ASHAPOWER NEON-30 User manual

NEON-30
Vers.6
ISO
CERTIFIED
9001:2015
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COMPLIANT
SOLAR MPPT
CHARGE CONTROLLER
USER MANUAL

NEON-30 Vers.6
SOLAR MPPT CHARGE CONTROLLER
02
ASHAPOWER®NEON-30Vers.6 Solar MPPT Charge Controllers are multi voltage range
devices with unique features.The same device can be used for battery banks ranging from
1 Battery (12V) up to a battery bank of 4 batteries (48V) in series. The battery voltage
is selected by the device itself when we connect the battery bank across its terminal.
The device gives a congurable charging current up to 30A.The Max PV panel
input open circuit voltage up to 185V makes it easier to group the panels conveniently.
Also, sleek & stylish design of the product gives a better aesthetic view so that you can wall
mount the product in a visible place inside your home or oce.
Compatible for 12V/24V/36V/48V Battery Bank
SALIENT FEATURES
Auto-Detection and setting of Battery Bank.
3 stage Smart charging for prolonged battery life.
Ultra-fast & efficient (98.9%) power point tracking.
PV panel reverse polarityprotection.
Automatic disconnection of PV panels at night.
Over voltageand overload protectionfrom PV panels.
Protection for battery against hardware failures.
10 menu custom function settings and inbuilt settings keys
Grid power Control to the connected inverter
Programmable Initial limited ampere charging facility
(Bulk-absorption-float)

Nominal Battery Voltage
Maximum Charging Current
Maximum Tracking Efficiency
Standby Power Consumption
Overload Protection
Over Charge Protection
Panel Reverse Polarity Protection
Battery Reverse Polarity Protection
Dimensions – L x W x H (mm)
Net Weight (Kgs)
Connector
Display
12V/24V/36V/48 V
(Auto Setting)
98.9%
<1.5W
Optional
320x190x110
3.4Kgs / 4.5Kgs
Input / Output Terminal
Block
30A
✔
✔
✔
NEON-30 Vers.6 SPECIFICATIONS
03
/ Gross Weight (Kgs)
2 x 16 LCD Display
Max PV Array Open Circuit Voltage (Voc)
Max PV Array in Watts Applicable
12V/100V Voc
12V/600Wp
24V/150V Voc
36V/160V Voc
48V/185V Voc
24V/1100Wp
36V/1600Wp
48V/2000Wp

KNOW YOUR DEVICE
4
5
6
7
9
10
LED INDICATORS
2x16 LCD
SETTINGS BUTTON [ENTER]
SETTINGS BUTTON [ ]
SETTINGS BUTTON [ ]
GRID BYPASS SWICH
MPPT ON/OFF SWITCH
TERMINAL COVER
I/O POWER TERMINALS
SOLAR/GRID MONITOR PORT
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
04
SOLAR / GRID
POWER STATUS
LOAD IS ON
SOLAR POWER
LOAD IS ON GRID
POWER
BATTERY LOW
WARNING TO
DISCONNECT
HEAVY LOADS
SOLAR
PRESENCE
SOLAR CHARGING
CURRENT IS
DETECTED MORE
THAN 2 AMPS.
CHARGING
STARTS
SOLAR CHARGING
CURRENT IS
LESS THAN
2 AMPS.
-
INDICATOR ON OFF BLINKING
SOLAR
CHARGING
STATUS
BLUE
GREEN
RED
PV PANEL VOLTAGE
IS HIGHER THAN
BATTERY BANK
VOLTAGE / PV PANEL
CONNECTION IS
READY
PV PANEL VOLTAGE IS
LOWER THAN BATTERY
BANK VOLTAGE / PV
PANEL CONNECTION
NOT READY
BATTERY
CHARGING
AND SHARING TO
CONNECTED LOAD
NEON-30 Vers.6

