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- Page 1 MPPT Solar Charge Controller —— User Manual Models： IT4415ND/IT6415ND...
- Page 3 Important Safety Instructions Please reserve this manual for future review. This manual contains all instructions of safety, installation and operation for Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) controller in iTracer-ND series ("the controller" is referred in this manual). General Safety Information ...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents 1 General Information ..................1 1.1 Overview .....................1 1.2 Characteristics ..................2 1.3 Accessories Instructions ..............4 1.4 Maximum Power Point Tracking Technology ........4 1.5 Battery Charging Stage ...............6 2 Installation .....................9 2.1 General Installation Notes ..............9 2.2 PV Array Requirements ...............9 2.3 Mounting ................... -
Page 5: General Information
1 General Information 1.1 Overview Appreciate you for choosing our MPPT solar charge controller, iTracer-ND series. Based on multiphase synchronous rectification technology (MSRT) and common negative design, with dual-core processor architecture and advanced MPPT control algorithm, the products in this series have the features of high response speed, high reliability, high industrial standards, etc. -
Page 6: Characteristics
12/24/36/48VDC automatically identifying system voltage or user-defined working voltage. Concise human-computer interactive interface, convenient multiple combination keys, dynamically displaying system operating data and working condition. Multiple load control modes: manual control, light ON/OFF, light on+timer and time control. ... - Page 7 Figure 1-1 Controller Characteristics Item Name Item Name ② RTS Port Heat Sink ③ RBVS Port Battery LED indicator Solar Positive Terminal(+) ④ Charging LED indicator Solar Negative Terminal(-) Fault LED indicator Load Negative Terminal(-) Buttons Battery Negative Terminal(-) RS-232 port Battery Positive Terminal(+) ①...
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Page 8: Accessories Instructions
battery voltage. ④ The PV negative, battery negative and load negative is common. 1.3 Accessories Instructions 1. Remote Temperature Sensor (Model: RTS300R10K5.08A) Acquisition of battery temperature for undertaking temperature compensation of control parameters, the standard length of the cable is 3m (length can be customized). - Page 9 technology will boost the battery charge current through tracking the MPP. Assuming 100% conversion efficiency of the solar system, in that way, the following formula is established: Input power (P )= Output power (P Input voltage (V ) *input current (I ) =Battery voltage (V ) *battery current (I Normally, the V...
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Page 10: Battery Charging Stage
Figure 1-3 Mutil-MPP Curve If the program works improperly after appearing Multi-MPP, the system will not work on the real max. power point, which may waste most solar energy resources and seriously affect the normal operation of the system. The typical MPPT algorithm, designed by our company, can track the real MPP quickly and accurately, improve the utilization rate of the array and avoid the waste of resources. - Page 11 A) Bulk Charging In this stage, the battery voltage has not yet reached constant voltage (Equalize or Boost Voltage), the controller operates in constant current mode, delivering its maximum current to the batteries (MPPT Charging). B) Constant Charging When the battery voltage reaches the constant voltage setpoint, the controller will start to operate in constant charging mode, this process is no longer MPPT charging, and in the meantime the charging current will drop gradually, the process is not the MPPT charging.
- Page 12 ATTENTION: Dégât sur l'équipement! Un chargement excessif et une pré cipitation de gaz peut endommager les plaques de la batterie et la formation de matières actives dessus. Un chargement trop fort ou une é galisation prolongée peut causer des dé gâts. Inspectez soigneusement les conditions spé...
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Page 13: Installation
2 Installation 2.1 General Installation Notes Before installation, please read through the entire installation instructions to get familiar with the installation steps. 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 14 point voltage (V ) of the MPPT controller, the series number of different types PV modules can be calculated. The below table is for reference only. 36cell 48cell 54cell 60cell System Voc＜23V Voc＜31V Voc＜34V Voc＜38V voltage MAX. Best MAX. Best MAX.
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Page 15: Mounting
When the PV array straight polarity, the actual operation of the PV array must NOT exceed three times of rated charge power；When the PV array reverse polarity, the actual operation must NOT exceed 1.5 times. For real application please refer to the table below: Max. -
Page 16: Wiring
Figure 2-1 Installation Diagram 150mm of clearance is required around the controller for proper air flow. Secure the controller in place using proper mounting screws. 2.4 Wiring ※Please remove the terminal protective cover before wiring. - Page 17 CAUTION: The following connection order is recommended for optimal safety. CAUTION: Do not entangle all wiring together. Communication cable and power wires should be as far as possible to avoid interfering communication signal transmission. CAUTION: The iTracer-ND controller is a negative ground controller.
