Epever Tracer BPL Series User manual

BEIJING EPSOLAR TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Tel：[phone] Website：www.epsolarpv.com/www.epever.com
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Tracer-BPL Solar Charge Controller
---with built in LED Driver
1. Overview
The Tracer BPL series lithium battery MPPT solar charge controller combines solar
charge controller and LED constant current driver into one unit which is ideal for solar
LED Lighting, especially when dimmer function is needed. The advanced Maximum
Power Point Tracking charging methods enables the system charging and discharging
management to obtain the most radical optimization. Increase the system flexibility, yet
lower down the system cost. The features are listed below:
Adopt high quality components of ST,IR and Infineon, make sure product using
lifespan
Wide working environment temperature(-40℃～60℃)
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 99.5%
Ultra-fast tracking speed and guaranteed tracking efficiency
Accurately recognizing and tracking of multiple power points
Lithium battery low temperature protection function
Lithium battery limit current in low temperature
Digital precision constant current control and the control accuracy are less than ±2%
Intelligent power mode with 365-day lighting control technology
Load reduce power automatically
Maximum output efficiency of 96%
PV and Load power limitation function
The output current can be adjusted among the rated power and current range
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
Long lifespan design，five years warranty
2. 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)
(1)The temperature sensor short-circuited or damaged, the controller will be charging or
discharging at the default temperature 25 ºC.
(2)The 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.
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: The above one 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.
WARNING：DO NOT electric shock! The product built-in boost LED driver,
the output voltage is higher than the human safety voltage.
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 9.
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.
4) The process of charging and discharging can’t operate simultaneously, and the
discharge process is prior to charging.
Load self-test function
The load is ON when the controller power on 10seconds. 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
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
Low temperature
Red
Fast Flashing(4Hz)
Battery Overheating
All indicators
Orange
and
green
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
4) Real-time Control
Control the load ON/OFF time through setting real-time clock.
5) Lntelligent Power Mode
After the mode of intelligent power reduction is turned on and the capacity of the storage
battery is lower than 50%, the LED load will make adjustment by automatically reducing
the power in a linear manner according to the capacity of the storage battery, and mean
while the load will operate based on the minimum value between the set value and the
value after power reduction. Moreover, the mode of intelligent power reduction will be
exited after charging is started on the next day.
NOTE: In the mode of Light ON/OFF and Light ON/Timer, the Load is
turned on after 1Min. delay,the delay time can be set.
※Thank you for selecting the Tracer BPL series lithium battery
MPPT solar charge controller with built-in LED driver. Please read
this manual carefully before using the product and pay attention to
the safety information.

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6. Accessories(optional) and Software
Software
(1)Solar station Monitor
Download software
www.epsolarpv.com/en/index.php/Technical/download——PC Software for the Solar
Charge Controller
(2)Mobile APP software setting
Download software
www.epsolarpv.com/en/index.php/Technical/download——Andriod APP for the
Li-Battery Solar Charge Controller
IPhone——APP Store——EPEVER
※Specific instructions refer to the list of accessories and software.
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(Default 0℃)
Lithium battery stop
charging/discharging
Temperature sensor is higher than the low
temperature value(Default 0℃)
Lithium battery
charging
Load Short
Circuit
Load current ≥2.5 times rated current
One short circuit, the output is OFF 5s;
Two short circuit, the output is OFF 10s;
Three short circuit, the output is OFF 15s;
Four short circuit, the output is OFF 20s;
Five short circuit, the output is OFF 25s;
Six short circuit, the output is OFF
Output is OFF
Clear the fault:
Restart the controller
or wait for one
night-day cycle (night
time>3 hours).
Lithium battery
limit current in
low
temperature
Limit current temperature
T1＞T2＞T3＞T4＞T5＞T6
Limit current I1＞I2＞I3＞I4＞I5＞I6
When the temperature
is lower than T1, the
charging current is I1;
when the temperature
is lower than T2, the
charging current is I2;
and so on. However,
when the temperature
rises gradually from T4
to T1, it is performed at
I4.
9. 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 9V
Measure battery voltage with the
multi-meter. Min.9V 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 discharged①
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.
Powering on
normally, the load is
off
①The connecting
wires are error or
virtually connected
②Load mode is not
appropriate.
③This controller does
not match with the LED
light.
④Output short circuit.
①Check the connecting cable.
②Check the load’s mode and
parameters.
③The voltage of LED light is not
within the output voltage range of
controller.
④Check the connecting cables and
LED light.
The dimming
function is invalid
The controller does not
match with the LED
light source. This
product is a step-up
voltage control, If 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.
NOTE: The LVRV can be set, but it must pay more attention that it maybe
damages the battery if the LVRV is too low.
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 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.
8. Technical Specifications
★The controller has the limit charge current function, the current can be set via the APP software and RC10. Any changes without prior notice! Version number：V2.0
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Nominal system voltage
12/24VDC Auto(Lithium battery do not automatic identification system voltage)
Battery input voltage range
9～32VDC
Rated charge current★
10A
15A
20A
10A
15A
20A
Rated charge power
130W/12V;260W/24V
195W/12V;390W/24V
260W/12V;520W/24V
130W/12V;260W/24V
195W/12V;390W/24V
260W/12V;520W/24V
Max. PV open circuit voltage①
58V( at minimum operating environment temperature ）
46V( at 25℃environment temperature )
95V( at minimum operating environment temperature ）
92V( at 25℃environment temperature )
MPP Voltage range
( Battery voltage+2V)～36V
( Battery voltage+2V)～72V
Max. output current
3.3A
4.5A
6.6A
3.3A
4.5A
6.6A
Max. output power
100W
130W
200W
100W
130W
200W
Output voltage range
( Max. battery voltage+2V)～58V
( Max. battery voltage+2V)～80V
Load open circuit voltage
58V
80V
Load over voltage protection
63V
100V
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
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
≤15mA/12V;≤22mA/24V
Temperature compensation coefficient
-3mV/℃/2V(Lithium battery don’t have temperature compensation coefficient)
Communication
RS485
Working environment temperature
-40℃～+60℃
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
Mounting hole size
Φ3.5mm
Mounting dimension
88×76mm
120×83mm
120×94mm
88×76mm
120×83mm
120×94mm
Power cable
PV/BAT:14AWG(2.5mm2);LOAD:18AWG(1.0mm2)
PV/BAT:12AWG(4mm2);LOAD:16AWG(1.5mm2)
Net weight
0.54kg
0.73kg
1.18kg
0.54kg
0.73kg
1.18kg