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INSTALLATION & OPERATION
05
1.PV Panel Grouping : Using Solar MC4 connectors and parallel connectors, group the
PV panel array according to the examples given. Good quality weather proof solar DC
cables must be used
2.Battery Bank Setup : If more than one battery is used, connect the inter linking
cables tightly and check each battery separately for specic gravity and backup .The
length of the connecting cable from MPPT to battery must be less than 1.5 meter. ( 16
sq.mm / 10 sq.mm)
3.MPPT Charge Controller Installation :-
- MounttheMPPTchargecontroller vertically on the wall using the wall mount clamp
provided .
- Never keep any object on the device blocking the cooling fan.
- Avoid exposure to rain, direct sun light or high temperature.
- Switch o the device and remove the terminal cover
- Connect the device to the battery bank using 16sq.mm / 10 Sq.mm standard electrical cables
upto 1.5 meter length.
- Connect the cables from PV panels to the solar power terminals of the device with
correct polarity.
- Switch ON the Power switch of the device. Three LED Indicators and cooling fan
of the device starts functioning for 5 seconds and goes o.
Display shows the voltage of the connected batterybank andapplicable rangeof PV PanelOpen
Circuit Voltage (Voc) limit for the connected battery bank.Ensure the displayed battery bank voltage
and connected battery bank voltage is same when MPPT is powered ON.
The Charger starts functioning when the PV Panel voltage detected is higher than the
connected battery bank voltage and green LED glows. If the PV panel voltage goes below the
battery bank voltage the green indicator goes o. When the device detects more than 2 Amp
charging current to the battery, RED LED glows. If the current is less than 2Amp the RED LED
goes o but charing continues in low Amp. When the battery voltage reaches 14.2V(Near
gravity level - Congurable) the BLUE LED glows and the phase input to the inverter connected
through the MPPT will be blocked. Now the loadstarts functioning on inverter (Solar). When the
solar charging current stops, the current for the loadwill be taken from the battery bank and the
battery voltage goes down. Once it reaches 11.5V(Congurable) the device changes over the
load from inverter togrid power and the blue LED goes o. Blinking of the blue led indicates low
battery volt ie.11.8V (Congurable) and warns to disconnect heavy load.The blinking of green
LED indicates sharing of solar power to charge the battery and to the connected load.
Automatic Grid/Solar power Change Over (Converting home inverter to smart
solar inverter) If the Automatic Grid/Solar power Change Over is required, follow the
instructions below: - Connect the Grid power phase wire (using 4sq.mm/6sq.mm) to the ‘Phase
In’ part of the terminal on the device. Connect another wire from the ‘Phase Out’ part of the
terminal to the input phase connector of the inverter. For automatic change over function (grid
to solar /solar to grid) keep the GRID BYPASS switch in ON position. When kept it in OFF position
Inverter will always be on Grid power. MPPT disconnects grid power to inverter when the
battery terminal volt reaches 14.2V (Default) and reconnect grid power when terminal volt goes
down to 11.5V (Default) (Never connect the neutral of the Grid power to any terminal of the
charger. Refer examples of Connection diagram provided).
NEON-30 Vers.6

Note: Solar panels should be grouped in such a way that the Open
Circuit Voltage (Voc) of the panels connected in series should not
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12V
500W
30-100V
1) 21 voc(100w panel)x4panel
in series=84Voc=400w
2) 47 Voc(375w panel) x1
Battery Bank
Volt
Max.PV Panel
Voltage Range
(Voc)
Examples for Grouping
PV Panels in Series
Max.PV Panels
Applicable
in Watts
24V
50-140V
1) 47 Voc( 375w panel) x2panel
in series= 94Voc=750w
2) 21 voc(150w panel)x5panel
in series=105Voc=750w
1000W
36V
1500W
70-140V
21 Voc(100w panel)x6panel in
series=126Voc=600w X 2 strings
in parallel=1200w
48V 100-140V 36 Voc(260w panel)X3panel in
series =135Voc=780w X 2
strings in parallel=1560w
2000W
EXAMPLES FOR GROUPING
OF PV PANELS
*Follow These Examples to Achieve maximum MPPT performance*
06
NEON-30 Vers.6

CONNECTION DIAGRAM
47VOC,375W PV PANELS
ASHAPOWER
CHARGE CONTROLLER
INVERTER
LOAD GRID
400W/12V OFF GRID SOLAR POWER PLANT
(1 X 12V BATTERY)
Max PV Voc Range 30V to 100V
IN
P N
7
1 2 3 4 5 6
8 9 10 11
P
OUT
PPN
N
12 V BATTERY BANK
BAT IN
07
Total Voc 47V
375W
Total Watts

