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Audience This manual is intended for use by qualified personnel installing a system involving Schneider Electric Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Solar Charge Controller. The qualified personnel have training, knowledge, and experience in: n Installing electrical equipment and PV and battery input systems (up to 1000 V). n Applying all applicable installation codes. n Analyzing and reducing the hazards involved in performing electrical work.
About This Guide Purpose This Guide provides explanations and procedures for configuring, operating, and troubleshooting the following Schneider Electric Conext MPPT Solar Charge Controllers: n Conext MPPT 80 600 Solar Charge Controller (80 A), part number: 865-1032 n Conext MPPT 100 600 Solar Charge Controller (100 A), part number: 865-1034 Scope This Guide provides safety guidelines as well as information about operating, configuring, and troubleshooting the charge controller.
Abbreviations and Acronyms CEC Canadian Electric Code CSA Canadian Standards Association DC Direct Current FCC Federal Communications Commission GFP Ground Fault Protection IMP Current at maximum power per STC ISC Short circuit current rating of an PV panel under STC LCD Liquid Crystal Display LED Light Emitting Diode MPP Maximum Power Point MPPT Maximum Power Point Tracking MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet NFPA National Fire Protection Association PDP XW Power Distribution Panel PV
Related Information You can find information about installing the charge controller in the Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Solar Charge Controller Installation Guide. It is provided with the charge controller and is also available at solar.schneiderelectric.com. You can find more information about Schneider Electric as well as its products and services at solar.schneider-electric.com.
Safety Information Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide Safety Information Important Information Read these instructions carefully and look at the equipment to become familiar with the device before trying to install, operate, service or maintain it. The following special messages may appear throughout this documentation or on the equipment to warn of potential hazards or to call attention to information that clarifies or simplifies a procedure.
Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide Safety Information Safety Information n Before using the charge controller, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the unit, the batteries, and all appropriate sections of this manual. n Use of accessories not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. n The charge controller is designed to be permanently connected to your AC and DC electrical systems.
Safety Information Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide DANGER HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, ARC FLASH, AND FIRE n Apply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe electrical work practices. See NFPA 70E, CSA Z462, or EN 50110-1. n This equipment must only be installed and serviced by qualified electrical personnel. n Never operate energized with covers removed n Energized from multiple sources.
Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide Safety Information Battery Safety Information DANGER HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, BURN, FIRE, AND EXPLOSION Batteries contain corrosive electrolyte and can give off explosive gases. Battery circuits present a shock and energy hazard. Observe proper precautions when working with batteries and battery circuits, including: n Always wear eye protection when working with batteries. n Wear rubber gloves and boots when handling batteries.
Safety Information Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide FCC Information to the User This charge controller has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada ICES-003. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the charge controller is operated in a residential environment.
Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide Contents Audience 2 Purpose 3 Scope 3 Abbreviations and Acronyms 4 Related Information 5 Safety Information 6 Safety Information Battery Safety Information FCC Information to the User 9 10 Introduction 20 Features 21 Maximum Power Point Tracking 22 Fast Sweep™ Shade Tolerant MPPT Algorithm 22 Charge Controlling 23 Conext MPPT 80 600 23 Conext MPPT 100 600 23 Configurations 23 Battery Temperature Compensation 26 Equalization Ch
Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide Viewing Status Information on the Conext System Control Panel or Conext Gateway Conext System Control Panel 45 Conext Gateway 47 Viewing Active Faults, Errors, and Warnings 48 Faults 49 Errors 50 Warnings 52 Viewing Fault, Error, and Warning Logs 53 Viewing Harvest Logs 54 Daily Logs 54 Monthly Logs 54 Yearly Logs 54 Equalizing Batteries 55 Remote Power Off (RPO) 57 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Specifications Electrical Specific
Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide Monitoring the Unit Boost Charging Using Boost Charging 990-6214 This document is for use by qualified personnel 81 85 86 14
Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide Figures Figure 1 PV panel characteristics 22 Figure 2 Three-stage Battery Charging Cycle 24 Figure 3 Two-stage Battery Charging Cycle 26 Figure 4 Battery temperature sensor 26 Figure 5 Conext SCP 29 Figure 6 Conext Gateway 30 Figure 7 Charge controller status LEDs 44 Figure 8 Conext Gateway Charge Controller Status screen 47 Figure 9 MPPT Operational Window 65 Figure 10 Maximum Expected Output Current Versus Input Voltage, Conext MPPT 80 60
Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide Tables 990-6214 Table 1 Battery configuration settings 31 Table 2 Custom battery settings 34 Table 3 Peak power tracking settings 36 Table 4 Aux menu settings 36 Table 5 Aux menu settings 37 Table 6 Trigger source configuration ranges 39 Table 7 Device settings 40 Table 8 Advanced settings 41 Table 9 Tare loss settingsSCP with firmware version 1.03 or newer only.
