Important Safety Instructions Please reserve this manual for future review. This manual contains safety, installation, and operation instructions for the SOLAR- CMP40AN MPPT solar controller ("controller" referred to in this manual). Read all the instructions and warnings carefully in the manual before installation. •...
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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. •...
1 General Information 1.1 Overview SOLAR-CMP40AN controllers, based on a new design concept, adopt the solar charge controller as the main component. Adopting the advanced MPPT control algorithm, the controller can minimize the maximum power point loss rate and time. It makes this product tracks the PV array's maximum power point and obtains maximum energy under any situation.
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Charging power reduction automatically for over-temperature • RS485 communication interface for remote monitoring • Standard Modbus communication protocol based on the RS485 communication bus, extending • the communication distance A power protection chip, which can provide 5VDC/200mA power and over-current, short-circuit •...
Characteristics and Communication Interface a) General View 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...
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★ 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 77℉(25ºC )(no temperature compensation). b) Communication Interface Definition The definition of the controller's RJ45 to RS485 interface is as follows: Definition +5V Power Output +5V Power Output...
1.3 Connection diagram 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 CAUTION system meets EN/IEC61000-6-3 requirements.
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Our company's MPPT algorithm continuously compares and adjusts the operating points to locate the array's maximum power point. The tracking process is fully automatic and does not need the user's adjustment. 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.
Figure 1-3 Multi-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.
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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.
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Due to the installation environment or load work, the system may not stabilize • the battery voltage at a constant voltage. The controller will accumulate the time 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.
2 Installation 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- ...
SOLAR-CMP40AN: 36cell 48cell 54cell 60cell System voltage Voc< 23V Voc< 31V Voc< 34V Voc< 38V Max. Best Max. Best Max. Best Max. Best 72cell Voc< 46V 96cell Voc< 62V Thin-Film System voltage module Max. Best Max. Best Voc> 80V The above parameters are calculated under the STC (Standard Test Condition)-- module temperature 77℉(25℃), air mass1.5, irradiance 1000W/m2.)
/6AW 16mm /6AW 63A/125 SOLAR-CMP40AN V/2P • The wire size is only for reference. Suppose there is a long distance between the PV array and the controller or between the controller and the battery. In that case, larger wires can be used to reduce the voltage drop and improve performance.
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Installation procedures: Step 1: Determine the installation location and heat-dissipation space Figure2-1 Mounting Step 2:Connect the system in the order of battery -- load --PV array following Figure 2- 2," Schematic Wiring Diagram," and disconnect the system in the reverse order.
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Step 3:Grounding SOLAR-CMP40AN is a common-negative controller. Negative terminals of the PV array, the battery, and the load can be grounded simultaneously, or any negative terminal is grounded. However,...
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according to the practical application, the negative terminals of the PV array, battery, and load can also be 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.
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. Buttons Mode Note...
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No charge Charging PV array's voltage, current, and generate energy Battery capacity, In charging Battery Battery Voltage, Current, Temperature Battery type Load ON Load Load OFF Current/Consumed energy/Load mode 2) Error codes Status Icon Instruction Battery over- Battery level shows empty, battery frame discharged blink, fault icon blink Battery level shows full, battery frame...
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.
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Local set the battery type Operation: 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.
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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.
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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" type, the SYS value can be modified. The SYS value cannot be modified if it is a lithium battery type before entering the "USE" type. Only the above battery parameters can be set on the local controller.
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Battery voltage parameters Measure the parameters in the condition of 12V/77℉(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...
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Voltage; E. Boost Reconnect Charging voltage >Low Voltage Reconnect Voltage. 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...
logic: A. Over Voltage Disconnect Voltage>Over Charging Protection Voltage(Protection Circuit Modules(BMS))+0.2V; B. Over Voltage Disconnect Voltage>Over Voltage Reconnect Voltage=Charging Limit Voltage ≥ Equalize Charging Voltage = Boost Charging Voltage ≥ Float Charging Voltage>Boost Reconnect Charging Voltage; C. Low Voltage Reconnect Voltage > Low Voltage Disconnect Voltage ≥ Discharging Limit Voltage. D.
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The load will be on for 14 hours The load will be on for 14 hours since sunset before sunrise The load will be on for 15 hours The load will be on for 15 hours since sunset before sunrise Test mode Disabled Manual mode(Default load ON)
4 Others Protection Protections Instruction When the actual PV array's charging current or power is higher than PV Over Current the 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.
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the detected temperature is higher than the LTPT, the controller will work automatically (The LTPT is 32℉(0 °C) by default and can be set within 50℉ ~ -40℉(10 ~ -40 °C)). When a short circuit occurs on the load side (four times higher than the rated load current), the controller automatically cuts off the output.
Troubleshooting Faults Faults Troubleshooting When there is plenty of direct PV array open- Confirm whether the connection of sunlight on the PV array, the LCD circuit the PV array is correct and tight. shows The battery Please check the battery's voltage (at The wire connection is correct;...
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, •...
26V Conversion Efficiency Curves MPPT: 68V MPPT: 51V 99.00% 98.00% 97.00% 96.00% 95.00% 94.00% 93.00% 92.00% 91.00% 90.00% 89.00% 1000 1200 Rated Power W ALL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND DATA ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. @ 2024 LINOVISION All Rights Reserved...
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