Epever LS LPLI Series User manual

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Solar Charge Controller
---with built-in LED Driver
1. Overview
The LS LPLI series controller combines the solar charge controller and LED constant
current driver in one unit. It is ideal for solar LED lighting, especially for the LED lamp
application, which requires dimmer function. The advanced pulse width modulation
charging methods enables system charging and discharging management to obtain the
most radical optimization. Make the system cost reduce and increase system flexibility.
Features:
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 power reduction automatically
Load power limitation function
Maximum output efficiency of 96%
Digital precision constant current control and the control accuracy are less than±2%
Discharging power calculation and real-time energy statistics recording function
Configurable multiple load control modes, LED rated current, and the current
percentage
Load test function for detecting the system
Extensive electronic protections
Without any button, parameter setting via RC-10 and FC-01 with IR function.
Fully encapsulated PCB, IP68 protection
Aluminum housing for better cooling
2. Product Features
❶
Charging Status LED indicator
❺
Battery Positive and Negative Wires
❷
Battery Status LED indicator
❻
Load Positive and Negative Wires
❸
Temperature Sensor ※
❼
Infrared Receiver Module
❹
PV Positive and Negative Wires
❽
Infrared LED
※If the temperature sensor connection is short-circuited or open-circuit, the
controller charges or discharges the battery at 25℃and no temperature
compensation.
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
WARNING
DO NOT electric shock! With the built-in boost LED driver, the output
voltage is higher than the human safety voltage.
If the LED connection number is wrong, the load or controller is
damaged.
CAUTION
The above LED (1W, 3.3V) is calculated. If the user uses the
unconventional LED, The actual LED voltage must less than the Max. Load
Output Voltage.
Connection Order
1) Connect components to the charge controller in the sequence, as shown in Figure 2
Wiring, 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, reverse the order.
2) After powering on the controller, check the controller's battery LED indicator; it usually is
green. Otherwise, please refer to chapter 8.
3) Connect a fuse in series through battery positive (+) in the circuit. The battery circuit
fuse must be 1.25 to 2 times the rated current. The installed distance is within 150mm.
Load self-test function
The load is ON when the controller power on for 10 seconds. After 10 seconds, it restores
the working mode setting.
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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)
Over voltage
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(LS101240LPLI)
0-2.0A(LS102460LPLI)
0-4.0A(LS101260/2024120LPLI)
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 LS LPLI 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
Turn-On voltage (Adjustable):
5V(12Vsystem), delay10min.
Turn-Off voltage (Adjustable):
6V(12Vsystem), delay10min.
Note: 24V system voltage×2

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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%
※Modify the default value according to the user's requirement.
4) Time Control
Control the load on/off time by setting the real-time clock.
5) Intelligent Power Mode
When the battery voltage goes lower than the "Reduce Power Start Voltage (adjustable),"
the intelligent power reduction mode is enabled. The LED output current is automatically
reduced in linear with the battery's voltage drop. When the battery voltage goes lower than
the "Reduce Power End Voltage (adjustable)," the LED output current is 2% of the rated
load current. The minimum percentage can be set to 1%). Also, when the battery voltage is
higher than "Reduce Power Start Voltage," the controller exits the intelligent power
reduction mode.
CAUTION
In the mode of Light ON/OFF and Light ON/Timer, the load is turned on
after a 1-minute delay，the delay time can be set.
The controller's real-time clock is an analog clock, valid at power-on and
invalid after power-off. When using the time mode, the clock needs to be
calibrated by handheld devices. Do not power off the controller after
calibration.
6. Setting Operation
7. Protection
Protection
Conditions
Status
PV Reverse Polarity
When the battery is correctly connecting,
the PV can be reversed.
The controller is
no damage
Battery Reverse
Polarity
When the PV is not connected, or the
connection is reversed, the battery can be
reversed.
WARNING: Controller is damaged when
the PV connection is correct, and the
battery connection is reversed!
