Epever LandStar LPLW Series User manual

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LandStar LPLW Series Solar Charge Controller
---with built-in LED Driver
1. Overview
The LandStar(LS) LPLW series controller combines the solar charge controller and LED
constant current driver into one unit which is ideal for solar LED Lighting, especially for the
application of LED lamp which requires dimmer function. The advanced pulse width
modulation charging methods enables the system charging and discharging management
to obtain the most radical optimization. Make the system reduce the cost, and increase the
system flexibility. The features are listed below:
Apply to lead-acid battery and lithium battery
Lithium battery self-activating function
Lithium battery low-temperature protection function
Intelligent power mode with 365 day lighting control technology
Load reduce power automatically
Load power limitation function
Maximum output efficiency of 96%
Digital precision constant current control and the control accuracy are no less than 30mA
Multiple load control modes
Load test function for detecting the system
Light ON delay time can be adjustable, the minimum value is 10s
Strong penetration and long communication distance with 2.4G communication technology
Low power consumption control function of 2.4G wireless communication
Ultra-low power consumption mode in transporting
Enter the password when it is set parameters
Controller’s parameter can be set via the APP, RC11 and FC02
Extensive electronic protections
2. Product Features
❶
Temperature Sensor
❺
Battery Positive and Negative Wires
❷
Charging Status LED indicator
❻
Load Positive and Negative Wires
❸
Battery Status LED indicator
❼
2.4G wireless communication
❹
PV Positive and Negative Wires
❽
Mounting hole size
※The controller will charge or discharge the battery at 25℃as default and no
temperature compensation, when the temperature sensor is damaged.
3. Wiring
Reference for Serial connection of LED
System Voltage
Serial connection
Min. Output Voltage
Max. Output Voltage
12V
5～18 LED
15V
60V
24V
10～18 LED
30V
60V
NOTE: Each LED (1W, 3.3V) light is calculated. If the user uses the
unconventional LED-light, the actual input voltage of LED-light must be less than
the max. output voltage.
WARNING：BE CAREFUL with electric shock, the output voltage is higher than
the safety voltage of human body.
WARNING: If the LED-light connection number is wrong, it may CAUSE the
damage of the LED-light or the controller.
Connection Order
1) Connect components to the charge controller in the sequence as shown above and pay
much attention to the “+” and “-”. Please don’t insert the fuse or turn on the breaker during
the installation. When disconnecting the system, the order will be reversed.
2) Check the battery LED indicator is ON when you powered on the controller, otherwise
please refer to chapter 8.
3) Connecting a fuse in series through battery positive (+) in the circuit and the battery
circuit fuse must be 1.25 to 2 times to the rated current. The installed distance is within
150mm.
Load self-test function
The load is ON when the controller power on 10 seconds. After 10 seconds it will restore to
set working mode.
4. LED Indicators
Indicator
Color
Status
Instruction
Green
On Solid
PV connection normal
but low voltage
(irradiance) from PV, no
charging
Green
Slowly Flashing(1Hz)
In charging
Green
Fast Flashing(4Hz)
PV reverse polarity
Green
OFF
No PV voltage(night
time) or PV connection
problem
Green
On Solid
Normal
Green
Slowly Flashing(1Hz)
Full
Green
Fast Flashing(4Hz)
Overvoltage
Orange
On Solid
Under voltage
Red
On Solid
Over-discharged
Red
Slowly Flashing(1Hz)
Battery Overheating
All
indicators
Green and
orange
Flashing two times
Set parameters
successfully
5. Load Working Mode
1) Manual Mode
2) Light ON/OFF(default)
3) Light ON + Timer
Light ON + Timer1
Light ON + Timer2
Light ON + Timer3
Item
Default※
Range
Mode1
Mode2/3
LED Rated Current
0.35A
0-2.6A(LS101240LPLW)
0-2.0A(LS102460LPLW)
0-4.0A(LS2024120/101260LPLW)
Timer1
LED Rated Current Percentage
2H
100%
1H
100%
00:00—23:59H
0—100%
Timer2
LED Rated Current Percentage
2H
80%
1H
50%
00:00—23:59H
0—100%
Figure 2 Wiring
Thank you for selecting the LandStar LPLW series solar charge
controller with built in LED driver. Please read this manual carefully
before using the product and pay attention to the safety
information.
