1.3 Designations of Controller Models EXAMPLE: XTRA 1 2 10 N - XDS2 Display Unit(XDB1/XDS1/XDS2) Common Negative System Max.

  • Page 10: Installation Instructions

    2. Installation Instructions 2.1 General Installation Notes  Please read the entire installation instructions to get familiar with the installation steps before installation.  Be very careful when installing the batteries, especially flooded lead-acid battery. Please wear eye protection, and have fresh water available to wash and clean any contact with battery acid.
  • Page 11 XTRA1206N/2206N: 36 cell 48 cell 54 cell 60 cell System Voc＜23V Voc＜31V Voc＜34V Voc＜38V voltage Max. Best Max. Best Max. Best Max. Best Thin-Film 72 cell Voc＜46V 96 cell Voc＜62V System Module voltage Max. Best Max. Best Voc＞80V NOTE: The above parameter values are calculated under standard test conditions ，Module Temperature 25℃，...

  • Page 12: Wire Size

    Please refer to the table below: Rated Charge Rated Charge Max. PV Array Max. PV open Model Current Power Power circuit voltage 130W/12V 390W/12V XTRA1206N ① 260W/24V 780W/24V ② 260W/12V 780W/12V XTRA2206N 520W/24V 1560W/24V 130W/12V 390W/12V XTRA1210N...
  • Page 13 PV input current. Please refer to the table as below: NOTE: All PV modules in a given array are assumed to be identical. ＊Isc=short circuit current(amps) Voc=open circuit voltage. ＊ Model Max. PV input current Max. PV wire size XTRA1206N /12AWG XTRA1210N XTRA2206N /10AWG XTRA2210N XTRA3210N 10mm...

  • Page 14: Mounting

    2.4 Mounting WARNING: Risk of explosion! Never install the controller in a sealed enclose with flooded batteries! Do not install in a confined area where battery gas can accumulate. WARNING: Risk of electric shock! When wiring the solar modules, the PV array can produce open circuit voltages in excess of 100V when in sunlight.
  • Page 15 Figure 2-2 Schematic of wiring diagram Step 2：Connect the system in the order of ❶battery ❷ load ❸PV array in accordance with Figure 2-2,”Schematic Wiring Diagram” and disconnect the system in the reverse order❸❷❶. NOTE:While wiring the controller do not close the circuit breaker or fuse and make sure that the leads of "+"...
  • Page 16 Connect one end of the remote temperature sensor cable to the interface ③ and place the other end close to the battery. NOTE: If the remote temperature sensor is not connected to the controller,, the default setting for battery charging or discharging temperature is 25 ° C without temperature compensation.

  • Page 17: Display Units

    3. Display units 3.1 Basic Display unit(XDB1) （1）Charging and battery LED indicator Indicator Color Status Information PV connection normal ,but Green On Solid low voltage(low irradiance) from PV, no charging No PV voltage(night time) or Green PV connection problem Green In charging Slowly Flashing(1Hz) Green...

  • Page 18: Standard Display Unit (Xds1)

    （2）Battery Capacity Level Indicator  Battery Capacity Level (BCL) Indicator Color Status Information ○○○ ☆ Green 25% Indicator slowly flashing 0% to <25% 50% Indicator slowly flashing ● ○○ ☆ Green 25% to <50% 25% Indicator on solid 75% Indicator slowly flashing ●●...
  • Page 19 （1）LED indicator Indicator Color Status Instruction PV connection normal but Green On Solid low voltage(low irradiance) from PV, no charging No PV voltage(night time) or Green PV connection problem Charging Battery Green Slowly Flashing(1Hz) PV Over voltage Green Fast Flashing (4Hz) On Solid Load ON Load OFF...
  • Page 20 Night No charging Charging PV Voltage, Current, Power Battery capacity, In Charging Battery Battery Voltage, Current, Temperature Battery Type Load ON Load Load OFF Load Voltage, Current, Load mode 2） Browse interface 3） Load parameters...
  • Page 21 Display：Current/Consumed power/Load working mode-Timer1/ Load working mode-Timer2 4） Setting ① Clear the generated energy Operation: Step 1: Press the button and hold 5s under the PV power interface and the value is flashing. Step 2: Press the button to clear the generated energy.. ②...

