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Dingo 4040P Reference Manual
Rev 1.39 03.10.17 Firmware Version 143 ff.
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D4040P
Advanced Solar Charge Controller
Dingo 4040P Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 Dingo 4040P Reference Manual Rev 1.39 03.10.17 Firmware Version 143 ff. D4040P Advanced Solar Charge Controller Dingo 4040P Reference Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Dingo 4040P Reference Manual Firmware Version 143 ff. Rev 1.39 03.10.17 Contents Introduction ..................4 Additional Installation Notes ................4 Features ......................5 Overload Protection..................5 Thermal Protection ..................5 Menus ......................5 1.0 BATV Menu ..................6 The Regulation Cycle ..................6 1.1 BOST (Boost) ...................
  • Page 3 Dingo 4040P Reference Manual Rev 1.39 03.10.17 Firmware Version 143 ff. 6.3 FTIM (Float time Display) ............... 14 6.4 SOC (State of Charge Display) ............... 14 6.5 TEMP (External Battery Temperature Sensor Display) ......15 Setting Lockout .................. 15 6.6 SOLV (Solar Voltage Display) ..............15 6.7 HIST (History display) ................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Please read the User Guide before reading this instructions on pages 3-7 of the User Guide. The manual. Dingo can be used for system voltages up to 48V. In most cases, the User Guide provides all the It is safe to connect the power before setting the information needed for effective installation of system voltage, even with a 48 volt battery.

  • Page 5: Features

    It will prevents unauthorised adjustment of settings. reconnect automatically once the switch cools Although the Dingo is primarily a device to control the If the charge input is overloaded, then the charging of batteries from solar electric (photovoltaic)

  • Page 6: Batv Menu

    Absorption and Float. It also uses a fourth state voltage BRTN for more than 10 minutes, then from time to time, called the Equalisation state the Dingo will switch back into the boost state. (See fig 1B.) The delay is necessary to prevent large short term loads causing unnecessary returns to Boost.

  • Page 7: Equalise (Optional)

    Note: if ETIM is 0, then the Equalise state will be bypassed. If ATIM is 0, then the Absorption state In this state, the Dingo tries to keep the battery will be bypassed. voltage constant while the last part of the battery On the BOST and FLOT displays, the battery charging occurs.

  • Page 8: Chrg Menu

    This list also allows the user to check that the external switchblock or MPPT device connected Dingo has found or ‘discovered’ all the external to the bus or an external current measured using devices attached to the bus. This discovery a current shunt and a DSA.

  • Page 9: Gset

    G ON%. Turn off when SOC% rises to To prevent the generator from seizing up, it GOFF%. is good practice to exercise the generator periodically. The Dingo supports this with an Quiet Time M* No Quiet Time GMOD: 0 Name Description Range •...

  • Page 10: Gdel (Generator Changeover Delay)

    1. There is no generator exercise when GMOD = 3 done with a switch or a relay. (manual start). The Dingo provides a G relay which can be used 2. GSET toggle does not work during generator for this purpose. This relay is voltage free and solid exercise state.
  • Page 11 Generator information but often does not. Remote Start Unit The generator control provided by the Dingo is simple -a contact closure is provided when the generator should run and the contacts open when G relay switches a larger relay the generator should be stopped. It does not handle the issues associated with starting such as fuel and what to do if the generator does not start.

  • Page 12: Load Menu

    LINT (Load Internal). This is the real-time load To prevent battery damage due to over- current used by equipment connected to the discharge, the Dingo has a function which turns regulator’s LOAD terminal. off the load if the battery voltage falls too low.

  • Page 13: In Menu

    This can be done in three different ways. It can Clear Clear control the Dingo’s LOAD terminal, or the G DATA (General Purpose Output) relay or an external switchblock attached to the bus. The sense of its operation can also be reversed, i.e. it can turn on the terminal when the function decides the load should be disconnected.

  • Page 14: Data Menu (Retrieving Performance Data)

    To keep the counter better aligned with reality, the Dingo automatically makes a number 6.1 & 6.2 VMAX and VMIN of corrections: VMAX and VMIN respond very slowly to changes 1.

  • Page 15: Temp (External Battery Temperature Sensor Display)

    The charge current through the SOL terminal batteries to adjust for this. is turned off while the Dingo is displaying this • When you set up BCAP on installation, you screen. If the view is left on the SOLV screen, the...
  • Page 16 Dingo 4040P Reference Manual Firmware Version 143 ff. Rev 1.39 03.10.17 These records are available for the past 99 days A long push on each of the screens except EXIT on the screen of the controller. The controller will move down to the next day or the next day’s actually keeps records for over one year, but for value.

