GSL MPPT30-2L User manual

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Model:
MPPT30-2L
Unit 2, 110 Station Road, Seven Hills ,NSW, 2147, Australia
1700W Solar Battery Charger
Maximum Power Point Tracker
Operating Instructions
Please read these instructions before use
MPPT30-2L-R3
This revolutionary maximum power point tracker solar charger was designed using the
technology that won GSL Electronics the prestigious EDN Innovation Awards 08’ and 09’
and the Greentech Consensus Awards 09’. A simple, compact and low cost alternative.
Ideal for charging batteries from new low cost and high efciency panels.
The MPPT30-2L is designed to automatically charge 12V, 24V and 48V Lithium Iron Phosphate
batteries from silicon based pv panels such as monocrystalline, polycrystalline and thin lm. It
has a built in Load Over Voltage switch congurable as a Remote Load Control or a Dawn to
Dusk Switch. It can be connected to the MCM for remote control and full system parameter log-
ging and display.
PATENT APPLIED FOR - 2010901565

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Model:
MPPT30-2L 1700W Solar Battery Charger
Maximum Power Point Tracker
Operating Instructions
Please read these instructions before use
Important notes:
• This equipment must be installed by qualied personnel only and incorrect wiring can cause
re, injury or death – GSL will accept no responsibility for MPPT misconnection or misuse.
•Use only 12V, 24V or 48V Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) and conrm the MPPT settings, charge voltages and
currents are correct for your battery system – if in any doubt seek qualied advice!
• Use only PV Systems with open circuit voltage below 95V.
•Use wires suitable for at least 40A, but if wire runs are over 3m then larger wires are recommended to limit voltage
drop and losses.
• Install the unit in a dry place out of direct sunlight and away from ammable liquids or gases.
•Battery fuse ( BF ) is always required and must be located as close to the battery as possible, its sizing depends
on the wire size and load ratings. Typically a 40A 60VDC fuse would do.
•The lowest Maximum Power Point system voltages are 18V for 12V batteries, 36V for 24V batteries and 72V for
48V batteries to ensure full power.
•To enhance Battery and Load protection the MIHV or equivalent and a suitable BMS rated to the maximum
panel power and 170% of nominal battery voltage is highly recommended.
MPPT30-2L Specications
Efciency typical 96%
Input voltage 16V to 95V
Saturation Voltage
Default 14.6V / 29.2V / 58.4V
Long Life Option 14.3V / 28.6V / 57.2V
High Capacity Option 14.8V / 29.6V / 59.2V
Maintenance Voltage 14.1V / 28.2V / 56.4V
Output power 1700W / 30A MAX
Quiescent current 0.05A
Thermal protection Multilevel Type
Dimensions (mm) 260 X 145 X 67mm
Indications LED display – OUTPUT STATUS
MPPT30-2L General Information:
• Green LED On – Battery Ok.
• Green LED Flashing – Battery Low.
• Green LED Off - Fault Condition
• This MPPT is designed to auto detect 12V, 24V or 48V battery systems and select a suitable charge regime.
• The MPPT30-2L is shipped set to Nominal Charge which is the safest setting. If you require, Long Life or
High Capacity Charging then BEFORE wiring the MPPT in, follow the CHANGING CHARGE TYPE SETTING
PROCEDURE.
• The maximum Saturation voltage is (when set to High Capacity) 14.8V, 29.6V or 59.2V and the Maintence voltage
is 14.1V, 28.2V or 56.4V for 12V, 24V or 48V batteries respectively.
•The saturation phase is entered following a low battery condition at dawn and is maintained for the rest of the day.
Otherwise Maintenance voltage is applied.
•Custom voltages and thresholds are possible but minimum orders apply.
•This MPPT has a built in multilevel over temperature protection to improve product reliability while maximising
output power availability.
•The maximum continuous output power is 1700W in 48V systems, 850W in 24V systems and 425W in 12V
systems. The output current is limited to 30A.
• The threshold before the charger will enter a Saturation charge is 13.9V / 27.8V / 55.6V

