Xantrex SOLAR CHARGE CONTROLLER 30 User manual

Owner’s Guide
30A PWM Charge Controller709-3024-01

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Document Number:975-1012-01-01 Rev B Date: Oct 2019
Product Name and Part Number
30A PWM Charge Controller |709-3024-01
Contact Information
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail],
http://www.xantrex.com/power-products-support/
Web: http://www.xantrex.com
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
READ AND SAVE THIS OWNER’SGUIDE FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
Read these instructions carefully and look at the equipment to become
familiar with the device before installing, operating, configuring,
maintaining, and troubleshooting it. The following special messages
may appear throughout this documentation or on the equipment to
warn of potential hazards or to call attention to information that clarifies
or simplifies a procedure.
The addition of either symbol to a “Danger” or “Warning” safety label indicates
that an electrical hazard exists which will result in personal injury if the
instructions are not followed.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
AGM Absorbent Glass Mat lead-acid battery
BTS Battery Temperature Sensor
BMS Battery Management System
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
LFP, LiFePO4Lithium-ion Iron Phosphate
MPPT Maximum Power Point Tracking
PV Photovoltaic
SOC State-of-Charge
Table 1Abbreviations and acronyms
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Product Safety Information
1. Before using the solar charge controller, read all instructions and
cautionary markings on the solar charge controller's components,
the batteries, and all appropriate sections of this guide.
2. Use of accessories not recommended or sold by the
manufacturer may result in injury to persons, a risk of electric
shock, or a risk of fire.
3. The solar charge controller is designed to be connected to your
DC electrical systems. The manufacturer recommends that all
wiring be done by a certified PV technician or electrician to ensure
adherence to the local and national electrical codes applicable in
your jurisdiction.
4. To avoid a risk of fire and electric shock, make sure that existing
wiring is in good condition and that wire is not undersized. Do not
operate the solar charge controller with damaged or substandard
wiring.
5. Do not operate the solar charge controller if it has been damaged
in any way.
6. This solar charge controller does not have any user-serviceable
parts. Do not disassemble the solar charge controller except
where noted for connecting wiring and cabling. See your
warranty for instructions on obtaining service. Attempting to
service the solar charge controller yourself may result in a risk of
electrical shock or fire.
7. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, disconnect all DC power
sources from the solar charge controller before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning or working on any components
connected to the solar charge controller.
8. Do not expose the solar charge controller to rain, snow, or liquids
of any type. This product is designed for dry-locations-use only.
Damp environments will significantly shorten the life of this
product and corrosion caused by dampness will not be covered
by the product warranty.
9. To reduce the chance of short-circuits, always use insulated tools
when installing or working with this equipment.
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10. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets,
necklaces, and watches when working with electrical equipment.
DANGER
ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD
Installation must be done by qualified personnel to ensure compliance
with all applicable installation and electrical codes and regulations.
Instructions for installing the Xantrex SOLAR 30A PWM Charge
Controller are provided here for use by qualified personnel trained in
Recreational Vehicle and Solar power systems.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE, AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
nDo not connect the charge controller to a residential electrical
system.
nConnect PV panels in parallel only. Do not connect the PV
panels in series.
nDo not ground any PV conductors. The charge controller has
a common negative design.
nUse the charge controller with a 12or 24VDC nominal battery
system only.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
serious injury, or equipment damage.
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CAUTION
PHYSICAL INJURY HAZARD
This Xantrex SOLAR 30A PWM Charge Controller is not intended for
use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or
equipment damage.
CAUTION
LITHIUM ION BATTERY TYPE HAZARD
Make sure to use a lithium ion battery pack that includes a certified
Battery Management System (BMS) with built-in safety protocols.
Follow the instructions published by the battery manufacturer.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious
injury or equipment damage.
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NOTICE
BATTERY DAMAGE
Do not mix battery types. The charge controller can only select one
battery type setting for all batteries connected to its bank. All
connected batteries should either be: Sealed(AGM) or Gel or
Flooded or Lithium-ionironphosphate.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment
damage.
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End of Life Disposal
The Xantrex SOLAR 30A PWM Charge Controller is designed with
environmental awareness and sustainability in mind. At the end of its
useful life, the charge controller can be decommissioned and
disassembled. Components which can be recycled must be recycled
and those that cannot be recycled must be disposed of according to
local, regional, or national environmental regulations.
