SUNGOLD POWER SGC481560A MPPT Solar Charge Controller User Manual

SUNGOLD POWER SGC481560A MPPT Solar Charge Controller

Specifications

• Brand: Sun Gold Power Co., Ltd
• Product: MPPT Solar Charge Controller
• Models: SGC481560A, SGC481570A, SGC482560A, SGC482570A
• Version: 1.04

Product Overview

The MPPT Solar Charge Controller by Sun Gold Power Co., Ltd is designed to efficiently manage solar power systems. It features electronic failure detection and protection functions to prevent damage from installation errors or system failures. The controller comes with an LCD screen for easy data interaction and settings.

• Characteristics
  • The controller supports various operations with mobile phone apps, PC upper computers, and other devices. It provides a user-friendly interface for monitoring and managing your solar power system.
• Description of Appearance and Interface
  • The controller’s interface includes a liquid crystal display (LCD) for visual feedback, a Bluetooth 4.0BLE module for wireless connectivity, and interfaces for battery and solar panel connections.
• System Wiring Schematic Diagram
  • Refer to the user manual for detailed wiring diagrams and instructions on how to connect the controller to your solar power system.
• Technical Parameter
  • The controller has specific electrical parameters and default battery type settings. Ensure to configure these parameters correctly based on your system requirements.
• State Instruction for Indicator Light
  • The indicator lights provide information on the charge state, battery status, and battery type. Familiarize yourself with these indicators to monitor the performance of your solar power system.
• Key Functions
  • The controller features key functions for setting battery types and restoring factory default parameters. Follow the user manual instructions to utilize these functions effectively.
• Parameter Setting and Special Function Use
  • Explore special functions like monitoring via mobile app, lead acid, and lithium battery applications, setting charging current, communication interfaces, temperature sampling, voltage compensation, and more for optimal system performance.
• Liquid Crystal Display
  • The LCD provides menu options, system parameter settings, abnormal code displays, common problems troubleshooting, and installation size information. Use the display to configure and monitor your solar power system efficiently.
• Product Installation
  • Follow the installation guidelines provided in the user manual for proper setup. Pay attention to wiring specifications, installation notices, and wiring procedures to ensure a safe and reliable installation.
• Protection Function
  • Understand the protection functions of the controller to safeguard your system against potential risks or faults. Learn about overcharge protection, short circuit protection, and other safety features.
• System Maintenance
  • Maintain your solar power system regularly to ensure optimal performance. Refer to the user manual for maintenance guidelines and best practices.
• Product Dimension
  • Check the product dimensions to plan for installation space and compatibility with your setup.
• System Wiring Diagram
  • Refer to the provided wiring diagram to correctly connect the solar charge controller within your system configuration.
• Solar Controller: Solar APP
  • Explore the features of the Solar APP for enhanced monitoring and control of your solar power system. Connect the controller to the app for remote management and data analysis.

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Safety Instruction

1. The applicable voltage of the controller is beyond the safety voltage of personnel. Before operation, please read the instruction manual carefully and start operating only after receiving safe operation training.
2. There are no parts requiring repair or maintenance within the controller, so please don’t disassemble or repair the controller without authorization.
3. Please install the controller indoors and prevent water from entering the controller.
4. Please install the controller in a well-ventilated place and the cooling fans in operation have a high temperature.
5. It is suggested to install a suitable fuse or breaker outside of the controller.
6. Before installing and adjusting the controller wiring, please break the connecting wire of the solar panel battery and the fuse or breaker close to the battery terminal.
7. After installation, inspect whether all wires are connected firmly to avoid any hazard caused by accumulated heat owing to poor contact.

Warning:
Indicating that the operation is hazardous, please be fully prepared for safety before the operation.

Notice:
Indicating that the operation is destructive.

Tips:
Our main sales MPPT controller product model is SGC482560A, please note the content of the parameters in the user manual when you use it.

