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MPPT Solar Charge Controller User Manual Models: TRIRON1206N/TRIRON1210N TRIRON2206N/TRIRON2210N TRIRON3210N/TRIRON3215N TRIRON4210N/TRIRON4215N...
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Important Safety Instructions Please save this manual for future review. This manual contains safety, installation and operation for Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) TRIRON 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. ...
1 General Information 1.1 Overview The TRIRON series controllers are modular-designed products based on six MPPT solar controller models. The main unit(Power Module)(TRIRON****N) is a solar controller which can be integrated with different display and interface modules to meet a variety of functional requirements. The TRIRON series controllers can automatically identify and load the drivers of various modules.
Programmable temperature compensation Real-time energy statistics function. Overheating power reduction function LCD and indicators to display operating data and status of the system User-friendly buttons for comfortable and convenient operation Master and slave RS485 communication modules design, reading the load or inverter operating data ...
NOTE: The power module can be operated independently without any other modules. System Max. PV open Rated charge/discharge Model Picture voltage circuit voltage current TRIRON1206N 12/24VDC TRIRON2206N 12/24VDC TRIRON1210N 12/24VDC 100V TRIRON2210N 12/24VDC 100V...
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LED Indicators: PV & load working status Buttons: View or set the parameters LCD:PV display: voltage/current /generated energy Battery display: voltage/current/temperature Display Load: Standard 1 Display current/load working mode when the controller communicates with the PC or APP. Display voltage/current/ power consumption when the controller communicates with the inverter.
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Interface Modules Module Function Picture RS485 interface: Connect to PC or phone. USB COM View or change the controller parameters. USB interface: Slave Supplies 5VDC for electronic equipment. NOTE: USB interface is output when the load is ON. RS485 interface: Relay COM Connect to inverter.
No COM No interface Cover The controller must be powered off for 1 minute when user replace the display modules or interface modules. CAUTION 1.4 Naming rules...
2 Installation 2.1 Attentions 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. ...
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TRIRON1206N/2206N: 36 cell 48 cell 54 cell 60 cell System <31V Voc<23V Voc<34V Voc<38V voltage Max. Best Max. Best Max. Best Max. Best 72 cell Voc<46V 96 cell Voc<62V System Thin-Film Module Voc>80V voltage Max. Best Max. Best NOTE: The above parameter values are calculated under standard test conditions (STC (Standard ,Module Temperature 25℃,Air Mass1.5.)
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72cell Voc<46V 96cell Voc<62V System Thin-Film Module Voc>80V voltage Max. Best Max. Best NOTE: The above parameter values are calculated under standard test conditions (STC (Standard ,Module Temperature 25℃,Air Mass1.5.) Test Condition):Irradiance 1000W/m (2) Maximum PV array power The MPPT controller has the function of current/power-limiting, that is, during the charging process, when the charging current or power exceeds the rated charging current or power, the controller will automatically limit the charging current or power to the rated charging current or power, which can effectively protect the charging parts of controller, and prevent damages to the controller due to the...
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PV array for this controller, please refer to the table below: Rated Charge Rated Charge Max. PV Array Max. PV open Model Current Power Power circuit voltage 130W/12V 195W/12V TRIRON1206N ① 260W/24V 390W/24V ② 260W/12V 390W/12V TRIRON2206N 520W/24V 780W/24V 130W/12V 195W/12V...
NOTE: All PV modules in a given array are assumed to be identical. *Isc=short circuit current(amps) Voc=open circuit voltage. * Max. PV wire size Model Max. PV input current TRIRON1206N /12AWG TRIRON1210N TRIRON2206N /10AWG TRIRON2210N TRIRON3210N 10mm...
TRIRON2206N /10AWG /10AWG TRIRON2210N TRIRON3210N 10mm /8AWG 10mm /8AWG TRIRON3215N TRIRON4210N 16mm /6AWG 16mm /6AWG TRIRON4215N The wire size is only for reference. If there is a long distance between the PV array and the controller or between the controller and the battery, larger wires CAUTION can be used to reduce the voltage drop and improve performance.
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Step 1: Determination of Installation Location and Heat-dissipation Space Figure 2-2 Schematic of wiring diagram Determination of installation location: The controller shall be installed in a place with sufficient air flow through the radiators of the controller and a minimum clearance of 150 mm from the upper and lower edges of the controller to ensure natural thermal convection.
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The controller can also be used in a common positive system. In this case, the negative poles of the controller, PV and load can’t be grounded together, but CAUTION only one of them can be grounded. Step 4:Connect accessories Connect the remote temperature sensor cable (model: RTS300R47K3.81A) Connect one end of the remote temperature sensor cable to the interface ③...
4 Module Introduction Display Module 4.1.1 Display Basic1 (DB1) (1)Charging and battery LED indicator Indicator Color Status Information PV charges the battery with Green On Solid a low current 1. No sunlight Green 2. Connection error 3. Low PV voltage Green Slowly Flashing(1Hz) Normal charging...
