Epever LS LPLW Series User manual

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Solar Charge Controller
---with built-in LED Driver
1. Overview
The LS LPLW series controller combines the solar charge controller and LED constant
current driver in one unit. It is ideal for solar LED lighting, especially for LED lamp
application that requires dimmer function. The advanced charging methods of pulse width
modulation enable 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 the power automatically
Load power limitation function
Maximum output efficiency of 96%
Digital precision constant current control and the control accuracy no less than 30mA
Multiple load control modes
Load test function for detecting the system
Light ON delay time can be adjustable(minimum value 10s)
Intense 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 charge or discharges 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
4V
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> ❷>❸,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 is reversed.
2) Check the battery LED indicator is ON when you power on the controller; otherwise,
please refer to chapter 8.
3) Connect a fuse in series through battery positive (+) in the circuit. The battery 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
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 LS 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
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%
※The default value can be changed according to the user's requirement.
4)Time Control
Control the load on/off time by setting the real-time clock.
5) Intelligent Power Reduction 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 Light ON/OFF and Light ON/Timer mode, 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 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
Lithium 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 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)
★If selecting a lithium battery, the low-temperature value(LTV) must be set according
to the specification; otherwise, the lithium battery is damaged.
8. Protection
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 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; 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
red indicator
flashing
Battery
Overheating
The controller automatically stops
working. When the temperature is below
50 ºC, the controller resumes working.
All the LED indicator
flashing(battery red
indicator flashing)
System voltage
error
Check whether the battery voltage
matches the controller's working voltage.
Please change to a suitable battery or
reset the working voltage
Power on normally,
the load is off
①Unreliable
wiring, the
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 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 replaced the product model
For example, switch the 24V system to a
12V system, and replace the
corresponding controller.
①When the battery is over-discharged, the battery indicator is red. The load keeps 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 exceeds 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 or shipment.
Any changes without prior notice! Version number：V2.2
Item
LS101240LPLW
LS101260LPLW
LS102460LPLW
LS2024120LPLW
Nominal system voltage
12VDC
12VDC
12/24VDC◆or Auto
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
≤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
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
≤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)
Dimension(mm)
87x60x22.8
87x67x24.8
87x63x24.8
108.5x88x25.6
Mounting size(mm)
80
80
80
100.5
Mounting hole size(mm)
Φ4
Φ4
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
0.20kg
0.40kg
Figure 3 Setting Ways
There are two methods to check and set the controller’s
parameters:
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.