Conext Configuration Tool Manual

System Configuration
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7. Set the Solar Charge Controller Charger Settings.
The Solar Charge Controller Charger Settings include basic battery and
battery charger settings.
Figure 2-14 Solar Charge Controller Charger Settings
Table 2-3 Solar Charge Controller Charger Settings
Setting Description
Battery Type Selects the system battery chemistry and type: Flooded (default), AGM, Gel,
Lithium Ion and Custom.
If you select Custom, a screen for configuring voltage settings for each
charging stage is displayed after you click Next.
Battery Capacity Selects the system battery capacity in amp-hours.
Maximum Charge
Rate
Sets the percentage of the maximum DC output current that is available to the
charger. The maximum DC output current for the Charge Controller is 60 ADC.
Charge Cycle Sets the charging method: 3Stage (Bulk, Absorption, Float) and 2StageNoFloat
(Bulk, Absorption, NoFloat).
Battery Voltage Sets the nominal battery voltage for the system.
Recharge Volts Sets the battery voltage level at which a new charge cycle begins.
Absorption Time Sets the time spent in the Absorption stage, before transitioning to Float (3-
Stage charging) or NoFloat (2-Stage charging).
Default Battery
Temperature
Selects the battery temperature charging compensation if a battery temperature
sensor is not installed. In the absence of a battery temperature sensor, the
charger uses one of three settings: “Cool” (5 °C), “Warm” (25 °C), or “Hot” (40
°C).