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- Page 1 10 AMP RVC-MPPT Solar Controller User Manual GP-RVC-10-MPPT © 2020 Go Power! Worldwide Technical Support and Product Information gpelectric.com Go Power! 201-710 Redbrick Street Victoria, BC, V8T 5J3 Tel: 1.866.247.6527 MAN_GP-RVC-30-MPPT_RevA...
- Page 2 Congratulations on purchasing your Go Power! GP-RVC-10-MPPT Solar Controller! Record the unit’s model and serial number below. It is much easier and quicker to record this information now at the pre-installation stage. Model Number: Serial Number: Date of Install: Battery Bank Information:...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS 1. SAFETY ..............................4 2. INTRODUCTION ..........................5 3. APPERANCE ............................6 4. MAXIMUM POWER POINT TECHNOLOGY .................7 5. CHARGING STAGES ........................9 6. PRODUCT DIMENSIONS ......................12 7. SPECIFICATIONS ..........................13 8. LED INDICATORS ..........................14 9. INSTALLATION ...........................15 10. RV-C INSTANCE NUMBER .......................17 gpelectric.com | [page 3]... -
Page 4: Safety
1. SAFETY Important safety information is contained throughout this manual that should be carefully observed and followed. This information is presented using the following format: Warning / Caution: Result Description of condition leading to result SYMBOL The information is categorized in two ways: Warning: Bodily harm could occur if instructions are not explicitly followed. -
Page 5: Introduction
2. INTRODUCTION 2.1 OVERVIEW The 10A RV-C MPPT solar controller is an advanced device with RV-C communication for smart RV systems. As an MPPT Solar controller it continuously monitors the solar panel’s generating power and tracks the maximum power point, enabling the system to charge the battery with maximum power all the time. - Page 6 3. APPEARANCE NAME NAME Instance Indicators Battery Negative PV Indicator Extreme Temp Sensor Battery Indicator RV-C Connector Solar Positive Remote Port Solar Negative Instance Config Button Battery Positive Installation Holes [page 6] | gpelectric.com...
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Page 7: Maximum Power Point Technology
4. MAXIMUM POWER POINT TECHNOLOGY Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) is an advanced charging technology that more efficiently harvests power from solar panels in all conditions. It does this by continuously tracking the I-V curve of the solar array and modifying operating conditions to maximize output power. - Page 8 MAXIMUM POWER POINT TECHNOLOGY The graph below shows how the IV curve of a solar panel changes with varying temperatures. In partially shaded conditions there can also be multiple peaks in the P-V curve that can confuse an MPPT algorithm. Shown in the diagram below is a series string of solar panels.
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Page 9: Charging Stages
5. CHARGING STAGES Maximum power point tracking is used to charge the batteries with the highest current possible, but this is only part of the equation. A battery cannot be charged at maximum power all the time for safety reasons, so multiple stages are used. These stages include: bulk, absorption, float and, for some types of batteries, equalization as indicated below. - Page 10 CHARGING STAGES STAGE 4: EQUALIZE Warning: Risk of explosion! Equalizing vented lead-acid battery may generate explosive gases. So, the battery compartment must be well ventilated. Caution: Damage of device! Equalization can increase the battery voltage to levels that may damage sensitive DC loads. It is necessary to verify that the allowable input voltage of all system loads is greater than the equalizing charge set value.
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Page 11: Product Dimensions
6. PRODUCT DIMENSIONS gpelectric.com | [page 11]... -
Page 12: Specifications
7. SPECIFICATIONS ITEM PARAMETERS Battery Voltage Range 8V – 16V Max Charge Current Conversion Efficiency ≤98% MPPT Tracking Efficiency >99% Max Panel Input Voltage 100Voc Max PV Power Input 200W No-Load Loss <10mA Grounding Negative Operating Temperature -35 to 45°C Storage Temperature -35 to 75°C Humidity... -
Page 13: Led Indicators
8. LED INDICATORS 8.1 LED IDENTIFICATION 8.2 BATTERY INDICATOR LED PATTERN STATUS Single Flash No Battery Fast Flash Battery over voltage Slow Flash Battery over discharged Steady On Battery status is ok 8.3 PV INDICATOR LED PATTERN STATUS Night time Double flash Day time Single Flash... - Page 14 9. INSTALLATION 9.1 TOOLS AND MATERIALS NEEDED • Screwdriver • Drill • Multimeter INSTALLATION AND WIRING STEP 1: CHOOSE AN INSTALLATION LOCATION The following things should be considered when choosing an installation location for GP-RVC-30-MPPT controllers. • The controller should be installed indoors where it is safe from water or condensation •...
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Page 15: Installation
INSTALLATION The wire from the solar array most commonly enters the RV through the fridge vent on the roof or by using the Go Power! Cable Entry Plate (sold separately) that allows installers to run wires through any part of the roof. PV connections should connect directly to the controller. -
Page 16: Rv-C Instance Number
10. RV-C INSTANCE NUMBER 10.1 RV-C INSTANCE NUMBER IDENTIFICATION The RV-C instance of an individual controller can be identified by the 5 LEDs on the controller shown below. 10.1 CHANGING THE RV-C INSTANCE NUMBER The instance of the solar controller on the RV-C network can be configured using the SET button and LEDs. Up to 5 unique instances are supported. - Page 17 © 2020 Go Power! Worldwide Technical Support and Product Information gpelectric.com Go Power! 201-710 Redbrick Street Victoria, BC, V8T 5J3 Tel: 1.866.247.6527 MAN_GP-RVC-30-MPPT_RevA gpelectric.com | [page 17]...
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