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Rev 1.3
22.07.09
Dingo Reference Manual
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D Series
Advanced Solar Charge Controller
Dingo Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 Rev 1.3 22.07.09 Dingo Reference Manual D Series Advanced Solar Charge Controller Dingo Reference Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Dingo Reference Manual Rev 1.3 22.07.09 Contents Introduction ..................4 Additional Installation Notes ................4 Features ......................5 Overload Protection..................5 Thermal Protection ..................5 Menus ......................5 1.0 BATV Menu ..................6 The Regulation Cycle ..................6 1.1 BOST (Boost) ................... 6 Returning to Boost state ................
  • Page 3 Rev 1.3 22.07.09 Dingo Reference Manual 6.3 FTIM (Float time Display) ............... 14 6.4 SOC (State of Charge Display) ............... 14 6.5 TEMP (External Battery Temperature Sensor Display) ......15 Setting Lockout .................. 15 6.6 SOLV (Solar Voltage Display) ..............15 6.7 HIST (History display) ................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Dingo Reference Manual Rev 1.3 22.07.09 Introduction Additional Installation Notes Ensure that you have followed the installation Please read the User Guide before reading this instructions on pages 3-5 of the User Guide. The manual. Dingo can be used for system voltages up to 48V. In most cases, the User Guide provides all the It is safe to connect the power before setting the information needed for effective installation of...

  • Page 5: Features

    Rev 1.3 22.07.09 Dingo Reference Manual Features can be stored on a computer and uploaded into the controller. Data from the controller can be The Dingo series of solar controllers is downloaded into the computer and displayed exceptionally versatile. They give the user easily.

  • Page 6: Batv Menu

    Dingo Reference Manual Rev 1.3 22.07.09 1.0 BATV Menu BATV The BATV screen, shown at power-up, displays CHRG the real-time battery voltage. BOST EQUL ABSB FLOT LOAD A long push on the BATV screen will display the state of the charge regulation cycle. The Battery Charge Cycle DATA The Dingo’s sophisticated regulation system...

  • Page 7: Equalise (Optional)

    Rev 1.3 22.07.09 Dingo Reference Manual 1.3 ABSB (Absorption) Note: if ETIM is 0, then the Equalise state will be bypassed. If ATIM is 0, then the Absorption state In this state, the Dingo tries to keep the battery will be bypassed. voltage constant while the last part of the battery On the BOST and FLOT displays, the battery charging occurs.

  • Page 8: Chrg Menu

    Dingo Reference Manual Rev 1.3 22.07.09 2.0 CHRG Menu where x is the device number. Similarly, for switchblocks the display is SWHx and for shunt adaptors, SHNx. The device number can be CHRG from 1 to 4 for shunt adaptors and from 1 to The CHRG screen gives the real-time total 12 for MPPT or Switchblocks.

  • Page 9: Gset

    Rev 1.3 22.07.09 Dingo Reference Manual GSET Mode# Description In the GSET screen, a long push will manually 0. Turn on when battery voltage falls to G change the state of the generator output. The ON for GDEL minutes. Turn off when the GEN indicator at the bottom of the screen is voltage rises to GOFF for GDEL minutes.

  • Page 10: Gdel (Generator Changeover Delay)

    Dingo Reference Manual Rev 1.3 22.07.09 Generator Control automatic generator exercise function, which will turn on every GEXD days. The number of days For many generators it is possible to control their since the last exercise is shown on the GDAY operation remotely.
  • Page 11 Rev 1.3 22.07.09 Dingo Reference Manual This direct connection will work if the current flowing through the remote start terminals is less than 300mA. If the current is greater than this,   then it will be necessary to use an intermediate ...

  • Page 12: Load Menu

    Dingo Reference Manual Rev 1.3 22.07.09 3.0 LOAD Menu LINT External BATV CHRG LOAD LOAD LSET Toggle low battery disconnect status on/off The LOAD screen gives real-time total load LOFF Set voltage at which current (in Amps). This total is the sum of load disconnects the current flowing through the load terminal L ON...

  • Page 13: In Menu

    Rev 1.3 22.07.09 Dingo Reference Manual BATV Selecting a load switch Fig. 4A - IN Menu CHRG The low battery disconnect is an internal logical function. To do something other than act as LOAD a warning, it has to be used to control a load External switch.

  • Page 14: Data Menu (Retrieving Performance Data)

    Dingo Reference Manual Rev 1.3 22.07.09 6.0 DATA Menu changed from the ABSB (Absorption) state to the FLOT (Float) state. (Retrieving Performance Data) This time will only be recorded if the regulator has done a transition into float that day. A time A long-push on DATA, enters the data menu.

