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Maximum power point tracking solar charge controller
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Utility model patent NO.
EPSOLAR
201120064092.1
Tracer-1206RN / 1210RN / 1215RN
—— 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-1206RN / 1210RN / 1215RN —— 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-1206RN / 1210RN / 1215RN —— Maximum Power Point Tracking Solar Charge Controller Specification Summary System Voltage 12 / 24VDC Rated Battery Current Rated Load Current Max. PV Input Voltage Tracer-1206RN 60VDC Tracer-1210RN 100VDC Tracer-1215RN 150VDC Max. PV Input Power...

  • 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 ............4 3.1 General Installation Notes ........4 3.2 Mounting ..............4 3.3 Wiring ..............5 4 Operation ................10 4.1 MPPT Technology ..........

  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

    1 Important Safety Information Save These Instructions This manual contains important safety, installation and operating instructions for Tracer. The following symbols are used throughout this manual to indicate potentially dangerous conditions or mark important safety instructions，please take care when meeting these symbols. WARNING: Indicates a potentially dangerous condition.

  • Page 6: General Information

    2 General Information 2.1 Overview Thank you for selecting the Tracer controller which represents advanced technology of our company. The features are listed below: · 12V / 24V auto recognition. · Advanced maximum power point tracking technology to optimize using the solar system.
  • Page 7 The features of Tracer controller: Tracer Figure 2-1 Characteristics 1 – Temperature Sensor Measure ambient temperature and make temperature compensation for charging and discharging. 2 – Charging Status LED Indicator An LED indicator that shows charging status and overvoltage of battery. 3 –...

  • Page 8: Optional Accessories

    2.2 Optional Accessories Remote Meter(Model：MT-5) The digital remote meter displays system operating information, error indications, and self-diagnostics read-out. Information is displayed on a backlit LCD display. The large numerical display and icons are easy to read and large buttons make navigating the meter menus easy.

  • Page 9: Wiring

    Step 1: Choose Mounting Location Locate the Tracer on a vertical surface protected from direct sun, high temperature, and water. 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 CAUTION: Don’t connect the loads with surge power exceeding the ratings of the controller. CAUTION: For mobile applications, be sure to secure all wiring. Use cable clamps to prevent cables from swaying when the vehicle is in motion. Unsecured cables create loose and resistive connections which may lead to excessive heating and/or fire.
  • 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. Fuse Load Figure 3-3 Load wiring...
  • Page 12 Solar Module Figure3-4 Solar Module wiring Step 4: Accessories (option) Install Remote Meter (purchased separately) if required. Refer to the instructions provided for detailed installation procedures. Step 5: Confirm Wiring Double-check the wiring in step1 through 4. Confirm correct polarity at each connection.
  • Page 13 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 14: Operation

    4 Operation 4.1 MPPT Technology The Tracer utilizes Maximum Power Point Tracking technology to extract maximum power from the solar module (s). The tracking algorithm is fully automatic and does not require user adjustment, Tracer technology will track the array maximum power point voltage (Vmp) as it varies with weather conditions, ensuring that maximum power is harvested from the array through the course of the day.

  • Page 15: Battery Charging Information

    Current VS. Voltage in 12V system Output power in 12V system Tracer Maximum Typical Battery Maximum Power Voltage Range Point Power Traditional Point Controller Operating Range Figure 4-1 Nominal 12V Solar Module I-V curve and output power graph The array Vmp is the voltage where the product of current and voltage (Amps×...
  • Page 16 Tracer Figure 4-2 MPPT charging algorithm · Bulk Charge In this stage, the battery voltage has not yet reached boost voltage and 100% of available solar power is used to recharge the battery. · Boost Charge When the battery has recharged to the Boost voltage setpoint, constant-voltage regulation is used to prevent heating and excessive battery gassing.

  • Page 17: 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 18  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 19  PV Overcurrent Display If the solar input current exceeds the maximum rating, the array will be disconnected automatically. PV Overcurrent LED Display Table 4-4 Color Indication Operating State displays ―C‖ PV Overcurrent LED digital tube  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);...

  • Page 20: 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 21  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 22 Load work mode Table 4-6 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 23 Load work mode Table 4-7 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 24: 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 25: 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 26: 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 27: 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 28: Technical Specifications

    7 Technical Specifications • Electrical Parameters Description Parameter Nominal System Voltage 12VDC / 24VDC Auto work Rated Battery Current Maximum Battery Voltage Tracer-1206RN 60VDC Max. Solar Input Voltage Tracer-1210RN 100VDC Tracer-1215RN 150VDC 12V/ 130W Max. PV input power 24V /260W Self-consumption* <10mA(24V)
  • Page 29 • 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 30 PV Power — Conversion Efficiency Curve Illumination Intensity: 1000W/m Temperature: 25℃ Tracer-1210RN: Solar Module MPP Voltage(17V) / Nominal System Voltage(12V) （η ） 96.0% 95.5% 95.0% 94.5% 94.0% 93.5% 93.0% 92.5% 92.0% 100 110 120 130 Solar Module MPP Voltage(34V) / Nominal System Voltage(12V) （η...
  • Page 31 Solar Module MPP Voltage(68V) / Nominal System Voltage(12V) （η ） 95.0% 93.0% 91.0% 89.0% 87.0% 85.0% 83.0% 81.0% 100 110 120 130 Solar Module MPP Voltage(34V) / Nominal System Voltage(24V) （η ） 97.5% 97.0% 96.5% 96.0% 95.5% 95.0% 94.5% 94.0% 93.5% 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260...
  • Page 32 Solar Module MPP Voltage(68V) / Nominal System Voltage(24V) （η ） 97.0% 96.0% 95.0% 94.0% 93.0% 92.0% 91.0% 90.0% 89.0% 88.0% 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260...
  • Page 33 Tracer Dimensions (mm) Tracer-1206RN / 1210RN / 1215RN...

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