Dear Clients, Thank you for purchasing our SC-MAX Series Solar PV Charge Controller Your support and trust in us are much appreciated. Please take time to read this manual this will help you make full use of the many advantages this controller can provide your PV...
2, Over view With your new SC-MAX series solar charge controller you own a state-of-the art device which was developed according to the latest available technical standards. It comes with a number of outstanding features, such as: LCD display design, read operating data and working condition easily Real-time energy statistics function 12/24/36/48V automatic recognition Flexible System battery selection: Liquid, Gel, AGM and Lithium...
4, Structure & Accessor y Structure & Characteristics of SC-MAX20/30/40 ①Heat Sink —dissipate controller heat ③ ②Plastic Case —Internal protection ③LCD 12/24V ATUO Solar charge controller —Display settings and operating status, ④ system parameters ④Key: MENU、OK —Set and view the operating parameters ⑨...
4.3 Temperature Sensor To collect battery temperature data for temperature compensation so the controller can accurately charge the battery. The temperature sensor is connected via interface 6. If the external temperature sensor is not connected or damaged, the controller defaults to the internal temperature information.
5, Installation CAUTION: Please read all instructions and precautions in the manual before proceeding with the installation It is recommended to remove the protective film cover from the LCD screen before operation 5.1 Installation Notes ⑴ This charge controller must only be used in PV systems in accordance with requirements given in this user manual and the specifications of other system components provided by their manufacturers.
5.3 Wiring Specifications Wiring and installation methods must comply with national and local electrical code specifications The wiring specifications of the PV system battery must be selected according to rated currents Please check following table for wiring specifications Batter y wire Rated Solar wire Load wire...
CAUTION: 1 If no temperature sensor is connected to the controller the battery temperature value will display the internal temperature If a power inverter is used the system it should be connected to the battery via a DC relay. Do not connect it to the controller s load terminals.
6, Operation 6.1 LCD Display 6.1.1 Status Description Item Icon Status Daytime, not charging Daytime, charging PV array Night PV voltage、 current and ampere hours The total charge ampere hours of the solar panel Batter y capacity Batter y voltage(Programmable LVD) Batter y current Batter y state of charge(in %) Batter y...
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6.1.2 The interface automatically cycles in the displayed sequence 6.1.3 Press OK to browse the interface...
11.4~12.8/22.8~25.6/34.2~38.4/45.6~51.2V (default : 12/24/36/48V). SC-MAX series can not set LVD, its LVD is 0.8/1.6v higher than LVR by default. The low voltage recovery voltage(LVR) should be higher than the low voltage protection voltage (LVD) at least 0.6/1.2/1.8/2.4V. If it is desired to improve LVD, than LVR must improved first.
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6.3.4 Batter y type When the LCD shows as displayed at left, press the MENU key for 1s,the icon flashes , you can set the batter y type. Display Batter y type GEL(Default) Liquid Lithium 1.Charging Voltage Parameters(Liquid, GEL, AGM) When choosing Liquid, GEL or AGM for battery type, the parameters of boost, equalization and float charge voltage can be set by RS485 or bluetooth APP.
6.4 USB interface( SC-MAX SC-MAX series have two USB interfaces, maximum output of single USB is 5V 1.5A, maximum output of two USB is 5V 2A, for charging mobile phones and other smart devices. The USB stops output only when the controller is in low voltage protection.
7.2 Protection Protection Description The controller will limit charging current on battery to the rated level. Charging over current When PV short circuit occurs, the controller will stop charging. PV Short Circuit Remove it to resume normal operation. Fully protection against PV reverse polarity, no damage to the controller. PV Reverse Polarity Correct the connection to resume normal operation.
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8, Technical Data Item SC-MAX20 SC-MAX30 SC-MAX40 System Voltage 12V/24V automatical recognization Max Charging Current Fast Voltage <14.5/29.0V@25℃ Boost Voltage 14.5/29.0V @25℃ Equalization Voltage 14.8/29.6V @25℃(Liquid, AGM) Battery Float Voltage 13.7/27.4V @25℃ Param Low Volt. Disconnect 10.8~11.8V/21.6~23.6V, SOC1~5(default: 11.2/22.4V) eters Reconnect Voltage 11.6~12.8V/23.2~25.6V(default: 12.0/24.0V) Overcharge Protect...
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Item SC-MAX60 Max Charging Current System Voltage 12/24V automatic recognition Max volt on Bat. terminal Battery Type Gel, AGM, Liquid, Lithium(default: Gel) Fast Charging Voltage before boost or equalization charging stage Boost Voltage 14~14.8/28~29.6V @25℃ (default: 14.5/29V) Liquid, Equalization Voltage 14~15.0/28~30V@25℃...
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Item SC-MAX60-48V Max Charging Current System Voltage 12/24/36/48V automatic recognition Max volt on Bat. terminal Battery Type Gel, AGM, Liquid, Lithium(default: Gel) before boost or equalization charging stage Fast Charging Voltage Boost Voltage 14~14.8/28~29.6/42~44.4/56~59.2V@25℃ (default:14.5/29/43.5/58V) 14~15/28~30/42~45/56~60V@25℃ Equalization Voltage Battery Param (default:14.8/29.6/44.4/59.2V)(Liquid, AGM) eters 13~14.5/26~29/39~43.5/52~58V@25℃...
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