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- Page 1 MPPT Solar Charge Controller XTR Series (10A/20A/30A/40A 12V/24V/48V) INSTRUCTION MANUAL Models: XTR1206N/2206N/1210N/2210N /3210N/4210N/3215N/4215N/ 3415N/4415N...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions This manual contains all safety, installation, and operation instructions for the XTR series Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) solar charge controllers. Safety instructions for installation Read all the instructions and warnings carefully in the manual before installation. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ................... 4 1.1 O ........................4 VERVIEW 1.2 P ......................5 RODUCT EATURES 1.3 M .............. 5 AXIMUM OWER OINT RACKING ECHNOLOGY 2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ................. 7 2.1 G ..................7 ENERAL NSTALLATION OTES 2.2 PV A .................... -
Page 4: General Information
1 General Information 1.1 Overview Thank you for choosing the Photonic Universe XTR series MPPT solar charge controller. This product features a new highly stable and efficient system architecture. It also includes a built-in Bluetooth module, allowing installers and users to easily read and adjust parameters via the mobile app. -
Page 5: Product Features
2. To enable the constant voltage output function, ensure the input power is consistently higher than the output power. If the input power is lower than the output power, the controller will switch between ON and OFF states intermittently due to the under-voltage protection. 3. - Page 6 As per Figure 1.2, MPPT technology will ‘boost’ the battery charging current (amps) by tracking the MPP. Assuming 100% conversion efficiency of the solar system, the battery current will increase in line with the following formula: Normally, the V is always higher than V .
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Page 7: Installation Instructions
Some MPPT solar charge controllers are unable to accurately track multiple MPP points. As a result, they lock on to an incorrect point and work with reduced efficiency. This solar charge controller features special MPPT technology that can handle multiple MPP points and track the true MPP point quickly and accurately, improving system efficiency and avoiding energy wastage. - Page 8 XTR1210/2210/3210/4210N 36 cells 48 cells 54 cells 60 cells System Voc＜ 23V Voc＜ 31V Voc＜ 34V Voc＜ 38V voltage Max. Best Max. Best Max. Best Max. Best 72 cells 96 cells Thin-Film Module System Voc＜ 46V Voc＜ 62V Voc＞80V voltage Max.
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Page 9: Wire Size
2.3 Wire Size The wiring and installation methods must conform to all national and local requirements. PV Cable Size Since PV array output can vary due to the PV module size, connection method or light exposure, the minimum cable size can be calculated based on the maximum current (Isc) of the PV array. Please refer to the value of Isc in PV module specification. - Page 10 Figure 2.1 Mounting Battery Mode Figure 2.2 Battery mode diagram The optimal length of the battery cable is within 3m. If your system has an inverter, in this Battery mode you should connect the inverter CAUTION to your battery directly. Never connect the inverter to the load terminals. 1) Connect components to the charge controller in the sequence 1-2-3 as shown on the diagram above and pay particular attention to the polarity (“+”...
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Page 11: Instructions For Accessories
If a temperature sensor is not connected, the controller will assume a default temperature 25ºC. 2) (for 20A-40A controllers) use an optional Photonic Universe surface mounted (CB series) or recess mounted (CBR series) DC circuit breaker with overcurrent protection instead of a battery fuse (30A, 40A,... -
Page 12: Operation
3) Connect an optional Remote meter with 5m cable (product code MT52). The meter displays system information and allows parameter setting and self-diagnostics (see Annex II for details). 4) Connect an optional USB to RJ45 adapter with 1.5m cable (product code PTR-USB) to link the controller to a PC for monitoring and programming using Solar Station software (see Annex II for details). -
Page 13: Buttons
1. When a Lead-acid battery type is used, the controller does not have low-temperature protection. 2. When a Lithium battery is used, the system voltage cannot be identified automatically. 3.2 Buttons PV browsing interface Press the button Setting data + Setting the LCD cycle time, enabling or disabling the Press the button and hold 5s COM port... -
Page 14: Setting Parameters
2) Battery parameters Display: Voltage / Current / Temperature / Battery capacity level 3) Load parameters Display: Voltage / Current / Power / Consumed energy / Load working mode-Timer1 / Load working mode- Timer2 3.4 Setting parameters 1) Battery type Note: If the controller supports 48V battery voltage, the battery type will display LiFePO4 F15/ F16 and Li(NiCoMn)O2 N13/ N14. - Page 15 Please refer to chapter 4.1 for the battery control voltage setting when the battery type is USER. CAUTION 2) Battery capacity Operation: Step 1: Press the “BATT” button to browse the battery parameters on the initial interface. Then, press the “SET”...
