Epever Tracer1206AN G3 User Manual

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Page 1 MPPT Solar Charge Controller User Manual Tracer1206AN G3/ Tracer1210AN G3 Tracer2206AN G3/ Tracer2210AN G3 Tracer3210AN G3/ Tracer4210AN G3...
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions Please reserve this manual for future review. This manual contains safety, installation, and operation instructions for the Tracer-AN G3 series MPPT solar controller ("controller" referred to in this manual). Read all the instructions and warnings carefully in the manual before installation. ...
Page 4 Disclaimers The warranty does not apply to the following conditions: Damage caused by improper use or inappropriate environment (such as the humid, high salt spray,  corrosion, greasy, flammable, explosive, dust accumulative, or other severe environments). The actual current/voltage/power exceeds the limit value of the controller. ...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents 1 General Information 1.1 Overview 1.2 Characteristics 1.3 Naming rules 1.4 Connection diagram 1.5 Maximum Power Point Tracking Technology 1.6 Battery charging stage 2 Installation 2.1 Attentions 2.2 Requirements for the PV array 2.3 Wire size 2.4 Mounting 3 LCD 3.1 Buttons 3.2 Interface 3.3 Setting...
Page 6: General Information
1 General Information 1.1 Overview Tracer-AN G3 series controllers, based on a new design concept, adopt the solar charge controller as the main component. With optional 4G or Wi-Fi modules, the end-users read and write parameters by phone APP conveniently. Adopting the advanced MPPT control algorithm, the Tracer-AN solar controller can minimize the maximum power point loss rate and time.
Page 7  Real-time energy statistics function  Charging power reduction automatically for over-temperature RS485 communication interface with optional 4G or Wi-Fi modules for remote monitoring  Standard Modbus communication protocol based on the RS485 communication bus, extending the  communication distance ...
Page 8: Characteristics
1.2 Characteristics Figure 1-1 Product Characteristics ❶ ❻ ❷ ❼ SELECT button RS485 port (no isolation) ❸ ❽ RTS interface Mounting Hole Φ5mm ❹ PV Terminals ENTER button ❾ ❺ Battery terminals Load terminals ★ Suppose the remote temperature sensor is not connected to the controller or damaged. In that case, the controller will charge or discharge the battery at the default temperature setting of 25 ºC (no temperature compensation).
Page 9: Naming Rules
1.3 Naming rules 1.4 Connection diagram No-battery Mode  When there is no battery, the Tracer-AN G3 series can be directly connected to the inverter. The inverter shall be connected to the battery terminals of the controller and meets the following conditions: 1) For high-frequency inverter: PV input power >...
Page 10: Battery Mode
Battery Mode  The cable length of the battery should not exceed 3 meters.  The recommended cable length of the PV array should not exceed 3 meters  (Note: If the cable length of the PV array is less than 3 meters, the system CAUTION meets EN/IEC61000-6-3 requirements.
Page 11 As Figure 1-2, the curve is also the array's characteristic curve; the MPPT technology will 'boost' the battery charge current by tracking the MPP. Assuming 100% conversion efficiency exists in the solar system, the following formula is established: Normally, the V is always higher than V .
Page 12: Battery Charging Stage
Figure 1-3 Mutil-MPP Curve Suppose the program works improperly after appearing Multi-MPP. In that case, the system will not work on the real max power point, which may waste most solar energy resources and seriously affect the system's normal operation. The typical MPPT algorithm, designed by our company, can track the real MPP quickly and accurately.
Page 13 A) Bulk Charging The battery voltage has not yet reached constant voltage (Equalize or Boost Charging Voltage). The controller operates in constant current mode, delivering its maximum current to the batteries (MPPT Charging). When the battery voltage reaches the constant voltage set point, the controller will start to operate in constant charging mode.
Page 14 when the battery voltage is equal to the set value. When the accumulative time is equal to 3 hours, the system will automatically switch to float charging. If the controller time is not adjusted, the controller will equalize charging  following the inner time.
Page 15: Installation
2 Installation 2.1 Attentions Please read the instructions to familiarize yourself with the installation steps before installation.  Do not install the controller in humid, high salt spray, corrosion, greasy, flammable, explosive, dust  accumulative, or other severe environments. Be careful when installing the batteries. Please wear eye protection when installing the open-type ...