  • Page 22: Adanced Display Unit (Xds2)

    Operation: Step1: Press the button and hold on 5s under the load mode interface. Step2: Press the button when the load mode interface is flashing. Step3: Press the button to the load mode.. NOTE：Please refer to 4.2 for the load working modes. 3.3 Adanced Display unit (XDS2) （1）Indicator Indicator...
  • Page 23 Yellow On Solid Load ON Yellow Load OFF Controller Overheating PV&BATTLED fast flashing ② System voltage error ①When a lead-acid battery is used, the controller hasn’t the low temperature protection. ②When a lithium-ion battery is used, the system voltage can’t be identified automatically (2)Button PV browsing interface...
  • Page 24 Icon Icon Icon Information Information Information discharging charging Discharging Night Charging 1）PV parameters Display：Voltage/Current/Power/Generated Energy 2）Battery parameters Display：Voltage/Current/Temperature/Battery capacity level 3）Load parameters Display： Voltage/Current/Power/ Consumed energy/Load working mode-Timer1/ Load working mode-Timer2 （4）Setting parameters 1）Battery type...
  • Page 25 Sealed (Default) User Flooded Operation: Step 1: Press the button for the setting interface. Step 2: Press the button and hold 5s the battery type interface. 或 Step 3: Press the button to choose the battery type. Step 4: Press the button to confirm the battery type.
  • Page 26 3）Temperature units Operation: Step 1: Press the button for the setting interface. Step 2: Press the button and hold 5s for the battery type interface. Step 3: Press the button twice for the temperature units interface. 或 Step 4: Press the button to set the temperature units.
  • Page 27 5）Local load working mode with the RCS module Operation: Step 1: Press the button for the setting interface. Step 2: Press the button and hold 5s for the load working mode interface. 或 Step 3: Press the button to set the working mode.. Step 4: Press the button to confirm the parameters.

  • Page 28: Setting Control Parameters

    4. Setting Control Parameters 4.1 Battery types 4.1.1 Support battery types Item Lead-acid battery Lithium battery Sealed(default) (4s/12V; 8s/24V) LiFePO4 Li(NiCoMn)O2 (3s/12V; 6s/24V) Flooded User(9～34V) User(9～17V/12V; 18～34V/24V) NOTE: When the default battery type is selected, the battery voltage control parameters will be set by default and can’t be changed. To change these parameters, select "User"...

  • Page 29: User Settings

    4.1.3 User settings 1） PC setting  Connection   Download software http://www.epever.com(PC Software for the Solar Charge Controller) 2） APP software setting  Download software(User for lead-acid battery) http://www.epever.com (Android APP for the Solar Charge Controller)  Download software(User for lithium battery) http://www.epever.com...

  • Page 30: Load Working Modes

    Ⅴ. Boost Reconnect Charging voltage > Low Voltage Disconnect Voltage.  The following rules must be observed when modifying the parameter values in User for lithium battery. Ⅰ. Over Voltage Disconnect Voltage>Over charging protection ※ ； voltage(Protection Circuit Modules(PCM))+0.2V Ⅱ. Over Voltage Disconnect Voltage>Over Voltage Reconnect Voltage＝ Charging Limit Voltage ≥...

  • Page 31: R485 Communication Setting

    2） XDS2 display and operation Operation: Step1: Press the button for the setting interface. Step2: Press the button and hold 5s for the load working mode interface. Step3: Press the button to set the load working modes. Step4: Press the button to confirm the parameters.
  • Page 32 Control ON/OFF of the load via the button or remote commands (e.g., APP or PC software).  Light ON/OFF  Light ON+ Timer  Time Control Control the load ON/OFF time through setting the real-time clock. Load working mode settings 2）...
  • Page 33 (PC Software for the Solar Charge Controller) （2）APP software setting  Download software http://www.epever.com (Android APP for the Solar Charge Controller) （3）MT50 Setting NOTE: For detailed setting methods, please refer to the instructions or contact after-sales support.

  • Page 34: Accessories (Optional)

    4.3 Accessories (optional) Acquisition of battery temperature for undertaking temperature compensation of control parameters, the standard length of the cable is 3m (length can be Remote Temperature Sensor customized). The RTS300R47K3.81A connects to the port (4 ) on the controller. (RTS300R47K3.81A) NOTE: The temperature sensor short-circuited or damaged, the controller will be charging or discharging at the default temperature 25 ºC.