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1700W Solar Battery Charger
Maximum Power Point Tracker
Operating Instructions
Please read these instructions before use
Model:
MPPT30-2L
BASIC WIRING OPTIONS:
Permanent Load Connection
(Figure 1):
Simplest wiring option where
the load is permanently
connected and the batteries
are not protected from over
discharge.
Wiring With Over Voltage Disconnect (Figure 2) :
This option protects the Load from receiving a High Voltage. The MPPT voltage goes over 1V above its maximum
programed value.This protects the load from overvoltage spikes such as disconnection of the battery, or faults with in
the system. Most LiFePo4 are tted with over voltage disconnects from their onboard charge controllers and are already
protected against Over Voltage.
Disconnected Connected
Panel +
Panel -
Battery +
Battery -
MIHV
MPPT
Disconnected Connected
Panel +
Panel -
Battery +
Battery -
MIHV Remote LED
MIHV
MPPT
Load -

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1700W Solar Battery Charger
Maximum Power Point Tracker
Operating Instructions
Please read these instructions before use
Unit 2, 110 Station Road, Seven Hills ,NSW, 2147, Australia
Model:
MPPT30-2L
Wiring With Critical And Non Critical Loads (Figure 3):
Critical loads are generally light loads which are powered under any condition. Non critical loads
are loads which can be disconnected to ensure maximum on time for critical loads as well as to
extend the life expectancy and reliability of the system. The non critical load can be set up as Dawn
to Dusk loads (via MCM).
Wiring with MCM option:
Connecting the optional MCM to the MPPT will allow various system parameter display, output
voltage and alarm settings and enable the programmable dawn to dusk or remote load control
options. For more details please refer to MCM Manual.
MPPT30-2L-R3
Wiring With Over Voltage Disconnect (Figure 2) :
This option protects the Load from receiving a High Voltage. The MPPT voltage goes over 1V above its maximum
programed value.This protects the load from overvoltage spikes such as disconnection of the battery, or faults with in
the system. Most LiFePo4 are tted with over voltage disconnects from their onboard charge controllers and are already
protected against Over Voltage.
Panel +
Panel -
Disconnected Connected
MIHV Remote LED
MIHV
MPPT
Load -

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Unit 2, 110 Station Road, Seven Hills ,NSW, 2147, Australia
1700W Solar Battery Charger
Maximum Power Point Tracker
Operating Instructions
Please read these instructions before use
Model:
MPPT30-2L
MPPT30-2L-R3
VOC
VMP
12V Charging 24V Charging
48V Charging
21 16
42 32 
63 48 
84 64 
42 32 
84 64 
Grid Connect Panel
(size = no. cells in grid)
1x18 Cell Grid 10 8
1x48 Cell Grid 28 23 
2x48 Cell Grid 56 46 
3x48 Cell Grid 84 69 
1x52 Cell Grid 31 25 
2x52 Cell Grid 62 50 
3x52 Cell Grid 93 75 
1x54 Cell Grid 32 26 
2x54 Cell Grid 64 52 
3x54 Cell Grid 96 78 
1x60 Cell Grid 36 29 
2x60 Cell Grid 72 58 
1x72 Cell Grid 44 36 
2x72 Cell Grid 88 72 
1x96cgsp 65 55 
For optimal performance from panel and MPPT please use the following table to
determine the best setup for your situation.

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1700W Solar Battery Charger
Maximum Power Point Tracker
Operating Instructions
Please read these instructions before use
Unit 2, 110 Station Road, Seven Hills ,NSW, 2147, Australia
Model:
MPPT30-2L
Changing Battery Type Setting Procedure
1.Ensure all the MPPT wires are disconnected.
2.Remove 7 front panel screws and the front panel and slide out cover – see Figure 4.
3.Locate connector J4. By default this will be Jumperless (Nominal Setting) – see Figure 4.
4.Shift link on J4 to desired battery setting (High Capacity – see Figure 5, Long Life - See
Figure 6) .
5.Slide back cover and t in front panel carefully, ensuring led is still visible through the
faceplate and screw back the 7 mounting screws.
• The above procedure can be repeated to return to Nominal Setting by removing the jumper.
MPPT30-2L-R3
Figure 4.

