aerl CoolMax SRX 600/55-48 Installation And Operation User Manual

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CoolMax SRX
Charge Controller
Installation and Operation User Manual
QUALITY
AUSTRALIAN
MADE
TUV
CERTIFIED
MODELS:
SRX 600/55−48
SRX 600/70−48

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  • Page 1 CoolMax SRX Charge Controller Installation and Operation User Manual QUALITY AUSTRALIAN MADE MODELS: CERTIFIED SRX 600/55−48 SRX 600/70−48...
  • Page 2: Contact Information

    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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    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.
  • Page 5: Specifications

    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...
  • Page 6: Features

    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...
  • Page 7: Installation

    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.
  • Page 8: Mounting The Controller

    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...
  • Page 9: Wiring Information

    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...
  • Page 10: Removing The Access Cover

    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...
  • Page 11: Wiring Compartment

    Termination Switch MODBUS Termination Switch (120Ohm) (120Ohm) USB-B Port MODBUS CANBUS (RJ45 x 2) (RJ45 x 2) Lock Screw Figure 2: SRX Access Panel Screw Locations Australian Energy Research Labs | AER09 – Rev 1.3.2 | 13th November 2024 | www.aerl.com.au...
  • Page 12: Operation

    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...
  • Page 13: Device Status Indicator

    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...
  • Page 14: Battery Charge Profile

    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.
  • Page 15: Charge Profile Configuration

    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...
  • Page 16: Setting The Battery Charge Profile With Aerl Link

    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...
  • Page 17: Battery Temperature Compensation

    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.
  • Page 18: Earth Fault Detection

    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...
  • Page 19: Communications Protocols

    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...
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting - Error Codes

    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...
  • Page 21 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...
  • Page 22 -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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