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- Page 1 CoolMax SRX-R Charge Controller Installation and Operation Manual Models SRX-R 600/60-48...
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Page 2: Contact Information
CoolMax SRX-R Charge Controller User Manual © 2024 by AERL Pty. Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Trademark AERL and the AERL Logo are trademarks owned by AERL Holdings Pty. Ltd. and used by AERL Pty. Ltd under license. These trademarks may be registered in Australia and other countries. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Programming the Device ......................12 Device Status Indicator ....................... 13 Battery Charge Profile ......................... 14 Charge Profile Configuration ....................15 Setting the Battery Charge Profile with AERL Link ............16 Ground Fault Detection ....................... 18 Ground Fault Sensitivity ......................19 Communications Protocols ......................20 Troubleshooting –... -
Page 4: Important Safety Information
AERL to do so. • AERL will not be held responsible in any way for the mishandling of this product or for installation of the product in a manner that does not follow the instructions in this manual or as advised by an AERL technician. -
Page 5: Warranty Conditions
In the event of the product being out of service, AERL shall bear no responsibility for any consequential loss or expense. AERL will not be held responsible for any misleading or incorrect information conveyed by anyone not directly employed by AERL. -
Page 6: Specifications
USER MANUAL COOLMAX SRX-R – Rack Mount Australian Energy Research Labs AER09-R – Rev 1.0.5 November 2024 Specifications General Specifications Parameter Typical Weight 6.2 kg Dimensions (H x W x D) 432 x 192 x 78 mm Enclosure Type Indoor Type 1 / IP20... -
Page 7: Introduction
PV array, efficiently charging your batteries and maximizing power generation. AERL’s Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) algorithm has been proven to be highly robust, resistant to local extremes, and results in power losses of less than 0.5% over a PV array's whole operating temperature range. -
Page 8: Installation
All installations must comply with national and local electrical standards and codes of practice, and the CoolMax SRX-R must be installed in a clean, dry location away from direct sunlight. AERL always recommends professional installation. No on-going maintenance is required. -
Page 9: Mounting The Shelf
USER MANUAL COOLMAX SRX-R – Rack Mount Australian Energy Research Labs AER09-R – Rev 1.0.5 November 2024 Mounting the Shelf The SRX-R shelf must be mounted horizontally in a suitably ventilated lockable IP5X cabinet ensuring the backplane area is restricted to licensed electricians and qualified technicians. -
Page 10: Wiring Information
Torque all CoolMax wire and ground terminals to 1.7 Nm (15 in-lb). CoolMax SRX-R 600/60-48 The CoolMax SRX-R 600/60-48 output current limit is 60 amps per module. • Use a 160A+ Non-Polarized DC Circuit Breaker between the shelf output and load. -
Page 11: Backplane Terminations
AER09-R – Rev 1.0.5 November 2024 Backplane Terminations CAUTION – Equipment Damage Reversing the polarity of the output may damage the CoolMax SRX-R and void product warranty. Confirm polarity with a multi-meter prior to closing the input and output circuit breakers. -
Page 12: Operation
Operation Start-Up & Shutdown Procedure The CoolMax SRX-R will start-up when a voltage above 60Vdc is applied to the PV Input – The device will not power up from the Battery terminal. To start the device, connect the Battery first, and then turn the PV Isolator/Breaker on. The LED will flash blue for approximately 60 seconds, and then begin to charge –... -
Page 13: Device Status Indicator
USER MANUAL COOLMAX SRX-R – Rack Mount Australian Energy Research Labs AER09-R – Rev 1.0.5 November 2024 Device Status Indicator Green Blue START-UP / SLEEP Yellow CHARGER DISABLED / SETUP REQUIRED FAULT Figure 4: LED Indication States AER09-R REV 1.0.5... -
Page 14: Battery Charge Profile
AERL supports most other battery chemistries that do not require external BMS communications. AERL is working with various battery manufacturers to expand out -of-the-box comms support for Lithium batteries that require communication with the Charge Controller. Please contact AERL support to confirm compatibility prior to installation. Additional battery support will be rolled out via Over-The-Air firmware updates. -
Page 15: Charge Profile Configuration
November 2024 Charge Profile Configuration The CoolMax SRX-R allows for extensive flexibility when it comes to charge profile parameters to suit numerous different modern battery chemistries and manufacturers requirements. Our programmable charge profile allows for the configuration of the Battery Charge Rate, and the Absorb, Float, Re-Bulk, and Equalization voltage points. -
Page 16: Setting The Battery Charge Profile With Aerl Link
Figure 2 on Page 11) is set to the device you wish to program. Within a few seconds, the device will appear in the available local devices list in AERL Link. Click on the Device, select the Settings button on the device page to access the battery charging settings. - Page 17 Australian Energy Research Labs AER09-R – Rev 1.0.5 November 2024 Once the required settings have been set, slide the charger-enabled toggle to the right and apply the changes to the CoolMax SRX-R by clicking the Apply button to begin charging. AER09-R REV 1.0.5...
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Page 18: Ground Fault Detection
November 2024 Ground Fault Detection The CoolMax SRX-R features industry-first onboard PV and Battery system ground fault detection, with all connected electrical poles checked for insulation degradation during the device’s start-up routine. The device chassis must be connected to the same earth as the PV array for the ground fault detection to function. -
Page 19: Ground Fault Sensitivity
The SRX-R ground fault detection offers three levels of sensitivity, all of which are compliant with the Australian PV installation standards. 100kΩ Medium 50kΩ High 30kΩ The sensitivity of the ground fault detection can be configured in AERL Link as demonstrated in Figure 11 below. Figure 11: Ground Fault Sensitivity Adjustment AER09-R REV 1.0.5... -
Page 20: Communications Protocols
AER09-R – Rev 1.0.5 November 2024 Communications Protocols The CoolMax SRX-R features both Controller Area Network (CAN bus) and Modbus RTU (RS485) compatible protocols for remote monitoring and control functionality. AERL can provide the relevant protocol registry maps for integration upon request. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting - Error Codes
November 2024 Troubleshooting – Error Codes If the CoolMax SRX-R detects an issue, a warning, or fault code will be triggered. Please refer to the table below for Warning Codes and the tables located on Page 25 & 26 for Fault Codes. - Page 22 USER MANUAL COOLMAX SRX-R – Rack Mount Australian Energy Research Labs AER09-R – Rev 1.0.5 November 2024 Please refer to the table below for Fault Codes. Fault LED Code Error Description Recommended Action Code Please contact your Generic A hardware fault has...
- Page 23 USER MANUAL COOLMAX SRX-R – Rack Mount Australian Energy Research Labs AER09-R – Rev 1.0.5 November 2024 Fault LED Code Error Description Recommended Action Code -1051 Degraded active cooling Active Cooling Solid Red capability has been Replace Fan Module. Degraded -1052 detected.
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