- Page 18 ATTENTION: Le contrôleur procédera à une compensation de température pour les paramètres de chargement en fonction de la température de l'appareil. AVERTISSEMENT : Dégât sur l'équipement! Ne placez jamais le capteur de température dans une batterie. Le RTS300R10K5.08A aussi bien que la batterie seront endommagés. The included remote temperature sensor (RTS300R10K5.08A )is recommended for effective temperature compensated charging.
- Page 19 controller (Check Figure 1-1). A twin-cord cable is recommended but not required. Please be careful to spot the ‗+‘ and ‗-‘ when connecting. No damage will result if the polarity is reversed, but the controller can‘t read a reversed sensor voltage.
- Page 20 Model Max. PV input current Max. PV wire size IT4415ND 16mm /6AWG IT6415ND 16mm /5AWG NOTE: When the PV modules connect in series, the open circuit voltage of the PV array must not exceed 138V (25℃) Battery and Load Wire Size The battery and load wire size must conform to the rated current, the reference size as below: Model...
- Page 21 Figure 2-2 Connection Diagram Battery Connection Connecting a fuse in series through battery positive (+) in the circuit and the battery circuit fuse must be 1.25 to 2 times to the rated current. Keep OFF before connection. Connect battery positive (+) and negative (-) to battery terminals on the controller in the figure 1-1.
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Page 22: Power Up
NOTE: Load short circuit protection and the reversed polarity connection will trigger automatically. WARNING: Controller will be damaged when the PV array reverse polarity and the actual operation power of the PV array is 1.5 times greater than the rated charge power! 2.5 Power Up CAUTION: The controller is only powered by battery, so it will not work when connected only to solar input. -
Page 23: Led Indication
3 LED Indication LED Indication Color Indicator Status Green flash Charging Green No charging Green on solid Normal Green Slowly Flashing Full Green fast flash High volt disconnect Orange on solid Under voltage warning on solid Low voltage disconnect flash Battery over temperature Normal Current abnormal... -
Page 24: Lcd Display & Operation
4 LCD Display & Operation 4.1 Button operation Button Introduction Enter corresponding interface Save the data Return main menu in any monitoring interface Cancel the operation Move inverse cursor Browse the parameters Modify the value Set the period of log 4.2 LCD Display &... - Page 25 Main Menu There are 9 interfaces for monitoring, as shown in the below picture. Press button to move inverse cursor among 9 menus. 1.Monitoring 5.Load Set 9.Load Set 2.Log Info 6.Control Para 3.Clock Set 7.Sys Password 4.Local Para Set 8.Default Set ...
- Page 26 Log Info There are two items of log record as shown blew. Work Log Query 1/79 PV Cur <1>Work Log From 2012-01-01 2012-01-01 00:00 0.0A <2>Alarm Log To 2012-06-08 Batt Volt 13.3V Discharging Cur Total：79 Batt Cur 0.0A 0.0A Alarm Log Query No.
- Page 27 promoted if adjusted and save operated successfully. Input Password Save Cancel Save success! 000000 NOTE：The log after the current time will be erased when the clock have be adjusted. Device Parameter There are 2 interfaces about device parameter as shown blew: Backlight Time Local ID 60 s...
- Page 28 Parameter Detail The load will turn on automatically after the controller is initialized. If the battery power is enough and the controller works well, load will keep on. The load will turn off after the controller is initialized. Only when the load turn on manually, load can be output. If the battery power is enough and the controller works well, load will keep on.
- Page 29 Parameter Detail Working Time 1 The work time of load in the light mode after dusk Working Time 2 The work time of load in the light mode before dawn The controller calculated the total length of the night by Night time self-learning.
- Page 30 Control Parameter There are 9 interfaces for ‗Control Parameter‘ as shown below. Batt Type Over Volt. Disc. Over Volt. Rect Temp Coefficient SEALED 16.0V 15.0V -3mV/℃/2V Rated Volt Batt AH Charge Limit Equalize Charge AUTO 200AH 15.0V 14.6V Boost Charge 14.4V Float Charge 13.8V...
- Page 31 Battery Control Parameters All coefficient is referred to 25℃, and twice in 24V system rate, triple in 36Vsystem rate and quadruple in 48Vsystem rate. Battery Type Sealed Flooded User High Volt Disconnect 9~17V Charging limit voltage 9~17V Over Voltage Reconnect 9~17V ——...
- Page 32 Password Sys Password Old PSW 000000 New PSW 000000 The factory default password is ― 000000”. Default Set Default Set Clr Log Record Retain clear Press button to enter to restore the default interface and clear all logs including work log and alarm log.