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 ●●☆ ○ Green 50%to <75% 25%,50% Indicators on solid 100% Indicator slowly flashing ●●●☆...
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(2)Button Mode Note In load manual mode, it can turn the load On/Off of the load via the Load ON/OFF button. Press the button Clear Fault Browsing Press the button Mode Press the button and hold on 5s to enter the setting mode Press the button to set the parameters, Setting Mode...
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Load Voltage, Current, Load mode 2) Browse interface Press the button to cycle display the following interfaces. 3) Load parameters Combination of the DS1 and RCM modules (To connect the system with the inverter, refer to 4.2.4) Display:Voltage/Current/Consumed power ...
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4) Setting ① Clear the generated energy Operating: 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 Switch the battery temperature unit Press the button and hold 5s under the battery temperature interface.
Operating: Step1: Press the button and hold 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 5.2 for the load working modes. 4.1.3 Display Standard 2 (DS2) (1)Indicator Indicator...
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(2)Button PV browsing interface Press the button Setting data + Press the button Setting the LCD cycle time and hold 5s BATT browsing interface Press the button Cursor displacement during setting Press the button Setting the battery type, battery capacity level and and hold 5s temperature unit.
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1)PV parameters Display:Voltage/Current/Power/Generated Energy 2)Battery parameters Display:Voltage/Current/Temperature/Battery capacity level 3)Load parameters Combination of the DS2 and RCM modules (To connect the system with the inverter, refer to 4.2.4) Display:Voltage/Current/Power/ Consumed energy/Frequency Combination of the DS2 and UCS modules with the LCD display (connect a LED load: refer to 4.2.5) Display:Voltage/Current/Power/ Consumed energy/Load working mode-Timer1/ Load working mode-Timer2...
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(4)Setting parameters 1)Battery type 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 to set the battery type. Step 4: Press the button to confirm the parameters.
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Step 5: Press the button to confirm the parameters. 3)Temperature unit 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. Step 4: Press the button to set the temperature units.
Step 2: Press the button and hold 5s for the load working mode interface. Step 3: Press the button to set the working mode.. Step 4: Press the button to confirm the parameters. NOTE:Please refer to chapter 5.2 for the load working mode. 4.2 Interface Modules 4.2.1 Interface type Output...
4.2.4 Relay COM Master (RCM connect the our company of inverter only) Note:RCM can only be connected with the EPEVER inverters, not with optional accessories. RS485 interface: When the master is set in RS485 communication mode, i.e., with a combination of the RCM and DS1/DS2 modules, the information of the inverter (to be supplied by our company) can be displayed by the DS1/DS2 module.
4.2.5 Relay COM Slave (RCS connect the accessories) RS485 interface: When the slave is set in RS485 communication mode, i.e., with a combination of the RCS and DS1/DS2 modules, the information of the controller can be displayed by the DS1/DS2 module. Relay interface: It shall connect the controller’s relay in parallel with the inverter start switch, so it can turn ON/OFF the inverter by operating the button.
5 Parameters Setting 5.1 Battery parameters 5.1.1 Supported battery types Sealed(default) Battery Flooded Lithium LiFePO4(4S/ 8S) battery Li(NiCoMn)O2 (3S/6S/7S) User 5.1.2 Local setting When the default battery type is selected, the battery voltage parameters cannot be modified. To change these parameters, select the "USE"...
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the “SYS” interface. 2) Press the button again to display the current “SYS” value. 2) Press the button again to display the current “SYS” value. 3) Press the button to modify the parameter. 3) Press the button 4) Press the button to confirm and enter the next to modify the parameter.
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current interface after no operation of more than 10S. The SYS value can only be modified under the non-lithium "USE" type. That is, the battery type is Sealed, Gel, or Flooded before entering the "USE" type, the SYS value can be modified; if it is lithium battery type before entering the "USE" type, the SYS value cannot be modified. Only the above battery parameters can be set on the local controller, and the remaining battery parameters follow the following logic (the voltage level of 12V system is 1, the voltage level of 24V system is 2).
5.1.3 Remote Setting 1) Setting the battery parameters by PC software Connect the controller's RJ45 interface to the PC's USB interface via a USB to RS485 cable (model: CC-USB-RS485-150U). When selecting the battery type as "USE," set the voltage parameters by the PC software.
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voltage Low voltage reconnect 12.6V 12.6V 12.6V 9~17V voltage Under voltage warning 12.2V 12.2V 12.2V 9~17V reconnect voltage Under voltage warning 12.0V 12.0V 12.0V 9~17V voltage Low voltage disconnect 11.1V 11.1V 11.1V 9~17V voltage Discharging limit voltage 10.6V 10.6V 10.6V 9~17V 120 minutes 120 minutes...
