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Maximum power point tracking solar charge controller
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Utility model patent NO.
EPSOLAR
201120064092.1
Tracer-4210RN / 4215RN
—— Maximum Power Point Tracking Solar Charge Controller
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
Thank you very much for selecting our product!
This manual offers important information and suggestions with respect to
installation, use and troubleshooting, etc. Please read this manual carefully
before using the product and pay attention to the safety recommendations
in it.

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  • Page 1 Utility model patent NO. EPSOLAR 201120064092.1 Tracer-4210RN / 4215RN —— Maximum Power Point Tracking Solar Charge Controller INSTRUCTION MANUAL Thank you very much for selecting our product! This manual offers important information and suggestions with respect to installation, use and troubleshooting, etc. Please read this manual carefully before using the product and pay attention to the safety recommendations in it.
  • Page 3 Tracer-4210RN / 4215RN —— Maximum Power Point Tracking Solar Charge Controller System Voltage 12 / 24VDC Rated Charge Current Rated Discharge Current Max. PV Input Voltage Tracer-4210RN 100VDC Tracer-4215RN 150VDC Max. PV Input Power 12V System 520W 24V System 1040W **Array voltage should never exceed maximum PV input voltage.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Important Safety Information ..........1 2 General Information ............. 2 2.1 Overview ..............2 2.2 Optional Accessories..........4 3 Installation Instructions ............5 3.1 General Installation Notes ........5 3.2 Mounting ..............5 3.3 Wiring ..............6 4 Operation ................9 4.1 MPPT Technology ...........

  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

    General Safety Information · Read all of the instructions and cautions in the manual before beginning installation. · There are no user serviceable parts inside the Tracer. Do not disassemble or attempt to repair the controller. · Disconnect the solar module and fuse/breakers near to battery before installing or adjusting the Tracer.

  • Page 6: General Information

    · RJ45 interface with remote meter MT-5, convenient to check operating parameters of controllers. The Tracer series controller is for off-grid solar system and control the charging and discharging of the battery, especially suitable for the street light system. The controller features a smart tracking algorithm inside that maximizes the energy from the solar PV module(s) and charge the battery.
  • Page 7 The features of Tracer controller: RJ45 Tracer Figure 2-1 Characteristics...

  • Page 8: Optional Accessories

    The meter can be flush mounted in a wall or surface mounted using the mounting frame (included). The MT-5 is supplied with 2m of cable and a mounting frame. The MT-5 connects to the RJ45 port on the Tracer.

  • Page 9: Installation Instructions

    Step 2: Check for Clearance Place the Tracer in the location where it will be mounted. Verify that there is sufficient room to run wires and that there is sufficient room above and below the controller for air flow.

  • Page 10: Wiring

    3.3 Wiring NOTE: A recommended connection order has been provided for maximum safety during installation. NOTE: The Tracer is a negative ground controller. Any negative connection of solar module, battery or load can be earth grounded as required. Grounding is recommended.
  • Page 11 Step 2: Load Wiring The Tracer load output can connect DC electronic devices of which rated voltage is same as battery’s. Tracer will provide battery voltage to the loads. See Section 4.4 Setting Operation for more details about the load control.
  • Page 12 Verify that all six power terminals are tightened. Step 6: Confirm Power-up When battery power is applied and the Tracer powers up, the battery led indicator will be green. If the Tracer does not power up or battery status LEDs error exists, refer to Section 5 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 13: Operation

    10 Amps of charge current flowing out to the battery. The Tracer does not create current! Rest assured that the power into the Tracer is the same as the power out of the Tracer. Since power is the product of voltage and current (Volts× Amps), the following...

  • Page 14: Battery Charging Information

    The greater the difference between battery voltage and the Vmp of the module, the more energy is wasted. Tracer MPPT technology will always operate at the Vmp resulting in less wasted energy compared to traditional controllers.
  • Page 15 Then the Tracer reduces the voltage to the floating stage, charging with a smaller voltage and current. It will reduce the temperature of battery and prevent the gassing, also charging the battery slightly at the same time.

  • Page 16: Led Indications

    · Equalize WARNING: Risk of explosion! Equalizing flooded battery can produce explosive gases, so well ventilation of battery box is necessary. NOTE: Equipment damage! Equalization may increase battery voltage to the level damaging to sensitive DC loads. Ensure that all load allowable input voltages are greater than the equalizing charging set point voltage.
  • Page 17  Charging Indicator The green LED indicator will light whenever sunlight is available for battery charging, the green charging LED will stay on in normal charging. The charging LED indicator flashes when battery over voltage. Please refer to Chapter 5 for troubleshooting.
  • Page 18  Load indicator When the load amp is 1.25times of rated current for 60 seconds, or the load amp is 1.5 times of rated current for 5 seconds (overload); or load short circuit, the Battery Indicator RED FLASHING. Please refer to section 5 for troubleshooting. Load LED indicator Table 4-4 Color...

