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MarineKinetix MK4+ User Manual

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MK4+ Hybrid Charge Controller
User Manual
Hybrid Wind Generator Charge Controller
User's Manual
PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL COMPLETELY
AND CAREFULLY PRIOR TO INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION OF THIS PRODUCT.
2016 Version: 2.0

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  • Page 1 MK4+ Hybrid Charge Controller User Manual Hybrid Wind Generator Charge Controller User’s Manual PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY PRIOR TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF THIS PRODUCT. 2016 Version: 2.0...
  • Page 2 User Manual 1. Introduction The MarineKinetix hybrid charge controller and monitor is an intelligent charge controller which has many features and capabilities. It not only can be used to control and monitor your MK4+ wind generator, but also can function as a hybrid controller, meaning it can also be used to simultaneously control and monitor a small supplemental array of solar panels up to 150W.
  • Page 3 MK4+ Hybrid Charge Controller User Manual 2. Performance Description PWM Stepless Load-Dump Mode: When a wind generator system is producing more power than the battery can accept, most typical marine wind generator systems simply hit a set-point, and divert all of their energy to a resistive load, and the battery stops charging completely.
  • Page 4 MK4+ Hybrid Charge Controller User Manual Constant-Current and Constant-Voltage Charge Mode: A charging battery normally falls into one of two states. When a battery is significantly discharged it can initially accept all the current the wind generator can supply it with. In this state, we refer to the charging profile as the “bulk” stage, or constant-current mode, of charging.
  • Page 5 MK4+ Hybrid Charge Controller User Manual braking function. So, unlike typical systems, the MK4+ has 3 set-points: 1) a dump-load set point, where it begins its step-less PWM regulation and constant-voltage charging; 2) A full-charge set-point, where it recognizes a full charge, stops charging and begins 100% dump loading;...
  • Page 6 MK4+ Hybrid Charge Controller User Manual LCD Display Function: LCD screen has status icons and alpha-numerical readouts that can display system status and parameters such as: battery voltage, wind generator voltage, PV (solar) voltage, wind generator current, PV current, wind generator power, PV power, and load current.
  • Page 7 Do not install a damaged controller, and contact MarineKinetix or your dealer immediately. Step 2 Connect any external DC loads (e.g. lights) that you wish the controller to control to the “DC OUTPUT” terminals: The first load should be connected to "+"...
  • Page 8 MK4+ Hybrid Charge Controller User Manual Step 3 Connect the battery to “BATTERY” terminals with 10AWG or bigger copper cables. The controller terminals can accept a maximum wire diameter of 6mm (4 AWG). You must connect the battery to the controller before connecting the wind turbine.
  • Page 9 MK4+ Hybrid Charge Controller User Manual 4. LCD Display Instruction and Button Specification 4.1. LCD Display Instruction Wind generator symbol. The blades of this icon will appear to rotate when the wind generator is connected and making power. Day symbol Night symbol (Day symbol available only if a PV panel is attached).
  • Page 10 MK4+ Hybrid Charge Controller User Manual while indicates the load has no output (off-state).  If the symbol is flashing it indicates and over-load situation and the user must remove the excess load, and then press the “Esc” key to restore operation.
  • Page 11 MK4+ Hybrid Charge Controller User Manual current setting for the number of hours that shall elapse before turning off automatically. 10）If you press the “Enter” key and “Esc” key at the same time, it engages the manual brake, and the LCD will display the symbol , which indicates that MK4+ wind generator in now in the braking mode.
  • Page 12 MK4+ Hybrid Charge Controller User Manual  ( + ) ( + ) : Up/ Increase. In the browsing mode, press to check the previous parameter. In the setting mode, press this button to check the next adjustable parameter or to increase the value of the current parameter.
  • Page 13 MK4+ Hybrid Charge Controller User Manual The LCD screen can display three output control modes as follows: Dusk-to-Dawn Mode The screen shot at left indicates that the lighting control output #1 (load output) is being controlled by sunlight intensity alone (dusk-to-dawn mode). this control mode,...
  • Page 14 MK4+ Hybrid Charge Controller User Manual automatically turn it off at dawn. It accomplishes this by sensing the voltage from the solar panel, using it like a photo-cell. The user can adjust the light control on, and light control off, voltage set-points via the LCD and the keypad push buttons.
  • Page 15 MK4+ Hybrid Charge Controller User Manual 4.4 Parameter Setting The user can set the lighting output #1 and #2 control modes, and parameters, by using the keypad and LCD screen. The available control options are: light control on-voltage, light control off-voltage, and time control elapsed time hour value.
  • Page 16 MK4+ Hybrid Charge Controller User Manual 5. Technical Data Parameters Values Rated Battery Voltage 12VDC (24VDC) Maximum Wind Turbine Input Power 450W Maximum Solar Input Power 150W (300W) Load Dump Start Voltage 13.5V (27V) Charge Shutoff Voltage 14.5V (29V) Wind Turbine Brake Current 25A (13A) Battery Over Discharge 10.8V (21.6V)

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    3. Battery is empty or virtual connection, please check the battery voltage and examine whether the wire connection is firm or not. If your phenomenon is not included in the above descriptions, please contact MarineKinetix or your dealer for assistance. 7. Installation Environment Avoid operating the apparatus under direct sunshine, blazing sun, and rainy, moist, or acid mist environments, etc.
  • Page 18 User Manual 8. Guarantee and Liability Warranty Marinekinetix warrants your product to be free from defects in material and/or workmanship for a period of 3 years from original date of purchase. Warranty coverage is extended only to original purchaser. If product proves defective during warranty period, Marinekinetix, at its option will: 1.

  • Page 19: Install Notes

    MK4+ Hybrid Charge Controller User Manual Limitation of Liability UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL THE MANUFACTURER OR ITS AFFILIATES OR SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE OR RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OF USE, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS, LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, RESULTING FROM THE DEFECT, REPAIR,...