Introduction to Product

Product Overview

• The controller adopts the leading PowerCatcher maximal power Tracking technology in the industry to achieve maximal energy Tracking for solar panels so that it can quickly and accurately trace the maximal power point of the solar battery, acquire the maximal energy of the solar panel, and significantly improve the energy utilization ratio of the solar system. Widely applied to solar off-line photovoltaic systems for managing solar panels and storage batteries in operation, the controller is the core control component of off-line photovoltaic systems.
• The inside of the controller possesses sound electronic failure detecting and protection functions to avoid product component damage caused by installation errors and system failure.
• The controller is equipped with an LCD screen to simultaneously support data interaction, settings, and other operations with mobile phone apps, PC upper computers, and other devices.

Product Characteristics

• PowerCatcher maximal power Tracking technology can still trace the maximal power point of a solar battery in a complicated environment. Compared with traditional MPPT Tracking technology, it enjoys higher response speed and higher Tracking efficiency.
• MPPT charge efficiency is greater than traditional PWM charge efficiency by about 15% ~20%.
• MPPT Tracking efficiency can be as much as 99.9%.
• Adopting advanced digital power technology, the circuit energy conversion efficiency can be as much as 98%. The products support lithium batteries, and the charging output has an active voltage stabilization function. In the case of an open circuit of lithium batteries or BMS overcharging protection, the storage battery end of the controller shall output stable target voltages in time, thereby possessing a good lithium electric activation function.
• Preset a variety of battery types: lithium batteries, sealed batteries, colloidal batteries, open batteries, and self-definition.
• Lead-acid batteries support temperature compensation functions.
• With charging line loss compensation, the voltage of the battery terminal can be accurately controlled.
• With current-limiting charging, in case of too much battery panel power (charging current is greater than the rated current), the controller automatically reduces the charging power so that it can operate within the rated charging current.
• With a built-in overtemperature protection mechanism, when the temperature exceeds the set temperature value, the charging power shall decline linearly with the temperature.
• It supports parallel functions and breaks through the power limit of a single unit. Therefore, a combination of several units can meet greater charging power.
• With a built-in bluetooth 4.0BLE module, it can achieve mobile phone APP data interaction.
• Supporting standard Modbus protocol, it provides protocol technology support to facilitate secondary development and application by users.
• Programmable relay output

Description of Appearance and Interface

interface
⑤| The negative interface of solar panel| ⑪| Battery voltage sampling interface
⑥| The positive interface of solar panel| ⑫| Relay output interface

Note : Negative poles of storage batteries and solar batteries are a common negative pole design.

System Wiring Schematic Diagram

Introduction to Maximal Power Tracking Technology
The maximal power point tracing system is an advanced charge technology where the operation state of the electric module is adjusted so that the solar battery can output more electric energy. Owing to the nonlinear characteristics of solar battery array, there is an array of maximal energy output points (maximal power points), and the traditional controller (on-off charging technology and PWM charging technology) cannot maintain storage battery charging at this point. Therefore, it is unable to acquire the maximal energy of the battery panel. However, the solar controller with MPPT control technology can trace the maximal power point of the array to acquire the maximal energy to charge the storage battery.

• Taking the 12V system as an example, the peak voltage (Vpp) of a solar battery is about 17V, but the storage battery voltage is about 12V when the general charge controller is charging, the voltage of the solar battery is about 12V, and the maximal power is not fully exerted.
• MPPT controller can overcome the problem and adjust the input voltage and current of the battery panel from time to time so that the input power can be the maximal value.
• Compared with traditional PWM controllers, MPPT controllers can exert the maximal power of solar batteries.
• Therefore, a bigger charge current can be provided. Generally speaking, compared with the PWM controller, MPPT can improve the energy utilization ratio by 15%~20%.

Owing to different ambient temperatures and illumination conditions, maximal power points can change frequently. Our MPPT controller can adjust parameters according to different conditions so that the system can be close to the maximal operation points at any time. The whole process is completed fully automatically without any adjustment by users.

Fig.1-3 Relation Between Solar Battery Output Characteristics and Illumination
Fig.1-4 Relation Between Solar Battery Output Characteristics and Illumination

Introduction to Charging Stage (MPPT, Constant Voltage, and Current)

Charging process of lead-acid battery
As one of the charging processes of lead-acid batteries, MPPT usually needs to be combined with equalizing charge/lifting charge, floating charging, and other charging methods to jointly complete the charging management for storage batteries.

