Epever Tracer BP Series User manual

HUIZHOU EPEVER TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Tel：[phone] Website：www.epever.com
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Tracer BP series
--- MPPT Solar Charge Controller
1.Safety Information
Read all of the instructions in the manual before installation.
DONOT disassemble or attempt to repair the controller.
Install external fuse or breaker as required.
Do disconnect the solar module and fuse/ breakers near to battery before installing
or moving the controller.
Power connections must remain tight to avoid excessive heating from a loose
connection.
Only charge batteries that comply with the parameters of controller.
Battery connection may be wired to one battery or a bank of batteries.
Risk of electric shock, the PV and load can produce high voltages when the
controller is working.
2. Overview
The Tracer BP series solar charge controller adopt to the advanced Maximum Power
Point Tracking charging methods, it enables the system charging and discharging
management to obtain the most radical optimization. Increase the system flexibility, yet
lower down the system cost. The controller support a variety of battery, for example
sealed, gel, flooded and lithium battery. User can view and modify the working status
and parameters. It can be widely used on solar home system, traffic signal, solar street
light, solar garden lamp, etc. The features are listed below:
Adopt high quality components of ST,IR and Infineon, make sure product using
lifespan
Wide working environment temperature
Apply to lead-acid battery and lithium battery
Lithium battery self-activating and low temperature protection function
Maximum conversion efficiency of 98%
Advanced Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) technology, with tracking
efficiency no less than 99%
Ultra-fast tracking speed and guaranteed tracking efficiency
Accurately recognizing and tracking of multiple power points
PV power limitation function
Monitoring and setting parameter via Mobile APP, PC Monitor setting software with
RS485 communication interface.
Use of standard Modbus communication protocol for RS485 bus connections,
communication protocol compatibility much better
Connecting the IOT(Internet of Things) module and Cloud Server monitoring software
to realize remote monitoring of the multi-machine system
The RS485 connector can provide power supply
Aluminum housing for better cooling
Real-time energy statistics function
IP67 waterproof degree
3. Product Features
①
Temperature Sensor⑴
⑤
Charging Status LED indicator
②
PV Positive and Negative Wires
⑥
Battery Status LED indicator
③
Battery Positive and Negative Wires
⑦
RS485 waterproof port⑵
④
Load Positive and Negative Wires
⑧
Waterproof cap(Included)
⑴The temperature sensor short-circuited or damaged, the controller will be
charging or discharging at the default temperature 25 ºC.
⑵The port can provide the DC power supply of 5VDC/150mA and have the short
circuit function.
NOTE: When the RS485 communication port is not working, the
waterproof cap must be installed to prevent water getting in.
4. Wiring
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 reserved.
2) After power on the controller, check the battery LED indicator on the controller, it will
be green. If it’s not green, please refer to chapter 10.
3) Connect 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 10s. After 10s it will restore to set working
mode.
5. LED Indicators
Indicator
Color
Status
Instruction
Green
On Solid
PV connection normal
but low
voltage(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
Normal
Green
Slowly Flashing(1Hz)
Full
Green
Fast Flashing(4Hz)
Over voltage
Orange
On Solid
Under voltage
Red
On Solid
Over discharged
Red
Fast Flashing(4Hz)
Battery Overheating
Low temperature
Charging(green) and battery
indicator(orange)flashing simultaneously
System voltage error※
※When the battery type is Lithium Battery，the controller do not recognize the
system voltage automatically.
6.Load Working Mode
1) Manual Mode(Default ON)
2) Light ON/OFF
3) Light ON+ Timer
4) Real-time Control
Control the load ON/OFF time through setting real-time clock.
NOTE: In the mode of Light ON/OFF and Light ON/Timer, the Load is
turned on after 10Min. delay.
7. Accessories(optional) and Software
1）PC Software
www.epever.com ——Solar Station Monitor
2）APP Software
Android phone
www.epever.com——ChargeController(Li)
IPhone
APP Store——EPEVER——EP-01
※Thank you for selecting the Tracer BP series MPPT solar charge
controller. Please read this manual carefully before using the
product and pay attention to the safety information.

HUIZHOU EPEVER TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Tel：[phone] Website：www.epever.com
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※MT50 does not support the relevant parameters of lithium battery.
※Specific instructions refer to the list of accessories and software.
8. Protection
PV Over Current
The controller will limit battery charging current to the Maximum Battery Current
rating. Therefore an over-sized solar array will not operate at peak power.
PV Short Circuit
When PV short circuit is powered on or PV input is short circuit on low-power, the
controller will stop charging. Clear it to resume normal operation.
WARNING: The controller may be damaged, when PV input is short
circuit on high-power.
PV Reverse Polarity
Fully protection against PV reverse polarity, correct the wire connection to resume
normal operation.
WARNING: Controller will be damaged when the PV array straight
polarity and the actual operation power of the PV array is 1.5 times
greater than the rated charge power!
Battery Reverse Polarity
Fully protection against battery reverse polarity, correct the wire connection to
resume normal operation.
Battery Over Voltage
When the battery voltage reaches to the set point of Over Voltage Disconnect Voltage,
the controller will stop charging the battery to protect the battery from being over
charged to break down.
Battery Over Discharge
When the battery voltage reaches to the set point of Low Voltage Disconnect Voltage,
the controller will stop discharging the battery to protect the battery from being over
discharged to break down.
