Sunforce BLUE SKY ENERGY IPN Remote User manual

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IPN Remote Manual
Installation and Operation Manual
IPN™ NETWORK COMPATIBLE CHARGE
CONTROLLER AND BATTERY SYSTEM MONITOR
BLUE SKY ENERGY IPN REMOTE MANUAL, REV G | 2022
BLUE SKY ENERGY
2598 FORTUNE WAY • SUITE K
VISTA, CA 92081 • USA
https://sunforgellc.com/blue-sky-energy
This manual includes important safety instructions
for the IPN Remote (IPNREM).
Save these instructions.

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Product Certifications
CONFORMS TO:(*)
EN 61000-6-2:2005
EN 61000-6-3:2007 + A1:2011
AS/NZS 60000-6-3:2012
FCC CFR 47 Part 15 Subpart B(*)
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operations.
(*) See Electromagnetic Compatibility below.
Setup
A four position DIP switch configures the output current display. To show output current from a single
controller IPN network address of the display and charge controller must match.
Dip
Switch
IPN Address - Output Current of Single Charger Total Output Current
of All Chargers on IPN
Network
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
# 1 (A2) OFF
(0)
OFF
(0)
OFF
(0)
OFF
(0)
ON
(1)
ON
(1)
ON
(1)
ON
(1) X
# 2 (A1) OFF
(0)
OFF
(0)
ON
(1)
ON
(1)
OFF
(0)
OFF
(0)
ON
(1)
ON
(1) X
# 3 (A0) OFF
(0)
ON
(1)
OFF
(0)
ON
(1)
OFF
(0)
ON
(1)
OFF
(0)
ON
(1) X
# 4 (IPN
Total)
OFF
(0)
OFF
(0)
OFF
(0)
OFF
(0)
OFF
(0)
OFF
(0)
OFF
(0)
OFF
(0) ON (1)
Installation
This unit is designed to be used with Integrated Power Net™ (IPN™) compatible charge controllers. Do not
plug into anything other than an IPN compatible communications port. Each charge controller includes
an IPN DISPLAY connector which provides power and IPN network connection. The IPN-Remote can
plug into any charge controller on the network using the standard 4 conductor RJ-11 voice telephone
cable supplied. Standard 4-pin telephone cables swap pin numbers end-to-end. If cables are custom
terminated or cable couplers are used, be certain pin swap is maintained. Do not expose to rain, snow or
excessive moisture. Total maximum cable length should be limited to approximately 500 feet (152.4 m).
Electromagnetic Compatibility (CE and FCC Marks)
To comply with electromagnetic compatibility requirements the IPN Remote must be installed with a
clamp on type ferrite suppressor (included with the products). The clamp suppressor must be installed
around the remote display cable with the cables looped to pass through the core 2 times. Additional
suppressors can be ordered as BSE p/n 523-0005-01.

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Operation
The IPN Remote provides a digital display of battery voltage and output charge current. The display
alternates between voltage and output current when charging. Current is displayed when the “AMPS”
indicator is ON and can be the total of all controllers on the IPN network (factory default), or the current
of a single controller on the IPN network. An automatic night time dimming feature reduces display
brightness when PV (Panel) charge is OFF.
Charge Status Indicator
AMPS Indicator
DIP Switch
Charge Off: Off
Bulk (<70 % Full): Continuously On
Absorption (70 % - 95 % Full):
Blinking 1 SEC ON / 1 SEC OFF
Float (Fully Charged):
Blinking 0.2 SEC ON / 1 SEC OFF
Equalize: Rapid Blinking
0.2 SEC ON / 0.2 SEC OFF
IPN
Dimensional Drawing
BAT+BAT-
PV-PV+
IPN
Wiring Diagram
Network and
power cable
A2 A1 A0 IPN TOT
OFF
ON
Direct wiring charge controller
and IPN Remote
Wiring charge controller
and IPN Remote
through BT Connect
SB3024
IPN Remote
BT Connect

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Troubleshooting Guide
Symptom Probable Cause Item to Examine or Correct
Completely dead,
no display No battery power
Battery disconnected, overly discharged (<9 V), or
connected reverse polarity. Battery powers unit,
not PV (Panel).
Cable Faulty
Display turns on,
but battery voltage
displays “– – –“ rather
than a number
Display not
communicating with
charge controller
Cable faulty
One charge controller only must be Master.
Poor or missing BAT– connections preventing
communication
When charger turns
on, current displays
“– – –“ rather than a
number
Output current display
selection set for an
address not present on
the IPN network
Configure display IPN network address to a charger
present on the IPN network.
When charger turns
on, output current
displays but the value
seems incorrect
Output current display
selection set for wrong
IPN network address
Configure display IPN network address DIP switch
to read desired output current.
BAT– connected to
PV– outside charge
controller
PV- & BAT- must be separate external to the unit
for proper operation and cannot connect to a
common location. External connection prevents
proper operation of internal shunts and current
measurement system.
Specifications
Specifications IPN Remote
Power Consumption: 0.25 W (typical standby), 1.0 W backlit ON
Display: 3-Digit • 0.30” Low Power LED
Communication and Cabling: Communication via 25' (7.6 m)
RJ-11 4-pin telephone cable provided
Operating Temperature: -40 °C – 40 °C
Environmental Protection: IP00
Weight: 0.017 lb. (42 g)
Dimensions: 2.9" x 2.45" x 0.9" (7.4 x 6.2 x 2.3 cm)
NB. As a part of our continuous improvement process specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
5 year limited warranty
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