  • Page 17: Set Menu

    It will turn off when the battery The Dingo comes with a number of preconfigured is low (Low Battery Disconnect). programs, which are set up for generic batteries.

  • Page 18: Settings Used In Programs 0-3

    Firmware Version 143 ff. Rev 1.39 03.10.17 Settings Used in Programs 0-3 SET/MODE Setting for program number When programs 0-3 are selected, the Dingo Parameter automatically uses the values below in its LSET regulation. These are not visible on the screen GSET and are not adjustable by the user.

  • Page 19: Reg Menu (Customising Regulation Settings)

    Equalisation time 0-2.0 hours Example: EFRQ Number of days between 20-150 With the Dingo in float mode and slow switching equalisation cycles (i.e. not using PWM), the charge current will ABSV Absorption voltage 13.5-15.5V be turned on until the battery voltage rises to...

  • Page 20: Charge Current Limit

    7.4.2 CLIM Charge Current Limit limited range Absolyte battery curve The Dingo has a built-in charge current limit. If non auto sense the charge current exceeds the CLIM setting, the charge duty cycle will be reduced to limit the No temperature (Failsafe if short average charge current.

  • Page 21: Connecting A Temperature Sensor

    Dingo 4040P Reference Manual Rev 1.39 03.10.17 Firmware Version 143 ff. Connecting a Temperature Sensor The temperature sensor should be connected to the T+ and T- Neoprene terminals on the green terminal sponge block (see p37). The sensor wire with the stripe goes to the T–...

  • Page 22: Mode Menu (Adjusting Configuration Settings)

    Shunt regulation. Gives an output useful for The MODE submenu contains most of the regulation by dumping the input energy. settings for the configuration of the Dingo other than the main regulation settings. f. Event controller. An output which is active when a specified set of conditions occurs.
  • Page 23 Dingo 4040P Reference Manual Rev 1.39 03.10.17 Firmware Version 143 ff. SET/MODE/LSET SET/MODE/GSET # Function Terminal is: # Function Terminal is: Low battery on when function Low battery on when function wants disconnect wants to disconnect disconnect to disconnect battery...

  • Page 24: Eset Controlling External Switches

    For SET/MODE/BSET=0, connect the B- generator. terminal to the negative terminal of the battery via a 100mA fuse. This allows the Dingo to read The function of the dump load is to ‘soak up’ the true battery voltage. This is important if...
  • Page 25 Dingo 4040P Reference Manual Rev 1.39 03.10.17 Firmware Version 143 ff. Fuse/Breakers LOAD    BOOST Connect close to battery terminals Battery Fuse/ TEST Breakers B- Sense wire (Connect to Battery Negative Terminal) (NOTE: Low Current 'B Sense' wires can be significantly smaller than other wires.) Fig.

  • Page 26: Bat2 - Second Battery Control

    LSET=6 or LSET if using load terminal for relay, battery bank. The Dingo has a separate single GSET=6 GSET if using the ‘G’ relay to stage controller for a 2nd battery built into it.

  • Page 27: Pwm And Slow Switching

    7.5.5 PWM and Slow Switching For PWM control to be available on the LOAD terminal, LSET must be set for Function 10 When the Dingo is trying to keep the battery (Shunt Control). voltage constant, it does this by turning the charge current on or off as required.

  • Page 28: Bcap Setting Battery Capacity

    LOAD or ‘G’ terminal. There is no audible BCAP setting tells the Dingo the effective Amp- alarm built into the Dingo. It can send a signal or hour capacity of the battery being charged. This power to an external alarm of some kind. The is used by the State of Charge data screen.

  • Page 29: Evnt Menu (Using The Event Controller)

    Step 3 - Set the STRT condition. • Turning on a light at night The Dingo must be told what signifies the start of • Using ‘waste’ energy pumping water in the the event. Move to the EVNT menu, as shown in afternoon if the Dingo is in the float state Figure 7.6A.
  • Page 30 Step 4 Select a STOP setting in this table to tell the STRT Event starts when Value Dingo what signifies the end of the “event”. After to set setting the STOP value, a short-push will move Always starts you to the associated setting. For example, if you Time >...
  • Page 31 < setting TEMP For example, the EMOD setting could be used battery voltage > setting VBAT to ensure the light only turns on if the Dingo is in battery voltage < setting VBAT the Float state (EMOD=1). *VEXT > setting...