Battery Overheating
The controller detects the environment temperature through the external temperature
sensor. If the environment temperature exceeds 65 ºC, the controller will automatically
start the overheating protection to stop working, and recover below 55 ºC .
Lithium battery Low Temperature
The temperature sensor is less than the low temperature value, Lithium battery stop
charging/discharging. It is higher than the low temperature value, Lithium battery start
charging/discharging.
Load Overload
If the load current exceeds the maximum load current rating 1.05 times, the controller
will disconnect the load. Overloading must be cleared up through reducing the load
and restarting controller.
Load Short Circuit
Load will be switched off when load short circuit (≥4 times rated current) happens.
Controller will automatically attempt to reconnect load for 5 times. If short circuit
protection still exist after controller’s 5 times attempts, user have to clear short
circuit ,then restart the controller or wait for one night-day cycle (night time>3 hours).
Temperature sensor break down
If the temperature sensor short-circuited or damaged, the controller will be charging
or discharging at the default temperature 25 ºC to prevent the battery damaged from
overcharging or over discharged.
High Voltage Transients
The controller is protected against small high voltage transients. In lightning prone
areas, additional external suppression is recommended.
10. Troubleshooting
Faults
Possible reasons
Troubleshooting
LED Charging
indicator turn 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
Battery voltage maybe
less than 8.5V
Measure battery voltage with the
multi-meter. Min.8.5V can start up
the controller
Battery LED
indicator green fast
Flashing
Battery over voltage
Check if battery voltage is higher
than OVD, and disconnect the PV
Battery LED
indicator red
Battery
over discharged
When the battery voltage is restored
to or above LVR point (low voltage
reconnect voltage), the load will
recover
Battery LED
indicator red
flashing
Battery Overheating
The controller will automatically turn
the system off. But while the
temperature decline to be below 50
ºC, the controller will resume.
Load is not output
Load Overload①
①Please reduce the number of
electric equipments.
②Restart the controller.
③wait for one night-day cycle (night
time>3 hours).
Load Short Circuit①
①Check carefully loads connection,
clear the fault.
②Restart the controller.
③wait for one night-day cycle (night
time>3 hours).
①When it is overload or short circuit, the load have 5 times auto-recovery output
function, which each times delay respectively 5s, 10s, 15s, 20s, 25s.
11. 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 controller.
The controller is working temperature exceed 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.
9. Technical Specifications
Any changes without prior notice! Version number：V2.2
Item Model
Tracer2606BP
Tracer3906BP
Tracer5206BP
Tracer2610BP
Tracer3910BP
Tracer5210BP
Tracer7810BP
Nominal system voltage
12/24VDC Auto( Lithium battery do not automatic identification system voltage)
Battery input voltage range
8.5～32VDC
Rated charge/discharge
current
10A
15A
20A
10A
15A
20A
30A
Rated charge power
130W/12V;260W/24V
200W/12V;400W/24V
260W/12V;520W/24V
130W/12V;260W/24V
200W/12V;400W/24V
260W/12V;520W/24V
390W/12V;780W/24V
Max. PV open circuit voltage
60V( at minimum operating environment temperature ）
46V( at 25℃environment temperature )
100V( at minimum operating environment temperature ）
92V( at 25℃environment temperature )
MPP Voltage range
( Battery voltage+2V)～36V
( Battery voltage+2V)～72V
Battery Type
Lead-acid battery: Sealed(Default) / Gel / Flooded/User; Lithium battery:LiFePO4/ Li-NiCoMn/User
Lead-acid
Equalize Charging
Voltage
Sealed :14.6V/Gel：No / Flooded:14.8V/User:9-17V (×2/24V)
Boost Charging
Voltage
Sealed :14.4V/Gel：14.2V/Flooded:14.6V/User:9-17V (×2/24V)
Float Charging Voltage
Sealed/Gel/Flooded:13.8V/User:9-17V (×2/24V)
Low Voltage Reconnect
Voltage
Sealed/Gel/Flooded:12.6V/User:9-17V (×2/24V)
Low Voltage
Disconnect Voltage
Sealed/Gel/Flooded:11.1V/User:9-17V (×2/24V)
Lithium
Boost Charging Voltage
LiFePO4:14.5V/ Li-NiCoMn:12.5V / User:9-17V (×2/24V)
Low Voltage
Reconnect Voltage
LiFePO4:12.8V / Li-NiCoMn:10.5V / User:9-17V (×2/24V)
Low Voltage
Disconnect Voltage
LiFePO4:11.1V / Li-NiCoMn:9.3V / User:9-17V (×2/24V)
Self-consumption
≤13mA/12V;≤11.5mA/24V
Temperature
compensation coefficient
-3mV/℃/2V( Lithium battery don’t have temperature compensation coefficient)
Communication
RS485
Working environment Tem.
-40℃～+60℃
-40℃～+50℃
Enclosure
IP67
Overall dimension
124×89×30mm
150×93.5×32.7mm
153×105×52.1mm
124×89×30mm
150×93.5×32.7mm
153×105×52.1mm
153.3×105×52.1mm
Mounting hole size
Φ3.5mm
Mounting dimension
88×76mm
120×83mm
120×94mm
88×76mm
120×83mm
120×94mm
Power cable
14AWG(2.5mm2)
12AWG(4mm2)
14AWG(2.5mm2)
12AWG(4mm2)
10AWG(6mm2)
Net weight
0.54kg
0.74kg
1.20kg
0.54kg
0.74kg
1.20kg
1.26kg