ASHAPOWER NEON-30 User manual

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NEON -30
MULTI VOLTAGE RANGE
SOLAR MPPT CHARGE CONTROLLER
USER MANUAL
Vers.3.3
MULTI VOLTAGE RANGE
SOLAR MPPT CHARGE CONTROLLER

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NEON -30 SOLAR MPPT CHARGE CONTROLLER
SALIENT FEATURES
ASHAPOWER® NEON-30 Solar MPPT Charge Controllers
are multi voltage range devices that are unique in its kind in the
market. 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 configurable charging current up to 30A.The Max PV panel input
open circuit voltage up to 140V 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 office.
● Compable for 12/24/36/48 V Battery Bank
● Auto-Detection and setting of Battery Bank.
● Smart charging for prolonged battery life.
● Ultra-fast & efficient (98.9%) power point tracking.
● PV panel reverse polarity protecon.
● Automac disconnecon of PV panels at night.
● Over voltage protecon from PV panel.
● Protecon for baery against hardware failures.
● Over charging & overload protecon.

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NEON -30 SPECIFICATIONS
Max PV Array Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) 140V
Max PV Array Watts Applicable 1600W
Nominal Battery Voltage 12/24/36/48 V
(Auto Setting)
Maximum Charging Current 30A (Configurable)
Maximum Tracking Efficiency 98.9%
Standby Power Consumption <1.5W
Overload Protection ✔
Over Charge Protection ✔
Panel Reverse Polarity Protection ✔
Battery Reverse Polarity Protection Optional
Dimensions – L x W x H (mm) 318x215x112
Net Weight (Kgs) 3.3Kgs
Connector Input / Output Terminal
Block
Communication Display/UART

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KNOW YOUR DEVICE
INDICATOR
ON
OFF
BLINKING
BLUE
SOLAR/GRID
POWER STATUS
LOAD IS ON
SOLAR POWER
LOAD IS ON GRID
POWER
BATTERY LOW
WARNING TO
AVOID
GREEN
SOLAR OUTPUT
STATUS
PV PANEL
VOLTAGE IS
HIGHER THAN
BATTERY BANK
VOLTAGE
PV PANEL
VOLTAGE IS
LOWER THAN
BATTERY BANK
VOLTAGE / OR NO
PV PANEL
CONNECTED
BATTERY
CHARGING AND
SHARING TO
CONNECTED
RED
SOLAR CHARGING
STATUS
SOLAR CHARGING
CURRENT IS
DETECTED MORE
THAN 2 AMPS.
CHARGING
STARTS
SOLAR CHARGING
CURRENT IS LESS
THAN 2 AMPS.
CHARGING STOPS
BLINKING
BATTERY LOW
WARNING TO
AVOID
HEAVY
LOADS
BATTERY
CHARGING AND
SHARING TO
CONNECTED
LOAD
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1.PV Panel Grouping
:
Using required Solar MC4 connectors and parallel connectors,
group the PV panel array according to the recommended grouping chart provided.
Good quality weather proof solar cables must be used.
2.Battery Bank Setup
:
If more than one battery is used, Connect the interlinking
cables (16 sq.mm minimum) tightly and check each battery separately for specific
gravity and backup.
3.MPPT Charge Controller Installation:
- Mount the MPPT charge controller vertically on the wall.
- Never keep any object on the device blocking the cooling fan.
- Avoid exposure to rain, direct sunlight or high temperature.
- Remove the terminal cover of the device and make sure the device is switched off.
- Connect the device to the battery bank using 16sq.mm/10Sq.mm standard cables.
- Connect the cables from PV panels to the solar 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 off. Display shows the voltage of the connected
battery bank and applicable range of PV Panel Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) limit for the
connected battery bank.Ensure the displayed battery bank voltage and connected battery
bank voltage are 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 lights up. If the PV panel voltage goes below the battery bank voltage
the green indicator goes off. When the device detects more than 2A charging current
to the battery, RED LED lights up. If the current is less than 2A the RED LED goes off.
When the battery voltage reaches 14.0V(Configurable) the BLUE LED lights up and
the phase input to the inverter connected through the MPPT will be blocked. Now
the load starts functioning on inverter (Solar). When the solar charging current stops
the load will be taken from the battery bank and the battery voltage goes down.
Once it reaches 11.0V(Configurable) the device change over the load from inverter to
grid power and the blue LED goes off. Blinking blue LED indicates Low battery bank
voltageie.11.7V (Configurable)giving warning to remove heavy loads. The blinking of
green LED indicates sharing of solar current for battery charging and connected load.
Solar/Grid status can also be monitored remotely by connecting an LED to the
Solar/Grid Monitor Port
for a distance up to 30 meters with wire.
- Automatic Grid/Solar power Change Over : 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. (Never connect the neutral of the grid power to any terminal of the
charger. Refer Connection diagram provided).
INSTALLATION & OPERATION