  • Page 19: Setting Operation

    4.4 Setting Operation  Dual Timer Function Timer1 Timer2 Light Midnight Number Number Light of hours of hours Sunset Sunrise The default night length is 10 hours.The controller can learn the night length referring to the previous night so as to adapt to the different seasons. However, it will take some time to learn it.
  • Page 20  Load Work Mode Setting Timer1 Setting indicator Work mode LED digital tube Timer2 Setting indicator Battery type Setting button Setting Indicator Figure 4-4 Instruction figure on setting Press the setting button once and setting indicators will be changed once among timer 1, timer2 and battery type.
  • Page 21 Load work mode Table 4-5 Timer1 Digital Disable Dusk to Dawn, Load will be on all night Load will be on for 1 hour after ten minutes delay since sunset Load will be on for 2 hours after ten minutes delay since sunset Load will be on for 3 hours after ten minutes delay since sunset Load will be on for 4 hours after ten minutes delay since sunset Load will be on for 5 hours after ten minutes delay since sunset...
  • Page 22 Load work mode Table 4-6 Timer2 LED Digital No. Disable Load will be on for 1 hour before sunrise Load will be on for 2 hours before sunrise Load will be on for 3 hours before sunrise Load will be on for 4 hours before sunrise Load will be on for 5 hours before sunrise Load will be on for 6 hours before sunrise Load will be on for 7 hours before sunrise...

  • Page 23: Protections, Troubleshooting And Maintenance

    5 Protections, Troubleshooting and Maintenance 5.1 Protection · PV Array Short Circuit If PV array short circuit occurs, clear it to resume normal operation. · PV Overvoltage If PV Overvoltage occurs, the array will remain disconnected until the voltage falls safely below the maximum rating.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    5.2 Troubleshooting Trouble Shooting Table 5-1 Faults Possible reasons Troubleshooting Charging LED Check that PV and battery wire indicator off during array disconnection connections are correct and tight. daytime when sunshine falls on PV modules properly. Green charging Battery voltage Check if battery voltage over indicator higher than over...

  • Page 25: Maintenance

    5.3 Maintenance The following inspections and maintenance tasks are recommended at least two times per year for best controller performance.  Check that the controller is securely mounted in a clean and dry environment.  Check that the air flow and ventilation around the controller is not blocked. Clear all dirt or fragments on the heat sink.

  • Page 26: Warranty

    6 Warranty The Tracer charge controller is warranted to be free from defects for a period of TWO (2) years from the date of shipment to the original end user. We will, at its option, repair or replace any such defective products.

  • Page 27: Technical Specifications

    • Electrical Parameters Description Parameter Nominal System Voltage 12VDC / 24VDC Auto work Rated Charge Current Rated Discharge Current Maximum Battery Voltage Tracer-4210RN 100VDC Max. Solar Input Voltage Tracer-4215RN 150VDC 12V / 520W Max. PV input power 24V / 1040W Self-consumption* <10mA(24V)
  • Page 28 • Threshold Voltage Description Parameter NTTV (Night Time Threshold Voltage) 5V; x2/24V DTTV (Day Time Threshold Voltage) 6V; x2/24V • Temp compensation Description Parameter Temperature Compensation -30mV/℃/12V（25℃ ref） Coefficient(TEMPCO)* * Compensation of equalize, boost, float and low voltage disconnect voltage. •...
  • Page 29 PV Power — Conversion Efficiency Curve Illumination Intensity: 1000W/m Temperature: 25℃ Tracer-4210RN: Solar Module MPP Voltage(17V) / Nominal System Voltage(12V) （η） 97.0% 96.5% 96.0% 95.5% 95.0% 94.5% 94.0% 93.5% 93.0% 92.5% Solar Module MPP Voltage(34V) / Nominal System Voltage(12V) （η）...
  • Page 30 Solar Module MPP Voltage(68V) / Nominal System Voltage(12V) （η） 94.5% 93.5% 92.5% 91.5% 90.5% 89.5% 88.5% Solar Module MPP Voltage(34V) / Nominal System Voltage(24V) （η） 98.0% 97.0% 96.0% 95.0% 94.0% 93.0% 92.0% 91.0% 90.0%...
  • Page 31 Solar Module MPP Voltage(68V) / Nominal System Voltage(24V) （η） 100.0% 95.0% 90.0% 85.0% 80.0% 75.0%...
  • Page 32 Tracer Dimensions (mm)
  • Page 36 BEIJING EPSOLAR TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Tel：010-82894112 / 82894962 Fax：010-82894882 E-mail：info@epsolarpv.com Website：www.epsolarpv.com...

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