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Boost reconnect 9~17 13.2 V 26.4 V 12.1 V 24.2 V 28.2 V charging voltage Low voltage reconnect 9~17 12.8 V 25.6 V 10.5 V 21.0 V 24.5 V voltage Under voltage warning 9~17 12.2 V 24.4 V 12.2 V 24.4 V 28.4 V reconnect voltage...
5.2 Load working modes 5.2.1 LCD setting 1) DS1 module display and operation Operation: Step1: Press the button and hold 5s for the load mode interface. Step2: Press the button when the load mode interface is flashing. Step3: Press the button to confirm the load working modes.
Load will be on for 14 hours since Load will be on for 14 hours before sunset sunrise Load will be on for 15 hours since Load will be on for 15 hours before sunset sunrise Test mode Disabled Manual mode(Default load ON) Disabled Please set Light ON/OFF, Test mode and Manual mode via Timer1.
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2) Load working mode settings (1) PC setting Connect the controller's RJ45 interface to the PC's USB interface via a USB to RS485 cable (model: CC-USB-RS485-150U). Set the load mode by the PC software. Refer to the cloud platform manual for detail.
6 Others 6.1 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. PV Over Current WARNING: When the PV’s charging current is greater than the rated current, the PV’s open circuit voltage cannot greater than the "maximum PV open-circuit voltage", otherwise the controller may be damaged.
temperature exceeds 65 ° C and begins working when its temperature is below 55 ° C. When the temperature detected by the optional temperature sensor is lower than the Low Temperature Protection Lithium Battery Low Threshold(LTPT), the controller will stop charging and discharging automatically. When the detected temperature is higher than Temperature the LTPT, the controller will be working automatically (The LTPT is 0 °...
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DB1:Charging indicator Green fast flashing DS1: Battery level shows full, battery frame and fault Check if battery voltage is higher than OVD(over icon blink. Battery over voltage voltage disconnect voltage), and disconnect the PV. DS2:Charging indicator Green fast flashing Battery level shows full, battery frame and fault icon blink.
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When heat sink of controller exceeds 85 ℃ , the controller will automatically cut input and output circuit. Controller Overheating When the temperature below 75℃,the controller will PV/BATT(orange)/Battery capacity lever(four) indicator resume to work. fast flashing ①Check whether the battery voltage match with the DS2:...
6.3 Maintenance The following inspections and maintenance tasks are recommended at least two times per year for best performance. Make sure controller firmly installed in a clean and dry ambient. Make sure no block on air-flow around the controller. Clear up any dirt and fragments on radiator.
7 Technical Specifications Electrical Parameters TRIRON TRIRON TRIRON TRIRON TRIRON TRIRON TRIRON TRIRON Item 1206N 2206N 1210N 2210N 3210N 4210N 3215N 4215N ① 12/24VDC Auto System nominal voltage Rated charge current Rated discharge current 8~32V Battery voltage range ② ② ②...
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Relative humidity Enclosure IP30 ※The controller can full load working in the working environment temperature, When the internal temperature is 81℃, the reducing power charging mode is turned on. Refer to P37. Mechanical Parameters TRIRON1206N TRIRON2206N TRIRON3215N Item TRIRON3210N TRIRON1210N...
Annex I Conversion Efficiency Curves Illumination Intensity: 1000W/m Temp: 25º C Model: TRIRON1206N Solar Module MPP Voltage(17V, 34V) / Nominal System Voltage(12V) Solar Module MPP Voltage(34V) / Nominal System Voltage(24V)
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Model: TRIRON1210N Solar Module MPP Voltage(17V, 34V) / Nominal System Voltage(12V) Solar Module MPP Voltage(34V) / Nominal System Voltage(24V)
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Model: TRIRON2206N Solar Module MPP Voltage (17V, 34V) / Nominal System Voltage(12V) Solar Module MPP Voltage (34V) / Nominal System Voltage(24V)
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Model: TRIRON2210N Solar Module MPP Voltage (17V, 34V,51V) / Nominal System Voltage(12V) Solar Module MPP Voltage (34V,51V,68V) / Nominal System Voltage(24V)
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Model: TRIRON3210N Solar Module MPP Voltage (17V, 34V,51V) / Nominal System Voltage(12V) Solar Module MPP Voltage (34V,51V,68V) / Nominal System Voltage(24V)
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Model: TRIRON3215N Solar Module MPP Voltage (17V, 34V,68V) / Nominal System Voltage(12V) Solar Module MPP Voltage (34V,68V,102V) / Nominal System Voltage(24V)
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Model: TRIRON4210N Solar Module MPP Voltage (17V, 34V,51V) / Nominal System Voltage(12V) Solar Module MPP Voltage (34V,51V,68V) / Nominal System Voltage(24V)
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Model: TRIRON4215N Solar Module MPP Voltage (17V, 34V,68V) / Nominal System Voltage(12V) Solar Module MPP Voltage (34V,68V,102V) / Nominal System Voltage(24V) Any changes without prior notice! Version number: 2.2...
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