  • Page 36: Protections, Troubleshooting And Maintenance

    5. Protections, Troubleshooting and Maintenance 5.1 Protection When the charging current or power of the PV array exceeds its rated current or power, it will be charged at the rated current or power. Over NOTE: When the PV modules are in series, ensure that the open-circuit voltage of the PV array does not exceed the "maximum PV Current/power open-circuit voltage"...

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    ★When the internal temperature is 81℃, the reducing power charging mode which reduce the charging power of 5%,10%,20%,40% every increase 1 ℃is turned on. If the internal temperature is greater than 85℃, the controller will stop charging. But while the temperature decline to be below 75 º C, the controller will resume. 5.2 Troubleshooting Possible reasons Faults...

  • Page 38: Maintenance

    When heat sink of controller exceeds 85℃, the controller Controller will automatically cut input and Overheating output circuit. When the XDB1： temperature below 75℃,the PV/BATT(orange)/Battery capacity controller will resume to work. lever(four) indicator fast flashing ①Check whether the battery XDS2： PV/BATT(orange)indicator fast voltage match with the System voltage...

  • Page 39: Technical Specifications

    6. Technical Specifications Electrical Parameters XTRA XTRA XTRA XTRA XTRA XTRA Item 1206N 2206N 1210N 2210N 3210N 4210N System nominal ① 12/24VDC Auto voltage Rated charge current Rated discharge current Battery voltage 8～32V range ② ② Max. PV open 100V ③...
  • Page 40 2-Waterproof: When tilted for 15° , it still can prevent any water droplets from immerging. Mechanical Parameters XTRA1206N XTRA2206N Item XTRA3210N XTRA4210N XTRA1210N XTRA2210N Dimension 175×143×48mm 217×158×56.5mm 230×165×63mm 255×185×67.8mm Mounting 140×134mm 180×149mm 180×159mm 200×176mm dimension Mounting Φ5mm hole size 12AWG(4mm...

  • Page 41: Annex I Conversion Efficiency Curves

    Annex I Conversion Efficiency Curves Illumination Intensity: 1000W/m Temp: 25º C Model: XTRA1206N Solar Module MPP Voltage(17V, 34V) / Nominal System Voltage(12V) 2. Solar Module MPP Voltage(34V,45V) / Nominal System Voltage(24V)
  • Page 42 Model: XTRA1210N Solar Module MPP Voltage(17V, 34V) / Nominal System Voltage(12V) 2. Solar Module MPP Voltage(34V,51V,68V) / Nominal System Voltage(24V)
  • Page 43 Model: XTRA2206N Solar Module MPP Voltage(17V, 34V) / Nominal System Voltage(12V) 2. Solar Module MPP Voltage(34V,45V) / Nominal System Voltage(24V)
  • Page 44 Model: XTRA2210N Solar Module MPP Voltage(17V, 34V) / Nominal System Voltage(12V) 2. Solar Module MPP Voltage(34V,45V,68V) / Nominal System Voltage(24V)
  • Page 45 Model: XTRA3210N Solar Module MPP Voltage(17V, 34V) / Nominal System Voltage(12V) 2. Solar Module MPP Voltage(34V,45V,68V) / Nominal System Voltage(24V)
  • Page 46 Model: XTRA4210N Solar Module MPP Voltage(17V, 34V) / Nominal System Voltage(12V) 2. Solar Module MPP Voltage(34V,45V,68V) / Nominal System Voltage(24V)

  • Page 47: Annex Ii Dimensions

    Annex II Dimensions XTRA1206N/1210N (Unit: mm)
  • Page 48 XTRA2206N/2210N (Unit: mm)
  • Page 49 XTRA3210N (Unit: mm)
  • Page 50 XTRA4210N (Unit: mm) Any changes without prior notice! Version number: 1.0...
  • Page 52 BEIJING EPSOLAR TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Tel: +86-10-82894112 / 82894962 Fax: +86-10-82894882 E-mail：info@epsolarpv.com Website: http://www.epsolarpv.com/ http://www.epever.com/...

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