Introduction Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide 1 Introduction What's in This Chapter? Features 21 Maximum Power Point Tracking 22 Fast Sweep™ Shade Tolerant MPPT Algorithm 22 Charge Controlling 23 Conext MPPT 80 600 23 Conext MPPT 100 600 23 Configurations 23 Battery Temperature Compensation 26 Equalization Charging 27 Auxiliary Output Functions 27
Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide Introduction Features The Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Solar Charge Controller (charge controller), tracks the maximum power point of a PV array to deliver the maximum available current for optimum charging of batteries. The charge controller can be used with 24 VDC and 48 VDC battery systems only. The charge controller is designed to regulate the available power from a PV source only.
Introduction Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide Maximum Power Point Tracking Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT), allows the charge controller to harvest the maximum energy available from the PV array and deliver it to the batteries. The MPPT algorithm continuously adjusts the operating voltage of the array to find the maximum power point. Input power is measured and compared to the amount of input power harvested at the previous operating voltage.
Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide Introduction Charge Controlling Conext MPPT 80 600 The Conext MPPT 80 600 charge controller regulates the PV array current at an appropriate level for 24 or 48 V batteries. It can produce up to 80 amps of charging current for both 2400 watts at 30 V or 4800 watts at 60 V. Conext MPPT 100 600 The Conext MPPT 100 600 charge controller regulates the PV array current at an appropriate level for 24 or 48 V batteries.
Introduction Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide The charge controller transitions to the float stage if either of the following two conditions are met: n The charge current into the batteries falls below the exit current threshold, which is equal to 2% of the programmed battery capacity (for a 500 amp- hour battery bank, this would be 10 amps), for one minute. n The charge controller has been in absorption for the programmed maximum absorption time limit.
Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide Introduction what is programmed for the maximum current limit of the charge controller (the default is 80 A for Conext MPPT 80 600, and 100 A for Conext MPPT 100 600). n Synchronized charge states are active when more than one charging device (the charge controller or Conext XW+ or Conext XW Pro Inverter/Charger), is connected in the battery system and a common Xanbus network.
Introduction Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide Figure 3 Two-stage Battery Charging Cycle Battery Temperature Compensation The Battery Temperature Sensor (BTS) provides temperature-compensation for battery charging. With the BTS installed, the charge controller adjusts the charging voltage as a function of the temperature of the battery to optimize the charging characteristics and help prolong battery life. The BTS also provides over-temperature protection for the batteries.
Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide Introduction the highest reported temperature will be used as the battery temperature for the temperature compensation value of the battery charge algorithm. Equalization Charging The charge controller can provide the battery bank with an equalization charge. Equalization is a deliberate overcharge designed to return each battery cell to optimum condition by reducing sulfation and stratification in the battery.
Configuration Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide 2 Configuration What's in This Chapter? Configuring the Unit 29 Conext System Control Panel (SCP) 29 Conext Gateway 30 Configuring Battery Characteristics and Battery Charging 31 Setting a Custom Battery Type 33 Battery Temperature Compensation 35 Configuring Peak Power Tracking 36 Configuring the Auxiliary Output 36 Trigger Source Descriptions 38 Trigger Source Configurable Ranges 39 Configuring Device Settings 40 Redu
Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide Configuration Configuring the Unit WARNING RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK The Advanced settings for devices other than the SCP are intended for qualified installation/service personnel only. Before changing advanced settings, you must be familiar with the settings and the system-wide impact of changing those settings. Setting parameters incorrectly could damage connected equipment (such as batteries) or could severely affect the performance of your system.