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Page 16: Parameters Setting
Step 1: Press the “PV / +” button to browse the PV parameters on the initial interface. Then, press the “SET” button to enter the PV parameters setting interface. Step 2: Long-press the “PV / +” button to enter the LCD cycle time interface. The cycle time will flash. Step 3: Hold the “PV / +”... -
Page 17: Local Setting
Note: If the controller supports 48V system voltage, the battery type will display LiFePO4 F15/F16 and Li(NiCoMn)O2 N13/N14. 4.1.2 Local setting When the default battery type is selected, the battery voltage parameters cannot be modified. To change these parameters, select the "USE" type. WARNING Step 1: Choose the “USE”... -
Page 18: Remote Setting
*The SYS value can only be modified under the non-lithium "USE" type. The SYS value can be modified if the battery type is Sealed, Gel, or Flooded before entering the "USE" type. The SYS value cannot be modified if it is a lithium battery type before entering the "USE" type. For the no-battery application, the SYS value must be set to the nominal input voltage of the inverter or another load / device connected to the battery terminals of the controller. - Page 19 3) Setting the battery parameters by an app via an external Wi-Fi module Connect an optional Wi-Fi dongle (product code EBOX-WIFI) to the RS485 communication port of the controller. The charging parameters can be set using the mobile app after setting the battery type to "USE". This option also allows remote monitoring.
- Page 20 Over voltage reconnect voltage 15.0V 15.0V 15.0V 9~15.5V Equalise charging voltage 14.6V —— 14.8V 9~15.5V Boost charging voltage 14.4V 14.2V 14.6V 9~15.5V Float charging voltage 13.8V 13.8V 13.8V 9~15.5V Boost reconnect charging voltage 13.2V 13.2V 13.2V 9~15.5V Low voltage reconnect voltage 12.6V 12.6V 12.6V...
- Page 21 Under voltage warning reconnect 12.2 V 9~15.5 V 24.4 V 18~31V voltage Under voltage warning voltage 12.0 V 9~15.5 V 24.0 V 18~31V Low voltage disconnect voltage 11.1 V 9~15.5 V 22.2 V 18~31V Discharging limit voltage 11.0 V 9~15.5 V 22.0 V 18~31V Note: The LFP4S is for 12V batteries, and the LFP8S is for 24V batteries.
- Page 22 Float charging voltage 12.2 V 9~15.5 V 24.4 V 28.4 V 18~31V Boost reconnect charging 12.1 V 9~15.5 V 24.2 V 28.2 V 18~31V voltage Low voltage reconnect 10.5 V 9~15.5 V 21.0 V 24.5 V 18~31V voltage Under voltage warning 12.2 V 9~15.5 V 24.4 V...
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Page 23: Load Modes
Equalise Charging Voltage = Boost Charging Voltage ≥ Float Charging Voltage > Boost Reconnect Charging Voltage; Low Voltage Reconnect Voltage > Low Voltage Disconnect Voltage ≥ Discharging Limit Voltage. Under Voltage Warning Reconnect Voltage > Under Voltage Warning Voltage ≥ Discharging Limit Voltage;... -
Page 24: Remote Setting
Light ON/OFF The Light ON/OFF setting (100) of Timer 1 works as follows: Light ON + Timer The Light ON + Timer setting of Timer 1 (101-115) and Timer 2 (201-215) works as follows: Manual Control (default) In the Manual Control mode, the load can be turned ON and OFF by pressing the “LOAD / -” button. 4.2.2 Remote setting All of the load settings available via the LCD screen of the controller can also be set or changed via the built-in Bluetooth or RS485 port of the controller through the app, remote meter or PC software. -
Page 25: Protection, Troubleshooting And Maintenance
5 Protection, Troubleshooting and Maintenance 5.1 Protection Protections Instructions When the charging current or power of the PV array exceeds the controller’s rated current or power, it will be charged at the rated current or power. PV over current/ WARNING: The PV input open-circuit voltage cannot be higher than the over power "maximum PV open-circuit voltage."... -
Page 26: Troubleshooting
* When the internal temperature reaches 81°C, the reduced charging power mode is turned on. It reduces the charging power by 5%, 10%, 20% and, 40% with every increase of 1°C. If the internal temperature exceeds 85°C, the controller will stop charging. When the temperature declines to below 75°C, the controller will resume working. -
Page 27: Maintenance
Red battery indicator is flashing The controller will slowly. automatically turn the system Battery overheating off. When the temperature Battery frame drops to below 55ºC, normal fault icon are blinking. operation will resume. When the internal temperature of the controller exceeds 85°C, the controller will automatically cut off the input and output circuits. -
Page 28: Technical Specifications
Tighten all the terminals. Inspect for loose, broken, or burnt connections at the terminals. Check the display and LED indicators of the controller to ensure they are working as expected. Pay attention to any troubleshooting or error indication. ... - Page 29 Grounding Common negative Type RS485 Port 5VDC / 200mA (RJ45) Backlight Default: 60S, Range: 0 ~ 999S (0S: the backlight is ON all the time) Time Mechanical Parameters Dimension 175 × 143 217 × 158 × 175 × 143 217 × 158 × 230 ×...