Charging Curve of Lead-Acid Battery
The charging stages of lead-acid batteries include MPPT charging, constant voltage charging (equalizing/lifting/floating charging), and current limiting charging.

• a) MPPT charge
  In the MPPT charging stage, the battery voltage has not reached the target constant voltage value, so the controller will perform MPPT charging to maximize the charge amount from solar energy quantity to the storage battery. After the storage battery voltage reaches the constant voltage value, it shall automatically change to constant voltage charging.

• b) Constant voltage charge
  When the storage voltage reaches the target constant voltage value, the controller shall exit from MPPT charging and enter into constant voltage charging. With the progress of constant voltage charging, the charging current shall drop gradually with time-lapse. Constant voltage charging is divided into two stages, namely equalizing charge and lifting charge respectively. These two charging processes shall not repeated (the equalizing charge interval is 30 days at a time by default).

• c) Equalizing charge

Warning: Explosion Risk!
Equalizing open-head lead-acid batteries can produce explosive gases and battery compartments must be well ventilated.

Note: Device Damage!
Equalizing may increase battery voltage, but damage the level of sensitive DC load. Therefore, it is necessary to validate that the allowable input voltage of all loads is greater than the set equalizing charge value.

Note: Device Damage!
Excessive charging and gas evolution may damage the polar board of storage and result in the peeling of active substances on the battery plate. Too high equalizing charge voltage or too long charging time may damage batteries. Please set related parameters according to the specification requirements of the batteries used in the system.
Some types of batteries benefit from periodic equalizing charge, which mainly increases the charging voltage of batteries so that it is higher than the standard supply voltage. Equalizing charge can gasify the battery electrolyte, balance the battery voltage, and complete the chemical reaction. Equalizing charge and lifting charge are not repeated in a charging process to avoid too much-precipitated gas or overheated battery.

Lifting charge
Generally, it is considered that the lifting charge stage lasts for 2h by default. When the duration reaches the set value, the system shall turn to the floating charge (lifting charge duration: only the self-defined battery type can be changed).

Floating charge
Floating charge is the last stage for constant voltage of lead-acid storage. The controller keeps the charging voltage at the floating charge voltage. At this stage, a weak current charge is performed for the battery to guarantee that the battery maintains the full charging state.

At the floating charge stage, when the battery voltage drops to the lifting charge return voltage, after some time, the system shall exit from the floating charge stage and then enter into the MPPT charge stage again.
Charging Process of Lithium Battery/Customized Lithium Battery

The charging stages of lithium batteries contain MPPT charging, constant voltage charging, and current-limiting charging

• a) MPPT charging
  In the MPPT charging stage, the battery voltage has not yet reached the target constant voltage. The controller will perform MPPT charging to maximize the charge amount from solar energy quantity to the storage battery. After the storage battery voltage reaches the constant voltage value, it shall automatically change to b) constant voltage charging.

• b) Constant Voltage Charging
  Lifting charge is the unique constant voltage charge state. Therefore, only when the storage voltage drops to the set value for lifting and recovering charge, the system can exit from the constant voltage charging stage and then enter into the MPPT charging stage again.

The current limiting charge overrated the current
Current-limiting charge runs through the whole charging cycle. In any charging stage, as long as it is detected that the current is beyond the rated current, it shall enter into the current-limiting charge automatically and the charging current is limited to the rated current.

Overtemperature and Current-Limiting Charge of Device
Overtemperature and current-limiting charge of the device runs through the whole charging cycle. In any charging stage, as long as the overtemperature of the device is detected, it will automatically enter into a linear current- limiting charge.