Battery Over Voltage
The battery voltage reaches the OVD
Stop charging
Battery Over Discharge
The battery voltage reaches the LVD
Stop discharging
Battery Overheating
The temperature sensor is higher than 65℃
Output is OFF
The temperature sensor is less than 55℃
Output is ON
Li-battery Low
Temperature★
The temperature sensor is less than the
low-temperature value
Stop charging or
discharge
The temperature sensor is higher than the
low-temperature value
Begin charging
or discharge
Load Short Circuit
Load current ≥2.5 times rated current
In 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 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 OFF 5s;
Seven open circuits, the output is OFF 5s
Output is OFF
(Cycle to
perform)
★If selecting a lithium battery, set the low-temperature value(LTV) according to the
specification; otherwise, the lithium battery is damaged.
8. Troubleshooting
Faults
Possible reasons
Troubleshooting
Charging LED
indicator off during
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 the battery voltage with a
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; ②
Change 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
red indicator
flashing
Battery Overheating
The controller automatically stops
working. When the temperature is
below 50 ºC, the controller resumes
All the LED indicator
flashing(battery red
System voltage error
Check whether the battery voltage
matches the controller's working
indicator flashing)
voltage. Please change to a suitable
battery or reset the working voltage
Powering on
normally, the load is
off
①The connecting
wires are error or
virtual connection
②Load 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 the LED light source
is not in the output voltage range of
the 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, switch the 24V system
to the 12V system, and replace the
corresponding controller.
①When the battery is over discharged, the battery indicator will be red. The load will be off
all the time before the voltage is more than the Low Voltage Reconnect Voltage (LVRV). To
judge the system is normal or not, firstly measuring the battery voltage, whether it is more
than LVRV; if not, restarting the controller to detect the load.
WARNING
The LVRV can be set, but it must be done carefully to avoid damaging the
battery if the LVRV is set too low.
9. Technical Specifications
◆When selecting a lithium battery, the controller cannot automatically recognize
the nominal system voltage and has no temperature compensation.
▼The parameters are the 12V system at 25 ºC, double the values in the 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 is exceeding the rated value of the controller.
The controller's working temperature exceeds the limit working 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：V2.2
Models
Item
LS101240LPLI
LS101260LPLI
LS102460LPLI
LS2024120LPLI
Nominal system
voltage
12VDC
12/24VDC◆
Rated charge current
10A
10A
10A
20A
Max. PV open circuit voltage
30V
50V
Battery input voltage range
9～16V
9～32V
Max. output power
40W/12V
60W/12V
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
≤2%
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
Reduce Power Start
Voltage ▼
Sealed/Gel/Flooded：12.2V; User：9-17V
Reduce Power End
Voltage ▼
Sealed/Gel/Flooded：12.0V; User：9-17V
Low Voltage
Reconnect 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
Reduce Power Start
Voltage ▼
LiFePO4(4s):12.8V/Li-NiCoMn(3s):12.2V/User:9-17V
Reduce Power End
Voltage ▼
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
≤18mA(12V);≤23mA(24V)
Charge Circuit Voltage Drop
≤0.14V
Com. way
IR
Com. distance of IR
＜6m
Working environment
temperature
-40℃～+55℃
Enclosure
IP68(1.5m,72h)
Overall dimension(mm)
87x60x22.8
87x63x24.8
87x63x24.8
108.5x88x25.6
Mounting dimension(mm)
80
80
80
100.5
Mounting hole size(mm)
Φ4
Φ4
Φ4
Φ5
Power cable
PV/BAT:14AWG/2.5mm2
LOAD: 18AWG/1.0mm2
PV/BAT:
12AWG/4.0mm2
LOAD:
18AWG/1.0mm2
Net weight
0.18kg
0.21kg
0.21kg
0.40kg
Figure 3 Setting Ways
There are two methods to check and set the controller’s
parameters:
1) IR Remote Controller—RC-10
2) Super Parameter Programmer—FC-01
This method can realize one-key setting operation which is
suitable for bulk quantity products setting or applied in the
projects.
NOTE: Please refer to the user manual of handheld device.