Epever LS-B Series User manual

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Solar Charge Controller
1 Overview
LS-B series is a PWM common positive solar charge controller that adopts the advanced
digital technique. The multiple load control modes make it suitable for a solar home
system, traffic signal, solar street light, solar garden lamp, etc.
Features：
Adopt high-quality components of ST, and IR, ensure product lifespan
UL and VDE certification for terminals, make the product safer and more reliable
Full load running in the environment temperature range
3-stage intelligent PWM charging：Bulk, Boost/Equalize, Float
Optional four battery types: Sealed, Gel, Flooded and User
Battery temperature compensation function
Real-energy statistics function
Standard Modbus protocol based on RS485 bus, longer communication distance
Multiple load control modes
Extensive electronic protection
2 Identification of parts
❶
Remote temperature(RTS)port★
❻
Mounting hole
❷
PV terminals
❼
Load ON/OFF button
❸
Battery terminals
❽
Load status indicator
❹
Load terminals
❾
Battery status indicator
❺
RS485 communication port
❿
Charge status indicator
★If the temperature sensor is short-circuited or damaged, the controller will charge
or discharge at the default temperature setting of 25 ºC (no temperature
compensation).
3 Wiring
Installation Procedure:
Connect the system in the order of ❶battery ❷ load ❸PV array as
shown in figure 2 and disconnect the system in reverse order❸❷❶.
NOTE: While wiring the controller, please do not switch off the circuit breaker
or fuse and make sure that the leads of "+" and "-" poles are connected
correctly.
NOTE: A fuse which current is 1.25 to 2 times the rated current of the
controller must be installed on the battery side with a distance from the
battery not greater than 150 mm.
NOTE: The LS-B series is a positive ground controller. Any positive
connection of solar, load, or battery shall be earth grounded as required.
NOTE: If an inverter is to be connected to the system, connect the inverter
directly to the battery, not to the load side of the controller.
4 Indicator and button
(1) Indicator
Indicator
Color
Status
Information
Green
On solid
PV connection normal ,but
low voltage(low irradiance)
from PV, no charging
Green
OFF
No PV voltage(night time) or
PV connection problem
Green
Slowly flashing(1Hz)
In charging
Green
Fast flashing(4Hz)
PV over voltage
Green
On solid
Battery normal
Green
Slowly flashing(1Hz)
Battery full
Green
Fast flashing(4Hz)
Battery over voltage
Orange
On solid
Battery under voltage
Red
On solid
Battery over discharged
Red
Slowly flashing(1Hz)
Battery over temperature
Red
On solid
Load ON
Red
OFF
Load OFF
Red
Slowly flashing(1Hz)
Overload
Red
Fast flashing(4Hz)
Load short circuit
Charge, Load and Battery(orange)indicator flashing
Controller over temperature
Charge, Load and Battery(red)indicator flashing
System voltage error
(2) Button
①The load is turned ON/OFF via the button when the operating mode is Manual Control.
②Clear the faults for the overload and load short circuit.
5 Setting
❶USB to RS485 converter cable: CC- RS485-RS485-150U
Download PC software: www.epever.com(PC Software for the Solar Charge Controller)
❷USB to RS485 converter cable: CC- RS485-RS485-150U
OTG cable: OTG-12CM
Download phone APP (support Andriod system only)
www.epever.com(Andriod APP for the Solar Charge Controller)
❸RS485 to RS485 converter cable: CC-RS485-RS485-200U-MT）
(1) Battery type
Battery voltage control parameters (Below values are measured in the 12V/25 ºC system;
please double the values in the 24V system.)
Battery type
Sealed
Gel
Flooded
User
Over Voltage Disconnect Voltage
16.0V
16.0V
16.0V
9～17V
Charging Limit Voltage
15.0V
15.0V
15.0V
9～17V
Over Voltage Reconnect Voltage
15.0V
15.0V
15.0V
9～17V
Equalize Charging Voltage
14.6V
——
14.8V
9～17V
Boost Charging Voltage
14.4V
14.2V
14.6V
9～17V
Float Charging Voltage
13.8V
13.8V
13.8V
9～17V
Boost Reconnect Charging Voltage
13.2V
13.2V
13.2V
9～17V
Low Voltage Reconnect Voltage
12.6V
12.6V
12.6V
9～17V
Under Voltage Warning Reconnect
Voltage
12.2V
12.2V
12.2V
9～17V
Under Voltage Warning Voltage
12.0V
12.0V
12.0V
9～17V
Low Voltage Disconnect Voltage
11.1V
11.1V
11.1V
9～17V
Discharging Limit Voltage
10.6V
10.6V
10.6V
9～17V
Equalize Duration
120 min
——
120 min
0～180 min
Boost Duration
120 min
120 min
120 min
10～180
min
NOTE:
1) When the battery type is sealed, gel, flooded, the adjusting range of equalizing duration
is 0 to180 minutes, and boost duration is 10 to180 minutes.
2) The following rules must be observed when modifying the value of the parameter in the
user battery type (factory default value is the same as the sealed type):
Figure 1 Characteristic
Figure 2 Connection diagram
※Thank you for selecting the LS-B series solar charge controller. Please read
this manual carefully before using the product and pay attention to the safety
information.

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A. Over Voltage Disconnect Voltage > Charging Limit Voltage ≥ Equalize Charging
Voltage ≥ Boost Charging Voltage ≥ Float Charging Voltage > Boost Reconnect
Charging Voltage.
B. Over Voltage Disconnect Voltage > Over Voltage Reconnect Voltage.
C. Low Voltage Reconnect Voltage > Low Voltage Disconnect Voltage ≥ Discharging
Limit Voltage.
D. Under Voltage Warning Reconnect Voltage > Under Voltage Warning Voltage ≥
Discharging Limit Voltage.