Page 16: Wire Size
72cell 96cell Thin-Film Voc＜ 46V Voc＜ 62V System voltage module Voc＞ 80V Max. Best Max. Best The above parameters are calculated under the STC (Standard Test Condition)--module temperature 25℃, air mass1.5, irradiance 1000W/m2.) CAUTION Tracer1210/2210/3210/4210AN G3: 36cell 48cell 54cell 60cell Voc＜...
Page 17 The PV array's ISC must not exceed the controller's maximum PV input current. For max. PV input current and max. PV wire size, please refer to the table below: Max. PV input Max. PV wire Model Circuit breaker size current ＊...
Page 18: Mounting
2.4 Mounting  Risk of explosion! Never install the controller in a sealed enclose with flooded batteries! Do not install the controller in a confined area where battery gas can accumulate. Risk of electric shock! The PV array may generate a high open-circuit voltage ...
Page 19 Figure 2-2 Schematic Wiring Diagram Please do not connect the circuit breaker or fast-acting fuse during the wiring  and ensure that the electrode polarity is correctly connected.  A fast-acting fuse whose current is 1.25 to 2 times the controller's rated current must be installed on the battery side with a distance from the battery no longer than 150 mm.
Page 20 ungrounded. However, the grounding terminal on its shell must be grounded. It shields electromagnetic interference and avoids electric shock to the human body. It is recommended to use a common-negative controller for common-negative systems, such as the RV system. The controller may be damaged if a common-positive controller is used and the positive electrode is grounded in the CAUTION common-negative system.
Page 21: Lcd
3 LCD Note: The display screen can be viewed clearly when the angle between the end-users horizontal sight and the display screen is within 90°. If the angle exceeds 90°, the information on the display screen cannot be viewed clearly. 3.1 Buttons Mode Note...
Page 22 Charging PV array's voltage, current, and generate energy Battery capacity, In charging Battery Voltage, Current, Temperature Battery Battery type Load ON Load Load OFF Current/Consumed energy/Load mode 2） Error codes Status Icon Instruction Battery Battery level shows empty, battery frame over-discharged blink, fault icon blink Battery level shows full, battery frame...
Page 23: Setting
3.3 Setting 3.3.1 Clear the generated energy Step 1: Press the ENTER button and hold 5s under the PV-generated energy interface, and the value will flash. Step 2: Press the ENTER button to clear the generated energy. 3.3.2 Switch the battery temperature unit Press the button and hold for 5s under the battery temperature interface to switch the temperature unit.
Page 24 Step1: Press the SELECT button to jump to the battery voltage interface. Step2: Press and hold the ENTER button until the battery-type interface flashes. Step3: Press the SELECT button to change the battery type, shown below: Step4: Press the ENTER button to confirm. Remote set the battery parameters Setting the battery parameters by PC software Connect the controller's RJ45 port to the PC's USB interface via a USB to RS485 cable.
Page 25 Setting the battery parameters by APP Via an external WiFi 2.4G adapter  Connect the controller to an external WiFi 2.4G adapter by the RS485 communication port. End-users can set the voltage parameters by the APP after selecting the battery type as "USE." Refer to the cloud APP manual for details.
Page 26 Local set the battery parameters Operation: Step1: Press and hold the ENTER button to enter the battery type interface on the battery voltage interface. Step2: Press the SELECT button to change the battery type, such as selecting the "GEL," and then press the ENTER button to confirm and go back to the battery voltage interface automatically.
Page 27 Press the SELECT button to modify the switch Lithium battery status. protection enable YES/NO Note: It exists automatically from the current (LEN) interface after no operation of more than 10S. The SYS value can only be modified under the non-lithium "USE" type. If the battery type is Sealed, Gel, Flooded before entering the "USE"...
Page 28 Battery voltage parameters Measure the parameters in the condition of 12V/25ºC. Please double the values in the 24V  system. Battery type Battery Sealed User parameters Over voltage disconnect 16.0V 16.0V 16.0V 9~17V voltage Charging limit voltage 15.0V 15.0V 15.0V 9~15.5V Over voltage reconnect 15.0V...
Page 29 Lithium Battery voltage parameters Battery type LNCM LNCM LNCM LNCM LFP4S LFP8S User  Battery parameters Over voltage 14.8V 29.6 V 12.8 V 25.6 V 29.8 V 9~17V disconnect voltage Charging limit voltage 14.6 V 29.2 V 12.6 V 25.2 V 29.4 V 9~15.5 Over voltage...