Technical Parameter

Electrical parameter

Maximal voltage range at

powerpoint

| Battery voltage +2~120V| Battery voltage +2~180V
Rated charging current| 60A| 70A| 60A| 70A
Settable charging current| 0-60A| 0-70A| 0-60A| 0-70A
Power of solar panel (12V)| 800W| 920W| 800W| 920W
Power of solar panel (24V)| 1600W| 1840W| 1600W| 1840W
Power of solar panel (48V)| 3200W| 3680W| 3200W| 3680W
Charging conversion efficiency| ≤98%
MPPT tracking efficiency| ＞99%
Temperature compensation

coefficient

| -3mV/℃/2V (default, settable lead-acid); no temperature compensation

for a lithium battery.

Communication way| TTL/Isolated RS485; baud rate 9600, digital bit 3, stop bit 1, no check bit
Bluetooth| Built-in bluetooth 4.0BLE module, achieving mobile phone APP monitoring
Internal temperature protection| When the interior temperature of the controller is higher than

the set value, it shall perform linear power reduction operation

External temperature sampling of battery| The temperature is used for battery temperature compensation and battery temperature protection
Programmable relay| DPST 10A/250VAC；10A/30VDC
Protection function| Battery overcharging protection, battery overdischarge protection,

PV anti-reverse protection, reverse charge protection at night, interior

overtemperature protection of the controller and over-current protection in charge

Operation temperature| -35℃～+65℃(No derating within 40 ℃)
Elevation| ≤3000m
Protection grade| IP32
Weight| 3.6kg
Product size| Conventional：266194119mm

MC4：266226119mm

Battery Type Parameter by Default

State instructions for the indicator light

Charge state indication

State Display of Battery

Color of

Indicator Light

| State of Indicator Light| State of Battery
---|---|---
Green| Normal on| Full battery voltage
Yellow| Normal on| Normal battery voltage

Red

| Normal on| Battery voltage is below

the undervoltage point

Quick flash (on 0.1s, off 0.1s, period 0.2s)| Battery overvoltage or

overtemperature

Type Indication of Battery

Key

The key function I: set the battery type
Press the key for 8s and the battery-type indicator light starts flickering (the controller can turn off the charge at this time). At this time, after each press, the battery type indicator light turns to another color and there is a corresponding battery type. After the battery type is selected, press the key for 8s once again or 15s after no operation, and the controller shall automatically save the battery type set at presand exit from the setting mode, and enter into the normal operation mode; (LCD is the standard configuration. Generally, this method is not used for setting).

Key function II: recover factory default parameter
Press the key for 20s and the red indicator light of the three ones on the controller flickers and the controller is restored to the factory default parameters.

Parameter Setting and Special Function Use

Monitoring Use of Mobile Phone APP (Standard Configuration)
Blue tooth 4.0BLE module is integrated into the controller and users can use the mobile phone APP developed by our corporation to achieve data monitoring, setting, and other operations to the controller. Please contact business personnel to get related software and operation instructions.

Application of Lead Acid Battery

1. The LCD screen on the controller (see 6.3 set system parameters via the LCD screen) or mobile phone APP can be used to select the battery type matched with the battery. The changed system voltage can be effective only upon restart.
2. If the preset lead-acid battery parameters are not suitable for the battery used by users users can use customization. All parameters customized can be set only through communication, such as mobile phone APP, PC client software, or communication settings via another user system by communication protocol and controller.
   (At delivery: the self-defined default values are the same as the sealed lead acid battery parameters. The system voltage is 12V)

Application of Lithium Battery

Preset LI for controller containing lithium iron phosphate of specifications 12V/24V/36V/48V. If the preset values for the lithium battery are not suitable for users, you can perform communication settings with the controller via the mobile phone APP, LCD screen of the device, external LCD screen, and other systems according to the communication protocol through other systems of the user.

Customization may be lead-acid batteries or lithium batteries. To apply lithium batteries in the self-defined battery type, it is required to meet the following conditions:

1. Set a fixed voltage for the system voltage, one of 12V/24V/36V/48V.
2. Equalizing charging time interval is set as 0;
3. Equalizing charging time is set as 0;
4. Temperature compensation is set as 0.
   Meeting the above four conditions, the system automatically identifies the batteries as lithium batteries. Therefore, the system possesses lithium battery activation, charging, and other charge control logic.