E. Boost Reconnect Charging voltage > Low Voltage Disconnect Voltage.
CAUTION: Please refer to the user manual or contact the sales for the
details of the setting operation.
(2) Load Set Mode
1) Manual Control(default ON)
The load is turned ON/OFF via the button or remote command.
2) Light ON/OFF
3) Light ON/OFF + Timer
4)Time Control
Control the load on/off time by setting a real-time clock.
6 Protections
PV over current
When the charging power of the PV array exceeds its rated charging power, it will be
charged at the rated charging power.
PV short circuit
The controller will stop charging when the input terminal of the PV array is short-
circuited. After clearing the faults, the charging will resume automatically.
PV reverse polarity
When the polarity of the PV array is reversed, the controller may not be damaged and
can continue to operate normally after the polarity is corrected.
Battery reverse polarity
When the polarity of the battery is reversed, the controller may not be damaged and
can continue to operate normally after the polarity is corrected.
Battery over voltage
When the battery voltage reaches the over voltage disconnect voltage, the controller
will automatically stop charging the battery to prevent battery damage caused by over-
charging.
Battery over discharge
When the battery voltage reaches the low voltage disconnect voltage, the controller will
automatically stop discharging the battery to prevent battery damage caused by over-
discharging. (Any controller connected loads will be disconnected. Loads directly
connected to the battery will not be affected and may continue to discharge the
battery.)
Battery over temperature
The controller detects the battery temperature through an external temperature sensor.
The battery will stop working when its temperature exceeds 65 °C and resume when its
temperature is below 55 °C.
Overload
When the load current is higher than 1.05 times the rated discharge current, the
controller will automatically cut off the output. After the load reconnects automatically
five times (delay of 5s, 10s, 15s, 20s, 25s), please reduce the electrical equipment. And
then press the load ON/OFF button or restart the controller or wait for one night-day
cycle (night time > 3 hours) to eliminate the overload fault.
Load short circuit
When the load is short-circuited (The short circuit current is higher than or equal to 2
times the rated discharge current), the controller will automatically cut off the output.
After the load reconnects automatically five times (delay of 5s, 10s, 15s, 20s, 25s),
please press the load ON/OFF button, or restart the controller, or wait for one night-day
cycle (night time > 3 hours). Then the load reconnection automatically will resume.
Controller over temperature
An internal temperature sensor can detect the internal temperature of the controller.
The controller stops working when its internal temperature exceeds 85 °C and resumes
when the internal temperature is below 75 °C.
TVS high voltage transients
The internal circuitry of the controller is designed with Transient Voltage Suppressors
(TVS), which can only protect against the high-voltage surge pulses with less energy. If
the controller is to be used in an area with frequent lightning strikes, it is recommended
to install an external surge arrester.
7 Troubleshooting
Faults
Possible reasons
Troubleshooting
When there is sufficient
direct sunlight on the PV
array, the charging indicator
does not light up.
PV array
disconnection
Confirm that PV and battery wire
connections are correct and tight
The wire connection is
correct, but the controller is
not working.
Battery voltage is
lower than 8V
Please check the voltage of the
battery. At least 8V voltage to
activate the controller.
Battery green indicator fast
flashing
Battery over
voltage
Check whether the battery
voltage is higher than OVD (over
voltage disconnect voltage), and
disconnect the PV.
Battery red indicator on
solid
Battery over
discharged
Waiting for the battery voltage
restore to or above LVR (low
voltage reconnect voltage) or
changing the power supply in
other ways.
Battery red indicator slowly
flashing
Battery over
temperature
When the battery temperature
declines to be below 55 ºC, the
controller will resume.
Charge, Load and
Battery(orange)indicator
flashing
Controller over
temperature
When the heat sink of the
controller exceeds 85 ℃, the
controller will automatically cut off
the input and output circuit. When
the temperature bellows to 75℃,
the controller will resume work.
Load red indicator slowly
flashing
Overload
① Please reduce the number of
electric equipment.
②Restart the controller or press
the load ON/OFF button.
③ Wait for one night-day cycle
(night time>3 hours).
Load red indicator fast
flashing
Load short circuit
① Check carefully loads
connection, clear the fault.
② Restart the controller or press
the load ON/OFF button.
③ Wait for one night-day cycle
(night time>3 hours).
8 Technical Specifications
Item
LS1024B
LS2024B
LS3024B
System nominal voltage
12/24VDC Auto
Battery type
Sealed/Gel/Flooded/User
Rated charge current
10A
20A
30A
Rated discharge current
10A
20A
30A
Working voltage range of
controller
8～32V
Max. PV open circuit
voltage
50V
Self-consumption
≤8.4mA/12V;≤7.8mA/24V
Charge circuit voltage
drop
≤0.28V
Discharge circuit voltage
drop
≤0.20V
Temperature
compensate coefficient
-3mV/℃/2V (default)
Working environment
temperature
-35℃～+50℃
Relative humidity
≤95% (N.C.)
Enclosure
IP30
Grounding
Common positive
Dimension(mm)
138.6x69.3x37
159.6x81.4x47.8
200.6x101.3x57
Mounting size
126mm
147x50mm
190x70mm
Mounting hole size
Φ4.3
Φ4.3
Φ4.5
Terminal
4mm2
10mm2
10mm2
Weight
0.13kg
0.3kg
0.5kg
9 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 exceeds the rated value of the controller.
The controller's working temperature exceeds the limit working environment
temperature.
User disassembly or attempted to 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：V3.2
Turn-On voltage (Adjustable):
5V(12Vsystem), delay10min. Turn-Off
voltage (Adjustable):
6V(12Vsystem), delay10min.
Note: 24V system voltage×2