Page 30: Load Modes
Charging Voltage; C. Low Voltage Reconnect Voltage > Low Voltage Disconnect Voltage ≥ Discharging Limit Voltage. D. Under Voltage Warning Reconnect Voltage>Under Voltage Warning Voltage≥ Discharging Limit Voltage; E. Boost Reconnect Charging voltage> Low Voltage Reconnect Voltage; F. Low Voltage Disconnect Voltage ≥ Over Discharging Protection Voltage (BMS)+0.2V The required accuracy of BMS is no higher than 0.2V.
Page 31 Manual mode(Default load ON) Always ON mode (The load always Disabled maintains the output state, and this mode is suitable for loads that require 24-hour power supply) When selecting the load mode as the Light ON/OFF mode, Test mode, and Manual mode, only the Timer 1 can be set, and the Timer 2 is disabled and display "2 n ".
Page 32: Others
4 Others 4.1 Protection Protections Instruction When the actual PV array's charging current or power is higher than the PV Over Current controller's rated charging current or power, the controller will charge the battery per the rated current or power. Not in the PV charging state, the controller will not be damaged when the PV array is short-circuited.
Page 33: Troubleshooting
When a short circuit occurs on the load side (four times higher than the rated load current), the controller automatically cuts off the output. The output still attempts to resume five times automatically (delay 5 seconds, 10 Load short seconds, 15 seconds, 20 seconds, 25 seconds). Suppose you want the circuit protection controller to restart the auto-recovery process.
Page 34 Check whether the battery voltage is Battery over higher than OVD (over voltage Battery frame blink, voltage disconnect voltage) and disconnect the fault icon blink PV array connection. ① When the battery voltage is restored to or above LVR (low voltage reconnect Battery frame blink, Battery over...
Page 35: Maintenance
4.3 Maintenance The following inspections and maintenance tasks are recommended at least twice yearly for good performance. Make sure no block on airflow around the controller. Clear up any dirt and fragments on the radiator.   Check all the naked wires to ensure insulation is not damaged by sun exposure, frictional wear, dryness, insects or rats, etc.
Page 36: Specifications
5 Specifications Tracer1206AN Tracer2206AN Tracer1210AN Tracer2210AN Tracer3210AN Tracer4210AN Parameter Electrical Parameters ① Battery Rated Voltage 12/24VDC Auto-recognition Rated Charging Current Rated Discharge Current Controller Work Voltage Range 8~31V ② ② PV Maximum Open-circuit 100V ③ ③ Voltage MPPT Voltage Range (Battery voltage +2V)~36V (Battery voltage +2V)~72V 130W/12V...
Page 37 ② At minimum operating environment temperature ③ At 25℃ environment temperature ④ When a lithium battery is used, the temperature compensation coefficient will be 0 and can't be changed. ⑤The controller can full load working in the working environment temperature. When the internal temperature reaches 81℃, the reducing charging power mode is turned on.
Page 38: Annex I Conversion Efficiency Curves
Annex I Conversion Efficiency Curves Test condition: Illumination Intensity: 1000W/m Temperature: 25 Model: Tracer1206AN G3 PV array Max. power point voltage(17V, 34V)/system voltage(13V) PV array Max. power point voltage(34V, 45V)/system voltage(26V)
Page 39 Model: Tracer1210AN G3 PV array Max. power point voltage(17V, 34V)/system voltage(13V) PV array Max. power point voltage(34V, 45V)/system voltage(26V)
Page 40 Model: Tracer2206AN G3 PV array Max. power point voltage(17V, 34V)/system voltage(13V) PV array Max. power point voltage(34V, 42V)/system voltage(26V)
Page 41 Model: Tracer2210AN G3 PV array Max. power point voltage(17V, 34V)/system voltage(13V) PV array Max. power point voltage(34V, 51V, 68V)/system voltage(26V)
Page 42 Model: Tracer3210AN G3 PV array Max. power point voltage(17V, 34V)/system voltage(13V) PV array Max. power point voltage(34V, 51V, 68V)/system voltage(26V)
Page 43 Model: Tracer4210AN G3 PV array Max. power point voltage(17V, 34V)/system voltage(13V) PV array Max. power point voltage(34V, 51V, 68V)/system voltage(26V) Any changes without prior notice! Version number: V2.0...
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