  • Page 15: Temp (External Battery Temperature Sensor Display)

    Rev 1.3 22.07.09 Dingo Reference Manual Setting Lockout from the battery open circuit voltage can be determined. A temperature sensor must be In some cases it is desirable to restrict the ability attached for this correction to be enabled. to adjust settings, so as to prevent unwanted If you use a temperature sensor, you will get a tampering.
  • Page 16 Dingo Reference Manual Rev 1.3 22.07.09 These records are available for the past 99 days A long push on each of the screens except EXIT on the screen of the controller. The controller will move down to the next day or the next day’s actually keeps records for over one year, but for value.

  • Page 17: Set Menu

    Rev 1.3 22.07.09 Dingo Reference Manual 7.0 SET menu Fig. 7A - The SET Menu BATV CHRG The set menu contains most of LOAD the settings which control the operation of the controller. DATA 7.1 TIME TIME VOLT PROG MODE EVNT This screen displays the time on the controller’s clock.

  • Page 18: Settings Used In Programs 0-3

    Dingo Reference Manual Rev 1.3 22.07.09 Settings Used in Programs 0-3 SET/MODE Setting for program number When programs 0-3 are selected, the Dingo Parameter automatically uses the values below in its LSET regulation. These are not visible on the screen GSET and are not adjustable by the user.

  • Page 19: Reg Menu (Customising Regulation Settings)

    Rev 1.3 22.07.09 Dingo Reference Manual TIME VOLT PROG MODE EVNT BATV CHRG LOAD Set max boost voltage BMAX Set max equalisation voltage EMAX Set equalisation time ETIM DATA Set # days between eq.cycles EFRQ Set absorbtion voltage ABSV Set absorbtion time ATIM Fig.

  • Page 20: Charge Current Limit

    Dingo Reference Manual Rev 1.3 22.07.09 Timers: SET/REG/TCMP Selection Summary: The HYST value is also used to start and stop TCMP Function Example Battery the timers associated with the different regulator -5mV°C linear General Purpose - charging states (Boost, Equalise, and Absorption). auto sense use this if in doubt (default)

  • Page 21: Connecting A Temperature Sensor

    Rev 1.3 22.07.09 Dingo Reference Manual Connecting a Temperature Sensor The temperature sensor should be connected to the T+ and T- Neoprene terminals on the green terminal sponge block (see p37). The sensor wire with the stripe goes to the T– terminal and the sensor wire without the stripe goes to T+ terminal.

  • Page 22: Mode Menu (Adjusting Configuration Settings)

    Dingo Reference Manual Rev 1.3 22.07.09 BATV TIME VOLT PROG MODE EVNT CHRG LOAD Fig. 7.5A - MODE Menu LSET Set function of LOAD terminal GSET Set function of general purpose terminal (G) DATA ESET Set control of external switches BSET Set function of B input BAT2...
  • Page 23 Rev 1.3 22.07.09 Dingo Reference Manual SET/MODE/LSET SET/MODE/GSET # Function Terminal is: # Function Terminal is: Low battery on when function Low battery on when function wants disconnect wants to disconnect disconnect to disconnect battery battery Low battery off when function wants Low battery off when function disconnect...

  • Page 24: Eset Controlling External Switches

    Dingo Reference Manual Rev 1.3 22.07.09 Shunt Control will control each external switch block. This is done in the ESET sub menu. A long push on The Dingo supports either series control, ESET brings up the first switch setting. Short shunt control, or both at the same time.
  • Page 25 Rev 1.3 22.07.09 Dingo Reference Manual Fuse/Breakers    Connect BOOST close to battery S- B- L- S+ B+ L+ terminals Battery Fuse/ Breakers B+ Sense wire (Connect to Battery Positive Terminal) (NOTE: Low Current 'B Sense' wires can be significantly smaller than other wires.) Fig.

  • Page 26: Bat2 - Second Battery Control

    Dingo Reference Manual Rev 1.3 22.07.09    Battery 1 Battery 2 BOOST (Primary) (Secondary) Solar Solar S- B- L- S+ B+ L+ B sense input Solar Array Use LOAD or ‘G’ output to switch relay (Wiring for ’G’ output shown) Relay (Relay shown in non-energised state) Fig.

  • Page 27: Pwm And Slow Switching

    Rev 1.3 22.07.09 Dingo Reference Manual primary battery, and can minimise the amount of cause some ‘ringing’ on turn-off. Keep wiring as switching required by the relay (which switches over short as possible and panel cable pairs together each time the primary battery bank voltage falls (cable tie).

  • Page 28: Bcap Setting Battery Capacity

    Dingo Reference Manual Rev 1.3 22.07.09 7.5.7 BCAP alarm light (or other type of alarm) connected to the LOAD or ‘G’ terminal. There is no audible BCAP setting tells the Dingo the effective Amp- alarm built into the Dingo. It can send a signal or hour capacity of the battery being charged.