CONNECTION DIAGRAM
47VOC,375W PV PANELS
ASHAPOWER
CHARGE CONTROLLER
INVERTER
LOAD
GRID
800W/24V OFF GRID SOLAR POWER PLANT
(2 X 12V BATTERY)
Max PV Voc Range 50V to 140V
IN
P N
7
1 2 3 4 5 6
8 9 10 11
P
OUT
PPN
N
24V BATTERY BANK
BAT IN
Total Voc 94V
750W
Total Watts
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36VOC,260W PV PANELS
ASHAPOWER CHARGE CONTROLLER
INVERTER
LOAD GRID
1600W/48V OFF GRID SOLAR POWER PLANT
(4 X 12V BATTERY)
Max PV Voc Range 100V to 140V
IN
P N
7
1 2 3 4 5 6
8 9 10 11
P
OUT
PPN
N
(48V BATTERY BANK)
Total Voc 135V
1560W
Total Watts
BAT IN
09
CONNECTION DIAGRAM

TROUBLE SHOOTING
10
EV PV PANEL VOLTAGE
ERROR
EB BATTERY BANK VOLTAGE
ERROR
ET HIGH TEMPERATURE
ERROR CODE DESCRIPTION SOLUTION
EM HARDWARE
FAILURE
PV PANEL VOLTAGE IS
NOT IN THE SPECIFIED
LIMIT. CHECK FOR PV
PANEL GROUPING.
REFER PV PANEL
GROUPING MANUAL
PROVIDED.
CONNECTED BATTERY
BANK VOLTAGE IS
NOT IN THE SPECIFIED
LIMIT. CHECK FOR
DEFECTIVE BATTERIES
AND NUMBER OF
BATTERIES.
CONNECTED PV PANEL
CAPACITY (WATTS) IS
NOT IN THE SPECIFIED
LIMIT OR CHECK FOR
THE FUNCTION OF THE
COOLING FAN.
LIGHTNING MAY CAUSE
HARDWARE FAILURE. IF
CONTINUOUS BEEP
SOUND AND ERROR
MESSAGE EM IS SEEN,
DISCONNECT THE PV
PANELS BEFORE SWITH-
ING OFF THE DEVICE.
THEN SWITCH OFF THE
DEVICE. CONTACT THE
INSTALLER FOR SERVICE
ASSISTANCE.

11
ENTERING SETUP MODE
Note: Before changing the default settings values of the device, ensure the
maximum ampere and voltage ratings applicable for your battery type and brand
(SMF, LEAD-ACID, GEL) This device is not suitable for Lithium Phosphate battery
charging. Blind settings may cause severe damage to the batteries and charge
controller. Default values given are for lead acid batteries. Refer your battery user
manual for voltage and amp settings
ENTERING SETUP MODE:- Before entering setup read user manual carefully.
Connect the charge controller to the desired battery bank. Switch o the device
using MPPT ON/OFF switch (switch 6)
Press and hold ENTER button ( button 3 on the front panel) switch on the device.
Release when the display shows SETUP. Device enters to the setup menu 1. All LED
indicators and fan starts to function. Press the ENTER button again to go to next
menu. ( It is better to note down the default settings values before changing - Refer
Mppt Settings Page - Page 11) .Use the PLUS and MINUS buttons (button 5 and 4)
to increase or decrease the default values. Device saves the changes when kept idle
for 5 seconds or gone through all menus
● IT IS BETTER TO NOTE DOWN THE DEFAULT SETTINGS VALUES BEFORE MAKING
CHANGES
● NEVER TRY TO CHANGE THE DEFAULT SETTINGS OF THE DEVICE WITHOUT
TECHNICAL ADVICE
CAUTION