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Page 33: Protections, Troubleshooting & Maintenance
5 Protections, Troubleshooting & Maintenance 5.1 Protections PV Over Current The controller will limit charge power in rated charge power. An over-sized PV array will not operate at maximum power point PV Short Circuit If the PV array short circuit, the controller will stop charging, clear it to resume normal operation. -
Page 34: Troubleshooting
Load Over Load Load will be switched off when 1.05 times rated current overload happens. Controller will automatically attempt to reconnect load for 5 times. If overload protection still exist after controller‘s 5 times attempts, user have to reduce load appliance, then press the button or repower the controller or wait for one night-day cycle (night time>3 hours) or press button. -
Page 35: Maintenance
green fast blink and larger than over high, and disconnect solar LCD displaying ‗OVD‘ voltage disconnect modules. voltage (OVD) Fault LED indicator Charging current in Disconnect solar modules blink, LCD displaying three phases is and restart the controller; if ‗Current Err‘ unbalanced the fault still exists, please contact the supplier to make... - Page 36 serious solarization, frictional wear, dryness, insects or rats etc. Repair or replace some wires if necessary. Tighten all the terminals. Inspect for loose, broken, or burnt wire connections. Check and confirm that LED or LCD is consistent with required. Pay attention to any troubleshooting or error indication .Take necessary corrective action.
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Page 37: Pc Software
6 PC Software The controller can be connected to a common PC monitoring software by supporting USB communication cable developed by the EPsolar company. Monitoring software can remote single or more controllers to modify the parameters and others in the PV system management (username: administrator, password: 111111 as default). - Page 38 Figure6-2 Real Time Monitoring Figure6-3 Control Parameter...
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Page 39: Specifications
7 Specifications Electrical Parameters Item IT4415ND IT6415ND Nominal System Voltage 12/24/36/48VDC Nominal Battery Current Battery Input Voltage 8V～68V Range Max. PV open circuit 150V (at minimum operating environment temperature) voltage 138V (at 25℃ environment temperature) ① MPP Voltage Range Battery voltage+2V～108V 600W/12V;1200W/24V 800W/12V;1600W/24V Maximum Input Power... -
Page 40: Disclaimer
8 Disclaimer Damage from improper use or use in an unsuitable environment. PV or load current, voltage or power exceeding the rated value of controller. User disassembly or attempted repair the controller without permission. The controller is damaged due to natural elements such as lighting. ... -
Page 41: Annex I Conversion Efficiency Curves
Annex I Conversion Efficiency Curves Illumination Intensity: 1000W/m Temperature: 25℃ Test model: IT4415ND 1.Solar MPPT Voltage(36V, 54V, 72V) / System Voltage(12V) 12V Conversion Efficiency Curves 97.50% 95.50% 93.50% 91.50% 89.50% 87.50% 120 180 210 270 300 330 390 480 520 600 Charging Power W 2.Solar MPPT Voltage(36V, 54V, 72V) / System Voltage(24V) 24V Conversion Efficiency Curves... - Page 42 3.Solar MPPT Voltage(54V, 72V, 90V) / System Voltage(36V) 36V Conversion Efficiency Curves 99.00% 98.00% 97.00% 96.00% 95.00% 94.00% 93.00% 92.00% 91.00% 130 390 650 780 910 1040 1300 1560 1690 1800 Charging Power W 4.Solar MPPT Voltage(72V, 90V, 108V) / System Voltage(48V) 48V Conversion Efficiency Curves 99.00% 98.00%...
- Page 43 Test model: IT6415ND Solar MPPT Voltage(36V,54V, 72V) / System Voltage(12V) 12V Conversion Efficiency Curves 97.00% 96.00% 95.00% 94.00% 93.00% 92.00% 91.00% 90.00% 89.00% 150 180 210 240 270 300 330 390 480 520 650 780 Charging Power W Solar MPPT Voltage(36V, 54V, 72V) / System Voltage(24V) 24V Conversion Efficiency Curves 99.00% 98.00%...
- Page 44 Solar MPPT Voltage(54V, 72V, 90V) / System Voltage(36V) 36V Conversion Efficiency Curves 99.00% 98.00% 97.00% 96.00% 95.00% 94.00% 93.00% 92.00% 91.00% Charging Power W Solar MPPT Voltage(72V, 90V, 108V) / System Voltage(48V) 48V Conversion Efficiency Curves 99.00% 98.50% 98.00% 97.50% 97.00% 96.50% 96.00%...
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Page 45: Annex Ii Dimensions
Annex II Dimensions IT4415ND Dimensions（Unit：mm）... - Page 46 IT6415ND Dimensions（Unit：mm） Final interpretation right of the manual belongs to EPsolar. Any changes without prior notice! Version number：V3.0...
- Page 48 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/...