Configuration Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide mode prior to changing basic or advanced settings. Then return to Operating mode for the settings to take effect. n Viewing basic and advanced settings (see "Displaying Device Menus" in the SCP Owner's guide). The basic menu contains items you might have to view and adjust on a routine basis. The advanced menu contains items intended for service personnel and one-time setup, such as auxiliary output and custom battery configuration.
Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide Configuration Configuring Battery Characteristics and Battery Charging WARNING HAZARD OF FIRE AND EXPLOSION Battery charging settings must be configured by qualified personnel in accordance with the battery manufacturer's recommended charging instructions. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.
Configuration Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide Sets your nominal battery voltage. Select the nominal voltage level that matches your system’s battery voltage. Advanced Settings > Batt 24V Charger Voltage 48V 48V Changing the battery voltage will reset Trigger Level and Clear Level to their default values for the auxiliary output if Settings Trig Src is set to LowBattV or HighBattV (see Table 4 on page 36). Sets your battery type.
Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide Configuration Advanced Settings > Charge 3Stage Charger Cycle 2StgNoFloat 3Stage Sets the charging cycle: three- stage (bulk, absorption, float) or twostage (bulk, absorption, no float). Settings NOTICE DAMAGE FROM HAVING DIFFERENT CHARGER SETTINGS Make sure that all Solar Charge Controller units and all Conext XW+ or Conext XW Pro Inverter/Charger units in a power system setup have the same Charger Settings.
Configuration Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide NOTICE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE The charge controller can be configured to produce up to 33.5V (24V system) or 67V (48V system). This voltage may be damaging to some DC equipment. Before setting any voltage greater than 60V for a 48V system or 30V for a 24V system, or before selecting equalize mode, review the specifications for all DC-connected equipment to ensure compatibility with this voltage.
Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide Configuration Sets the battery temperature compensation for a custom 24V: -90–0mV/degC -54mV battery. This setting is the reference that the BTS uses to 48V: -180–0mV/degC -108mV/C adjust the charging voltage when the temperature falls BattTempComp above or below 25°C. See Charge Controlling on page 23. See Default Battery Charging Settings on page 67 for default settings for standard battery types.
Configuration Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide n Cold: 10°C (50°F) n Warm: 25°C (77°F) n Hot: 40°C (104°F) If significant seasonal variations are common in your area, change the settings multiple times during the year for optimal battery charging. Configuring Peak Power Tracking You can disable automatic maximum power point tracking and fix the reference voltage level at which the charge controller operates the array.
Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide Configuration Table 5 Aux menu settings Setting Values Default Description Configurable: LowBattV HighBattV LowArrayV HighArrayV LowBattTemp HighBattTemp HighHsTemp Not configurable: Fault GroundFlt1 Sets the desired condition to activate the auxiliary output. GroundFlt2 Changing Trig Src while the auxiliary output is already in InputOVFlt the triggered state resets the auxiliary output.
Configuration Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide Sets how long—in seconds—the selected trigger source must be active before the auxiliary output activates. This can Trigger Delay 0–600s avoid unnecessary triggering by momentary loads. 1s This setting is hidden if the trigger source is set to an error, warning, or fault. Sets the battery or array voltage to turn off the auxiliary output.
Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide n Configuration Activating a vent fan to disperse hydrogen from the battery compartment when the batteries reach their gassing voltage. Low array voltage (LowArrayV): Activates the auxiliary output when the PV array voltage falls below the trigger setting for the trigger delay time. Deactivates the auxiliary output when the PV array voltage rises above the clear setting for the clear delay time.
Configuration Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide 24V: 24–34V 28V 26V 48V: 48–68V 56V 52V Low array voltage (LowArrayV) 10–600V 190V 195V High array voltage (HighArrayV) 190–600V 575V 500V Low battery temperature (LowBattTemp) -20.0–10.0°C -10.0°C -5.0°C High battery temperature (HighBattTemp) 30.0–60.0°C 45.0°C 40.
Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide Configuration WARNING HAZARD OF FIRE AND EXPLOSION Do not use the Copy from command to copy settings unless the battery banks are identical – the same size, type, and so on. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.
Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide Reducing Tare Loss To reduce power consumption at night, you can configure the charge controller to shut off the Xanbus network power supply. You can change these settings using the Adv Features menu item in the SCP. To display the tare loss settings, select Advanced Settings > Adv Features. Table 9 Tare loss settings1 Setting Values NetPS Night Dis Default Description Enables or disables the Xanbus network power supply nighttime disconnect.
Operation Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide 3 Operation What's in This Chapter? Viewing Status Information on the Charge Controller 44 Viewing Status Information on the Conext System Control Panel or Conext Gateway 45 Conext System Control Panel 45 Conext Gateway 47 Viewing Active Faults, Errors, and Warnings 48 Faults 49 Errors 50 Warnings 52 Viewing Fault, Error, and Warning Logs 53 Viewing Harvest Logs 54 Daily Logs 54 Monthly Logs 54 Yearly Logs 54 Equalizing
Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide Operation Viewing Status Information on the Charge Controller The charge controller has three LEDs for displaying basic operating information. They are Charging (green), Event (red), and Equalize (orange). Figure 7 Charge controller status LEDs Charging ! Event Equalize Table 11 Charge controller status LEDs LED Description Solid when the charge controller is connected to a battery, providing visual feedback that the charge controller is powered on.
Operation Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide Viewing Status Information on the Conext System Control Panel or Conext Gateway Conext System Control Panel Use the Conext System Control Panel (SCP) to configure, view system information and operating status. See Conext System Control Panel Menus on page 73 for an overview of the SCP, or see the SCP Owner’s Guide (Document Part Number 975-0298-01-01).
Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide Operation Charge Stages The charge stages displayed on the SCP are described in Table 13. The charge states are displayed under State on the Meters screen. Table 13 Charge stages Text Description Batteries are charging at the maximum current available from the charge controller. If the charge controller shuts down because of low input PV voltage, then charging will resume in bulk mode.
Operation Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide Conext Gateway The Conext Gateway allows you to configure, view system information and operating status of the charge controller using a web application on a PC or laptop. For more information, see the Conext MPPT 80 and MPPT 100 Owner's Guide. To view status information: 1. Log in to the Conext Gateway web application. 2. Go to Devices > Charge Controller, and then select your charge controller. 3. Verify that the Status tab is selected.
Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide Operation Viewing Active Faults, Errors, and Warnings When a fault, error, or warning occurs, a message is displayed on the SCP or Conext Gateway. You can also view active faults, errors, and warnings from the System Settings menu. Warning messages indicate a problem that could affect normal operation. The charge controller’s red LED flashes when there is a warning condition.
Operation Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide 3. Press the down button to view additional fault, error, or warning messages. If there are no active faults, errors, or warnings, no messages are displayed. Faults The following table lists all possible faults. Faults are conditions that indicate that the charge controller might have incurred permanent damage or that user intervention is required before the charge controller will operate again.
Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide Operation A short circuit or an overload condition has been detected on the Xanbus network power supply. An over voltage event has been detected on the Xanbus network power supply. NetPSFlt (Network power F82 The network power supply will be turned off, and loss of network communication is possible. The supply fault) fault will not clear until an operator clears it manually.
Operation Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide AuxPSErr Auxiliary power F26 Auxiliary power supply is not within its expected operating range. The error clears itself after 1 second and the auxiliary power supply will attempt to restart. supply error HsOTErr (Heat sink over F55 Heat sink temperature has risen above 82°C (180°F) for 5 seconds. The error clears itself when the heat sink temperature falls below 70°C (158°F) for 30 seconds.
Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide Operation Warnings The following table lists all possible warnings. Warnings indicate that one of the charge controller’s operating parameters is approaching the specified limits for the device. Table 16 Warning messages Display Text (Description) Warning Definition ID BattOTWrn (Battery over W4 temperature Battery temperature has risen above 55°C (131°F) for 10 seconds.
Operation Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide BrdSnrErr (Boardtemperature W37 The warning clears itself when the board sensor temperature falls within normal range. If the error persists, contact your installer for a possible replacement. sensor error) CapSnrErr (Capacitor temperature W38 The warning clears itself when the capacitor sensor temperature falls within normal range. If the error persists, contact your installer for a possible replacement.
Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide Operation Viewing Harvest Logs The SCP displays the daily, monthly, and yearly performance logs stored on the charge controller. Note: To record monthly and yearly logs, the charge controller must be connected to a real-time clock source.
Operation Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide the current year. The charge controller stores up to 12 yearly logs. After 12 years, the oldest yearly log is overwritten. Equalizing Batteries Equalization charging is the process of deliberately charging a battery or battery bank at a high voltage for a set period of time. Equalize charging remixes the electrolyte, helps to remove sulfate buildup on the battery plates, and balances the charge of individual cells.
Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide Operation NOTICE DC LOAD EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Equalization voltage could be as high as 33.5V (for 24V systems) or 67V (for 48V systems) and might damage some types of DC load equipment connected to the battery. Review the maximum DC voltage specification for all equipment connected to the DC system and disconnect any equipment that is not compatible with the configured equalize voltage. Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.
Operation Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide To manually stop battery equalization: n On the Setup Menu, scroll to Equalize, and then press Enter. n Change the setting to Disabled. Equalization stops, and the charge controller goes to either the float or no float stage, depending on the charge mode selected.
Troubleshooting Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide 4 Troubleshooting What's in This Chapter? Troubleshooting 60
Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Table 19 Charge controller troubleshooting Issue Possible Cause Solution Battery voltage is exceeding bulk and float settings in cold The BTS is compensating charging weather and not voltages based on battery temperature. No problem. This is the intended operation. reaching settings in hot weather.
Troubleshooting Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide The charge controller’s Error/ The PV panels are producing voltage Warning (red) LED levels that are outside the operating is on, and the SCP specifications for the charge controller. indicates an input This is likely due to the panels over voltage error experiencing extreme cold temperatures (F9) for the charge for the region. The charge controller’s On/ The charge controller is outputting Charging (green) charge current.
Specifications Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide A Specifications What's in This Chapter? Electrical Specifications 64 MPPT Voltage Range 65 Operating Below the PV Array Voltage Full Power Range 66 Conext MPPT 80 600 66 Conext MPPT 100 600 66 Default Battery Charging Settings 67 Mechanical Specifications 68 Output Power Versus Ambient Temperature 69 Accessories 70 Conext System Control Panel 70 Conext Gateway 70 Conext Config Tool 70 Regulatory Approvals 71
Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide Specifications Electrical Specifications Note: All specifications are subject to change without notice.
Specifications Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide Note: n PV array voltages often exceed STC voltage specifications, especially when the array is cold. At cold temperatures the open circuit voltage will be higher than at STC or MPPT operating points. Refer to data provided by the maker of the PV panels and ensure the maximum voltage can never exceed the limits in the table above.
Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide Specifications Operating Below the PV Array Voltage Full Power Range When the charge controller is used on a 48 V battery bank and a PV array where the MPP is below 230 V, full output power is not assured. The figures below show the maximum output current and maximum output power that can be produced when the charge controller is operating below 230 V.
Specifications Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide Default Battery Charging Settings All settings in the following table are based on a 48 V nominal battery bank at 25°C (77°F). For a 24 V nominal battery bank, divide the voltage values in this table by two. Battery Type Setting Flooded1 Gel AGM Equalize Voltage 64.0 V n/a n/a ReCharge Voltage 50.0 V 50.0 V 50.0 V Bulk Voltage 57.6 V 56.8 V 57.2 V Absorption Voltage 57.6 V 56.8 V 57.2 V Float Voltage 54.0 V 55.2 V 53.
Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide Specifications Mechanical Specifications Table 21 Mechanical specifications IP20, indoor, ventilated, aluminum sheet metal chassis with 7/8" and 1" (22.22 mm Enclosure Type and 27.76 mm) knockouts and aluminum heat sink Maximum and Minimum Wire Size in Conduit Maximum and Minimum Wire Size Rating of PV Terminal Block Maximum and Minimum Wire Size Rating of Battery Terminal Block Wire Size Rating of Auxiliary Output Connector #6 AWG to #14 AWG (13.