Setting of Charging Current
The rated current of the controller is 100A, which supports the setting of communication instructions, ranging from 0.00 A to 100.00A. Mobile phone APP or the user system provided by our company, communication setting is performed for specified register E001H with the controller via the mobile phone APP or the user system according to the protocol. Please refer to our Modbus protocol for setting and analysis.

Definition of RS485 Communication Interface

Set as communication mode
Users can utilize the Modbus protocol to perform data monitoring, parameter setting, and other operations via the port for the controller.

• Set as parallel operation mode
  The parallel operation mode can be used only after the device is set as the parallel operation mode,

• Remote on/off of charger
  Two pieces of remote on/off input signal are integrated into the 485 communication wire.
  The charging can be broken only by a short circuit of pins ⑤ and ⑥ in the communication wire.

TTL Communication
Users can utilize the Modbus protocol to perform data monitoring, paramesettingttnand g, and other operations for the controller via the port.

Temperature Sampling of Battery

• Not connected to the temperature sensor, it is 25℃ by default; After the temperature sensor is connected, high and low-temperature protection is performed, or charging temperature compensation is performed for the battery (there is no temperature compensation for lithium battery).
• Wiring method: the wiring terminal of the temperature sensor is connected to (9) and the temperature sensor is fixed thereon.

Voltage Compensation Wire of Battery

• Owing to the configuration, the charging power is great and the diameter of the wire from the battery to the controller is small. Therefore, the voltage collected by the controller terminal is greater than the practical voltage of the battery terminal and the battery cannot be fully charged. In a certain degree, the voltage of the battery terminal can be more accurately collected via the voltage sampling wire of the battery and the voltage difference can be output in a compensated way so that the battery terminal can get a more reasonable charging voltage.
• The positive and negative poles of the battery are respectively connected to the positive and negative poles of the battery voltage sampling terminal (10) via the voltage compensation wire. Please note that the left is the positive terminal and the right is the negative terminal

The wiring way is shown in the figure below

Programmable Relay Output

• Single-pole double-throw (DPST) relay
• Relay contact specification 250VAC/10A, 30VDC/10A
• From left to right, there are NC contacts, common points, and NO contacts.

Relay triggering condition:

1. When the battery voltage is normal, the relay coil doesn’t operate in NC state (C and NC are conducted)
2. In case of overvoltage or over-dischargee of the battery, the  relay coil operates in NO state (C and NO are conducted)

Use of Parallel Operation Function

Parallel operation function:
Parallel operation function means that several controllers charge one battery pack one to one uniformly. Each controller has one independent solar panel; these controllers are connected via RS485 communication wires and the host system uniformly synchronizes the charge state stage, constant voltage value, and other parameters to the slave. In this way, the device can break through the power limit of a single device. In addition, parallel operation of several devices can meet greater charging power demands.

Setting parallel operation method:

1. Press and hold two buttons “ENTER” and “SELECT” on the LCD screen at the same time to pop up the parallel operation menu. At this time, the menu can only be used for viewing and displaying P-XX or C-XX;
2. Press and hold “ENTER” for 2s to enter the setting mode. At this time, the icon flickers;
3. Press “ENTER” to switch to the parallel operation function P-XX;
4. Then press “SELECT” to set the equipment address, and “SELECT” to add 1. At this time, immediately press “ENTER” to decrease 1 from the address;
5. After the setting is completed, 5s after no button is pressed, the setting is automatically stored and the device exits to the main interface.

Remark: P : =Parallel: indicating that RS485 communication terminal is set as the parallel operation function for use;
RS485 communication terminal is set as the parallel operation function;
C:= Communication: indicating that RS485 communication terminal is set as a common communication function for use; XX: indicating equipment address range 00~99.

Liquid Crystal Display

LCD module as the standard configuration of the controller can be installed on the controller surface or in other places via DB9 extension wire under practical conditions.

Menu Schematic Diagram

Menu Browse

Set System Parameter via LCD

Setting method:

1. Under any menu, press the key “ENTER” for a long time to enter into the “Parameter Setting” menu:

2. Press the key “ENTER” for a short time and adjust the parameter value;

3. Press the key “SELECT” for a short time and select the setting item;

4. Press key “ENTER” for 2 seconds, save and exit from setting mode;

5. Select the “FLD/GEL/SLD/LI” battery type and press the key “SELECT” to only perform switching between “system voltage” and “battery type”.