MPPT SETTINGS
12
Note: Values will be displayed as mul�ples of 10 (e.g. 14.5V will be displayed as 145)
DEFAULT
1.CAL-AMP (AMPS
CALIBRATION) calibration
2.CAL-VOL (VOLT
CALIBRATION) calibration
3.BVH-CUT
(BATTERY CHARGING
HIGH CUT OFF VOLT)
Settings
4.MAX-AMP
(CHARGING AMPS) Settings
5.GRD-SOL (GRID TO
SOLAR CHANGE
OVER)
Settings
6.SOL-GRD (SOLAR TO
GRID CHANGE OVER) Settings
7.BLK-LED (LOW
BATTERY WARNING) Settings
MENU TYPE DESCRIPTION RANGE
MIN
MAX
50 220
13V 14.5V 16V
LB 11.8V
11.5V
16V
9V 16V
12V 14.2V 16V
3A 30A 30A
115
- - -
When MPPT is charging the battery, note
the charging Amp reading in MPPT
display. Connect a true RMS DC clamp
meter (FLUKE brand) to the +ve wire of
the battery and note the reading in its
display.If there is difference in reading
increase / decrease the default value till
both readings are same
Note the Battery volt reading shown on
the display of MPPT.Connect a true RMS
DC Volt meter to the battery terminal and
note the reading. If there is difference in
reading increase / decrease the default
value till both readings are same
Limit the Max. battery charging high volt
cutoff. Default voltage given is for Lead
Acid battery(C10). For SMF batteries this
value is 13.7 onwards (Refer battery user
manual for settings)
Limit the charging current to the
connected battery bank if needed. (Max.
charging current is recommended as
20% of the Ah of a single 12V C10
Battery e.g. for a 150 Ah C10 Lead Acid
battery, 30A is the recommended
charging current - Refer battery user
manual)
If you have connected grid power to
your inverter through MPPT set the
battery terminal volt you prefer to shift
automatically from grid power to battery
power (Solar Power)
Set the battery voltage you prefer to shift
automatically from inverter to grid power
Blinking of blue LED indicates low
battery volt. Set this value above the
value set in the SOL-GRD change over
menu

Lead Acid batteries produce Hydrogen gas which is highly flammable
1) Never use a ame or any kind of spark producing device near fully charged batteries as it
may cause an explosion of the batteries and re hazard (eg: Checking battery water level
under a candle ame, spark from metal cutter or spark from loose contact of battery
connecting wires )
2) Maintenance of the batteries and pv panel array at regular intervals make the solar
powersystem trouble free and fresh
3) Solar panels should be grouped in such a way that the maximum Open Circuit Voltage
(Voc) of the panels connected in series should not exceed the Maximum PVpanel voltage
recommended for each Battery Banks.
4) Safety precautions must be taken while grouping and connecting PV panels to the charge
controller with high Voc input.(500 Volt DC current from the PV panel is highly
dangerous.Never touch the terminals without safety glows)
5) Extreme care should be taken while connecting High voltage solar power systems.
6) Earthing and wiring of high power solar system must be done under the supervision of a
qualied electrical engineer
7) Never connect the PV panel connection to the battery input or the connection of the
batteries to the PV input.
8) Never connect any of the grid line to any of the DC (PV or Battery) connection terminals.
Use always weather proof highly insulated solar DC wires for PV panel grouping.
9) The installation and use must comply with the local safety instructions and standards in
force.
10) We disclaim all responsibility and liability for damage, costs or losses resulting from an
installation that does not comply with the instructions, a faulty operation or inadequate
maintenance.
11) The use of the charger is in any case under the responsibility of the customer.
12) This equipment is neither designed nor guaranteed to installations used for vital medical
care nor any other critical installation entailing potential risks of damage to people or to the
environment
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
CAUTION
13

Lead Acid batteries produce Hydrogen gas which is highly flammable
1) Never use a ame or any kind of spark producing device near fully charged batteries as it
may cause an explosion of the batteries and re hazard (eg: Checking battery water level
under a candle ame, spark from metal cutter or spark from loose contact of battery
connecting wires )
2) Maintenance of the batteries and pv panel array at regular intervals make the solar
powersystem trouble free and fresh
3) Solar panels should be grouped in such a way that the maximum Open Circuit Voltage
(Voc) of the panels connected in series should not exceed the Maximum PVpanel voltage
recommended for each Battery Banks.
4) Safety precautions must be taken while grouping and connecting PV panels to the charge
controller with high Voc input.(500 Volt DC current from the PV panel is highly
dangerous.Never touch the terminals without safety glows)
5) Extreme care should be taken while connecting High voltage solar power systems.
6) Earthing and wiring of high power solar system must be done under the supervision of a
qualied electrical engineer
7) Never connect the PV panel connection to the battery input or the connection of the
batteries to the PV input.
8) Never connect any of the grid line to any of the DC (PV or Battery) connection terminals.
Use always weather proof highly insulated solar DC wires for PV panel grouping.
9) The installation and use must comply with the local safety instructions and standards in
force.
10) We disclaim all responsibility and liability for damage, costs or losses resulting from an
installation that does not comply with the instructions, a faulty operation or inadequate
maintenance.
11) The use of the charger is in any case under the responsibility of the customer.
12) This equipment is neither designed nor guaranteed to installations used for vital medical
care nor any other critical installation entailing potential risks of damage to people or to the
environment
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