Optimizer” would eventually come to be known as the AERL MAXIMIZER™, the world’s first truly Universal Maximum Power Point Tracker (MPPT). Today, AERL manufactures a range of highly reliable and efficient specialized power products for use in Solar, Micro Hydro, Micro Wind, and Cathodic Protection applications.
Setting the Battery Charge Profile with AERL Link Battery Temperature Compensation Connecting the Temperature Sensor Temperature Sensor Location Earth Fault Detection Earth Fault Sensitivity Communications Protocols Troubleshooting – Error Codes Australian Energy Research Labs | AER09 – Rev 1.3.2 | 13th November 2024 | www.aerl.com.au...
AERL will bear the cost of parts and labour to repair any manufacturing faults found within the terms and period of this warranty and pay the cost of freight to return the repaired CoolMax SRX controller within Australia/New Zealand but the method of freight will be determined by AERL.
95% (Non-Condensing) Cooling Method Active (User Serviceable) Active (User Serviceable) RS485 / CAN Bus RS485 / CAN Bus Communications IEC62109−1:2010 IEC62109−1:2010 Certifications EN61000.6.3:2012 EN61000.6.3:2012 EN61000.6.4:2012 EN61000.6.4:2012 Australian Energy Research Labs | AER09 – Rev 1.3.2 | 13th November 2024 | www.aerl.com.au...
Built-In Overload and Designed for Australian Made Current Protection Thermal Protection Long Term Reliability Firmware This user manual covers CoolMax SRX Control Firmware Revisions v2.6.0 and above. Australian Energy Research Labs | AER09 – Rev 1.3.2 | 13th November 2024 | www.aerl.com.au...
The Chassis Ground (located inside the enclosure) is marked with the following symbol: CAUTION – Hazard If damaged or malfunctioning, the AERL controller should only be disassembled and repaired by a qualified service centre. Please contact your local authorized distributor for assistance. Incorrect reassembly risks malfunction, electric shock, or fire.
Figure 1B below. 10 CM Figure 1B: SRX Mounting Clearances Australian Energy Research Labs | AER09 – Rev 1.3.2 | 13th November 2024 | www.aerl.com.au...
Please refer to the relevant IEC or AS/NZS electrical code for recommendations on PV array cable sizing, length, and ampacity. All devices connected to the controller must have suitable insulation in accordance with the relevant product standards. Australian Energy Research Labs | AER09 – Rev 1.3.2 | 13th November 2024 | www.aerl.com.au...
M3 countersunk Phillips screws on either side as demonstrated in Figure 2 below. Figure 2: SRX Access Panel Screw Locations Australian Energy Research Labs | AER09 – Rev 1.3.2 | 13th November 2024 | www.aerl.com.au...
The AERL Link Software for Windows 10/11 can be downloaded at the URL below. www.aerl.com.au/aerl-link Instructions for setting the charge profile located on Page 18. Figure 4: USB-B Programming Port Australian Energy Research Labs | AER09 – Rev 1.3.2 | 13th November 2024 | www.aerl.com.au...
REMOTELY CONTROLLED & OK GREEN BLUE STARTING UP SLEEPING YELLOW SETUP REQUIRED / FW UPDATE IN PROGRESS HARDWARE FAULT SYSTEM FAULT Figure 5: LED Indication States Australian Energy Research Labs | AER09 – Rev 1.3.2 | 13th November 2024 | www.aerl.com.au...
The SRX operates using an advanced three-stage charging process and has pre-set charge voltage profiles for each supported nominal battery voltage. That said, AERL always recommends referring to the battery manufacturers specifications regarding charge voltages for optimal battery life and performance.
70 A 56 V 56 V Absorption voltage 2 Hours 2 Hours Absorption time 55.2 V 55.2 V Float Voltage 52 V 52 V Re-Bulk Voltage Australian Energy Research Labs | AER09 – Rev 1.3.2 | 13th November 2024 | www.aerl.com.au...
Once the required settings have been set, Apply the Changes to the CoolMax SRX by clicking on the Apply button. Australian Energy Research Labs | AER09 – Rev 1.3.2 | 13th November 2024 | www.aerl.com.au...
Using the temperature of the batteries, the COOLMAX SRX adjusts voltages by a user specified factor in millivolts per C. The temperature compensation factor can be set using the AERL Link Software. The compensation factor is per bank, not per cell.
Medium < 30kΩ The sensitivity of the ground fault detection can be configured in AERL Link as demonstrated in Figure 11 on the next page. Australian Energy Research Labs | AER09 – Rev 1.3.2 | 13th November 2024 | www.aerl.com.au...
Figure 12 below. RS485 Connector RS485 A RS485 B 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8 CAN Connector CAN High CAN Low Australian Energy Research Labs | AER09 – Rev 1.3.2 | 13th November 2024 | www.aerl.com.au...
Flashing outside limits and may be -1160 charged. Refer to the Battery Yellow/Green Out of Range dangerous for detected Manufacturer’s recommendations. nominal battery voltage. Australian Energy Research Labs | AER09 – Rev 1.3.2 | 13th November 2024 | www.aerl.com.au...
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High PV input current has Confirm PV String Configuration is High PV -1156 6 Flashes - Red appropriate for the device. Current been detected. Australian Energy Research Labs | AER09 – Rev 1.3.2 | 13th November 2024 | www.aerl.com.au...
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-1403 Note: The CoolMax troubleshooting guide and documentation is being improved regularly. If the relevant situation is not documented, please contact AERL. Australian Energy Research Labs | AER09 – Rev 1.3.2 | 13th November 2024 | www.aerl.com.au...
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