6. (5) After selecting “USE” for customizing battery type, press the key “SELECT” for switchover among “system voltage /equalizing charging voltage/lifting charging voltage/floating voltage/over-discharge return voltage/over-discharge voltage”.
   Note:

7. The changed “system voltage” can be effective only after powering onion again.

8. Users must be careful while customizing parameters. The system may not operate normally owing to inaccurate parameters!

9. Customized USE menu

No.| Liquid Crystal

Display

| Set Item| Parameter Range| Remark
---|---|---|---|---
1| USE| Battery type| —| Customizing battery type
2|

12V/24/36V/48V

|

System voltage

|

12V/24/36V/48V

| “12V/24/36V/48V”

simultaneous on indicates

automatic identification

3| EQUALIZE| Equalizing charging voltage (USE)| 9.0～17.0V| —
4| BOOST| Lifting charging voltage (USE)| 9.0～17.0V| —
5| FLOAT| Floating charging voltage (USE)| 9.0～17.0V| —
6|  | Overdischarge recovery voltage (USE)| 9.0～17.0V| —
7|  | Over discharge voltage (USE)| 9.0～17.0V| —

Abnormal Code Display

No.| Error Code

Displayed by LCD

| Note| Implementation Result
---|---|---|---
1| E0| No abnormity| Normal system
2| E1| Battery over-discharge| Battery voltage rises to over-discharge return voltage and the discharge prompt is released.
3| E2| Battery over voltage| No charging
4| E3| Under voltage alarm of battery| Battery voltage is lower than the undervoltage alarm threshold value, it is only prompted that the system is normal.
7| E6| Interior over the temperature of the controller| Excessive internal temperature of controller, MPPT controller starts linear power charge; it shall recover automatically after reducing to a certain value.
8| E7| Battery over temperature| Turn off the charging and then recover the charging automatically after the voltage is lower than a certain value.
9| E8| Excessive charge current of input power of solar panel| MPPT controller is limited within the rated current range
10| E10| Overvoltage of solar panel| Overvoltage of solar panel, turn off the charging and recover the charging when the voltage is lower than

the set value.

12

|

E15

| Battery not connected or feedback electricity of lithium battery| As long as the solar panel voltage meets the charging condition, the lithium battery has a constant voltage output, the lead-acid battery has no voltage output, and it shall recover to normal after the battery is connected.
13| E16| Over temperature of the battery| No charging
15| E18| BMS overcharge protection| No charging
16| E19| The low temperature of the battery| No charging

Common Problem and Treatment Method

solar panel are correctly connected.
No datum on LCD| Poor communication; check the communication wire.

There is voltage on the solar panel, no voltage output at the battery end, display code E1

| No battery can be detected at the lead-acid battery terminal. There is no voltage output from both ends of the battery. It shall return to a normal state after

the battery is connected.

Connected with a 12V/24V/36V/48V normal voltage battery the battery icon on the LCD flashes slowly, displaying error E1

| Check whether it is set as corresponding system voltage or automatic identification, and restart the controller;

After setting the system voltage, it is designed for safety and can be effective only after restart.

The battery icon indicator light flashes quickly without charging. Display code E1| Overvoltage of the system; inspect the overvoltage reason of the battery. It shall be restored after the reduction of voltage.
The device cannot be searched by mobile phone Bluetooth.| Inspect whether other mobile phones are connected with the Bluetooth setting.

No charging by controller.

| Inspect whether wires are correctly connected, whether the solar panel voltage exceeds the rated value, whether the battery exceeds the voltage, and check the LCD error code.

Inspect whether there is interior overtemperature, exterior overtemperature, low temperature of exterior lithium, or whether the lead-acid battery is open, etc.

Other problems or insoluble abnormity| Try to restore the factory setting and then set related parameters by the system configuration. Take care in the operation!