Figure 1 Product Feature

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Timer3
LED Rated Current Percentage
2H
50%
0H
0%
00:00—23:59H
0—100%
Timer4/5
LED Rated Current Percentage
0H
0%
0H
0%
00:00—23:59H
0—100%
Timer6
LED Rated Current Percentage
0H
0%
2H
100%
00:00—23:59H
0—100%
※The default value can be changed according to the user requirement.
4)Time Control
Control the load on/off time by setting the real-time clock.
5) Intelligent Power Mode
When the battery voltage is lower than “Under Voltage Warning Recover Voltage (UVWR
adjustable)”, the intelligent power mode is enabled; at this time, the LED current
percentage will be automatically reduced in linear with the voltage drop of battery. When
the battery voltage is lower than “Under Voltage Warning Voltage (UVW adjustable)”, a
minimum LED current percentage (default 2%, adjustable) will be output. In addition, when
the battery voltage is higher than UVWR, the controller will exit the intelligent power mode.
NOTE：The load is ON when the controller power on 1seconds. After 1
seconds it will restore to set working mode.
NOTE：In the mode of Light ON/OFF and Light ON/Timer, the load is
turned on after 10Min. delay，the delay time can be set.
6. Setting Operation
7. Protection
Protection
Conditions
Status
PV Reverse
Polarity
When the battery is correct connecting, the
PV can be reversed.
The controller is not
damage
Battery Reverse
Polarity
When the PV is not connecting, the battery
can be reversed.
Battery Over
Voltage
The battery voltage reaches to the OVD
Stop charging
Battery Over
Discharge
The battery voltage reaches to the LVD
Stop discharging
Battery
Overheating
Temperature sensor is higher than 65℃
Output is OFF
Temperature sensor is less than 55℃
Output is ON
Lithium battery
Low Temperature★
Temperature sensor is less than the low-
temperature value
Stop charging or
discharge
Temperature sensor is higher than the low-
temperature value
Begin charging or
discharge
Load Short
Circuit
Load current ≥2.5 times rated current
One short circuit, the output is OFF 5s;
Two short circuits, the output is OFF 10s;
Three short circuits, the output is OFF 15s;
Four short circuits, the output is OFF 20s;
Five short circuits, the output is OFF 25s;
Six short circuits, the output is OFF
Output is OFF
Clear the fault:
Restart the controller
or wait for one
night-day cycle
(night time>3 hours).
Load Open
Circuit(Load over
voltage)
Max. load voltage≥68V
One open circuit, the output is OFF 5s;
Two open t circuits, the output is OFF 10s;
Three open circuits, the output is OFF 15s;
Four open circuits, the output is OFF 20s;
Five open circuits, the output is OFF 25s;
Six open circuits, the output is OFF5s;
Seven open circuits, the output is OFF5s
Output is OFF
(Cycle to perform)
★Warning: If selecting a lithium battery, it must be set at low-temperature
value(LTV) according to the charging/discharging temperature of lithium
battery; otherwise, the lithium battery will be damaged.
8. Troubleshooting
Faults
Possible reasons
Troubleshooting
Charging LED
indicator off during
the daytime when
sunshine falls on PV
modules properly
PV
array disconnection
Confirm that PV and battery wire
connections are correct and tight
No LED indicator
Min.9V can start up the
controller.
Measure battery voltage with
multi-meter. Min.9V can start up the
controller.
Battery LED
indicator green Fast
Flashing
Battery over voltage
①Disconnect the solar array and
measure the battery voltage whether
is too high; ②Change the controller;
③Change the battery
Battery LED
indicator red
Battery
over discharged①
When the battery voltage is restored
to or above setpoint (low voltage
reconnect voltage), the load work
Battery Status LED
indicator red
flashing
Battery Overheating
The controller will automatically stop
working. When the temperature is
below 50 ºC, the controller will resume
working.
All the LED indicator
System voltage error
Check whether the battery voltage
flashing(battery red
indicator flashing)
matches the controller working
voltage. Please change to a suitable
battery or reset the working voltage
Power on normally,
the load is off
①Unreliable wiring,
connection fails.
②The loading mode is
wrong
③The controller does
not match with the LED
light.
④Output short circuit
①Check the connecting cables
②Check the load mode and
parameter
③The voltage of LED-light source is
not in the output voltage range of
controller
④Check the connecting cables and
LED light source
The dimming
function is invalid
The controller does not
match with the LED
light source. This
product is a step-up
current control, if the
input voltage is lower
than the rated voltage,
it is not working.