  • Page 32: Examples

    “EOFF”, and the first digit will remain will always be greater than 0). It will stop after on “1” until either the Dingo enters the Float 10 minutes due to the STOP and RUN settings. state (when the event will start), or 11pm comes EMOD=2 makes sure that this will only happen (when it will flick to 0 until next evening).

  • Page 33: Setting Up A Larger System

    Selection of control for on/off switches is done 8.0 Setting up a Larger System in the SET/MODE/ESET menu (see section The Dingo can become a controller for a larger 7.5.3). It is necessary to set the control for each system. By adding switching stages larger charge external switch attached.
  • Page 34 Dingo 4040P Reference Manual Firmware Version 143 ff. Rev 1.39 03.10.17   Solar Solar Load Solar  BOOST Shunt External Computer Switch Switch Switch Current TEST Interface Sensor Fig. 8.1 Example of a larger system Battery 8.4 Troubleshooting It is also possible to have the controller discover...

  • Page 35: Appendices

    USB port. The computer side is DC isolated from the Dingo side. This is a quick way to load settings into the Dingo or extract performance data. All of the data is remotely accessible, and all settings can be adjusted. Software is available for IBM compatibles to make this easy.

  • Page 36: Current Limits & Thermal Derating

    This is fixed at 40A for before the Dingo will begin to limit the charge programs 0-3 and is adjustable in program 4 at current.
  • Page 37 Dingo 4040P Reference Manual Rev 1.39 03.10.17 Firmware Version 143 ff. Test terminal TEST Serial Port Block diagram and terminal layout DISPLAY POWER ALARM LED SUPPLY TEMPERATURE SENSOR (T+,T-) BATTERY SENSE (B- SENSE) MICRO LOAD CONTROLLER SERIAL PORT ‘G’ RELAY...

  • Page 38: Mechanical Information

    Dingo 4040P Reference Manual Firmware Version 143 ff. Rev 1.39 03.10.17 A.5 Mechanical Information Material: Case: Polycarbonate Heatsink: Anodised Aluminium Weight (in box): 1.01kg (2.2lb) Dimensions: Width 175mm (6.9”) Height 188mm (7.4”) Depth 57mm (2.2”) Mounting hole spacing horz 155mm (6.1”) Mounting hole spacing vert 130mm (5.1”)

  • Page 39: Programs 0-3 Menu System & Legal Statement On Warranty

    Dingo 4040P Reference Manual Rev 1.39 03.10.17 Firmware Version 143 ff. Programs 0-3 Menu System (Programs with fixed settings) Thin arrow = short push Thick arrow = long push (Explained in User Guide p8) Section: BATV BOST EQUL ABSB FLOT...

  • Page 40: Program 4 Menu System (For Custom Settings)

    Dingo 4040P Reference Manual Firmware Version 143 ff. Rev 1.39 03.10.17 Program 4 Menu System (For adjustable settings) Thin arrow = short push Thick arrow = long push (Explained in User Guide p8) Section: BATV BOST EQUL ABSB FLOT CINT External...
  • Page 41 Dingo 4040P Reference Manual Rev 1.39 03.10.17 Firmware Version 143 ff. SYSTEM SETTINGS Date: Regulator Model: _____________________________ Customer: ___________________________________ Serial No: ___________________________________ Phone:: _____________________________________ Battery Type: ________________________________ E-mail: ______________________________________ Battery Capacity: _____________________________ Address: ____________________________________ No. of Solar panels: ___________________________ ____________________________________________...

  • Page 42: History Record Sheets

    Dingo 4040P Reference Manual Firmware Version 143 ff. Rev 1.39 03.10.17 A.6 History Data record sheet The following is the first 30 days of data stored each day in the history section of the DATA menu. VMAX VMIN FTIM Customer:.................

  • Page 43: Specifications

    Dingo 4040P Reference Manual Rev 1.39 03.10.17 Firmware Version 143 ff. A.7 Specifications Nominal System voltages 12,24,32,36,48 Maximum voltage BAT+ to BAT- for 1 minute Maximum short term voltage BAT+ to BAT- (2 minutes) 120 Maximum voltage SOL+ to SOL- Maximum Voltage LOAD+ to LOAD- Maximum voltage between the “G”relay terminals...

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