Installation Size of LCD

• Product size: 104.555.511.8mm
• Installation size: 96*φ3.5mm

Product Installation

Installation Notice

• Please be careful in battery installation. To open the open-head lead-acid battery, it is required to wear a pair of goggles. Once contacting the acid liquid of the battery, please flush with clear water immediately.
• Avoid placing metal articles close to the battery to prevent short circuits of the battery.
• The battery in charging may generate acid gas, so please guarantee a well-ventilated ambient.
• The battery may generate flammable gas, please keep away from a spark.
• Please avoid direct sunlight and rainwater in outdoor installations.
• The virtually connected points and corrosive wires may generate heat and melt the insulation layer of the electric wire, burn surrounding materials, and even cause fire. Therefore, it is required to guarantee that all connectors are tightened. The electric wires shall be fixed with wire ties to avoid connector looseness in mobile applications.
• To connect the system, the voltage at the output terminal of the component may exceed safe body voltage. Therefore, it is required to use insulation tools in operation and guarantee dry hands.
• The wiring terminal of the battery on the controller can be connected with only one battery, or with a set of batteries. In the manual, the instructions are only for one battery. However, they apply to a set of batteries.
• Please observe the safe suggestion of the battery manufacturer.
• The system connecting wire is selected based on the current density no less than 4A/mm2.
• The ground terminal of the controller shall be grounded.
• In installation, the battery shall not be reversely connected, which may cause irreversible damage!

Wiring Specification
It is required to observe national and local electrical specification requirements for wiring and installation ways. PV and battery wiring specifications must be selected based on the rated current. Please refer to the table below for the wire specification.

Type| The maximal input current of PV| Maximal wire size at PV terminal (mm 2 /AWG)| Rated charge current| Wire size of battery (mm 2 /AWG)
---|---|---|---|---
SGC481560A| 50A| 13/6| 60A| 15/5
SGC481570A| 50A| 13/6| 70A| 18/4
SGC482560A| 40A| 10/7| 60A| 15/5
SGC482570A| 40A| 10/7| 70A| 18/4

Installation and Wiring

Warning: Explosion hazard! Never install the controller and open-head battery in an enclosed space or an enclosed room with possible gathering of battery gas. High voltage is hazardous! Photovoltaic arrays may generate high open voltage. Before wiring, please break the breaker or fuse. Please be careful during the connection process.

Note : To install the controller, please guarantee that there is enough air flowing through the cooling fin of the controller. At least leave 150mm of space above or below the controller to guarantee natural and convective heat dissipation. If installed in an enclosed box, please guarantee reliable heat dissipation via the box.

• Step 1: Select an installation place
  It is prevented from installing the controller in a place with direct sunlight, high temperature, and possible water inlet. In addition, it is required to guarantee good ventilation around the controller.

• Step 2: fix screw
  Mark a sign at the installation position by the installation size of the controller. Drill four installation holes with proper size at 4 marking positions. Afterward, fix the screws to the upper two installation holes.

• Step 3: fix controller
  Align the fixing hole of the controller with two screws fixed in advance, then hang the controller and fix the lower two screws.

• Step 4: Wiring
  To guarantee safety in installation, we recommend a wiring sequence for the main circuit; it is prohibited to connect the positive and negative poles of the battery reversely!!!!!

Warning: Danger of electric shock! We strongly recommend connecting the fuse or breaker at the photovoltaic array and the battery terminals to prevent electric shock hazards in wiring or inaccurate operation. Furthermore, before wiring, it is required to guarantee that the fuse or breaker is in open state.

Warning: Danger of high voltage! Photovoltaic arrays may generate high open voltage. Before wiring, please open the breaker or fuse,

Warning: Danger of explosion! Short circuits of the positive and negative terminals of the battery and wires connected to the positive and negative poles may cause fire or explosion. Please take care in operation.
Please connect the battery first and then the battery panel. Please observe the connecting way of the pole “+” before pole “-“.
When all power lines are connected firmly and reliably, inspect whether the wires are correct once again and whether the positive and negative poles are connected reversely. After it is confirmed that all are correct, connect the battery fuse or breaker first and then observe whether the LED indicator light is on. If the light is not on, please immediately cut the fuse or breaker, and then inspect whether the wires are correctly connected.
If the battery is connected normally, connect the battery panel. If the sunlight is sufficient, the charging indicator light of the controller shall be normally on or flicker, and start charging the battery.