①Replace the LED light
②Reduce system rated voltage grade
and replace the product model
For example, 24V system change to
12V system, and replace the
corresponding controller.
①When the battery is over-discharged, the battery indicator will be red, and the load will be
off all the time before the voltage is more than the Low Voltage Reconnect Voltage (LVRV). In
order to judge the system is normal or not, firstly measuring the battery voltage whether is
more than LVRV, if not, restarting the controller to detect the load whether it is normal.
WARNING: The LVRV can be set, but must be more careful that it maybe
damages the battery if the LVRV is set too low.
9. Technical Specifications
◆The controller is not recognized system voltage and no temperature
compensation when the battery connects the lithium battery.
▼The parameters are 12V system at 25 ºC, please double the values in 24V system.
10. Disclaimer
This warranty does not apply under the following conditions:
Damage from improper use or use in an unsuitable environment.
PV or load current, voltage or power exceeding the rated value of the controller.
The controller is working temperature exceeds the limit working environment
temperature.
User disassembly or attempted repair the controller without permission.
The controller is damaged due to natural elements such as lighting.
The controller is damaged during transportation and shipment.
Any changes without prior notice! Version number：V1.0
Item
LS101240LPLW
LS101260LPLW
LS102460LPLW
LS2024120LPLW
Nominal system
voltage
12VDC
12/24VDC◆or Auto
Rated charge current
10A
10A
20A
Max. PV open circuit
voltage
30V
50V
Battery input voltage range
9～16V
9～32V
Max. output power
40W
60W
30W/12V
60W/24V
60W/12V
120W/24V
Max. output Current
2.6A
4.0A
2.0A
4.0A
Output voltage range
(Max. Battery Voltage +2V)～60V
Load open circuit voltage
60V
Maximum output efficiency
96%
Output current
control accuracy
≤30mA
Battery Type
Lead-acid battery: Sealed(default)/Gel/Flooded/User
Lithium battery:LiFePO4/Li-NiCoMn/User
Lead-acid battery
Equalization Voltage▼
Sealed:14.6V; Flooded:14.8V;User:9-17V
Boost Voltage▼
Sealed:14.4V;Gel:14.2V;Flooded:14.6V;User:9-17V
Float Voltage▼
Sealed/Gel/Flooded:13.8V;User:9-17V
UVWR▼
Sealed/Gel/Flooded:12.2V;User:9-17V
UVW▼
Sealed/Gel/Flooded:12.0V;User:9-17V
Low Voltage
Recover Voltage▼
Sealed/Gel/Flooded:12.6V:User:9-17V
Low Voltage
Disconnect Voltage▼
Sealed/Gel/Flooded:11.1V:User:9-17V
Lithium battery
Boost Voltage▼
LiFePO4(4s):14.5V/Li-NiCoMn(3s):12.5V/User:9-17V
UVWR▼
LiFePO4(4s):12.8V/Li-NiCoMn(3s):12.2V/User:9-17V
UVW▼
LiFePO4(4s):12.0V/Li-NiCoMn(3s):10.5V/User:9-17V
Low Voltage
Reconnect Voltage▼
LiFePO4(4s):12.8V/Li-NiCoMn(3s):10.5V/User:9-17V
Low Voltage
Disconnect Voltage▼
LiFePO4(4s):11.1V/Li-NiCoMn(3s):9.3V/User:9-17V
Self-consumption
≤19mA(12V);≤35mA(24V)
Charge Circuit Voltage
Drop
≤0.17V
Communication way
2.4G
Communication distance
≤20m
Working environment
temperature
-40℃～+55℃
Enclosure
IP68(1.5m,72h)
Overall dimension(mm)
87x58x22.8
87x63x24.8
108.5x118x25.6
Mounting dimension(mm)
80
100.5 x 76
Mounting hole size(mm)
Φ4
Φ5
Power cable(AWG/mm2)
PV/BAT:14/2.5
LOAD:18/1.0
PV/BAT:12/4.0
LOAD:18/1.0
Net weight
0.17kg
0.20kg
0.40kg
Figure 3 Setting Ways
There are two methods that it can realize controller work
mode and parameters through IR function:
1) 2.4G Remote Controller—RC11
This method can realize one-key setting operation which is
suitable for bulk quantity products setting or applied in the
projects.
2) Super Parameter Programmer—FC02
NOTE: Please refer to the user manual of handheld
device.