Specifications Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide Output Power Versus Ambient Temperature Once the charge controller’s heat sink reaches maximum full-power operating temperature, the charge controller reduces its power output to ensure component ratings are not exceeded. Figure 12 Output power vs. ambient temperature, Conext MPPT 80 600 Thermal Dera!ng for MPPT 80-600 7000 max Power )W) 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0 -20 0 20 40 60 80 Ambient Temp (°C) Figure 13 Output power vs.
Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide Specifications Accessories Conext System Control Panel The Conext System Control Panel (SCP) (Part Number 865-1050) is required for installation of the charge controller and is strongly recommended for ongoing operation. As the primary interface to the charge controller, the SCP is used for setup and configuration. Once installation is complete, you can use the SCP for monitoring and fault reporting.
Specifications Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide Regulatory Approvals Certified to UL 1741 and to CSA 107.1 and carries the c(CSA)us mark.
Conext System Control Panel Menus B Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide Conext System Control Panel Menus What's in This Chapter? Using the System Control Panel (SCP) 74 SCP Menu Map 75 Changing Settings Using the SCP 76 Viewing the Select Device Menu 76 Viewing the Setup Menu 76 The Setup Menu 77 Configuration Settings 78 Monitoring the Unit 81
Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide Conext System Control Panel Menus Using the System Control Panel (SCP) Note: The images below are for illustrative purposes only. The information displayed on the menu screens will vary depending on the charge controller model (Conext MPPT 80 600 or Conext MPPT 100 600). The charge controller is configured using the Conext System Control Panel (SCP). The SCP has four buttons for navigating between screens and menus and configuring the charge controller.
Conext System Control Panel Menus Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide SCP Menu Map The figure below shows how the SCP screens and menus are organized. The screens and menus are described in the following table.
Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide System Status screen Conext System Control Panel Menus Displays status information for the power system, consisting of all Xanbus- connected devices on a single network. The System Status home screen appearance varies with the status of the Conext XW+ or Conext XW Pro Inverter/Charger and other Xanbus-enabled devices in the power system. The System Status home screen features a menu arrow pointing to the Enter button.
Conext System Control Panel Menus Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide Figure 16 Selecting the unit To select the charge controller from the Select Device menu: n Press the down arrow button to highlight XW MPPT80 xx, where xx is the device number. n Press Enter. The Setup menu appears. The Setup Menu The Setup menu allows access to the Meters screen and several other commands that control the charge controller’s operation.
Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide Conext System Control Panel Menus Basic Displays the charge controller’s basic or advanced configuration settings. To change to advanced settings, Settings press the Enter, up arrow, and down arrow buttons simultaneously. Configuration Settings The configuration settings can be viewed in basic and advanced formats. Basic menu The basic menu contains items you might have to view and adjust on a routine basis.
Conext System Control Panel Menus Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide Figure 18 Selecting the configure menu For a map of all configuration menus, see Monitoring the Unit on page 81. Configurable settings are identified by square brackets [ ] around the values along the right side of the screen. To select and change a configurable setting: 1. On the menu, press the up arrow or down arrow button to highlight the setting you want to change. 2.
Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide Conext System Control Panel Menus Figure 19 Configuration menus (Basic) 80 This document is for use by qualified personnel 990-6214
Conext System Control Panel Menus Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide Figure 20 Configuration menus (Advanced) Monitoring the Unit You can monitor the charge controller’s operation on the SCP by viewing the: 990-6214 This document is for use by qualified personnel 81
Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide n Home screen n Meters screen Conext System Control Panel Menus Home Screen The charge controller’s Home screen displays real-time operational data specific to the charge controller. To view the charge controller’s Home screen: n From the System Status screen, press the down arrow until the charge controller’s Home screen appears. To return to the System Status screen: n Press the Exit button.
Conext System Control Panel Menus Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide Figure 22 Selecting the Meters screen 990-6214 This document is for use by qualified personnel 83
Boost Charging Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide C Boost Charging What's in This Chapter? Using Boost Charging 86
Conext MPPT 80 and Conext MPPT 100 Owner’s Guide Boost Charging Using Boost Charging Boost charging allows for better utilization of flooded lead acid batteries under moderate cycling in off-grid applications. Boost charging encourages a short duration charging voltage—above the gassing voltage—at the beginning of the absorption charge state. Testing has shown that boost charging improves battery performance by providing a regular mixing of the liquid electrolyte.
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