Features:
Ultra - fast Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT)\ - Especially in case of a clouded sky, when light intensity is changing continuously, an ultra-fast MPPT controller will improve energy harvest by up to 30% compared to PWM charge controllers and by up to 10% compared to slower MPPT controllers.
Load output
Over-discharge of the battery can be prevented by connecting all loads to the load output. The load output will disconnect the load when the battery has been discharged to a pre-set voltage. Alternatively, an intelligent battery management algorithm can be chosen: see Battery Life. The load output is short circuit proof. Some loads (especially inverters) can best be connected directly to the battery, and the inverter remote control connected to the load output. A special interface cable may be needed, please see the manual.
Battery Life: intelligent battery management
When a solar charge controller is not able to recharge the battery to its full capacity within one day, the result i s often that the battery will continually be cycled between a partially charged state and the end of discharge state. This mode of operation (no regular full recharge) will destroy a lead-acid battery within weeks or months. The Batter Life algorithm will monitor the state of charge of the battery and, if needed, day by day slightly increase the load disconnect level (i.e. disconnect the load earlier) until the harvested solar energy is sufficient to recharge the battery to nearly the full 100%. From that point onwards the load disconnect level will be modulated so that a nearly 100% recharge is achieved about once every week.
Programming, real-time data and history display options
Modern Apple and Android smartphones, tablets, macbooks and other devices: see the VE.Direct Bluetooth Smart dongle and the MPPT app discovery sheet for screenshots.
ColorControl panel
Battery voltage
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12/24V Auto Select
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Rated charge current
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10A
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Nominal PV power, 12V
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145W
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Nominal PV power, 24V
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290W
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Max. PV short circuit current
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13A
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Maximum PV open circuit voltage
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75V |
Automatic load disconnect
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Yes
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Peak efficiency
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98%
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Self-consumption
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"12V: 20mA
24V: 10 mA"
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Charge voltage absorption
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14.4V / 28.8V (adjustable)
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Charge voltage float
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13.8V / 27.6V (adjustable)
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Charge algorithm
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multi-stage adaptive
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Temperature compensation
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-16 mV / °C resp. -32 mV / °C
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Max. Continuous load current
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15A
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Low voltage load disconnect
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11.1V / 22.2V or 11.8V / 23.6V or Battery Life algorithm
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Low voltage load reconnect
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13.1V / 26.2V or 14V / 28V or Battery Life algorithm
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Protection
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Battery reverse polarity (fuse)Output short circuit/ Over temperature
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Operating temperature
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-30 to +60°C (full rated output up to 40°C)
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Humidity
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95%, non-condensing
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Power terminals
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6 mm² / AWG10
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Protection category
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IP43 (electronic components), IP22 (connection area)
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Weight
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0.5 kg
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Dimensions (h x w x d)
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100 x 113 x 40 mm
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