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RECOMMENDED GROUPING OF PV PANELS

Recommended PV Panel Input voltage for maximum MPPT
performance.
Battery Bank
Volt
Max.PV Panel
Voltage Range
(Voc)
Examples for Grouping of PV Panels
in Series
Max.PV Panels
Applicable
in Watts
12V 30-100V
1) 21V voc(100w panel)x4panel
in series=84Voc=400w
2) 47V Voc(375w panel) x1
400W
24V 50-140V
1) 47V Voc( 375w panel) x2panel
in series= 94Voc=750w
2) 21V voc(150w panel)x5panel
in series=105Voc=750w
800W
36V 70-140V
21V Voc(100w panel)x6panel in
series=126Voc=600w X 2 strings
in parallel=1200w
1200W
48V 100-140V
36V Voc(260w panel)X3panel in
series =135Voc=780w X 2
strings in parallel=1560w
1600W
Note: Solar panels should be grouped in such a way that the Open
Circuit Voltage (Voc) of the panels connected in series should not
exceed the Maximum panel voltage mentioned above for each battery
bank!

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CONNECTION DIAGRAM

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CONNECTION DIAGRAM

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CONNECTION DIAGRAM

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CONNECTION DIAGRAM

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

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Note: Before changing the default settings values of the device, ensure the maximum ampere
and voltage ratings applicable for your battery type (SMF,LEAD ACID etc) and brand. Blind
settings may cause severe damage to the batteries and charge controller. Default values given
are for lead acid batteries.
ENTERING SETUP MODE:
Switch OFF the device and connect to the desired battery bank. To enter
Setup Mode, connect the settings key to the 9-PIN D-Connector. Press and hold the ENTER button on the key
and switch on the MPPT ON-OFF switch on the device till the charger enters the SETUP MODE on display. All
the indicators and fan start to function. Press the ENTER button to scroll through the setup menu as shown
below. Use the PLUS and MINUS
buttons to increase or decrease the default values.
MENU TYPE DESCRIPTION RANGE
MIN DEFAULT MAX
1.CAL-AMP
(AMPS
CALIBRATION)
Calibration
Increase or decrease this value to match the ampere
shown on the display to the reading on your True
RMS DC clamp meter. (FLUKE brand is
recommended)
50 115 220
2.CAL-VOL
(VOLT
CALIBRATION)
Calibration
Measure the terminal voltage of the battery bank
using a DC volt meter and equalise the reading
shown in the display of the charger to your volt meter
reading
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3.BVH-CUT
(BATTERY
CHARGING HIGH
CUT OFF VOLT)
Settings Set the battery charging
high voltage cutoff voltage 13V 14.5V 16V
4.MAX-AMP
(CHARGING AMPS) Settings
Set the maximum charging current cutoff (Max
charging current value is recommended as 20% of
the Ah of a single 12V C10 Battery connected in
series. e.g. for a 150 Ah C10 Lead Acid battery, 30A
is the recommended charging current)
3A 30A 30A
5.GRD-SOL
(GRID TO SOLAR
CHANGE OVER)
Settings
Set the battery voltage you prefer to shift
automatically from grid power to inverter (solar
power)
12V 14.0 V 16V
6.SOL-GRD
(SOLAR TO GRID
CHANGE OVER)
Settings Set the battery voltage you prefer to shift
automatically from inverter to grid power 9V 11.0V 16V
7.BLK-LED
(LOW BATTERY
WARNING)
Settings Set the low battery level of warning indication LED to
blink LB 11.7V 16V
Note: Values will be displayed as multiples of 10 (e.g. 14.5V will be displayed as 145)
SETUPMODE

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1) 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 PV panel voltage recommended.
2) Safety precautions must be taken while grouping and connecting PV panels
to the charge controller with high Voc input. (750 Volt DC current from the PV
panel is highly dangerous. Never touch the terminals without safety glows)
3) Extreme care should be taken while connecting High voltage solar power
systems.
4) Earthing and wiring of high power solar system must be done under the
supervision of a qualified electrical engineer
5) Never connect the PV panel connection to the battery input or the connection
of the batteries to the PV input.
6) 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.
7) The installation and use must comply with the local safety instructions and
standards in force.
8) Never use a flame or any kind of spark producing device near fully
charged batteries as it may cause an explosion of the batteries and fire
hazard.(eg: Checking battery water level under a candle flame light, spark
from a metal cutter or spark from loose contact of battery connecting
wires)
9) 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.
10) The use of the charger is in any case under the responsibility of the
customer.
11) THIS EQUIPMENT IS NEITHER DESIGNED NOR GUARANTEED TO INSTALLATIONS ENTAILING
POTENTIAL RISKS OF DAMAGE TO PEOPLE OR TO THE ENVIRONMENT
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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