Morningstar SUNSAVER MPPT SS-MPPT-15L User manual

Optional Accessories:
Quick Start Guide
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Specifications:
Operational Configuration:
SS-MPPT-15L
NominalBatteryVoltage 12Vor24V
Max.SolarInputVoltage 60V
NominalMaximumInputPower 200W/400W
MaximumBatteryCurrent 15A
BatteryVoltageRange 7–36V
©2021MorningstarCorporation.AllRightsReserved. MS‐003294SS‐MPPTQSG(3/16/2021)RevC03
In the Box:
Mounting
Screws(x4)
Tools Required:
—#2PhilipsScrewdriver
—3/16(5mm)&3/32"(2.5mm)FlatheadScrewdriver
—Drillwitha3/32"(2.5mm)bit
—Multimeter
RemoteMeter(RM‐1) EthernetMeterBus
Converter(EMC‐1)
Safety Information:
WARNING: Shock Hazard
TheSunSaverMPPTcontrollermustbeinstalledbya
qualifiedtechnicianinaccordancewiththeelectrical
regulationsofthecountryofinstallation.
WARNING: Shock Hazard
ThisunitisnotprovidedwithaGFDIdevice.Thischarge
controllermustbeusedwithanexternalGFDIdeviceas
requiredbytheArticle690oftheNationalElectricalCode
fortheinstallationlocation.
IMPORTANT: READtheSunSaverMPPTInstallation
Manualforsafetyandregulatoryinformation,
instructionsonconfigurationandoperation,and
warrantyinformation.
RemoteTemperature
Sensor(RTS)
Scan QR Code to go
directly to the
SunSaver MPPT
Installation Manual
and warranty
information online.
Contact Information:
TechnicalSupport:Support.morningstarcorp.com
Phone:1‐215‐321‐4457
SunSaverMPPT
ChargeController
WarrantyRegistration:https://www.morningstarcorp.com/product‐registration/
1ForCustomProgramming:
Usethesoftwareavailableathttps://www.morningstarcorp.com/msview/.
SeetheSunSaverMPPTInstallation,Operations,andMaintenanceManualfor
additionalinformation/guidance.
PCMeterBusAdapter
(MSC)
USBCommunicationsAdapter
(UMC‐1)
BatterySelectJumper
INSERTED
BatterySelectJumper
REMOVED
Switch 1: Battery Type
Gel1 Sealed
AGM1 Flooded
Switch 2: Load Control /
Low Voltage Disconnect/Reconnect
LVD=11.5V
LVR=12.6V
LVD=11.0V
LVR=12.1V
DIP
Switches
Switch 3: Auto-Equalization
Auto‐EqualizeOFF Auto‐EqualizeON
(AGM,FloodedBatteryTypesonly)
Switch 4: Communication Mode -
Meter/MODBUS®
RemoteMeter,&
RelayDriver
MODBUS®Protocolfor
MSView,EthernetMeterbus
Converter,3rd‐PartyDevices
DIP
Switches
Top
ONOFF
ONOFF
ON2
OFF
ONOFF
ONOFF
1Setpointsforthisswitchsettingcanbemodifiedwithcustomprogramming.
2Thesevaluescanbemodified
withcustomprogramming.
RatedLoadCurrent 15A
BATTERY SET POINTS
12-volt (24-volt)
Set Point GEL
AbsorptionVoltage
FloatVoltage
TimeuntilFloat
EqualizeVoltage
14.0V
(28.0V)
13.7V
(27.4V)
3hours
N/A
Sealed
14.1V
(28.2V)
13.7V
(27.4V)
3hours
N/A
EqualizeDuration
EqualizeCalendar(days)
MaximumRegulationVoltage*
N/A
N/A
15V(30V)
N/A
N/A
LVD**/LVR**(Switch2OFF)
LVD**/LVR**(Switch2ON)
LoadHVD**
11.5V/12.6V@12V(23.0V/25.2V@24V)
11.0V/12.1V@12V(22.0V/24.2V@24V)
15.3V(30.6V)
LoadHVR**
ArrayHVD(Temp.Comp.)
ArrayHVR(Temp.Comp.)
14.5V(29V)
Highestvoltagesetpoint+0.5V
13.8V(27.6V)
AGM
14.3V
(28.6V)
13.7V
(27.4V)
3hours
14.5V
Flooded
14.4V
(28.8V)
13.7V
(27.4)
3hours
14.9V
3hours
28
3hours
28
*Nottemperaturecompensated.15V@12Vnominal,30V@24Vnominal.
**AdjustablebyDIPSwitch2.Nottemperaturecompensated.Canbemodifiedin
customsettings.
Bottom
DIP
Switches
RelayDriver(RD‐1)

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SunSaver MPPT™ Charge Controller Quick Start Guide
(+)
(–)
(+) (–)
Solar Disconnect*
(PV GFP required per
NEC 690)
Photovoltaic (PV) Array
Battery / Battery Bank
Battery
Disconnect*
DC Load
Disconnect*
Remote
Temperature
Sensor
RJ‐11
Cable
Power UP Sequence:
1. ConnectBattery/BatteryBank.
2. ConnectSolar.
Power DOWN Sequence:
1. DisconnectSolar.
2. DisconnectBattery/BatteryBank.
Mounting:
#2
Minimum
Clearance
Requirements:
CAUTION: Equipment Damage
DonotexposetheSunSaverMPPTtoweather.Locateinadry,
protectedareatopreventequipmentdamage.Ensurethe
minimumclearancerequirementsarefollowedtoprovide
adequateventilationandpreventtheunitfromoverheating.