- Page 30 ≤ 8mA (12V) ≤ 8mA (12V) Standby current ≤ 8mA (12V) ≤ 8mA (12V) ≤ 5mA (24V) ≤ 5mA (24V) (COM port ≤ 5mA (24V) ≤ 5mA (24V) ≤ 5mA (36V) ≤ 5mA (36V) disabled) ≤ 5mA (48V) ≤ 5mA (48V) Load Circuit ≤...
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Page 31: Annex I: Conversion Efficiency Curves
Annex I: Conversion Efficiency Curves Illumination Intensity: 1000W/m Temperature: 25ºC Model: XTR1206N 1. Solar Module MPP Voltage (17V, 34V) / Nominal System Voltage (13V) MPPT: 17V 13V Conversion Efficiency Curves MPPT: 34V 98.00% 97.00% 96.00% 95.00% 94.00% 93.00% 92.00% 91.00% 90.00% 89.00% 88.00%... - Page 32 2. Solar Module MPP Voltage (34V, 51V, 68V) / Nominal System Voltage (26V) MPPT: 34V 26V Conversion Efficiency Curves MPPT: 68V MPPT: 51V 98.00% 97.00% 96.00% 95.00% 94.00% 93.00% 92.00% 91.00% 90.00% Rated Power W Model: XTR2206N 1. Solar Module MPP Voltage (17V, 34V) / Nominal System Voltage (13V) MPPT: 17V 13V Conversion Efficiency Curves MPPT: 34V...
- Page 33 Model: XTR2210N 1. Solar Module MPP Voltage (17V, 34V) / Nominal System Voltage (13V) MPPT: 17V 13V Conversion Efficiency Curves MPPT: 34V 98.00% 97.00% 96.00% 95.00% 94.00% 93.00% 92.00% 91.00% 90.00% 89.00% 88.00% Rated Power W 2. Solar Module MPP Voltage (34V, 51V, 68V) / Nominal System Voltage (26V) MPPT: 34V 26V Conversion Efficiency Curves MPPT: 68V...
- Page 34 2. Solar Module MPP Voltage (34V, 51V, 68V) / Nominal System Voltage (26V) MPPT: 34V 26V Conversion Efficiency Curves MPPT: 68V MPPT: 51V 101.00% 99.00% 97.00% 95.00% 93.00% 91.00% 89.00% 1000 Rated Power W Model: XTR4210N 1. Solar Module MPP Voltage (17V, 34V) / Nominal System Voltage (13V) MPPT: 17V 13V Conversion Efficiency Curves MPPT: 34V...
- Page 35 Model: XTR3215N 1. Solar Module MPP Voltage (17V, 34V, 68V) / Nominal System Voltage (13V) MPPT: 17V 13V Conversion Efficiency Curves MPPT: 34V MPPT: 68V 98.00% 97.00% 96.00% 95.00% 94.00% 93.00% 92.00% 91.00% 90.00% 89.00% 88.00% Rated Power W 2. Solar Module MPP Voltage (34V, 68V, 102V) / Nominal System Voltage (26V) MPPT: 34V 26V Conversion Efficiency Curves MPPT: 102V...
- Page 36 2. Solar Module MPP Voltage (34V, 68V, 102V) / Nominal System Voltage (26V) MPPT: 34V 26V Conversion Efficiency Curves MPPT: 102V MPPT: 68V 98.00% 97.00% 96.00% 95.00% 94.00% 93.00% 92.00% 91.00% 90.00% 89.00% 88.00% 87.00% 86.00% 1000 1200 Rated Power W Model: XTR3415N 1.
- Page 37 3. Solar Module MPP Voltage (65V, 102V, 115V) / Nominal System Voltage (39V) MPPT: 65V 39V Conversion Efficiency Curves MPPT: 115V MPPT: 102V 98.00% 97.00% 96.00% 95.00% 94.00% 93.00% 92.00% 91.00% 90.00% 89.00% 88.00% 1000 1200 1400 Rated Power W 4.
- Page 38 2. Solar Module MPP Voltage (34V, 68V, 102V) / Nominal System Voltage (26V) MPPT: 34V 26V Conversion Efficiency Curves MPPT: 102V MPPT: 68V 98.00% 97.00% 96.00% 95.00% 94.00% 93.00% 92.00% 91.00% 90.00% 89.00% 88.00% 87.00% 86.00% 1000 1200 Rated Power W 3.
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Page 39: Annex Ii: Optional Accessories
RJ45 to USB converter PTR-USB Your Photonic Universe XTR solar charge controller has an RJ45 port for connecting to a PC using an optional RJ45 to USB converter with 1.5m cable (product code PTR-USB). This converter allows using the PC software Solar Station for monitoring and programming the parameters of the controller. - Page 40 Photonic Universe Ltd Tel: + 44 (0) 20 3150 11 11 Fax: + 44 (0) 20 3150 12 12 E-mail：info@photonicuniverse.com Website: https://www.photonicuniverse.com...
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