Many of the electrical components used in the Xantrex SOLAR 30A
PWM Charge Controller are made of recyclable material like steel,
copper, aluminum, and other alloys. These materials can be auctioned
off to traditional scrap metal recycling companies who resell reusable
scraps.
Electronic equipment such as the circuit boards, connectors, and fuses
can be broken down and recycled by specialized recycling companies
whose goal is to avoid having these components end up in the landfill.
For more information on disposal, contact Xantrex.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Information 3
Product Safety Information 4
End of Life Disposal 8
INTRODUCTION 10
Product Features 11
Materials List 12
Unit Features 13
INSTALLATION 14
Safety Instructions 15
Wiring Requirements 16
Mounting Requirements 18
Basic Installation Steps 19
OPERATION 24
LCD Display 25
Function Buttons 25
Basic Operation 26
Automatic Cycling Status Screen 26
Battery Status 27
Configuration 27
Protection Features During Operation 31
TROUBLESHOOTING 32
Common Issues 33
Maintenance 34
SPECIFICATIONS 35
Accessory List 36
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1 INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Xantrex SOLAR 30A PWM Charge
Controller. The Xantrex SOLAR 30A PWM Charge Controller is a high
quality, 12Vor 24Vsolar charge controller. It is designed to take solar
energy and charge a 12Vor 24Vbattery using a 3-stage pulse width
modulation (PWM) charging algorithm.
This chapter includes the following topics:
Product Features 11
Materials List 12
Unit Features 13
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Product Features
The charge controller is equipped with the following features:
nEmploys advanced 3-stage pulse width modulation
(PWM) charging algorithm optimized for charging 12 VDC or
24VDC nominal rated rechargeable batteries, such as:
lSealed(AGM)
lGEL
lFlooded (FLD)
lLithium-ionIronPhosphate (LFP)
nFull charging operation at a wide temperature range,
such as:
lbetween –20to55°C (for lead-acid batteries)
lbetween 0to55°C (for lithium-ion)
nBattery temperature compensationwhich works with the
30A PWM Charge Controller and the optional Remote Battery
Temperature Sensor (PN: 708-0080)-charging parameters
are automatically adjusted for efficient charging of the battery.
nLCDDisplay-located on the front panel of the unit and is
equipped with control buttons.
nElectronic protection from over-charging, input overloading,
and short-circuiting.
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Materials List
The charge controller base package includes the following items.
1
23
Optional
Accessory
Remote Battery
Temperature Sensor
(PN: 708-0080)
1Xantrex SOLAR 30A PWM Charge Controller
2Owner's Guide
3Mounting screws (#4 x 3/8" wood screws)
NOTE: If any of the items are missing, contact Xantrex or any authorized
Xantrex dealer for replacement. See Contact Information on page 1.
IMPORTANT: Keep the carton and packing material in case you need
to return the charge controller to your authorized Xantrex dealer for
replacement.
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Unit Features
Comms Temp Sensor PV+ PV- Batt+ Batt-
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1 LCD display -See OPERATION on page 24.
2 MENU button -See OPERATION on page 24.
3 SET button -See OPERATION on page 24.
4COM port non-functional. cDo not use.
5 BTS port- Connect the optional Remote Battery Temperature Sensor (PN: 708-0080).
6 PV - DC [+]and[–] input terminals- Connects to a PV/solar panel.
7 Battery - DC [+]and[–] output terminals -Connects to a 12V or24Vbattery.
8 Mounting holes- See Mounting Requirements on page 18.
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2 INSTALLATION
Before beginning your installation:
nRead this entire chapter so you can plan the installation from
beginning to end.
nAssemble all the tools and materials you require for the
installation.
nBe aware of all safety and electrical codes which must be met.
This chapter includes the following topics:
Safety Instructions 15
Wiring Requirements 16
Mounting Requirements 18
Basic Installation Steps 19
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Safety Instructions
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD
nAll wiring should be done by qualified personnel to ensure
compliance with all applicable installation codes and
regulations. Design the power system using a certified
recreational vehicle and PV system designer and install using
a certified RV technician.
nComply with all applicable installation codes and regulations.
nDo not connect to power sources during installation.
nConnect only PV modules of the same size and rating to build
a PV array. Mixing and matching different PV modules are not
recommended.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
serious injury, or equipment damage
NOTICE
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Check that the maximum open-circuit voltage of the PV array, which
includes a 25% safety factor, does not exceed the charge controller's
maximum PV open circuit voltage of 50V.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in charge
controller damage.
