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USER MANUAL
WP-Suntrack DUO
Solar - Alternator Battery Charger
12 V / 50 A - 24 V / 30 A

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL WP-Suntrack DUO Solar - Alternator Battery Charger 12 V / 50 A - 24 V / 30 A...
  • Page 3 Solar - Alternator Battery Charger. Misuse may result in damage to the unit and/or cause harm or serious injury. Product Numbers Art. Nr. 60111430 - WP-Suntrack DUO Solar - Alternator Battery Charger 12 V / 50 A Art. Nr. 60111431 - WP-Suntrack DUO Solar - Alternator Battery Charger 24 V / 30 A Document Part Number...
  • Page 4 WhisperPower Suntrack DUO Solar - Alternator Battery Charger Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION 2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 3. UNDERSTANDING THE UNIT 4. INSTALLING THE CHARGER 5. CONNECTING THE CHARGER 6. UNIT OPERATION 7. SPECIFICATIONS 8. WARRANTY...
  • Page 5 WhisperPower Suntrack DUO Solar - Alternator Battery Charger IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION This section contains important safety information for the WP- Suntrack DUO Solar - Alternator Battery Charger. Each time, before using the unit, READ ALL instructions and cautionary markings on or provided with the unit, and all appropriate sections of this guide.
  • Page 6 WhisperPower Suntrack DUO Solar - Alternator Battery Charger • The other connection is to be made to the chassis, remote from the battery and fuel line. The battery charger is then to be connected to the supply mains (household power). •...
  • Page 7 WhisperPower Suntrack DUO Solar - Alternator Battery Charger 1. INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the WP-Suntrack DUO Solar - Alternator Battery Charger. With our state of the art, easy to use design, this product will offer you reliable service for providing a multi-stage, multi-input battery charger to charge the different types of batteries you have installed in either your home, boats, RV caravan, 4WD or commercial vehicle.
  • Page 8 WhisperPower Suntrack DUO Solar - Alternator Battery Charger Stage 3 – Float: Finally, in the float stage the charger voltage is lowered and held at a constant and safe predetermined level. This prevents the battery from being overcharged, yet allows the charger to supply enough current to make up for the self-discharge losses of the battery, while supporting any additional loads connected to the battery (such as DC lighting and refrigerators).
  • Page 9 WhisperPower Suntrack DUO Solar - Alternator Battery Charger GEL, AGM, Flooded & Program Batteries Charging Algorithm Battery Charger Voltage Bulk/ Battery Type Float (Note 1) Equalization WP-Suntrack DUO option 14.4V 13.7V N.A. 14.6V 13.6V N.A. Flooded 14.4V 13.3V 15.5V (Note 2) Lithium (Note 3) 13.9-14.6V (0.1V step)
  • Page 10 Min 250Ah Bulk/WP-Suntrack DUO option, WP-Suntrack DUO option(ABS)-Float Stage Current Setting Once the Bulk/Absorption charging current is selected, the WP-Suntrack DUO option-Float stage current can be selected. It is recommended to select 1/10 of the Bulk/Absorption charging current as the WP-Suntrack DUO option-Float current setting.
  • Page 11 If a DC load is always ON and connected to the battery bank, a higher absortbition (ABS)-Float charging current is recommended. If in doubt of the “L” setting, use the highest available current setting for battery protection. WP-Suntrack DUO Available Lithium Battery Charging Voltage and Available Charging Current Setting Lithium Voltage 13.9 –...
  • Page 12 WhisperPower Suntrack DUO Solar - Alternator Battery Charger 4. INSTALLING THE CHARGER Mounting the Charger: • Choose an appropriate mounting location. • For installing in an indoor location, the unit should be mounted vertically (with the battery terminals facing downwards). This provides the best thermal performance and drip protection.
  • Page 13 WhisperPower Suntrack DUO Solar - Alternator Battery Charger Recommended Cable Length, Size and Fuse Protection: DC to DC Connection Input Require Length & Battery Cable Size WP-Suntrack DUO set to ≤ 30A 2 to 5 meters (2) Up to 10 meters (2) ≥ 10 meters...
  • Page 14 WhisperPower Suntrack DUO Solar - Alternator Battery Charger Recommended Fuse Protection 50 amp (WP-Suntrack DUO 24/24-30) or 70 amp (WP-Suntrack DUO-12/12-50) Fuse or Circuit From Alternator Battery Breaker no greater than 20cm from source battery PLEASE NOTE: Automatic re-settable circuit breakers are NOT recommended.