IMPORTANT: Exampleonly.Actualwiringmayvary.READtheSunSaver
MPPTInstallation,Operations,andMaintenanceManualformandatory
safetyrequirements.Allconfigurationmustcomplywithlocalandnational
electriccodes.Consultyourlocalelectricauthoritytoensurecompliance.
Negative (–)
Positive (+)
Ground
SeetheMorningstarPVStringCalculatorat:
http://string‐calculator.morningstarcorp.com/
Component
LoadTerminals
WireSize
(Solid)
#6AWG
16mm2
(Maximum)
ToolRequired
3/16"(5mm)
FlatheadScrewdriver
BatteryTerminals
Wiring and Torque Requirements
Torque
(Maximum)
10.6in‐lbs.
(1.2Nm)
SolarTerminals
Securinghardware
notshown.
WARNING: Explosion Hazard
NeverinstalltheSunSaverMPPTinanenclosurewith
vented/floodedbatteries.Batteryfumesareflammable
andwillcorrodeanddestroytheSunSavercircuits.
Step 1: Choose Mounting Location
LocatetheSunSaverMPPTonaverticalsurface
protectedfromdirectsun,hightemperatures,andwater.
Step 2: Check for Clearance and Ventilation
PlacetheSunSaverMPPTinthelocationwhereitwillbe
mounted.Verifythatthereissufficientroomtorunwires
andthatthereisampleroomaboveandbelowthe
controllerforairflow.
Step 3: Mark Holes
Useapencilorpentomarkthefour(4)
mountingholelocationsonthemountingsurface.
Step 4: Drill Holes
Removethecontrolleranddrill3/32”(2.5mm)
holesinthemarkedlocations.
Step 5: Secure Controller
Placethecontrolleronthesurfaceandalignthemounting
holeswiththedrilledholesinstep4.Securethecontroller
inplaceusingtheMountingscrews(included).
3/32"(2.5mm)
Battery(+) Battery(—)
Optional Accessories
RemoteMeter
(RM‐1)
Ethernet
MeterBus
Converter
PCMeterBus
Adapter(MSC)
USB
Communications
Adapter(UMC‐1)
2
RemoteTemperature
Sensor
#22AWG/0.3mm2(Minimum)
#12AWG/3.0mm2(Maximum)
3/32"(2.5mm)
FlatheadScrewdriver
3.5in‐lbs.
(0.4Nm)
WireSize
(multistrand)
#6AWG
16mm2
(Maximum)
WireSize
(finestrand)
#8AWG
10mm2
(Maximum)
Recommended
Orderof
Installation
1
2
3
4
4
DC Load(s)*
CommunicationsSecurity Lighting Industrial
Residential
PrimarySystem
Ground
31
6"
6"
2"
2"
FusesorDisconnects
*Fuseorbreakersizingmustbebasedonrequiredwireampacity.
Ifusingafuse,doNOTinsertthefuseinthefuse‐holderuntilafteralltheother
connectionshavebeencompleted.
5
(+)
(–)
12VdcModule 12VdcModule
60VocMaximum
WARNING: Risk of Fire
IfaRemoteTemperatureSensor(RTS)isNOTconnected,
locatetheSunSaverMPPTwithin3m(10ft)ofthebatteries.
InternaltemperaturecompensationwillbeusediftheRTSis
notconnected.UseoftheRTSisstronglyrecommended.
WARNING: Shock Hazard
Fuses,circuitbreakers,anddisconnectswitchesneveropengrounded
systemconductors.OnlyGFDIdevicesarepermittedtodisconnect
groundedconductors.
5
5
STATUS LED
None
Green
Red
Red
Indication Operating
State
Color
OFF(withheartbeat1)
ONSolid(withheartbeat2)
Flashing
ONSolid(withheartbeat2)
Night
Charging
Error
CriticalError
StatusLED BatterySOCLEDs
¹heartbeatindicationflickerstheStatusLEDON brieflyevery5seconds
2heartbeatindicationflickerstheStatusLEDOFF brieflyevery5seconds
IMPORTANT:
ArrayVoltageshouldNEVERexceed
themaximuminputvoltage.
BATTERY STATE-OF-CHARGE (SOC) LEDs
Green
Green
Green
Green
Indication Battery
Status
SOC
LED
FastFlashing(2Flash/sec)
MediumFlashing(1Flash/sec)
SlowFlashing(1Flash/2sec)
ONSolid
EqualizeCharge
Absorption
Charge
FloatCharge
NearlyFull
Load Status
LoadON
LoadON
LoadON
LoadON
Yellow
Red
Red
ONSolid
Flashing(1Flash/sec)
ONSolid
HalfFull
BatteryLow
BatteryEmpty
LoadON
LVDWarning
(LoadOn)
LVD(LoadOff)
LEGEND
WARNING: Shock Hazard
Testbetweenallterminalsandgroundbeforetouching.
PoweroraccessoryterminalsareNOTelectricallyisolatedfromDCinput
andmaybeenergizedwithhazardoussolarvoltage.
IMPORTANT:
Ensurethereisonly1DCNegative‐to‐GroundBondintheentiresystem.
RelayDriver
(RD‐1)