  • Page 29: Evnt Menu (Using The Event Controller)

    Rev 1.3 22.07.09 Dingo Reference Manual 7.6 EVNT Menu (Event Control) LSET setting. For the G relay use the GSET setting. Also, the event control can be assigned The event controller allows something to happen to one or more of the external switch blocks when a set of conditions is met.
  • Page 30 Dingo Reference Manual Rev 1.3 22.07.09 SET/EVNT/STRT Selection Summary Step 4 Select a STOP setting in this table to tell the STRT Event starts when Value Dingo what signifies the end of the “event”. After to set setting the STOP value, a short-push will move Always starts you to the associated setting.
  • Page 31 Rev 1.3 22.07.09 Dingo Reference Manual If the stop time setting is before 9:00am and the (LBD) function will override the EMOD event starts after 15:00 (3pm), then stop will be condition and make EMOD inactive if the load blocked until the next day. So it is possible to get should be disconnected.

  • Page 32: Examples

    Dingo Reference Manual Rev 1.3 22.07.09 Whether EMOD is on (1) or off (0) if EOFF: Whether STRT is on (1) or off (0) Whether TMOD is on (1) or off (0) if E ON: Whether STOP is on (1) or off (0) EOFF Fig.

  • Page 33: Setting Up A Larger System

    Rev 1.3 22.07.09 Dingo Reference Manual the EMOD condition will become active. an external generator, the charge display would show the generator current and the load display When the Dingo enters Float state, EMOD will would always be zero. In the case of an inverter/ become active and, as STRT is always true and charger, the current could either be in either TMOD is always true, the pumping will start if...

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    Dingo Reference Manual Rev 1.3 22.07.09 Solar Solar Load Solar Shunt    BOOST External Computer S- B- L- S+ B+ L+ Switch Switch Switch Current Interface Sensor Fig. 8.1 Example of a larger system Battery 8.4 Troubleshooting each device and assign it a number based on the device’s serial number.

  • Page 35: Appendices

    Rev 1.3 22.07.09 Dingo Reference Manual A.0 Appendices Remote Control (DRC) The Dingo can be accessed remotely with the A.1 Accessories remote control. All of the functions work in the same way as on the actual controller. Includes There are accessories, which can enhance the built-in audible alarm and display backlighting.

  • Page 36: The Alarm Led

    Dingo Reference Manual Rev 1.3 22.07.09 A.3 The Alarm Led load current, the time that it has been hot, the battery voltage and the number of external The alarm led is used to indicate a number of devices attached to the serial bus.. For example, different conditions.
  • Page 37 Rev 1.3 22.07.09 Dingo Reference Manual S- B- L- S+ B+ L+ Test terminal Block diagram and terminal layout DISPLAY POWER SUPPLY TEMPERATURE SENSOR (T+,T-) BATTERY SENSE (B+ SENSE) MICRO LOAD CONTROLLER SERIAL PORT ‘G’ RELAY PUSH BUTTON SHUNT SHUNT REVERSE FET SWITCH BLOCKING...

  • Page 38: Mechanical Information & Legal Statement On Warranty

    Dingo Reference Manual Rev 1.3 22.07.09 Legal Statement A.6 Mechanical Information The guarantee on this device extends to units Material: operated within the limits described in the Case: Polycarbonate specification table. Heatsink: Anodised Aluminium Our liability under the guarantee is limited by the Weight (in box): 455g (1lb) following conditions...

  • Page 39: Programs 0-3 Menu System

    Rev 1.3 22.07.09 Dingo Reference Manual Programs 0-3 Menu System (Programs with fixed settings) Thin arrow = short push Thick arrow = long push (Explained in User Guide p6) Section: BATV BOST EQUL ABSB FLOT CHRG CINT External Note: GSET will not toggle if clock is Toggle function status on/off GSET between 9pm ->...

  • Page 40: Program 4 Menu System (For Custom Settings)

    Dingo Reference Manual Rev 1.3 22.07.09 Program 4 Menu System (For adjustable settings) Thin arrow = short push Thick arrow = long push (Explained in User Guide p6) Section: BATV BOST EQUL ABSB FLOT CINT External CHRG Note: GSET will not toggle if clock is Toggle function status on/off GSET between 9pm ->...

  • Page 41: Settings And History Record Sheets

    Rev 1.3 22.07.09 Dingo Reference Manual SYSTEM SETTINGS Date: Regulator Model: _____________________________ Customer: ___________________________________ Serial No: ___________________________________ Phone:: _____________________________________ Battery Type: ________________________________ E-mail: ______________________________________ Battery Capacity: _____________________________ Address: ____________________________________ No. of Solar panels: ___________________________ ____________________________________________ Wattage of panels: ____________________________ _________________State:_______PostCode:_______ Total solar input watts: ________________________ Other Comments: ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________...
  • Page 42 Dingo Reference Manual Rev 1.3 22.07.09 History Data The following is the first 30 days of data stored each day in the history section of the DATA menu. VMAX VMIN FTIM Customer:................. Comments Date (yesterday) (30 days ago) For further information visit www.plasmatronics.com.au...

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