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Wiring Requirements
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD
Make sure that wiring is in good condition and that wire is not
undersized. Do not operate the solar charge controller with damaged
or substandard wiring.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
serious injury, or equipment damage
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Use a torque screwdriver to tighten the screw terminals on the charge
controller to 10.6 lb-in (1.2 N-m) torque to ensure a proper
connection.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
serious injury, or equipment damage.
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NOTICE
REVERSE POLARITY
nEnsure that the "+" and "–" poles on both the battery and PV
are connected correctly.
nCheck polarity at all terminals before making the final DC
connection. Pos(+) (red) cable must connect to "+" pole; Neg
(–) (black) cable must connect to "–" pole.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in non-
operation of equipment.
Output power from the PV array varies depending on PV module size,
connection method, or sunlight angle, the minimum wire size may be
calculated using the short circuit current rating (Isc1) of the PV array.
Refer to the value of Isc in the manufacturer's PV module data
specification sheet.
NOTE: The Isc of the PV array (which includes a 25% safety factor)
must not exceed the charge controller's maximum PV input current of
30A.
Refer to Table 2 for sizing PV and battery wires.
Maximum PV
input current
Minimum Wire
Size
Maximum Wire
Size
PV Wiring (rated for PV/solar
applications per local codes and
also fit the terminals)
30A 10AWG 6AWG
Battery Wiring 30A 10AWG 6AWG
Table 2Wiring Sizes
1Multiplied by 125% per the NEC, Article 690
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Mounting Requirements
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD
Do not cover or obstruct ventilation openings and/or heat sink. Do not
mount in a zero-clearance compartment. Overheating may result.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
serious injury, or equipment damage
The charge controller should only be installed in locations that meet the
following requirements:
Dry Do not allow water or other fluids to drip or splash on the charge
controller.
Cool Ambient air temperature should be between 0 ºC and 40 º C (32 ºF
and 104 º F)—the cooler the better within this range.
Ventilated Allow at least 15cm (10 inches) of clearance at the top and bottom
edges of the charge controller for air flow. Ensure that ventilation
openings and heatsink or back plane on the unit are not obstructed.
Safe Do not install the charge controller in the same compartment as
batteries or in any compartment capable of storing flammable
liquids like gasoline.
Close to the battery Do not use excessive DC cable lengths: they increase wire
resistance and reduce input power.
Protected from battery
gases
Do not mount the charge controller where it will be exposed to
gases produced by the batteries. These gases are very corrosive
and prolonged exposure will damage the equipment.
Wall mounting Choose a wall location that is accessible, close to the battery, but
well-ventilated. See Mounting Template on page 37 for the
mounting template.
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Basic Installation Steps
WARNING
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FIRE
nUser shall install a fuse that is 1.25 to 2 times the rated current
of the controller on the positive battery side with a distance
from the battery not greater than 150mm.
nEnsure that the "+" and "–" poles on both the battery and PV
are connected properly.
nIntended for indoor dry locations only.
nDo not charge a frozen battery.
nMinimum charge ambient for Li-ion batteries is 0°C(32°F).
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
serious injury, or equipment damage.
CAUTION
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Do not integrate this charge controller with a residential electrical
system.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or
equipment damage.
1. Prepare the tools for wall mounting and wiring installation.
•#2 Phillips screwdriver
•keyhole saw
•pencil
•power drill with bit set (see NOTE)
•other tools such as wire stripper, cutter, crimper, wrench
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Figure 1 Wall-mounting instructions
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34
1Using the mounting template at the end of this guide, mark the positions of the
mounting holes and the outline of the hole in the wall.
2Using a keyhole saw, cut the hole in the wall and insert the back of the charge
controller through the hole.
3Using the provided mounting screws, secure the charge controller on the wall.
NOTE: For drilling on hard wood use bit size 1/16 and on soft wood use bit size 3/64
4Allow for 15mm (10in.) of clearance on the top and bottom of the unit.
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