Note: install the battery fuse close to the battery terminal as far as possible. It is suggested that the installation distance shall not exceed 150mm.

Protection Function

Introduction to Protection Function

• Waterproof
  Waterproof grade: IP32

• Overtemperature protection inside the device
  When the interior temperature of the controller is beyond the set value, the controller shall reduce the charging power or even break automatically in charging to further slow down the temperature rise in the controller.

• Overtemperature protection of the battery
  To achieve overtemperature protection of the battery, it is required to connect the temperature sampling sensor of the battery externally. When it is detected that the battery temperature is high, stop charging. When the battery temperature is reduced to be lower than the set value by 5℃, the charge shall be restored automatically after two seconds.

• Overpower protection for input
  When the battery panel power is greater than the rated power, the controller shall limit the charge power within the rated power range to prevent controller damage caused by excessive current. At this time, the controller shall enter into the current limiting charge.

• Overvoltage of photovoltaic input terminal
  In case of excessive voltage at the photovoltaic array input terminal, the controller shall automatically cut the photovoltaic input.

• Reverse protection for photovoltaic input
  When the photovoltaic array polarity is connected reversely, the controller shall not be damaged and shall further operate after the wiring error is corrected.

• Anti-reverse charge protection at night
  It is required to prevent the accumulator from discharging via a solar battery.
  Special notice: there is no reverse wiring protection function for the battery.

System Maintenance

To guarantee that the controller can maintain the optimum operation performance for a long time, it is suggested to inspect the following items regularly.

• Confirm that airflow around the controller cannot be blocked and clear away the dirt or sundries on the radiator.
• In case of abnormal failure or error prompt, adopt corrective measures in time.
• Inspect whether there is corrosion, insulation damage, high temperature, burning/discolor sign on the wiring terminal, or whether the shell is deformed. If any, perform repair or replacement in time.
• Any wire with exposure, damage, or poor insulation performance shall be repaired or replaced in time.
• Any dirt, nesting, insect, or corrosive phenomenon shall be cleared in time.

Warning: Danger of electric shock! To carry out the above operation, please ensure that all power of the controller has been broken. Afterwards, perform corresponding inspection and operation! Any non-professional shall not operate without authorization.

Product Dimension

• Product size: 266194119mm
• Installation size: 246*118mm
• Fixing hole position : Ф5.5mm
• Wire specification: 20-2AWG

MC4 size：

• Product size: 266226119mm
• Installation size: 246*118mm
• Fixing hole position: Ф5.5mm
• Wire specification: 20-2AWG

System wiring diagram

Solar Controller: Solar APP

Download

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Google Play（Android）

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APP Store （iOS）

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Android

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Keyword download

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Keywords: Solar APP

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Keyword: Solar APP

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N/A

Download Link

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https://play.google.com /store/apps/detailsid= com.srne.commonapp

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https://apps.apple.com/ us/app/solarsapp/ id6444056453

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http://srneobg.haizeihua ng.cn / 16880 0 141180 0 so l _arapp20230422092155 .apk

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Controller Input Voltage Specifications

FAQ

• Q: How do I set the battery type on the MPPT Solar Charge Controller?
  • A: To set the battery type, use the key functions provided on the controller. Refer to section 4 in the user manual for detailed instructions on configuring the battery type.
• Q: Can I monitor my solar power system using a mobile phone app?
  • A: Yes, you can monitor your system using a mobile phone app. Section 5.1 in the user manual explains how to utilize the mobile app for monitoring purposes.
• Q: What are the protection functions of the MPPT Solar Charge Controller?
  • A: The controller offers protection functions such as overcharge protection, short circuit protection, and more. Refer to section 8 in the user manual for detailed information on these functions.

References

• Home Solar System Kit,Power Inverter,Solar Inverter,Off Grid Inverter

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