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Unit 2, 110 Station Road, Seven Hills ,NSW, 2147, Australia
1700W Solar Battery Charger
Maximum Power Point Tracker
Operating Instructions
Please read these instructions before use
Model:
MPPT30-2L
Figure 5 (Above): High Capacity Setting Figure 6 (Above): Long Life Setting
MPPT FAQs
Q: What is an MPPT?
MPPT stands for Maximum Power Point Tracker and is a specialized converter designed to maintain the PV
voltage at the level in which it delivers maximum power to the load or battery. The panel’s nominal output
power can only be obtained with the use of an MPPT.
Q: What are the MPPTs advantages compared to standard solar regulators?
1. About 20% higher current in a typical application which can be used for higher loads or longer
run times or cutting PV system cost.
2. Suitable for lower cost non battery type PV since the MPPT can efciently charge the batteries
from relatively high voltage, say 12V batteries from 40V MPP panels.
3. Less interference and more accurate voltages during saturation and maintenance.
Q: What happens at low PV currents?
The MPPT will outperform the conventional regulator above 3% of nominal panel power. Below 3%,
about 10W in a 400W panel, the MPPT will have a slightly lower output current than a non MPPT.
Q: Why are MPPT not more common in standalone solar systems?
Until now and despite their overwhelming advantages MPPTs have not been commonly used in
standalone solar systems because of cost. The new GSL MPPT specically addresses this issue
making economic sense in a wide range of solar systems.
MPPT30-2L-R3

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1700W Solar Battery Charger
Maximum Power Point Tracker
Operating Instructions
Please read these instructions before use
Unit 2, 110 Station Road, Seven Hills ,NSW, 2147, Australia
Model:
MPPT30-2L
Q: What sort of batteries should I use?
1. A deep cycle battery is a must due to the cyclical nature of the solar system with a
recommended battery capacity of at least 180AH.
2. A larger battery will not only give longer run time during low light but also will be able to avoid
available PV power being unstored such as when the battery reaches the maintenance stage.
Q: How do PV temperatures affects charge current?
Temperature increase brings down the PVs maximum power point voltage reducing the MPPTs
current gain available. In principle at 25C it is possible to achieve 30% gain but at 40C, a more
realistic average temperature, about 20% is still available.
Q: What sorts of loads can I power with the MPPT30?
1. The maximum bulk charge current with the MPPT30 on a 12V battery and 400W panel is
approximately 30A, so you can expect about 100AH per day which means a 100W load for
about 10 hours daily.
2. Following the same reasoning with a 24V 800W panel the MPPT30 will supply a daily load of
200W for about 10 hours.
3. Following the same reasoning with a 48V 1600W panel the MPPT30 will supply a daily load of
400W for about 10 hours.
Q: Is interference possible? and If so what do I do?
GSL’s MPPTs produce far less interference than a conventional solar regulator during
the absorption and oat stages, that is during most of its operating time, and it is
designed to comply with local and international EMI standards however some
interference is still possible. If interference occurs rst try and reorient the aerial or move
the sensitive equipment away from the MPPT wires. Ensure the MPPT chassis is grounded.
Grounding a battery terminal may also help and nally you can try adding ferrite clamps.
MPPT30-2L-R3
Warranty Conditions: Our products come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.
The customer is entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
The customer is also entitled to have the products repaired or replaced if the products fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not
amount to a major failure.
GSL Electronics (GSL) warrants that its products will, under normal use and service, be free of defects in material and workmanship for a
period of two (2) years from the date of the original purchase by the customer as marked on the customer’s original invoice. Please refer to our
website for full warranty and return information which can be found at http://www.gsl.com.au/faq.html