  • Page 15 WhisperPower Suntrack DUO Solar - Alternator Battery Charger Battery Wiring: Connecting the Batteries the Right Way GEL AGM Flooded Lithium Program 14.4 Auto Temp Mode POSITIVE WIRE NEGATIVE WIRE TEMPERATURE SENSOR CABLE REMOTE CABLE (SOLD (SOLD SEPARATELY) SEPARATELY) Note: This diagram is for a reference only. No cables, fuse/breakers, batteries or solar panels are supplied with this unit. Local rules and regulations should be followed when installing this unit.
  • Page 16 Over Voltage Recovery 15.5V Input Battery System Reset Voltage < 7V < 7V (Note C) WP-Suntrack DUO 2430: WP-Suntrack DUO 2430: Maximum Input Current WP-Suntrack DUO 1250: WP-Suntrack DUO 1250: Note A: When the battery is charging through CH3 with normal operation (not through Ignition or override setting), the charger will charge for 3 minutes, it will then rest for 5 seconds to verify the Input voltage.
  • Page 17 WhisperPower Suntrack DUO Solar - Alternator Battery Charger voltage (11.5V for a 12V system, 23V for a 24V system), the charger will start to de-rated the output current. This function is used to compensate for the use of long or thin wire between the Input Battery System and the unit terminals. If the input voltage continues to drop below the Under-Voltage Shutdown Voltage (10.5V for a 12V system and 21V for a 24V system), the charging process will terminate and the unit will switch back to charge from CH2 (PV).
  • Page 18 WhisperPower Suntrack DUO Solar - Alternator Battery Charger Understanding the Display & Function Keys during normal operation Display Digital Display LCD with back lighting Digital Display Info: Charging Status, Voltage, Current Voltage CH1, CH2 & CH3 Fault/Warning Error code E01-E08, Warning A01-02 CH3 >...
  • Page 19 WhisperPower Suntrack DUO Solar - Alternator Battery Charger through and show ‘CH1’, ‘CH2 & ‘CH3’ voltage for 3 seconds and it will return to the normal display automatically. If CH2 or CH3 is not connected, it will show 0V. • The display will remain ON when either one or both CH2 & CH3 inputs are available. The display will turn OFF if CH2 or CH3 is not available.
  • Page 20 WhisperPower Suntrack DUO Solar - Alternator Battery Charger Button Functions • During normal charging operation, press once to change the display to show CH2 and CH3 voltage and press once more to go back to normal display. • During normal charging operation, press and hold for more than 3 seconds to enter Charger Function Setting Menu •...
  • Page 21 WhisperPower Suntrack DUO Solar - Alternator Battery Charger constant float voltage to fully top up and maintain the battery in a fully charged state. The charger will automatically restart the full charging cycle if it senses the battery bank is discharged to lower than 12.9V for lead acid batteries and 13.3V for lithium batteries.
  • Page 22 WhisperPower Suntrack DUO Solar - Alternator Battery Charger Procedure to Set or View Charger Setting Follow the procedure or sequence in Appendix A1 and A2 (see back of this manual) to set or view the charger setting. Procedure to Equalize Flooded Battery DANGER: Explosion Hazard.
  • Page 23 Understanding the Display Code Codes will show on the display when either a function or internal warning / fault, such as high internal temperature or DC out-of-range is detected and the charger may shut down to protect itself until the fault has cleared. See table description below for more information.
  • Page 24 WhisperPower Suntrack DUO Solar - Alternator Battery Charger CH2 Low Input Voltage Shutdown The unit has detected the input from the Solar Array cannot sustain voltage above 14.5V. If you have this error: • Check that you are not in a low light/non- direct sunlight situation i.e. early morning /late afternoon. •...
  • Page 25 WhisperPower Suntrack DUO Solar - Alternator Battery Charger 7. SPECIFICATIONS Note: Specifications are subject to change without notices. WP-SUNTRACK DUO - 50 A WP-SUNTRACK DUO - 30 A OUTPUT RATING Output Current (Maximum) 50 A 30 A Output Voltage 12 V Nominal...
  • Page 26 WhisperPower Suntrack DUO Solar - Alternator Battery Charger 8. WARRANTY One Year Limited Warranty The limited warranty program is the only one that applies to this unit, and it sets forth all the responsibilities of WHISPERPOWER. There is no other warranty, other than those described herein. Any implied warranty of merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose on this unit is limited in duration to the duration of this warranty.
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  • Page 33 WhisperPower BV Kelvinlaan 82, 9207 JB Drachten The Netherlands Tel: +31 (0) 512 571 550 Fax: +31 (0) 512 571 599 E-mail: sales@whisperpower.com For more information go to www.whisperpower.com...